Agency:
Council of Agriculture
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1891
End Date:
31 Dec 1909
Description:
The appointment of Boards of Agriculture; co-ordination of the operation of Boards of Agriculture; promotion of agriculture; collection of information relating to agriculture and provision of training in agricultural and horticultural methods.~
Legislation Administered:
55 Vic No.43 & part of 61 Vic No.7
Legislation Creating:
Council of Agriculture Act 1891 & the Department of Agriculture Act 1897.
Functions Performed:
Primary industries
Controlled Agencies:
| Sheffield Board of Agriculture (TA629) | 01 Jan 1892 |
| Mersey Board of Agriculture. (TA1501) | 01 Jan 1893 |
| Clarence Board of Agriculture (TA504) | 01 Jan 1907 |
Subsequent Agencies:
| Department of Agriculture (1) (TA48) | 01 Jan 1898 | 31 Dec 1909 |