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Notes and Notices. 



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perhaps the most interesting " exhibit " has been in the shape of 

 a supplement to Bird Notes and News entitled " The Story of 

 the Egret," with Mr. Mattingley's seven scenes artistically 

 reproduced in half-tone and mounted on art paper. All this 

 will be a deadly blow to the fair plume-wearers as well as the 

 vile plume-hunters, and indirectly a great advertisement of the 

 usefulness of the Australasian Ornithologists' Union. 



Protection of Grass-Parrakeets. — In accordance with 

 representations made by the A.O.U., backed by the South 

 Australian Ornithological Association, the machinery has been 

 effectually set in motion regarding the total protection of the 

 family Neophevia. In South Australia all members of this 

 elegant family, including the Rock and the Bourke Parrakeets 

 are now perpetually protected. It is sincerely hoped that all 

 the other States will fall into line concerning the respective 

 species within their own territory. South Australia has pushed 

 further ahead, and, through the Government, has proclaimed all 

 the islands in Coffins Bay — chiefly the habitat of the Rock- 

 Parrakeets — bird protection reserves. Commendable prompti- 

 tude indeed, seeing that the Union's expedition only visited the 

 locality last October. 



A New List of Birds.— A handlist of value, and in- 

 dispensable to collectors, has been issued. It is the laborious 

 work of a member of the A.O.U.— Mr. A. F. Basset Hull, 

 Sydney. Every member should encourage him by replying to 

 the following announcement ; — " A List of the Birds of Aus- 

 tralia," compiled by A. F. Basset Hull, Sydney. Price one 

 shilling, post free. Sample line : — 



OREOSCOPUS GUTTURALIS De vis. 



Printed on one side of the paper, for use as labels. Contains all the latest additions. 

 References to numbers as in Mathews' " Handlist," Campbell's " Nests and Eggs," 

 Hall's " Key," and the Vernacular List (A.O.U.) Edition limited to 500 copies. 

 Early application necessary, as large orders are already booked. Address : Box 704, 

 General Post-Office, Sydney. 



