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Lidjeesie silver mines in Asia Minor from 1882 until 1884. 

 He then became general manager of these mines, and re- 

 mained in the district until 1891, when he came to Tas- 

 mania. He soon began to take an interest in public affairs, 

 and was secretary of the first exhibition at Launceston^ 

 which was held in the Albert-hall in 1892. In 1899 

 he was. appointed Government Geologist and Chief In- 

 spector of Mines. He carried out the duties of the com- 

 bined officers until 1914, when the inspection of mines was 

 made a separate branch of the Mines Department. Since 

 1914 he held the position of Government Geologist and 

 Director of the Geological Survev of Tasmania, and con- 

 tinued his work practically to the time of his death. 



During his regime, the work in his branch of the 

 Department grew in volume and importance. The Geoloo-i 

 cal Gallery, at Launceston, established in connection with 

 the Geological Survey, will always stand as a me- 

 morial to his enthusiastic work. 



His connection with various scientific societies is well 

 known, and his many valuable contributions in the shape 

 of scientific writings will ever serve to remind geologists 

 and others of his work. 



Owing _ to his death the State has lost a valuable 

 servant, this Society a prominent member, and many of 

 the remaining members have lost a personal friend. Mr. 

 Twelvetrees's kindly nature led him to be honoured and 

 respected by all classes of people, and his loss will be felt 

 far beyond the realm of the scientific world. 



