CSIRO.

Also known as
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Australia).
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Commonwealth of Australia. (1949-)
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Australia).
CSIRO (Australia).
Function
Industrial or Scientific Research, Analytical Services and Advisory or Regulatory Body
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http://nla.gov.au/anbd.aut-an35010447
NLA Persistent Identifier
http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-458251

Biographies

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) can trace its history back to 1916, when it began work as the Advisory Council of Science and Industry. It has operated under its current name since 1949. CSIRO carries out research in primary, secondary and tertiary industries as well as other areas such as environment, conservation and human nutrition. There have been several major restructures during the history of CSIRO, in 1978, 1986 and in 1994-1995.

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In 1949 the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) changed its name to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). In 1986 the CSIRO changed the spelling of its name, with the word "Organization" becoming "Organisation".

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Resources for CSIRO.

Selected resources (33)

Encyclopedia of Australian Science

  1. History of CSIRO Division of Fisheries and OceanographyAustralian and Marine Science Bulletin 74 8-10 : History of CSIRO Division of Fisheries and Oceanography
    Austin, R. H.
    [1981]
  2. CSIRO at Sea: 50 Years of Marine Science
    Mawson, Vivienne, Tranter, David J. and Pearce, Alan F.
    [1988]
    Published: CSIRO Marine Laboratories
  3. Primary description of agency CA 641; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO], Head Office. Registration of entity: 12 November 1984RecordSearch : Primary description of agency CA 641; Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO], Head Office. Registration of entity: 12 November 1984
    [2000]
    Published: National Archives of Australia
    Series: http://naa12.naa.gov.au/scripts/SearchOld.asp?Number=CA+641
  4. Winds of Change: Fifty Years of Achievements in the CSIRO Division of Atmospheric Research 1946-1996
    Garratt, John, Angus, David and Holper, Paul
    [1998]
    Published: CSIRO Publishing
  5. The Origins of CSIRO: Science and the Commonwealth Government, 1901-1926
    Currie, George; Graham, John
    [1966]
    Published: CSIRO
  6. 50 Years of Food Research
    Bastian, J. M.; McBean, D. McG.; Smith, M. B.
    [1979]
    Published: CSIRO
  7. Surprise and Enterprise: Fifty Years of Science for Australia
    McKay, Andrew
    [1976]
    Published: CSIRO
  8. Alumina to zirconia: the history of CSIRO Division of Mineral Chemistry
    Bear, I. J.; Beigler, T; Scott, T. R.
    [2001]
    Published: CSIRO Minerals
  9. Fields of Discovery: Australia's CSIRO
    Collis, Brad
    [2002]
    Published: Allen & Unwin
  10. CSIRO - Recordkeeping and Electronic Laboratory NotebooksWorking With Knowledge, International Archives Conference, 6-7 May 1998 : CSIRO - Recordkeeping and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks
    Kent, Philip and Teakle, Rodney
    [1998]
    Series: http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/asa/stama/conf/WWKRodney.htm
  11. CSIROOxford Companion to Australian History Graeme Davison; John Hirst; Stuart Macintyre 164-165 : CSIRO
    Sherratt, Tim
    [1998]
    Published: Oxford University Press
  12. The Australian Phytochemical Survey: Historical Aspects of the CSIRO Search for New Drugs in Australian PlantsHistorical Records of Australian Science 9 4 335-356 : The Australian Phytochemical Survey: Historical Aspects of the CSIRO Search for New Drugs in Australian Plants
    Price, J. R.; Lamberton, J. A. and Culvenor, C. C. J.
    [1993]
  13. The Culture of CSIROAustralian Cultural History 2 76-89 : The Culture of CSIRO
    Schedvin, Boris
