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 # 119 - December 1986 

[The New Zealand Naturist] Managing Editor: Graeme Brown (Pages: 20 - $2.75)

Contents:-

Editorial (Ivan de la Chaumette)
Writings from a bygone Era
Talking Point (Gemini)
First International Nude Beach Congress
Mid-Winter Madness Alan Morrison
Publication of Photographs... A Reminder
The Care of the Skin
Club News (8)
Letters to the Editor
NZ Club Directory: (26)
Australian Club Directory: (31)

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EDITORIAL

 

THE CLUB DIARY, alas, is no more.

When it was introduced, we sent a letter of explanation to each of the 25 New Zealand clubs.

Only two - Orchard and South Canterbury - have supported us with the information we requested. What is worse, not one of the other 23 clubs even replied to our letter. And this despite a further appeal in the Editorial in Issue No.118.

The apathy has been appalling. Continuing the Diary was a pointless waste of space.

We sincerely hope that Roy Cox has better luck.

In his introduction to "In-touch", giving the reasons for the inauguration of his "NZNF bi-monthly supplement", Roy says, "...each club's newsletter ... did not cover other club's happenings. Neither (is) the Naturist magazine able to keep members up-to-date on NZNF activities."

Let's take a closer look at those statements.

In the first instance, it is standard practice for every club to send copies of its newsletters to every other club. And for each club to display the copies so received in its clubhouse for all members to read. Thus, every club does know what has been going on elsewhere.

So far as we can see, Roy's column "Around the Clubs" does nothing more than give a "chatty summary" of news gleaned from all the clubs newsletters - news which all club members will already have read for themselves.

Now to the second part of Roy's statement. So far as "keeping members up-to-date on NZNF activities" goes, the short answer is that the NZNF itself has virtually no activities to be advertised, apart from the

 

AGM and National Rally, and the two annual (North and South Island) seminars. All three of which are fully advertised well in advance by most of the clubs in their newsletters.

Perhaps Roy didn't really mean "NZNF activities". Perhaps he intended to refer to club activities, and in particular, to advance notice of club activities. If this is what he meant, we agree with him completely. We are unable to keep members up-to-date, but through no fault of ours. Let's set the record straight.

A magazine like the N.Z. Naturist takes a great deal longer to prepare than a single-sheet typed newsletter. Our deadline for copy, two months before publication date, is the absolute minimum amount of time we must have. To take this issue as an example, it was no use any clubs advising us, before October 1, of forthcoming events during October and November, because they would all be over by the time the magazine was published, December 1!

This means that even if all the clubs had cooperated with the Club Diary, we would still only have been interested in activities planned three months in advance, onwards. Unfortunately, club committees either can not or will not plan a sufficient time ahead, and even if they do, they won't tell us!

Roy Cox's NZNF newsletter "In touch" is an excellent idea, bridging the gap between monthly newsletters and the quarterly N.Z. Naturist, but to be effective Roy will have to persuade all the club secretaries to supply the required information. Either that, or else telephone every club - an expense which we cannot see the NZNF executive sanctioning.

As we said at the beginning, we hope that Roy has better luck than we did.

 

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER to Graeme Brown.

In the five years since he took over production of the N.Z. Naturist, he has transformed it from a loss-making publication struggling for survival, into a popular, attractive magazine, financially sound and with a steadily-growing worldwide circulation.

Now as Managing Editor he can take a 1ong-deservd rest from the time- consuming details of format and layout, while maintaining overall supervision of content.

HAVE YOU ANY back issues of the N.Z. Naturist you would part with in a good cause?

Of the numerous editors the magazine has had, not all have been very conscientious in keeping a copy of each issue. Frequently all unsold copies were destroyed, and in many other cases the few that were kept have been subsequently lost.

Our Business Manager Frank Murphy, who also doubles as Keeper of the Archives, is missing back issues from the Naturist library. His earliest copy is Issue No.68, so any of the first 67 would be especially welcome. Although any issues up to No.90 would be appreciated.

Gifts of any of these missing copies will be gratefully received, but if anyone is only prepared to sell, Frank is prepared to open negotiations. Write to him at P.O. Box 2925, Auckland.

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WRITINGS FROM A BYGONE ERA by the Editor

An intriguing little book appeared on the editorial desk recently.

It is the size of a paperback but thin, only 125 pages. It has a hard cover, cloth-bound in a nondescript putty shade. Furthermore, the cover is completely blank, as is the spine; devoid of any printing whatever.

The intention has clearly been to make the book as inconspicuous as possible, and only after opening it, and turning no less than three blank sheets which discreetly shield the title page, does the reason for all the secrecy become apparent.

Entitled "Nudism - Is It Desirable?", it is written by Trevor G. Bain, whose head-and-shoulders photograph appears, in accordance with publishing custom of the time, after the table of contents. The printers are Wright & Jaques Ltd., of Auckland. The date of publication (optimistically labelled "First Impression"), is 1937.

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ONLY A DISTORTED MIND COULD FIND FAULT WITH THESE GIRLS REVELLING IN THE ECSTASY OF LIFE.

 

It is a brief but shrewdly perceptive little treatise, which gives a fascinating insight into the attitudes towards nudism held by the New Zealand society of fifty years ago. Efforts to learn more about the author have proved fruitless, but some of his comments, particularly reference to psychology, lead one to believe he was a doctor.

 

If this is so, then in view of the general disapproval with which nudism was regarded five decades ago, he shows considerable courage of conviction in refusing to hide behind a pseudonym. Moreover, he was prepared to put his money where his mouth was, because the absence of a publisher's name on the fly-leaf (only the printer's), shows that Bain published the book privately, at his own expense.

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"ONCE AGAIN THIS YOUNG LADY GIVES CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THE BODY BEAUTIFUL"

In his very first sentence, the author clearly states that he has never set foot inside a "Nudist's Colony" (This is not surprising, as in 1937 the first New Zealand Naturist Club had yet to be formed.) He goes on to say that he had spoken with a number of people from overseas who were members of clubs in Britain and elsewhere. He refers to articles on nudism which he had written and had been published. He also refers to a magazine called "Health and Sunshine" (which sounds like a modest version of "Health and Efficiency"), but the extent of his involvement with that publication is not stated.

At any rate, he was clearly a tireless campaigner for nudism and particularly on health grounds - both physical and mental. He writes fluently, in a light and chatty vein, which makes for easy reading, although to the younger generation today, his style will seems amusingly flowery, almost melodramatic.

 

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HEALTH-STRENGTH-PHYSIQUE.

The perfect combination for the human machine.

