Foreword. 
The Field Naturalists’ Section of the Royal Society and the 
Commissioners of the National Park are to be congratulated on 
this publication, giving such interesting and valuable information 
regarding some of our National Parks. The authors of the 
articles, too, are deserving of the grateful thanks of the people 
of South Australia for the able manner in which they have 
handled their subjects. 
In the Mount Lofty Ranges we have a heritage of scenic 
beauty that rivals anything in the world. Fortunately, in days 
gone by there were men of vision who took steps to preserve for 
all time large areas in order that future generations might enjoy 
Nature’s handiwork. True, certain improvements and conveni- 
ences have been provided, but these have but added to the charms 
of the various Reserves. The National Park and other pleasure 
resorts belong to the people — they are merely held in trust by 
responsible authorities — and it is the people whom we desire to 
derive the greatest enjoyment therefrom. 
I trust that this little booklet will be the means of increasing 
the interest in our beauty spots. It should certainly make a visit 
to any of them much more interesting. 
Premier. 
premier’s office, 
ADELAIDE. 
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