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 |Editor:-|Marie B. Byles.|
-|Assistant Editor:-|Dianh (( [Sic] - Dinah)) Hearfield.|
+|Assistant Editor:-|Dianh (( [sic] - Dinah)) Hearfield.|
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 And the dawn is my golden door.
-I would liefer (( ? )) follow the conder,\\
+I would liefer follow the conder,\\
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 Paddy Pallin.
-It was something special In camp sites in an English park: a cosy spot where soft:, green grass was half surrounded by lovely trees: with such a view, as artists rave about, over the pink and white,blossoms of the Kentish orchards: easterly aspect, sheltered from the wind -
+It was something special in camp sites in an English park: a cosy spot where soft, green grass was half surrounded by lovely trees: with such a view, as artists rave about, over the pink and white blossoms of the Kentish orchards: easterly aspect, sheltered from the wind - - -
-All this and more I had told Jack as we sped along the country lanes on push bikes, trying to bext the threatened storm and then to be met by a downright refusal. The lovely house and parklands had changed owners since last I had camped there, and the new owner had refused point blank, to give us permission to camp on ,m camp site. Alas, it was mine only in spirit. No doubt his title was more favourable than nine at law. He turned us away even as the big raindrops spattered about his doorstep.
+All this and more I had told Jack as we sped along the country lanes on push bikes, trying to beat the threatened storm - and then to be met by a downright refusal. The lovely house and parklands had changed owners since last I had camped there, and the new owner had refused point blank, to give us permission to camp on __my__ camp site. Alas, it was mine only in spirit. No doubt his title was more favourable than mine at law. He turned us away even as the big raindrops spattered about his doorstep.
-Jack was a sport, and uttered no word of recrimination or disappointment, but instead produced the map, and we decided to make for the littlest lane we could find.(People are kinder away from roads) We soon arrived at the tiny lane we had
+Jack was a sport, and uttered no word of recrimination or disappointment, but instead produced the map, and we decided to make for the littlest lane we could find. (People are kinder away from roads) We soon arrived at the tiny lane we had spotted on the map, and we were pleased to see an old half-timbered farm house. An old lady white-haired, erect and smiling, answered our knock and we asked might we camp in one of her fields for the night. The rain was by this time falling steadily, and it needed no Mr. Mares (( SMH, 12 August 1952, page 3 - http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/18277217 )) to tell us it would continue to do so all night. Imagine our chagrin when she came out with "no, certainly not", but then, with a twinkle "There's a nice, dry barn you may use."
-r. spotted on the map, and we were pleased to see an old half timbered farm house. An old lady white-haired, erect and smiling, answered our knock and we asked
+We were soon introduced to the barn by Eric Jones, her big, slow-moving son, and he told us we might cook our supper on the kitchen stove if we wished. We did wish. After having had our supper aad established friendly relations we were invited into the parlour to listen to the wireless, and presently Mrs. Jones said, "I don't like the idea of you boys sleeping in that barn on such a night as this; there's a bed for you upstairs". Full of Noble ideas of roughing it being good for the soul and all that, I demurred, but Jack wiser perhaps, was not so emphatic. As we finally rose to depart, our hostess once again insisted that she would rather we used the bed. Jack had an idea "Suppose we toss for it". said he. He produced a coin, flicked it in the air, caught it and with an air of one resigning himself to the inscrutable decrees of fate, announced "Beds!"
-co might we camp in one of her fields for the night. The rain was by this time falling steadily, and it needed ITO Mr. Mares to tell us it would continue to do so all night. Imagine our ohagrtn when she came out with "no, certainly not", but then, with a twinkle "There's a nice, dry barn you may use."
+Next morning was a glorious spring morning and we arose to find breakfast waiting for us. After faring so well, it would have been churlish to take our leave immediately after breakfast, so we asked could we do anything to help them in return for their kindness. The practical Mrs. Jones indicated the wood-heap. We got busy, after a while she came over to us and said. "If you give me what you've got for dinner I'll cook it for you" I was past remonstrance and Jack gleefully produced our rough camp fare.
-We were soomlintroduced to the barn by Eric Jones, her big, slow-moving San, and he told us we might 000k our supper on the kitchen stove if we wished. We did wish. After having had our supper aad established friendly relations we were invited into the parlour to listen to the wireless, and presently Mrs. Jones said, "I don't like the idea of you boys sleeping in that barn on such a night as this; there's a bed for you upstairs". Full of Noble ideas of roughing it being good for the soul and all that, 1 demurred, but Jack wiser perhaps, was not so emphatio. As we finally rose to depart, our hostess once again insisted that she would rather we used the bed. Jack had an idea "Suppose we toss for it". said he. He produced a coin, flicked it in the air, caught it and with an air of one resigning himself to the inscrutable decrees of fate, announced "Beds!"
