The Victorian Naturalist 



^ol. 71— No, 11 MARCH 14, 1957 Nc.879 



PROCEEDINGS 



Gkn HRAi, MifETKsc. Feuruarv I I, f 957 



Stthjeet of the Evainuj. — This Meeting was. very well attended 

 and a varied programme of members' coloured slides was shown — 

 travel scenes from Central Australia, flower studies, insects,, loads. 

 a scries showing a nesting reed- war bier taken on Dudley Flats, 

 between Melbourne and Fuoiseray, and others. The evening was 

 voted most enjoyable, and we hope for further (efforts from the 

 exhibitors, These were Mioses Watson. Catberry, Elder and Wool 

 lard, and Messrs. Sarovich. Harwood, MollUon, Jenmson, Atkins 

 and Curtis, 



Cuttunil Centre. — The Secretary reported that he had spoken (6 

 die Chief Secretary, Mr. Rylah. about this, and would write lo the 

 Trustees of the Centre when they were appointed in the near future. 



Hendiga P jV.C— It is hoped to invite this Club, which lias been 

 so good to us in the past, to visit us towards the end ot the year. 



Forthcoming Shoir. — The President announced that Prahrau 

 Town Hall had been booked for a show from October 9 to 12. Mr. 

 Court had promised to help organize tin's, hut many willing helpers 

 will be required. What about your" 



Other Help Needed. — The President also mentioned that buth 

 Messrs. Wakefield and Atkins were entering on further studies tins 

 year, and would not be able to give as much service as in die past. 

 This would leave a number of jobs for those wilting to assist. 



Floral Kmbleni. — The Secretary stated thai he had svni a Ictu-t 

 co the Premier |xnnting out that the Common Heath {Epar.ru nn- 

 pre$$a) load hceu recommended as the floral emblem of the State,, 

 and suggesting that the recommendation be implemented. 



Oihi>r Matters. — A new book on birds of New Guinea was men- 

 tioned, also functions being field early in March by the National 

 Parks Association. Gould League and Gvovvcts of Australian Plants. 

 Mr. Garnet spoke on the Library, appealing fo:* die return of bows 

 ho rr owed and asking borrowers to si^n the Borrowers' Book, 



Honorary Membership. — Honorary Members' Certificates were 

 presented to the Treasurer, Mr, Hooke, ami Mr. A. N Burns. 1 lit 

 Hditor has also been awarded a certificate, but could not be present 

 It will be presented to him at a later date. 



Dmih of New South IVoics. — 1 he Bank of New South Wale* 

 wrote thanking; members, especially Mr. Kxiyoiem, foi helping t<» 



