Abstract of Proceedings for August, 1906

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Royal Society was held in the Society's room at the Museum on August 15. His Excellency the Governor presided. New members were elected, Colonel W.V. Legge read a paper on the Tasmanian Emu (species Dromiaus). A paper on a recent discovery of some Tasmanian aboriginal stone axes on Tasman Island by Mr. J. E. Philp was read by the Secretary (Mr. Alex Morton). A paper by Mr. c. H. Harrison, assistant secretary of the Northern Tasmanian Fisheries Board was read by Mr. R.M Johnston, I.S.O., entitled:"Some notes on the propagation of the cucumber herring from the captive fish." A lecture was presented by Mr. J. Beattie, beautifully illustrated with 50 specially-prepared lantern slides, on "Schouten Peninsula: its adaptabilities as a natural reserve for the protection of the native flora and fauna of Tasmania.