2. Describe a method for ascertaining the ratio of the specific heats of a gas or vapour. Show the bearing of such determinations on the question of molecular complexity.

3. What do you understand by two or more elements being isomorphous with one another? Give instances, and show how the study of isomorphism has been of use in the determination of atomic weights.

4. Give an account of the methods and chief results of the study of the molecular volumes of liquids.

5. What are the chief effects produced by the presence of dissolved matter on the properties of the solvent? State the laws governing such effects in the case of dilute solutions; and show briefly how the discovery of such laws has been of use in the determination of molecular weights.

6. Explain the theory of specific ionic velocities and their experimental determination.

7. Explain the general theory of mass action and its application to the special case of the equilibrium between the un-ionized and ionized portions of an electrolyte in solution.

8. Give an account of the theory which explains the isomerism of the tartaric acids and allied phenomena.

9. Describe the construction of a spectroscope and the chief experimental methods of observing spectra under different temperature conditions.

TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY.

The Board of Examiners.

1. Give an account of the chief modern methods for the extraction of gold from tailings.

2. Describe fully the Pattinson process.

3. What is a regenerative furnace? Give a sketch, with explanatory notes.

4. Discuss the application of electrolysis to the problem of cheap bleaching.

5. Give an outline account of the manufacture of glass, and discuss the relation between its composition and its properties.

6. Give an account of naphthalene, its production and practical applications.

7. Give a short account of the chemistry of the manufacture of beer.

MATERIA MEDICA, MEDICAL BOTANY, AND ELEMENTARY THERAPEUTICS.

The Board of Examiners.

1. Define precisely the terms Antipyretic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Myotic, Mydriatic,

Vascular Stimulant, Hepatic Stimulant, Anæsthetic, Hypnotic, Counter-irritant, and give two examples of each.

2. Give an account of the following officinal groups :(a) Lamellæ, (b) Suppositoria, (c) Extracta.

3. Give the source, varieties, characters, officinal preparations, doses, and actions of Sulphur.

4. Give a general account of the officinal substances obtained from the Natural Order Conifera, with their preparations and uses.

5. What is Ergot? What are its active principles, officinal preparations, doses, actions, and chief uses?

THERAPEUTICS, DIETETICS, AND HYGIENE.

The Board of Examiners.

THERAPEUTICS.

1. Discuss the modes of action of

(a) Arsenic; (b) Aloes; (c) Digitalis.

2. Discuss the uses of—

(a) Pot. Iod.; (b) The Bromides; (c) Strychnine. Give illustrative prescriptions.

3. Discuss the means adopted for the reduction of blood pressure.

4. Describe the wet pack, the Brand bath, and Stomach irrigation.

5. Discuss the climatic treatment of pulmonary phthisis.

THERAPEUTICS, DIETETICS, AND HYGIENE,

The Board of Examiners.

DIETETICS AND HYGIENE.

1. Discuss the dietetic use of alcohol.

2. Discuss the changes through which a starchy food passes after entering the body.

3. Discuss the dietary of Typhoid fever.

4. Describe the hepatic temperament, and its disease tendencies.

5. What precautions should be taken by a Sanitary Authority to secure the wholesomeness of a public milk supply?

6. What are the legal measures in Victoria for dealing with Small-pox?

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SURGERY.

The Board of Examiners.

1. Describe the varieties of umbilical hernia. Give the treatment of each variety under all conditions.

2. Describe the causation, symptoms, dangers, and prognosis of traumatic rupture of the urethra. Give your treatment.

3. What conditions would induce you to operate in a case of appendicitis? Describe your operation.

4. Describe the dislocations met with at either end of the clavicle. With what difficulties would you be likely to meet in their treatment?

5. Describe the method by which you would ensure the aseptic healing of a wound made by yourself through unbroken skin. Give the reasons for your procedure.

OBSTETRICS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

The Board of Examiners.

1. Describe the signs, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment of death of the foetus in utero.

2. Briefly give the conditions, signs, and symptoms of pregnancy at the 3rd and 6th months respectively, and classify their diagnostic value.