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TASMANIA, S TASMANIA: PRINTED AT THE ‘*‘MERCURY” STEAM PRESS OFFICE, HOBART TOWN. 1869. (VY \ Yay a Gontents, Page Proceedings of the Society for March /...5.ccisses secaces tee meerern ete tes. sets ee ee ee Some continued observations on the variable Star » Argus and the surrounding Nebula. By Francis Abbott, F.R.A.S.................0 14 Observations on Desmidiaceze, with a list of species found in Tasmania. By 8 D.. Harrop .....-0ise0s-.ssaehcosere ae eee ene =e aeons ee 19 A list f Tasmanian Desmidies:.>s../.. dicls-cccsncsetdee-0sdbcccocnss at een eee 22 Meteorological and Botanical Abstract for the Autumn quarter, 1868... 24 Proceedings of the Society for June ........ note teestecect te. apbaws Bets ase one, 20 JULY ccc ccsiensccts nadcvesnccusmosie ees ce eee 27 Discussion as to the alleged oxiatanee af two species of Thylacine ous hoe Presentation to Dr. Agnew, Hon. BOG: 0.55 -ccpensesiscvocnevecbuasss ocean 29 Proceedings of the Society for ATIQUSE Y52i senses conv sdetes sno coepeess ote. ca eee 31 Discussion on Mr. Calder’s letter relative to destruction of Mutton Birds (Puffinus brevicandus) and their eggs on Islands in Bass’s Str aits.. 32 Remarks on Mr. Krefft’s ‘‘ Notes on the Fauna of Tasmania.” By Morton Allport, F-E.S.¢F. ZS. «9.3. fis. ).c.. Recs fe 33 On the Acclimatisation of Esparto Grass for the Manufacture of Paper, and the establishment of a Paper Mill in Tasmania. By J. BRENT, 2. 2.05 5s coc tesasavocs s cacaveoe sie von op as eed ee le eee 37 Spectrum Analysis and its application to Science. By Francis Abbott, - BR satis uk « won dees saute tac bn eae ee iseee & lob aw akan deatee coae eee eee een Meteorological and Botanical Abstract for the Winter quarter, 1868...... 49 Tidal disturbance at Port Arthur, 15th Aug., 1868 ............° ree 51 Proceedings of the Society for September. eke yeeres See sstiny Sescess oy naeeeeeeee ie aoe. os os QCtOWEL | sinciescccccsceccesonsssbecscaueesaeeeeea Wovemiber. 22.) [By E. D. Harrop. ] TueseE beautiful plants are of an herbaceous green color, and belong to the Cryptogamic division of the vegetable king- dom. They have attracted attention not only on account of the striking beauty and variety of their forms, but also by reason of the doubt as to their position, whether in the animal or vegetable kingdom, having caused considerable discussion amongst learned algologists. They are now almost univers- ally assigned to the vegetable kingdom. The presence of starch in the ludochrome, and their mode of conjugating, constitute incontestable proofs of their vegetable organisation, notwithstanding the arguments of Professors Ehrenberg, Dal- rymple, and Bailey to the contrary. The principal arguments in favor of their animality are passed in review by Ralfs. They are,—first, the power of voluntary motion that they possess ; second, their increase by voluntary division ; third, the definite organ, possessed by some genera, in which active molecules appear to enjoy an independent motion, and the parieties of which appear capable of contracting upon its contents ; fourth, the swarming motion which takes place at a certain stage of their growth. Other arguments have been advanced in support of this side of the question, and Ehrenberg went so far as to describe orifices, having protruding organs or feet immediately behind them, the basis of such organs being the moving molecules which are always opened at the ends of the Closterium. Notwith- standing the great improvement in the microscope since the time of this distinguished Professor, his observations have never been corroborated, and there is little doubt but that in this instance he allowed his imagination to overrule his general accuracy. The power of motion and increase by self-division have now been abandoned as proofs of animality. It is manifest that they can transport themselves or, perhaps are transported under the subtle influence of light, from one place to another ; for if a mass of Desmidiez be placed in a glass vase, the one side of which is exposed to the sun’s rays, we shall find, atler a short time, that most of them have found their way to the illuminated side of the glass. Professor Bailey also writes,— “‘T have had species of Closterium and Euastrum confined in a compressor, in water perfectly free from other bodies, and they moved so fast that I found it impossible to sketch their forms with the Camera Lucida until they were killed.” I 20 have also observed this fact, but the movement always seemed to me of an irregular and involuntary kind, not nearly so vigorous as that of the Diatomaceze, which Professor Max. Schultze has shown to be caused by protoplasm coming out of and re-entering minute perforations in the shell of the Diatom. The most extraordinary phenomenon exhibited by some of the Desmidie is that swarming of zoospores mentioned above. I have observed it in the genera Docidium and Cosmarium. The zoospores in the Desmid appear to be endowed with tumultuous life, and the motion can be compared only to the swarming of bees. But although this motion has been claimed as a proof of animality, it has never been observed in any undisputed animal organism, whilst it has been frequently seen in several species of Confervoid Algee. My own observa- tion extends to a specimen of the Draparnaldia Nana obtained from the North Esk River. I madea note of the process at the time which I will here transcribe,—‘‘ Within each cell of the plant there were several small dark vesicles interspersed throughont the endochrome. These vesicles moved about. The branches of the plant fell from their pristine erect position as if overcome by the weight of the endochrome, or, as if the cell walls might be decaying. Then the endochrome in each cell divided into two portions, within each of which were some of the dark moving vesicles above mentioned. These two divisions of endochrome rapidly assumed an oval form, and obtained a surrounding of cellulose. Presently each evinced agitation as if suddenly endowed with life, and they com- menced to revolve and beat from one side to the other of the containing cell-as if anxious to escape. In a minute or two more their cell burst, and they shot out twirling round and round, rushing hither and thither as if in ecstasies at their newly acquired life power. After from five to ten minutes of this display of active life they became more sober and gradually assumed a quiescent state, some resting singly, but the greater number aggregating.’ Itis a marvellous sight. You are watching a beautiful but inert plant; suddenly its branches droop, and as suddenly the contents of each cell became endowed with impetuous, tumultuous, exuberant life. Each frond in the Desmidiex is a single cell, and each cell has a suture, in some species hardly recognisable, in others the constriction is so deep as to extend almost entirely across the cell, the segments being joined only by a narrow isthmus giving it the appearance of two cells instead of one. That the frond is a single cell there can be no doubt, however much appearances in some species (vide Micrasterias, Huastrum, Cosmarium) may lead one to think otherwise. The proof that there is no septum between the segments is readily seen, for 21 if an opening be made in one of the segments the contents of both will escape thereout ; and, moreover, we observe granules passing the whole length of the frond without impediment. A further proof lies in the conjugation of the cells and the formation of sporangia. The formation of one sporangium only at the point of contact of the two fronds does not accord with the notion of each frond having two cells. The multiplication of cells by transverse division is full of interest, if only on account of its being the principal mode of reproduction in the protozoa. The process is exhibited as observed by me in a species of Closterium at page 4, fig. 2, of the accompanying book of illustrations. The fission takes place at the centre on the line of division of the two segments, the constriction becoming deeper and deeper until separation ensues. During the process the endochrome in each segment gradually separates and assumes the position of that in the mature plant, vide fig. 2,6. On separation, the obtuse end becomes pointed, fig. 2, c., and lengthens out until complete development is attained. It has been recorded that probably the Desmidiacez are truly reproduced only in two modes; the one by the escape of the granular contents immediately after the swarming process, and the other by the formation of sporangia, resulting from the conjugation of the cells. Late authorities mention four: first, cell division ; second, the retraction of contents from parent cells and transformation of same into ciliated zoospores ; third, division of cell contents into a number of zoospores ; fourth, conjugation. My own observations on the Closterium striatolatum lead me toadd another mode, viz., by the forma- tion of a spore in each segment of the frond without conju- gation, vide illustrations, page ,figs 1, 1b. 1c. Whilst in coupling one sporanguim results from the connection of two fronds, we have here two spores in each frond. I made a large gathering of the C. Striatolatum this summer, and failed to find any of them in a state of conjugation, although it is commonly observed in this Desmid; whilst in all those suffi- ciently mature, I found spores as depicted in the figures, besides great numbers of them in the water free from the fronds. Fig. lc. shows the frond ruptured and the spore ready to pass out. The ultimate history of these spores I shall endeavor to trace through the ensuing winter and spring. The universality of the Desmidiez can be readily understood when we find their germs protected in indurated spore cases such as these. They may be wafted hy the wind, or carried by various animals to any distance, when meeting with suitable conditions they burst into life. Darwin mentions fine dust clouds, which, on examination, were found to contain a large 22 percentage of infusorial forms, falling on board the “ Beagle,” when several hundred miles from any land. Tt is considered that those sporious bodies, called Xan- Ehidium, found in flint are sporangia of Desmids. We have the exact fac-simile of them in the sporangia of the Cosmarium and Staurastrum. Sporangia and empty fronds have been found in tertiary deposits under the bones of extinct mammalia, which fact furnishes us with the strongest evidence of the powers of resistance to change of some of these humble and delicate organisms. . The uses of Desmidies are not much known. They evolve oxygen and tend to keep the water clear in which they exist. They also form food for all the entomostraca and many other animalcule. A few months ago I lost a fine gathering of Closterium ascerosum, which I had put aside in a small bottle for the purpose of mounting, by having accidentally admitted a voracious Daphnia pulex; and I read that a recent observer saw a rotifer, the Notommata myrmeleo, seize a Closterlum and suck the whole frond quite free of chlorophyll. In giving the subjoined list of Desmidieze I may mention that there are many species which I have not been able to recognise, especially of the genus Closterium. These appar- ently new species I have not ventured toname. At some future time I intend forwarding specimens and drawings to some competent algologist for identification and record. For two or three years I have made gatherings of the Docidium verticellatum, figured at page 2. This species has not yet been found in England, although it is abundant both on the Continent of Europe and in America. My gatherings have been made mostly from pools which are dug up during the summer. As they are plants whose favorite haunt is the open moor, and are taken in greatest numbers from perennial ponds, I have no doubt but that the Lake District and other likely places would render many rare, and perhaps new forms. Most of the species here recorded will be found in the book of drawings. These figures are drawn under the Camera Lucida, and colored most attentively after nature. A-LIST OF TASMANIAN DESMIDIEA. Closterium lunula ! Closterium setaceum 59 striatolatum 7 Ehrenbergii Gs acerosum a acutum iy rostratum if 10 species, new Docidium verticellatum pa baculum 5 Ehrenbergii truncatum Hegalotheca dissiliens Desmidium Swartzii Cosmarium margaritiferum pyramidatum Euastrum ansatum Staurastrum muticum e dejectum 23 Staurastrum gracile %5 bifida Penium Bribisonnii » truncatum (?) Micrasterias rotata a i-U-&- Pediastrum tetras “ simplex Gs ellipticum Auhistrodesmus falcatus Sphcerozosma elegans. 24 METEOROLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL ABSTRACT, FOR THE AUTUMN QUARTER, 1868. OxssSERVATORY, Hozart Town. Mean in Shade. _ Min. Wind. Rain. Months. Prevailing o Currents. e Black Bulb Insolated. tion on Grass. exposed to open Sky. collected. Total Evaporation to 32° Mean Temperature of Air. Maximum of Air. Minimum of Air. Mean Solar Intensit corrected No. of Days. ‘Totl Amount Pressure Barometer Mean Terrestrial Radia- Inches. 9 se He © > R Ibs. In. | In. March...) 29°881 | 62°12] 98 | 40 | 107°79| 40°26| N.W.,S.E. | 72°61! 7/0747] 5°54 April ..| 29°933 | 55°71 | 75 | 36 | 92°85] 42°38] N.W., W. 82°77| 9) 2°09] 3°06 May ...| 30'r30 | 53°14] 71 | 34 | 83°89] 39°69| N.W.,S.W. | 46°30] 5/0°44] 1°6z i | | ee | Mean..