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Abstract

The choice of such an unsuitable place as Risdon for
the site of the first settlement has always been something
of a puzzle; in order to understand the circumstances
which led to this ill-advised selection, it will be necessary
to go back some years, and follow the history of English
discovery and exploration in the South of Tasmania.
Historical account of the settlement of Risdon Cove, includes hand drawn maps.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Walker, James Backhouse
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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