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Reference code
AU WA S491
Title
RECORD OF SERVICE REGISTERS - CASUAL EMPLOYMENT
Date(s)
- 1919-01-01 - (Creation)
- 1919-01-01 - 1950-12-31 (Accumulation)
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AU WA A581 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS AND TRAMWAYS
(1914-07-01 - 1922-07-01)
Administrative history
In 1914 it was decided to add the function of tramways to the WAGR and the agency title was changed accordingly.
A name change occurred again in 1922 to reflect responsibility for the additional function of electricity supply.
Name of creator
AU WA A582 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS, TRAMWAYS AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
(1922-07-01 - 1930-07-01)
Administrative history
A change of name from the previous title to reflect responsibility for electricity supply. In 1930 responsibility for ferries was added.
Name of creator
AU WA A583 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS, TRAMWAYS, FERRIES AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
(1930-07-01 - 1946-07-01)
Administrative history
A change of title to reflect responsibility for the additional function of ferries. In 1946 responsibility for electricity was given to a separate body.
Name of creator
AU WA A584 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS, TRAMWAYS AND FERRIES
(1946-07-01 - 1949-04-22)
Administrative history
In 1946 responsibility for electricity was given to a separate authority. In 1949, the Department was abolished and two new departments were created - the Department of Railways (2) and the Western Australian Government Tramways & Ferries.
Name of creator
AU WA A585 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS [2]
(1949-04-22 - 2000-12-17)
Administrative history
The Western Australian Government Railways, Tramways & Ferries was abolished in 1949 and its functions dispersed to the new bodies - Western Australian Government Railways (2) and Western Australian Government Tramways & Ferries.
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Scope and content
Registers covering casual and relief employees with the Western Australian Government Railways who worked on railway line construction in the metropolitan and country areas in the State. The lists are generally alphabetical and details include location, date of employment, and pay. Date of birth is frequently, but not always, given.
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Archivist's note
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Copies: Microfilm copies of Cons 2628 and Cons 2629 are available at the State Records Office of Western Australia
Copies: Microfilm copies of Cons 2628 and Cons 2629 are available at the State Records Office of Western Australia