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a site for a permanent museum in such a loca- 
lity as shall be accessible to those who desire 
to consult the specimens and preparations it 
may contain, and also to render the collection 
as complete and valuable as the means at the 
disposal of the Society will admit of ; and in 
carrying out this project, it is thought desirable j 
that a portion, at least, of a permanent build- | 
ing should be erected with as little delay as J 
possible, of such a design as would admit of j 
enlargement and completion as the funds in- 
crease. 
In conclusion, the Council trust that as soon 
as it becomes known to the numerous students 
in natural science who are scattered throughout 
the colony, that such a museum is in course of 
formation, which offers a safe depository for 
valuable specimens and a school in which the 
rising generation may learn the first steps of 
natural history, that they will be willing to aid 
the Society by contributions of specimens to 
the museum, and with communications relating 
to any branch of science which may come under 
their own observation. 
John Bliss, M.A. 
ERECTION OE A MUSEUM, 
Mr. Pettigrew enquired whether the site of 
the proposed museum had yet been decided on? 
Dr. Barton replied in the negative. 
Mr. Coote said they would have to ask the 
Legislature for a grant to assist in the erection 
of a suitable building. 
The Chairman was cf opinion that they 
could with a good grace apply to the Legisla- 
ture for a further grant when they showed how 
judiciously they had expended the money 
already granted. 
The Bev. Mr. Bliss would suggest the imme- 
diate application to Government for a grant of 
land, as there seemed to be very little remaining 
available, suitable for the purposes of the 
Society. 
The Rev. Mr. Wight said that it might be 
argued that before they commenced erecting a 
museum they should be in possession of some- 
thing worth preserving in one j and he 
was glad to say that they were actually in pos- 
session of several valuable specimens without 
having a place to put them in. 
Mr. Coote was of opinion thatm the present 
stage of the Society it was equally it not more 
necessary to obtain a suitable building for their 
meetings. It was not right or proper they 
should have at every meeting to intrude on the 
hospital. 
Mr. Pettigrew suggested that they should 
apply for JA le use of the Municipal Council 
Chambers. 
After some discussion regarding the desira- 
bility of applying to the Government for a site 
whereon to erect the proposed museum, and 
for a grant in aid, 
Mr. Coote said he would move that applica- 
tion be made to the Government for a site. 
Dr. Barton said that, after the adoption of 
the report, such a motion would be irregular, 
according to the rules. He did not, however, 
desire to check discussion on the subject as it 
was of public importance ; but would suggest 
that a notice of motion be given so that the 
matter could be entertained at the next meet- 
ing. 
The Chairman suggested that Mr. Burrowes, 
the Crown Lands Commissioner, should be 
communicated with respecting the locality of 
the reserved land still procurable. 
Mr. Coote said the present Recreation 
Reserve would be beyond doubt the most suit- 
able locality. The museum would thus be 
isolated as far as possible from all other build- 
ings, by which no danger of fire could arise. 
The building the Society would erect would 
moreover be a great ornament to the grounds 
and be easy of access to the public. The Royal 
Society of Melbourne had received a beautiful 
piece of ground forming a triangle where three 
streets met — in addition to a grant of £ 6000 . 
He would move “ That at the next meeting of 
the Council the subject of obtaining a site for a 
museum be entertained.” 
This motion having been seconded by the 
Rev. Mr. Creyke, and carried, 
The business of the meeting terminated. 
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