‘The way he got over the societies after making them into co-operative members was to promise them a complete set of the “Hulloomaloo Transactions.” He had letters printed for the kind of society to which he was writing. Here is an example of letters he sent to all the Geological Societies in the world,’ said Smith, handing me a document off the mantelpiece. It ran thus:
| ‘43. | (71-1034). |
| XIX. | ‘Department of the Interior of Australia, |
‘The Royal Society of Hulloomaloo.
‘Sydney, June 1st, 1881.
‘Sir,
‘I have the honour to send to your address a complete set of the Transactions of the Royal Society of Hulloomaloo, “A Treatise on the Geology of Australia,” with an Atlas of Geological Maps.
‘As these volumes are sent through the Imperial Government, they may not reach you for some time after the reception of this letter. Please observe the enclosed receipt. By order of the Committee,
‘I have the honour to remain, Sir,
‘Your most obedient servant,
| (42451-67904) | ‘Joshua Jenkins, Sec.’ |