+When we were called to dinner, we found that our chops had been miraculously transformed into roast fowl and all the usual trimmings.
-Next morning VAS a glorious spring morning and we arose to find breakfast waiting for us. After faring so well, it would have been churlish to take our leave immediately after breakfast, so we asked could we do anything to help them in return for their kindness. The practical Mrs. Jones indicated the mood-heap. We got busy, after awhile she came over to us and said. "If you give me what you've got for dinner I'll cook it for you" I was past remonstrance and Jack gleefully produced our rough camp fare.
+After dinner we inspected the farm, visited the pigs, looked at the horses, and, before we knew where we were, it was tea-time. This time we didn't even pretend to contribute. At tea Mrs. Jones suggested church, and I, being gallant, offered to accompany her. Jack and Eric decided to stay at home. Church over, Mrs. Jones said firmly "I don't think you boys should travel on the sabbath, couldn't you leave early in the morning?
-Mhen we were called to dinner, we found that our chops had been miraculously transformed into roast fowl and all the usual trimmings.
+And thus did Jack and I make friends with the Jones' of Cockmanning's farm, St. Mary Cray (( https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Cockmannings+Farm/@51.3811719,0.1072777,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47d8acf108506f41:0xfce2eb6570681570 , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary_Cray )), Kent. We had an open invitation for any week-end and we availed ourselves of it. I remember many a feed of strawberries and many a yarn by the fire in the evenings. Mrs. Jones had a very deep and sincere religion, which took very practical shape, and we had some grand arguments at times. We never left Cockmanning's, however, on a Sunday, but stayed until 6 a.m. Monday, when we reluctantly cycled back to smoky, noisy London.
-After dinner we inspected the farm, visited the pigs, looked at the horses, ands before we knew where we were, it was tea-time. This time we didn't even pretend to contribute. At tea Mrs. Jones suggested church, and I, being gallant, offered to accompany her. Jack and Eric decided to stay at home. Church over, Mrs. Jones said firmly "1 don't think you boys should travel on the sabbath, couldn't you leave early in the morning?
+I kept in touch by letter after leaving England and finally in response to Christmas greetings I got a letter from Eric, saying that his mother had died, one of her last acts before she passed away being to place a tap and drinking mug at the corner of the lane, with the sign: "For walkers and wayfarers."
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+===== The Annual Reunion Camp 1937 =====
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+The Re-Union Camp was held this year on a new site, Morella-Korang (hill-camp) on the banks of a crystal-clear brook, Myuna (Clear water), and it was a huge success. No less than 115 members rolled up for the camp fire including all the ex-presidents since the foundation of the club. In addition there were seven bushwalker children, prospective members no doubt.
-And thus did Jack and I make friends with the Jones! of Cockmanningls farm, St. Mary Ora6 Lent. We had an open invitation for any week-end and we availed ourselves of'it. I remember many a feed of strawberries and many a yarn by the fire in the evenings. Mrs. Jones had a very deep and sincere religion, which took very practical shape, and we had some grand arguments at times. We never left Cockmannines, however, on a Sunday, but stayed until 6 a m. Monday, when we reluctantly cycled back to smokysnoisy London.
-I kept in touch by letter after leaving England and finally in response to Christmas greetings I got a letter from Eric, saying that his mother had died, one of her laat acts before she passed away being to place a tap and drinking mug at the corner of the lane, with the sign: "For walkers and wayfarers."
-THE ANNUAL RE4NION CAMP 1937
-The Re.:.Union Camp was held this year on a new site, Morella-Korang
-on the banks of a crystal-clear brook, Myuna (Clear water), and it was a huge success. No less than 115 members rolled up for the camp fire including all the ex-presidents since the foundation of the club. In addition there were seven bushwalker children, prospective members no doubt.
 The old committee in bedraggled white sheets and bearing faded white lilies dolefully retired, while the new committee dressed in businesslike shorts and shirts, and preceded by a staff surmounted by a pineapple and a shield bearing a pig rampant and the motto "We wont be druv", marched in triumphantly to the tune of a epic song in which they told us just exactly how they were going to make things hum.
