OF WESTERN NATIONAL PARKS BOARD AUSTRALIA 1970-71 (Report by the Acting President Mr. C. F. H. National ParlWestern Australia, I herewith present the annual Board report for the year ended the 30th June, 1971.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP Membership at the 30th June, 1971 comprised the following:- C. F. H. Jenkins, M.A., A.I.A.S. Acting Presi- dent C. R. Bunning, C.B.E., B.C.E., A.M.I.E. C. R. L. Gibson, A.A.S.A., J.P. J. E. Lloyd, F.T.P.I. J. F. Morgan, L.S., F.I.S.(Aust.), M.A.I.C. R. D. Royce, B.Sc. (Agric.). The finance Committee comprised Messrs. Jenkins and Gibson.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Managing Secretary-H. E. Bancroft, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S. retired on the 7th May, 1971. I wish to record my own and the Board's appreciation of the work carried out by Mr. Bancroft during his term as Managing Secretary. Acting Managing Secretary-H. R. Gorringe. Acting Administrative Assistant-W. J. Savell, A.F.P.A.A.
OBITUARY It is with deep regret that I record the death of the President, Mr. R. J. Bond, I.S.O., who died following a short illness on 27th July, 1970. After retiring from a long and distinguished career in the Public Service, Mr. Bond was ap pointed President of the National Parks Board in 1965, where his warm personality, efficiency and enthusiasm contributed greatly to the smooth running and expansion of the Board's activities. Members have experienced a sense of deep per sonal loss and extend their sincere sympathy to Mrs. Bond and family.
MINERAL CLAIMS For a number of years there has been concern at the threat posed to National Parks by mining activities. The Board considers that it is quite incongruous that while Parliament creates reserves "A" Class, and the instrument of vesting declares " that they shall be held for the protection of flora and fauna, the natural scenic beauty and use and enjoyment by the people", the National Parks Board may have to defend each mining claim in a Wardens Court and establish why the reserve should not be subjected to destructive mining activities. The Board submitted evidence to the Mining Tribunal which sat during 1970 and considei·s that, if implemented, the resulting recommenda tions should do much to ensure the protection of National Parks and other special reserves. The Board is also hopeful of further support from the recently established Department of En vironmental Protection and the associated legis lation.
Page 3 RESERVES 7. Frank Hann .... 64,480 New Vestings 8. Geikie Gorge 7,750 The following new areas were placed under this 9. Gooseberry Hill 81 Board's control during the year: 10. Greenmount .... 127 11. Hamersley Range 1,458,430 National Parks 12. John Forrest 3,903 Alexander Morrison National Park-Class "A" 13. Kalamunda .... 919 reserve of 21,014 acres, located North-west 14. Kalbarri 365,145 of Jurien Bay. 15. Lesmurdie Falls 86 Avon Valley National Park-Class "A" reserve 16. Moore River 26,030 of 10,754 acres located on the Avon River. 17. Nambung 39,991 Tathra National Park-Class "A" reserve of 18. Neerabup 2,785 10,761 acres located near Watheroo. 19. Porongurup .... 5,531 William Bay National Park-Class "A" reserve 20. Serpentine 1,571 of 4,644 acres located between Walpole and 21. Sir James Mitchell .... 2,702 Albany. 22. Stirling Range 285,874 National Park South-east of Stirling Range 23. Tathra 10,761 National Park-Class "A" reserve of 3,161 24. Torndirrup .... 8,905 acres. 25. Walpole-Nornalup 33,007 Other Reserves- 26. W alyunga 4,320 Cowaramup Bay Reserve-Class "A" reserve of 27. Watheroo 76,646 167 acres located South of Yallingup. 28. William Bay .... 4,644 Yallingup Reserves-Class "A" reserves of 29. Yalgorup 9,891 4,659 acres located near Yallingup. 30. Yanchep 6,894 Amendments to Areas of Existing Reserves Other National Parks Not yet Offici John Forrest National Park-reduced by 3 ally named acres through the widening of the Great 31. National Park near Porongurup Eastern Highway. Range 150 Kalbarri National Park-increased by 7,145 32. National Park South-east of Stirling acres through the addition of reserves 643, Range National Park 3,161 655 and 13397 (Vic. Loc. 10636) and resumed portion of Pastoral Lease 393 /520. 