Sir James Agnew's 84th birthday
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posted on 2023-11-22, 10:19 authored by Royal Society of TasmaniaYesterday (October 2nd, 1899) being the anniversary of the 84th birthday of the Hon. Sir James Agnew, K.C.M.G., a large number called at the hon, gentleman's house, conveying their hearty congratulations and good wishes.
In the afternoon a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society of Tasmania, of which Sir James is the senior vice-president and also chairman of the trustees of the Tasmanian Museum and Botanical Gardens,was held, Sir James presiding.
His Excellency was asked to give a speech and present Sir James with a photograph of himself and the executive officers along with their signatures.
Sir James Agnew said he would value the gift highly.
In the afternoon a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society of Tasmania, of which Sir James is the senior vice-president and also chairman of the trustees of the Tasmanian Museum and Botanical Gardens,was held, Sir James presiding.
His Excellency was asked to give a speech and present Sir James with a photograph of himself and the executive officers along with their signatures.
Sir James Agnew said he would value the gift highly.
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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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