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Last Xmas, when half the Tigers were in New Zealand, they received news that Max had again visited Mt. Uraterer, alone, and made the first crossing over the Main Dividing Range to Rylston. | Last Xmas, when half the Tigers were in New Zealand, they received news that Max had again visited Mt. Uraterer, alone, and made the first crossing over the Main Dividing Range to Rylston. | ||
- | 'Once a Tiger, always a Tiger', | + | 'Once a Tiger, always a Tiger', |
- | you come to think of it, we are very much indebted to the indefatigable explorers | + | |
of the Club who go over difficult country and make it possible for us Sub-Tigers and Rabbits to walk in places we might otherwise be too timid to risk. | of the Club who go over difficult country and make it possible for us Sub-Tigers and Rabbits to walk in places we might otherwise be too timid to risk. | ||
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That beautiful walking area, the Cox's River, is becoming such as this - admittedly to a lesser degree, but lesser only for the present. The many scores of walkers who tramp this delightful and tranquil tract of country have in their midst those who have no thought in keeping the Cox's area free and clean and as virginal as possible from the refuse of civilisation. The fireplaces where walkers have camped and stopped for meals are gradually becoming a litter of tins and, sad to relate, some members of the S.B.W. instead of helping to diminish this blot on our recreation areas, add to it. | That beautiful walking area, the Cox's River, is becoming such as this - admittedly to a lesser degree, but lesser only for the present. The many scores of walkers who tramp this delightful and tranquil tract of country have in their midst those who have no thought in keeping the Cox's area free and clean and as virginal as possible from the refuse of civilisation. The fireplaces where walkers have camped and stopped for meals are gradually becoming a litter of tins and, sad to relate, some members of the S.B.W. instead of helping to diminish this blot on our recreation areas, add to it. | ||
- | A short time ago, at one of our general meetings, our Presidont | + | A short time ago, at one of our general meetings, our President |
- | Now, this is the point. We bushwalkers hold ourselves in an exalted position. | + | Now, this is the point. We bushwalkers hold ourselves in an exalted position. We even disdain to use the word ' |
- | We even disdain to use the word ' | + | |
- | I believe every member of our club has thought along such lines as these, and | + | I believe every member of our club has thought along such lines as these, and it is inconceivable that such incompatibility of thought and action should exist, for it has happened many times when I, with one or another companion, have been last to leave a camping or luncheon place, we have buried tins that the earlier departed members had left behind, generally in a fireplace. |
- | it is inconceivable that such incompatibility of thought and action should exist, for it has happened many times when I, with one or another companion, have been last to leave a camping or luncheon place, we have buried tins that the earlier departed members had left behind, generally in a fireplace. | + | |
It is not sufficient to leave the tins in a fireplace and push the stones that make such construction in after the tins. It is surely easy to pick up a stick, dig a hole and place the corpse therein, where it will oxidise over so much more quickly, and in the process will be hidden from our sight and not offend our critical ideals of bush cleanliness. | It is not sufficient to leave the tins in a fireplace and push the stones that make such construction in after the tins. It is surely easy to pick up a stick, dig a hole and place the corpse therein, where it will oxidise over so much more quickly, and in the process will be hidden from our sight and not offend our critical ideals of bush cleanliness. | ||
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Phone B3101 | Phone B3101 | ||
- | F. A. PALLIN, 327 George Street, Sydney (opp. Palings.) | + | F. A. Pallin, 327 George Street, Sydney (opp. Palings.) |
=====What To Do About this?===== | =====What To Do About this?===== | ||
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In the bushes a little to the right of the " | In the bushes a little to the right of the " | ||
- | I stood, stared and wondered -- What was all this? These people didn't look the | + | I stood, stared and wondered -- What was all this? These people didn't look the least bit odd - yet, their behaviour --- |
- | least bit odd - yet, their behaviour --- | + | |
In the distance I spied a busy seamstress pinning and fitting funny little flowerlike caps and fluffy paper dresses on to squirming, brown clad figures. A group in long green frocks were twisting themselves into strange shapes resembling fantastic trees - while here and there a gypsy figure cavorted around these " | In the distance I spied a busy seamstress pinning and fitting funny little flowerlike caps and fluffy paper dresses on to squirming, brown clad figures. A group in long green frocks were twisting themselves into strange shapes resembling fantastic trees - while here and there a gypsy figure cavorted around these " | ||
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Tall gum trees, dark and graceful against the pale evening sky, the glimmer | Tall gum trees, dark and graceful against the pale evening sky, the glimmer | ||
- | of the bay below, now blues now silver, reflecting the distant lights, a myriad stars. the more brilliant when seen through the gentlriswaying | + | of the bay below, now blue, now silver, reflecting the distant lights, a myriad stars the more brilliant when seen through the gently-swaying |
