menta ashore, which, together with the 
hundred passengers, took some time, but. 
as the tents and other gear had been 
sent ashore first it was not long before 
the miniature township began to spring 
up rapidly in the sheltered scrub behind 
the high sand dune which ran parallel 
with the beach, and formed a most ex¬ 
cellent breakwind The ladies' quartern 
were picturesquely situated at the south¬ 
eastern end of the bay, and bounded on 
one side by the sea, and on the other 
by a fresh-water creek that has its source 
at Hazard Lagoon, and at the time of 
our visit was discliai-ging a fine stream 
of frekh water into the bay. The men’s 
quarters were situated more to the south¬ 
west, but easily accessible from the 
beaeli. while the cooks’ quarters and din¬ 
ing tables were set up in the centre of 
tlie camp. There were about 40 tents 
erected, including the stores tent and a 
large marquee that was to have been 
used in case of bad weather. But al¬ 
though the wind was troublesome at 
times, we were able to dine in the open 
during the whole of the camp. The nu¬ 
merous tents ashore, together with the 
steamer Koomeela and the yachts Her- 
mione. Pilgrim, and Pacific anchored in 
the bay, gave this usually quiet 1 reality 
a very populous appearance, and formed 
a charming scene when viewed from one 
of the many points of vantage in the 
near neighbourhood. 
The majority of the members retired 
to their tents early the first evening, 
after the tiring events of the day, but 
tlie next day the camp woke early to 
the varied calls of the bush and the roll 
of the slight surge upon the shore. The 
weather, although cold, did not stop 
many from taking their morning dip in 
the sea, and several parties were to be 
seen thus engaged each morning before 
the two signal guns and the sound of an 
improvised gong denoted that breakfast 
was ready. 
t)n Saturday a large party was organ¬ 
ised and an excursion made to Cole's 
Bay, while smaller parties made trips to 
the numerous places of interest in the 
locality, such as Arts. Freyeinet and 
Hazara, and the many picturesque bays, 
lagoons, etc., of tile district. Some went 
just for the excursion, others for the 
sake of pursuing their divers hobbies, 
and during the remaining days each 
party, hearing of the advantages of 
places not yet visited, made every en¬ 
deavour to see ah that was possible in 
the only too short time that was at our 
disposal. Some were more inclined to 
keep in the vicinity of the camp and 
quietly enjoy the scenic beauties that 
abounded near at hand. 
On Sunday the Koomeela made a trip 
to Schouten Island, and afterwards trawl¬ 
ing operations were carried out in the 
Bay. Although not many edible fish 
were secured, yet the scientists of the 
party obtained quite a wealth of matter 
for future investigation. But perhaps 
of even more interest were the treasures 
in the shape of specimens that were rais¬ 
ed from the ocean’s bed on the following 
day (Alonday), when the steamer took a 
small but intensely eager and interested 
party several miles out off the coast in 
m-der to carry out dredging operations. 
The fishing was not up to the standard 
of previous years, mainly owing to the 
weather conditions. Flathead, crayfish, 
and barraconta were exceedingly numer¬ 
ous, but trumpeter were not caught in 
any number, while other species were in 
no case very plentiful, although enough 
were obtained for several meals for all 
members, and mention must also be 
made of a rockcod of most noble propor¬ 
tions and weight that was captured in 
the kelp near the camp. 
The whole party rallied round the 
camp fire each evening, when enjoyable 
socials were held Mr. diaries Pitman 
was usually in the van in these events, 
which caused the evenings to pass most 
pleasantly, (‘specially as there were many 
of the party who possessed considerable 
musical talent. 
It was decided to make an early start 
on Tuesday morning, in order to make 
sure of getting through the canal in day¬ 
light. so at 5.30 a.m. the steamer’s 
whistle, aided by the camp signal guns, 
roused all members, and an iminediate 
start was made to break camp. To tlie 
credit of all concerned, this was done in 
good time, the final load being aboard 
the Koomeela by 8.30 a.m., when the re¬ 
turn trip was commenced. This proved 
a long journey for some, as a stiff south¬ 
erly breeze caused a considerable roll, 
and a delay, the canal being reached at 
5.30. but an adverse tide and a promi¬ 
nent sandbank detained us for half an 
hour or more, town being finally reached 
at 10.45 p.in. on Tuesday night. 
The natural history work will be dealt 
with by the experts concerned, but be¬ 
fore closing this report I would again 
like to draw attention to the advisabil¬ 
ity of permanently reserving Freyeinet 
Peninsula, and having the flora and 
fauna properly protected. There is no 
doubt that at' present great destruction 
is going oil, and large tracts of the coun¬ 
try have been swept by fire, while the 
fauna have greatly diminished since our 
last visit to this locality. An interesting 
specimen in the shape of a Tasmanian 
devil was observed on Aft. Freyeinet, and 
a few kangaroo and wallaby noted- It 
is the intention of the club to bring this 
matter prominently before the authori¬ 
ties, and it is to be hoped some action, 
will be taken before it is too late. 
