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Not many plants prievously unrecorded by the Section have 

 been found during the year's excursions, but Adriana quadri- 

 parlita, from River Sturt, and Uriosfemon diformis, from 

 Barossa, have not hitherto been included in the reports. An 

 example of double flowers of Epacris impressa (a rare occurrence) 

 was recorded from near Aldgate. The section was indebted to 

 Mr. H. J. Armitage, of Houghton ; Mr. W. Goodwin, of Higher- 

 combe ; Mr. O. E. Menzel and friends, of Aldgate ; Mr. C. 

 Curnow, of Montacute ; and to Messrs. O. H. Rogers and R. 

 Caldwell, of the Barossa Waterworks staff, for assistance in con- 

 nection with excursions ; whilst the members were again placed 

 under obligation to Sir Josiah and Lady Symon for their hos- 

 pitality in entertaining the party at Upper Sturt. One excursion 

 only had to be abandoned on account of inclement weather, 

 although on other occasions rain somewhat interfered with the 

 success of the outings. With these exceptions, the attendance 

 has been well naaintained. The usual dredging trip was omitted 

 this year, but it is intended to arrange one early in the forth- 

 coming summer. 



Native Fauna and Flora Protection. — A separate report from 

 this Committee shows that during the year under review the 

 Birds Protection Act was passed b}'- Parliament. 



Library. — -The Library started last year in connection with 

 the Section has had several additions made to it this session 

 through the kindness of members and friends. 



Financial, — The receipts from subscriptions have again con- 

 siderably exceeded the disbursements, but there has been no 

 unusual outlay to make demands upon the funds. The subscrip- 

 tions, which have been handed to the Royal Society, total £15, 

 while the payments amount to £9 8s. 6d. The Royal Society's 

 grant for the year is £10. 



Membership. — Fresh accessions to the roll of membership have 

 been made during the year, but your Committee would be 

 pleased to see a greater number availing themselves of the privi- 

 leges offered by the Section. The number now on the roll is 83. 



S. Smeaton, Chairman. 

 W. H. Selwav, Hon. Sec. 

 Adelaide, 16th September^ 1901. 



