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Defence Standards Laboratories
DSL
1953 – 1974
Previously Defence Research Laboratories (1948–1953). Renamed Materials Research Laboratories in 1974.
Defence materials, explosives and standards laboratories at Maribyrnong, Victoria, within the Australian Defence Scientific Service of the Department of Supply.
Names over time
- Munitions Supply Laboratories1922–1948
- Defence Research Laboratories1948–1953
- Defence Standards Laboratories1953–1974
- Materials Research Laboratories1974–1994
How it came into existence
Created in 1953 (the year is approximate) when the Defence Research Laboratories were renamed the Defence Standards Laboratories.
Changes during its life
- 12 June 1974Moved to the Department of Defence when the Department of Supply was abolished.
How it ended
Transferred to the Department of Defence in 1974 as part of the new Defence Science and Technology Organisation and renamed the Materials Research Laboratories.
Main functions
- Materials and explosives research
- Physical and chemical standards
- Testing and inspection of defence stores
- Research on metallic and organic materials
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
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