#  61 - December 1971 

[The New Zealand Naturist] Editor: Joan Treanor (Pages: 48 - 50c)

Contents:-

Guest Editorial by Frank Price
Volleyball
Memory of Corsica
Health Page
Talking to Women with Gaynor
A Kiwi Takes a Look at Dalmatia Dave Luttrell
The Palmerston North Sun Club by Gavin Robieson
Nudism and Free Beaches in the Netherlands by Emiel Roland
N.Z.S.A. Notes - 20th National Rally, Prophecy Comes True! Congratulations, Colour Film Processing, The Holiday Season, Perc Cousins Trust Fund
I.N.F. News - Australia, Japan
On a Naked Figure Reflected in a Lake - a poem by Derek (Waikato)
Letters to the editor
Reactions and Reflections of a Raw Recruit
News from the Clubs (9)
Club Directory: (16)

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THE  N.Z.  NATURIST

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NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION INC.

President

   

Gavin Robieson, Palmerston North

Vice-Presidents
 

   

Jock Shoolbread, Auckland
Norman Bell, Napier
Jack Carr, Wellington
Geoff Allen, Christchurch

Secretary-Treasurer

   

Doug. Cousins, Wellington

Public Relations Officer

   

Jeff Hatfield, Wellington

Youth Organiser

   

Charles Monod, Wellington

Women's Representative

   

Gaynor Robieson, Palmerston North

Overseas Correspondent

   

David Jenkinson, Wellington

Delegates representing all clubs

 

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or overseas should be made to the association at its office

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION Inc.

P.O. Box 359, Wellington, New Zealand

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guest editorial

 

When I was invited to write a guest editorial for the December issue, I was most appreciative but at the same time reluctant. After all, I am the veriest tyro in the naturist movement, with no past record of many years of service. Neither have I held (nor do I desire to hold) any executive position in the New Zealand Sunbathing Association.

Then I thought: Why not graciously accept the invitation? It would be churlish to refuse. After all, the inclusion of guest editorials is an excellent move. It has been proved that inviting guest conductors to the NZBC Symphony Orchestra has been a successful innovation. A similar practice could conceivably apply to editorials in magazines. For example, the recent September issue published a most interesting guest editorial by Geoff Allen, presenting his point of view on a subject frequently debated. Controversial? Certainly! All the better for that. (At the same time I would advocate the Editor writing one periodically, to keep readers in touch with official NZSA policy.)

Over the last year or so, the activities of Miss Patricia Bartlett brought the topic of pornography to the fore; and, by my observation, naturists’ reactions to this would appear to fall into two main categories - either rather gloomy forebodings for the safety of the movement, or else an optimistic shrugging off of any misfortune that can conceivably befall us.

One remark, of comforting intent, innocently overheard in the hot-box of one of our winter Saunas, was roughly to this effect: "We progress in circles, advance then retreat; human nature changes; history repeats itself. There is sure to be a change soon, then all this business of Miss Bartlett’s petitions will shortly be forgotten."

Now this statement, well-meant though it undoubtedly was, bristles with logical inconsistencies, thus warranting some examination and comment. "History repeats itself" is a 19th Century proverb we frequently read or hear; but it is loose and vague, and when lacking in precise definition it is practically worthless for the purpose of discussion. The phrase in itself involves several differing conceptions; but for our purposes here, three will suffice: human knowledge and material progress on the one hand, human nature as such on another hand, and thirdly, the prevailing customs, attitudes, outlook, etc., of a particular period.

Photo: Graham Bailey

 

KNOWLEDGE AND PROGRESS

Taking these in order, we must surely realise that there can be no cyclic phenomena with material progress (excluding here for the moment the possible event of a nuclear war sparking off the catastrophe of the annihilation of civilisation). Progress advances, and any seeming retreat, such as in the Dark Ages, is merely temporary. The present advance is becoming rapidly accelerated as time goes on. For instance, Napoleon's armies had at their disposal precisely the same mode of transport as Julius Caesar possessed when he invaded Britain and Western Europe nearly 2,000 years earlier - that is, sailing ships and horses. Then in the 19th Century, a bare 100 years were needed for the development of steam, rudimentary electricity, still more rudimentary internal-combustion engine, and rather poor photography. After that, the first 40 or 50 years from the beginning of the present century witnessed modern cars, telephones, aeroplanes, radio, X-rays, silent cinemas (followed by "talkies" and television) and many other inventions with which we are now familiar. And, lastly, the 20 or 30 years to the present day have given us radar, jet planes, computers, space missiles, colour TV, walks on the moon, and dozens more weird and wonderful things that readers of scientific bent can readily call to mind. In fact, such is the bewildering speed of the advance, even in the last ten years, that we are hopelessly left behind in trying to grapple with it.

In other words, modern progress was never repeated in history - it is history being extended or enlarged - not merely so, but with a velocity of ever-increasing acceleration, following not arithmetical progression of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... but geometrical progression of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64...

As far as knowledge and learning are concerned, these have followed much the same pattern, for, naturally, it was the growing knowledge that was the prelude to the above-mentioned inventions. This growth has resulted in the age of specialisation: history is merging into pre-history, archaeology, and partnered with geology in the realms of palaeontology; geography now includes sociology, anthropology and geomorphology. What was simply physics in my day has branched out into many separate fields, particularly in the last decade. In medicine and surgery our 'innards' are now neatly catalogued into compartments, with specialists concentrating on the various bits and pieces. This random list might be extended indefinitely by readers more knowledgeable in science than I am.

Girl on prow

HUMAN NATURE

Here again, history does NOT repeat itself. The brain, with its mental attributes, may conceivably alter anatomically over tens of thousands (more probably hundreds of thousands) of years by a painfully slow mutation - that is, an evolutionary change resulting in new species; but for historical purposes there is no change. Homer, Socrates, Aristotle, Cicero, Gallileo, Newton - they all possessed an innate intelligence quite on a par with our master brains of today; while Shakespeare has probably never yet been equalled. Conversely, there have been people of average or low intelligence in all periods of history.

As well as unchanging intelligence, the natures of people have also remained inherently the same, with their generosities and their meannesses, their kindnesses and their cruelties, their eccentricities and their foibles, all similar to what we witness in persons today. The worst of these characteristics may be curbed by law or social custom, but they are deep down and sublimated, nevertheless. However, that aspect is the concern of the remarks to follow.

CUSTOM, ATITUDES, OUTLOOK

These certainly can and DO change, back and forth. History repeats itself in fashions: note the Stuart period male long hair and the Edwardian sideboards now everywhere in evidence - no harm in these little peccadilloes admittedly (provided the hair is clean, too often unfortunately not the case). In women's dress we have the midi-mini-maxi circle; with men the waistcoat circle: yes, no, yes, no. Only nudist clubs can successfully defy fashion.

Of more importance has been the enormous amelioration in the social conscience of the civilised world since Charles Dickens jogged the people out of their smug complacency. In morals there seems to be a continuing see-saw of ups and downs: the bawdiness of Regency times replaced by the pruderies, suffocating inhibitions and repressions of Queen Victoria's reign. Now (if I may mix my metaphors) there is a swing of the pendulum in the other direction; but rather alarmingly the swing in recent years has been far more pronounced than we would formerly have believed possible. We note all round us the unrestricted license of what has been termed the "Permissive Society". We are living in the midst of a curious phenomenon - increased concern for the welfare of humans and animals compared with previous centuries, side by side with standards, exemplified by hard drugs, strip-tease, a deplorable lowering of our defences in moral wife-swapping, sex orgies, gang rape - need I go on? Many more gruesome details could be added, without any suggestion of emotive exaggeration.

 

Our language in recent years has also been debased. I don't mean the gradual and legitimate changes inherent in all living languages. English is by no means a dead language; it is alive and virile, progressing continuously, as exemplified in latter-day newly acquired words such as radar, computer, sound-barrier, motel, motorcade, television, bulldozer, electronics, snorkel ... and so on. No. I allude to three major crimes: (a) The introduction into (alleged) literature of the notorious "Four-letter words". (Ordinary swearing is not included in this indictment - if a heavy hammer drops on one's toe, a mild expletive is surely forgivable; while the meaningless excessive swearing, with the employment of only three or four words repeated ad lib, is merely boring, being, after all, the visible sign of a pathetic paucity of effective vocabulary.) (b) The wearisome repetition of the word "sex" with its accompanying implications, to be viewed on the billboards of a weekly newspaper, on the covers of countless magazines, and in press advertisements for cinemas. (c) The sly and subtle twistings deliberately and callously inflicted on certain words, designed to pander to the sick minds of ignorant types. As examples of (c), words such as love and lover in their previous valid meanings (devoid of implications of sex) are here quoted from our English literature:

"I love a lassie" (Sir Harry Lauder)

"If music be the food of love, play on" ('Twelfth Night')

"And yet I love her till I die" (Song. Authorship unknown)

"All mankind love a lover" (Emerson)

"It was a lover and his lass Sweet lovers love the Spring" ('As You Like It')

"She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps, And lovers are round her, sighing". (Thomas Moore)

You, fellow naturists, will readily concede that Love and Lover are beautiful words. The dictionary links them with sweethearts. Yet this is what is often made of them:

Counsel (smirking) to woman witness: Was he your lover? (Loud laughter in Court. Corrupt meaning obvious). Counsel (with sly glance): You are in love with him? But did you make love with him? (Louder laughter, and with delighted digs in the ribs).

Now take the word intimate. The dictionary defines it as "very friendly; confidential acquaintance". But its accepted meaning now is something different:

Counsel (glancing knowingly at the Jury): Were you intimate with him? (Cackles and sniggers from public gallery).

 

Similarly, to embrace has now only one misleading meaning; bed is no longer a place to sleep, as it was in Pepsy's Diary ("And so to bed"): it has another connotation altogether; intercourse has a dictionary definition of "social communication; business conversation; dealings; social chitchat". No need for me to elaborate on its sole meaning nowadays. Breast is permitted, such as in Tennyson's 'The Princess': "Sweet and Low ... Rest, rest, on mother's breast"; or Alexander Pope:

"Hope springs eternal in the human breast". But mention this word in the plural, and one would be greeted with ribaldries and crude jests. So it must be referred to as bosom or bust. Only in a doctor's consulting room or in the pure and sensible environment of a naturist club would even a woman dare to employ the plural.

After all these strictures on our contemporary morals, it may be inferred that I am narrow, prudish, censorious. Far from it. After a long career in the army, and knocking about the world a good deal, it takes a jolly lot to shock me. I consider I am as broad-minded as most. But surely even a tolerant person may become more than a little alarmed.

WHERE DOES NATURISM STAND?

You will have noted from all the above that history can repeat itself in customs, attitudes and morals. Therefore what is likely to happen with the present pornography? (a) A continuance 'as is'? Or (b) A worsening? Or (c) An accelerating upsurge of public opinion and conscience leading to repressive legislation?

 

If (c) eventuates, that is where the danger lies for our naturist movement. It may be lumped holus--bolus with legitimate or more needful repressive measures or into social antipathies akin to puritanism - or at least into something to shun as being "Not quite desirable, you know, my dear!"

Do you then agree (as I do) with the opinion expressed in 'Hamlet', that "Something is rotten in the State of Denmark" (substituting N.Z. for Denmark)? If so, have you a solution? It would indeed be surprising if either you or I did have a solution to the problem as it affects our whole country: we would undoubtedly be awarded a Nobel Prize. But concentrating for the moment on the issues as they affect our naturist movement, the sole humble advice that I can offer is the army motto: "Offence is always preferable to Defence" - in short, take the war into the enemy's camp; push our wares; make known to the public before it is too late the good and the desirable features of our movement; beat Miss Bartlett at her own game. Several of our well-known nudists are already doing this. It could be extended much more to advantage, thus illustrating to all and sundry that without being narrow-minded, it is quite possible to shun pornography and yet at the same time strenuously to oppose undue excessive prudishness or puritanical repression.

I do not anticipate a Nobel Prize for these recommendations - or even a Knighthood.

FRANK M. PRICE

Kowhai Valley Club Inc.

 

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Reaching for the volleyball

         

Photo: Colleen, W.S.C.

Volleyball is regarded as a real people's sport in many countries, and 25 million individual members from more than 100 countries are registered with the International Volleyball Association, with headquarters in Paris. This sport is still pretty young in the Federal Republic of Germany and indeed in Europe in general.

 

 

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It was first played as an Olympic event at the 1964 Games in Tokyo. Volleyball is not an aggressive game like handball or football, but it is one of the most elegant and technically difficult games. There is no fight for the ball, for both teams are separated by a net; each team has its own half and it is forbidden to touch the net, never mind one of the opposing players. The rules are also very strict: the light ball may be hit with the hand, the arm and the head, but it must be touched only briefly and may not be dribbled. Most important of all - the factor which gave the game its name - the ball must be in constant flight between the two teams and must not touch the ground.

Reaching for the volleyball Reaching for the volleyball

Photos: Colleen, W.S.C.

Reaching for the volleyball

 

Volleyball is not a game for stars. All six players in a side must play together as a team and they must be equally good in all positions for they must change positions constantly within a game in line with specific rules. The male and female players of the Federal Republic of Germany will be on hand in Munich for the 1972 Games, although they cannot be accounted among the international top class; as host nation, they do not have to take part in the qualification games. They are preparing intensively for the tournament in the 3700-seat volleyball hall at Munich's Olympic site, in particular by constant training in the men's training centres in Munster and the women's centres in Hanover. To acquire a feeling for the space at disposal, the schooling of the technical skills involved takes place on the small volleyball court, which is only 60 feet long and 30 feet wide and is divided in half by the eight-foot-high net.

   
    Volleyball
   

The Federal Republic's volleyball players hope, by means of intensive training and encounters with strong teams, to make up for a good bit of the head start the topflight national teams have on them.

Volleyball watchers

Photo: Colleen, W.S.C.

 

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Corsica Coast

Photo: Harry, N.S.S.

MEMORY OF CORSICA

Two things are most disconcerting to an Englishman. An American policeman who talks to him hand on gun, and a German who clicks his heels and shakes hands before breakfast. Both categories (though without guns) were in evidence at the Corsicana naturist camp in the month of May. Being in France, one would have expected French to be the predominant language but the majority of people were Germans. These are noted alike for their wealth in dress, tents and motor cars as for their poor command of the English language - features which gave them some common ground with the American. It was Oscar Wilde I thought, who noted that we had many things in common with America, except their language of course!

The restaurant selling good food and drink at very high prices was our first meeting place. Curious it was to hear Germans still calling one another "Colonel" and "Sergeant-Major". Also how loudly they laughed, as if in a Munich beer garden.

The beach is beautiful, the sea calm and hazy with the Island of Elba in the distance. Near the shore there are cork trees and the flowering shrub (rather like miniature ti-trees) which the French call "Maquis" and after which in the war the French Resistance was named. On my first day while many people were sunbathing, a very agile snake slithered its sinuous path near my feet. This appeared to be carrying the Garden of Eden image too far!

As the sun mellowed us for a few days, differences between us dwindled into insignificance

 

while things we shared in common became most evident. Games, coffee under a multi-coloured parasol, swimming, laughing and camp fire sing- songs put us all under a common flag. An American policeman, a German tycoon and an English artist all look very much the same on a naturist beach!

Strange to think the naturism which is so little accepted in the world and in some Nations hardly allowed to exist, is a force producing brotherhood among people, whereas religion, so highly respected and generally applauded, has often resulted in divisions and wars. In my own life I can recall a town in Lancashire where the Clergy forbade Catholic children to play with non-Catholics. How could such a division be implanted in young minds within the ranks of naturism. In that this would be considered barbaric, naturism seems good though so little recognised for what it is.

If you go to Europe and include Corsica in your travels (it now has several naturist centres) see the sweet Baroque churches like Linguisetta and Cervione which are perched on hilt tops clustered around with ancient houses. See the fair boulevard of capital city Bastia which is like a little piece of Paris. The town and country throw into sharp relief the gulf which divides the rich and the poor.

So come back soon to New Zealand. If you hadn't realised it already, you will see New Zealand as the best country on earth. Whether for naturism or otherwise.

Tony.

 

 

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Health in the sun

 

SUN TAN SENSE: Don't let the sun SPOIL your holiday!

That is the sensible advice given in a Central Council for Health Education pamphlet. It points out that red faces, sore shoulders and peeling backs are neither pretty nor pleasant. To get brown do it slowly, exposing your skin to the sun in small doses at first:

First day: 10 minutes in the sun.

Second day: 20 minutes in the sun.

Third day: 40 minutes in the sun.

And so on.

If as an adult you take risks with your own skin you are not likely to do more harm to yourself than spoil your holiday and be very uncomfortable. With children it is different. Babies can become very ill with sunburn. Generally they are entirely at the mercy of their parents and cannot escape the burning rays. So take great care to see that the first day they have no more than 10 minutes front and back. If they do not become red or sore try 20 minutes the next. If they are still comfortable try 30 minutes the next day and so on to a happy holiday.

WATCH OUT FOR WASPS THIS SUMMER:

The variety of wasp found in New Zealand is not an aggressive type and it will seldom deliberately attack human beings. If frightened, molested, or their nests interfered with, they will however, readily sting.

Unlike the bee, the wasp repeatedly injects its stinging weapon into the skin with a rapid succession of stabs producing an intensely painful sting, and subsequent redness and swelling of the affected part. Wasps are particularly dangerous towards the end of summer when the cooler weather makes them slow and somewhat stuporous. They are then apt to be trodden on or touched accidentally because they are not noticed, and a severe sting results.

 

Very little is know of the nature of the poisons in the wasp's sting. There are probably a number of constituent poisons, one of which is almost certainly histamine. This substance can be liberated in our tissues by certain toxic agents and in allergic conditions, and is responsible for the production of urticaria or nettle rash.

One possible remedy is an anti-histamine drug of which there are many on the market, but for quick action it would be necessary for it to be given by injection, as administration by mouth or by local application would be too slow in producing effects.

In any case, the injured part should be examined to make sure no part of the sting remains behind. If a portion of the sting is left in it should be worked out like a splinter with a needle. The part should not be squeezed as this causes the poison to be spread more widely. It should then be covered with a soothing application, or a cooling lotion can be made up by dissolving two teaspoons full of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in a few ounces of water. In children, the psychological effect of applying any kind of dressing to the injury is usually quite satisfactory.

The child who has been stung should be rested for a short time and then attempts should be made to distract its attention.

Stings of the mouth, tongue, lips and eye regions are likely to be followed by severe swelling. This is best relieved by cold water or ice applications. If the swelling is severe, medical advice should be sought immediately.

In these cases more serious constitutional signs appear, such as a rapid, feeble pulse, difficulty in breathing, cramps elsewhere in the body and collapse. A doctor must be sent for immediately.

Severe reactions such as these, however, are extremely uncommon, and in countries where wasps have always been prevalent, stings are taken as part of the normal hazards of summer and autumn and, apart from attempts to alleviate the pain, very little notice is taken of them.

 

FIRST AID SHOULD ALWAYS be considered to be an emergency treatment to prevent undue suffering and save lives. It should never be used as a substitute for consulting a doctor as soon as possible.

FITS: Send for medical help. Lower the patient to the floor and undo his collar. Keep him from injury by moving anything which he may strike with his jerking limbs and head. Turn his head to one side so that saliva can escape. If possible put something firm (never a finger) between the back teeth so as to protect the tongue. When the fit is over, cover the patient warmly and leave to rest.

HEAD INJURIES: Rest for an hour after a knock on the head and carry on as usual only if there is no headache. If there is a headache, drowsiness, vomiting, or odd behaviour, or if the patient lost consciousness at the time of the blow, a doctor should be called. DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS.

POISONS: Contact the doctor immediately. If the patient is conscious make him vomit either by putting a finger down his throat or by giving him two tablespoons of salt in a glass of water and repeating this until he vomits. DO NOT MAKE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SWALLOWED KEROSENE OR PETROL OR ANY CORROSIVE POISON VOMIT. Give large quantities of water or milk to dilute the poison. Save any vomit for the doctor to see and also keep the poison container. Many poison containers have the poison antidote printed on the label.

OBJECTS IN EYES, EARS OR NOSE: Safest treatment is to go at once to your doctor who has suitable equipment for removing them. INSECTS IN THE EAR: To stop the unpleasant buzzing, tip a little olive oil into a teaspoon, warm this in the palm of the hand and slowly trickle it into the ear. CHEMICALS IN THE EYE: The eye should immediately be washed out thoroughly with water. A jug or teapot can be used if available; if not, the eye should be open under water.

INHALED OR SWALLOWED OBJECTS: The victim is usually a child. Tip him upside down immediately and put your finger down his throat to see if you can dislodge what he has swallowed. Take him immediately to the nearest doctor or hospital. If possible, get someone to ring and say you are coming.

 

SEVERE BRUISING: A cold pack to the part followed by a firm bandage may help to relieve the pain. Otherwise little can be done. If the pain and swelling persist, call your doctor to check against fractures. A small child needs comforting when he has been hurt; much of the noise will be fright rather than injury. If the patient can be moved, much valuable time can often be saved by taking him to either a doctor or hospital. If possible, ask someone to telephone and say you are coming and explain what the injury is. Injuries so small as not to require treatment by a doctor will heal with less pain and trouble if the correct treatment is given in the first place.

BURNS. FLAMING CLOTHES: Smother the flames by rolling the victim in a rug or blanket, if available, or by rolling him on the ground if not. Do not use water on flaming liquids.

ELECTRICITY: Turn off current. If the current can not be turned off, push the victim away with a wooden stick or other non-conductor before touching him. CHEMICALS (including acids and caustics): Douse the victim with water and call a doctor.

 

Looking at the snow

Photo: Graham Bailey

 

 

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On a visit to one of the newer clubs recently I had a quick interview session with the women there. My question to them was "why did you join a sun club and what was your motivation?"

Jan's reply was, "Because Lou my husband wanted to join, but I was worried about my figure until I saw a photo in the early club magazines of a big woman from Auckland. Then I didn't worry too much."

Irene joined because her husband had wanted to belong to a club for years, so she merely followed along.

Mary had the same answer. Des was keen to be part of sun club life. She also had one or two worries about her figure but her desire to be with her husband overcame them.

Other women I talked to had the same story to tell. Their husbands were the ones who thought of joining first, but happily for all the clubs in New Zealand once the girls go to a club and learn for themselves how enjoyable it is then 95% of them join. I have only once known of one poor woman who could not join. In this case the restrictions of her religious faith far outweighed her loyalty to her husband and family. This meant that they were denied membership for we believe that the security of family is far more important than any club membership. I do not wish anyone to think that our movement is in any way anti-Christian or non-religious. Many of our members in New Zealand and throughout the world are deeply religious and in fact some clergymen are leaders in the movement.

