2019: RGSSA Event program
the object of the Society
is to promote the understanding of geographyamong its members and the community
some of our activities include:
Monthly lectures on geographical topics
[Above image: refer to August lecture in the full 2019 program below]
Publications:
Annual online SA Geographical Journal
GeoNews : bi-monthly newsletter
Occasional publications including
South Australian regional tourism guides
day and weekend excursions include:
Flinders Ranges Bush Walks
Annual Maintenance Program
For maps and navigation of the Flinders Ranges
download the RGSSA App: 'Flinders Ranges Walks'
from the Google app store
In 2019 we offered two opportunities to assist on this program:
Southern and Central Flinders Ranges
held, 7th to 27th May
Based in Quorn, then Ikara in the Flinders Ranges National Park
Northern Flinders Ranges
held, 17th June to 5th July
Vulkathunha in the Gammon Ranges National Park with work in Arkaroola and the north
Accommodation is in well-found shearers' quarters
with good kitchen and ablution facilities available at all sites
Activities:
Checking markers, working on tracks (activity matched to your capacity)Activity hours around 8:00am to 4:00pm including travel time
All equipment is provided but you need a day pack, warm clothes, strong footwear and wet weather gear
Further details can be obtained through the RGSSA office
Tel: (08) 8207 7265
email: admin@rgssa.org.au
All contact details are on the Society's website
All contact details are on the Society's website
Monthly Meetings
Lectures are held in St Andrews Parish Centre
43 Church Terrace Walkerville
For access, enter and park off Fuller Street
All lectures are held on a Thursday at 5:30 pm
Changes in venues and times are otherwise noted
Monthly notifications
and details of lecture meetings are posted on our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Geographical-Society-of-South-Australia-169964039695851/
2019 Lecture Program
'Upcoming Lectures' are broadcast on the Society's website
Also:
Lecture Program page
https://rgssa.org.au/activities/lectures/
Selected lectures are available on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR4niBHrvB4gM6A6KoUM-JQ/
February [held, 21st]
'Exploration revisited 1904:
Barclay-McPherson relics recovered in 2018'
Larry Perkins [pictured]
This lecture is available on our YouTube channel
March [held, 21st]
'Walk across Australia: the first solo crossing'
Lieutenant Colonel David Mason
April [held, 11th]
'Our Climate and Antarctica'
presented by Beth Walton
preceded by RGSSA
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting
in the presence of the Governor of S.A.
Government House at 5.00 pm
May [held, 16th]
'Lake Eyre Aboriginal Way Map: An Incredible journey'
presented by Joc Schmiechen
June [held, 20th]
'Frank Rees George'
Brock Lecture
presented by Rob George
July [held, 18th]
'Fight Food Waste: Cooperative Research Centre'
presented by Dr Steven Lapidge
cover image:
RGSSA Event Program 2019
pamphlet available to view online
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1azLiw16wmorEMrHYYS4TNMcMkVc41hd4
coming lectures:
August, Thursday 15th
'From Cape to Cairo: Africa and Geopolitics'
Presented by Hans Gnodtke who has an in-depth knowledge of Africa
acquired over many years with the German Foreign Service.
acquired over many years with the German Foreign Service.
Refer to:
RGSSA Lecture and Activity Program-Current lectures
September, Thursday 19th
'Space Archaeology : Sonic Trowels and Space Junk'
presented by Dr Alice Gorman
'Space Archaeology : Sonic Trowels and Space Junk'
presented by Dr Alice Gorman
Refer to:
RGSSA Lecture and Activity Program-Current lectures
October, Thursday 17th
'Botanical Explorations'
across Australia and the South Pacific'
Presented by Dr Lucy Sutherland who is the current
Director of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
and will be speaking to us about Botanical Explorations.
