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- | IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES CONTACT | + | === Scenic Motor Tours. === |
- | SCENIC MOTOR TOURS, --Tarmr7 sr177777- -7=7.7r7 | + | |
- | DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO THE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS. | + | If you are going places, contact Scenic Motor Tours, Railway Steps, Katoomba. |
- | TRANSPORT BY COACEES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH- WALKERS TO KANANGRA Y2ALL3, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ; | + | |
- | FOR ALL INFORMATION | + | Daily tours by parlor coach to the world famous Jenolan Caves and all Blue Mountain sights. |
- | WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, KATOOMBA TELEPHONE | + | |
- | AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. | + | Transport by coaches for parties of bushwalkers to Kanangra Walls, Ginkin or other suitable points by arrangement. |
- | At the appointed hour of 7.45 p m., the President gave a dong on hisgong, the sixty-odd people then present in a miscellany of chairs (mostly more comfortable than the Ingersoll Hall variety) came to the alert, and we were on the way. Presentation of the Swimming Carnival awards was held over until the Maestro, | + | |
- | The financial statement was taken as read, and its adoption formally moved by the Treasurer. In answer to a question concerning the R,10 sundry debtors", | + | For all information, |
- | and the motion was lost (as the monthly statement showed we had only 13 left by the end of February perhaps it was as well!) | + | |
- | Followed the customary suspension of standincr, alders, so that elections could proceed and the annual sub. could be considered. The now familiar voting procedure was again agreed upon, with Messrs. Harvey, Roots, Frost and Noble as scrutineers and Edna Stratton | + | ---- |
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- | It was first moved that the sub, remain unaltered: | + | ===== At The Annual General Meeting. ===== |
- | through Treasurer' | + | |
- | Flying on through the business, we rushed monthly statement, on past Federation Report: (which raised a query because it wasn't on the which requires notice be given the leader of we had come to General Business. And hero the down. | + | At the appointed hour of 7.45 p.m., the President gave a dong on his gong, the sixty-odd people then present in a miscellany of chairs (mostly more comfortable than the Ingersoll Hall variety) came to the alert, and we were on the way. Presentation of the Swimming Carnival awards was held over until the Maestro, |
- | Colin Putt called attention to our dwindling membership, and | + | |
- | the need for stimulating walking activity. Part of the cure was to be discreet advertising, | + | The financial statement was taken as read, and its adoption formally moved by the Treasurer. In answer to a question concerning the " |
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+ | Followed the customary suspension of standing orders, so that elections could proceed and the annual sub. could be considered. The now familiar voting procedure was again agreed upon, with Messrs. Harvey, Roots, Frost and Noble as scrutineers and Edna Stretton | ||
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+ | It was first moved that the sub. remain unaltered: | ||
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+ | Flying on through the business, we rushed | ||
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+ | Colin Putt called attention to our dwindling membership, and the need for stimulating walking activity. Part of the cure was to be discreet advertising, | ||
Quite a deal of comment unkind to Ingersoll Hall had been made during this discussion, and it was argued we'd never attract the right type of new member in such a dingy environment: | Quite a deal of comment unkind to Ingersoll Hall had been made during this discussion, and it was argued we'd never attract the right type of new member in such a dingy environment: | ||
- | Bill Cosgrove queried what the purpose of building up strength of the Club might be: wouldn' | ||
- | The President intervened to slay the old belief that S.D.W. had closed its membership at one stage - at the request of Federation | ||
- | we had withdrawn our name from the list of Clubs in order that smaller clubs might thrive. Rene Browne said the Club started through publicity, and Ray Kirkby commented that we must take into account the probable rental of another club room - could it be afforded? Perhaps increased membership would make it easier to find the finance for a better roam. Tom Moppett pointed out that there Was no suggestion of lowering our standard of admission, and though the Club had in the past opposed use of publicity for gaining members, we had to meet the fact that our walking strength was very law. Dick Hoffman | ||
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- | urged U8 to take more interest in the welfare of that the loss during that time might be reduced, considered that a stepping-up of social activity attractions to the Club. The gag was applied, | + | Bill Cosgrove queried what the purpose of building up strength of the Club might be: wouldn' |
- | prospectiVesi-so | + | |
- | ad Dill Gillam would lend added | + | The President intervened to slay the old belief that S.B.W. had closed its membership at one stage - at the request of Federation we had withdrawn our name from the list of Clubs in order that smaller clubs might thrive. Rene Browne said the Club started through publicity, and Ray Kirkby commented that we must take into account the probable rental of another club room - could it be afforded? Perhaps increased membership would make it easier to find the finance for a better room. Tom Moppett pointed out that there Was no suggestion of lowering our standard of admission, and though the Club had in the past opposed use of publicity for gaining members, we had to meet the fact that our walking strength was very low. Dick Hoffman |
- | rd the amended motion | + | |
- | About this stage, when Dot Butler had been elected | + | About this stage, when Dot Butler had been elected |
- | and after a little doubt who should sit an Committee, the matter was conveniently stood over until the committee-members-without-portfolio were appointed. | + | |
- | Dormie moved that the feature of a monthly Social Report be re-introduced, | + | Dormie moved that the feature of a monthly Social Report be re-introduced, |
- | 6. | + | |
- | Alex Colley | + | Alex Colley |
- | of requirements for a new Club Room so that all members could join in the search for a suitable place, these " | + | |
- | . invested in the current Commonwealth Loan, subject to the approval | + | After it had been fixed that the items on the remaining |
- | of Club Solicitor and Trustees. A number of brisk comments followed, some referring to our previous experience with bonds which were saleable only at a loss, and some maintaining that the higher interest rate on the present loan minimised this risk. The motion was finally carried. | + | |
- | After it had been fixed that the items on the remaining | + | ---- |
- | of the social programme should be put back two days to the Preceding | + | |
- | 111olial w.Maleml | + | === Photography!? |
- | LIST OF 0P7ICERS ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, | + | |
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- | PRESIDENT: | + | |
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- | ASSISTANT SECRETARY: TREASURER: | + | |
- | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: VJALKS SECRETOY: SOCIAL SECRETARY: CONSERVATION SECRETARY: LITERARY EDITOR: CO-EDITOR: | + | Leica Photo Service. |
- | COMMITTEE MEMBERS | + | |
- | FEDERATION DELEGATES: | + | 31 Macquarie Place, Sydney, N.S.W. |
- | JIM BROWN MALCOLM McGREGOR ELSIE BRUGGY GRACE AIRD SHEILA BINNS KEVIN ARD ILL BRIAN ANDERSON ROSS LAIRD TOM MOPPETT DOT BUTLER GEOFF WAGG | + | |
- | BERYL CHRISTIANSEN | + | ---- |
- | GEOFF V:AGG | + | |
- | PAUL BARNES JEANNE GOLDING | + | ===== List Of Officers Elected At The Annual General Meeting. ===== |
- | ALLEN STROM | + | |
- | YVONNE RENWICK PAUL BARNES ALLEN STROM | + | |**President**|Jim Brown.| |
- | TOM HENNY-ROYAL | + | |**Vice Presidents**|Malcolm McGregor, Allen Strom.| |
- | SUBSTITUTE FEDERATION | + | |**Secretary**|Elsie Bruggy.| |
- | DELEGATES: BRIAN HARVEY PADDY PALLIN PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS | + | |**Assistant Secretary**|Grace Aird.| |
- | H | + | |**Treasurer**|Sheila Binns.| |
- | DELEGATE: ILDA STODDART | + | |**Membership Secretary**|Kevin Ardill.| |
- | AUDITOR: TOM :KENNY-ROYAL | + | |**Walks Secretary**|Brian Anderson.| |
- | TRUSTEES: livAL ROOTS MAURICE DERRY | + | |**Social Secretary**|Ross Laird.| |
- | HON. SOLICITOR: COLIN BROAD | + | |**Conservation Secretary**|Tom Moppett.| |
- | MAGAZINE BUSINESS MANAGER: ALEX CCLLEY | + | |**Literary Editor**|Dot Butler.| |
- | JOE TURNER | + | |**Co-Editor**|Geoff Wagg.| |
- | 7. | + | |**Committee Members**|Beryl Christiansen, |
- | KEEP THAT FOUR DAY EASTER PACK LIGHT WITH | + | |**Federation Delegates**|Paul Barnes, Allen Strom, Jeanne Golding, Tom Kenny-Royal.| |
- | TASTY, CONCENTRATED ENERGY-PRODUCING VEGETARIAN FOODS | + | |**Substitute Federation Delegates**|Brian Harvey, Paddy Pallin.| |
- | NEW SEASON DRIED APRICOTS NOV AVAILABLE | + | |**Parks & Playgrounds Delegate**|Hilda Stoddart.| |
- | NUTOLENE AND NUTMEAT | + | |**Auditor**|Tom Kenny-Royal.| |
- | THE SAtITARITTI.: HEALTH P.00D_OLTOP | + | |**Trustees**|Wal Roots, Maurice Berry, Joe Turner.| |
- | 13 HUNTER STREET SYDNEY. | + | |**Hon. Solicitor**|Colin Broad.| |
- | THE BOYS IN TASMANIA. | + | |**Magazine Business Manager**|Alex Colley.| |
- | By Geoff Wag. PART II. | + | |
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+ | === The Sanitarium Health Food Shop. === | ||
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+ | Keep that four day Easter pack light with tasty, concentrated, energy-producing vegetarian foods. | ||
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+ | New season dried apricots now available | ||
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+ | Figs. Dates. Almond kernels. Nutolene and nutmeat - ready to serve protein. | ||
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+ | The Sanitarium Health Food Shop. | ||
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+ | 13 Hunter Street, Sydney. | ||
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+ | ===== The Boys In Tasmania - Part II. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | By Geoff Wagg. | ||
(Descending off cloud-capped Mount Ossa, the party - Ross, Frank, David and Geoff - proceeds south towards the untold horrors of Ducane Hut.) | (Descending off cloud-capped Mount Ossa, the party - Ross, Frank, David and Geoff - proceeds south towards the untold horrors of Ducane Hut.) | ||
- | That afternoon, as we trekked | + | |
- | Du Cane Hut, we were pleased to find, was almost deserted, so we all proceeded to have our first all-over wash for too many days. I should have said, all except David. Poor old Snow had just got a decent lather up when the lookout, perched on a high stump, watching the track, yelled " | + | That afternoon, as we trekked |
- | 8. | + | |
- | That was New Year's Eve, and the Y.ILA. girls celebrated by chasing some Possibly | + | Du Cane Hut, we were pleased to find, was almost deserted, so we all proceeded to have our first all-over wash for too many days. I should have said, all except David. Poor old Snow had just got a decent lather up when the lookout, perched on a high stump, watching the track, yelled " |
- | have been left after previous invasions (details will be forwarded if one guinea and a self-addressed envelope are sent to the author). | + | |
- | On New Year's Day the heavens once more wept. -e moved as quickly as we could along the track, | + | That was New Year's Eve, and the Y.H.A. girls celebrated by chasing some possibly |
- | As we had all been having foot trouble, we were hoping for a ride down from Narcissus Hut in the launch, but a note in the log book soon dashed our hopes. The launch, it stated, had been out of order for some days, and several | + | |
- | think those eleven miles on a muddy track through gloomy beech forest were the most miserable of the Whole trip. But we got Q12/1 reward. The Ranger' | + | On New Year's Day the heavens once more wept. We moved as quickly as we could along the track, |
- | We loafed in bed until nine o' | + | |
- | Imagine our horror when we climbed aboard our bus to find a passenger list entirely composed of boy scouts! For a While it seamed that a serious incident was going to develop between flora- | + | As we had all been having foot trouble, we were hoping for a ride down from Narcissus Hut in the launch, but a note in the log book soon dashed our hopes. The launch, it stated, had been out of order for some days, and several |
- | 9. | + | |
- | loving Frank and a scout masteil | + | think those eleven miles on a muddy track through gloomy beech forest were the most miserable of the whole trip. But we got our reward. The Ranger' |
- | as well that Frenchman' | + | |
- | Frenchman' | + | We loafed in bed until nine o' |
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+ | Imagine our horror when we climbed aboard our bus to find a passenger list entirely composed of boy scouts! For a while it seamed that a serious incident was going to develop between flora-loving Frank and a scout master | ||
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+ | Frenchman' | ||
We camped comfortably on the Loddon River that night, although the mosquitoes worried Snow quite a bit, and dined sumptuously off treacle dumplings. Then we made the amazing discovery that we'd allowed for one meal too few on our food list. Oh well, eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we diet. | We camped comfortably on the Loddon River that night, although the mosquitoes worried Snow quite a bit, and dined sumptuously off treacle dumplings. Then we made the amazing discovery that we'd allowed for one meal too few on our food list. Oh well, eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we diet. | ||
- | Next day was fine and we pushed off across the Loddon Plains, so much more interesting than those in the Reserve because of the wild flowers and the little hillocks dotted amongst them. We passed Lake Vera, then up that mud slippery-slide misnamed track that leads to the top of 3arron | + | |
