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  <dc:title>Letter from [William Parkinson] Wilson, Melbourne University to Edward Sabine</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Wilson updates Sabine regarding the worsening situation of the astronomical observatory, and the establishment of a new astronomical observatory at a different ‘better’ site. Wilson brought this matter to the Board of Visitors in the way suggested by Sabine, and sends copies of the resolutions. Discussion regarding the [great Melbourne telescope]. Wilson notes the main difficulty they will face will be of ‘purely scientific character’.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>24 July 1862</dc:date>
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