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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHRALkER | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== |
- | A Monthly Bulletin devoted to matters of interest to | + | |
- | The Sydney-Bush Wa11ers1-5 Hamilton Street, | + | A Monthly Bulletin devoted to matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, |
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- | .No i3 NOVEMBER, 1941 Price 3d | + | |No. 83 | November, 1941 |
- | Editor: Dorothy Lawry Business Manager: Brian Harvey | + | |
- | Subscriptions: | + | |Editor: Dorothy Lawry |
- | 0 N TEN T | + | |Subscriptions: |
- | Appreliation | + | | |
- | Federation Notes 0 ,Ose AP0 It 2 | + | |
- | Letters From the Lads - No.8 from Oliver Moriarty | + | ===== Contents ===== |
- | Voice of the Social Committee | + | |
- | . Goodman:Bros.Photo Supplies | + | |Appreciation |
- | Campsites on Northern Rivers by E.G. 00* II 6 | + | |Federation Notes| ... ... ... | " |
- | At Our Own Meetings | + | |Letters From the Lads - No.8|from Oliver Moriarty |
- | A Fish Yarn From The Barrier Reef from Wal.Roots | + | |Voice of the Social Committee| ... ... | |
- | Paddy-Pallints | + | |Goodman Bros.Photo Supplies |
- | Club.Gossip | + | |Campsites on Northern Rivers|by E.G. ...| " |
- | Eight-Hour Week-end on Port Hacking by Stoddy Junior | + | |At Our Own Meetings|... ... ... | " 8| |
- | APPRECIATION AND ANTICIPATION | + | |A Fish Yarn From The Barrier Reef|from Wal.Roots| " |
- | Since ,reading the September issue'of "Into The Blue" | + | |Paddy-Pallin' |
- | "He relates how, when 'walking boldly up a cottage path, he heard the deep bay of a dog and saw a fierce looking airedale bounding to meet him | + | |Club.Gossip| ... ... ... | " |
- | ' | + | |Eight-Hour Week-end on Port Hacking|by Stoddy Junior| " |
- | Tuggie is wondering whether bulls would re-act in the same way -- but is koing to let the C.M.W. try it on the dog first: | + | |Crime May Be Made To Pay| by " |
- | FEDERATION NOTES | + | |
- | At Eight-hour Week-end a party from the River Canoe Club energetically paddled round the Hawkesbury and its tributaries at a part where there are no rapids - the Windsor/ | + | |
- | At the October meeting delegates were in a very demanding mood. The | + | ===== Appreciation and Anticipation ===== |
- | Acting Secretary was instructed to write to the Forestry Commission for a reply to a previous letter and to ask for an _assurance | + | |
- | Movement) and ask for the reservation of the Crown Land on both sides of Shot Machine Creek which his Department was proposing to sell as 27 Building blocks. | + | Since reading the September issue of "Into The Blue" |
- | Following on the official report from the C.M.W.on the misadventures of a party of its members during Eight-hour week-end, the Acting Secretary was given the job of writing to the 7ater' | + | |
- | Another delegate had evidence of initial-cutting that could definitely be sheeted home to scoutsrso | + | "He relates how, when walking boldly up a cottage path, he heard the deep bay of a dog and saw a fierce looking airedale bounding to meet him -- |
- | The Acting Secretary hopes the Hon.Secretary had had a good holiday-land thal she will soon be back! | + | |
- | The Conservation Bureau also is doing some letterwriting and requesting | + | ' |
- | about sundry areas of Crown lands that bushwalkers think should be reserves. | + | |
- | Once more the Federation has a Convenor of its Publicity Bureau. Mrs. | + | Tuggie is wondering whether bulls would re-act in the same way -- but is going to let the C.M.W. try it on the dog first: |
- | Huntley-Tucker was elected at the October meeting - and next month the Federation is going to elect itself a Publicity Bureau. This is an annual job. | + | |
- | "The Bushwalker" | + | ===== Federation Notes ===== |
- | year. The Assistant Editor has been ill since about a month after he was appoit. ed,and he first went to hospital just after the Editor had departed on his | + | |
- | honeymoon; However, since his return Rae Else-Mitchell has worked very hard on the magazine, and had things well in hand when he had to resign owing to pressure of business. His resignation has been accepted with regret and Jim Somerville has been elected Editor in his stead. | + | At Eight-hour Week-end a party from the River Canoe Club energetically paddled round the Hawkesbury and its tributaries at a part where there are no rapids - the Windsor/ |
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+ | At the October meeting delegates were in a very demanding mood. The Acting Secretary was instructed to write to the Forestry Commission for a reply to a previous letter and to ask for an assurance | ||
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+ | Following on the official report from the C.M.W. on the misadventures of a party of its members during Eight-hour week-end, the Acting Secretary was given the job of writing to the Water Board, | ||
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+ | Another delegate had evidence of initial-cutting that could definitely be sheeted home to scouts, so -- another letter to go to the Boy Scouts | ||
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+ | The Acting Secretary hopes the Hon.Secretary had had a good holiday, and that she will soon be back! | ||
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+ | The Conservation Bureau also is doing some letterwriting and requesting about sundry areas of Crown lands that bushwalkers think should be reserves. | ||
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+ | Once more the Federation has a Convenor of its Publicity Bureau. Mrs. Huntley-Tucker was elected at the October meeting - and next month the Federation is going to elect itself a Publicity Bureau. This is an annual job. | ||
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+ | "The Bushwalker" | ||
When you add the usual amount of routine business, do you wonder delegates felt they had done a good hour and a half's work? | When you add the usual amount of routine business, do you wonder delegates felt they had done a good hour and a half's work? | ||
- | HAVE GOODMAN BROTIERS ENLARGE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS | + | ---- |
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- | LETTERS PROM THE LADS No.8 | + | | Have Goodman Brothers Enlarge Your Photographs! |
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+ | ===== Letters From The Lads - No.8 ===== | ||
from Oliver Moriarty. | from Oliver Moriarty. | ||
- | Dear "Dune", I have received the S.B.W, letter of 3rd June which follows on numerous gifts of booklets and papers. You ask for suggestions well I can think of nothing better than real S.B.W. photos of bush life. Everyone here asks about our bush and most of them have never seen a " | + | |
- | My week's holiday this year was spent at Carlisle and I had a day walking | + | Dear "Dunc", I have received the S.B.W. letter of 3rd June which follows on numerous gifts of booklets and papers. You ask for suggestions |
- | around the lakes. By bus and train and foot I saw Ullswater, The Brothers' | + | |
- | England is looking very beautiful at present (August) in its summer suit of rich | + | My week's holiday this year was spent at Carlisle and I had a day walking around the lakes. By bus and train and foot I saw Ullswater, The Brothers' |
- | green. I am writing from Easlesmere | + | |
+ | England is looking very beautiful at present (August) in its summer suit of rich green. I am writing from Haslesmere | ||
Have just returned from two weeks in the West of Scotland in the Loch Lomond district and the nearby seas. But that was not a pleasure trip although the weather was delightful when it was not thick mist. | Have just returned from two weeks in the West of Scotland in the Loch Lomond district and the nearby seas. But that was not a pleasure trip although the weather was delightful when it was not thick mist. | ||
- | A few days ago I was in London and called to Australia House where I met Mrs. Bruce and some kind ladies who run a voluntary service for the Forces next time up I must present your Canteen Order there. | + | |
- | My duties now take me everywhere here by land, air and sea and the | + | A few days ago I was in London and called to Australia House where I met Mrs. Bruce and some kind ladies who run a voluntary service for the Forces |
- | British Isles are beautiful, but how I long for the sunshine of home and what a happy day it will be to sail up Sydney Harbour again. | + | |
- | Although Jerry is well tied up in Russia we still have short sharp air raids with bombs on peoplets | + | My duties now take me everywhere here by land, air and sea and the British Isles are beautiful, but how I long for the sunshine of home and what a happy day it will be to sail up Sydney Harbour again. |
- | I send kindest remembrances to all old friends in the Bushwalkers and to those who have joined up since I left and hope it will not be long before we have a happy reunion by the light of the campfire. We must have a special "Vidtory ReUnion": | + | |
+ | Although Jerry is well tied up in Russia we still have short sharp air raids with bombs on people' | ||
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+ | I send kindest remembrances to all old friends in the Bushwalkers and to those who have joined up since I left and hope it will not be long before we have a happy reunion by the light of the campfire. We must have a special "Victory Reunion"! | ||
To you I send special thanks for your kindness and trouble in sending the letters to we wandering ones. | To you I send special thanks for your kindness and trouble in sending the letters to we wandering ones. | ||
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With all kindest wishes, | With all kindest wishes, | ||
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Ever Yours, | Ever Yours, | ||
- | Morrie; | + | |
- | Dunk has Morrie 'S address if any of you want to write to him; or she will be glad to forward him any messages in her hext Bushwalkerst | + | Morrie. |
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- | THE VOICE OF THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE | + | Dunk has Morrie' |
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- | SEE HERE BELOW | + | |
- | EVENTS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE | + | ===== The Voice Of The Social Committee ===== |
- | November 21st 8.15 p m. MR. STEPHEN MACINDOE | + | |
- | (Friday) | + | | Says\\ See Here Below\\ __Events Of Great Importance__ |
- | December 2nd . 8 P.m. THE CONCERT | + | |November 21st\\ (Friday)| |
- | (Tuesday) | + | |December 2nd\\ (Tuesday)| |
- | (Near Cirdular | + | |December 16th\\ (Tuesday)| |
- | Tickets | + | | |
- | December,16th 6.30 p m. CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY | + | | __What Every Bushwalker Should Know\\ About the Concert.__ |
- | (Tuesday) | + | |This spectacular event is to be held at __History House__ |
- | at MOSMAN ROWING CLUB HALL MOSMAN BAY. | + | | __What Every Bushwalker Should Know__\\ __About The Christmas Dinner Party__. ||| |
- | 00000011000 OOOO | + | |Looking |
- | WHAT EVERY BUSHWALKER SHOULD KNOW | + | |
- | ABOUT THE CONCERT.. | + | |
- | This spectacular event is to be held at HISTORY HOUSE in the very attractive Hall of the Royal Australian Historical Society. | + | |
- | There is luxuriously upholstered seating accommodation for 180 to 190 people, so BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY to avoid disapppintment. Sales will be | + | ===== Improved Colour-Photo Processing |
- | cash and admittance by ticket only. "No money, no ticket: no ticket, no seat." | + | |
- | SUPPER 6: coffee and biscuits will be served in the Ristorical | + | The success of our Dufaycolour-drive has enabled us to greatly improve our colour-processing equipment. As a rule, we shall in future be able to deliver Dufay films left with us for developing within 48 hours. The brilliance of the colours is being commended over and over again by our customers. Don't forget: the bush is at its best as regards colour at this time of the year. |
- | REHEARSALS | + | |
- | .................. ***** | + | Blue-toning of black and white photographs has become the great fashion - rightly so, because many pictures look so much nicer in blue. Try it once and you will like it, too. |
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- | WHAT EVERY BU_SH.WALKER. S-HOULD KNOW | + | To say nothing of the " |
- | ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY. | + | |
- | Loo4ing | + | |
- | MOSMAN ROWING CLUB'S HALL and, after various | + | |
- | All you have to do is CATCHAMOSMANBOAT | + | |
- | We are negotiating with several firms about the important matter of FOOD AND DRINK and promise something specially good, | + | |
- | Finally, in compliance with many requests, we will EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY in SHORTS | + | |
- | IMPROVED COLOUR-PHOTO PROCESSING | + | |
- | The success of our Dufaycolour-drive has enabled us to greatly improve our - | + | |
- | colour-processing equipment. As a rule,we shall in future be able to deliver Dufay tilms left with us for developing within 48 hours. The brilliance of the colours is being commended over and over again by our customers. Don't forget: the bush is at its best as regards colour at this time of the year. | + | |
- | Blue-toning of black and white photographs has become the great fashion - rightly so,because many pictures look so much nicer in blue. Try it once | + | |
- | and you will like it, too. | + | |
- | . To say nothing of the " | + | |
And we again remind you of our optometrical department for up-to-date scientific correction of any eyesight troubles. | And we again remind you of our optometrical department for up-to-date scientific correction of any eyesight troubles. | ||
- | GOODMAN BROS. PHOTO SUPPLIES, 20, Hunter Street, | + | |
- | (opposite | + | Goodman Bros. Photo Supplies, 20, Hunter Street, City.\\ |
- | 6 - | + | (opposite |
- | CAMPSITES ON NORTHERN RIVERS | + | |
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By E.G.* | By E.G.* | ||
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With most of us, when we look back on a trip it is the campsites that come to mind with most affectionate recollection* During the year we make camp in | With most of us, when we look back on a trip it is the campsites that come to mind with most affectionate recollection* During the year we make camp in | ||
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the dark, get up at dawn if you walk with the folks I do and rarely have time to fully enjoy your camp. But the annual holiday is different. You set out to be leisurely, to make early camps, and to break camp according to inclination or necessity. | the dark, get up at dawn if you walk with the folks I do and rarely have time to fully enjoy your camp. But the annual holiday is different. You set out to be leisurely, to make early camps, and to break camp according to inclination or necessity. | ||
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We had some delightful camps up, north. Always plenty of wood, always good water, gLrious trees and shrubs, ferns and berries. | We had some delightful camps up, north. Always plenty of wood, always good water, gLrious trees and shrubs, ferns and berries. | ||
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We liked the Nulla and had two pleasant camps there. The first night the farmer Is wife joined us and entertained us with stories of the valley when first they settled. We hoped that, sitting with us by the campfire, she would have some understanding of why we spent our holiday as we did. | We liked the Nulla and had two pleasant camps there. The first night the farmer Is wife joined us and entertained us with stories of the valley when first they settled. We hoped that, sitting with us by the campfire, she would have some understanding of why we spent our holiday as we did. | ||
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After climbing over Gomera Pass we had glorious campsites on Five Day Creek. Bushwalkers, | After climbing over Gomera Pass we had glorious campsites on Five Day Creek. Bushwalkers, | ||
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Throughout the trip one of the features of our camps was our hot baths. It was May and we did not relish swimming in the creaks. Having bathed in Dorothy' | Throughout the trip one of the features of our camps was our hot baths. It was May and we did not relish swimming in the creaks. Having bathed in Dorothy' | ||
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From Five Day Creek we climbed Tellygram Range. This was a glorious ridge | From Five Day Creek we climbed Tellygram Range. This was a glorious ridge | ||
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and all the way we were accompanied by the calls of the bell, | and all the way we were accompanied by the calls of the bell, | ||
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At Diamond Flat we had expected to be extremely cold, having been warned that it was exposed and bleak, and also having climbed about 2,000 ft., from the Creek. However, we rigged a large sheet of iron behind the fire (same having at one time apparently formed part of the wall of a shack) and, despite a very cold and boisterous wind, managed to keep warm and comfortable. The following day we climbed Gunnawalla Range and from this ridge also we had wonderful views, which were an indication of what we might expect once we reached Point Lookout. | At Diamond Flat we had expected to be extremely cold, having been warned that it was exposed and bleak, and also having climbed about 2,000 ft., from the Creek. However, we rigged a large sheet of iron behind the fire (same having at one time apparently formed part of the wall of a shack) and, despite a very cold and boisterous wind, managed to keep warm and comfortable. The following day we climbed Gunnawalla Range and from this ridge also we had wonderful views, which were an indication of what we might expect once we reached Point Lookout. | ||
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Arrived at Point Lookout we sought out the home of Mr. & Mrs. Mosely and were pleased to find that the supT)liez we had sent ahead had arrived safely. We cannot speak too highly of the kindness and hospitality meted out to us by the Moseleys. After a short talk, however, we left them that first afternoon and dashed out to see the view from Point Lookout; the actual lookout is about two miles from the Ranger' | Arrived at Point Lookout we sought out the home of Mr. & Mrs. Mosely and were pleased to find that the supT)liez we had sent ahead had arrived safely. We cannot speak too highly of the kindness and hospitality meted out to us by the Moseleys. After a short talk, however, we left them that first afternoon and dashed out to see the view from Point Lookout; the actual lookout is about two miles from the Ranger' | ||
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where you are going. The view takes in the Nambucca, the Bellinger(both arms) and the Macleay Rivets. | where you are going. The view takes in the Nambucca, the Bellinger(both arms) and the Macleay Rivets. | ||
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We were now some five thousand feet above sea level and chose our campsite with care. finally finding a spot that was reasonably sheltered and not too damp, with a creek easy of access. Our only misfortune on the trip was experienced here on the following evening. We were preparing our tea in a howling gale while large and ominous clouds scurried across the sky, and casting an eye now and again at a: streaky, vivid sunset, when, to our horror, a large stick fell from a tree and tore through Betty' | We were now some five thousand feet above sea level and chose our campsite with care. finally finding a spot that was reasonably sheltered and not too damp, with a creek easy of access. Our only misfortune on the trip was experienced here on the following evening. We were preparing our tea in a howling gale while large and ominous clouds scurried across the sky, and casting an eye now and again at a: streaky, vivid sunset, when, to our horror, a large stick fell from a tree and tore through Betty' | ||
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We spent some days at Point Lookout, exploring the creeks, admiring the waterfalls, and talking to the Moseleys. Then, regretfully, | We spent some days at Point Lookout, exploring the creeks, admiring the waterfalls, and talking to the Moseleys. Then, regretfully, | ||
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That night we camped under trees and shrubs and on ground that was hard caked mud. It did not look very hospitable but the vegetation was thick and tropical and the only ' | That night we camped under trees and shrubs and on ground that was hard caked mud. It did not look very hospitable but the vegetation was thick and tropical and the only ' | ||
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That morning was rather difficult. We spent several hours walking in the Bellinger River and it was not exactly warm. However, the banks were lined with all manner, of stinging and prickling things and it was far easier to paddle. Happily, in the early afternoon we reached the first farms and cattle pads. From there the Bellinger proved pleasant walking in the higher -regions, but we had lost our hearts to Five Day Creek and I don't think any of us were nearly as impressed with the Bellinger as we expected to be. | That morning was rather difficult. We spent several hours walking in the Bellinger River and it was not exactly warm. However, the banks were lined with all manner, of stinging and prickling things and it was far easier to paddle. Happily, in the early afternoon we reached the first farms and cattle pads. From there the Bellinger proved pleasant walking in the higher -regions, but we had lost our hearts to Five Day Creek and I don't think any of us were nearly as impressed with the Bellinger as we expected to be. | ||
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One could almost write a book about a fortnight' | One could almost write a book about a fortnight' | ||
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Trip - Kempsey, Macleay River, Nulla Nulla Creek, Five Day Creek, Diamond Flat, Point Lookout, Bellinger River, Thora, Raleigh. | Trip - Kempsey, Macleay River, Nulla Nulla Creek, Five Day Creek, Diamond Flat, Point Lookout, Bellinger River, Thora, Raleigh. | ||
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Party - (alphabetically Ed.) Grace Edgecombe, Edna Garrad (leader Ed.') Dorothy Lawry and Betty Pryde. | Party - (alphabetically Ed.) Grace Edgecombe, Edna Garrad (leader Ed.') Dorothy Lawry and Betty Pryde. | ||
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. AT OUR am MEETINGS,. | . AT OUR am MEETINGS,. | ||
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Just before 11 p m. on September 13th the Half-yearly Meeting was adjourned to the night ofi but before, the October meeting. When the President opened proceedings at eight o' | Just before 11 p m. on September 13th the Half-yearly Meeting was adjourned to the night ofi but before, the October meeting. When the President opened proceedings at eight o' | ||
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Here are some notes on the two meetings. | Here are some notes on the two meetings. | ||
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One new member - John Noble - was welcomed, and we learned from the correspondence that one of our women members - Marjorie Price - is now on service with the Navy and so has had her subscription waived. | One new member - John Noble - was welcomed, and we learned from the correspondence that one of our women members - Marjorie Price - is now on service with the Navy and so has had her subscription waived. | ||
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To save paper, postage and work for the Hon.Secretary, | To save paper, postage and work for the Hon.Secretary, | ||
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At the first half of the Half-yearly Meeting Irving Calnan was elected a Substitute Delegate to the Federation. Just before the close of the second half he announced retretfully that, although he had found the September Federation Meeting most interesting, | At the first half of the Half-yearly Meeting Irving Calnan was elected a Substitute Delegate to the Federation. Just before the close of the second half he announced retretfully that, although he had found the September Federation Meeting most interesting, | ||
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The suggested alteration to the Constitution of which notice had been given by Alan Hardie lapsed because he was not present to move it. - | The suggested alteration to the Constitution of which notice had been given by Alan Hardie lapsed because he was not present to move it. - | ||
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Dorothy' | Dorothy' | ||
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smoothly, but Jean MoDpe ttls motion induced a really parliamentary atmosphere. After a lot of plain ,speaking, and a'fair amount' | smoothly, but Jean MoDpe ttls motion induced a really parliamentary atmosphere. After a lot of plain ,speaking, and a'fair amount' | ||
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Some years ago the Committee then in office adopted a motto for itself which probably was even then an integral part of the spirit of the Club. This was something that had emerged very clearly from the frank discussions at the Half-yearly Meeting. The motto is "I wun't be ruv." | Some years ago the Committee then in office adopted a motto for itself which probably was even then an integral part of the spirit of the Club. This was something that had emerged very clearly from the frank discussions at the Half-yearly Meeting. The motto is "I wun't be ruv." | ||
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WILL YOU CHANGE TWO LETTERS FOR TWODAYS? | WILL YOU CHANGE TWO LETTERS FOR TWODAYS? | ||
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We have all' | We have all' | ||
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If you have read your new walks programme, you will have seen that on the last week-end in November Saurie Berry hopes to lead a WORKING Bee to the :Blue 'Gum Forest. You can help _make his hopes come true, and-at the same time have a jolly good week-end, so -- see Maurie Berry and join the Working Party. | If you have read your new walks programme, you will have seen that on the last week-end in November Saurie Berry hopes to lead a WORKING Bee to the :Blue 'Gum Forest. You can help _make his hopes come true, and-at the same time have a jolly good week-end, so -- see Maurie Berry and join the Working Party. | ||
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A FISH YARN FROM THE BARRIER REEF | A FISH YARN FROM THE BARRIER REEF | ||
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from Vial Roots. | from Vial Roots. | ||
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As evening fell we changed over our gear for ground fishing and soon we were amongst them. Mine was the first line over the side and to me fell the honour of the first bite. The sinker had only just hit the bottom when the whole issue got up and walked. I Was using a rod and comparatively light gear and was by no means able to handle what had decided to have a go at me. What it was we will never know for after twenty minutes of the most strenuous fight | As evening fell we changed over our gear for ground fishing and soon we were amongst them. Mine was the first line over the side and to me fell the honour of the first bite. The sinker had only just hit the bottom when the whole issue got up and walked. I Was using a rod and comparatively light gear and was by no means able to handle what had decided to have a go at me. What it was we will never know for after twenty minutes of the most strenuous fight | ||
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I have ever had, the thing decided to sit down strike and no power I could bring to bear would alter his decision. No one else could fish whilst this performance was in progress so we decided to end the strike by tying the line to the rail of the boat and letting the boat drift. Something had to go; the line turned out to be the weakest line and to this day a goodly length of it is careering around the bottom of th;_.% coral seas attached to domething mighty big. | I have ever had, the thing decided to sit down strike and no power I could bring to bear would alter his decision. No one else could fish whilst this performance was in progress so we decided to end the strike by tying the line to the rail of the boat and letting the boat drift. Something had to go; the line turned out to be the weakest line and to this day a goodly length of it is careering around the bottom of th;_.% coral seas attached to domething mighty big. | ||
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For an hour or more thereafter we pulled in all manner of fish - Emperor, Sweetlip Coral Cod and etc., from two ' | For an hour or more thereafter we pulled in all manner of fish - Emperor, Sweetlip Coral Cod and etc., from two ' | ||
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We had our tea in patches, at least I did, for as soon as I went to the cabin and took a mouthful, my ratchet would scream and perforce I had to bound out onto the deck and add another to the steadily mounting pile. | We had our tea in patches, at least I did, for as soon as I went to the cabin and took a mouthful, my ratchet would scream and perforce I had to bound out onto the deck and add another to the steadily mounting pile. | ||
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After tea, one of the boys brought a fish head, aboard, the rest of the fish having parted company on the way up. We thought we were going to be worried by sharks and did not like the prospect. However it was not sharks, but, we think, myibld cobber who was causing the bother. Shorty- after this, another of the lads was bringing a fish up when something big grabbed it and | After tea, one of the boys brought a fish head, aboard, the rest of the fish having parted company on the way up. We thought we were going to be worried by sharks and did not like the prospect. However it was not sharks, but, we think, myibld cobber who was causing the bother. Shorty- after this, another of the lads was bringing a fish up when something big grabbed it and | ||
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ran for cover. He was fishing with a hand line and a mighty heavy one too, so he laid back with his feet against the rail and tried to skull drag his catch to the surface. He had no chance. When that fish decided to go back from whence he had come, he just went and if they had tried to stop him they would have had a swim. | ran for cover. He was fishing with a hand line and a mighty heavy one too, so he laid back with his feet against the rail and tried to skull drag his catch to the surface. He had no chance. When that fish decided to go back from whence he had come, he just went and if they had tried to stop him they would have had a swim. | ||
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For half an hotr that fish played ducks and drakes with them and even th;11 they did not land him. Eventually they pulled the original catch out of his tummy and brought it aboard. It was an Emperor of about five pounds weight aau it bore plentiful evidence of the hectic time it had had. It was marked from head to tail with the teeth marks of the cannibalistic something which had taken it in tow. | For half an hotr that fish played ducks and drakes with them and even th;11 they did not land him. Eventually they pulled the original catch out of his tummy and brought it aboard. It was an Emperor of about five pounds weight aau it bore plentiful evidence of the hectic time it had had. It was marked from head to tail with the teeth marks of the cannibalistic something which had taken it in tow. | ||
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We had no intention of allowing this sort of thing to continue, so rigged up the shark hook - a whopper complete with chain and all mod cons. - onto the turtle harpoon line. The turtle line, I might mention, is a. rope of approximately half an inch diameter and has a breaking strain, I should say, in | We had no intention of allowing this sort of thing to continue, so rigged up the shark hook - a whopper complete with chain and all mod cons. - onto the turtle harpoon line. The turtle line, I might mention, is a. rope of approximately half an inch diameter and has a breaking strain, I should say, in | ||
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excess of halt a ton. As an inducement to our friend of down under, we skewered onto the hook a tiddler of seven or eight pounds or so and then let her go with our blessing. | excess of halt a ton. As an inducement to our friend of down under, we skewered onto the hook a tiddler of seven or eight pounds or so and then let her go with our blessing. | ||
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The blessing was well done, for in a surprisingly short time our tiddler found his way into the engine room of something with a burning desire to leave those parts for fields green and pastures new. Three of the boys were o4 our end and worked with a vigour and enthusiasm which did them great credit. They recovered fifty yards or so of line, then It got the wind up and BRITZZZZ With a rush that pulled the three boys into a heap on the rail;, the fish ran off double as much line as they had recovered, whilst the lads made feverish efforts to stop the run. They stopped him and turned am and fought him with varying fortunes for three quarters of an hour and were just about all in at the end of that time. | The blessing was well done, for in a surprisingly short time our tiddler found his way into the engine room of something with a burning desire to leave those parts for fields green and pastures new. Three of the boys were o4 our end and worked with a vigour and enthusiasm which did them great credit. They recovered fifty yards or so of line, then It got the wind up and BRITZZZZ With a rush that pulled the three boys into a heap on the rail;, the fish ran off double as much line as they had recovered, whilst the lads made feverish efforts to stop the run. They stopped him and turned am and fought him with varying fortunes for three quarters of an hour and were just about all in at the end of that time. | ||
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As you can well imagine, the excitement on the boat was intense and each move of the fish was followed with heart beats up and down. By the end of the abovementioned time the boys were beginning to wish they had not caught the bally thing and no doubt the bally thing was beginning to have regrets of the same kind (only on the other side). Thus there was very little mutual regret when the hoi-,k pulled out of the jaw bone of the whatever it was, allowing life to resume its normal tempo once again. | As you can well imagine, the excitement on the boat was intense and each move of the fish was followed with heart beats up and down. By the end of the abovementioned time the boys were beginning to wish they had not caught the bally thing and no doubt the bally thing was beginning to have regrets of the same kind (only on the other side). Thus there was very little mutual regret when the hoi-,k pulled out of the jaw bone of the whatever it was, allowing life to resume its normal tempo once again. | ||
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Just the same, we would have given a lot to have seen what it was No doubt can exist as to the fact that it was one of the titans of the Barrier Reef. Any fish that can at will make three men of more than average strength appear as but the merest weaklings could not-by any standards be judged a tiddler. | Just the same, we would have given a lot to have seen what it was No doubt can exist as to the fact that it was one of the titans of the Barrier Reef. Any fish that can at will make three men of more than average strength appear as but the merest weaklings could not-by any standards be judged a tiddler. | ||
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SEE GOODISiN BROTIZRS - OPPOSITE VaNYARD - FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES. | SEE GOODISiN BROTIZRS - OPPOSITE VaNYARD - FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES. | ||
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Mr. Lilliput, a well known member_Of_the bushwalking fraternity walked into my consulting room_ the other day. Placing his rucksack on the table in front of me, he held fo-rth at length', | Mr. Lilliput, a well known member_Of_the bushwalking fraternity walked into my consulting room_ the other day. Placing his rucksack on the table in front of me, he held fo-rth at length', | ||
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that the rucksack, a tried and trust companion, had of late become irksome on the shoulders, resulting in a stiff neck and being generally uncomfortable. Placing my stethescope in the "Ready for Action" | that the rucksack, a tried and trust companion, had of late become irksome on the shoulders, resulting in a stiff neck and being generally uncomfortable. Placing my stethescope in the "Ready for Action" | ||
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After a short examination I diagnosed the trouble as "Acute Maladjustment of the Harness Shoulder Straps." | After a short examination I diagnosed the trouble as "Acute Maladjustment of the Harness Shoulder Straps." | ||
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Mr. Lilliput' | Mr. Lilliput' | ||
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experienced walkers do not understand the correct adjustment of their best friend, the steel framed rucksack. These are supplied with adjustment of | experienced walkers do not understand the correct adjustment of their best friend, the steel framed rucksack. These are supplied with adjustment of | ||
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three places on the harness, The purpdse of the-se is to be able to adjust the | three places on the harness, The purpdse of the-se is to be able to adjust the | ||
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rucksack when leather stretches. | rucksack when leather stretches. | ||
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The front strap rs to lower or raise the frame to a comfortable position. The strap at the top of the frame is to keep the frame close to the | The front strap rs to lower or raise the frame to a comfortable position. The strap at the top of the frame is to keep the frame close to the | ||
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harness and so close to the back of the neck. | harness and so close to the back of the neck. | ||
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The strap at the base of the frame is to- keep the buckle of No.2 strap close to the frog, which is the leather socket attached to the bag. | The strap at the base of the frame is to- keep the buckle of No.2 strap close to the frog, which is the leather socket attached to the bag. | ||
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When yOu are carrying the. rucksack and-the-brace straps at the back are loose it is time-td adjust No,3 strap. | When yOu are carrying the. rucksack and-the-brace straps at the back are loose it is time-td adjust No,3 strap. | ||
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Other common faults are taking the weight of the rucksack on the flap strap by buckling it too tight. The weight is meant to be taken by the cord, | Other common faults are taking the weight of the rucksack on the flap strap by buckling it too tight. The weight is meant to be taken by the cord, | ||
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Lifting the rucksack by the flap is another sure way to tear the flap. | Lifting the rucksack by the flap is another sure way to tear the flap. | ||
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A little drop of castor ot olive oil or dubbin preserves and softens | A little drop of castor ot olive oil or dubbin preserves and softens | ||
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straps. This is needed particularly near the buckles. With chrome leather this is unneceSsary. Neatsfoot oil Tots the stitching and is not advisable to be used. | straps. This is needed particularly near the buckles. With chrome leather this is unneceSsary. Neatsfoot oil Tots the stitching and is not advisable to be used. | ||
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Carrying tins in the outside pockets will always wear out the pockets in record time. If you must carry tins, carry them in the back pockets, not in the side. | Carrying tins in the outside pockets will always wear out the pockets in record time. If you must carry tins, carry them in the back pockets, not in the side. | ||
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A few moments spent in adjusting straps and packing correctly, will save some hours on a trip and add considerably to your enjoyment. | A few moments spent in adjusting straps and packing correctly, will save some hours on a trip and add considerably to your enjoyment. | ||
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If this advice doesn' | If this advice doesn' | ||
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-A..PALLIN, | -A..PALLIN, | ||
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327 George Street | 327 George Street | ||
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SYDNEY | SYDNEY | ||
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cLua GOSSIP | cLua GOSSIP | ||
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At the end of September Betty Mack (C.M.W.) and Basil Dickinson (S.B.W.) were married, and we jointheir other friends and clubmates in wishing them All The Beat, | At the end of September Betty Mack (C.M.W.) and Basil Dickinson (S.B.W.) were married, and we jointheir other friends and clubmates in wishing them All The Beat, | ||
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Stan Lumsden has not been seen. in the Club Room for a long time. We thought it was study on top of work that was keeping him, away.. Now we hear that really it was a boat and -a girl friend... Stan is-.engagedto Miss Hazel Brown, so don't forget to congratulate him next time you see him.- Good sailing, Stan: | Stan Lumsden has not been seen. in the Club Room for a long time. We thought it was study on top of work that was keeping him, away.. Now we hear that really it was a boat and -a girl friend... Stan is-.engagedto Miss Hazel Brown, so don't forget to congratulate him next time you see him.- Good sailing, Stan: | ||
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Our hardworked.Secretary, | Our hardworked.Secretary, | ||
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That reminds vs -- Have YOU heard that-(i)there was only one small pool | That reminds vs -- Have YOU heard that-(i)there was only one small pool | ||
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of murky water on Mt.Solitary at Eight-hour Week-end in spite of the heavy fall of snow on the Blue Mountains earlier in the week. The swamp at Singajinglewell was bone dry. (2) Two C.M.W.parties had a bad time that week-end. Seventeen out of a total of twenty of them drank Harry' | of murky water on Mt.Solitary at Eight-hour Week-end in spite of the heavy fall of snow on the Blue Mountains earlier in the week. The swamp at Singajinglewell was bone dry. (2) Two C.M.W.parties had a bad time that week-end. Seventeen out of a total of twenty of them drank Harry' | ||
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Until the drought really break, everybody should play safe and BOIL ALL DRINKING WATER. | Until the drought really break, everybody should play safe and BOIL ALL DRINKING WATER. | ||
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George Dibley' | George Dibley' | ||
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Brian Harvey came back from Canons' | Brian Harvey came back from Canons' | ||
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The Wild Dogs are bone-dry and wIter should be carried. There is still water at Corral Swamp and Glen Raphaelland a trickle at Diamond Falls, Galong Creek is dry for about one mile up from the Cox's River and Breakfast Creek for about two milesland both creeks are falling rapidly. However, | The Wild Dogs are bone-dry and wIter should be carried. There is still water at Corral Swamp and Glen Raphaelland a trickle at Diamond Falls, Galong Creek is dry for about one mile up from the Cox's River and Breakfast Creek for about two milesland both creeks are falling rapidly. However, | ||
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EIGHT-HOUR WEEK-END LN,PORT HACKING | EIGHT-HOUR WEEK-END LN,PORT HACKING | ||
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by Stoddy Junior. | by Stoddy Junior. | ||
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Friday the third of October found two adventurous females careering down to Lilli Pilli Point in an overloaded 'bus on a night of spring-freshness and promising warmth. Scheduled to meet the Canoe Club in their camp at Canoeists Cove on the Saturday afternoon, we could not bear to spend a night of our toil-won freedom within reach of thought or sound of the work-a-day world. | Friday the third of October found two adventurous females careering down to Lilli Pilli Point in an overloaded 'bus on a night of spring-freshness and promising warmth. Scheduled to meet the Canoe Club in their camp at Canoeists Cove on the Saturday afternoon, we could not bear to spend a night of our toil-won freedom within reach of thought or sound of the work-a-day world. | ||
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So we rooted round L.P.Pt and found a heap of long grass under a small casuarina, and curled up in it, chins propt to gaze out over the still water 11_ by the risen moon. Small golden pathways quivered and danced towards us from headlands opposite, and the Spirit moved me to drone through endless poms whi' May half listened, half dreamed, and presently slid down to gentlest slumber Tr;_i, the moonlight etching long shadow lines across her cheek from her tranquil laFtL. Unwilling to close my eyes, bemused by the music of the "water lapping with low sounds along the shore", | So we rooted round L.P.Pt and found a heap of long grass under a small casuarina, and curled up in it, chins propt to gaze out over the still water 11_ by the risen moon. Small golden pathways quivered and danced towards us from headlands opposite, and the Spirit moved me to drone through endless poms whi' May half listened, half dreamed, and presently slid down to gentlest slumber Tr;_i, the moonlight etching long shadow lines across her cheek from her tranquil laFtL. Unwilling to close my eyes, bemused by the music of the "water lapping with low sounds along the shore", | ||
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In the morning we woke to an altered scene. In a semi-circle below our tent five rowing boats were being manoeuvred-into their positions for the morning | In the morning we woke to an altered scene. In a semi-circle below our tent five rowing boats were being manoeuvred-into their positions for the morning | ||
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fishing. Their contents stared up at our abode with interest and commentative | fishing. Their contents stared up at our abode with interest and commentative | ||
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speculation. We eyed them in some condern, thinking of our packs marooned behind us "on yonder rock reclining", | speculation. We eyed them in some condern, thinking of our packs marooned behind us "on yonder rock reclining", | ||
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Later on we nonchalantly proceeded to spread a sumptuous breakfast before | Later on we nonchalantly proceeded to spread a sumptuous breakfast before | ||
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their inquisitive eyes, and were duly rewai-ded by an abrupt and unhappy silence, and a sudden excess of attention to fishing. | their inquisitive eyes, and were duly rewai-ded by an abrupt and unhappy silence, and a sudden excess of attention to fishing. | ||
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Packing up accomplished, | Packing up accomplished, | ||
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away in merriment across the 4:Park-ling Navelets to Canoeists Cove. On a delightful | away in merriment across the 4:Park-ling Navelets to Canoeists Cove. On a delightful | ||
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greengrassed point we landed to select a campsite; a matter of some difficulty in | greengrassed point we landed to select a campsite; a matter of some difficulty in | ||
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so much as there were so many good spots. We chose a slight hollow on a low mound at the extremity of the point, and abdulled our little green " | so much as there were so many good spots. We chose a slight hollow on a low mound at the extremity of the point, and abdulled our little green " | ||
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close-cropt sward lay velvert to our barefeet, and beyond, the level sunlit bay flashed blue and silver and palest gold, bounded by those contrasting dull green | close-cropt sward lay velvert to our barefeet, and beyond, the level sunlit bay flashed blue and silver and palest gold, bounded by those contrasting dull green | ||
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headlands of which your Australian bush-lover becomes so lastingly enamoured. | headlands of which your Australian bush-lover becomes so lastingly enamoured. | ||
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Crisp Nile-green lettuce and rose-red /mart berries were then heaped in shining silver dishes, and from the sober billy, lid a-tilt, | Crisp Nile-green lettuce and rose-red /mart berries were then heaped in shining silver dishes, and from the sober billy, lid a-tilt, | ||
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The deap somnolent silence of noon descended like a spell to the sun- | The deap somnolent silence of noon descended like a spell to the sun- | ||
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drenched scene; the w ter became glassy, and the heat intense and gratifying. | drenched scene; the w ter became glassy, and the heat intense and gratifying. | ||
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In the haze of the distance specks appeared which., at first slowly, then with windmilling rapidity, materialized into approaching canoes. In twos and threes they came sliding to the cove, where the cluietness gave joyous place to shouts of laughter "gay badinage and airy persiflage", | In the haze of the distance specks appeared which., at first slowly, then with windmilling rapidity, materialized into approaching canoes. In twos and threes they came sliding to the cove, where the cluietness gave joyous place to shouts of laughter "gay badinage and airy persiflage", | ||
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One found his tent erected for hip., in a deep hollow towards which the rain-water from the whole point might be expected to converge. Amid gaiety and pungent wit he re-erected it. | One found his tent erected for hip., in a deep hollow towards which the rain-water from the whole point might be expected to converge. Amid gaiety and pungent wit he re-erected it. | ||
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Canoes shot off on jolly little voyagesiere long returning for a change of crew or a short-lived rest. | Canoes shot off on jolly little voyagesiere long returning for a change of crew or a short-lived rest. | ||
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One canoe sported a flippant saillet, scudding nautilus-like about the reach; a moment distant, small as a blown ' | One canoe sported a flippant saillet, scudding nautilus-like about the reach; a moment distant, small as a blown ' | ||
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Small drifts of smoke eventually heralded the arrival of dusk, and May and I followed a little path which led us to a waterfall, whereunder proved obtainable a cool refreshing shower. There was a long deep cave beside, whose roof showed traces of many an atient cooking-fire. Happily picking my way back over the innumerable broken shells, half buried in black loamy soil, I fancied that perhaps, even now, I traced th: careless path of some busy little lubra scampering back to the mia-mia to prepare good things to eat. I wonder if perhaps she stood, that untroubled daughter of the forgotten past, whose heritage I now enjoy, gazing out over the dimming inlet, her dark curls lifted by the evening wind, and her eyes straining to catch a glimpse of black swans floating, or awaiting the reappearance of a cormorant' | Small drifts of smoke eventually heralded the arrival of dusk, and May and I followed a little path which led us to a waterfall, whereunder proved obtainable a cool refreshing shower. There was a long deep cave beside, whose roof showed traces of many an atient cooking-fire. Happily picking my way back over the innumerable broken shells, half buried in black loamy soil, I fancied that perhaps, even now, I traced th: careless path of some busy little lubra scampering back to the mia-mia to prepare good things to eat. I wonder if perhaps she stood, that untroubled daughter of the forgotten past, whose heritage I now enjoy, gazing out over the dimming inlet, her dark curls lifted by the evening wind, and her eyes straining to catch a glimpse of black swans floating, or awaiting the reappearance of a cormorant' | ||
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Sunday fled by as quickly as Saturday, with it's hilarious firelight corroborree; | Sunday fled by as quickly as Saturday, with it's hilarious firelight corroborree; | ||
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We drew across black satin, while the paddles spoke sibilently to the gurgling wake, and a ttemendous chrome yellow moon drifted up over etched headlands. A tiny gleaming star shone over it's head, and leaped in fitful reflection towards us on the water followed by an elongated chinese lantern of liquid gold. | We drew across black satin, while the paddles spoke sibilently to the gurgling wake, and a ttemendous chrome yellow moon drifted up over etched headlands. A tiny gleaming star shone over it's head, and leaped in fitful reflection towards us on the water followed by an elongated chinese lantern of liquid gold. | ||
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Black and sovereign gold, stardust on deepest blue, and the music of our swift movement. A perfect ending to a glorious week-end. | Black and sovereign gold, stardust on deepest blue, and the music of our swift movement. A perfect ending to a glorious week-end. | ||
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CRIME MAY BE MADE TO PAY. | CRIME MAY BE MADE TO PAY. | ||
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by " | by " | ||
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I was born in the little town of ----in the State of ---- in the year 1----. My earliest recollection is of Pqpa sayin to Mamma "We shall have move on, dear, the landlord is pressing for the rent. Suppose we go to ---- and be Mr. and Mrs. Darley-Waters." | I was born in the little town of ----in the State of ---- in the year 1----. My earliest recollection is of Pqpa sayin to Mamma "We shall have move on, dear, the landlord is pressing for the rent. Suppose we go to ---- and be Mr. and Mrs. Darley-Waters." | ||
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Nevertheless some must have crime thrust upon them for this story begins by my forgetting the map when I set out on that " | Nevertheless some must have crime thrust upon them for this story begins by my forgetting the map when I set out on that " | ||
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After a louely walk to Breakfast Creek I was pleased to be able to crawl into the tent of the advance guard for what remained of the night. We arose next morning at the hour planned, but on seeing a very soupy sky I felt quite confident that conditions would deteriorate and, having satisfied our consciences by starting, we should be ab4.e to abandon the trip and return to camp. We toiled up the ridge and along the ridget over the saddles and up the rocks and were about ten minutes' | After a louely walk to Breakfast Creek I was pleased to be able to crawl into the tent of the advance guard for what remained of the night. We arose next morning at the hour planned, but on seeing a very soupy sky I felt quite confident that conditions would deteriorate and, having satisfied our consciences by starting, we should be ab4.e to abandon the trip and return to camp. We toiled up the ridge and along the ridget over the saddles and up the rocks and were about ten minutes' | ||
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Now I was depending upon seeing the ridge I intended following to Kanangra River. I had not brought even a compass, for one would have been useless to me here without a map. My companion, still apparently with faith in me (poor fellow), wanted to finish the trip so, making the best calculation I could, we want over tbe side. The ridge was negotiable and took us some way and through the breaks in the mist we could see some of the country. It did not look right but there was only one thing to do and that was to go on. We got into a creek but the undergrowth was so thick that we had to get out again and sidle along the ridge. Thorns of all kinds were most prolific. One vine which I have not seen elsewhere, bearing thorns easily two inches long, particularly forced itself on my attention and several other places. Stinging trees were there in plenty and as we were both stung and, as far as we know, did not become delirious, that theory is exploded. After A while we ventured near the creek again, to find that walking in the bed was now very easy and beautiful. There were signs that we must soon reach the maim stream - the water in the creek disappeared, | Now I was depending upon seeing the ridge I intended following to Kanangra River. I had not brought even a compass, for one would have been useless to me here without a map. My companion, still apparently with faith in me (poor fellow), wanted to finish the trip so, making the best calculation I could, we want over tbe side. The ridge was negotiable and took us some way and through the breaks in the mist we could see some of the country. It did not look right but there was only one thing to do and that was to go on. We got into a creek but the undergrowth was so thick that we had to get out again and sidle along the ridge. Thorns of all kinds were most prolific. One vine which I have not seen elsewhere, bearing thorns easily two inches long, particularly forced itself on my attention and several other places. Stinging trees were there in plenty and as we were both stung and, as far as we know, did not become delirious, that theory is exploded. After A while we ventured near the creek again, to find that walking in the bed was now very easy and beautiful. There were signs that we must soon reach the maim stream - the water in the creek disappeared, | ||
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At six o' | At six o' | ||
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unweTcome, but it was most annoying to have to wait until we reached home to see whore we had been. Mrs.Carlon, | unweTcome, but it was most annoying to have to wait until we reached home to see whore we had been. Mrs.Carlon, | ||
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An examination of the Blue Mountains map showed what wy had done to be impossible so, unless we climbed out of one creek into another in the delirium | An examination of the Blue Mountains map showed what wy had done to be impossible so, unless we climbed out of one creek into another in the delirium | ||
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aforesaid, I gather that the map is unreliable in this sector. | aforesaid, I gather that the map is unreliable in this sector. | ||
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The moral of this tale, for moral it must have, is, - never take with you a map or compass for, having got lost, it may otherwise be difficult to find an | The moral of this tale, for moral it must have, is, - never take with you a map or compass for, having got lost, it may otherwise be difficult to find an | ||
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excuse, | excuse, | ||
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(Editor' | (Editor' | ||
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it can be made to pay, and - so far as the Editor can see - this particular cr-l_me of carelessly leaving map and compass at home only paid the wages of folly, | it can be made to pay, and - so far as the Editor can see - this particular cr-l_me of carelessly leaving map and compass at home only paid the wages of folly, | ||
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discomfort and loss of pr:stige. Readers are, therefore, formally notified | discomfort and loss of pr:stige. Readers are, therefore, formally notified | ||
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that the Editor will not be opening up a blackmailing business as suggested by " | that the Editor will not be opening up a blackmailing business as suggested by " | ||
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Blackmail/ Fortunes from crime? No Paddy offered us a much better suggestion when he sent us this quotation from the " | Blackmail/ Fortunes from crime? No Paddy offered us a much better suggestion when he sent us this quotation from the " | ||
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CONTENT | CONTENT | ||
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The world is full of fortunes, | The world is full of fortunes, | ||
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But the things I want are these - A cottage with a hill behind, A path between the trees; Bread enough for sharing, A coat for winter' | But the things I want are these - A cottage with a hill behind, A path between the trees; Bread enough for sharing, A coat for winter' | ||
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And friendly little beasts to mind, To keep my heart caring. | And friendly little beasts to mind, To keep my heart caring. | ||
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Oh, life may take the lave olthings, | Oh, life may take the lave olthings, | ||
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If but for me it leaves - | If but for me it leaves - | ||
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A window towards the morning With a thkush about the eaves; Slippers for my rest, | A window towards the morning With a thkush about the eaves; Slippers for my rest, | ||
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Welcome for my guest, | Welcome for my guest, | ||
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And the scent of stick burning, When day goes down the west. | And the scent of stick burning, When day goes down the west. | ||
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By Ella McFadyen. | By Ella McFadyen. | ||
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