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Island. The Chairman has waited both on the Premier and 

 the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and the matter is to be 

 reconsidered by Cabinet. 



During the year several letters have been written to the 

 Press, and many interviews have taken place with Government 

 officials in reference to matters connected with the preserva- 

 tion of the fauna. The Committee is also pleased to note 

 that the native flora in the Morialta Reserves is being pro- 

 tected. 



The Committee regrets to record the resignation of Mr. M. 

 Symonds Clark, who for so many years was Hon. Secretary to 

 the Committee, and it wishes to express its appreciation of the 

 very valuable work accomplished by Mr. Symonds Clark in 

 the interests of South Australian fauna and flora. 



The Committee records its appreciation of the valuable 

 work accomplished by the establishing of the School Bird 

 Protection Clubs in South Australia. There are 376 of these 

 clubs, with a membership of over 12,000 who are pledged to 

 look after the best interests of the birds. 



Edwin Ashby, Chairman. 



Peecival Runge, Honorary Secretary. 



September 15, 1914. 



