Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Legal Status Text
Department
Authorized form of name
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Other form(s) of name
Description identifier
AU WA A7
Description area
Dates of existence
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
History
Formerly the Department of Works & Buildings, the Public Works Department expanded greatly from the beginning of the century, becoming responsible for the construction of the Goldfields Water Supply and Fremantle harbour. The Public Works Department changed its name to the Building Management Authority on 1 January 1985.
Places
Functions, occupations and activities
Mandates/sources of authority
Creation: Public Works Act 1902
Internal structures/genealogy
General context
Relationships area
Related entity
AU WA A1216 - DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2001-07-01 - 2009-07-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1216
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1949-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A877 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BUILDING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (1995-09-11 - 1996-09-11)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A877
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A906 - DEPARTMENT OF CONTRACT AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES (1996-07-01 - 2001-07-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A906
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A8 - WATER AUTHORITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (1985-07-01 - 1996-01-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A8
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-07-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A9 - BUILDING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (1985-01-01 - 1995-09-11)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A9
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1199 - WATER CORPORATION (1996-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1199
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-07-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1206 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND WORKS (2001-07-01 - 2009-01-31)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1206
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A587 - DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND BUILDINGS (1890-10-01 - 1900-12-31)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A587
Category of the relationship
Preceding
Dates of the relationship
1890-10-01 - 1900-12-30
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A580 - DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND RAILWAYS (1879-12-31 - 1890-10-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A580
Category of the relationship
Preceding
Dates of the relationship
1879-12-31 - 1890-10-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A107 - WATER SUPPLY, SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DEPARTMENT (1912-01-01 - 1921-01-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A107
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1829-01-01 - 1912-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A349 - MAIN ROADS BOARD (1926-01-01 - 1930-01-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A349
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1829-01-01 - 1926-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A350 - MAIN ROADS DEPARTMENT (1930-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A350
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1829-01-01 - 1926-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1 - DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT [1] (1949-01-01 - 2001-07-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
-
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1206 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND WORKS (2001-07-01 - 2009-01-31)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1206
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
2001-07-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A877 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BUILDING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (1995-09-11 - 1996-09-11)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A877
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1995-09-11 - 1996-07-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A8 - WATER AUTHORITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (1985-07-01 - 1996-01-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A8
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1985-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A9 - BUILDING MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (1985-01-01 - 1995-09-11)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A9
Category of the relationship
Succeeding
Dates of the relationship
1985-01-01 - 1995-09-11
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A393 - DERBY WATER BOARD (1919-01-01 - 1956-01-01)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A393
Category of the relationship
Preceding
Dates of the relationship
1921-01-01 - 1956-01-01
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A587 - DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND BUILDINGS (1890-10-01 - 1900-12-31)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A587
Category of the relationship
Preceding
Dates of the relationship
- 1984-12-31
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1525 - DANGIN-QUAIRADING WATER BOARD (1949-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1525
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1949-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1524 - MANJIMUP WATER BOARD (1936-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1524
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1936-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1527 - KORIJEKUP WATER BOARD (1927-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1527
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1927-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1522 - PINJARRA WATER BOARD (1926-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1522
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1926-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1523 - WAGIN WATER BOARD (1912-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1523
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1921-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A1526 - KATANNING WATER BOARD (1918-01-01 -)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A1526
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1921-01-01 -
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A653 - MEEKATHARRA WATER BOARD (1912-10-04 - 1957-12-31)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A653
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
1921-01-01 - 1957-12-31
Description of relationship
Related entity
AU WA A714 - STATE IMPLEMENT AND ENGINEERING WORKS (1913-07-01 - 1942-06-30)
Identifier of the related entity
AU WA A714
Category of the relationship
Superior
Dates of the relationship
-
Description of relationship
Related function
Related unit of description
Series S1161 - PWD PLAN REGISTERS [1]
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1962-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S399 - PLANS - ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1830-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S3990 - CONTRACT BOOKS - ORD RIVER PROJECT
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1960-04-01 - 1960-04-01
Related unit of description
Series S1940 - REGISTER - APPRENTICES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1954-01-01 - 1959-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S1430 - SHIPPING REGISTER - COSSACK AND POINT SAMSON
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1907-01-13 - 1946-12-28
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Series S2973 - CONTRACT BOOKS - ARCHITECTURAL DIVISION
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
-
Related unit of description
Related unit of description
Series S432 - RECORD OF SERVICE - CERTIFICATES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1954-01-01 - 1970-12-31
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Series S1968 - CANNING STOCK ROUTE - EXPEDITION JOURNAL
