. Historical notes : Public Library of New South Wales. ts greatvictories, and answers shall have been found to many of the enigmas which nowperplex mankind, this Institution will, I am confident, be found to be a treasure-house of all that is worth preserving in our national history and literature; it willhave been found faithful to its duty of disseminating amongst all classes whateveris best in human thought and endeavour: and then probably a true estimate of thegreat benefaction which we commemorate to-day will be possible, and the citizensof New South Wales will be able to record what the
. Historical notes : Public Library of New South Wales. ts greatvictories, and answers shall have been found to many of the enigmas which nowperplex mankind, this Institution will, I am confident, be found to be a treasure-house of all that is worth preserving in our national history and literature; it willhave been found faithful to its duty of disseminating amongst all classes whateveris best in human thought and endeavour: and then probably a true estimate of thegreat benefaction which we commemorate to-day will be possible, and the citizensof New South Wales will be able to record what they owe to David Scott Mitchell. At the termination of the Premiers speech, the Hon. ]. F. Burns, the doyenof the Library Trustees, moved a vote of thanks to the Premier. The Hon. J. Hayes,, seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. On the motionof ]\Ir. Carruthers a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Kethel. Mr. Kethel called for cheers for the King and for Mr. David Scott Mitchell,which were heartily given, and the ceremony ended. n. r )i ^ I iti t n T \> L I-
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