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of the labourers who found it sitting in the early morning on the top of a 

 gate post. It is evidently full grown and well-nourished. 



The Secretary read a paper by Mr. M. Allport, " On the Reasons for 

 introducing the Perch into Tasmania." 



Conversations having taken place, the usual vote of thanks was (on the 

 motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Swan) accorded to the author of 

 the paper and the donors of presentations, and the meeting terminated. 



