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Reference code
AU WA S1527
Title
FINANCIAL RECORDS
Date(s)
- 1913-07-01 - 1986-04-30 (Creation)
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Name of creator
AU WA A714 - STATE IMPLEMENT AND ENGINEERING WORKS
(1913-07-01 - 1942-06-30)
Administrative history
The Department of Agriculture decided to investigate the viability of establishing a State Implement Works in 1912 - 1913 to manufacture agricultural machinery. The State Implement and Engineering Works commenced operating on 1 July 1913 following amalgamation with the Fremantle Workshops (administered by Public Works Department).
The Works largely manufactured agricultural implements until about 1930 when it changed to general engineering works. The title of the Works appears to have changed to State Engineering Works about 1942.
Name of creator
AU WA A730 - STATE ENGINEERING WORKS
(1942-06-30 - 1988-10-06)
Administrative history
Formerly the State Implement and Engineering Works, the State Engineering Works was established following a change of name from the former in 1942. The Works continued to function until 1987 when they were abolished.
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This series contains financial records transferred to the State Archives following the closure of the State Engineering Works in 1987. The records include balance sheets, ledgers and invoice journals.
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Open
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Open
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Archivist's note
Range Control Symbol = 518/1-5