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and, although I ,love the desert, I \\ | and, although I ,love the desert, I \\ | ||
have found myself, \\ | have found myself, \\ | ||
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dreaming \\ | dreaming \\ | ||
of upright gums by a mountain creek \\ | of upright gums by a mountain creek \\ | ||
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of rock-holes where the brumbies slink \\ | of rock-holes where the brumbies slink \\ | ||
like swift cloud-Shadows from the gidgi-scrub \\ | like swift cloud-Shadows from the gidgi-scrub \\ | ||
- | to drink when the moon is low. \\ | + | to drink when the moon is low. \\ // |
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FLEXMORE HUDSON in \\ | FLEXMORE HUDSON in \\ | ||
"IN THE WIND'S TEETH" | "IN THE WIND'S TEETH" | ||
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You have read in these pages of strange things - Tigers, Orangutans, (although in the S.B.W. one usually hears "ARANG ATANG" | You have read in these pages of strange things - Tigers, Orangutans, (although in the S.B.W. one usually hears "ARANG ATANG" | ||
- | As many of you are doubtless aware, the earliest back boned or vertebrate animals were the fishes. Our present knowledge of the stages by which life has developed, is largely dependent on fossil remains which have been found. We 17now very little from such remains regarding the immediate ancestors of the first bony fishes, It is probable that they were swimming | + | As many of you are doubtless aware, the earliest back boned or vertebrate animals were the fishes. Our present knowledge of the stages by which life has developed, is largely dependent on fossil remains which have been found. We 17now very little from such remains regarding the immediate ancestors of the first bony fishes, It is probable that they were swimming |
- | The next main point in the upward development of animal life, was an am.1)-n | + | The next main point in the upward development of animal life, was amphibian |
- | The Age of the Amphibia was the Carboniferous Age or the Age of the Great Coal Swamps, when all life was centred in and around the swamps and lagoons, This exceedingly fertile period in the World' | + | The Age of the Amphibia was the Carboniferous Age or the Age of the Great Coal Swamps, when all life was centred in and around the swamps and lagoons, This exceedingly fertile period in the World' |
- | During these long, hard ages of changed Conditions, the great variety of ampnibious | + | During these long, hard ages of changed Conditions, the great variety of amphibious |
- | Tbs study of Geology indicates that following the long ages of temperature | + | The study of Geology indicates that following the long ages of temperature |
- | These new forms of life were the reptiles. A combination of favourable conditions resulted in a vast period in which warm conditions prevailed, during which innumerable reptilian forms ruled the Earth. It is considered by some Geologists that this, the Mesozoic Period or the Age of Reptiles (on account of the great diversity of form and superiority over all other types of,animal life), | + | These new forms of life were the reptiles. A combination of favourable conditions resulted in a vast period in which warm conditions prevailed, during which innumerable reptilian forms ruled the Earth. It is considered by some Geologists that this, the Mesozoic Period or the Age of Reptiles (on account of the great diversity of form and superiority over all other types of animal life), |
- | Some .he reptile forms which inhabited the Earth during the Mesozoic Period | + | Some of the reptile forms which inhabited the Earth during the Mesozoic Period |
- | had died out, or were giving way to other types of life which ultimately developed into the birds and mammals of more recent Geological times. The historian, the Geologist, and the Zoologist would probably writhe in agony at the impertinence of attempting to deal with the Age of Fishes, the Carboniferous Period and the Age of Reptiles in one page. | + | |
- | To-day, the distribution of reptiles over the Earth' | + | To-day, the distribution of reptiles over the Earth' |
It is proposed to deal only with Australian reptiles, here, and next month, I hope to tell you some truths and explode some fallacies about snakes. | It is proposed to deal only with Australian reptiles, here, and next month, I hope to tell you some truths and explode some fallacies about snakes. | ||
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Mount Bimberi, 6,267 feet, was the farthest we went along the Brindabella Range. Going down through Murray Gap we came to the Goodradigby River at a lovely spot where all was verdant and tranquil. The swift murmuring river cut its way across the valley floor in a twisting channel. We crossed and climbed up on to a plain covered in rich clover pasture, at one end of which was a deserted homestead called "The Pockets" | Mount Bimberi, 6,267 feet, was the farthest we went along the Brindabella Range. Going down through Murray Gap we came to the Goodradigby River at a lovely spot where all was verdant and tranquil. The swift murmuring river cut its way across the valley floor in a twisting channel. We crossed and climbed up on to a plain covered in rich clover pasture, at one end of which was a deserted homestead called "The Pockets" | ||
- | From here a well worn stock route led across the green flats of Cooleman Plain. At Seventeen Flat we tried to make friends with a group of splendid horses, which had been running free for a good while judging by their condition and tinidity. The best we could do was a ekyline | + | From here a well-worn stock route led across the green flats of Cooleman Plain. At Seventeen Flat we tried to make friends with a group of splendid horses, which had been running free for a good while judging by their condition and timidity. The best we could do was a skyline |