3,557,762 Lesmurdie Falls National Park-increased by 5 acres through the addition of Canning Loc. Other Reserves 2310 and 2311. 33. Albany Boronia 112 Sir James Mitchell National Park-reduced by 34. Araluen-Canning Dam 50 15 acres through widening of the road. 35. Cowaramup Bay 167 Torndirrup National Park-increased by 31 36. East Perth Cemetery (Disused) 12 acres through the addition of Reserve 28232 37. Haddleton Flora 406 Natural Bridge and The Gap. 38. Hamelin Bay.... 2,063 Walyunga National Park-increased by 320 39. Kalbarri Ranger's Residential Lots t acres through the addition of Reserve 2065. 40. Keane's Point 6 Chichester Range National Park-reduced by 41. Matilda Bay .. .. 57 320 acres through the excision of De Witt 42. Nambung Ranger's Residential Lots 1 Loc. 61 and 62. 43. Nowergup Lake Fauna Sanctuary 288 Hamelin Bay Reserve- increased by 1,697 acres 44. Old Mill, South Perth t through the addition of Sussex Locs. 4545 and 45. Penguin Island 31 4546. 46. Tammin Flora 1,441 47. Walpole Flora 228 Naming of National Parks and Other Reserves 48. Walpole Golf Course 35 The following National Parks and Other Re- 49. Walpole Ranger's Residential Lot l serves were officially named during the year 50. Walpole Yacht Club 2 Alexander Morrison National Park 51. Wolf Creek Meteorite Crater 3,607 Avon Valley National Park 52. Yallingup Reserves .... 4,659 Chichester Range National Park 53. Yanchep Flora 439 Frank Hann National Park 54. Small Portion of King's Park Gooseberry Hill National Park (Bernies) Moore River National Park Tathra National Park 13,606 Watheroo National Park William Bay National Park Total Acres .... 3,571,369 Cowaramup Bay Reserve Reserves vested in the Board as at the 30th June, 1971 General Vesting of Reserves National Parks Acreage All National Parks within this State are not 1. Alexander Morrison 21,014 vested in the Board and many of them are of 2. Avon Valley.... 10,754 insufficient size to justify giving them " National 3. Cape Arid 642,000 Park " status. 4. Cape Le Grand 54,876 Many of them are classified " National Parks " 5. Cape Range.... 33,171 under the broad heading of Lands Department 6. Chichester Range 372,163 Reserves.
Page 4 NATIONAL PARKS 30. YANCHEP I. ALEXANDER MORRISON 31. NATIONAL PARK NEAR PORONGURUP RANGE 2. AVON VALLEY 32. NATIONAL PARK SOUTH-EAST OF STIRLING RANGE NATIONAL 3. CAPE ARID PARK 4. CAPE LE GRAND 5. CAPE RANGE 6. CHICHESTER RANGE 7. FRANK HANN OTHER RESERVES 8. GEIKIE GORGE 33. ALBANY BORONIA 9. GOOSEBERRY HILL 34. ARALUEN-CANNING DAM 10. GREENMOUNT 35. COWARAMUP BAY II. HAMERSLEY RANGE 36. EAST PERTH CEMETERY (DISUSED) 12. JOHN FORREST 37. HADDLETON FLORA 13. KALAMUNDA 38. HAMELIN BAY 14. KALBARRI 39. KALBARRI RANGER'S RESIDENTIAL LOTS 15. LESMURDIE FALLS 40. KEANE'S POINT 16. MOORE RIVER 41. MATILDA BAY 17. NAMBUNG 42. NAMBUNG RANGER'S RESIDENTIAL LOT 18. NEERABUP 43. NOWERGUP LAKE FAUNA SANCTUARY 19. PORONGURUP 44. OLD MILL, SOUTH PERTH 20. SERPENTINE 45. PENGUIN ISLAND 21. SIR JAMES MITCHELL 46. TAMMIN FLORA 22. STIRLING RANGE 47. WALPOLE FLORA 23. TATHRA 48. WALPOLE GOLF COURSE 29. TORNDIRRUP 49. WALPOLE RANGER'S RESIDENTIAL LOT 25. WALPOLE-NORNALUP 50. WALPOLE YACHT CLUB 26. WALYUNGA 51. WOLF CREEK METEORITE CRATER 27. WATHEROO 52. YALLINGUP RESERVES 28. WILLIAM BAY 53. YANCHEP FLORA 29. YALGORUP 54. SMALL PORTION OF KINGS PARK (BERNIES)
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Page 5 It is felt that eventually all important national PAYMENTS parks should be vested in this Board in order that 1969-70 1970-71 a common policy of control, management and $ $ $ $ protection may be adopted. Administrative Expenses 9,625 Head Office Expenses 5,408 The appointment of a Reserves Advisory Coun 25,067 Head Office Salaries ...... 37,811 2,120 Worl
