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been set free in some parts of the Colony were much persecuted by 
the native hawks, whose extirpation would therefore be an advantage. 
The Mayor of Melbourne seconded the motion ; and expressed the 
hope that, jus the success of the Society’s operations would be the 
means of conferring a vast amount of good upon the Colony, the 
public generally would support it liberally. 
The motion was carried by acclamation. 
Professor M‘Coy offered his acknowledgements, and then proposed 
a vote of thanks to Sir Henry Barkly for presiding. 
Dr. Black, in seconding the motion, took the opportunity, on 
bohalf of the Council of the Acclimatisation Society, of thanking His 
Excellency for the many useful hints which he had given for their 
guidance, and for his prompt attention on all occasions to their 
wants and wishes. . 
The vote was adopted unanimously; and with the reply of His 
Excellency the proceedings terminated 
