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The report of the Ski-ing Sub-Committee was read and its recommendations adopted. The Sub-Committee recommended that a committee consisting of Tom Moppett (Convenor), Len Scotland, Charles Culberg, Frank Leyden, Dot Butler, Phyllis Ratcliffe, Ted Constable, Gordon Ballard, Russell Wilkins and Bert Whillier be elected to organise Club skiing activities. The committee was approved by the meeting and it was resolved that it be appointed annually in November. The objects of the Skiing Committee were published in our last issue. | The report of the Ski-ing Sub-Committee was read and its recommendations adopted. The Sub-Committee recommended that a committee consisting of Tom Moppett (Convenor), Len Scotland, Charles Culberg, Frank Leyden, Dot Butler, Phyllis Ratcliffe, Ted Constable, Gordon Ballard, Russell Wilkins and Bert Whillier be elected to organise Club skiing activities. The committee was approved by the meeting and it was resolved that it be appointed annually in November. The objects of the Skiing Committee were published in our last issue. | ||
- | The Report of the Era Sub-Committee was read (see below). The Sub-Cammittee's recommendations re notices, sanitary arrangements, | + | The Report of the Era Sub-Committee was read (see below). The Sub-Committee's recommendations re notices, sanitary arrangements, |
A long discussion then took place on another motion by Mouldy - "That the meeting deprecates the use of radios and gramaphones (at Era) and that steps be taken to eliminate them". The motion was occasioned by a letter from " | A long discussion then took place on another motion by Mouldy - "That the meeting deprecates the use of radios and gramaphones (at Era) and that steps be taken to eliminate them". The motion was occasioned by a letter from " | ||
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=====Kosciusko Snow In colour.===== | =====Kosciusko Snow In colour.===== | ||
- | Frank Leyden, assisted by Bill Cosgrove, who operated the lantern, gave us a photographic treat with his coloured slides of the western slopes of the Kosciusko Main Range. During their stay at the Chalet Frank and party had just three fine days and they took full advantage of them. These were the first cloured | + | Frank Leyden, assisted by Bill Cosgrove, who operated the lantern, gave us a photographic treat with his coloured slides of the western slopes of the Kosciusko Main Range. During their stay at the Chalet Frank and party had just three fine days and they took full advantage of them. These were the first coloured |
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- | __New Maps__: Mr. E. Caines Phillips advises that the following maps have nowbeen | + | __New Maps__: Mr. E. Caines Phillips advises that the following maps have now been completed and are available for perusal by those interested: |
__No. 42__ Williams River (Bandongrove to Clarencetown) | __No. 42__ Williams River (Bandongrove to Clarencetown) | ||
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====Dawn At Era.==== | ====Dawn At Era.==== | ||
- | As daylight came a voice sounded near my tent "Ow are yer mate?" Someone else woke with a start. " | + | As daylight came a voice sounded near my tent "Ow are yer mate?" Someone else woke with a start. " |
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=====Report Of The Era Sub-Committee.===== | =====Report Of The Era Sub-Committee.===== | ||
- | The Era Sub-Corrittee, consisting of Jack Wren (Convenor), Phyllis Ratcliffe, Arthur Gilroy, Ray Kirkby and Edna Garrad, has met twice, once at Era. At the last General meeting its report was presented. The main recommendations were:- | + | The Era Sub-Committee, consisting of Jack Wren (Convenor), Phyllis Ratcliffe, Arthur Gilroy, Ray Kirkby and Edna Garrad, has met twice, once at Era. At the last General meeting its report was presented. The main recommendations were:- |
__Notices__. Suggested wording for a dozen printed calico notices was - | __Notices__. Suggested wording for a dozen printed calico notices was - | ||
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__Rubbish__. A pit for each gully. | __Rubbish__. A pit for each gully. | ||
- | __Planting of trees__. The Forestry | + | __Planting of trees__. The Forestry |
There was great diversity of opinion between members of the Sub-Committee on the situations where trees should be planted etc. However it was tentatively suggested that trees be planted: | There was great diversity of opinion between members of the Sub-Committee on the situations where trees should be planted etc. However it was tentatively suggested that trees be planted: | ||
