The Royal Society of New South Wales - Southern Highlands Branch
The Royal Society of New South Wales, Australia traces its origins to the Philosophical Society of Australasia, established on 27 June 1821 and was the first scientific society in the British Colony of New South Wales.
The Society encourages "...studies and investigations in Science, Art, Literature and Philosophy" through the following activities:
- Publications of results of scientific investigations through its Journal and Proceedings;
- Awarding prizes and medals for outstanding achievements in research;
- Liaison with other similar bodies;
- Holding meetings for the benefit of members and the general public (special meetings are held for the Pollock Memorial Lecture in Physics and Mathematics, the Liversidge Research Lecture in Chemistry, the Poggendorf Memorial Lecture in Agriculture and the Clarke Memorial Lecture in Geology); and
- Maintaining a Library.
The Society's Southern Highlands Branch is located in the Southern Highlands of NSW. It conducts regular meetings at various venues in Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale throughout the year. Both members and visitors are most welcome to attend.
The links at the right take you to various pages on the Society's main web-site.
The Society
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