1 Proceedings, &c. 



ISthJidy, 1864. 



Ordinary Meeting. 



The President, Professor M'Coy, in the chair. 



The following contributions were laid on the table, viz. : Three 

 numbers of the " Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society of 

 London." "The Anthropological Review." A Report on the Pro- 

 ceedings connected with the North-western Exploration Expedition. 



Letter from Dr. Mueller, relative to poison plant (Gastrolobium 

 grandijiorum) found in the neighbourhood of the Burdekin and 

 northern territory of Queensland, was read by the Secretary, and a 

 specimen exhibited. 



The President suggested that it would be of much service if Dr. 

 Mueller would furnish specimens of each plant, which could be so 

 placed under glass for reference and inspection, and render members 

 familiar with these dangerous plants. 



Wheatstone's Exploder and Abel's Patent Fuse were exhibited and 

 explained by the Secretary. 



(Signed) Frederick M'Coy, Chairman. 



8th August, 1864.- 



8th August, 1864. 



Ordinary Meeting. 



The President, Professor M'Coy, in the chair. 



A paper, entitled " Notes on the Geology of Hobart Town," 

 illustrated with Maps and Collections of Fossils, .was read by T. 

 Harrison, Esq. 



After the reading, Professor M'Coy described and named the 

 fossils exhibited. 



A paper, " On the Yarra Floods and their Remedy," was read by 

 Robert Adams, Esq. 



Discussion postponed by consent. 



(Signed) Frederick M'Coy, Chairman. 



29th August, 1864. 



29*7* August, 1863. 

 Ordinary Meeting. 

 The President, Professor M'Coy, in the chair. 



Professor Halford having been duly nominated, was balloted for 

 as an Ordinary Member, and declared to be duly elected. 



The following contributions were laid on the table : No, 28 of the 

 " Fragmenta Phytographias Australise." 



