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Abstract

The monthly meeting of the Royal Society
of Tasmania was held in the Society's
rooms last evening. His Excellency
the Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland,
who was accompanied by the Lady
Edeline, presided.
Professor Klaatch had forwarded casts of two skulls-Neanderthal skull and one from Java, Pittecanthropus erectus. It was believed that the skulls formed the most interesting objects ever presented to the ethnological branch of the society.
Senator Dobson presented some observations of his visits to the Northern Territory. He remarked that the vegetation was sparse, but there was a possibility of growing rice or jute, but labour would have to be sourced from India.
Much discussion ensued. The meeting then terminated.

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 and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
ISSN:	0080-4703
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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