1963-64

VICTORIA

REPORT

OF THE

NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30rH JUNE, 1963

Ordered by the Legislative Assembly to be printed, 4th December, 1963.

By Authority: A. C. BROOKS, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, MELBOURNE.

No. 30.-[3s. 3o.}-ll548/63.

NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY

SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1963

To the Honorable H. E. Bolte, ili.P., Premier of Victor'ia, J.l1elbonrne, 0.2.

SIR,

In accordance with the requirements of Section 15 of the National Parks Act 1958 (No. 6326), the Authority has the honour to submit to you for presentation to Parliament its Seventh Annual Report, covering its activities for the year ended 30th June, 1963.

THE AUTHORITY. The membership of the National Parks Authority during the year under review has been as follows :- Chairman : The Honorable A. J. Fraser, M.C., M.P., Minister of State Development ; Deputy Chairman : L. H. Smith, 1\li.Sc., D.Phil. (Oxon.), Director of National Parks, from 1st July, 1962 to 11th December, 1962 ; J. H. Aldred, F.R.I.P.A., Secretary for Public Works, from 12th December, 1962;

Members: F. H. Klenner, Secretary for Lands, from 1st July, 1962 to 30th March, 1963; L. W. Birch, Secretary for Lands, from 31st March, 1963 to 7th June, 1963 ; A. J. Holt, Assistant Secretary for Lands, from 7th June, 1963 ; A. 0. P. Lawrence, B.Sc. (Adel.), Dip. ]'or. (Oxon.), Dip. For. (Canberra), Chairman, Forests Commission of Victoria; J. H. Aldred, F.R.I.P.A., Secretary for Public ·works; R. G. Dmvnes, M.Agr.Sc., F.A.I.A.S., Chairman, Soil Conservation Authority; A. Dunbavin Butcher, M.Sc. (Melb.), Director of Fisheries and Wildlife ; G. T. Thompson, A.M.I.E. Aust., representing persons having a special interest in National Parks; 4

Dewar \V. Goode, representing organizations concerned with the protection of native flora and fauna ; E. R. Burt, representing the Victorian Ski Association ; W. F. Thomas, representing the Victorian Government rrourist Bureau, until 16th December, 1962 ; J. J. Stewart, representing the Victorian Government 1'ourist Bureau, from 7th May, 1963 ; L. H. Smith, M.Sc., D.Phil. (Oxon.), Director of National Parks.

Because of increasing pressure of work, Dr. L. H. Smith, who had been Deputy­ Chairman since July, 1959, relinquished that position in December, 1962, in order to concentrate on his duties as Director of Xational Parks. Mr. J. H. Aldred was appointed Deputy-Chairman in succession to Dr. Smith.

Chairman.

As set out in last year's report, the Premier, the Hon. H. E. Bolte, ~LP., assumed office in June, 1962, as Chairman of the Authority during the absence overseas of the Hon. A. J. Fraser, 1\I.C., M.P.

During the absence from Melbourne of the Hon. the Premier, the Hon. A. G. Rylah, E.D., l\LP., in his capacity of Acting-Premier, acted as Chairman of the Authority. Mr. J. C. M. Balfour, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet, attended a number of meetings of the Authority and otherwise assisted.

The Authority is grateful to these gentlemen for their guidance and assistance.

Mr. Fraser resumed his position as Chairman on his return from overseas, on the 18th September, 1962.

Retirement of 1lfr. F. H. Klennt:r. Mr. F. H. Klenner, Secretary for Lands, retired on the 30th March, 1963. Mr. Klenner had succeeded Mr. G. L. Wood as a member of the Authority in May, 1961. He had previously attended a number of meetings representing }fr. vVood; but, at first because of the heavy burden of official duties and later owing to illness, had found it impossible to attend meetings of the Authority regularly since becoming Secretary for Lands. As an officer of the Lands Department over a long period of years and as a member of the National Parks Authority, Mr. Klenner had earned the respect of his colleagues for his active interest in our system of national parks, and the Authority takes this opportunity to pay tribute to his services and to wish him good health and a long and happy retirement.

Representation of Secretary for Lands. \Vith the retirement of Mr. Klenner, Mr. L. W. Birch succeeded him as Secretary for Lands and as a member of the National Parks Authority. Mr. Birch, who had attended a number of meetings as the deputy of Mr. Klenner, subsequently nominated Mr. A. J. Holt, Assistant-Secretary for Lands, as a member of the Authority nominated by the Secretary for Lands pursuant to Section 6 (1) (c) of the Act, as from the 7th June, 1963. The Authority is indebted to Mr. Birch for his many services whilst serving as a member and as an officer of the Lands Department. 5

Death of Mr. W. F. Thomas. It is with the deepest regret that the death is recorded, on the 16th December, 1962, of Mr. W. F. Thomas, Manager of the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau, and a member of the Authority since September, 1958. Mr. Thomas had played a full part in the Authority's deliberations and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his colleagues. He could always be relied upon to assist in a common sense and practical manner in tackling any of the Authority's numerous problems. His friendly and courteous manner endeared him to all ; he was always a gentleman and a good friend to all members of the Authority and the staff.

31EETINGS. The Authority held eleven general meetings and two special meetings during the period under review, and takes this opportunity to acknowledge the valuable co-operation of the Tourist Development Authority in making its Board Room available for the Authority's meetings.

In addition to the meetings of the Authority, meetings of special committees on such matters as Fire Protection, Policy, Classification, Tracks and Conservation, &c., have been held during the period under review.

STAFF. 1'he staff consists of Dr. L. H. Smith (Director) ; Mr. J. T. McDonald (Secretary) ; Mr. T. E. Arthur, B.Sc.F., Mr. R. G. Yorston*, B.Sc.F., and Mr. D. S. Saunders, B.Agr.Sc., (Technical Officers) ; Mr. Gra.eme McKenzie (Administrative Officer) ; Mr. G. Spowart (Clerk) ; Mrs. Joy Moore, Miss Diane LeBrun and Mrs. Jan Worcester (Stenographers).

Need for Additional St,qff. The growing demand for scientific direction in the execution of the Authority's works programmes places a heavy burden on the Authority's small staff and, during the year under review, the Authority's Staff and Management Committee gave close consideration to the matter of staff requirements in relation to the planned development of Victoria's national parks service. The Authority has accordingly recommended to the Public Service Board that, to enable it to meet its obligations under the Act, in addition to the Director and Secretary, the staff should consist of the following officers : a Chief Technical Officer, 5 Technical Officers, a secretariat of 5 Administrative Officers, a \Vorks Planning Officer, a Ranger Training Officer, 3 clerks and 6 typists. It is considered that the national parks should be grouped in a suitable manner, each group being the responsibility of a Technical Officer and an Administrative Officer to provide the necessary secretarial assistance, such officers to work in close liaison with the Committees of Management for the parks within the particular group.

The Authority's proposals are represented diagramatically in Figures 1 and 2.

The Authority has given close consideration also to the conditions of employment and salaries for Park Rangers and has submitted recommendations aimed at achieving the necessary uniformity in regard to these matters.

* Seconded from the Forests Commission of Victoria. 6

PR.OPOSED OR.GANIZATION CHART FOR NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY.

NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY DIRECTOR

I

'- CH!El' TECHNICAL OFFICER

I.VORKS PLANNING OFFICER

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Committees of Management - ADMIN. OFF. (5) ---- _ _j ___

TECHNICAL OFF. Committees of Management -

---- I CLERKS (3) Committees of Management -

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I Committees of Management -

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TECHNICAL OFF. Committees of Management -

Fro. 1. 7

Suggested grouping of national parks for administrative purposes

Administrative Officer No. l

Wilson's Promontory Committees of Management for Group of Parks Tarra Valley Joint Meetings (N.P.A. and C. of M.) Bulga Park

Committees of Management for Group of Parks Administrative Officer No. 3 Joint Meetings (N.P.A. and C. of M.)

Fraser Churchill Administrative Officer No. 4 Lakes Glenaladale

Wyperfeld Mount Eccles Mount Richmond

FIO. 2. 8

RANGER TRAINING COURSE. A most important activity during the year under review was the inauguration of a Ranger Training Course. It will be appreciated that, as the rangers are employed in parks extending across the State, the opportunities open to the Authority for close 1iaison >vith such personnel arc limited. Yet it is important, in the development of a national parks service for the State, that there be a co-ordinated viewpoint which is recognized and understood by the park personnel. This was the first occasion on which the rangers, twelve in all, from Victoria's national parks, had been brought together for a common purpose. A comprehensive syllabus was prepared by the Authority's Staff and Management Committee, and lectures on aspects of park management vital to the rangers were presented by appropriate officers from various government departments including the Authority. An important session was that devoted to the interpretation and application of the National Park Regulations, in the course of which Mr. H. vV. Pascoe, S.M., presided at a series of "mock trials" held in the Coroner's Court, to give rangers first-hand experience of court-room procedure. Legal experts from the Forests Commission and Department of Fisheries and ~Wildlife also took part in this session which was undoubtedly of great value to all who participated. The Authority is grateful to Mr. Pascoe and to the other gentlemen concerned for their invaluable assistance in this work.

