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Corporate entry Australian Chemical Institute (ACI) (1917 - 1953)

From
1917
North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
1953
Functions
Association, Society or Membership Organisation and Chemical Industries
Website
http://www.raci.org.au
Location
North Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

First established in 1917, the Australian Chemical Institute (ACI) received a Royal Charter in 1932, but did not become known as the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) until 1953. The ACI initially consisted of a Victorian, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australian branch. In 1933 a Western Australian branch was formed followed by a Tasmanian one in 1940c.

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Events

1923
Business event - ACI becomes incorporated as a public company in New South Wales.
1932
Business event - Royal Charter received
1953 -
Business event - Changes name to the Royal Australian Chemical Institute

Timeline

 1917 - 1953 Australian Chemical Institute (ACI)
       1953 - Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)

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Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Errington, Stephen G., 'The Early Days of the Australian Chemical Institute in Western Australia', Chemistry in Australia, vol. 55, no. 7, July, pp. 246-249. Details
  • Leighton, A.E., 'A History of the Australian Chemical Institute, 1914-1932', The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Proceedings, vol. 21, 1954, pp. 127-134; 145-154; 167-184. Details

Online Resources

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Created: 11 May 2000, Last modified: 28 November 2006