826 PROCEEDINGS OF SECTION J. 
of averages for each year between the ages 8 to 15, both 
inclusive. The unit will, in this instance, be centimetres. 
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Large Chart J.—This is a graphic anthropometric chart to 
be used for plotting the measurements of Tasmanian boys. 
The chart can be used for any age between 8 and 15. It 
gives absolute records of averages, and these are arranged 
in concentric circles. I have plotted the average measure- 
ments of the American boy 14 years old according to table 
prepared by Scheuler Moon. 
W eight.—The average weight varied from 51-65 lbs. to 
96-83 Ibs. during the period under observation. When we 
except the years of retarded growth, my tables show the same 
rate of annual increase as the standard works. Our average 
annual increase is 6-15 lbs. for the eight years observed. 
I have obtained tables showing average weight of boys in 
eight countries. Exact comparison can, however, not be 
made, as I have weighed our boys without clothes, while in 
other countries the weight of clothes is included. Some of 
the anthropometrists have given weight for clothing at 
different ages, but as small errors would be unavoidable, 
exact comparison is impossible. 
Diagram D shows weight of American (line D) and Tas- 
manian (line C’) boys. You see how closely they follow each 
other. 
On the whole, I believe Tasmania compares very favour- 
ably with other countries in weight. It would certainly be 
amongst the first four. 
Chest-girth.—The importance of this measurement is 
evident. We all know that a large chest increases the indi- 
vidual’s vitality and reserve powers. At birth the chest- 
girth is 1-2 centimetres smaller than the girth of head. 
The chest-girth increases at a uniform rate till the age of 5 
