Also this link has an interesting short note on Short :-
https://collection.maas.museum/object/348188
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Originally Posted by MAAS Museum
This magazine was owned by James Short, who was was in charge of the astrographic telescope at Sydney Observatory's Red Hill Branch from July 1890 until his retirement in 1930. He made important contributions to the work of the Observatory while his turbulent relationships with the various Government Astronomers add colour to the Observatory's history. Items associated with Short are an important addition to the material documentation of the history of Sydney Observatory. There are many mentions of James Short in the Observatory's records, especially in connection with his poor relationship with the Government Astronomer WE Cooke.
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