The holding of the course was made possible by courtesy of the Natural Resources Conservation League, which made the facilities of the C. E. Isaac Natural Resources Educational Centre available for the week, during which the rangers were in residence at the League's headquarters at Springvale, sharing experiences and broadening their knowledge. The Authority records its appreciation of the League's generosity and of the enthusiasm displayed by the rangers and the various lecturers.

The syllabus for the Hanger Training Course is set out in Appendix 1.

VISITS OF INSPECTION. In conformity >vith the Authority's policy of keeping abreast of the needs of the parks and of maintaining a close liaison with the Committees of Management, the Authority, or the Director and other staff, have made visits of inspection to almost all national parks during the year.

WORKS PROGRAMMES. As in previous years, the Authority has given careful consideration to the works programmes submitted by Committees of :VIanagement and, in collaboration with the Committees, has prepared operations budgets to define the scope of works programmes for the respective parks.

FIHE PHOTECTION. The Fire Protection Committee has continued its work of preparing fire-protection plans for the different national parks. The Forests Commission of Victoria has rendered valuable assistance in the preparation of plans for all national parks and steps are being taken to implement these plans, to the fullest extent possible, having regard to the available finance.

Tanker trailers, to which reference was made in the previous report, have been supplied to Wilson's Promontory, Hattah Lakes and vVyperfeld National Parks, and arrangements are in hand for other parks to be supplied during the coming year. 9

During the year under review, a number of fires occurred in national parks, the relevant details of which are as follows :

FIRES WHICH AFFECTED NATIONAL PARKS FOR 1962-63 FIRE SEASON.

Control ~leasures. ]•'ire ]Juration j of I Known or Suspected Park. Comrnenccd. of Fire. Causes. Applied. By. .i

! I days. acres.

l. M:t. Buffalo .. . . 22.1.63 35 man Forests Commis- 1 2 Lightning strike hours s10n Wilson's Promontory . . 1.12.62 516 m.h. F.C.V. .. 2 800 Escape from protec- 4 tankers tivc burning on I dozer adjacent Crown Land Wilson's Promontory . . 22.12.62 565 m.h. F.C.V. .. 2 450 Scout burning rubbish ,1 The Lakes . . . . 2.12.62 . . C.F.A. .. 1 4 Campfire not completely ex- tinguished Lind ...... 26.1.63 280 m.h. F. C. V. .. l 55 I"ightning M:allacoota Inlet . . 1.12.62 33 m.h. F.C.V. .. l lO Relight from illegal burn Mallaeoota Inlet . . 20.2.63 80 m.h. F.C.V. .. 2 75 Cattleman M:allacoota Inlet . . 8.3.63 35 m.h. F. C. V. .. 1 3 Escaped from fisherman's billy fire Mallacoota Inlet . . 9.3.63 27 m.h. F.C.V. .. l 2 Escap e from cam p fire

The Authority greatly appreciates the assistance of the Forests Commission and others in the suppression of these fires.

SOIL CONSERVATION. The Authority's practice of carrying out conservation works in national parks, in association with the Soil Conservation Authority, has been continued. The co-operation of other government bodies in regard to such works is greatly appreciated.

LEGISLATION. The year under review saw the successful culmination of negotiations which had been in progress for several years between A.P.M. Forests Pty. Ltd. and the Authority in regard to an area of land in the Bairnsdale district. The principal features of the land in question (403 acres) are two gullies rich in sub-tropical vegetation, which run down to the Mitchell River, and an aboriginal cave known as the "Den of Naraun ", which have evoked the interest of naturalists from this countrv and from abro~d for many years. The Authority is proud to record its indebtedness" to A.P.M. Forests Pty. Ltd. for the Company's generosity in donating the land to the Government of Victoria for dedication as a national park. An enabling Act known as the Glenaladale National Park Act was passed in December, 1962.

LEASES AND PERMITS. Negotiations have continued throughout the year in regard to applications from private individuals for leases in Wilson's Promontory and Mount Buffalo National Parks, to enable improved accommodation for tourists to be established. \Vhilst finality has not yet been reached, the Authority is hopeful that favourable results will be achieved in the near future.

FINANCE. As in previous years, the Authority has continued to examine closely the manifold problems associated with national parks management and to establish on a sound basis a national parks service for Victoria. The key to this plan is finance, to provide the 10 trained scientific staff required for the assessment of field problems related to such diverse aspects as fire protection, soil conservation, construction of roads and tracks, provision of tourist amenities and the training of Park Rangers, and to enable the necessary developments to be carried out in the national parks.

The Authority recognises that the government has many demands upon its financial resourses, and is gratified that the allocation for national parks has steadily grown from £35,000 in 1958-59 to £65,000 in 1962-63. This has enabled the Authority's staff to be increased, mainly on the scientific side, and the officers concerned have rendered valuable services to the Committees of Management and to the Authority in expediting developments. In addition, the Authority has found it possible to make larger allocations to individual parks, thus providing improved tourist services, &c.

The growing interest of the general public in our national parks is reflected in the increase in the number of visitors to all national parks. For example, the number of visitors to Wilson's Promontory has risen from 27,935 in 1958-59 to over 57,000 in 1962-63. The revenue derived from park services has increased during the same period from £13,245 to over £29,000. There is without question a great need to accelerate the development of other national parks and it is clear that, when amenities are provided, the public response will increase. However, these essential developments must await the provision of additional staff and finance.

THE NATIONAL PARKS.

The location of the national parks throughout Victoria IS shown on Figure 3. A brief statement on each of the parks follows:-

1. 1WYPERFELD NATIONAL PARK. Committee of 1l1anagement. The membership of the vVyperfeld National Park Committee of Management at the 30th June, 1963, was as follows Chairman : H. E. Tarr Hon. Secretary : M. C. Downes, B.Sc., Department of Fisheries and vVildlife.

Members: R. P. Falla. J. Ros Garnet. G. N. Gould. I. 0. Maroske, B.Sc., B.Ed. W. G. D. Middleton, A.Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission of Victoria. H. M. Wilson, B.Sc., 1\LE. Mr. T. E. Arthur resigned from this Committee on being appointed to the staff of the Authority.

Visitor Statistics. The growing popularity of this park is reflected in the increase of the recorded number of visitors from 3,440 in 1961-62 to 4,016 in 1962-63. Considerable numbers of people are making use of the amenities for camping, especially during the Springtime, when the wild­ flowers are such an attraction and the climate is so appealing.

Fire Protection. A carefully co-ordinated plan for the protection of the park has been compiled and under the direction of the Authority's technical staff, in consultation with the Forests Commission of Victoria, a considerable development has taken place in the construction of fire access tracks. The construction work has been carried out by a private contractor, under the close supervision of the Authority's technical staff. 11 The tanker trailer referred to in the previous report was supplied during the year and is a useful addition to the fire-protection equipment.

Water Supply. The provision of additional water storage tanks enabled visitors to benefit from the increase in rainfall from 14i inches in 1961-62 to 17t inches in the year under review. It is the policy of the Committee and the Authority to provide for increased water storages wherever possible. In addition, a wildlife pond of 300 cubic yards capacity was constructed in the mid­ eastern section of the park and was fortunately filled by a heavy thunderstorm. It is planned to provide additional water supplies for the "'ildlife in other suitable areas. Such ponds assist in retaining the fauna within the park as well as being invaluable in the event of fire. They also compensate in some small degree for the loss of water to the Park resulting from the construction of storage reservoirs along the Wimmera River.

Vermin Destmction. The happy collaboration with the Lands Department in the· extermination of vermin has been continued with vigour, to the benefit of the park itself and the park's neighbours. A pleasing feature of this work is the fact that the destruction of the vermin (mostly rabbits, but also a number of foxes) is accomplished without effect on the fauna, with the exception of possums of which the park has a very high population.

Publicity. During the year under review an illustrated brochure on the park was produced. This educational booklet has been greatly appreciated by visitors.

Oonse:rvation. The conservation project at " Rye Hill " has been continued, with encouraging results. Many of the trees planted in earlier years are growing well.

Gene:ral. With the measures taken to protect the park against fire and the provision of amenities for visitors, the park and its precious inhabitants are in good shape. The number of birds listed now number 185 species and the wildfiowers are a great attraction.

2. KINGLAKE NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. The membership of the Kinglake National Park Committee of Management at the 30th June, 1963, was as follows:- Chairman : A. vV. Shillinglaw, B.Sc., Dip. For., Forests Commission of Victoria. Members: D. H. Ashton, Ph.D., Botany Department, University of Melbourne. J. A. Balharrie. M. E. Bill. L. W. Birch, Lands Department. A. C. T. Hewitt, M.Agr.Sc., Agricultural Department. L. K. Lawry. S. Owen. W. F. Waters. Secretary: B. J. O'Brien, Forests Commission of Victoria.

The Committee and the Authority are glad to have this opportunity to record their appreciation of the excellent services rendered by the former Secretary, Mr. S. C. Green, over a period of six years. 12 Visitors. The year under review saw a further large increase in the number of visitors to the park ; when 10,248 cars, 36 buses and 11 scooters visited the Mason's Falls-Sugarloaf areas. This is an increase of 1,795 cars over the figure for the previous year. During the month of April these areas were visited by no fewer than 1,772 cars, including 933 cars during the four days at Easter. These figures demonstrate the increased popularity of the Mason's Falls area and show the immediate response to the improved facilities and extension of the parking area implemented during the year.

