B.S. (Melbourne) to F. J. Gillen, 28 July 1904-03 August 1904
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B.S. has been trying to help F. J. Gillen over certain cuts he has suffered in allowances.
He comforts F. J. Gillen by saying that his claims to the better post will be recognized when one becomes available.
B.S. has been having a very busy term '3 or 4 days a week I have been at it from 9-6:30, teaching without a break and one evening a week a lecture from 8-10 p.m.'.
Also a Senate meeting one day from 4:30-11:15 p.m.
Obstructionism within the Senate.
The clash between State and Commonwealth over 'Honours' granted by the Home Authorities.
B.S.' views on the reasons why F. J. Gillen's work has not been recognised.
B.S. is against Democratic Government 'such as we have out here in Australia'. He has got his new scheme of Entrance Examinations through the University Senate. An interview with 'our swollen-headed, muddy-minded, Minister of Education'.
B.S. has seen reviews of the opus magnum in the Argus and the Age.
He modestly disclaims too much mention of his name and not of F. J. Gillen's.
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