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Acclimatisation Society of Victoria (1861 - 1872)

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Function: Association and Society or Membership Organisation

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Acclimatisation Society of Victoria replaced the Zoological Society of Victoria in 1861. The Society was responsible for managing the Melbourne Zoological Gardens. In 1872 the Society's name was changed to reflect its broader interests, becoming the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria.

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Location: Melbourne, Victoria

Previous and Subsequent Entities

1857 - 1861 Zoological Society of Victoria
       1861 - 1872 Acclimatisation Society of Victoria
             1872 - 1910 Zoological and Acclimatisation Society of Victoria
                   1910 - 1957 Royal Zoological and Acclimatision Society of Victoria

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Melbourne Zoological Gardens (c. 1857 - 1977) [1861 - 1972]

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'VA 3123 Royal Zoological and Acclimatisation Society', in Archives@Victoria, Public Record Office Victoria, 2002, http://www.prov.vic.gov.au/archivesvictoria/t1tbmain.asp. [ Details ]

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Created: 12 December 2002
Modified: 9 May 2006

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