RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
Tom and Bob Cotton will jointly present a lecture entitled “New Perspectives on the Geological Origins of the Tamar Valley and the Cataract Gorge” in Hobart on Sunday 1 November 2026.
All Welcome.
Join us from 3.30 pm for a glass of wine before the lecture, commencing at 4.00 pm.
If you are not an RST Member, please provide a $7.00 cash donation at the door.
Dramatic new insights into the origins of the Tamar Valley and the Northern Midlands are emerging from innovative 3D geological modelling that reconstructs the regions evolution over the past 40 million years. This compelling story reveals how powerful and interconnected geological forces have shaped the landscapes we know today, from broad river valleys to distinctive landforms. The research challenges long-held assumptions and culminates in a surprising new explanation for the formation of one of Tasmania’s most iconic natural features – the Cataract Gorge. Join us as we explore how cutting-edge science is transforming our understanding of northern Tasmania’s geological past.
Speakers: Robert (Bob), has a 50 year career as a geologist and consultant specialising in mineral exploration throughout Australia and overseas. Over the past four years his expertise in computer modelling of ore deposits has been applied to the Tamar Valley.
Tom is currently Senior Learning Designer at RMIT. A 30-year career infusing learning practice with technology across all public and private education sectors. He brings his digital media and presentation skills to Bob’s project.
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.