November 1949 The Queensland Naturalist 
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In November, Mr. Mack conducted members of the 
Club through the Queensland Museum. Our members 
had the privilege of seeing specimens of some of the 
new birds and other animals recently collected by Mr. 
Vernon in Cape York Peninsula. They also saw a geo- 
logical collection made by a juvenile collector in north- 
west Queensland, as well as many other items of interest. 
From the ...above, it is quite evident that, despite 
handicaps, the Club enjoyed a successful year in the 
field, certainly the best since the war. 
GEO. H. BARKER, 
Hon, Excursion Secretary. 
LIBRARIAN’S REPORT FOR 1948 
The Library has been well patronised during the 
year, magazines mostly being borrowed, as owing to 
lack of space it is not possible to keep a large variety 
of books. The magazines comprise National Geographic, 
Geographical Journal, Walkabout, and Wild Lite, all 
monthly publications subscribed to by the Club — also 
Natural History (American) received in exchange for 
the “Queensland Naturalist.” 
T take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Barker for 
several very desirable additions to the Library, Mr. 
White for Some interesting books of travel, and lastly 
the late Hr. Malaher, who bequeathed about 80 books 
to this Club. These books are nearly all particularly 
suitable to the needs of this Club, and they will be made 
available gradually, other books being removed from 
the library cupboard to make room for the fresh ones. 
A list of the new books is available to Members, and il 
a particular one is desired, it can be brought forward 
at next meeting. 
E. M. JACKSON. 
Hon. Librarian. 
REPORT OF THE HON. TREASURER 
In presenting the financial statement, the Hon. 
Treasurer stressed the rather unsatisfactory financial 
position of the Club, as expenses had increased without 
a corresponding increase in receipts. This retarded 
