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- | 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 | + | 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 |
In the Middle Ages the trial by ordeal ended the matter; in modern times there follows a Christening, | In the Middle Ages the trial by ordeal ended the matter; in modern times there follows a Christening, | ||
- | 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 | + | 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 |
- | Then follows the catechism when the prospective is examined by the Committoe | + | Then follows the catechism when the prospective is examined by the Committee |
- | 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, |
- | 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, | + | __Week-End Walks__ |
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- | WEEK-END WALKS | + | |
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- | I. Leameah, Bush Walkers' | + | |
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- | 2. Bundeeaa, Marley, Wattamolla, Curracurrong, | + | |
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- | 3. eampbelltawn, | + | |
+ | I. Leumeah, Bush Walkers' | ||
+ | 2. Bundeena, Marley, Wattamolla, Curracurrong, | ||
+ | 3. Campbelltown, | ||
4. Cowan, Refuge Bay, Topham Trig, Duckhole, Barrabeen. | 4. Cowan, Refuge Bay, Topham Trig, Duckhole, Barrabeen. | ||
- | ONE-DAY WALKS | + | __One-Day Walks__ |
- | 1,Kuringai, Crosslands, | + | 1. Kuringai, Crosslands, |
+ | 2. Heathcote, Uloola, Nioka, Lady Carrington' | ||
+ | 3. Waterfall, The Mill, Island Track, Palona Brook, Garie Trig, Era, Lilyvale.\\ | ||
+ | 4. Audley, Winifred Falls, Cascade Creek, Up Creek, The Saddle, Wattamolla, back by track to Audley. | ||
- | 2. Heathcotes Uloola Nioka Lady Carrington' | + | ===== Why Carry A Tent? ===== |
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- | 5. Waterfalls The Mills Island Track, Palona Brook, Garie Trig, Era, Lilyvale. | + | |
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- | 46 Audley, Winifred Falls, Cascade Creeks Up Creeks The Saddles Wattamolla, back by track to Audley. | + | |
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- | THY CARRY A TENT? | + | |
Kathleen Mackay. | 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 | + | Tents, it would seem, have always been a thorn in the side of wandering humanity. Glancing through |
- | Tents, it would seem, have always been a thorn in the side of wandering hOincaity. Glancing through | + | Shakespeare likewise seems to have had a rough spin under canvas and refers to 'the tent that searches to the bottom |
- | 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) |
- | Shakespeare likewise seems to have had a rough spin under canvas and refers to 'the tent that searehes to the bottom | + | All this of course was in the bad old days before a Real Tent Maker - breathe his initials, pp - brought comfort |
- | 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 |
- | All this of course was in the bad old days before | + | 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 |
- | Omar, of course, made tents; and see how subtly | + | 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 | + | ===== A Few Points On "Bush Walking" |
- | Finally, the bag, unlike the tent, is simple to fold. One often hears it said "they fold their tents like the Arabs" | + | __J.V. Turner__.\\ |
+ | (N.B. The term "hike" is not my own!) | ||
- | - 21 - | + | Doubtless, the manner in which Mr. J. Otis Swift, nature writer on the "New York World", |
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- | A FEW POINTS ON "BUSH WALKING" | + | |
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- | Turner. (N.B. The term " | + | |
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- | Doubtless, the manner in which Mr. J. Otis auift, nature writer on the "New York World", | + | |
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 " | 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 " | ||
- | To quote the article, " | + | To quote the article, " |
- | Swift has an infallible method of preventing dissension within the ranks. When indtvidulas | + | 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 " | + | They do not stop there of course. A cluster of new clubs is springing up along that mammoth and longest " |
- | Some hiking clubs have permanent camps. The Omaha Walking Club (sweet sounding name, after " | + | Some hiking clubs have permanent camps. The Omaha Walking Club (sweet sounding name, after " |
- | Members of the Mohawk Valley | + | Members of the Mohawk Valley |
- | 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" | + | 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" |
- | 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. |
- | ci 22 | + | The article concludes by pointing out how easy it is to start a hiking club. (Oh yes! echo (( ? )) S.B.W' |
- | The article concludes by pointing out how easy it is to start a hiking club. (Oh yes/ echo S.B.11" | + | 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. |
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- | 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. | Perhaps we would do well to "chew over" some of the points in this article. | ||
- | ..... | + | ===== Club Gossip ===== |
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- | CLUB GOSSIP. | + | |
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- | 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., | + | The stork must be growing tired from his numerous visits |
- | Bushwalkers from other States | + | Our best wishes go to Ada Burling and Clem Armstrong |
- | 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, | + | Bushwalkers from other States who have been recently entertained by us include Miss Nancy Cooper of the Tasmanian Walking Club, Miss Jean Currie |
- | Marie Byles has returned | + | 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, |
- | New Zealand. She met with very great kindness in Wellington from Mr. Macpherson, editor of "The Tararau Tramper", | + | 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", |
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