Arthur Ranges

"... such havoc even in the far west and south-west and sadly depleted all forms of our native fauna. Mr. J. B. Thwaites, who recently led a party to the Arthur Ranges, has reported miles of burnt out country and an almost complete lack of animals. May I assure A. F. Sanders that consideration for newspaper space rather than "lack of thought" ..."

"... instance of many which could be enume rated at length. Of course, Mr Laird had his eyes open for minerals and found splendid indications, notably between the Bathurst and Arthur Ranges, of the existence of copper. Nearer the coast the country was found to be tin-bearing. Mr Laird also had something to say as to the tracks, and while admitting that ..."

"... miles, and, it is stated, another 200 miles can be covered by outboard motor launch. Prospect- ing will be carried out, particularly in the foot- hills of the Sir Arthur Gordon Ranges, which will be approached by two parties from dif- ferent directions. A company has been formed to exploit the leases which the expedition hopes to take up. The Voortrekker (as ..."

"... on the western side of it practically no traces * of game were encountered. Only two 'roos were sighted, both of which were ''bagged.' Our next objective was the Arthur Ranges, directly to the north and north-east of Port Davey. As the weather became very rough we de . cided to wait for a .change. .' I neVei1 saw so much ..."