the first meeting of the wiq was held on wednesday, 8 may 1912, when some 49 members were enrolled. lieutenant sturdee (staff officer, royal engineers) was in the chair. apologies were received from major annand, messrs. f. e. ramsbotham, james ryan, f. a. bignell, j. r. clark, e. p. tipping, price, c. mclaughlan, c. ive, and d. nagel. it was resolved to adopt the name of the wireless institute of queensland, the objects and aims being "to encourage the scientific study of wireless telegraphy in queensland, and to promote the intercourse of those interested in the subject, and to aid them with advice and instruction." the constitution of the new south wales body was, in the main, adopted, with minor alterations. the subscription was fixed at 10s. 6d. per annum, ladies also being eligible for membership. the following officers were elected: president, mr. h. c. b. rockwell; vice-presidents, messrs. s. h. smith, e. p. seckold, e. b. corbett, e. h. bourne; secretary, mr. f. h. hellawell; treasurer, mr. p. c. smith; committee, lieutenant sturdee, messrs. h. nelson, a. g. jackson, g. h. boundy, c. cheetham, t. brownlee, heffernan, r. a. sellars, leaving four names still to be elected. a committee, consisting of the president, secretary, and one member of the council, had the superintendence of the laboratory, instruments, and library. it was noted that messrs. kerr, haines, j. jeffries, j. connoh, and sergeant mclennan, and others valuably contributed to the discussion. a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.