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 A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney.
  
-No. 177 AUGUST1949 Price 6d.+**No. 177 AUGUST 1949 Price 6d.**
  
  
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 Most members took a dim view of the July General Meeting held by the light of three hurricane lamps and sundry intermittent flashlight beams. No doubt this accounted for the tendency to deal briefly with all but the most vital matters, which was perhaps as well, since it was past nine o'clock before the matters arising from correspondence had been disposed of. Most members took a dim view of the July General Meeting held by the light of three hurricane lamps and sundry intermittent flashlight beams. No doubt this accounted for the tendency to deal briefly with all but the most vital matters, which was perhaps as well, since it was past nine o'clock before the matters arising from correspondence had been disposed of.
  
-Barbara Boman was welcomed to the Club, the handclaps of the fifty-odd members present echoing about the &irksome vault of Ingersoll Hall, and when the minutes had been dealt with, correspondence was read. Had there been no matters arising, I could now add that the meeting drew to a gloomy close at 0.15 p m. There wero matters.+Barbara Boman was welcomed to the Club, the handclaps of the fifty-odd members present echoing about the &irksome vault of Ingersoll Hall, and when the minutes had been dealt with, correspondence was read. Had there been no matters arising, I could now add that the meeting drew to a gloomy close at 10.15 p m. There were matters.
  
-To take the simplest itezs first. Youth Hostels had advised that it had access to W7nnstay at Kiandra, and would be able to make bookings (at 5 per week) for snow sports, with vacancies after +To take the simplest items first. Youth Hostels had advised that it had access to Winnstay at Kiandra, and would be able to make bookings (at 5 per week) for snow sports, with vacancies after 2nd September. There were letters from the Chief Secretary's Department and the Department of Local Government relating to the activities of the Bushcraft Association in the National Park. The Minister for  Local Government had been in touch with "Home" Magazine which regretted any erroneous impressions created by its article, and intended to publish a further item to correct its apparent endorsement of such breaches of legislation.
-2nd September. There were letters from the Chief Secretary's Department and the Department of Local Government relating to the activities of the Bushcraft Association in the National Park. The Minister for  +
-Local Government had been in touch with "Home" Magazine which regretted any erroneous in:pressions created by its article, and intended to publish a further item to correct its apparent endorsement of such breaches of legislation.+
  
-Stemming from the same subject, a letter from Dick Graves of the Bushcraft Association was read: Yr. Graves was distressed at the strong views expressed in Brian Harvey's magazine article, and invited S.B.W. to send three inspectore to examine the activities of the Bushcraft people and report. Messrs. Harvey and Rayner would not be acceptable. It was resolved to take up Ur. Graves' offer, and Messrs. Hardie, Gittoes and Gillam were nominated.+Stemming from the same subject, a letter from Dick Graves of the Bushcraft Association was read: Mr. Graves was distressed at the strong views expressed in Brian Harvey's magazine article, and invited S.B.W. to send three inspectors to examine the activities of the Bushcraft people and report. Messrs. Harvey and Rayner would not be acceptable. It was resolved to take up Mr. Graves' offer, and Messrs. Hardie, Gittoes and Gillam were nominated.
  
-We were informed that Allen Strom had been appointed to the newly created Fauna Protection Panel, but on the debit side our nominee to the Garawarra Trust had not been accepted, the two vacancies (caused by the retirement of the National Perk representatives) having been filled by the National Park nominees. +We were informed that Allen Strom had been appointed to the newly created Fauna Protection Panel, but on the debit side our nominee to the Garawarra Trust had not been accepted, the two vacancies (caused by the retirement of the National Park representatives) having been filled by the National Park nominees.
-Now came the piece de resistance, and what should it be but the dear old chestnut - resumption of Era lands. A report by the President outlined the course of a meeting of the Recreational Areas Committee of the National Fitness ,,ssoci,etion held on June 30th. S.B.W. delegates had expressed as our views: +
-(1) Era should be a prhalitive area for preservation of flora and fauna and for use by walkers and campers. +
-(2) No roads. +
-(3) No objection to hostel if not at Burning Palms or North Era,+
  