Page 6 It is appropriate at this time to mention the The transfer of a toilet block to John Forrest valuable assistance rendered to the Board by the National Park and the establishment of a Forests Department, Local Bush Fire Brigades second toilet block at Walyunga National and the Bush Fires Board in the work of main Park. taining bush fire control in national parks. The purchase of a further staff house from the Forests Department for use by Yanchep staff. BUSH FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT Improvements to the water supply were made Firefighting units comprising 200 gallon fibre at Yanchep National Park and the entrance glass tanks and pumping equipment were supplied roads and boat launching ramp were up to Nambung, John Forrest and Yanchep National graded at Matilda Bay Reserve. Parks. Also tractors were supplied to Yanchep and Kalbarri National Parks mainly for firebreak NEW VEHICLES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT and internal road use. Four wheel drive vehicles were acquired for the Besides the above 200 gallon H.D. water tanks Mobile Ranger No. 2, Hamersley Range National were supplied for placing in strategic positions for Park and Nambung National Park. Diesel trac firefighting purposes as follows- tors were purchased for Yanchep and Kalbarri National Parks, also a caravan for use by the 10 Stirling Range National Park Hamersley Range National Park ranger. 4 Kalbarri National Park Firefighting units were obtained for Nambung, John Forrest and Yanchep National Park. BUSH FIRES A compressor unit was purchased for Kalbarri Nine bush fires occurred within national parks National Park, a lighting plant for Nambung during the year; areas of more than 200 acres National Park and a cement mixer for Walyunga burnt were as follows- National Park. Also a lawn edger was acquired Kalbarri National Park 98,000 acres caused by for East Perth Cemetery. lightning strikes. Stirling Range and Nambung National Parks PURCHASE OF PARKLANDS 3,500 and 8,000 acres respectively. These fires A further annual instalment of $5,127 was met were caused by illegally lit camp fires. during the year in connection with the purchase Cape Range National Park 1,600 acres, this of the land acquired for establishment of the fire entered from a property outside the park. Walyunga National Park. It is anticipated that the final payment will be made in 1983. CONTROLLED BURNING STANDARD BARBECUE FIREPLACES AND In the interest of flora regeneration and to PICNIC TABLES minimize danger to wildlife controlled burning is carried out in national parks and reserves during During the year the Board continued to place the Autumn months. barbecue fireplaces and picnic tables in national These burns are organised sectionally and are parks throughout the State. The total expendi usually rotated over a five year period. ture on these public facilities for the year was The following burns were carried out during $4,255. the year. RANGER TRAINING Acres Mr. P. Congreve, Superintendent, Yanchep Walyunga National Park 370 National Park attended a Ranger's Training Watheroo National Park 16,000 School conducted by the National Parks and Yanchep National Park 478 Wildlife Service of New South Wales at Katoomba Neerabup National Park 475 N.S.W. in September, 1970. ' Lake Nowergup Fauna Sanctuary 160 John Forrest National Park...... 750 DONATIONS FROM WISHING WELL Walpole-Nornalup National Park .... 350 During the year an amount of $555 was collected Stirling Range National Park 5,000 from the Yanchep National Park wishing well Nambung National Park .... 2,500 and distributed to charitable institutions. Moore River National Park . 500 HISTORICAL PLAQUES SIGN POSTING OF NATIONAL PARKS AND RESER YES Approval for one grant was given during 1970/71 During the year, timber entrance signs have this being $40 to the Albany Historical Society been erected in the following national parks and as part cost of erecting a plaque of historical reserves, Hamersley Range (3), Gooseberry Hill significance at the Residency, Albany. (I) National Parks and at the National Parks VANDALISM AND BREACHES OF BY-LAWS Board Headquarters, Matilda Bay Reserve. Besides the above expenditure signs erected Several acts of vandalism and breaches of by mainly for the protection of parks and the flora laws were recorded during the year. and fauna within them amounted to $3,145. The painting of names on rocks, the driving of cars on the Yanchep Golf Course greens and MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS fairways, together with the throwing of litter, The main improvement works undertaken during cans, etc. were the main infringements. the year were: POLLUTION The establishment of a new Ranger's residence On the 4th April, 1971 oil pollution was re at Nambung and the purchase of a residence ported at Penguin Island and I wish to acknow in Wittenoom for use by the Ranger attached ledge the voluntary support of the public in helping to the Hamersley Range National Park. to clean the beaches, the work carried out by
Page 7 Miss Lexie Nicholls in treating penguins effected D. Bathgate and B. A. Sutton, Cape Range by oil and the full co-operation of the local Auth National Par:'~. ority and various Government Departments. T. Carlson, C. Bell, D. Bell and R. Bell, Geikie This prompt action possibly prevented a high Gorge National Park. death rate amongst many sea birds. E. G. McGuire, Hamersley Range National ALGAE CONTROL Park. Due to the co-operation existing between the A. Dennett, John Forrest National Park. Swan River Conservation Board and this Board, R. Glass, Kalbarri National Park. the foreshore of the Matilda Bay Reserve has W. J. Bradley and J. H. Turner, Nambung been kept in a clean and algae free state thus National Park. providing a pleasant swimming area. E. T. Hancock, Stirling Range National Park.
SPRINGTIME WILDFLOWER WALKS R. H. Freeman, Torndirrup National Park. Visitors to Yanchep and John Forrest National L. Carroll, Yalgorup National Park. Parks may take part in conducted wildflower Dr. D. L. Serventy and T. E. Hennessey, Goose walks if they so desire and centrally located wild berry Hill National Park. flower beds in these parks are name plated for E. M. Johnson, Hamelin Bay Reserve. their information. B. Raven and K. Chamberlain, Penguin Island Reserve. RANGER STAFF The following is a list of Superintendents and B. J. McCarthy, Lesmurdie Falls National Park. ranger staff employed by the National Parks R. A. Baldwin, Serpentine National Park. Board as at the 30th June, 1971. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Yanchep National Park The Board appreciated the professional advice P. Congreve, Superintendent and practical help given by Officers of various J. H. Hill, Assistant Superintendent Government Departments and Organisations in Three Rangers, Grade 4 cluding the Agriculture Department, Bush Fires Thirteen Rangers, Grade 5 Board, Crown Law Department, Fisheries and John Forrest National }ark Fauna Department, Forests Department, Govern G. R. Edwards, Superintendent ment Printer, Government Stores, Department of One Ranger, Grade 4 Labour, Lands and Surveys Department, Main Six Rangers, Grade 5 Roads Department, Mines Department, Public Works Department, Town Planning Department Matilda Bay Reserve and others. In addition to utilising the services D. R. Hill, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 4 of the Landscape Section of the Public Works Three Rangers, Grade 5 Department, Messrs. R. J. Ferguson and Associ ates, Architects have been retained in planning Kalbarri National Park and supervision of individual buildings erected C. Cockman, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 1 within the parks. Also the co-operation and help One Ranger, Grade 3 oflocal Shires, Town Councils, Bush Fire Brigades and Zoological Gardens Board-Building Super Stirling Range National Park visor, Mr. D. S. Davis is acknowledged. J. Andrews, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 1 One Ranger, Grade 3 C. F. H. JENKINS, Walpole-Nornalup National Park Acting President, National Parks Board of W.A. L. G. Gunson, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 1 One Ranger, Grade 3 Walyunga National Park J. H. Rose, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 2 APPENDICES One Ranger, Grade 3 NATIONAL PARKS Hamersley Range National Park AND RESERVES D. Lake, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 2 Nambung National Park National Parks are listed first in alphabetical order, followed by other reserves listed in similar A. J. Passfield, Ranger-in-Charge, Grade 2 order. Mobile Rangers APPENDIX A N. Walmsley, Ranger, Grade 1 NATIONAL PARKS C. Pearson, Ranger, Grade 1 ALEXANDER MORRISON NATIONAL PARK HONORARY RANGERS Class "A" Reserve of 21,014 acres comprising Reserves The following is a list of honorary rangers as A.29800, A.29803, A.29804 located North-west of Jurien at the 30th June, 1971 whose help in assisting the Bay and controlled by the Ranger-in-Charge of Nambung patrol and supervision of the National Parks National Park. concerned is greatly appreciated. AVON VALLEY NATIONAL PARK W. Chitty, Avon Valley National Park. An "A" Class Reserve of 10,754 acres which came under the control of this Board in August, 1970. It is the W. Kirwan and W. B. Lawrence, Cape Le intention of the Board to restrict access to this park until Grand National Park. full time supervision of the area can be provided.