-The new president (who happens to be the same as the old) was duly installed in office. There followed a play written specially for the occasion, songs, choruses, supper, and last but not least an open discussion about the club and suggestions for its future. Members drifted off to bed after 1 p m., but a few enthusiasts were still found round the camp fire when the sun rose.
+The new president (who happens to be the same as the old) was duly installed in office. There followed a play written specially for the occasion, songs, choruses, supper, and last but not least an open discussion about the club and suggestions for its future. Members drifted off to bed after 1 p.m. (( [sic] probably should be 1 a.m. )), but a few enthusiasts were still found round the camp fire when the sun rose.
-Perfect weather blessed the camp, and the site was voted the best we have ever had, so much so that it has been proposed to try and acquire a lease of it so that it may be our annual re...union site for all time.
+Perfect weather blessed the camp, and the site was voted the best we have ever had, so much so that it has been proposed to try and acquire a lease of it so that it may be our annual re-union site for all time.
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-FEDERATION NEWS
+===== Federation News =====
-Or The More Serious Side of the Club/s Activities.
+Or The More Serious Side of the Club's Activities.
-.mblimmivmadia
+----
-Each month your delegates to the Federation of Bushwaiking Clubs give an account of their work to the Committee and this report is posted on the notice board at the Club Rooms, but probably very few people have an opportunity of reading it. It has therefore been decided to publish a resume in "The Sydney Bushwaiker".
+Each month your delegates to the Federation of Bushwanking Clubs give an account of their work to the Committee and this report is posted on the notice board at the Club Rooms, but probably very few people have an opportunity of reading it. It has therefore been decided to publish a resume in "The Sydney Bushwaiker".
 Most important of things accomplished is the formation of a search and rescue section. The select committee appointed to consider the matter has issued a comprehensive report setting out plans for a very efficient organization to cope with search and rescue work, and probably the section will be in working order before our next issue.
-Next in importance is that it has induced 2 F.C. to broadcast short appeals from time to time urging people to protect the native fauna and flora, put out fires and tidy up their rubbish. Such broadcast appeals have had a marked effect on the state of the English country side and there is no reason why
+Next in importance is that it has induced 2 F.C. to broadcast short appeals from time to time urging people to protect the native fauna and flora, put out fires and tidy up their rubbish. Such broadcast appeals have had a marked effect on the state of the English country side and there is no reason why they should not have a similar effect in New South Wales.
-they should not have a similar effect in New South Wales.
+The new constitution has now been adopted and the first associate member admitted. It is hoped that we shall all bring along as associate members all those of our friends who are interested in walking, hiking, and the preservation of bushlands. The annual subscription for associate members has been fixed at a minimum of 2/6.
-The new constitution has now been adopted and the first associate member admitted. It is hoped that we shall all bring along as associate members all those of our friends mho are interested in walking, hiking, and the preservation of bushlands. The annual subscription for associate members has been fixed at a minimum of 0.
+In addition to these things accomplished the Federation has written hosts of letters, for example, about the reservation of the Grose River Valley, the need for footpaths for the one-day walker or hiker, the need for a better approach to the down end of Lilyvale station, preservation of rock-carvings in Kuringai shooting in Burragorang, carrying firearms on Sunday, but space forbids us to mention them all.
-In addition to these things accomplished the Federation has written hosts of letters, for example, about the reservation of the Grose River Valley, the need for footpaths for the one-day walker or hiker, the need for a better approach to the domn end of Lilyvale station, preservation of rock-carvings in Kuringai shooting in Burragorang, carrying firearms on Sunday, but space forbids us to mention them all.
+Finally at the end of March the Federation held the first general conference of all persons interested in bush-walking. Many helpful suggestions were made and it is felt that the meeting was a success.
-Finally at the end of March the Federation held the first general conference of all persons interested in bush-walking. Many helpful oL suggestions were made and it is felt that the meeting was a success.
+===== In Memoriam =====
-IN MEMORIAM
+A cloud over the Re-Union's bright sky was the knowledge that Esma Armstrong lay in a very critical condition following childbirth. Very soon afterwards she passed on, and our deepest sympathy goes to Oscar in his loss. Those of us who knew Esma in the bush and the camp will understand just how deep that loss is and wish that we could say more to show our sympathy.
