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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
The Mersey Bluff markings have been accepted as petroglyphs attributed to the Tasmanian aborigines despite well presented, concise published evidence to the contrarty. The site is now a tourist attraction. Historical circumstances and adequate natural explanation for the markings are largely responsible for this state of affairs. Recent geological findings indicate that the dolerite in which the markings occur, displays curviplanar and concentric jointing responsible for many features of the markings. Some characteristics of the markings are similar to those caused by plant exudates from roots or rhizomes which follow natural irregularities in the rocks.
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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 Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
