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planted in the various deer paddocks, and supplied with 
the necessary tree-guards. 
The band-stand has been raised and improved, and a 
room, fitted with seats, made underneath. 
Two brick settling-tanks have been made to catch the 
water from the hippos' pond. 
The charges for admission to the Gardens on Sunday 
have been raised from 3d. for adults and id. for children to 
6d. and 3d. respectively, being the same now as on week 
days. 
During* the year a large consignment of animals and birds 
was sent to Europe, in conjunction with the Sydney and 
Perth Zoological Gardens, and under the control of the 
Director of the Sydney Zoo. 
The Society purchased during the year, from Ellis 
Joseph, a large collection of animals and birds, which he 
brought with him from America to Australia, including 2 
American bisons, 2 ocelots, 1 llama, 5 rattle snakes, 
troupials, cardinals, mocking-birds, etc., etc. 
The following births have 
during the year:— 
1 1 Iippopotamus, 
1 Camel, 
1 Donkey, 
3 Goats (Angora), 
I Asiatic crane, 
6 Prairie dogs, 
as well as kangaroos, wallabies 
and animals. 
In conclusion, the Council 
have so kindly presented native 
Society. 
taken place in the Gardens 
1 Leopard, 
2 Tigers, 
1 Wapiti deer, 
1 Rusa deer, 
1 Sam bur deer, 
1 Axis deer, 
and other small native birds 
desires to thank those who 
birds and animals to the 
