Corporate Body

Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory (1935 - 1972)

From
1 January 1935
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
30 June 1972
Functions
Industrial or scientific research and Analytical Services
Reference No
CA 2467
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory was established in 1935 after taking over from the Commonwealth Radium Laboratory. In 1972 the Laboratory became known as the Commonwealth Radiation Laboratory, which was itself renamed the Australian Radiation Laboratory the following year.

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 1935 - 1972 Commonwealth X-ray and Radium Laboratory
       1972 - 1973 Commonwealth Radiation Laboratory
             1973 - 1999 Australian Radiation Laboratory
                   1999 - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

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  • Rae, Ian, 'Still some X about X-rays', Chemistry in Australia, 2020/21 (December/January) (2021), 41. Details

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