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It is apparent that prevention is better than cure, and now is the time to deal a mortal blow to this pest, before time increases the rate of destruction, | It is apparent that prevention is better than cure, and now is the time to deal a mortal blow to this pest, before time increases the rate of destruction, | ||
- | It must beemp' | + | It must be emphasised |
Although much manpower and money is required to really stamp out the mistletoe, nevertheless much can be done by the smaller bodies and individuals in local areas, particularly where mistletoe has only a very slight hold. As a preliminary a survey of the incidence of mistletoe could be carried out in any particular district, the clusters of mistletoe being very easily recognised. | Although much manpower and money is required to really stamp out the mistletoe, nevertheless much can be done by the smaller bodies and individuals in local areas, particularly where mistletoe has only a very slight hold. As a preliminary a survey of the incidence of mistletoe could be carried out in any particular district, the clusters of mistletoe being very easily recognised. | ||
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A more promising approach might be made by encouraging fungus disease or finding some insect which will attack the growth, but clearly this has to be done with caution or it right prove a two-edged sword. At this stage it is apparent that more detailed work is necessary to find what weaknesses the parasite has so that these can be exploited. | A more promising approach might be made by encouraging fungus disease or finding some insect which will attack the growth, but clearly this has to be done with caution or it right prove a two-edged sword. At this stage it is apparent that more detailed work is necessary to find what weaknesses the parasite has so that these can be exploited. | ||
- | The felling or lopping of infected trees is considered by many to be the only practical method of control, but in a badly infected forest this is laborious and time consuming. The Queensland Main Roads Board have a lopping plant in action, which, having lorries with ladders, is particularly suitable for working on roadsides or up to the edge of a forest. Here mistletoe is particularly prevalent, probably due to the high light requirerents | + | The felling or lopping of infected trees is considered by many to be the only practical method of control, but in a badly infected forest this is laborious and time consuming. The Queensland Main Roads Board have a lopping plant in action, which, having lorries with ladders, is particularly suitable for working on roadsides or up to the edge of a forest. Here mistletoe is particularly prevalent, probably due to the high light requirements |
On young shade and ornamental trees, branches should be cut off one or more feet below the point of infection as soon as the mistletoe shoots appear. On trees with infection already heavily established the smaller branches should be cut off and the plants should be removed from the larger stems by cutting out the underlying bark and wood for one or more feet each way from the point of attachment. The cut surface should be treated with a disinfectant, | On young shade and ornamental trees, branches should be cut off one or more feet below the point of infection as soon as the mistletoe shoots appear. On trees with infection already heavily established the smaller branches should be cut off and the plants should be removed from the larger stems by cutting out the underlying bark and wood for one or more feet each way from the point of attachment. The cut surface should be treated with a disinfectant, | ||
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For nearly a week we plodded up the now covered mountains and bore down again. Everyone was happy, the days were fine and the snow was good. Despite our generous collection of bruises and many groaning muscles we managed to enjoy ourselves. Evening excursions to the Chalet were becoming more and more popular. Some wanted hair cuts, some wanted to dance, but it did not take long to discover that the bar had an attraction too. | For nearly a week we plodded up the now covered mountains and bore down again. Everyone was happy, the days were fine and the snow was good. Despite our generous collection of bruises and many groaning muscles we managed to enjoy ourselves. Evening excursions to the Chalet were becoming more and more popular. Some wanted hair cuts, some wanted to dance, but it did not take long to discover that the bar had an attraction too. | ||
- | One rornind | + | One morning |