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1929-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S945 - PLANS - ARCHITECTURAL AND ELECTRICAL
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1982-01-01 - 1984-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S1459 - ORD RIVER PROJECT - COURT CASES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1965-01-01 - 1965-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S3006 - ELECTION RETURNS - ROAD BOARDS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1900-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S3007 - ELECTION RETURNS - MUNICIPALITIES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1900-01-01 - 1948-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S3009 - ORD RIVER PROJECT - EXPERIMENTAL AREA - PHOTOGRAPHS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1942-07-14 - 1945-08-07
Related unit of description
Related unit of description
Series S2757 - CALCULATION BOOKS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1984-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2761 - PRESS CLIPPINGS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1972-07-31
Related unit of description
Series S2762 - MONTHLY WATER LEVELS - TABULATION BOOKS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1919-08-08 - 1982-05-13
Related unit of description
Series S1489 - REGISTER - FILES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1918-04-08 -
Related unit of description
Series S3030 - APPLICATIONS - FREMANTLE SLIPWAY
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1942-12-04 - 1985-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S3034 - FILES - PROPERTY AND VALUATION OFFICE
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1966-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S3035 - FILES - WATER SUPPLY
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1920-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S218 - REGISTERS - FIELD BOOKS AND LEVEL BOOKS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1899-12-30 -
Related unit of description
Series S1763 - CARD INDEX - FILES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1970-01-01 - 1984-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S1768 - CIRCULARS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1891-01-01 - 1896-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2542 - PWD PLAN REGISTERS [2]
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
-
Related unit of description
Series S2544 - CONTRACT BOOK - ENGINEERING DIVISION
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1939-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2545 - INDEX - PERSONAL FILES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1965-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2546 - PLAN REGISTER - SEWERAGE
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1905-05-12
Related unit of description
Series S2548 - REGISTER - WATER AND DRAINAGE BOARDS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1961-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2804 - MINUTES - AGRICULTURAL HYDRALIC PROPOSALS COMMITTEE (PWD)
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
-
Related unit of description
Series S6 - BUILDING WORKS CONTRACT DOCUMENT
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1894-10-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S3095 - ENGINEERING FILES - ORD RIVER
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1970-10-27 -
Related unit of description
Series S3096 - FILES - DAMS (MECHANICAL AND ENGINEERING) - SOUTH
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1952-09-11 - 1983-11-30
Related unit of description
Series S3097 - MINUTES - CARNARVON IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1959-12-16 - 1985-07-01
Related unit of description
Series S1560 - LEDGERS - SHIPS WATERING
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1894-07-01 - 1903-01-01
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Series S4393 - PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS UNDERTAKEN IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S1332 - DIAGRAM - ALBANY DEEP SEA JETTY
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1899-12-30 - 1930-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2356 - FILES - AMERICA'S CUP DEFENCE 1987
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1984-01-01 - 1985-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S1334 - ACCOUNTS BOOK - FREMANTLE SLIPWAY
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1945-01-01 - 1953-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2358 - FILES - GERALDTON HARBOUR WORKS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1960-01-01 - 1984-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S1335 - LOGBOOKS - SLIPWAY MOVEMENTS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1977-01-01 - 1985-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2359 - PLANS - GOLDFIELDS WATER SCHEME
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 - 1938-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S574 - MONTHLY SUMMARY - SHIPPING
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1908-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S1090 - SPECIFICATION FORMS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1891-09-30 - 1892-10-13
Related unit of description
Series S1605 - ORD RIVER PROJECT - RETURNS OF WATER SUPPLIED
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1963-05-01 - 1963-06-30
Related unit of description
Series S82 - FILES - GENERAL
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S85 - SURVEYORS FIELD BOOKS AND LEVEL BOOKS [STATE WIDE]
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S3162 - REGISTER - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PLANS (RAILWAYS) - STANDARD DRAWINGS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S4443 - MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS AND GOVERNMENT NOTICES [EXTRACTS FROM GOVERNMENT GAZETTE]
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1904-02-05 - 1949-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S4444 - ROADS BOARD FINANCIAL SUMMARIES AND ASSOCIATED RECORDS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1905-01-01 - 1949-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S4447 - ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ROADS BOARDS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1928-07-01 - 1949-01-01
Related unit of description
Series S1375 - CORRESPONDENCE - UNREGISTERED
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1892-01-01 - 1962-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S1376 - FILE - GAS PROPELLED VEHICLES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1899-12-30 - 1941-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S2154 - ADMINISTRATIVE FILES - GENERAL
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1984-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S4463 - PERSONAL PAPERS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1976-02-01 - 1987-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S4464 - ARCHITECTURAL PLANS - DUMAS HOUSE
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1963-03-01 - 1963-03-31
Related unit of description
Series S1392 - LEDGER - SERVICES SUPPLIED
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 - 1903-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S3956 - PERSONAL FILES
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S1395 - REPORTS - PORTS AND HARBOURS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
- 1914-12-31
Related unit of description
Series S3961 - PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDS - PUBLIC WORKS
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-01-01 -
Related unit of description
Series S3962 - RECORDS - NO. 8 PUMPING STATION, DEDARI
Role
Creation
Description of relationship
Dates of relationship
1901-11-01 -
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Control area
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Final
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Sources
Archivist's notes
To be checked further:
1892: PWD
1895-1915: Dept of PW
1915-1923: Dept of PW & Trading Concerns
1923-1936: Dept of PW and Labour
1936-1941: Dept of PW
1944-1968: Dept of PW & Water Supply
1970-1985: PWD
1892: PWD
1895-1915: Dept of PW
1915-1923: Dept of PW & Trading Concerns
1923-1936: Dept of PW and Labour
1936-1941: Dept of PW
1944-1968: Dept of PW & Water Supply
1970-1985: PWD