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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== |
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A Monthly Bulletin devoted-to matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton Street, Sydney. | A Monthly Bulletin devoted-to matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton Street, Sydney. | ||
- | No. 71. | + | |
- | 11111101.nel | + | No. 71. Price 3d. |
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- | NOVEMBER 1940Price 3 | + | ===== November 1940 ===== |
- | Editor: Dorothy Lawry | + | |
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- | 4 Acting Business Manager and Production: Brian Harvey | + | |**Editor** |Dorothy Lawry| |
- | Subscriptions: Ordinary, Doreen Harris; "On Service" | + | |**Acting Business Manager and Production** |Brian Harvey| |
- | Publication Staff ) and Arthur Salmon. | + | |**Subscriptions** |Ordinary, Doreen Harris "On Service" |
- | CONTENT. | + | |**Other members |
- | We Exten_d | + | |
- | .Federation Notes - ... ... ... 11 2. | + | ===== Contents ===== |
- | Gambols in a New Zealand-Spring | + | |
- | Errata - October Issue ... ... age " | + | |We Extend |
- | Goodman Bros. - Photo Supplies Advertisement | + | |Federation Notes |2| |
- | The Court Cards in The Blue Gum Jack of Hearts | + | |Gambols in a New Zealand |
- | On Clouds and Skies .0. 0.0 M.S. 11 7. | + | |Errata - October Issue |4| |
- | At Our Own Meeting | + | |Goodman Bros. - Photo Supplies Advertisement |
- | Ann's Pantry - Advertisement | + | |The Court Cards in The Blue Gum Jack of Hearts |
- | The Bushwalkers' | + | |On Clouds and Skies - M.S. |7| |
- | .1ammung | + | |At Our Own Meeting |
- | Dr.DoLittlels | + | |Ann's Pantry - Advertisement |
- | Club Gossip | + | |The Bushwalkers' |
- | Memory.Corner | + | |Kowmung |
- | WE EXTEND OUR SYMPAT-HY | + | |Dr.DoLittle' |
- | S' | + | |" |
- | On Eight-7Hour Day the Black Dog Track was the scene of a tragedy and, although those concerned did not-belong to-any walking club and may not have been known to many of our- members, we 'feel that all bushwalkers will extend their very sincere sympathy to Mr.Jack Downing and to the relatives of the late Mr. Fred. Salmon. | + | |Club Gossip |
- | As a free-lance walker, " | + | |Memory Corner |
- | and somewhat indifferent health, Mr.Fred,Salmon was not one to do " | + | |
- | reuangarao ' | + | ===== We Extend Our Sympathy ===== |
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+ | On Eight-Hour Day the Black Dog Track was the scene of a tragedy and, although those concerned did not belong to any walking club and may not have been known to many of our members, we feel that all bushwalkers will extend their very sincere sympathy to Mr.Jack Downing and to the relatives of the late Mr. Fred. Salmon. | ||
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+ | As a free-lance walker, " | ||
On the Monday the third member of the party went on down the Cox's River and up Kedumba, leaving his two older companions to make their way slowly up the Black Dog Track en route to Katoomba. | On the Monday the third member of the party went on down the Cox's River and up Kedumba, leaving his two older companions to make their way slowly up the Black Dog Track en route to Katoomba. | ||
- | The climb out from the river proved too much for "Old Fred", and,while walking along the track, he collapsed and died. It was a death any of us could wish forlbut | + | |
- | the same age. He tried to revive his comrade, unsuccessfully, | + | The climb out from the river proved too much for "Old Fred", and while walking along the track, he collapsed and died. It was a death any of us could wish for, but for his friend Mr. Jack Downing is a man of about the same age. He tried to revive his comrade, unsuccessfully, |
- | then, because it was growing dark when he gave up his efforts, he kept vigil by his ftiend's body all night. Next morning he had to leave it to walk to Canons' for help. Fortunately, | + | then, because it was growing dark when he gave up his efforts, he kept vigil by his friend's body all night. Next morning he had to leave it to walk to Carlons' for help. Fortunately, |
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mr.Downing in his terrible experience. | Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mr.Downing in his terrible experience. | ||
- | FEDERATION NOTES | + | |
- | At its Ottober | + | ===== Federation Notes ===== |
- | The Soil Conservation Bureau wrote suggesting a meeting between representatives of the two bodies to discuss means of bushf ire prevention. It was arranged that Messrs.W.Holesgrove and R.E.Mitchell would go and see Mr.Messer, and we hope to have some results of the interview to report next month. | + | |
- | Have you any suggestions to offer for bushfire prevention? Or for another very important matter - improvements to be included in the proposed amending Act for the protection of native birds and., animals? The Chief Secretary' | + | At its October |
- | tepartment | + | |
+ | The Soil Conservation Bureau wrote suggesting a meeting between representatives of the two bodies to discuss means of bushfire | ||
