the meteorology act 1955 appendix 1 no 6 of an relating to commonwealth bureau assented 23rd may date commencement 20th june be it enacted by queen s most excellent majesty senate and house representatives australia as follows this cited short title 2 1906 is repealed repeal 3 in unless contrary intention appears definitions means established director 4 extends all territories extension 5 for purposes there shall a common wealth under charge who subject directions minister have general administration functions are taking recording meteorological observations other required