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AU WA S1254
Title
DAIRY PRODUCE FACTORY FILES
Date(s)
- 1962-01-01 - 1982-12-31 (Creation)
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AU WA A595 - MILK BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(1947-01-20 - 1974-03-11)
Administrative history
The Milk Board of Western Australia was established on 20 January 1947 under the Milk Act of 1946, replacing the Metropolitan Milk Board and the Metropolitan Whole Milk Act. The Board was responsible for the production, purchase, treatment, sale and distribution of milk throughout the State. The Board, and the Act under which it operated, were abolished with the passing of the Dairy Industry Act of 1973.
Name of creator
AU WA A596 - DAIRY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
(1974-03-11 -)
Administrative history
The Dairy Industry Authority of Western Australia was established on 11 March 1974 following the passing of the Dairy Industry Authority Act in 1973. This Act repealed previous Acts relating to the marketing of milk. The Dairy Industry Authority is responsible for organising the purchase, production, supply, manufacture, treatment, storage, transport, packaging, sale and distribution of milk and milk products.
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The files consist mainly of correspondence between the Dairy Industry Authority and the Department of Agriculture regarding standards and quality control within individual dairies. Between 1974 and 1987 the Dept of Agric. was responsible for quality control within the dairy industry. After that date this responsibility was passed the the DIA. During the changeover period Dept of Agric. files were used by the DIA and stayed in the custody of the DIA.
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Range Control Symbol = 914-9126