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Science and the making of Victoria, Royal Society of Victoria 1854-1959, page 33 The decision in 1858 to form a number of sections within the Society did not produce the results that were anticipated. The year 1880 was also important in that the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria was formed on the lines of the old and well-known English one of the same name. As the objects of this new club were very similar to those of the Royal Society, although a greater emphasis was placed on field excursions for club members, it was only to be expected that a close relationship would exist between the two organizations over the years. www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au /smv/033.html   (423 words)

Essential literature Revision of the crustacean amphipod genus Jassa Leach (Corophioidea: Ischyroceridae). Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria 13: 225ñ242, pls 36ñ40. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria 15: 47ñ58, pls 4ñ7. www.crustacea.net /crustace/amphipoda/aus_literature.htm   (2259 words)

About Us About Us Victoria Centre is part of the national Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, which is dedicated to bringing information about astronomy to the general public. The Royal Astronomical Society, Victoria Centre is part of a national society dedicated to bringing information about astronomy to the general public. In 1903, King Edward VII gave his permission for "Royal" to be included in the title and the Society became the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. victoria.rasc.ca /overview.htm   (620 words)

Bryozoan Digital Library - Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, 72 (1-2), 1-48. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales, 73 (5-6), 419-429. In: A Prodromus of the Zoology of Victoria (Ed. www.civgeo.rmit.edu.au /bryozoa/library/list/index.html   (796 words)

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists The Royal Birmingham Society of Artists is one of the oldest art societies in the country. In 1821 the Birmingham Society of Artists was formed, whose objective was to establish a museum for works of art, provide facilities for students, hold public exhibitions and extend art education in the City of Birmingham. Educational endeavours by the Society culminated in the formation of the School of Design which for many years held the premier position among all the provincial art schools in the United Kingdom. www.birmingham.gov.uk /rbsa   (201 words)

Australian Amphipoda: Eusiridae Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 4(3): 245-79, pls 7-12. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria (n.s.) 13: 225-242, pls 36-40. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria (n.s.) 15: 47-58, pls 4-7. www.crustacea.net /crustace/amphipoda/eusiridae/refs.htm   (895 words)

The Glacier Society - Uniting Polar Interest Around The Globe He became executive vice president of the newly established Victoria Institute of Colleges to coordinate activities of 16 tertiary institutes of technology. Law later served as president of the Royal Society of Victoria, created the Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences and was foundation president of the Australia/New Zealand Scientific Exploration Society. The Glacier Society is proud and honored to have the support and encouragement of this distinguished Polar explorer, Sir Phillip Law. www.glaciersociety.org /news/PhillipLaw.htm   (363 words)

Royal Choral Society (Choir) - Short Biography Formed at the behest of Her Majesty Queen Victoria in 1871 for the opening of the Royal Albert Hall of Arts and Sciences, the Royal Choral Society (RCS-L) enjoys a distinguished place in the musical life of the UK. Malcolm Sargent was universally acclaimed as the finest British choral conductor of his generation, a born leader of massed amateur singers and an immensely popular figure with audiences who might not otherwise have been attracted to classical music. With the end of war, Malcolm Sargent and his musical team set about recruiting and training new members, their work helped by the fact that the Royal Choral Society was widely perceived as the finest symphonic chorus in the country. www.bach-cantatas.com /Bio/RCS-L.htm   (1426 words)

IPY: International Polar Year The Society aims to see RSV- INTREPID leave an understanding of the vital importance of the polar environment through its ongoing promotion of science education, technology and discovery. The Council of The Society supported by its Project Committee and an advisory panel consisting of experienced Antarctic expeditioners and researchers drawn from key national agencies (eg. The Royal Societies of Australia and New Zealand have been contacted and expressions of interest have been received and from various other organisations associated with Antarctica. www.ipy.org /development/eoi/details.php?id=81   (991 words)

List of Royal Societies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Royal Society of Chemistry 1980 formed from the Chemical Society (founded 1841), the Society for Analytical Chemistry (founded 1874), the Royal Institute of Chemistry (founded 1877) and the Faraday Society (founded 1903) Royal Society of Medicine 1805 formed from the Medical and Chirurgical Society of London en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Royal_Societies   (173 words)

Burke and Wills, Historical Background When the idea of a major exploration was first suggested in late 1857, Victoria had only been a separate colony with its own government for six years. The decision by the Royal Society of Victoria to mount a major exploration was a chance to show what Victorians could do with their newfound wealth. It was also an opportunity to be part of the race to document the interior of the country which was unknown to Europeans – terra incognita. victoria.slv.vic.gov.au /burkeandwills/background/index.html   (122 words)

