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Abstract

The laying of the corner-stone of the
extension of the Tasmanian Museum was
performed by His Excellency the Administrator,
Sir John Dodds, on March 20th,
1901.
Several prominent dignitaries presented addresses such as the Bishop of Tasmania, Mr. RM Johnston, Mr. Alexander Morton, Revs. G. W. Sharp (president of the
Council of Churches), and H. B. Barber
(secretary) also presented an address. Among those present at the ceremony were: Sir John and Lady Dodds, Mr. Warren Dodds, private secretary; the Premier, (Hon. Neil E. Lewis), and Mrs Lewis, the Bishop of Tasmania; the Mayoress of Hobart (Mrs JG Davies); The Minister for Lands (Hon.E. Mulcahy).

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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