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RDA expiry date: N/A; current until revoked

 

This retention and disposal authority covers records documenting the function of providing advice about what to do if a person has been poisoned, has overdosed, has made a mistake with medicines or has been bitten or stung.

Functions in PROS 06/02:

  • POISONS INFORMATION SERVICE.

 

Keywords: bites, emergencies, overdoses, poisons.

 

Material in the Public Record Office Victoria archival collection contains words and descriptions that reflect attitudes and government policies at different times which may be insensitive and upsetting

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.

PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples