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while at two — the March and July meetings films were 
shown. The lecturers included Mr. B. Riek and Mr. Gray. 
The September meeting was, as usual, devoted to exhibits of 
Wildflowers and the October one to Bird Study. Exhibits 
were tabled by many members including Mr. White, Dr. 
Marks, I)r. Herbert, Mr. Blake, Mr. Schofield, Mr. J. E. 
Young, Mr. Barker, Miss Marks, Miss Holland and Mr. 
Harley. 
Reports of the Easter Camp were given at the April 
meeting and reports of each field excursion at the follow- 
ing meeting. Interesting specimens were tabled at each 
meeting by various members and reports on them given. 
MEMBERSHIP. — Twenty (20) new members have 
been admitted during the year and five (5) resignations 
were received. There are now 170 members of the Club. 
It is with great regret that the death of Mr. J. Nebe is 
recorded. 
NATURE LOVERS’ LEAGUE. — Very little work has 
been clone. 
QUEENSLAND NATURALIST.— It is regretted that 
no issue of the magazine lias been published this year. 
GENERAL. — Protests about the condition of the 
Botanic Gardens, the Sherwood Arboretum and the Chel- 
mer Swamp have been made and improvements have been 
promised. 
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN FOR 1944 
During the year about 190 magazines and 180 books 
have been lent to town members. A number of magazines 
and pamphlets have also been sent to country members. 
The number of books circulated shows a decided 
increase on last year, owing to several very welcome addi- 
tions to the Library, for which thanks are due to Mr. 
G. H. Barker, who presented five very fine books, to Miss 
E. E. Baird and others. 
F. M. JACKSON, 
Hon. Librarian. 
REPORT OF HON. EXCURSION SECRETARY, 1944 
Nine ordinary half-day outings were set down tor the 
past season, and for the most part were much enjoyed by 
those who attended. The one arranged for June, a full 
