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entomology, geology, etc., would be a most desirable addi- 
tion. Many members are very interested in certain of 
these subjects, but lack knowledge of them, and a few fairly 
simple works thereon would be of great value and interest 
to those members. 
The purchase, during the year of a roomy cupboard, 
has greatly relieved the congestion in the Library. The 
publications not so much in demand are now being stored 
therein, leaving the bookcase free for the more popular 
books and magazines. 
As it was felt that Country Members were not receiv- 
ing' full benefits from the Club, the suggestion of the Pre- 
sident, that parcels of magazines should be forwarded for 
circulation among those members was acted upon, and is 
apparently much appreciated. , 
At the beginning of the year a Scrap Book was ac- 
quired by the Club, with the idea of pasting therein any 
suitable pictures of natural history subjects which might 
be presented by members. So far, only two members have 
contributed pictures, and the Club would be very glad of a 
few more to add to those already in the book. 
EXCURSIONS.— The Hon. Excursion Secretary (Mr. 
J. Edgar Young) reports: — 
During the year the usual policy of holding excur- 
sions, ranging from an afternoon to the extended Easter 
camp, has been carried out, and in practically all cases 
these have been well attended. The most important being 
the Easter Camp, from Thursday evening until the follow- 
ing Monday afternoon, On this occasion the trip of 1928 
to the head waters of the Coomera, near Canungra, was 
repeated, the previous visit having been so successful. 
Some 35 members and friends made the trip, the weather, 
fortunately, being fine. 
Visits were paid during the week-end to Tamborine 
Mountain, Beechmont, The Gorge (where it has been pro- 
posed to build a dam for water supply), and on the last 
day on a timber train, by favour of Mr. Romeo Lahey, 
into the scrub and ranges adjoining the National Park. 
Most branches of natural history were studied, more 
particularly Ornithology and Botany, the geologists also 
finding some interesting matters to investigate. 
Whole day excursions were held to Mt. Sampson and 
Upper Brookfield ; both places being amongst the ranges 
provided forest and jungle, in which bird life was abun- 
dant, in addition to the fine scenery on the winding roads. 
A week-end to Bribie Island gave change to sand and 
