. Historical notes : Public Library of New South Wales. F. N. UOSSI. ConiniittiHinan, 1S26 iS: 1829-30. (iEOHUE , 1827-9. sub-Committees : ow^ foi- the selection and care of the books, another forthe proper furnishing and up-keep o{ ilie house, and a third for themanagement of the finances. This sensible plan was not adhered to bylater Committees, much to the weakening oi the interest oi the subscribersand the growth of laxit) in the Committee itself. In 1830, finding the income had dwindled in two years from /!^400 to;£,200, the Committee appealed to Governor Darling for ass
. Historical notes : Public Library of New South Wales. F. N. UOSSI. ConiniittiHinan, 1S26 iS: 1829-30. (iEOHUE , 1827-9. sub-Committees : ow^ foi- the selection and care of the books, another forthe proper furnishing and up-keep o{ ilie house, and a third for themanagement of the finances. This sensible plan was not adhered to bylater Committees, much to the weakening oi the interest oi the subscribersand the growth of laxit) in the Committee itself. In 1830, finding the income had dwindled in two years from /!^400 to;£,200, the Committee appealed to Governor Darling for assistance. Thevwere particular in emphasizing the fact that the Society ought to be regarded THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 7 as a semi-public body, and claimed that they had . . laid the foundation of a Public Library, which, at no distant period, maybecome highly valuable and useful to the Colony. Thev asked for allotment, and Museum, then inshould be combinedGovernor Darlinghe sent the Libraryand issued thetions, under date It ajipearing o
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