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=====Editorial - Timber.===== | =====Editorial - Timber.===== | ||
- | Perhaps the most lasting damage caused by the war will be, not the loss of life and waste of goods, but the destruction of our last reserves of timber, with consequent erosion and loss of soil. There is not much commercial timber left anywhere near Sydney, and as demand increases, it will pay to remove what remains. Wherever we walk timber is being removed if there is a negotiable route in the vicinity. The bulldozer has hastened and cheaponed | + | Perhaps the most lasting damage caused by the war will be, not the loss of life and waste of goods, but the destruction of our last reserves of timber, with consequent erosion and loss of soil. There is not much commercial timber left anywhere near Sydney, and as demand increases, it will pay to remove what remains. Wherever we walk timber is being removed if there is a negotiable route in the vicinity. The bulldozer has hastened and cheapened |
- | Only a few bushwalkers, | + | Only a few bushwalkers, |
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The President was in the Chair and there were about 70 members present. | The President was in the Chair and there were about 70 members present. | ||
- | In the correspondence were letters from the Ministers for Lands and Conservation in reply to our letters dated 1st April on the subject of timber cutting in the Mark Morton Primitive Reserve. The Minister for Conservation, | + | In the correspondence were letters from the Ministers for Lands and Conservation in reply to our letters dated 1st April on the subject of timber cutting in the Mark Morton Primitive Reserve. The Minister for Conservation, |
- | Also in the correspondehce | + | Also in the correspondence |
After this that well chewed bone of contention and procrastination, | After this that well chewed bone of contention and procrastination, | ||
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By " | By " | ||
- | By the time our meal was ready night had come and with it the hazy outline of the moon showed through the passing mist, which now moved higher and imperceptibly across it. Our valley had cleared of mist. Looking up the valley towards the tops we were attracted by the edge of the misty cloud, now moving northward, coming slowly towards us straight edged, as a blind being slowly rolled back and revealing the sky clear, velvety black and studded with innuzierable | + | By the time our meal was ready night had come and with it the hazy outline of the moon showed through the passing mist, which now moved higher and imperceptibly across it. Our valley had cleared of mist. Looking up the valley towards the tops we were attracted by the edge of the misty cloud, now moving northward, coming slowly towards us straight edged, as a blind being slowly rolled back and revealing the sky clear, velvety black and studded with innumerable |
Early, very early, next morn with the first glimmer of day I peeped out of the tent. What a sight! I woke Prolixia, quickly donned shorts and boots and took my trusty camera. | Early, very early, next morn with the first glimmer of day I peeped out of the tent. What a sight! I woke Prolixia, quickly donned shorts and boots and took my trusty camera. | ||
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We scrambled up the side of the main range, soaked with dew, to the top and beheld the grandest sight of our lives. Stretching as far as the eye could see north, west and south the great valley was filled and brimming with greyish white mist spilling over at the edges of the Budawang Range and plateaux to the north. The sky was completely devoid of cloud. | We scrambled up the side of the main range, soaked with dew, to the top and beheld the grandest sight of our lives. Stretching as far as the eye could see north, west and south the great valley was filled and brimming with greyish white mist spilling over at the edges of the Budawang Range and plateaux to the north. The sky was completely devoid of cloud. | ||
- | Farr to the west the Main Range reared its bulk out of the white sea as a distant undulating black mass. Apart from one or two isolated high spots the whiteness lay unbroken to the far distance beyond vision. Budawang Range from Wog Wog to Budawang Mountain was the eastern bastion - the highest points between the Main Range and the ocean. To the east the air was clear, with a few wisps of mist in the lower valleys, and the ocean in the distance beyond the rolling Clyde Country and Pigeon House. Far south Dromedary Mountain reared its great hump. | + | Far to the west the Main Range reared its bulk out of the white sea as a distant undulating black mass. Apart from one or two isolated high spots the whiteness lay unbroken to the far distance beyond vision. Budawang Range from Wog Wog to Budawang Mountain was the eastern bastion - the highest points between the Main Range and the ocean. To the east the air was clear, with a few wisps of mist in the lower valleys, and the ocean in the distance beyond the rolling Clyde Country and Pigeon House. Far south Dromedary Mountain reared its great hump. |
From the side of Currockbilly sheer crags drop steeply away to the rough Clyde country. | From the side of Currockbilly sheer crags drop steeply away to the rough Clyde country. | ||
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Great Oaks from little acorns grow and doubtless the L.I.G. will thrive and prosper as more and more members become aware of the advantages offered, but as the total muster was 6 for the initial function, it is assumed that most S.B.W.' | Great Oaks from little acorns grow and doubtless the L.I.G. will thrive and prosper as more and more members become aware of the advantages offered, but as the total muster was 6 for the initial function, it is assumed that most S.B.W.' | ||
