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Abstract

Observations taken from Valleyfield.
The fine weather promised at the end of last month was of short duration. There was some bright, sunny weather on the 11, 12 and 13th of May.
On the 25th there were slight traces of snow in the valley.
Rainfall was moderate, the wind more severe, and the temperatures showed the coldest May for the last four years.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Shoobridge, William Ebenezer
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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