Corporate Body

Commonwealth Vaccine Depot (1911 - 1916)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
1911
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
To
1916
Functions
Pharmaceuticals or Medical Aids
Location
Melbourne, Victoria

Summary

The Commonwealth Vaccine Depot was established in Melbourne in 1911. The Depot became the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories in 1916, when it was realised that Australia needed to be self-sufficient in serum.

Timeline

 1911 - 1916 Commonwealth Vaccine Depot
       1916 - 1961 Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL)
             1961 - 1990 Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Commission
                   1990 - CSL Limited

Published resources

Resources

Ailie Smith

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