-A cloud over the Re;.Unionts bright sky was the knowledge that Ems, Armstrong lay in a very critical condition following childbirth. Very soon afterwards she passed on, and our deepest sympathy goes to Oscar in his loss. Those of us mho knew ES331a in the bush and the camp will understand just haw deep that loss is and wish that we could say more to show our sympathy.
+===== Yet Another New Cloth =====
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+When better tents are made, Paddy will make them. Always on the lookout for ways and means of weight-saving, Paddy has landed from England, a new cloth for tents.
-YET ,ANOTHER NEW CLOTH.
+A New Light Waterproof Cloth.\\
+__It is finely woven__ - 140 threads to every inch (good Japara has about 110)\\
+__It is light in weight__ - 2½ (( 2.5 )) ounces to the square yard (medium weight Japara weight 4 ounces.)
-When better tents are male, Paddy will make them. Always on the lookout for ways and means of weight-saving, Paddy has landed from England, a new cloth for tents.
+__It is touch-proof__ - Chemically treated so that the fibres will not absorb water. In other words it has 30 threads to the inch more than the best quality medium weight Japaras which Paddy uses for his regular tents. In spite of this it weighs only a little more than half and it may be touched (within reason) during heavy rain without dripping.
-New Light Waterproof Cloth.
+And the colour - listen girls - London Tan.
-It is finely woven 140 threads to every I:meth (good Japara has about 110)
+In fact fellers - its a Wow.
-It is light in weight -2 ounces to the square yard (medium weight Japara weight 4 ounces.)
+The price is not excessive, as you will see from the under-below table of comparative statistics.
-It is touchiroof - Chemically treated so that the fibres will not absorb water. In other words it has 30 threads to the inch more than the best quality medium weight Japaras which Paddy uses for his regular tents. In
+^  __Type__  ^  __Japara__  ^^  __New Cloth__  ^^
+^    ^  __Weight__  ^  __Price__  ^  __Weight__  ^  __Price__  ^
+|7 x 5 "A"|2 lbs 14 ozs|26/-|1 lb 13 ozs|32/-|
+|6 x 8 "A"|3 lbs 2 ozs|30/-|2 lbs|37/6|
+|7 x 5 Wall|3 lbs 15 ozs|37/6|2 lbs 8 ozs|45/-|
+|Queensland|2 lbs 12 ozs|30/-|1 lb 11 ozs|37/6|
-, spite of this it weighs only a little more than half and it may be touched (within reason) during heavy rain without dripping.
+F.A. Pallin,
+George Street,\\
+(Opp. Paling's)
-And the colour '..listen girls Landon Tam. In fact fellers - its a Wow.
+'__Phone B.3101__.
-The price is not excessive, as you will see from the under-.below table of comparative statistics.
+===== Trial By Ordeal And Baptism By Fire Of Prospective Members =====
-.
+__By Judex__.
-TYPE JAPARA NEW CLOTH Price
+In the Middle Ages it was an ordeal by fire; in modern times it is an ordeal by test walks, during which the prospective members social, moral, physical, mental, and every other bearing, is observed, noted and reported upon? Without a whimper he must submit to being dragged through blackberry bushes and made to fall down precipices; without murmur he must go through prickly bush while the full-fledged members take an easy track; without complaint he must tread the hard highway while the elect go by bus.
- Weight, Price weight
-x 5 "A" 2 ibs 14 ozs 28/.;. 1 lb 13 ozs 32/-
-ac 8 "A" 3 lb $ 2 ozs 30A. 2 Ibs 37/6
-x 5 Wall 3 lbs 15 oss 37A 2 Ibs 8 ozs 45/-
-Queensland 2 lbs 12 ozs 30/- 1 lb 11 ozs 37/6
-PALLIN,
-Georg, Street, (Opp. Paling's)
-t Phone B31010
-TRIAL BY ORDEAL AND BAPTISM BY FIRE OF PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS.
-BY Judex.
-In the Middle Ages it was an ordeal by fire; in modern times it is an ordeal by test 'walks, during which the prospective members social,, moral, physical, mental, and every other bearing,, is observed noted and reported upon? Without a whimper he must submit to being dragged through blackberry bushes and made to fall down precipices; without murmur he must go through prickly bush while the full4ledged members take an easy track; without complaint he must tread the hard highway while the elect go by bus.
 In the Middle Ages the trial by ordeal ended the matter; in modern times there follows a Christening, a Catechism and a Confirmation.
