ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. RRA 
by F. M. BLADEN, F.R.G.S., F.R.H.S. :—Tracing the current 
of events in HKurope during the latter half of the 18th 
century, the lecturer showed how the settlement of New 
South Wales was the outcome of the rivalry of the French 
and English nations. Referring to Captain Cook’s landing 
place at Kurnell, Mr. Bladen expressed a hope that ‘‘ some 
lasting monument would yet mark the rock where the great 
navigator first set foot on our coast, so that the spot might 
be known and reverenced as long as there is an Einglish- 
man in Australia. This would be a fitting addition to 
the splendid work done by Mr. Carruthers and his fellow 
trustees at Kurnell.’’ The lecture was profusely illustrated 
by lantern slides, showing portraits of early Australian 
celebrities and views of old Sydney streets and buildings. 
EXHIBITS. 
1. By Mr. J. H. MarpeEn, piece of timber showing “A 
Natural Graft between Grey Gum (Hucalyptus propinqua) 
and Apple Tree (Angophora subvelutina), from Messrs. 
Allen Taylor & Co., Sydney, obtained from Cape Hawke, 
N.S. Wales.”’ 
2. By Mr. W. EH. STOPFORD, an “‘Orrery.”’ 
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS, DECEMBER 5, 1906. 
The General Monthly Meeting of the Society was held 
at the Society’s House, No. 5 EHlizabeth-street North, on 
Wednesday evening, December 5th, 1906. 
Prof. T. P. ANDERSON STUART, M.D., LL.D., President, in 
the Chair. 
Thirty-eight members and two visitors were present. 
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and 
confirmed. ; 
