Australian Encyclopædia (1912 - third edition revised 1927) published by Angus & Robertson Limited, Sydney (page 40)
Additional resources listed by Australian Dictionary of Biography:
E. L. Piesse, The Foundation and Early Work of the Society: With Some Account of Earlier Institutions and Societies in Tasmania (Hobart, 1913); F. C. Green (ed), A Century of Responsible Government 1856-1956 (Hobart, 1956); Mercury (Hobart), 9, 11 November 1901; correspondence file under James Agnew (Archives Office of Tasmania).