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+=====Activities Of The Fauna Protetion Panel 1952-53.=====
+By Allen A. Strom.
+===Rare Fauna.===
+The Brush and Plain Turkey have been declared "Rare Fauna. Penalties for interfering with these animals in any fashion entail heavy fines and/or imprisonment.
+===Faunal Societies.===
+Two Societies have been established - at Hazelbrook and Wollongong; another will hold its inaugural meeting in March at the Chatswood Town Hall. These societies are to encourage interest in assisting the administration of the Fauna Protection Act, 1948.
+===Wedge-Tailed Eagle and Wmobat.===
+The Panel was carrying out investigations relative to protection of these animals when Mr. Clive Evatt, then Chief Secretary, in July 1951 gave them protection for 12 months. When Mr. Kelly was appointed to the Ministry he requested the advice of the Panel on the two animals but, since the Panel's investigations had been circumvented by Mr. Evatt's action, no advice cculd be made and the protection finally lapsed.
+===Kangaroos in teh West.===
+The Chief Guardian of Fauna, the Curator of Mammals at the Australian Museum and Allen A. Strom investigated reports that kangaroos had reached pest proportions west of the Darling River. Observations justified the reports and some thinning by a licensing system was recommended. Considerable delay by the Minister finally led to Cabinet granting an Open season in the Western Division for two months - December/January 1951-52. This Open Season was reported to be a failure largely because notice was too short and professional shooters were not available. Further application in the named area has led to the granting of an Open Season "of not more than 6 months during 1953" to commence at a date satisfactory to all concerned. Efforts will be made to see that the period of Open Season is used to the fullest.
+===Appointment of Field Staff and Co-operation of Honorary Rangers.===
+Despite all efforts, Government economies continue to prevent the appointment of even one permanent ranger. Several bulletins have been circulated to Honorary Rangers under the Fauna Protection Act. These will serve to encourage interest and co-operation.
+===Reptiles.===
+During the year the Wild Life Preservation Society requested some measure of protection for certain species of Reptiles, in particular the very useful Blue Tongue Lizard. After considerable trouble and interchange of correspondence, the Fauna Protection Panel agreed to recommend to the Minister that the Act be amended so that a schedule of protected reptiles could be approved. No move in the direction of such amendment has yet come to our notice.
+===Biological Survey and Commonwealth Co-Ordination.===
+The Panel has expressed support for a survey of our resources of wild life, its disposition and allied matters. It has also agreed that Open Seasons and the dedication of lands for Faunal Reserves should be correlated between States and with Commonwealth inspiration.
+===Essay Competition.===
+A Competition was organised by the Panel through the schools in an effort to arouse interest in conservation of fauna. Whilst the response was very limited, some of the essays were well done. The Panel has also organised a Poster Competition for children.
+===Educational films.===
+The Panel has in its possession ten films on the subject of Nature Protection, and these are being put to good use in the educational field. Interested persons are invited to contact the Chief Guardian of Fauna, Chief Secretary's Department, Box 30, G.P.O. Sydney ('phone B056-ext.573). Films are being added as finance and production permits.
+===Wild Life Surveys.===
+Some time ago the Panel carried out a survey to determine as far as possible the disposition and numbers of the Koala population of N.S.W. During the year a similar survey has been made for the Mallee Fowl, and this has supplied the Panel with some idea of suitable areas for reservation as a Faunal Reserve, in an effort to give permanent sanctuary to the Mallee Fowl. A new survey of the incidence of the Brush and Plain Turkeys has been commenced in cooperation with the Royal Australasian Ornithological Union.
+===Open Seasons.===
+The Panel has expressed, as its official opinion, the view that the reduction of protected animals that reach pest proportions is best done, particularly in the central and eastern districts of the State, by a system of permits rather than Open Seasons. In Western Districts, because of the magnitude of the distances and the sparcity of the population involved, it may be necessary to declare an Open Season. Such Open Seasons, however, should not be more frequent nor of greater duration than one or two months in any twelve.
+Regarding the Duck, the Panel was of the opinion that special circumstances of dry conditions concentrated large numbers of ducks in the rice growing areas. In addition poor germination aggravated the situation. The Panel agreed that a state-wide Open Season could not be justified on the circumstances existing in the Irrigation Areas. During the rice growing season 1952, ducks were removed from the Protected Schedule in the Murrumbidgee and Wakool Irrigation Areas. Renewed applications for an Open Season for Duck, Quail and Snipe in recent months has resulted in the application being refused with respect to Quail and Snipe. The duck is still under review.
+===Macquarie Marshes.===
+The Panel has continued its efforts to have the Marshes set aside as a Faunal Reserve so far without success.
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+====Wanted - by the Librarian.====
+The Club Librarian would like a copy of the undermentioned magazines to enable him to have the 1950 and 1951 volumes bound:-
+February 1950, March 1951, April 1951, June 1951, November 1951.
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+=====February Federation Notes.=====
-ACTIVITIES OF THE F-AUNA PROTECTION PANEL,
--53
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-By Allen A. strom.
