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Western Australian Wood and Forests Department (1896 - 1919)

Colony and State of Western Australia

From
1896
To
1919
Reference No
State Records Office of WA Agency ID: AU WA A75

Summary

The Woods and Forests Department was established in 1896 and was primarily concerned with the Timber trade in Western Australia. It was replaced in 1919 by the Forests Department (1919 - 1985) which was responsible for tourism, recreation, and research relating to Western Australian's forests in addition to the timber industry.

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