Vol. XXI. 

 1922 



] R.A.O.U. Conqrcss. 211 



The annual report showed that, thanks largely to good man- 

 agement and special donations, the R.A.O.U. had weathered the 

 financial storm, the balance sheet again showing a satisfactory 

 credit balance. The auditors paid a well-deserved compliment 

 concerning the state of the books to the Hon. Secretary (Mr. Z. 

 Gray). Reports of the Librarian, Curators and Editor showed 

 that library, collections and Bniu were all in a state of efficiency 

 and forward development. 



Much business of importance to the R.A.O.U. was transacted 

 during the sessions, which continued for three days in Sydney 

 and also in the evening at the camp at Lake Wallis. Several 

 illustrated lectures were given in the King's Hall, Sydney (by 

 Mr. J. Ramsay, in the presence of His Excellency the State 

 Governor and Dame Margaret Davidson), the Museum lecture 

 theatre by Captain White (S.A.), at Lake Wallis by Captain 

 White, and Mr. Cayley and Mr. W. B. Alexander (Q.), who lec- 

 tured on "Bird Observation in Five Continents," and at Forster 

 by Captain White. 



?klembers paid visits of inspection to the National Park, Syd- 

 ney, and the Taronga Park Zoological Gardens, Sydney. M[essrs. 

 Chubb and Campbell (Vic.) inspected the Macleay Collection in 

 the Sydney University, and found it in urgent need of attention. 



The Check-list Committee, assisted by the fine staiY of the Aus- 

 tralian Museum and the extensive literature and collection, prac- 

 tically completed the list of species and their scientific names. 



The principal office-bearers were re-elected. The names are 

 shown in full on the inside back cover of The Emu. A vote of 

 thanks to the retiring ofiicers and a special vote to the Assistant 

 Editor (R. H. Croll, R.A.O.U.) were carried. 



Committees appointed to deal with special matters (permits 

 to collect, distinctions for members, affiliation with the Royal 

 Zoological Society, the destruction of Hawks in Tasmania) re- 

 ported later, and their reports were adopted. 



Papers were read by Messrs. A. J. Campbell on Nomenclature 

 (printed below), C. Coles, Esq., on Birds of Paradise; and H. 

 Gogerly, and several ornithological discussions provided know- 

 ledge and entertainment for members in camp. 



It was decided to recommend the Council to accept the offer 

 of the Royal Zoological Society as set out below. 



Resolution recommending that the State Secretary be supplied 

 with £10 for the preliminary expense of the Annual Congress, 

 and that authors be supplied with 25 reprints free were carried. 



Prof. Ridgway's colour scheme was accepted ofificially. Messrs. 

 Campbell and Cayley were appointed a sub-commitree to report 

 to the Council on the action that should be taken. 



Messrs. Cayley, Campbell, and Barrett were appointed a sub- 

 committee to report to the Council concerning the advisability 



