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The monthly meeting of the Royal Society was held on June 14, the President, Sir Robert Hamilton, occupying the chair, and about 30 Fellows and several ladies being present. His Excellency was accompanied by Miss Hamilton, Miss Hervey, and Mr. H. W. B. Robinson, the Private Secretary. Messrs. N. E. Lewis, M.A., B.C.L., and Samuel Clemes, proposed as members of the society were balloted for, and declared elected. Includes a list of additions to the Library, discussion on papers presented.
History
Publication title
Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Pagination
xxvii-xxiii
Rights statement
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..