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rnode of proceeding in its execution ; but none, I presume, will venture to 

 deny its importance, especially with regard to tlie development of the 

 natural resources of that immense area, in the interests of civilization — 

 none, I feel sure, will oppose it as being premature or inopportune. It 

 would be presumptuous on my part were I to urge the importance of the 

 opening up of the western interior for the successful settlement of Western 

 and North-Western Australia, which at some future time, and under certain 

 contingencies that might arise, would have a most important bearing on 

 the security of the British possessions in India. For I am well aware that 

 men, regarded as authorities in colonial policy, have long ago brought this 

 subject under the consideration of the Government. Nor need I speak of 

 the enlightened spirit in which the various Governments in Australia have 

 ever shown themselves ready to assist the cause of exploration and scientific 

 research. The many and valuable contributions that science, in nearly 

 every one of its branches, has received from the colonies cannot fail to 

 assure us of their assistance and cooperation in a systematic and scientific 

 exploration of the unknown interior round which they are clustered. T 

 feel confident there needs but an impulse from England, and the sanction 

 of its highest scientific authorities, to secure for the undertaking a ready 

 assent and strenuous support on the part of the people and the Govern- 

 ments of Australia. 



APPENDIX. 

 A. — Annual Expenditure of the Exjyedition. 

 a. Salaries and wages for the members of the expedition proper. 



1. Leader, annually £AbO 



Assistant leader, annually 350 



Storekeeper and overseer, annually 200 



Saddler, tent-maker, &c., monthly .£12 144 



Blacksmith, wheelwright, monthly <£ 12 144 



.£1288 



2. Twelve stockmen at .£8 a month £1152 



Three aboriginals at £i a month » , 144 



£1296 



h. Salaries for the scientific men. 



Geologist, mineralogist, annually £300 



Botanist and medical officer 300 



Zoologist, palaeontologist, medical assistant 300 



Artist and photographer. 300 



Assistant observer for physical science 200 



£1400 



