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Born: Established: 1 Oct 1827 Sydney, New South Wales, ;
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According to a report in the Empire, 20 May 1868, the Australian Library opened on 'October 1st, 1827, in a room of No. 1 Terry's-buildings, Pitt-street'. The dispenser of the Government Dispensary was appointed librarian. After various false starts, Governor Gipps allocated land for the erection of a library 'at the corner of Macquarie and Bent streets'. A foundation stone was laid on 14 February 1843 and the building took a further three years to complete at a cost of £5000.

Source: 'Australian Institutions: Australian Library.' Empire, 20 May 1868: 6

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  • 'Members of the Australian Library, are informed that the Society's Rooms will be OPENED from the 1st of December.'

    Source: 'Classified Advertising.' The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 10 December 1827: 1

    Sighted: 23 January 2014

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