But alas, next day it rained just as hard and the wind blew even harder. At breakfast that morning someone had a bright idea that we might pack up and go north, to Yamba, where there is a beautiful surfing beach and warm sunshine (someone worked it all out about the sunshine). Six out of the ten of us decided to leave for this charming spot and so all arrangements were made. The other four were to go on to the Chalet for the week. There was much excitement as belongings were thrown into rucksacks and in an amazingly short time all six were set for the track. Just as the party was about to move off the wind screeched loudly and lashed the rain furiously against the first face that emerged from the door. Like a drowning man grasping at a straw he desperately urged a conference, to make sure this really was a sensible move. A round-the-stove conference was held and excitement dissolved into doubt and indecision. Eventually, the wonderful dream of surf and sunshine was put back into its box and the whole party decided to go to the Chalet. All except one, who very much wanted to make the trip and almost slipped out on to the cold, cruel, windswept snow, where she would soon have disappeared into the rain and fog. But we dragged her back and made her count ten. | But alas, next day it rained just as hard and the wind blew even harder. At breakfast that morning someone had a bright idea that we might pack up and go north, to Yamba, where there is a beautiful surfing beach and warm sunshine (someone worked it all out about the sunshine). Six out of the ten of us decided to leave for this charming spot and so all arrangements were made. The other four were to go on to the Chalet for the week. There was much excitement as belongings were thrown into rucksacks and in an amazingly short time all six were set for the track. Just as the party was about to move off the wind screeched loudly and lashed the rain furiously against the first face that emerged from the door. Like a drowning man grasping at a straw he desperately urged a conference, to make sure this really was a sensible move. A round-the-stove conference was held and excitement dissolved into doubt and indecision. Eventually, the wonderful dream of surf and sunshine was put back into its box and the whole party decided to go to the Chalet. All except one, who very much wanted to make the trip and almost slipped out on to the cold, cruel, windswept snow, where she would soon have disappeared into the rain and fog. But we dragged her back and made her count ten. | ||
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One of the visitors at our last Annual Photographic Exhibition was John Houghton, President of the C.M.W., and while chatting we discovered that we were going to Alpine Hut at the same time - in the middle of August. We thereupon decided on a few days touring, and arranged to take the necessary food and equipment. | One of the visitors at our last Annual Photographic Exhibition was John Houghton, President of the C.M.W., and while chatting we discovered that we were going to Alpine Hut at the same time - in the middle of August. We thereupon decided on a few days touring, and arranged to take the necessary food and equipment. | ||
- | During the first week at the Hut snow fell most days, and one day it rained - a most unusual | + | During the first week at the Hut snow fell most days, and one day it rained - a most unusual |
On Saturday morning, saying we would be back for dinner Wednesday evening, John and I set off for Grey Mare Hut via Mawson' | On Saturday morning, saying we would be back for dinner Wednesday evening, John and I set off for Grey Mare Hut via Mawson' | ||
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The Hut is a couple of hundred yards back from Grey Mare Creek and about 50 feet above it. When approaching from the bed of the creek, it is impossible to see the Hut until right in front of it, as the ends of ridges screen it from up and down stream. | The Hut is a couple of hundred yards back from Grey Mare Creek and about 50 feet above it. When approaching from the bed of the creek, it is impossible to see the Hut until right in front of it, as the ends of ridges screen it from up and down stream. | ||
- | The "Grey Mare Gold Mine", as it says on the door, was originally twice the size, but half was pulled down a few yeas ago by a horse. The exposed end of the hut has been repaired with old sheets of galvanized iron, and it is now a four-roomed, | + | The "Grey Mare Gold Mine", as it says on the door, was originally twice the size, but half was pulled down a few yeas ago by a horse. The exposed end of the hut has been repaired with old sheets of galvanized iron, and it is now a four-roomed, |
The Hut is well known as a freezer at night, and no wonder - it is right in the middle of a great expanse of bare, cold snow, unprotected by trees or hills. Even on our second night there, when we had every possible piece of clothing under us, we were not quite warm. | The Hut is well known as a freezer at night, and no wonder - it is right in the middle of a great expanse of bare, cold snow, unprotected by trees or hills. Even on our second night there, when we had every possible piece of clothing under us, we were not quite warm. | ||
