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ceived during the coming year. The conversazione was generally 

 regarded as the most successful gathering of this kind yet held in 

 connection with the Section. The attendance was very large ; 

 the exhibits were of unusual excellence ; and tlie whole arrange- 

 ments gave the greatest satisfaction. 



Excursions. — There have been six excursions during the year, 

 at which the attendance has been fairly maintained. Whilst 

 enjoyable as a means of recreation, these outings afford an oppor- 

 tunity of gaining much valuable information of a practical kind, 

 and your Committee trust" that these facilities will be more 

 largely utilised by the members. Notwithstanding the difficulty 

 that now exists of finding fresh localities suitable for these out- 

 door gatherings, almost all the places to wliich excursions have 

 been held this year have been visited for the first time by the 

 Section. The most successful excursion, from a botanical point 

 of view, was that to Teatree Gully on September 1st, when a rich 

 sandy scrub was met with, containing many plants not usually 

 seen near Adelaide. 



Protection of our Native Fauna and Flora. — A separate report 

 from the Committee appointed for this purpose will explain what 

 progress has been made during the past year in connection with 

 this important department of the Section's work. 



Puhlications. — During the year an exchange of publications 

 has been arranged with the Australian Museum, Sydney, from 

 which institution some valuable " Records," etc., have been re- 

 ceived. The " Victorian Naturalist " (the journal of the Field 

 Naturalists' Club of Victoria) continues to be regularly supplied 

 to the Section. 



Membership. — During the year 13 persons were elected as 

 members of the Section, and 18 names have been removed on 

 account of resignation and other causes. The number now on 

 the roll is 103. 



Saml. Dixon, Chairman. 



W. H. Selway, Jun., Hon. Sec. 



Adelaide, 21st September 1891. 



Third Axxual Progress Report of the Native Fauna and 

 Flora Protection Committee. 



In presenting their Third Annual Progress Report, the Com- 

 mittee, although regretting that the advance made has been some- 

 what tardy, are yet glad to be aljle to point to certain facts which 

 should give satisfaction. 



National Parks. — Owing to the difficulty experienced in getting 

 the Government to take action, the Town Clerk of Adelaide (Mr. 