| 29°93 | 56°99 8r°3) 36°6| 94°84] 40°77] N.W., W. oT ae 3°00] 14°67 The Mean in all cases is taken from the sums of the three daily registers» and not from the maximum and minimum. The direction of the wind is registered from currents moving at a height of 192 feet, and the force according to Lind’s Wind Guage. The supposition, however, of an uniform velocity during the month is a very arbitrary one, and the results can be considered only approximately correct. The relations of the quantities of rain which fell under the different winds are registered each evening at sundown. The twenty- -five years’ standard tables are used for obtaining the difference from the average. Leafing, Flowering, and Fruiting of a few Standard Plants in the Royal Society's Gardens, for the Autumn quarter, 1868. March 10.—Guthrie’s Topaz Plum ripe. 15.—Tips of Hornbean commencing to turn yellow. 20.—Colchicum autumnale in flower. 24.—Coe’s Golden Drop Plum ripe. 25. —Horsechesnut leaves turning brown. 30.—Oak leaves commencing to fall. April 1.—Coe’s Late Red Plum commencing to ripen. 10.—Chinese Chrysanthemum commencing to flower: 12.—Elm leaves commencing to fall. 20.—Pyrus aucuparia (Mountain Ash) leaves commencing to fall, 7 30.—Black Mulberry leaves commencing to fall. May 10.—First Medlar ripe. 17.—Coronilla glauca commencing to flower. 24,.—Ailanthus glandulosa leaves all shed. 25.— Diosma alba commencing to flower. 30.—Photinia serrulata commencing to flower. 30.—Spirea prunifolia commencing “to flower. NorE.—The Colchicum flowered ten days later this year than last; the Hornbean, Golden Drop Plum, Horsechesnut, Oak, Chr ysanthemum, and Black Mulberry were also from seven to ten days later, but Coe’s Red Plum ripened eight days earlier. ROYAL SOCIETY. eee JUNE, 1868. The monthly evening meeting of the Fellows was held on Tuesday, Sth June, J. Davies, Esq., M.H.A., in the chair. S. Wright, Esq., and J. R. Scott, Esq., M.H.A., who had been pre- viously nominated by the Council, weie, after a ballot, declared to be duly elected as Fellows of the Society. The Secretary, Dr. Agnew, laid on the table the usual monthly returns, viz. :— 1. Visitors to Museum, during May, 462. 2. Ditto to Gardens, ditto, 1,477. 3. Plants, &c., received at Gardens:—From Messrs. Taylor and Sang- ster, Melbourne, 43 plants. From T.C. Carey, Esq., 47 papers seeds of plants indigenous to Western Australia. From the Botanic Gardens, Ceylon, 42 papers of seeds. 4, Times of leafing, flowering, and fruiting of a few standard plants in Botanic Gardens. 5. Books and periodicals received. 6. Presentations to Museum. Meteorological Returns. 1. Hobart Town, from F. Abbott, Esq., table, &c., for May. 2. Port Arthur, from J. Boyd, Esq., table for April. 3. Swansea, from Dr. Story, table for April. 4, Westbury, from F. Belstead, Esq., table for May. 5. Tamar Heads, from R. Henry, Esq., table for April. The presentations to the Museum were as follows :— 1. From W. A. B. Gellibrand, Esq. Two recent specimens of the Native Tiger. (Thylacinus cynocephalus.) 2. From W. Lovett, Esq. A Diamond Bird. Pardalotus punctatus/, and a Mountain Thrush. (Oreocinela lunulata.) 3. From J. W. Graves, Esq. An English Partridge. (Perdix cinerea.) 4. From W. H. Price, Esq., Macquarie Plains. A Gannet. (Sula Australis.) [In reference to this presentation Mr. M. Allport remarked it was a most extraordinary circumstance that a bird of this nature should have penetrated so far into the interior as the Macquarie Plains. It was evi- dently by its plumage a bird in its first year, and was probably easily captured, being unable readily to rise from the level of the ground on which it was found, as is the case with many long winged sea birds. ] 5. From J. Forster, Esq. The skull of an Aborigine, picked up at “ Brady’s Look-out,” Arthur’s Lakes, the hunting ground of the Norfolk Plains tribe. [This skull was found on comparison with others in the Museum, to be very similar in conformation to one obtained from the same locality some years back. In some minute particulars it differed from the Aboriginal type of skull from other parts of the colony. ] 6. From J. Young, Esq. A crab caught at Kangaroo Point. 7. From Mr. F. Cotton, jun., Swanport. A lizard. 8. From J. Boyd, Esq., two Black Cockatoos, (Calyptorynchus zantho- notus), shot at Port Arthur. 26 9. From H. Cook, Esq., Fac-Similes of the Warrants for the Execution of Mary Queen of Scots (1587), and of Charles I. (1648); also one of the ‘‘ Act for establishing the Coronation Oath” (1689), and a Col- lection of Bulletins of the French army, 1812 and 1815. The various items in this presentation were carefully examined by the Fellows present. Some of the bulletins, that for instance of the 16th June, 1815, and others, are of great historical interest. The warrants with the signatures attached are also well worthy of notice by the studert of English History. The Secretary then read the communication from Mr. Biggs, referred to at the previous meeting. This was a detailed description ‘‘ Of a Method of Microscopic Measure- ment,’ by means,—Il1st of a Camera Lucida of Mr. Bigg’s own contri- vance; and 2nd, of a movable scale of inches placed at such a distance that the reflected image of the object is projected upon it, and made to correspond with one or more of the divisions, the value of which has been previously ascertained by means of a stage micrometer graduated to, say— 1-100 or 1-1000 inch, and applied in the same manner as described for the object. In the absence of Mr. Biggs it was difficult to illustrate the various details given in the paper, the Society’s microscope not being adapted for the particular kind of camera required. It was hoped that on a future occasion Mr. Biggs would be enabled to exhibit his method with his own instrument and appliances. After reading the above paper, Dr. Agnew exhibited modes of minute measurement by means of English and French micrometers. Mr. Allport brought forward a photograph of an interesting fossil ripple mark, which has been exposed in the working of a quarry at the com- mencement of the new Huon road, where it leayes Holbrook Place. The rocks in which it occurs belong to the carboniferous series, and the for- mation of this particular mark was doubtless due to the same natural causes which now affect mud-banks occasionally covered with water. The mud on which this mark was left by the receding waves must have had time to get quite hard (probably under the influence of a hot sun) before the next deposit of mud upon its surface, leaving a natural division between the two deposits, now plainly visible after the lapse of countless ages. The usual votes of thanks having been passed, the meeting separated. 20 JULY, 1868. The monthly evening meeting of the Fellows was held on Tuesday, the 14th July, His Excellency Colonel Gore Browne, President, in the chair. The Secretary, Dr. Agnew, laid on the table the following returns :— 1. Visitors to Museum, during June, 374. 2. Ditto to Gardens during June, 672. 3. Plants received at Gardens:—From Mr. J. Harris, Melbourne, 36 plants. From Sydney Botanic Gardens, 36 plants. From Rev. G. Clarke, two cases of New Zealand Ferns. 4. Plants, &c., sent from Gardens :—To Messrs. Taylor and Sangster, Melbourne, one parcel of Bulbs. 5. Times of leafing, &c., of a few standard plants in Botanic Gardens. 6. Books and periodicals received. 7. Presentations to Museum. Meteorological Returns. 1. Hobart Town, from F. Abbott, Esq.—Table and summary for June. 2. Port Arthur, from J. Boyd, Esq.—Table for May. 3. Westbury, from F. Belstead, Esq.—Table for June. 4. Tamar Heads, from R. Henry, Esq.—Tables for May and June. 5. Sydney, New South Wales, from G. R. Smalley, Esq., Government Observer, printed tables for March, April, and May. Dr. Agnew read a letter from the Private Secretary enclosing a copy of a despatch received by His Excellency the Governor from the Duke of Buckingham, with a copy of ‘‘ The Early Days of the Prince Consort,” and one of “‘ Leaves from the Journal of our Life in the Highlands,” pre- sented to the Society by Her Majesty the Queen. [For these valuable presents a special letter of thanks has been sent through His Excellency, the President, for the purpose of being laid before Her Majesty. | The presentations to the Museum were as follows :— 1, From Dr. Huston. Cap formed from husk of cocoanut, from Panama. . From Miss Fenton. A young Diamond Snake. . From Mr. E. Oldham. A halfpenny, William and Mary, and a half- farthing, George IV. 4. A Portuguese coin, 1795, from Mr. Bellette. 5. An Eagle, from Mr. Collis, of Recherche Bay, per Mr. Gould. 6 7 oe ) . From Mr. W. Knight. A silver coin. . From Mr. John Buckland. Two English perch. 8. Dr. Agnew, model of a moccasin by Mr. Beamont. After showing by the model how the moccasin was constructed, Dr. Agnew remarked he presented it as a sort of memento of the early days of thecolony. At that period it was commonly used by bush travellers, and was a most comfortable covering for the feet. It was made from the thick part of the tail of the kangaroo, the hard and callous under surface of which formed the sole. Mr. Beamont could speak from long experi- ence as to the comfort and convenience of moccasins, having on several occasions, before the existence of a road, walked in them across the island as far as Launceston, and over also to Macquarie Harbor (in 1817) where he had been sent in order to test, by examination of the bush, if it were possible that prisoners could escape thence by land. The Secretary reported the presentation to the Society of Mr. Gerard Freits pamphlet on the Fauna of Tasmania, and read several extracts rom it. Mr. Allport, after complimenting Mr.Krefft on his vauable contribution 28 to the Fauna of Tasmania, read a paper in reply to some of his observa- tions, especially (amongst other matters) in reference to the existence of two species of Thylacine. Mr. A'lport thinks the evidence is not conclu- sive as to the existence of more than one. Mr. Gould agreed with Mr. Allport’s remarks as to the unity of species of the so called “ Bull Dog” and “Greyhound” Thylacine. As to the Eagle (presentation No. 5) he coincided with Mr. Allport in considering it a new species. He had never seen one like it till last year, when he saw several pairs at Port Davey, which appeared to differ from those with which he was already acquainted, but unfortunately he was not then able to secure one as a specimen. Mr. Dobson noticed that the Whip Snake was said by Mr. Krefft to be innoxious, and wished to know if that was the case. Mr. Allport said, although venomous, it was practically almost harm- less, on account of the small size of the mouth. It could not possibly inflict a wound through clothes. Dr. Agnew stated he had dissected the heads of several of these snakes, and found that the poison gland was very large for the size of the animal. He did not think it safe therefore to look upon it as tolerably harmless, as the bite on some exposed part of the body such as the finger, especially in the case of children, might be attended by serious symptoms. Mr. Gould observed that in addition to those catalogued, there was also the so-called Green Snake in the colony. Mr. Graves corroborated Mr. Gould’s statement, and adduced two in- stances where this snake had come under his immediate notice. Mr. Allport after such evidence could scarcely doubt we had a Green Snake, but he had never seen one, and would be glad to have it known that he would give five pounds for a specimen. On this subject, too, he might say he would gladly give the same amount for any of our snakes measuring six feet or upwards. Mr. E. D. Swan, in addition to the birds enumerated by Mr Krefft, mentioned he had seen of late years in the vicinity of the domain, and elsewhere numerous specimens of the Epthianura Albifrons. Mr. Barnard read a paper on the Esparto or, Spanish Grass, in refer- ence to its value for the manufacture of paper. Healso gave some details as to the expense of erecting a paper mill, and alluded to the advantages to the community of the establishment of this and other manufactures. Mr. Gould asked if calcareous soils, as stated in the paper, were abso- lutely necessary to the growth of the Esparto? If it grew on silicious soils, it would in all probability be a great boon to the colony, as most of our poor and waste lands were silicious, but if on the contrary it required a calcareous soil its benefit would be but limited. Mr. Barnard replied that the Economist paper, the source whence he obtained his information, certainly spoke of calcareous or marly soils only. Mr. Davies was glad to see so important a subject brought under notice, but would have been still more so had Mr. Barnard been able to lay before them more full and precise information. He had seen a very good account of the matter in Lloyd’s Newspaper some time ago, but although desirous to refer to it on a subsequent occasion, he had been unable to do so, the paper having been mislaid. His impression, however, was that the Esparto Grass was said to grow well on poor silicious soils, and if so, it would prove to be a great boon to the colony, as said by Mr. Gould. Colonel Crawford had also read on this subject. The grass was found on the coast of Barcelona, and he presumed therefore the soil was sandy. It was certainly poor and waste as the sailors used to go ashore and cut it without being interfered with. 29 Mr. Troup, D.A.C.G., said the soil along the coast of Barcelona, as in other parts of Spain, was very dry, and therefore in some degree perhaps different from that in Tasmania. Still, he