Access to Park. During the latter part of the year, following a grant of £5,100 by the Tourist Development Authority to the \Yhittlesea Shire, reconstruction of the main access road leading to the park from the Whittlesea--Yea-road was commenced. This will enable approximately three-quarters of a mile of the ~~i miles of road to be bitumen-sealed to a width of 18 feet. The Committee is very hopeful that further funds will be made available during the next few years to enable the road to be completed as far as the entrance to the park. It is essential that roads leading to places of interest at Mason's Falls and Sugarloaf allow easy access for all types of vehicles, and in this respect the Committee is keen to ensure that the needs of the motoring public are fully met.

Activities D'Uring the Year. A new workshop and garage was erected at the rear of the ranger's residence. Provision for shelving, tools and equipment and flooring will be completed in the near future.

·work on the Mason's Falls parking area extension proceeded during the year. An incinerator was installed for the purpose of rubbish disposal and four additional 4-way fire-places along with water facilities and seats were erected, to cater for the needs of the increasing number of visitors to this area. Two more fireplaces •vill be constructed in the near future. A safe playground area for children was organized in the centre of the parking area, and suitable playground equipment v.'i.ll be erected shortly.

Towards the end of the year, construction of a walking track linking the .Mason's Falls area with Sugarloaf via Sugarloaf Creek Valley was commenced. \Vhen completed, this track will not only provide a very scenic walk for tourists, but will also be useful for fire protection purposes. Approximately 1-l miles of the 4i-mile track have been completed this year. The existing walking track along the creek to the foot of the _l\,Tason's Falls was also improved during the year by the construction of concrete terracing.

Other works carried out include the maintenance of approximately three miles of tourist tracks to Mason's Falls and Sugarloaf, and the maintenance of approximately 3~ miles of fire protection tracks as well as minor repairs and maintenanee of other park assets.

Eq'Uipment. To facilitate maintenance and other works for the benefit of visitors, the following equipment was obtained during the year : a Ferguson tractor with grader blade and other attachments, a tractor-drawn rotary slasher, a fire-protection pump, and small tanks for fitment to Land Rover and tractor, and a 22-in. chain saw.

General. The picnic areas at Mason's Falls and Sugarloaf are in good condition and well cared for. The picnic area at Jehosaphat Gully, although well cared for, requires improvement and reconstructi?n work. The Con~r~ittee has deferred any "!najor work, as this area raises a problem with respect to supervisiOn on week-ends and hohdays caused by the distance of the area from the ranger's residence. 13

:3. Fl.i~HN TREE GT.::LLY ~ATIONAL PARK. Committee of JJ!lanagement.

rrhe membership of the Fern Tree Gully ~ational Park Committee of .Management at the 30th June, 1963, was as fo11ows :- Chairman: A. C. Tye, J.P. Members: A. R. Blair, J.P. The Honorable G. L. Chandler, C.M.G., M.L.C. E. A. Doyle, O.B.E. Councillor A. EHiot, J.P., Shire of Fern Tree Gully. C. L. ~obeli us. V. W. Page, J.P. J. C. \Vestcott, li'orests Commission of Victoria. Secretary : Mrs. M. Chesterfield.

Towards the end of the year, Mr. V. W. Page, who had been Chairman since August, 1952, resigned from that office, but remains a member of the Committee. The Committee and the Authority join in recording their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr. Page in his capacity of Chairman.

V is1:tor Statistics. The park continues to be popular and the number of visitors during the year is conservatively estimated at 70.000. 0 ' A visit was paid to the park by the Authority in April and the Authority's officers have maintained a close liaison with the Committee.

Activities During the Year. During the year the Country Roads Board constructed an improved road over a distance of approximately half a mile leading to the One Tree Hill area, a service made possible by the generous support of the Tourist Development Authority. The walking track from the vicinity of the kiosk to One Tree Hill has been greatly improved, and access tracks have been constructed to facilitate the regular maintenance of this much-used track. Additional picnic facilities in the form of tables and seats have been provided at the One 'l'ree Hill area, to meet the grmving needs of visitors. A survey has been made with the objeet of providing a water supply for the One Tree Hill area, a service which will greatly enhance the usefulness of this most attractive part of the park.

'1. "WILSON'S PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK. Committee of 111anagement. The membership of the "Wilson's Promontory National Park Committee of Management at the 30th June, 1963, was as follows Chairman: \V. J. Xorthey. Members: C. W. Brazenor. R. P. Cooper, F.N.I.A. K. G. Hardcastle, A.R.A.LA. G. E. Hindle, Victorian Government Tourist Bureau. J. G . .Tones. 14

Cr. J. H. McDonald, Shire of South Gippsland. J. McNally, M.Sc., National Museum. L. B. Mercer. Balcombe Quick, M.B.(Melb.), Ch.B.(Melb.) R. T. Seaton, Dip.For., Forests Commission of Victoria. Secretary: E. Kennedy, Lands Department. Visitor Statistics. The year under review has seen a further growth in the popularity of the park. The mmtber of visitors has increased from 47,010 in 1961-62 to 58,615 in 1962-63. During this period, the revenue from park services has advanced from £23,285 to £29,474. The increased revenue has been used to extend the range and quality of services rendered to visitors to the park. The number of visitors over the past five years is shown in Table 1; Table 2 shows the numbers of visitors over the busy periods of the year, and Table 3 shows the growth of park revenue and the wages bill.

TABLE L ]}Jonthly Iligures for Visitors to Tidal River Camping Area.

Month. 1959-60. 196()-61 1961-62, 1962-63,

July . . ' . . . ' . 186 36 132 340 618 621 701 556 August '. '. '. '' September . ' .. ' . 568 750 577 1,729 2,183 October . . . . . ' .. 777 789 1,504 1,614 1,469 November ...... 1,710 1,108 1,259 2,022 2,270 December '. '. . . .. 6,153 5,869 6,753 10,278 11,384 January ...... 8,842 11,183 12,562 14,307 17,811 February ...... 1,298 1,924 2,107 2,556 6,112 March ...... ' 6,077 2,468 6,194 3,534 5,668 April ...... 996 3,863 4,748 7,871 7,770 May ...... 675 352 1,310 1,118 1,786 June ...... 381 427 895 1,148 1,265 Total ...... 27,935 29,537 38,566 47,010 58,615

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TABLE 2. Total Visitors for Christmas-New Year, and Easter Periods.

Month. 1958-59. 1959-60. 1960-61. 1961-62. 1962-63.

December ...... 14,995 17,063 19,315 24,585 29,195 January ...... March ...... 7,073 6,339 10,932 11,405 13,438 April . . .. (weather (weather (weather (weather (weather good) poor) good) good) good) 1

TABLE 3. Park Revenue and Wages.

Park Revenue Year. (Not Including N.P.A. Wages. Grants). £ £ 1958-59 .. 11,886 4,635

1959-60 .. 13,711 5,802

1960-61 .. 15,559 7,476

1961-62 .. 23,285 9,477

1962-63 .. 29,474 11,773 15

Improvement of Camp Facilities. Further progress has been made in the improvement of camp facilities and amenities for visitors to the park. In accordance with plans prepared by the Committee and the Authority in consultation, the camping area has been extended in a south-easterly direction parallel to Norman Bay. Portions of the camping area have been grassed and reserved from general use so that they may be prepared for the accommodation of campers and caravanners in future years. Advantage has been taken of the fact that there is now an L.P. gas bulk storage system in the camping area to replace the coke-fired boilers formerly used in the toilet blocks with instantaneous L.P. gas water heaters conneeted with slot meters. This has ensured that all visitors are able to enjoy a hot shower if required ; while, through the control thus exercised, the volume of effluent has been materially reduced. This in turn has had the effect of easing the burden on the staff at peak periods and of preventing the soil from becoming over-saturated. In the interests of economy and to ensure an efficient service, the " Firebreak " and " Casuarina " toilet blocks have each been direct-connected to a 1 ·1 ton L.P. gas storage tank. This will be the practice with future installations. A new 4-in. ring main (complete with reticulation) has been installed in the new camping area to ensure an adequate supply of water for visitors. Fire hydrants have been installed along the new main. In continuing the work referred to in the previous report, renovations have been made to the lodges :Mattingley, Vereker, Kershaw and Latrobe. All lodges are being systematically modernized and provided with inbuilt showers and toilets as well as being equipped with L.P. gas refrigerators, cookers, water heaters and room heaters. These improvements are greatly appreciated by the visitors. A cubicle building, 100 ft. x 24 ft., purchased from the S.E.C. at :Morwell, has been converted to provide 13 bedrooms (2 beds), a large living and dining space and other modern amenities. This building is proving popular with large groups who require accommodation. Further improvements have been made throughout the camping area in connexion with tracks, sign posting, &c., to add to the enjoyment of visitors to the park.

Fire Protect~·on. An important extension to the park's fire protection track system was made during the year under review. A new track was constructed by the Forests Commission, south-west of the Vereker Range from the " Five-mile " track and extending almost to the road near the Darby Bridge. Control lines were constructed on either side of and several chains distant from the main track to enable protective burning to be carried out at the appropriate time. Tracks have also been constructed to enable fuel reduction to be carried out in the area between the main Promontory Road and Waratah Bay. A tanker trailer referred to in the previous annual report was supplied to the park. A further measure of protection was gained by the granting of a licence from the P.l\LG. Department to operate a tele-radio from Darby River during the Summer and Easter periods. Investigations have been conducted by the Authority's technical staff with the object of constructing a suitable fire-fighting access track between I.1illy Pilly Gully and Sealers Cove, but the rugged nature of the terrain renders such a scheme impracticable. Alternative routes are under consideration. It is with profound regret that the Authority finds it necessary to record that, during early December, a fire occurred in the northern part of the park between the main road and Corner Inlet, resulting in the destruction of several hundred acres of park vegetation. A second wildfire occurred in the vicinity of the southernmost point of the Promontory on 22nd December, involving approximately 500 acres. The Authority is grateful to the Forests Commission for the valuable work done by the staff of that body in suppressing these fires. 16

Roads and Tmcks. vVork has continued on the walking tracks with highly benefieial results to visitors to the park. For a considerable portion of the year a second man has been engaged in this work. Temporary toilet facilities have been construeted in the Sealers Cove area ; plans are under consideration to meet the needs on a permanent basis of the many visitors to this area. The walk to the Lighthouse is one of the most popular excursions and many visitors, young and old, complete the 27-mile journey in one day. Unfortunately the track is now in poor condition over a considerable part of its length and its rehabilitation is reeeiving elose consideration.

The Country Roads Board has now declared the main road to the Promontory a tourist road to be known as the" Promontory Road " and is undertaking its progressive improvement. Many miles of the road have already been re-located and sealed with bitumen. This work has greatly improved visability and reduced travelling time to Tidal River.

In collaboration with the Authority and the Soil Conservation Authority, the Country Roads Board has undertaken erosion control measures at the vVhisky Creek gravel pit and a plan of operations, ineorporating appropriate control measures, has been formulated in regard to a new gravel pit to be constructed in the Vereker Range area for the purpose of obtaining gravel for the new Promontory Road.

Vermin Control. The local staff have been active in controlling the number of rabbits in the Tidal River camping area, following the successful poisoning campaign during the previous year. Officers of the Vermin and Noxious ·weeds Destruction Board have endeavoured to reduce the fox population in the Corner Inlet region by poisoning with fish buried in the sand above the high-water mark.

It is a matter for regret that a small number of visitors to the Tidal River campinO' area have defied the authorities and taken cats into the camping area. A number of thes~ cats have not been removed when the visitors have left the area and the establishment of a feral cat population in the camping area has caused the Committee and the Authority grave concern. Two cats have been destroyed by the local staff, in the camping area, but there are still a number at large whieh the local staff are endeavouring to destroy.

Application for Lease. In the previous report reference was made to an application by Mr. R. E. Unger for the ]easing of an area in which to establish a motel or hotel within the park. Negotiations have continued through the year ; but, while agreement has been reached on many aspects, there remains one outstanding matter. The lessee has stressed the fact that the success of the enterprise will depend upon the granting of a full victualler's licence, while the Authority has resolutely adhered to its determination not to permit open bars to be established. The Authority would be prepared to agree to an application for a restaurant-type licence extended to permit of controlled drinking other than at meal times, but is not prepared to agree to the sale of liquor for removal in bottles or cans or to the establishment of a public bar. Negotiations rest for the time being on this point.

5. }lo"LTNT BuFFALo NATIONAL PARK.

Committee of Management. The membership of the Mount Buffalo National Park Committee of Management at the 30th June, 1963, was as follows Chairman : the HmL I. A. Swinburne, JLL.C.

Members: C. vV. Elsey, Dip.For., Forests Commission of Victoria. R. E. J ackson, Public \V orks Department. 17

H. L. Kennedy, Victorian Railways. C. J. Polloek. R. M. Rollason. Secretary: N. Wright, Lands Department.

During the year ::VIr. J. Pollock, who has occupied the position of Chairman 1936, resigned and the Hon. I. A. Swinburne, 1\I.L.C. was elected Chairman. 'l'he Committee and the Authority take this opportunity to record their indebtedness to :\Ir. Pollock for his valuable services as Chairman. Mr. Pollock \vill continue to serve the Committee through his continuing membership. During the Mr. A. \Y. Keo\vn resigned because of ill health and was replaced by Mr. R. M. Rollason. Mr. C. J. O'.Yialley found it necessary to resign because of pressure of official work and his place was taken by Mr. R. E. Jackson. The Authority and the Committee take this opportunity to record their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr. Keown and Mr. O'Malley.

Acti,vities of the :Year. Activities within the park have followed the same general pattern as set out in the previous report. Roads and tracks have been maintained, and conservation work has been carried out by a group of students under the supervision of an officer of the Authority and the Soil Conservation Authority. To facilitate the maintenance of tourist tracks, the Authority has provided a Ferguson tractor, together with a grader blade and rotary mower for use by the Ranger. The Lands Department has assisted in the destruction of rabbits.

Fire Protection. Following careful consideration of a fire protection plan prepared by the Forests Commission and approved by the Fire Protection Committee, steps were taken by the Authority, acting in conjunction with the Forests Commission, to have a fire protection track constructed in the North Buffalo region. An essential part of this plan is the conservation work which will be required to stabilise the road batters and arrangements are in hand for this work to be undertaken in the coming year.

Destruction of Phasmatids. Heference was made in the previous report to the menace of a Phasmatid infestation adjacent to the main road. Unfortunately it proved to be impracticable to destroy the Phasmatids by burning ; the Authority therefore organized an aerial spraying campaign in which it had the assistance of the S.E.C. and the Forests Commission of Victoria. Subsequent investigations indicate that the spraying campaign was attended by successful results. Visitor Statistics. The snow season for 1962 was a poor one for ski-ing (for other Victorian resorts as well as Buffalo) ; this is reflected in the gross receipts of £715 and entrance fees of £58 as compared with £1,781 and £214 respectively for the 1961 season. It is estimated that the park was visited by approximately 33,000 people during the year, including Chalet guests, day visitors and campers. The decline in numbers as compared with previous years was no doubt due to the poor snow season. The number of campers in the park over the Christmas to Easter period was 556.

6. LAKES NATIONAL PARK. Oomm,ittee of 1'liarwgement. The membership of the Lakes National Park Committee of Management at the 30th June, 1963, was as follows:-~- Chairman : B. M. Nicholson, B.Agr.Sc., Soil Conservation Authority. Hon. Secretary-Treasurer: K V. Barton. Members: C. Bowden, B.A., B.Ed., Education Department. F. H. Drake, B.Agr.Sc., Department of Agriculture. D. A. Gilsenan.

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J. Glover, Lands Department. F. J. Halloran, .Forests Commission of Victoria. L. J. LeG rand. B. A. Russ, Fisheries and Wildlife Department

Mr. H. R. Parke resigned from the position of Chairman during the year, owing to pressure of official business and his place on the Committee was taken by Mr. F. J. Halloran. Mr. B. 1\1. Nicholson was elected Chairman in place of Mr. Parke.

Fire Protection. The isolation of this park from the mainland has long been a matter of concern from the aspect of fire protection. In recent years fire-protection trails have been constructed and during the year under review two further trails were cut through the park between Lake Reeve and Lake Victoria, thus dividing the park into five sections within \vhich it is thought any outbreak could be contained. During the year, only one small outbreak oceurred, caused by a party of pienickers. Fortunately the Ranger, with assistance from the Paynesville residents, was able to extinguish the fire when it reached the track not far from the beach. Arrangements are in hand for the park to be supplied with a tanker-trailer and steps are being taken to equip the Land Rover with a Harbros mobile radio set, to enable the ranger to maintain contact with the local Rural Fire Brigade.

Conservation Work. 1V ork has been continued on the construction of groynes along the Lake Victoria shoreline in the vicinity of Hickey's Swamp. This work, which is being carried out by a party of Geelong Grammar School boys, under the supervision of Mr. J. 1\1. Bechervaise, has already resulted in the re-formation of a valuable strip of beach which has arrested the shoreline erosion. There has been a notable growth of native vegetation in this area. The Authority and the Committee are grateful to lVIr. Bechervaise and his assistants for their enthusiastic co-operation.

General. The park generally is in good condition ; during the Spring the native flowers continue to be a great attraction and the fauna population, especially the kangaroos and birds, is very satisfactory. Noxious weeds and vermin have been kept under control by the ranger. Increasing numbers of tourists have visited the park during the year and availed themselves of the fireplaces and other facilities made available to them. An active liaison has been maintained with the Committee during the year by having officers of the Authority visit the park and participate in on-the-spot discussions.

7. LIND NATIONAL PARK. 8. ALFRED NATIONAL PARK. 9. WINGAN INLET NATIONAL PARK.

There have been no developments in these parks during the year under rev·ew, but steps are now being taken to have a ranger appointed to carry out essential protective patrols and to assist the Authority in assessing the needs of these particular parks.

