Abstract of Proceedings for May, 1905

Royal Society of Tasmania,

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Abstract of Proceedings for May, 1905

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The monthly meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania was held at the Museum on Tuesday, May 16th, 1905. The president, His Excellency Sir Gerald Strickland, G.C.M.G., occupied the chair, and was accompanied by Lady Edeline Strickland and suite.Includes list of Fellows elected to the Society and a paper read by: Mr. Morton in relation to "Tasmanian Minerals". Mr. J. R. McClyment read a paper on "Birds Observed by Crozet on his Voyage". Mr. R.M. Johnston read a paper on "A Proposed Psychometer Index Designed as an aid to the Better Determination of Common Fungoid Illusions, and of the Comparative Value of Mental Concepts."

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Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania

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In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania..