xiv. ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. 
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS, 3lst JuLy, 1916. 
The ordinary monthly meeting was held in the Geology 
Lecture Theatre in the University, at 8 p.m. 
Dr. Hamlyn-Harris, President, in the chair. 
The minutes of the previous monthly meeting were 
read and confirmed. 
The President referred to the loss the Society had suf- 
fered in the death of one of the oldest members, Mr. George 
Watkins, and expressed the members’ sympathy with Mrs. 
Watkins and family. The late Mr. Watkins had been a 
member since 1884, and since 1905 had acted as honorary 
auditor. The Hon. A. J. Thynne and Mr. Gurney spoke 
appreciatively of Mr. Watkins. ‘ 
The President announced that the Biology Section 
had been allowed to lapse, on account of an insufficient 
number of members interested. 
At the invitation of the President, Dr. Richards ex- 
plained the aims and objects of the Commonwealth Bureau 
of Science and Industry, and intimated that the State 
Committee for Queensland was anxious that any problems 
in which scientific research might aid industry, should 
be brought before their notice. 
The subject was discussed by the Hon. A. J. Thynne, 
Dr. Johnston, Messrs. Gurney and Longman, and the 
President. 
The following paper was read: 
The Endopzrasites of the Dingo, Canis dings, Blumb., 
by T. H. Johnston, M.A., D.Se. 
Remarks were made by Messrs. Gurney and Longman. 
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS, 28th Aueust, 1916. 
The ordinary monthly meeting was held in the Geology 
Lecture Theatre in the University, at 8 p.m. 
Dr. Hamlyn-Harris, President, in the chair. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were taken as 
read. 