10. 1VlALLACOOTA INLET NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. The membership of the JHallacoota Inlet X ational Park Committee of Management at the 30th June, 1963, was the same as for the previous year, viz>- Chairman: 1V. R. 1\fann, J.P. Vice-Chairman: Cr. A. E. Wilson, Shire of Orbost. Hon. Secretary : K. A. vVakefield, B.Sc. 19

Members: F. Buckland, Jnr. F. Cole. R. J. Davidson . •J. Fitzgerald, L.S., M.I.S.(Aust.), Lands Department. H. R. Parke, Dip.For., Forests Commission of Victoria. R. T. M. Pescott, lVLAgr.Sc., F.R.E.S., Government Botanist. L. N. Robinson. R. E. Taylor, Fisheries and Wildlife Department.

General. There have been no major developments in this park during the year under review, but negotiations have continued with the Lands Department and the Forests Commission with a view to placing the boundaries of the park on a permanent basis, as referred to in the report for the previous year. Good progress has been made in this work.

11. TARRA VALLEY NATIO~AL PARK. Committee of 1vlanagement. During the period under review the Committee of Management for Tarra Valley and for Bulga National Parks consisted of the members of the Alberton Shire Council and the Forest Officer at Yarram, viz Cr. E. M. Barry. Cr. G. A. Maxwell. Cr. C. L. Graham. Cr. J. P. O'Connor. Cr. R. M. Irving. Cr. W. D. Sweeney. Cr. D. D. Kay. Cr. S. B. Walpole. Cr. A. Macdonald. H. B. Prewett, B.Sc.(For.), Forests Com­ mission of Victoria. Secretary: A. W. Curry, F.I.M.A., .J.P.

General. Public interest in this park has been well maintained during the year, the revenue from parking fees being £266 18s. as compared with £264 for the previous year. The Alberton Shire Council has assisted in having repairs effected to the roof of the shelter and to a number of foot-bridges and walking tracks in the park. Plans have been laid for an early attack on the problem of improving the water supply and the efficiency of the toilets. The increase in tourist interest in this park in recent years renders this work necessary. Towards the end of the year, Mrs. K. M. Healey, who had carried out the duties of ranger for the past lOt years, resigned in order to re-marry. Mrs. Healey had become well known to thousands of visitors and was highly respected for her knowledge of the flora and fauna of Tarra Valley to which she was dedicated. The Authority and the Committee of Management are glad to have this opportunity of placing on record their appreciation of her valuable services over the years and to wish her all happiness in her new life.

Miss C. Wilcock, a local resident, was appointed to the position vacated by Mrs. Healey. 12. BuLGA NATIONAL PARK. General. This park is now well established as a beauty spot which is becoming increasingly well known to tbe travelling public and is well maintained by the ranger, Mr. C. Oliver. It is estimated that approximately 7,300 cars conveyed some 29,000 visitors to the Tarra Valley and Bulga Parks during the year under review. 20

13. CHURCHILL NATIOKAL PARK. Committee of 1lianagement. The membership of the Churchill National Park Committee of JVfanagement at 30th June, 1963, was as follows:- Chairman: The Hon. G. L. Chandler, C.lVI.G., M.L.C. Deputy Chairman: D. i\t Pollock, J.P. Hon. Secretary : R. W . .1\IcKellar, J.P. Members: The Hon. C. E. Isaae, O.B.E. K. A. McAllister, Lands Department. Cr. A. G. Robinson, J.P., Shire of Berwick. Cr. B. M. Seebeck, Shire of Fern Tree Gully. A. E. Temple. J. C. \Vestcott, Forests Commission of Victoria. \V. G. \Vright, A.M.LE., Dandenong City Council.

.Fire Protection. During the year under review the Forests Commission constructed a fire access track along the eastern and northern boundary of the park and steps were taken to provide water for fire-fighting and other purposes at strategic points. The installation of the telephone at the ranger's house will help in cases of emergency as well as facilitating the general management of the park.

General. In accordance with the master plan for the park, which has been the subject of discussion between the Committee and the Authority, a picnic area was prepared and steps are being taken to provide a second such area equipped with water, fireplaces, picnic tables and seats. A further 1,606 ft. of perimeter fencing was completed during the year, bringing the total to 7,058 ft. The completion of this fence will ultimately be of great assistance to the ranger in the control of rubbish dumpers and vandals. The work of the ranger has been greatly assisted by the provision by the Authority of a Ferguson tractor for use in the park. This, together with a Rural Mechanical Aids mechanical slasher, is of great assistance in the control of grass and scrub and in the main­ tenance of the picnic grounds and areas around the ranger's house which might otherwise become a fire hazard. Following on consultations between the Committee, the Authority and the State Electricity Commission, steps are being taken to replant the areas under the transmission lines with suitable native shrubs so as to obviate the necessity for continuous cutting or burning in these areas. The Soil Conservation Authority has also assisted in directing conservation works within the park.

14. FRASEH NATIONAL PARK. Cormnittee of 1lfanagernent. The membership of the Fraser National Park Committee of Management at 30th June, 1963. was as follows Chairman: Cr. H. C. Fitzroy, J.P., Shire of Alexandra. Hon. Secretary : J. C. F. Wharton, B.Sc., Fisheries and Wildlife Department.

Members: J. R. Channon .. L. \V. Coates. N. Cole. Cr. L. H. Coller, Shire of Alexandra. 2]

L. G. Cumming. J. N. 1\IcAuley, State Rivers and \Vater Supply Commission. I. J. O'Donnell, O.B.E., E.D., B.C.E., A.lVI.LE., Aust., Country Roads Board. M. S. Wood, D.D.A., M.A.I.A.S., Soil Conservation Authority. During the year Mr. C. C. Robinson (State Rivers and V{ater Supply Commission) resigned because of ill health, and Mr. J. N. :\IcAuley was appointed in his place. Mr. J. R. Channon replaced Mr. M. L. A. Boucher as representative of the Forests Commission, following Mr. Boucher's transference from the Alexandra district. The Committee and the Authority are glad to have this opportunity of recording their pleasure at the award of a Harkness Fellowship to Mr. J. C. F. Wharton. Mr. \Vharton left for the U.S.A. in September, 1962, to carry out the conditions of the avvard. During the absence of Mr. \Vharton, Jlr. G. McKenzie, a member of the Xational Parks Authority staff, has been acting as Secretary of the Committee. The Committee met on twelve occasions during the year under review and three sub-committee meetings were also held.

Park RangeT. Early in the financial year under review, a full-time ranger was appointed to the park. He is at present living in Alexandra., travelling to and from the park every day ; but steps are in hand to have a house eonstructed within the park. A Land Rover and a motor boat have been provided to enable the ranger to earry out his park patrols. X o fewer than 25 separate shooting reports have been received from the Ranger during the year under review and a number of prosecutions for breaches of the National Park Regulations have been launched. In the five cases heard to the 30th June, the defendants were found guilty and fines were imposed.

General Developments. The tourist road, to which reference has been made in previous reports, has been further ext~endecl towards Devil's Cove, and arrangements have been made for the Alexandra Shire Council to carry out necessary maintenance within the park at the expense of the Authority. During the year, the toilet block was modernized by conversion to flush operation, a suitable water supply being provided by the provision of a mobile pump and water storage tanks. Consideration is being given to the construction of a dam in a suitable gully, to meet the needs of the picnic area and ranger's house. An approach has been made to the Authority by private enterprise for a lease within the park, for the purpose of establishing a caravan park and camping area together with other tourist facilities. Negotiations are proceeding. Under the auspices of the Tourist Development Authority and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, a concrete launching ramp has been constructed in the Eildon Water Reserve which adjoins the Fraser National Park and which is controlled by a Committee of ::VIanagement appointed under the Lands Act, having the same personnel as the National Parks Committee of lVIanagement.

V is1:to1' Statistics. With the appointment of a full-time ranger, it has been possible to collect reliable visitor statistics for the period 1st October, 1962, to 30th June, 1963. The following figures relate to both the National Park and the Eildon Water Reserve - Campers 1,824 Camps 469 Day Visitors 4,923 Cars 1,366 Boats 490 Caravans 33 The revenue from park services collected during the year under review was £313. 22

15. HATTAH LAKES NATIONAL PARK. Ranger. In December, 1962, the ranger, Mr. G. B. Eggleton, resigned ; he was replaced by lVIr. N. H. E. McDonald on 17th February, 1963. The provision by the Authority of a Land Rover has greatly facilitated control and other works in the park.

General. As a preliminary· step in the development of a camping area within the park, and with the co-operation of the Victorian Railways Commissioners, the pipeline to Hattah has been tapped and a water supply established in the vicinity of the proposed tourist area. Tenders have been called for the construction of a house for the ranger and it is anticipated that an early start will be made on the building. A fence has been constructed along the northern boundary of the park, in order to exclude straying cattle. In the course of the ranger's patrols, he has cleared tracks which could be of assistance in the event of an outbreak of fire. Steps have been taken by the ranger and the Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board to destroy noxious weeds and vermin. Rabbits have been destroyed by the laying of trails, using carrot and 1080 and by the ripping of the burrows. The park continues to be very popular with visitors, many of whom travel considerable distances to observe the numerous waterfowl on the lakes and to admire the wealth of native flora.

