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Papers read.—1. “‘On the desirability of a systematic 
search for and observation of variable stars in the Southern 
Hemisphere,’ by Mr. John Tebbutt, jun. Published in 
“Trans. Philos. Soc. N.S.W.”’ (1862—5), pp. 126—139). 
2. “On the performance of the A.S.N. Co’s Steamer 
‘Diamantina’ from Sydney to Brisbane and return to 
Sydney,’’ by Commodore Seymour, read by His Excellency 
Sir John Young. 
Fifty-third Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
10th September, 1862. Sir John Young in the Chair. 
Paper read.—‘“‘On the Vertebrated Animals of the Lower 
Murray and Darling, their Habits, Economy and Geo- 
graphical Distribution,’’ by Mr. Gerard Krefit, which he 
illustrated with numerous drawings. 
N.B.—This is the first paper published in ‘‘ Trans. Philos. 
Soc. N.S.W.’’ (1862-5), 1—33, but, as we have already seen, 
not the first paper read. 
Fifty-fourth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
8th October, 1862. Rev. W. B. Clarke in the Chair. 
Member elected.—The Honorable .T. A. Murray Hsq. 
Paper read.—‘‘On Comet I. of 1862,’’ by Mr. John Teb- 
butt. Published in ‘‘Trans. Philos. Soc. N.S.W.’’ (1862-5), 
pp. 140-146 (under the title of ‘On the Comet of Sep- 
tember 1862, No. 1).’ 
Fifty-fifth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
12th November, 1862. Sir John Young in the Chair. 
Members elected.—Richard Hill Hsq., Francis Hill Esq. 
Papers read.—1. The President then read extracts from 
@ paper drawn up by R. J. Swanson Esq., Vice-Consul, “‘On 
the Climate and Capabilities of the Fiji Islands.”’ 
2. ““On the Comet of August and September, 1862,’ by 
John Tebbutt, junior. Published in ‘* Trans. Philos. Soc. 
