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C1861
Melbourne & Suburbs Shewing the Relative Position of the Various Magnetic Stations
Mapmaker:
Thomas Francis Bibbs
Early plan of Melbourne by Thomas Francis Bibbs dated January 29th 1861. Colonial map of Melbourne with showing the Magnetic Stations numbered. After testing of suitable sites for magnetic and atmospheric disturbances that might effect observations, a site adjacent to … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Melbourne & Suburbs Shewing the Relative Position of the Various Magnetic Stations
Date:
C1861
Mapmaker:
Thomas Francis Bibbs
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured lithograph.
Paper Size:
579mm
x 558mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1861
Description:
Early plan of Melbourne by Thomas Francis Bibbs dated January 29th 1861.
Colonial map of Melbourne with showing the Magnetic Stations numbered. After testing of suitable sites for magnetic and atmospheric disturbances that might effect observations, a site adjacent to the Botanic Gardens was selected. Neumayer was returning to Germany after his five years of research in the colony, and Ellery was appointed Government Astronomer, in charge of the Observatory’s combined functions of astronomy, timekeeping, geodetic surveying, magnetic research and meteorology.
Collections:
State Library Victoria: MAPS 821.09 CAM 1861
State Library Victoria: MAPS 821.09 CAM 1861
