A public notice appeared in the Brisbane ‘Telegraph’ (the afternoon newspaper) page 1 of the advertising section – on Friday 4th May 1917: ‘The Brisbane Astronomical Society The committee have decided to distribute the proceeds amongst the original subscribers in proportion to their subscriptions. No claim recognised which is not made before 1st August 1917. … Continue reading The final demise of the Brisbane Astronomical Society and what happened to the Grubb 6” refractor