Australian Philosophical Society

Cultural organisation

Short-lived cultural organisation formed in 1850 to promote interest in science, art, and literature.

Names

Alternate

The Australian Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Science, Commerce, and Agriculture

Alternate

The Australian Society

Alternate

Philosophical Society of New South Wales

Milestones

Formed

19 Jan 1850

Dissolved

30 Jul 1855

Positions