1976
VICTORIA
REPORT
OF THE
NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30TH JUNE, 1975
Ordered by the Legislative Assembly to be printed, 9th December, 1976.
By A ulhoniy: C. H. RIXON, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, MELBOURNE. No. 58.-12300/76.-PRJCE 80 cents
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NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE
To: The Honorable William Archibald Borthwick, M.P. Minister for Conservation.
Sir, In accordance with Section 24 of the State Development
Act 1970 (No. 8081) and Section 6(1) of the ~Unistry for Conservation Act 1972 (No. 8364), I submit for presentation to Parliament, a report on the activities of the National Parks Service during the year ended 30th June 1975.
In January of 1975 Dr. L.H. Smith retired as Director and I took over.
ORGANISATION
The Service was reorqanised into five Branches at Head Office - Administration, Park Management, Resources and Planning, Park Protection and Interpretation.
Three Districts were set up - East Gippsland, Nepean and South Western.
STAFF
As at 30th June 1975, 285 persons were directly employed. Of these 50 were at Head Office, the remainder in Districts or at the parks and those in the parks included 141 employed under the Regional Employment Development Scheme and the Commonwealth Employment Scheme. The following senior officers were appointed in the latter half of the year: B.O. Dexter; (M.Sc.(For.)., Dip.For.(cres.)); I.C. Weir, (M.Sc.(For.), Dip.For.(Cres.)) and M.D. Clark, B.Sc.(For.), Dip.For(Cres.)), as Chief Park Management Officer, Chief Resources and Planning Officer and Senior Interpretations Officer respectively. A total of 13 staff were appointed during the year.
LEGISLATION
In May, Parliament passed a new National Parks Act which was not just an amendment of the previous Act, but a major change in the responsibilities of the Service. The two most important things being making the_service responsible for parks other than "national" parks where very often intensive recreation is the principal management objective; and, secondly, the disbanding of Committees of Management which had run thirteen of the twenty-::our national parks for many years. The Committees of Management were converted into Advisory Committees to the Director and the Service was given the full responsibility for managing the parks. The National Parks Advisory Committee to the Minister was com·e:-::-ted into a National Parks Advisory Council in the new Act. It is proposed to proclaim the ne'" Act towards the end of 1975. 4
ADHINISTRA.TION BRANCH
Operating costs continued to increase and substantial increase in park fees, tolls and charges will be necessary early in the next financial year.
Funds ~~re considerably augmented by Regional Employment Development Scheme and the Comrnom.,.ealth EMployment Scheme moneys wl1ich enabled progress to be made in many areas.
The administrative loads of these extra works on the small Branch staff was very considerable.
The annual lease for the Fern Tree Gully kiosk was renewed and permits were granted to 42 apiarists for 56 beesites.
In the Lower Glenelg National Park there are 81 Permissive Occupancies on the banks of the River.
During the latter half of the year, negotiations were begun and completed with the owners of Tatra Development Pty. Ltd. who had a 60-year lease to operate a ski and holiday resort in the Mount Buffalo National Park. The Government has bought the resort for a cost of $987,000. The present owners will continue to operate it for the ensuing winter and the Service will take possession at the beginning of October. The resort includes a motel, licensed restaurant, staff and other accommodation, all basic services such as water supply, power, sewage treatment and four ski lifts, including a chairlift, on the Cresta ski runs adjacent to the Inn. The Service proposes on takeover to operate the basic services and ski lifts itself and call for tenders for leases of the remaining facilities.
PARK MANAGEMENT BRANCH
In the second half of the year the Fire Protection Section was removed from the Park Management Branch and made into a Branch covering Park Protection. The Park Management Branch was strengthened and given direct responsibility for management of the parks and development works connected with them. The Branch operated through three District Superintendents who were each given groups of parks to manage. The ultimate aim is to have all parks included in Districts with as much decentralised administration as possible.
District Offices include a District Superintendent, a District Chief Ranger, Clerical Assistant and Typist. Where possible these have been established in buildings with other agencies of the Ministry or other Government Department Branches and the Service has been able to provide office and other facilities for other agencies resulting in a saVin~ of overall cost. 5
RESOURCES AND PLANNING BRANCH
Investigations Section
Again the great majority of the work of this Section was in connection with the Land Conservation Council. The Section represented the Service on the Study Groups of the Council.
Planning Section The plans of management were prepared for the proposed Gellibrand Hill Regional Park near Tullamarine Airport, Melba Gully {a small fern gully on the west of the Otway Ranges, given to the State) which the Service manages on behalf of the Victoria Conservation Trust, and l!Jingan Inlet National Park.
Again this year considerable time was also devoted to helping with various land acquisition schemes on the Mornington Peninsula and other parts of the State.
The Section represented the Service and made submissions to a number of Town Planning Appeals in regard to land use in areas adjacent to parks.
Research Liaison Section
The Service continued its policy of "farming out" research work and over 60 applications to undertake research projects in parks were received. 51 were approved.
Work on the Cinnamon Fungus (Phytophthora cinnamomi) in the Brisbane Ranges Park was continued by the University of Melbourne's School of Botany. A study on sandblows at Oberon Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park , conducted by Mr. D.A. Cox, Geography Department, University of Melbourne, was completed and some useful results obtained. During the year a start was made on a visitor survey to gain information about parks for use in the preparation of plans of management.
PARK PROTECTION BRANCH
The Park Protection Branch, formed in the latter part of the year, was given the rc>ponsibility for fire protection, noxious weeds, vermin, plants and animals and park regulation enforcement. Work on noxious weeds was intensified in a number of parks. The principal objective of the Branch has been concerned with fire protection.
Following changes in the Forests Act, the Forests Commission is responsible for fire protection and suppression works in parks. Prevention works can only be carried out with the agreement of the Service. 6
During the year the Commission and the Service entered into an agreement to form a Joint Fire Protection Committee. This arrangement replaced the informal committee which operated previously. The Committee began its work in the latter half of the year and was concerned with park fire prevention, fire protection plans and the like. During the year nineteen fires occurred in or near parks. The largest, in the Hattah Lakes National Park, severely burnt about one-quarter of the park.
PARK INTERPRETATION BRANO!
This Branch was formed towards the end of the year and is as yet very small and only beginning its work. It has taken over the production and distribution of brochures from the Administration Branch and is preparing for increased park interpretation work during the next year. Plans include more interpretive services at Wilsons Promontory National Park during the peak summer season and at other parks in appropriate seasons.
THE NATIONAL PARKS
Reports on the National Parks follow.
