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which arrived in Melbourne on May 1, 1866. 

 The Government liberally granted the s.s. 

 Victoria to convey the eggs to Tasmania, 

 •which was successfully accomplished by Com- 

 mander Norman, under the superintendence 

 of Mr. Eamsbottom. The hatching resulted 

 in 6000 salmon and 1000 salmon trout. In 

 Victoria, the acclimatization of this fish was 

 given up as being impossible of accomplish- 

 ment, and the attempt was looked upon by 

 many as a useless expenditure of money; as 

 it was thought that the temperature of the 

 rivers was too high to suit the salmon, which 

 is generally found in rivers which are partially 

 frozen in the winter. 



