1970

VICTORIA

REPORT

OF THE NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30rH JUNE, 1968

Ordered by the Legislative Assembly to be printed, 15th September, 1970.

By At~thority: C. H. RIXON, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, . No. 22.-7938/70.-PRICB 40 cents.

NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITY

TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th JUNE, 1968

To the Honorable Sir Henry Bolte, K.C.M.G., M.L.A., Premier of , Melbourne, 3002.

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 Twelfth Annual Report covering its activities for the year ended 30th June, 1968.

THE AUTHORITY. The membership of the National Parks Authority during the year under review was as follows:- Chairman : The Honorable J. W. Manson, M.L.A., Minister of State Development.

Deputy C~airman : J. H. Aldred, F.R.I.P.A. Members: A. J. Holt, Secretary for Lands ; A. 0. P. Lawrence, B.Sc. (Adel.), Dip. For. (Oxon.), Dip. For. (Canberra), Chairman, Forests Commission of Victoria; R. G. Downes, M.Agr.Sc., F.A.I.A.S., Chairman, Soil Conservation Authority; A. Dunbavin Butcher, M.Sc. (Melb.), Director of Fisheries and Wildlife; Dewar W. Goode, representing organizations concerned with the protection of native fauna and flora ; G. M. Pizzey, representing persons having a special interest in national parks ; E. H. R. Burt, representing the Victorian Ski Association ; G. E. Hindle, representing the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau ; L. H. Smith, M.Sc., D.Phil. (Oxon.), F.R.A.C.I., Director of National Parks.

MEETINGS. Eleven meetings were held by the Authority during the year under review. The use of the Tourist Development Authority's Board Room up to November, 1967 is gratefully acknowledged. Due to the transfer at that time of the National Parks Authority's administration to the new State Public Offices in Treasury Place, subsequent meetings were held in that building in the Premier's Office Conference Room. The Special Committees for Proposed Parks, Sites and Buildings, Fire Protection, Classification and Budget also met during the year. STAFF. During the year the Authority obtained the services of an additional C-1 administrative officer who became the first full-time Secretary to the Wilson's Promontory National Park Committee of Management. His salary is paid from park revenue. 4

VISITS OF INSPECTION. The Authority visited the following national parks during the year :-Port Campbell, Wilson's Promontory, Churchill, , Fraser, Wyperfeld, Fern Tree Gully, Mount Richmond and Mount Eccles. Two proposed parks (Moonlight Head and Little Desert) were also inspected by the Authority. WORKS PROGRAMMES. As in previous years, works programmes were prepared by the Committees of Management and the Authority in consultation, following which " operations budgets " for the year ended 30th June, 1968 were prepared and approved by the Authority.

FIRE PROTECTION. Designed to minimize the incidence and effect of wildfires in national parks, the planning of works by the Fire Protection Committee continued throughout the year. There were nine fires reported in national parks during the year under review. Five (two of substantial proportions) which occurred in Mallacoota Inlet National Park, are believed to have been the result of deliberate lighting by persons unknown. A small fire occurred in each of Churchill, Hattah Lakes and Kinglake National Parks ; whilst the largest fire, which was in , was the result of deliberate lighting. The Authority is grateful to the Forests Commission, Country Fire Authority volunteers and others for their help in suppressing these fires ; but again expresses its deep concern as to the origin of most of these fires, i.e., deliberate lighting by people.

LEGISLATION. There was no legislation relating to Victorian national parks enacted during the year.

LEASES AND PERMITS. Tidal River Cafe-Wilson's Promontory National Park. The plans referred to in the previous Annual Report have now reached the stage at which the modifications to the Tidal River Cafe have been substantially completed and arrangements are well in hand for the leasing of the cafe for a period of three years.

Tidal River Store-Wilson's Promontory National Park. The present tenant of the Tidal River Store, Mr. F. K. Blunden, has completed nine years' occupation and steps are being taken, by public advertisement, to negotiate a new lease for a three­ year period.

Tatra Development-Mount Buffalo National Park. The lease issued in 1964 to Tatra Development Pty. Ltd. to provide public accommodation and other facilities in the Cresta area of Mount Buffalo National Park is still in force and it appears that good progress is being made.

PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS. The Proposed Parks Sub-committee examined the following areas :- (1) Little Desert. In December, 1967, the Lands Department reserved an area of 2,870 acres as a site for a national park. This included the Kiata Lowan Sanctuary Reserve (537 acres), and 2,300 acres of Crown land lying to the south, along with a connecting corridor of 33 acres. Reference was made to the negotiations for the purchase of this corridor land in the previous Annual Report. The ranger has recorded more than 1,200 visitors to the area during the year. Picnic tables and fireplaces were installed during the year. It is hoped that the dedication of this land as a national park will be effected in the near future.

(2) Bendigo Whipstick. Following the preparation of a detailed report by a Technical Officer of the Authority, which the Committee examined in detail, the Authority is now considering other aspects of the proposal to establish a national park in the Bendigo Whipstick area. 5

(3) Wychitel!a Forest. The authority has examined a proposal to establish a national park in the Wychitella Forest area, but further investigations are deemed necessary.

(4) Cape Everard. The Authority has made preliminary investigations with a view to recommending to the Government that a national park based on Cape Everard be established. Cape Everard is of great historical significance, because it was Captain Cook's Australian landfall in 1770. In addition, the surrounding country combines all the interesting features of a first-class national park. Investigations are proceeding.

COMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT. The membership of the Committees of Management for the various national parks is set out in Appendix 1.

THE NATIONAL PARKS. At the close of the year there were twenty national parks in Victoria, located as shown in Figure I. Notes on each of the parks follow :-

1. . Committee of Management. There was one change in the membership of the Committee during the period under review. Mr. M. C. Downes, Fisheries and Wildlife Department representative, tendered his resignation on accepting an overseas appointment.

Visitor Statistics. Some 6,400 visitors were recorded for the year by the part-time Ranger.

Park Activities. Most of the entrance road to the Tourist Area was sealed by the Country Roads Board ; two small sections are awaiting realignment during more favourable weather.

The drought conditions referred to in the previous Annual Report continued into the summer of 1967-68 making it imperative to construct an iron-clad water catchment. Such a catchment (75ft. x 120ft.) was completed in February, 1968, and now guarantees a supply of some 45-50,000 gallons of rain water for essential amenities in the tourist area.

Although the park, its birds, animals and the vegetation all suffered greatly during the severe drought, once the rains came early in 1968, the condition of the park improved rapidly. However, many trees died and others will require a long period to recover in this dry area.