Another factor in the decision of some women to join sun clubs could perhaps be that it is not an aid to climbing the social ladder. In fact it is the one organisation that I know of where, what you are and who you are is of no importance. We all leave our social standing in the car park.

Now, how about you single women! I have sat on many interviewing committees dealing with dozens of applications from single men but virtually none from single women. Why? Are you afraid that you are not as attractive as all those lovely young girls in the pin up magazines? Do you imagine that you are accepted because of your physical features only? Do you imagine it is the men who decide membership on your appearance alone? Or do you think we are a lot of strange grass eating nuts? Let me assure you our canteen shelves look like any other shop. Cigarettes, tinned foods, chewing gums and sweets are very much to the fore. In other words we are just ordinary everyday people in both figure shapes, sizes and blemishes. Every club has a committee made up of members, both male and female. So all you females of either the women's lib or unlib, how about proving to the world in general that it isn't just the men who wish to join sun clubs. I'm sure I would be most happy to sit on an interviewing committee dealing with applications from dozens of single women.

 



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European beach

Photo: Harry, N.S.S.

A KIWI TAKES A LOOK AT DALMATIA

For the majority of New Zealanders a visit to those distant shores comes probably once in a lifetime. To those nomadic Kiwis who seek adventure, there awaits a land whose past is both colourful and historical. Yugoslavia, during the past decade has expanded its tourism due to improved services and facilities, plus the fact she is now receiving much favourable publicity on the great International tourist horizon. The Islands of the Adriatic which stretch from the Istrian Peninsula in the North to as far south as Dubrovnik attract many thousands of holiday makers each year. From early May until late September the climate is quite comfortable for swimming and sunbathing.

During this period temperatures range from 19°C in August, their hottest month, to around 26°C. On many of these quaint picturesque little islands are established areas set aside and recognised by law for nude sea bathing. So great has the demand been for information regarding these locations that the Yugoslav tourist agency now provides some details through its travel brochures. It will be worth noting that the general public have free access to such areas and are informed beforehand of any by-laws which have to be observed.

Our adventure in search of the sun took us first to the Northern Adriatic where two places are popular with nudists. They are Ursar, an ancient fishing village which lies on the Istrian Peninsula and the Island of Kovrsada which was established as a nudist resort in 1961. Further to the South lies the large island of "Krk" which has a well developed area known internationally as Acapulka. Veli Losinj once a favoured resort of the Austrian Hungarian aristocracy can claim the small island of Orjule, where one can take complete freedom.

 

Rab, another very popular island which is noted for its scented pines and cypress groves has had a reserve since 1952.

In 1963 nude sea bathing at Bozava on Dugi Otok became officially recognised. This area has remained a sun seekers' El dorado due to its perfect climate and tranquil surroundings. A must for all travellers while in the Southern Archipelago is a visit to "Vvar", an island which has been described as the Madeira of the Adriatic because of its mild climate and some 3000 hours of sunshine per year.

On the Central Northern Coast lies the Bay of Jelsa which has received much attention by those who are attracted to free beaches. Another trip while in these regions took us to the little island of "Silba", one of the most unsophisticated gems of the Adriatic. Being typical of the area, its countryside abounds in fig trees, olive groves, almond bushes and grape vines. In former years its inhabitants cultivated the most famous vineyards of all Dalmatia.

At Junzi Porat on the Southern-most point lies a recognised beach with camping grounds adjacent. This has been official since 1964 and each summer increasing numbers visit this fabulous little spot. Nudist clubs do not exist as we know them in New Zealand, because of the laws of the country so requests made by groups or individuals recognised by the International Naturist Federation have to be put to the local authorities for consideration. If an approval is given then the Federation representatives take over the responsibility of the area allocated to them and maintain close liaison with the public administration.

Dalmatia's appeal is universal. Its popularity has created a cosmopolitan atmosphere for all who enjoy the sun and the sea. The inhabitants of Europe have not been slow in realising these values and more and more sunseekers are attracted to this rugged coastline. I hope it does not lose either its identity or friendly simplicity.

Dave Luttrell, A.O.H.C.

 

DEADLINE FOR MARCH ISSUE: JANUARY 20th

 

We sincerely apologise to Gerry for inadvertently crediting Doug Cousins name on his photograph in issue 60, page 29. Joan Treanor

 

 

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It looked like theis before we came

It looked like this before we came

 

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club
inc.

 

Astute observers who regularly read the N.Z. Naturist club directory will be aware that from time to time another club name is added to the list. A comparison with magazine issues of several years ago will show just how many have been added over the years. The one which we are concerned about in this article is a club listing that first appeared about 18 months ago, when a bald announcement said "that the Palmerston North Sun Club could be reached at P.O. Box 980 Palmerston North".

The history of efforts to form a sun club in Palmerston North goes back a long way. As early as 1951 there were vague references to a Manawatu Helios Club, but the organiser was a shadowy figure and very difficult to contact, as at least one member of the present sun club found out. Over the years. Ivan Mowlem of Wanganui heard of several attempts to form a club in the Manawatu - he usually had a name or two for a contact if necessary, but once again nothing ever seemed to happen. There were several couples in the area that belonged to the nudist movement, but were members of either Wanganui or Wellington Sun clubs which seemed to fit the bill admirably and no real effort was made to form a separate club in the area.

The late Perc. Cousins often said to the writer that he could not understand why Palmerston North should not have a club and with this in mind he made many efforts to get members in the area to form one. For many reasons, all of them good, no progress was made and I think he finally gave up when, not long before his death, he said that he felt there would never be a club in its own right in the Manawatu.

However, there was a person who was either too deaf to hear the pronouncements of the wise or who himself was a good deal wiser than most. He could not see why there should not be a club in Palmerston North. He was Steve B. who many years before in his single days had endeavoured to contact a much earlier supposed club in the Manawatu - without success. Steve and his wife Eileen, members of the Wanganui club, formed the Palmerston North Club in a way that nobody else had thought of. As I have stated, for many years all sorts of ideas had been put forward all to no avail, but Steve hired himself a Post Office Box, put an advertisement in the local paper and sat back to await results. Simple wasn't it?

In a very short time replies began to arrive and soon there were about a dozen people keen to get cracking with sunbathing. A hunt around the countryside produced a sympathetic farmer with a fairly remote stretch of river by his property and the club was in business. Interest was maintained and by the end of the winter 1970 there were approximately 40 heads, made up of dads, mums, kids, dogs and a couple of teddy bears. At the first general meeting of the club progress up to that date was considered satisfactory and the total cash in hand was 77c. This was in September 1970.

The clubhouse shimmers in the sun

The clubhouse shimmers in the sun

   

The new season brought dramatic changes. Good use of the riverbed area was made by the club and membership continued to increase at a very pleasing rate. Like the Hawkes Bay Club before them, pressure on the primitive area of the river caused serious thinking of a permanent home for the club. Committee members spent their spare time endeavouring to find the elusive place. Anybody who has ever wished to purchase or acquire a piece of land for a specific purpose will know just how hard it is to gain the land. When we realise that the members of the Palmerston North club commenced, squatting on what was to become their home grounds by March 1971 some insight into the incredible amount of hard work that was done by the club can be gained.

The riverbed site was used right into the summer season and it did appear that the farmer was getting a little embarrassed by the number of cars going past his cow bail. As was inevitable, the site was "discovered" by the usual people that set out to do this sort of thing. This occurs with all clubs, but when you have your own grounds the law of trespass comes into it. On a riverbed you have no such protection and in fact we were sitting on what was a public right of way.

