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Commonwealth Vaccine Depot

Calf Lymph Depot

1911 – 1916

Commonwealth depot at Royal Park, Melbourne, that produced calf lymph (smallpox vaccine) for quarantine and public health use.

How it came into existence

Taken over by the Commonwealth from the Victorian Government around 1911 and run by the Commonwealth Quarantine Service of the Department of Trade and Customs; the exact date and instrument are not confirmed.

How it ended

Superseded in 1916 by the newly founded Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, which took over smallpox vaccine production.

Main functions

  • Production of calf lymph (smallpox) vaccine
  • Supply of vaccine to quarantine and state health authorities

Where it sits

Last in the portfolio of Department of Trade and Customs.

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Sources

Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.