16. MouNT EccLES NATIONAL PARK. Oornrnittee of 1J!1 anagernent. The membership of the :Yiount Eccles National Park Committee of Management at 30th .June, 1963, was as follows:- Chairman: P. Paton. Hon. Secretary: Rev. Father P . .J. Power. Members: A. Archer, I .. ands Department. K. Morrison, Ass.Dip.For.(Cres.), Forests Commission of Victoria. T. Power. G. Stephens. With the appointment of Mr. Ross Wilson, who had been Bngineer to the Shire of lVIinhamite for the past six years, to the position of Municipal Engineer to the town and shire of Albany in W.A., the position of Chairman became vacant and was filled by Mr. Paton. The Committee and the Authority join in recording their appreciation of the valuable assistance rendered by Mr. Wilson and in wishing him every success in his new position.

·visitor Statistics. The number of visitors to the park is continually increasing ; records kept by the ranger show that during the year under review no fewer than 959 cars and 3,665 persons visited the park.

Gene:ral. During the year under review, the toilet block to which reference was made in the previous report was constructed by a local contractor under the supervision of the Shire of }Iinhamite. 23

A number of sign posts have been erected in suitable plaees to assist park visitors, and fireplaces and seats have been provided, some of them along the walking track around Lake Surprise. The walk around the lake is a most rewarding and enjoyable exercise for visitors.

A number of trees have been planted in suitable areas to fill in blank spaces caused by earlier clearing and losses due to fire in years gone by.

During the year, the Committee carried out an exercise to determine the depth of Lake Surprise ; the maximum depth recorded was 43 ft. 6 ins. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife has agreed to stock Lake Surprise with fish, a provision which will be greatly appreciated by anglers.

17. lVIOUNT RICHMOND NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. The membership of the Mount Richmond National Park Committee of Management at 30th June, 196:3, was as follows : - Chairman: N. F. Learmonth.

Hon. Secretary: A. F. Davies.

Members: Cr. V. A. Antony, Shire of Portland. A. C. Beauglehole. R. K. Blacker. B. Fuhrer. Dr. J. Knecbone, Town of Portland. K. R. Morrison, Forests Commission of Victoria. N. N. Wade.

Fire Protection. During the year under review the Committee, assisted by the Forests Commission and local contractors, have taken steps to further improve the 40-ft. wide break around the boundary of the park, as an essential fire protection measure. The dams eonstructed within the park for fire protection purposes have been well supplied with water.

General. The park is in excellent condition, no fires having occurred during the year. There has been an abundant regrowth of flowers and the bird and animal populations are at a very satisfactory level.

Close consideration is being given to the construction of a road to enable visitors to reach the summit of Mount Richmond where it is proposed in due course to construct a suitable lookout tower.

PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS. In the previous annual report, reference was made to a geological feature known as the " Organ Pipes " which had been offered to the Government by the executor of the estate of the late Edward Arthur Green, for dedication as a national park. Negotiations have proceeded and it is anticipated that the matter will shortly be finalized.

Negotiations have continued \vith the object of having an area in the Brisbane Ranges and another along the south coast, near Port Campbell, declared national parks. The Authority is hopeful of a successful outcome to these negotiations, in the near future. 24

FINANCE. The Government allocation for the year under review was £20,246 from Revenue and £65,000 from Loan Fund.

Appendix 2 shows the moneys paid to the National Parks Fund and the disbursements of these moneys. Appendix 3 shows the purposes to which the moneys for maintenance and improvements were applied. The statement of receipts and expenditure for the various national parks where there has been an expenditure of funds are appended, viz :

Wyperfeld Appendix 4 Kinglake Appendix 5 Fern Tree Gully Appendix 6 \Vilson's Promontory Appendix 7 Mount Buffalo Appendix 8 The Lakes Appendix 9 l\Iallacoota Inlet Appendix 10 Tarra Valley and Bulga Park Appendix 11 Churchill Appendix 12 Fraser Appendix 13 }lount Eccles Appendix 14 Mount Richmond Appendix 15 Hattah Lakes Appendix 16

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS. As in previous years there has been close consultation between the Authority and the various Committees of Management in regard to development programmes and Appendix 17 shows the proposed works for the year 1963-64.

CONCLUSION.

In the previous report reference was made to the grow~ng interest in Victoria's national parks and to the demand for more and improved tourist facilities. The year under review has seen a further development of these trends. This is clearly shown in Tables 1, 2 and 3, and in the statistics given for tLe individual national parks. It is extremely difficult for the Authority's small staff to cope with the demands for information about the activities of the Authority, but the officers of the Authority have, as in previous years, met the public through Rotary Clubs, scientific organizations and other bodies, in addition to publicising the work of the Authority by means of the press and radio.

It has become abundantly clear that visitors to national parks are no longer satisfied merely to be witnesses to the spectacle ; they want to know what lies behind the observed phenomena. This emphasizes the need for a better informed park ranger force and for an interpretative service in the tield. The Authority made a start on the training of park rangers during the year under review, and the syllabus (see Appendix 1) shows that a wide range of subjects was covered. In most cases the rangers were given printed copies of the papers which had been specially prepared for the course and thus have the opportunity of stud ving such papers and improving their knowledge on their return to their respective parks. " There is no doubt that the first ranger training course, held during the year under revie\V, was attended by most encouraging results.

In overseas national parks the interpretative service is a major function which the public demand and appreciate. It is unfortunately only too true that in this respect our own service suffers by comparison, nor can any serious attempt be made to undertake such work until an adequate trained scientific staff is available. The Authority's present staff of three scientists is over-taxed in coping with day-to-day problems a.nd in pushing works programmes to keep them moving. 25

Since the Authority can never hope to have its own staff of experts-landscape architects, foresters, holiday camp designers, engineers (to cope with building problems, water reticulation, L.P. gas installations and appliances, sanitation and road building), soil conservationists, ornithologists, botanists, &c., the Authority's Eci::ntists must equip themselves to participate actively in all these functions and co-ordinate such works within the various national parks. This calls not only for a sense of dedication to the cause of national parks, but for a capacity to absorb and translate knowledge from many diverse fields. In the U.S.A. the specialist training required for service in national parks is recognized in the Universities ; our own economy has not yet reached that level, in consequence of which our own scientists must provide the extra driving force from within themselves. It would profit the Authority and the State if some of our scientists could enjoy the benefits of a course of training overseas, notably the U.S.A. The Authority has in previous endeavoured to secure this result, but lack of finance has been a handicap. Australia as a home for the white man is now 175 old. J!Iuch of this time has been spent in pioneering-exploring, laying the foundations of our agricultural industries, establishing our transport construction of roads, development of water supplies, establishment of secondary and tertiary industries, providing for education at the primary secondary and tertiary levels. Before the space age began, our isolation gave us a buffer from the rest of the world. But the scientific developments of the past decade have created problems not only for the world at large, but also for Australia, and we can no longer take refuge behind our geographic isolation to avoid the consequences of neglect to provide for the one thing that counts so much today-what to do with man when he is not actively working. To provide for the needs of his job, there are appropriate professional and trade union organizations, but the sociological problems arising from man's increasing leisure are not to be solved along those lines. In the U.S.A., millions of dollars are being spent in analysing this problem. As a result of a study made by the Outdoor Recreation Resources Heview Commission, the so-called Hockefeller Commission, at a cost of $2,500,000, the conclusion was reached that " outdoor recreation activity, already a major part of American life, will triple by the year 2000 ". In July, 1962, delegates from 71 countries met at Seattle, in the State of \Vashington, U.S.A., to attend the First World Conference on National Parks. Victoria was not represented at this historic conference, but we should at least be able to learn something from the deliberations of the delegates from other countries. The three basic goals which the conference had before it were as follO\vs :- 1. The preservation of flora and fauna. 2. The preservation of land with the full knowledge that the economic values that the parks and preserves add to the well-being of the citizens and and the countries is vital. 3. The provision of adequate additional recreational space for their people. It was brought home strongly that Los Angeles and also the United States are not the only places that are having problems of crowded cities and not enough outdoor space. The Authority recognizes that the Government is confronted by a multiplicity of complex problems arising from the expanding economy of the State, and appreciates the contributions in the form of finance and staff which have been made available during the past five years ; but would stress the urgency of the need for yet more finance and more staff, if we are to prepare to meet the demands and indeed the needs of man at play. Lack of preparation and planning to provide for man in his days of leisure can be just as costly to the nation as lack of planning in regard to the needs of man at work. It is well t'o remember too that, as man masters the universe, the hours of work are decreasing and the hours of leisure are increasing. ::.Vlan needs planned guidance in his leisure just as he does in his work ; without such guidance he is lost and bewildered. Similarly, the Authority believes that steps should be taken while there is vet time to reserve some of the State's beauty spots having national park potential. Re-purchase after alienation has already cost the A1nericans dearly; surely there is a lesson to be learned. These are the Authority's thoughts on some of our vital needs ; in the meantime the Authority and its staff will continue to apply t:bemselves to their task with vigour and enthusiasm. 26 The Authority takes this opportunity to record its appreciation of the fine work done by the Committees of Management and of the valuable co-operation rendered by the various Government Departments and other bodies, which has played such an important part in the progress made to date.

We have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servants,

On behalf of the Authority,

A. J. FRASER, Chairman. J. H. ALDRED, Deputy Chairman. L. H. SMITH, Director. A. J. HOLT. A. 0. LAWRENCE. R. G. DO\VNES. A. DUNBAVIN BUTCHER. DEWAR W. GOODE. G. T. THOMPSON. E. H. R. BURT. J. J. STEWART.

