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X. — Emus : 
Mr. Le Souef said that emus spread the za.uiia palm seeds in 
all directions, resulting in the poisoning of cattle. 
A short discussion took place. Moved by Mr. Glauert, and 
seconded by Mr. Newman, “That the matter of the utility of the 
Emu be investigated.” Carried. 
Mr. Clark said that there were two or three questions un- 
touched. It would be a good thing if the representatives could 
meet again to go further into the various subjects. Many things 
could be investigated in the meantime. At the end of 12 months, 
no doubt, it would be possible to speak definitely on many of the 
items brought before the conference. It was no good investigating 
a matter unless a committee or the whole of the conference sat 
frequently to deal with the work done. 
Mr. Male considered the suggestion a good one. lie thought 
that much good might be done if a recommendation were made to 
the Minister to make the conference a more or less permanent 
body, to meet at intervals. Committees could be appointed to 
conduct definite inquiries. 
Mr. Glauert recommended the formation of a small committee 
to undertake the investigation of the stomach contents of birds. 
ITe was of opinion that it could be undertaken by members of the 
Conference. Mr. Newman and Mr. Clark could identify the insects 
and supply all information regarding them, and any information 
desired as to the identity of birds, etc., could be obtained from the 
Museum. 
Mr. Hamilton said lie was heartily in accord with the views 
of Mr. Clark and Mr. Glauert. There were men in Western Aus- 
tralia capable of doing very good work in these directions, and 
who were sufficiently enthusiastic to give a portion of their time 
to it. As settlement progressed we would find that these problems 
became more and more important. He thought a recommendation 
should he made to the Minister to form some kind of advisory 
body to assist in working out problems of this nature. 
Mr. Aldrich supported Mr. Hamilton. He considered that a 
series of investigations should be carried out, extending over a 
considerable time. 
The Hon. Mr. Baxter said first of all be wished to thank the 
gentlemen present who had come forward and made the conference 
such a success. Tn regard to the wild cat, they had come to a 
definite conclusion which would be helpful. They had supported 
the Department in the stand taken in regard to the goanna. He 
thought the Conference had been a very valuable one and trusted 
it was not going to be the last. Regarding the committee which 
