James Battye
Librarian and historian of Western Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Sykes Battye (1871–1954) was an Australian librarian who was the first chief librarian of the Victoria Public Library in Perth, Western Australia. He was a leading historian, librarian and public figure in Western Australia and also served as a Chancellor of the University of Western Australia.
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James Sykes Battye | |
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Born | 1871 |
Died | 1954 |
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Years active | 1894 – 1954 |
Known for | Inaugural chief librarian in Western Australia |
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In 1951, The West Australian newspaper designated him as the Principal librarian and secretary of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia[1]
Battye Street in the Canberra suburb of Bruce is named in his honour.[2]