Regarding the composition and extent of

certain tertiary beds in and around

Launceston.

Johnston, Robert Mackenzie

doi:10.26749/RYJJ3528

Regarding the composition and extent of certain tertiary beds in and around Launceston.

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posted on 2023-11-22, 07:36 authored by Robert Mackenzie Johnston

In the immediate vicinity of Launceston, and scattered over the westward plains, are to be seen vast accumulations of water-worn gravel, lying here and there in pockets, but principally arranged in horizontal layers from 1 to 3 feet thick, and associated with clays and tuffs, more or less laminated.

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Publication title

Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania

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39-51

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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..

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