Corporate Body

Directorate of Machine Tools and Gauges (1940 - 1946)

Department of Munitions

From
1 May 1940
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
31 December 1946
Functions
Defence Industries, Defence Administration and Advisory or regulatory body
Reference No
CA 3718
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Directorate of Machine Tools and Gauges was formed in May 1940, as part of the Australian Department of Munitions.

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