Papers, 1833-1890 [microform]

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Papers, 1833-1890 [microform]

1833-1890

https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2770494

The papers of Sir George Airy include Australian and southern observations during the Transit of Venus (1874 and 1882); correspondence with Charles Todd on his South Australian observations and progress with overland telegraphy, the establishment of Sydney and Melbourne universities; as well as Australian survey and obervatory work.

20 microfilm reels

National Library of Australia.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7066815

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