Page 8 CAPE ARID N ATIONAL PARK G REE N MOU N T NA TIO NAL PARK A C lass " A" Reserve of 642,000 acres placed under the An mea of 127 acres placed under the Board's contro l Board's control in August, 1969. Owing to the lack o f in April, 1959 for its panoramic views of the coastal plain, good access and its isolation the Board does not intend to Swan River, Perth and its suburbs. develop this area for the time being.
CAPE LE GRAND NAT IO NA L PARK H A ~ I E R S L E Y R A N G E NA T t 0 N A L P A R K An " A" Class Reserve which came under the contro l Placed under the Board's control in Octo ber, 1969. of this Board in February, 1966. In June, 1970 the area This is the largest si ngle national park under the Board's was increased to a total of 54,876 acres. It is located on control comprising a n area of I ,458,430 acres. The area the South Coast about 20 miles East of Esperance. This is o ne o f spectacular mountains, gorges, water courses and area is serviced by a Mobile Ranger during busy periods plateaux. Scenic points are Fortescue Falls, Circular Pool, i.e. Christmas holidays, and at o ther times by W. Lawrence Da les Gorge, Jofrl·e Falls and Red Gorge. A Ranger has an Honorary Ranger for the National Parks Board. recently been placed in charge of this national park wit h his headquarters at Wittenoom. Because of the large C APE RANGE NAT I ONA L PARK area concerned a caravan has been supplied for use in Placed under the Board's control in October, 1965. patrolling this park and also Geikie Gorge and Chichester Comprises about 33, 171 acres located in the Cape Range Ra nge National Parks. near Exmouth. The assistance of Col. J. K. Murdoch, Civil Commissioner of Exmo uth in administration of this JOHN FORREST NAT I ONAL P ARK park is gratefully acknowledged. This national park is an "A" Class Reserve of 3,722 C HI C H ESTER RANGE NA TIO NAL P A RK acres situated in the Darling Range about 17 miles from Perth. An outstanding fea ture of the park is its wild This "A" Class Reserve placed under the control of the flower displays during August-October and a natural Board in November, 1969, comprises 372,163 acres o f swimming pool for the enjoyment of the public. Recent great scenic beauty. The area is located South of Roe improvements include the establishment of an addit ional bourne and is serviced by a Ranger recently appointed toilet block and terraced wildflower gardens at the foot to control the Hamersley Range National Park. of the main car park. FRANK H ANN NA TI ONA L PARK Placed under the Board's contro l in May, 1970, this KALAMUNDA NAT I ONAL P A R K area of 64,480 acres comprises a strip o f land one mile An " A" Class reserve of 919 acres placed under the wide on each side of the Lake King-Norseman Road. Board's control in February, I 964. Thi~ area is rich in wildflowers particularly Blue Leschenaultia ~nd it has GE I K IE GORGE NAT I ONA L PARK been the Board's policy to leave it mainly undeveloped. Placed under the Board's control in June, 1967, this area of 7,750 acres comprises a strip of land two miles wide situated about 10 miles from Fitzroy Crossing, having KAL U A I~RI NA TI ONA L I'A RK as its centre the line of the Fitzroy River. Placed under the Board 's control in November, 1963. This "A" Class reserve o f 365, 145 acres is quickly becoming GOOSE BERR Y HILL NA TIO NA L PAR K one o f this State's most popula r national parks. Located Placed under the Board 's contro l in February, 1970. it some 400 miles north of Perth near the mouth of the is a scenic lookout of 81 acres located o n the western edge Murchison River, the park has outstanding gorge scenery of the Darling Range escarpment a few miles from Kala and is relatively close to good accommodation, swi mming munda. and fi shing facilities at the townsite of Kalbarri.
