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Abstract

Widespread regret was expressed in the
city on Saturday at the sad intelligence
that Mr. James Backhouse Walker,
F.R.G.S., of the firm of Walker and
Wolfhagen, solicitors, and Vice-Chancellor
of the University of Tasmania, had died
from pneumonia, supervening on influenza.
Mr Walker's achievements were listed such as being a leading authority on the history of early Tasmania, he was an active member as a trustee of the Tasmanian Library. He provided charity to many, and he was a consistent supporter of the Law Society.
Many prominent dignataries attended his funeral.

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 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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