VPRS 10319 Outwards Letter Book, Secretary

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The Public Works Department (VA 669) had wide-ranging responsibilities for all public works and buildings, including construction, maintenance and fitting out of these buildings. Other major responsibilities included roads and bridges, ports and harbours, local government and water supply.

This series contains letter-press copies of the correspondence sent by the Secretary of the Department of Public Works to other Government Departments with respect to works requested or in progress and to others corresponding with the department. The Secretary was the designated addressee for all correspondence with the Department.