There is as yet no full-time Ranger for this Park, therefore visitor numbers are only approximate; ~ut would appear to be over 25,000.
To encourage more visitor use of the pa~k, a circular walking trail from the new picnic area was completed during the year.
There were no fires in the park this year. Condition of the Park The park is in excellent condition.
2. Bulga National Park
Approximately 26,800 people visited the park during the year and revenue derived from parking fees amounted to $673.
Regional Employment Development Scheme finance provided the employment for two men from January 1975, the crew beinq increased to four in May. Work was carried out on up-grading walking tracks in this and the other two neighbouring parks, Tarra Valley and flbrwell.
A house at Balook was purchased from the Country Roads Board and rebuilt for a Ranger•s residence. An office and garage/workshop were also built on the site. The Service also had a 20,000-gallon water tank constructed to supplement the inadequate water supply in the park. 7
No fires occurred in the park during the year. New equipment obtained for the park included fire fighting knapsacks, rakhoes and a motorised barrow which greatly facilitated work on park tracks.
A number of feral cats were destroyed, blackberry infesta tions were sprayed and Ra~rort thistles were controlled by hand eradication.
Condition of the Park The park is in good condition.
3. Captain James Cook National Park
Estimated usage of the Thurra River camping Area suggests that about 4,000 people visited the park during the year. More definite figures should be available next year as a full-time Ranger was appointed for this park in June 1975.
Asall picnic area was constructed adjacent to the Lighthouse Gate and the track to Clintons Rocks was cleared and groomed.
No fires occurred in the park during the period under review.
Condition of the Park The park is in good condition.
The popularity of this park continued to rise during the year. The short table below shows the steadily-rising interest in the park.
1971/72 1972/73 1973/74 1974/75
41,300 45,950 51,150 51,750
The park is in a very fire-sensitive area. This year 18 men employed under the Commonwealth Employment Scheme completely cleared the green firebreak along the northern perimeter of the park and widened it to 35 metres.
Also the water supply was improved by the installation of three single-head fire hydrants along the George Knox Drive.
There was no fire in the park during the year.
This park has been badly affected by African Boneseed. With the provision of labour under the Regional Employment Development Scheme, an effort was made to reduce the large scattered areas of this noxious weed by hand-pulling, with substantial success.
Condition of the Park
The park is in reasonable condition. 8
5. Fern Tree Gully National Park
There t-1ere substantial increases in vi sitor numbers during the year. The significant improvements in picnic facilities recently completed no doubt encouraged the increased usage.
The Service is confident that with the implementation of its r1aster Plan for the Lm..-er Picnic Area, the park will be able to \ 20 gas barbecues have been installed in the picnic areas as well as a new water supply and a sewerage pond. Huch of the area has been landscaped and a nev exit point designed and constructed by the Country Roads Board completes the new one-way track system for the Lower Picnic Area. Nork on walking tracks was carried out, as well as replanting of native species and grassing dovm of sections of the Lo\'ler Picnic Area. These works were carried out under the Regional Employment Development Scheme. Four small fires occurred in the park during the period under review, burning less than one hectare. During the year ~rork continued on the maintenance of access tracks and the extension of firebreaks, while a fire depot was established at One Tree Hill. With the aid of R.E.D.S. employees, park furniture was built for use in other national parks. Condition of the Park The condition of the park is the best since the severe fires of 1968. 6. Fraser National Park More than 61,000 campers and day visitors came to the park this year. The table below shows the continuing interest in the park and also the revenue derived over the past ten years. Day 1 Park Year Campers Camps Cars Boats Caravans Visitors Revenue 1974/75 13,091 4,007 48,089 12,472 3,336 . 546 $43,741 1973/74 12,814 2,957 43,301 12,022 3,372 643 35,906 1972/73 8,533 2,454 28,998 7,438 1,109 495 26,945 1971/72 9,739 2,387 30,710 8,899 2, 369 564 26,027 1970/71 9,867 2,568 34,944 8,922 2,621 598 14,968 1969/70 6, 710 1,936 25,742 6,651 1,879 487 10,978 1968/69 4,898 1, 341 17,528 4,219 1,162 289 7,250 1967/68 3,100 924 11,637 2,862 N.A. 86 5,055 1966/67 7,610 1,974 11,140 3,040 1,257 249 4,692 1965/66 4,148 1,188 10,088 2,758 1,065 124 2,303 i 9 Fire protection measures during the year included the construction and siting of fire hydr~1t boxes in camping areas, up grading of fire access tracks by the Forests Commission and rotary slashing and mowing in the camping areas. A small fire in the park resulted in less than one acre being burned. Roads and tracks were maintained and repaired during the year. During the year a new water main was installed to serve the camping areas. Extensive alterations were also made to the mains between the bore and Stockyard Bay water tanks. Considerable conservation works were carried out in various sections of the park. Fauna and flora were abundant in the year under review. Vermin and noxious weed control works were carried out tvith substantial success. The Island Entrance Station was completed this year and the Interpretative Shelter is nearing completion. The lake has been at almost full supply level during ~~is year and last and has encouraged boating enthusiasts. High rainfall has prcmoted lush growth of vegetation. Condition of the Park The park is in good condition. 