The Division conducts research directed broadly towards the
understanding of chemico-physical phenomena and encompassing
spectroscopy, diffraction studies, radiation interactions and solid-state investigations. It seeks to exploit the results of this research in solving scientific and technological problems and promoting technological innovation, particularly in scientific instrumentation and techniques. (Commonwealth Government Directory, Vol. 2, 1985, p.37) The CSIRO Historical Directory 1926-1976 puts the agency's starting date at 9 October 1958 (p.28). The agency first appears in the Federal Guide as at October 1958.
 

Historical agency address
Bayview Avenue, Clayton, Vic