Abstract of proceedings for the year 1929

Special Meeting: Farewell to Major L. P. Giblin, D.S.O. A special meeting was held on the 11th February, 1929, at the Society's Rooms, Tasmanian Museum, Hobart, the President of the Society, Sir James O'Grady, K.C.M.G., presiding.
The Chairman of the Council (Dr. A. H. Clarke, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.) stated that the meeting had been called in order to bid farewell to Major L. F. Giblin, who had been appointed Ritchie Professor of Economics at the University of Melbourne. The Chairman drew attention to the work done on behalf of the Society by Major Giblin, and also to his work on behalf of the State and the Commonwealth as a whole.
During the year nine ordinary and two special meetings were held, and the attendance of members at the meetings was well maintained. Details of the meetings are recorded in the Abstract of Proceedings. Report includes the considerable additions that have been made to the Library during the year, new members elected, reports from various sections, statement of receipts and expenditure.