π’ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Christchurch District Office
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Chemistry Division
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Soil Survey
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Wheat Research Institute
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Geological Survey
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Magnetic and Geophysical Observatories
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Christchurch Industrial Development Division.
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1935 ‑ 1970
Central government
This agency was the District Office for the Christchurch and Canterbury-based units of the Department, providing a range of support and administrative services.
Christchurch, Canterbury
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research [DSIR] was established in 1926 with a formal presence in by Christchurch in 1935. The District Office did not undertake research or scientific work itself, but provided an organisational environment that supported the work of the various units which reported to it. These included:
-
Chemistry Division
-
Soil Survey
-
Wheat Research Institute
-
Geological Survey
-
Magnetic and Geophysical Observatories
-
Christchurch Industrial Development Division.
In 1970 the role and functions of the District Office were transferred to the newly established Antarctic Division.
Archives Reference: CAHU CH89 /1/ DSIR - General [Archives New Zealand Christchurch Regional Office] Christchurch Telephone Directory 1934 Christchurch Telephone Directory 1935 Directory of Official Information 1985
- π Science (1963 ‑ 1975)
- π Scientific and Industrial Research (1926 ‑ 1963)
- π’ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Head Office (1935 ‑ 1970)
- π’ Magnetic Survey Office, Christchurch (1931 ‑ 1969)
- π’ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research - Southern Industrial Development Division (1948 ‑ 1970)
- π’ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research - Chemistry Division, Christchurch District Laboratory (1935 ‑ 1970)
- π’ Department of Scientific and Industrial Research - Botany Division (1951 ‑ 1970)
- π’ Geophysical Observatory, Christchurch (1944 ‑ 1970)
- π’ New Zealand Geological Survey, Christchurch Substation (1949 ‑ 1970)