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+ | Have you any suggestions to offer for bushfire prevention? Or for another very important matter - improvements to be included in the proposed amending Act for the protection of native birds and animals? The Chief Secretary' | ||
Stoddy and Tom Herbert are now delegates from the Federation to the Health and Happiness Movement so we should be kept well advised of the developments in the proposed Youth Hostels Movement as they occur. | Stoddy and Tom Herbert are now delegates from the Federation to the Health and Happiness Movement so we should be kept well advised of the developments in the proposed Youth Hostels Movement as they occur. | ||
- | Did you go to the Bushwalkers1 | + | |
- | (256) on the Showboat on Saturday, 12th October, and the table-decorating competition was NOT won by the River Canoe Club. Hearty congratulations to the Y.M.C.A. Ramblers on their well-deserved victory! | + | Did you go to the Bushwalkers' |
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- | , | + | ===== Gambols In A New Zealand Spring ===== |
- | -.3 - | + | |
- | GAMBOLS IN A NEW ZEALAND SPRING | + | Part of a letter from Dot English |
- | part of a letter from Dot English. | + | |
- | It's great to hear how your native garden blows. Here we see nothing | + | It's great to hear how your native garden blows. Here we see nothing of wild flowers, but there are compensations in all the awakening life of the English trees and the meadow life. An early Spring has flitted in. The country is green and lovely. Myriads of little |
- | of wild flowers, but there are compensations in all the awakening life of the | + | |
- | 4 English trees and the meadow life. An early Spring has flitted in. The country is green and lovely. Myriads of little-fill-lite | + | I have been having quite a few interesting week-end trips lately. Recently I went to Tongariro National Park for some ski-ing. We had a most marvellous time there - camped in a little hut in the beech forest at the foot of the mountain. We set out early in the mornings, spent all day on the snow, and always managed to be last off the mountain. I suppose you have been up Ruapehu? It is the most perfect expanse of ski-ing ground it has ever been my good fortune to be on. Literally miles of slopes! Imagine ski-ing down off the top of the world, 9175 ft. high, down and down and down into the setting sun. I've never seen anything more beautiful than the pure white exhilarating top of the world at sunset, nor anything more breathtaking than the vast illimitable |
- | I have been having quite a few interesting week-end trips lately. Recently I went to Tongariro National Park for some ski-ing. We had a most marvellous time there - camped in a little hut in the bee ch forest at the foot of the mountain. We set out early in the mornings, spent all day on the snow, and always managed to be last off the mountain. I suppose you have been up Ruapphu? It is the most perfect expanse of ski-ing ground it has ever been my good fortune to be on. Literally miles of slopes! Imagine ski-ing down off the top of the world, 9175 ft, high, down and down and down into the setting sun. I've never seen anything more beautiful than the pure white exhilarating top of the world at sunset, nor anything more breathtaking than the vast illimitub1e- | + | |
- | Week-end before last I took a bike-ride to Auckland. One of the greatest excitements in this little place is to be able to Olgo up to Town", Town being not the loual village but Auckland. The train service is putrid, and the servibe | + | Week-end before last I took a bike-ride to Auckland. One of the greatest excitements in this little place is to be able to " |
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- | trees and heard what sounded like all the dogs in creation tearing each other Ly the throat, then the roaring and coughing of lions. Thought for a moment I was in Central Africa, then realised that it must be the Zoo. The dogs aforesaid were hyenas I suppose. As soon as I had ascertained that I was not actually | + | There' |
- | There' | + | |
- | awl | + | ===== Errata ===== |
- | ERRATA. | + | |
- | Ii your copy of the October issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | In your copy of the October issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
Page 5, 6th and 7th lines of 1st paragraph; the names should be -- Gangerang, Cloudmaker, and Thurat. | Page 5, 6th and 7th lines of 1st paragraph; the names should be -- Gangerang, Cloudmaker, and Thurat. | ||
- | Page 13, 4th line of 2nd paragraph: " | + | |
- | Page 15, 5th line of 4th paragraph: "the wedding bells rang on October 4th". Page 16, 3rd line of 2nd verse, last word; not " | + | Page 13, 4th line of 2nd paragraph: " |
- | " | + | |
- | DO YOU KNOW | + | Page 15, 5th line of 4th paragraph: "the wedding bells r__a__ng |
- | ' | + | |
- | GOODMAN BROS. | + | Page 16, 3rd line of 2nd verse, last word; not " |
- | PHOTO SUPPLIES | + | |
- | 20, Hunter Street, Sydney, (opposite) Hunter Street Wynyard Entrance). | + | Page 16, 2nd line of 3rd verse; a bad mistake: they were quite __un__accustomed |
- | FOR CAMERAS FILMS, and all ACCESSORIES. | + | |
- | FOR CAREFUL, INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPING, | + | ===== The Court Cards In The Blue Gum ===== |
