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nominated members. Through the exertions of the Committee 
the President of the Royal Society was chosen as one of the 
official members, whilst of the five Government nominees three, 
including our Chairman, were recommended by the Committee. 
After careful consideration of the whole matter, we have come to 
the conclusion that it is inadvisable to attempt to secure the 
reservation of any lands on the Onkaparinga, as suggested by the 
Hon. T. Playford. Nowhere can a good river frontage on both 
sides be obtained, owing to the division of the land into small 
blocks. The character of the country is also so poor that it 
seems to us to be useless to proceed further in this direction. It 
is very greatly to be deplored that through the procrastination 
of the Government, the only tract of land near the city with a 
good river frontage should have been lost to the public. 
Forest Reserves.—The land at Mount Crawford has occupied 
much of the attention of the Committee, but so far the steps 
taken have proved practically futile. The need of a forest - 
reserve for supplying the city and neighbourhood with timber 
will be felt as years go on. 
Game Laws.—The Commissioner of Crown Lands has again 
issued the customary placards notifying the chief provisions of 
the Game Acts. The Committee acknowledge gratefully the 
action taken by the Commissioner and the police officials. In 
1891 an amending Game Act affording protection to the kangaroo 
was passed by the Legislature at the instance of Mr. Hancock. 
Although defective in certain particulars the measure has been 
the means of accomplishing considerable good. The imperfect 
character of that measure has induced the Committee to draft an 
amending and consolidating Bill, which has been submitted to 
the Government, who have promised to view the matter favorably. 
Other action.—At the last meeting of the Australasian Associ- 
ciation for the Advancement of Science a paper dealing with the 
whole subject was read by the Secretary, and was the means of 
arousing considerable interest in the question. It is to be hoped 
that at the next gathering of the Association (to be held in Ade- 
laide) concerted action will be taken, and that in the meantime 
similar movements will be started in the other colonies. 
In conclusion the Committee trust that further perseverance 
will gain further important results. 
Samu. Dixon, Chairman. 
A. F. Roptn, Hon. Sec. 
Adelaide, 20th September, 1892. 
