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{Established in honour of J. l Thomson, l A, AT, Uon.F.lt.SJj .S., etc. Founder. See jxojes 13:2-135 of Journal, Vol. AT/.;

CONDITIONS.

This Medal shall be awarded annually, or at such other times as the Council may approve, to the author of the best original contribution to Geographical Literature, provided it be of sufficient merit, approved and accepted by the Society (the subject of such contribution to be named by the Council). Special awards of the Medal may also be made from time to time to such persons as have gratuitously rendered eminent services to the Society.

The Council may award a silver or a bronze impression of the Medal to the Author of a contribution deemed to further the interests of the Society and add to the value of Geographical Literature.

The Council shall name from time to time the subject of such con- tribution for which the Medal is to be awarded, preferential consideration being given to the Geography of Australasia.

All contributions for which the Medal may be awarded must be written in the English language, and will become the property of the Society absolutely.

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It shall not be competent for any Officer of the Society or Member of the Council for the time being to compete for the Medal.

The administration of the Medal shall be entirely in the hands of the Council of the Society, who will make such additional rules and regulations for awarding the Medal as from time to time may seem necessary.