Conservation. As mentioned in the previous Annual Report, Ararat High School students fenced off plots of Native Pines to aid their regeneration. It is pleasing to report that these pines withstood the rigours of the drought and are multiplying splendidly following the good rains.

Vermin Control. Continuous measures to deal with the rabbit menace have succeeded in maintaining control of this pest. In this work, the Vermin and Noxious Weeds Destruction Board has played a most important part.

Condition of the Park. The park generally is in good condition, apart from the effects of the drought on the trees. 6

2. . Committee of Management. There was no change in the membership of the Committee of Management.

Visitors Statistics. The number of visitors during the year under review, together with fees paid, is shown in the table of comparative figures below.

1958-59. 1960-61. 1962-63. 1964-65. 1966-67. 1967-68.

Number of Visitors ...... 16,000 21,000 35,000 44,700 63,000 71,600 Fees Paid (Dollars) ...... 825 1,574 2,068 2,088 3,519 4,617

Park Activities. During the year all fire-protection tracks were graded and maintained. Direction and mileage signs constructed by the staff were also erected along these tracks.

Sealing of the Jehosaphat Gully parking area and Sugarloaf Peak Road were also completed, whilst further gravelling of the Mason's Falls Picnic Area and the maintenance of 7 miles of tourist walking tracks were undertaken.

Some difficulty in keeping the water tank at Mason's Falls full during the peak summer visitor period was experienced due to the low capacity of delivery of the hydraulic ram pump. Planning has commenced with a view to providing a more adequate water supply.

The Authority negotiated during the year for the purchase of a block of land at Jehosaphat Gully on which it is hoped eventually to erect a Ranger's residence.

By the end of the year under review construction of a new picnic shelter had been commenced and the second toilet block at Mason's Falls (mentioned as under construction in the previous Annual Report) had been completed.

Condition of the Park. The park is in excellent condition.

3. FERN TREE GULLY NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. The membership of the Committee was the same as for the previous year.

Visitor Statistics. The estimated number of visitors for the period under review was 65,000, which is 5,000 less than the number for last year. The constant threat ofbushfires during the long hot dry summer no doubt kept many family picnic parties away.

Park Activities. Although the usual fire-protection measures were attended to during the year under review (viz., maintenance of fire-access tracks, as wel1 as of fire-fighting equipment and fuel-reduction by rotary slashing) almost three-quarters of the park was burnt in a conflagration which entered the park from outside on 19th February, 1968.

Subsequent conferences on fire-protection between the Shires of Knox, Sherbrooke and Lillydale with the Country Fire Authority, Forests Commission and the National Parks Authority, under the aegis of the Chief Secretary, have been designed inter alia to evolve a plan to mitigate in greater part the drastic effect of fires which might occur in the area under similar explosive conditions, in the future.

Tourist Roads and Tracks. Since the bushfire period in February, 1968, in particular, many trees have fallen across the tracks. Removal of these and nearby trees weakened by the fires has involved a considerable expenditure of time and effort by the Ranger. 7

Flora and Fauna. Flora suffered severely during the 1968 bushfires. However, by the end of the year under review treefems were green again and many eucalypts were showing foliage.

Though little or no incidence of loss of life was found among the fauna, it is anticipated that it will be some time before the park again has its full complement of birds and animals.

Vandalism. The Committee and the Authority continue to be concerned at the repeated acts of vandalism in the One Tree Hill area. It is hoped that vandalism will cease when a Ranger is permanently stationed in this locality.

General. Painting and general repairs were carried out throughout the year to picnic tables, shelter sheds, playground equipment, the tower and the Ranger's cottage.

Condition of the Park. As stated in the foregoing, the park is not in good condition. Though no buildings were lost during the bushfire in February, 1968, it will be a long time before the park itself has recovered from damage suffered during the fire.

4. WILSON'S PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK.

Committee of Management. Membership of the Committee remained unchanged during the year.

However, the replacement of the Acting Secretary by a permanent Secretary has strengthened the secretarial services.

Visitor Statistics. The number of visitors to the park during the year under review is indicated in Tables 1 and 2 along with comparative figures for the previous years.

Table 3 shows the revenue derived from park services and the wages paid to park employees.

TABLE 1.-MONTHLY FIGURES FOR VISITORS TO TIDAL RIVER.

Month 1959-60. 1961-62. 1963-64. 1965-66. 1966-67. 1967-6& ! July ...... 186 132 300 367 665 649 August ...... 618 701 1,250 1,115 1,732 1,146 September ...... 750 1,729 2,524 1,766 2,956 1,631 October ...... 789 1,614 1,967 2,624 3,575 3,415 November ...... 1,108 2,022 2,317 2,807 3,081 4,115 December ...... 5,869 10,378 11,288 11,903 12,175 11,827 January ...... 11,183 14,307 24,858 27,899 29,846 32,371 February ...... 1,924 2,556 3,201 3,623 5,346 5,497 March ...... 2,468 3,534 12,929 6,024 13,988 7,643 April ...... 3,863 7,871 3,574 9,556 1,584 12,263 May ...... 352 1,118 4,717 1,927 1,621 3,380 June ...... 427 1,148 2,171 2,010 1,913 1,002 Total for Year ...... 29,537 47,010 71,936 71,621 78,482 84,939

TABLE 2.-TOTAL VISITORS FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR AND EASTER PERIODS.

Period. 1959-60. 1961-62. 1963-64. 1965~. 1966-67. 1967-68.

December} ...... 17,063 24,585 36,086 39,802 42,021 43,927 January

March} ...... 6,339 11,405 13,438 15,580 15,572 19,886 April (weather (weather (weather (weather (weather (weather poor) good) good) good) mainly poor) good) 8

TABLE 3.-PARK REVENUE AND WAGES.

Revenue from Park Services Year. (excluding N.P.A. Grants) Expenditure on Wages.

$ $ 1959-60 23,772 11,604 1961-62 46,570 18,954 1963-64 70,802 26,292 1965-66 78,589 34,564 1966-67 94,186 37,200 1967-68 95,299 44,178

Park Activities. Several building projects were completed during the year. These included major alterations and extensions to the Tidal River Cafe costing $19,300, completion of new singlemen's staff quarters costing $13,950 and a new day-visitor toilet block costing $5,000. Erection of a group of five flats for public use at a contract price of $20,500 is to commence shortly.

Routine maintenance of walking tracks was carried out and, as labour permitted, the laborious process of realignment and reconstruction of the Sealer's Cove Track through the rocky terrain was continued.