- | FOR FRIENDLY AND EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK. | + | |
- | OPEN ON FRIDAY NIGHTS | + | by the Jack of Hearts. |
- | The photographic Laboratory is managed by Mr. Toni Goodman, who is an enthusiastic bushwalker himself, and will attend to your films and pictures with personal interest. | + | |
- | GOODMAN ' | + | When it was found that the party of eight contained four Jacks (Manson, Sappy, Blunt and Glover), it did not take Sherlock Holmes to detect that the other four were the Queens of Hearts and Diamonds, the King of Clubs and the Ace of Hearts - all travelling incognito and second-class to Blackheath. |
- | PHOTO SUPPLIES | + | |
- | 20 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY. | + | Happily the Court Cards left the Pack and set off for a right royal time in the Blue Gum Forest, but, as they slipped and slithered down from Perry' |
- | THE COURT CARDS IN THE BLUE GUN | + | |
- | by the Jack of Hearts; | + | In the scramble down the mountain the Jack of Hearts lost his pipe, and that was to him a major disaster. However, being a gadgeteer, he set to work next morning, with the assistance of the Jack of Diamonds, to make a bush pipe. They picked a piece of dry gum about one inch in diameter and cut it off l.5" long, then, with the aid of several red hot tent pegs (which, incidentally, |
- | When it was found_that | + | |
- | Happily the Court Cards left the Pack and set off for a right royal time in the Blue Gum ForeSt, but, as they slipped and slithered down from Perry' | + | |
- | In the scramble down the mountain the Jack of Hearts lost his pipe, and that was to him a major disaster. However, being a gadgeteer, he set to work next morning, with the assistance of the Jack of Diamonds, to make a bush pipe. They picked a piece of dry gum about one inch in diameter and cut it off li" long, then, with the aid of several red hot tent pegs (which, incidentally, | + | |
- | were never quite the same again) and a knife, hollowed out the bowl of the pipe. They then procured a thin green stick of wattle, cut it three inches long and burnt a hole right through the centre, thus making the stem of the pipe. Then, boring a hole in the side of the hallowed bowl, the stem was fitted in, and the bowl filled up with a charge of "Ranch Plug Cut" - a match was applied and, by all the Blue Gum Gods this queer contraption smoked like a 25/- Barling. So, all you pipe-smokers, | + | |
- | <Pe | + | |
The Ace of Hearts was on photography bent and had a battery of cameras with him. Going through the valley the sound of camera shutters was like a stick being run along a picket fence; the result was a fine collection of pictures. | The Ace of Hearts was on photography bent and had a battery of cameras with him. Going through the valley the sound of camera shutters was like a stick being run along a picket fence; the result was a fine collection of pictures. | ||
- | Sadly the Court Cards turned their backs on the Forest; wearily they climbed the mountain again, but the view from the Lookout rejuvenated them and, withint | + | |
- | So, all too soon, the Court Cards returned to the Pack, and sometimes they wonder did it really happen, that carefree visit to the Blue Gum Forest, or was it the land of make-believe? | + | Sadly the Court Cards turned their backs on the Forest; wearily they climbed the mountain again, but the view from the Lookout rejuvenated them and, within |
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+ | So, all too soon, the Court Cards returned to the Pack, and sometimes they wonder did it really happen, that carefree visit to the Blue Gum Forest, or was it the land of make-believe? | ||
"It isn't the mountain ahead that will wear you out; it's the tiny stone in your shoe." | "It isn't the mountain ahead that will wear you out; it's the tiny stone in your shoe." | ||
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-- Anonymous but true. | -- Anonymous but true. | ||
- | ON CLOUDS AND SKIES.. | + | |
+ | ===== On Clouds And Skies ===== | ||
by M.S. | by M.S. | ||
- | Near, yet far,.and powder blue it was As I lay proneupon | + | |
- | Easefully my careless limbs were spread. | + | Near, yet far, and powder blue it was\\ |
- | I seemed to draw delight down from that sky, And with the-earth was buoyantly impelled Through gentle, limpid and unchanging space. | + | As I lay prone upon that grassy hill,\\ |
- | Restfully, my eyes were closed awhile, And when I opened them a cloud was there. The sun behind my head shone on its face And it was laughing down at me in glee. | + | And wide and clearly fresh above me held\\ |
- | Its snowy de-: | + | In pure intensity the perfect hue.\\ |
- | Once in a valley near the Cox I watched | + | Easefully my careless limbs were spread.\\ |
- | Round Sunrise Bluff the clouds come gently forth Like lambkin' | + | I seemed to draw delight down from that sky,\\ |
- | In upturned rivers slowly to the north, | + | And with the earth was buoyantly impelled\\ |
- | And all that peaceful motion. dreamily | + | Through gentle, limpid and unchanging space.\\ |
- | Urged shut my eyes and from my heart its pain. | + | |
- | And once on Ebrrowall | + | Restfully, my eyes were closed awhile,\\ |
- | The valleys | + | And when I opened them a cloud was there.\\ |
