APPENDIX I 



LIST OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A COLLECTING 

 EXPEDITION 



In order to obtain the best possible results from an ex- 

 pedition, it is well to go fossil hunting in a party of two, four, 

 or six persons. Large parties tend to split up into detachments, 

 or to waste time in trying to keep together. 



Each individual should have strong suitable clothes, with as 

 many pockets arranged in them as possible. The weight of the 

 stones can thus be distributed over the body, and is not felt so 

 much as if they were all carried in a knapsack. Each collector 

 should also provide himself with 



A satchel or knapsack, preferably of leather or strong 

 canvas, but not of large size, for when the space is 

 limited selection of the specimens is likely to be made 

 carefully. 



One or two hammers. If only one is carried, it should be 

 of a fair size with a square head and strong straight 

 edge. 



One chisel, entirely of metal, and with a strong straight 

 cutting edge. 



Soft paper to w T rap up the more delicate fossils, in order to 

 prevent them from scraping each other's surfaces ; and 

 one or two small cardboard boxes for very fragile 

 specimens. 



A map of the district (preferably geologically coloured). 

 Localities should be noted in pencil on this, indicating 

 the exact spot of finds. For general work the one- 

 inch survey map suffices, but for detailed work it is 

 necessary to have the six -inch maps of important 

 districts. 



A small notebook. Few notes are needed, but those few 

 must be taken on the spot to be reliable. 



A pencil or fountain pen, preferably both. 



A penknife, which, among other things, will be found useful 

 for working out very delicate fossils. 



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