-RARE FAUNA. The Brush and Plain Turkey have been declared GRare PE-ii-na'.--15enalties for interfering with these animals in any fashion entail heavy fines and/or imprisonment.
-FAUNAL SOCIETIES. Two Societies have been established - at Hazelbro-6111=o1-6-rTgong; another will hold its inaugural meeting in March at the Chatswood Town Hall. These societies are to-encourage interest in assisting the administration of the Fauna Protection Act, 1948.
-WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE and WOMBAT. The Panel was carrying out investiga'fions relatiTre-f-6-TFaFaTUR-of these animals when Mr. Clive Evatt, then Chief Secretary, in July 1951 gave them protection for 12 months. When Mr. Kelly was appointed to the Ministry he requested the advice of the Pamel on the two animals but, since the Panel ,s investigations had been circumvented by Mr. Evatt's action, no advice cculd be made and thl protection finally lapsed.
-KANGAROOS IN THE WEST. The Chief Guardian of Fauna, the Curator of EEErnaTra."-Thir-717Erralian Museum and Allen A. Strom investigated report! that kangaroos had reached pest proportions west of the Darling River. Observations justified the reports and some thinning by a licensing system was recommended. Considerable delay by the Minister finally led to Cabinet granting an Open season in the Western Division for two months - December/January THIS Open Season was repprtcuu tiv be a failure 1Lxr eely because notice was too snui-u aria profe551onal shooters were not avaiD.Lble. Further application in the naned area has led to the granting of an Open Season "of not more than 6 months during 1953" to commence at a date satisfactory to all concerned. Efforts will be made to see that the period of Open Season is used to the fullest.
-APPOINTMEET OF FIELD STAFF and CO-OPERATION OF HONORARY RANGERS. Te77ne-FTT-effOFFS7-TEvernment eFOnoffreg-nntine To prevenrThe appoin ment of even one permanent ranger. Several bulletins have been circulated to Honorary Rangers under the Fauna Protection Act. These will serve to encourage interest and co-operation.
-REPTILES. During the year the Wild Life Preservation Society requoeted FTErmeasure of protection for certain species of Reptiles, in particular the very useful Blue Tongue LiEard. After considerable trouble and interchange of correspondence, the Fauna Protection Panel agreed to recommend to the Minister that the Act be amended so that a schedule of protected reptiles could be approved. No move in the direction of such amendment has yet come to our notice.
-BIOLOGICAL SURVEY AND COMMONWEALTH CO-ORDINATION. The Panel has 'apressgrirs support for E-gaiive7-7=7-2=Fces of wild life, its disposition and allied matters. It has also agreed that Open Seasons and the dedication of lands for Faunal Reserves should be correlated between States and with Commonwealth inspiration.
-.
-ESSAY CCMPETITION. A Competition was organised by the Panel tfirough Eag-ren7771-FE effort to drouse interest in conservation of fauna. Whilst the response was very limited, some of the essays were well don, The Panel has also organised a Poster Competition ror children.
-EDUCATIONAL FILMS. The Panel has in its possession ten films on the subject of-Direure Protection, and these are being put to good use in t educational field: Interested persons are invited to contact the Chie Guardian of Fauna, Chief Secretary's Department, Box 30, G.P.O. Sydne., ('phone B056-ext. 5'73). Films are being added as finance and pr4ductio: permits.
-WILD LIFE SURVEYS. Some time ago the Panel carried out agurvey to nre=7-777117-as possible the disposition aid numbers of the Koala population of N.S.W. During the year a similar survey has been made for the Mallee Fowl, and this has supplied the Panel with some idea of suitable areas for reservation as a Faunal Reserve, in an effort to give permanent sanctuary to the Mallee Fowl. A new survey of the incidence of the Brush and Plain Turkeys has been commenced in cooperation with the Royal Australasian Ornithological Union.
-OPEN SEASONS The Panel has expressed, as its official opinion, the MITTEIT-F5t reduction of protected animals that reach pest proportia is best done, particularly in the central and eastern districts of the State, by a system of permits rather than Open Seasons. In Western
-Districts, because of the magnitude of the distances and the sparoity of the population involved; it may be necessary to declare an. Open Season. Such Open Seasons, however, should not be more frequent nor o: greater duration than one or two months in any twelve.
-Regarding the Duck, the Panel was of the opinion that special circumstances of dry conditions concentrated large numbers of ducks in the rice growing areas. In addition poor germination aggravated the situation. The Panel agreed that a state-wide Open Season could not be justified on the circumstances, existing in the Irrigation Areas During the rice growing season 1952, ducks were removed from the Protected Schedule in the Murrumbidgee and Wakool Irrigation Areas. Renewed applications for an Open Season for Duck, Quail and Snipe ,in recent months has resulted in the application being refused with respe to Quail and Snipe. The duck is still under review.
-MACQUARIE MARSHES. The Panel has cohtinued its efforts to have the Marshes set a= as a Faunal Reserve so far without success.
-MOWN M,IlliiIMINKNO
-WANTED -  BY THE LIBRARIAN.
-The Club Librarian would like a copy of the undermentioned magazines to enable him to have the 1950 and 1951 volumes bound February, 1950
-March, 1951
-April, 1951
-June, 1951
-November, 1951,
-t.,"\
-FEBRUARE FEDERATION NOTES.