knew it was very barren and useless, probably silicious and certainly not calcareous, or it would have been turned to some profitable use. He therefore thought our waste ~ silicious lands would probably be very suitable for the Esparto. Mr. Davies thought it was the duty of the Society to make further enquiries as to the product, the introduction of which might be of great benefit to the colony. Mr. Gould agreed with Mr. Davies, and suggested that Mr. Barnard should be requested to obtain further information on the subject, which Mr. Barnard said he would be happy to do. Mr. W. L. Dobson proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Krefft for the early copy of his very interesting pamphlet, and to the gentlemen who had read such interesting papers. Mr. Stephens seconded the motion which was carried: and the votes of thanks conveyed to the gentlemen present by His Excellency. A vote of thanks was also accorded to the donors of presentations. PRESENTATION TO DR. AGNEW. His Excellency the Governor said: Gentlemen, the ordinary business of the meeting being over, Iam delighted to have the opportunity of closing it in a manner as agreeable to myself, as I believe it will be to every one present. I have been requested to convey to our Honorary Secretary a small token of the approbation of the Fellows, of the ser- vices which he has generally rendered to the society, and in recognition of his constant attention and care since he first entered upon the duties of the office. (Cheers.) All that has been done, all the valuable statistics that are laid upon the table every month, can only be collected, and arranged by much labor, which occupies time, and time which is ex- tremly valuable to a man so constantly occupied as the Hon. Secretary is in the management of his own private affairs. Before Dr. Agnew unrder- took the office of Secretary, I believe these duties were performed by a paid officer, but that cost the society a very considerable amount, and our funds becoming diminished, we should have been unable to go on, had not Dr. Agnew come forward and undertaken the office. He had now per- formed the duty of the secretaryship for a period of seven years without remuneration, and it is known to all the Fellows, with how much care, attention, and courtesy he has performed it. I believe he enjoys the esteem and regard of all the members of the Society. I have much plea- sure in handing to you, Dr. Agnew, a draft for £65, on behalf of the Fellows of this society, with a request that you will purchase a piece of plate, whatever you may like best, and that you will have engraved upon it the following inscription:—‘“ Presented by the Fellows of the Royal Society of Tasmania, to James Wilson Agnew, Esq., M.D., as a token of their regard, and a mark of their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him as Honorary Secretary of the Society. July, 1868. His Excellency handed the cheque to Dr. Agnew amid cheers. Dr. Agnew said: Your Excellency and Fellows of the Royal Society,— Even had I been more used than I am to speak in public I could scarcely have trusted myself to do so on such an occasion, and therefore hope you will excuse me if I read the few words which I have to say. The com- pliment which has just been conferred upon me is so great and so unex- pected that I need not attempt to express the feelings, partly of pride, partly of misgiving which it has excited. To have gained the goodwill or approbation of a large and intellectual portion of his fellow citizens must be to anyone an unceasing source of satisfaction, and I can there- fore truly say that nothing in public life has ever given me higher plea- 30 sure and gratification than your presentation of this splendid testimonial. I feel painfully, however, that my actual services have fallen far short of the value you have kindly put upon them, and, although I have at all times endeavoured to do what I could to promote the best interests of this society, and to keep up friendly relations with scientific bodies of a similar character in various parts of the world, I seem to have done so little, that I am conscious I owe the present compliment more to your kindness, than to any desert of mine. Butif I have not been able todo as much as Il could have desired, it has never, I think, been from want of will, and un- less unforseen circumstances arise to render it impossible, I shall still feel great pleasure in acting as heretofore, until, at least, the services of some more efficient volunteer may be secured. {[ now beg to return my warmest thanks to all those who have interested themselves in the present move- ment. With the sum now placed at my disposal I shall, agreeably to your request, procure some article of value, on which I shall feel great pride in having engraved the inscription you have provided; and, I need scarcely add, in future years I shall rarely look upon it without being re- minded of the present meeting, and of many a pleasant hour devoted to the service of the Royal Society of Tasmania. The proceedings then terminated. ol AUGUST, 1868. The monthly evening meeting of the Fellows was held on Tuesday, the 11th August, His Excellency Colonel T. Gore Browne, President, in the chair. Mr. C. T. Belstead, who had been previously nominated by the Council, was after a ballot declared to be duly elected a Fellow of the Society. The Secretary, Dr. Agnew, laid on the table the usual returns for the past month, viz. :— 1. Visitors to Museum, 487. 2. Ditto to Gardens, 266. 8. Plants, &c., received at Gardens :—From Mr. J. Harris, Melbourne, 43 plants and 19 scions of fruit trees. From R. Henderson, Sydney, 16 plants. 4. Plants sent from Gardens:—To Mr. T. C. Wren, 55 plants and 76 species bulbs. 5. Time of leafing, flowering, and fruiting of a few standard plants in Botanic Gardens. 6. Books and periodicals received. 7. Presentations to Museum. Meteorological Returns. 1. Hobart Town, from F. Abbott, Esq.—Table and summary for July. 2. Port Arthur, from J. Boyd, Esq.—Tables for May and June. 3. Swansea, from Dr. Story.—Tables for May and June. 4. Westbury, from F. Belstead, Esq.—Table for July. The presentations were as follow :— 1, From Mr. J. Dennett, Campbell-street, one silver coin (4 Dime), United States, America; one twopenny piece, George III.; two copper coins; a small medal, apparently struck in commemoration of the Battle of Albuera; also an Esquimaux dress from Behring’s Straits. 2. From Mr. W. Young, Clarence, Plains, a grebe (Podiceps polioce- phalus.) 3. From Mr. G. W. Linley, Oatlands, a chestnut-faced owl (Strix castanops.) 4, From Mr. M. Allport, a young Opossum from the pouch. 5. From Dr. Crowther, two Fish from Lady Elliott’s Island. The Secretary directed the attention of the meeting to the following books lately received as donations to the library. 1. From W. H. Archer, Esq., Registrar-General, by direction of the Government of Victoria, Notes of Progress of Victoria, 1835—1860, (parts 1 and 2), 1861-2-3-4-5-6 and 7, Statistical Register of Vic- toria and Calendar for 1855 (2 copies) Statistics of Victoria, 1867, Part Ist, Population; Part 2nd, Accumulation. Statistical tables, compiled for Dublin Exhibition, 2 sheets. 2. From Government of New Zealand, Statistics of New Zealand for 1866; Abstract of Principal Results of Census of New Zealand, 1867. 3. From Colonel Sir H. James, R.E., by direction of the Right Hon. the Secretary of State for War; Comparison of Standards of Length of England, France, Belgium, Prussia, Russia, India and Australia. 4. Reports and proceedings of Royal Society, London Linnean Society, Geological Society, Geographical Society, ‘Asiatic Society, &c., &c. 5. From Dr. Milligan, Artisans’ Report of Paris Exhibition of 1867. The gee Nos. 4 and 5 for 1866; Nos. 6 to 12 for 1867, &e., &c., o2 The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Calder, the Surveyor-General, relative to the destruction of the Mutton Birds (Puffinus brevicaudus), and their eggs on the islands in Bass’ Straits, and suggesting that steps should be taken with a view of protecting them, at least during the breeding season. Mr. M. Allport fully agreed with the statements in Mr. Calder’s paper as to the ultimate effect of the wanton destruction now going on, both of the birds themselves and their eggs, and he hoped that some practical effort would be made for their proteetion. Mr. Wright suggested that some controlling power by the agency of the police should be exerted. . Mr. Gould made some observations on the paper referring to a visit made by him to the “ rookeries’’ at Port Davey, pointing out as interest- ing the habit of a small Petrel occupying to some extent the same burrows as the Mutton Birds, prior to their arrival, from which, however, they are at once expelled by the latter; and while agreeing in the object of the author, stated that some difficulties would arise in the adoption of steps to prevent the destruction of the Mutton Birds from the fact of the subsis- tence of the islanders in the Straits being dependent to a considerable ex- tent upon the harvest of young birds procured by them. They were not contented, however, with this, but also destroyed the old birds and eggs, and preservation ought therefore to be provided. The Bishop thought it would be well if the islanders themselves could be induced to take an intelligent interest in the preservation of a bird which was of vital importance to them. Discussion ensued, in which Colonel Crawford, Mr. Barnard, and others took part. It was suggested that the law now in force to protect native game during the breeding season, might be made applicable to these birds. Finally, it was proposed by Mr. Barnard, seconded by Mr. Justin Browne, and carried, ‘‘ That the suggestion contained in the paper should be remitted to Government, in order that action, if possible, might be taken in the matter.” Mr. F. Abbott read an interesting paper on “ Spectrum Analysis, and its application to Science.’ ‘The subject was subsequently illustrated by the exhibition of spectra from flames, in which various metals (Sodium, Potassium, Strontium, &c.,) were burned. ‘The lines characteristic of each metal were well shown, and were examined with much interest by the Fellows present. A vote of thanks to the authors of the papers, and donors of presenta tions having been accorded, the meeting separated. Oo REMARKS ON MR. KREFFT’S “NOTES ON THE FAUNA OF TASMANTA.”* -_—_ ~<———— By Morton Auuport, F.L.S., F.Z.8. No one can deny that advantage is to be derived from scientific statistics concerning our natural history, especially from such pamphlets as that presented to the Society by Mr. Krefft, and our cordial thanks are due to that gentleman for his courtesy in so soon forwarding us a copy. It was not to be expected that, with the limited collection before him, Mr. Krefft could make anything like an exhaustive list of our Fauna, therefore, as the Council of this Society will probably republish Mr. Krefft’s notes in the Transactions, the value of those notes may be enhanced by calling attention to those parts to which additions ought to be made, and to some conclusions arrived at by the author which, in my opinion, are likely to prove erroneous. In Placentalia, Mr. Krefft places first on the list Canis dingo, the Dingo, and adds “ now extinct.” What evidence has the author of its former existence in Tasmania? I never heard of one having been seen in this colony, or of the bones of one ever having been found; of course this is no proof that the Dingo never existed here, but I consider the presence of the Thylacinus and Sarcophilus (Tiger and Devil) as very strong presumptive evidence that the Dingo never did exist here, even without the negative evidence above mentioned. If the Dingo had been absent in Victoria and New South Wales, my conviction is that the Tiger and Devil would still be keeping down the excessive increase of Kangaroos and other herbi- vorous marsupials, instead of their bones only being found in the tertiary deposits of those colonies; in other words the Dingo being of a higher type and greater intelligence would, if present here, have rapidly driven out the marsupial carnivora, and we in Tasmania should have had to search our bone caves or other tertiary deposits (as they now have to do in the neighboring colonies) for proof of their former existence. Referring to No. 8 on the list, Mus Tasmaniensis (Kr.), this may be the species common on Mt. Wellington, and which L have regarded as identical with Mus fuscipes (the dusky-footed rat) figured in part 3 of Gould’s Mammals of Australia. In addition to this species two other small rodents are known, both from Port Davey, the skins of which were brought to *See Appendix. 