FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 
OF THE 
Slustraliati Jtartimlturnl trail Slgrimltimii iarirftj. 
Held in tlie Hall of tlie Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, on Wednesday, July 
22nd, 1857. 
HIS EXCELLENCY SIR W. DENISON, GOVERNOR-GENERAL, Pkesidest, is the Chair. 
1st Resolution. Proposed by the Honorable R. M. Isaacs, seconded by Mr. 
Isaac Nichols, —That the report now read be adopted, printed, and circulated among 
the members. Carried unanimously. 
2nd Resolution. Proposed by Dr. Bland, seconded by Mr. James Bell, —That 
this meeting earnestly recommends to the Council for the ensuing year, that every 
means within its power be employed in forwarding the establishment of an experimental 
farm and garden. Carried unanimously. 
3rd Resolution. Proposed by Mr. W. B. Allen, seconded by Mr. J. Dyer,'—T hat 
the thanks of the Society be accorded to the President, Vice-Presidents, Honorary 
Secretary, Treasurer, and Council, for the satisfactory manner in which they have con¬ 
ducted its business. Carried unanimously. 
4th Resolution. Proposed by Mr. Wsr. Me Donell, seconded by Mr. L. 0. D. 
James, —That the thanks of the Society be awarded to the various gentlemen who 
have read papers at the monthly meetings. Carried unanimously. 
5th Resolution. Proposed by Mr. T. W. Shepherd, seconded by Mr. P. L. C. 
Shepherd, —That Messrs. Thomas Whistler Smith, and Thomas Chalder, be appointed 
Auditors for the ensuing year. Carried unanimously. 
6th Resolution. Proposed by Mr. G. Mo rant Simpson, seconded by Mr. J. E. 
Blake, —That this meeting now proceed to ballot for the Council for the ensuing year, 
and that Messrs. R. Driver, sen., and Joseph Dyer, in conjunction with the Secretaries, 
take charge of the ballot-box, and act as scrutineers. Carried unanimously. 
On the motion of Mr. E. K. Silvester, the chair was vacated by the President, and 
taken by the Vice-President, the Rev. G. E. Turner, and a vote of thanks accorded to 
the former chairman. 
