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MICROSCOPICAL SECTION 



OF THE 



5^0^ al Society of Sjout^ Australia (|nc0r|30rat^b). 



ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1908-9. 



Officers. — Cliariman, Mr. W. Fuller; V ice-Chairman,, 

 Mr. W. B. Poole; Hon. Secretai-ij, Mr. H. W. H. Hale; 

 Committee, Messrs. D. Gordon and D. Mawson, B.Sc. ;. 

 Auditor/i, Messrs. A. G. Rendall and H. Whitbread. 



Your Committee has to report that the Sixth Session, 

 of this Section of the Royal Society has shown continued pro- 

 gress. The attendance at the meetings has been good, with, 

 an average of fifteen members, and the natural history con- 

 tributions have been of varied interest. 



On September 29, 1908, the President (Mr. W. Fuller) 

 delivered a presidential address on "Some Recent Additions 

 to our Knowledge of the Structure of the Cell." Some valu- 

 able observations were made and much information was 

 afforded of the remarkable developments in the science of 

 Cytology. 



During the year we learned with deep regret of the 

 death of Mr. W. P. Dollman, whose exquisite work in 

 photo-micrography and interest in general microscopy made 

 him always a tower of strength to us, while his genial per- 

 sonality endeared him greatly to all members. 



A development of the year has been the establishment 

 of an additional meeting per month, which is devoted to- 

 practical microscopy. 



In March we heard with gratification of the splendid 

 achievements of the British Antarctic Exploration, among 

 whose more distinguished members our committeeman, Mr. 

 D. Mawson, B.Sc, held a place. An enthusiastic telegram 

 was sent to Mr. Mawson on his arrival at Lyttelton, New 

 Zealand, expressing congratulations and delight at his 

 achievements. 



During the recess Mr. PI. A. Whitehill, the joint Hon. 

 Secretary, left this city to take up duties elsewhere. His 

 resignation was accepted with regret. 



During the year the following meetings have been held : 



September 29, 1908. — Annual general meeting. Presi- 

 dent's address, "Some Recent Additions to our Knowledge' 



