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“TOWN PLANNING ASSOCIATION, VICTORIA.” 
Tn this little pamphlet of 18 pages, the Association make a 
number of suggestions for the civic improvement of Melbourne 
and suburbs. Many of the topics dealt with will be found 
helpful by those members of our Section who are interested 
in similar problems in our City. The Association asks in the 
first place for a careful regional survey of the country sur- 
rounding the metropolitan area. They suggest provisions for 
securing an agricultural belt round the outskirts. Provision 
is made for an Outer Park Ring, to be joined together by 
park ways. A new Civic Centre, and Carden Suburbs are 
also suggested as well as the provision of Children’s Play- 
grounds. The Association goes on to discuss many impor- 
tant problems such as those relating to arterial roads, sewer- 
age, hospitals, railways, tramways, &c. 
The National Parks Section of the Town Planning Asso- 
ciation is active in preserving the national reserves, in securing 
additional areas, and in having reserves declared sanctuaries. 
Successive deputations have secured many adAmntages for the 
citizens by their prompt action in protesting against the nibb- 
ling away of reserves and open spaces, the promotion of town 
planning, and in co-operation with other bodies, in securing 
the provision of open spaces in new subdivisions. Tn all these 
directions there is room for similar activities in our city. 
The Association is also assisting in the proposal to plant 
the new highway from Melbourne to Geelong. Tt is pleas- 
ing to know that some notice has been taken of this proposal 
by the Government of our State. We commend the motto of 
the Association, ‘^Beautiful cities for heaixtiful living.” 
The Association also forwards its Annual Report for the 
calendar year 1923. The report is of great interest to our 
members, as showing Avhat can he done to lu’eserve and extend 
the reseiwes, parks, and open spacUvS necessary For a rapidly 
expanding population. 
Th- Victorian Naturalist, April, 1924.— An article on 
aquatic house-builders will be found of great interest to stu- 
dents of pond life. 
Members will please note that Cole’s Book Arcade has 
been removed to No. 14 Rundle Street, long known as 
‘^Wiggs.” Subscriptions are hence payable to the Treasiu 
rer, Mr, B, B. Beck, at the new address. 