- | As to the actual outing - Dormie, Allan, Bill and Jack camped on the Woronora bank on Friday night. Love of my own cot and the excuse that Ray worked late shift on Friday night enabled me to have a comfortable night at home, then meet Ray and join the party about 9 a.m. on Saturday. The move-off was approx. one hour later. The river was running well over the Needles and as he flitted daintily between the rapids, Jack had the misfortune to step on a log which rolled. He prescribed a graceful arc, landing in a pool, where a weighty pack ensured his innersion | + | As to the actual outing - Dormie, Allan, Bill and Jack camped on the Woronora bank on Friday night. Love of my own cot and the excuse that Ray worked late shift on Friday night enabled me to have a comfortable night at home, then meet Ray and join the party about 9 a.m. on Saturday. The move-off was approx. one hour later. The river was running well over the Needles and as he flitted daintily between the rapids, Jack had the misfortune to step on a log which rolled. He prescribed a graceful arc, landing in a pool, where a weighty pack ensured his immersion |
Once or twice during the morning timber and other tracks caused momentary hesitation, but Camden Military Map soon had us on the right track again, until hunger forced a halt about 1.30 p.m. We could have been at Eckersley or a couple of miles from it, but a ' | Once or twice during the morning timber and other tracks caused momentary hesitation, but Camden Military Map soon had us on the right track again, until hunger forced a halt about 1.30 p.m. We could have been at Eckersley or a couple of miles from it, but a ' | ||
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Point 13. Vary your life as much as possible. | Point 13. Vary your life as much as possible. | ||
- | Point 14. Live toughly, dangerously, | + | Point 14. Live toughly, dangerously, |
Point 15. Remember the past and try to profit by its lessons; live in the past and prepare for the future. | Point 15. Remember the past and try to profit by its lessons; live in the past and prepare for the future. | ||
- | How remarkable! These exhortations could almost be taken from a hand book for Walkers. It's just what most of us do anyhow, even though the predominant moronic element can scarecely | + | How remarkable! These exhortations could almost be taken from a hand book for Walkers. It's just what most of us do anyhow, even though the predominant moronic element can scarcely |
- | Of course Point 11 ("Cut your possessions to a ninimum") is directed to the heavyweight walker. | + | Of course Point 11 ("Cut your possessions to a minimum") is directed to the heavyweight walker. |
Point 12 says: "If you are a woman, give way to your harmless, rational, material impulses and emotions - but a man, must restrain all these." | Point 12 says: "If you are a woman, give way to your harmless, rational, material impulses and emotions - but a man, must restrain all these." | ||
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__Ira Butler__: Work technically beautiful, but seemed somehow to get away from the bushwalking atmosphere. The etching-like photograph of a snow gun was admirable, also his marine subject (seagull from low-flying plane) while the study of an iron urn and a teapot was a novelty. The work was characterised by perfect technique and embodies a beautiful tonal range which would carry his work through in any company. | __Ira Butler__: Work technically beautiful, but seemed somehow to get away from the bushwalking atmosphere. The etching-like photograph of a snow gun was admirable, also his marine subject (seagull from low-flying plane) while the study of an iron urn and a teapot was a novelty. The work was characterised by perfect technique and embodies a beautiful tonal range which would carry his work through in any company. | ||
- | __Allan Wyborn__: His sttdies | + | __Allan Wyborn__: His studies |
__David Stead__: His " | __David Stead__: His " | ||
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__Arthur Gilroy__: A beautiful panel showing perfect general landscape technique, though more pictures of bushwalking interest might have been included. | __Arthur Gilroy__: A beautiful panel showing perfect general landscape technique, though more pictures of bushwalking interest might have been included. | ||
- | __Malcolm McGregor__: Technique and presentation good, but many of the pohtographs | + | __Malcolm McGregor__: Technique and presentation good, but many of the photographs |
__Phil Hall__: His " | __Phil Hall__: His " | ||
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And the rain-drenched third, and the Moppett bird,\\ | And the rain-drenched third, and the Moppett bird,\\ | ||
But our hopes remain we will try again\\ | But our hopes remain we will try again\\ | ||
- | To climb the rock, that lies to the south of Nawra. | + | To climb the rock, that lies to the south of Nowra. |
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| |10.15 am|Springwood to Mt. Victoria| | | |10.15 am|Springwood to Mt. Victoria| | ||
| |1.25 pm|Emu Plains to Mt. Victoria| | | |1.25 pm|Emu Plains to Mt. Victoria| | ||
- | | |8.55 am|Emu Plains to Mt. Victoriq| | + | | |8.55 am|Emu Plains to Mt. Victoria| |
|__Northern Line__| | | | |__Northern Line__| | | | ||
|Fri.|5. 7 pm|Gosford Wyong N' | |Fri.|5. 7 pm|Gosford Wyong N' | ||
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| |5.35 ex Goulburn all to Mittagong| | | |5.35 ex Goulburn all to Mittagong| | ||
|__Western__|3.38 ex Mt. Victoria - all to Penrith| | |__Western__|3.38 ex Mt. Victoria - all to Penrith| | ||
- | | |5.45 ex. Lithgew | + | | |5.45 ex. Lithgow |
|__Northern__|5.55 Wyong all to Asquith| | |__Northern__|5.55 Wyong all to Asquith| | ||
| |4.52 ex Newcastle. All to Gosford, then Woy Woy and Hawkesbury River| | | |4.52 ex Newcastle. All to Gosford, then Woy Woy and Hawkesbury River| | ||
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The film night arranged in conjunction with the National Trust was attended by about 30 walkers. | The film night arranged in conjunction with the National Trust was attended by about 30 walkers. | ||
