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" quarried the same as any other stone," and he was informed that the ore 

 was "in equal abundance." The specimens were carefully examined by tho 

 Fellows present, and it was evident that the ore was extremely rich in iron. 

 The juxtaposition of the ore and limestone is so important in enhancing the 

 value of each in a manufacturing point of view, that it is to be hoped further 

 action will soon be taken in order to determine if smelting on an extensive 

 scale might not* be undertaken with profit to the proprietors, and advantage 

 to the colony. 



The very valuable presentation from Dr. Milligan — to whom the Society 

 owes a still increasing debt for the conspicuous zeal and liberality which he has 

 on many occasions exercised in its behalf since his departure from the colony— 

 excited particular notice. Many of the objects were of peculiar interest, such 

 as the ancient Roman quoit, the funerealjamps, the Mosaic work, coins, &c. 



In reply to a question, the Secretary observed that the geological specimens 

 sent for from home according to the list furnished by Mr. Gould, were expected 

 in the course of two or three months, acd when our present collection was 

 supplemented by these the whole would afford a tolerably complete and 

 systematic means of instruction for the student of geology, 



A paper on the " Frogs of Australia," by G. Krefft, Esq. (the zealous natu* 

 ralist of the Sydney Museum), was read by the Secretary. 



In Mr. Abbott's absence, his "Observations on Comet 1, of 1865" were read; 

 and also further notes by the same observer on the star rj Argus and its Nebula. 



The thanks of the meeting on the motion of Mr. W. Johnston, seconded bjr 

 Mr. BiLTON, were accorded to the donors of presentations, and the authors ot 

 the papers just read. It was felt that this compliment was due in an especial 

 degree to Mr. Krefft, who, although but recently elected] a corresponding 

 member of the Society, had already favored it with a communication of such 

 scientific interest that it was hoped it would prove a precursor of many others 

 from the same pen. 



The proceedings then terminated. 



