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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL. 



Four new members were elected during the year, viz: — 

 Messrs. S. W. G. Rich ; B. 0. Meek, M.R.C.V.S.L. ; Robert 

 Hall and Dr. Walter Fisher. 



A copy of the annual financial statement of the Society 

 will be found in Appendix C, and from this it will be seen that 

 its finances are in a satisfactory condition. 



A large number of donations have been received for the 

 libi-ai-y during the year, and the binding of the volumes is being 

 steadily proceeded with. Glass doors have been fitted to the 

 bookshelves, and it is intended to procure additional shelves 

 and cupboards, as the existing accommodation is insufficient. 



At the invitation of the Central Bureau of the International 

 Catalogue of Scientific Literature, London, a Regional Bureau 

 for Queensland has been formed, to constitute which the 

 following members have been appointed : — The President (ex- 

 oflficio), Hon. A. Norton, Dr. .J. Thomson, Mr. W. J. Byram, 

 with Mr. .1. Shirley, B. Sc. as Hon. Secretary, 



WILLIAM .J. BYRAM, 



President. 

 •T. F. BAILEY, 



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APPENDIX A. 



List of Papers read during 1901 Session. 



