202 R.J.O.U. ConrprSS Tlsffan" 



The presidential address was well received. 



The burning question of the export of live Australian birds 

 produced a vigorous discussion, which resulted in the carrying 

 of the following resolutions: — 



(1) That no export of Australian birds be allowed for profit; 



(2) That no export of any bird in danger of extinction be 



permitted ; 



(3) That no export without adecjuate inspection be allowed; 



(4) That a board be constituted to control the necessar}' ex- 



port and exchange of birds for scientific and educational 

 purposes; the board to consist of two representatives 

 of the R.A.O.U. and (a) one representative of the 

 University and learned societies in each State; (b) one 

 representative of State natural history and animal ])r()- 

 tection societies; (c) one representative of the Zoologi- 

 cal Society in each State; and (d) one representative 

 of the Museum in each State. 



The Congress ordered the following telegram to be despatched 

 to the Minister for Customs, Hon. Rodgers : "Request prohibit 

 totally export Australian fauna i)ending receipt scheme adopted 

 by Conference." 



It was decided to co-operate with the vVustralain Veterinary 

 Association in securing adequate inspection and control of export 

 of Australian birds "owing to the important role played by in- 

 sects in the transmission and causation of disease in live stock." 



Mr. Cayley submitted a fine report of the establishment and 

 activities of the N.S.W. State branch of the R.A.O.U., in affilia- 

 tion with the Royal Zoological Society. 



Mr. Edgar R. Waite referred to the death of Mr. F. R. Zeitz, 

 late Ornithologist to the S.A. Museum, and to the loss that had 

 been sustained therel)y. The Hoard of Governors had decided 

 not to fill the vacancy for the present, but had appointed Dr. A. 

 M. Morgan, hon. curator in ornithology. Dr. Morgan would be 

 in attendance daily, during the session, from 4 to 5 p.m., when 

 the reference collection of bird skins and eggs would be available 

 for inspection by members. Mr. Waite said that Dr. Morgan 

 had associated with liim in an unofficial capacity, Mr. Sutton, 

 and he was (|uite sure that when the next annual report was 

 submitted to the Board the \alue of Mr. vSutton's services would 

 be duly recorded. 



The late Mr. F. S. Smith, who also was a member of the 

 R.A.O.U. for many years, died at a comparatively early age 

 on the 4th February last. His work for the Argus was of the 

 greatest value indirectly to the Union. He helped to develop 

 that interested public opinion and appreciation which ha\c jilaced 

 the Union in the strong position it now occupies. 