 

Older readers, though, will nostalgically recognise the flamboyant form of expression so popular in the 1930's:

"I have managed... to break through the thick veil of prejudice and stupidity... and tolerate anything that tends to stir the mud of lethargy and narrowness into a boiling pot of action..."

Lovely stuff - even though he does mix his metaphors somewhat.

Scattered through the book are eighteen black-and-white photographs, only a few of which are full-frontal female nudes necessitating the attentions of the touch-up artist's skill, (the air-brush had not been invented then). Two notable features of the author's choice of illustrations are of particular interest.

The first is that they are a well- balanced selection of pictures of men, women and children. The second is that they are also, very clearly, a mixture of studio portraits, posed studies of nudes in outdoor settings, and shots obviously taken in nudist club grounds.

This is almost exactly the same balance as in the illustrations in the N.Z. Naturist today. Journalistic styles may have changed drastically in the past fifty years, but readers tastes remain unaltered.


 

In those days it was, of course, mandatory to provide a caption for illustrations, and here the author really lets himself go.

A young lady snapped in a woodland setting is sub-titled, "Restful Hours with Nature - Draped Only in Nature's Garb". Another female figure relaxing on a hilltop, gazing pensively into the distance, appears above the wording, "Whilst Taking Full Advantage of the Outdoors, this Ardent Nudist Admires the Distant Views".

 

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BUILDING HEALtHY BODIES BY TAKING PLENTY
OF EXERCISE IN THE OPEN.

And with the aid of a picture of two small nude children, hand-in-hand, paddling at the seaside with their backs to the camera, we are sternly admonished, "To The Prudish - Can You Find Anything in this Illustration that Could be Called Indecent?".

The main platform of Bain's crusade for nudism emerges towards the end of the book in the final chapter headed "Psychological Aspect of Nudism". Undoubtedly he was years ahead of his time in his thinking, as the following excerpts will demonstrate.

"For years past," he says, "sex has been covered in a cloak of ignorance and mystery. 'Taboo' has been the command. Thou shalt not mention it. And a fine mess we have made of it all in consequence".

He berates parents for failing to give their children proper sex education. This results in these children growing up to regard sex as dirty and a nude body as indecent. The final paragraph of the book sums it up perfectly:

"It is scientifically impossible for human beings who are free from complexes to regard the nude body as indecent. Early training in the form of 'taboos', and stupid convention, are the thorns in the side of progress... Unless we are prepared to train children to face the reality of sex... we must go on wallowing in the muck that is only too often mistaken for the real thing... The great Dr Johnson was once shown a study of a nude female and asked, 'Do you consider this indecent?' 'No,' he replied, 'but your question is'."

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Photo: Freddy Karstensen   

 

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TALKING POINTby Gemini

 

Hands up all those who spotted the error in my last article... That's right: I wrote, "Without at least this level of public sales...", but the compositor left the 'out" out of "without" and what was left left a lot of people scratching their heads... if you follow me. (I trust it's all crystal clear now.)

I was spitting tacks because I'm a stickler for accuracy but it served no purpose kicking the compositor in the you-know-where because compositors are only human and all humans make mistakes. Then I realised I still had a scapegoat.

The editor missed the error in the proof-reading and as everybody knows, editors aren't human so aren't allowed to make mistakes. Thus I can kick him with impunity - which also lets the office cat off the hook.

While on this subject, you'll have noticed that there's already been a bit of kicking going on in the "Naturist" madhouse, otherwise known as the editorial offices. Graeme's been booted upstairs to the exalted rank of Managing Editor and Ivan is now squatting on the editorial throne. (I understand, by the way, that despite his cosmopolitan-sounding name he's neither Russian nor French.)

No one's quite certain exactly what Graeme will do as Managing Editor, but perhaps it would be undiplomatic to ask. One of Ivan's first moves having been to re-institute an Editorial, one can only assume that he let Graeme write the first one (in the last issue) to keep him happy and help him over the traumatic experience of his promotion.

"Talking Point" I'm happy to report, seems to be working. I've got people talking, and I'm getting feedback. And not only by letters to the Editor either.

A lady member of my club reports a phone call from a friend in Taranaki. The friend reckons she knows the identity of "Old Peter" ("Talking Point", Issue No.117). A New Plymouth club member, she avers. Could be... But then, what about Hawkes Bay?

 

They've got two Peters in their club, according to their August newsletter.

Seriously though - as the man says in the biscuit commercial - the truth about Old Peter is that he, as well as my old friend Beverley (the English Club Secretary), the Waikikamukau Outdoor Social Club and my camouflaged Mk III Cortina, are all figments of my fevered imagination.

You see, all my characters are stereotypes. There's an "Old Peter" in every club, and in many, more than one. Most clubs at some time or other have had to endure a fanatical "clothes off or resign" secretary like Beverley. And all clubs suffer from certain other evils of the same kind.

Which leads me to my talking point for this issue - the three "D's" (with apologies to S. Casey of Sydney - see "Letters to the Editor".)

Dissension, Disagreement and Discord.

 

Roy Cox in Issue No.1 of "In touch" quotes Eddie Robertshaw writing in the N.Z. Naturist, No. 86: "50% of members build the club whilst the remaining 50% divide it."

You, gentle reader, whoever you may be (always providing that you're a club member), are probably convinced that in no other clubs do members argue and bicker and sometimes almost come to blows, the way they do in your club. Don't you believe it. They're all as bad as one another. The three "D's" are always there, it's just that some clubs are worse than others.

There is an interesting popular fallacy concerning nudism that goes something like this:

"Nudity is the Great Leveller. Without his clothes, a man is stripped of all spurious pride, pomposity or pretentiousness. For the first time he experiences true humility, with everything sweetness and light, his eyes suddenly opened to the beauties of nature and his heart bursting with love for his fellow men."

Unfortunately, it often doesn't work out that way at all.

 

The only true "revelation" is the realisation that others are seeing him as he really is. The high-ranking executive who cuts such an imposing figure at the board meeting in his bespoke-tailored suit with the handpicked lapels, suddenly becomes aware that what fellow sun club members are studying with interest is an ordinary looking, fat little man with - reading from bottom to top - fallen arches, knobbly knees, an appendectomy scar on his pot belly and a little bunch of hairs growing out of each nipple.

The net result of this traumatic experience is likely to be the complete opposite of true humility. Denied the authority hitherto conferred by his clothing, he may - and often does - seek to regain it by a display of far greater affectation and bombast than he ever indulged in when clothed. He embarks on an ego-bolstering trip of sometimes monstrous proportions.

