which he had received from the Governor that night in order that he might
be present at the meeting. The fact of the invitation however showed the
appreciation in which McKinlay was held by the Governor. (Applause.) In
moving the resolution he had simply to state that he trusted the
Governments of the respective colonies would reciprocate in an adequate
manner the services which had been rendered by the explorers; he thought
the gratitude of the Governments of the respective colonies should also
be shown by their doing more to encourage immigration than that hitherto
done. Some two years and a half ago the task of exploring the continent
was commenced in Victoria and, whatever might be said derogatory to the
management of the exploration, the work had been accomplished, the
continent was now marked out, and it only required private enterprise to
establish communication between every part of it. (Applause.)

Captain Norman, being loudly called for by the meeting, made a few
remarks indicating the cordial unanimity in which he and Mr. Landsborough
had cooperated together, and mentioned that Monday was the anniversary of
their safe arrival at Carpentaria after the wreck of the Firefly in
Torres Strait.

Mr. Ramsay, M.L.A., in seconding the resolution, expressed his full
concurrence with the opinion it contained; and stated that he would do
his best in his place in Parliament to support any motion for carrying it
into practical effect. (Applause.)

The resolution was put and carried.

On the motion of Dr. Wilkie, seconded by Captain Matthews, a vote of
thanks was given to the chairman.