Minerals Council of Australia - Supporters - Ollie's Island Australia - Exploring chains of sustainable production and ... The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (RAS) makes a unique contribution to Victoria. Each year it connects the country and the city through the Royal Melbourne Show, to showcase the best in agriculture and rural lifestyle through competition, education, food, and much more. The Royal Melbourne Show is conducted over 11 days each September and is the biggest public-paying event held in Victoria each year, attracting about half a million people annually. www.ollierecycles.com /island/aus/support/royal_agricultur.htm   (283 words)

Opening 100 word statement describing why the programme should be deemed worthy of an award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) For more than 100 years the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds hosted one of Melbourne’s iconic events, but the infrastructure had deteriorated to a point where serious public safety risks were posed. The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RAS) is a not for profit, member organisation that has been championing the agricultural industry for 154 years. The annual centrepiece event for RAS is the Royal Melbourne Show, which attracts around 600,000 people to the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and is the most popular community event in Victoria. www.ipra.org /library/docs/gwa3098.htm   (1026 words)

IPY: Full Proposal Details Managed by The Royal Society’s Steering Committee responsible for expedition operations and the conduct of its scientific programmes. The Charter of The Royal Society of Victoria (established 1854) has always been the promotion and advancement of Science and Technology. The Royal Society in developing and adopting RSV-INTREPID as a key IPY EO and C activity has worked in close consultation with Australia’s National Committee Chairman, Dr. Ian Allison and will be drawing upon both Australian and international military forces to provide logistic support and B-echelon assistance. www.ipy.org /development/eoi/proposal-details.php?id=116   (1147 words)

Alfred William Howitt Summary In 1861, the Royal Society of Victoria appointed Howitt as leader of the Victorian Relief Expedition, whose task was to establish the fate of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, leaders of the Burke and Wills expedition. Howitt researched the culture and society of Indigenous Australians, in particular kinship and marriage. A memorial fund established after his death was used to buy rare books on topics such as antropology, geology, and botany for the library of the Royal Society. www.bookrags.com /Alfred_William_Howitt   (1020 words)

The history of The Royal Society of St George Prior to the formation of The Royal Society of St. George and before the American War of Independence, Societies of St. George had been founded in the then North American Colonies for the relief of British immigrants and to give them general assistance in the new country. The Royal Society of St. George was founded in 1894 with the noble object of promoting "Englishness" and the English way of life. Its first Royal Patron was Queen Victoria; and the society has enjoyed the Patronage of every reigning monarch from that day to this. www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com /intro.htm   (546 words)

Mineralogical Society of Victoria Inc. The Mineralogical Society of Victoria Incorporated was established in March 1976 with the aim of fostering an interest in Mineralogy. The Committee is keen to publicise the Society and attends gem and mineral exhibitions during the year. The Society publishes a regular newsletter which is circulated to all financial members. www.mineral.org.au /socs/vicpg001.html   (602 words)

The Royal Historical Society of Victoria The Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) occupies impressive premises in one of Melbourne's most handsome historic buildings, the Old Royal Mint on the corner of William and LaTrobe Streets. Founded in 1909 when memory of the first generation of Victorian colonists was still fresh, the Society has built up a specialist collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, postcards and art works focussing on the history of Melbourne and Victoria. As a focus for the history movement in Victoria, the RHSV mounts regular exhibiions from its own collection, from private sources and from the 200 affiliated historical societies across the State. www.arts.vic.gov.au /arts/general/archive/postcards/RHS.htm   (181 words)

Scientific Federation (1887) This suggestion, and the action which the Royal Society has already taken upon the question submitted to it, really raises the whole question of the desirability of a scientific confederation of all English-speaking peoples. We have received a letter from the Royal Society of Victoria, referring to this passage in the address, and expressing a hope that, in some way, means might be found for establishing some kind of connection between our own oldest scientific Society and those of the colonies. What the Council of the Society has already done in the matter is of course unknown to us, as it has not yet been made public; but it is unnecessary to point out the extreme fitness of some such action as this being taken this year, if it is to be taken at all. aleph0.clarku.edu /huxley/comm/ScPr/Nature/ScFed.html   (722 words)

Victoria Jazz Society - Blues Bash - JazzFest Victoria BC Canada It's never easy being the younger brother of a star, but when that brother happens to be a legendary icon named Nat "King" Cole, there is a gigantic shadow to get out from under. We are thrilled to present such a brilliant musician in his Victoria debut. Madeleine will be appearing in Victoria with Jon Herington guitar, Johannes Weidenmuller bass, RJ Miller drums and Ted Baker keyboards. www.jazzvictoria.ca /jazzfest   (1676 words)

