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-====== THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ======+====== The Sydney Bushwalker ======
  
 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.
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 No.72 Price 3d. No.72 Price 3d.
  
-===== DECEMBER 1940 =====+===== January 1941 =====
  
 |**Editor** |Dorothy Lawry| |**Editor** |Dorothy Lawry|
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 |**Other members of the Publication Staff** |Jessie Martin\\ Merle Hamilton\\ Mary Stoddart\\ Arthur Salmon| |**Other members of the Publication Staff** |Jessie Martin\\ Merle Hamilton\\ Mary Stoddart\\ Arthur Salmon|
  
----- +===== Contents =====
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-==== CONTENTS ====+
  
 |Editorial| |Page 1| |Editorial| |Page 1|
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 |Memory Corner: "The Gentle Art of Getting Mislaid".||14| |Memory Corner: "The Gentle Art of Getting Mislaid".||14|
  
-==== "RISE AND SHINE" ====+===== "Rise And Shine" =====
  
 1940 is past. Thankfully we greet 1941 -- as a bushwalker welcomes the dawn after his first long, uncomfortable night in camp. Whatever the day may hold, he is glad the night is over. 1940 is past. Thankfully we greet 1941 -- as a bushwalker welcomes the dawn after his first long, uncomfortable night in camp. Whatever the day may hold, he is glad the night is over.
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 And the pool is clear for travel-wearied feet. - Ada Smith.\\ And the pool is clear for travel-wearied feet. - Ada Smith.\\
  
-==== EXPLORING A NEW WORLD ====+===== Exploring A New World ===== 
 Pigeon House Mountain and the Clyde River - by D. Hellmrich. Pigeon House Mountain and the Clyde River - by D. Hellmrich.
  
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 As we drove up Bulli Pass the myriad of emerald and white lights sparkling like jewels in the dark setting of the coastal plain was rivalled by the brilliance of the stars above. As we drove up Bulli Pass the myriad of emerald and white lights sparkling like jewels in the dark setting of the coastal plain was rivalled by the brilliance of the stars above.
  
-==== AVOID THESE RULES ====+===== Avoid These Rules =====
  
 And Become a Good Member. And Become a Good Member.
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 Re-printed from "Bowls in New South Wales." Re-printed from "Bowls in New South Wales."
  
-==== THE HISTORY OF NORTON'S SWAMP ====+===== The History Of Norton'S Swamp =====
  
 By "Mumbedah". By "Mumbedah".
  
-I have often wondered if those who traverse the Black Dog Track, between Debert's Knob and Carlon's, know of the very interesting, piece of history concerning Norton's Swamp, through which the track passes. The swamp is not of very great dimensions and walkers may not be able to place it, but they will recall an area of long green grass and swampy plants, about a quarter of a mile east of Carlon's boundary fence gate. It forms the head of a small creek which empties into that creek known locally as Sliprail Creek, more commonly and erroneously known as Breakfast Creek and so shown on the Narrow Neck Map.+I have often wondered if those who traverse the Black Dog Track, between Debert's Knob [Mt Debert] and Carlon's, know of the very interesting, piece of history concerning Nortons Swamp, through which the track passes. The swamp is not of very great dimensions and walkers may not be able to place it, but they will recall an area of long green grass and swampy plants, about a quarter of a mile east of Carlon's boundary fence gate. It forms the head of a small creek which empties into that creek known locally as Sliprail Creek, more commonly and erroneously known as Breakfast Creek and so shown on the Narrow Neck Map.
  
 Some seventy or eighty years ago, soon after the Black Dog Track came into existence, there lived, at Campbelltown, a respected and, apparently, reasonably well-off family by the name of Norton. Campbelltown was, in those days, the "shopping centre" of the district, and the hub of society and civic business. One of the sons, then about 26 years of age, was betrothed to a local lass, and arrangements had been made for a great celebration on the wedding day. However, on the appointed day, the lass was nowhere to be found, and Norton, cut to the quick, took it very badly. He declared that all white women were unfaithful to their contracts; and vowed he would have nothing more to do with any of them, so took to the bush, deciding he would live with the blacks, who then were very numerous in the Blue Mountains and Burragorang. Some seventy or eighty years ago, soon after the Black Dog Track came into existence, there lived, at Campbelltown, a respected and, apparently, reasonably well-off family by the name of Norton. Campbelltown was, in those days, the "shopping centre" of the district, and the hub of society and civic business. One of the sons, then about 26 years of age, was betrothed to a local lass, and arrangements had been made for a great celebration on the wedding day. However, on the appointed day, the lass was nowhere to be found, and Norton, cut to the quick, took it very badly. He declared that all white women were unfaithful to their contracts; and vowed he would have nothing more to do with any of them, so took to the bush, deciding he would live with the blacks, who then were very numerous in the Blue Mountains and Burragorang.
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 Norton took unto himself a black wife, and became a blood brother of the tribe. In due course there appeared five children - all girls! Norton took unto himself a black wife, and became a blood brother of the tribe. In due course there appeared five children - all girls!
  