The Country Roads Board completed a further section of the Promontory Road to Tidal River and the programme of sealing roads in the Tidal River area was extended by the Authority and Committee of Management.

The routine fire-protection measures of protective burning and rotary-slashing were continued, and some additional fire-fighting equipment was acquired. A new electric warning siren was installed at Tidal River. A field investigation was conducted by helicopter to establish the feasibility of preparing helipads in appropriate areas of the park. It is pleasing to report that only two small fires (which were extinguished by the park staff) occurred in the park during the year under review. Conservation work, including planting of kikuyu grass in the camping area, was also extended.

Condition of the Park. The park generally is in good condition, but there are a number of erosion problems in certain sections of the park which threaten to develop further unless means of undertaking remedial action are forthcoming.

5. MoUNT BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. There was no alteration in the membership of the Committee during the year.

Visitor Statistics. Despite the fact that the 1967 snow season-an average one-was not as good as that of the previous year, it is estimated that the same number of persons (40,000 to 45,000) visited the park during the year 1967-68. This figure covers guests at both the Chalet and Tatra Inn, day visitors and campers.

Revenue from the Pomalift for the year under review was $8,033.80, as compared with $8,308.60 for the previous year.

Campers during Christmas 1967 and Easter 1968 numbered 964 and paid fees amounting to $634. Figures for the corresponding periods in the previous year were 624 visitors with $413.60 as revenue.

Park Activities. (1) Car Parks. A major project during the year under review was the sealing of the car park at Dingo Dell by the Country Roads Board.

Extensive improvements were also made to the Echo Point car park. 9

(2) Buildings. A new brick toilet was constructed in " The Cathedral " area and maintenance work was carried out on staff accommodation.

(3) Improvement of Snow Fields. Further grooming was effected to the Dingo Dell and Cresta ski runs.

Fire Protection. A new fire-access track, 5 miles long, extending from the reservoir to the western edge of the plateau, was constructed by the Forests Commission at a cost of $2,200, as part of the Authority's Fire Protection Plan.

Roads and Tracks. During the year, with the assistance of student labour under the direction of an officer of the Authority, a start was made on reconstructing the walking track to the Horn.

Condition of the Park. The park generally is in good condition.

6. . Committee of Management. During the year, the Committee lost the services of Mr. F. R. Drake who died in a road accident. He was replaced by Mr. N. M. Elliott, B.Agr.Sc. Mr. A. V. McDonald, a local resident, also joined the Committee.

Park Activities. (1) Fire Protection. Considerable attention was given to prevention of fires during the year. Firebreaks were maintained and widened in the western end of the park.

(2) Water Supply. Tests for underground water in the Banksia area revealed water suitable for use in any future amenity block which might be built there.

(3) Vermin Control. The energetic campaign to control rabbits and foxes in the park was continued during the year under review, with good results, especially in so far as rabbits are concerned.

(4) Flora and Fauna. The vegetation generally has made a good recovery following the termination of the 1967 summer drought conditions. The kangaroo population appears to be maintaining its numbers. The common sandpiper (Tringa hypoleucos), a migrant from the Northern Hemisphere, was a new species of bird recorded for the park during the year.

Condition of the Park. The park is in good condition.

7. LIND NATIONAL PARK. Park Activities. Roads and Tracks. The Country Roads Board carried out maintenance and replaced a number of culverts along the Euchre Creek Road. Stabilization work on the batters on Club Terrace (the necessary con­ servation work alluded to in the previous Annual Report) has resulted in excellent revegetation.

Condition of the Park. Much of the park was burned in October, 1967 and, due to dry conditions, recovery has been slow. However, the park is in fair condition. 10

8. . Park Activities. The previous Annual Report referred to the execution of conservation works at Coolwater Creek where it meets the , necessitated by heavy rain in June, 1966. Mild weather during winter months allowed good growth of vegetation on the roadside batters with little or no resultant damage to soil conservation works. The owner of an area of land adjacent to the park, which possesses excellent examples of jungle vegetation and Cut-tail Ash (E. fastigata) has approached the Authority with a view to selling this block of land to enable it to be preserved in its natural condition. The Authority has examined the land and is considering means of acquiring it for addition to the park. Condition of the Park. A small area of the park was burned during the fires of October and November, 1967. Apart from this scar, the park is in good condition.

9. WINGAN INLET NATIONAL PARK. In spite of lack of amenities, many campers continue to patronize the park. Control of visitors, maintenance of the camping area and protection of wild life as well as other problems of management are a constant concern as there is only a part-time ranger, resident at Mallacoota, caring for the park. Condition of the Park. The park generally is in good condition.

10. MALLACOOTA INLET NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. Mr. F. Cole resigned from the Committee of Management in June, 1968. Mr. N. J. Telfer ceased his duties as Secretary on his resignation from the Authority's staff during the year and was replaced by another staff member, Mr. M. L. Hevern. Park Activities. Fire Protection. Two fires which occurred during September and October, 1967 burnt about 3,000 acres on the eastern and western sides of The Narrows. As previously mentioned in this Report, it is believed these fires were the result of deliberate lighting. Roads and Tracks. Additional walking tracks were constructed during the year, the longest being along the park boundary in The Narrows to the Captain Creek area. Equipment. The 20-ft. fibreglass boat bought last year has proved invaluable, particularly for general patrol work. However, with the object of improving the safety of the boat in the coastal waters between Mallacoota Inlet and Wingan Inlet, the Authority is looking into the possibility of having the boat fitted with twin engines. Picnic Grounds. Increased table and seating facilities were provided in the South-western Arm and Alien's Head picnic areas. Additional track signs were also erected. Boundaries. A reappraisal of the park's boundaries is urgently needed. Under existing conditions, it is not possible to fence appropriate areas with the object of preventing cattle from straying from neighbouring properties into the park. The situation is more disturbing because the number of cattle in the park at any one time is frequently very large. The Authority's lack of jurisdiction over water frontage areas aggravates the problem. Vandals and others bent on illicit activities have open access to the park through these reserves, par­ ticularly as the Authority's ranger has no power there under the National Parks Act to apprehend persons acting contrary to the National Park Regulations, and there is no other body patrolling these reserves. 11

Condition of the Park. Regeneration in the fire-ravaged areas is considerable and the park generally is in good condition.

11. TARRA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. There was no change in the Committee of Management during the year under review.

Visitor Statistics. It is estimated that at least 27,000 people visited the park during the year. Parking fees amounted to $450 as compared with $512 for the previous year.

Park Activities. Water Supply. The present system of water supply on occasions has proved inadequate and major alterations thereto are being planned.