Royal Society Building [Building Profile - Walking Melbourne] The Royal Society, 9 Victoria Street, was founded in 1854. The last great survivor of the international exhibition movement of the late 19th century is now Victoria's first World Heritage listed place putting the building on par with Athens' Parthenon, the Eiffel Tower, the Tower of London and the Taj Mahal. The heyday headquarters of Melbourne's (now defunct) Argus newspaper (which took over Melbourne's first daily newspaper the Daily News, in 1852), this majestic 20s skyscraper is currently touted for residential or hotel conversion. www.walkingmelbourne.com /building456.html   (702 words)

Royal Historical Society of Victoria - History of Melbourne - Reference - Melbourne Online - Only Melbourne Vegemite was not only invented in Melbourne but every jar of Vegemite 'ever made... The Royal Historical Society of Victoria was formed in 1909 and is a community organisation committed to collecting, researching and sharing an understanding of the history of Victoria. The RHSV is located on the corner of A'Beckett and William Streets, Melbourne, opposite Flagstaff Gardens. www.onlymelbourne.com.au /melbourne_details.php?id=2732   (101 words)

History Page The Welsh Pony and Cob Society in the United Kingdom was established in 1901 and published Volume 1 of its Stud Book in 1902. From that humble beginning rapid progress was made and the first Annual General Meeting as a constituted Society was held at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds twelve months later, with the Society recognized by the Welsh Pony and Cob Society UK, and with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria as secretariat. After some years at the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria the Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Australia purchased its own premises in Essendon, Victoria, and established its own office and employed staff. www.wpcsoa.com.au /history.html   (399 words)

Academies In English, the word "academy" is used not only to describe the kind of society mentioned above, but also to refer to certain educational institutions (such as private secondary schools and military educational institutions); this latter kind of institution is excluded from consideration here. Académie Royale des Sciences d'Outre-Mer = Koninklijke Academie voor Overzeese Wetenschappen = Royal Academy of Overseas Sciences [In French, Dutch and English. Kungliga Fysiografiska Sällskapet i Lund = Royal Physiographic Society in Lund [In Swedish and English. www.lib.uwaterloo.ca /society/academies.html   (4509 words)

Royal Society of Victoria - Bright Sparcs Supporter The Royal Society of Victoria was founded in 1854 and is Victoria’s oldest learned society. Its aim is to contribute to the advancement of science and, through science, to the good of the Victorian community. Since its foundation in 1854, the Royal Society of Victoria has had sixty-four presidencies. www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/spons/SP00006.htm   (191 words)

Welcome to the official web site of the British Monarchy This web site provides information on the work of The Queen in modern society, biographies of the Royal Family, a history of kings and queens through the ages, background on Royal residences and art collections, and coverage of recent Royal events. The Queen meets soldiers and their families at Brompton Barracks. This month's gallery features items from the Royal Archives on the theme of 'Freedom and Liberty'. www.royal.gov.uk   (164 words)

Royal Melbourne Show - Ollie at the Farm - Ollie's World - Interactive sustainability resource for kids Each year it connects the country to the city through the Royal Melbourne Show where it showcases the best in agriculture and rural lifestyle through competition, education, food and much more. The RAS is pleased to announce its support for the new Ollie at the Farm CD ROM and Website Program and will work with Sustain Ability International P/L to create this state of the art interactive edu-tainment program. The RAS is committed to extending its educational role within the broader Victorian community and sees the development of the Ollie Program as an excellent way to engage the community in issues relevant to country life. www.ollierecycles.com /farm/ras.htm   (177 words)

Feedback - 24 June 1995 - New Scientist According to the newsletter of the Royal Society of Victoria, the first systematic meteorological observations there were undertaken by a former convict, Phillip Hervey. On his arrival in Sydney after deportation from Britain, Hervey was identified by Governor Gipps as a man of talent and he was sent off to be instructed in meteorological science. After telling this story, the society's newsletter comments: "What makes Hervey's appointment of topical interest is... www.newscientist.com /article/mg14619836.500.html   (266 words)

How to find us - Royal Society map The Royal Society is located in Carlton House Terrace, just off Waterloo Place, between Pall Mall and The Mall. It is five minutes walk to Piccadilly Circus underground station and ten minutes to Charing Cross mainline and underground stations, or 20 minutes through St James's Park to Victoria. You will find most contact details for particular activities and resources at the Royal Society by following the appropriate links from our home page or site map. www.royalsoc.ac.uk /page.asp?id=1108   (134 words)

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