May, 1927 
The Queensland Naturalist. 
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Membership. — Seventeen new members were enrolled 
and fourteen resignations received. There are now 119 
members on our roll. 
Obituary. — It is with deep regret that the passing 
of three members is recorded. Mrs. Gorton, of Mullet 
Creek, a country member; Mr. Finckh, of Sydney, who 
was well known to all interested in aquatic life ; and Mr. 
Chas. Hedley, doyen of Australian naturalists. 
‘‘The Queensland Naturalist.” — It is recorded with 
satisfaction that four issues of the journal have been 
published during the year. 
The Nature Lovers’ League. — At the Annual Meeting 
Mrs. Mayo was elected Hon. Secretary of the Nature 
Lovers’ League, and at the Council meeting, held on 
8th March, Messrs. White, Barker, Gaukrodger and 
Herbert were appointed to act with her as a committee 
to- manage the business of the League. Good work, as 
reported in the pages of the “Queensland Naturalist,” 
has been accomplished. 
Skertchly Memorial. — A committee consisting of 
representatives of various societies in which the late 
Professor S. B. J. Skertchly was interested, has in hand 
the erection of a tombstone over his grave at Nerang. 
Donations amounting to over £40 have been received. 
Library.- — The Librarian (Mrs. J. C. Smith) reports 
that 278 magazines were received from various scientific 
societies and institutions throughout the world. These 
were in exchange for the “Queensland Naturalist,” of 
which 94 copies were distributed of each number. In 
all 105 volumes and parts of periodicals were borrowed 
by members during the year. 
General. — During the year complaints have reached 
the Club regarding the violation of the Sanctuary Laws. 
These complaints have been passed on to the authorities 
concerned. It has been noticed that under the provisions 
of the Native Animal and Birds’ Protection Act, 1921,. 
five rangers have been appointed by the Government, 
and it is hoped that this action will help to preserve our 
interesting animal and bird life. 
Through the interest of the President, the owners of 
the ground on which the Bora Bing at Samford is situated 
have erected a fence around the ring, protecting it from: 
straying cattle, etc. 
E. 0. MARKS, President. 
E. E. BAIRD, Honorary Secretary. 