All this acted as a spur to get things moving and the present site near the coast was discovered. Similar to Hawkes Bay, it was a 13½-acre farmlet that had fallen into disuse, but all the essentials for a club were there - old farmhouse with electric and wood range stoves, electric hot water, flush toilet plenty of space, outside sheds, an old cow bail with power on and plenty of concrete and sufficient bore water for the foreseeable needs of the future.

At the outset, club members could only gain access to the cow bail area which was derelict and overgrown with lupins. It was a start but until the club actually owned the land there was little purpose in doing any full scale development. The purchase of the land seemed to drag on for months, but in a surprisingly short space of time, the house was occupied, the grounds cleared, ploughed and grass sown, the hole for the swimming pool dug and other club amenities began to take shape.

While all this was going on the Palmerston North Club also became an Incorporated society and now only await full affiliation with the N.Z.S.A. to take its full place beside the other great clubs in New Zealand.

Development around the old cowbail

Development around the old cow bail

Vintage tractor gets to work

Vintage tractor gets to work

Work is started tractor - 1918 vintage

Old cow bail to be Bar-B-Que and sun patio - as work started tractor 1918 vintage

Workers view their efforts

Workers view their efforts

The second annual general meeting of the club took place during September 1971 and what did we learn from that meeting?

The club now had 81 adult members and 130 children. It had cash in the bank sufficient to meet its commitments with regard to the land purchase and the vigorous advertising campaign for new members has already borne considerable fruit and the club is now ready to welcome members from all over the country to its grounds which as yet have to be named.

Well that seems to be about all to the Palmerston North Sun Club Inc. at present. It has done no more than any other club in New Zealand, but by being a late starter has had all the advantage of the pioneering work done by other people in other clubs. Ten or fifteen years ago I doubt whether it would have been so comparatively simple to start a sun club in some of the rural districts that do now have them. The farming community is notoriously conservative and it says much for the publications and public relations of our movement that we arc now accepted as part of the way of life of this country. In writing fully the story of the Palmerston North Sun Club Inc. I hope that perhaps some other clubs and forming groups who are not yet so well placed can take heart from our story. One man can do a lot to start something, but it takes enthusiasm and hard work from a great number of people to carry an idea through. As they say, miracles don't happen very often but the impossible can be achieved if you work for it.

 

Gavin Robieson

The swimming pool is dug

Photos: Roy, P.N.

The swimming pool is dug

 

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nudism
and
free
beaches
in
the
netherlands

 

Soon after our arrival in Holland I tried to contact two Nudist clubs near Amsterdam. One letter came back address unknown. It proved later that there had been a misprint of the address in our International Guide. The second letter produced results, although it was a pity that for a different reason the answer was somewhat delayed. In the meantime the pleasant warm weather had changed into rain, high winds and low temperatures. The

World Naturist Day (20th June 1971) was therefore a washout and we were unable to visit any of the grounds of the 'Amsterdamse Lichtbond'. We had to postpone that till the end of August. However, we spent a very nice evening with the Secretary of the Lichtbond and his wife, Bert and Yvonne Luycks and the liaison officer of the 'Nederlandse Federatie van Naturistenvereeniging' (The Federation of Naturist clubs in the Netherlands), Ate Kats. Many subjects were discussed, comparisons were made between the management of clubs in the Netherlands and New Zealand and of course the big question of free beaches.

There are approximately 12,000 members in a population of 13.5 million divided between 24 clubs. Most club grounds are relatively small compared to N.Z. standards (4 to 5 acres) and several have two sites. The Amsterdamse Lichtbond has two. One is an island in the middle of a lake and can only by reached by boat. The other is in a wood in the centre of the province of Utrecht.

The introduction of new members is a complicated matter. The person who applies for membership is first called before a committee of three which interviews the prospective member. After that, he is also visited at his home by two committee members and only then a decision is taken whether he will be admitted. There is however, a strong opposition to this procedure and probably it will be altered in the near future.

The Federation has an excellent periodical with photos and many interesting articles written by experts in their field. It is a pity that this periodical is not obtainable in bookshops as in New Zealand. It is strictly for internal use only. I thought that it could be a good example of how open and wholesome nudity can be made to work as a counter balance against the many sex shops and their pornographic literature. However, the Dutch Naturists must have a good reason for it.

We spent quite a time on the subject of free beaches. At several places along the coastline of Holland there ar spots where people swim without clothes, but contrary to New Zealand practice, no visits to these beaches are organised by the clubs. They fear that turning up in greater numbers at these beaches will invite trouble from the police. The method that is followed is to apply through official channels until eventually official permission is given. The first attempt was made in 1969 for a free beach on the island of Texel. It was hotly debated in the Texel Council, but eventually was rejected. This attracted a lot of attention from the Dutch Newspapers earning naturism a lot of goodwill. In 1970 a second attempt was made in Zandvoort but the result was also negative. This year they tried again when on the World Naturist Day an application was made to four Councils along the coast. At the same time every club in the Netherlands sent an invitation to the Pope to come and see for himself at any time the activities in any of the clubs. This was a result of a speech made by the Pope last year.

Cliff beach

Photo: Harry, N.S.S.

In the meantime a big swimming festival was organized for November 1971 in Rotterdam. There, the N.F.N. got permission from the City of Rotterdam to use one of the Council's big heated Olympic sized pools for nude swimming contests. This is a first for the Netherlands. In 1969 a similar event took place in Bonn, Germany with an international flavour and again in 1970 in Lyon, France. In Lyon, the heated Olympic swimming pool was given free to the Naturist movement by the Municipality of Lyon. They were so enthusiastic about it, that now once a week this public pool is available for nude swimming.

I got the impression that the greatest difficulty of the N.F.N. is the over population of the Netherlands. In summertime a big part of the population flocks to the beaches strengthened by a similar amount of Germans and there are no places left on beaches sufficiently isolated to start a free beach as an experiment. However, in spite of this difficulty the members of the Dutch Nudist Clubs do not sit still and on 22nd August 1971 the following article appeared in the papers:

Callantsoog, 22nd August 1971

"Thirty naturists, mostly couples with children on the beach near Callantsoog were served with a summons on Sunday by the police for 'public violation of the modesty article 239'. The taking of the names took place fairly well unnoticed. The two officials of the police were not in uniform, but in civilian clothes. One of the persons concerned later declared that everything had proceeded quite easily. The police were even offered coffee when they inquired who wanted to volunteer for a possible court appearance. The intention of the arraignment was to know exactly how article 239 had to be interpreted. Three couples volunteered, of which one was prepared to face publicity.

"As is known one of the applications of the Netherland Federation of Naturist clubs is for a free beach near the municipality of Callantsoog. At the hearing, at the beginning of this year in Callantsoog it appeared that the majority were not against Naturism, but they were against this form of undressed day- recreation on a public, accessible, beach."

The same day that the above soldiers were fighting for our ideals, we visited the club grounds of the Amsterdamse Lichtbond in Soest. The grounds, a six acre square, lie in a young pine forest on sandy soil. The members erected an 8ft high fence around it and caravans and weekend houses are dotted around the perimeter facing in leaving the centre for development. And already there is a clubhouse with a very nice sauna, a sunning area and a volleyball court and a swimming pool is planned.

We met the committee members of the Federation, at one of their meetings on the club grounds. We enjoyed ourselves in the sun, but the committee was so busy with talking that we did not see any of them undress until later in the day when the sauna was switched on. We talked a short while with them and were impressed with their progressive attitude.

