[UMA-SRE-19970062] Notice of motion book (Motions proposed to Council) 1853 - 1886

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IdentifierUMA-SRE-19970062Extent1 volumeLinear Meterage0.04Scope and ContentNotices of Motion etc. Book. 12 September 1853 - 2 October 1864; 29 August 1882 - 3 May 1886.
There are motions pertaining to the appointment of academic staff, the foundation of faculties and departments, the library, ad eundem degrees, course content, fees, examinations, examiners, the conferring of degrees, memorial funds, prizes, scholarships and exhibitions. There are references to University regulations and statutes, the Council procedure and details of members, the Registrar's position and organisation of his office, and the creation of and business with other University committees, as well as the usual financial matters, e.g. accounts, University buildings and grounds. Not all motions were carried.
During the years 1853-1864 the fate of the motion is recorded, and in one case (G.W. Rusden's motion in respect of graduates of other universities, 15 May 1855) the argument in favour is given in full. Later entries give the text of the motion only.. There follow Registrar a'Beckett's diary entries, 1 February - 20 February 1894. The first entry records that he "Examined accounts with Dickson".Collection CategoryUniversity, officialAccess StatusOpen for public accessRequest Access to RecordsRequest records from this Series

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[Notice Of Motion Book (motions Proposed To Council) 1853 - 1886]

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CreatorUniversity Council (The University of Melbourne)

Dates

Date1853- 1894

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Previous System ID1997.0062Records Services IDUM1State of ListFully listed

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[UMA-SRE-19970062] Notice of motion book (Motions proposed to Council) 1853 - 1886