Congratulations Professor Anya Reading!
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
A survey has been made of the alleged occurrence
of petroleum on Flinders Island, Bass Strait. An
investigation of the material purporting to be
petroliferous, has shown it to be a curious comminuted
organic mass of plant detritus, apparently
formed under unusual conditions.
The paludine “oil”, and that produced by
pyrolysis of the semipeat, is not related to mineral
oil in any way. It is, on the contrary, a resinous,
viscid decomposition product, composed of phenols,
waxy esters, resins and an indefinite variety of
organic residuals, to which the name plant adipocere
might well be applied.
Published Papers
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.