34 me by Mr. Charles Gould. They are distinct from the Mt. Wellington species, and may belong to either the genus Mus or Hapalotis. Mr. Gould also mentions having seen, at Mac- quarie Harbour, a third species with unusually large eyes; this will also probably prove to be a new Hapalotis. In the list of Phalangers, Mr. Krefft has added Phalangista Vulpina, thus making separate species of our black and grey Opossums, though Mr. John Gould in his Mammals of Aus- tralia points out (as I think correctly) that the grey is only a variety of the black (P. Fuliginosa.) The blackand grey breed indiscriminately and specimens may be obtained of all shades of colour from one to the other. The beautiful little flying opossum (Belideus Sciureus) must now be added to this list, as it has been long acclimatised on the northern side of the island and is frequently met with. Amongst the Dasyure family I scarcely think the evidence sufficient to warrant the division of the genus Thylacinus into two species. In the copy of his pamphlet which Mr. Krefft kindly sent me, and which I have now the honor to lay before the Society, he has included photographs of the skulls of Thylacinus cynocephalus and breviceps (so-called) but, while I admit that remarkable differences exist in these two specimens, I shall not be at all surprised if a large series of skulls should exhibit: degrees of transition from one to the other and thus prove 7. breviceps to be a variety rather than a species, and in connection with this subject I would remark that abnormal forms are constantly found in the marsupial skeleton. Years ago I frequently heard of the short-nosed or buil-dog tiger, but could only get very contradictory accounts from the various settlers and shepherds who spoke of them. I have examined over 50 specimens in all, many of them carefully, and though I have found some variation in the shape of the skull, that variation has never been sufficient to divide the species, and, I am bound to say, no such marked difference as that exhibited in Mr. Krefft’s specimens ever fell under my notice. ‘To show how little reliance can (in a question of this sort) be placed in the statements of men who are not naturalists, I would call your attention to the two specimens of Thylacinus Cynocephalus from our Museum, now before you, a male and female. Some time back, a visitor from the Upper Derwent volunteered the information to our Curator, Mr. Roblin, that the larger specimen was a greyhound tiger, and the smaller (the female) a bull-dog tiger; the head is some- what shorter and broader in the female specimen, and hence his conclusion. A strong argument against Mr. Krefft’s short headed specimen being more than a variety is, I think, to be do found in the fact that no distinct locality has ever been assigned by the settlers or shepherds for the habitat of the so-called bull-dog tigers, and very few, if any, of the same persons attempt to deny that the greyhound and bull-dog. tigers mate together. Ifthe one form were found in the dense scrubs of the north coast, and the other amongst the bleak ranges of the Upper Derwent, I could understand that a specific distinction really might exist, but no one pretends that this is the case, both are said to occur in all localities inhabited by the Thylacinus, and I would here draw attention to a fact so general that it may be looked upon as a law of nature, viz., that one tract of country is seldom, if ever, inhabited by very closely allied species of Carnivora, though varieties mating together may be common, and the reason probably is, that their habits and food being identical, such closely allied species would be perpetually in collision, and the weakest would inevitably be driven to a separate district. In order to finally settle the question of one or two species, I am now endeavoring to obtain specimens of the so-called bull-dog tigers, and shall be glad of the assistance of Fellows of the Society residing in the country. To the Dasyure family another Antechinus (A. leucopus) is to be added. Amongst the birds, to the order Raptores and family Falconide must now be added another eagle, killed at Re- cherche, and just added to the Museum, which does not quite - answer to the description of any of those figured in Gould’s Birds of Australia. It approaches more nearly to the Whistling Eagle (Haliastur sphenurus) than to any other, but is evi- dently distinct. In Gould’s recently published Handbook to the Birds of Australia the author has separated the New Holland Gos- hawk from the genus Astur, and placed it in the genus Leucospiza. The Grey Goshawk (Leuscospiza Rati) has never to my knowledge been seen in Tasmania, whereas the White Goshawk, now erected into a new species under the name Leuscospiza Nove Hollandie, is very common. The latter ~ name should, therefore, be substituted in Mr. Krefft’s list for Astur Nove Hollandie. My friend, Mr. Edward Swan, our best authority on Tas- manian ornithology, has pointed out to me an omission in the order Insessores, viz., the white-fronted Ephthianura (Ephihi- anura albifrons). Mr. J. Gould in his handbook says it does not inhabit Tasmania, but Mr. Swan has seen it in several localities during the last three years, and at the present time it abounds at Cornelian Bay. To the family Cuculide of the same order the Channel Bill 36 (Seythrops Nove Hollandie) should be added as a specimen isa now in the Museum which was recently shot at Clarence Plains. The sombre Swamp Quail (Synoicus sordidus) of which we possess one specimen shot in Tasmania must be added’ to the order Rasores, family Perdicide. In the order Grallatores, family Ardeide, the Australian Egret (Herodias Alba) and the Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax Caledonicus) have been omitted, both birds are frequently found in Tasmania. The Land Rail (Rallus pectoralis) must also be added as it is constantly met with. To the family Anatide of the order Natatores must be added the Maned Goose (Chlamydochen jubata) many pairs of which mide their appearance on the upper part of the Derwent during the summer of 1866 and 1867. As to fresh water fish, Mr. Krefft has asked me to furnish him with any forms besides those mentioned in his list, with which I am acquainted, and this I shall have great pleasure in doing during the coming summer and will place the list of names obtained from him before the Society. I know of ten well marked indigenous species in addition to the four mentioned by Mr. Krefft ; of these ten two belong to the Genus Galaxias, one to the Perches, and two to the Lampreys, but of the affinities of the remainder Iam ignorant. Aithough Mr. Krefft will not yet give us credit for the Salmon, he may assuredly add to his list the Trout (Salmo fario) the Tench (Zinca Vulgaris) and the Perch (Perca fluviatilis) all of which now abound in various localities. Of the invertebrates to the class Insecta and order Lepidoptera a large number of species will have to be added as our moths are numerous, many of the forms being limited to small localities. 37 ON THE ACCLIMATISATION OF ESPARTO GRASS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPER, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PAPER MILL IN TASMANIA. By J. Barnarp. a A casual inquiry from a friend led me to search the files of a periodical, Public Opinion, for some account of Hsparto srass, extracted from The Economist ; and I was fortunate enough to meet with the following information on the subject, published in January, 1866, and which I thought might not be unacceptable to the Members of the Royal Society. The important position which the lately discovered article of petroleum has rapidly taken in commerce is very interest- ing in itself, as suggesting how quickly the discovery of any new principle of motion would exercise an important influence on the present state of our industry. Another discovery has lately been made, which, though of less importance than that of petroleum, is still so interesting in character, and so useful as regards an important article of manufacture, as to be de- serving of attention from those desirous of witnessing the introduction into Tasmania of a new industry. The discovery alluded to is the applicability of the , 19 ,, 12h. 15m. is fe = 5.7 ps 3) 20°. , 12h. 13m. ¥ as = 62 i coals. doh om, z - = 7.3 a 5, 22 ,, lh. 15m. « 3 = 7.7 2 oo BS a A> BOA. ie x = 7.9 ee »» 24 ,, 10h. 30m. % = = 81 i 8. If we take in the objects from the Chinese Catalogue of Ma-Tuan-Lin, there are recorded about 20 of these remarkable Stars during the last two thousand years. 49 METEOROLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL ABSTRACT, FOR THE WINTER QUARTER, 1868. OBSERVATORY, Hoxsart Town. ; Max. and] a | : Mean in Shade.}| Min. |-7 as Wind. Rain. | ¢ . ‘ iS og in Shade | § wy 35 ——— £5 |2¢% Os Sad|l ds £ oO he £ a 2) 2 IG a e a. Ole oo) . - Months. | 2 23, aS Se 5 | aus oe . is eh 5 gm BES SS ealEs|Ezlae 2] GS | Prevailing | $ ESAS” BI oe ols Ql TRATES! M4] a6 Currents. 3 S/S 2/4 8 ce ele BolS o/5 51 aae ion sl(S 3/8 & a = & 3 Z|. -|4 = Ss 4 : | Inches. o i) S 2 2, | Ibs. In.} In. MMS Mee Ee OFS 4 75r2)) 3m lear | 74570125577 Nee Wi | 08:06'r2| x‘or| 0°89 Welyemeeat 291935 | 47 30] 30, 30 [78 721), 33°63: N.W.,S:W. |. 42°61|1613°76) ‘Ti89 ‘Aug. ...| 29'906 | 50°06] 32 | 34 | 87°27] 35°32 N.W. | 17°68) 8/0°33| 1°45 en al ee ee Goa P| nga hg ade Mean..| 29°944 | 48°16} 31 | 36°6| 80°06] 34°57 N.W. 33°11|36| 5°10} 3°93 | | leeil The Mean in all cases is taken from the sums of the three daily registers, and not from the maximum and minimum. The direction of the wind is registered from currents moving at a height of 192 feet, and the force according to Lind’s Wind Guage. The supposition, however, of an uniform velocity during the month is a very arbitrary one, and the results can be considered only approximately correct. The relations of the quantities of rain which fell under the different winds are registered each evening at sundown. The twenty-five years’ standard tables are used for obtaining the difference from the average. Leafing, Flowering, and Fruiting of a few Standard Plants in the Royal Society's Gardens, for the Winter quarter, of 1868. June 10.—Maclaura aurantiaca leaves shedding. 18.—Privet leaves shedding. 30.—Black Mulberry leaves all shed. ,, 00.—Pyrus japonica commencing to flower. July 10.—Arbutus unedo commencing to flower. 14.—-Garrya elliptica commencing to flower. 16.—White Mulberry buds commencing to break. 17.—Almond commencing to flower. 30.—Crocus commencing to flower. 31.—White Hyacinth commencing to flower. Aug. 12.—Sambucus niger buds commencing to break. 15.—Horsechestnut buds commencing to break. 20.—Gooseberry buds commencing to break. 26.—Elm (Ulmus campestris) commencing to flower. 28.— Poplar (Populus dilatata) commencing to flower. ,, 00.—Apricot in full flower. Notr.—The early Narcissus and Snow-flake were at least a month later this year than last. ‘The Privet was 5, Arbutus unedo 7, Garrya elliptica 8, W. Mulberry 6, Sambucus niger 10, Gooseberry 10, Elm 12, and Poplar 7 days later. FRANCIS ABBOTT. 399 99: ROYAL SOCIETY. ——— SEPTEMBER, 1868. The monthly evening meeting of the Fellows was held on Tuesday, the 15th September. The Hon. R. Officer, Esq., Vice-President in the chair. The Secretary (Dr. Agnew) laid on the table the following returns for the past month :— 1. Visitors to Museum, 514. 2. Ditto to Gardens, 1,574. 3. Plants, &c., received at Gardens :—From Mr. W. Knight, jun., a collection of seeds gathered in New Zealand. From A. Ver- schaffelt, Ghent, Belgium, 391 papers, Seeds of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, &c.; 21 collections of florists’ flowers, com- prising 320 varieties. 4, Plants, &c., sent from Gardens:—For decoration of grounds of Asylum, New Norfolk, 82 Plants. To Mr. R. Henderson, Sydney, 23 Plants; 8 varieties cuttings. ; . Tench supplied to Acclimatisation Society, Nelson, New Zealand, 7. . Time of leafing, &c., of a few standard plants in Gardens. . Books, &c., received. . Presentations to Museum. COTAR CN Meteorological Returns. 1. Hobart Town, from F. Abbott, Esq., table and summary for August. 2. Swansea, from Dr. Story, table for July. . Westbury, from F. Belstead, Esq., table for August. . Tamar Heads, from R. Henry, Esq., table for August. . Swan Island, Goose Island, King’s Island, Kent’s Group, South Bruni, and Mount Nelson, monthly tables for the half-year ended 30th June, from the Marine Board. The Secretary read a letter, from which the following is an extract, for- warded by Mr. Boyd, of Port Arthur, giving a detailed description by one of the overseers (Mr. F. A. Keith) of the remarkable tidal disturbance at Long Bay, of the 15th August, which, as is well known, occurred on the same day along the shores of all the Australian colonies and New Zealand :—‘‘ At 9a.m., at low water, a huge wave was seen entering the Bay from the open sea, at the rate (ay estimated) of about 11 or 12 miles per hour. The force was such that logs of heavy blue gum timber, which for years had been embedded in the sand, were washed ashore. i ' +f ? & a r . Py . vs A ca " . | oe ‘3 , yhai a beat a { . y 7 oe § , j iy 5 5 # ‘ ast ' s } r M ‘ rorriue i a H i , * Ke (Te az . y (peal Sidew t oe j ; ; qi wie dbherh porosity, * bh hn Shia | i weet, han vibe } ' * eg oitily ee | , F Nos tel, Mn ‘¢ oe ilery: des) round rr for | | isda Le as at 40 Sabge ei faded iS, Sh3 aon * ae é inte Hg wi gieion wre &’ Tak trie otisen, flee au ee . Fiempr eyes i Sent =e oe ov eit: sce Pt: gs ee bs hs ag oer , ai f + r Am b ; yy vel itive lit y ie ¥ ; red irs os fier CORSET E* ae i erracrty 7 +65 ‘ ; cigiirens’ + oo hiesdl) swt 4st ae s ‘ ( fs mo (set ; D8 a ; ; me) ho Ml eet Bh A Be ie so meee tcaigeery ) (sits - hi pa ya 5 4 ene f ; ah a mie ta gerrsee kh inthe enh th favacet it nf Si aeved ae Wicaaiy! ik be BD petty co gmk fd Eth nssatengs B iG 7 “Woah ee aad: 4 % coarse ae Wwe ax Ssh Sei, Me ae ‘ Sam if Kx se a ert eiPts 3 ane OF) t ri. et ho de af wks : 6.2 Soe es f ama leae ry we mee wit “er @ a See * ke Pf PS Nig the eA 7,4 c Ait a 3s t E She Z : is, y i * Hy o [a - ; rr aie A pee OPIN le : OF THE fee at SOCIETY el INE ee FOR THE YEAR 1868. TASMANIA: PRINTED AT THE ‘‘MERCURY” STEAM PRESS OFFICE, HOBART TOWN. 1868, i Pn | TR ihe, iis Uy