-For an ordinary Christening one godfather and one godmother are usually considered sufficient; but the S.B.W. require seven godfathers or godmothers all prepared to go guarantee for the mental, physical, moral and social upbrin4- Jag of the applicant.
+For an ordinary Christening one godfather and one godmother are usually considered sufficient; but the S.B.W. require seven godfathers or godmothers all prepared to go guarantee for the mental, physical, moral and social upbringing of the applicant.
-Then follows the catechism when the prospective is examined by the Committoe on whether he swims, sings, carries a tent, reads a compass, bears a torch, findls, his way out of trackless bush, wears khaki shorts, and goodness - or the Committee - alone knows what else.
+Then follows the catechism when the prospective is examined by the Committee on whether he swims, sings, carries a tent, reads a compass, bears a torch, finds, his way out of trackless bush, wears khaki shorts, and goodness - or the Committee - alone knows what else.
-Then, finally, if he survives the Ordeal, the Baptism and the Catechisms be is handed the Book of Words, anointed with the Badge, blessed by the President and received into the fold of the Faithful amid the applause of the Elect.
+Then, finally, if he survives the Ordeal, the Baptism and the Catechism, he is handed the Book of Words, anointed with the Badge, blessed by the President and received into the fold of the Faithful amid the applause of the Elect.
-TEST WALKS
+__Test Walks__
-There have been several enquiries recently as to what constituted a test walk. In answer we publish, underneath the pattern walks adopted by the Club
+There have been several enquiries recently as to what constituted a test walk. In answer we publish, underneath the pattern walks adopted by the Club in 1932 and alterable only by the Club in general meeting. Test Walks (two day-walks and one week-end walk) to be undertaken by prospective members must approximate to these pattern walks in mileage, hours walked and nature of the country. The prospective member is expected to accomplish the walks successfully, as regards not only physical endurance, but also intelligent interest, so that he could take the same routes again by himself.
-in 1932 mad alterable only by the Club in general meeting. Test Walks(two day4 walks and one week...end walk) to be undertaken by prospective members must approximate to these pattern walks in mileages hours walked and. nature of the country. The prospective member is expected to accomplish the walks successfully, as regards not only physical endurance, but also intelligent interest, so that he could take the same routes again by himself.
+__Week-End Walks__
-WEEK-END WALKS
-I. Leameah, Bush Walkers' Basin, Woronoral Mosquito Camp, Engadine.
-. Bundeeaa, Marley, Wattamolla, Curracurrong, Garie Beach, Burning Palms, Helensburgh.
-. eampbelltawn, Minerva Pool, Pheasant's Creeks Tedderburn Bridge, Campbelitown.
+I. Leumeah, Bush Walkers' Basin, Woronora Mosquito Camp, Engadine.\\
+. Bundeena, Marley, Wattamolla, Curracurrong, Garie Beach, Burning Palms, Helensburgh.\\
+. Campbelltown, Minerva Pool, Pheasant's Creek, Wedderburn Bridge, Campbelltown.\\
 . Cowan, Refuge Bay, Topham Trig, Duckhole, Barrabeen.
-ONE-DAY WALKS
+__One-Day Walks__
-,Kuringai, Crosslands, Galvton Gorge, Fish Ponds, Hornsby.
+. Kuringai, Crosslands, Galston Gorge, Fish Ponds, Hornsby.\\
+. Heathcote, Uloola, Nioka, Lady Carrington's Drive, Lilyvale.\\
+. Waterfall, The Mill, Island Track, Palona Brook, Garie Trig, Era, Lilyvale.\\
+. Audley, Winifred Falls, Cascade Creek, Up Creek, The Saddle, Wattamolla, back by track to Audley.
-. Heathcotes Uloola Nioka Lady Carrington's Drive, Lilyvale.
+===== Why Carry A Tent? =====
-. Waterfalls The Mills Island Track, Palona Brook, Garie Trig, Era, Lilyvale.
-Audley, Winifred Falls, Cascade Creeks Up Creeks The Saddles Wattamolla, back by track to Audley.
-.20-
-THY CARRY A TENT?
 Kathleen Mackay.
-In fact: why sleep out at all? Most of us surely, rejoice in good
+In fact, why sleep out at all? Most of us, surely, rejoice in good beds at home. However, Bush-walkers being what they are, cursed with the instincts but not blessed with the physique of nomads, some sort of covering must be devised to protect them during the night hours. The problem arises how to combine the greatest possible shelter with the least possible weight.
