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+=====The Road To The Geehi.=====
-THE ROAD TO THE GMHI.
 (From Jean Schoen: now working with the Snowy Mts. Authority at Cooma.)
-The Authority announced last Thurspy (April 24rd) that it would hold a ttree.:-day trip to the Geehi aturday and Sunday and Monday off on full pay, cost approximately 3.10.0. Only ten people were able to attend this trip,two Holdens being made available, two of the ten volunteering to act as drivers. I no sooner read the circular than I had filled in my application, and was fortunate enough to be one of the ten.
-I:ve left Cooma early on Saturday morning, lunching at the hotel at Talbingo. Then on to Tumut for Petrol and a visit to the Authority's representative there. -Batlow, Tumbarumba, Tooma, Tintaldra and finally Corryong in Victoria, Which was our destination for Saturday night. As you can imagine, our speed was amazing. e practically took off from Cooma and touched down only three times before arrival. Had a comfortable night in the pub at Corryong, but -only a cold tea, so, when the publican gave us the run of his lounge, ineluding log fire, we finished the day by frying sausage and toasting*bread with a guard posted outside the lounge room door. Fortunately, there were very few other guests, and they were pretty far gone, it being Anzac Day. No doljbt the host wondered next morning Where all the crumbs came from/
+The Authority announced last Thurspy (April 24rd) that it would hold a three-day trip to the Geehi - Saturday and Sunday and Monday off on full pay, cost approximately £3.10.0. Only ten people were able to attend this trip, two Holdens being made available, two of the ten volunteering to act as drivers. I no sooner read the circular than I had filled in my application, and was fortunate enough to be one of the ten.
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-Mr. Gilfillan, who is in charge of works in the Geehi region, came into Corryong to meet us the next morning and we followed him in via Bringenbrong and Khancoban (which consists of two houses, one being the P.O.) to Indi Camp, where the surveyors are under canvas. Their tents are neclly set out in two rows, each tent with a nameplate and one labelled "Visitors!, the office being a tin shack with a tremendous fireplace. It is located in lovely bushland and the stands of timber are some of the best I have ever seen.
+I:ve left Cooma early on Saturday morning, lunching at the hotel at Talbingo. Then on to Tumut for petrol and a visit to the Authority's representative there. Batlow, Tumbarumba, Tooma, Tintaldra and finally Corryong in Victoria, which was our destination for Saturday night. As you can imagine, our speed was amazing. We practically took off from Cooma and touched down only three times before arrival. Had a comfortable night in the pub at Corryong, but only a cold tea, so, when the publican gave us the run of his lounge, including log fire, we finished the day by frying sausages and toasting bread with a guard posted outside the lounge room door. Fortunately, there were very few other guests, and they were pretty far gone, it being Anzac Day. No doubt the host wondered next morning where all the crumbs came from!
-At Ind i Camp we changed into Land Rovers as it is not possible to do this trip in cars, and went down the so-called Geehi Wall to Geehi Camp. This road is the steepest the Authority has ever built, and that is saying something: Geehi Camp is beautifully situated in a hollow with the Geehi River close by and a magnificent view of the Western Faces. Regional Headquarters is a hut approximately 9 ft. by 15-ft. and staff and wages quarters are of proportionate dimensions. All very rough, but could be quite fun to live there for two to three months. The cookhouse is quite roomy and built of stones, and has a beaut. archway erected in front of it an -which is mounted the skull of a cow. Quite imposing!
+Mr. Gilfillan, who is in charge of works in the Geehi region, came into Corryong to meet us the next morning and we followed him in via Bringenbrong and Khancoban (which consists of two houses, one being the P.O.) to Indi Camp, where the surveyors are under canvas. Their tents are neatly set out in two rows, each tent with a nameplate and one labelled "Visitors", the office being a tin shack with a tremendous fireplace. It is located in lovely bushland and the stands of timber are some of the best I have ever seen.
+At Indi Camp we changed into Land Rovers as it is not possible to do this trip in cars, and went down the so-called Geehi Wall to Geehi Camp. This road is the steepest the Authority has ever built, and that is saying something! Geehi Camp is beautifully situated in a hollow with the Geehi River close by and a magnificent view of the Western Faces. Regional Headquarters is a hut approximately 9 ft. by 15-ft. and staff and wages quarters are of proportionate dimensions. All very rough, but could be quite fun to live there for two to three months. The cookhouse is quite roomy and built of stones, and has a beaut. archway erected in front of it on which is mounted the skull of a cow. Quite imposing!
 After being treated to cups of tea by the cook, we climbed back into our Land Rovers and followed a road up the Geehi River to within three or four miles of Windy Creek, which is as far as the access track is through at the moment, and watched road building operations there. We saw the bulldozer push the rubble over the edge and it was quite eerie to hear the avalanche down into the valley. The men that build these roads are truly amazing. The slope is very steep indeed and the Road Location Man had been through there blazing the trees and selecting the route. However, he must have strapped himself to the trees, for I cannot see how he could have had a foothold. All the way out to Windy Creek we had the main range on our right, and the most magnificent panoramas unfolded themselves at every bend of the road. Naturally the camera enthusiasts had a field day.
-From there we retraced our steps part of the way and went down a half-formed track to Bogong Creek (the approximate site of a future power. station). We were the first white women down this road and it was quite hair raising. At one hairpin bend we nearly failed to make it. Our front wheels stopped three inches away from the edge Which was soft and over an 800-ft. drop. We prudently got out, except the driver, who must be given the credit of getting the car around all right. Boiled the billy at Bogong Creek and munched sausages and back again to the top, where we arrived without mishap.
-As we were to see everything there was to see, Mr. Gilfillan now took us on to the road which has been built to Tom al'ogin and we even went past this well-known sp ot, Victoria being again close enough to touch, only several yards of river separating it from N.S.W. Oh the way back we inspected the Tom Grogin Indi River gauging station, and then back to Indi Camp, where we arrived about 7 p.m. I might add that Geehi cattle lived up to their reputation by chasing one of the Land Rovers, luckily not far very long. For those interested I might add that a suspension bridge (3 tons) across the Swamp Plains River has been built and is now open to vehicle traffic. The road is quite reasonable, and there should be no difficulty in getting in provided
+From there we retraced our steps part of the way and went down a half-formed track to Bogong Creek (the approximate site of a future power station). We were the first white women down this road and it was quite hair raising. At one hairpin bend we nearly failed to make it. Our front wheels stopped three inches away from the edge which was soft and over an 800-ft. drop. We prudently got out, except the driver, who must be given the credit of getting the car around all right. Boiled the billy at Bogong Creek and munched sausages and back again to the top, where we arrived without mishap.
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-IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE
+As we were to see everything there was to see, Mr. Gilfillan now took us on to the road which has been built to Tom Grogin, and we even went past this well-known spot, Victoria being again close enough to touch, only several yards of river separating it from N.S.W. On the way back we inspected the Tom Grogin Indi River gauging station, and then back to Indi Camp, where we arrived about 7 p.m. I might add that Geehi cattle lived up to their reputation by chasing one of the Land Rovers, luckily not for very long. For those interested I might add that a suspension bridge (3 tons) across the Swamp Plains River has been built and is now open to vehicle traffic. The road is quite reasonable, and there should be no difficulty in getting in provided reasonable care is taken, though as it is an access track only, there are gutters every few yards which have to be negotiated very slowly.
-BUSHIVALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT
-FROM BLACKHEATH   ANY HOUR
+We were given the run of the fireplace at Indi Camp and again made sausages and Sao biscuits vanish in double quick time. Said goodbye to Mr. Gilfillan and the surveyors and went on to Tumbarumba for the night, arriving there well after 11 p.m. As we had had a comparatively light lunch and not very much for tea, I'm afraid most of us spent the time between going to bed and falling asleep thinking of the gnawing emptiness in our stomachs. Paid the penalty next day when at breakfast time most of us suffered from dizziness but soon recovered after the meal.
-RING, WRITE OR CALL
-SIEDLECKY'S TAY AND TOURIST SERVICE
+From Tunbarumba we returned to Cooma via Batlow, which is a very pretty and fertile area with apple trees everywhere. We stopped again for petrol at Tumut and this time lunched at Yarrangobilly, which is a good place to by-pass when an a budget. Lunch came to 9/- each! - while Talbingo Hotel charges only 5/6d.
-STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH
-HOUR SERVICE
+Returned to Cooma in time for tea at the mess on Monday night, the whole weekend having cost us £3.9.3 each, which includes hotel accommodation and meals. We were all agreed that it was well worth it and that we would do it again - any time.
-BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
-'PHONE BTHEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK RR CARS TC5210 or TV270
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-OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION.
-reasonable care is taken, though as it is an access track only, there are gutters every few yards which have to be negotiated very slowly.
+Whisper and we shall hear... who was the member who turned up for a recent day walk carrying an umbrella and no pack?
-l'te were given the run of the fireplace at Indi Camp and again made sausages and Sao biscuits vanish in double quick time. Said goodbye to Mr. Gilfillan and the surveyors and went an to Tumbarumba for the night, arriving there well after 11 p.m. As we had had a comparatively light lunch and not very much for tea, I'm afraid most of us spent the time between going to bed and falling asleep thinking of the gnawing emptiness in our stomachs. Paid the penalty next day when at breakfast time most of us suffered from dizziness but soon recovered after the meal.
-From Tunbarumba we returned to Cooma via Batlow, which is a very pretty and fertile area with apple trees everywhere. We stopped again for petrol at Tumat and this time lunched at Yarr angobilly, which is a good place to by-pass when an a budget. Lunch came to 9/- each! - while Talbingo Hotel charges only 5/6d.
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-Returned to Coma in time for tea at the mess on Monday night, the whole weekend having cost us 3.9.3 each, which includes hotel accommodation and meals. Vve were all agreed that it was well worth it and that we would do it again - any time.
-=mmi..arl.....IMPM
+====Further Working Bee Jottings.====
-Whisper and we shall hear .. who was the member who turned up for a recent day walk carrying an umbrella and no pack?
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+To the keeper of Club Records... the following people were observed, standing up, with eyes open and showing signs of animation at 6.03 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th, at Perry's Lockdown: Swain, Miss B., Wilson, Mr. A., Anderson, Mr. B.
-FURTHER WORKING BEE JOTTINGS
-To the keeper of Club Records .. the following people were observed, stanaing up, with eyes open and showing signs of animation at 6.03 a.r on Saturday, April, 25th, at Perry's Lockdown :
+(Hey, how did this get through? - we declined to disclose the names last issue. - Editor.)
-SWAIN, Miss B.
-WILSON, Mr. A.
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-ANDERSON, Mr. B.
-. (Hey, how did this get through? - we declined to disclose the names last issue. - Editor.)
+Our magnanimous President ("Slave Driver" "S. Legree") McGregor was heard offering __triple time__ to anyone who would work a night shift at the Blue Gum Working Bee. Just imagine - three times the amount they were getting for day work!!!
-OurmagnaniMous President ("Slave Driver" "S. Legree") McGregor was heard offering1421e.time.to anyoneWho'wculd work a night shift at the Blue Gum Working-767677 Just imagine - three times the amount they were getting for day work:I!
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 War Cry of the Workers: "To the Hills!"
-Committee has decided to re-examine Frank AShdown on map-reading. He went Walkabcut in the wee hours of Sunday '(at Blue Gum)' and finished up trying to get into the Browns' tent.
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-Cooks Section: orkI2E Bee Stew - Put the ingredients from five 151717727777.Fge billy, 77737Ereiz, place an fire and forget. When tasted and found to be burnt, disguise with curry powder and cinnamon. Serve with confidence.
-Once again it has been proved that a leopard can't change its spots. A certain well-known Club identity was seen on numerous occasions heaving on the chain of the block and tackle. This chain-pulling urge was so strong that the same bloke entered the Grose chest deep at
-.30 p.m. on Saturday just to give the dam log (NOTE - No "N") a few extra nudges towards its final resting place.
+Committee has decided to re-examine Frank Ashdown on map-reading. He went walkabout in the wee hours of Sunday (at Blue Gum) and finished up trying to get into the Browns' tent.
-(Editorial comment - was it to get in training, or is it a new and insidious malaise? The gent reported above attained a measure of notoriety last August by hauling an a very small chain in a railway carriage. In December he was seen fondling a dog chain Whilst visiting another walker's residence - there was no dog on the &lain. Should we write Reg Wins or and caution him to watch all coupling chains used on NSWGR? Or is it only a frustration - must make a minute to check on his toilet next time over his way ....)
-PLEASE TO REMEMBER
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-THE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OF 1953
-JrNE 26TH
+====Cooks Section - Working Bee Stew.===
-BRING YOUR PRINTS IN GOOD AND EARLY. IMPARTIAL AND INCORRUPTIBLE
-=GING ASTaRED.
+Put the ingredients from five packs into large billy, add water, place on fire and forget. When tasted and found to be burnt, disguise with curry powder and cinnamon. Serve with confidence.
-GOSSIP FROM COAL MINE CREEK AND "MR". KING GECIRGE (see Walks Programme),,
-Neil Schafer appealed for any interesting specimenc of fungi found growing on dead wood. Plucking at The Beard, he emphasised "dead wood". No one was so unkind as to refer to logs.
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-The trip started inauspiciously by becoming lost in Blue Gum Forest. Ten minutes pest the foot of Perryts track the leader became suspicious and went down to the River, which was towing the wrong way. Brilliant deduction by indiffer ent torch light led to the conclusion that the party was charging up Govettts Leap Creek. \
-Anyone desiring to be in on a bargain should consult Mr. F. Barr, who has lately acquired a 50-lbs. bag of Terry's meal. Recommended for walkers and dhooks (fowls fed on it produce more ancl larger eggs - what it does to walkers isntt yet diagnosed). Frank's next project is to buy a ton lot in the interests of economy.
+Once again it has been proved that a leopard can't change its spots. A certain well-known Club identity was seen on numerous occasions heaving on the chain of the block and tackle. This chain-pulling urge was so strong that the same bloke entered the Grose chest deep at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday just to give the dam log (Note - No "N") a few extra nudges towards its final resting place.
-Return of the Pain in the Train. Ascent of "Mr. King George" had left its mark an the spindly shanks of Ray Braggy. Whenever Elsie leaned on the limbs to communicate with others in the compartment, came the Bruggy screech "The Pain; an, the Pain!"
-Comment on'the knobbiness of the Bruggy Rucksack evoked the cryptic "Everything bulges except Bruggy".
+(Editorial comment - was it to get in training, or is it a new and insidious malaise? The gent reported above attained a measure of notoriety last August by hauling on a very small chain in a railway carriage. In December he was seen fondling a dog chain whilst visiting another walker's residence - there was no dog on the chain. Should we write Reg Winsor and caution him to watch all coupling chains used on NSWGR? Or is it only a frustration - must make a minute to check on his toilet next time over his way....)
-Frank Barr complained at Bell at the lack of worthwhile arguments with the tent-fellows. The onlooker reminded him of the battle over who should cook breakfast, who should rise first and start the fire, who should carry the tent'
-... At this stage "You dirty mugs!" quoth Barr "And you let me carry it all day!" (Note: If Messrs. D. Brown, F. Barr and G. Wagg want post-graduate instruction in the refinements of arguing, we recomakind the old firm of Leyden, Cosgrove and Scotland)
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-The prospective wasn't very happy. Hetd brought a ropeto haul packs up Coal Mine Credk, and it wasn't needed. Then he fell for the lift
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+====Please to remember.====
-up seat in the box carriage going home. The final indignity was When nomeone tripped the catch of the door benind his back. Ah, the rope! the rope: The trip finished with lavvy door moored to the rack.
-Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroke Clearing was named. This year the Instructional Weekend of May 23/24 formally dubbed Rocket Ridge and Cracker Camp. No burns requiring first aid were recorded. No ono took off at the tail af a rocket. It was a quiet weekend (well, almost).
