| Reference number | CD/48/5 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from Sir William Huggins, President of the Royal Society, to [Herbert Hall] Turner |
| Date | 28 October 1902 |
| Description | Informs [Herbert Hall] Turner that he has written in the name of the Royal Society to Mr Chamberlain, asking him to use his influence to prevent the West Australian Government's breach of faith [in forcing Perth Observatory to cease work on the International Astrographic Chart]. Also notes that he has written to the Agent General for West Australia [Sir Edward Horne Wittenoom]. Asks Turner to relay this news to Mr [William Ernest] Cooke [Government Astronomer of West Australia]. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Typescript copy |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA1105 | Turner; Herbert Hall (1861 - 1930); astronomer and seismologist | 1861 - 1930 |
| NA7376 | Huggins; Sir; William (1824 - 1910); astronomer | 1824 - 1910 |