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- | 1 | + | This is the culmination of six year's representations from parties concerned for the preservation of this unique area. It is interesting to note that this is the first occasion on which scientists, in the interests of science, have acted in consort with the better |
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- | i It ",'' | + | - It is the only extensive Alpine area in the whole mainland continent of Australia, and no area in the whole continent more truly merits reservation. |
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- | 10 The Sydney Bushwnlker March 1963 | + | |
- | THE KOSCIUSKO PRIMITIVE AREA. | + | |
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- | Walkers everywhere | + | |
- | This is the culmination of six year's representations from parties concerned for the preservation of this unique area. It is interesting to note that this is the first occasion on which scientists, in the interests of science, have acted in consort with the better | + | |
- | bodies such as NPA and INIPS, | + | |
- | in preserving this area in its natUral | + | |
- | put forward the following further arguments in support of its retention as a primitive area. | + | |
- | 1. It is the only extensive Alpine area in the:whole mainland continent of Australia, and no area in the whole continent more truly merits | + | |
- | reservation. | + | |
- | 2. It includes, | + | |
- | 3. Within the area are welldefined | + | |
- | 4. It contains | + | |
- | species not found else-Where | + | |
- | 5. It is watered by permanent Alpine streams, some containing the original flora and fauna as yet unaltered by the introduction of trout or by stream diversion.' | + | |
In 1958 a submission was made to the Kosciusko State Park and the Federal Government in the above terms, recommending as strongly as was possible, the setting aside of the area shown in the map as a primitive area. Now four years later, this has finally borne fruit. | In 1958 a submission was made to the Kosciusko State Park and the Federal Government in the above terms, recommending as strongly as was possible, the setting aside of the area shown in the map as a primitive area. Now four years later, this has finally borne fruit. | ||
- | When, in 1944, the Kosciusko State easy complacentiyto | + | |
- | Park Trust was constituted it was this alpine area, embracing 2100 responsible citizens, would be charged | + | When, in 1944, the Kosciusko State Park Trust was constituted it was easy complacently to view the future of this alpine area, embracing 2100 square miles. The Trust, as a body of responsible citizens, would be charged |
"The Trust may retain as a primitive area such part of the Kosciusko State Park (not exceeding one tenth of the area of the Park) as it may think fit". | "The Trust may retain as a primitive area such part of the Kosciusko State Park (not exceeding one tenth of the area of the Park) as it may think fit". | ||
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- | The Sydney B ushwalker | + | |
- | Proib used e a | + | In the ensuing 18 years the Trust has done an excellent job. (Your author, for example, has suffered the indignity of being instructed by a K.S.P.T. ranger to keep his camp-fire smaller in future as " |
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- | r | + | No one could have anticipated the rapid growth in popularity of skiing, and the Trust is to be congratulated for developing the facilities in the park in the way they have, encouraging the formation of clubs and restraining |
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- | '4 | + | But it was a bitter pill for the nature lovers. Thredbo, |
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- | ML tat-a* | + | This was the setting |
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- | ivi t ?CUL, eriZIWI---' | + | But success has been achieved and must greatly hearten all associated with the formulation of the proposal. |
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- | Ejt ue L., | + | The aim of the scheme is to preserve a natural reareation and scientific area which will be used by skiers, fishermen, campers, |
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- | (" | + | The chairman of the Trust, Mr. Howard Stanley, is quoted |
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- | 12 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963 | + | |
- | In:the ensuing 18 years the Trust has done an excellent job. (Your | + | |
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- | No one could have anticipated the rapid growth in popularity of skiing, and the Trust is to be congratulated for developing the facilities in the park in the way they have, encouraging the formation of clubs and restraining | + | |
- | But it was a bitter pill for the nature lovers. Thredbo, | + | |
- | The Trust, keeping in mini the greatest | + | |
- | one could cavil at this. It is what the public wants and the Trust serves the public. But the untamed areas are rapidly | + | |
- | ,Then, of course, | + | |
- | and criss-crossed the countryside with tower lines. One could not defend a position | + | |
- | to their credit; the AuthoritY has been most concerned and active in causing as little damage as possible; in fact, re-afforestation and the prevention of erosion is an important part of thpir work. However, the following statement from the Authority would lc-awe | + | |
- | considered to add to the natural | + | |
- | of course, there were other ,bodies directly concerned with the area, these being The Department of Main Roads,. The Soil Conservation Service, the | + | |
- | Geehi Ski Club, and The Cooma Shire Council. Any public servant, | + | |
- | or present, would quail at the thought | + | |
- | But success has been achieved and must. greatly hearten' | + | |
- | The aim of the scheme is to preserve a natural reareation and scientific area which will be used by skiers, fishermen, campers, | + | |
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- | The chairman of the Trust, Mr. Howard Stanley, is qtoted | + | |
The area has been designed to exclude most of the Snowy scheme and the ski centres, but be close enough to both to be easily accessible to visitors. The Superintendent of the Park, Neville Gare, says "The idea is that people can drive up to the primitive area or go up by chairlifts, and suddenly find themselves in another world." | The area has been designed to exclude most of the Snowy scheme and the ski centres, but be close enough to both to be easily accessible to visitors. The Superintendent of the Park, Neville Gare, says "The idea is that people can drive up to the primitive area or go up by chairlifts, and suddenly find themselves in another world." | ||
- | Those are admirable sentiments, and onaswhich | + | |
+ | Those are admirable sentiments, and ones which can be received with a certain amount of confidence. Certainly, the Park Trust during | ||
Recently, in the last two weeks in fact, the Park Trust has twice demonstrated its firm resolve to abide by the principles of the Primitive Area. | Recently, in the last two weeks in fact, the Park Trust has twice demonstrated its firm resolve to abide by the principles of the Primitive Area. | ||
- | On the first occasion, the Commissioner of the S.M.H.E.A. publicly criticised the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. K.C. CTInpton 11.L.A. for their stand, as the Authority had planned to build a dam at Spencer' | + | |
- | Secondly, the Trust was attacked by the President of the Australian Alpine Club (according to the "Daily Telegraph" | + | On the first occasion, the Commissioner of the S.M.H.E.A. publicly criticised the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. K.C. Compton M.L.A. for their stand, as the Authority had planned to build a dam at Spencer' |
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+ | Secondly, the Trust was attacked by the President of the Australian Alpine Club (according to the "Daily Telegraph" | ||
On both occasions the Trust has stood firm. | On both occasions the Trust has stood firm. | ||
- | It is refreshing to see a body of citizens prepared to stand by their convictions despite pressure from outside. This club at its last General. Meeting forwarded a letter to the Minister for Ccnservation applauding the creation of the Primitive | + | |
- | , But we can do more than this. Each one of us should write a letter to the Chairman, Kosciusko State Park Trust, | + | It is refreshing to see a body of citizens prepared to stand by their convictions despite pressure from outside. This club at its last General Meeting forwarded a letter to the Minister for Ccnservation applauding the creation of the Primitive |
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+ | But we can do more than this. Each one of us should write a letter to the Chairman, Kosciusko State Park Trust, | ||
And don't forget husbands and wives are individuals in their own right and can each write separately. By the end of next week Mr. Compton should have three hundred letters on his table. | And don't forget husbands and wives are individuals in their own right and can each write separately. By the end of next week Mr. Compton should have three hundred letters on his table. | ||
- | March 1963 , The, Sydney Buslwalker | + | |
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. THE LIFE LND HARD OF BRILN G. | . THE LIFE LND HARD OF BRILN G. | ||
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