    [1982]
  14. A History of Meteorological and Climatological Studies in AustraliaUniversity Studies in History 5 54-88 : A History of Meteorological and Climatological Studies in Australia
    Gentilli, J.
    [1967]
  15. The CSIRO Division of Chemical Physics, 1944-1986Historical Records of Australian Science 7 2 153-178 : The CSIRO Division of Chemical Physics, 1944-1986
    Willis, J. B.
    [1988]
  16. Historical Origins of CSIRO Molecular ScienceChemistry in Australia 64 9 12-15 : Historical Origins of CSIRO Molecular Science
    Spurling, T.H.
    [1997]
  17. Engineering a Legacy: Memories of the Journey of CSIRO Chemical Engineering
    Beale, Bob
    [2005]
    Published: CSIRO Minerals
  18. The Biological Collections in CSIRO: a National HeritageHistorical Records of Australian Science 15 1 1-19 : The Biological Collections in CSIRO: a National Heritage
    Day, M.F.C. et al.
    [2004]
  19. Perspectives on Wildlife Research: Celebrating 50 Years of CSIRO Wildlife and Ecology
    Saunders, Denis, Spratt, David and Van Wensveen, Monica
    [2002]
    Published: Surrey Beatty & Sons in Association with CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems
  20. Historical Records of Australian Science 14 2 211-214 :
    Robin, Libby; McCarthy, Gavan
    [2002]
  21. Research on Biological Nitrogen Fixation in CSIRO Plant Industry, 1952-1998Historical Records of Australian Science 13 3 255-300 : Research on Biological Nitrogen Fixation in CSIRO Plant Industry, 1952-1998
    Bergersen, F. J.
    [2001]
  22. Spectroscopic Research in the CSIRO Division of Chemical Physics, 1944-1986Historical Records of Australian Science 8 3 151-182 : Spectroscopic Research in the CSIRO Division of Chemical Physics, 1944-1986
    Willis, J. B.
    [1991]
  23. Of Beauty Rich and Rare: Fifty Years of CSIRO Wildlife and Ecology
    Main, George, et al.
    [1999]
    Published: CSIRO Division of Wildlife and Ecology with Surrey Beatty
  24. The Lennox Legacy: the History of the CSIRO Laboratory at 343 Royal Parade, Parkville
    Rivett, D.E., Ward, C.W., Beikin, L.M., Ramshaw, J.A. and Wiltshire, J.F.K.
    [1996]
    Published: CSIRO Publishing
  25. Robert V. Dunkle; University of California to CSIROAustralian Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating 20 7 48-49 : Robert V. Dunkle; University of California to CSIRO
    [1966]
  26. M. V. Tracey, Chief, Division of Food Research [CSIRO]Australian Journal of Dairy Technology 26 3 70 : M. V. Tracey, Chief, Division of Food Research [CSIRO]
    [1971]
  27. The CSIRO Division of Industrial Chemistry, 1940-1952Records of the Australian Academy of Science 4 2 7-41 : The CSIRO Division of Industrial Chemistry, 1940-1952
    Wark, I. W.
    [1979]
  28. The Northern Challenge: a History of CSIRO Crop Research in Northern Australia
    Basinski, J. J.; Wood, I. M.; Hacker, J. B.
    [1985]
    Published: CSIRO Division of Tropical Crops and Pastures
  29. 1939-1984: a Picture History of CSIRO Radiophysics
    Deane, John
    [1985]
    Published: CSIRO
  30. Of Vets, Viruses and Vaccines: the Story of CSIRO's Animal Health Research Laboratory, Parkville
    Butcher, Barry
    [2000]
    Published: CSIRO Publishing
  31. Adolph Basser Library Manuscript Collection
    Smith, Ailie
    [2012]
    Published: eScholarship Research Centre
    Series: http://www.eoas.info/basser_browse.html
  32. Technology in Australia 1788-1988
    Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
    [2000]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/
  33. Adolph Basser Library, Australian Academy of Science: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation - Records (1916 - 1918)
    Papers relating to preliminary discussions and plans for the formation of a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); address by Prime Minister W. M. Hughes relating to discussions about forming a Commonwealth National Laboratory; reports of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Advisory Council of Science and Industry.
    MS 038