f ys Co he seep ees ‘ Sag een Saath MASE | CRO iy i er , hi i 2 LA 8 *s : Cys OE TORR Rahs, eek JV ea i aig nig fe vee Aloe) Ua aes EASE Gin t " fi \ Royal Society of Gasmania. Patron : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Aresident : HIS EXCELLENCY CHARLES DU CANE, ESQ. Vire-Aresidents : Hon. T. D. CHAPMAN, ESQ., M.H.A. Hon. R. OFFICER, ESQ., M.H.A. Ven. ARCHDEACON DAVIES J. W. AGNEW, ESQ., M.D SHembers of Council : *Ven. ARCHDEACON DAVIES T. GIBLIN, ESQ. *Hon. A. KENNERLEY, ESQ., M.L.C. | JUSTIN McC. BROWNE, ESQ *M. ALLPORT, ESQ., F.L.S., F.Z.S. Hon. ROBT. OFFICER, eee ad H.A. *J. W. AGNEW, ESQ.. nee - STEPHENS, ESQ., F. ABBOTT, ESQ., . BUCKLAND, TQ. Hon. T. D. CHAPMAN, AQ, M.H.A. 5. “BARNARD, ESQ. Trevsurer : How. Secretary : J. DUNN, ESQ. | J. W. AGNEW, ESQ., M.D. Auditors of Anonal Accounts : F. BUTLER, ESQ. H. COOK, ESQ. Auditors of Monthly Accounts : M. ALLPORT, ESQ. | F. ABBOTT, ESQ. Curator of SYusewm : MR. T. ROBLIN. * Members who retire next in rotation. Honorary Aembers. HIS EXCELLENCY SIR WM. T. DENISON, K.C.B., F.R.S., &., England. HIS EXCELLENCY SIR GEORGE GREY, K.C.B., &c., Governor CHARLES JOSEPH LATROBE, Esq., England, SIR HENRY EDWARD FOX YOUNG, K.C.B., England. Corresponding slembers. W. H. ARCHER, Esq., Registrar-General, Melbourne, Victoria. JOHN JOSEPH BENNETT, Esq@., F.R.S., British Museum, London. REV. W. B. CLARKE, M.A., F.G.S., &c., Sydney. JOHN GOULD, Esa., F.R.S., London. JOSEPH DALTON HOOKER, Esqa., M.D., R.N., F.R.S., &c., London. JOSEPH H. KAY, Captain R.N., F.R.S., Melbourne, Victoria. REV. R. L. KING, B.A., Sydney. J. MITCHELL, Esq@., Sydney. BARON F. VON MUELLER, M.D., Ph.D., F.L.S., Government Botanist, Melbourne, Victoria. JOHN PEET, Es@., Professor, Grant’s College, Bombay. FREDERICK PENNY, Esq., F.R.S., Professor of Chemistry in the Andersonian University, Glasgow. W. J. MACQUORN RANKIN, Esq., C.E., F.R.S.L., and E., &e. W. A. SANDFORD, Esa., Colonial Secretary, Western Australia. W. WILSON SAUNDERS, Esq@., F.R.S., &¢., London. ALFRED R. C. SELWYN, Esqa., F.G.S., Government Geologist, Victoria. REV. CHARLES PLEYDELL N. WILTON, M.A., Newcastle, New South Wales. ADAM WHITE, Esq., F.L.S., &c., British Museum, London. E. 8. P. BEDFORD, Esq, F.R.C.S.L., Sydney, New South Wales. Cc. TOMLINSON, Esga., Lecturer on Physical Science, King’s College School, _ London. G. BENNETT, Esq, M.D., F.Z.S., Sydney, New South Wales. G. KREFFT, Esq., Curator of Museum, Sydney, New South Wales. PROFESSOR G. NEUMAYER, Munich. REV. JULIAN E. T. WOODS, F.LS., F.G.S., F.R.G.S. &c., Penola South Australia. DR. W. O. SONDER, Foreign Hon. Sec. Society of Naturalists, Hamburg. Hist of Fellows. + Denotes Life Membership. Abbott, Francis, F.R.A.S., F.R.M.S. Abbott, F., jun. Adams, G. P. Agnew, J. W., M.D Allport, Joseph Allport, Morton, F.L.S., FE Z. g. oes Archer, William, F.L.S. . Archer, William Atherton, E. Bilton, H. ... Barnard, James Barrett, Hugh S. ... +Barry, Sir R., Puisne Judge Bales, J. J. Boyd, James, . Civil Gantt Brent, John... Butler, Henry Butler, R. W. Button, W. 8. Butler, Francis Butler, J. Bromby, Right Rev. C. i, Gol Bistoe of Tasmania Bright, R. 8., M.R.C.S.L... Buckland, H. J. Browne, Justin McC. ee ve% ete one ate Chapman, Hon. T. D., M.H.A. ... Cohen, Joseph Cook, Henry Clark, J. M. Creswell, C. F. Cotton, Francis Crawford, Lieut.-Colonel ... Crisp, Samuel Cruttenden, Thomas ae bes Hobart Town 99 Cheshunt Brickendon Hobart Town Glenorchy Hobart Town 39 Melbourne Rokeby Port Arthur Hobart Town 33 Launceston $9 Hobart Town Bagdad Hobart Town New Town Launceston Hobart Town 9? 99> Swanport New Town Hobart Town Woodsden 68 Davies, Ven. Archdeacon... see Davies, John, M.H.A. Dear, R. E: Dobson, Hon, W. L., M. H. A, Dobson, H. ... Dry, Hon. Sir R., MLC. Dunn, J. A.. D’Emden, H. 7. Du Cane, His Excellency C. Facy, Joseph Falconer, W. R., C.E. Fenton, Michael : As Fitzgerald, Robert... we ose Foster, John Giblin, Thomas Gleadow, J. W. Gould, C., F.G.S., eee Geoene Gorringe, Thomas ... Grant, James Greig, C. G. +Gunn, R. C., F.R.S., ELS. Graves, J. W. +Gellibrand, W. A. B. Hall, E. Swarbreck fe ee ae Harris, Rev. R. D., M.A. Hawkes, W. K. De Hinsby, Henry _.... — ose Hopkins, Henry Hunter, Henry Huston, G. F. - Huybers, A. Henry, W. ... . Hopkins, H., jun. ... Irving, Professor Ingle, J. Jackson, Adam Johnston, William... Kennerley, Hon. Alfred, M.LC... Kermode, Hon. R. Q. Knight, W., jun. ... “ Hobart Town bP) Quamby Hobart Town 39 Government House Hobart Town 39 Fenton Forest Hobart Town 29 Hobart Town Launceston Hobart Town Green Ponds Tullochgorum Hobart Town Launceston Hobart Town River Ouse Hobart Town 39 Franklin Village Hobart Town 29 99 New Norfolk Hobart Town 33 33 Melbourne University England Ross Hobart Town Hobart Town Mona Vale Sandy Bay 69 Langdon; Captain the Hon. W., R.N., M.L.C. Lewis, David, M.H.A.... — ie cae Lord, Simeon S Lowes, Hon. T. Y., MLC. Lord, James.. : a Lloyd, E. M., Tek R. E. Maclanachan, James MacNaughtan, Alexander ae aoe aoa Mather, J. B. Maxwell, C. M. 5 +Milligan, Joseph, F.L.S... Moore, J. A. He Meredith, Hon. C., M.H. ie Morrison, Askin ... te ies ie vee Marsh, H. J. McLean, Rev. R. ... Mace, J. C. Napier, G. R. Officer, Hon. Robert, M.H.A., Speaker Pillinger, J. ape Peters, H. J. Robertson, William sie sis Rooke, A. F. as: “55 Pe ose Rout, William “ aus Roberts, H. L. Salier, G., M.H.A. oss sae Hh Sharland, W.S., M.4.A. Solomon, Joseph ... ar Stephens, T., M.A., Inspector of Schools Stewart, te eon are ove ae Story, J. F. se3 doe ons Storie, Rev. J. ste ae aes oss Susman, L. ... eis oss Stone, W. Swan, E. D. Scott, J.. M.H.A. ... Scott, J. R., M.H.A. Tonkin, H. B. murnley, G. W. ses sa asi oe we Troup, J.J.,D.A.C.G. ... AP ae dak Montacute Hobart Town 39 Glenorchy Hobart Town 39 Ballochmyle Hobart Town 99 39 England New Norfolk Hobart Town Clarence Plaiiis Hobart Town New Norfolk Antill Ponds Hobart Town Melbourne Deloraine Hobart Town 29 99 New Norfolk Hobart Town 99 Launceston Swanport Hobart Town Launceston New Town Hobart Town Launceston Hobart Town Walch, James na Waterhouse, R. 8S. aah Weaver, G. ... Weston, W. P. Whitcomb, G. Bs =e Whyte, Hon. James, M.L.C, Wilson, George, jun. Wilson, Hon. J.M., M.L.C. Wise, F. H. es ws Woolley, J. ... ane was Wilkins, A. 543 ‘om Webster, A.G. ... aan Wright, Stephen P, H. Young, Russell 70 Hobart Town 39 39 Norfolk Plains Hobart Town 99 Mount Seymour Hobart Town 393 bP) England Hobart Town 39 fg MINUTES of the Annuat GENERAL MEETING of the Royau Society or Tasmanta, held at the Museum, Macquarie-street, at 7 o’clock p.m., on the 28th January, 1869: T. Giblin, Esq., in the chair. Tue Chairman having read the advertisement by which the meeting had been convened, called upon the Secretary to read the Report. Before reading the Report, the Secretary in- formed the meeting that His Excellency the Governor had accepted the office of President of the Society, and had appointed the same gentle- men Vice-Presidents as last year, viz. :—The Hon. R.. Officer, M.A: ; the Hon. T. D. Chapman, M.H.A.; J. W. Agnew, M.D.; and the Ven. Archdeacon Davies, B.A. The Report for 1868 was then read. It was moved by Mr. Brrton, seconded by Mr. Napier, and carried, ‘‘ That the Report be adopted and printed for circulation amongst the Fellows.” The metting next proceeded to the election, by ballot, of four members of Council in place of those retiring by rotation, Messrs. H. Bilton and Justin McC. Browne being appointed scrutineers. The following gentlemen were re-elected :— The Hon. R. Orricer H. J. Buckxuanp, Eso. T. SrePHEns, Esa. J. Barnarp, Esa. Messrs. H. Cook and F. Butler were elected Auditors of Annual Accounts. Mr. Morton AuLporT moved ‘that the thanks of the Meeting be accorded to the Honorary 02 Secretary Dr. Agnew, for the manner in which he had conducted the business of the Society during the year.” Mr. H. Brixton seconded the motion, which was carried with acclamation. Dr. Acnew thanked the meeting for the com- pliment paid him, referrmg to the deep interest which he felt in the progress of the Society. He alluded to the very handsome pecuniary testimo- nial with which they had presented him a short time back, and said he had intended to have visited Melbourne during the summer, and to have pur- chased with it some lasting memorial of their kind- ness, as he had been requested to do. Circum- | stances had, however, prevented him from leaving Hobart Town up to this time, but he hoped he would shortly be able to go accross the straits, when he would take care to procure a suitable testimonial. Mr. Bucxianp moved ‘that the thanks of the meeting be given to the chairman for presiding on that occasion.” | Mr. Barnarp seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr. Gip.in said he was very sorry to have to return his thanks to them for the compliment now paid him. He thought that one or other of the vice-presidents should have been present to take the chair, especially upon such an occasion. How- ever, he thanked them for the vote accorded to him. The proceedings then terminated, REPORT. Tux Session of 1868 was opened on the 24th March, by a paper from Dr. (now Baron) I’. Von Miieller, Ph.D., F.L.8., &c., on the Phytography of Tas- mania, which deserves especial notice for its intrinsic value, and from the fact that it was the only one received from our corresponding members. The following papers were also read at the monthly meetings :—‘‘Some continued observations on the variable Star 7 Argus and the surrounding Nebule,” by F. Abbott, Esq., F.R.A.S.; “ Obser- vations on Desmidiaceze, with list of species found in Tasmania,” by E. D. Harrop, Esq.; ‘‘ Remarks on Mr. Krefft’s notes on the Fauna of Tasmania,” by Mr. Allport, Tsq., F.L.S8.,,F.2.5.; “On the cultivation of Esparto Grass for the manufacture of paper and the establishment of a paper mill in Tasmania,” by J. Barnard, Esq.; ‘ Spectrum Analysis and its application to Science,” by F. apport, Hsq,,. K.R-A.S.; On a. specimen!) of chrome iron ore from the West Coast of Tasmania, with an analysis,” by W. Knight, jun., Esq. 5 ‘‘Reasons for introducing the Perch into Tas- mania,” by M. Allport, Esq., F.L.S8., F.Z.8. The Microscopical Soirée, which was held in. April, was as much appreciated as usual by the numerous visitors who were present. The Meteorological Abstracts of the Observa- tions furnished from the various stations in and. round the island, for the last two years, are in course of compilation, and will, we expect, be published before the close of the current half year. Our papers and proceedings for the past Session 74 have been forwarded to various scientific societies and individuals in England, America, the neigh- bouring Colonies and elsewhere. : COUNCIL. No vacancy has occurred during the year. The required list according to rule XXXII, as amended at the last Annual General Meeting, has been exhibited in the Library for the last fort- night. FINANCE. It is with extreme regret that the Council have to request the special attention of the Fellows to the course taken last year in reference to the erant-in-aid. ‘This has been so inimical to the interests of the Society that it would appear to have been partly done through inadvertence, as no saving to the revenue of the colony was effected by it. ae the year 1853 the Museum has always received from Government £200 per annum. But now, when the expenses haye greatly icreased, through the steadily mcreasing number of speci- mens, and when we consequently feel the greatest difficulty in keeping within our income, an entire quarter of the grant has been withdrawn and added to the amount voted for the gardens. Our total income (viz., Government grant £150 to Museum, £450 to gardens, subscriptions £123, and sale of plants £86 1s. 7d.) has been £809 1s. 7d., which with £30 12s. Od. in the hands of the Superintendent of the Gardens for payment of current expenses, £19 10s. Od., arrears of sub- scriptions received since 31st December, and about (és) £30 still due, will give a total of £889 3s. 7d. The total expenditure and liabilities amount to £953 2s. 8d. leaving to our debit a balance of £63 19s. 1d. As to the liabilities referred to, it may be mentioned that they are mainly due to a claim of £59 5s. 2d. from Messrs. Orger and Meryon, of London, on an account due some years ago, but which had been lost sight of from the fact of that firm having retired from business. A part of the claim has been paid off during the year. GARDENS. Three hundred new plants have been added to our collection during the year, several of which are of great interest ; on the other hand, it is to be regretted that owing to the unusually protracted drought, and an insufficient supply of water, many have died during the last few months. All the annuals have suffered severely, very few of the spring-sown having germinated, and such as did so, were dried up before flowering. The beautiful white water lly (Nympihea alba) has become established in the reservoir, where it has produced upwards of a dozen of its pretty blossoms during the season. WVuphar lutea also flourishes in the same situation, and will, doubtless, blossom next season. During the past year two acres of ground, a portion of which is intended for the extension of the Pinetum, have been trenched, and many new and interesting pines are ready for planting as soon as the ground is sufficiently prepared for their reception. The approximate number of visitors during the year was 20,624. As, however, the bye-law 76 requiring visitors to sign their names has been relaxed, the entrance door is now left open, and so many persons enter unobserved, that the actual number probably exceeds that given. MUSEUM. Considerable progress has been made in labelling: and arranging the various collections during the ‘year. Myr. Gould has presented several additional specimens procured during the geological survey: of the Island, and has also devoted considerable time to the general arrangement of the Geological Department. The whole of the Tasmanian birds, &e., have been removed from the general Museum, and re-. arranged in the large room upstairs, which had been fitted up for the purpose as mentioned in last report. This room will be entirely devoted to the exhibition of Tasmanian specimens, and the arrangement will, it is hoped, be completed during the year. Skeletons of many indigenous animals have been prepared, and are now ready for articulating. A large skeleton of the blackfish (Orca sp.) has been prepared, articulated and mounted by the Curator, Mr. Roblin, and is a great acquisition to the Museum. A few additions have been made to the Conchological collection, for which we are in- debted to the liberality of Mr. Legrand. Exchanges have been made with the Museum of the South Australian Institute (Adelaide), and further transactions of a similar character, ad- vantageous to both Societies, will no doubt be © continued. The number of visitors has been 6836. SoS LA SION Vd rat 2G Be aq 0} 99 “698L ‘YI8g Arenuve “4991109 punoy pu poyIpny L_ Gt 29% gba eet RE Sal atl Le) ae CS OSE GOS 7 ens OL L 68F OO OSes x i ee ra ny “* onp 0941 O: OL 6ie "* peateoer eos “Jo sivatie ‘suodriosqng s 69co @ SL0G. a: 4 ** sasv A, Jo 063 a0 sis ae vs oe 2s oe "ie spseq quowked 10 “Q40qqV “IT JO Spuvy ul yseg Aq—1p 04 cl " mi 50 ate ae oie es "* sorapung eet a ee OFS Obes 2 Ae 4 me oa 45 8JOq TOMOT toy GE ee ** SOST ‘oun YI0E 04 “0D w AOTIVOT_ AA 0991C 6 St8 ah Ne re ae os ss ATOSUOUTUOIT M4. le Sap OF UOAIOT, PUB 195IQ ‘SASSOTT OF ONP JuNOUTy G 61¢ ae se ue se : wh a " O8BIOWT ed) (spe. 