- | There- was a time when clouds were ' | + | The sun behind my head shone on its face\\ |
- | Tall, glorious poplars danced with leaves a-quiver And with the beauty of the day my heart beat high Beside Bendethera on the Dewey Wver, | + | And it was laughing down at me in glee.\\ |
- | And pounded with the clouds across the sky. | + | Its snowy depth and softness was most fair,\\ |
- | -.8-. AT OUR OWN MEETING | + | All edged with gold and beautiful to see.\\ |
+ | I rose and, stretching in the wind, beheld\\ | ||
+ | Long ramparts o'er the ocean building up,\\ | ||
+ | And down, Kiama-wards, | ||
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+ | Once in a valley near the Cox I watched\\ | ||
+ | Round Sunrise Bluff the clouds come gently forth\\ | ||
+ | Like lambkin' | ||
+ | In upturned rivers slowly to the north,\\ | ||
+ | And all that peaceful motion dreamily\\ | ||
+ | Urged shut my eyes and from my heart its pain.\\ | ||
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+ | And once on Korrowall | ||
+ | And, standing on the edge of the abyss,\\ | ||
+ | The valleys | ||
+ | Foamy, piled thick to where the trees appear.\\ | ||
+ | Above the drifting vapour curled and dipped,\\ | ||
+ | Clinging tenaciously where cliffs are sheer.\\ | ||
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+ | There was a time when clouds were racing | ||
+ | And I ran tool along the meadowland;\\ | ||
+ | Tall, glorious poplars danced with leaves a-quiver\\ | ||
+ | And with the beauty of the day my heart beat high\\ | ||
+ | Beside Bendethera on the Dewey River,\\ | ||
+ | And pounded with the clouds across the sky.\\ | ||
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+ | ===== At Our Own Meeting ===== | ||
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Two more new members were welcomed at the October Meeting; they were John Johnson and Ernest (Ray) Kirkby. | Two more new members were welcomed at the October Meeting; they were John Johnson and Ernest (Ray) Kirkby. | ||
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After the outburst which followed the President' | After the outburst which followed the President' | ||
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The Social Secretary' | The Social Secretary' | ||
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Supplementing the Federation Report, Tom Herbert advised that Garawarra Trust had received a second Advance from the Government, so was now financial until about January next - thanks mainly to the timely donation made by the Federation two or three months ago. | Supplementing the Federation Report, Tom Herbert advised that Garawarra Trust had received a second Advance from the Government, so was now financial until about January next - thanks mainly to the timely donation made by the Federation two or three months ago. | ||
- | Myles Dunphy reported further-evidences of tree-chopping along Heathcote Creek between Waterfall and Myuna Creek, and asked members visiting that area to keep a good lookout for offenders. | + | |
+ | Myles Dunphy reported further evidences of tree-chopping along Heathcote Creek between Waterfall and Myuna Creek, and asked members visiting that area to keep a good lookout for offenders. | ||
Clare Kinsella and Arnold Barrett volunteered and were appointed Room Stewards for the ensuing two months. | Clare Kinsella and Arnold Barrett volunteered and were appointed Room Stewards for the ensuing two months. | ||
- | Rene Browne was "among those present" | + | |
- | We are giving ourselves a treat also this year - at least, some of us will be. It was decided to hold the S.B.M. Xmas'Party at Elizabeth Bay House on Tuesday, 17th December. | + | Rene Browne was "among those present" |
- | Tom Herbert mentioned that this year's " | + | |
- | to give it its official title - had gone to press and would be on sale in about a week. The meeting authorised the collection of another round of sixpences | + | We are giving ourselves a treat also this year - at least, some of us will be. It was decided to hold the S.B.M. Xmas Party at Elizabeth Bay House on Tuesday, 17th December. |
- | from all members who were willing to contribute so that our members "on service" | + | |
+ | Tom Herbert mentioned that this year's " | ||
+ | from all members who were willing to contribute so that our members "on service" | ||
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"The surest way to be happy is to get so gosh darn busy you have no time to be unhappy." | "The surest way to be happy is to get so gosh darn busy you have no time to be unhappy." | ||
- | -- Van Amburgh. | + | |
- | -9 | + | Van Amburgh. |
- | BUSHW A L K E R S, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM OTHER STATES | + | |
- | Please Note | + | ===== Bushwalkers Ball ===== |
- | MOST GOOD BUSH WALKERS | + | |
- | Rest their weary feet | + | by Our Special Reporter. |
- | at | + | |
- | A N N PANTRY | + | |
- | Railwa. Aroarle-7 5 Hunter Street, fzcla u. | + | |
- | EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FOR DINNER | + | |
- | (5 p m.. to 7.15 p m.) | + | |
- | Genuine Home 222.hlaa | + | |
- | _ In homely atmosphere | + | |
- | At reasonable prices. | + | |
- | Open daily 10 a m. to 5 p m. for | + | |
- | Morning and Afternoon- Tea Lunches | + | |
- | Parties Vatere4 Fox. | + | |
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- | BUS HWALKERS BALL | + | |
- | by Our Special Reporter, | + | |
Many members of the federated bushwalking clubs deserted their usual bushland haunts for a rendezvous at Circular Quay on Saturday night, 12th October, when the N.S.W. Federation of Bush Walking Clubs held its Annual Ball on the Showboat " | Many members of the federated bushwalking clubs deserted their usual bushland haunts for a rendezvous at Circular Quay on Saturday night, 12th October, when the N.S.W. Federation of Bush Walking Clubs held its Annual Ball on the Showboat " | ||
- | The freshness of the dancing deck was a welcome change from the more orthodox but stuffy ballroom in the city. The dancers enjoyed the cruising | + | |
- | to and fro on the moonlit waters and the close inspection of the " | + | The freshness of the dancing deck was a welcome change from the more orthodox but stuffy ballroom in the city. The dancers enjoyed the cruising to and fro on the moonlit waters and the close inspection of the " |
- | Fewer clubs than usual made an effort to secure the "Ball Plate" for the best decorated table, but the Y.M.C.A. Ramblers are to be congratulated on winning the trophy from the River Canoe Club, which has held it from the commencement of ,the competition. | + | |
- | Organising Secretary Agnes Miller, who is to be congratulated on the success of the function, danced in a frock of white georgette. Federation Secretary Merle Hamilton also chose white. S.BM.President | + | Fewer clubs than usual made an effort to secure the "Ball Plate" for the best decorated table, but the Y.M.C.A. Ramblers are to be congratulated on winning the trophy from the River Canoe Club, which has held it from the commencement of the competition. |
- | Amongst the young marrieds present were Joan Savage, who wore orchids on her hair to match her pink streamlined frock. Roxy Barrett wore a matching coatee with her floral gown. Josephine Herbert was in rust velvet and YVonne Polfe wore a red turban to complete the flag colours of her ensemble. Jean Johnson covered her white frock with a long coat of the same colour. | + | |
- | Jean West danced in white taffetas. Mary Stoddart added a touch of atmosphere with the silver seagulls on her white frock. Laurie Greenacre wore a sylphite-like gown of white tulle. | + | Organising Secretary Agnes Miller, who is to be congratulated on the success of the function, danced in a frock of white georgette. Federation Secretary Merle Hamilton also chose white. S.B.W. President |
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+ | Amongst the young marrieds present were Joan Savage, who wore orchids on her hair to match her pink streamlined frock. Roxy Barrett wore a matching coatee with her floral gown. Josephine Herbert was in rust velvet and Yvonne Rolfe wore a red turban to complete the flag colours of her ensemble. Jean Johnson covered her white frock with a long coat of the same colour. | ||
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+ | Jean West danced in white taffetas. Mary Stoddart added a touch of atmosphere with the silver seagulls on her white frock. Laurie Greenacre wore a sylphide-like gown of white tulle. | ||
Hilda Blunt relieved her all-black ensemble with a necklet of pearls. Clare Kinsella wore blush-pink lace, Dorothy Langworthy green taffetas, Grace Edgecombe a peasant frock in roman stripes, Joan Athill black relieved with white, Ray Birt green metal brocade and Lola Bennett blue chiffon. | Hilda Blunt relieved her all-black ensemble with a necklet of pearls. Clare Kinsella wore blush-pink lace, Dorothy Langworthy green taffetas, Grace Edgecombe a peasant frock in roman stripes, Joan Athill black relieved with white, Ray Birt green metal brocade and Lola Bennett blue chiffon. | ||
- | All male costuming faded to insignificance before the glory of Captain Bob.Savage in full war paint. Then there was Peter Page, whose dinky white mess jacket caused him to be mistaken for the drink steward | + | |
+ | All male costuming faded to insignificance before the glory of Captain Bob.Savage in full war paint. Then there was Peter Page, whose dinky white mess jacket caused him to be mistaken for the drink steward... | ||
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"The Bushwalker" | "The Bushwalker" | ||
- | KOWMUNG | + | |
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+ | ===== Kowmung ===== | ||
by A. L. Wyborn. | by A. L. Wyborn. | ||
- | As I lay in hospital a short while ago facing the prospect of not being able to walk for quite a while, I thought of the best trip I had ever done, Although it occurred in January, 1939. the memory of it will remain evergreen. | + | |
- | With one other member of the lbver. | + | As I lay in hospital a short while ago facing the prospect of not being able to walk for quite a while, I thought of the best trip I had ever done. Although it occurred in January, 1939. the memory of it will remain evergreen. |
- | Next morning we set out with heavy packs along the Kanangra Road to Morong Creek. Here we heard from another walker that Myles Dunphy and his wife and family were camped at Roley Whalan' | + | |
