{"id":118718,"date":"2023-10-06T01:59:34","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=118718"},"modified":"2023-10-05T15:04:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T04:04:24","slug":"committee-for-lorne-devils-tigers-and-the-land-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/committee-for-lorne-devils-tigers-and-the-land-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee for Lorne: Devils, Tigers, and the Land Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"

At first, it must have been a mere trickle, though soon, a small channel \u2014 or several \u2014 would have opened.\u00a0 As these ever-widened into rivers, the banks of the land levee would have begun to crumble \u2014 like a child\u2019s scooped-out sand basin is breached by an incoming tide.\u00a0 Finally, the influx of the sea would have become a flood, drowning the verdant pastures and creating islands from the higher ground as the Ice Age ended, the polar caps melted, and the sea level inevitably rose.\u00a0 Watching how the St. George River slowly fills and floods with seawater at high tide gives an impression of how it must have been \u2014 though clearly on a far grander scale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, all this took place over millennia and many millennia ago.\u00a0 <\/span>Before the Ice Age began [see the left panel in the attached diagram], what we now know as Bass Strait was full of seawater \u2014 just as it is now.\u00a0 <\/span>Then, as the Great Ice Age took hold of the planet ~100-120,000 years ago, the polar caps began to lock up vast volumes of water, and the sea receded.\u00a0 As the sea level fell, a land bridge appeared between Australia and New Guinea.\u00a0 At the same time, at our end of the continent, a broad, flat plain \u2014 now historically referred to as the Bassian Plain \u2014 emerged to link Tasmania to the mainland <\/span>[see centre panel in white].\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, <\/span>some 20,000 years ago when the earth started to warm again, the ice caps began to melt, the sea level rose, and many of the land bridges that had been exposed around the globe by the Ice Age slowly slipped back below the waves.\u00a0 <\/span>Seawater began to fill the Bassian Plain from the west, forming the Bassian Basin [see right panel]. B y 8,000 years ago, only a narrowing neck of land to the south of Wilson\u2019s Promontory remained to link the two land masses.\u00a0 Finally, the strait returned to its pre-Ice Age state [left panel again], cutting off Tasmania and its inhabitants with only Flinders Island and the Furneaux group still poking their heads above the waterline.<\/span><\/p>\n

The World Atlas website estimates Bass Strait <\/span>\u201c… covers about ~6,000 km<\/span><\/i>2<\/span><\/i> of ancient, submerged dunes, sand waves, and tidal ridges\u201d<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 Scientists estimate that the sea level is now about 120m higher than it was at its Ice Age nadir, and as the planet continues to warm, it is still rising today.\u00a0 They have calculated that if [or as] the planet warms further, global sea levels will rise by a further 80m, assuming that all the water currently still frozen at the poles, on mountain tops, and in glaciers is released by a total meltdown.\u00a0 As a comparison, my altimeter app records that the base of the Telecom Tower at the top of Teddy\u2019s Lookout is 135m above sea level.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the land bridge was exposed, our unique marsupial fauna was able to move freely south, though many of the species accustomed to the warmer north were likely discouraged by the colder climate … f<\/span>or example, only three snake species call Tasmania home \u2014 the Tiger, Lowland Copperhead, and White-lipped snakes \u2014 all uniquely cold-adapted [Tasmanian Snakes: <\/span>https:\/\/nre.tas.gov.au\/<\/span><\/a>].\u00a0 <\/span>As the sea levels rose and the land bridge was flooded, the aboriginal clans who had followed the plentiful game south found themselves cut off from the continent to the north.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Among other species, two marsupials unique to the island \u2014 the <\/span>Sarcophilus harrissii<\/span><\/i> [the Tasmanian Devil] and the <\/span>Thylacine<\/span><\/i> cyanocephalus<\/span><\/i> [the Tasmanian Tiger]\u2014 thrived on the newly formed but less-populated island.\u00a0 It is estimated that 5,000 Thylacines still roamed the island in the early 1800s, while those on the mainland had been hunted to extinction by predator dingoes and man more than 3,000 years earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tragically, when European settlers established their sheep industry, the government encouraged Thylacine eradication with a generous bounty and the remnant \u2018tigers\u2019 were rapidly exterminated.\u00a0 The last known \u2018tiger\u2019 died in captivity in 1932, and the species was declared extinct in 1982.\u00a0 The last mainland devil is thought to have died ~400 years ago, though they still remain numerous in Tasmania.\u00a0 Sadly, most now suffer [or are at risk of] virally transmitted facial tumours transferred during the habitual jaw-biting devils use when socialising and asserting dominance.<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>Protected disease-free populations have been established on Maria Island and the Tasman Peninsula to combat this.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both species would have roamed the Otway Forest behind Lorne during the time of the land bridges.\u00a0 Indeed, <\/span>fossilised and non-fossil remains and Aboriginal rock art<\/span> confirm that the \u2018tiger\u2019 range extended to New Guinea while devils were widely spread and abundant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine gazing south from Teddy\u2019s Lookout \u2014 likely one of several ideal places along our now Great Ocean Road coastline to spot game on the undulating and verdant plain stretching away to the south.\u00a0 The Bassian Plain must have appeared similar to the vista of the Western District that currently edges the north-western Otway slopes.\u00a0 On a clear day, King Island might have just been visible in the far distance, 82km to the south from Cape Otway … just as the equidistant Mt Buninyong and Mt Elephant can be easily seen 90km to the north of the ridges above Dean\u2019s Marsh.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using my altimeter app, I decided to see whether Teddys would become a future island or a peninsula of the mainland … assuming, that is, that the scientific estimate of a sea level rise of 80m is \u2018bang on target\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As I passed the roundabout at the top of Otway Street, the altimeter read 82m but given that the road dips a few metres before ascending George Street, Teddys would be separated from the mainland by a shallow 400m channel with a tiny island [the roundabout and the Gay Street rise] poking up in the middle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thus, all whose homes are below that point will need to learn to swim, while beachfront views will grace homes on Teddy Island and the higher reaches of Richardson Boulevard.\u00a0 The golf club will need to transition to a traditional sand-belt links course<\/span>… like Barwon Heads and Port Fairy.<\/span><\/p>\n

