Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4013
Title
PERSONAL FILES
Date(s)
- 1935-03-07 - 1971-01-19 (Accumulation)
- 1921-08-04 - (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Format
Files
Status
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A127 - TOURIST AND PUBLICITY BUREAU
(1921-08-04 - 1959-12-30)
Administrative history
The Tourist and Publicity Bureau was the first official state organization to deal specifically with tourist enquiries. Prior to this, tourist related enquiries had been carried out by the State Hotels and Immigration Departments. The Bureau appears to have been commonly referred to as the Tourist Bureau.
Name of creator
AU WA A128 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TOURIST DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(1959-12-31 - 1974-01-17)
Administrative history
The Western Australian Tourist Development Authority was established by the Tourist Act 1959 to assist the development of tourist resorts and the tourist industry in W.A. The Tourist Development Authority was replaced by the Department of Tourism which administered the Tourist Act 1973. This act also repealed the Tourist Act 1959.
Name of creator
AU WA A129 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
(1974-01-18 - 1983-12-31)
Administrative history
The Department of Tourism was created following the passing of the Tourist Act 1973 which also repealed the Tourist Act 1959. The new Department replaced the 14 year old Tourist Development Authority.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Personal files of senior officers of the Department of Tourism in its various incarnations.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Numerical
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Restricted 100 years from date of birth