AU WA A1005 - PERTH OBSERVATORY

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PERTH OBSERVATORY

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AU WA A1005

Description area

Dates of existence

1896-01-01 -

History

A Government Astronomer was first appointed in 1896. Shortly after that the foundation stone for an Observatory was laid. This building was opened at Mt Eliza in 1900. The Observatory remained there until 1966 when a new Observatory was opened at Bickley Brook.

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AU WA A77 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT (1985-03-22 - 2006-06-30)

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AU WA A77

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1996-06-30 -

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AU WA A406 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (1990-07-31 - 1996-06-30)

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AU WA A406

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1990-07-31 - 1996-06-30

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AU WA A117 - DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES (1986-05-01 - 1990-07-31)

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AU WA A117

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1986-05-01 - 1990-07-31

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AU WA A344 - DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DOCIT) (1984-03-01 - 1990-05-17)

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AU WA A344

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1984-12-14 - 1986-05-01

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AU WA A97 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (1983-12-23 - 1984-12-14)

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AU WA A97

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1983-12-23 - 1984-12-14

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AU WA A95 - DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (1983-03-23 - 1983-12-23)

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AU WA A95

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1983-03-23 - 1983-12-23

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AU WA A240 - CHIEF SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT (1924-04-16 - 1983-03-23)

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AU WA A240

Category of the relationship

Superior

Dates of the relationship

1924-01-01 - 1983-03-23

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AU WA A103 - COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE (1828-12-30 - 1924-04-16)

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AU WA A103

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Superior

Dates of the relationship

1896-01-01 - 1924-12-31

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Series S4145 - METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS (BOTANICAL GARDENS, PERTH)

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Creation

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Dates of relationship

1896-01-01 - 1900-12-31

Related unit of description

Series S4146 - METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS (PERTH OBSERVATORY)

Role

Creation

Description of relationship

Dates of relationship

1897-01-01 - 1966-01-01

Related unit of description

Series S4149 - METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS (BREAKSEA ISLAND)

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Creation

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1896-09-29 -

Related unit of description

Series S115 - METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS (FREMANTLE)

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Creation

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1897-01-01 -

Related unit of description

Series S3960 - WEATHER REPORTS

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Creation

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1898-06-01 -

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