Condition of the Park. The park is in good condition.

12. BULGA NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. The Committee of Management was the same as for the previous year.

Visitor Statistics. Approximately 27,000 visitors viewed the park during the year. Parking fees amounted to $202 as compared with $228 for the previous year.

Condition of the Park. The park is in good condition.

13. . Committee of Management. The membership remained unchanged during the year under review.

Visitor Statistics. Public interest in this park is increasing and it is estimated that the park had more than 13,000 visitors during the year.

Park Activities. Fire Protection. Thanks to the prompt action of the local County Fire Authority Brigade, which quickly extinguished those in adjoining paddocks, no fires occurred in the park. The establishment of a 60-ft. wide firebreak on adjacent private property on the northern and eastern park perimeters, due to efforts by the Shire of Knox, together with the completion of the southern section of Boundary Road, has created a firebreak ring for the park.

Buildings. Activities were confined to maintenance works. However, the Authority has approved of the proposed erection next year of a combined picnic shelter-barbecue building at an approximate cost of $4,000. Roads and Tracks. With the construction of the southern part of Boundary Road as mentioned, the need to keep the park open at all times to cater for through traffic has been obviated. 12

Flora and Fauna. The drought conditions of the 1967-68 summer period adversely affected plant and bird life. Large areas of acacias and peppermint gums were destroyed. During the year, the compilation of a bird list was commenced by local naturalists in collabora­ tion with the ranger. To date 108 different species have been recorded for the park.

Vandalism. With Boundary Road fully constructed, it has been found possible to meet visitor demands by allowing access through the centre gate only. Though this has reduced vandalism, rubbish and car dumping, these activities will not be eliminated until the park is closed from sunset to sunrise. Arrangements to this end are receiving close consideration.

Condition of the Park. The park is in good condition and making a steady recovery from the drought of 1967-68.

14. FRASER NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. During the year Mr. J. N. McAuley resigned as the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission's representative because of an overseas appointment, and Mr. J. O'Connor became the Commission's new representative on the Committee. Mr. G. McKenzie of the National Parks Authority staff resigned as Secretary and Mr. J. Counihan, also now of the Authority's staff, replaced him.

Visitor Statistics. I 1963-64. 1964-65. 1965-66. 1966-67. 1967-68.

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Campers ...... 2,495 3,608 4,148 7,610 3,100 Camps ...... 664 964 1,188 1,874 924 D ay Visitors ...... 6,622 7,095 10,088 11,140 11,637 Cars ...... 1,802 1,877 2,758 3,040 2,862 Boats ...... 609 809 1,065 1,257 .. Caravans ...... 41 63 124 249 86 Park Revenue ...... $640 $844 $2,303 $4,696 $5,033

There was a reduction in numbers for 1967-68 for all categories shown in the table above, except day-visitors. No doubt the extremely low level of Lake Eildon was responsible for the depressed figures an.d could eq1:1ally be ~esponstble.for the_unexpected.ly l~rg~ numbers of day-visitors during the same penod. The mcrease m revenue ts explamed by the mst1tutwn of a flat-rate booking fee of $5 from 1st July, 1967.

Park Activities. The standard pattern of activities continued during the year. Fire protection works included the maintenance of all fire access tracks, rotary-slashing round the camping area and installation of water reticulation to fire hydrants in the wooded camping area. Work is continuing by both the Alexandra Shire Council and the Country Roads Board with the object of giving and maintaining better a~cess to the park via Al~xandra and Eildon. In particular, this year, the main access road from Hames Saddle has been widened and sealed and the new road between Eildon and Maintongoon Road has been completed. A new toilet block was completed on the southern shores of Coller Bay and incorporated in the water reticulation system.

Condition of the Park. The overall regeneration is continuing and the park is in good condition. 13

15. HATTAH LAKES NATIONAL PARK. Visitor Statistics. The number of visitors recorded was 8,000 as compared with 9,000 in the previous year. Drought conditions and the drying-out of Lake Hattah no doubt contributed to the reduced number of tourists. Park Activities. In spite of continued drought conditions, the 10-acre native pine plantation fenced in 1963 is growing well. With the addition of extra regeneration plots for native plants during the year under review, the number of such plots is now eight. A sustained campaign against vermin and noxious weeds during the past year yielded excellent results particularly in relation to the destruction of rabbits, pigs and goats and most of the noxious weeds in the park. Considerable assistance is being given by the Sunraysia Naturalist Research Trust to the Rangers in listing the flora and fauna of the park and, as a result, considerable progress has been made. Many animals died during the recent drought. Heat waves in January and February wreaked havoc with the bird life. The wildlife population had not recovered by the end of the period under rev1ew. Condition of the Park. As foreshadowed in the last Report, Hattah Lake dried up completely in the summer of 1967 and, due to the drought, the park (especially "the Lakes" area) was not in a good condition.

16. MOUNT RICHMOND NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. Membership of the Committee remained unchanged during the year under review. Visitor Statistics. The part-time ranger counted 1,000 people in 300 cars on the 40 days he was on duty between Christmas 1967 and Easter 1968. This suggests strongly that the park is growing in popularity. Park Activities. During the period under review fireplaces and picnic tables were installed near the summit and are being used regularly by visitors. With the help of temporary labour, walking tracks were constructed from the summit to various features of the park. Forests Commission officers carried out maintenance of tracks and of the firebreak which surrounds the park. Flora and fauna withstood the drought conditions very welL Conditions of the Park. The natural water supply was maintained during the drought conditions in the summer of 1967 and the park therefore is in good condition.

17. MoUNT ECCLES NATIONAL PARK. Committee of Management. Changes in the composition of the Committee included the resignation of Mr. G. 0. Ritchie and the appointment of Mr. N. 0. Coller. Mr. T. L. Power, a foundation member, died in January, 1968. Visitor Statistics. Tabled below are comparative figures indicating sustained public interest in the park in spite of the drought conditions. The count was done by the Ranger when on duty, mainly at week-ends.

Cars. Persons.

1962-63 .. 1,487 5,385 1963-64 .. 1,704 6,677 1964-65 .. 1.696 7,300 1965-66 .. 1,715 7,304 1966-67 .. 1,540 7,006 1967-68 .. 1,503 6,644

A number of visitors came to the park by bus, and it is gratifying that the Government Tourist Bureau's tour of Western Victoria included the park in its itinerary. 14

Park Activities. New walking tracks were constructed in the park and plans are under way for the extension of the walking tracks along the lava canal which is a feature of an area proposed for addition to the park. During the drought the lake level dropped considerably, but rose again after the advent of good rains.