7. Glenaladale National Park At least 10,000 people visited the park during the year. It is anticipated that more reliable figures will be available for next year's Annual Report as a full-time Ranger was appointed in March 1975, following the retirement of the part-time Ranger. During the year all existing tracks were upgraded; while a new one extending one km. along the Mitchell River was constructed. Though primarily walking tracks, their use can be extended to fire protection when necessary. A new fire protection track between Woolshed and Bull Creeks was also commenced. There ·were no fires in the park during the year. The picnic area was extended and sown down with grass. In addition three new fireplaces and toilet facilities were installed. On 22nd Au~1st 1974t the Minister for Conservation, the Honorable W.A. Borthwick, unveilled a plaque set in the stone wall of the recently-constructed picnic shelter commemorating the gift to the Cro~~ of the freehold land of the park (163 ha.) in 1962 by A.P.M. Forests Pty. Ltd. Condition of the Park The park is in good condition. 10 8. Hattah Lakes National Park It is estimated that approximately 22,500 people visited the park during the year under review. All fire protection tracks were cleared and general main tenance was carried out on other roads and tracks. Three fires occurred in t~e park in January 1975, burning 90 acres. In February 1975 a t~~ck accident on the highway ignited 6,500 acres of the park and a considerable area outside the park boundary was burned. All four fires were extinguished by units from the Forests Commission and the Country Fire Authority. The water in the Hattah Lakes System reached a height of 15'4" during the period under review. The water provides good habitat for waterbirds and is used for stock and domestic water in the township of Hattah. It is not potable. There is also a good supply of drinking water in the 3,000-gallon rainwater tank for park visitors. Numerous vlild pigs, feral cats and dogs were destroyed in the park. In addition 35 wild goats were removed from the park by licensed trappers. Vermin and noxious weed control works were also carried out. Condition of the Park In the last half of the year the park experienced very dry conditions. Nevertheless the park is in good condition. During the year 90,200 people visited the park. Entraace fees totalled $11,466. Comparative figures for the last eight years are shown in the table below: Year r of Visitors Fees Paid {$) 1974/75 90,200 11,466.00 1973/74 97,216 9,066.97 1972/73 98,087 8,731.10 1971/72 111,657 9,484.50 1970/71 106,508 7,212.70 1969/70 98,539 6,592.00 1968/69 97,457 6,455.00 1967/58 71,619 4,617.00 Visitor statistics must be regarded as conservative as records are only kept of those entering the park at the Masons Falls entrance. Thousands of tourists enter the park from other entrances. All fire access tracks were graded and a control burn was carried out. All tourist roads were also maintained. 11 Renovation works were carried out on the Ranger's residence and the Amenities Block at Jehosaphat Gully. A considerable number of picnic tables were constructed by park staff for use in other national parks. Three small fires occurred in the park and burned approxi mately one hectare of parkland. Condition of the Parlc The park is in good condition. Access to this park is by road through Sale or by boat across the Gippsland Lakes from Paynesville. Approximately 21,500 people visited the park this year. It is interesting to note the increas ing number of charter boats visiting the park. Maintenance of fire protection tracks and removal of fuel hazards was carried out. During the year the Country Roads Board had made substantial progress in the construction of the access road into the park to Emu Bight. In June 1975, the c~vernment finalised negotiations for the purchase of both Rotamah and Little Rotamah Islands for addition to the Lakes National Park. The total area of these two islands is 600 acres (243 r~.). Shortly before negotiations were completed, a fire caused by lightning strike, burned six acres of Rotamah Island. This was extinguished by the Forests Commission, Country Fire Authority and Service staffs. During the year a wooden observation platform was constructed to enable visitors to obtain a panorama of the park and Lake Reeve. It is proposed that a short nature trail shall commence from the base of this lookout. This year over $30,000 provided under the R.E.D. Scheme for wages and equipment, permitted the completion of almost all the works and construction proposed under the ~~ster Plan. Fauna and flora have been prolific this year. Condition of the Park The park i.s in very good condition. l2 There was no full-tL~e ranger for this park; therefore thare are no reliable visitor statistics. With the appointment of a Ranger in June 1975, it is anticipated that figures will be available for future Annual Reports. With assistance provided by a R.E.D. Scheme crew, two bridges along the old highway were repaired and painted. A picnic area with amenities was constructed at Crowler's Creek on the Euchre Valley Road. It is planned to invite highway travellers to deviate •:ia this road end visit the park. A new fire access track from this new picnic area was cut through the new highway route south of the park. This track also serves as an extended walking trail. It is pleasing to note that no fires occurred in the park during the year. Condition of the Park The park is in good condition. 12. Little Desert National Park Although accurate figures are not available, it is known that at least 20,000 people visited the park during the year. The Service's construction crew commenced realignment of the track to Salt Lake and carried out mino~ repairs to the fire access track system. The main tourist road to the old Lowan Sanctuary was realigned and gravelled by the Shire of Dimboola's crew. A 2,000 gallon rainwater tank was installed in the picnic area. There were no fires in the park during the period under review. As in previous years, fumigation of rabbit warrens and eradication of the noxious weed Stinkwort was undertaken. A new camping area, approximately two miles south of the present one, is in the process of being designed. It is hoped that it wi:l be ready for use by 1976. Extensive renovations and improvements, at a cost of $10,000, were carried out on the Ranger's residence. Condition cf. the Park A1 though this year has been very dry, the park is in r:-·ood condition. 13 13. Lower Glenelg National Park The Park has a large number of access points both by land and by tracks originating from the Glenelg River. It would be very difficult with the small staff available to make any reasonable estimate of visitors for the current year. ~~ring the Spring, many sections of the tourist road are waterlogged and impassible. l1ajor works ,.,ere commenced this year to correct this situation. Some badly eroded access tracks to the Glenelg River were closed to permit their rehabilitation. A campaign against foxes and feral cats was continued this year. Only one small fire was reported in the park, the area burnt being two acres. Two 3-bedroomed timber houses were built at Nelson during the year to accommodate Panger staff. In order to provide office accommoda tion and to house stores, equipment and vehicles, a storeroom and garage were rented privately. Condition of the Park Although considerable development work needs to be done, the park is in good condition. 14. Mallacoota Inlet National Park It i'3 estimated that over 40,000 people visited the park this year. This figure is to be reoarded as conservative. Fire protection measures included rotary slashing of all trails and control lines in the eastern and western sections of the park. In addition fuel reduction burns along the Double Creek fire trails were carried out and ten acres of the ~ark in the Cape Horn region were also ignited as a control measure. One small fire occurred in the park, burning approximately one acre. Sections of the tracks to cape Horn and Genoa River were graded and regravelled and those tracks which were eroded by the heavy rains towards the end of the year were also given attention. With the employment under the R.E.D. Scheme of seven men for fifteen weeks, it was possible to complete necessary improvements to picnic areas, the Ranger's ~arters and to jetties. By the end of the period under review, five of the seven jetties were in ~1e course of replacement. Vermin and noxious weed control work was carried out during the year. 14 From funds provided under the R.E.D. Scheme many essential items of equipment, including power motors and chainsaws, were purchased for use in the park. COndition of the Park The park is in good condition. 15. Hcrwell National Park As there is no resident Ranger for this park, it is not possible to give any visitor figures for the year under review. During the year, R.E.D. Scheme employees, whose services ~rere being used at Tarra Valley and Bulga National Parks, also carried out minor maintenance, cleared fire access tracks, engaged in some weed control activities and groomed firebreaks in this park. Condition of the Park The park is in reasonable condition. 16. Mount Buffalo National Park Above average snow conditions brought more people to the park this year. It is estimated that between 85,000 and 90,000 people visited the park this year; mo3tly in the winter. The number of campers and revenue from camping fees is shown in the table below. Also listed in this table is information relating to the use of the Pomalift at Dingo Dell and the revenue derived there from. Ski-ing at Din3o Dell Total Year Campers Day Tickets Fees Single Total Rides Fees Adult Half $ $ 1974/75 2,084 2,390 6,390 2,832 10,355 26;524 1973/74 1, 717 1,354 985 331 3,409 3,874 1972/73 1,111 921 4,795 2,097 11,053 20,846 1971/72 1,351 1,251 4,9C5 1,947 9, 720 13,701 1970/71 1,121 610 4,074 1,235 7,325 10,848 1969/70 973 648 1,757 255 3,113 4,391 Fire access tracks, firebreaks and fuel reduced areas were maintained during the year. The first phase in the changeover in radio communication from H.F. to V.H.F. was completed by the installation of a mobile V.H.F. set in one of the park vehicles. It is pleasing to report that no fires occurred in the park during the year. 15 With the assistance of R.E.D. Scheme employees, con siderable work was carried out on the tracks in the park. The bridge at Eurobin Falls was also rebuilt. Condition of the Park The park is in good condition. 17. Mount Eccles National Park There was only a part-time Ranger for this park for most of the year. Visitor counts were taken at weekends and on public holidays. g,o:oo people visited the park on these days. 122 camping permits were issued, campers normally staying only for one or two nights. As the Ranger commenced full-time duty towards the end of the year, it is expected that a more realistic figure will be available for next year' s Annual Report. With the assistance of labour provided under the R.E.D. Scheme, considerable improvement was made to all the walkins tracks, and steps from the southern side of the parking area down to the lower walking track were constructed. The stairs leading to a large cave, a main attraction, were rebuilt. Condition <:£ the Park There was no fire in the park during the year and it is in good condition. 18. Mount Richmond National Park As for Mount Eccles, it is not possible to provide accurate es·timates of visitor statistics; but the part-time Ranger has noted the increasing number of cars arriving at the park, particularly during holiday periods. Using finance and labour provided under the R.E.D. Scheme, the picnic area on the summit of Mount Richmond was restructured in accordance with the Master Plan. There has been a series of small picnic areas constructed along the newly-gravelled track around the northern part of the summit. Each picnic area has been supplied with fireplaces and a water supply. Adjacent to the lookout tower, a larger picnic area was constructed. Fire trc~ks were graded, rolled and slashed where necessary and a new fire line was created along the southern boundary. There were no fires in the park during the year. Condition of the Park The park is in good condition. 16 19. Organ Pipes National Park The Ranger reports that there were 46,000 visitors to the park this year. The Service continued with its plan to restore the area to its former natural state and again received valuable help from voluntary groups. These groups included schools, university groups and conservation societies. Particularly active were the Ramblers Walking Club, Buckley Park High School students and the Murray Valley Conservation League. These groups carried out tree planting programmes in the park. Work on noxious weeds was carried out during the year and box-thorn was removed from the "organ pipes" themselves by students from Monash University. The Ranger reports that an increasing number of birds are returning to the area, including a wide variety of water birds. Platypuses haveaiso reappeared in Jackson's Creek. In June 1975, with the assistance of funds provided through the National Estate, 32 acres of privately-owned land was purchased for addition to the park. Condition of the Park The park is not yet in good condition, but steady progress was made during the year to restore it to its natural condition. 20.Port Campbell National Park Because of the many access points along the 15-mile highway which is the boundary of this park, no reliable visitor fignres are available for the park. Apart from day to day workshop and camping ground maintenance, other works undertaken this year were mainly of a conservation nature. Sensitive areas of the Peterborough sand dunes were fenced off to promote their stabilisation and earth works were carried out on the Port C~npbell Foreshore area. General drainage work was carried out in the camping area and surrounding parkland. Work was also carried out on the track from Two-Mile Bay to Port Campbell. Subst~tial improvements were also carried out on the Beacon Steps and Thunder Cave Steps. Safety barriers were erected at the bottom of these steps as well as at the Arch and the Blowhole. Condition of the Park This area is suffering from erosion problems, particularly on the fishing tracks, but the park generally is in good condition. 17 21. Tarra Valley National Park Approximately 32,000 people visited the park this year and parking fees amounted to $949. Finance provided under the R.E.D. Scheme made possible the ~~ployment of two men from January 1975, the number being increased t.o four from May 1975. These men ~ainly worked on the upgrading of ~2lking tracks, not only in ti1is park but also in Bulga and Morwell National Parks. The Service constructed a workshop on purchased land adjoining the Ranger's residence in Balook. This land will be developed as a works area for Tarra Valley and Bulga Parks. Condition c£ the Park There were no fires in the park and it is in good condition. 22. Wilsons Promontory National Park During the year 156,141 people visited the park. This represents a growth rate on the number of visitors for the previous year. It is interesting to note that since 1966/67 the total annual numbers have doubled. The following tables are self-explanatory. TABLE 1 - MONTHLY VISITORS TO TIDAL RIVER I I Month 1966/67 ! 1968/69 i 1970/71 i 1972/73 1 1973/74 11974/75 -· i July 665 731 921 1,776 2,545 t 2,601 i 1 August 1,732 2,070 3,681 5,902 l 4,873 I 4,883 I September 2,956 3,108 3,261 6,560 6,840 I 5,467 October 3,575 2,176 4,876 6,429 6,999 I 5,303 November 3,081 3,460 7,273 9,373 12,510 I 15,048 December 12,175 12,708 12,905 16,602 18,948 17,953 January 29,846 31,306 30,506 33,097 38,774 40,664 February 5,346 4,432 ' 6,607 8,635 I 12,649 Il 14,321 March 13,988 8,019 10,710 14,020 19,408 I 23,393 April 1,584 10,413 14,372 18,020 15,347 I 13,273 May 1,621 2,605 I 5,010 5,780 7,576 7,209 June 1,913 2,668 I 3,581 4,129 i 6,618 6,021 I I I 73,482 83,696 ! 103,703 130,431 1153,087 1156,141 l I I 12300 2 l8 TABLE 2 - PARK REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ON WAGES Revenue from Park Sources Year / Expenditure on Wages (Excl. N.P.S. Grants) 1974/75 $272,835 $183,158 1973/74 206,036 140,747 1972/73 1Rl,462 127,105 1971/72 170,332 88,026 1970/71 114,040 73,600 1969/70 112,211 57,360 1962/69 101,800 50,290 1967/68 95,299 44,17"" 1966/67 94,186 37,200 1965/66 78,589 34,564 A considerable amount of control burning and rotary slashing was carried out in the northern segment of the park. Many fire access tracks were also repaired and groomed. Only one small fire occurred in the park during the year, burning less than one acre of parkland. The Silvergull Flats, commenced last year, were completed and made ready for occupation by the end of the current year. The Duplex staff houses also commenced last year should be ready for occupation early in 1975/76. Using money provided under t.'le R. E.~. Scheme, the Service was able to employ the necessary manpower to carry out extensive improvements to a number of the older holiday lodges and toilet blocks. Because of lack of funds the next stage of the Tidal River Sewerage Scheme had to be deferred. Condition of the Park The park is in good condition. 23. Wingan Inlet National Park Some visitor counts were taken during the year by the newly-appointed full-time Ranger ::md r:.ul.l.bers of visito:::::: are incr-,asinr: :.~r-idly. The track to the ~ the year over affected flood sections of the track leading ~o the beachfront. With the assistance of labour provided under the R.E.D. Scheme, a picnic area \dth tables and barbecues was established on the foreshore of the inlet and a new 3-teir jetty was built nearby to replace the one destroyed by floods. 19 No fires occurred in the park during the period under review. Heavy seas caused erosion to the beachline, though IT'Ore recent easterly squalls restored much of the sea... ~·lashed sand. Pift2en acres of coastal eucalyots were defoliated by salt spray. The Service constructed a <;aragej\-xJrkshon in the camping area to house park equipment. The Ranger is now supplied with a 4-wheel,.drive vehicle, V. H .F. and H. F. radio communication al1d a 12' outboard laJmch. Condition of the Park The oark is in excellent condition. 24. vlyperfeld National Park The recorded n1.ll!'.ber of visitors for the park this year \·las 23,500; more tha'1 4, 000 over the previous year. There wer~ no fires in the park during the period under r~view, though it was a very dry year. l\s a result of the meagre rainfall, there was very 1ittle vegetative gro·#th and the plants and native anL~als diminished. Using lar-our emoloyed under the R.E.D. Scheme from Harch 1975, a campaic;n Nas launched against :rabbits by ft.rr'ligating their warrens. Noxious weed work v:as also undertaken. Conuition of the Park Though dry, the park is in good condition. OTHER LAND ~1ANAGED BY THE SERVICE The Service manages some land under Section 14 of the Land Act. These are incorporated in the Schedules of the new National Farks .l'\ct which is not yet proclaimed. For the maj•Jrity of ttese areas, the National Park.s Advisory Committee is the committee of mana~ement. ~ape Schanck Park Cape Schanck Park comprises about 150 ha. of coastal land. t-.ihea the ne'v Act is proclaimed, additional areas stretching along the coast from Cape Scl~nck Park to the Portsea Back Be~ches, will be added, m2~ing a coastal park of 900 ha. t·Jarrandyte Park Narrandyte Park comprises a number of separate blod<.s in a.nd adjacent to the Yarra River near Warrandyte. When proclaimed, the park will contain 135 ha. Considerable work h.'.l.s been undertaken by the Service to rehabilitate some of the facilit.ies in the park and mo:r-e is planned for the future. 