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PERSONAL. 
But there are many to whom the character of Dr. Masson makes 
more appeal than the works which are its inevitable expression. “ The 
charm of a most inspiring personality,” said Mr. Alfred Deakin on one 
occasion, “always and everywhere surrounds Dr. Masson.” It is 
because of this that he is revered by his students and honoured by his 
colleagues and associates within and without the University. The well- 
balanced intellect, keen sense of justice, lucidity of thought and speech, 
quick sympathy, exceptional tact and dignity of presence which are so 
marked in him, have made him an influence in the country which we 
may hope not to lose for many a year to come. 
Mr. A. E. Leighton, Director of the Commonwealth Arsenal, has 
been appointed a member of the Executive Committee of the Advisory 
Council of Sciénece and Industry. 
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Professor B. D. Steele, of Brisbane, is one of the fifteen new Fellows 
of the Royal Society. He has been made a member of the Advisory 
Council of Science and Industry. ~ ~ 
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Mr. Ewen McKinnon, B.A., B.Se., Assistant Biologist to the New 
South Wales Department of Agriculture, has been appointed Science 
Abstractor to the Institute, in place of Mr. W. B. Alexander, M.A. 
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Dr. J. A. Gilruth, Administrator of the Northern Territory, has 
sailed abroad on six months’ leave. While in the United States he 
will investigate, on behalf of the Institute, the means being taken to 
eradicate cattle tick there. 
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Sir Douglas Mawson addressed members of the Executive Commitice 
of the Advisory Council during the month upon the subject of Fuel 
Keonomy. 0 
Mr. Gilbert Rigg was present, by invitation, at a meeting of the 
Executive Committee held on the 21st April last. Mr. Rigg spent a 
number of years in the United States, where he was associated with the 
work of the American Society for Testing Materials. He furnished an 
interesting account of the organization, work, and methods of that 
society. acy es 
Professor A. J. Perkins, Director, Department of Agriculture, Ade- 
laide, has been appointed a member of the Advisory Council of Science 
and Industry. Professor Perkins was Chairman of the Inter-State Con- 
ference of Agricultural Scientists convened by the Institute in November, 
1917. me 
Professor C..E. Fawsett, D.Se., Ph.D., a member of the Advisory 
Council, has been elected President of the Royal Society of New South 
Wales for the ensuing year. 
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Dr. Colin EH. McKenzie has returned from munition making at the 
cordite factory at Aruvan Kadu, South India, and has resumed his post 
of lecturer in chemistry at the Royal Military College, Duntroon. 
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