G. D. Richardson - papers mainly concerning the Parks and Playgrounds Movement, ca. 1927- ca. 1940

MLMSS 7523

fonds

ca. 1930 - ca. 1940

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Photographs

140590

2 boxes - 0.36 Meters
Textual Records - (typescript)
Textual Records - (printed)
Clippings
Photographs

The Parks and Playgrounds Movement of New South Wales was established in Sydney in the early 1930s. Its first secretary was C. E. W. Bean. Its aims were to promote the preservation of adequate recreation spaces and reserves for flora and fauna; to ensure that existing and future parks and reserves are properly used; and to maintain the right of all Australians to enjoy the natural beauties of Australia and of healthy open air sport and play.

Files including: Parks and Playground Movement of NSW Annual General Meetings; Moore Park and Hawkesbury River; Richmond Police Paddock; Children's Playgrounds, Sydney; Randwick Race Course; Women's Sports Ground, Maroubra; Bombala Racecourse and Recreation Reserve; Tallong-Tallowa and Shoalhaven River Reserves; Trees; Swimming; Newcastle; Conference on Education for a Progressive, Democratic Australia; Sydney Harbour Bridge (Call No.: Box 1)
Miscellaneous correspondence and printed booklets. Subjects include NSW Amateur Sports Council, Sydney Bushwalkers, Junior Tree Wardens, National Council of Women, Australian Forest League, Amateur Athletics Association of NSW, Road Safety, Dalrymple Hay Forest, Recreation and Leadership Movement. (Call No.: Box 2)