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all I examined were plainly of later date. The fossils have col- 
lected in pot holes in the rock and there become cemented with 
line sand and secondary calcite, subsequent degradation of the 
whole rock mass leaving them exposed in various places. The 
fossils include numerous shells, apparently of recent species and 
several corals. Two of the latter which were collected are of 
the Astraea and Meandrina types respectively. Masses of coral 
of many pounds’ weight were seen in these deposits and must 
have been derived from reefs near by. 
On the wind-swept slopes just above the beach seeds of 
Didiscus coerulea were collected. This plant bears a beautiful 
lavender blue flower and is interesting in being one of the few 
native plants which grow readily from seed and thrive well under 
ordinary garden conditions, ft is an annual. From seeds 
collected at Garden Island, where it grows most luxuriantly, I 
have grown this plant successfully in my garden amongst other 
annuals for several years. Seeds sent to Sydney have done 
well in the sandy soil of the Eastern States. 
After a most exhilarating bathe followed by tea and home- 
made-scones, the return journey was commenced at five o’clock. 
The return was not without incident, the front axle of one buggy 
breaking when still about five miles from our destination. Most 
of the party were able, however, to find accommodation in the 
remaining buggy, whilst the balance availed themselves of the 
kind offer of a telephone line repairer to bring them in in his cart. 
E. S. Simpson. 
JANDAKOT, APRIL 2ND, 1910. 
This excursion was attended by four members, and proved 
rather uninteresting and disappointing. Proceeding by train 
from Fremantle, the party alighted at Jandakot, and a careful 
search failed to be productive of any objects of interest. The 
shore of Bibra Lake was examined, and p r oved equally dis- 
appointi.rg after the long hot walk. Frogs were the only c igo 
of life noticeable. 
H. M. Giles 
