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Agency:
Magazines and Explosives Department
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1873
End Date:
31 Dec 1914
Description:
To provide for the regulation, storage and examination of explosives.~
Legislation Administered:
Gunpowder Act, 1975
Functions Performed:
Defence
Civic infrastructure
Controlling Agencies:
Treasury Department (TA91)01 Jan 182417 Jul 1989
Mines Branch (TA1002)01 Jan 188331 Dec 1894
Subsequent Agencies:
Mines Department (TA76)01 Jan 189417 Jul 1989