James Battye
Dr. James Sykes Battye (1871 – 1954) was the first chief librarian of the Victoria Public Library (now the State Library of Western Australia) in Perth, Western Australia. He was a leading historian, librarian and public figure of the State. He also served as Chancellor of the University of Western Australia.
On the event of his 80th birthday in 1951, The West Australian designated him as the Principal librarian and secretary of the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia
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