20 Brisbane Ranges Park The Erisbane Ranaes Park is in the hills to the north of Geelong. ~fuen proclaimed under the new Act, the park will be 1,132 ha. The ~~k is very popular and is receiving considerable day visitor use. Much wo1.k needs to be done to provide adequate facilities and protec·tion. Haining Fann The Service also continued to m~1age Haining Farm near Yarra Junction. This productive dairy farm of 61 ha. ¥Tas given to the Victoria Conservation Trust by its owner, Sir John Reid. The purpose of the farm is for the education of city school children and already classes have been visiting the farm. Further developments are planned and a large increase in numbers of school children visiting the farm is expected for next year. The farm has a milking herd of 60 cows and numerous other animals. PROPOSED DEVELOPM~S A programme for development for the ensuing financial year for individual national parks is given in Appendix 4. FINA.."lCE Treasury aJ J ocations to the National Parl Special grants, totalling $1,078,585, were made to the Service for the follotdng purposes - (a) $296,000 - Deposit on Purchase of Tatra Inn (b) $517,583 - Purchase of Land for Addition to Various National Parks (c) $125,000 - Park Protection r~ds (d) $120,000 - Purchase of Residences for Staff of the National Parks Service (e) $ 20,000 - To implement Initial Stages of Building Fern Tree Gully Kiosk. Appendix 1 shows the moneys paid into the National Parks Fund and the disbursement thereof. Appendix 2 shows ~~e purpose for t¥hich moneys for maintenance and improvements were applied. Appendix 3 embodies, in columnar form, the statements of receipts and expenditure for the respective national parks. Appendix'+ sho\"lS the Proposed Works Programme for 1975/76. 21 COMMONWEALTH EMPWYMENT SCHEME AND THE RURAL EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME The Service ~s derived considerable assistance from the abovementioned schemes. A total of $283,218 was expended on various essential works during the year. Appendix 5 shows details of expenditure on particular parks from the Commonwealth Employment Scheme and the Rural Employment Development Scheme. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The first few months after taking over a new job is never easy, particularly when changes have to be brought about rapidly. Many people in the Ministry and other departments, Committees of Management and the National Parks Advisory Committee have given me much help and made my job very much easier. The period has not been an easy one for the staff of t~• National Parks Service either; they have had to adjust to a cl·.anqe in leadership as well as changes in activity. To all I extend my thanks. J.D. Brookes Director of National Parks NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE 240 Victoria Parade East Melbourne 3002 November 1976 12300!76 -3 APPENDIX 1 NATIONAL PARKS FIDID Statement of R3ceipts and EA~enditure for the Year ended }Qth June, 1975 Receipts Pa.yments $ $ $ $ Balance 1st July 1974 10,003 Administration Expenses Contribution from Consolidated Fund 878,015 Salaries and OVertime 464,235 Ordinary contribution fror Works General Expenses 419,077 and Services kccount 320,000 Expenses of Committee Members 605 Special Grants - 883,917 · Deposit on Purchas£ of Maintenance and Improvements to the Tatra Inn 296,000 National Parks Land Pu:cchase Maintenance 943,960 Genex-al 124,583 Improvements and Ganeral 166,650 Cape .Jels m 86,000 Purchase of Tatra Inn 302,004 N Hotomah Island 295,000 1,412,614 N R~tomah Island Equipment 12~000 Fife Protection 125,000 Balance, 30th June 1975 46,037 HOllSing 120,000 Ferntree Gully Kiosk 20.000 1 ,078' 583 Other Receipts froceeds - Pt. Campbell National Park 17,024 f,roceeds - Lower Glenelg National Park 600 Agistment Fees - Yanakie 3,355 ~entals 19,638 ~ounts collec~ed on behalf of Wilsons Promontory National Park Committee of Management (Payable to the Committee) 7,667 T'liscellaneous 7.683 55,967 $2,342,568 $2,342,568 23 APPENDIX 2 EXPENDITURE FROM THE NATIONAL PAP.KS FUND ON EACH NATIOlU\.L PAEt.K FOR THE YE.AR ENDED JOTH JUNE 1975 $ Alfred National Park ::.iaint enance, General 126 Brisbane Ranges maintenance, General 1, 340 Research 2,716 Tools and Equipment 865 Signs 978 5,899 Bulga National Park I'.'Iaintenance, General 916 Maintenance, Buildings 11,989 Tools and Equipment 21 lhscellaneous 49 12,975 Cape Nolson l/i:aint cnance 101 Land Purchase 84a196 84,297 Cape Schanck National Park r!Iaint enance, General 1,354 Fire Protection 220 Boats 107 Vehicles 333 Tools and Equipment 2, 156 Control of Exotics 281 Conser-vation 143 Roads and Tracks 70 Picnic Areas 38 Fencing 129 Signs - J21 5,158 Captain Jamos Cook National Parlc Maintenance, General 14 Fire Protection 12 Boats 805 831 Churchill National Park r.'Iaintenance, General 2,200 Fire Protection 775 Maintenance, Buildings 235 Control of Exotics 219 Conservation 475 Roads and Tracks 174 Buildings 3,301 l'hscellaneous J4 7,413 24 $ $ East Gippsland District General Vohicles Purchase of Residence 28' 611 Ferntree Gully National Park T:laintenance, General 5,666 Fire Protection 56,834 Maintanru1ce, Buildings 1 ~033 Master Plan 12,568 Tools and Equipment 354 Land Purchase 110,832 Control of Exotics 118 Picnic Areas 192 Signs 416 iunenities Blocks 211 Toilet Blocks 4,012 Picnic Shelters 132 Other Buildings 4,911 Water Supply 1,108 Sewerage 21,577 Drainage 87 Electricity and Gas 5,340 Rented Premises 21 r'!i s cellaneous 41 225,453 Frasor National Park Tools and Equipment 1,399 Fire Protection 1,581 Control of Exotics 1,694 Conservation 800 Camp Developm~mt 500 Interpretation 239 Residences (including new house $28,945) 29,003 Other Buildings 4,156 Water Supply 3,494 Y/orks 1i..rea 543 Miscellaneous 408 43,817 Glonaladalc National Park tfuintenance, General 180 Fire Protection 42 Conservation 17 Ronds and Tracks 3 Picnic Shelter ...12. 