James Battye
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1871 – 1954
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Who was James Battye?
Dr. James Sykes Battye was the first chief librarian of the Victoria Public Library in Perth, Western Australia. He was a leading historian, librarian and public figure of the State. He also served as Chancellor of the University of Western Australia.
On the event of his 80th birthday in 1951, The West Australian designated him as the Principal librarian and secretary of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia
Battye Street in the Canberra suburb of Bruce was dedicated in his name.
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