I know full well that not all nudists are company directors. The only trouble is, that those in the lower echelons often react in an even more severe fashion. Having no real authority in their "normal" lives, they see the sun club as the one place where, for the first time, they can really throw their weight around.

Don't run away with the idea that I'm suggesting that this happens to everybody who joins a nudist club. That's nonsense. It only happens to a few. But a few is all you need.

Robertshaw wasn't quite right when he claimed that 50% of members work to divide the club. It only takes a small handful. Just three or four bloody-minded individualists with strong personalities, working together, can split an entire club down the middle.

Now is the time of Peace on Earth and Goodwill towards All Men. What about a few New Year Resolutions; that we will all make a real effort to cease being bloody-minded and try to see the other person's point of view?

A Very Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous and Peaceful New Year to you all.

 

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FIRST INTERNATIONAL NUDE BEACH CONGRESS

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On June 13, 1986, the small island of Antiparos in the Cyclades Islands of Greece was the setting for a gathering of nude beachers and naturists from much of the world.

Primarily an "International Summit" of leaders of the naturist movement, 18 delegates attended from America, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Finland, Italy and Greece.

During the six days of the conference, formal "business" sessions were held for two hours each morning and again each afternoon. There were also programmes on video, photography, literature and information reviews, sports, as well as informal "get-acquainted" mixers and excursions in the area. The "workshop" sessions covered a very comprehensive range of naturist activities, including speculation on the future of naturism and the place for each naturist in it.

The organiser of the event was the leader of the Naturist Society, Lee Baxandall, publisher of the American magazine "Clothed with the Sun". His chairmanship and organising ability was highly spoken of by all who attended. INF President Alan McCombe contributed many pearls of wisdom, drawing on his extensive experience with the whole field of international naturism.

Other delegates whose names will be familiar to all naturists, were Phil Vallack and Susan Mayfield (both from Britain), Erik Holm, editor of "Sun and Health" (from Denmark), Robbert Broekstra from Holland, and Leif Heilberg (who was also official photographer), from America.

 

Although there are fourteen "official" nude beaches throughout Greece, the one on Antiparos used by the conventioneers was, they were told, the only "legalised" one. (The niceties of distinction between "official" and "legalised" were not explained.) About half a kilometre long and bordering a lagoon formed by a small off-shore island, the beach was crowded throughout the congress by 200 or more naturists, virtually all visitors to the island.

The delegates to the congress were by no means universally welcomed by fellow-users of the beach. On learning of the purpose of the convention, many quite vehemently demanded that no one else should be told of the existence of this serene nude beach, lest masses of newcomers should overcrowd it, destroy its tranquility and thus deprive the present visitors of "their own private beach preserve."

The official photographer Leif Heilberg, also had his share of problems. Any attempts to take pictures of delegates sunbathing, playing volleyball or the like, produced violent protests from many of the regular visitors who may have appeared, albeit indistinctly, in the background of the photograph. Robbert Broekstra took some distant long shots and was promptly accosted by an outraged and excited Englishman who wanted to throw his camera in the water! He was, fortunately, eventually calmed down by his friends.

Probably the most interesting of all the business sessions - certainly the one that produced the most heated debate - was on the subject of naturist photographs in

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publications; the types of pictures used, their degree of "titillation" versus "proper" naturist depiction and so on. Past-INF President Erik Holm, speaking from twenty years' experience as editor of "Sun and Health" agreed with Leif Heilberg's contention that one has to publish pictures which represent truth, but which - while idealising the naturist movement - simultaneously accomplish the task of making the magazine attractive in the market place - a compromise solution. Despite much discussion, no final conclusion was reached. Individual viewpoints were too varied to reach consensus.

(Editor's Note: Most interesting, in view of both Neil Wrigley's article and Gemini's "Talking Point" in our issue No. 118!)

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MID-WINTER MADNESSby Alan Morrison

 

 

A few noteworthy quotes from delegates.

 

DORA PEZZILLI (Italy): I have always been a naturist... but did you know that under the Italian penal code, the penalty for nude sunbathing is the same as applies to rape?

 

ERKKI HUSU (Finland):

We have no naturist clubs in Finland, and only one naturist beach. . . I have been told that there are about 100 individual members of the INF in different parts of my country, but they do not know each other. But more and more naturists are getting involved in the movement every year, and one day soon it may be possible to open the first club...

 

HUGH KILMER (U.S.A.): Do you have a "giving" vocation? Head for the beach... the movement for clothes-optional recreation is, to many of us, a part of the movement for freedom, justice and peace throughout the world... Those involved in direct service to others in need, entailing generosity and sacrifice, can greatly enrich the movement.

 

PHIL VALLACK (England): Beach people often have no wish to belong to a club, with tedious rules and unwelcome bickering. Single men and women, in particular, find a welcome on the coastline which does not exist in a sun club. These "free sun" people, in my opinion, should be able to join the INF direct...

At the close of the congress, a reception was held on the campsite. The vice-Mayor of the town, George Filolias, speaking through an interpreter, made an official presentation. He apologised for the fact that the campsite was not complete suitable for occupation by naturists, but hoped that in due course a section would be set aside solely for naturists' use.

In the afternoon of the final day, delegates played their last games of volleyball. Then, following dinner at "Korali's" - with toasts and farewell speeches - a small party went on to Fabrika Pub, where owner Tasos Faroupos serves excellent drinks at reasonable prices - dirt cheap by comparison with the U.S.!

Antiparos is well worthwhile considering as a vacation spot for naturists - particularly those on a low budget!

(Collated and condensed from articles by Leif Heilberg and Robbert Broekstra.)

 

For the second successive year, the Palmerston North Sun Club hosted a Polar Bare Swim on the shortest day of the year. We decided to make a weekend of it, with the swim being followed by a traditional Christmas dinner and social evening on the Saturday, with the club's monthly sauna outing on Sunday.

Invitations were sent to Taranaki, Wanganui, Manawatu, Hawkes Bay and Wellington Sun Clubs, and they responded by advertising this foolhardy event in their newsletters.

With one week to go, we had a clean sparkling pool with a temperature of 12° and our Pool Manager was heard to remark that what we wanted now was a week of frosts. Sure enough, we got them. Unusual for Palmerston North, but down went the temperature, 11°, 10°, 9°, 8°, Brrrrrr.

On Friday night the first visitors arrived from Hawkes Bay and Saturday morning saw representatives from all clubs except Taranaki, who were having a function of their own. Our own club members swelled the number to eighty souls who stood in wonder at the sunshine and warmth of the day. Groups gathered informally, renewing acquaintances and friendships and many took the opportunity to tour the grounds.