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Pretty Plains Hut is about 4,400 feet. It is well sheltered and is most attractive, being built of round logs and has a high galvanised iron roof with wide eaves. It has two big rooms, living and bunk, and a small corner room with an outside door only, used for storing feed. There is no ceiling, giving a very roomy effect. The Hut is well equipped and there are a lot of spare bags to help keep the cold out. The bunks, six of them, are of bags slung between poles. It has been kept beautifully clean, as have the two satellite huts up and down stream, and it is a real pleasure to stay there. We spent Tuesday afternoon sitting before the fire in our sleeping bag cushioned chairs, reading. The cook produced a super dinner at his leisure, and then we drowsed in front of the fire until supper. A really enjoyable rest afternoon. | Pretty Plains Hut is about 4,400 feet. It is well sheltered and is most attractive, being built of round logs and has a high galvanised iron roof with wide eaves. It has two big rooms, living and bunk, and a small corner room with an outside door only, used for storing feed. There is no ceiling, giving a very roomy effect. The Hut is well equipped and there are a lot of spare bags to help keep the cold out. The bunks, six of them, are of bags slung between poles. It has been kept beautifully clean, as have the two satellite huts up and down stream, and it is a real pleasure to stay there. We spent Tuesday afternoon sitting before the fire in our sleeping bag cushioned chairs, reading. The cook produced a super dinner at his leisure, and then we drowsed in front of the fire until supper. A really enjoyable rest afternoon. | ||
- | Next day a blizzard was blowing higher up, although it was quiet in the valley. Having cleaned up the hut and made sure the fire was out and some wood left inside, we set off at about 8 a.m. for Alpine Hut, a distance of approxinately | + | Next day a blizzard was blowing higher up, although it was quiet in the valley. Having cleaned up the hut and made sure the fire was out and some wood left inside, we set off at about 8 a.m. for Alpine Hut, a distance of approximately |
As far as Big Bogong and the source of Grey Mare Creek we followed our outward route, but going as straight as possible instead of wandering about learning the country. From there we went ENE, and climbed to the top of the Strumbo Range, at a point from which we could look down the valley of the Tooma. So far, although we were in fairly thick fog part of the time, there were times when we could see quite well. Unfortunately there wasn't only fog and, of course, wind, but some rain, and it had to be at lunch time too. We ate our lunch of biscuits, butter, dates, cheese and peanut butter standing under a snowgum, then got going again as quickly as possible before we froze. | As far as Big Bogong and the source of Grey Mare Creek we followed our outward route, but going as straight as possible instead of wandering about learning the country. From there we went ENE, and climbed to the top of the Strumbo Range, at a point from which we could look down the valley of the Tooma. So far, although we were in fairly thick fog part of the time, there were times when we could see quite well. Unfortunately there wasn't only fog and, of course, wind, but some rain, and it had to be at lunch time too. We ate our lunch of biscuits, butter, dates, cheese and peanut butter standing under a snowgum, then got going again as quickly as possible before we froze. | ||
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(This was written in response to a request for an informative article to assist those planning trips in the future. - Ed.) | (This was written in response to a request for an informative article to assist those planning trips in the future. - Ed.) | ||
- | Gular is on the Coonanble | + | Gular is on the Coonamble |
The township of Gulargambone is about 2 miles east of the station and a bus to the town meets the train. The proprietor, Joe Donnelly, is very versatile on local information. | The township of Gulargambone is about 2 miles east of the station and a bus to the town meets the train. The proprietor, Joe Donnelly, is very versatile on local information. | ||
- | Our official party, Easter 1947, used truck transport to the 35 miles distant Warrumbungles. The transport was supplied by E.R. Ginty and Company, Garage and Service Station, Gulargambone. Cost for forward and return truck trip was £16. There were 12 in the party, so it worked out at £1: 6: 8d. each. Another firm is Skinner Bros., Motor Garage, Bourbah | + | Our official party, Easter 1947, used truck transport to the 35 miles distant Warrumbungles. The transport was supplied by E.R. Ginty and Company, Garage and Service Station, Gulargambone. Cost for forward and return truck trip was £16. There were 12 in the party, so it worked out at £1: 6: 8d. each. Another firm is Skinner Bros., Motor Garage, Bourbah |