- | We had no sooner hit the hut When everybody shed his boots. Apparently the long rough track had affected us all the same way. We decided there and then to cancel the final part of our walk in the Lake Fodder | + | Next day was fine and we pushed off across the Loddon Plains, so much more interesting than those in the Reserve because of the wild flowers and the little hillocks dotted amongst them. We passed Lake Vera, then up that mud slippery-slide misnamed track that leads to the top of Barron |
- | During the night we had some light rain and we began to have misgivings about our vim from the top next morning. However, all mar, fears were groundless, as the dawn arrived quite fine except for a little mist around the summit. We started our climb and had reaOhed | + | |
- | Climbing further we reached the top about the sane time as the mist did and, while we hung about waiting for it to clear, made inroads into a box of chocolates that David and Frank had generously carried up to celebrate the occasion. In an hour or so the vapour cleared sufficiently for a bit of photography, | + | We had no sooner hit the hut when everybody shed his boots. Apparently the long rough track had affected us all the same way. We decided there and then to cancel the final part of our walk in the Lake Pedder |
- | 10. | + | |
- | Then we were just ready to move on next morning Snow suddenly remembered that he'd left his camera about half way up the pass, so back he went while we went on slowly with his pack. He caught us up about an hour and a half later, complete with camera - said he would have taken his time if he'd known how nicely we were getting on carrying his pack! | + | During the night we had some light rain and we began to have misgivings about our view from the top next morning. However, all our fears were groundless, as the dawn arrived quite fine except for a little mist around the summit. We started our climb and had reached |
- | I'm afraid we made heavy weather of the button grass plains that morning, but aching feet were making Ross and me glad that this was the last day we'd be wearing boots for a while anyway. We lunched on the Loddon, then started that lonn, hot climb over the ridge to the Franklin River. It was with a sense of real atisfaction | + | |
- | accumulated days. Behind us were the days of fatigue and meagre | + | Climbing further we reached the top about the sane time as the mist did and, while we hung about waiting for it to clear, made inroads into a box of chocolates that David and Frank had generously carried up to celebrate the occasion. In an hour or so the vapour cleared sufficiently for a bit of photography, |
- | rations: tomorrow we would be catching a bus to the life of ease and the lap of luxury. | + | |
- | You know", said Frank, "a tourist' | + | When we were just ready to move on next morning Snow suddenly remembered that he'd left his camera about half way up the pass, so back he went while we went on slowly with his pack. He caught us up about an hour and a half later, complete with camera - said he would have taken his time if he'd known how nicely we were getting on carrying his pack! |
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+ | I'm afraid we made heavy weather of the button grass plains that morning, but aching feet were making Ross and me glad that this was the last day we'd be wearing boots for a while anyway. We lunched on the Loddon, then started that long, hot climb over the ridge to the Franklin River. It was with a sense of real satisfaction | ||
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+ | "You know", said Frank, "a tourist' | ||
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+ | " | ||
But we were. all looking forward to it! | But we were. all looking forward to it! | ||
- | FEDERATION NOTES - MARCH MEL7ING. | + | |
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+ | ===== Federation Notes - March Meeting. ===== | ||
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | NEW SOUTH WALES RANGER PPEROL | + | |
- | Federation Representative. A submission is being prepared for presentation to the Minister and a deputation to the Curator of the Botanical Gardens will be requested. | + | __New South Wales Ranger Patrol__ |
- | BLUE GUM FOREST: News that the Hordern block (adjacent to the Forest) | + | |
- | THE SHIRE OF GOSFORD | + | __Blue Gum Forest__: News that the Hordern block (adjacent to the Forest) |
- | ANNUAL CAMP will be held at Euroka on April 3/4th. Messrs. Pallin | + | |
- | KARIONG PENINSULA PROPOSAL: The National Trust will endeavour to 75i, | + | __The Shire of gosford__ |
- | 11. | + | |
- | BARREN GROUNDS: The Chief Guardian of Fauna is regarding with favvtr tH7 proposEr | + | __Annual Camp__ |
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+ | __Kariong Peninsula Proposal__: The National Trust will endeavour to arrange | ||