Condition of the Park. The park is in good condition.

18. GLENALADALE NATIONAL PARK. Visitor Statistics. More than 3,500 visitors were recorded by the Ranger during the three days per week he is employed throughout the year. This represents an increase of 500 tourists over the corresponding period for the previous year.

Park Activities. Realignment of some of the walking tracks was found to be necessary following construction of the new access road by the Country Roads Board. The Authority is maintaining close liaison with the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission regarding the Commission's firm proposal to construct a new dam near the park boundary.

Condition of the Park. Recovery from the 1965 bushfires has been impeded by the dry conditions over the past two years ; nevertheless the park generally is in good condition.

19. PORT CAMPBELL NATIONAL PARK. Visitor Statistics. Approximately 16,000 persons visited the parks during the year under review. Tourist fees totalled $4,302 compared with $4,066 for the previous year.

Park Activities. Tourist Roads. A total length of 0 · 85 mile of access roads has been built by the Country Roads Board, giving access to Newfield Bay and Two Mile Bay. This work was financed by the Special C.R.B./N.P.A. Road Fund. It is proposed to seal these stretches of roadway next year.

Maintenance of tourist amenities along the park's 20 miles of coastline, including the popular foreshore reserve camping area, and at various other locations, was effectively carried out by the Ranger. Construction of new walking tracks to Sherbrook Beach, the Arch and Thunder Cave was completed this year. Maintenance works were performed at Loch Ard Cemetery. An adjoining area was fenced off to assist in promoting the regeneration of native Casuarina (She-oak) trees.

Camping Area. Following the erection of a levee bank to prevent tidal flooding of the camp ground mentioned in last year's Report, further development ofthe camping area continued throughout 1967-68. This included works, gra veiling of tracks, raising the level of campsites, tree-planting between the sites and fencing the boundary along Tregea-street.

Buildings. The end of June, 1968 saw a new garage and tool shed completed. Plans are in hand for the erection of a Ranger's residence.

Condition of the Park. The park is in good condition. 15

20. . As mentioned in the previous annual Report, this park was created on 17th April, 1967. No development occurred during the year, but in February, 1968, the Authority received by way of a gift, from the Shire of Morwell, an area of 5 acres and 2 perches which may be utilized as a future parking area to facilitate access by foot to this small and fragile park.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS. As in previous years, through regular consultations between the Authority and the various Committees of Management, development programmes for the individual national parks for the forthcoming financial year were prepared and are set out in Appendix 5.

FINANCE. Treasury allocations to the National Parks Fund for the year under review were $84,500 from Consolidated Revenue and $190,000 from Loan Fund. In addition, a grant of $100,000 was made to the Country Roads Board for work on roads " within and leading to national parks ". Special grants totalling $86,329 were made to the Authority for the following purposes :-

(a) $12,829 Purchase of land for addition to the Fern Tree Gully National Park.

(b) $3,500 Works in the Cresta area of the Mount Buffalo National Park.

(c) $70,000 Purchase of lessee's interest and equipment in the Tidal River Cafe, Wilson's Promontory National Park, in addition to the renovation of the cafe and the erection of public accommodation units.

This money was made available by the State Treasury by way of a loan to be repaid out of park revenue.

Appendix 2 shows the moneys paid into the National Parks Fund and the disbursement thereof. Appendix 3 shows the purpose to which moneys for maintenance and improvements were applied. Appendix 4 embodies Statements of Receipts and Expenditure for the respective national parks.

CONCLUSION. In presenting this Report, embodying as it does a statement of moneys provided by the Government and a summary of works and maintenance carried out in national parks, along with other related matters dealing with such aspects as visitor statistics, revenue from park services, &c., the Authority feels that it is fair to say that progress is being made in Victoria's national parks.

However, the Authority, as the body responsible for the development of Victoria's national parks service, feels bound to bring under the notice of the Government certain outstanding facts.

In previous Reports, reference has been made to the need for trained staff to enable the Authority to fulfil its obligations under the Act. No additional scientific staff was appointed during the year and the administrative staff likewise remains far below requirements. In the mean­ time the demand for an extended national park service has grown and the problems of investigating new areas proposed or considered desirable for national park purposes have been aggravated.

The reasons why additional trained staff are needed have been fully set out in previous Reports and there does not appear to be any point in repeating them here, except to say that they remain as cogent at the end of the year 1967-68 as they were in the previous years.

Whilst well aware ofthe Government's problems in the fields of education, public health, hous­ ing &c. the Authority would suggest that the disparity between the status of national parks and that of ~ther organs of the Government service is altogether disadvantageous to the national parks and that a reappraisal is warranted. The ultimate decision of course must rest with the Government, but the Authority feels that the need is urgent. The need to develop the national parks service as an essential and most important part of Victoria's outdoor recreational and tourist service is being escalated by the rapid growth of the economy as a whole and there is a grave danger that delays now will prove very costly in the future. 16

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Throughout the year under review the Authority has continued to receive valuable assistance from various Government Departments, Committees of Management and other organizations, for which it is duly grateful. With sustained help from these sources and that of the Government, the Authority will continue to promote the cause of National Parks in Victoria.

J. W. MANSON, Chairman.

J. H. ALDRED, Deputy Chairman.

L. H. SMITH, Director.

A. J. HOLT.

A. 0. P. LAWRENCE.

R. G. DOWNES.

A. DUNBAVIN BUTCHER.

DEWAR W. GOODE.

G. M. PIZZEY.

E. H. R. BURT.

G. E. HINDLE.

J. T. McDONALD, Secretary, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne. 17

APPENDIX 1.

COMMIITEES OF MANAGEMENT AS AT 30TH JUNE, 1968.

WYPERFELD NATIONAL PARK. Chairman and Treasurer . . H. E. Tarr. R. P. Falla. J. Ros Garnet. J. M. Landy, B.Agr.Sc. I. 0. Maroske, B.Sc., B.Ed. W. G. D. Middleton, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission.

KJNGLAKE NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman A. W. Shillinglaw, B.Sc., Dip.For. (Vie.). W. F. Waters (Deputy Chairman). W. R. Harris, Lands Department. A. C. T. Hewitt, M.Agr.Sc., Agriculture Department. L. K. Lawry. F. W. Nankervis, S. Owen. Secretary K. Douglass, Forests Commission.

