THE TRAMPING TRAGEDY

Evening Star, Issue 25893, 10 September 1946, Page 6

THE TRAMPING TRAGEDY

NEED OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE STRESSED (Special.) WJXLIKGTON, »Pt. W. . Commenting on 'the death pi Sir Graham Aitken and the ili-effecta suffered by Mr Peter Green as the result of tbe Tafama tramping tragedy, the Minister of Internal Affairs ana Physical Welfare, Mr Parry, said today that the accident further emphasised the need of training and expericnee before lengthy* strenuous traiups were undertaken. He himself was a keen advocate of tramping as being a splendid, healthy recreation, but felt strongly that without a competent guide only really experienced tranipers In good physical fettle , should attempt the longer and more arduous trips. "We all admire the spirit of selfreliance and independence in our young men and women," added tne Minister, "but care must be taken to prevent that spirit developing into foolhardiness.” < ... Mr Parry extended sympathy with the relatives of Mr Aitken _and hia fellow tram per, Mr Green, and warmly praised the members of the la/arua and Butt Tramping Clubs and the Public Works men who so gallantly responded to the call for assistance and carried Green back to Kaitoke over most difficult country. ,