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[Books presented marked thus *.] Arts, Journal of Society of, Vol. 15, Parts 779 to 782; Vol. 16, Part 783 to 832, October 25th, 1867 to October 30th, 1868. Arts, Society of, Transactions, 1866-7. 1 Vol. Bound. Atheneum, Parts 478 to 489, Oct., 1867 to Sept., 1868. *Acclimation, Soc. Imp. D’. Bulletin Mensuel, Tome 3, Nos. 2—12; Tome , Nos. 1—9. From the Society. *Auriferous Drifts in Australia, by ‘‘ Research.” From the Author. *Association, British, Report of, 1866. From the Association. *Acclimatisation Society of New South Wales, Report for 1868. *Builder, The, Nos. 202 to 212, Oct., 1867 to Aug., 1868. From Dr. Agnew. Botanical Works of the late Robt. Browne. Vol. 2. Ray Society. *Batman, John, Founder of Colony of Victoria, Life of. By J. Bonwick, F.R.G.S. From the Author. *College, King’s, London, Prospectus of, 1867. From Professor Tennant. Conchologia Iconica. Parts 268 to 271. *Chemische Untersuchung der Rinde von Petalostigma quadrilocular. By C. Franco. From Dr. F. Voa Miieller, F.L.S. *Cyclone, West India, 1867. ByJ.R. Eastman, United States’ Navy. From F. Abbott, Esq., F.R.A.S. *Desmidiacez, Observations on Tasmanian. From the Author, E. D. Harrop, Esq “Exhibition, Maritime of Havre, Prospectus, 1868. *__________ of Paris, 1867. Artisans’ Report on, 1867. From Dr. Milligan. *Esparto Grass, on the Cultivation of, for the Manufacture of Paper, and the Establishment of a Paper Mill in Tasmania. By J. Barnard, Esq. From the Author. Florist and Pomologist, Nos. 71 and 72 for 1867. Nos. 1 to 10 for 1868. *Fisheries, Salmon, England and Wales, 35rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Annual Report of Inspectors of Ditto. Oyster and Mussel F isheries, Report Board of Trade, 1867. Deep Sea and Coast Fisheries, Ireland, Report of Com- missioners, 1866. Irish Fisheries, Report of Special Commissioners, 1866. Oyster Fisheries, Return to Order of House of Commons, 1867. From H. M. Government. *Fauna of Tasmania, Notes on, by G. Krefft, Esq., F.L.S., C.M.Z.S., &c. From the Author. + , Remarks on, by M. Allport, Esq.; ¥.L.52 Fae: Gardeners’ Chronicle, Nos. 44 to 52, "Nov. 2nd to Dee. 28th, 1867 3 Nos. 1 to 44, Jan. 4th to Oct. 31st, 1868. *Hichlands, Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in. From Her Majesty the Queen. Intellectual Observer, Nos. 70, 71, 72. (The title of this periodical has been changed to that of ‘The Student. a *Intelligencer, Walch’s Literary. Monthly. Journal, Practical Mechanics, Nos. 32 to 43. Nov., 1867 to Oct., 1868. ————,, Silliman’s American, of Science and Art, Vol. 44, No. 132, Vol. 45, Nos. 133 to 137. —-— of Agriculture, Nos. 18 to 24. (Title changed to that of ‘*The Country Gentleman’s Magazine.”) —-——,, Quarterly, of Science, Nos. 17 to 20, Jaa. to Oct., 1868. *___.___s of House of Assembly, Tasmania. Vols. 11 and 13. From H.M. Government. *Length, Comparisons of Standards of, 1868. By Col. Sir R. James, R.E. From the Right Hon. the Secretary of State for War. *Military Surgery, being Circular No. 6 of Surgeon General’s Office, Wash- ington, 1866. From United States’ Government. Magazine, Country Gentleman’s (Late Journal of Se Vol. 1, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, July to Oct., 1868, 79 *Meteorological Observations made at Sydney, New South Wales. From G. B. Smalley, Esq., B.A., Cantab., F.R.A.S., &c. Monthly Tables for 1868. *__________________ taken at Windsor, New South Wales, from 1863 to 1866 inclusive. From J. Tebbutt, Jun., Esq. , for Hobart Town. From F. Abbott, Esq., 5 ——_- —_ ——. F.R.AS. —_____—__—-—— for Port Arthur. From J. Boyd, Esq. for Westbury. From F. Belstead, Esq. for Swansea. From Dr. Story. —_—__—_—. for King’s Island, Swan Island, Goose Island, Kent’s Group, Mount Nelson, and South Bruni. From the Hobart Town Marine Board. Natural History, Annals and Magazine of, Vol. 20, Nos. 119, 120; Vol. 1, ae series), Nos, 1 to6; Vol. 2, Nos. 7t0 10. Nov., 1868 to Oct., 1869. *Naturwissenchaftlichen vereine, Abhandlungen herausgegeben vom zu Bremen, 13Bd., 2 Heft; 4Bd.,and5 Bd. From the Author, Dr. Sonder, Sec. to Natural History Society, Hamburgh, per Dr. F. Miller, F.L.S., &c., &c., Melbourne. =N, ae History Society, Hamburgh. Ubersicht der Aeinter, 1865. From the same. *Notes and Queries, No. 1, Jan., 1868. *New Zealand, its Physical Geography, Geology, and Natural History, by Dr. Hochstetter. From New Zealand Government. ppeereretichte, Archive fur, No. 6, 1865; Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1866; Nos. 1, 2, . 1367. *New Zealand, Statistics of, 1866. From New Zealand Government. *Oyster Culture, Pamphlet on, by J. E. Calder, Esq., Surveyor-General. From the Author. *Prince Consort, His Royal Highness the, Early Days of, 1868. Presented by Her Majesty the Queen. Pterlography, Nitzschs. Ray Society, Vol. for 1566. *Perch, Reasons for Introduction of, into Tasmania. *Reports on Materials for a Medical and Surgical History of the American Rebellion, being Circular No. 6 of Surgeon-General’s Office, War De- partment, Washington, United States. From American Government. *Report on Epidemic Cholera and Yellow Fever in the United States’ Army, 1868, being Circular No. —, Surgeon-General’s Office, 1868, Washington. From the same. *Report, South Australian Institute, 1867—8. *Schriften der Koniglichen Physikalisch okonomischen Gesellschaft, 2, Nos. 1865, 2 Ditto, 1866. *Society, Royal of Victoria, Transactions and Proceedings of, Part 2, Jan., 1868. From the Society. sere The (late Intellectual Observer), Nos. 1 to 9, February to October, 1868. —————S> — *Society, Geological and Polytechnic, of West Riding of Yorkshire, Report for 1867 Es Royal, of London, Proceedings of, Vol. 14, Nos. 78, 79; Vol. 15, Nos. 80 to 93, inclusive. From the Society. *______. Zoological of London, Part 3, 1866 ; Parts 1 and 2, 1867. i% Zoological of London, Vol. 6, Part 6, Transactions. Osteology of Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus ) *______ Linnean, Proceedings of, Vol. 9, Nos. 35 to 39, Zoology; Vol. 9, Nos. 39 to 42, Botany. *_——_. Geological, Quarterly Journal of, Vol. 23, Parts, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Nos. 89 to 93. , List of 1867. ae rate Geographical, Proceedings of, Vol. 11, Nos. 1 to 6 ; Vol. 12, 0.1, * * —________________—., Journal of, Vol. 36, 1866. *________.____, Slip of Meeting of March, 1868. 80 _ Osteolosy, Royal Asiatic, Journal of; Vol. 2, Part 2. *_____. Royal of Victoria, Vol. 9, Part iF "1868. penne =e Acclimatisation, of New South Wales, 1867. so Leeds Literary and Philosophical, Report 1867—8. *Star Variable, 7 Argus, Observations on, by F. Abbott, Esq., F.R.A.S., &c. From the Author. *Spectrum Analysis and its Application to Science. By the same. *Statistics of Tasmania, 1867. From Her Majesty’s Government. Statistical Register of Victoria, 1855. , Notes of Progress of, 1835 to 1867. Aare Summary, 1865. *Statistics of Victoria, 1867. Part 1, ‘‘ Population.” Part 2, ‘*‘ Accumula- tion.” Also Parts 3and 4. From W.H. Archer, Esq. .» Registrar- General, Victoria. *Tasmania, Notes on Fauna of, (3 copies), by G. Krefft,Esq.,F.L.S., C.M.Z.S., &c. From the Author. *Technologist, Vol. 1, NewSeries, Nos. 4 +012. From the Editor. le LIST OF OBJECTS PRESENTED TO THE MUSEUM DURING 1868. Allport, M., Esq., F.L.8., F.Z.S.—Specimens of Fish (Galaxias sp.), fron Great Lake, Tasmania ; Native Freshwater Perch ; English Perch, bred in the colony from ova ‘deposited this year ; specimen of young Sawfish (Pristis) ; a young Opossum from the Pouch. Allison, Mr., Oatlands.—Two black Magpies (Strepera fuliginosa ). Agnew, Dr.—Model of a Moccasin, by — Beaumont, Esq. Browne, His Excellency Col. T. Gore, C.B.—A specimen of the Artificial Stone of which the new Wesleyan Church at Launceston is built A Fossil from Sandstone. Browne, Mrs. 'T. Gore.—Model of the Ohyawai Pah, Bay of Island District, New Zealand, in the attack on which 127 British soldiers were killed or wounded in five minutes on the Ist July, 1845. Boyd, J., Esq., Port Arthur.—-Two Black Cockatoos (Calyptorynchus xan- thonotus 3 Skull and part of Skeleton of young Black Whale cleaned. Buckland, J., Esq. —Two English Perch (Perca fluviatilis) ; a beautiful specimen of the Argonaut (Argonauta tuberculosa), “from Kent's Group, Bass’s Straits. Cotton, F., Esq., junr.—A Lizard. Cook, H., Esq.—Fac-Similes of the Warrants for the Execution of Mary Queen of Scots (1587), and of Charles I. (1648); also one of the ‘‘ Act for establishing the Coronation Oath,” 1689 ; and a Collection of Bulletins of the French Army, 1812 and 1815. Clarke, Mr. R., ship ‘‘ Derwent Hunter.”—Eye of Sperm Whale (dried). Collis, Mr., Recherche Bay.—An Eagle. Crowther, Dr.—Two Fish from Lady Elhott’s Island. Calvert, C., Esq.—A small collection of Shells from King’s Island. Dennett, Mr. J., Campbell-street—One Silver Coin (3-dime), United States ; one Twopenny piece, George III. ; two Copper Coins ; a small Medal ; an Esquimaux Dress from Behring’s Strait. Downing, Mrs., Battery Point.—Specimen of Squid, anda Scorpion with 20 young ones. Dry, Sir R., Col. Secretary.—Specimen of Arfvedsonite, from Swan Island, with report of Assay. Forster, J., Esq.—Skull of an Aborigine, picked up at Brady’s Look Out, Arthur Lakes. Fenton, Miss.—A young Diamond Snake (Hoplocephalus superbus. ) 81 Flexmore, O., Esq.—A Lizard, 13 Pebbles of Quartz, &c., and an American Note Gellibrand, G., Esq.—Sample of Coal from Grey River, New Zealand. Gellibrand, W. A. B., Esq.—Two recent specimens of the Native Tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus } ;a Snake (young specimen of ,Hopolocephalus curtus. Graves, J. W., Esq.—A Partridge (Perdix cinerea). Huston, Dr.—-A Cap formed from husk of Cocoa Nut, from Panama. Hull, H. M., Esq.—A Whip Snake (Hoplocephalus coronoides), and two Lizards ; a young Black Snake (Hoplocephalus curtus) ; two Iguanas (Cyclodus nigroluteus, Krefft). Harburgh, Mr.—A Hermit Crab. Joseph, Mr. G., Single Hill.—A Coot (fulica Australis ). Lord, R. hi Esq., Oatlands.—A Pair of Mountain Ducks (Casarca tado- moides ). Lovett, W., Esq.—A Diamond Bird (Pardalotus punctatus) ; and a Mountain Thrush (Oreocincla lunulata). Linley, G. W., Esq., Oatlands.—A Chestnut-faced Owl (Strix castanops ). Legrand, Mr.—Specimen of Native Paper from Java. Maning, A. H., Esq.—A White Hawk. Moore, J. A., Esq., New Norfolk.—A Coot (Fulica Australis ). Meredith, Mrs. C.—Fifty Specimens (30 varieties), Algze, &c., from Prosser’s Bay. McDowell, Mr., Long Bay.—Two Centipedes from West Indies. Norris, Mr. W., Huon.—Nest of Hymenopterous Insect, taken from middle of the limb of a tree. Oldham, Mr. T.—A Spur-winged Plover (Lobivanellus lobatus ). Oldham, Mr. E.—A Half-penny, William and Mary; and a half-farthing, George IV. Officer, Hon. R.—A Platypus (Ornithorynchus anatinus.) Price, W. H., Esq.—A Gannet (Sula Australis ). Petterd, Mr. W. F., jun.—21 varieties Tasmanian Shells, viz.: 10 Land, 2 Freshwater, 9 Marine. _ Rex, Mr. George W.—A Grebe (Podiceps poliocephalus ). Roberts, H. L., Esq. —A War Dress from Pleasant Island. Smith, J. L., Esq.—A curious Fish, found on beach at Table Cape, Tasmania. Sharland, Miss.—A Kingfisher (Alcyone azurea). Salmon Commissioners.—A young Salmon Trout (Salmo trutta), found dead in the breeding ponds, River Plenty. Wise, Mr. T.—Skull of Seal. Williams, Mr., Sandy Bay.—Egg cases of Sting Ray. Waterhouse, F. G., Esq., on the part of the Trustees of the South Australian Institute Museum, Adelaide.