The speaker will be Dr Ann Moyal AM. Dr Moyal is a leading historian of Australian Science, a graduate of the University of Sydney and a Doctor of Letters from the Australian National University. She is the author of many books and papers. Dr Moyal will speak on the topic of her book that was recently launched at the State Library: "The Scientific Correspondence of the Rev. W B Clarke, Australia's Pioneer Geologist ". As most members will also be aware, The Rev. W.B. Clarke was an early founding member of the Society and served as inaugural and an influential Vice President for seven years.

This year the Four Societies Meeting will be separate from our February 1132nd General Meeting above and will be hosted by Engineers Australia. Dr Doone Wyborn, Executive Director, Geodynamics has agreed to be the Guest Speaker on the topic of Geothermal Energy in Australia. Geodynamics have drilled one well in the Cooper Basin of South Australia to a depth of 4.5 km, intersecting rock in excess of 240C, and have a second well underway. They expect to start production in 2006. I am sure these developments will be of interest to members.