March, 1953 
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST 
Forty-seven 
the scattered details contained in 
the early flora lists. So in March, 
1945, a check list of North Queens- 
land Orchids appeared. This was 
followed by small but valuable 
bulletins dealing with fish, edible 
plants, ferns, birds and Australian 
Dryopidae . It is an example of 
what can be done by a “small 
club,” and puts many of the older 
and larger clubs to shame! 
Now the club has thought it wise 
to re-write their first check list of 
the North Queensland Orchids, 
and this has been issued as “Publi- 
cation No. 7.” It has been prepared 
by that wonderful naturalist of 
North Queensland, Dr. H. Flecker, 
(who is life patron of the club) and 
assisted by “the grand old man of 
Orchids,” Rev. H. M. R. Rupp. 
1 he result is as one would expect, 
a first-class piece of work. 
I he list has twelve pages, in- 
cluding 4 pages of line drawings 
(with several from the pen of the 
late lamented orchidologist, W. FI. 
Nicholls), and is important to all 
who are interested in these plants. 
Over 50 genera, 175 species and a 
large number of varieties are in- 
cluded. Other pertinent details 
given include locality, collector’s 
name and, where known, date of 
flowering. 
To the Southerner the lack of 
terrestal species is interesting, the 
great variety ol Dendrobium be- 
wildering, and the appearance on 
the list of genera usually con- 
sidered to be limited to the 
Malayan regions, fascinating. A 
few words to form an introduction 
to the list would have proved in- 
valuable to naturalists elsewhere, 
and the lack of synonymy is a little 
puzzling to the non-specialist. It is 
printed to the same size as the 
North Queensland Naturalist (8” 
x 5-J-”), the type is good and clear, 
and proof reading has been excel- 
lent, for no serious mistakes have 
been noted. Decapitalisation of 
specific epithets has been adopted 
throughout which, no doubt, may 
cause some feeling amongst those 
who do not hold to -this view. 
I he check list is invaluable to 
all who are interested in these fas- 
cinating plants, and the club is to 
be congratulated on issuing such a 
list. It is obtainable from the Hon. 
Secretary (Mr. J. Wyer), 255 Sheri- 
dan Street, Cairns; price 2/6. 
— T.R.N.L. 
EASTER 
1 1 was decided at the Campers' Meet- 
ing, held on the 24th February, that the 
Campers should provide their own food, 
and cook either individually or in 
groups according to choice. 
Sleeping accommodation provided at 
the Hostel is extremely limited, and 
some Campers will be required to bring 
their own stretchers and bedding. 
(Arrange this point with the Treasurer 
when booking.) 
Pending the hire of a lorry or truck 
(at a slight extra cost) to transport the 
luggage from the bus route to the hostel. 
Tentative transport has been arranged 
with Briscoe’s Bus Service, the fare being 
4/6 each way. The bus will leave the 
CAMP 
depot at 9 a.m. sharp on Good Friday, 
and the return journey may be made 
at either 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. (from Aldinga \ 
on Easter Monday. 
Definite information on this point will 
be available at the next monthly meet- 
ing (March). Those unable to attend 
should contact the Treasurer immedi- 
ately. 
Passengers should book with Briscoe's • 
(Morialta Street) one week in advance. 
Members desiring to attend the Camp 
should contact the Treasurer immedi- 
ately, and pay the accommodation (5/-) 
by the 17tli March. 
PLEASE NOTE: ALL Campers are 
expected to bring their own food, cutlerv, 
linen, and ONE blanket. 
