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Abstract

In a paper read before the Society in 1912 on the
Height of Ben Lomond, the claims of Barn Bluff to be
higher than its neighbour. Cradle Mountain, were referred
to, and in a sketch map of the latter district made by
Franz Malcher in 1914 the height of Barn Bluff is placed
as between 5,135 feet and 5,200 feet.
At Christmas, 1915. a party, consisting of Professor
Flynn, Dr. W. N. Benson, L. Rodway, C.M.G., Dr. Rodway,
E. Maxwell, A. V. Giblin, A. Garnett, and the
writers, spent several days in the vicinity of Cradle Mountain,
and whilst Professor Flynn ard Messrs. W. N. Benson,
L. Rodway, and Dr. Rodway each spent their time
in examining the biological, geological, and botanical features
of the district, the writers decided to attempt to
settle the disputed point as to the height of Barn Bluff.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Hutchinson, HR and Giblin, LF and Butler, William Frederick Dennis
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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