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+ | __Barren Grounds__: The Chief Guardian of Fauna is regarding with favor the proposal | ||
Still urgently required..... | Still urgently required..... | ||
- | 1. An Organiser for the 1954 Dushwalker Ea21. | + | |
- | 2. Additional Patrols and Work Parties at Tiouddi | + | 1. An Organiser for the 1954 Bushwalker Ball. |
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- | SUMD,IARY REPORT ON THE FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL FO'IA 77AA7 1953. | + | 2. Additional Patrols and Work Parties at Bouddi |
- | Mama ..a m./ td1.. | + | |
- | By Allen A. CtY'am. | + | ---- |
- | 1. Members of the panel (included as general | + | |
- | F.J. Griffiths, Chief Guardian of Fauna, Chairman. | + | ===== Summary Report On The Fauna Protection Panel For Year 1953. ===== |
- | Dr. R.J. Noble, Department of Agriculture. | + | |
- | H.E. Messer, Department of Conservation. F.M. Bailey, Forestry Commission. C.J. auttsworth, Chief Secretary-/s Department. | + | By Allen A. Strom. |
- | W.17. Jones, Department of Education. J.R. Kinghorn, Australian Museum. A.R. Jones, Department of Lands. | + | |
- | H.E. Best, Ministry of Immigration and Tourist Activities. | + | === 1. Members of the panel (included as general |
- | Prof. P.D.F. Murray, Department of Zoology, University. of Sydney. R.D. Nott, M.'.A. | + | |
- | Sir Edward Hallstrom. | + | |
- | E. le G. Troughton. | + | |
- | A.A. Strom. | + | |
- | 2. EDUCATION AND PUBLICITY: | + | * F.M. Bailey, Forestry Commission. |
- | School Children: | + | * C.J. Buttsworth, Chief Secretary's Department. |
- | Panel. Schools at Grafton, Yanco, Leeton, | + | |
- | Griffith and Narrandera visited. Local Faunal Societies have also assisted with publicity work aimpn3st | + | * J.R. Kinghorn, Australian Museum. |
+ | * A.R. Jones, Department of Lands. | ||
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+ | * R.D. Nott, M.L.A. | ||
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+ | === 2. Education and publicity: === | ||
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+ | School Children: | ||
An Essay Competition for School Children received a disappointing response. | An Essay Competition for School Children received a disappointing response. | ||
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A Poster Competition in co-operation with the Annual Humane Poster Competition was also organised. | A Poster Competition in co-operation with the Annual Humane Poster Competition was also organised. | ||
- | Films: The following films have been shown to thousands by Schools, Scouts, Girl Guides, Parents and Ctizansl | + | |
- | The Koala, Australia' | + | Films: The following films have been shown to thousands by Schools, Scouts, Girl Guides, Parents and Citizans' |
- | The Panel has recently added ' | + | |
- | 12. | + | The Koala, Australia' |
- | by the Department of Education, Film Council and the Australian Museum. | + | |
- | Radio: " | + | The Panel has recently added " |
- | fauna conservation and to the work of the Panel. | + | |
+ | Radio: " | ||
Press: A good deal of publicity has been given by the press, particularly in the country. | Press: A good deal of publicity has been given by the press, particularly in the country. | ||
- | Talks: The Chairman addressed students at the Dalmain | + | |
- | College; Rotary Clubs at Leeton, Griffith, Narrandera, Cronulla and Gosford; members of the Youth Hostel Association; | + | Talks: The Chairman addressed students at the Balmain |
- | KOALA CONSERVATION: | + | |
- | The Koalt5. | + | === 3. Koala conservation: === |
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+ | The Koala Reserve in Kuring-gai Chase was opened to the Public on Saturday, September 14th. It has proved very popular but has yet to show that it can be an important link in Koala Regeneration. | ||
Considerable opposition by residents of the Palm Beach Peninsula has followed all attempts to remove Koalas from this rapidly developing area. Panel encourages the residents to plant food trees wherever possible. | Considerable opposition by residents of the Palm Beach Peninsula has followed all attempts to remove Koalas from this rapidly developing area. Panel encourages the residents to plant food trees wherever possible. | ||
- | Tuckarinba | + | |
- | 41 PLAIN TURKEY AND BRUSH TURKEY SURVEYS: | + | Tuckarimba |
+ | |||
+ | === 4. Plain Turkey and Brush Turkey surveys: === | ||
Surveys of the State were conducted to ascertain distribution and causes for decline in numbers. | Surveys of the State were conducted to ascertain distribution and causes for decline in numbers. | ||
- | In the case of the Plain Turkey, decrease has been enormous in the last fifty years due to closer settlement, indiscriminate shooting and depredations of the foxes. Only the far North I:est of the State report seeing flocks of these birds. | + | |
