The Geological Society on the other side of the world

Abstract

From its earliest years the Geological Society of London attracted the attention of scientifically-and technically-minded men in Australia and New Zealand. Members 'at home' in Britain were also eager for geological information about the antipodes. The publications of the Society acted as a major source of information about the geology of these southern lands, from vertebrate palaeontology and modern glaciation at sea level to ancient glaciations and mineralization

Sydney Barber Josiah Skertchly (1850–1926): scientist, educator and advocate for Queensland optometry

“…Upon returning to England after two years respite in France and Italy, the University Extension Movement had commenced and he was appointed one of the first public lecturers, delivering courses on geology and anthropology and later assisting at Oxford University. He continued his field work in the mines of Borneo and China for several years and made a lasting impression in many corners of the globe, evidenced by two mountain peaks named Skertchly (one in Borneo and one in Canada) …”

“…He continued his field work in the mines of Borneo and China for several years and made a lasting impression in many corners of the globe, evidenced by two mountain peaks named Skertchly (one in Borneo and one in Canada). 8 Later, as the Chair of Botany at the College of Medicine in Hong Kong he taught Sun Yat Sen, the first President of the Republic of China but migrated to Australia in 1895, following the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese war. Prior to taking up a The Queen's medals were awarded based on performance in the general examination of Science Schools and Classes throughout the United Kingdom held in May each year.…”

“…d dSkertchly was elected to fellowship in 1871 but was ‘removed’ in 1893 due to failure to pay membership fees. He was one of only a few ‘removed’ members for whom the Society published an obituary …”

Practical geology and the early Geological Society

“…By 1829 the Society boasted over 500 members, from Londoners to correspondents in the farthest-flung reaches of the British Empire (see Branagan 2009). In particular, there was a great influx of metropolitan gentlemen and university men after the first wave of provincial honorary members.…”

The Russian Expedition's Sydney Visit In 1820 and Some Forgotten Blue Mountains Names

“…They would thus have been forerunners of the many such scientific men (mostly English), whose names became scattered on the maps of Australia from the 1830s, thanks to explorers such as T.L. Mitchell, G. Grey and others (Branagan 2009a).…”