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During the year two Members, one Country Member, and four 

 Associates were elected, and two Members and one Associate 

 resigned. 



The "Proceedings" of the Society, New Series, Vol. XVI., 

 Pt. 2, and Vol. XVII., Pt. I., were published during the year. 



A deputation of the Council waited on the Chief Secretary 

 during the year, to request an increase in the Annual Grant, but 

 the Council was disappointed to find that no increase was made. 

 The increased size of the volume has meant a larger expenditure, 

 and our finances are consequently at a very low ebb. The sum 

 which was originally specially collected as a Research and Publi- 

 cation Fund, has, during the past few years, become exhausted, 

 and unless the Government come to our aid to assist us in pub- 

 lishing the results of the investigations of our members, our 

 annual volume must be materially diminished in size, and a great 

 deal of valuable matter will be lost. A further appeal will be 

 made to the Government during the year, when it is hoped that 

 the requisite amount will be granted. 



During the year the Library was increased by the addition of 

 1112 volumes and parts. The binding is getting still further 

 into arrears, and valuable publications, not found elsewhere in 

 the State, are in danger of being destroyed. 



It is desirable that the grounds and fencing should be put in 

 better order, and the caretaker's cottage is also in urgent need of 

 repairs, but the work is at present beyond oui- means. 