- | about our adventure after he had left us at the junction of Pfeffer' | + | With one other member of the Rover Ramblers, I arrived at Cunnynghame' |
- | and Morong Creek with a handshake which seemed like a farewell to those setting out into the unknown. | + | |
- | The course along Morong Creek is through flat country which the previous month had been laid waste by the fire demon. Suddenly the first view of the Kowmung comes into sight as the Morong, | + | Next morning we set out with heavy packs along the Kanangra Road to Morong Creek. Here we heard from another walker that Myles Dunphy and his wife and family were camped at Roley Whalan' |
- | is reputed to be the greatest total drop of any in Australia. | + | |
- | Go ing down the ridge on the right hand side, we were confronted near the bottom by a 300 ft. cliff into the river, which necessitated a difficult crossing of one of the cascades to the opposite side, as an enormous volume of water was flowing. From here it was very easy to reach the river, where we camped, prepared to leave quickly because of a threatened cloudburst. | + | The course along Morong Creek is through flat country which the previous month had been laid waste by the fire demon. Suddenly the first view of the Kowmung comes into sight as the Morong, |
- | Next day was cloudless and warm - ideal weather for the swimming we ex;14cc,d pected | + | |
- | advent of man. | + | Going down the ridge on the right hand side, we were confronted near the bottom by a 300 ft. cliff into the river, which necessitated a difficult crossing of one of the cascades to the opposite side, as an enormous volume of water was flowing. From here it was very easy to reach the river, where we camped, prepared to leave quickly because of a threatened cloudburst. |
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+ | Next day was cloudless and warm - ideal weather for the swimming we expected | ||
That night we placed our tent on the only few square yards of grass we had seen, in the lee of huge cliffs. Close by, the river rushed into a dark, ominous pool, making a roar which drowned all other sound. | That night we placed our tent on the only few square yards of grass we had seen, in the lee of huge cliffs. Close by, the river rushed into a dark, ominous pool, making a roar which drowned all other sound. | ||
- | The next day's journey was of a similar nature, only broken now by short stretches of pleasant stream which wound through grassy banks. A particularly beautiful spot was on the bend of the river at Wedgetail Bluffs, where a verdant | + | |
- | - 12 - | + | The next day's journey was of a similar nature, only broken now by short stretches of pleasant stream which wound through grassy banks. A particularly beautiful spot was on the bend of the river at Wedgetail Bluffs, where a verdant green islet, with small casuarinas on it, nestled in one corner of a placid pool. The Bluffs towered thousands of feet above. |
- | green islet, with small casuarinas on 'it, nestled in one corner of a placid pool. The Bluffs towered thousands of feet above. | + | |
- | Late that day we came to a chasm with sheer walls and the dark river stretching away into the gloom, making it seem a fearsome place. This must be the Ibbia Rift which Myles had spoken | + | Late that day we came to a chasm with sheer walls and the dark river stretching away into the gloom, making it seem a fearsome place. This must be the Ibbia Rift which Myles had spoken |
- | sides were composed of pink and some grey granite, worn smooth by the waters of | + | |
- | centuries. The usual waterfall tumbled fifteen feet into deep water at the | + | Another phase of this ever changing |
- | apper end, and the procedure was for one of us to dive in and battle against the. fall while the rucsacs were lowered and shepherded away from the seetUbg | + | |
- | of foam. There was no chance of getting out of this pool until 300 yards farther on, where we swam to a good camp-spot on the left, which, I believe, had been used by Gordon Smith' | + | Hughes' |
- | Another phase of this everchanging | + | |
- | was rough again, especially in BuIga-Denis Canyon. Here the riverb-ed | + | A feature that I noticed on this unfrequented river is the amount of wildlife |
- | names as Sunrise, Orange and Rainbow Bluffs give some idea of the high ramparts which stand out against the skyline, and make this part of the river a geologist' | + | |
- | Hughes/ Ridge, running down to the Kowmung from Kanangra Walls, marks the end of the little-known upper Kowmung, and the commencement of that part so | + | My companion did not feel well for the last few days, probably due to the change in drinking water. This necessitated a transfer of some of his equipment to increase the pace, for our time was growing short. As we approached the Lower Kowmung Canyon, stormclouds gathered fast, and for the next few hours we battled through a downpour, during which the river rose rapidly. What a happy sight was the junction with the Cox's River! |
- | much beloved by all bushwalkers who have visited it. Here are enjoyed beautiful vistas of river scenery, the water flanked with grassy banks and inviting glades of casuarinas; surely a direct contrast to the Morong Deeps and the rifts which we had passed through so short a time ago. | + | |
