Proceedings of the Royal Society for the month of November, 1896
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posted on 2023-11-22, 09:15 authored by Royal Society of TasmaniaThe last monthly evening meeting of the session of the Royal Society of Tasmania was held on Monday evening, November 16th when Mr. James Barnard presided, and there was a large attendance. Apologies were read from His Excellency the Governor and Sir James Agnew.
The following medical gentlemen were balloted for and elected members of the Society :—E. J. S. Spark, M.B. ; J. E. Wolfhagen, M.B., CM.; S. C. Jamieson, M.B.; H. G. H. Naylor, L.R.C.S.; R. G. Scott, M.B., CM.; and R. Wilmot, M.R.CS., E. The Secretary (Mr. Alex. Morton) announced that a medical section of the Royal Society had been formed, and Dr. Bright, the first president of the section, would have some remarks to offer upon the subject.
Dr. Bright, on behalf of the medical section just formed, moved a vote of thanks to the Society for the kind and generous manner in which the Society had treated them, giving them every encouragement-. The use of the Society's rooms had been promised them for meetings, and like a kind parent, had voted them pocket money as well in the shape of £12 with which to purchase certain standard medical works. The section had started under very favourable auspices with 18 members, some of whom had been elected that evening, and there would be others to follow.
Dr. Sprott seconded the motion, mentioning that they were alto deeply indebted to Mr. Morton, the secretary, for the assistance he was also giving the new medical section. He felt certain that the new section would prove a material advantage, both to the medical men of Hobart and the public.
The Chairman, on behalf of the members of the Royal Society generally, reciprocated the sentiments expressed in suitable terms.
The Secretary mentioned that whilst Dr. Bright had been chosen the first acting. president of the new section, Sir James Agnew was the first honorary president.
The Chairman welcomed Mr. Percy Douglas and Mr. W. H, Trewenack, two Sydney gentlemen.
Includes a list of additions to the Library of the Royal Society of Tasmania
The following medical gentlemen were balloted for and elected members of the Society :—E. J. S. Spark, M.B. ; J. E. Wolfhagen, M.B., CM.; S. C. Jamieson, M.B.; H. G. H. Naylor, L.R.C.S.; R. G. Scott, M.B., CM.; and R. Wilmot, M.R.CS., E. The Secretary (Mr. Alex. Morton) announced that a medical section of the Royal Society had been formed, and Dr. Bright, the first president of the section, would have some remarks to offer upon the subject.
Dr. Bright, on behalf of the medical section just formed, moved a vote of thanks to the Society for the kind and generous manner in which the Society had treated them, giving them every encouragement-. The use of the Society's rooms had been promised them for meetings, and like a kind parent, had voted them pocket money as well in the shape of £12 with which to purchase certain standard medical works. The section had started under very favourable auspices with 18 members, some of whom had been elected that evening, and there would be others to follow.
Dr. Sprott seconded the motion, mentioning that they were alto deeply indebted to Mr. Morton, the secretary, for the assistance he was also giving the new medical section. He felt certain that the new section would prove a material advantage, both to the medical men of Hobart and the public.
The Chairman, on behalf of the members of the Royal Society generally, reciprocated the sentiments expressed in suitable terms.
The Secretary mentioned that whilst Dr. Bright had been chosen the first acting. president of the new section, Sir James Agnew was the first honorary president.
The Chairman welcomed Mr. Percy Douglas and Mr. W. H, Trewenack, two Sydney gentlemen.
Includes a list of additions to the Library 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..Usage metrics
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