Verdon, George Frederic, 1834-1896.
Letter books, ca. 1851-1896.
Letter books include letters to the Victorian Government Astronomer 1883-1884.
Science patron and politician. Verdon, who was interested in astronomy, was appointed honorary assistant in the Melbourne Observatory, Australia in 1858. Through his political positions he was able to increase funds for the Observatory, F. Mueller, and the National Museum of Victoria.
Astronomy -- Australia -- 19th century.
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State Library of Victoria. La Trobe Library. 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia