. •„„„. t fiirkcii'. He advised that mi 



ffijj I rum the stiny ol this jellyfish 

 "'. rc recorded, but explained of the 

 IsiHIitv of much larger figures, as 

 r „,ni: W the rapidity with which the 

 Sjffl eowld die from a lethal dose of 

 reftOin. short as two minutes. 

 , |j likelv that reported drownings 

 w „|j In reality be caused by this 

 tinecr. Slides showed the two species 

 S jellyfish and pictures of the extent 

 ;, f the scars and wheals resulting from 

 | vtumis contact with Ihc stinging 



(to* Baxter advised on first aid. 

 rv pouring alcohol in form of metho- 

 Ucd spirits, whisky, etc.. over the 

 ,fl cc tcd area This dehydrates the gelu- 

 jfnPtM! strands and the slinging capsules 



m BOSSiMy, inactivated, so that together 

 M v mav be peeled off the nesh with a 

 ,„„' dry cloth 01 tissue. 



He warned against ihc use ol rubbing 

 ,.,,h we) sand. 83 moislute appears to 

 ;'. m; .te the nemalocysls. A tourniquet. 



if possible, and artificial respiration is 

 most important. Ihc possibility of 

 immunisation for those persons whose 

 livelihood exposes them to the dangers 

 of the sea wasp is at present receiving 

 the attention of the research woikcrs 

 whom Mr. Baxter heads. The public in 

 gtHOTal should not enter the waters olT 

 our coast, frequented by the jelly fish 

 during the months of November to 

 March. The breeding place had not \ct 

 been located, and it is supposed it 

 could be in some inlets to the north 

 of our counlry. The method of making 

 the unti-venene was explained in detail, 

 hul it was explained that it was not 

 by any means near completion. The 

 method of catching the jelly fish, and 

 obtaining the venom, was dealt with, 

 and the extremely high cost of an 

 amount which was sufficient to work 

 with, was only hinted at. Hie attentive 

 audience asked many questions, and at 

 the conclusion Mr. Peter Kelly moved 

 5 VOtC of thanks to Mr. Baxter. 



Campout 



A campout is being planned tor October during a week-end. probably 

 iu the Moonlight Creek Valley, and those wishing to join should give their 

 ^mcS lo ci.hei Mrs. Burleigh or Miss Piper at the October meeting, or else 

 fy phone lo 89 8981. 



Photoflora "72 



The Native Plants Preservation Society is now planning Photoflora 72, 

 Its seventh biennial compelition and exhibition featuring colour sl.dcs ot 

 Australian wildflowcrs. 



Entry forms are now available from ll.e Competition Secretary. Miss B C. 

 lerrell. 24 Sevrmuu Avenue. Armadale. 3143. Public screenings ^ have beer* 

 jrranucd in 19 suhu.ban and country centres during March and April. 197.. 

 Dtiuils ot the* will be published la'ci 



Ottober. 1971 



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