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On February 5, 1916, the members took part in a dredg- 

 ing expedition to the Outer Harbour. Many specimens of 

 marine life were secured, and the leaders, Mr. Kimber and 

 Dr. Pulleine, gave instructive talks (illustrated by the micro- 

 scope) on the different forms of life secured in the dredges. 



The outing on March 11, 1916, took the form of a motor 

 trip to the Torrens Gorge, under the leadership of Sergeant 

 A. R. Riddle. The leader drew attention to the geological 

 formation of the gorge, pointed out the varying scenery 

 produced by the differences in the underlying rocks, the 

 rounded hills of the slates giving place to the bold, stern, 

 rugged, and precipitous cliffs produced by the quartzites. The 

 accompanying changes in the botany of the region were also 

 dealt with. The visitors journeyed to the end of the con- 

 structed portion of the new road and walked by the side of 

 the river, studying the effects of river action in the gorge, 

 well illustrated in places by a series of pot holes in the river- 

 bed. Some of the best specimens have been destroyed by 

 making the new road, which, however, will render the beau- 

 tiful scenery of this part of our hills much more easy of 

 access. 



On April 15, 1916, Mr. E. H. Lock, F.R.H.S., led the 

 party on an excursion from Aldgate, when the members 

 visited the extensive garden of Mrs. F. Caley Smith and 

 admired the wonderful display of dahlias in full bloom. 

 Before leaving Mrs. Caley Smith kindly entertained the party 

 at afternoon tea. A visit was also made to the barytes mine, 

 near Aldgate, where the process of mining and preparation 

 of the material was inspected. 



On May 8, 1916, a large party travelled by motor to the 

 Millbrook Reservoir, which is in course of construction. The 

 Resident Engineer (Mr. E. J. Bradley), a member of the 

 Section for many years, went up with the party and afforded 

 it every facility for viewing the works. The botanists of the 

 party secured some characteristic plants of the locality. 



The excursion to Glenelg and Henley Beach on May 13, 

 1916, was well attended. Mr. W. D. Reed led the party 

 via the Patawalonga and along the shore from Glenelg to 

 Henley Beach, members securing specimens of various forms 

 of marine life, which formed the text of a short address by 

 the leader. At the conclusion of the walk the members were 

 entertained at "Wetunga" by the President and Mrs. White, 

 and the specimens secured were examined and finally 

 classified. 



A visit to the South Australian Museum on June 3, 

 1916, under the guidance of the Director (Mr. Edgar R. 

 Waite, F.L.S.), proved of great interest. The new wing of 



