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isuitable place. Mr. Russell, Magistrate, of Nadarivatu, and another 

 Fiji Government officer, Mr. Hunter, as well as Mr. D. T. Stewart, 

 of tke Colonial Secretary's Office, Fiji, were witness to the placing of 

 this section of the Australian bass in the Sigatoka River. Fifty-one 

 Australian bass were sent away to the Navua River, and it is understood 

 that these all arrived at their destination safely. From a report of 

 the Colonial Secretary, Fiji, dated 11th July, 1912, it is gathered that 

 subsequent to the introduction of the fishes in the Navua River there 

 had been a good deal of wet weather in the mountains. This, perhaps, 

 was a little unfortunate, as it was very desirable for the Australian 

 bass to be able to keep together as much as possible for some time at 

 least after their introduction. The reports received from the Sigatoka 

 Hiver were stated to be satisfactory. 



Temperature of Water in Cans during Voyage. 



The following temperature records taken on the journey from 

 Sydney to Fiji will be of interest : — 



The temperature of the water of the Sigatoka River at the tinie of 

 placing the Australian bass therein was 64° F., which was very suitable 

 for the species. 