- | Brush Turkey are still fairly common in the coastal areas between the Queensland Border and the Hawkesb=y | + | In the case of the Plain Turkey, decrease has been enormous in the last fifty years due to closer settlement, indiscriminate shooting and depredations of the foxes. Only the far North West of the State report seeing flocks of these birds. |
- | A Platypus | + | |
- | and whether there are any factors operating against the well-being of the animal. | + | Brush Turkey are still fairly common in the coastal areas between the Queensland Border and the Hawkesbury |
- | 5. LOCAL FAUNAL SOCIETIES: | + | |
- | Progress in the formation of these Societies has been slow. | + | __A Platypus |
- | North Shore and Leeton Societies are two new bodies | + | |
- | 13. | + | === 5. Local Faunal Societies: === |
- | 6. PROTECTED FAUNA: | + | |
- | An Open Season for Kangaroos has been in operation in the Western Division for nine months. Pastoral Inspectors and Police | + | Progress in the formation of these Societies has been slow. North Shore and Leeton Societies are two new bodies |
- | ally are of the opinion that the Open Season has not had any | + | |
- | apparent effect on the numbers of 'rocs in the Division. Most animals appear to have been taken in the North and North Western Sections. There is an absence of Professional Shooters and ammunition. It is now believed that the southern portion should not be granted an extension of the season if a request is made. | + | === 6. Protected fauna: === |
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+ | An Open Season for Kangaroos has been in operation in the Western Division for nine months. Pastoral Inspectors and Police | ||
Open Seasons were refused for Ducks, Quail and Snipe but limited Open Seasons have been granted for certain Ducks in the Irrigation Areas (during the Rice Season) and Black Duck in the New England region for the months of March, April and May (Pasture Crops). | Open Seasons were refused for Ducks, Quail and Snipe but limited Open Seasons have been granted for certain Ducks in the Irrigation Areas (during the Rice Season) and Black Duck in the New England region for the months of March, April and May (Pasture Crops). | ||
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Water Rats appear to have increased considerably in numbers since total protection was granted and reports of extensive damage to fishermen' | Water Rats appear to have increased considerably in numbers since total protection was granted and reports of extensive damage to fishermen' | ||
- | An application for the removal of protection from pelicans and an Open Season for Emu in the Dalranald | + | |
- | 7. FAUNAL RESERVES: | + | An application for the removal of protection from pelicans and an Open Season for Emu in the Balranald |
- | The Department of Lands refused concurrence in the dedication of the Macquarie Marshes as a Faunal Reserve. This wasImost | + | |
+ | === 7. Faunal Reserves: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Department of Lands refused concurrence in the dedication of the Macquarie Marshes as a Faunal Reserve. This was most disappointing and the Chief Secretary has taken the matter up with the Minister for Lands, who has agreed to give further consideration to the proposal. | ||
During the year seven areas were proclaimed sanctuaries under the Act, bringing the total of proclaimed sanctuaries to 370. | During the year seven areas were proclaimed sanctuaries under the Act, bringing the total of proclaimed sanctuaries to 370. | ||
- | 8. APPOINTNENT OF FIELD STAFF: | + | |
+ | === 8. Appointment of field staff: === | ||
The necessary funds for the appointment of a Field Officer have been provided in this Year's Budget and an advertisement for applicants is expected at any time. | The necessary funds for the appointment of a Field Officer have been provided in this Year's Budget and an advertisement for applicants is expected at any time. | ||
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The Panel is opposing a move by the Forestry Commission to dedicate as a State Forest an area of 665 acres on the Bulga-Comboyne Range near Ellenborough. | The Panel is opposing a move by the Forestry Commission to dedicate as a State Forest an area of 665 acres on the Bulga-Comboyne Range near Ellenborough. | ||
- | Pour Rain Forest Pigeons | + | |
- | 9. INTERSTATE CONIERENCE ON FAUNA: | + | Four Rain Forest Pigeons - Purple-crowned, |
- | Will be held in Melbourne in February, 1954. The Panel will ask for discussion on these topics | + | |
- | Uniform action for control of Water Rats. Organisation of Survey Work. | + | === 9. Interstate conference on fauna: === |
- | 14. | + | |
- | Special Protection for Rare Species. Open Seasons for Ducks, | + | Will be held in Melbourne in February, 1954. The Panel will ask for discussion on these topics... |
- | Trading and EXportation | + | |
- | 10. DEEWHY LAGOON: | + | |
