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Abstract

Hitherto the more recent shell deposits upon the islands of
Bass' Straits have been briefly referred to by various writers
as "elevated beaches." There is also abundant evidence to show that this ocean
floor has been slowly elevated above the level of the waters
in which it was formed ; and although this upward movement
may not have been uninterrupted in one locality, yet there is no doubt but that it has continued up to a very recent period,
if it be not now going on.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Johnston, Robert Mackenzie
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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