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Tar pavinj^ has been laid on the footpaths in front of all 
the various cages in the gardens, and the donkey carriage drive 
has also been tar paved. 
The flower beds have been kept up to their usual excellence, and 
the nias :es of flowers formed a beautiful sight throughout the 
season ; many Palms and Lemon-scented Eucalyptus trees have 
been planted, as well as Bamboos. 
The Director visited Xorthern QueenslaTicl in October last 
on sick leave, and while there procured a number of additions for 
the gardens ; he also delivered many lectures on Natural History, 
illustrated by limelight views, which were well attended and 
greatly appreciated. 
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A new set of one dozen post cards of views in the Gardens 
has been issued during the year, and is now on sale at the 
Garden gates, price 1/- 
The Council desires to I'ecord its appreciation of the services 
of the Director and the Accountant, who acted as Director during 
Mr. Le vSoiuh'’s absence in an efficient manner, and also of the 
whole staff of employees. 
In conclusion, the Council desire to thank the retiring 
President for his services during the last two years, and to ask 
the members of the Society to now elect a President, two Vice- 
Presidents, an Hon. Treasurer, and three members of the Coun¬ 
cil for the ensuing j^ear. 
At the Annual Meeting of the Society held on Keb. 22nd, 1909, 
the Annual Report and Balance-Sheet were read out. Mr. 
Godfrey, in moving their adoption, stated that he was glad to 
see that whereas the overdraft at the beginning of tlie year 
was ;^500, that at the end of the year it was only ^'TT/bV-L 
which showetl that the Gardens had been economically managed, 
despite the many improvements that had been effected ; he 
further slated that the new Flight Aviary recently ei'ected 
was one of the liest of its kind he ha<l seen, which opinion 
was endorsed by Col. Ryan, Mr. Grimwade, and Col. Horne. 
