Corporate Body

Western Australian Central Board of Health (1886 - 1911)

Colony and State of Western Australia

From
1886
To
1911
Functions
Food or Beverage Industry, Health Industry, Medical Care Provider and Regulatory Body
Reference No
State Records Office of WA Agency ID: AU WA A34

Summary

The Central Board of Health was a statutory authority established under the Public Health Act of 1886 and originally focused on the management of local boards of health, food quality, infectious disease management, "offensive" trades (trades that generated a lot of pollution such as manure works, glue factories or piggeries) and the safety of residential buildings. In 1906 the Central Board of Health took on the responsibilities of the Medical Department [1], these included management and running of government hospitals, vaccinations and quarantine. Up to this point government activities relating to medical services and public health had been the responsibility of different agencies. The Central Board of Health (1886 - 1911) was replaced by the Public Health Department (1911 - 1984) in 1911.

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 1850 - 1906 Western Australian Medical Department [1]
       1886 - 1911 Western Australian Central Board of Health
             1911 - 1984 Public Health Department of Western Australia
                   1956 - 1979 Western Australian Medical Department [2]
                   1981 - 1984 Western Australian Department of Hospital and Allied Services
                   1984 - Health Department of Western Australia
                         1911 - 1984 Public Health Department of Western Australia
                         1984 - Health Department of Western Australia

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