—91 specimens (55 species) South Austra- lian Birds. Wintle, Mr. 8S. H.—Nest of Mason Wasp. Young, Mr. J., Glenorchy.—A Petrel ; a Crabfrom Kangaroo Point ; a Grebe (Podiceps poliocephalus) ; specimen of Hippocampus; a small shark. PLANTS AND SEEDS RECEIVED AT ROYAL SOCIETY'S GARDENS, DURING 1868. January 8th.—From Messrs. Taylor and Sangster, Nurserymen, Melbourne.— Box containing 24 Dahlias. January 22nd.—From Dr. McCarthy, New Norfolk.—26 papers seeds received from Europe. February 18th.—_From Mr. C. Wren, Remuera, New Zealand. —Case contain- ing 82 plants, 82 | February 24th.—Mr. T. C. Carey, Western Australia. —16 Packets seeds. March 20th.—From Mr. J. Harris, Nurseryman, Melbourne.—Case containing 47 Plants. April eye so Mr. R. Henderson, Nurseryman, Sydney.—Case containing 21 Plants. April 18th.—From Mr. C. F. Creswell.—64 packets seeds from England. May 15th.—From Messrs. Taylor and Sangster. —Case containing 43 plants. May 16th.—From Mr. T. C. Carey, Western Australia. 47 packets seeds. May 25th.—From Captain Clinch.—Seeds of Diosphros Kaki. May 26th.—From Botanic Gardens, Ceylon.—42 packets seeds. June 12th.—From Mr. J. Harris, Melbourne.—Case containing 36 plants. June 20th.—From Botanic Gardens, Sydney.—Case containing 36 plants. June 26th.—From Rev. G. Clarke.—Two cases containing collection New Zealand Ferns. July 11th.—From Mr. J. Harris, Melbourne.—43 plants, 19 various Scions. July 16th.—From Dr. J. Milligan, London.—37 packets seeds, distributed by London Horticultural Society. July 20th.—From Mr. R. Henderson, Sydney.—Box containing 17 plants. August mae —From Mr. William Knight,—About 10 varieties New Zealand seeds. August 21st.—From A. Verschaffelt, Ghent, Belgium.—Box containing 391 packets seeds and 21 collections flower seeds. September Ist.—From Mr. M. Allport.—Plant Nuphar Lutea. September 19th.—From Melbourne Botanic Gardens.—Two cases containing 110 plants. October 15th.—From Mr. C. T. Wren, Remuera, New Zealand._4 plants Cyathea. November 15th.—From Lieut. Howat.—Collection New Zealand seeds. November 21st.—From Mr. J. Harris, Melbourne.—Case containing 13 plants. December 4th.—From Dr. F. Mueller, Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.—8 packets seeds. December 15th.— From Dr. F. Mueller, 9 specimens palm-seeds. F. ABBOTT, Jun., Superintendent R. S. Gardens. PLANTS AND SEEDS SENT FROM THE ROYAL SOCIETY’S GARDENS DURING 1868. January 25th, per ‘‘ Wagoola.”—To Ambroise Verschaffelt, Ghent, Belgium, 3 large plants, Dicksonia Antartica. February 18th.—To A. Verschaffelt, per Windward.—10 small plants, Dicksonia Antarctica. February 19th.—To Mr. J. Harris, Nurseryman, Melbourne.—Case containing 63 plants, 74 varieties bulbs, 50 packets seeds. March 17th.—To Mr. R. Henderson, Nurseryman, Sydney.—134 varieties bulbs. March 25th.—Messrs. Taylor and Sangster, Nurserymen, Melbourne.—133 varieties bulbs, 29 packets seeds. March 25th.—Messrs. Handasyde and Co., Melbourne.—70 varieties bulbs, 62 packets seeds. March 26th.—To Dr. R. Schomburgh, Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, 133 varieties bulbs, 29 packets seeds. April 13th, per Harrowby.—To A. Verschaffelt.—12 plants Dicksonia An- tarctica. April 22nd.—To Messrs. Taylor and Sangster, Melbourne.—One case contain< ing 40 plants. April 28th.—To Mr, R, Henderson, Sydney.—Collection seeds, 83 June 17th.—To Messrs. Taylor and Sangster. -Packet bulbs. July 30th.—To Mr. C. T. Wren, Remuera, New Zealand.—55 plants, 75 varieties bulbs. August 8th.—To Mr. R. Henderson, Sydney. —24 plants, 8 varieties cuttings. October 7th.—To the Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.—Packet seeds. November 2nd.—To Mr. J. Dickinson, Port Arlington, Victoria.—30 varieties succulents. November 2nd.—Mr. C. F. Creswell.—Collection seeds. ee 16th.—His Excellency Colonel Gore Browne.—180 packets Austra- jan seeds. F. ABBOTT, Jun., Superintendent R. S. Gardens. PLANTS SUPPLIED FOR DECORATION OF PUBLIC PLACES DURING 1868. April 29th.—For decoration of the grounds of Cascade Invalid Depdét. —40 plants. August 7th.—For decoration of the Asylum for Insane, New Norfolk.—82 plants. F, ABBOTT, Jun., Superintendent R. S. Gardens. Cl i a aT i a a a i es i a i tte ae od TENCH FISH SUPPLIED FROM THE ROYAL SOCIETY’S GARDENS DURING THE YEAR 1868. August 11th.—To Mr. Hiddlestone, oe ipgean INGW Zealang: .ch), taco) wast plosne ae! October 23rd.—To J. W. Graves, Esq. erate obsy Stak eek ie Un Total eee eee ere eee eee eco ese ese eee eve eee eee ere eee 24 F, ABBOTT, Jon., Superintendent R. S. Gardens. 84 LIST OF PLANTS INTRODUCED INTO THE ROYAL SOCIETY’S GARDENS DURING THE YEAR 1868. Abobra viridiflora Acacia thozetiana Acer neapolitana Agnostus salignus es sinuatus Amaranthus tricolor Andromeda polifolia Antirrhinum azoricum Aphelandra Leopoldi Aquilegia jacunda Araucaria glauca - intermedia Aralia parvifolium » reticulata Arbutus glauca Aristolochia Bonplandi Aubretia purpurea s spathulata Balsamita grandiflora Banksia grandis Berberis purpurea _ fuschioides - illicifolia Bignonia Wallichiana Bocconia frutescens Bomaria occulata Bravoa germiniflora Brachychiton Dalebachi Bromelia Ananas Browallia pendula Bryonia alba e dioica Caesalpinia Sappan Calliprora lutea Callabris columullaris Camassia esculenta Campanula Celsii os lacteum v Vidalli Candollia sps. Canna coccinea » Karsteniana Caosia sps. Carya Amara Cassia dimidiata Cathartocarpus Brewsteri Celastrus angularis Cerissa arduina Chaenastus lanceolata Cheiranthus maritimus bicolor Chironia Lindlyana Cinchonia Calisaya Cissus Baudiniana », heterophylla variegata Cladanthus chinensis a fragrans Cocos plumosa Coccoloba plattyclada Coleus Gibsoni Cordyline Banksii Cotoneaster buxifolia ss Hookeri Crocus speciosus Cuphea jorulensis 2 splendens Cupressus glandulosa Cyathea dealbata » medullaris Cydonea Moorlosa Cypella Herbertii Dacrydium excelsum Dianthus imperialis ss laciniatus Diosma uniflora sk virgata Diospyros spathulata Dodoncea humilis Edwardsia grandiflora Elaeagnus fusca a hortensis it orientalis ah sativa Elaeocarpus grandis Hranthemum tetragonum Erica Andromede-flora » Bowiana » cerinthoides 3 concinna », Sabana rubra Fraxinus aurea Forsythia Fortuni Globularia salicina Grevillea longifolia $5 microstylis ¥ Hilli Gypsophila saxifraga Hardenbergia cyanea om Lindlyana Hartogea capensis Hedycaria dentata Hemicyclia sepiaria Hemigenia microphylla Hibiscus tiliaceus ea tricolor Hypoxis stellata Iberis Gibraltica » linifolia » pinnata Tris alata Tex nobilis Indigofera decora Inhofia crispa Ipomea grandiflora Ipomopsis atrorosea Jasminum suavistrum Juglans cineria Juniperus attica he Dahurica Kennedya Barclayana Lachenalia erecta Lantana var Goliath ” », Imperatrice Eugene Larix Americana Lavendula abrotanoides a dentata Leichardtia Macleyana Lentis rhyncocarpus Leucocoryne alliacea Libertia paniculata Ligularia Kaempferi argentea Ligustrum Calfornicum a undulatum oA spicatum Lonicera capitatum Loxostylia alata Magnolia cordifolia e gracilis = Soulangeana Mimosa Caveana Monetia barlereoidese Morinda citriodora Musa ornata Myaris jaqualis Myoporum diffusum Myrtus Bullatus Nerine flexuosa Nierembergia gracilis frutescens Nyctarinia selaginoides Oenothera chrysantha 4 pumila Olea Americana », sativa Owenia venosa Oxalis esculenta » ahirta » liliana », tetraphylla » umbrosa Oxera pulchella Paliurus aculeatus Panax sieboldtii Passiflora Count Nesselrode ee limbata 3 macrocarpa Pelargonium Magnistipula Phormium Colensoi Physalis alkekengi Pinus Pallasiana », Pindrow »» sinensis Pisonia Brunoniana Pittosphorum Colensoi Planera acuminata Plectoria ventosa Polygala attenuata Re bracteata Populus argentea Prostanthera spinosa Primula acaulis Quercus Castana a coccinea of discolor e macrocarpa is prinos discolor Raphiolepis ovata BA salicifolia Rhamnus papillosus Rhodorrhiza florida Robinia sophoroides Ms tortuosa Sabal palmetto Salix aurea 5, caprea variegata Salvia africana »» japonica Sapindus sappea Sciadophyllum speciosum Scutellaria oblonga Sedum carneum variegatum Sedum crimzense Silene retinoides » scbafta Sophora tomentosa 5 violacea Spanoghia nephiloides Sparto-cytisus nubigenus Statice Thouini Stenocarpus salignus Strumaria crispa Taxodium passerinoides Thuja glauca vera » gracilis go 0) aa >, Skinneri Tropceolum arvense Tunica saxifraga Urolepis cuprea Verbena aubletia Veronica buxifolia = ellliptica a Halkei is Leitchfieldi S5 selaginoides Verticordia ericoides Vesicaria gracilis Vinca majz-folia reticulata Viola cornuta Czar Pes » Mavue Queen 2 » purple Queen Viscaria elegans picta Yucca crenulata » gigantea Ziziphus macrocarpa 53 sinensis CAMELLIA. Candidissima Duchesse d’ Orleans Euterpe Fimbriata Henri Favre Imogen Tris Imbricata alba Jubilee Modesta Miniata Perdita Princess Bociocchi 86 AZALEA. Chelsoni Colonel Napier Criterion Danielsiana > Georgiana Ponticum aurea Rawsoni Rosea superba ROSES. Acidalie Beauty of Botany Baron Adolph de Rothschild Charles Lefebvre Duchesse de Medini Ceeli Duc de Rohan Duchess de Caylus Duc de Cazes Eugene Appert George Prince Gloir de Digon Gloir de Santenay Gloir de Vitry Jean Rosan Krantz John hopper Lord Macaulay Lord Clyde Maurice Bernardin Madame Charles Crapelet ns Rivers x Boll “s Derreux Douville * Clemence Joigneux i de Rougemont Marechal Neil a Vaillant Pierre Notting Prince Camille de Rohan Seur des anges Souvenir de Compt Cavour Triumph de Rennes Vangueur de Goliath Vicompt Vizier FUCHSIA. Norfolk Giant GERANIUM. Bijou Black Dwarf Cloth of Gold Diadem Flower of Spring Fireball Galatea Golden Fleece Huntsman Mrs. Polock Monsieur Margereal Mountain of Light Queen of May Rosy Morn Silver Queen PHLOX. Andromeda Borel Diomede Jeanne d’Are Madame A. Pothier a Ladoucet Monsieur Chauviere i Gustave Duchesne Monsieur Lacarte Parmentiere APPLE. Catshead Codlin Golden Noble Forge a PEAR. Compt de Lamy PLUM. Mitchelson CHERRY. Belle d’Orleans Monstreuse de Bavy Reine Hortense STRAWBERRIES. Belle de Bordelaise Eclipse Oscar Premier Sir Harry White Chilian Olea Bouguilliert », Werdol F. ABBOTT, Superintendent. PRINTED AT THE “‘ MERCURY’ STEAM PRESS OFFICE. Ree shh sate! Thee we | ol of red . IS. “ agelydsli lt Weare sey, woe ale areesis(9'h ohfeil 5 Sige fae i is RIEL ay ae f pore a: AA ALEE E jauradtoLl oisto ; a ZATAUIGW ART 2 wlaishaott 3b alictt, : nt cle Dies. het a ¢ t Bieter i Lens tit a ea gtiiy neds Pew ll. .4it) - 5 jumede UL oy, 3 ie Sit ’ ardel eal iy ar ae $ . ‘oa ; Bi tie? arte i 2 foba f ‘ » ca JVTOAITL 4 a is dem \at " < ’ ’ x ‘ ‘ \ if st - ™y : f2 is : , ne en meena iil eon tit it) Bate wate ‘4 . j - 7 AV adi) ae at PALEY is) APPENDIX. NOTES ON THE FAUNA OF TASMANIA, BY GERARD KREFFT, F.LS., C.M.ZS., &o., &c., CURATOR AND SECRETARY OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM. [Re-printed for the Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania. | PREFACE. Tue “ Notes on the Tasmanian Fauna” have been printed for private circulation only, and principally with a few to draw the attention of our fellow colonists to the productions of their island which are not so well known as might have been expected from the length of its colonization. It is to be hoped that any omissions on my part will be speedily corrected by resident naturalists ; the fishes inhabiting the fresh water streams deserve particular attention, as only four species have been described, though probably many more exist. According to some residents a species of Flying Phalanger is found in certain parts of the island, said to be introduced from Victoria ; if this statement is correct, the animal should be included in the list. NOL ES ON THE Pea) NASR TAS MAN Toke —__@—____—_— Tue following remarks suggested themselves to the writer, after examination of a magnificent series of specimens of Natural History, collected in Tasmania by Mr. George Masters, assistant curator of the Australian Museum, Sydney, who visited Tasmania about a year ago, on behalf of the Trustees of that institution. It will be observed that, excepting some of the Whales, speci- mens of all the Mammals known to exist in the island were brought together, not only their skins but also a fine series of skeletons, and young from the pouch, besides a large number of skulls, proving the existence of another species of Thylacine. The following is a list of the Mammals collected :— PLACENTALIA, Producing their young in a perfect state and having no pouch or skin-fold for their protection :— WOES AANGO 1. ccs ccedccss ssn ecvsnen The Dingo (now extinct). 2. Arctocephalus lobatus .....s.ee00 The Cowled Seal. 3. Stenorhynchus leptonyx.......00.0+ Sea Leopard 4. Vespertilio tasmaniensis .......6 Tasmanian Bat 5. Scotophilus microdon.........s.0+0. Small-toothed Bat. 6. Nyctophilus unicolor ..........0000s Long-eared Bat. 7. Hydromys chrysogaster........++++ Golden-bellied Beaver Rat. 8. Mus tasmaniensis —(Kr.,) a new species of land-rat discovered by Mr. George Masters, on the banks of the Ouse River. Except this rat, all the animals mentioned are also found in Victoria and New South Wales. IMPLACENTALIA. Producing their young in a very imperfect state and having a pouch or skin-fold for their protection. Section I.— Marsupialia. Wompat Famity. Phascolomys wombat......... The Tasmanian Wombat. 94 KanGaroo Famity. Halmaturus bennettii.......+ Bennett’s Kangaroo. Halmaturus billardieri ...... Tasmanian Wallaby. Macropus MAjO1.....0.0ererees Great or Common Kangaroo. Bettongia cuniculus ......006 Tasmanian Bettong Hypsiprymnus apicalis...... Tasmanian Rat-Kangaroo. Banpicoot FAamIty. Perameles quynir ...secceveee Gunn’s Perameles. Perameles obesula .........