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Museum Lectures 1870 - Fairfax presentation

Melbourne Industrial & Technological Museum Lectures 1870.

Front cover presentation imprint to John Fairfax Esq. - owner of John Fairfax and Sons, the publisher of The Sydney Morning Herald.

John Fairfax was a noted philanthropist and substantial donor to the Museum. He was a director of many companies, including the Australian Gas Light Co (AGL Co).

 

A selection of lectures in science, engineering etc. presented at the Museum in 1870.

 

The handsomely bound book in red gilt leather is 206 pages of 21cm x 14cm. Printed in Melbourne 1871.

 

 

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