Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery extension. foundation-stone ceremony

The laying of the corner-stone of the extension of the Tasmanian Museum was performed by His Excellency the Administrator, Sir John Dodds, on March 20th, 1901.<br>Several prominent dignitaries presented addresses such as the Bishop of Tasmania, Mr. RM Johnston, Mr. Alexander Morton, Revs. G. W. Sharp (president of the Council of Churches), and H. B. Barber (secretary) also presented an address. Among those present at the ceremony were: Sir John and Lady Dodds, Mr. Warren Dodds, private secretary; the Premier, (Hon. Neil E. Lewis), and Mrs Lewis, the Bishop of Tasmania; the Mayoress of Hobart (Mrs JG Davies); The Minister for Lands (Hon.E. Mulcahy).