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The Canterbury Branch Of The Royal Society of New Zealand Opened – 24th July 1862
A flyer, dated 16th July 1862, was sent out by mail to those who were considered to be Canterbury’s top professional minds. It was an invitation to attend a preliminary meeting concerning the formation of a science society – a society that would encourage scientific investigations and discussions. Canterbury became the first to attempt the …