FERN TREE GULLY NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman A. C. Tye, J.P. V. W. Page, J.P. (Deputy Chairman). The Honorable W. A. Borthwick, M.L.A. The Honorable. G. L. Chandler, C.M.G., M.L.C. Cr. G. G. Gilmour, J.P. D. P. Maguire. A. L. Peverill, Lands Department. J. C. Westcott, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission. Secretary Mrs. M. Chesterfield.

WILSON'S PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman J. McNally, M.Sc., National Museum. R. P. Cooper, F.N.I.A. (Deputy Chairman). H. W. Brandy, Tourist Development Authority. C. W. Brazenor. J. K. Dempster, B.Sc., Fisheries and Wildlife Department. K. G. Hardcastle, A.R.A.I.A. L. Mercer. R. T. Seaton, Dip.For. (Vie.), Forests Commission. Secretary G. Chandler, National Parks Authority.

MOUNT BUFFALO NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman The Honorable I. A. Swinburne, M.L.C. C. W. Elsey, Dip.For. (Vie.), Forests Commission. T. M. Glazebrook, E.D., F.M.T.C., C.E., C.T.P.C. (N.S.W.), A.M.I.E. (Aust.), Country Roads Board. R. E. Jackson, B.C.E., A.M.I.E. (Aust.), Public Works Department. F. P. Kennedy, Railways Department. R. M. Rollason. Secretary N. W. Wright, Lands Department.

THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman B. M. Nicholson, B.Agr.Sc., Soil Conservation Authority. N. M. Elliott, B.Agr.Sc., Department of Agriculture. D. A. Gilsenan. J. Glover., Lands Department. A. V. McDonald. J. P. Slater, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission. L. J. LeGrand. K. J. Street, Fisheries and Wildlife Department. Secretary-Treasurer E. V. Barton. 7938/70.-2 18

APPENDIX }-continued.

CoMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT AS AT 30TH JUNE, 1968-continued.

MALLACOOTA INLET NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman W. R. Mann, J.P. R. G. Taylor (Deputy Chairman). W. R. Corrie. H. R. Parke, Dip.For. (Vie.), Forests Commission. L. N. Robinson. G. W. A. Whitham, Fisheries and Wildlife Department. N. A. Wakefield, B.Sc. Secretary M. L. Hevern, National Parks Authority.

TARRA VALLEY AND BULGA NATIONAL PARKS.

Cr. E. M. Barry } Cr. C. L. Graham Cr. R. M. Irving Cr. K. D. Kay Shire of Alberton. Cr. A. MacDonald Cr. C. A. Maxwell Cr. J. P. O'Connor A. K. Sheldon, B.Sc.(For.), Forests Commission. Cr. W. D. Sweeney } Cr. S. B. Walpole Shire of Alberton. Secretary A. W. Curry, F.I.M.A., J.P.

CHURCIDLL NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman The Honorable G. L. Chandler, C.M.G., M.L.C. D. M. Pollock, J.P., (Deputy Chairman). K. A. McAllister, Lands Department. Cr. A. G. Robinson, J.P., Shire of Berwick. Cr. B. M. Seebeck, Shire of Knox. A. E. Temple. J. C. Westcott, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission. W. G. Wright, A.M.I.E., Dandenong City Council. Honorary Secretary R. W. McKellar, J.P.

FRASER NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman Cr. H. C. FitzRoy, J.P., Shire of Alexandra. W. S. Brake, B.C.E. C.T.P. & C. (N.S.W.), A.M.I.E. (Aust.), Country Roads Board. K. Jerome, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission. N. Cole, Jnr. Cr. L. H. Coller, Shire of Alexandra. L. G. Cumming. J. O'Connor, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. J. C. F. Wharton, B.Sc., Fisheries and Wildlife Department. M. S. Wood, D.D.A., M.A.I.A.S., Soil Conservation Authority. Secretary J. Counihan, National Parks Authority.

MOUNT RICHMOND NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman R. K. Blacker. Cr. V. A. Antony, Shire of Portland. A. C. Beaug!ehole. A. F. Davies. Dr. J. LeM. Kneebone, N. N. Wade. Secretary K. R. Morrison, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission.

MOUNT ECCLES NATIONAL PARK.

Chairman Cr. P. A. Paton. A. R. Archer, Lands Department. N. 0. Caller. R. R. Fleetwood. G. Stephens. Honorary Secretary K. R. Morrison, Dip.For. (Cres.), Forests Commission. 19

APPENDIX 2.

NATIONAL PARKS FUND. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1968.

Receipts. $ $ Expenditure. $ $ Balance as at 1st July, 1967 17,366 Administrative Expenses- Contribution from Revenue-Division 8/3-3 84,500 Salaries and Overtime 62,025 Contribution from Loan Fund .. 190,800 General Expenses 17,196 Special Grants 16,329 Expenses of Committee Members 1,959 Special Loan-Wilson's Promontory National Park 70,000 81,180 Other Receipts- Port Campbell National Park 4,302 Maintenance and Improvements to National Recoupments 2,179 Parks 267,058 Rentals . . . 2,598 Sale of Vehicles and Equipment 823 Miseellaneous 279 Balance as at 30th June, 1968 40,138 10,181 388,376 388,376

APPENDIX 3.

EXPENDITURE FROM NATIONAL PARKS FUND ON EACH NATIONAL PARK FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30rn JUNE, 1968.

Alfred National Park­ $ $ Maintenance 84 Bulga National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 2,020 Office Equipment 49 Miscellaneous 93 2,162 Churchill National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 3,498 Fire Protection 461 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 63 Water Supply 126 Picnic Tables and Fireplaces .. 475 Fence and Cattle Pit 909 Signs 83 Ranger's Vehicle 311 Miscellaneous 16 5,942 East National Parks­ Ranger Service 2,954 Fire Fighting 1,543 4,497 Fern Tree Gully National Park­ Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 9,444 Fire Protection 1,291 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 81 Water Supply-One Tree Hill 227 Lopping Trees-One Tree Hill 400 Re-seeding .. 202 Kiosk Repairs 400 Equipment .. 370 Land Purchase 18,549 Vehicle Changeover .. 2,908 Miseellaneous 130 34,002 Fraser National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 7,216 Camping Area 900 Water Supply 2,060 Amenities Block 14,300 Toilet Block-Coller Bay 5,500 Boundary Fencing 71 Nature Trail 558 Survey 100 Road Maintenance . . . . 423 Vehicle Repairs-Running and Maintenance 400 Equipment .. 82 Motor Cycle 265 Miscellaneous 127 32,002 Glenaladale National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 1,517 Fire Protection 36 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 43 Miscellaneous 62 1,658 20

APPENDIX 3-continued.