At 3pm all were called to the clubhouse and placed under starters orders. Two P.N.S.C. speedsters hit the water first and others were quick to follow. More refined was the lady from Napier, bedecked in balloons... not modesty, just for flotation. Needless to say, the speedy exits from the pool were only marginally slower than the entrances, but some persistent (foolish) types stayed for ages, hoping to win the prizes. The Brass Monkey Awards went to Alec (P.N.S.C.) with the Ladies' Award to Shirley (H.B.S.C.), who must have derived some heat insulation from the balloons.

 

Stewart of Wanganui Sun received both the boys' and girls' prize since no girl had entered the water. After a leisurely dry off we headed for the clubhouse and hot soup; a choice of chicken, pumpkin or mushroom. Speeches were made, prizes given and a certificate handed to everyone. If you hadn't swum, your declaration indicated you were "of sound mind, but CHICKEN" and for those that had, "MENTALLY DEFICIENT but CONGRATULATIONS".

Dinner was served at 6pm and our rather spartan camp kitchen and our five loaned microwave ovens were full of hustle, bustle and food. Roast lamb, potatoes, peas, beans and pumpkin topped with gravy made up the main course with plum pudding, custard and whipped cream for dessert. Coffee and tea rounded off the meal and then it was party time. Later in the evening one of our members produced a guitar and much to the delight of our visitors, a singsong took place. The evening ended at lam and there is no truth in the rumour that our President was not amused with the 2am serenade by three rather happy revellers.

Sunday arrived warm and sunny after early morning rain. Time to clean the clubhouse and partake of a late breakfast before rushing off the the club's monthly sauna. Most of our visitors made the sauna but their journeys home meant they had to leave early. All participants had a good time and we decided it was a great way to celebrate and liven up the shortest day. Perhaps you will join us next year.

 

P.S. There were supposed to be some photographs to illustrate this article, but your scribe being one of the MENTALLY DEFICIENT, forgot.


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We welcome new members,
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Publication of
Photographs...
A Reminder

 

Recently, the N.Z. Naturist was approached by a solicitor, acting for a young lady whose photograph appeared in the magazine over 13 years ago.

 

The lady requested that the editor withdraw from sale (as back numbers) all copies of the issue in question, claiming that at the time she was a teenager and the photograph had been published without permission.

The last statement was, of course, incorrect, and the matter has been satisfactorily resolved, but it serves as a timely reminder of the necessity to ensure that everyone whose picture appears in the magazine, has given their full consent to its publication.

 

The editor is most grateful for all suitable naturist photographs, but to safeguard all concerned, prints submitted must be endorsed on the back with the date it was taken, the names of all persons appearing in the picture and their signatures after the words, "publication permitted". In the case of colour transparencies, the above consent should be written on a separate sheet of paper (which will be kept with the photograph) and in addition, bear a brief description of the picture so that it can be clearly identified.

 

THE SOUTHERN SUN
AND HEALTH CLUB

THE SOUTH'S LAST NUDIST CLUB BEFORE THE
BIG ICE IS ALIVE & WELL AT APARIMA
NEAR INVERCARGILL

Along with our sheltered grounds, miniten court, volleyball court, full-size swimming pool, barbeque and picnic area, we offer you the hospitality and friendliness that is only found in this part of the country.

To arrange visits please write P.O. Box 627 Invercargill anytime.

 

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Visitors Welcome

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THE CARE OF THE SKINby T. K. Offord

An article by naturists, for naturists

 

With all club members either organising working bees or, perhaps, sprucing up their clubs ready for the summer season, it is time to start thinking about our own body maintenance.

Body maintenance really starts with proper nourishment and with the giving of care and attention to our skins. Skin is the largest of our many body organs. It "holds us together", it protects us from bacterial invasion, it regulates our body temperature and, of course, it secretes waste products.

Why then, do we mistreat our skin so? Well, most of us take it for granted and, after all, it's only when a rash shows up, or dry skin splits and becomes infected, that we really sit up and take notice. By this time, we may have contracted anything from dermatitis to acne or psoriasis or eczema, and then we rush along to the doctor in the hope of a cure or palliative when really, a little care and attention would have prevented the problem in the first instance.

For naturists, it is particularly important that appropriate care be taken of the skin, since the exposure of our skin to the very potent ultraviolet light of these latitudes does give rise for some concern amongst the medical fraternity. With just a little tender, loving care, easily, simply and at very little cost, we can all avoid split or dry skin, painful sunburn or the triggering of melanoma (skin cancer).

 

Apart from the obvious use of a good quality toilet soap, skin requires little in the way of on-going maintenance until it is exposed to sun, seawater or chlorinated swimming pools.

Sun and wind can both cause tremendous damage to the skin by virtue of their drying effect, therefore, the use of a good quality, preferably non-oily type of moisturiser is strongly recommended. Additionally, the use of a high grade sunscreen lotion should be considered - again, preferably, a non-greasy type.

 

Suntan lotions work by blocking out that frequency of sunlight which causes the erythema (reddening) of the skin surface, most of the harmless rays being permitted to pass through the dermis.

This excites the melanin-producing cells of the body which, in turn, gives us the healthy-looking tan - and, incidentally, the tan is the body's own protection against further burning.

For those of us who enjoy swimming, there is the further problem of washing away the normal protective layer of sebum (body oils) which maintain our skin in a soft and supple condition. In order to counter the loss of natural body oils, it is wise to replace them with suitable moisturising creams or lotions. These assist the skin to recuperate, prevent dry out and thus cracking and reddening with subsequent infection.

The use of a moisturiser rich in GLA oils and lanolin achieves the objective which is required by naturists, namely, a healthy, bronzed appearance without the skin appearing leather-like and without the cracking or reddening which can be most painful.

So, fellow naturists, do think about care and attention to your skin this summer!

Happy tanning!

T. K. Offord, Director,
WOL de nova,
Skin and Hair Care Specialists.

 


"... it's only
when a rash
shows up... that
we sit up and
take notice"

 


 

Important areas of the body are the nose, forehead and breasts where sunburn can be excruciatingly painful and dangerous.

 

 

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Ultracote Super Lanolised Lotion - For the ultimate all over body massage. Positively prevents skin dryness and chapping. Excellent for babies too! Family size l000ml, $14.50 post free.

 

These prices are strictly direct sale to Sun Club members only. Posted anywhere in New Zealand. Simply send name and address to WOL de novo Ltd., P.O. Box 7058, Wellington South, or ring your orders after hours to Wellington 893-420. Payment must accompany all orders. Deliveries immediate. Money refunded if not satisfied. (Factory address, 234 Rongotai Road, Wellington 3.)