- | A feature that I noticed on this unfrequented river is the amount of wild life which abounds, Wild horses, kangaroos and foxes roam undisturbed on the river flats; in the trees our feathered friends are always calling, while above eagles constantly patrol. Even the river has its eels and perch, the former being easily caught to provide food in an emergency. | + | Our last day was spent in climbing White Dog Ridge and Clear Hill in a broiling sun, and thence to Katoomba, a destination which I thought we would never make, owing to my mate's indisposition. For my part it marked the end of a walk, which for ever-changing |
- | My companion did not feel well for the last few days, probably due to the change in drinking water. This necessitated a transfer of some of his equipment to increase the pace, for our time was growing short. As we approached the Lower Kowmung Canyon, stormclouds gathered fast, and for the next few hours we battled through a downpour, during which the river rose rapidly. What a happy sight was the junction with the Coxts Rivers | + | |
- | Our last day was spent in climbing White Dog Ridge and Clear Hill in a broiling sun, and thence to Katoomba, a destination which I thought we would never make, owing to my mate's indisposition. For my part it marked the end of a walk, which for everchanging | + | ===== Suburban ===== |
- | - 13 - | + | |
- | THE CASE BOOK OF DR. DOLITTLE.R.R. (NO. 3) | + | I saw\\ |
- | The common cry of many of my patients is "My groundsheet is sticky: What can I do about it?" The best advice of all is not to let it get sticky. | + | outside a red\\ |
- | If your groundsheet is not going to be used for some time don't put it away and forget it. Make sure it is dry, then dust it with french chalk, talc powder or any other absorbent powder. If your | + | suburban villa,\\ |
- | groundsheet is already sticky, give it a generous coating of whiting (you can buy it at most shops), leave it for 24 hours, then wipe it off with a cloth. | + | a large fat\\ |
- | Experience has taught that the most useful article in repairing | + | truculent woman,\\ |
- | groundsheets is our old standby sticking plaster. Groundsheets should be reproofed every twelve months and repaired whenever holes | + | corsetted,\\ |
- | appear. Delay in a few minor repairs is often fatal to the life | + | well-gowned, |
- | of a sheet. | + | O God!\\ |
- | With regard to sleeping bags -- The main argument is I get a zipp or won't I?" For all round conditions, I definitely | + | to think that where that woman trod\\ |
- | advise a zipp. A bag that is warm enough in the winter is too warm | + | there once was bush -\\ |
- | in the summer, so that the addition of a zipp will make a considerable difference. With a little care these will last you a lifetime without " | + | ferns -\\ |
- | Particular care should be taken when packing the bag into its cover, to see that the zipp is open. This enables the zipp to be bent at an acute angle without any danger of " | + | moss -\\ |
- | sleeping bag and a ruined zipp. By careful manipalation of the slider you can always get it free. If you can't, take it to Paddy. What | + | greenish-white flannel flowers\\ |
- | he can't mend " | + | and trees!\\ |
- | F. A. MALIN, | + | there in between the tree-trunks once slipped savages\\ |
- | 327 George Street, | + | in lissom nakedness\\ |
- | SYDNEY. | + | lovelier by far\\ |
- | 'Phone B3101. | + | than that\\ |
- | SUBURBAN | + | large fat\\ |
- | I saw | + | truculent woman\\ |
- | outside a red | + | outside her red\\ |
- | suburban villa, | + | suburban villa.\\ |
- | a large fat | + | |
- | truculent woman, | + | Dora Wilcox.\\ |
- | corsetted, | + | in "The Australian Writers' |
- | well-gowned, | + | |
- | to think that where that woman trod | + | ===== Club Gossip ===== |
- | there once was busha-- | + | |
- | ferns -- | + | Cora Dunphy was noticed at the October Meeting so we suspected there must be a " |
- | moss -- | + | |
- | greenish-white flannel flowers and trees! | + | You can't keep a good bushwalker out of the bush! Recently half-a-dozen of our members who are serving with what might almost be called " |
- | there in between the tree-trunks once slipped savages in lissom nakedness | + | |
- | lovelier by far than that | + | Then there was the energetic couple who took their rucksacks to the Bushwalkers' |
- | large fat | + | |
- | truculent woman outside her red suburban villa. | + | Once upon a time another Joan used to do that sort of thing, but now she is married and settled down. Not too settled down, though, for she is blossoming forth now as the S.B.W.' |
- | .. Dora Wilcox. | + | |
- | in "The Australian Writers' | + | Was it the " |
- | -- 15 - 'CLUB GOSSIP | + | |
- | Cora Dunphy was noticed at the October Meeting so we suspected there must be a " | + | ---- |
- | new St.Philip' | + | |
- | You can't keep a good bushwalker out of the bush! Recently half-a-dozen of our members who are serving with what might almost be called " | + | ===== Memory Corner ===== |
- | the Paterson River for ua breath of fresh air" and a jolly good bushwalking | + | |
- | trip! | + | Among the songs which were popular with Bush Walkers |
- | Then there was the energetic couple who took their rucksacks to the Bushwalkers' | + | never heard before", |