-(4) No objection to shacks remaining for a limited period,+Now came the piece de resistance, and what should it be but the dear old chestnut - resumption of Era lands. A report by the President outlined the course of a meeting of the Recreational Areas Committee of the National Fitness Association held on June 30th. S.B.W. delegates had expressed as our views: 
 + 
 +(1) Era should be a primitive area for preservation of flora and fauna and for use by walkers and campers.\\ 
 +(2) No roads.\\ 
 +(3) No objection to hostel if not at Burning Palms or North Era,\\ 
 +(4) No objection to shacks remaining for a limited period,\\
 (5) Best way of preserving area is to add to Garawarra park. (5) Best way of preserving area is to add to Garawarra park.
-The Cumberland County Council representative stated that the Council was interested in reservation of the area and, if and when the County Plan was approved by Parliament, large sums of money would be voted for reservations. S.B.W. was the only body represented at the + 
-meeting which had any objection to resumption by National Fitness, +The Cumberland County Council representative stated that the Council was interested in reservation of the area and, if and when the County Plan was approved by Parliament, large sums of money would be voted for reservations. S.B.W. was the only body represented at the meeting which had any objection to resumption by National Fitness, and that was only on the score of our preference for addition to Garawarra. Mr. Gordon Young had informed the meeting that he would not go ahead with resumption of Era without the full approval of S.B.W., and asked that the Club investigate the possibility of the Lands Department resuming and adding to Garawarra, and advise him within approximately a month. 
-and that was only on the score of our preference for addition to Garawarra. Mr. Gordon Young had informed the meeting that he would + 
-not go ahep d with resumption of Era without the full approval of S.B.W., and asked that the Club investigate the possibility of the +Discussing the report, it was questioned whether Era had now been classified as a rural area, in which case buildings could be constructed on each block of 2 acres, but consensus of opinion was that Era was still rated an open area. In view of the Cumberland County Council's interest, it was resolved that we write that body,indicating our views on preservation of Era. 
-Lands Department resuming and adding to Garawarra, and advise him within approximately a month. + 
-Discussing the report, it was questioned Whether Era had now been classified as a rural area, in which case buildings could be constructed on each block of 2acres, but concensus of opinion was that Era was still rated an open area. In view of the Cumberland +Marie Byles urged that we make up our minds as soon as possible on our course of action, as National Fitness was keen to acquire lands at Narrabeen, and may proceed with that plan in lieu of Era if we hesitated unduly. Mr. Young would only take action to acquire Era if the whole of Era, including Portion 7, was to be embraced by the resumption. 
-County Council's interest, it was resolved that we write that body, + 
-indicating our views on preservation of Era. +Myles Dunphy expressed a less convinced attitude. He contended that addition to Garawarra was the most desirable course, as resumption by National Fitness may lead to Era becoming entirely a National Fitness concern, particularly if the trustees appointed were wholly from the Association. He urged that we make further bids to interest the Lands Department. 
-Marie Byles urged that we make up our minds as soon as possible on our course of action, as National Fitness was keen to acquire lands at Narrabeen, and may proceed with that plan in lieu of Era + 
-if we hesitated unduly. Mr. Zoung would only take action to acquire Era if the whole of Era, including Portion 7, was to be embraced by the resumption. +Allen Strom was inclined to agree with Marie Byles: whilst not enthusiastic on the subject of hostels at Era, he felt that it was the best deal possible, and in this Ruby Payne-Scott supported him. 
-Myles Dunphy expressed a less convinced attitude. He contended +Wal Roots insisted that the area must be resumed, and would be resumed if we made sufficient fuss, but the main thing was to save Era for public recreation, and it would be a tragedy if it were alienated by National Fitness. To which Dormie said we were heating the air, and should not think of National Fitness as some private concern which might filch our camping areas from us. We must get the land resumed somehow, and unless we had some early information from the Lands Department, we should contact the Minister again. 
-that addition to Garawarra was the most desirable course, as resump- +When we had the Lands Department's reply, we should know whet action to take. 
-tion by National Fitness may lead to Era becoming entirely a Notional Fitness concern, particularly if the trustees appointed were wholly from the Association. He urged that we make furtherbids to interest the Lands Department. + 
-Allen Strom was inclined to agree with Marie Byles: whilst nct +Marie Byles, urging rapid action, said that Era would be an expensive resumption, whereas Garawarra being Crown land, had cost nothing. Three times the Lands Department had included Era in its estimates, and each time there had been no finance allotted. We shouldn'wait indefinitely. A motion that we support the resumption by the Minister for Education was "not now put". Whereat Myles Dunphy proceeded to organise a meeting of bodies interested in Era and conservation to approach the Lands Department. 
-enthusiastic on the subject of hostels at Ern, he felt that it was the best deal possible, and in this Ruby Payne-Scott supported him. + 
-Wal Roots insisted that the area must be resumed, and would be resumed if we made sufficient fuss, but the main thing was to save Era for public recreation, and it would be a tragedy if it were alienated by National Fitness. To which Dormie sai3 we were heating the air, and should not think of National Fitness as some private +Having disposed of thorny Era, the meeting rapidly elected "Duoh" Drewell as Assistant Secretary, informed Dormie that the cases of prospectives hampered from doing test walks by transport restrictions would be considered individually and sympathetically, and left Ingersoll Hall to its cat and its shadows soon after 9.30 p m.
-concern which might filch our camping areas from us. We must get +
-the land resumed somehow, and unless we had some early information from the Lands Department, we should contact the Minister again. +
-When we had the LandsDepartment's reply, we should know whet action to take. +
-Marie Byles, urging rapid action, said that Era would be an expensive resumption, whereas Garawarra being Crown land, had cost nothing. Three times the Lands Department had included Era in its +
-5. +
-estimates, and each time there had been no finance allotted. We shouldn7t wait indefinitely. A motion that we sunport the resumption by the Minister for Education was "not now putr'. Whereat Myles Dunphy proceeded to organise a meeting of bodies interested in Era and conservation to approach the Lands Dei:xirtment+
-Having disposed of thorny Era, the meeting rapidly elected"Duoh" Drewell as Assistant Secretary, informed Dormie that the cases of prospectives hampered from doing test walks by transport restrictions would be considered individually and sympathetically, and left Ingersoll Hall to its cat and its shadows soon after 9.30 p m.+
  