Allan's Building, 276 Collins-street, Melbourne. 28th November, 1963. 27

GLENALADALE NATIONAL PARK

Rugged pink cliffs, towering above the bed of the creek, provide a magestic entrance to the Deadcock Creek in Glenaladale National Park.

These ancient Kanooka trees bedecked with stag ferns grow along the Dead cock Creek. 28

WYPERFELD NATIONAL PARK

The lowan or Mallee Hen finds sanctuary in Wyperfeld National Park. Here the bird is seen working on its large mound in which the eggs are incubated by the heat of the sun and decaying vegetation.

The Spider Orchid is one of the floral gems of Wyperfeld. 29

WILSON'S PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK

The Riverview Flats provide all that is modern for the visitor to Tidal River.

Refuge Cove on the east coast is the mecca of walkers and a safe haven for ships seeking protection from heavy seas. 30

MOUNT BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK

The spillway at Lake Catani separates the placid waters of Lake Catani from the beautiful creek below.

THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK

Conservation works on the shore of Lake Victoria, near Hickey's Swamp. 31

MOUNT ECCLES NATIONAL PARK

A view of Mt. Eccles as seen across Lake Surprise from the Scenic Walking Track.

FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

This tanker-trailer unit, complete with pump and engine, has been designed to be fitted to a Land Rover. 32 APPENDIX 1.

XATIOXAL PARKS AUTHORITY.

RA~GER TRAINING CocRSE. Held in the offices of the N a.tural Resources Conservation League, Springvale-road, Springvale, Vie.

24-28th June, 1963

Chairman for Course- 'Nir. G. T. Thompson, Director, Natural Resources Conservation League.

)fanager for Course- Mr. T. E. Arthur, Technical Officer, National Parks Authority. * * * * * * Monday, 24th June-- 9.45 a.m. Official Opening The Honomblc A. J. Fraser, IVI.C., M.P., Minister of State Development

10.30 a.m. Introduction The Chairman, Mr. G. T. Thompson, Director, Natural Resources· Conservation League

10.45 a.m. The Concept of a National Parks Service " Dr. L. H. Smith, Director, National Parks Authority

11.30 a.m. "The Xational Parks Act" Dr. L. H. Smith

Afternoon Session to be held at the Coroner's Court, FUnders-street Extens1:on, Melbourne.

1.30 p.m. " The National Park Regulations " Jlilr. T. E. Arthur, Technical Officer, Nat;ional Parks Authority

3 p.m. "Application of the National Park Regulations" Mock Trials

Presiding-~1\Ir. H. W. Pascoe, R.M., City Coroner Prosecuting Officer- Mr. T. F. Chettle Representing Defendant--~h. W. D. Lynch

7.45 p.m. At the Natural Resources Conservation League Selected Ji'ilms by Courtesy of the State Film Centre The MaJlee Fowl Wilson's Promontory National Park The Koala Stop Bush Ji'ires Raak-Wedge-tailed Eagle The Ji'lying Squirrel Kotuku~-The Heron Wildlife Paradise Tuesday, 25th June- 9.15 a.m. " The Role of the Ranger m a National Park" Dr. L. II. Smith 11.15 a.m. "Soil Conservation in National Parks" Dr. A. P. Ji'isher, District Conservation Officer, Soil Conservation Authority 1.30 p.m. " The Ji'lora of National Parks " Mr. J. H. Willis, Assistant Government Botanist, National Herbarium 3.30 p.m. " Vehicles and Their l\:Iaintenance " Mr. N. W. L. Paull, Transport Officer, Forests Commission of Victoria Evening Free 33

Wednesday, 26th June- 9.15 a.m. "Fire Protection in National Parks" Mr. E. D. Gill, Chief of the Division of Forest Protection, Forests Commission of Victoria Special Aspects of Fire Protection in National Parks by Mr. R. G. M. Yorston, Technical Officer, National Parks Authority

11.15 a.m. "Fauna in National Parks" Mr. R. W. Warnecke, Research Officer, Fisheries and Wildlife Department

1.30 p.m. " The Control of Vermin in National Parks " Mr. G. W. Douglas, Deputy Chairman, Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board, Lands Department

3.30 p.m. "The Control of Noxious Weeds m National Parks" JYir. W. T. Parsons, Senior Research Officer, Lands Department

Evening Free Thursday, 27th June- 9.15 a.m. " First Aid " Mr. N. Billing, District Superintendent, St. John Ambulance Brigade

11.15 a.m. "The Natural Resources Conservation League" Mr. G. T. Thompson, Director, Natural Resources Conservation League

1.30 p.m. " Birds in National Parks " l\Iiss Ina Watson, Information Officer, Fisheries and Wildlife Department

3.30 p.m. "The Relationships Between the National Parks Authority and other Government Departments " Dr. L. H. Smith

7.30 p.m. Selected Views of America's National Parks Mr. A. Dunbavin Butcher, Director of Fisheries and Wildlife

8.30 p.m. A Tour of Victoria's National Parks in Kodachrome Dr. L. H. Smith (Timed to end at 9.30 p.m.) Friday, 28th June- 9.15 a.m. " Practical Aspects of Fire Control " Mr. E. D. Gill, Chief of the Division of Forest Protection, Forests Commission of Victoria

11 a.m. Topics Proposed by Rangers Open Discussion with a Panel Mr. E. D. Gill Mr. W. D. Lynch Officers of the Authority

1.30 p.m. " Providing for Visitors in National Parks " Dr. L. H. Smith

3.15 p.m. Concluding Remarks by Chairman Training Course Ends.

11548/63.-3 34 APPENDIX 2.

NATIONAL PARKS FUND.

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ £ Expenditure. £ £

Balance brought forward from 1961-62 7,604 Administrative Expenses­ Contribution from Revenue-Division 8/3-3 20,246 Salaries and Overtime 13,146 Allocation from Loan Fund- General Expenses .. 6,368 Public Works Loan Application Acts­ Expenses of Committee Members 573 No. 6826-Item 33 18,000 20,087 No. 6931-Item 33 40,000 Maintenance and Improvements to National Parks 66,175 58,000 Transfer to Wilson's Promontory Committee of Other Receipts­ Management 60 Repayments 3,752 Balance as at 30th June, 1962 .. 3,371 Permits-Hattah Lakes National Park, 31 Wilson's Promontory National Park 60 3,843

89,693 89,693

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APPENDIX 3.

EXPENDITURE FROM NATIONAL PARKS FUND ON EACH NATIONAL PARK

£ £ Bulga National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 637 Roads and tracks 184 Incinerator and picnic tables 160 981

Churchill National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 1,100 Protective fencing 1,420 Fire protection .. 500 Rotary slasher 128 Tractor 529 Notices 131 Picnic area 306 Repairs to utility 25 General and miscellaneous 286 4,425

Fern Tree Gully National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 2,000 Work on tracks 151 General (uniforms, signs, &c.) 20 Bridge 338 Fire protection .. 87 Removal of pine trees 263 Shelter shed 225 Water supply and pump 1,500 4,584

Fraser National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 1,000 Water supply .. 492 Fencing assistance 16 Land Rover 1,221 Chain saw 104 Notices 100 Trailer 67 Boat .. 505 General 88 3,593 35

ExPENDITURE FROM NATIONAL PARKS FuND ON EACH NATIONAL PARK-continued

£ £ Hatt€~h Lakes National Park-

}laintenance, including ranger service 1,301 Ranger's house 4,587 Fencing 859 Roads,~ &c. 153 Water supply 175 7,075

Kinglake National Park-

Maintenance, including ranger service 1,100 Housn for ranger 46 Parking area 197 Chain saw 113 Fire protection .. 220 Garage and workshop 750 Incinerator 140 Rotary slasher .. 139 Tractor 1,072 Walking tracks 500 General 29 4,306

Lakes National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 800 Fire protection .. 90 General 18 Water supply .. 38 Notices 72 Foreshore conservation 209 1,227

Mal/ar,oota Inlet National Park­ Initial development 250

Mount Buffalo National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 3,000 Fire protection .. 1,637 Phasmatid control 1,000 Tracks and conservation 493 Tractor and ancillary equipment 1,150 Staff residence and in.cidentals 7,669 General 52 15,001 lrfonnt .Eccles National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 508 Fire protection .. 233 Provision of notices 24 Toilet block 1,021 General 48 1,834 lffount Richmond National Park- Establishment grant 79 Maintenance 168 Notices 50 J<'ire protection .. 192 489

Tarra Valley National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 302 Toilet block 250 Water supply .. 1,145 1,697

Wilson's Promontory National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 2,500 Vehicle overhaul 170 Tracks 1,250 Interest and loan repayment-water supply 650 Construction of " Riverview Flats" 1,744 Interest on loan for " Riverview Flats " 287 Fire protection .. 2,337 Development of camping area 4,219 L.P. gas installation 1,024 Panel van and tip truck 2,730 Payment of rentals collected by Authority 60 Projector 288 Shot gun 20 Print of film " Land's End " 45 Cushman trailster 225 General 151 17,700 36

EXPENDITURE FROM NATIONAL PARKS FUND ON EACH NATIONAL PARK-continued

£ £ Wingan Inlet National Park­ Signs, toilets and rubbish bins 32

Wyperfeld National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 1,100 Brochure 139 Roads .. 48 Water supply .. 86 Toilet block water supply 2ll Fire protection .. 421 Pool in " Lunar Clearing " 30 General 54 2,089 General Expenditure­ Advertising 200 Regulation notices 103 Ranger training course ll7 l!l.re protection .. 13 Publicitv 88 Govermnent Fire Pool insurance .. 431 952

66,235

APPENDIX 4.