317 Raining T.Iaintenance 3,649 Tools and Equipment 743 Roads and Traclts 384 Residences 1 a 2JO 6,006 Hattah Lakes Nation~l Park rl3.intenance, General 2,755 Fire Protection 1,570 Ihintenance ~ Buildings 230 Tools and Equipment 223 25 $ $ Hattah Lakes National Park (contd) Control of Exotics 1 '096 Roads and Tracks 105 Picnic Areas 104 Fencing 31 Signs 240 6,354 Ki~glake National P~rk Maintenru1ce, Buildings 348 Fire Protection 1 '856 Tools and Equipment 487 Land Purchase 31 '362 Roads and Tracks 1, 414 :Parking Areas 580 cnic Areas 2, 382 Miscellaneous 67 38,496 The Lakes National Park Maintenance~ General 2?924 Fire Protection 2~049 Boats 329 Tools and Equipment 195 Control of Exotics 127 Roads and Tracks 48 Picnic Areas 192 Fencing 30 Toilet Bloc1s.: 46 Buildings 300 I:Iiscellaneous 257 6,497 Lighthouse Track Wages 6,779 Travelling 7 Operating Costs 1, 316 Capital Equipment 13,948 Plant Hire 4 1 114 26,164 Lind National Park Maintenance, General 126 Little Desert National Parlc I;Iaintommce, General 606 Fire Protection 1,127 Naintenance, Buildings 7,644 Control of Exotics 1,640 Signs 51 Interpretative 28 11,096 Lower Glenelg National Park Maintenance, General 2,404 Fire Protection 11,7 42 Tools and Equipment 1, 861 Purchase of Residence 50,000 Control of Exotics 19 Roads and Tracks 4 Signs 374 Buildings 205 Water Supply 46 66,655 $ Mallacoota Inlet National Park IJaintenanca, General 2, 130 Fire Protection 1,590 -er•. aln· t enance, B· Ul 'ld' 1ngs 2,325 Land Pu.rchase 5,225 Boats 1 J 393 Tools and Equipment 645 Roads and Tracks 620 Jetties 1,036 Picnic Areas 262 Signs 25 Buildings 45 IIiscollaneous 623 15,919 I'Iorvvell National Park Tools and Equipment 10 Mount Buffalo National Park Fire Protection 59 Conservation 250 Roads and Tracks 1,305 Toilet Block 89 I•ilachinery and Zquipmont 3,208 X.liscollanoous 65 4,976 Mount Eccles National Park Wmintonanco, General 305 Fire Protection 79 Tools and Equipment 6 lVliscollaneous -12. 405 Mount Richr.ilond National Park Temporary Ranger Service 2,496 l':Iaintonanco, General 690 Fire Protection 115 Land ?urchasc 2,300 Tools and Equipment 6 Roads and Tracks 612 Signs 28 Viator Supply 25 Yiscellanoous 43 6,315 Nopoa.n District General 10 Buildings, Aru~nistrativc 51 61 Organ PiEes Maintenance, General 1,378 Vermin Control 1,214 Land Purchase 450 Tools and :Cquipment 302 Control of :xotics 12,989 Regeneration Plots ),823 Fencing 18 Signs 71 '.i':.lt or Supply 82 20,327 27 $ $ Port Cai11:£bell National Park Maintenance, General 6,422 Buildings, Maintenance 6,975 Tools and Equipment 417 Conservation 15 Roads and Tracks 149 Camp Development 11442 Signs 162 Amenities Blocks 63 Drainage 58 15,703 Rotomah Island Maintenance 154 Land Purchase 294,189 Boats 7,600 Tools ~~d Equipment 6 2 69J 308,636 South West District General .ill. 133 Tarra Valley Maintenance, General 97 Fire Protection 7 Control of Exotics 58 Miscellaneous ill 297 \'Varrand;rte National Park Maintenance, General 154 Fire Protection 17 General 3 Tools a11.d Equipment 1,210 Picnic Areas 105 1 '489 Westerfolds Thlaintenanc.:.;, General 45 Fencing 14 Adv::mce to P,W.D. 5,040 5,099 Wilsons Promonto~ Fire Protection 28,429 Research 1,122 Loans 8,378 General ~.IJ:anagemcnt 10,398 Roads and Tracks 275 Toilet Blocks 337 Buildings 1,549 50,488 1;'/ingan Inlot Maintenance, General 1, 468 Boats 329 Tools and Equipment 198 Roads and Tracks 119 2,114 28 $ $ Wyperfeld Maintenance, General 2,060 Fire Protection 8,649 Maintenance, Buildings 16 Tools and Equipment 1,019 Control of Exotics 10,688 Conservation 52 Fencing 124 Signs 87 Toilet Block 80 Water Supply 22 lYii s collan-eous 149 22,946 Yonakie Maint-enance, General 1 1 1 Control of Exotics _g 123 General Caravan Residences 7,970 Plant and Machinery 1, 920 Notic-es 1,876 Survey Costs 1, 737 Publicity 3,060 Technical Services 72 !:!ajor Mechanical Repairs 1,064 Plant Collection 42 Radio Equipment Purchase 26,293 Radio Equipment Maintenanca 1,039 Radio Equipment Licences 420 Purchase and Repairs of Equipment 3,402 Purchase of Fire PlacGs 2,750 Research Subsidies 31 Works Officer Expenses (including new 4 wh~el drive vehicle at $3,796) ~8,204 79,880 Total $1,111,212 APP£111liX 3 CONSOLIDATED STATEKEIIT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS NATIONAL PARKS FOR THJ: TEAR BNDED 3ai'H JUNE, 1975 liiECEIPTS DPBNDI'l"'lliiE Exceee of Exceae of Service Parking Caeping Sale of llagee & Rural Location Rente le other other Pay•ente Improve- Receipts Grant a r • ., .. LP Gae Grants Over ~ General Relief Over ~ r ••• R•cdpte Expeneee •enta etc .. Receipts Payment• • • • s s s s • • • s • ,. • • 1. Alfred • 126 - - - 3,682 -- 3,808 126 - 3,682 - 3,808 2. Brisbane lilangee • 5,898 - 27,841 2,204 3,694 27,841 ------33,739 - "· 739 3. Bulga 167 700 - - - 200 - - 1,067 717 350 - - 1,067 4. Cape Neleon • 101 ------101 101 - - - 101 5. Cape Schanck • 5,158 - - - - 19,637 - - 24,795 4,058 1,100 19,637 - 24,795 6. Captain James Cook • 831 - - - - 1' 170 - - 2,001 831 - 1,170 - 2,001 7. Churchill 10,496 - - 547 - - 268 2,551 13,862 12,911 951 -- 1},862 8. Ferntree Gully 67,974 1,636 - 1, 734 2,119 - 1,770 - 75,2H 43,244 23,771 7,395 823 75,233 9. Fraeer 10,422 7.393 34,108 - 1,732 - 1,811 - 55,466 4,705 5,717 - 45,044 55,466 10. Glenaladale 317 - - - - 5,686 - - 6,003 317 - 5,686 - 6,003 11. Hainina • 6,006 - - - - 9.596 - - 15,602 6,006 - 9.596 - 15,602 12. Hattah Lakes • 6,351;. - - - - 235 - - 6,589 5,018 1,336 235 - 6,589 13. Kinglake 20,439 10,347 - 45 - - 1,3?2 4,448 36,651 32,939 3,712 - - 36,651 14. The Lakes 4,508 115 4,623 2,930 762 4,623 ------931 N 15. Lighthouse Track Project • - - - - - 87,506 - 20,451 107,957 107,95? - - - 107,957 \0 16. Lind • 126 - - - - 625 - - 751 126 - 625 - 75 1 17. Little Desert • 11,096 - - - - 5,849 - - 16,9lt5 9,428 1,668 5,849 - 16,945 18. Lower Glenelg • 66,655 - - - - - 600 - 67,255 16,262 50,393 - 600 67,255 19. ~lallscoota 11,758 ------11,758 8,431 2,810 - 517 11,758 20. Melba Gully • 162 ------162 162 - - - 162 21. Morwell • 165 ------165 10 - 155 - 165 22. Mount Buffalo 27,840 - 2,323 1,870 332 2,956 28,928 - 6lt,249 45,958 3,604 2,956 11,731 64,249 23. Mount Eccles 4,707 - - - - - 52 2,194 6,953 6,605 348 - - ~.95~ 24. Mount Richm0nd I 6,536 - - - - - 22 1,642 8,200 8,200 - - - 8,200 25. Organ Pipes • 20,327 - - - - },896 - - 24,223 6,05} 14,274 3,896 - 24,22~ 26. Port Campbell • 15,703 - 17,024 - - 15,941 - - 48,668 1lt,084 1,619 15,941 17,024 48,668 27. Rotomah Island • 14,44? ------14,447 2,447 12,000 - - , •• , 447 28. Tarra Valley 5,679 1,021 - - - 200 - - 6,900 6,}10 590 - - 6,900 29. Warrandyt e • 1, 489 ------1,489 1,489 - - - 1, 489 }0. w.. st..rfolds • 5,185 ------5,185 5,099 - 86 - 5.185 31. Wilsons Promontory 16,078 18,717 152,011 95,402 - - 17,685 - 299,893 277,972 21.592 - 329 299,893 32. Wingan Inlet • 2.114 - -- - ?,081 - - 9,195 2,114 - 7,081 - 9. 1 95 33. Wyperfeld 4,977 - 2,009 - - - 39 1,523 8,548 7,554 994 - - 8,548 34. Ianakie • 123 - - - - - ~.