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Queensland - Organisation
Colonial Secretary (1859 - 1896)
- From
- 10 December 1859
- To
- 6 August 1896
- Categories
- Government Department
- Location
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The Colonial Secretary's office in Queensland administered all matters not the responsibility of the Colonial Treasurer or the Attorney-General. The administrative functions of the Colonial Secretary included: Reform Schools, Insanity - asylums, Reception houses for the insane, Hospitals and charitable institutions, Public health, Medical establishments, including quarantine, vaccination, and lunatic asylums. On 6 August 1896, the name of the office was changed from Colonial Secretary to Home Secretary.
Timeline
- 1859 - 1896
- Colonial Secretary
- 1896 - 1935
- Home Secretary's Office
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