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but their connection witli this Society was evidence of apprecia- 

 tion, on the part of two broad-minded, far-seeing men of affairs, 

 of what Science stands for, and of the necessity for irs cultiva- 

 tion, in a young community in which the natural resources are 

 in a comparatively early stage of development, and need to be 

 dealt with wisely, and with due regard to the experience which 

 has been gained in older countries. 



Sir Arthur Renvvick's claims upon public gratitude rest upon 

 a wide foundation— his long connection with the University as a 

 very active Member of the Senate, and for some time Yice- 

 Chancellor ; his close association with the management of a 

 number of the leading Charitable Institutions, and especially the 

 Sydney Hospital, the Benevolent Society of New South Wales, 

 the Royal Hospital for Women at Paddington, the Institution 

 for the Deaf and Dumb, and Blind, and the State Children's 

 Relief Department; his public services, as a Member of the 

 Lower House for some years, and for a time Minister for Mines, 

 subsequently Minister for Education, and latterly Member of the 

 Upper House. Sir Arthur, a medical man ot" long and high 

 standing, joined the Society in 1905. His death took place on 

 23rd November, 1908, in his 72iid year. 



Sir John Hay joined the Society in 1899. He was best known 

 to us as the successor to the famous Beu^y Estates in the Shoal- 

 haven District and elsewhere. The opportunit}^ of taking the 

 lead in developing the capabilities of the celebrated Shoalhaven 

 District, and of furthering closer settlement was readily accepted 

 by him, and was utilised in a manner which did credit alike to 

 heart and brain. Sir John Hay died on 26th February, 1909, in 

 his 69th year; and he is widely and sincerely mourned. 



The Treasurer's statement last year was made by the Secretary 

 on behalf of Mr. J. R. Garland, who was at that time, to the 

 great regret, of the Society, laid aside by severe indisposition. So 

 serious indeed was his illness, that Mr. Garland reluctantly felt 

 compelled to retire from the office of Treasurer, and the Societ}' 

 with equal reluctance accepted the resignation. In May, the 

 Council accordingly elected Mr. J. H. Campbell, of the Imperial 