Refer to:RGSSA Lecture and Activity Program-Current lectures
November, Thursday 21st
'Bio-geographical questions of large reptile dispersalacross Australia and the South Pacific'
Further information about lecture content is emailed
to members closer to the event
to members closer to the event
Members can also read about upcoming lectures in the GeoNews
Christmas Dinner
December, Thursday 5th
6:30 for 7:00 pm
Venue: TBA, Adelaide
Field Trips/ Events
Proposed events include:
Tour to Eyre Peninsula (Gawler Ranges)
Roxby Downs Environmental Unit (via Woomera)
RGSSA EXHIBITION
May to June 2019
BIRDS : First Images of our Avian Fauna
RGSSA Exhibition Catalogue, 2019
pdf download, 12 pages
https://rgssa.org.au/documents/Birds-1.pdf
An overview of our bird books : page 9
Handbook to The birds of Australia
by John Gould, 1804-1881
RGSSA Library copy dated 1865
Call Number: rgsp 598.0994 G697 1865
Call Number: rgsp 598.0994 G697 1865
'A naturalist who visited South Australia in its infancy was John Gould, 'The Bird Man'. He came to South Australia in 1839 to collect birds. He stayed only a few months and was probably the first naturalist of note to reside in South Australia. He was obsessed with his vast collection of birds and had no time for insects unfortunately. Charles Wilson does not mention him. It is likely that Charles in 1839 was helping his family settle into their home on the banks of the River Torrens.'--South Australian Geographical Journal, vol. I 03, 2004 : pages 15-24.[Some early reports of insects in Australia:with particular reference to South Australia and thework of Charles Algernon Wilson (1818-1884), Adelaide's firstentomologist.--John G. Wilson]
image:
The Birds of Australia : in seven volumes
by John Gould, 1804-1881.
Vol. 5, 1848.
Call Number: rgsp 598.0994 G697 1865
Call Number: rgsp 598.0994 G697 1865
Available online from the
PLATYCERCUS ADELAIDIÆ, Gould.
Adelaide Parrakeet.
Platycercus Adelaidiæ,
Gould in Proc. of Zool. Soc., Part VIII. p. 163.
Gould in Proc. of Zool. Soc., Part VIII. p. 163.
Pheasant Parrot, Colonists of South Australia.
Extract:
The beautiful Platycercus is a native of South Australia, and from the circumstances of my having procured some of my finest specimens in the very streets of that embryo city, I have been induced to give it the specific name of Adelaidiæ. In all probability the bird may in a few years be looked for in vain in the suburbs of this rapidly increasing settlement, as it is too large a species and possesses too many attractions to remain unmolested; indeed it is even now much persecuted and destroyed by the newly-arrived emigrants, who kill it either for mere sport or the table; for, like the other Platycerci, all of which feed on grass-seeds, it is excellent eating.--John Gould
Refer:
https://rgssa.org.au/activities/exhibitions
pdf download, 12 pages
https://rgssa.org.au/documents/Birds-1.pdf
Special Events
Rare Book Discussion Group
Meets on 4th Thursday of each month
at 10:30 am in the Society rooms
Refer:2019: RBDG program (previous blog post)For further information and online bookings also refer to the Society's websitehttps://rgssa.org.au/activities/rare-book-discussions/
the Library
The above image shows an example of our beautiful Gould bird books.
Call Number: rgsp 598.2 G697 1833 c
RGSSA catalogueThe Library's Collection consists of a unique set of resourcesas described on the Society's websitehttps://rgssa.org.au/library/catalogue-of-library-holdings
The Society is always interested in welcoming new members and volunteers
Please refer to the membership information on our website
Contact the Office Manager for enquiries
Educators can obtain CPD certificates for lecture attendances
Please check for updated information regarding all Program Events for 2019
in the GeoNews or the Society's website
on our Facebook page or
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All external links retrieved August, 2019 : updated November 4, 2024
posted with additional research by Sandra Thompson
RGSSA remote cataloguer
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All external links retrieved August, 2019 : updated November 4, 2024
posted with additional research by Sandra Thompson
RGSSA remote cataloguer
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