WYPERFELD NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGE:NIENT. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1963,

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £

Park Revenue­ Wages 774 Miscellaneous 10 Grants- General Expenses 586 National Parks Authority 1,703 Park Improvements 508 Excess of Payments over Receipts 155

1,868 1,868

APPENDIX 5.

KINGLAKE NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF :NIANAGE:NIENT. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £

Park Revenue·­ Wages 1,795 Parking Fees 1,034 General Expenses 467 Miscellaneous 150 Park Improvements 2,126 Grants- Excess of Receipts over Payments 1,2'!7 National Parks Authority 4,451

5,635 5,635

APPENDIX 6.

FERN TREE GULLY ~·ATIONAL PARK C01IMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. STATEMEN'r OF REcEIPTS AND ExPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JuxE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £ Park Revenue­ Wages 1,755 Rent of Kiosk 286 General Expenses 240 Other Rents 46 Park Improvements 957 "Miscellaneous 43 Grants- National Parks Authority 1,933 Excess of Payments over Receipts 644

2,952 2,952

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WILSON'S PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

STATEMENT OF RECEIP'l'S AND ExPENDITURE l<'OR YEAR ENDED 30TH JuNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £

Park Revenue­ Wages ll,744 Camping Fees 15,139 General Expertses 1,152 Lodge Rentals 12,426 Camp ~·u'"''"e 7,159 Store and Cafe Rentals 536 Tools and Eqmpme11t 4,459 Parking and Other :Fees 1,256 Park Improvements 13,155 Miscellaneous 2,080 Excess of Receipts over Payments 1,926 Grants- National Parks Authority 8,188

39,625 39,625

APPENDIX 8.

MOUNT BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF 1\UNAGEMENT.

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JuNE, 1963.

Receipts £ Expenditure. £ Park Revenue­ Wages 2,311 ~-·~ yu•o Fees 203 General Expenses 530 Entrance Fees 59 Camp Running Expenses 230 Hire of Huts 12 Ski-tow 148 Slri.tow 715 Park Improvements 2,344 Miscellaneous 215 Grants- National Parks Authoritv 3,000 Excess of Payments over Receipts 1,359

5,563 5,563

APPENDIX 9.

THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

STATEMENT oF RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JuNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £ Park Revenua-­ Wages 466 Miseellaneous General Expenses 276 Grants- Park Improvements 530 National Parks Authority 1,145 Excess of Payments over Receipts 122

1,272 1,272

APPENDIX 10.

MALLACOOTA INLET NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGE:\'IENT. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JuNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £

Park Revenue--­ Wages 10 Miscellaneous 6 General Expenses 12 Grants- Park Improvements 35 National Parks Authority 250 Excess of Receipts over Payments 199

256 256 38 APPENDIX 11.

TARRA VALLEY AND BULGA NATIONAL PARKS COJ\IMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £ £ Park Revenue- Bulga Park- Parking Fees-Bulga Park .. 97 Wages .. 718 Tarra Valley .. 267 General Expenses 41 Improvements 259 Grants- 1,018 Shire of Alberton 200 National Parks Authority 1,123 Tara Valley- Excess of Payments over Receipts 30 Wages .. 624 General Expenses 12 Improvements 33 699

1,717 1,717

APPENDIX 12.

CHURCHILL NATIONAL PARK C01'IMITTEE OF 1'IANAGE::\'IENT. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH J mm, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £ Park Revenue­ Wages 1,059 Miscellaneous 45 Park Improvements 2,004 Grants- General Expenses 719 National Parks Authority Excess of Payments over Receipts

APPENDIX 13.

FRASER NATIO:KAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expend·iture. £

Park Revenue­ Wages 785 Park Fees .. 156 General Expenses 369 Camping Fees 157 Park Improvement,~ 1,134 1\fiscellaneous 6 Excess of Receipts over Payments 365 Grants- National Parks Authority 2,334

2,653 2,653 3Y APPENDIX 14.

HATTAH LAKES NATIONAL PARK.* STATEMENT oF REcEIPTS AND ExrEXDITURE FOR YEAR ExDED 30TH JcNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £ Park Revenue- Wages 746 Bee Site Permits 31 General Expenses 507 Grants- Park Improvements 5,822 National Parks Authority 7,044

7,075 7,075

• There is no Committee of Management for this park. Figures are extracted from the accounts of the National Parks Fund.

APPENDIX 15.

MOUNT RICHMOND NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF ~lANAGEMENT. STATEMENT m· RECEIPTS AND ExPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENmm 30TH JuNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £

Park Revenue-­ General Expenses 18 Miscellaneous 3 Park Improvements 364 Grants- Excess of Receipts over Payments 267 National Parks Authority 646

649 649

APPENDIX 16.

MOCNT ECCLES NATIONAL PARK CO:MMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. STATEMEN'I' OF REcEIPTS AND ExPENDITCRE FOR YEAR K\'DED 30TH JuNE, 1963.

Receipts. £ Expenditure. £ Park Revenue­ Wages 385 Miscellaneous 3 General Expenses lll Grants- Park Improvements 264 National Parks Authority 724 Excess of Payments over Receipts 33

760 760 40 APPENDIX 17.

PROPOSED WORKS PROGRAMME FOR 1963-64. £ £ 1. W yperfeld National Park- Maintenance, including ranger &lrvice 1,500 Fire protection 1,700 Roads, tracks and conservation 1,500 Water supply 1,000 Fencing 850 Staff accommodation 7,000 Look-outs 250 Camping and picnic areas 100 Miscellaneous .. 1,000 14,900 2. Kinglake National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 2,000 Fire protection 2,250 Roads, tracks and conservation 500 Look-outs 3,000 Camping and picnic areas 300 Buildings 250 Water supply 250 Fencing 150 Miscellaneous .. 300 9,000 3. Fern Tree Gully National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 2,200 Fire protection 300 Roads, tracks and conservation 1,200 Water supply 2,000 Look-outs 3,000 Picnic shelters 4,000 Camping and picnic areas 1,750 Miscellaneous .. 200 14,650 4. Wilson's Promontory National Park-­ Maintenance, including ranger service 2,500 Repayment of loans .. 2,400 Fire protection 5,000 Roads, tracks and conservation 5,250 Access 3,000 Toilet block .. 2,500 Fencing 1,000 Camping and picnic areas 1,500 Incinerator 5,000 Accommodation- Staff 8,000 Public 5,000 41,150 5. Mo·unt Buffalo National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 3,500 Fire protection 2,500 Roads, tracks and conservation 2,500 Water supply 1,000 Toilet blocks 9,000 Picnic shelters 6,000 Other buildings 3,000 27,500 6. The Lakes National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 800 Fire protection 360 Roads, tracks and conservation 750 Water supply 100 Look-outs 500 Fencing 100 Miscellaneous .. 100 2,710 41

APPENDIX 17 -continued.

7. Lind Park- Fire protection 100 8. Alfred Park­ Fire protection lOO Water supply 100 Toilet blocks 250 Miscellaneous .. 200 650 9. Wingan Inlet National Park­ Fire protection 100 Miscellaneous .. 50 150 10. 11lallacoota Inlet National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 500 Fire protection 750 Access 600 Picnic shelters 600 Miscellaneous .. 50 2,500 11. Tarra "Valley National Park­ Maintenance, including ranger service 800 Roads, tracks and conservation 250 Picnic shelters 800 Water supply 800 Camping and picnic areas lOO Miscellaneous .. 200 2,950 12. Bulga National Park- Maintenance, including ranger service 800 Roads, tracks 1md conservation 250 Water supply 800 Other buildings 100 2,750 13. Churchill National Pa-rk- )faintenance, including ranger service 1,200 Fire protection (including incinerator) 650 Roads and tracks and conservation 350 Fencing 2,500 Water supply 200 Toilet blocks 2,0

APPENDIX 17 -continued.

£ £ 16. Mt. Richmond- Maintenance, including ranger service 300 Fire protection 300 Roads, tracks and conservation 1,500 Toilet blocks 200 Look-outs 1,500 Miscellaneous .. lOO 3,900

17 . •"tit. Eccles- Maintenance, including ranger S•jrvice 650 Fire protection 150 Roads, tracks and conservation 450 Fencing 100 Picnic shelters 500 Camping and picnic areas 50 Miscellaneous .. lOO 2,000

172,810 43

44.000 ACRES

WVPERFELD NATIONAL PARKS

IN VICTORIA

FRASER 7.750 ACRES

t<.INGLAKE

14.079 ACRES

FE~NTREE GULL v 927 ACRES

CHURCHILL

477 ACRES

LINO

2 882 ACAES

AL~REO

5c 406 A.C RES

WINGAN

4?30ACRES

MALLACQQTA

\1.225 ACRES

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