290 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECTIONS. 
The geographical position of Australia had its peculiarities and 
drawbacks, but it possessed this great advantage,—they could 
reduce the chances of importation of infectious disease to a 
minimum by efficient quarantine arrangements, but these could 
not be made or carried out in such a manner as to insure the 
full degree of immunity, except by the hearty and unanimous 
co-operation of all the Australian Colonies. 
He did not think it would be wise to enter just now intoa 
discussion upon the details of the question,—these should be ini- 
tiated by and dealt with by the Conference which he hoped soon 
would be appointed. The matter should be considered in all its 
bearings, with deliberation and impartiality. 
The rules of the Section prevented his proposing any appeal or 
recommendation to the Government ; he would therefore simply 
move, “That this meeting is of opinion that Federal Quarantine 
is necessary, in the interests of the health of the Australian 
Colonies.” He had no doubt but that an expression of its views 
on the part of this meeting would reach the Government, an 
have a beneficial influence upon its deliberations on a subject 
such as that of Quarantine. 
Dr. Barrie seconded the motion, which was carried unani- 
mously, 