The Dutch Naturist movement works outwardly and are not content with what is achieved up to now. They work hard for the future and they will get there.

  —Emiel Roland.

Kids on a rubber boat

Photo: Harry, N.S.S.

KIATA COUNTRY CLUB

Sydney's newest and largest Sun Club, set in 48 acres of beautiful bushland, approx. 40 miles n.w. of Sydney.

Enquiries — Secretary, P.O. Box 103, Milsons Point, N.S.W. 2061, Australia.

 

OLYMPIA

Health and Culture Club. Sydney's nearest Naturist Club. Situated in a beautiful
wooded creek. Vacancies for suitable applicants.

P.O. Box 96, Waverley, Sydney, 2024, N.S.W. Australia.

 

NATURISTS: Sun Seekers Inc.

The only naturist club in Western Australia.

Applications are invited from couples and families.

Write to Secretary at P.O. Box 220 Midland.

 

 

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N.Z.S.A. NOTES

 

20th NATIONAL RALLY

May we remind all members intending to be present at this event of the amended dates. They are now the 31st December to 4th January next with the NZSA Executive meeting on the 30th December. The new scale of Rally fees has been approved by the NZSA Executive and will apply as from this Rally. These fees are $2.00 for the full 5 days, or 50 cents per day for broken periods.

PROPHECY COMES TRUE!

In the message to our Australian subscribers in our last issue we mentioned that it would not be long before our postal subscriptions exceed 1000. Our Business Manager tells us that they are now over that figure! How would you like to have to lick all the postal wrappers for that lot!!

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the Northern Sun Seekers, Palmerston North and Tauranga clubs on achieving incorporated status. This makes an impressive total of 13 out of 16 clubs that are incorporated, surely a sign of more acceptance of the movement by officialdom.

COLOUR FILM PROCESSING

So many new members have been joining clubs in recent years that we would like to mention once again that club members may have their colour films processed for them. This applies to all popular brands. ALL films must be channelled through the NZSA, and if you are not already known to us at this office please be sure you send your first film through your Club Secretary. It does not matter where you took the photos, we shall arrange for processing, still or movie, slides or colour photographs.

 

The following additional points should be noted. If the initial cost of the film included processing, send only an extra 6 cent stamp for the return postage. If no processing cost was included in the initial price we shall advise you of the cost when the film is returned. Some cases will require airmail postage to England and this is costly. We may add that the NZSA can also arrange for black and white films to be processed. All due speed is given, but time must be allowed for postage on to processing houses and return to the NZSA in some cases. And may we suggest that for both black and white colour prints you give consideration to the possibility of some pictures for our magazine. We would like a lot more support in this direction from clubs officially as well as members individually. Watch that camera - keep it rock steady as you gently press down the shutter release - don't jerk it down.

THE HOLIDAY SEASON

May we remind all club members of the proper method of notifying clubs of your proposed visits during the holidays. They will be glad to welcome you when you have followed the accepted method of letting them know you are coming. If you do not know how to go about it please ask your Secretary.

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

The loan to the Palmerston North Sun Club Inc. has now been paid over, and we have received the proceeds of our investment on mortgage following the sale of the land. Our solicitors are trying to obtain another similar investment for us. The quarter's transactions in addition to the above us are as follows; last balance $1250.56; club levies $31.05; investment interest $16.31; new balance $297.92.

 

N A T U R I

A progressive club in New South Wales : has its own sauna bath and many acres
of beautiful bushland less than an hour's drive from the heart of Sydney.

Applications invited from couples and families.

BOX 11, P.O., BEROWRA, N.S.W. 2081, AUSTRALIA  

 

 

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I.N.F. NEWS

AUSTRALIA

The next annual convention (Rally) of the A.N.F. will now be held at Kaita Country Club in New South Wales this Christmas. The change has been caused by the A.N.F. insisting on members of all affiliated clubs being allowed to attend if they wish. The previously advised host club, Woodlands, does not permit the members of several clubs to enter its grounds.

Doug had the pleasure of visiting the group at Cairns in Queensland. This is a small group with newly acquired grounds lacking in development etc. When talking to members a most interesting observation arose. The local people state that their district has one of the highest sunshine hours on the whole earth, and because of this the local people would rather get into the shade for a change. Clubs in this position may like to give consideration to Doug's suggestion for attracting more members. His idea is that the public relations campaign of these clubs should place great stress on the other aspects of naturism besides sunbathing - especially the value

 

of nudity amongst the members of families within their own home. Children would gain much benefit from the whole family being nude together, and the heat in Queensland would allow this throughout most of the year. Doug's afternoon at the club in early September was as warm as a mild summer day back home.

JAPAN

During Doug's recent trip to Japan he saw a Press Report on an attempt to establish a naturist island in the vicinity of a famous hot springs resort. The local people appear to be in favour of the proposal (mixed bathing at hot springs in Japan is the accepted thing) but municipal and Police officials are not quite so happy at the thought of so many extra people, and all nude. From the point of view of tourists more than local residents, the possibility of joining in could be rather remote, as for the first season the island would be open to naturists for only three days!

 

 

LIVE IN SUNNY HAWKES BAY?  ———  INTERESTED IN JOINING A CLUB?

IF YOU ANSWER YES TO THESE QUESTIONS

THE

HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB INC.

——  WILL WELCOME YOUR INQUIRY  ——

Club grounds (10 acres) owned and operated by members for members - easy to get at on good roads - facilities include clubhouse and all needs for day or overnight stays - children's play equipment - games courts - small pool - large lawn areas. If you are interested, why not join. N.Z.'s largest club outside the main centres.

HAWKES  BAY  SUN  CLUB  INC.

P.O. Box 551 NAPIER Phone 37-692

 

 

 

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ON A NAKED FIGURE

REFLECTED IN A LAKE

Nude naiad,

Aslant, ashimmering, repetitive you,

Lengthening over a mirror-like plane.

Upside down, a ripple over your body,

But don't tremble.

What do you reflect?

Everything has its counterpart, its invested image

Not perverted, not you!

Water is purified the more you stand there blending,

I ponder.

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever, ever,

So wind, scatter your ill-timed ventures elsewhere

While I ponder.

The maidenly blush of you is masked

By the profound depth of quiet.

But you are there and what is seen,

Is treasure trove, is you glassy limbed.

Stay awhile and let me ponder,

Upon unfathomable you.

Derek (Waikato)

 

 

 

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC.

N.Z.'s LARGEST AND MOST PROGRESSIVE NUDIST CLUB

WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: WE PREFER FAMILY GROUPS although single men & women are accepted

  Drop a line NOW to our Secretary at

P.O. BOX 2702, AUCKLAND
for an application form and more information

 

 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

 

GUEST EDITORIAL

Congratulations to Geoff Allen in penning an enlightened editorial on the case of membership for the single man and congratulations to Canterbury Sun & Health Club for implementing such a policy which is after all good common sense.

It has long been my contention that in refusing membership to the single man, we are, as a movement, creating just another barrier between us and society generally. We strive for acceptance on one hand and decline on the other. Sun clubs have instant appeal to youth, both male and female and refusal means just another good member lost for years to come. Open the doors, admit every single man who qualifies, they have so much to give. Enthusiasm, ideas and energy. There is always much to do in developing clubs that calls for loyalty, ability and a will to see the job done and the single man unhampered by domestic ties can apply himself willingly and give freely of his time and skills where it is most needed. Don't forget, the single man eventually finds the lady of his choice and she too becomes one of our members. To our committee, to our sports and to our rallies they bring new life and energy.

Perhaps at our next National Rally a remit will be forthcoming that will define an instruction to all clubs, "Membership open to all who qualify".

Let's drop the barriers, and watch memberships grow in quality and members. We have our standards and all who measure up to them are the types we need as a movement.

Doug Skene, A.O.H.C.

 

WEIGHT REDUCING

When I became overweight, particularly immediately above and below the navel a little while back, I found a simple exercise which worked miracles to overcome this condition. Simply interlock fingers with palms of hands up behind the neck and push up till arms straighten, keeping hands as far backwards as possible. A warning. Don't do more than 5 or 6 daily to start off with or you may become sore below the ribs. My stern is also flatter too now although this may be due to the yoga I do.

Sun-Tan-Sam, Canterbury

 

DELIGHT OF PHOTO

I would like to express my delight at the beautiful, natural photo of a mother breastfeeding her baby on page 43, issue No. 60. I know from experience that this method of feeding is of special advantage to the Nudist Mum. No need to worry about keeping bottled milk cool, then heating it again for baby, especially at club grounds with few facilities.

The nudist baby has plenty of skin contact too, which all the Child Care experts tell us is so important in the early years. I do hope all you expectant mothers will give serious thought to this most natural way of nourishing your child, in keeping with your natural, nudist way of life.

B & R, P.N.S.C.

 

LETTER FROM OVERSEAS

This morning I received the June issue of "New Zealand Naturist". I am most grateful and once more would like to congratulate you and your helpers.

Naturally, I am glad that you have got round to unretouched pictures but I think you may be interested in a trend in this country since H & E did the same - and since many other publications print unretouched "nudes". Now there is a demand for bigger and closer pictures - not, I would hope, from genuine naturists but from some of the same readers who have been yelling their heads off for "natural" pictures for years. This was, I suppose, predictable - but it does show just how "incomplete" the conversions to naturism are.

You probably see H & E - if so you may find some confirmation of this in the correspondence pages.

I read "Warning: nudists at large" with interest - it contains a good deal of truth but overlooks a point which is important in this country and, I think, in yours. Not all nudists keep "hidden" because of fear ... it is often that they do not wish to give offence and they know that a great many people are genuinely offended if they see naked people. It has always been our policy "not to offend and to hope not to be offended" and this still goes - and it's not altogether a fear of being prosecuted - or persecuted - or "exposed" - it's simply that we have some regard for the feelings of others.

It's all very well to be brave and pioneer the good cause but it's not worth it. Slowly we are gaining some recognition and at one or two places on our coast naked swimming and sunning are tolerated - up to a point. We have always had a few who would defy everyone and everything - records are full of examples of the "brave" ones who have tried - and immediately dropped out. It's a very long haul - and I should know!

I'm not sure how far "permissiveness" has gone in N.Z. Over here we read a lot about it and one or two clubs seem to have hitched on to the "anything goes" attitude. And that is not, in my opinion (which is probably worth very little) a good thing. Naturism doesn't want to grow on a wave of moral backsliding.

So far we have had a poor summer - one or two sunny spells have been spoilt (in this part of England) by cold winds - for some days now we have had rain and grey clouds - and this is our "high" summer.

One interesting trend here is the growth of the "luxury" clubs ... one opened earlier in the year on the estate of an old manor house. All very modern - and expensive. To me, that's not naturism. It may be nudism.

Best wishes to you all - and regards to any of those among you that I know or have known - and there are a good many.

Wallace Arter, England

 

 

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REACTIONS AND REFLECTIONS
OF A RAW RECRUIT

The somewhat rare occasion when one elects to discard fifty year old habits can make such an impact upon the constitution that it prompts the putting of pen to paper in an effort to briefly convey appreciation of what sunclub-ism is all about - frankly, I think it's great! Life somehow takes on a wider yet more rationally simple dimension to counterbalance the intricate pattern of, and pressures on, ordinary living these days.

The most gratifying and meaningful lesson for me has been to note the marvellous spirit of camaradarie, candour and confidence in parent-child relationships, irrespective of age or development; Mums and sons, Dads and daughters joining naturally in organised sport, casual games or bathing in the pool without a sign of embarrassment or immodesty - which surely is the hallmark of true modesty - a veritable bulwark during the important formative years; serving to enhance that degree of self discipline necessary to cope with the everyday problems of youth and reducing them to bare minimal proportions; promoting instead of fear, a well founded healthful and balanced happiness. Plus understanding where all too often loiters emotional groping for truth in an atmosphere charged with erotic suggestions or furtive pursuits which distort or inhibit developing minds. Whereas, to establish that wholesome understanding augers well for the imminent and justifiable expansion of recreational nudism as a rewarding exhilarating pursuit, sensibly reducing sensuality to responsibly controlled proportions and successfully interpreting modern trends abroad into viable proportions for the New Zealander of today and tomorrow.

In conclusion I certainly wish the movement well and at the same time commend the Wellington club for proving to me that the high ideals and beliefs advocated by the N.Z.S.A. are feasible, having been designed for the benefits of all those who at nil-risk are prepared to muster up the courage to seek, enjoy and employ the manifest benefits which membership unfolds.

Les H., Wellington

 

 

 

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NEWS FROM THE CLUBS IN NEW ZEALAND

 

Tauranga Sun Club Inc.

Since the last magazine issue we have become an incorporated society. At our A.G.M. we selected our first Lady President and with an enthusiastic committee we should be in for another and even more prosperous year.

During the winter months we have held both social and film evenings at members' homes. As well as trips to Okorire and Matamata Springs. These well attended functions were really enjoyed by all.

Now that our grounds have been tidied up, and we boast that all members do their share, more time will be devoted to recruiting new members. Although we have lost an odd member travelling to other parts, we have more than gained numerically in the new units joining up.

We have erected a new fence and gate to the entrance to our grounds and with the curved road in, one is presented with a real welcome sight on arrival. Labour weekend is when we start off the season with a swing. This has become an annual event. We particularly welcome Waikato joining in with us, likewise those visiting members from other clubs and who intend camping the whole weekend with us.

Nelson Sun Club Inc.

At the time of writing, of the last club news, the biggest thing on our horizon was the possible acquisition of new, permanent club grounds.

What was thought, by some of us, to be a mirage, turned out to be, thanks to a few of our members who were in a position to be generous, solid enough. After the blood and tears of money raising and negotiating, has come the sweat of developing. Shelter trees have been planted, two cash crops have been planted and the house thoroughly cleaned. The swimming pool which, when completed, will be the brightest jewel in our sunny crown, has reached the boxing and cement stage. The children's part of it will be in use before Christmas. The forming of games courts is high on our list of priorities, but our consciences may not allow us to play sports with so much work to be done. Although, as we all know, even work is pleasant when performed in the naked state.

So with our own grounds to develop now it will be a case of progress, progress, all the way. If you are coming to the Nelson area, drop us a line, and pay us a visit. If you live in the Nelson area, write to P.O. Box 467, and enquire about joining us.

Auckland Outdoor Health Club (Inc.)

Extensions to the sundeck around the swimming pool are under way and the contractor should have these finished shortly. A new children's pool included in this development will be linked to the filtration system and filter tanks of improved design will allow for the extra capacity and improve filtration of the main pool. Members are finding it pleasant to see this major construction done by outside labour but there has been plenty to keep them busy as well: more bamboo screening; new concrete paths; and a second miniten court.

The programme of winter socials has been completed, but a dine and dance is planned for next April since the 21st birthday celebrations were so successful last year.

With the approach of summer, thoughts are returning to sports and a drive for new members so that the facilities available may be used to capacity.

Auckland Sun Club

With the weather Auckland has experienced over the past few months attendance has been very low at the club but our members have not lost contact with each other. What with socials, swim nights, saunas, volley ball practise nights, we seem to spend a considerable time with other members. These activities have proved to be tremendously popular judging by the large number of attendances. We would certainly suggest that all clubs continue with these ideas throughout their winter season. Actually we have found that we have come in closer contact with the members than we do on the grounds themselves.

Work is progressing well on the toilet block, and isn't it surprising just how keen members are for an amenity of this sort. It doesn't seem that long ago that one wouldn't dream of mentioning toilets to each other, but here we are like so many clubs before us considering it a major event.

Our A.G.M. was well attended and with the committee we have we can again look forward to a very active year for committee and members alike.

Our volleyball team who are practising flat out are almost sure of getting that trophy back to put in our showcase (provided someone makes us a showcase). Apparently it is felt really worthwhile to attend the rally without their wives and families so that they can show just what a small club is capable of. I feel rather sorry for the poor cook (one female) who has to cater for these six strong players with healthy appetites.

For those unable to attend the rally, a "live-in" is being organised on the club grounds. Actually it is only a matter of erecting a few tents, but by the numbers planning on attending, the club grounds will have to stretch to accommodate them all.

Hawkes Bay Sun Club Inc.

Our club has been fairly quiet over the winter months - due mainly to the very wet weather which we experienced. However, in spite of this the concrete floor of the swimming pool was completed and work started on the side panels. Twelve of these were poured, and a further twelve should have been completed by the time these few lines are published. The new ablutions block is on the way to completion, and with the advent of some more of that H.B. weather - should see members keen to get on with the job. On 3rd December our A.G.M. was held and there was a good attendance of members. N.Z.S.A. President Gavin with Gaynor and family were present and it was good to see them again. Officers were duly elected and a vote of thanks was recorded for Les who had been Secretary for the past seven years.

The clubhouse now boasts eleven bunks, plus two single beds and plenty of floor space for a few more. We welcome members of other clubs who may like to pay us a visit. The committee has planned an Open Day this year for 7th November and we look forward to an increase in membership from this. Here's hoping for fine weather.

Members voted to try a Sauna night - and this was well attended on 3rd October. It is hoped that this might become a regular activity as swim nights have been suspended meantime.

Although the winter months have not been too kind to us weatherwise, interest in our club activities has resulted in several applications for membership. Some of these perhaps due to an article which appeared in the Sunday News earlier in the year. A suggestion for next winter's activities which might be fruitful, is a day trip to Taupo to enjoy the thermal pools.

However, for the present, we will be content with some warm days to enable us to use our grounds to the utmost. Best wishes and happy sunbathing from us all at the H.B. Sun Club.

 

Kowhai Valley Club Inc.

In the September issue we stated that we were in the process of negotiating purchase of a block of land, and the solicitors had the matter in hand. It now gives us pleasure to report that the purchase went through without a hitch, and therefore our club is now the legal possessor of a fine piece of real estate!

We note from the magazine that several other clubs in New Zealand are still seeking a permanent home. We wish them good luck in their endeavours with the hope that they will soon be as successful as we have been in this vital quest.

In the short time of our ownership we have made many improvements (in spite of set-backs with unfavourable weather in September and early October). Sunning areas have been cleared of bush, and fencing and screening started. We have been assisted in this work by the willing help of several new members, all of whom are in no way daunted by the fact that we have as yet few amenities to offer them.

With our growing membership, we have hopes that before very long we shall be enabled to report the acquisition of a modest club house. When this eventuates, the view from it will perhaps be unrivalled in the realm of New Zealand sun clubs, for we are fully 800 feet above sea level, with magnificent vistas of native bush and smiling farmlands, all gently sloping down to the surging ocean breakers of the West Coast.

Waikato Outdoor Society

Well, here we are again at the end of another exciting year. Boy, what a year it has been for this club. It is really hard to say what was the biggest thing that has happened to this progressive sun loving club. More and more new faces are turning up. New friends are made each month.

This club can be proud of its committee for the activities it organised over the past 12 months. Just looking over what has happened in the past year makes you realise that we are "the" tip and get at them group. Our mini rally held in July was the biggest move this club has done in its history. Thanks to Gavin and his wonderful wife for taking the trouble to attend. Also thanks to the other clubs' members who joined in to make it even more enjoyable. But the biggest congratulations must go to the committee and helpers who arranged and organised the mini rally. The kiddies games were organised in such a way that the loser won a prize. How about that! Then it happened. Housie, water polo, then that wonder of wonders, supper. Boy, what a spread. Even Gavin was licked. Also a warning to men of other clubs

Never, challenge women at water polo. Boy, they are dirty players! That was Saturday. But on Sunday we had the indoor pool for 4 hours before the public arrived. To our joy several non- members who arrived for a dip joined us and really enjoyed their swim. A wonderful weekend was had by about 120 nudists.

We have commenced building our badly needed toilets. Stan really got this project off to a good start with a well organised working bee. We still have a few grand events to happen before Christmas. Open Day ... November, Christmas party in December. So Merry Christmas to all members and friends from us here at Waikato.

Otago Sun and Health Club

Hello from down here in the South. The weather has now turned warm and our season started with the Annual Meeting at the beginning of October.

The meeting offered our first life membership to Roy and Thelma T. as a token of appreciation of 16 years' service to the Club and to Roy for 11 years as President and Thelma for giving her support to him. If it was not for their determination the Otago Club would not exist today.

We have elected a new and very vigorous committee. Work has started on the access road which was washed away by two flash floods. Gordon is rebuilding the bridge while others with a few aching backs, picks and shovels are putting the grounds back to shape.

During the winter months we hired a hall for Sunday afternoons and played volleyball. As a result we are in good shape with two teams for the Rally.

The membership drive this year has begun with a strong advertising programme. So far most of our correspondence has come from people who read the New Zealand Naturist where they find our address. Now with local press advertising, we hope to further boost our membership.

See you all at Pineglades, we will be there.

Palmerston North Sun Club Inc.

After a well attended A.G.M. in September the club has had a busy four months. Work on the grounds has continued. During the Autumn grass was sown on what will be our main games area. A 40 x l5ft swimming pool was dug and is now in use.

Advertising has stepped up and the response was excellent with a big increase in new members from over a large area. Our open day in November was a great success. Our house is now all but furnished with donations from members and well wishers. The club now has its own 12 h.p. tractor thanks to a member who found it and repaired it at a total cost of $92. With increased membership and grounds in a natural country setting the club can now expect to grow from strength to strength.

All those interested in happy outdoor nudism please write to our Secretary.

 

Girl in rubbish sack

Rally Photo

 

 

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CLUB DIRECTORY

The secretaries of the clubs listed below will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

 

NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS

P.O. Box 4126, Kamo.

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

AUCKLAND SUN CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 2925, Auckland.

Phone 604-235

KOWHAI VALLEY CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 6238, Wellesley St. W, Auckland 1.

WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY INC.

P.O. Box 619, Hamilton

TAURANGA SUN CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 2205, South Tauranga.

ROTORUA SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 1007, Rotorua.

GISBORNE SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 391, Gisborne

HAWKE'S BAY SUN CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 551, Napier

Phone 37-692 and 35-523

WANGANUI SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

PALMERSTON NORTH SUN CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 980, Palmerston North.

WELLINGTON SUN CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 2854, Wellington.

Phone PRO 6468

NELSON SUN CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 467, Nelson

CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

OTAGO SUN & HEALTH CLUB

P.O. Box 2058, South Dunedin.

SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB INC.

P.O. Box 486, Invercargill.

Phone 66-156 Invercargill

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NEW PLYMOUTH

WESTPORT

MASTERTON

TIMARU

BLENHEIM

BAY OF ISLANDS

To contact them, write to:
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        P.O. BOX 359, WELLINGTON

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