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Federation: Sir James William Barrett (1862-1945) KBE CB cmG,…
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11-Feb-2009
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Federation: Sir James William Barrett (1862-1945) KBE CB cmG, LLD MD MS FRCS FRACS: four certificates inviting Dr. & Mrs. Barrett to the following ceremonies, 'The opening of Parliament and to Meet Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York' (1901), 'The Government of Victoria for the Royal Review' (1901), the Government of Victoria at a Conversazione' (1901), 'The opening of Parliament, Melbourne' (1901). All framed and glazed and in fine condition. Overall 43 x 35 cm. James Barrett was one of the most influential and controversial medical identities in early twentieth century Australia, after undertaking medical training at the University of Melbourne and demonstrating in physiology and histology, he conducted research on the eyes of animals and lectured on the physiology of the special senses, 1897-37. In 1901 he was elected to the University Council and in 1913 he was joint secretary of a committee appointed to inquire into the University's administration. He later became Vice-Chancellor of the University (1931-34), Deputy Chancellor (1934) and Chancellor (1935-39). (4)
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Printed & Written Material: Historical Documents