There is a good road for about 25 miles out, but it ray not be passable in very wet weather. The last 10 miles or so is through the foothills and up the Wombelong Creek. From the motor point of view the worst parts of the road are the six or so splash crossings of the creek. The steeply eroded banks were the major difficulty. The driver was expert and the truck powerful so we got to the furthest of the road at Pincham' | There is a good road for about 25 miles out, but it ray not be passable in very wet weather. The last 10 miles or so is through the foothills and up the Wombelong Creek. From the motor point of view the worst parts of the road are the six or so splash crossings of the creek. The steeply eroded banks were the major difficulty. The driver was expert and the truck powerful so we got to the furthest of the road at Pincham' | ||
- | About 2 riles before coming to Pincham' | + | About 2 riles before coming to Pincham' |
The whole area is normally very dry, but water will generally be found in the following places, provided some rain has fallen in previous months. (Refer to Myles Dunphy' | The whole area is normally very dry, but water will generally be found in the following places, provided some rain has fallen in previous months. (Refer to Myles Dunphy' | ||
- | Near the head of the Castlereagh River, just east Mopera Gap. | + | * Near the head of the Castlereagh River, just east Mopera Gap. |
+ | * Mopera Gap Creek from Mopera Gap down to Wombelong Creek. | ||
+ | * Wombelong Creek from Mopera Gap Creek junction downstream for about 5 miles or so. These two latter streams give the biggest flow of water this side of the range. | ||
+ | * Upper Wombelong Creek is dry except for a small flow at the water tank just below Pincham' | ||
- | Mopera Gap Creek from Mopera Gap down to Wombelong Creek. | + | All other creek beds that we examined were very porous and of the storm water channel type, particularly higher up in the mountains. But springs or soaks exist, often high up, such as the remarkably good supply in the gully just above Hurley' |
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- | Wombelong Creek from Mopera Gap Creek junction downstream for about 5 miles or so. These two latter streams give the biggest flow of water this side of the range. | + | |
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- | Upper Wombelong Creek is dry except for a small flow at the water tank just below Pincham' | + | |
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- | All other creek beds that we examined were very porous and of the storm water channel type, particularly higher up in the mountains. But springs or soaks exist, often high up, such as the remarkably good supply in the gully just above Hurley' | + | |
Good trips are as follow: | Good trips are as follow: | ||
- | The Bluff via the high tops above the Broad Knife. | + | * The Bluff via the high tops above the Broad Knife. |
+ | * High Top 3. | ||
+ | * Rock Mountain. | ||
- | High Top 3. | + | All the foregoing are readily accessible from Hurley' |
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- | Rock Mountain. | + | |
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- | All the foregoing are readily accessible from Hurley' | + | |
From camp at the tank just below Pincham' | From camp at the tank just below Pincham' | ||
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|Gap down into Upper Mopera Gap Creek|20 min.| | |Gap down into Upper Mopera Gap Creek|20 min.| | ||
|Creek to top of Woorut|1 1/4 hours| | |Creek to top of Woorut|1 1/4 hours| | ||
- | Woorut back to Creek|45 min.| | + | |Woorut back to Creek|45 min.| |
- | |Creek back to mopera | + | |Creek back to Mopera |
- | Mopera Gap back to tank at Pincham' | + | |Mopera Gap back to tank at Pincham' |
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====Australia Day Weekend Walk, 1948.==== | ====Australia Day Weekend Walk, 1948.==== | ||
- | Mr. A. Hardie wishes those desirous of going on his walk (Wingham - Ellenborough Falls - Bulga Ridge - Comboyne Plateau - Upper Lansdowne) to let him knew before the 31st Deccember, 1947, so that he may make arrangements for the necessary motor transport. He also requests the payment of 25/- per head to cover the latter before the same date. | + | Mr. A. Hardie wishes those desirous of going on his walk (Wingham - Ellenborough Falls - Bulga Ridge - Comboyne Plateau - Upper Lansdowne) to let him knew before the 31st December, 1947, so that he may make arrangements for the necessary motor transport. He also requests the payment of 25/- per head to cover the latter before the same date. |
If he cannot make up a party of five or more persons, he reserves the right to cancel the trip. | If he cannot make up a party of five or more persons, he reserves the right to cancel the trip. | ||
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- | On Bob Eastoe' | + | On Bob Eastoe' |
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- | 15. | + | =====We Went To Press In '37.===== |
- | iE ENT, TO PRESS IN ' | + | |
by Brian Harvey | by Brian Harvey | ||
- | October 1937 saw the last., quarterly edition of journal devoted to ,,atters pf interest to the Sydney Bush idlialkers h This particular issue, No. 35 of its ilk, was one of 20 pages,- carercially mimeographed and selling to the news-hun7yy walkers,who eagerly snapped it up,at the exorbitant pre-war price of 1/- a copy - 1/- mark youl! Issues appeared at three or four monthly periods - apparently as sufficient stories of trips cane to hand - September 1936 struggled to reach 10 par.;es!! | ||
- | nyway, in historic 1937 it :was resolvod,to purchase a-duplicator and produce a monthly mamzine by our own fair hands. The illustrious Business' | ||
- | Club artist Alan Rigby prouced the bushland scene depicted on the cover within which we still proudly staple ourpages today. | ||
- | decade ago this month, under the baton of the said ,illiam vullins, an imposing array of seven operative uassistantsu made the kitchen of our Hamilton StrKTElubroOr the birthplace of the nonthly magazine now presented on the first Friday of each month. Cur first 13 pages (as a Christmas treat) was a blotchy, unevenly duplicated affair, costing 3d - sone pages as black as the Caves during a power failure,, some faint like a much-worn carbon copy), others a rare cortination of both. Not to mention ' | ||
- | Came Hitler and the " | + | October 1937 saw the last quarterly edition |
- | of various-operators, | + | |
- | To conserve 'paper we correnced printing on both sides. Clare Kinsella took over the editorship in June 142, and, owing to rising costs of paper the price rose to 4d. per copy. By midwinter | + | |
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- | handbas to extract the necessary 6. wherewith to possess their ragazine. Hay Kirkby ber!ar' | + | |
- | - | + | |
- | ho produce the w-hole naazire hirself - even to typino | + | |
- | For our present production we have a newly-apquired highspeed duplic-Ater and an efficient co-ordinfAted staff including | + | |
- | Reporter, Illustrationist, | + | |
- | to the thrifty of 1/-. Casual cashsales rerain at 6d. per copy. | + | |
- | hy not becore an Lnnual Subscriber and 'make sure of your copy? Fill in the inserted forr and hand over to Christa C-.11nan before another day passes! | + | |
- | Present subscribers should note that current sub. expires with receipt of January ragazine. Let us know before 31st Jan. whether you are going to renew, please. | + | |
- | FEDERTION NOTES by Brian Harvey | + | |
- | Icati_onTrus: | + | |
- | r. K. Conparsnoni appointed ClItAr-an of Section, rTat i-dirnW-fare lookout towers 15 S.D.,. nenbers have | + | |
- | durilv: danger period. John Iroble convenor. | + | |
- | Blue Gur: Reported Muth Hostellers destroyed two tree ferns. T" | + | |
- | Kosciusko: To -oppott and 7iss Joscolyn Henderson norinatod by VY(Ter6n to fill positions of trustees on proposed enlarged Trust. To represent recreational and grazing interests. Arend- lent to Act to 7o before Parilarent soon. | + | |
- | Riflos: Co-operation of Police Dept. sought on license of guns -6.71---Catrol of shooting in bush. Blitz on Sunday shooting. Conservation Bureau: Has been re-created and is finding its feet after hibernation during war. Policy to be drawn up. | + | |
- | Bundeena: Proposed new road fron top Artillery Hill strongly opposed. | + | |
- | Bushwalkers, | + | |
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- | 17. | + | |
- | by donation. | + | |
- | Wild flowers Total prohibition of sale is being sought. Federation now represents 1180 walkers | + | |
- | nnuFPrbj a,campl-ete social and financial success. | + | |
- | Recent. arriv4:ls fromWellington H.S., are Kath Jamieson | + | |
- | the. Tararua Trampers. and Ray. Larberton of Paua Club and Canterbury mountainacring Club.. Both hav been seen on official walks and we hope to see more of theraS their -stay in this country. is indefinite. | + | |
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- | The John. Hunters are having 'a busy time the days extending | + | |
- | hospitality to S.B.W.s.Yarge and Ruby Clarke, Doug Johnstone | + | |
- | ano Dave Ingram. recently spent a most enjoyable evenin with them in their Auckland hone, and Kath HardY and Ron Knightlay look like | + | |
- | . being on the visiting list very soon. It seers that Joan and | + | |