-home. However, Bush-walkers being what they are, cursed with the /athlete but not blessed with the physique of nomads, some sort of covering mUet be devised to protect them during the night hours. The problem arises how to combine the greatest possible shelter with the least possible weight.
+Tents, it would seem, have always been a thorn in the side of wandering humanity. Glancing through the pages of history, we find King David declaring bitterly - doubtless after a night in a leaky camp - that he would rather eke out a miserable existence in a church-porch than dwell in a tent.
-Tents, it would seem, have always been a thorn in the side of wandering hOincaity. Glancing through the pages of history, we find King David declaring bitterly doubtless after a night in a leaky camp - that he would rather eke out
+Shakespeare likewise seems to have had a rough spin under canvas and refers to 'the tent that searches to the bottom of the worst' - meaning either that it drove him to the depths of despair or that the whole tottering structure sank in the mud.
-miserable existence in a church-porch than dwell in a tent,
+Then we all know the nineteenth century gentleman who had such trouble with his moving (i.e. collapsing) tent that he had to pitch it afresh each night.
-Shakespeare likewise seems to have had a rough spin under canvas and refers to 'the tent that searehes to the bottom of the worst' - meaning either that it drove him to the depths of despair or that the whole tottering structure Oank in the mud.
+All this of course was in the bad old days before a Real Tent Maker - breathe his initials, pp - brought comfort to mankind. The most successful of his predecessors appears to have been a Mr. O. Jacob. Many years B.C. one Balaam, best known in connection with an ass, exclaimed ecstatically: "How goodly are thy tents, O. Jacob!" thereby establishing that tentmaker's reputation forever.
-Then we all know the nineteenth century gentleman Who had such trouble with his moving (i e. collapsing) tent that he had to pitch it afresh each night.
+Omar, of course, made tents; and see how subtly that profession warped his mental outlook. A sceptic: a cynic. Aren't we all, where tents are concerned?
-All this of course was in the bad old days before a Real Tent Maker breathe his initials, pp - brought comfort to mankind. The most successful of his predecessors appdara to have been a Mr. O. Jacob, Many years B.C. one Balaam, best known in connection with an ass, exclaimed ecstatically: "Haw goodly are thy tents, O. Jacobi" thereby establishing that tentmaker's reputation forever.
+To make the best of a bad job, why not dispense with the tent and use a waterproof sleeping-bag instead? The hardy trampers in New Zealand, that moist but lovely land, sleep thus, unscathed. The bag, complete with hood and furnished with eyelets for lashing the opening together, accommodates self and pack. Its advantages are many. Its weight, l½ lbs (( 1.5 lbs )). surely compares favourably with that of any tent. One is assured of the utmost privacy, retiring like a snail into the shell. It is essentially a one-man affair: sharing is impossible. One can wear it by the camp-fire and keep the draught off the spine, and during the night it can be turned lightly and easily to catch, or avoid, the prevailing wind. Again, sack-racers find it invaluable. "But what" the carping critic asks, "about disrobing for the night? With the well-trained camper this difficulty does not arise. He sleeps in everything he has with him.
-Omar, of course, made tents; and see how subtly that profession warped his mental outlook. A sceptic: a cynic. Aren't we all, where tents are concerned3
+Finally, the bag, unlike the tent, is simple to fold. One often hears it said "they fold their tents like the Arabs" - but how do the Arabs fold their tents? The accepted method is to take one corner in the left teeth (all Bush Walkers should see that they have a few left) and rotate rapidly in a clockwise direction, shouting in a loud voice and at stated intervals: Abracadabra! The result will be either strangulation or success.
-To make the best of a bad job, why not dispense with the tent and use a waterproof sleeping-bag instead? The hardy trampers in New Zealand, that moist but lovely land, sleep thus, unscathed. The bag, complete with hood and furnished with eyelets for lashing the opening together, accommodates self and pack. Its advantages are many. Its weight, l lbs, surely compares favourably with that or my tent. One is assured of the utmost privacy, retiring like a snail into the shell. It is essentially a one-man affair: sharing is impossible. One can wear it by the camp-fire and keep the draught off the spine, and during the night it can be turned lightly and easily to catch, or avoid, the prevailinc wind. Again, sack-racers find it invaluable. "But what" the carping critic asks, "about disrobing for the night? With the well-trained camper this difficulty does not arise, Be sleeps in everything he has with him.
