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Xo\ I'AIHKR, 1932. 
Queensland— Field Naturalists’ Club, per Mrs. H. N. Slaugh- 
ter, 'nuilimbali; Forest Photograjdiic Scenes, per 'Mr. E. V, Dix. 
Tasmania — Collection of plants from Cradle Mountain, per 
l)r. C. S. Sutton. 
5. Cultivated Native Flowers. The outstanding and dis- 
tinctive collection of flowers grown by Mr. W. Burdett at Basket 
Range was a wonderful feature of the Itxhibition. Two large 
tables were filled from Mr. Burden’s garden and the variety 
of species and the colouring were tlic atlniiration of all those who 
came. We are deeply indebted to Mr. Burdett for the flowers 
which many people came specially to see. I\Tr. Edwin Ashby of 
Blackwood sent a line assorlinenl of natives which filled 
a large table and added to the interest wdiich so many now take 
in the cultivation of native flora. Miss M. A. Parkhouse sent 
a collection from Woodville. The display on these tables was 
the best we have ever had. 
6. Paintings, Mr, L. H. Howie; judge, Miss Ia)is Laughton. 
'Fhe Plant Study watercolour competition was well patronised 
and the prizes were awarded as follows: — (1) Miss M. McNichol; 
(2) Misses W. Burrow and A. Wood (tied). Design — (1) Miss 
R. Nutting. The above were for Central Schools only. Amateur 
Class— (1) Miss E. M. AH; (2) Miss J. M. McDonald. Miss 
Rosa C. Fiveash kindly lent a large collection of her paintings 
of Australian flowers and they formed a fine art gallery on two 
iides of the Hall, 
7. Minerals, Mr. E. A. S. Thomas. The Australian Rad- 
ium Corporation, per Mr. J. H. vScotland, who kindly lent a range 
of radium ores, etc., and gave many talks on the exhibit diirine 
the course of the Show. Other exhibitors were Mr. E. A. S. 
Thomas and Mr. W. Ham. 
8. Conchology, Mr. F, K. Godfrey. 'Phe Malacological 
Society of S.A. made an excellent exhibit of South Australian 
and other shells and various members spent hours in lecturing 
on the various exhibits. This section is always well represented 
and forms one of the most interesting displays in the Hall. 
9. Aquatic Life. The S.A. Aquarium Society, per Mr. F. 
Blewett, staged their usual excellent series of jars containing 
native fishes and water plants, and the system of lighting en* 
hanced the display very considerably, 
10. Museum Exhibits. The Board of Governors kindly al- 
lowed the Curator, Mr. H. M. Hale, to select a beautiful series 
of showy butterflies and moths, etc., also aboriginal face masks 
and native weapons. These created much interest. 
11. Botany Department, University. Mr. Colquohoiin made 
-an excellent display of fresh grasses, native and alien. 