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- | Junior may be in Sydney some time next year. | + | |
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- | P,ip;gest sensation in the " | + | |
- | of a pair of long; Woollen underpants with lace frills and draw(er) cords round the cuffs. On the legs were embroidered in red wool | + | |
- | the names of the lads and lasses | + | |
- | enting tne woollies, Jim Brown expressed the hope that Bill' would. feel warrly towards his friends ' | + | |
- | for England on Dec, 41,:th.: and will be away for -six months. He | + | |
- | a vary busy ran before he left being Walks Secretary, organiser of the Kiddies' | + | |
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- | Ron Knightley, Kath Hardy and party set off for N.Z. on | + | |
- | 3rd Dec. Included in their itinerary is dinner at the Church of | + | |
- | Christ, Christchurch. Progress reports of the trip are promised | + | |
- | Blue Yountains Yystery: What is a seaplane doing in the gully to the south of the water tanks at Hatoamba9 | + | |
- | How long is a wombat r3 burrow? | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | from Furred Animals of Australia" | + | |
- | BACK7A.RD BUS, | + | |
- | Yes, all the babies are doing. well.. Thanks to a few timely showers, all the seedlings are well established and putting on leaf nicely. If they can survive the next six months, they should make a pretty show in the following: | + | |
- | xxx xxxxxx-xxxxx IVITAT HAS PADDY GOT? | + | |
- | New line Royal Navy disposals. | + | |
- | Brand new tropical blankets. These extra large (7! x 5!) blankets only weigh 2,4 lbs. They are a pleasant grey-green ' | + | |
- | Rucksacks. With or without frames in stock. | + | |
- | Billies. Upright rolled edge aluminium billies. 2 Pint 5/- 3- laTit-5/9 | + | |
- | Squat billies 1?; Pint 4/6, 2-4 pint 5/6, 3 pint 7/3, 4 pint 8/3 All good wishes for a happy Christmas. | + | |
- | .PADDY RALLIN | + | |
- | CAMP "GEAR FOR ' | + | |
- | Phone 327 George St., E 3101 | + | |
- | SYDNEY | + | |
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+ | Anyway, in historic 1937 it was resolved to purchase a duplicator and produce a monthly magazine by our own fair hands. The illustrious Business Manager, Bill Mu11ins (since the proud father of twins, we might remark) came to light with a second hand " | ||
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+ | Club artist Alan Rigby produced the bushland scene depicted on the cover within which we still proudly staple our pages today. A decade ago this month, under the baton of the said William Mullins, an imposing array of __seven__ operative " | ||
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+ | Came Hitler and the " | ||
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+ | To conserve paper we commenced printing on both sides. Clare Kinsella took over the editorship in June '42, and, owing to rising costs of paper the price rose to 4d. per copy. By midwinter of 1944 the few remaining walkers had to dig deep in pockets and handbags to extract the necessary 6d. wherewith to possess their magazine. Ray Kirkby became editor the next Apri1. This was in the dark days when the Club had no home, and, for a time, he had to produce the whole magazine himself - even to typing the stencils. Ron Knightley, our first post-war editor took over in May 1946 and carried on till March last year, when the present editor took over. | ||
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+ | For our present production we have a newly-acquired high-speed duplicater and an efficient co-ordinated staff including Walks Reporter, Illustrationist, | ||
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+ | Why not become an Annual Subscriber and make sure of your copy? Fill in the inserted form and hand over to Christa Ca1nan before another day passes! | ||
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+ | Present subscribers should note that current sub. expires with receipt of January magazine. Let us know before 31st Jan. whether you are going to renew, please. | ||
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+ | =====Federation Notes.===== | ||
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+ | by Brian Harvey | ||
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+ | __National Trust__: Federation has affiliated. Inaugural Trust meeting well attended and enthusiastic. Hopes raised for our national parks and primitive areas. Oliver Wyndham our delegate. | ||
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+ | __Narrow Neck Land__: Position to be closely watched but no move yet. | ||
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+ | __Search and Rescue__: Mr. K. Compagnoni appointed Chairman of Section. | ||
