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Abstract

It appears that the first scientific society in Tasmania
was started-in 1838 under the auspices of Sir John
Franklin. The name of this society is, however, somewhat
uncertain. In the introductory remarks to the
first volume of its transactions it was called "The Philosophical
Society of Tasmania," but it does not appear
that this name found favour, because subsequently the
name "Tasmanian Society" was adopted. The object of
this society was the study of natural science, in particular
that of Tasmania.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Noetling, Fritz
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
ISSN:	0080-4703
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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