- | The Panel has decided to support,the Ornithologists request for, retention of that section of the Lagoon most suitable for the protection of bird life. | + | * Organisation of Survey Work. |
- | 11. THE SOUTH COAST TOURIST AREA SANCTUARY: (Comprising the coastal strip between Nowra and Dateman' | + | |
- | This has been declared an absolute sanctuary by prohibiting the :destruction of all faUna except under license. | + | * Open Seasons for Ducks. |
- | REUNION | + | |
- | By Ross Laird. "Any more General Business?" | + | |
- | fi | + | === 10. Deewhy Lagoon: === |
- | NO. | + | |
- | 'Well, our Meeting' | + | The Panel has decided to support the Ornithologists request for retention of that section of the Lagoon most suitable for the protection of bird life. |
- | But we'll meet again e'er long, right or wrong Just as soon as some more has arosed." | + | |
- | These lines from the Opera so aptly fit in with the way our Annual General Meeting closed on Friday, 12th March, in the Y.W.C.A. Hall. The bone was rested back on its stand for the last time of the year and the cry of -"Let Us Re-uner was taken up by one and all. | + | === 11. The South Coast Tourist Area Sanctuary: === |
- | For the third time Woods Creek was chosen as the desired site for cur Reunion. Permission to camp was duly granted by the Colo Shire Council, and it was in very high spirits that the crowd began arriving at that little neck of the woods on Saturday. Some came early, some late, but the main crowd was assembled by 4.30 p m. | + | |
- | Sounds of industry could be heard as far off as the car park as Bill Henley once more supervised and worked in the production of one of his super camp-fires. | + | (Comprising the coastal strip between Nowra and Bateman' |
+ | |||
+ | This has been declared an absolute sanctuary by prohibiting the destruction of all faUna except under license. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Reunion, | ||
+ | |||
+ | By Ross Laird. | ||
+ | |||
+ | "Any more General Business?" | ||
+ | |||
+ | "No." | ||
+ | |||
+ | "Well, our Meeting' | ||
+ | With all our business disposed,\\ | ||
+ | But we'll meet again e'er long, right or wrong,\\ | ||
+ | Just as soon as some more has arosed." | ||
+ | |||
+ | These lines from the Opera so aptly fit in with the way our Annual General Meeting closed on Friday, 12th March, in the Y.W.C.A. Hall. The bone was rested back on its stand for the last time of the year and the cry of "Let Us Re-une!" | ||
+ | |||
+ | For the third time Woods Creek was chosen as the desired site for our Reunion. Permission to camp was duly granted by the Colo Shire Council, and it was in very high spirits that the crowd began arriving at that little neck of the woods on Saturday. Some came early, some late, but the main crowd was assembled by 4.30 p.m. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sounds of industry could be heard as far off as the car park as Bill Henley once more supervised and worked in the production of one of his super camp-fires. | ||
It wasn't long before all the tasks were finished, and as the afternoon gradually turned to dusk members began the more serious business of cooking. | It wasn't long before all the tasks were finished, and as the afternoon gradually turned to dusk members began the more serious business of cooking. | ||
- | Beryl Christiansen and Ken Meadows had been busy during the latter half of the afternoon rounding up items, songs, sketches, etc. and as we were to see later on they had certainly done a good job. About this time Frank Darr could apparently restrain himself no longer | + | |
- | LET u5 | + | Beryl Christiansen and Ken Meadows had been busy during the latter half of the afternoon rounding up items, songs, sketches, etc. and as we were to see later on they had certainly done a good job. About this time Frank Barr could apparently restrain himself no longer and was found up to his usual monkey tricks swinging |
- | 15. | + | |
- | ,(5 | + | [ Cartoon "Let Us Re-une! ] |
- | TT 4 | + | |
- | s. \ | + | At approximately 7.45 the camp-fire was officially lit by Bill Henley and Grace Aird, representing the oldest and newest members respectively. Gil. Webb as M.C. started the entertainment |
- | (ICE | + | |
- | NS \I\ | + | The initiation ceremony this year was in the form of a "Pick-a-Box" quizz session, broadcast and televised straight from Hades. Each contestant - or initiate - was brought |
- | ) | + | |
- | 16. | + | The camp-fire continued for awhile, when the investiture of the new President took place. In this ever impressive ceremony Jim Brown was handed the official badges of his new office by several of the previous Club Presidents. Malcolm McGregor then officially welcomed Jim to his position by handing him the bone of office, and so the new President was invested. A few more songs and items and supper was served. It was something past eleven |