EXPENDITURE FROM NATIONAL PARKS FuND ON EACH NATIONAL PARK 1961-68-continued. Hattah Lakes National Park- $ $ Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 6,499 Fire Protection 30 Water Supply 119 Toilet Block . . . . 60 Vermin and Noxious Weed Control 196 Natural History Collection 95 Road Maintenance 31 Notices 35 Regeneration Plots 242 Quarters 12,000 Shelter 339 Ranger's Residence 69 Equipment .. 63 Miscellaneous 124 19,902 Kiata Lowan National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 3,323 Fire Protection .. 92 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 98 Water Supply 115 Toilets 19 Miscellaneous 11 3,658 Kinglake National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 5,076 Fire Protection 129 Tracks and Conservation 1,250 Conservation-Jehosaphat Gully 150 Water Supply 70 Picnic Area-Mason's Falls 4,000 Picnic Areas 357 Toil et Block 125 Brochure 219 Equipment .. 101 Vehicle Repairs 116 Vehicle Changeover .. 2,638 Trailer 279 Miscellaneous 78 14,588 The Lakes National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 2,200 Fire Protection 205 Conservation 276 Water Supply 68 Jetty Extension 1,600 Miscellaneous 42 4,391 Lind National Park­ Maintenance 76 Mallacoota Inlet National Park­ Maintenance 1,400 Fire Protection 136 Ranger's Residence .. 765 Publicity 82 Vehicle Changeover .. 584 Miscellaneous 64 3,031 Mount Buffalo National Park­ Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 8,500 Fire Protection 152 Conservation and Walking Tracks 856 Cathedral Toilets 4,093 Cresta Works 3,596 Dingo Dell Clearing 511 Ranger's Residence .. 163 Miscellaneous 100 17,971 Mount Eccles National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 1,650 Miscellaneous 32 1,682 Mount Richmond National Park­ Maintenance 150 Fire Protection 280 430 Port Campbell National Park­ Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 5,802 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 111 Camping Area 1,094 Water Supply 379 Toilet Repairs 469 Fencing 52 Signs 56 Garage 5,421 Vehicle Changeover .. 433 Tractor and Equipment 2,793 Miscellaneous 71 16,681 21

APPENDIX 3-continued.

EXPENDITURE FROM NATIONAL PARKS FUND ON EACH NATIONAL PARK 1967 -68-continued. Tarra Valley National Park- $ $ Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 1,110 Toilet Repairs 187 Garbage Disposal 120 1,417 Wilson's Promontory National Park­ Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 11,151 Fire Protection .. 7,064 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 35 Sealer's Cove Track 2,996 Camp Development .. 2,399 Quarters 5,000 42,000 Incinerator .. 6,855 Loan-Terrace Apartments 2,075 Vehicles-Purchases .. 2,659 Research 161 Miscellaneous 346 82,741 Wingan Inlet National Park­ Maintenance 713 Trailer 279 992 Wyperfeld National Park- Maintenance (including Ranger Service) 4,964 Fire Protection 129 Roads, Tracks and Conservation 94 Water Supply 3,107 Brochures .. 527 Miscellaneous 64 8,885 General Expenditure Notices 489 Land Survey 316 Fire Fighting Equipment 60 Ranger Training 1,400 Narrow Tracked Vehicle 32 Government Fire Pool 1,649 Store 1,541 Publicity 511 Vehicle Repairs 137 Rangers' Uniform 87 Technical Equipment 116 Forest Phones 749 Technical Services 2,830 Secretarial Service 349 10,266 Total Expenditure .. 267,058

APPENDIX 4.

STATEMENTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE VARIOUS NATIONAL PARKS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH JUNE, 1968. WYPERFELD NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $

Park Revenue­ Wages 2,366 Miscellaneous .. 85 General Expenses 1,228 Grants- Park Improvements .. 3,836 National Parks Authority 8,278 Excess of receipts over payments 933

8,363 8,363 ··········------'------

KiNGLAKE NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wages 7,059 Parking Fees 4,617 General Expenses 2,325 Miscellaneous .. 517 Park Improvements .. 4,867 Grants- National Parks Authority 7,418 Excess of payments over receipts 1,699 14,251 14,251 22

APPENDIX 4-continued.

FERN TREE GULLY NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wages 8,359 Rent of Kiosk 400 General Expenses 2,738 Rent of Cottage 182 Park Improvements .. Miscellaneous .. 28 Grants- National Parks Authority 10,102 Excess of payments over receipts 385 11,097 11,097

WILSON'S PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ $ Expenditure. $ A. Park Revenue- Wages 45,598 1. Fees- Operating Expenses .. 27,333 Camping .. 45,668 Administrative Expenses 3,845 Parking 3,686 Machinery and Equipment 4,915 Walking Tours 936 Park Improvements .. 70,891 50,290 2. Rentals­ Lodge 37,416 Store 582 37,998 3. Charges­ Equipment Hire 674 Gas-Meters 3,785 4,459 4. Miscellaneous 1,156 B. Grants- National Parks Authority 22,742 Excess of payments over receipts 35,937

152,582 152,582

MOUNT BuFFALO NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

. Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wages 9,085 Camping Fees 635 General Expenses 5,002 Ski-tow 9,771 Park Improvements .. 14,064 Miscellaneous 843 Grants- National Parks Authority 16,676 Excess of payments over receipts 226

28,151 28,151

THE LAKES NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wages 1,407 Miscellaneous .. 10 General Expenses 635 Park Improvements .. 395 Grants- Excess of receipts over payments 361 National Parks Authority 2,788

2,798 2,798

LJND NATIONAL PARK.*

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Grants- Wagest National Parks Authority 76 General Expenses 76

76 76

• There is no Committee of Management for this park. Figures have been extracted from accounts of the National Parks Fund. t Cost of Wages for East Oippsland National Parks is shown in Appendix 3. 23

APPENDIX 4-continued.

