posted on 2023-11-22, 09:20authored byRoyal Society of Tasmania
The monthly meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania was held on Monday evening, October 11, when Mr. Thos. Stephens presided. The Acting-Secretary (Mr. R. M. Johnston) reported that in regard to the application to the Government for aid for a high level meteorological station for three months on Mount Wellington an answer was expected at an early date. New members - Mr. J. W. Israel and Mr. W. E. Harper, of Sydney, were balloted for, and were unanimously elected members of the Society.
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Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
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xii-xv
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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..