Corporate Body
Western Australian Harbour and Light Department (1880 - 1982)
Colony and State of Western Australia
- From
- 1880
- To
- 1982
- Functions
- Maritime Industry and Regulatory Body
- Reference No
- State Records Office of WA Agency ID: AU WA A11
Summary
Established in 1880 the Harbour and Light Department was responsible for lighthouses, navigation aids, and the administration of maritime legislation. In 1982 the Harbour and Light Department was renamed the Department of Marine and Harbours.
Related entries
Timeline
1880 - 1982 Western Australian Harbour and Light Department
1982 - 1993 Western Australian Department of Marine and Harbours
Superior
Published resources
Resource Sections
- 'Harbour and Light Department', in Agency Details, State Records Office of Western Australia, Western Australian Government, https://archive.sro.wa.gov.au/index.php/harbour-and-light-department-au-wa-a11. Details
Elizabeth Daniels
Created: 9 July 2019, Last modified: 13 August 2019