It was a new and happy scheme to take our concert into the bush instead of holding it in a hall as usual. | It was a new and happy scheme to take our concert into the bush instead of holding it in a hall as usual. | ||
- | As the show went on, each scene revealed new beauties in the natural bush amphitheatre. First a gipsy scene with its brilliant colour and the strains of an old Russian folk-song - next a fantasy of bush flowers led by their ueen, the Flannel Flower. A lone walker had beaten out a bush fire, and, to show th-Ar gratitude, the flowers ask the North Wind to call to the Bush Walkers and so help their fri nd to find companions for his wanderings. Then followed a touch of comedy a play in which five women work for the extermination of all male things - even a lapdog (pride of one of their member" | + | |
+ | As the show went on, each scene revealed new beauties in the natural bush amphitheatre. First a gipsy scene with its brilliant colour and the strains of an old Russian folk-song - next a fantasy of bush flowers led by their queen, the Flannel Flower. A lone walker had beaten out a bush fire, and, to show their gratitude, the flowers ask the North Wind to call to the Bush Walkers and so help their friend | ||
After interval came drama - a tale of the Grecian siege of Troy. The advantages of the large stage space were obvious here as the action of the play moved to and fro between the Trojan Wall and the Grecian Camp. A musical interlude, and then yet another parody on the old romance of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", | After interval came drama - a tale of the Grecian siege of Troy. The advantages of the large stage space were obvious here as the action of the play moved to and fro between the Trojan Wall and the Grecian Camp. A musical interlude, and then yet another parody on the old romance of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", | ||
- | Tho final item showed an aboriginal, as first owner of the Australian bush, handing to a Bush Walker the care of his hunting grounds, and finished with a oorroboree | + | |
- | Throughout the show one realised that much credit was due to the technicians for the groat amount of thought and hard work they had put into the lighting and amplification; | + | The final item showed an aboriginal, as first owner of the Australian bush, handing to a Bush Walker the care of his hunting grounds, and finished with a corroboree |
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+ | Throughout the show one realised that much credit was due to the technicians for the great amount of thought and hard work they had put into the lighting and amplification; | ||
Our thanks are due to Mrs. Griffin for allowing us to use the theatre, and to her we offer congratulations on her enterprise in providing Sydney with such a delightful Open Air Theatre. | Our thanks are due to Mrs. Griffin for allowing us to use the theatre, and to her we offer congratulations on her enterprise in providing Sydney with such a delightful Open Air Theatre. | ||
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- | There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar. | + | ---- |
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+ | There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,\\ | ||
+ | There is a rapture on the lonely shore,\\ | ||
+ | There is society, where none intrudes,\\ | ||
+ | By the deep sea, and music in its roar. | ||
--- Byron. | --- Byron. | ||
- | -13 - | ||
- | AT OUR pviN MEETING | ||
- | 0 Vice-Presidant Jack Debert was in the Chair at the Monthly Meeting on November 11th as Maurie Berry was busy installing lighting and sound apparatus at Castlecrag Open Air Theatre in readiness for the Concert on the 12th. | ||
- | The meeting opened at 8.12 p m. (by our reporter' | ||
- | " | ||
- | A Veto of Thanks to the Editor and Publication Colzdttoo of "The Bush-Walker No.2" was carried by acclamations | ||
- | The matter of timber-cutting in Couridjah Forest has boon takon up by the Federation, which is also following it up. | ||
- | Rosignations from the Club havo boon accepted with regret from Arm Bartholomew, | ||
- | Una and May Mullin are holidaying in Tasmania, armed with c lottor of introduction to tho Hobart Walking Club, of course. | ||
- | The following %,embers 1.70ro welcomed:- | ||
- | Mrs.Marion Ellis: Misses Alice Collins and Grace Jolly; Messrs. 1.-,rry Ellis -rid William Cosgrove. | ||
- | The Barrotts balm retired,and Mr.& Mrs.3F.lis woro appointed BOOM Stewards. | ||
- | The Treasurer' | ||
- | Attention was drawn to the Govornmont' | ||
- | ........ ......... FEDERATION NEWS | ||
- | The Financial Statemonts for the year onded 20th July last have just boon sent to the various clubs. They show a surplus of income over expenditure of 224/8/-* | ||
- | An appeal is being made to the mombors of affiliated clubs to apply for appointmont as Honorary Rangers. Anyone interested should sae our Club Sccretary for details of procedure, powers, and responsibilities. | ||
- | A sub-committee has boon appointed to invdStjgate the possibility of replacing Taro's Ladders with iron ladders similar to those which have done such good service for so many years at Kanangra Walls. Personnel: Messrs. C.Barnard, H. Freeman, and the SaAr. nominee - W. Tarr. | ||
- | The Honorary Secretary of the Federation has now definitely been given power to act in cases of urgency after consulting with the President and one other member of the Council, so if at any tim you hoar of anything that calls for urgent action by the Federation -- at once give all yonr info -ion to one of the Club's Delegates and he will see that the Honorary Fecre-tr..ry receive) it without delay. Tho Dolcigatos, of course, are Tom Herbert and iL(r7, | ||
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- | Club Gossip | + | =====At Our Own Meeting===== |
+ | |||
