Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4585
Title
RECORD OF SERVICE REGISTERS - RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
Date(s)
- 1879-01-01 - (Creation)
- 1879-01-01 - (Accumulation)
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Name of creator
AU WA A33 - WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS [1]
(1890-10-01 - 1914-07-01)
Administrative history
The Western Australian Government Railways [1] was established following the abolition of the Dept of Works & Railways and the creation of the WAGR and the Dept of Works & Buildings. In 1914 the function of tramways was added and the Department's title changed accordingly.
Name of creator
AU WA A580 - DEPARTMENT OF WORKS AND RAILWAYS
(1879-12-31 - 1890-10-01)
Administrative history
Prior to 1877, public works had been administered by the Colonial Secretary's Office . In that year, a Director of Public Works was appointed, and in the following year he was also given the title of Commissioner of Railways. In 1879 the Director of Public Works became a member of the Executive Council. That year may be taken as the date when the Department attained its independent existence. In 1890 the Department was separated into two departments, the Department of Works & Buildings and the Western Australian Government Railways, the former becoming the Public Works Department.
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Registers documenting record of service details for government railway employees. For each person, the registers provide a summary of their progression, transfers, misdemeanours, wage or salary rates, etc. The registers can also record dates of birth, marital status and religion.
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Finding aids
Microfiche index A-Z by Mrs Downing available in SRO microfilm area and in the Battye Library.
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Microform (film or fiche) copies are available on the third floor, please ask staff for assistance. No need to order files.
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Copies: Microfilm copies available
Copies: Microfilm copies available