PREFACE. 



This work has been undertaken with a twofold object. The first is 

 to give a popular account of our useful Fishes to the colonists, together 

 with all that relates to pisciculture and acclimatization, with a view to 

 promote a development of our fish resources. To make it more 

 useful in its educational character, a simple explanation of the science 

 of the subject is prefixed. 



The second object is to give an account of our Fish and Fisheries, 

 such as will be required for the great Fish Exhibition of 1883. With 

 this view, all that relates to our laws, markets, and our fisheries generally 

 is given. 



Finally, the work is meant to be simple and practical, so that not a 

 word in it may be above the comprehension of those not specially 

 trained to scientific phraseology. Though in places necessarily a little 

 technical, it is hoped that on the whole it will be found readable, and 

 sufficient to give to inquirers all the knowledge they require about 

 the Fisheries of New South Wales. 



I take this opportunity of thanking the Hon. W. IMacleay, F.L.S., 

 and Alex. Oliver, Esq., for valuable assistance in revising these pages, 

 and also Prof. IM'Coy, F.R.S., for permission to use some of the plates 

 of his work on the Zoology of Victoria. 