~S5 - 3 478 12~ - - },}55 3, 478 TOTALS 353.964 39.814 207,lt?5 99.598 4,183 192' 101 56,01? 32,809 985.961 6lt2,491 151,285 111,8}1 80,354 985,961 There is no Committee of Management for these parks.. Fl gttree have been # Expenditure under the Rural Employment Development Scheme and the extracted fr~n the account of the National Parks Funa. ln all other cases, Commonwealth Employment Scheme has, in the caae of parka where there ia the relevant figures hav~ been extracted from the financial statements no Committee of Management, been extracted from National Parke Fund provided by the Committees of Management. recorda. 30 APPEJ:illi X 4 PROPOSED WORKS PROG~dE FOR 1975L16 TO BE FINru~CED BY NATIOI~ PARKS FUND :iP ljj) 1. Wyperf~ld National,Park Maintenance 2,100 Fire Protection 8,700 Control of Exotics 8,ooo Other Improvements and General 6,600 25,400 2. Kinglake National Park Maintenance 2,400 Fire Protection 5,700 Vehicles 4,500 Picnic Areas 2,000 Roads and Tracks 1,500 Other Improvements and General 2,000 18,100 3. Fern Tree Gully National Park Ma.inten~nce 15,700 Fire Protection 51 ,ooo General Management 5,350 Control of Exotica 2,240 Conservation 1,900 Water Supply 2,000 Other Improvements and General 9,150 87,340 4. Wilsons Promontory Natior.al Po.rk Fire Protection 30,000 Temporary Ranger Service 1 ,ooo Loans 2,000 Vehicles 4,450 General Management 10,400 .A.meni:ties Blocks 3,000 Other Improvements and General 2,850 53,700 5. Mount Buffalo National Park Maintenance 7,600 Fire Protection 7,700 General Management 2,100 Toilet Block 3,000 Machinery and Equipment 3,300 Other Improvements and General 12,900 36,600 6. The Lakes National. Park Maintenance 3,000 Fire Protection 5,500 Other Improvements and General 5,000 13,500 7. Lind National Park ~llaintenance 900 Other Improvements aJJ.d General lQ£. 1,ooo a. Alfred Natio!k' ~ 9 9. Wingan Inlet National Park Maintenance 1,600 Fire Protection 750 Roads and Tracks 3,200 Other Improvements and General 1,880 7,430 10. Mallacoota Inlet National Park Maintenance 7,650 Fire Protection 9,800 Land Purchase 5,800 Boats 1,630 Conservation 4,000 Other Improvements and Generel 3,730 32,610 11 • Tarra Vallex National Park Maintenance 1,330 Fire Protection 100 Other Improvements and General 170 1,600 12. Bulga National Park Maintenance 1,070 Fire Protection 750 Building Maintenance 2,525 Water Supply 750 Other Improvements and General M& 5,495 13. Churchill National Park Maintenance 3,200 Fire Protection 2,000 Control of Exotics 610 Fencing 700 0 ther Improvem.en ts and General 800 7,310 14. Fraser National Park Maintenance 850 Fire Protection 3,200 Park Labour, General 32,750 Boats 2,520 Housing 2,700 General Management 2,750 Interpretation 500 Water. Supply 2,000 Other Improvements and General 15,550 62,820 15. Hattab Lakes National Park Maintenance and General Management 9,900 Fire Protection 2,400 Control of Exotics 1,200 Other Improvements and Gener~l 7,300 20,800 16. ~ Richmond National Park Ms.in tenance 1 ,soo Fire Protection 9,200 .llor.ds and Tracks 700 Other Improvements and General 500 12,200 32 $ 17. Mount Eccles National Park Maintenance 1,100 Fire Protection 3,000 Roads and Tracks 820 Other Improvements and General 600 5,520 18. Glenaladale National Park Maintenance 850 Fire Protection 1,700 Other Improvements and General 100 2,(i5Q 19. Port Campbell National Park M.a.intenance 9,330 Fire Protection 11,200 Building Maintenance 2,860 Conservation 900 Camp Development 1,680 Other Improvements and General 3,410 29,380 20. Little Desert National Park Maintenance 1,500 Fire Protection 9,900 Building Maintenance 1 ,ooo Other Improvements and General 6,300 18,700 21. Yanakie (Wilsons Promontory) Maintenance 200 Other Improvements and General 200 400 22. Morwell National Park Maintenance 6,500 Fire Protection 800 7,300 23. Captain James Cook National Park Maintenance 1,120 Fire Protection 300 Other Improvements and General 190 1,610 24. Lower Glenelg National Park Maintenance 4,140 Fire Protection 18,900 Housing 3,760 Tools and Equipment 2,000 Conservation 1,120 Jetties 1 ,ooo Toilet Blocks 1,300 Other Improvements and General 3,260 35,480 25. Organ Pipes National Park Maintenance 1,700 Fire Protection 900 Control of Exotics 9,000 Regeneration Plots 3,800 Roads and Tracks 2,000 Other Improvements and General 1,500 18,900 33 26. East Gippsland District Parks Fire Protection 2,500 Purchase of Houses 35.700 38,200 27. Westerfolds Other Improvements and General 300 300 28. Warra:nd.yte Maintenance 1 '660 Picnic Areas 1,200 Other Improvements and General 2,450 5,310 29. Brisbane Ranges Maintenance 650 Fire Protection 1 ,ooo Research 950 Picnic Areas 1,900 Purchase of Resider.oe 32,640 Other Improvements and General 7,220 44,360 30. Maintenance and General Ranger Training and Uniforms 2,000 Notices ;,450 Survey 2,800 Publicity 4,000 Technical Services 2,100 Technical Equipment 1,200 P.W.D. Emergency Fund 400 Fireplaces and Picnic Equipment 3,000 20,950 31. East GipEsland District Housing 70,380 70,380 TOTAL .686,695 34 Appendix 5 Expenditure by the National Parks Service on projects undertaken in relation to the Commonwealth Employment Scheme and the Rural Emploxm!nt Development Scheme for year ending 30th June 1975 A. Commonwealth Employment Scheme $ $ Alfred National Park 3,683 captain James COok National Park 1,171 Lind National Park 625 Mallecoota Inlet National Park 7,619 Wingan Inlet National Park 7,081 Wilson's Promontory National Park 3,497 Westerfolds Park 86 Churchill National Park 17,045 KL~glake National Park 10,786 Cape Schanck Park 19,637 Haining Farm 9,596 Mount Eccles National Park 4,334 Port cantpbell National Park 15,941 Melba Gully 162 101,263 B. Rural Employment Development Scheme Glenaladale National Park 5,686 The Lakes National Park 27,055 Bulga National Park 6,6~7 Mo:rwell National Park 155 Tarra Valley National Park 539 Wilson's Promontory National Park 22,627 Ferntree Gully National Park 22,815 Organ Pipes National Park 3,996 Fraser National Park 16,407 Mount Buffalo National Park 16,328 Hattah Lakes National Park 235 Nyperfeld National Park 12,920 Little Desert National Park 5,850 Mount Richmond National Park 10,194 Mount Eccles National Park 2, 711 Brisbane Ranges National Park 27,841 181,956 35 NATIONAL PARKS IN VICTORIA AS AT 30.6.75 UTilE DESEIIT 87.069 ACRES Figure I rERN TREE GUlLY 991 ACRES IULQ#. 91 AC~£5 lly Authority: C. H. Rixon, Government Printer. Melbourne