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^out h .! Its! n/h</ii SIh'/ls, X'ovKMiiER, 1932 . 
North-west coast of Tasmania). Varies a little in form, some 
specimens almost running; into S. petterdl It is never very 
highiv polished, but invariably has a milky-white appearance. 
S. petterdi 'late & May 1900 {Stylijer) S. robusta 
Fcttcrd 1884. not of Pease 1860). “PetterTs Urchin Snail.” 
Tumidly pyramidal, shining; opaque white; spirally lined; whorli 
ninc-and-a-half, rounded, last large, angled at middle; suture 
much impressed; mouth pyriform; outer lip thin, acute. Height 
13, diam. 6 mm. South eastern coasts of South Australia. (Type 
locality Teven Heads, lasrnania). Never very highly polisfi- 
ed. Perfect specimens appear to be uncommon. 
THE SEASON’S GREETINGS. 
The Chairman extends to all members sincere 
wishes for a Happy Christmas-time and a Bright 
Prosperous New Year. 
1 — Ihe fare to Humbug Scrub ( Bellchambcrs’) (jn January 30th, 
will be 5/ . Seats must be booked at least three days before- 
hand cither with the Treasurer, Mr. Cotton, at the* Museum, 
or with the Secretar\-. Mr. K. \h [)ix, at the Harbors Board 
Office, Victoria Square. NOlhv. — Cars 9 a.m., not 2 p,m. 
2 — 'Fhc Conve7‘sazio7ie will be held on February 2 1st at the 
Women’s Club, Hindley Street, opposite the Theatre Royal 
(entrance in Peel Street). Admission 6d. 
3 — Mr. Beck does not now^ deal with our business. Pay direct 
to Mr. B. C. Cotton, Museum. 
ADDITIONS TO OUR LIBRARY. 
1. 'The Victorian Naturalist August Number. One of the most remarii- 
ablc papers is that on two new subterranean Australian orchids. 
The first waa found in W.A., the second, quite distinct, in N.S.W. 
The new one was found aonong the roots of Dtpod^um punctatum 
(the Hyacinth Orchid), which blooms in summer in our hills. 
There is a good article, with a fine coloured illustration of the Lesser 
Phalugcr {Petaurus breviceps) or Sugar Opossum. 
3. 'The Victorian Naturalist.” September Number. This contains an in- 
terestang article on Australian Sea-Slugs, with several other inform- 
ative papers. 
3. “The Victorian Naturalist.” October Number. TTie clucf article is one 
on Australian Hepatics or Liverworts. 
4 . Papers of the National Polish Museum. 