- | Mr. Graves is takihg | + | Mr. Graves is taking |
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- | CAMP FIRES | + | =====Camp Fires.===== |
Last month we were discussing camp fires and their importance to the enjoyment of camping. There are many ways of enjoying a camp fire. With a small group of people things can be quite informal. Yarns, arguments, discussions and songs can ebb and flow as the group pleases, but as the size of the crowd increases so does it become more necessary for a certain amount of organisation and control. Whatever the number of folks around a fire however, the chap or the girl who can lead a few songs is always welcome and an asset. | Last month we were discussing camp fires and their importance to the enjoyment of camping. There are many ways of enjoying a camp fire. With a small group of people things can be quite informal. Yarns, arguments, discussions and songs can ebb and flow as the group pleases, but as the size of the crowd increases so does it become more necessary for a certain amount of organisation and control. Whatever the number of folks around a fire however, the chap or the girl who can lead a few songs is always welcome and an asset. | ||
- | The choice of song is-important. Not every song is suitable for open air singing by average voices. Quite frequently requests are hoard at camp fires for some song heard on the air. In the majority of cases these songs are flops when attempted as chorus items. Only when there is a person with a good voice, and stated | + | |
+ | The choice of song is important. Not every song is suitable for open air singing by average voices. Quite frequently requests are heard at camp fires for some song heard on the air. In the majority of cases these songs are flops when attempted as chorus items. Only when there is a person with a good voice, and suited | ||
By and large however, the mainstays of any camp fire sing song are the old and tried favourites. Songs (like furniture) are old because they are good, not because they are old. If a song hasn't got something it is soon forgotten whilst the worth while ones keep on keeping on (like Berger' | By and large however, the mainstays of any camp fire sing song are the old and tried favourites. Songs (like furniture) are old because they are good, not because they are old. If a song hasn't got something it is soon forgotten whilst the worth while ones keep on keeping on (like Berger' | ||
- | In singing a song there are three important points to bear in mind, words, tune and pitch. The successful leader must know the words of his songs and it is a good plan to have a little book in which to collect songs and stunts encountered from time to time. Nevertheless this book should only be used as aremindor; a song sung from a book is not half a song. The leader should be able to sing in tune. This does not mean he should have a first class voice. | + | |
- | As a matter of fact, people with really good voices seldom make song leaders. | + | In singing a song there are three important points to bear in mind, words, tune and pitch. The successful leader must know the words of his songs and it is a good plan to have a little book in which to collect songs and stunts encountered from time to time. Nevertheless this book should only be used as a reminder; a song sung from a book is not half a song. The leader should be able to sing in tune. This does not mean he should have a first class voice. As a matter of fact, people with really good voices seldom make song leaders. If possible, however, I think that an aspiring leader should try out his favourite songs accompanied by a piano, for too often do we hear would be songsters who iron out the liveliest songs to little more than a monotone. Having mastered the words and music there remains only the pitch. This detail is the most frequently forgotten, but bad pitch ruins more songs than almost any other factor. The campfire leader must know on what note to start any particular song, to enable average folks to sing its highest and lowest notes in comfort. The faculty of striking the right pitch is only learnt |
- | If possible, however, I think that an aspiring leader should try out his favourite songs accompanied by a piano,for too often do we hear would be songsters | + | |
- | who iron out the liveliest songs to little more than a monotone. Having mastered the words and music there remains only the pitch. This detail is the most frequently forgotten, but bad pitch ruins more songs than almost any other fctor. The campfire leader must know on what note to start any particular song, to enable average folks to sing its highest and lowest notes in comfort. The faculty of striking the right pitch is onlylearnt | + | |
Hope I'm not boring you folks. | Hope I'm not boring you folks. | ||
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More next month. | More next month. | ||
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- | What has Paddy got? | + | __What |
Full range of aluminium billies. | Full range of aluminium billies. | ||
- | Full range of steel frame rucksacks, and rucksacks without frames. Groundsheets rubberised and proofed nylon. | + | |
+ | Full range of steel frame rucksacks, and rucksacks without frames. | ||
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+ | Groundsheets rubberised and proofed nylon. | ||
Next date for sleeping bag orders, Monday 2nd. August. Regret no mail orders. | Next date for sleeping bag orders, Monday 2nd. August. Regret no mail orders. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN | ||
- | Paddymade Camp Gear for Talkers Phone BX3595 327 George St., SYDNEY. | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Paddymade Camp Gear for Walkers. | ||
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+ | Phone BX3595. 327 George St., Sydney. | ||
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