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September 2002

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Page 90
Commentary on the need for an author-title index for the Bulletin and suggestions for a subject index to facilitate information retrieval.

Page 91
The author explores four distinctive sundials across New Zealand, discussing their design, settings, and local cultural influences, with special focus on Ray Sanson’s dials.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual, Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

Page 93
A report on the 2002 BSS annual conference, summarising talks, excursions, and events including presentations by international members and sundial exhibitions.
The BSS and Members

Page 95
Official record of the 2002 AGM including reports from officers and specialists, covering projects, events, finances, and future plans.
The BSS and Members

Page 101
Summary of the meeting regarding adoption of a new Society constitution, including approval process and background.
The BSS and Members

Page 104
Travelogue of the BSS tour of Austria led by Walter Hofmann, visiting monasteries, public dials, and craftspeople; rich in descriptions of painted and sculptural dials.
Dials: Portable, Dials: Unusual, Dials: Vertical, The BSS and Members

Page 109
Continuation of a study cataloguing archaeological sundials discovered in various parts of Israel outside Jerusalem, detailing design, materials, and historical significance.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

Page 115
An essay reflecting on the evolution of sundial making and the Society's activities during the 20th century, highlighting significant developments and personalities.
Dials: Bifilar, Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Heliochronometer, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

Page 121
Short reviews of recently published books on sundials, including portable dials and historical studies. Cornish Church Sundials by Len Burge An Introduction to the history of timekeeping - The Leicester Time-trail by Allan Mills Sundials at Greenwich edited by Hester Higton
Book Reviews

Page 126
Technical and historical study of a well-preserved ancient Greek horizontal sundial located in Athens, analysing its construction and use.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

Page 129
A personal account of locating and documenting sundials in Shropshire, discussing stylistic features, history, and condition.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

Page 131
Proposal for a design enhancement to the azimuth dial, aiming to improve readability and construction precision.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual

Page 132
Supplemental photos from the Austria 2002 sundial tour, complementing the earlier article by Frank Evans.
Dials: Vertical, The BSS and Members