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- | FEDERATION NOTES - MARCH MEL7ING. | + | ===== 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__ |
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- | 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 inteest) | + | |
- | 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 inteest): === |
- | Prof. P.D.F. Murray, Department of Zoology, University. of Sydney. R.D. Nott, M.'.A. | + | |
- | Sir Edward Hallstrom. | + | - F.J. Griffiths, Chief Guardian of Fauna, Chairman. |
- | 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 |
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+ | === 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: === | ||
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+ | 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: | + | - Uniform action for control of Water Rats. |
- | 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. |
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+ | == 10. Deewhy Lagoon: === | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | === 11. The South Coast Tourist Area Sanctuary: === | ||
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+ | (Comprising the coastal strip between Nowra and Bateman' | ||
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+ | This has been declared an absolute sanctuary by prohibiting the destruction of all faUna except under license. | ||
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REUNION 1954. | REUNION 1954. | ||
By Ross Laird. "Any more General Business?" | By Ross Laird. "Any more General Business?" |
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