University of Melbourne.

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Melbourne University.
The University of Melbourne. (1853-)
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Education
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Biographies

The University of Melbourne was the second university to be established in Australia, the first for the state of Victoria. The legislation for its establishment was passed by parliament in early 1853, the foundation stone laid in July 1854 and classes commenced in April 1855. Initially the University boasted only four faculties and sixteen students. By the end of the 20th century there was a total of around 34,000 students and 13 faculties.

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Encyclopedia of Australian Science

  1. A place apart: the University of Melbourne: decades of challenge
    Poynter, John and Rasmussen, Carolyn
    [1996]
    Published: Melbourne University Press
  2. Progress or Stagnation: Women at the University of Melbourne, 1974-1984
    Allen, Felicity
    [1986]
    Published: Monash University
  3. The Admission of Women to the University of MelbourneMelbourne Studies in Education 51-104 : The Admission of Women to the University of Melbourne
    Zainu'ddin, Ailsa
    [1973]
  4. A History of the University of Melbourne
    Scott, Ernest
    [1936]
    Published: Melbourne University Press
  5. Degrees of Liberation: a Short History of Women in the University of Melbourne
    Kelly, Farley
    [1985]
    Published: The Women Graduates Centenary Committee of the University of Melbourne
  6. Success and failure in scientific faculties of the University of Melbourne: an extended follow-up of 901 students who had entered the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry and Agriculture in 1943 and 1944
    Hohne, H.
    [1955]
    Published: Australian Council for Educational Rsearch
  7. The University of Melbourne Faculty Employment by Gender 2001
    Equal Opportunity Unity, The University of Melbourne
    [2001]
    Published: The University of Melbourne
  8. History of the Medical School. in University of Melbourne Medical School Jubilee 1914
    Allen, H. B.
    [1914]
    Published: Ford & Son
  9. The Melbourne University Science Club, 1888-1937The Science Review 1 16-21 : The Melbourne University Science Club, 1888-1937
    Buchanan, Gwynneth
    [1937]
  10. A Centenary History of the University of Melbourne
    Blainey, Geoffrey
    [1957]
    Published: Melbourne University Press
  11. University of Melbourne Archives: guide to collections
    [1983]
    Published: Archives Board of Management, University of Melbourne
  12. The University of Melbourne: a centenary portrait
    Blainey, Geoffrey; Olver, Norman H.
    [1956]
    Published: Melbourne University Press
  13. UNIMET - the Meteorological Department of the University of Melbourne 1937-1990
    Radok, U.
    [1993]
    Published: University of Melbourne, Meteorology Section, School of Earth Sciences
  14. Masson of Melbourne: the Life and Times of David Orme Masson KBE, MA, DSc, LLD, FRSE, FRS, Professor of Chemistry, University of Melbourne 1886-1923
    Weickhardt, L.W.
    [1989]
    Published: Royal Australian Chemical Institute
  15. Guides to Current Research in Victorian Universities
    Department of State and Regional Development
    [2000]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/asaw/exhib/awvs/awvs.htm
  16. Chapter 6: Agriculture at The University of Melbourne, 1905Agricultural and Related Education in the Victorian Colleges and the University of Melbourne The Institute of Land and Food Resources, The University of Melbourne : Chapter 6: Agriculture at The University of Melbourne, 1905
    Falvey, Lindsay and Bardsley, Barrie
    [1999]
    Series: http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au/dean/book2/ch6.html
  17. Women and Science at the University of Melbourne: Reflections on the Career of Dame Margaret Blackwood
    Carey, Jane
    [1996]
    Published: University of Melbourne, History of the University Project
  18. Search 12 8 282-283 :
    Thomas, F. G.
    [1981]
  19. Historical Records of Australian Science 16 1 113-115 :
    Lloyd, Brian E.
    [2005]
  20. Increasing Momentum: Engineering at the University of Melbourne, 1861-2004
    Rasmussen, Carolyn
    [2004]
    Published: University of Melbourne
  21. Historical Records of Australian Science 14 2 248-249 :
    Low, D.A.
    [2002]
  22. The Diary of a Vice-Chancellor: University of Melbourne 1935-1938
    Priestley, Raymond
    [2002]
    Published: Melbourne University Press
  23. Frederick McCoy: First Science Professor at the University of MelbourneHistory of Education Review 25 1 54-70 : Frederick McCoy: First Science Professor at the University of Melbourne
    Wilkinson, Ian R.
    [1996]
  24. Radiology at the University of Melbourne: a History from Roentgen to the Year 2000
    Hare, William S. C.
    [2004]
    Published: the author
  25. The Centenary of Women in Medicine: the Early Years of the School of Medicine, University of MelbourneAustralian Dr 27 November 16-17, 51 : The Centenary of Women in Medicine: the Early Years of the School of Medicine, University of Melbourne
    Gregg, Julie
    [1987]
  26. Dadswell Memorial Wood Collection
    Dadswell, Herbert Eric
    [2011]
  27. Historical Records of Australian Science 5 2 126-127 :
    Bowie, John H.
    [1981]
  28. Physics at the University of MelbourneAustralian Physicist 17 7 113-116 : Physics at the University of Melbourne
    Spicer, B. M.
    [1980]
  29. The Veterinary Schools in Australia. I. The Sydney University Veterinary School II. The Melbourne University Veterinary SchoolAustralian Veterinary Journal 1 40-41; 75-47 : The Veterinary Schools in Australia. I. The Sydney University Veterinary School II. The Melbourne University Veterinary School
    [1925]
  30. The Changing Pattern of University Research. The Chemistry School, MelbourneThe Royal Australian Chemical Institute Proceedings 30 193-196 : The Changing Pattern of University Research. The Chemistry School, Melbourne
    Buchanan, A. S.
    [1963]
  31. The Extension to the Agricultural School. [Historical Review of the University of Melbourne School.]Melbourne University Gazette 11 82-83 : The Extension to the Agricultural School. [Historical Review of the University of Melbourne School.]
    Wadham, Sir Samuel
    [1955]
  32. Scientific Societies in Australia. The Melbourne University Chemistry Society (MUCS)The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Proceedings 27 118-123 : Scientific Societies in Australia. The Melbourne University Chemistry Society (MUCS)
    Spiro, M.
    [1960]
  33. Gilruth and the Melbourne University Veterinary School and the Research Institute. 1909-1912Australian Veterinary Journal 13 108-110 : Gilruth and the Melbourne University Veterinary School and the Research Institute. 1909-1912
    Sweet, Georgina
    [1937]
  34. The Chemistry Department of the University of Melbourne: its contribution to Australian Science, 1854-1959
    Radford, Joan
    [1978]
    Published: Hawthorn Press
  35. Dr Keith Thomas Henry Farrer OBE MA DSc FTSE - Biographical NoteAustralian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering : Dr Keith Thomas Henry Farrer OBE MA DSc FTSE - Biographical Note
    Series: http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=648
  36. Science and the making of Victoria
    Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    [2001]
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/smv/
  37. Technology in Australia 1788-1988
    Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
    [2000]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/tia/

