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Abstract

The second meeting of the Historical and
Geographical Section in connection with
the Royal Society of Tasmania took place
on Tuesday evening, August 1, 1899, the
President (the Right Rev. H. H. Montgomery,
D.D.), presiding.
There were present a large number of
members.
The President drew attention to an interesting
exhibit that he had received from
Khartoum. The collection consisted of a
complete outfit of a Baggara horseman,
sent by Colonel Broadwood, commanding
the Egyptian cavalry at Omdurman—the
dress, cap, sword, and a large lance 12ft.
in length.
Mr. J. B. Walker, F.R.G.S., vice-president
of the section, read a most interesting
paper entitled "The Cartography of
the Terra Australis and New Holland."
Mr. R.M. Johnson, F.L.S., gave a very interesting account of Macquarie Harbour meteorology and tides, 1825-6.
Mr. Alex. Morton drew attention
to an old interesting copper medallion
that had been presented by the great
navigator. Captain Cook, to one of the
chiefs at the Society Islands.

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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