+===== A Few Points On "Bush Walking" in the U.S.A. =====
-Finally, the bag, unlike the tent, is simple to fold. One often hears it said "they fold their tents like the Arabs" but how do the Arabs fold their tents? The accepted method is to take one corner in the left teeth (all Bush Walkers should see that they have a few left) and rotate rapidly in a clockwise direction, shouting in a iowi voice 0/11,4 at stated intervals: Abracadabra! The result will be either strangulation or success.
+__J.V. Turner__.\\
+(N.B. The term "hike" is not my own!)
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+Doubtless, the manner in which Mr. J. Otis Swift, nature writer on the "New York World", conducts his hikes would not, in all respects at least, appeal to Sydney Bush Walkers, but a few points culled from an article in a recent "Digest" may prove interesting and in some cases, give us food for thought.
-A FEW POINTS ON "BUSH WALKING" IN THE U.S.A.
-Turner. (N.B. The term "hike" is not my own!)
-Doubtless, the manner in which Mr. J. Otis auift, nature writer on the "New York World", conducts his hikes would mot, in all respects at least, appeal to Sydney Bush Walkers, but a few points culled from an article in a recent "Digest" may prove interesting and in some cases, give us food for thought.
 Mr. Swift, christened Josiah, named his organisation the Yosian Brotherhood. From a modest beginning 13 years ago the movement has expanded into 50 groups and in that time has given health, recreation mad enjoyment of nature to 110,000 "hikers."
-To quote the article, ".......along with poison ivy mad blistered feet, over 75 marriages have been contracted on Yosian hikes." (The S.B.Ws are following a close second!)
+To quote the article, ".......along with poison ivy and blistered feet, over 75 marriages have been contracted on Yosian hikes." (The S.B.Ws are following a close second!)
-Swift has an infallible method of preventing dissension within the ranks. When indtvidulas dislike the way he runs his hikes - if they prefer longer or shorter walks, more ot less nature talk etc. etc. - he urges them to take as many members as they can and form an offshoot group. Such groups cater for music, religion, birds, water life, geology and entomology.
+Swift has an infallible method of preventing dissension within the ranks. When individulas (( [sic] )) dislike the way he runs his hikes - if they prefer longer or shorter walks, more ot (( [sic] )) less nature talk etc. etc. - he urges them to take as many members as they can and form an offshoot group. Such groups cater for music, religion, birds, water life, geology and entomology.
-They do not stop there of course. A cluster of new clubs is springing up along that mammoth and longest "footpath" in the world, the Appalachian Trail* This gigantic 12 year project of cleaning and maintaining a 2,050 mile wilderness track over the summits of mountains and through the wild lands of 14 States from Maine to Georgia, was, according to this article, the volunteer work of outdoor organisations, offshoots of the original Yosians.
+They do not stop there of course. A cluster of new clubs is springing up along that mammoth and longest "footpath" in the world, the Appalachian Trail. This gigantic 12 year project of cleaning and maintaining a 2,050 mile wilderness track over the summits of mountains and through the wild lands of 14 States from Maine to Georgia, was, according to this article, the volunteer work of outdoor organisations, offshoots of the original Yosians.
-Some hiking clubs have permanent camps. The Omaha Walking Club (sweet sounding name, after "hiking") owns four buildings and 2,000 dollars worth of equipment in a spot approachable only on foot. A host and hostess are permanently stationed there and the camp fee of ten cents includes coffee served by them. Attendance at the camp is about 4.800 a year.
+Some hiking clubs have permanent camps. The Omaha Walking Club (sweet sounding name, after "hiking") owns four buildings and 2,000 dollars worth of equipment in a spot approachable only on foot. A host and hostess are permanently stationed there and the camp fee of ten cents includes coffee served by them. Attendance at the camp is about 4.800 (( [sic] )) a year.
-Members of the Mohawk Valley Biking Club of Schenectady were invited to make themselves at home on the property of an aged poet. In appreciation of his hospitality the club manually planted some trees until they had reafforeated all the old mants poor land and the one hundred acre farm is now a 'wild life sanctuary and nature shrine visited by thousands.
+Members of the Mohawk Valley Hiking Club of Schenectady were invited to make themselves at home on the property of an aged poet. In appreciation of his hospitality the club annually planted some trees until they had reafforested all the old man's poor land and the one hundred acre farm is now a wild life sanctuary and nature shrine visited by thousands.
-Trust the Americans for novelty! Many groups, in order to create interest in their outings, have adopted the novel idea of the "Sails and Trails Club of Seattle". By the way ."Sails and Trails" - that pretty title conjures up all sorts of mind pictures does it not?
