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hills, some of the latter having been particularly well attended 
over 40 ladies and gentlemen journeying to the Happy Valley 
Waterworks and Clarendon. Many of the localities have been 
visited for the first time by the Section, those specially worthy of 
mention being the Sandy Creek Scrub and Barossa Goldfields 
(perhaps the most successful, botanically, during the year) and 
Echunga, when the gold-bearing features, as well as the plant-life 
of the locality, was examined. By way of variety, an excursion, 
chiefly devoted to the study of birds and their habits, was held, 
and proved very interesting. 
Protection of our Native Fauna and Flora.—A separate report 
from the Committee appointed for this purpose is presented here 
with. 
McDouall Stuart Memorial Fund.—This section appointed a 
representative on the Committee formed for establishing this 
fund, and members willingly contributed to the praiseworthy 
object sought to be carried out by this movement. 
Death of Mr. J. Wilson, F. E.I.S.—During the year the Section 
recorded with regret the death of Mr. J. Wilson, F.E.I.S., who 
had been a member almost from its inception, and had filled the 
position of Vice-Chairman. 
Financial.—The desire expressed by the parent Society at the 
beginning of the year for economy in working the Section has 
been duly regarded. The expenditure has been the smallest on 
record, and has been considerably exceeded by the amount re- 
ceived in subscriptions. 
Members/:ip.—There has been a satisfactory addition of new 
members to the roll during the year, which counterbalances the 
loss through resignation and other causes. The number now on 
the roll is 88. 
Rost. H. Perxs, Chairman. 
W. H. Seiway, Jun., Hon. Sec. 
Adelaide, September 18, 1896. 
EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NATIVE FAUNA 
AND FLORA PROTECTION COMMITTEE. 
The Committee has met twice only during the past year. They 
sincerely regret that the state of Mr. Robin’s health has not been 
such as to enable him to resume the position of Secretary. 
Kangaroos.—The Committee having within the last week been 
informed that the term proclaimed for the protection of kangaroos 
in the Western District expired 22nd April last, has desired the 
Secretary to write to the Commissioner of Crown Lands sug- 
gesting that the term may be extended. 
