The Central Board Appointed to Watch Over the Interests of Aborigines came into being in 1860, as a result of an inquiry into Aboriginal welfare in Victoria in 1858. The Board was given statutory authority in 1869, with the passing of the Aborigines Protection Act 1869. At this time, the organisation became known as the Central Board for the Protection of Aborigines.
1860 - 1869 Central Board Appointed to Watch Over the Interests of Aborigines
1869 - 1900 Central Board for the Protection of Aborigines
1901 - 1957 Central Board for the Protection of Aborigines
1957 - 1968 Aborigines Welfare Board
1957 - 1968 Aborigines Welfare Board
Prepared by: Cate O'Neill
Created: 15 September 2009, Last modified: 28 October 2011