ALFRED NATIONAL PARK.*

------~------Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Grants- Wagest National Parks Authority 84 General Expenses 84 84 84

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WINGAN INLET NATIONAL PARK.*

------·-·························-- -- ·--· .. - -·- ······················· ----- ~~------Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Grants- Wagest National_ Parks Authority 992 General Expenses 992

992 992

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MALLACOOTA INLET NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wagest Miscellaneous 39 General Expenses 2,520 Grants- National Parks Authority 1,186 Excess of payments over receipts 1,295

2,520 2,520

BULGA AND TARRA VALLEY NATIONAL PARKS COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Bulga Parking Fces­ Wages .. 2,232 Bulga 202 General Expenses .. 330 Tarra Valley 451 Grants- Tarra Valley Shire of Alberton 400 Wages 1,637 National Parks Authority 3,457 General Expenses .. 311

4,510 4,510

CHURCHILL NATIONAL PARK COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $

Park Revenue­ Wages 2,892 Miscellaneous 46 General Expenses 1,202 Grants- Excess receipts over payments 128 National Parks Authority 4,176

4,222 4,222

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FRASER NATIONAL PARK CoMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. $ Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wagest Admission Fees 844 General Expenses 5,942 Camping Fees 3,714 Park Improvements 10,636 Sale of Gas 445 Excess of receipts over payments 14,868 Recoupment of Wages-Eildon Water Reserve 920 Miscellaneous 269 Grants- National Parks Authority 25,254

31,446 31,446

*There is no Committee of Management for these parks. Figures have been extracted from accounts of the National Parks Fund. t Cost of Wages for National Parks is shown in Appendix J. i: Cost of Wages for Fraser National Park is shown in Appendix 3. 24

APPENDIX 4--continued.

MoUNT RICHMOND NATIONAL PARK CoMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT,

Receipts. Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wages 509 Miscellaneous 30 General Expenses 197 Grants- Park Improvements .. 161 National Parks Authority 158 Excess of payments over receipts 679

867 867

MOUNT ECCLES NATIONAL PARK CoMMITIEE OF MANAGEMENT.

Receipts. Expenditure. $ Park Revenue­ Wages 1,653 Miscellaneous 13 General Expenses 144 Grants- Park Improvements .. 19 National Parks Authority 1,282 Excess of payments over receipts 521 1,816 1,816

HATTAH LAKES NATIONAL PARK.•

Receipts. Expenditure. $ Grants- Wages 5,692 National Parks Authority 19,902 General Expenses 1,500 Park Improvements .. 12,710 19,902 19,902

GLENALADALE NATIONAL PARK.•

Receipts. Expenditure. $ Grants- Wages 1,459 National Parks Authority 1,658 General Expenses 199 1,658 1,658

PORT CAMPBELL NATIONAL PARK.•

Receipts. Expenditure. $ Park Revenue- Wages 3,199 Camping Fees and Power Charges 4,302 General Expenses 6,856 Grants- Park Improvements .. 6,626 National Parks Authority 12,379 16,681 16,681

KiATA LoWAN SANCTUARY RESERVE. •

Receipts. Expenditure. $ Grants- Wages .. 2,805 National Parks Authority 3,658 General Expenses 795 Park Improvements .• 58

3,658 3,658

------~·-~·····------~· ~------• There is no Committee of Management for these parks. Figures have been extracted from accounts of the National Parks Fund. 25

APPENDIX 5.

PROPOSED WORKS PROGRAMME FOR 1968-69.

l. Wyperfeld National Park- $ $ Maintenance including Ranger Service 3,900 Fire Protection 3,100 Improvements 1,800 8,800

2. Kinglake National Park- Maintenance including Ranger Service 6,600 Fire Protection 500 Land Purchase-Jehosaphat Gully 1,000 Residence-Jehosaphat Gully 13,250 Improvements 4,100 25,450

3. Fern Tree Gully National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 13,500 Fire Protection 2,200 Suspension Bridge 5,700 Improvements-other .. 7,550 --- 28,950 4. Wilson's Promontory National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 9,100 Fire Protection 12,850 Incinerator 23,500 Residences 25,300 Improvements-other 35,050 105,800

5. Mount Buffalo National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 9,900 Fire Protection 2,500 Cresta Works 1,700 Extensions-A. W. Keown Lodge 60,800 Improvements-other .. 4,600 79,500

6. The Lakes National Park- Maintenance including Ranger Service 2,500 Fire Protection 300 Improvements 600 3,400

7. Lind National Park­ Maintenance .. 400 Fire Protection 100 General 100 600

8. Alfred National Park­ Maintenance .. 200 Fire Protection 100 Land Purchase 6,500 Improvements 100 6900

9. Wingan Inlet National Park­ Maintenance .. 600 Fire Protection 300 Improvements 400 1,300

10. Mallacoota Inlet National Park­ Maintenance .. 1,800 Fire Protection 2,350 Brochure .. 2,600 Additions and Alterations-Boat 2,700 Improvements 700 10,150

11. Tarra Valley National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 1,200 Fire Protection 100 Improvements 1,050 2,350

12. Bulga National Park- Maintenance including Ranger Service 2,200 Fire Protection 100 Improvements 2,500 4,800 7938/70.-3 26

APPENDIX 5-continued.

PROPOSED WORKS PROGRAMME FOR 1968-69-continued. $ $ 13. Churchill National Park- Maiqtenance including Ranger Service 4,500 Fire Protection 500 Picnic Shelter 4,500 Improvements 3,200 ---- 12,700

14. Fraser National Park- Maintenance including Ranger Service 8,450 Fire P.rotection 2,800 Improvements 14,450 25,700

15. Hattah Lakes National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 7,600 Fire Protection 200 Improvements 3,700 ---- 11,500

16. Mount Richmond National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 1,050 Fire Protection 600 Lookout Tower 4,400 Improvements-other .. 1,850 ---- 7,900

17. Mount Eccles National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 2,450 Fire Protection 1,450 Improvements 600 ---- 4,500

18. Glenaladale National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 1,800 Fire Protection 1,600 3,400

19. Port Campbell National Park­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 7,550 Improvements 4,750 12,300

20. Kiata Lowan Sanctuary Reserve­ Maintenance including Ranger Service 4,050 Improvements 1,150 5,200

21. East Gippsland National Parks­ Ranger Service 3,600 ---- 3,600

22. Miscellaneous and General­ Notices 1,100 Survey 500 Ranger Training 200 Government Fire Pool Insurance 2,200 Store 300 Publicity 2,500 Technical Equipment 350 Trailer 450 Technical Services 3,000 Secretarial Services 400 Fire Protection 500 11,500 Total ----376,300 27

WYPERFELD

NATIONAL PARKS

IN VICTORIA

FRASER 6,600 ACRES

KINGLAKE 14,079 ACRES

927 ACRES

CHURCHILL 477 ACRES

WILSONS PROMONTORY 102.379 ACRES

LINO 2.882 ACRES

ALFRED 5,406 ACRES

WINGAN 4.730 ACRES

MALLACOOTA 11.22.5 ACRES

1.750 ACRES

MT RICHMOND 1.534 ACRES

Figure 1.

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