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 The little township whose neighbouring rocks you were to investigate was left behind; by nightfall you were camped miles away, in a lonely little gorge, beside a clear, cold stream, oddly aloof in its sound. Ironbark shadowed the camping place; there were among them a few dead trees, with fantastically twisted limbs, stabbing sharply into the silver-blue of a winter sky, and creaking unexpectedly in the still air.  The little township whose neighbouring rocks you were to investigate was left behind; by nightfall you were camped miles away, in a lonely little gorge, beside a clear, cold stream, oddly aloof in its sound. Ironbark shadowed the camping place; there were among them a few dead trees, with fantastically twisted limbs, stabbing sharply into the silver-blue of a winter sky, and creaking unexpectedly in the still air. 
- 
 The little white tent - a symbol of independence and isolation - was dwarfed more than ever when The little white tent - a symbol of independence and isolation - was dwarfed more than ever when
-that first warming five of your own was lit. It was oneself against - +that first warming five of your own was lit. It was oneself against - or held within - a boundless universe. 
-or held within - a boundless universe. + 
-A mood of high elation lighted your steps the next morning. +A mood of high elation lighted your steps the next morning. The crisp yellowed grasses crackled with frost; you set out with a wild and ancient chant - am the overlord of the hills and the high places,
-The crisp yellowed grasses crackled with frost; you set out with a wild and ancient chant - +
-HI am the overlord of the hills and the high places,+
 And it is the frozen breath of the mountains that I seize and make into words. And it is the frozen breath of the mountains that I seize and make into words.
-verything was an excitement; the gold brocaded lustre of + 
-schists, the silken blue-grey sheen or phyllites, the brilliant +Everything was an excitement; the gold brocaded lustre of schists, the silken blue-grey sheen or phyllites, the brilliant green of watercress against vermilion walls of granite. There was a glorious wall-like mass of reddish-purple porphyry, studded with squarish creamy-white crystals; a most comical, ridiculous, gargantuan pudding of a rock, which you followed up hill and down dale for miles. It led across a railway cutting; a climb up a steep fifty-foot slope of gravel, you tackled gaily, and slid to the bottom in a cloud of dust, specimens, maps and instruments - to be picked up and dusted off by a crowd of highly amused workmen on a trolley. 
-green of watercress against vermilion walls of granite. There was a glorious wall-like mass of reddish-purple porphyry, studded with squarish creamy-white crystals; a most comical, ridiculous, gargantuan pudding of a rock, which you followed up hill and down dale for miles. It led across a rai]way cutting; a climb up a + 
-steep fifty-foot slope of gravel, you tackled gaily, and slid to +You went up again and scrambled through the railway fence, in no way cast down by the incident. In this mood, even fences were endurable; after all, they were useful in checking directions, since most of them ran either north-south or east-west. 
-the bottom in a cloud of dust, specimens, maps and instruments - to be picked up and dusted off by a crowd of highly amused workmen on a trolley. + 
-You went up again and scrambled through the railway fence, in no waycast down by the incident. In this mood, even fences were +The cold was so exhilarating, and hunger became so compelling, that you ate your lunch hurriedly, well before noon - eager to be on, exploring and collecting - following an intricately winding creek along its narrow gorge, lured on in spite of the brevity of the winter day, to explore the next bend. The twisting creek seemed to hold a mocking spirit which was age-old; a part of the place itself. You felt that something wild and secret must have happened there, and given rise to a legend far back among the aborigines. As the sun went down there was an unearthly gleam of twice-reflected light from the grey and purple walls; these were now of massive limestone, with the contours and texture of an elephants hide. The spirit of the place continued to beckon you - and laughed when you stumbled into clear icy pool, fringed with brilliant red-brown and glowing green plants. 
-endurable; afterall, they were useful in checking directions, + 
-since most of them ran either -north-south or east-west. +The light imperceptibly lessened, until at last you realised, with a slight shock, that it was quite dark. Perhaps not quite; the bush itself had a luminous quality, with ghost-white trunks helped by the glow of stars. But your torch with its bulb broken by the fall down the cutting was useless. It would be suicidal to retrace your steps down that gorge in the dark. It must be at least five miles in a direct line across country bock to camp: you hoped it would be over merely undulating ground with no unexpected creeks to cross. That didn't sound too bad; but you were already tired and cold, with forty pounds of laboriously-gathered specimens on your back; and as you tried to keep a constant direction, stumbling over boulder-strewn ground, a growing fear was mounting at the base of your brain. Useless to try to argue yourself out of it (that a night out doesn'matter anyway - you can always curl up in a groundsheet and sleep till morning). Somehow you feel a rising hostility in the bitter air and the dreary pattern of dead branches. 
-The cold was so exhilarating, and hunger became so compelling, that you ate your lunch hurriedly, well before noon - eager to be on, exploring and collecting - following an intricately winding creek along its narrow gorge, lured on in spite of the brevity of +  
-the winter day, to explore the next bend. The twisting creek seemed +The panic grew, and befuddled your mind so completely that all sense of direction was lost; you gave up and simply let your feet, sensitive to every conformation of the ground in their soft soled, much worn shoes, carry you where they liked. Then, strangely, you realised that a foot can acquire a feeling, like an animals, for a track; you no longer stumbled quite so much, there was a narrow way between those viciously sharp chunks of rock; and you followed it numbly, hopelessly. The slight track appeared to veer suddenly to the left; you tripped over a root, and came down with a stinging blow across the cheek -- wiresA wire fence, running north-south, almost certainly the main one which would lead you back to camp. It was the most welcome, friendly thing in the world - you nearly kissed those chill, taut wires. Amazingly, your pace quickened as you followed it closely, when before you could barely keep on your feet. In an incredibly brief time, the fence had led you back to a recognised corner of the creek you camped on, with the white tent gleaming just ahead. As you started a fire, you remembered suddenly your hatred of fences, and felt oddly shaken; then realised that your life would always be governed by an inexorable alternating rhythm; from an escape into purely mathematical and musical, chill and austere patterns swirling through unexplored spaces, back to the limitations and restrictions of your own mind and body.
-to hold a mocking spirit which was age-old; a part of the place itself. You felt that something wild and secret must have happened there, and :givenrise to a legend far back among the aborigines. +
-As the sun went down thre was an unearthly gleam of twice-reflected light from the grey and purple walls; these were now of massive limestone, with the contours and texture of an elephants hide. The spirit of the place continued to beckon you - and laughed when you stumbled into clear icy pool, fringed with brilliant red-brown and glowing green plants. +
-The light imperceptibly lessened, until at last you realised, with aslight shock, that it was quite dark. Perhaps not quite; the bush itself had a luminous quality, with ghost-white trunks helped by the glow of stars. But your torch with its bulb broken by the +
-fall down the cutting was useless. It would be suicidal to retrace your steps down that gorge in the dark. It must be at least five miles in a direct line across country bock to camp: you hoped it would be over merely undulating ground with no unexpected creeks to cross. That didn't sound too bad; but you were already tired and cold, with forty pounds of laboriously-gathered specimens on your back; and as you tried to keep a constant direction, stumbling over boulder-strewn ground, a growing fear was mounting at the base of your brain. Useless to try ,Ird argue yourself out of it (that a night out doesntt matter anyway - you can always curl up in a groundshe3t and sleep till morning). Somehow you feel a rising hostility in the bitter air and the dreary pattern of dead branches. +
- The panic grew, and befuddled your mind so completely that all sense of direction was lost; you gave up and simply let your feet, sensitive to every conformation of the ground in their soft+
-soled, muchworn shoes, carry you where they liked. Then, strangely, you realiped that a foot can acquire a feeling, like an animals, for a track; you no longer stumbled quite so much, there was a narrow way between those viciously sharp chunks of rock; and you followed it numbly, hopelessly. The slight track appeared to veer suddenly to the left; you tripped over a root, and came down with a stinging blow across the cheek -- wires A wire fence, running north-south, almost certainly the main one which would lead you back to camp. It was the most welcome, friendly thing in the world - you nearly kissed those chill, taut wires. Amazingly, your pace quickened as you followed it closely, when before you could barely keep on your feet. In an incredibly brief time, the fence had led you back to a recognised corner of the creek you camped on, with the white tent gleaming just ead. As you started a fire, you remembered suddenly your hatred of fences, and felt oddly sha,ken; then realised that your life would always be governed by an inexorable alternating rhythm; from an escape into purely mathematical and musi'Jal, chill and austere patterns swirling through unexplored spaces, back to the limitations and restrictions of your own mind and body.+
  
