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and is totally inadequate to carry out their extended scheme of 
usefulness. 
7. They have since the commencement of the Society sub- 
scribed upwards of (£5,000) Five Thousand Pounds, for the pro- 
motion of science and higher education in the Colony. And they 
now respectfully ask for assistance from the Government in order 
that they may make their past labours and present capabilities of 
more use to the public. They feel that they are justified in 
making this request, because other Societies established here to 
educate and instruct the public, receive money grants. 
8. In England similar Societies are encouraged and assisted’ 
with large grants of public money; and provided with Hall and 
Offices in Burlington House, which has been rebuilt for them at 
enormous cost. 
9. In Victoria the Royal Society has a large Hall and Offices, 
and an annual grant of money more than equal to their subscrip- 
tions. 
10. In Tasmania the Royal Society is also provided with 
accommodation and an annual grant of money. 
11. In New Zealand also the corresponding Society is likewise 
supported by Government grant. 
Under these circumstances the gentlemen whose names 
are attached, were appointed a deputation to wait upon 
the Minister for Justice and Public Instruction and ask 
him to take the case of the Royal Society of New South 
Wales into his favourable consideration, and give them an 
annual grant equal to their subscriptions, and provide them 
with accommodation for giving lectures, offices, etc., and 
money grant of £2,500 to help to provide them with this 
accommodation. 
Council met in the Society’s Rooms, Elizabeth Street, 
27th September, 1876. 
A letter was read from the Sydney Botanical Society, 
dated 4th September, informing the Oouncil that at a 
