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Mr, Brooks showed home-grown Callhtemon and Melaleuca, and 

 Mr. Atkins one of the many forms of Correa rvflextl, 



Mr Sarovich exhibited introduced land shell*, Helix piscina, from 

 Torquay. Other members commented on the abundance of that 

 species in the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong district. 



Mr. Baker tabled samples of dolomite rock. 



Gcxkrai., MKE-rrN-G, January 14, 1957 



The President extended a welcome to all members, and Iwst 

 wishes for the New Year. It was decided to send a letter to Mr. 

 Raymeitt, conveying good wishes froth the Club and tbc hope that 

 he would 3000 be well enough to attend meetings again. 



Cultural Centre. — Mr. George Coghill drew attention to the re- 

 newal of activity toward* the establishment of a Cultural Centre 

 at VVirth's Park, and suggested that the Club should indicate its 

 interest Ml the matter, The President agreed to pursue the matter 

 further immediately. 



Sub jet t for the Evaning. — Mr. Stan Colliver was welcomed; be 

 expressed pleasure in once again being back with the Club, and 

 conveyed greetings from the Brisbane Club. He ihen showed a 

 number of colour slides illustrating geology of Queensland, native 

 flowers, the Cumimhin Bird Sanctuary, David Fleay's Fauna Sane* 

 U'ary, and the whaling station on Moreton Tsland. The President 

 expressed the appreciation of members for this most interesting 

 lecture. 



Election o\ Members.— Mr. W. J, Begley and Miss Thelma J, 

 Dusting, ot Surrey Hills, were elected as Ordinary Members. 



Invitation to Bcndifjo P.N.C, — It was decided to invite the 

 Bendigo Cluh to visit Melbourne for a week-end in -October; and 

 it was suggested that the B O.C. be asked to assist with their 

 entertainment. 



Re-discovery of Thyfaeine, — Mr. Stewart suggested that the Club 

 send a letter of congratulation to the Tasmanian Government Fauna 

 Protection Board on the re-diseoverv of the Thylacine (Tasmaman 

 Marsupial "Wolf or "Tiger"), 



Mr. /, //. Willis. — The best wishes of the Cluh were extended to 

 Mr. Willis who is to leave shortly for a year overseas in connection 

 with his profession. 



Nature Notes and Exhibits. — Mr D. E. Mclnnes showed a 

 Water Flea, with young iu its brood pouch. 



Mr. Swalry exhibited a branch of Wentworth Flame-tree and 

 twigs from various native plants, to indicate that now was the time 

 to make cuttings. 



Mr. Wnotlard gave notes on the Fringe-lily, and Mr. Colliver on 

 the marine stinging animals of Queensland. 



