RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. 
Wheat- Considerable progress has been made in the prepara- 
Breeding. _ tion of standard types of wheat. Striking discrepancies 
have been noted between similarly-named varieties from 
different districts. When the standards are complete, 
all chance of confusion will be obviated. 
Sheep-fly Pest | There is every indication that, by the adoption of the 
in New South precautionary measures worked out and recommended by 
Wales. the Committee, the seriousness of the pest will be con- 
siderably minimized, and the monetary loss to pas- 
toralists proportionately diminished. 
Defects in “A very large amount of information and expert advice 
Australian has been obtained on this matter, and steps are being 
Leather. taken with a view to improving the quality of Aus- 
tralian leather. 
Life History of An exhaustive investigation into the life history of 
Cattle Tick. the cattle tick is practically completed. 
Scientific The Institute acts as a scientific clearing house. It 
Clearing knows the men, their peculiar qualifications, and it 
House. knows where the necessary appliances are. It has 
already rendered valuable service to several important 
industries through its special knowledge. 
“Analyses. Quite a number of analyses have been made of raw 
materials that promised to have an economic value. 
This work is proceeding continuously. 
Testing Many raw materials of the animal, vegetable, and 
Materials for mineral kingdom have been subject to various tests 
New Uses. with a view to ascertaining whether they are of indus- 
trial value. Many raw materials have been tested for 
their pulping qualities for the manufacture of paper- 
pulp; various minerals have been examined to ascer- 
tain whether they can be used commercially for the 
recovery of potash for fertilizers, colouring matter for 
paints, &c¢., and barks of Australian trees have been 
treated to test their value for tanning purposes. 
Publications. The Institute has issued a number of scientific 
bulletins, pamphlets, and leaflets, which contains a large 
amount of information not elsewhere obtainable. 
Propaganda. The Institute is carrying on a persistent propaganda, 
the object of which is to turn men’s thoughts towards 
scientific methods. The producer and manufacturer 
must be taught to realize what science has done for 
others, and may do for him. 
Creation of It has been part of the duty of the Institute to create 
Atmosphere. a favorable atmosphere for research work among 
scientists. themselves and within the walls of the 
Universities. 
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