To Mr.Henniker-Heaton, M.P., who appears to be the Imperial Member in the British Parliament for all Australia, I am under great obligations, he having introduced me to Mr.Marston, of the publishing firm who have produced these volumes.

I also have to thank Messrs.

Clowes and Sons for the masterly way in which they have printed this work.

Also Messrs.

Creed, Robinson, Fricker, and Symons, of the publishing staff.