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Abstract

The monthly evening meeting of the Society was held on Tuesday, the
13th April. P. T. Smith, Esq., in the chair.-
From Dr. G. Bennett, F.Z.S.—A collection of Fossils from New
South Wales; viz., teeth of Diprotodon and Nototlierhim, jaws of
fossil Kangaroo, Thylaclne, &c.
This very valuable and interesting contribution was examined with
great attention by the meeting.
The Secretary read a paper on "Some New Species of Tasmanian
Shells," by the Rev. J. E. Tenison Woods, F.G.S., F.R.G.S., &c. This
paper, which was descriptive of eight new shells procured by Mr. W.
Legrand by dredging in Long Bay, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, will be
published in the next number of the Society's Transactions.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Royal Society of Tasmania
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings and Report of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	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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