After that bit of nonsense \u2014 though I did have some fun with it \u2014 I must hasten to add that should this ever occur, the human species will undoubtedly be long gone.\u00a0 Until then, I will continue to enjoy my \u2018sitting rock\u2019 at the mouth of the George and ponder questions like: <\/span>\u2018What if …\u2019.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

John Agar<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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A word from the Chairman<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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What an amazing weekend for football, Lorne and Victoria!<\/span><\/p>\n

An outstanding contest between the two best AFL teams of the year came down to the last 30 seconds before a sell-out crowd of 100,024 at the home of football.\u00a0 It seems a long way from the Covid-induced interstate grand finals of 2020 and 2021 with crowds of 29,707 (2020) and 61,118 (2021).<\/span><\/p>\n

It is often said that sport is a metaphor for life.\u00a0 It is about preparation, teamwork, commitment and endeavour, the joy of the victors and the anguish of the defeated, but what shone through this year was a coach who moulded a team with composure and focus on values, and a captain who demonstrated passionate leadership and spoke graciously and eloquently after the game, as he had done at this year\u2019s Anzac Day game.\u00a0 This is not to forget the tenacity of the Brisbane team and the personal challenges their coach has faced this year.\u00a0 Well done to both teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We joined many locals and visitors at the Anglers to watch the game where the defibrillator was on standby as some of our Lorne Magpie Army urged their team to victory.\u00a0 The swear jar would have been full (if we had one!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we admire the leadership and values on display on Saturday, we should reflect on our own community and the commitment and leadership at our own sporting clubs.\u00a0 They play an important role in building and binding our community together.\u00a0 They provide opportunities for all ages and abilities, fostering good sportsmanship, commitment, teamwork and resilience.\u00a0 Whether it is school students learning to tie knots at the Aquatic club, our young and athletic netballers and footballers, or the aching bones of our most senior cricketers, there is something for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And if active participation is beyond your desire or capability, there are plenty of jobs behind the scenes in management and administration of our clubs.\u00a0 With annual general meetings coming up for our sporting clubs and community organisations, I urge you to consider getting involved.\u00a0 You will find it very rewarding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The long weekend brought the crowds to Lorne and parking spots and seats in the main street were keenly sought after.\u00a0 It was more like January than September!\u00a0 The parking officers were out in force, booking people illegally parked and, while there may be hard-luck stories and perhaps a lack of discretion by the officers, some of the parking was just plain silly (or lazy).<\/span><\/p>\n

The warm start to Spring reminds us that another fire season is upon us.\u00a0 Already some areas of our state have experienced fires.\u00a0 It is now time to prepare, to clean up overgrowth and flammable rubbish around our properties, to have our fire plan ready, and to follow good fire prevention practices especially when outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheers<\/span><\/p>\n

John Higgins Chairman<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lorne Ward Events Calendar – <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

October<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

18 <\/strong>Write Your Life Story writing workshop<\/b><\/p>\n

Iincludes original material and handouts and a light afternoon tea. 1-3pm at Lorne Community House $35<\/span><\/p>\n

Bookings essential : <\/span>https:\/\/www.trybooking.com\/CLBHH<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

29<\/b> Run the Marsh<\/b><\/p>\n

3km walk, 2km & 5km<\/span> fun run at 9am Frogwood Arboretum, Deans Marsh. <\/span><\/p>\n

Register at deansmarsh.org.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

November<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4\u00a0 Lorne Market<\/strong>
\n9-4pm More info: lornemarkets.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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