Papers of Sir John Murray (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M833] 1914
- Bib ID:
- 2190949
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Newspaper cuttings concerning the death of Sir John Murray on 13 March 1914. They are taken from English as well as French, German, Canadian, American and Australian newspapers and describe his death in a car accident, the execution of his will and the establishment of a bequest to commemorate his work.
- Biography/History:
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Marine biologist and oceanographer. Born in Canada, Murray was educated in Edinburgh. He was naturalist in charge of collections on the Challenger expedition of 1872-75 which explored the world's great ocean basins. He financed scientific expeditions to Christmas Island and advocated the exploration of Antarctica.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M833.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-743234360
- Microfilm copy of originals held in private ownership.
- Cited In:
- Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 115, p. 57.
- Subject:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 9999
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