- | Cave Cxcok runs through deep limestone gorges and is of such considerable size tkt, -',: | + | Cave Creek runs through deep limestone gorges and is of such considerable size that residents |
- | Topping a ridge about a mile further on, we s v1 several cottages and a cluster of sheds situated at thit neater *.end of a delightful open plain, with the silvery thread of 6.creek winding its way across it, So this was Goolamine | + | Topping a ridge about a mile further on, we saw several cottages and a cluster of sheds situated at the nearer |
- | The Bridles | + | The Bridles |
- | After a satisfying dinner we were joined by one, Billy Jemmett, an old timer who had ridden over from Rules Point to help drove some sheep. He was a great yarnspinner, and a very lleasant | + | After a satisfying dinner we were joined by one, Billy Jemmett, an old timer who had ridden over from Rules Point to help drove some sheep. He was a great yarn spinner, and a very pleasant |
- | Billy was n Boer War veteran of stocky build, with large moustache and clad in flannel shirt, corduroy breeches and leather leggings. Many were his experiences. He was an animal lover, and it was his conviction that animals had their own language' | + | Billy was a Boer War veteran of stocky build, with large moustache and clad in flannel shirt, corduroy breeches and leather leggings. Many were his experiences. He was an animal lover, and it was his conviction that animals had their own language' |
- | We were so beguiled in front of thehuge, | + | We were so beguiled in front of the huge open fire by many tales that it was well past midnight |
- | Next morning we said farewell to' | + | Next morning we said farewell to our three friends, my rucsac |
=====THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS ELIZABETH FULL STOP===== | =====THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS ELIZABETH FULL STOP===== | ||
- | It is Yuletide again and the tedUtitul | + | It is Yuletide again and the beautiful |
- | Stay, gentle reader, while I tell you him the Beautiful Princess | + | Stay, gentle reader, while I tell you how the Beautiful Princess |
- | " | + | " |
- | When the Princess was growing up her father (Who was not the King) fell upon hard times and the voor little princess was sent to Work for a dreadful ogre called the Public Service. There she was forcod | + | When the Princess was growing up her father (Who was not the King) fell upon hard times and the poor little princess was sent to work for a dreadful ogre called the Public Service. There she was forced |
- | one would recognise her as a servant of the King and thus know she was striking a blow for George. The Princess, being as clever as she was beautifull | + | |
- | Wben the King heard that the princess was forgetting to strike blows for him and was having too much pleasure, he became exceedingly angry and 8-id to (' | + | When the King heard that the princess was forgetting to strike blows for him and was having too much pleasure, he became exceedingly angry and said to her (in a special message) " |
- | WOULD THE -CORRESPONDENT WHO WROTE *REQUES? | + | ---- |
- | 7. | + | WOULD THE CORRESPONDENT WHO WROTE REQUESTING |
- | =====LETTEPS | + | |
+ | =====LETTERS | ||
Letters were received from;- | Letters were received from;- | ||
| Doris Aliden | Keith Bannell | | | Doris Aliden | Keith Bannell | | ||
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| Gordon Mannell | | | | Gordon Mannell | | | ||
- | __BILL | + | __BILL |
- | Ever so pleased to receive your letter although you pice:eJ:%y eic, | + | Ever so pleased to receive your letter although you probably don’t |
- | Picked up the Ben a couple of times to write this but got sidetracked. Last time it was to hely a couple of pals with a few of ale. In difficulties | + | Picked up the pen a couple of times to write this but got side-tracked. Last time it was to help a couple of pals with a few of ale. In difficulties |
- | The nast month has seen the and fall of W.HBurke | + | The past month has seen the rise and fall of W.H. Burke Pte., Due to the Sgt. being unavoidably required |
- | .I think I warned you in my last letter that various nebulous thoughts were in the brain box regarding a party, Well they materialised. Half a dozen of the right people received the call, You know how these things are broadcast, stroll up to a man in the tent or on the mess parade and with one hand over the mouth, a Quick side whisper "shes right, seven" the alarm is given, One must be most_careful | + | I think I warned you in my last letter that various nebulous thoughts were in the brain box regarding a party. Well they materialised. Half a dozen of the right people received the call. You know how these things are broadcast, stroll up to a man in the tent or on the mess parade and with one hand over the mouth, a quick side whisper "she’s |
- | Dudley is out on the pored ground at the moment endeavouring to teach a dog ezome ground drill " | + | Dudley is out on the parade |
I'm in disgrace at the moment - am the proud possessor of a pair of Pyjama trousers. The only ones in the platoon and so I've had to maintain a strict watch or they will end up on the nearest available fire. We have our conventions here too you know and one just can't flout them without paying the penalty. | I'm in disgrace at the moment - am the proud possessor of a pair of Pyjama trousers. The only ones in the platoon and so I've had to maintain a strict watch or they will end up on the nearest available fire. We have our conventions here too you know and one just can't flout them without paying the penalty. | ||