+ | Vice-President Jack Debert was in the Chair at the Monthly Meeting on November 11th as Maurie Berry was busy installing lighting and sound apparatus at Castlecrag Open Air Theatre in readiness for the Concert on the 12th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The meeting opened at 8.12 p.m. (by our reporter' | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Vote of Thanks to the Editor and Publication Committee of "The Bush-Walker No.2" was carried by acclamation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The matter of timber-cutting in Couridjah Forest has been taken up by the Federation, which is also following it up. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Rosignations from the Club havo boon accepted with regret from Ann Bartholomew, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Una and May Mullin are holidaying in Tasmania, armed with a letter of introduction to tho Hobart Walking Club, of course. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The following new members were welcomed: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mrs.Marion Ellis: Misses Alice Collins and Grace Jolly; Messrs. Harry Ellis and William Cosgrove. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Barrotts balm retired,and Mr.& Mrs. Ellis were appointed Room Stewards. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Treasurer' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Attention was drawn to the Government' | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation News===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Financial Statements for the year ended 20th July last have just boon sent to the various clubs. They show a surplus of income over expenditure of £24/8/-. | ||
+ | |||
+ | An appeal is being made to the members of affiliated clubs to apply for appointment as Honorary Rangers. Anyone interested should see our Club Sccretary for details of procedure, powers, and responsibilities. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A sub-committee has been appointed to investigate the possibility of replacing Taro's Ladders with iron ladders similar to those which have done such good service for so many years at Kanangra Walls. Personnel: Messrs. C. Barnard, H. Freeman, and the S.B.W. nominee - W. Tarr. | ||
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+ | The Honorary Secretary of the Federation has now definitely been given power to act in cases of urgency after consulting with the President and one other member of the Council, so if at any time you hear of anything that calls for urgent action by the Federation -- at once give all your information to one of the Club's Delegates and he will see that the Honorary Secretary receives it without delay. The Delegates, of course, are Tom Herbert and Alex. Colley. If you don't know where to get in touch with them, our Hon. Secretary, Richard Croker, does, and you have his address and telephone number on your Walks Programme. | ||
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+ | =====Club Gossip===== | ||
by " | by " | ||
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Cupid had been working overtime. | Cupid had been working overtime. | ||
- | The Shock of the month was the news that Hec Carruthers had been married -- without giving | + | The Shock of the month was the news that He.c Carruthers had been married -- without giving |
- | There was a rumour floating round that Ian Malcolm (Scotty) was engaged. At last he came to town, and confirmed it, so you are all quite in order when you join us in congratulating Ian on his engagement to Miss Betty Kerwan (or Cumin?). She is not a club member, but she's a nice girl - we've met her. | + | There was a rumour floating round that Ian Malcolm (Scotty) was engaged. At last he came to town, and confirmed it, so you are all quite in order when you join us in congratulating Ian on his engagement to Miss Betty Kerwan (or Curwin?). She is not a club member, but she's a nice girl - we've met her. |
- | Tom Herbert' | + | Tom Herbert' |
- | Another happy announcement is the engagement of our two fencing enthusiasts - Barbara MacGregor and Alton Cha-oplo, | + | Another happy announcement is the engagement of our two fencing enthusiasts - Barbara MacGregor and Alton Chapple. |
- | Have you noticed the pouter-pigeon chests the members of the Rock Climbing Section have been wearing lately? They are all puffed up because, on October 29th/30th, they succeeded in getting down the creek from Minnehaha Falls to the foot of Arethusa Falls, and back. They had to use about 300 ft, of rope, though. So that creek - which beat them before - has been conquered; and the conquerors are justly proud. But, from all accounts, it was not exactly a walking trip. | + | Have you noticed the pouter-pigeon chests the members of the Rock Climbing Section have been wearing lately? They are all puffed up because, on October 29th/30th, they succeeded in getting down the creek from Minnehaha Falls to the foot of Arethusa Falls, and back. They had to use about 300 ft, of rope, though! So that creek - which beat them before - has been conquered; and the conquerors are justly proud. But, from all accounts, it was not exactly a walking trip! |
- | YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED | + | =====You Have Been Warned==== |
At the first hint of trouble you had better dash for a train or you may be killed in the crush, for "Peter Persnurkus gave us the following publicity in "The Sun" on November 14th. | At the first hint of trouble you had better dash for a train or you may be killed in the crush, for "Peter Persnurkus gave us the following publicity in "The Sun" on November 14th. | ||
- | "Bush hikers are regarded as likely to be useful military guides; they know all the tracks and creeks, | + | "Bush hikers are regarded as likely to be useful military guides; they know all the tracks and creeks. |
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