-Although he lived with the blacks, he did not live as one; still retaining his horses, he made periodical trips to Campbelltown for supplies of "whites'" tucker. The trip was a long and rough one as there was no road down to Burragorang from Campbelltown, and the descent into the valley was most hazardous for horses. Norton did not reside all the time at the main camp, as the tribe was, of course, nomadic. Wherever they went, he would follow with his wife and family, taking his belongings on horseback, and picking up supplies if and +Although he lived with the blacks, he did not live as one; still retaining his horses, he made periodical trips to Campbelltown for supplies of "whites'" tucker. The trip was a long and rough one as there was no road down to Burragorang from Campbelltown, and the descent into the valley was most hazardous for horses. Norton did not reside all the time at the main camp, as the tribe was, of course, nomadic. Wherever they went, he would follow with his wife and family, taking his belongings on horseback, and picking up supplies if and when the opportunity presented itself. However, his unusual life was to come to a close. The law stood that no white should live with the blacks, and knowledge of the breach came to the ears of the police at Campbelltown. This police post had control over a vast area at that time for there was no communication with any of the settlements on the Blue Mountains main road from the Cox Valley, and everything went by the long route through Burragorang. The police came out from Campbelltown and arrested Norton, who was taken back, tried and flung into prison. The term of the sentence is not definitely known to the source of my information.
-when the opportunity presented itself. However, his unusual life was to come to a close. The law stood that no white should live with the blacks, and knowledge of the breach came to the ears of the police at Campbelltown. This police post had control over a vast area at that time for there was no communication with any of the settlements on the Blue Mountains main road from the Cox Valley, and everything went by the long route through Burragorang. The police came out from Campbelltown and arrested Norton, who was taken back, tried and +
-flung into prison. The term of the sentence is not definitely known to the source of my information.+
  
 In some manner, after his release, Norton was appointed a magistrate at Bathurst, although some time must have elapsed to let the affair blow over. However, he did not forget his family in the bush, and taking them with him, he started life afresh in the new district. He gave his daughters a good education, but their final place in the life of Bathurst is lost in obscurity, for then, as now, there was the unfortunate half-caste problem, and they probably became social outcaste. In some manner, after his release, Norton was appointed a magistrate at Bathurst, although some time must have elapsed to let the affair blow over. However, he did not forget his family in the bush, and taking them with him, he started life afresh in the new district. He gave his daughters a good education, but their final place in the life of Bathurst is lost in obscurity, for then, as now, there was the unfortunate half-caste problem, and they probably became social outcaste.
  
-Of the other Nortons little is known, but the memory of that remarkable man will live on in the cold official words on the map, "Norton's Swamp."+Of the other Nortons little is known, but the memory of that remarkable man will live on in the cold official words on the map, "Nortons Swamp."
  
-==== FEDERATION NOTES ====+===== Federation Notes =====
  
-At the December Council Meeting the question was raised as to whether the new spikes and pitons cemented in the rocks by Warrigal Club members are on "Taro's Pass" or "Duncan's Pass". After some discussion, it was decided to retain the name "Taro's Ladder" for this route, the "wallaby track" for the alternative way on this section, and "Duncan's Pass" for the whole descent from the wallaby parade on Clear Hill to Debert's Knob. Taro has been asked to paint fresh signs for placing at the forking of the routes, both top and bottom.+At the December Council Meeting the question was raised as to whether the new spikes and pitons cemented in the rocks by Warrigal Club members are on "Taro's Pass" [Tarros Ladder, Taros Ladder] or "Duncans Pass". After some discussion, it was decided to retain the name "Taro's Ladder" for this route, the "wallaby track" for the alternative way on this section, and "Duncan's Pass" for the whole descent from the wallaby parade on Clear Hill to Debert's Knob [Mt Debert, Debert Knob]. Taro has been asked to paint fresh signs for placing at the forking of the routes, both top and bottom.
  
 Harry Waite of the Warrigal Club is now Secretary of the Conservation Bureau. Talking of conservation, have you yet sent in any suggestions you may have for improvements in the Acts covering the protection of flora and fauna? As reported a couple of months ago, the matter of amending these Acts is at present being considered. If you let Federation Secretary Merle Hamilton have your suggestions, she will forward them with the others submitted by members of the affiliated clubs. Harry Waite of the Warrigal Club is now Secretary of the Conservation Bureau. Talking of conservation, have you yet sent in any suggestions you may have for improvements in the Acts covering the protection of flora and fauna? As reported a couple of months ago, the matter of amending these Acts is at present being considered. If you let Federation Secretary Merle Hamilton have your suggestions, she will forward them with the others submitted by members of the affiliated clubs.
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-THE ORIGIN OF THE CLUB'S SLOGAN+===== The Origin Of The Club's Slogan =====
  
 By "Historian". By "Historian".
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 Dan had made quite safe the broken front door stair.\\ Dan had made quite safe the broken front door stair.\\
  
-When YOU stay at Betts's Camp,\\ +When **you** stay at Betts's Camp,\\ 
-Follow well our good examp:\+Follow well our good examp:\\
 Burn or bury all your rubbish and your tins,\\ Burn or bury all your rubbish and your tins,\\
 Scrub the tables, sweep the floor,\\ Scrub the tables, sweep the floor,\\
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 Keep your fire small. Never build it against a tree or a log or in long grass. Clear a space all round it. Extinguish it before you leave. Prevent bushfires. Keep your fire small. Never build it against a tree or a log or in long grass. Clear a space all round it. Extinguish it before you leave. Prevent bushfires.
  
