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    Sydney University Calendar 1887

    SYDNEY UNIVERSITY CALENDER 1887

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    Do you have ancestry in Sydney University?

    Old university calendars are a great genealogy tool. They contain a wealth of information on people associated with the university, as well as an insight into the courses of study offered and university life and culture generally.

    A sample of the information included:


    • Information on numerous people associated with the University from its foundation in 1850 to 1887
    • Officers of the university
    • Professors and lecturers
    • Members of the university
    • Graduates - with degrees awarded and year of graduation
    • Undergraduates
    • Those awarded scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, prizes etc
    • Donors of prizes etc.
    • Lectureships and fellowships
    • Benefactors - private, stained glass windows, portrait and library
    • Colleges of the university with staff, fellows, undergraduates, endowments and prizes
    • Hospitals recognised by the university for study purposes
    • Courses - timetables, subjects and details, recommended books, examination subjects and fees
    • Various reports
    • Examination papers December 1886 and March 1887

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