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in the future of the colony. There is no reason why selectors in the 
North and North Western portions of the colony should not adopt this 
industry to their own profit. 
During the last session of Parliament a bill brought in by the Hon. 
D. Sterry, M.L.C., for the abolition of the Swivel Gun, was passed into 
law. The use of this cruel and destructive weapon was universally con¬ 
demned throughout the colony. 
The close season for Hares has lately been abolished, but the Hare is 
now so firmly established that it can well hold its own without protection. 
Advantage was taken of Major-General Scratchley’s visit to Melbourne 
to interest that gentleman in obtaining specimens of the Fauna of New 
Guinea for the Society's collection. General Scratchley, as her Majesty's 
Commissioner in New Guinea, will no doubt have many opportunities of 
assisting the Society's efforts in that direction. 
The Council would, in conclusion, tender its best thanks to the re¬ 
tiring President, Mr. Moule, for his services during his term of office, 
and also to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Purchas. 
The Hon. Veterinary Surgeon, Mr. Kendall, has been most attentive 
to the health of the stock in the Gardens, and the Council begs to record 
ts appreciation of his services. 