  
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-One at least has taken to heart the recent cil-culav which said "under any circumstances it should be possible to lend a walk somewhere". That intrepid explorer and visionary, Arven Kedill, while sitting at home one week-end, felt moved with compassion for the less imaginative and wrote as follows: "Without transport the weekend walking is rather restricted and as I sit here I thought that perhaps we haventt explored the possibilities of interesting walks -much closer to the city than our usual routes. Even when transport returns to normal wetll have no dough for fares for some time. Looking ahead I visualise articles in the September magazine somewhat along these lines :- +One at least has taken to heart the recent circular which said "under any circumstances it should be possible to lead a walk somewhere". That intrepid explorer and visionary, Arven Kedill, while sitting at home one week-end, felt moved with compassion for the less imaginative and wrote as follows: "Without transport the weekend walking is rather restricted and as I sit here I thought that perhaps we haven'explored the possibilities of interesting walks much closer to the city than our usual routes. Even when transport returns to normal we will have no dough for fares for some time. Looking ahead I visualise articles in the September magazine somewhat along these lines :-
-The day dawned bright and snny as days sometimes do, and at 9.30 a m. we had all assembled, It waS Coley Rotterts day walk, and, by various means we had found our way to Macdonaldtown +
-Of Station an noticed several procpeotives in o=' party of - +
-nineteen. Shortly after leaving Macdonaldbown our leader had us on a good track which led in the direction we wished to take. This was most fortunate as it allowed us to concentrate on the scenery which unfolded on either side of us. The morning passed rather uneventfully except that the camera fiends slowed our progress a little. Coley Rotter got a fine shot in color - pinks and greens predominating. We decided to lunch at Eveleigh and stopped at noon with good water in abundance. The prospectives were sent gathering coal and in no time the billies were boiling.+
  
