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Abstract

A conversazione, (a ball), given under the
auspices of the Royal Society of Tasmania
to Mr. Carsten E. Borchgrevink, F.R.G.S.,
the leader of the Antarctic expedition promoted
by Sir George Newnes, Bart., and the
officers of the discovery steamer Southern
Cross, took place at the Town Hall on Friday
evening, Dec. 2nd, 1899. The welcome given
to the expeditionary party was brilliantly
successful. The hall was filled by
about 800 citizens, representing all
classes of society, and justified the comment
made by His Excellency the Governor,
that the gathering was the largest he had
ever presided over in Tasmania.

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 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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