All Orders to P.O. Box 7058, Wellington South

AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC.

NEW ZEALAND'S FOREMOST NATURIST PARK

* Sunbathing * Volleyball * Miniten *
* Swimming * Socials * Children's area *

A CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS PLUS CAMPING
AND CARAVAN SITES

Membership enquires to: Membership Secretary,

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

 

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CLUB NEWS

 

 

NORTH SHORE SUN CLUB

Hi there, I am sorry that we missed the September issue (a slip up on my part) but as you can see we made it this time. I must apologise for another slip up. Our swim night at Rickardos in Parakai is still continuing. The owners have not, as yet, made a start on the proposed alterations. You are very welcome to join us there on the last Friday of each month. The only months they are not held are December and January. Very sorry for any confusion we may have caused.

At the time of writing we had lots of up-and-coming events but most will have come and gone by the time you read this. There is a BBQ luncheon followed by a games afternoon on 28 September. 26 October, Labour Weekend, is a Mad Hatter's Tea Party (we should see a lot of weird and wonderful creations this day). Our open day on 23 November will be with BBQ lunch. 29 and 30 November is our Interclub Sports Weekend. Santa will visit our club on 14 December. We will be celebrating New Year's Eve with a spit roast and what promises to be a great party. As you can see, we are going to be very busy.

Our AGM in September had a very good attendance with lots of people wanting to be on the committee. This coming year will be quite hard financially for us, but I'm sure we will make it, especially with this years tremendous effort which allowed the club to halve its mortgage. And it was really a tremendous effort when you stop to think that our club has only approximately 50 members. We all join together to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas.

 

PALMERSTON NORTH SUN CLUB

An extremely wet winter saw Lake Downs take on a new meaning. Nevertheless, some very nice days, and very willing members, completed large amounts of club maintenance and upgrading. The grounds have recovered from extensive earthworks and with newly mown grass, show little sign of the upheaval. Several hundred newly planted pines have established and our new shelter willows are sprouting very nicely.

Our AGM was held during August and a very energetic committee elected. Since then the final leg of our boundary fence has been erected and some much needed maintenance on the existing fences completed. The grass is in full flush and requires weekly mowing... no small task with 18 acres of grounds.

Changes in policy during the past year have seen many more members on the grounds during the winter months and we have actually signed up ten new members during winter. We wonder how many clubs can boast having in excess of twenty members on the grounds during weekends of June/July/August?

The warm spring weather is with us and your scribe suffered an early dose of sunburn in September. Our pool is in tip top shape, apart from low temperatures, and our members are looking forward to a social and sporting Labour Weekend.

 

Several members will attend the rally, but a large number will spend their Christmas-New Year break at Lake Downs. So, if you are looking for a nice peaceful country atmosphere to relax in or wind down after your visit to Wellington, or travelling, just drop a note to P.O. Box 980 Palmerston North. You'll be more than welcome.

WANGANUI SUN CLUB

Winter at Wanganui Sun Club was quiet this year. The highlight of our winter this year was a fabulous trip to Taihape. We spent a great weekend there on the farm of one of our club members, renewing summer friendships and soaking in the hot tub. We even managed to spend some time sunbathing in club uniform. Yes, mid-winter in Taihape in club uniform! We are serious about our nudism here in Wanganui.

Like most clubs we spent most of the winter doing maintenance in preparation for a new season. By the time this is printed our new extension to the clubhouse will be finished. This will add showers and washhouse facilities to our club, making camping even more pleasant in our grounds.

The big event for the summer is well underway in the planning. It's our famous Hangi Weekend. This is a gala weekend, to which we invite all members from all other clubs to come to Wanganui and enjoy our hospitality, weather and great hangi food. Make a note on your calendar for the 6/7/8 February, HANGI WEEKEND at WANGANUI SUN CLUB.

 

WELLINGTON SUN CLUB

14 acres of park-like grounds and bush-clad hills where the nudists of Wellington relax during their leisure hours in a congenial environment with three pool complex, expansive lawns, children's play area with adventure playground, camping and clubhouse facilities, caravan points.

Membership is invited from Families, Couples etc.

Apply to the Secretary P.O. Box 2854, Wellington
for further information.

 

"Nature pleases, attracts, delights,
merely because it is nature." (W. Humbolt)

Ever been out on your own, with a friend, or your family, and coming on that quiet beach or lovely bushland stream, discarded clothing to invigorate yourself in that water?

What is more natural than to be at one with nature? That clean, fresh freedom of "no togs".

If Sun Clubs are, for geographic or personal reasons, impractical to join, the N.Z.N.F. Supporter Group may identify with your personal and individual need.

SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP

will give you information about social nudism through the pages of the "N.Z. Naturist" magazine, posted to your home together with a Supporter Newsletter. It will give you visiting rights to Clubs throughout New Zealand.

The Supporter Group now has a number of its members who welcome other Supporters to correspond or visit them.

Whether you are young or old, of either sex, single or married, you are welcome to join. Membership is now only $15.00 per year, plus $3.00 initial entry (application) fee.

Interested? Write to the Supporter Secretary, P.O. Box 1036, Tauranga, for information, enclosing a S.A.E.

 

Volleyball score

 

The Orchard Sun Club Inc.

The South's Premier Nudist Club is still very much alive at
GREEN ISLAND, DUNEDIN

Along with our acres of well grassed tree lined gullies which offer warmth, shelter and privacy we have a new all weather miniten court, volleyball court, barbecue and picnic areas. A natural adventure playground for children.

Only 10 minutes from the city centre.

FUN IN THE SUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

For invitation to visit, phone 883-762 or 883-641
or write P.O. Box 5460, Dunedin.

 

South Auckland Sun Club Inc.

"The Family Club"

Centrally located in beautiful surroundings offering a
warm friendly atmosphere for sunbathing and
swimming in our large pool.

We welcome new members and for further enquiries
please write to the:-
SECRETARY: P.O. Box 847 Papakura
Telephone 534-2479

 

ROTOTA SUN CLUB

The AGM had some lively discussion, including an increase in subscriptions. Most of the committee was re-elected with people from Tauranga to Taumaranui! Can any others beat that? Bill and Caryle will be living at the grounds from mid-December, but they will require positive I.D. from visitors, and then they will give you a warm (stream) Rotota welcome. We are encouraging our members to put their photographs in their NZNF passports and have it certified by the club secretary. Perhaps other clubs will follow our lead for positive, immediate ID.

Don't forget to use Rotota as a stopover point on your way to the rally - yes, even you mainlanders! Hope everyone has a nice relaxing summer.

KOWHAI VALLEY CLUB

A combination of newer and older club members have recently gathered together for working bees and a social evening to renew friendships.

The club grounds will require some hard work to offset the effectiveness of a damp winter and vandalism of our pool. But our willing band of helpers and prospective new members should make short work of that.

An interesting summer and social programme is planned for the coming months and visitors will be made most welcome.

GISBORNE COUNTRY CLUB

Our winter started with a wet (inside and out!) weekend at Hawkes Bay, but those who went to it thoroughly enjoyed themselves - and took another week to recuperate! We took things quietly for a while but in the past five weeks the club has come to life with the sound of hammering. After a visit to a local sauna an idea to build one of our own, plus the donation of various building materials, spurred us into action. The biggest expense of lining it, is now foremost on our minds, but like most things we will overcome that with hard work.

 

Now that we have got this far, there is no turning back and there's an endless amount of enthusiasm. Hopefully we will be using the sauna by Labour Weekend.

Our cold but not too wet winter has been warmed by hot tub and pot luck dinner evenings. With summer on the way, we are looking forward to it starting with Labour Weekend, when we've a Mini Rally for those not going to North Island's Seminar.

A blow to our club has been a couple of burglaries; so our gates are now padlocked. That didn't deter our latest burglar who had the cheek to climb the gate (at least eight feet tall and on a main road), find something on the grounds to take it off it's hinges, before wrecking the sliding door to the clubhouse and emptying the fridge.

The club grounds are looking great and we are looking forward to seeing our many friends from other clubs over the usual beautiful East Coast summer.

SOUTH CANTERBURY SUN CLUB

Hello to you all from the Willowbanks Club of South Canterbury. We have had a rather busy year with plenty to do. Our social calendar has been filled with a hangi, a chinese meal, two pot luck meals, a Town & Country club evening and a barbeque day, as well as our monthly Social Sundays at the club. We have had more working bees this year too. As some may be aware, our grounds were badly affected by the March floods and we had four foot of water through the shed and toilets. Our shed was pushed back nine feet and one third of our miniten court was washed away. However we all believe we got off lightly as batch owners not far away were not so lucky. We have been left with about two years supply of barbeque wood so something good came of it. As things have dried out we have got cleaned up and are almost back to normal with only the miniten court to be repaired now, and that we hope will be done before our opening day and hangi in November. Wishing you all a long and hot summer from Willowbanks.

 

SUPPORTER GROUP

There has been an increased interest in the Supporter Group within the last few months.

Quite a lot of encouraging letters came in response to the contact scheme initiated in June this year. This resulted in two Australian members, and a number in wide-apart centres of New Zealand, offering friendly overnight accommodation in their own homes, to travelling fellow Supporters and any overseas visitors. A list of these people was circulated in the last Supporter Newsletter. My thanks to them all for their support.

I would like to thank the secretaries of those sun clubs which forward to me a copy of their club newsletters. It does keep one in touch with the club scene.

There has been quite an inflow of new members lately. This is a particularly pleasing feature, which makes one realise that the public must be coming more aware of naturism, through this first step of progress in joining the group. A sincere "WELCOME", to all our new people.

Sadly, I must advise that subscriptions must increase. The rise in costs make this necessary. Postage and cost of our magazine, together with the $2.00 per adult member INF levy to the NZNF Inc., is now more than the subscription that a married couple unit provides. But this INF affiliation is a valuable asset to all supporter members, as it gives them the INF passport, which ensures visiting rights to most New Zealand clubs as well as many overseas ones.

Starting January 1987, new fees will be: $3.00 new member's application fee and $15.00 yearly subscription per unit (singles or couples).

In the six months that I have been in the secretary's chair, I have certainly learned a lot and realise that there is much more to learn yet, too. But I'm willing to give it the best "shot" I can.

 

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SUNSEEKERS

INCORPORATED

(AFFILIATED WITH A.N.F.)

POST OFFICE BOX 220, MIDLAND 6056

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM
COUPLES AND FAMILIES.

VISITORS FROM AFFILIATED CLUBS VERY WELCOME

 

THE HELlOS SOCIETY

Set in 40 acres of natural bushland in the
BLUE DANDENONGS

Applications from family groups are welcome.

P.O. Box 440, DANDENONGS, Victoria 3175

 

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Are you interested in the
nudist movement and the
nudist way of life?

For information on clubs,
beaches and the supporter
scheme, write to:-

A.N.F. Secretary
P.O. Box 268,
Belconnen, A.C.T. 2617

 

PACIFIC SUN CLUB - Qlnd.

"Be Happy-Have Fun-In The Sun"

Within half an hour of Brisbane, Northside. Saltwater Tidal river, swimming, volley ball, miniten, playground, bush walks, club hut, modern brick toilets & showers, large tent and caravan area. Visitors welcome.

P.O. Box 678 Caboolture                   4510 Queensland

 

 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

 

CLUB WORKERS

The article "Talking Point" in No.117 reminded me of something I was told by a wise man.

In any club or organisation there are three groups of people;

The Mighty, who say, "That's a great idea; let's do it!", "What else can I do to help?" or "It sounds a bit difficult, but we'll give it a go."

The Mediocre who say, "I'd like to do that, but... ," too busy, not 'Nell enough, not strong enough, not able to come that day, etc.)

The Morose, who say, "It can't be done.""We haven't the money:'"What's wrong with things as they are?" "It's too difficult for just a few of us." or "Why can they get more members?"

So, Gemini, even if it's no help, at least it is some consolation to know that your problem is the same for every one who tries to organise a group encounter.

But, from experience, it is helpful to be able to place people in their "M" group and then to know whom to encourage, whom to stir into changing into a different group, and whom to ignore or by pass politely, in order to get on with the job. Realise also that we need all three groups in any organisation, it's just that we need to reorganise the numbers in the categories sometimes.

S. Casey
(Sydney)

("Gemini" replies; The three "M's"! I like it! How true... But I can't agree that "we need all three groups..." I don't dispute that we've all got 'em - but we certainly don't need 'em!)

 

CLUB DRESS

It was with interest that I read in your Issue No.117 the article entitled "Freedom to Undress versus Compulsion to Dress" by Douglas Ball.

It is something like fifteen to twenty years since I joined the movement. I have been to six or eight National Rallies in this time. However, the last one which I attended at AOHC in Auckland left me with food for thought.

It was there that I experienced the "dress optional" policy for the first tine. I can remember seeing three teenage girls walking around for five days fully clothed at all times, including during the heat of the day.