- | and was found up to his usual monkey tricks swinging | + | |
- | At approximately 7.45 the camp-fire was officially lit by Dill Henley and Grace Aird, representing the oldest and newest members respectively. Gil. Vebb as M.G. started | + | Sunday was a perfect day. After a leisurely breakfast most of the crowd slowly weaved down to the river, and there they stayed swimming, talking and laughing |
- | The initiation ceremony this year was in the form of a "Pick-aDox" quizz session, broadcast and televised straight from Hades. Each contestant - or initiate*- was brdught | + | |
- | Any waverer who might have been temporarily influenced by the audience soon changed in favour of the boxes after taking one sniff at the bottle, thereby convincing himself that it was the real thing and no mistake. The boxes contained many surprises - in fact it wasn't till noon on Sunday that most of the effects wore or were' | + | It was with mixed feelings that we made our way, later that afternoon, up the hill, past the car park and on to the bus stop. And so another Re-union has gone - but fear not, for there shall be many more. |
- | The camp-fire continued for awhile, when the investiture of the new President took place. In this ever impressive ceremony Jim Drown was handed the official badges of his new office by several of the previous Club Presidents. Malcolm McGregor then officially welcomed Jim to his position by handing him the bone of office, and so the new President was invested. A few more songs and items and supper was served. It was something past eleven | + | |
- | Sunday was a perfect day. After a leisurely breakfast most af the crowd slowly weaved down to the river, and there they stayed | + | ---- |
- | 0 | + | |
- | . 17. | + | ===== Naughty, Naughty, Admiral! ===== |
- | swimming, talking and laughing | + | |
- | It was with mixed feelings that we made cur way, later that afternoon, up the hill, past the car park and on to the bus stop. And so another Re-union has gone - but fear not, for there shall be many more. | + | "Yes", said Brian Anderson, back from Tasmania, "we had bad weather going to Frenchman' |
- | NAUGHTY, | + | |
- | ==.1..==.=Md m..,.=.11AlammIxMAMAII/ | + | ---- |
- | ites", said Brian Anderson, back from Tasmania, "we had bad. weather going to Frenchman' | + | |
- | d 0 | + | Our congratulations to the Melbourne Walking and Touring Club on two anniversaries - the Club's 60th, the Annual Magazine' |
- | Our congratulations to the Melbourne Walking and Touring Club | + | |
- | an two anniversaries - the Club's 60th, the Annual Magazine' | + | ---- |
- | 0 f | + | |
"Look after your feet - half a square inch of sticking plaster may save miles of misery." | "Look after your feet - half a square inch of sticking plaster may save miles of misery." | ||
- | 0 | + | |
- | . We've heard of a non walker | + | ---- |
- | A review of Thistle Harris' | + | |
+ | We've heard of a non-walker | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | A review of Thistle Harris' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
| | ||
- | The finding of the United | + | The finding of the United |
- | PRESENCE OF MIND. (Acknowledgment to N.Z. Alpine | + | |
- | Bulletin). When, with my little daughter Blanche, I climbed the Alps last summer | + | ---- |
- | saw a dreadful avalanche about to overcome her; | + | |
- | And as it swept her down the slope I vaguely wondered whether | + | ===== Presence Of Mind. ===== |
- | I should be wise to cut the rope that held us twain together ....... I must confess I'm glad I did, | + | |
- | nut still I miss the child - poor kid. - Ruthless Rhymes. | + | (Acknowledgment to N.Z. Alpine Bulletin). |
- | 43 | + | |
- | 4010MV BASTE R. | + | When, with my little daughter Blanche, I climbed the Alps last summer\\ |
- | As usual Paddy has arranged for a ,full moon over the weekend. Despite | + | I saw a dreadful avalanche about to overcome her;\\ |
- | Paddrand | + | And as it swept her down the slope I vaguely wondered whether\\ |
- | but the earlier in the week you call the quicker you get served.. | + | I should be wise to cut the rope that held us twain together .......\\ |
- | PA DY PALLIN | + | I must confess I'm glad I did,\\ |
- | Lightweight | + | But still I miss the child - poor kid. |
- | 201 CASTLE REArili | + | |
- | M2678 | + | - Ruthless Rhymes. |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Paddy Made. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Whither bound for Easter? | ||
+ | |||
+ | As usual Paddy has arranged for a full moon over the weekend. Despite | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy and his staff are ready to supply any last minute requirements, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy Pallin. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 201 Castlereagh | ||
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