Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S1090
Title
SPECIFICATION FORMS
Date(s)
- 1891-09-30 - 1892-10-13 (Creation)
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Name of creator
AU WA A7 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
(1901-01-01 - 1985-01-01)
Administrative 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.
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Scope and content
Eighteen sets of specifications for various constructions. They give details on how various constructions are to be built (eg jetties and railways) and the types of materials to be used. These include some standard specificatians (eg road bridges, fencing, station buildings, wagons) and some for particular projects. (eg Geraldton and Cossack jetties) No plans or drawings are included.
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Alphanumeric
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Open
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Open
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Archivist's note
Range Control Symbol = PSB 1