Summary of Meteorological observations taken at Hobart for 1884

Shortt, J (1884) Summary of Meteorological observations taken at Hobart for 1884. Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania .

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Summary of Meteorological observations taken at Hobart for 1884. Includes mean results for the year 1884, rainfall in Tasmania, epitome of results of Meteorological observations at the various stations, mean and extreme results for the year, rainfall, including number of days that rain fell during the year and distance from the sea coast of the various stations.Table of rainfall at lighthouses for the year 1884. Latitude, 42 degrees 43’25” S. : Longitude, 147 degrees 28’ 6” E.: Height of observatory above sea level, 190 feet. Barometer corrected to 32 degrees Fahrenheit and reduced to sea level

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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.
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
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