Description of a small collection
of Tasmanian Silurian fossils presented
to the Australian museum
by Mr. A. Montgomery, M.A., Government
Geologist, Tasmania
posted on 2023-11-22, 09:13authored byRobert (Jnr) Etheridge
Some time ago, Mr. A. Montgomery, M.A., Government Geologist of Tasmania, presented to the Australian Museum a small collection of Silurian fossils from Zeehan and Heazlewood. As so little is at present known of the organic remains occurring in the sedimentary rocks of these important mineral fields, a few notes on their affinities may not be out of place, notwithstanding the very poor state of preservation of the fossils. However, any facts that may be evolved from their elaboration will perhaps be of use to future investigators who may have the good fortune to take up the subject hereafter.
History
Publication title
Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Pagination
29-46
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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..