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cordial vote of thanks to Dr. Leach for his untiring efforts. 
Messrs. Sharland, Carter, Alexander, Longman, Chisholm and 
Drain took part in the discussion of the report. The import¬ 
ance of maintaining the high standard of The Emu was empha¬ 
sised, and some criticism was levelled at the policy of placing 
a number of illustrations on one plate. Dr. Leach, in reply, stated 
that not one picture in The Emu had been reduced by him as 
Editor, but admitted that portions of background had in some 
cases been eliminated. The report was adopted. 
APPOINTMENT OF EDITOR. 
Mr. Barker proposed and Mr. Chisholm seconded the ap¬ 
pointment of Mr. Alexander as Editor of The Emu. Dr. Leach 
expressed the opinion that whilst it would be difficult to find a 
better man for the position, yet the fact that Mr. Alexander 
lived in Brisbane and the journal was published in Melbourne 
would make it impossible for him to do the work especially as 
regards the preparation of illustrations. Mr. Barrett pointed out 
that as The Emu was a quarterly journal, there should be ample 
time to arrange for the supply of all matter, including plates, 
between the editions. There being no other nomination, the 
Chairman declared Mr. Alexander duly elected. In responding, 
Mr. Alexander said that while fully appreciating the honour 
conferred upon him, he felt very diffident about accepting the 
position, especially after what had been said by Dr. Leach, who 
had such a long experience as Editor. Plowever, as it was the 
wish of the Union that he should take up the duties, he would 
do his best. 
VOTING PAPERS. 
At this stage Air. Chisholm referred to the Council’s Alemo- 
randum attached to the list of candidates for election to the 
Council to the effect that 14 must be voted for or the vote would 
be informal. Pie expressed the opinion that there was nothing 
in the Articles of Association to justify this memorandum, and 
asked for a ruling on the point. After some discussion the 
Chairman ruled that the memorandum was ultra vires, and the 
scrutineers were instructed to disregard it. The Conference 
then adjourned to the following day. 
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th (ROCKHAMPTON). 
Owing to the re-arrangement of the programme in connection 
with the visit to the,Botanic Gardens, the Conference did not 
meet till 1.45 p.m., promptly at which hour the Governor resumed 
the chair. 
REPORTS OF STATE SECRETARIES. 
Mr. Barker read his report as State Secretary of Queensland.f 
That from New South Wales$ was summarised by Air. Chisholm, 
f The report is printed on page 203.—Editor. 
t The report is printed on Page 200.—Editor. 