-After a leisurely lunch we were away at 2 p m0 but lost our track and struck rather rough going. We v.-fere in sight of Redfern when we had a most exciting experience. We saw a train - in motion. Redfern saw our arrival about 4 p m. and thus ended an interesting and energetic trip. +The day dawned bright and sunny as days sometimes do, and at 9.30 a m. we had all assembled, It was Coley Rotter's day walk, and, by various means we had found our way to Macdonaldtown Station and I noticed several prospectives in our party of nineteen. Shortly after leaving Macdonaldtown our leader had us on a good track which led in the direction we wished to take. This was most fortunate as it allowed us to concentrate on the scenery which unfolded on either side of us. The morning passed rather uneventfully except that the camera fiends slowed our progress a little. Coley Rotter got a fine shot in color - pinks and greens predominating. We decided to lunch at Eveleigh and stopped at noon with good water in abundance. The prospectives were sent gathering coal and in no time the billies were boiling. 
-There are no end of possibilities in this sort of thing, and + 
-looking a little further we see another report of a Saturday walk:- +After a leisurely lunch we were away at 2 p but lost our track and struck rather rough going. We were in sight of Redfern when we had a most exciting experience. We saw a train - in motion. Redfern saw our arrival about 4 p m. and thus ended an interesting and energetic trip. 
-The happy group outside Wynyurd was not a miners' protest meeting, but merely the crowd on SaturdayTs walk. The leadership was in the capable hands of Gax Mental and Gax, displaying fine bushmanship, bypassed a chemist shop and led us by a short cut through to Wynyard Park. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and going through the park we observed a fine specimen of wild cat and several birds resembling pigeons. Nature lovers were very interested nnd we were a little behind schedule as we swung on to Bradfield (Highway along to Pylon Lookout The fine weather enabled us to get a clear view of Circular Quay and taking compass bearings we soon passed through to farm Cove. There we camped for the night, obtaining our water from a ducky little P0010 + 
-We moved off early on Sunday morning, passing Lady Macquarie!s Chair, then on to BrownYs Wharf and the jungle country of Woolloomooloo, A very hungry party lunched at the Domain tearoom and at 2 pm. w; wended our way amongst the various meetings in the Domain. As it was a test walk the prospectives were sent to heckle the speakers. A battered and scratched set of prospectives rejoined the party about an hour later, one in a very bad state, having forgotten his gaiters and being hacked severely about the shins. First aid was administered and we were just leaving When down came the rain. Fortunately the Art Gallery was nearby and, as is the custom, we wont in to shelter from the downpour. Our stay was short and we made good progress to Hyde Park, obtaining (thanks to the R.S.L.) a grand view of the War Memorial from the Archibald Memorial. We terminated the walk at Town Hall Station and the happy band dispersed after thanking Gax for an entertaining and inexpensive weekend. +There are no end of possibilities in this sort of thing, and looking a little further we see another report of a Saturday walk:- 
-There has been no report of the Friday night trip. It was + 
-also a test walk and as the leader intended to ignore traffic lights +The happy group outside Wynyard was not a miners' protest meeting, but merely the crowd on Saturday'walk. The leadership was in the capable hands of Gax Mental and Gax, displaying fine bushmanship, bypassed a chemist shop and led us by a short cut through to Wynyard Park. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and going through the park we observed a fine specimen of wild cat and several birds resembling pigeons. Nature lovers were very interested and we were a little behind schedule as we swung on to Bradfield Highway along to Pylon Lookout The fine weather enabled us to get a clear view of Circular Quay and taking compass bearings we soon passed through to Farm Cove. There we camped for the night, obtaining our water from a ducky little pond. 
-C. + 
-and traffic signals we are inclined to fear the worst. See Stop Press. +We moved off early on Sunday morning, passing Lady Macquarie's Chair, then on to Brown'Wharf and the jungle country of Woolloomooloo, A very hungry party lunched at the Domain tearoom and at 2 pm. we winded our way amongst the various meetings in the Domain. As it was a test walk the prospectives were sent to heckle the speakers. A battered and scratched set of prospectives rejoined the party about an hour later, one in a very bad state, having forgotten his gaiters and being hacked severely about the shins. First aid was administered and we were just leaving when down came the rain. Fortunately the Art Gallery was nearby and, as is the custom, we went in to shelter from the downpour. Our stay was short and we made good progress to Hyde Park, obtaining (thanks to the R.S.L.) a grand view of the War Memorial from the Archibald Memorial. We terminated the walk at Town Hall Station and the happy band dispersed after thanking Gax for an entertaining and inexpensive weekend. 
-Oonser,vaionists are invited to con'6aci: IJ:Le cfurator of the Botanical Gardens who will issue free, one trowel, one box of petunias, and directions where to dig. And don't forget to keep next weekend free. Remember the big Eastern Suburbs Railway working bee.+ 
 +There has been no report of the Friday night trip. It was also a test walk and as the leader intended to ignore traffic lights and traffic signals we are inclined to fear the worst. See Stop Press. 
 + 
 +Conservationists are invited to contact the curator of the Botanical Gardens who will issue free, one trowel, one box of petunias, and directions where to dig. And don't forget to keep next weekend free. Remember the big Eastern Suburbs Railway working bee.
  
