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Papers relating to the establishment of the New England National Park

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Accession numberA0182Collection summaryPapers Papers of PA Wright concerning the establishment of the New England National ParkDate range1930-1940DescriptionCorrespondence, newspaper cuttings, one map (tracing) and a photograph relating to the establishment at Point Lookout of the New England National Park. The park (officially referred to as Reserve No. 62843) was in 1931 notified as an area set aside for public recreation (under the Public Trusts Act, 1897) and was gazetted in March 1934. The park was officially opened, by Lord Gowrie, on 17th April 1937. The original area (of about 42,190 acres) was increased in 1940 by the addition of a further 14,000 acres. Request accessBook an appointment to view this item in our Reading Room.Request a digital copyComplete the form with details of your requestLearn aboutCopy services

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Papers relating to the establishment of the New England National Park