+===The great photographic exhibition of 1953 - June 26th.===
-Perhaps the elusive George contributed to that quiet. He sneaked into the Ardill car somewhere between Sydney and Glenbrook and hid
-the half-dozen detonators Kevin had acquired for the occasion. Otherwise George was on his best behaviour, and no erratic compasses or misled parties were noted.
+Bring your prints in good and early. Impartial and incorruptible judging assured.
-PROPOSED WARRINGAH NATIONAL PARK.
-mammem
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-ago the Federation plaCed before the Parks and scheme for a:national park of about 4,000 acres, the territory lying betWeen Elanora Golf Links nkehurst Parkway, in the vicinity' of Middle and
+=====Gossip from Coal Mine Creek and "Mr." King George (see Walks Programme).=====
-Some 7 or.8 years Playgrounds Movement a embracing the Whole of and the newly opened 17 Deep Creeks, Narrabeen.
-It was. anticipated that, consequent upon the opening of this, fine roadway between Seaforth and Narrabeen, this land would be subdivided, sold and built upon.
+Neil Schafer appealed for any interesting specimens of fungi found growing on dead wood. Plucking at The Beard, he emphasised "dead wood". No one was so unkind as to refer to logs.
-Nearly all the land is in its natural state, rugged, hilly, road- less, and of little value excepting for its natural purpose, namely, public recreation. Along the banks of the creeks there are several lovely camping and picnicking flats.
-The Parks and Playgrounds Movement asked the Government and the 1,arringah Shire Council to purchase the privately awned portions, and consolidate them and the existing reserves into a national park, but neither the Government nor the Council was willing to find the funds required.
+The trip started inauspiciously by becoming lost in Blue Gum Forest. Ten minutes pest the foot of Perry's track the leader became suspicious and went down to the River, which was flowing the wrong way. Brilliant deduction by indifferent torch light led to the conclusion that the party was charging up Govett's Leap Creek.
-About 2 or 3 years ago the Wild Life Preservation Society brought forward a still more ambitious proposal for an 8,000-acre park, which included the area above described. On this occasion high hopes for success were entertained, but the sdheme was eventually turned down by the authorities.
-Now the park plan has been revived owing to the offering for auction sale on 5th March last of 1280 acres (Portions 73, 7G and 77, Parish of Narrabeen) in the Estate of the late T.H. Kelly. These P ortions are zoned as Rural Area in the County Plan, and therefore cannot be subdivided intoblocks of less than 5 acres. The price required is only per acre, but no buyer for the land has been found yet.
-The Parks and PiaygroUnds Movement has 'asked the Government, the Cumberland-Cbunty Council and the Warringah Shire Council to act quickly and secure this fine recreation area to form the nucleus of the proposed national park.
+Anyone desiring to be in on a bargain should consult Mr. F. Barr, who has lately acquired a 50-lbs. bag of Terry's meal. Recommended for walkers and chooks (fowls fed on it produce more and larger eggs - what it does to walkers isn't yet diagnosed). Frank's next project is to buy a ton lot in the interests of economy.
-THE QUARANTINE STATION AT NORTH HEAD.
- A great many residents af Manly have been trying for half a century to get the Quarantine Stationm'aved from their vicinity.
+Return of the Pain in the Train. Ascent of "Mr. King George" had left its mark on the spindly shanks of Ray Bruggy. Whenever Elsie leaned on the limbs to communicate with others in the compartment, came the Bruggy screech "The Pain! Oh, the Pain!"
-From the public'point of view the. station (658 acres in area) is admirably located, and it has been developed and equiPped to cope with any emergency in the event of a threat of the introduction of an epidemic from overseas.
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+Comment on the knobbiness of the Bruggy Rucksack evoked the cryptic "Everything bulges except Bruggy".
-Settlemaat of Manly Municipality has now extended to its boundaries, f rom both sides of The Corso, a-id some people (especially business men and politicians) see a potential housing settlement in the square mile occupied by the quarantine station.
-The Parks and Playgrounds Movement, however, feeling that far too much Of the harbour foreshores has already been alienated, visualis e another fine foreshore par k. The MOvement's view is that the-whole of the northern gateway to the harbour, being public propert now, should remain so for all time.