  
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 Six Committee members and two prospectives turned up on the official walk to Willawarrin led by Peggy Bransdon. The two prospectives wanted to make it a test, but the terrain was a little restricted. An impromptu meeting was held and it was agreed that a test could be led in that country. So next morning all but the two sensible members of the Committee rose at or before dawn and soon after plunged into the undergrowth. By keeping off roads and tracks and going up and down like ants a suitable walk was led. Lunch was partaken at Hungry Beach and Homer Cotter's eyes were seen to acquire that yearning look. So after a hurried meal we sped on to the Basin, arriving in time to catch the 3 p m. boat. The prospectives were scraped from head to foot after their race through the prickles and have no hesitation in saying that sufficient blood was drawn to count it as a test. Six Committee members and two prospectives turned up on the official walk to Willawarrin led by Peggy Bransdon. The two prospectives wanted to make it a test, but the terrain was a little restricted. An impromptu meeting was held and it was agreed that a test could be led in that country. So next morning all but the two sensible members of the Committee rose at or before dawn and soon after plunged into the undergrowth. By keeping off roads and tracks and going up and down like ants a suitable walk was led. Lunch was partaken at Hungry Beach and Homer Cotter's eyes were seen to acquire that yearning look. So after a hurried meal we sped on to the Basin, arriving in time to catch the 3 p m. boat. The prospectives were scraped from head to foot after their race through the prickles and have no hesitation in saying that sufficient blood was drawn to count it as a test.
  
