Agency:
Chief Inspector of Sheep
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1870
End Date:
31 Dec 1889
Description:
To control and eradicate scab disease in sheep, and from 1882 also the control of rabbits.~
Legislation Administered:
Scab Act 1870 - 33 Vict No.2, Stock Act 1875 - 39 Vict No.20, Rabbits Destruction Act 1882 - 46 Vict No.35
Legislation Creating:
Under Scab Act 1870 - 33 Vict No.2. Chief Inspector appointed 1 Apr 1870 (HTG 31/3/1870 p.485)
Functions Performed:
Primary industries
Controlling Agencies:
| Hamilton Rabbit Board (TA548) | 01 Jan 1889 |
Previous Agencies:
| Hamilton Rabbit Trust (TA479) | 01 Jan 1872 | 31 Dec 1882 |
Subsequent Agencies:
| Office of the Chief Inspector of Stock (TA476) | 01 Jan 1889 | 31 Dec 1898 |
Series Created By Agency:
| AF275 Letter of Appointment | 20 Nov 1870 | 20 Nov 1870 |