+Frank Barr complained at Bell at the lack of worthwhile arguments with the tent-fellows. The onlooker reminded him of the battle over who should cook breakfast, who should rise first and start the fire, who should carry the tent... At this stage "You dirty mugs!" quoth Barr "And you let me carry it all day!" (Note: If Messrs. D. Brown, F. Barr and G. Wagg want post-graduate instruction in the refinements of arguing, we recommend the old firm of Leyden, Cosgrove and Scotland).
-  There seems to be same doubt as to whether the Federal or State Government owns the land, though the buildings belong to the State.
+The prospective wasn't very happy. He'd brought a rope to haul packs up Coal Mine Creek, and it wasn't needed. Then he fell for the lift-up seat in the box carriage going home. The final indignity was when someone tripped the catch of the door behind his back. Ah, the rope! the rope! The trip finished with lavvy door moored to the rack.
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+Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroke Clearing was named. This year the Instructional Weekend of May 23/24 formally dubbed Rocket Ridge and Cracker Camp. No burns requiring first aid were recorded. No one took off at the tail af a rocket. It was a quiet weekend (well, almost).
+Perhaps the elusive George contributed to that quiet. He sneaked into the Ardill car somewhere between Sydney and Glenbrook and hid the half-dozen detonators Kevin had acquired for the occasion. Otherwise George was on his best behaviour, and no erratic compasses or misled parties were noted.
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+=====Proposed Warringah National Park.=====
+Some 7 or 8 years ago the Federation placed before the Parks and Playgrounds Movement a scheme for a national park of about 4,000 acres, embracing the whole of the territory lying betWeen Elanora Golf Links and the newly opened Wakehurst Parkway, in the vicinity of Middle and Deep Creeks, Narrabeen.
+It was anticipated that, consequent upon the opening of this fine roadway between Seaforth and Narrabeen, this land would be subdivided, sold and built upon.
+Nearly all the land is in its natural state, rugged, hilly, road-less, and of little value excepting for its natural purpose, namely, public recreation. Along the banks of the creeks there are several lovely camping and picnicking flats.
+The Parks and Playgrounds Movement asked the Government and the Warringah Shire Council to purchase the privately owned portions, and consolidate them and the existing reserves into a national park, but neither the Government nor the Council was willing to find the funds required.
+About 2 or 3 years ago the Wild Life Preservation Society brought forward a still more ambitious proposal for an 8,000-acre park, which included the area above described. On this occasion high hopes for success were entertained, but the scheme was eventually turned down by the authorities.
+Now the park plan has been revived owing to the offering for auction sale on 5th March last of 1280 acres (Portions 73, 76 and 77, Parish of Narrabeen) in the Estate of the late T.H. Kelly. These Portions are zoned as Rural Area in the County Plan, and therefore cannot be subdivided into blocks of less than 5 acres. The price required is only £6 per acre, but no buyer for the land has been found yet.
+The Parks and Piaygrounds Movement has asked the Government, the Cumberland County Council and the Warringah Shire Council to act quickly and secure this fine recreation area to form the nucleus of the proposed national park.
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+=====The Quarantine Station At North Head.=====
+A great many residents af Manly have been trying for half a century to get the Quarantine Station moved from their vicinity.
+From the public point of view the station (658 acres in area) is admirably located, and it has been developed and equipped to cope with any emergency in the event of a threat of the introduction of an epidemic from overseas.
+Settlement of Manly Municipality has now extended to its boundaries, from both sides of The Corso, and some people (especially business men and politicians) see a potential housing settlement in the square mile occupied by the quarantine station.
+The Parks and Playgrounds Movement, however, feeling that far too much of the harbour foreshores has already been alienated, visualise another fine foreshore park. The Movement's view is that the whole of the northern gateway to the harbour, being public property now, should remain so for all time.
+There seems to be some doubt as to whether the Federal or State Government owns the land, though the buildings belong to the State.
 Doubtless there will be the usual fight to retain in public ownership this magnificent square mile at the entrance to the harbour. The Movement has submitted its views to the Government and the Manly Council.
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 THE CAUSE.