posted on 2023-11-22, 09:26authored byRoyal Society of Tasmania
A meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania was held on Monday evening, 12th May. His Excellencey the President. Sir Arthur Havelock, G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., who was to have presided, was prevented attending through in-dispositiion. His Excellency sent a sympathetic letter, expressing his regret and interest- in the business of the meeting. In his absence Mr. Thos. Stephens, M.A., senior vice-president, occupied the chair.
History
Publication title
Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Pagination
viii-x
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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..