Page 9 LESMU RDI E FALLS NAT I ONAL PARK ness of the area creates a dangerous fire hazard and because A small "A" Class reserve of 86 acres which gives good of this the Board has planned extensive firebreaks and views of the coastal plain. This area is a popular picnic employs the assistance of an experienced fire control offi~er, spot situated 15 miles from Perth. M r. Milesi, who advises in control burnmg and plannmg of these fi rebreaks.
MOORE R I VER NATIONAL PARK T ATHRA NAT I ONAL PARK This area of 26,030 acres located about 70 miles north An " A" Class reserve of 10,761 acres, placed under the of Perth is outstanding for its wildflowers. ll is the Board's Board's control in J uly, 1970. The area is noted for its intention to leave this area undeveloped. wild fl owers and for the present is being maintained in its natural state. NAM U UNG NAT I ONAL P ARK A national park of 39,991 acres situated south of Jurien TORN DI RRU P NATIONAL P ARK Bay, _this area is becoming increasingly P?P U I~~- b_ecause ?,f T his reserve comprising an area of 8,905 acres is located 1ts wild fl owers and strange natural format1ons Pmnacles . south-west of the town of Albany. Jt is noted for its A number of caves in the area are being kept sealed to nora and fa una and rugged coastline. Particular tourist protect them from vanda lism. T hese may be opened _in allractio ns being known as " T he Gap" and "Natural the fut ure when suffic ient stan· is available to supervise Bridge". public viewing. A Ranger has been appointed to control this and other parks in the area, namely Moore R1ver, Watheroo Tathra and Alexander Morrison Nati onal WALPOLE - N ORNA LU P NATION1\L PA R K Parks. His residence is located in the Cervantes townsite. T his reserve of 33,007 acres is located on the south coast o f Western Austra lia some 260 miles south-east of Perth. Jt is an area of great scenic beauty noted fo r its N E E R A U U I' N AT I 0 N A L I' A R K fl ora fauna fi ne stands of timber and coastal views. The Class "A" reserve of 2,785 acres placed under the establishme1;1 o f a camping and caravan park at Coalmine Board's control in July, 1965. This area located on tl~e Beach by the Board has resulted in the area being a popular Perth-Yanchep road a few miles north of Wanneroo, IS holi day resort noted for its swimming and fis hing. being maintained in its nafural state.
