The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: February 6. [18]90 ¶ Dear Sir, ¶ ¶ Mr. John Shirley, B.Sc., of the London University and also of this University, has applied for admission to the Examination for the degree of D.Sc. in the subject o...

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G3/46, Registrar: letters sent 1880-1925, vol. 9, p. 524, Sydney University Archives, Sydney. 90.02.06a

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Henry Barff to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1890-02-06 [90.02.06a]. 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/1890-6/1890/90-02-06a-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

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February 6. [18]90

editorial addition.

Dear Sir,

Mr. John Shirley, B.Sc., of the London University and also of this University, has applied for admission to the Examination for the degree of D.Sc. in the subject of Botany.

Shirley was awarded the D.Sc of the University of Sydney in 1912 (ADB), for a thesis entitled 'The thallus of the genus Parmelia'. It would appear, therefore, that his earlier application either did not proceed or was unsuccessful.

The Examination will commence on Monday the 17. of March.

In the absence of Dr Haswell, the recently appointed Professor of Biology, Dr. Cobb, who has been appointed the locum tenens for Lent and Trinity Terms, will act as one of the Examiners and I have the honour to enquire if you will be willing to take a part in the Examination.

There have been no candidates as yet for the D.Sc. Degree but it is the general opinion that the standard of the Examination should be not less than that required in other Universities, say the University of London.

I have the honour to be,

Dear Sir,

Your obedient servant

H E Barff

Registrar

Baron Von Mueller K.C.M.G.

Melbourne.