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Abstract

The monthly meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania was held on
Monday evening, October 11, when Mr. Thos. Stephens presided.
The Acting-Secretary (Mr. R. M. Johnston) reported that in regard
to the application to the Government for aid for a high level meteorological
station for three months on Mount Wellington an answer was
expected at an early date.
New members -
Mr. J. W. Israel and Mr. W. E. Harper, of Sydney, were balloted
for, and were unanimously elected members of the Society.

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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