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Abstract

Description of Lampris Luna. This very interesting specimen, the first
on record of having been captured in Australia, was forwarded
to the Museum by Mr. Alfred Lovett on December
18th, 1895. Mr. Lovett states that it was found washed up
on the beach near Port Arthur, and weighed 130lbs. Unfortunately
the crows had picked and destroyed one side.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Morton, Alexander
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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