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THE AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY. 
THE AUSTRALASIAN 
|jtmrnal of |)harmaitg 
With which is incorporated the Australasian 
Chemist and Druggist. 
Published on the 20th of each Month. 
This Journal, which is the only organ of 
Pharmacy in the Australasian Colonies, is 
devoted to the advancement of Pharmaceutical 
knowledge, and to the advocacy of a more 
thorough education and practical training for 
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pensing medicines, drugs, and chemicals. It is 
issued gratis to the members of the Pharma- 
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THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALASIA.— ITS BIRTH 
AND PROGRESS. 
No. IY. 
Thh history of the year 1859-60 commences with a special meeting of the 
council held in March, 1859, at which Mr. Lewis was elected president, Mr. 
Johnson vice-president, Mr. Croad treasurer, and Mr. Xruse secretary for the 
ensuing year. It may he here added that, on 11th August, Mr. Croad having 
found himself unable to continue to act as treasurer, a vote of thanks was 
accorded to him for his energetic and valuable services, and Mr. Wragge was 
elected his successor, only, however, to resign at the next meeting, when Mr. 
Dunstone accepted the office. On 9th September some further changes were 
made, Messrs. Long and Plummer being added to the council, and on Mr. 
Plummer shortly afterwards tendering his resignation, his seat was filled by Mr- 
W. Ford. 
With the object of still further widening the scope of the society, it was 
resolved, at a meeting on 28th April, that members of other scientific societies, 
and gentlemen interested in scientific pursuits, should be invited to attend the 
ordinary monthly lectures; and the minutes of a special meeting held on 11th 
May record the adoption of the resolution — “ That a letter be written and sent 
to his Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, soliciting the honour of his becoming patron 
or honorary member of the society, and that he would be pleased to receive 
the back numbers of the Journal." In his reply his Excellency expressed hi* 