- | Once upon a time another Joan used to do that sort of thing, but now she is married and settled down, Not too settled down, though, for she is blossoming forth now as the S.B.W.' | + | |
- | Was it the " | + | After the suggestion had been repeated a few times, Dorothy Lawry thought she would see what she could do about it. As a result, she appeared at an official camp at The Duckhole on McGarr' |
- | members were noticed roaming round Central in the small hours at the start of the Eight-Hour Week-end. We heard something about a "Fast Mixed Goods" | + | |
- | MEMORY CORNER | + | From this cross-fire emerged some six or seven more verses, all absolutely true and packed full of pith. Further verses were added from time to time during the next two or three years, by which time the song had become too cumbersome and it dropped out of favour. |
- | Among the songs which were popular with Bush walkers | + | |
- | plenty of snap to the words, but, as these "tell you Bible stories that you' | + | Here are the words of the chorus and some half-a-dozen verses about people who are still more or less active in the Club. Most of these verses, and several others, appeared in the first issue of "The Bushwalker", |
- | never heard before", | + | |
- | offence to any religiously inclined folk who heard it, so a suggestion was made that new words should be written for this tune. | + | |
- | After the suggestion had been repeated a few times, Dorothy Lawry thought she would see what she could do about it. As a result, she appeared at an | + | ===== "A Ballad of the Bush Walkers." |
- | official camp at The Duckhole on McGarr' | + | |
- | lazing round the campfire, the party split up and crowded into the three | + | Tune: "The Darkies' |
- | largest tents -- and soon further verses were being composed, and sung, about and to the occupants of the other tents. | + | |
- | From this cross-fire emerged some six or seven more verses, all absolutely true and packed full of pith, Further verses were added from time to time during the next two or three years, by which time the song had become too cumbersome and it dropped out of favour. | + | **Chorus:**\\ |
- | - 16 - | + | Tall folks, short folks, everybody come -\\ |
- | Here are the words of the chorus and some half-a--dozen verses about people who are still more or less active in the Club. Most of these verses, and several others, appeared in th first issue of "The Bushwalker", | + | Gather round the camp-fire and make yourselves at home!\\ |
- | "A Ballad of the Bush Walkers." | + | Bring your rugs and waterproof |
- | Chorus: Tall folks, short folks, everybody come - | + | We'll tell you tales of Bush Walkers that surely will astound.\\ |
- | Gather round the camp-fire and make yourselves at home: Bring your rugs and waterproofe | + | |
- | Myles Dunphy: | + | **Myles Dunphy:**\\ |
- | Oh, Myles, he is the leader of the Mountain Trailer lads, | + | Oh, Myles, he is the leader of the Mountain Trailer lads,\\ |
- | Who stagger through the bush loaded down'like ironclads. | + | Who stagger through the bush loaded down like ironclads.\\ |
- | And Myles he thought girls couldn' | + | And Myles he thought girls couldn' |
- | " | + | they and Myles now walk for miles. Myles carries Milo too.\\ |
- | Oh, Dorman is a walker unique and known to fame. | + | |
- | The way he puts his tent up is a lifework, not a game; And the rattle of his food-tins is borne upon the breeze, But he'll go down in history for his rendering of " | + | **" |
- | Anice-and Frank Duncan, and Jack Debert;- | + | Oh, Dorman is a walker unique and known to fame.\\ |
- | You know of Anice Duncan and her henpecked | + | The way he puts his tent up is a lifework, not a game;\\ |
- | They tried to keep a boarder, but he got so very thin, | + | And the rattle of his food-tins is borne upon the breeze,\\ |
- | That when they gave him "noot meat", he tried to eat the tin. | + | But he'll go down in history for his rendering of " |
- | Charles and Betty Pryde:- | + | |
- | . Oh, Charlie is an Irishman, but a very soberside;' | + | **Anice and Frank Duncan, and Jack Debert;-**\\ |
- | Dorothy Lawry: | + | You know of Anice Duncan and her henpecked |
- | Our Lawry is a poet, but wants to' | + | He is just the same as she - a vegetarian crank.\\ |
- | She asks us all for recipes and writes them in a book. I saw her make a pancake and toss it'on a plate; | + | They tried to keep a boarder, but he got so very thin,\\ |
- | You should have seen the bags of food our poet laureates | + | That when they gave him "noot meat", he tried to eat the tin.\\ |
+ | |||
+ | **Charles and Betty Pryde:-**\\ | ||
+ | Oh, Charlie is an Irishman, but a very soberside;\\ | ||
+ | He Serves us as a censor, and guardian of our Pryde.\\ | ||
+ | He has a pretty daughter, but doesn' | ||
+ | If of the camping party he has the slightest doubt.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Dorothy Lawry:**\\ | ||
+ | Our Lawry is a poet, but wants to be a cook,\\ | ||
+ | She asks us all for recipes and writes them in a book.\\ | ||
+ | I saw her make a pancake and toss it on a plate;\\ | ||
+ | You should have seen the bags of food our poet laureates!\\ | ||
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