+Trust the Americans for novelty! Many groups, in order to create interest in their outings, have adopted the novel idea of the "Sails and Trails Club of Seattle". By the way - "Sails and Trails" - that pretty title conjures up all sorts of mind pictures does it not?
-This club oalls on the faculties of the University of Washington to provide leaders versed in natural lore and sciences.
+This club calls on the faculties of the University of Washington to provide leaders versed in natural lore and sciences.
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+The article concludes by pointing out how easy it is to start a hiking club. (Oh yes! echo (( ? )) S.B.W's a __hiking__ club, maybe, but a Bush Walking Club, well ----) "Participation is equally simple, all you need are comfortable old clothes and a sense of humour to cope with such emergencies as a fall in the creek or missing the last bus back to town!"
-The article concludes by pointing out how easy it is to start a hiking club. (Oh yes/ echo S.B.11"s a hiklm club, mmybe, but a Bush. Walking Club, well "Participation is equally simple, all you need are comfortable old clothes and a sense of humour to cope mith such emergencies as a fall in the creek or misoing the last bus back to tovm.1"
+And so, as was before stated, all these methods and ideas concerning bush walking and camping may not conform to our standards on the subject, but we too have to create novelties, to more than merely walk and camp to maintain the movement as we would have it to achieve end hold those high ideals which we have set ourselves.
-And so as was before stated, all these methods and ideas concerning bush walking and camping may not conform to our standards on the subject, but we too have to create novelties, to more than merely walk and camp to maintain the movement as we would have it to achieve end hold those high ideals which we have set ourselves.
 Perhaps we would do well to "chew over" some of the points in this article.
-.....
+===== Club Gossip =====
-CLUB GOSSIP.
-The stork must be growing tired from his numerous visits to the homes of Sydney Bushwalkers. The last to be visited is that of Kathleen and Joe Turner and the result was a son. We oongratulate the parents.
-Our best wishes go to Ada Burling and Clem Armstrong who are to be married on April 10th., and also to Mavis Dibley and "Barney ahl 'be:, Vic-Thorsen clAd. Fanny Pari-ier who have already tied the happy knot.
+The stork must be growing tired from his numerous visits to the homes of Sydney Bushwalkers. The last to be visited is that of Kathleen and Joe Turner and the result was a son. We congratulate the parents.
-Bushwalkers from other States who have been recently entertained by us inolude Miss Nancy Cooper of the Tasmanian Walking Club, Miss Jean Currie from Atherton, North Queensland, and Mies Mary Tudehope from Cairns. Some of us were also fortunate in meeting Dr. Teichelman, the president of the New Zealand Alpine Club and a well known N.Z. pioneer explorer.
+Our best wishes go to Ada Burling and Clem Armstrong who are to be married on April 10th., and also to Mavis Dibley and "Barney", and to Vic Thorsen and Fanny Farrier who have already tied the happy knot.
-We were delighted to see Phil and Wally Roots at the Re-Union Camp, haring come damn from Brisbane at the right time for it. We were also pleased to see several ax.4medbers, Ilma Ellis, Bill Livingstone, Bill Chambers, Ken Matthews, and ex4resident Cliff Rit son.
+Bushwalkers from other States who have been recently entertained by us include Miss Nancy Cooper of the Tasmanian Walking Club, Miss Jean Currie from Atherton, North Queensland, and Miss Mary Tudehope from Cairns. Some of us were also fortunate in meeting Dr. Teichelman, the president of the New Zealand Alpine Club and a well known N.Z. pioneer explorer.
- Marie Byles has returned from an exploratory mountaineering expedition in
+We were delighted to see Phil and Wally Roots at the Re-Union Camp, having come down from Brisbane at the right time for it. We were also pleased to see several ex-members, Ilma Ellis, Bill Livingstone, Bill Chambers, Ken Matthews, and ex-president Cliff Ritson.
-New Zealand. She met with very great kindness in Wellington from Mr. Macpherson, editor of "The Tararau Tramper", and in Dunedin from Mr. Sim, editor of "The New Zealand Alpine Journal", and his wife.
+Marie Byles has returned from an exploratory mountaineering expedition in New Zealand. She met with very great kindness in Wellington from Mr. Macpherson, editor of "The Tararau Tramper", and in Dunedin from Mr. Sim, editor of "The New Zealand Alpine Journal", and his wife.