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 active collection, acquired an almost profound acquaintance with the fauna of Australia, and especially of that of the back country to the westward and north and north-eastward of Adelaide. He was an acute observer, and knew the habits of nearly all of our native birds and other animals. He was also very quick as a taxidermist, and collections of specimens of natural history of South Australia made by him may be found in museums all over the world. Prior to arrival in the colony, he was one of the band of the Coldstream Guards when that regiment was at Dublin, Ireland, and was an excellent performer on the ophecleide. It is satisfactory to know that the majority of the specimens collected by Mr. Andrews were secured for the S.A. Museum, where they can be inspected by those curious in such matters.

Joel Roberts, S of Yorkshire descent, and in early life associated with the woollen industries of Huddersfield. Arrived here by the brig "Arab" in August, 1843, and immediately entered upon sheep farming, which he pursued for some years. On leaving the country he settled in business in the city, and took considerable interest in establishing the Mechanics' Institute, which developed into the South Australian Institute, recently divided into the Public Library and Circulating Library. For several years he was actively engaged in mining ventures, especially in searching for coal. The discovery of gold in Victoria having stopped mining enterprise in South Australia, he went to West Australia, and started business at Perth for a short period. Returning to this colony he entered into manufacturing pursuits at Thebarton and Hindmarsh, until failing health compelled him to rest for a time. He next commenced business in Adelaide as a land