-The Club's dance was held despite the adverse industrial situation. Things were a little dim at first, but brightened considerably When Herb Morris motor-bike was carried up the stairs and the light directed on to the dance floor. The orchestra provided original music with an almost barbaric flavour. This was, so it is believed, because though we only paid for three musicians, five turned up. They didn't all play at once though. The piano and drums were almost non-stop but one never knew when the spirit would move the saxophonist or the trumpeter. We certainly had our money's worth. Hollywood never put on a better show.+The Club's dance was held despite the adverse industrial situation. Things were a little dim at first, but brightened considerably when Herb Morrismotor-bike was carried up the stairs and the light directed on to the dance floor. The orchestra provided original music with an almost barbaric flavour. This was, so it is believed, because though we only paid for three musicians, five turned up. They didn't all play at once though. The piano and drums were almost non-stop but one never knew when the spirit would move the saxophonist or the trumpeter. We certainly had our money's worth. Hollywood never put on a better show.
  
 Won't it be just too too interesting when the lights go on and we know who has joined the Club!  Won't it be just too too interesting when the lights go on and we know who has joined the Club! 
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 Owing to power restrictions no meeting was held in June. The Annual General and July Monthly Meetings were held on Tuesday, 26th Ju1y, n the C9IvT.W. rooms.. Owing to power restrictions no meeting was held in June. The Annual General and July Monthly Meetings were held on Tuesday, 26th Ju1y, n the C9IvT.W. rooms..
  
-ELECTION OFOFFICERS. StanCottierwas re-elected President, with +**ELECTION OF OFFICERS.** Stan Cottier was re-elected President, with Paul Barnes and Frank Peters Senior and Junior Vice Presidents respectively. Bill Mann is the new Hon Secretary with Miss Jackson as his Hon. Assistant. Mr. Robinson holds the keys of the exchequer.  
-FrTrik Peters Senior and Junior Vi ce Presid ents respectively. Bill Mann is the new Hon SecrE,tiry with Miss Jackson as his Hon.As sistant, Mr. Robinson holds the keys of the exchequer. A.NTTAL WFPORT,', A motion to omit the scathing preaMble of the report + 
-waB-.7defTe7 e aHOIlle truths apparently touched some tender spots. The report will be-duplicated and circulated. +**ANNUAL REPORT.**, A motion to omit the scathing preamble of the report was defeatedHome truths apparently touched some tender spots. The report will be duplicated and circulated. 
-' BUSF_WAL,KER AIVUAL Sub--cornmi ttee reported that publication of +  
-NO-.12-7An-rTial be shelved 'until next year. Costs made an issue +**BUSHWALKER ANNUAL** Sub-committee reported that publication of No.12 Annual be shelved until next year. Costs made an issue economically undesirable. Deficit on last issue is about L65 as all the 1,500 copies were not sold, due to apathetic bushwalkers 
-econ omically. undesirable.Deficit on last issue is about as all the 1,9,500 co,pies ai7e not sold, 'clue to ,.-,pathetic bushwa,lkers. BOU'i)DI NATURAL PARK Working Bee set down for 217/8 August. Motor 4 EFarisT6FE-Tca-77,, zeturn-E-,rrarged - see Marie B-yles for details. + 
-UST.TORAFT ASSOCLATION. , As no reply had been receivedto FederationYs re:TET7F o771-41:7777 TS-king whether the Association intended to adhere to, 0.-1Q Federation_Constitut ion or consider resigning, and in the absence delegate to ,speak for the Association, r:'contempt," for +**BOUDDI NATURAL PARK** Working Bee set down for 27/8 August. Motor transport for 8/return arranged. See Marie Byles for details. 
-the Federation was '146h,eid and a motion to suspend the affilfation cf the' D'ashoraf't.4ssociation, was passed on the casting vote of the + 
-Presiden tOne S...B.117. delegate refrained from voting ?+**BUSHCRAFT ASSOCIATION** As no reply had been received to Federation's letter of 14 May asking whether the Association intended to adhere to the Federation Constitution or consider resigning, and in the absence of a delegate to speak for the Association, "contempt" for the Federation was upheld and a motion to suspend the affiliation of the Bushcraft Association was passed on the casting vote of the President. One S.B.W. delegate refrained from voting
 + 
 +**SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION** reported the last practice weekend was not a great success. The weather was most unkind however. Sectional meetings wi11 be held at Paddy's on Monday 15th and 29th August. 
 + 
 +**FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL** Annual Conference strongly supported our claim for resumption of Lots 17 and 15 of Narrow Neck Peninsula.  
 + 
 +**GARAWARRA PARK TRUST** Mr. Theo Atkinson has intimated his willingness to withdraw from the Trust in favour   a bushwalker more active in Federation activities He also anticipates going abroad.  
 + 
 +**ANNUAL REUNION** will take place weekend 18/19th September at a venue to be decided. Suggestions for a suitable site are required. 
 + 
 +**UNIVERSITY CLUB RECISION MOTION**  to rescind the resolutions that the marathons had the disapproval of the Federation was lost with only one affirmative viz the mover. 
 + 
 +**NOTICES OF MOTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION**  In effect these were 1.AFFILIATION ,Before any club submits an application for affiliation such club shall have been in existence for at least six months from election of officers. Furthermore, that such application shall not be considered, for a period s of two months after submission. And that no club shall be readmitted with a membership of less than 10. 2. OFFICERS. That the Officers of the Federation shall include an Hon. Minute Secretary in addition to the Hon. Assistant Secretary.
  