- | My transfer to the paratroops has been scrubbed - can't do without me in the Division. Quite a lot of releases have come through and I see Forde has promised us bigger, brighter and better times. Dudley' | + | My transfer to the paratroops has been scrubbed - can't do without me in the Division. Quite a lot of releases have come through and I see Forde has promised us bigger, brighter and better times. Dudley' |
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+ | __MAX NATHAN - NORTEERN TERRITORY 17.10.1944 __ \\ | ||
+ | The delay in writing my appreciation for magazines the Committee has sent me is due to one factor. I did want went to include an article on the North, but my efforts did not express what I wanted to say and then I find that so much has been written in such magazines as Walkabout that I feel there is little else to say. | ||
- | __MAX NATHAN - NORTEERN TERRITORY 17.10.44 __ \\ | + | Of bushwalking there is very little I write because while the countryside |
- | The delay lan writing my a- -reciation fol re.:; | + | |
- | Of bushwalking th?re is very little I write because while the countryside is buehland | + | It is more or less a code to pick up anybody " |
- | It is more or less a code to pick up anyborly | + | The only way to "do" |
- | The only way to "do" | + | However all I set out to do in this note was to ease my conscience |
- | However all I set out to do in this note was to ease my conscience by sayeiug " | + | __OLIVER |
- | __01-: | + | Would you please note my change of address, |
- | Would you please note my change of adr1c. | + | |
=====THINGS GENERALLY ===== | =====THINGS GENERALLY ===== | ||
- | One of the high-lights of October was the fifth annual Federation Re-union. This was held at Lconay | + | One of the high-lights of October was the fifth annual Federation Re-union. This was held at Leonay |
Those people who left town early on Saturday morning with the fixed ideas perhaps of picking the best camping spots, may have lived in splendid isolation for a couple of hours, but after that, they were entirely surrounded. Saturday afternoon Leonay looked like the site of a popular Revivalist meeting and by night time there wasn't a tent pole to be had. | Those people who left town early on Saturday morning with the fixed ideas perhaps of picking the best camping spots, may have lived in splendid isolation for a couple of hours, but after that, they were entirely surrounded. Saturday afternoon Leonay looked like the site of a popular Revivalist meeting and by night time there wasn't a tent pole to be had. | ||
- | A great deal of hard work must have been done in the afternoon by those responsible for the camp firs for there was no stinting of firewood and the night being rather cool a fire we indeed a'very handy thing to have around the camp. Unfortunately the glere from this fire rather prevented one from seeing the deep excavations which the rabbits or wombats had thoughtfully studded here and there, but aftor a few unpleasant incidents such as the odd disappearance: of a performer or two now and againinsomething" was done, The show had to go on.It was a very bright show too. Jack Watson was Master of Ceremonies and conducted the singing with great vim. Several clubs put on items so variety was not lqcking, JS-oppor | + | A great deal of hard work must have been done in the afternoon by those responsible for the camp fires for there was no stinting of firewood and the night being rather cool a fire was indeed a very handy thing to have around the camp. Unfortunately the glare from this fire rather prevented one from seeing the deep excavations which the rabbits or wombats had thoughtfully studded here and there, but after a few unpleasant incidents such as the odd disappearance of a performer or two now and again, “something" was done. The show had to go on. It was a very bright show too. Jack Watson was Master of Ceremonies and conducted the singing with great vim. Several clubs put on items so variety was not lacking. Supper |
- | Sunday, for moot -people was a day of visiting, competitions and signing | + | Sunday, for most people was a day of visiting, competitions and signing |
- | =====BACKYARD | + | =====BACKYARD |
- | It is marvellous how one thing leads to another. Our friend the apiarist (fan mail again!) kindly brought round an object lesson on what an excess of pollen means to a beekeeper. It was a frame which is thoughtfully put into the hive by the beekeeper for the bees to build the comle in. Inste-9d | + | It is marvellous how one thing leads to another. Our friend the apiarist (fan mail again!) kindly brought round an object lesson on what an excess of pollen means to a beekeeper. It was a frame which is thoughtfully put into the hive by the beekeeper for the bees to build the comb in. Instead |
- | Returning to the bush garden however, the last few weks have been one of constant anxiety for the tender seedlings. The land has a fairly steep c slope to the NW and conFequently | + | Returning to the bush garden however, the last few weeks have been one of constant anxiety for the tender seedlings. The land has a fairly steep c slope to the NW and consequently |
- | New seedlings which are doing well are Christmas bush, broadleaved | + | New seedlings which are doing well are Christmas bush, broadleaved |
- | Tragedy overcame the romance of the wrens. After building a marvellous little home, roof and all with entrance through an attic window, eggs were laid, youngsters hatched, and then alas! A neighbour' | + | Tragedy overcame the romance of the wrens. After building a marvellous little home, roof and all with entrance through an attic window, eggs were laid, youngsters hatched, and then alas! A neighbour' |
Paddy takes this opportunity of wishing all walkers a happy Christmas and a good New Year. | Paddy takes this opportunity of wishing all walkers a happy Christmas and a good New Year. | ||
- | PADDY PALLTN, | + | PADDY PALLTN, |
'Phone B3101, \\ | 'Phone B3101, \\ | ||
327 George Street \\ | 327 George Street \\ |
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