On another occasion in my own club, I noticed a middle-aged woman visitor sitting beside the swimming pool, for what seemed like six to eight hours, fully dressed. On another occasion, however, I was chastised for not undressing soon enough!

When I first joined a sun club, I spent the first three weekends "sheltering" in the swimming pool, shy, yet confident of joining once I realised what nice people they were. I've never looked back.

Nevertheless, I did not attend the last rally at Canterbury and was a little dismayed to learn of fully clothed people walking about. You see, that sort of thing rubs off onto others, and it reminded me of my original unease and self- consciousness when I first took the "giant step" forward.

For the sake of others, I suggest that a remit he considered for submission at either club or national level, to reconsider this "dress optional" practice. I understand the reasons for it; the question is, how long should it take, for a possible new member to make up his or her mind?

R. L. Grant
(Hawkes Bay Sun Club)

 

AN AMERICAN VIEW

It is my understanding that my subscription to the N.Z. Naturist has expired. I am not going to re-subscribe to the magazine at this time.

Why? The proximate reason is that each issue contains one or more pictures of unclothed children, and I do not think it is safe either to receive or to keep such pictures of children in the U.S. today. Perhaps all is well re nudism in New Zealand, but in the U.S. a fully-fledged persecution is getting underway - in my opinion.

The general reason is that the nudist impulse has, again in my opinion, to change course at this time. First, nudity is no longer a novelty, so that one does not require to see it in a magazine. Second, organised nudism, at least in the U.S., is totally stalled. Third, what is required (unless nudism is doomed - which is a real possibility) is serious, informed, sophisticated discussion, and popular illustrated magazines are not a suitable place for this.

Nudism was originally "sold" as facilitating health thru sunbathing. We currently know that sunbathing fosters skin cancer, and thus works away from, not toward, health.

Nudism in the U.S. won most of the court cases which allow nude photos to be disseminated; this paved the way, not for nudism as was expected, but for pornography!

Meanwhile practical nudism has become (nothing more than) an affair of water, sewer and roading systems, RV (caravan) technology etc., and an amazing amount of antagonism among participants.

I think that the nudist impulse has to be separated both from nude photos, and from parks/camps. I think there could be something over and beyond these.

If there is, it would have to he the quest for emotional, not physical, health - which would turn out to be the effort to bring interpersonal relations to a higher level. This in turn would mean that the new nudism would have to be an idealistic movement (as it was in the beginning); not religion as we now know it, but a human activity very closely akin to religion.

"Robin of Restful Haven"
(U.S.A.)

 

 

 

 

BOUQUET

I would just like to say what an excellent publication the "New Zealand Naturist" magazine is.

I have been practicing nudism for 15 years now, but unfortunately have to rely on our free beach "Swanbourne" over here, as the sun clubs only take married couples and families.

I find there is more to the practice of nudism than meets the eye, and your publication contains the increasing knowledge needed. Naturist journals over here are not a patch on yours, and being neighbouring countries it is great to find such excellent literature on the movement.

I'm only sorry I never came across your publication earlier.

I hope this letter reaches you, and I thank your people for their hard work.

Keep the magazine coming over to us!

R. Connors
(Perth)

 

HOMOSEXUALS

In response to the anonymous letter in N.Z. Naturist No.117, promoting homosexuals in naturists clubs, may I say that we must never encourage these perverts to use our clubs to further their filthy practices.

Consider: No boy would be safe from their advances. I know what I am talking about. I myself was molested when a young boy by one of these so-called "gay" men. I call them sodomites for this is what they are, why spoil a nice word like "gay"!

I have always considered myself to be broad-minded and an exponent of freedom, but freedom has its limits; besides, these freaks constitute a serious threat to all in the spread of AIDS, which is terminal.

One of the arguments I have heard on two separate occasions on the television, by homosexuals, is that they could not influence a young boy by their unnatural practices, as a boy knows by the time he is 14, whether he is a homosexual or not. But both these men, if you can call them that (one has since died of AIDS), said that they were 26 and 34 years old when they found they were homosexual. So much for their earlier statements.

For myself, I could not remain in a Sun Club knowing these perverts were around.

W. Harrison
(Wellington Sun Club)

 

NEWS FROM POLAND

My name is Marek. I am 24 years old. I study at the Academy of Physical Education in Krakow.

I am naturist for two years. When is sunny day I have meeting with my friends at beach near lake. We have swim and tan, sometimes we have gone to sauna. There is beginning summer in Poland and we are looking for idea to spend interesting holiday. Naturism is young in Poland and we have no tradition.

I would like to know how you do spend your free times? Have you any interesting manners to spend your holidays? What are you doing when is rain?

I am learning English only six months and I know my English is not good, I'm sorry. I would like to do correspondence with somebody. I and my friends would like get to know you and your organisation.

If you have any questions etc., write I will give answer for every letter.

Wishing you all the best with naturism in New Zealand.

Koren Marek
(34-500 Zakopane, Mate Zywozanskie 1B, Poland)

(Koren March should not apologise for his English. How many of us would be able to write Polish as well after only six months study? It is a pleasure to hear from him - Editor)

 

NUDIST PICTURES

Would it be worth trying one page in The Naturist of photos that may not be up to "full page" quality, e.g., four or six to the page?

"Health and Efficiency" does this in a way, with their "Readers' Contest" pages. It adds variety and balances out the "professional" photos.

Just a thought! (Keep up the good work!)

Graham McGregor
(Rotorua)

(An idea well worth considering. We will certainly do so - Editor)

 

 

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NEW ZEALAND CLUB DIRECTORY

The secretaries of these clubs will be pleased to hear from genuine inquirers. Please enclose return postage.

 

Northern Sunseekers Inc.

P.O. Box 1717,
Whangarei. Ph: 71-846

North Shore Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 33-525, Takapuna.
Phone: HL (0880) 7031

Auckland Outdoor Health Club Inc.

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

Auckland Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 15-412, New Lynn
Phone: 836-4626

Kowhai Valley Club Inc.

P.O. Box 44006,
Pt Chevalier
Auckland 1.

South Auckland Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 847,
Papakura.
Phone: 534-2479

Waikato Outdoor Society Inc.

P.O. Box 619 Hamilton.
Phone: Hamilton 64-463.

Bay of Plenty Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 476, Whakatane.

Rotorua Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 1007, Rotorua.
Phone: Reporoa (073) 38-502

Gisborne Country Club Inc.

P.O. Box 391, Gisborne.

Hawkes Bay Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 551, Napier
Phone: 434-887

Taranaki Naturist Club Inc.

P.O. Box 3039, Fitzroy,
New Plymouth.

Wanganui Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

Manawatu Sunseekers Inc.

P.O. Box 7087, Palmerston North
Phone: 80-092, 88-760

Palmerston North Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 980, Palmerston North
Phone: (063) 64-446

Paradise Sunseekers

P.O. Box 2036, Rotorua

Wellington Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 2854, Wellington.
Phone: 788-838

Nelson Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 467, Nelson.
Phone: 618 Upper Moutere

Mapua Country Club

c/o Post Office Mapua.
Phone: 666 Mapua.

Canterbury Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

South Canterbury Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 610, Timaru.

The Orchard Sun Club Inc.

P.O. Box 5460, Dunedin.
Phone: 883-762, 883-641

Southern Sun & Health Club Inc.

P.O. Box 627, Invercargill

Free Beach Group Inc.

P.O. Box 41171, St Lukes.
Auckland.

NYC (Nudist Youth Club Inc.)

Auckland Contact:,
P.O. Box 34290,
Birkenhead,
Phone: 439-496
Christchurch Contact:
123 Northcote Rd,
Christchurch.
Phone: 524-542 .

Sustaining Members:

Supporter Membership Group

P.O. Box 1036
Tauranga.

For all enquiries about nudism in New Zealand write to: NZNF Sec, Box 957 Auckland.

 

new zealand

naturist

No. 119 December 1986

 

The New Zealand Naturist is the Official Journal published quarterly by the New Zealand Nudist Federation Inc. Registered at the Chief Post Office Wellington as a magazine.

 
 

 

Managing Editor:

Graeme Brown

Editor:

Ivan de la Chaumette

Business Manager:

Frank Murphy

Distribution Manager:

Sue Hurley

Typesetting and Artwork by:

Ad Service, P.O. Box 22271, Otahuhu

Printed by:

Howick Press Ltd. P.O. Box 38-065, Howick.

Distributed by:

Gordon and Gotch (NZ) Ltd

 

This magazine is protected by copyright, no part of it may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic, mechanical, photographic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the editor.

 

 

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AUSTRALIAN NUDIST CLUB DIRECTORY

Adelaide Sunlovers Resort*

P.O. Box 160, Adelaide
SA 5154

A.C.T. Nudist Club Inc.*

P.O. Box 242, Woden,
A.C.T. 2606

Apollo Nudist Club.*

P.O. Box 103,
Cloverdale W.A. 6105

Border River,

Private Bag 75,
Kerang, Victoria 3579.

Corio Valley Nudist Club*

P.O. Box 379.
Geelong Vic. 3220.

Darwin Sun Club,*

P.O. Box 37-612,
Winnellie, NT. 5789.

Good Companions,*

P.O. Box 6,
West End QId. 4101.

Helios Society Ltd,*

P.O. Box 440,
Dandenong Vic. 3175.

Heritage (Australia),

P.O. Box 121.
Merrylands N.S.W. 2160

Kiata Country Club,*

P.O. Box 103,
Milsons Point N.S.W. 2061.

Latrobe Valley Nudist Club,*

P.O. Box 639,
Traralgon Vic. 3844.

Naturi Sun Club,

P.O. Box 11,
Berowra N.S.W. 2081.

Northside Country Club,*

P.O. Box 107,
Sth Melbourne Vic. 3205.

Nudist Leisure Group Metro East,

P.O. Box 310,
Boronia, Vic, 3155

Pacific Sun CIub,*

P.O. Box 678,
Caboolture QId. 4510

River Sun Club,

P.O. Box 1230,
Mildura Vic. 3550.

River Valley Nudist Holiday Resort,

P.O. Box 227,
Echuca Vic. 3625

Rosco,*

P.O. Box 45
Toronto N.S.W. 2283

Southern Sun Club,

770 Orrong Rd.
Toorak Vic. 3142.

Southern United Naturists,*

P.O. Box 195.
Norwood S.A. 5067

SOL,*

15 Cuthbertson Street,
Broadmeadows Vic. 3047.

Sunland Holiday Village,

P.O. Box 85,
St Agnes S.A. 5097.

Sun Leisure,*

P.O. Box 136,
Acacia Ridge QId. 4110

Sunseekers Inc.*

P.O. Box 220,
Midland W.A. 6056

Sunshine Families,*

P.O. Box 98,
Laidley QId. 4341.

Sydney Social & Sun Group,

P.O. Box 285,
Petersham, NSW, 2049

The Three Bears Sun & Health Club,*

P.O. Box 62,
Beenleigh QId. 4207

Tindo Nudist Club,*

P.O. Box 92,
Adelaide S.A. 5001

Townsville Nudist Club, *

P.O. Box 39.
Hermit Park QId. 4812

Whyalla Sun Club*

P.O. Box 740
Whyalla S.A. 5600

Yulti Wirra Club of S.A.*

P.O. Box 8
Parkholme S.A. 5043

For all enquiries about nudism in Australia,
write to:

The A.N.F. Secretary, P.O. Box 268, Belconnen A.C.T. 2617 or ANF Supporter Secretary P.O. Box 371 Beenleigh 4207

 

 

In our desire to present different points of view we publish articles and letters which do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editor.

 

All correspondence should be addressed to:

 

P.O. Box 2925,
AUCKLAND.
NEW ZEALAND

 

General inquiries concerning nudism in New Zealand, or overseas, should be addressed to the:-

New Zealand
Nudist Federation Incorporated
P.O. Box 957. AUCKLAND.
NEW ZEALAND

 

President: Allan Henderson
New Plymouth 67-911

 

N.I.V.P.: Sue Hurley, Auckland 298-8349

 

Applications for membership of clubs should be made direct to the club secretary (See Club Directory)

 

 

 

 

PHOTO CREDITS

Leif Heilberg Doug Cousins

   Front Cover. I.F.C.    P9, B.C.

   7, 12, 17, I.B.C.

Doug Ball J. Turner

   P1, 5.   Back Cover.

Freddy Karstensen

   P3.

STATE ASSOCIATIONS:

Nudist Association of Victoria,*

P.O. Box 313,
Reservoir 3073

 

Nudist Association
of Queensland,*

P.O. Box 442,
Woodridge Qld 4114.

 

NOTE: The clubs marked with an asterisk (*) above are affiliated with the Australian Nudist Federation.

 

DEADLINES FOR COPY

120 March 1987 - 30th January 1987

121 June 1987 - 20th April 1987

122 September 1987 - 15th July 1987

123 December 1987 - 1st October 1987

 

 


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