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THE CHEMIST AND DEUGGIST OF AUSTEALASIA. Feb. 1st, 1886. 
sojoiu’n in the southern colonies, they came to Brisbane. Mrs. 
Costin has left a numerous family, which includes three sons 
in business in Brisbane, one, Mr. W. J. Costin being the oldest 
established chemist in the Queensland capital. 
I observe that the Eodone Aerated Water Company Limited 
(which was founded by Mr. C. F. Yeo), has obtained the sole 
right to use Codd’s patent bottles. 
I notice that a company is in course of formation to manu- 
facture soap, candles, soda, glycerine, Ac. 
The Ithaca Divisional Board lately refused to allow Messrs. 
Elliott Brotliers and Co. a site in tlieir division for an acid 
factory, on the ground that it would be prejudicial to the 
public health. 
The cholera scare lias ({uite died away, and j^eople are fall- 
ing into their old ways again ; but still it is a pity they do not 
make the use of disinfectants the rule — not the exception. 
The Government has ordered an enquiry to be held to find 
the cause of the late outbreak, and the nature of the disease. 
The board will consist of Drs. Bancroft, Marks, Thomson, and 
Wray. 
I hear that a medical society is likely to be formed in Bris- 
bane. 
^yith some few exceptions the medical men do not dispense 
their own medicines. I have heard that some make the 
excuse that they cannot trust their prescriptions in the hands 
of chemists, and yet they employ unqualified dispensers them- 
selves. I heard of a patient of one of these dispensary doctors 
being kept waiting for medicine from late one night to the 
middle of next day. 
A suggestion has been commended to the incoming commit- 
tee of the Townsville Hospital in favour of obtaining the 
services of trained nurses from London. 
A little boy died the other day at Kockhampton from a 
gathered cut on his foot. The day after the injury was done 
he went off into a syncope; but the efforts of Dr. Callaghan, 
who was immediately called in, were quite unavailing. 
An awfulty sudden death occurred at Mackay on January 11, 
when an old woman named Graham fell down whilst carrying 
a bucket of water. Mr. Trenant, chemist, immediately attended 
to her, and Dr. Cutfield was also sent for, but their services 
were useless. 
Messrs. Smith, Forester and Co. have purchased the patent 
of the Farquhar filter. The filter is somewhat simple in 
itself, and can be made to any size. There is an inside casing, 
into which the water is put, and then passed through a pipe 
which runs down the centre. Carbonated sawdust is packed 
at the bottom, and it is through this mass that the water fil- 
trates. At the bottom of the inside casing is a small space 
with a circular knife in it, which, when turned, removes the 
dirt that has been left at the top of the carbon, and so leaves 
the water to filter through a thoroughly clean surface. Small 
perforated holes in the bottom allow the water to pass through. 
It is stated to be perfect as a filter, and can also be used 
on a large scale for the filtration of sewage and water for 
towns. 
At the usual fortnightly meeting of the IMaryborough Muni- 
cipal Council, on the 5th ult., in reply to certain comments in 
the Press, that the Health Committee had fallen into a “ do- 
nothing ” policy, the Mayor defended them from the accusa- 
tion, stating that the drains were being properly cleaned, and 
disinfectants sold at 4s. (id. per gallon, and that all other 
work in connection with, and for the benefit of the public 
health, \vas being carried on quietly but surely. The question 
of another failure in proceedings taken against the vendors of 
adulterated milk came up. On the very day on which the 
Council met an information had been dismissed by the Police 
Magistrate on the j^lea that instead of giving the exact words 
of the statute, and saying “ p^iblic analyst,” the municipal 
inspector had said “ local anal^'st.” The Mayor and several 
aldermen characterised the decision of the Bench as paltry, 
and as against the spirit of the Act, and decided that for the 
future the inspector be directed to carry the Act with him, and 
read out the clauses necessary, word for word, to the purveyors 
of milk. 
BRISBANE FRIENDLY ASSOCIATED SOCIETIES’ 
DISPENSARY. 
(from our own correspondent.) 
Brisbane, 9th January, 1880. 
