. Historical notes : Public Library of New South Wales. CAPT. E. , 1859-64. R. , 1862-66. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 35 securing the premises for Government offices, wrote asking if the Committeewould entertain an offer of ^6,000 for the building and land. The Committee replied that theywould be willing to submit to thegeneral body of shareholders an offer of^8,000. Ultimately it was agreed torefer the question of price to arbitra-tors. This was done, and the valueassessed by them at £7,250. Theshareholders, although thev had agreedto the appointm
. Historical notes : Public Library of New South Wales. CAPT. E. , 1859-64. R. , 1862-66. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF NEW SOUTH WALES. 35 securing the premises for Government offices, wrote asking if the Committeewould entertain an offer of ^6,000 for the building and land. The Committee replied that theywould be willing to submit to thegeneral body of shareholders an offer of^8,000. Ultimately it was agreed torefer the question of price to arbitra-tors. This was done, and the valueassessed by them at £7,250. Theshareholders, although thev had agreedto the appointment of arbitrators, whencalled upon to ratify the sale, refused,and instructed the Committee to try andsell the books and fittings, as well asthe building and land, to the Govern-
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