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 The black red-bellied snake needs no description, and the taipan is not likely to be met. It is, however, very similar to the King Brown, growing up to 10 feet with an extremely efficient biting apparatus with fangs up to 1/2" long, and is probably not of Australian but of Asiatic origin.
-FEDFRNTION NOTES - MARCH.
+=====Federation Notes - March.=====
-- Allen A. Strom,
-WARRAGAMBA DAM: The President of Federation has made an appointment tc intgYV*Tew =President of the Water Board regarding walking parties in the Warragamba Catchment Area,
+- Allen A. Strom.
-CAMPSITES AND HUTS IN TASMANIA: The Launceston Walking Club has
-Ygnaa-VF-ip771737CFEETs=67 and erect huts in parts of Tasmania not
+====Warragamba Dam:====
-so supplied by Government exigencies. The N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has made a grant of ten pounds (lO) to this work. Private individuals and clubs are invited to assist. Further information from Stan Cottier, Secretary of the N.S.W. Federation.
-BARRINGTON HOUSE: Walkers visiting this area at Easter are reminded that itImIa be advisable to seek permission before crossing this Property.
+The President of Federation has made an appointment to interview the President of the Water Board regarding walking parties in the Warragamba Catchment Area.
-COURIDJAH STATION: The Department of Railways has informed Federation that aWatoi tank is being erected at Couridjah Station in compliance with the wish of Federation.
-SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE_WFEKEND:whicli has been arranged for March Tr5,19,01Th flds had to be pcaboned following the"State-wide Floods. Dates now suggested are May 6,7,8th or May 20,21,22nd.
+====Campsites And Huts In Tasmania:====
-A Practice search in co-operdtion with the Wireless Institute of Australia was held on Sunday, March 13th, in the Royal National Park. This practice was to test the use of wireless in searches.
+The Launceston Walking Club has decided to prepare campsites and erect huts in parts of Tasmania not so supplied by Government exigencies. The N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has made a grant of ten pounds (£lO) to this work. Private individuals and clubs are invited to assist. Further information from Stan Cottier, Secretary of the N.S.W. Federation.
+====Barrington House:====
+Walkers visiting this area at Easter are reminded that it would be advisable to seek permission before crossing this property.
+====Couridjah Station:====
+The Department of Railways has informed Federation that a water tank is being erected at Couridjah Station in compliance with the wish of Federation.
+====Search And Rescue Practice Weekend:====
+Which has been arranged for March 18,19,20th has had to be postponed following the State-wide Floods. Dates now suggested are May 6,7,8th or May 20,21,22nd.
+A Practice search in co-operation with the Wireless Institute of Australia was held on Sunday, March 13th, in the Royal National Park. This practice was to test the use of wireless in searches.
 The Kameruka Club gave notice that they intended to erect a plaque and form drinking holes on the soak near Mount Warrigal to the memory of R. Thomas, late President of the Club.
-CONSERVATION BURELU: The Federation will accept nominations for one Eddffion= mc-nber on the Conservation Bureau.
-Following anon a protest from the Secretary of The Heathcote Primitive Area Trust, the ven. for the Annual Federation Camp, was changed from Morella Karong to Long Angle Oully, Warrimoo.
+====Conservation Bureau:====
-BONG BONG PROPOSAL: The Budderoo Section has been recently surveyed and relYori;ed Lpon by an of of the Department of Lands. The report recommended that the natural conditions of the Crown Lands on the Plateau should not be disposed of or developed further; but opposition to a National Park was expressed as it was felt that this would bring destructive forces to the area. The Department appears to favour reservation for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna. This is
-.
+The Federation will accept nominations for one additional member on the Conservation Bureau.
-important because it is known that there is a move to establish extensive dairying an the Plateau.
-The Barren Grounds Section has been given a clean sheet by the Depart merit of Mines and the matter new rests with a decision by the Department of Lands regarding the establishment of a Faunal Reserve.
+Following upon a protest from the Secretary of The Heathcote Primitive Area Trust, the venue for the Annual Federation Camp, was changed from Morella Karong to Long Angle Gully, Warrimoo.
-ALIENATION OF PORTION OF TEE ROYAL NATIONAL PARK: Letters of protest
--0757176777737157-71=07fE7-2TErs=73.7rFnds and "The Sydney
+====Bong Bong Proposal:====
-Morning Herald". These letters made a special point of the fact that decisions of this kind were arrived at and negotiation finalised befc.r. a public announcement was made. It was recommended that a public enquiry should be held in each case of alienation from a National Par, so that the general public may voice an opinion and hence influence legislation on the matter.
-ETTREMA AND BUDAWANG AREA: Following upon the decision of the Depart- merit of =7 not to acquiesce in the establishment of a Faunal Reserve over the Morton Primitive Reserve, an effort Will now be made
+The Budderoo Section has been recently surveyed and reported upon by an officer of the Department of Lands. The report recommended that the natural conditions of the Crown Lands on the Plateau should not be disposed of or developed further; but opposition to a National Park was expressed as it was felt that this would bring destructive forces to the area. The Department appears to favour reservation for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna. This is important because it is known that there is a move to establish extensive dairying an the Plateau.
-to interest the Fauna Protection Panel in the Ettrena-Budawang Area as a Faunal Reserve,
+The Barren Grounds Section has been given a clean sheet by the Department of Mines and the matter new rests with a decision by the Department of Lands regarding the establishment of a Faunal Reserve.
+====Alienation Of Portion Of The Royal National Park:====
+Letters of protest were written to the Premier, the Minister for Lands and "The Sydney Morning Herald". These letters made a special point of the fact that decisions of this kind were arrived at and negotiation finalised before a public announcement was made. It was recommended that a public enquiry should be held in each case of alienation from a National Park so that the general public may voice an opinion and hence influence legislation on the matter.
+====Ettrema And Budawang Area:====
+Following upon the decision of the Department of Lands not to acquiesce in the establishment of a Faunal Reserve over the Morton Primitive Reserve, an effort Will now be made to interest the Fauna Protection Panel in the Ettrena-Budawang Area as a Faunal Reserve.
 Visits to Areas for which there are conservation plans, will be undertaken as follows -
-April 15,16.17th:: Kariong: West Patonga Area.
+April 15,16.17th: Kariong: West Patonga Area.
 April 22 to 25th (Anzac Day Weekend): Budawang; Corang Creek.
-If you want to interest your friends and relatives in our Conservatic:-. Projects we can help with Transport ard Trips, propaganda leaflets and showing of colour transparencies. Ring UA2983.
+If you want to interest your friends and relatives in our Conservation Projects we can help with Transport and Trips, propaganda leaflets and showing of colour transparencies. Ring UA2983.
 TEE ANNUAL RE-UNION.
 Digby.