 By Allen A. Strom.
-SOCIAL COMMITTEE - GUESSING COMPETITION - PRIZE A HOT WATER JUG.
-This will help to raise money requii'ed in organising the 1953 Bushwalkerst Ball. Tickets are 6d, each, obtainable from Paul Barnes
+===Social Committee - Guessing Competition - Prize a Hot Water Jug.===
-PROHIBITION ON TEE SALE OF SOME WILDFLOWERS:
-A Panel organised by the N.S.W. Ranger Patrol has recommended to the Department of Local overnment, that the ban on the sale of .
+This will help to raise money required in organising the 1953 Bushwalkers' Ball. Tickets are 6d. each, obtainable from Paul Barnes.
-Borania floribunda, Gymea Lily, Rock Lily, Native Rose and Woody Pear
-be renewed, and that such ban be extended to -
+===Prohibition On The Sale Of Some Wildflowers.===
-.Flannel Flower, all species of Christmas Bells, Waratah, Boronia ledifolia and Boranta pinnata.
-The Federation was represented an the Panel. TEE NATIONAL PARK FIRE PATROLS:
+A Panel organised by the N.S.W. Ranger Patrol has recommended to the Department of Local Government, that the ban on the sale of Borania floribunda, Gymea Lily, Rock Lily, Native Rose and Woody Pear be renewed, and that such ban be extended to Flannel Flower, all species of Christmas Bells, Waratah, Boronia ledifolia and Boranta pinnata.
-Owing to the very good -.season, the Patrols have not found as much work as earlier contemplated; but the fact that bushwalkers wer Willing to assist the Park Trust, has served to assist in the buildin up a feeling of goodwill between the Trust and Federation. The Fire Danger Period is due to lapse on February 28th. The President thanke all who has'assisted and asked them to stand by until the cammencemen of the 195354 Fire Season,
-ANNUAL RE-UNION CAMP:
+The Federation was represented an the Panel.
-Date: MarCh 21/22nd.
-Place: Long Angle Gully, Warrimeo.
+===The National Park Fire Patrols.===
+Owing to the very good season, the Patrols have not found as much work as earlier contemplated; but the fact that bushwalkers were willing to assist the Park Trust, has served to assist in the building up a feeling of goodwill between the Trust and Federation. The Fire Danger Period is due to lapse on February 28th. The President thanked all who have assisted and asked them to stand by until the cammencement of the 1953-54 Fire Season.
+===Annual Re-Union Camp.===
+Date: March 21/22nd.
+Place: Long Angle Gully, Warrimoo.
 The job of the S.B.W. at the Reunion: Final Cleaning Up.
-Messrs. Ken Stewart (Rover Ramblers) aad D. Henson (Rucksack) were elected Joint Assistant- Information Officers.
-Mr. S. Luke (Fire Control Officer, N.S.W. Forestry Commission) then gave a very informative talk on bushfires, fire sighting and preventi
+Messrs. Ken Stewart (Rover Ramblers) and D. Henson (Rucksack) were elected Joint Assistant Information Officers.
-WANTED!! Tradesmen, (and woMen), skilled ar unskilled, to otn a BOUDDI WORK PARTY, March 27,28/29th. Truck is available from the city Friday night.
+Mr. S. Luke (Fire Control Officer, N.S.W. Forestry Commission) then gave a very informative talk on bushfires, fire sighting and prevention.
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+====Tradesmen Wanted!!====
+Tradesmen, (and women), skilled ar unskilled, are wanted to join a Bouddi Work Party, March 27/28/29th. Truck transport is available from the city Friday night.
 Ring Allen A. Strom at WB2520, WB2528 or WB2529 for particulars.
-TRADESMEN transport
-tormi
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+=====Paddy Made.=====
 Well, here's February over and March beginning. The welome cool breezes will soon denote the end of summer. With winter trips ahead how is the sleeping bag?
 Paddy is pleased to say he can now supply almost anything in the way of sleeping bags.
-" Featherdown bags cost 10. 0. 0.
-" Superdown cost .. 12. 8. 0.
+' 10" Featherdown bags cost £10. 0. 0.
+'10" Superdown cost £12. 8. 0.
 Larger ones a little more.
 For those who want a bag for cold climates the Kossie Bag is now available again. This bag has a hood and totally encloses the sleeper except for the face.
-Featherd own 12.19. 6d. Superdown 15. 7. 6d.
-Utility Quilts 6 72x51
-Featherdown 8. 5. 6d.
-Sup erdown 10. 7. 3d.
-Sleeping Bags can now be recovered for 8. 0. 0 plus post of any down required.
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-PADDY PAWN
-Lightweight Camp Gear
-CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY
-M2678
+Featherdown £12.19. 6d.
+Superdown £15. 7. 6d.
+Utility Quilts 6'2" x 5'
+Featherdown £8. 5. 6d.
+Superdown £10. 7. 3d.
+Sleeping Bags can now be recovered for £8. 0. 0 plus post of any down required.
+Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear
+Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678
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