James Battye
James Sykes Battye (1871–1954) was an Australian librarian who was the first chief librarian of the Victoria Public Library in Perth, Western Australia. He was a leading historian, librarian and public figure in Western Australia and also served as a Chancellor of the University of Western Australia.
James Sykes Battye | |
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A bust of Battye located in the State Library of Western Australia | |
| Born | 1871 |
| Died | 1954 |
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| Years active | 1894 – 1954 |
| Known for | Inaugural chief librarian in Western Australia |
In 1951, The West Australian newspaper designated him as the Principal librarian and secretary of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia
Battye Street in the Canberra suburb of Bruce is named in his honour.
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