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Remarks on a collection of geological specimens made in Tasmania
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Abstract
Upon the occasion of a former visit to Van Diemen's Land
some few years ago, and during various excursions then taken
through the country, I made a large collection of Geological
Specimens and returning afterwards to England, I
presented a selection, of what I considered the most valuable
portions of them, to Mr. Thomas Winsmore Wilson,
of Barnsley, Yorkshire, a practical geologist of great repute,
and this gentleman kindly furnished me with a minute
description of each specimen. Most of Mr. Wilson's remarks are so well worthy of notice
here, and particularly so as showing forth the mineral
wealth of this Island, that I have much pleasure in the
opportunity now afforded me of laying them before the
Members of this Society, for the benefit of the community
at large.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Authors/Creators: | Moore, Thomas |
| 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 the Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to The Royal Society of Tasmania. |
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