Corporate Body

Ordnance Factory (1924 - 1989)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
1 January 1924
Maribyrnong, Victoria, Australia
To
4 May 1989
Functions
Defence Industries, Ammunitions and Explosives or Weapons Industries
Reference No
CA 628
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Maribyrnong, Victoria

Summary

The Ordnance Factory was established, in Maribyrnong, in January 1924. In 1989 a Government owned company, Australian Defence Industries Pty Ltd, was established which replaced the Ordnance Factory, along with several other establishments.

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Ailie Smith

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