Historical information

"Three interesting and valuable volumes on mineralogy by Jameson, an old-time authority, published in 1916, have been presented to the School of Mines by Mr J.F. Austin, headmaster of Wendouree State School." (Ballarat Courier 31 May 1916)

Author Robert Jameson was the Regius Professor of Natural History, Lecturuer on Mineralogy and keeper of the Museum in the University of Edinburgh.

Physical description

Blue hard covered book

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on inside cover with Ballarat School of Mines Stamp

Pasted in label on inside cover "May 1916 Presented by J.F. Austin Esq, SS. Wendouree"

Signed on Frontice page "I.C. Wirst" "J.F. Austin"