+0. PHALANGER FAMILY. Phalangista fuliginosa ...... Black or Sooty Opossum. Phalangista vulpina, .......+ Common Opossum. Phalangista vwerrina ...... Ring-tail Opossum. Dromicia gliriformes ......++ Thick-tailed Dromicia. DasyuRE FAMILY. Antechinus swainsonit ...... Swainson’s Antechinus. DasyUrus Vwerrvinus ....eeeee Common Dasyure or Native-Cat. Dasywrus maculatus ....0..+ Spotted-tailed Dasyure or Tiger-Cat. Sarcophilus ursvius ....00+ Tasmanian Devil, (fossil in N.S. Thylacinus cynocephalus ... Tasmanian Tiger, \ Wales.) Section II.—Monotremata. Ornithorhynchus anatinus... Duck-billed Platypus. Echidna setosd ....ccceereesee Hairy Echidna. A second species of Thylacine recently obtained by Mr. Mas- ters, and which I have described in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society,of London as Thylacinus breviceps, must be added to this list. This is a smaller animal with a shorter head, and much larger teeth than the 7. cynocephalus, and was well known to many of the old residents of Van Diemen’s Land who distin- guished the two kinds, so Mr. Masters assures me, by the popularnames of Grey-hound and Bull-dog Tigers. Peculiar to the island are the following mammals :— The Tasmanian Wombat. Bennett’s Kangaroo. The Tasmanian Rat Kangaroo Gunn’s Bandicoot. The Sooty Phalanger. Thick-tailed Dromicia. The Tasmanian ‘‘ Devil” The Two “ Tigers” ; and The Hairy;Echidna or Porcupine Anteater. With the exception of the “Devil” and “Tigers” all have closely allied representatives on the mainland. 95 A colder climate always modifies species more or less, and we find the Mammals of Tasmania generally more robust, of larger size, and provided with thicker and darker fur, than those inhabiting New Holland. In the structure, however, of the skull and teeth, but little difference (except in size), is ob- servable in Tasmanian specimens when compared with continental ones. Comparing the fauna of Tasmania with that of the Australian mainland, we arrive at the following result The Dingo is extinct,—the Seals and Whales are the same as on our own coast. The insect fauna of the island not being very rich, there are but few insect-feeding bats, three species only are known to our twenty or more Cheiroptera. For similar reasons (the absence of indigenous fruits) no Flying- -foxes occur, though if these marauders once found out the richness of Tasmanian plantations, they would soon wing their way across the Straits. The peculiar Australian Rodent, the Water-rat, or Beaver- rat, is represented by a single species to five on the mainland. Some four or five and twenty other rats and mice are known to inhabit Australia, and only one kind Tasmania. The mar- supial order is richer, but here again many species common to our south coast are missing. There are but three Halmaturi, while some forty species inhabit the continent. Our ten or twelve “ Kangaroo-Rats” and “‘ Bettongs,’” have two representatives in Tasmania, both of which, curious to say, resemble in a most remarkable degree two West Australian species, so much so, that the one can only be distinguished from the other by a close comparison of their skeletons. One would naturally conclude that a mountainous island like Tasmania, would be the very paradise of ‘ Rock- Wallabies,” but none are found there. The absence of the *“‘ Koala,” or Native Bear, and of all the species of “ Flying Phalangers,” common in Victoria, is also unaccountable, the more so as the allied “ Phalangers,” better known as “ Brush and Ring-tail Opossums,” which subsist on similar food and live in the same forests, thrive well, and attain a great size in that Island. The small marsupial insectivora allied to the genera Podabrus and Antechinus, are represented in the latter by a single species, though probably a second kind exists,as I received a new form from one of the islands of Bass’s Straits, not long ago, which is perhaps also found in Tasmania. The predominance of the large carnivora over all other ani- mals, is most likely the cause of so limited a number of 96 species; it is highly probable that many more kinds of Kan- garoos once existed, and that they have been exterminated by the ferocious “ Tigers” and “ Devils’ still plentiful in some of the wild districts ; if so, their remains will tell whenever the bone-caverns are explored. The monotremous section of the Implacentalia is represented asin Australia by the well known Platypus, and by an Hchidna or Ant-eater which appears to differ from our own in nothing but the shorter spines and more hairy fur. The birds observed amount to one hundred and sixty-two species as follows :— ORDER—RAPTORES. Famity FALconipa. PAGAL UAC sk So cloentinep ned dnwacninn Eagle Hawk. Ichthyiaétus leucogaster .....+.++++ White-bellied Sea Eagle. Pandion leucocephalus ....0..e000+ White-headed Osprey. Falco melanogenys .......ecseererees Blacked-cheeked Falcon. Faleo lunulatis ....00.00s00cee.c0.00 White-fronted Falcon. Teracidea berigord ......sceces.ceees Brown Hawk. Astur nove hollandi@.........eeeees New Holland Goshawk. AStUL APPTOLAMANS....00.0eeeeeeeees Australian Goshawk. Accipiter torquatus.......ce.cescccee ' Collared Sparrowhawk. Circus ASSUME ....00...cecceesecees Allied Harrier. Faminty StTRIGIDA. SWIG CASUNODSth. entesned Ses cusss Chestnut-faced owl. Athene maculata s.....cecceccsecceees Spotted Owl. ORDER—-INSESSORES. Famity CAPRIMULGIDS. LEigotheles novee-hollandie ......+.+ Little Morepork. POdArGUS CUVLETL .....0ceccerecesenses Morepork. Famity HiIrRuNDINID-. Acanthylis candacutd.......cccecees Spine-tailed Swallow. TTyrpintdo frontalis 2..2.c20e.sesneoss Welcome Swallow. Collocalia arborea ........sceseeesee Tree Swallow. Famity ALCEDINIDZ. Alcyone diemenensis .....seseeeeeee Tasmanian Kingfisher. Famity ARTAMIDZ. ATtAMUS SOTUIAUS....erecccrecceeseers Wood Swallow. 97 Faminty AMPELID#. Pardalotus punctatus......ccccacees Diamond-bird. Pardalotus affinis........cceccorsesees Allied Diamond-bird. , Pardalotus quadragintus..........0 Forty Spotted Pardolote. Famity LANiapé. Strepera fuliginOsa, .....6.cecereevvee Sooty Crow-Sbhrike. SEFEPCTA AT GULG oa cacceeccvsecteorsees Hill Crow-Shrike. GyMNOrThina OTYANICUM, ....000e0e0s Tasmanian Crow-Shrike. CACLICUS CONETCUS i a.c.ccecccwesees Cinereous Crow-shrike. Famity CAMPEPHAGINZ. Graucalus PATVIUOSEIIS....00ceeeerees Tasmanian Graucalus. Pachycephala graucalus......cs0..0. Grey-tailed Thickhead. Pachycephala olavaced.......sessevees Native Thrush. Colluricincla selbit........sseseccssees Whistling Dick. Famity Muscicarips. Ehiprdura albiscapa......ccrcereees White-shafted Fantail. Famity SaxIcoLips, Erythrodryas rhodinogaster......+. Pink-breasted Wood Robin Petroica multicolor........scccccesees Scarlet-breasted Robin. Petroica phowemiced......cereerssoveses Flame-breasted Robin IECUT OUCH fUSCOscncacsdsteestecocsaveves Dusky Robin. Famity Matvripz. Malurus longicaudus......sceeccvees Blue Wren. Stipiturus Malachurus.....cceceseee ~ Emu Wren. Sericorms Mwmilis ......cecccecesesees Sombre Sericornis. Acanthiza AreMenensis.....cccessees Tasmanian Acanthiza. ACANENIZA MAGNA....ceccrcercersceees Great Acanthiza. Acanthiza chryssorrheed.......ceeees Yellow-rumped Acanthiza. Calamanthus fuliginosus.......e+ees Striated Calamanthus. Famity Moracinyip2. Anthus anstralis......ccccecceccecves Australian Pipit. Spheneacus JrAMAINeus..ereesecersees Tawny Grass-bird. Famity FRINGILLIDS. PISUFEIUG DEUM. .430--00p2sserswensaesses Fire-tail. Famity Merrvuxip. Cinclosoma punctatd....cccccceeseees Spotted Ground Thrush. Oreocincla lunilata........sceccerees Mountain Thrush. Famity Corvip&. Corvus AUstralas.s..rccercccccvrcessors White-eyed Crow. 98 Famity MELIPHAGID2. Meliphaga nove hollandie......... New Holland Honey-eater. Meliphaga australasiand.........++ Tasmanian Honey-eater. Glyciphila fulvifrons....ceccecceerees Fulvus-fronted Honey-eater. Ptilotis flavigula........cecccercecees Yellow-throated Honey-eater. ANthoch@r WNWUis....ecreceereerees Wattle-bird. Anthocheera mellivord......ceeeeeeee Brush Wattle-bird Acanthorhunchus tenwmrostris...... Cobbler’s Awl. Melithreptus validirostris .....++0 Reet Ona Honty ee erry-picker. Melithreptus melanocephalus ...... Black-headed Honey-eater. Myzantha garrula, ....s0cccccccccsees Miner. Zosterops CHTULESCENS.....+.eeeeeees Grey-backed Zosterops. Famity CucuLip. Cuculus tN0rnatus.....ecercrcecversees Plain Cuckoo. Cuculus Cineraceus .....cececceereeses Grey Cuckoo. Chrysococcyt cidus..ccrcecercerees Bronze Cuckoo. Famity Psirracip&. Cacatua galertta .....s...cccrcesscces Common Cockatoo. Calyptorhynchus xanthonotus...... Black Cockatoo. Callocephalon galeatwm ....s...++6 Gang Gang Cockatoo. Platycercus flaviventsris ....cccecees Green Parrott. Platycercus exvmius....cc.cccceceeees Rose Hill Parrakeet or Rosella Euphema chrysostomd.....eceeceeees Blue-banded Grass-Parrakeet. Huphema aurantics.....0cccecerserees Orange bellied Grass-Parrakeet Pezoporus fFOTMOSUS....0cececerserees Swamp Parrakeet. Lathamus discolor .....sceccecceeses Swift Parrakeet. Trichoglossus SWAiNsONtt......++0+06 Blue Mountain Parrakeet. Trichoglossus CONCINNUS ....00++000 Musk Parrakeet. Trichogolossus PUSSUlUs.....er.eereees Small Parrakeet. OR DE Re RBXt 8:02 BS. Famity CoLUMBIDZ. Phaps .chaleopterd.....cecsercecsesees Common Bronze-wing. HF haps elegans.......0scsccescscsasses Brush Bronze-wing. Famity TURNICIDZ. TUPNh® BATUUS scrcesssasincernceausias Painted Quail. Famity PERDICIDz. Coturnix pectoralis .....s.ecceseceees Pectoral Quail, Stubbie Quail. Synoicus australis .....cccsecrcersee Brown Quail. SYNOWUS AiCMENENSIS .eseeveereesees Tasmanian Partridge. 99 ORDER—GRALLATORES. FamiIty STRUTHIONIDA, Emu, extinct; no specimens. having been observed for { thirty years. Dromaius nove hollandie ......... Faminy CHARADRIADA. Hematopus longirostris .......0000 White-breasted Oyster-catcher Hematopus fuliginosus .........00 Black Oyster-catcher. Sarciaphorus pectoralis...........+0 Black-breasted Plover. Squatarola helveticd......cceseeseeses Grey Plover, or Sand Piper. Charadrius orientalis .......esseee0 Golden Plover. Miaticula monacha .....s.ccccccceeee Hooded Dottrel. Hiaticula ruficapilla ....c.cccceeees Red-capped Dottrel. Hiaticula tn0rnata, ......cccccccevees Allied Dottrel. Hiaticula bicincta......cerccessecsece Double-banded Dotirel. Famity REecuRVIROSTRID. Recurvirostra rubricollis..........0+ Red-necked Avocet. Limosa wropygialis ..........ccseccee Barred-rumped Godwit. Faminy TRINGIDZ. Scheeniclus australis .....sccecseseees Marsh Tringa. Scheeniclus subtorquatus .......ee00 Curlew Sandpiper. Scheeniclus albescens......cescecsscees Little Sandpiper. Strepselas interpres ...cccccscecsesess Turnstone. FamiILty ScOLOPACID. Gallinago australis ........c.cccesees New Holland Snipe. Famity TANTALIDE. Numenius austravlis sov.ccceccevcesees Australian Curlew. Famity ARDEIDZ. Ardea novee-hollandic .....ccccecees Blue crane. Botaurus australis ..cccccccccccccsees Australian Bittern. Famity RALuipz. Porphyrio melanotus .......00.e00000 Red bill. Tribonyt Mortier ia ......ccsccscevees Native Hen. Fealhus VOW. .badcicas ncetenssecsee Lewin’s Rail. Ralls pectorars ..iscccccsccssccosces Porzand, PUMANEC....0cceccvesccersces Spotted Water Crake. Porzand palustris... secoccccsecsveces Little Water Crake. Porzana invmaculata....... Secaseere- Little Swamp Hen 100 ORDER-NATATORBES. Famity ANATIDA. CYGNUS AUTATUS....00.0ssecrersccsooves Black Swan. Cereopsis novee-hollandve ........4 Cape Barren Goose. Casarca tadornoides....ecseeccseveves Mountain Duck. ANAS SwperCilIOSd....0c.eccerseccecens Black Duck. ANAS PUNCLAE.. ec ecccaseccsvcacees Teal. Spatula rhynchotis .......scceecvees Shoveller. Malarcorhynchus membranaceus... Pink-eyed Duck. NYT OCA AUSETANIS .......cerereerscceee White-winged Duck. BUMUTE TOUR eecceswter sects: es scutse Musk Duck. Famity LArip2. GTUS PACLUCUSS ~cweaessvceeeseceseoe Ee ACIC GULL. NCHUL JONSON socacesoncetcerescrse’ Jameson’s Gull. Lestris cattarractes ......scccecccevees Skua Gull. Sylochelidon strenuus .....seeeeeseees Caspian Tern. Thalasseus poliocercus ....00.se+0000. Bass’s Straits Tern. DECTNOGVOLIIS «Jo ncs avaccotesscsseecee Graceful Tern. Sbernula’ NETS. ...00.ccsereoercecerses Little Tern. Faminty PROCELLARIDA. Diomedea exulans .......ceccecceesvee Wandering Albatros. Diormeded COUtt....00 soceseve-veceves Shy Albatros. Diomeded culminatd......ccccceereee Culminated Albatros. Diomedea chlororhynchos.......0.+0 Yellow-nosed Albatros. Diomedea melanophrys .....ecceeees Black-eyebrowed Albatros. Diomeden fuliginosd.....ccecccereeee Sooty Albatros. Procellaria giganted .....s.eecceesees Giant Petrel. Procellaria conspicillata .......0e.0s Spectacled Petrel. Procellaria hasitatd.....cccceccecves Great Grey Petrel. Procellaria MACTOPterA .se.eceeerees Great Winged Petrel. Procellaria atlantica .....c.0cces.0e Atlantic Petrel. Procellaria solanderti .......0cseeee Solander’s Petrel. Procellaria leucocephale ......++++0 White-headed Petrel. Procellaria mollis.....dsdsnssedetes.oe Soft-plumaged Petrel. Procellaria leucoptera ......seecevees White-winged Peirel. Procellarva Cook i220. 2 dedscasessoe Cook’s Petrel. Procellaria covruled.......0.ceescesee Blue Petrel. Procellaria glactaloides........0.++ Silvery-grey Petrel. Puffiiuus brevicawdatus......cccceeeee Short-tailed Petrel. Dayption capensis -.......c.ccececrorses Cape Pigeon. 101 Prion tur taur’....cevecsers pecby ada erecee Whale Bird. 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