TDGNHAS Series III, Volume 22

1938-40
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Contents of this volume

A.H. Chisholm

The Birds of Australia [Summary only]

Ornithology, Botany

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 9(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

This was a special meeting held by kind permission of the directors of the Lyceum Theatre. Mr Chisholm, a Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of Melbourne, was on a visit to Britain, and had been staying with the Society's ex-President, Mr H.S.Gladston

I.A. Richmond

Roman Forts: Their Tactical Arrangements and Defences [Summary only]

Roman and Romano British

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 25(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

This lantern lecture was delivered to a very full meeting. It had special reference to Birrens, at both the excavations of which Mr Richmond had taken an active part in conjunction with Mr Birley. He covered a wide field, and held out high hopes for the f

J.M. Menzies

The Salmon Fisheries of Scotland [Summary only]

Zoology, Agriculture

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 25(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

This lecture by H.M.Inspector of Fisheries for Scotland traced the evolution of this industry from earliest times and also gave an idea of how salmon were preserved for transport before the days of canning and freezing. The various kinds of traps for the

M. Bratley

Wild Fowl and Wild Fowling [Summary only]

Ornithology, Agriculture

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 25(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

This meeting was held in the hall of the High School. It was illustrated by Mr Bratley's own colour films showing the different variation of the birds, with particular reference to their plumage and physical characteristics. The lecturer ended with a film

J.M. McWilliam

The Antiquities of Innismurry Island [Summary only]

Early Mediaeval

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 51(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

This lantern lecture on the well-known ecclesiastical site at Innismurry was delivered by one who had spent many happy days on the mainland facing the island. After a brief outline of its place in the history of the early Irish Celtic Church, Mr McWilliam

J. Reid

Dumfries in the Days of Burns [Summary only]

Recent, Recent (Social)

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 60(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

Summary simply notes that 'it is to be regretted that this interesting paper on old Dumfries has had to be held over' It was NOT in fact subsequently published.

DGNHAS - author not given

Field Meeting. With the Royal Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland

Antiquarian, Architecture, Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval, Roman and Romano British, Field Meeting

TDGNHAS Series III, 22 (1938-40), 182(WARNING very large file size: 54.53 MB)

Abstract

Joint meetings with the Royal Archaeological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland on 15th July 1939. A Reception took place at the Station Hotel, Dumfries on the 14th July. The site visits were to. Morton Castle (described by Mr T.S. Richardson), Duris