[Memorandums concerning the placement of papers with the Standard Yard Measure deposited at the Survey Office of the Department of Lands, Sydney] [manuscript] / [Survey Office, Department of Lands]. [1855-1857].

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[Memorandums concerning the placement of papers with the Standard Yard Measure deposited at the Survey Office of the Department of Lands, Sydney] [manuscript] / [Survey Office, Department of Lands]. [1855-1857].

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Includes ms. transcripts of three memorandums; all discussing the standards for measuring length and weight, in comparisons with the British Standards, as well as the delivery of British Standard papers to the Colonial office. Memorandums signed A.G. McLean and G.B. Airy.

[5] leaves, bound ; 33 cm.

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Airy, George Biddell, 1801-1892

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Sir George Biddell Airy was educated at Cambridge and became Plumain Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Cambridge Observatory in 1828. In 1835 he accepted the post of Astronomer based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, which he held until 1881. In 1835 Airy was invited to become a member of the University of London Senate. Although he was unable to attend Senate meetings on a regular basis, he discussed the pressing issues of the University at the time with other Senate members, in part...

McLean, A. G. (Arnold G.)

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New South Wales. Dept. of Lands

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