-SEAR AND _RFSCITL' SECTION,reported' the last practice weekend was not +MrCaines Phillips advises that the Topographical Section of the River Canoe Club has now completed map no47 Lachlan River Cowra to Jemalongincluding Jemalong Creek and short section of the Be1ubula River.
-grgiatsSes,,77-Ti The wealth er was most,..itnkind however. Sectional meetings wi;11' be held at Padd--y'ls on Monday 15th Lind 29th ,Augusta :7,-ORESTRY,'--AID:Vt'SORY (GO-UNTIL. ' Anna-n1 Conference strongly supported 'nur claim. f-oF re,esumpt,idnf Lot s 17 and 15 of Narrow Neck Peninsula. dARAVIIARR.Ai PARK TFtSta- Mr. Theo AtkinSon has intimated his willingness to:,w171177717-rom7t4e Trust- in favour of a bushwalke'r more active in r'ederationrE activities He also anticipates going abroadANNT_T,AL,;13EtTNION-..:-viifil. 'take place weekend 1@/19th September at a venue.: +
-T5p:-decfd ea'T' Suggestions for a' suitable site are rcqrired. +
-IVERSIT CLIWS: RECTSIQN MOTION to rescind 1-he resolutions that +
-the is53vai-7?the Federa t ion was lost with only -gn'e.'fl:ff j,-riTi6.tiVe, th'e\Tiov'er. +
-bTICES,C7-'1/10TrO_I' TO AkEt) ,CONSTITT.7TION, In effect these were 1.- 707117M-1717,-13-0-67e auriy ClUT sITbrilt-s application for affiliation such. cltb shall.,hae '1:Dein in existence for at least six months from el ect-i on of ogfilc!7rs 1.7urth-er, that such ipplicatica shall not be +
-conSider'ed,......f di-, a ,period s of..two month s after submission. And that no club; shall be r,:dmitt'ed...With a henbership of less than 10. +
-0771.0.ERS-. That he Of fi ce,rs of the e de ra ti on sh all include an +
-Hon. Minute Secrrtary in addition to the Hon. Assistant Secret,lry.+
  
-Mr. Caines Phillips advises that the Topogral)hical Section 
-of the RiVer :Can,ce,,Club has now cow t.oleted map no. 47 - Lachlan River - Cow.M,C)-JeMalong, including Jemalong Creek and a short : Seation of te_861ubula RIver. 
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-NOW IS THE TIME FOR INDUCTION GENERATION TO COKE TO 
  
-Australia having been relegated to the dark ages where rush light and lanthorn make small holes of light in the surrounding gloom, the PLIddymade Establishment decided it had better do something about it. The staff rallied round and - what do you think? - they washed the skylights down with steel wool and a well known proprietory brand of cleanser giving n ioker richer suds. And lo: a miracle happened - the gloom was dispelled. 
-Now by a miracle of electrical wizardry, a petrol engine pumps electricity in the mains end the wheels of the Paddy- made industry turn again: By the time this appears in print let us hope that good sense will prevail en the emergency will have passed, but even if the power restrictions rennin, Paddy will be able to carry on 
-Oa o0o 00 
-WHAT'S COOKING? Well, quite a lot in some new aluminium canteen outfitscomprising fry pan, plate-cover billy, a pannikin - a complete outfit very like the old Gilwell cooker - price l5/-. 
-SQUAT BILLIES - a full range available again. 
-STEEL FRAME RUCKSACKS. Stocks good at present but intending purchasers shouldbook their rucksacks now fts the interruption in steel supplies is likely to make already short supplies of steel tubing even more difficult to obtain. 
-SLEEPING BAGS. Next batch of orders taken 1st September. o0o 
-Cheerio folks. 
-'PHONE: BX3505. 
-PADDY PALLIN, 
-CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS 
-and SKIERS. (Don't forget.) 327 George Street, 
-S Y. D N E T. 
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