104 
The Queensland Naturalist. 
Nov., 1924. 
The flora of Moreton Bay. with its Boronias. large ground 
Orchids (Phaiiis), and ofher dowers was well represented 
through tlie efforts of Mr. T. ^Velsby and Mr. II. B. 
Ilamilton. Wild dowers from the neighhoiiriiood of Bris- 
bane were shown by Mrs. W. Smith. 
Victoria was conspicuous by the several sj>ecies of 
wattle brightening up her exhibit. The waratah—emblem 
of New South Wales — was the dominant feature in that 
State's collection. Among 30 different species exiiibited 
by the New South AVales Naturalists’ (dub were Flannel- 
flowers and the rubescent Native Bose. Western Aus- 
tralia was represented by a nice showing, prominent be- 
ing “everlastings” from the Darling River, near Perth. 
About 30 different species came from South Australia, 
Eucalypts. several si)eeies of Orevillea and Tetralheea 
being features. 
Paintings and Photographs. — ^A fine collection 01 
water-colour studies of native flora was exhibited by Mr. 
A. a. stark. 
An exhibition of 70 hand’-painted photographs of 
Queensland flora, taken and coloured from original 
flowers, was sliOAvn by Mr. R. L. Higgins. Deserving of 
high praise was the collection of photographs of native 
flora hy Messrs. AV. (1. and R. Harvey, of Maekay. 
Mr. D. W. Gaukrodger’s natural history photographs. 
niiml)ering 30 or more, attracted a great deal of attention. 
Each ]diotogra]>h told its story of ])atience and deter- 
mination in waiting a favourable o]>portnnity to pboto- 
grajdi tlie timid birds of the Avild in their natural hauuls. 
Entomology. — Two show cases of butterflies were 
exhiltited by ^Ir. lllidge. 
Conchology. — A notewortliy dis])lay of shells col- 
lected from Moreton Bay and adjacent beaches was 
staged by Mr. J. H. Simraonds. 
Zoology.— An interesting zoological table, arranged 
by the (-Queensland Museum under the supervision of the 
Director. Avas a distinctive feature of the exliibition. 
Geology.— The (Queensland Geological Survey Avas 
responsible for an attractive display of iminerals rejjre- 
sentative of the mineral Avealtli of the State. The display 
Avas arranged by the Dejiuty (’hief Government (Geologist 
(Mr. L. r. Ball), assisted by Ms. S. R. L. Shet)lierd. 
General. — Artifieuil flo Avers of exiiuisite Iteauty, 
made by the natives of Brazil Avere sIioaaui by Mr. W. Ih 
Alexander. 