WALYUNGA NATIONA L PAR K PORONGURU P NAT I ONAL PA R K A further instalment of $5,127 was paidthrou_gh the year An " A" Class reserve of 5,53 1 acres. Noted mainly in respect of the purchase of W~ l yu nga Nallonal Park, fo r the fact that it incorporates the Porongurup Range. which consists o f an area compnsmg 4,320 acres, located approximately 23 miles north-east of Perth. It _is noted SERPENT I NE NAT I ONA L PA R K for its scenic views and flo ra and the fact that II was a large camping area formerly used by Aborigines. The A Class "A" reserve of 1,57 1 acres. T his park is a establishment o f p icnic faci lit ies at Walyunga and Long popular p icni c spot noted fo r its waterfa ll. Pools and the rapids that occur d uring winter have resulted in it becoming one of the most popular picnic spots adjacent S I R JAMES ~ II TC H EL L NAT I ONAL PARK to Perth. An "A" Class reserve, placed under the Board's contro l in August, 1969 a nd consists of a n_ area of 2,702 acres WATHEROO N ,\T I ONAL PARK stretching a long the South West H1ghway for a length This "A" Class reserve of 76,646 acres was placed under of 40 m iles. As its widt h is 5 chai ns on each s1de o f the the Board 's control in October, 1969. T his area is under road it ensures that this stretch of road will remain a the control of the Ranger stationed in Cervantes and is dri1•e displaying natural flora. considered valuable in the preservation of native flora and fauna. ST I RL I NG RA NG E NA T I ONAL I'ARK
An "A" Class reserve of 285,874 acres. This is a major W I LLIAM BAY N ,\TIO NAL PARK national park under the Board's control and is si tuated Placed under the Board's conl rol in February, 1971, 200 miles south-east of Perth. T his park is noted for lls an "A" C lass Reserve consisting of 4,644 acres. T his wil YALGO I\ U I' NAT I ONAL I'AI\K T his "A" Class reserve of 9,98 1 acres was placed under the Board's control in January, 1968. Situated on the Coast Road between Mandurah and Bunbury, this area is noted for its flora and fauna particularly the bird li fe associated with lakes C lifton and Preston. T he lake system at present is not included in the national pa•:k, but a recent Press Statement by the Prem1 er, Mr. Tonkm, indicated that these lakes will be placed under the Board's control in the near future. YA NC H Et' NA T I O NA L PARK T his "A" Class reserve comprises 6.895 acres located 32 miles North of Perth. Jt is a noted tourist allraction containing caves, swimming pool, golf _co~rse , boating, ovals, and picn ic grounds (ba r b~cues , PICilJC tables pro vided etc.) together with fauna exh1blls of koalas, kangaroos, emus a nd bird aviaries. Accom modation is provided by the Yanchep Inn (licensed), C loucester Lodge and McNess Guest House. The popularity of the park (73,453 private vehicles for the year 1970/7 1) has resulted in extensions and improvements to parking areas and access roads. Development around the entrance to this park may sug gest that large areas have been given over to l Page 10 APPENDIX B istrative Headquarters of the National Parks Board. Im provements to access roads, parking area and public boat OTHER NATIONAL PARKS NOT YET launching ramp during the year has enhanced the appear OFFICIALLY NAMED ance and utilisation of this reserve by the public. The Royal Perth Yacht Club Inc., Mounts Bay Sailing Club Inc., Perth 14ft Dinghy Sailing Club, the Governors of NATIONAL PARK NEAR PORONGURUP RANGE Hale School and the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scouts Group, An "A" Class reserve placed under the Board's control lease sites on this reserve whilst the University of Western in May, 1970, comprising 149 acres and is located 25 miles Australia Rowing Club occupies a boatshed on the fore North of Albany. This park was vested in the Board shore. These Clubs and the Sea Scouts Group are making for flora protection. worthwhile contributions towards providing facilities for the enjoyment of aquatic sports on the Swan River. NATIONAL PARK SOUTH-EAST OF STIRLING RANGE NAMBUNG RANGER'S RESIDENTIAL RESERVE This "A" Class reserve comprising 3,161 acres was This reserve was placed under the Board's control in placed under the control of the Board in April, 1971. It June, 1970 for the purpose of Ranger's Headquarters. is located 11 miles South East of the Stirling Range National Park and was vested in the Board for protection of its NOWERGUP LAKE FAUNA SANCTUARY flora and fauna. An "A" Class reserve of 287 acres placed under the Board's control in October, 1963 as a sanctuary for fauna. APPENDIX C OLD MILL RESERVE, SOUTH PERTH OTHER RESER YES A small reserve of about t acre located at the South ALBANY BORONIA RESERVE Perth end of the