----- +===== From Here, There And Everywhere =====
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-==== FROM HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE ====+
  
 We have not tried this yet, but it sounds as though it may be a good tip. We found it in the November issue of the "Camp Fire Club Magazine":- We have not tried this yet, but it sounds as though it may be a good tip. We found it in the November issue of the "Camp Fire Club Magazine":-
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-==== AT OUR OWN MEETING ====+===== At Our Own Meeting =====
  
 At the December meeting the President welcomed five New Members to the Club:- Beth Spears, Margaret Gow, Joyce Kennedy, Laurence Rayner and Ron. Baker. We hope they will all be very active members in all branches of Club life as well as on walks. At the December meeting the President welcomed five New Members to the Club:- Beth Spears, Margaret Gow, Joyce Kennedy, Laurence Rayner and Ron. Baker. We hope they will all be very active members in all branches of Club life as well as on walks.
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 As members had been notified by circular/ our Walks Secretary had resigned and a new one had to be elected. We are exceedingly happy to be able to report that a volunteer had been found for this very arduous job, and the meeting enthusiastically elected Grace Edgecombe as Hon.Walks Secretary. John Manson is, of course, still Assistant Walks Secretary, and they are now preparing the next walks programme. Leaders are asked to volunteer promptly and to give either Grace or John details of proposed walks without delay. As members had been notified by circular/ our Walks Secretary had resigned and a new one had to be elected. We are exceedingly happy to be able to report that a volunteer had been found for this very arduous job, and the meeting enthusiastically elected Grace Edgecombe as Hon.Walks Secretary. John Manson is, of course, still Assistant Walks Secretary, and they are now preparing the next walks programme. Leaders are asked to volunteer promptly and to give either Grace or John details of proposed walks without delay.
  
----- +===== Christmas Party =====
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-==== CHRISTMAS PARTY ====+
  
-Gladioli, creamy lilies and golden roses vied with the attractive food as table decorations. Gardenias were arranged On the damask cloth amongst the pear merangues, the savoury eggs, the luscious trifles and the asparagus in aspic. It was hard to believe that all this gorgeousness was supported only by our old green tables.+Gladioli, creamy lilies and golden roses vied with the attractive food as table decorations. Gardenias were arranged On the damask cloth amongst the pear meringues, the savoury eggs, the luscious trifles and the asparagus in aspic. It was hard to believe that all this gorgeousness was supported only by our old green tables.
  
 The walls were adorned by clever caricatures of members done by the Duncombes (Winifred Eva and Duncan). President Richard saw himself sitting in a pond with mouth wide open. Our worthy editor was pictured with a large block of ice tied on her head, typewriter in front of her and enormous waste-paper basket alongside. Doreen Heinrich was seen canoeing to Vienna. The Moppetts as befits newly-weds, shared one caricature. The prize for guessing all the members represented was won by Yvonne Rolfe. The walls were adorned by clever caricatures of members done by the Duncombes (Winifred Eva and Duncan). President Richard saw himself sitting in a pond with mouth wide open. Our worthy editor was pictured with a large block of ice tied on her head, typewriter in front of her and enormous waste-paper basket alongside. Doreen Heinrich was seen canoeing to Vienna. The Moppetts as befits newly-weds, shared one caricature. The prize for guessing all the members represented was won by Yvonne Rolfe.
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 Dancing was enjoyed in spite of the heat and it was altogether a very happy party. Dancing was enjoyed in spite of the heat and it was altogether a very happy party.
  
-==== MEMORY CORNER ====+===== Memory Corner =====
    
 Here is Taro's version of the Mount Mouin episode, which we promised you last month we would republish from our August, 1932, issue. Here is Taro's version of the Mount Mouin episode, which we promised you last month we would republish from our August, 1932, issue.
  
-__THE GENTLE ART OF GETTING MISLAID__+__The Gentle Art Of Getting Mislaid__
  
 In view of some recent happenings - which actually inspired some pages of song or songs of Page - a few words may be acceptable. In view of some recent happenings - which actually inspired some pages of song or songs of Page - a few words may be acceptable.
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 Duke of Clear Hill.\\ Duke of Clear Hill.\\
  
-__ALSO MISLAID__+---- 
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 +__Also Mislaid__
  
 LOST - By Jean West at Club Xmas Party, one Pair Black Gloves...\\ LOST - By Jean West at Club Xmas Party, one Pair Black Gloves...\\
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