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The births include a Bactrian Camel, Indian Antelope, Dorcas Gazelle. Rusa Deer, Timor Deer, 

 \xis Deer and Hog Deer, Zebu, and several Kangaroos and Wallabies. The young Bactrian Camel 

 is an acquisition ; although neglected by its mother it has been successfully reared by hand. In the 

 large aviary several birds successfully reared their young — notably Wonga Pigeons. Squatter Pigeons 

 ,iinl Blood -Breasted Pigeons, Gold en -Shouldered Parrots and Blue Wrens. It is satisfactory to note 

 that the rare Golden-shouldered Parrot can be bred in captivity. 



The following animals were born and reared in the Gardens dining I9 T 4 ■ — 



i Arabian Gazelle I Agile Wallaby 



I Indian Antelope I Grey Kangaroo 



I Timor Deer I Rat Kangaroo 



I Axis Deer 5 Blood -Breasted Pigeons 



1 Rusa Deer 3 Golden-Shouldered Parrots 



2 Hog Deer 1 Wonga Pigeon 



3 Angora Goats 2 Squatter Pigeons 



1 Bactrian Camel 9 Blue-Tongued Lizards 



1 Bennett s Wallaby 14 Water Tortoises 



335 Specimens were presented to the Society, and the Council is much indebted to the donors ; 

 124 were purchased, 10 deposited, and 94 were received in exchange. 152 animals were sold, 206 

 sent in exchange, and 15 were placed on deposit at various Government Reserves by the Council. 

 The value of the collection on December 31st was estimated at /4,3io 17s. yl. 



During the year two consignments of Starlings were sent to the Moree district to assist the 

 station owners in combating the Sheep Fly. while several hundred have been ordered for other parts 

 of the State, to be delivered next season. 



Three pairs of Laughing Jackasses were sent to the east coast of New Zealand for acclim itisation 

 purposes, and several Opossums to Norfolk Island. 



GENERAL. 



The incorporation of the Society, which has been under consideration for some time, was again 

 brought before the notice of the Government, who stated that owing to the pressure of business they 

 were unable to deal with it, and advised that the Society be registered. 



There are now [30 Financial Members of the Society, being an increase of 36 on last year, which 

 is very satisfactory. Members are nevertheless requested to endeavour to induce others to join 

 the Society in order that its aims may be furthered. It may be pointed out that in addition to the 

 right of entry into the Zoological Gardens at Moore Park, Members are now enabled to take small 

 parties over the extensive grounds at Taronga Park. 



From theintimateassociation of the Societv with the Taronga Zoological Park Trust, it will interest 

 Members to know that good progress has been made in preparing the Park for the reception of a 

 Zoological collection. A large portion of the ground of fifty acres has been cleared, roads have been 

 made, and a very large number ol trees, shrubs, palms and ferns have been planted. A sufficient 

 grant of money is now required to prepare the Park for the reception ol animals and birds. A large 

 flight aviary and six enclosures for monkeys have been completed during the year. 



In February the following motion was passed by the Taronga Park Trust : — " That Members 

 of the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales have permission to enter Taronga Park, accom- 

 panied by two adults or four children, on presentation of their ticket of membership." 