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+ | __National Park fire lookout towers__: 15 S.B.W. members have volunteered to act as watchers at week-end during danger period. John Noble S.B.W. convenor. | ||
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+ | __Blue Gum__: Reported Youth Hostellers destroyed two tree ferns. Trustees hot on trail. More news of this later. | ||
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+ | __Kosciusko__: | ||
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+ | __Rifles__: Co-operation of Police Dept. sought on license of guns and control of shooting in bush. Blitz on Sunday shooting. | ||
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+ | __Conservation Bureau__: Has been re-created and is finding its feet after hibernation during war. Policy to be drawn up. | ||
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+ | __Bundeena__: | ||
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+ | __Bushwalkers' | ||
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+ | __Wild flowers__: Total prohibition of sale is being sought. Federation now represents 1180 walkers and conservationists. | ||
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+ | __Cairns on Peaks__: Unseemly comment in record books deprecated. | ||
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+ | __Annual Party__: Was a complete social and financial success. | ||
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+ | Recent arrivals from Wellington N.Z., are Kath Jamieson of the Tararua Trampers and Ray Lamberton of Paua Club and Canterbury Mountaineering Club. Both have been seen on official walks and we hope to see more of them, their stay in this country is indefinite. | ||
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+ | The John Hunters are having a busy time the days extending hospitality to S.B.W.s. Marge and Ruby Clarke, Doug Johnstone and Dave Ingram recently spent a most enjoyable evening with them in their Auckland home, and Kath Hardy and Ron Knightley look like being on the visiting list very soon. It seems that Joan and " | ||
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+ | Biggest sensation in the " | ||
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+ | Ron Knightley, Kath Hardy and party set off for N.Z. on 3rd Dec. Included in their itinerary is dinner at the Church of Christ, Christchurch. Progress reports of the trip are promised. | ||
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+ | Blue Mountains Mystery: What is a seaplane doing in the gully to the south of the water tanks at Katoomba? | ||
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+ | How long is a wombat' | ||
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+ | " | ||
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+ | from " | ||
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+ | =====Backyard Bushwalking.===== | ||
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+ | Yes, all the babies are doing well. Thanks to a few timely showers, all the seedlings are well established and putting on leaf nicely. If they can survive the next six months, they should make a pretty show in the following summer. One often sees warnings that native plants should not be watered. The fact seems to be that if the ground is well drained, they thrive on an extra ration of water during hot weather. I have a little bed of flannel flowers raised from seed. The soil is almost pure black sand which is frequently watered. The flannel flower plants have raced ahead and on one plant I recently counted over eighty flowers - not including buds. | ||
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+ | ====What Has Paddy Got?==== | ||
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+ | __New line - Royal Navy disposals.__ | ||
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+ | Brand new tropical blankets. These extra large (7' x 5') blankets only weigh 2 1/2 lbs. They are a pleasant grey-green colour in a good quality soft woven flannel. Could be used as a summer camping blanket or an extra for winter trips. Price 17/6 each. | ||
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+ | __Rucksacks.__ With or without frames in stock. | ||
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+ | __Billies.__ Upright rolled edge aluminium billies. 2 Pint 5/-. 3 Pint 5/9. | ||
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+ | Squat billies 1 1/2 Pint 4/6, 2 1/2 pint 5/6, 3 pint 7/3, 4 pint 8/3. | ||
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+ | All good wishes for a happy Christmas. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin. Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
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+ | Phone B 3101. 327 George St., Sydney. | ||
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