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Records [BJ 1], 1864-1869 [microform]
Bib ID 2080618
Format ManuscriptManuscript, MicroformMicroform, OnlineOnline
Author
Kew Observatory
 
Online Versions
Description Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--] 
1 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. 
Summary

Correspondence of Balfour Stewart relating to purchase of instruments for Sydney Observatory and Melbourne Observatory. Includes trigonometrical survey of New South Wales, magnetic disturbances in Victoria and selection of instruments for Adelaide Observatory.

Notes

National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.

Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the Library of New South Wales.

Pieces 4 and 6 filmed in full.

Public Record Office BJ 1/4,6.

Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-735242718

Original held by Public Record Office, London.

Index/Finding Aid Note List 
Subjects Kew Observatory -- Records and correspondence.  |  Sydney Observatory.  |  Melbourne Observatory.  |  Adelaide Astronomical and Meteorological Observatory.  |  Geomagnetism -- Victoria.  |  Norfolk Island -- Politics and government.
Time Coverage 1864-1869 
Other authors/contributors Balfour, Stewart  |  Great Britain. Public Record Office  |  National Library of Australia  |  Australian Joint Copying Project  |  Library of New South Wales

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Call Number: Mfm PRO 6794
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Mfm PRO 6794 Main Reading Room - Newspapers and Family History

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