Proceedings, &c, for 1868, xxiii 



and the large mammalian teeth and palate lately found in the 

 limestones near Geelong. (See part 2, Transactions.) 



In answer to an inquiry of Mr. Bonwick, Professor M'Coy said 

 that on examination he had found the anterior humerus was broader 

 than that of the African elephant, differing from the humerus of 

 the kangaroo, but assimilating itself nearer to the native bear. It 

 differed from the native bear, however, in its dentition, the bear 

 having numerous molar teeth, while the Diprotodon had but four. 

 The animal evidently was Marsupial, and as he had before said, 

 analogous to the sloth of South America. In answer to other 

 questions, Professor M'Coy further stated that the precise locality 

 where the remains were found was recorded in the Transactions, as 

 when Mr. Carson, a former pupil of his, had sent him the fossils 

 he had placed them before the Society. He was happy to say that 

 all he had stated years back of the Cretacious fossils of Australia 

 had been strictly corroborated. 



Mr. J. C. Newbery read a paper " On the Ornamental Stones of 

 the Colony." (See part 2, Transactions.) 



Several specimens of the stones referred to by Mr. Kewbery were 

 handed round for inspection, and in the discussion that ensued Mr. 

 Ligar brought prominently before the members the advantage which 

 would be derived from the discovery of a sand well fitted for the 

 manufacture of glass. The glass company just established was at 

 present j)rocuring sand at a great distance from the works. Mr. 

 Ligar understood there was sand at Lai Lai, where there was also 

 lignite affording fuel for the works, and a railway giving facilities 

 for carriage. 



The President, Professor M'Coy, Messrs. Newbery, Ulrich, Ligar, 

 and Eawlings spoke generally as to the places where sand and the 

 specimens of stone produced could be obtained. 



The following gentlemen were proposed as new members, ballot 

 to take place at next election : — 



Proposed by. Seconded by. 



Mr. H. G. L. Brown Mr Newbery Mr. Ellery 



Mr. John Wilkins, F.R.C.S. Dr. Nield ' Mr. Rawlings 

 Mr. Albert Richardson Do. Do. 



Mr. David C. Rees Mr. T. Harrison Mr. Ellery. 



(Signed) Robt. L. J. Ellery. 



August 10, 1868. 



