NRS-79 | General correspondence files [Animal Quarantine Service]

These files, which are arranged by subject classification, relate to the importation of livestock, domestic animals, bees, exotic animals, animal products (ie. foodstuffs and leather goods) and the illegal imports of animals, birds and animal products. The files also concern the export of livestock, exotic and domestic animals and conditions under which the animals arrive and leave New South Wales; the supervision and care of quarantined animals; investigation of deceased animals arriving and leaving the state; supervision of exotic animals in zoos and circuses; the inspection of tanneries; and policy matters relating to the administration of the Service. (12/2013-2030.1, 12/1067). 19 boxes (part). Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.