August. 1935. The Queensland Naturalist 
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ANNUAL REPORT OF COUNCIL OF QUEENSLAND 
NATURALISTS' CLUB FOR THE YEAR ENDING 
JANUARY 31st, 1935. 
The Council of the Queensland Naturalists Club has 
pleasure in submitting the 29th Annual Report of the 
work of the Club. 
MEETINGS: — Ten Council Meetings, ten evening 
meetings, a TV ildflower Show, and twelve Field Excur- 
sions. have been held during the year. 
Attendance at Council Meetings has been as follows : 
— Mr. Bick 9. Mr. Hardy 7. Mr. Barker S. Mr. Perkins 6. 
Miss Baird 10. Mr. Kunze v . Mr. Young 9. Mrs. Jackson 
8. Mr. Jackson S. Mr. Nebe 7. Mr. Rowley S. Dr. Marks S. 
Mr. Sanderson 5. Mr. White 6. 
The attendance at evening meetings has been good, 
the average being 39. Interesting lectures and papers on 
many branches of Natural History have been given during 
the year, many being illustrated with lantern slides. The 
lecturers included Mr. J. E. Young. Mr. A. Cayzer. Mr. 
J. B. Howie, Mr. F. A. Perkins. Mr. Hermann. Mr. C. T. 
White. Miss W. Ponder. Mr. G. H. Barker, and Mr. E. W. 
Bick. 
Reports of Excursions have been given and Exhibits 
shown by various members. 
The Wildflower Show was held on September 1st. 
The flowers were good, and represented many parts of the 
State, but the attendance was not equal to that of the 
past few years. 
MEMBERSHIP : — Nine new members have been 
elected during the year, and ten have resigned. Five un- 
financ-ial members have been removed from the list. The 
membership list now stands at 121. 
NATURE LOVERS’ LEAGUE:— Very little has 
been done during the year, and the activities of the league 
have practically ceased. 
‘ * QUEENSLAND NATURALIST ’ ’ :— Three issues 
of the journal have been published during the year, and 
exchanges have been well maintained. The Editor again 
makes a plea for additional material suitable for publica- 
tion. 
BIRD PROTECTION: — Several deputations waited 
upon the Minister for Agriculture. Hon. F. W. Bulcoc-k. 
M.L.A., to urge greater protection of birds, and, generally 
speaking, met with a sympathetic reception. A special plea 
was put forward for the protection of the bustard. This 
originated in a circular letter addressed to various local 
influential persons, supported by Mr. F. L. Bernev, the 
