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18. “Note on the Origin of Malachite ; observations made in an 
abandoned Copper Mine” by Epcar Hat. (Communicated 
by Professor LIVERSIDGE.) 
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“A comparison of the Languages of Ponape and Hawaii,” 
by the late Rev. E. T. Doane; with additional notes and 
illustrations by Sripney H. Ray, Memb. Anthrop. Inst. Lond. 
. “The Tensile and Compressive Strength of Magnesium,” by 
S. H. BARRACLOUGH, B.E., M.M.E. 
21. “Note on some products from the Fruit of Pittosporum 
undulatum and from the leaves of the Pepper Tree (Schinus 
molle), by R. THRELFALL, M.A., Professor of Physics in the 
University of Sydney. 
. “Notes on Antarctica Rocks collected by Mr. C. E. Borch- 
grevink,” by Prof. T. W. E. Davin, B.a., F.G.s., W. F. 
SMEETH, M.A., A.R.S.M., and J. A. SCHOFIELD, F.C.S., A.R.S.M. 
23. “Notes on the Rainfall of the Southern Riverina, 1872 to 
1894,” by H. C. Kipp1e, F. B. Met. Soc. 
24. “The Great Meteor of May 7th, 1895,” by H. C. hentia, 
B.A., C.M.G., F.R.S. 
25. “The Climate of Lord Howe Island,” by H. C. Russett, B.A, 
C.M.G., F.R.S. 
26. “* Types of Australian Weather,” by Henry A. Hunt, Second 
Meteorological Assistant, Sydney Observatory. 
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Sectional Meetings.—The Engineering Section held eight meet- 
ings at which six papers were read and discussed, the average 
attendance of members and visitors being twenty-six. 
The Medical Section held three meetings, at which five papers 
were read and numerous exhibits shown. 
Financial Position.—From a perusal of the Hon. Treasurer’s 
Financial Statement it will be seen that the Society has paid its 
way and carried forward a balance of £46 19s. 3d. 
The amount which stood to the credit of the Building and In- 
vestment Fund at the commencement of the year, viz., £1286 Os, 
ld., has been almost absorbed by the purchase of fourteen feet of 
