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The following papers have been contributed to the ROYAL 

 SOCIETY, N.S.W., during the past year. They are placed in 

 the order in which they were read : — 



1. On the sphenoid cranial bones, operculum, and supposed ear 

 bones of Gtenodus. By W. J. Barkas, M.R.C.S. 



2. On the scapula, coracoid, ribs, and scales of Gtenodus. By 

 the same author. 



3. On Dromornis Australis, a new fossil gigantic bird of Aus- 

 tralia. By the Rev. W. B. Clarke, F.R.S., F.R.G.S., &c. 



4. On the Liernur Sewerage system, and its application to 

 hospitals and towns. By Alfred Roberts, M.R.C.S. 



5. On Australian Tertiary Geology. By the Rev. J. E. Teni- 

 son- Woods, F.G.S., F.R.G.S., &c. 



6. On some new species of Polyzoa. By the same author. 



7. On the occurrence of true Chalk in the Pacific Islands. By 

 Professor Liversidge, E.C.S., F.G.S., &c. 



8. On a new method of extracting gold, silver, and other 

 metals from Pyrites. By W. A. Dixon, F.C.S. 



9. The palasontological evidence of Australian Tertiary forma- 

 tions. By the Rev. J. E. Tenison- Woods, F.G.S., F.R.G.S., 

 &c. 



10. A synopsis of Australian Tertiary Fossils. By R. Etheridge, 

 jun., F.G.S. 



11. OtenacantJms, a spine of Hybodus. By W. J. Barkas, 

 M.R.C.S. 



12. A system of Notation adapted to explaining to students 

 certain electrical operations. By Hon. J. Smith, CM. G., 

 M.D., LL.D., &c. 



13. Guano and other Phosphate deposits, Maldon Island. By 

 W. A. Dixon, F.C.S. 



14. Notes on the meteorology, natural history, &c, of a Guano 

 Island. By the same Author. 



15. Australian Tertiary Corals. By the Rev. J. E. Tenison- 

 Woods, F.G.S., F.R.G.S., &c. 



16. Some notes on the recent opposition of the planet Mars. 

 By H. C. Russell, B,A., F.R.A.S. 



