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A plaque commemorates the centenary of the Federation of Australia, and the centenary of the Australian Customs Service.
As well as the centenary of federation, 2001 marked 100 years since Customs was established as one of the first Commonwealth Government departments.
Initially part of the Department of Trade and Customs, Customs has been linked over the years with portfolios such as trade, excise, business, consumer affairs, science, industry, commerce and justice. Customs was established in its current form in 1985 through the Customs Administration Act 1985.
Many of the powers of Customs are set out in the Customs Act 1901, which came into force on 4 October 1901.
Location
| Address: | Syme Street & Nelson Place, Customs House, Williamstown, 3016 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.863153 Long: 144.905119 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Federal |
| Actual Event STart Date: | 1901 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 2001 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 2001 |
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This Plaque Commemorates
CUSTOMS HOUSE
WILLIAMSTOWN
Customs Occupied This Building
1873 - 1981
The Centenary Of Federation
The Centenary Of Australian Customs
