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Unveiling of the Commemorative Plaque


 

The final event for the year long celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Society took place on Monday 14th October 2019 at the Water Door, the Davey Street entrance of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.  

 

A commemorative plaque was commissioned and installed. It was unveiled on Monday by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania. Also conducting the ceremony were the President of the Royal Society of Tasmania, Professor Ross Large AO and Director of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Janet Carding.

 

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania (right), with Janet Carding (Director of TMAG) and Prof Ross Large AO (President of the Royal Society of Tasmania

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania (right) with Janet Carding, Director of TMAG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Anita Hansen, Chair of the 175 Anniversary committee, and Prof Ross Large AO, RST President

Chel Bardell, RST Northern Council Member, and Prof Ross Large AO, RST President

 

Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania (right) with RST Council member, Greg Lehman

(Left to right) Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Director Gary Davies, Major Malcom McDowell and Stephenie Cahalan, Manager Development Philanthropy, TMAG

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