Board of Land and Works
The Board of Land and Works was a board that throughout its existence, was responsible for matters involving public works, public lands, railways, main roads, bridges, Melbourne sewage and water supply, rural water supply, aboriginal welfare, and local government. Carrying out these functions was delegated to sub-departments of the board, many of which are now Departments of State following the abolishment of the board.[1]
| President of the Board of Land and Works of Victoria | |
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| Member of | Parliament Cabinet |
| Nominator | Premier |
| Appointer | Governor on the recommendation of the Premier |
| Term length | At the Governor's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | David Moore |
| Formation | 29 April 1857 |
| Final holder | Keith Turnbull |
| Abolished | 27 June 1964 |
See lists of the Presidents and Vice Presidents.
Reference list
- "Board of Land and Works - VA 744". Public Record Office Victoria. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
External links
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