Resources by CSIRO. (4,502)

  1. CSIRO : making a difference / Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    CSIRO
    [ Book : 2006 ]
    Possibly online
    At 8 libraries
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 32.38)

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  2. CSIRO : the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Queensland
    CSIRO
    [ Book : 1977-1983 ]
    At 10 libraries
    CSIRO : the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Queensland
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  3. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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    [ Periodical : 1998-2013 ]
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.427)

  4. CSIRO : fifty years of research / J. R. Price ... [et al.]
    Price, James Robert Sir
    [ Book : 1976 ]
    At 5 libraries
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  5. CSIRO : the way we work
    CSIRO
    [ Book : 2010 ]
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  6. Creating wealth in Australia's regions : some CSIRO activities for rural and regional Australia / [text by Geoff McAlpine]
    McAlpine, Geoff
    [ Book : 2000 ]
    At 5 libraries
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  7. CSIRO : a national resource / CSIRO
    CSIRO
    [ Video : 1986 ]
    At 4 libraries
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  8. CSIRO Index
    CSIRO
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
    At 45 libraries
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  9. Rural research in C.S.I.R.O
    CSIRO
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
    At 51 libraries
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  10. CSIRO : the pay off / CSIRO
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    [ Book : 1990 ]
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  1. CSIRO : profile of basic research / Linda Butler, Paul Bourke and Beverley Biglia
    Butler, Linda
    [ Book : 1997 ]
    At 24 libraries
    CSIRO : profile of basic research / Linda Butler, Paul Bourke and Beverley Biglia
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 41.412)

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  2. CSIRO : making a difference / Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    CSIRO
    [ Book : 2006 ]
    Possibly online
    At 8 libraries
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 32.472)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 32.472)

  3. CSIRO : the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Queensland
    CSIRO
    [ Book : 1977-1983 ]
    At 10 libraries
    CSIRO : the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Queensland
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 32.176)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 32.176)

  4. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    CSIRO
    [ Periodical : 1998-2013 ]
    Possibly online
    At National Library
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.446)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 30.446)

  5. CSIRO : an introduction
    CSIRO Publishing
    [ Video : 1998 ]
    At 4 libraries
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 26.168)

  6. CSIRO : fifty years of research / J. R. Price ... [et al.]
    Price, James Robert Sir
    [ Book : 1976 ]
    At 5 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 24.229)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 24.229)

  7. CSIRO : the way we work
    CSIRO
    [ Book : 2010 ]
    At 2 libraries
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 21.427)

  8. Creating wealth in Australia's regions : some CSIRO activities for rural and regional Australia / [text by Geoff McAlpine]
    McAlpine, Geoff
    [ Book : 2000 ]
    At 5 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 20.427)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 20.427)

  9. CSIRO
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Radio National
    [ Sound : 2002 ]
    View online
    At ABC Radio National
    CSIRO
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 18.428)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 18.428)

  10. CSIRO : a national resource / CSIRO
    CSIRO
    [ Video : 1986 ]
    At 4 libraries
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  1. Website: CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research : research programs
    www.dar.csiro.au
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  2. Website: Technical report (CSIRO. Land and Water)
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  3. Website: State of the climate
    www.csiro.au
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  1. CSIRO [coming soon]
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Thursday 12 October 1978 p 3 Article
    ... CSIRO Mr H. C. Minnett, 61, has been appointed chief of the CSIRO's division of radiophysics, based at Epping, Sydney. ney. He succeeds Dr J. P. Wild. ... 27 words
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    ... C.S.I.R.O. POST Mr. D. A. Gill will become chief of the C.S.I.R.O. Division of Animal Health and Pro- duction on June 30. ... 22 words
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  3. C.S.I.R.O. post
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tuesday 13 April 1954 p 7 Article
    ... C.S.I.R.O. post" The C.S.I.R.O. announced last night that Dr. E. A. Cornish, of Adelaide, had been appointed chief of its new division of mathemati- cal statistics. Dr. Cornish is also a wheat expert. ... 35 words
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  1. Soil map of Australia / compiled by C.G. Stephens ; del. Peter D. Hooper
    CSIRO. Division of Soils
    [ Map : 1960-1979 ]
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    Soil map of Australia / compiled by C.G. Stephens ; del. Peter D. Hooper
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  2. Map of CSIRO sites
    CSIRO Corporate
    [ Map, Photograph : 2007 ]
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  3. A geotechnical landscape map of Australia / by K. Grant, R. Davis, C. de Visser
    Grant, K. (Keith)
    [ Map : 1984 ]
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  1. Papers of Ken Ferguson
    Ferguson, Ken, 1921-2011
    [ Unpublished : 1936-2007 ]
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  2. [CSIRO. Office of Space Science & Applications : ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia]
    [ Published : 1900 ]
    At National Library
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  3. Records
    CSIRO Officers' Association. Equal Pay Committee
    [ Unpublished : 1948-1971 ]
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    CSIRO Manufacturing Science and Technology
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  2. CSIRO : Forestry and forest products : client report : no.603 : evaluation of Western Australia Hardwoods for wood based composites
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    [ Book : 1999 ]
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  3. CSIRO / CCNT Bushfires Research Project Vol.1 : Summary report
    Griffin, G. F
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  4. CSIRO : review of library and information services : report of the Review Committee and statement of executive decisions
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  3. CSIRO Radiophysics - information
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