The Department of Works was an

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that existed between November 1938 and April 1939.

Scope

Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders and in the Department's annual report. According to the Administrative Arrangements Order issued on 6 April 1939, the Department dealt with: *Geodesy (International map of the world and 129th meridian) *Lands and surveys *Properties - (a) transferred (b) acquired (c) rented *Public Works and Services *Preparation of design and execution of all Commonwealth architectural and engineering works in the States, *Northern Territory and ACT, including works for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia *Maintenance and operation of electric light, water and sewerage services in the ACT *Rivers, roads and bridges *River Murray Waters Commission

Structure

The Department was a

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department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Works.

References

Government agencies established in 1938

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