Tlie delegates from the various lodges of the above Society 
met in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Brisbane, on Tuesday, the 5th 
inst. Tlie following are the officers for the year : — President, 
Mr. J. A. Clark ; vice-president, Mr. R. Wishart; treasurers, 
London Chartered Bank; secretary, iUr. T. J. Cook; trustees, 
re-elected ; auditors, Messrs. Dark, Sunners, and Strickland ; 
committee of management, M.U.I.O.O.F. Messrs. Birkheck 
and Sweatman ; G.U.O.O.F., Messrs. M'Conachie and New- 
man ; P.A.F.S.O.A., Messrs. Long and Bloeksidge; Recha- 
bites, Messrs. M. and J. Beeston ; Royal Foresters, Mr. D. W. 
Jones; A.U.O. Druids, Mr. T. Taylor. 
From the report furnished it was evident that the Society 
had now become a standing and permanent institution of the 
colony, having passed through its chrysalis or tentative state, 
for the members now were enrolled to the extent of 1,500, no 
less than one-third of that total having added their names 
during the year just closed. Not only had the Society i^roved 
a benefit society to its members, but as a financial institution 
it was also worthy of note, as it now had £100 standing to its 
credit. No less than 7,203 prescriptions had been prepared. 
One of the pleasing features of the meeting was the granting 
of a bonus to Mr. W. R. Colledge, the Society’s dispenser, in 
appreciation of the able manner in whicli lie had conducted 
his duties. 
A. long discussion then ensued on the appointment of 
doctors to the dispensary, but, after much animation had 
been shown, it was decided to adjourn the matter for a fort- 
night. 
The Report. 
The following report for the year ending 31st December, 
1885, w’as read ; — 
. “ Your Committee of Management have much pleasure in' 
submitting the following report and balance-sheet for your 
consideration, and beg to congratulate you on the present 
prosperous position of your institution. 
“ Although the success of the institution was a matter of 
doubt to many who felt the advisableness of making the 
. effort, it is w ith extreme pleasure and confidence that your 
^ committee see it now established on a firm basis. We are 
: confident that it will prove a direct benefit to all connected ' 
! with it. 
I “ There were sixteen lodges on your register at the begin- 
i ning of the year ; since then there have been three added, 
wiiile numerous enquiries have been made by lodges desirous 
• of joining. 
“The number of members in January, 1885, w'as 1,226; 
' now they have reached 1,500, showing an addition of 274 new 
I members. 
The management of the dispensary is still in the able 
hands of Mr. W. R. Colledge, A.L.P.S., to wiiose skilful and 
assiduous attention the prosperous results are largely due. 
“Your committee would draw your attention to the fact 
that although the expenses incidental to starting the institu- 
tion have been high, the stock and fittings are so complete 
that but very little increase will be retiuired during the next 
year. 
“ The evident stability and prosperous condition of the 
institution has decided your Committee of Management to 
consider the advisableness of further increasing the benefits 
by extending its operations to providing medical attendance, 
and the matter will be brought before you at this meeting for 
your consideration, and they have not the slightest doubt 
that the success and example set us by kindred societies in 
the southern colonies and elsewiiere will lead to a favourable 
result. 
“John A. Clark, President. 
“ Chas. E. Birkbeck, Vice-President. 
“Thomas J. Cook, Secretary.” 
The balance-sheet show’ed receiiAs, £706 Is. 4d. ; the credit 
side gives £105 17s. 8d. balance in hand. 
After the usual vote of thanks the meeting adjourned for a 
fortnight. 
THE BRISBANE ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. 
(from our own correspondent). 
Brisbane, January 0. 
The Park Committee of the Queensland Acclimatisation 
Society met yesterday afternoon at their offices, near the 
Towm Hall, wiien there were present : — Mr. John Scott, 
M.L.A. (chairman), Mr. L. A. Bernays, F.L.S., and the Hon. 
A. Raff, M.L.C., as well as the overseer and the secretary. 
The overseer reported that during the past month the 
following had been received, among others, at the Society’s 
