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Mr. Steenbhom explained City Council plans for its development and Mrs. 
Bristow entertained members to afternoon tea at her home nearby. 
Full-day excursions, at which attendance averaged 28, comprised four 
Saturday excursions, namely — in September to Beerwah where wildflowers 
were plentiful; in November to Mr. M. Haysom's delightful property at 
Kenmore; in April to Burpengary scenic reserve; in May, a walk from 
Indooroopilly to Mt. Coot-tha and down to Bardon, which allowed members 
to join or leave the party at midday. One Sunday excursion was held to ^ 
Gold Creek in June. 
There were two week-end excursions. The highlight of the year's 
outings, for the 16 present, was the one at Dunwich in October, arranged 
and led by Professor Stephenson, who gave us an absorbing introduction 
to the study of marine biology. In June, 19 spent the Queen's Birthday 
week-end at Montville. 
An enjoyable Easter camp was held at Mooloolaba, where we rented 
o large house which, with outbuildings, accommodated 27. On outings 
to Point Cartwright, the Mooloolah River, and the foothills of Buderim 
Mountain, six other members joined us. Evening entertainment was 
provided by several members showing Kodachromes. 
As usual a small surplus of money was collected on the longer 
excursions. This has been used or put aside for purchase and repair of 
camping gear. 
MEMBERSHIP — Present membership of the Club comprises: Honorary, 
6; Ordinary, 132; Country, 23; Junior, 4; total 165. During the year 19 
new members were elected, 6 resigned, 1 died, and 5 names were struck 
off for prolonged non-payment of subscriptions. We regret the passing of 
Mr. Herbert Curtis, of North Tamborine, and extend our sympathy to Mrs. 
Curtis. Both have been country members for many years. 
"THE QUEENSLAND NATURALIST"— One issue, Vol. 15, No. 3, was 
published in August, and the Editor Is well advanced with the preparation 
of a triple number which should go to press very shortly. The high cost 
of printing continues to exert a restraining influence on the rate of 
publication. 
LIBRARY — Many publications continue to be received by the Club in 
exchange for the "Queensland Naturalist", Partly owing to the much- 
regretted and prolonged illness of the Librarian, it was not possible to 
offer normal library facilities for part of the year. However, a Library 
Committee has been recently reconstituted to assist the Librarian temporarily 
and review present library arrangements. 
GENERAL — Representations were made to the appropriate authorities 
protesting against the granting of an application for a mining lease taking 
in part of the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary. This application was subsequently 
withdrawn. 
Following an approach by the Club the Forestry Department has made 
arrangements for suitable notices to be erected to deter passers-by from 
picking Christmas Bells and other wildflowers from a wildflower flat beside 
the Golden Beach Rood, Noosa. 
Collections of native flowers were sent to the Barrier Naturalists' 
Club, Broken Hill, and the Burnie Naturalists' Club, Tasmania, for exhibit 
at their wildflower shows. We are grateful to Miss D. Coxon for her work 
in this connection. 
Three members accompanied a group of Girl Guides to Mt. Coot-tha, 
pointing out objects of natural history interest. 
The nomination of Mr. S. R. Mitchell for the Natural History 
Medallion for 1955 was supported by the Club, and he subsequently 
received the award. 
To all who have assisted in one way or another during the year, we 
extend our thanks. 
L. S. SMITH, President. 
MARGARET HOLLAND, Secretary. 