Narrows Bridge. The area is leased to the firm of H. L. Brisbane & Wunderlich Ltd. who arranged This "A" Class resene comprising 112 acres is situated restoration of the old mill and cottage and established a adjacent to Oyster Harbour near Albany. It was placed historical museum on the site. under the Board's control in January 1964 for the protection of Boronia. Owing to a recent application there is a PENGUIN ISLAND RESERVE strong possibility that the board may recommend that A Class "A" Reserve of 31 acres which is situated about this area be revested in the Shire of Albany as a tourist 30 miles South of Perth and one mile off shore near Safety attraction. Bay. It is a sanctuary for Penguins and a portion of the Island, about 6 acres, is leased as a holiday centre. ARALUEN·CANNING DAM RESERVE A small strip of land of 50 acres, the area lies between TAMMIN FLORA RESERVE the Canning River and McNess Drive and extends from A Class "A" Reserve of 1,441 acres, placed under the the vicinity of Araluen to the boundary of Canning Dam Board's control in August, 1969. It is an area of outstand Water Reserve. ing botanical interest and is located South of Tammin. COWARA MUP BAY RESERVE WALPOLE FLORA RESERVE An "A" Class Reserve comprising 167 acres, placed Comprises an area of 228 acres adjacent to the Walpole under the control of the Board in February, 1971 for the Nornalup National Park. It was placed under the control protection of caves and flora. of the Board in January, 1964 for the conservation of indigenous flora. EAST PERTH CEMETERY RESERVE A Class "A" Reserve of about 12 acres, placed under WALPOLE GOLF COURSE RESERVE the control of the Board in April-May, 1934. This area A Reserve of about 35 acres, this area was excised from is situated on high ground at the eastern end of the City the Walpole-Nornalup National Park in February, 1964 of Perth and is the last resting place of many of the State's for a local Golf Course. early pioneers. WALPOLE RANGER'S RESIDENTIAL RESERVE HADDLETON FLORA RESERVE A small reserve of ! acre, placed under the Board's An area comprising 405 acres, placed under the control control in July, 1967 for the purpose of a ranger's residential of the Board in January, 1970 for protection of Boronia site. and other flora. It is located South of the Wellington Dam Catchment area in the South West of the State. WALPOLE YACHT CLUB RESERVE An area of about 2 acres excised from the Walpole HAMELIN BAY RESERVE Nornalup National Park in February, 1964 for a Yacht This "A" Class Reserve consisting of 2,063 acres is Club site. Leased to the Walpole Yacht Club. situated in the South-west of the State 10 miles from Aug usta. This area includes a popular camping area providing WOLF CREEK METEORITE CRATER RESERVE good fishing and swimming. Part of the Reserve, 10 A reserve of 3,607 acres situated 65 miles South of Hall's acres is leased as a holiday centre. An item of interest Creek. This reserve was placed under the control of the is the remains of an old jetty which was constructed for Board in July, 1969 for the protection of a meteorite crater. the loading of timber in the days of sailing ships. Recent This crater is t mile wide 160 feet deep with an area of 5 additions to this reserve of 1,697 acres, bringing it to its square miles. present area, have provided an area for the protection of flora and faur·a. RESERVES NEAR Y ALLING UP These "A" Class reserves containing an area of 4,659 KALBARRI RANGER'S RESIDENTIAL RESERVES acres were placed under the Board's control in January, Two reserves were placed under the Board's control in 1971. These reserves are located near Yallingup and have November, 1967 and June, 1969 respectively for housing been vested in the Board for the protection and preservation purposes. A Ranger's house has been built on one and of a number of caves in the area. the other is being held as a building site for when a second Ranger is appointed to this large national park. YANCHEP FLORA RESERVES Comprises all Class "A" reserve, total area being 439 KEANE'S POINT RESERVE acres. Situated 30 miles North of Perth and placed under A small Class "A" Reserve of about 6 acres, leased to the Board's control for the protection of Flora and have the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Inc. which has been left in their natural state, established excellent aquatic facilities there. SMALL PART OF RESERVE A. 1720 MATILDA BAY RESERVE KING'S PARK Class "A" Reserve of about 57 acres situated about 3 An area of one acre, this site is leased for the purpose miles from Perth. This reserve now contains the Admin- of a refreshment kiosk. 76796/11!71-200 WILLIAM c. BROWN, Government Printer, Western Australia