The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 29th Decr, [189]3. ¶ Sir, ¶ ¶ I have the honor to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to retain your services as Government Botanist until the 30th June, 1894. ¶ I...

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W93/8714, unit 818, VPRS 3992/P inward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office, Victoria. 93.12.29a

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Thomas Wilson to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1893-12-29 [93.12.29a]. 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/1890-6/1893/93-12-29a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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29th Decr, [189]3.

editorial addition.

Sir,

I have the honor to inform you that His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to retain your services as Government Botanist until the 30th June, 1894.

Under the terms of the Public Service Act, officers could only be retained in post past the retirement age if the Public Service Board approved a case made by the Government.

I have the honor to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

T. Wilson

Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller, K.C.M.G.,

Government Botanist

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