The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Sandhurst Municipality, ¶ Town Hall, October 16 ¶ th, 1862. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ Referring to the Council's ¶ ¶ invitation for the 20th inst., which you have done us the favor of accepting, I have the honor ...

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Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 62.10.16a

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George Fletcher to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1862-10-16 [62.10.16a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id//letters/1860-9/1862/62-10-16a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Printed notice found inserted in a copy of Victoria Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council, Session 1850, Bills.

Sandhurst Municipality,

Town Hall, October 16th, 1862.

Sir,

Referring to the Council's invitation for the 20th inst., which you have done us the favor of accepting, I have the honor to inform you that a Waiting Room and Dressing Room for ladies will be provided at the Town Hall.

A banquet was held to celebrate the opening of the railway line between Melbourne and Sandhurst (now Bendigo). A special train from Melbourne was organized to bring the Governor and other dignitaries to the event (Age (Melbourne), 21 October 1862, p. 5).

On the arrival of the train, the Municipal Council will be most happy to afford any attention required, and that they may be recognised by strangers, will be distinguished by a badge of green ribbon.

I have the honor to be, Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

GEO. AVERY FLETCHER,

Town Clerk.