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  1. Handbook / University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
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  2. Research report (University of Melbourne)
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    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 80.14)

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  3. Research (University of Melbourne)
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    [ Periodical : 1986-2012 ]
    At 19 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 67.212)

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  4. Melbourne University calendar
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    [ Periodical : 1850-2013 ]
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    At 12 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 61.152)

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  5. Undergraduate enrolment options for Australian students at the University of Melbourne / the University of Melbourne
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    [ Periodical : 2000-2012 ]
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  6. Statistics (University of Melbourne)
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    [ Periodical : 1971-2012 ]
    At 10 libraries
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  7. Discovery (Melbourne, Vic.)
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  8. The University of Melbourne gazette
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    [ Periodical : 1945-1999 ]
    At 10 libraries
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  9. Calendar / the University of Melbourne
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    [ Periodical : 1877-2012 ]
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 51.427)

  10. Report of research and investigation (University of Melbourne)
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    [ Periodical : 1949-1962 ]
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 50.629)

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  1. Handbook / University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
    Possibly online
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 80.777)

  2. Research report (University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1900-2013 ]
    At 19 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 78.118)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 78.118)

  3. Research (University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1986-2012 ]
    At 19 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 65.758)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 65.758)

  4. Melbourne University calendar
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1850-2013 ]
    Read online at Hathi Trust
    View online
    At 12 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 59.879)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 59.879)

  5. Undergraduate enrolment options for Australian students at the University of Melbourne / the University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 2000-2012 ]
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    At 2 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 58.923)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 58.923)

  6. Statistics (University of Melbourne)
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1971-2012 ]
    At 10 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 55.745)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 55.745)

  7. The University of Melbourne gazette
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    [ Periodical : 1945-1999 ]
    At 10 libraries
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 52.046)

  8. Discovery (Melbourne, Vic.)
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    [ Periodical : 1955-1966 ]
    At 10 libraries
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    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 51.891)

  9. Calendar / the University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1877-2012 ]
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    At 10 libraries
    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 50.528)

    This resource is very relevant to your query (score: 50.528)

  10. Gazette (University of Melbourne : 1949)
    University of Melbourne
    [ Periodical : 1949-1998 ]
    At 7 libraries
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  1. Website: Publications - University of Melbourne - Centre for the Study of Higher Education
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  2. Website: University of Melbourne Festival of Ideas
    ideas.unimelb.edu.au
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  3. Website: UMPA membership in 2001 : who they are, and how they interact with, and relate to, UMPA and the University of Melbourne : results of a sample survey
    www.umpa.unimelb.edu.au
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  1. [International House (University of Melbourne) : Australian Gallery File]
    International House (University of Melbourne)
    [ Published : 2010 ]
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  2. [University of Melbourne : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia]
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  3. Annual report / University of Melbourne, Department of Finance
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  1. Access map : this map provides information on disability access across the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus / designed and produced by the University of Melbourne Design and Print Centre
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    [ Map : 2002 ]
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  2. [Geological maps of Victoria] Geological Department, University of Melbourne
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  3. Geological map of the Werribee Gorge area / compiled [by the] Geological Department, University of Melbourne
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    [ Map : 1918 ]
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  1. Discover science / Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne
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  2. Celebrating 100 years since the opening of the University of Melbourne Veterinary School
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  3. Music graduation 2009 : Faculty of Music, University of Melbourne, 24 February 2009
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  4. Trinity College : the University of Melbourne : life outdoors 1954-1957 / a film by Peter Pockley
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  1. University of Melbourne Archives : guide to collections
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  2. Aflame with music : 100 years of music at the University of Melbourne / edited by Brenton Broadstock ... [et al.]
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