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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== |
- | A monthly-bulletin | + | |
- | 194 JANUARY, 1951 Price 6d, | + | A monthly |
- | Editor: Alex. Colley, 55 Kirribilli | + | |
- | Ave., Milson' | + | ---- |
- | Tel. X..1255 | + | |
- | | + | === No. 194. January, 1951. Price 6d. === |
- | Brian Harvey | + | |
- | ilm..1.1101=11.71.1.01...Irmnaummeml | + | |**Editor**|Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli |
- | CONTENTS | + | |**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey| |
- | Editorial - The Kosciusko State Park | + | |**Reporters**|Jim Brown, Kath McKay| |
- | Social Notes for January 2 | + | |**Sales and Subs**|Shirley Evans| |
- | At the December General Meeting 3 | + | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey and Jessie Martin| |
- | Summer Test Walk, by Kath Brown 4 | + | |
- | Orchid Ballet - Photograph | + | |
- | Capers Around Carlons, by Bob Bull, | + | ===== In This Issue: ===== |
- | illustrated by Mary McGregor 9 | + | |
- | Wombeyan Caves Walk - Notice | + | | | |Page| |
- | Fun & Games Section, by Kevin Ardill 12 | + | |Editorial - The Kosciusko State Park| | 1| |
- | I Pay the Piper, by Jim Brown 13 | + | |Social Notes for January| | 2| |
- | Federation Notes, by Brian Harvey 16 | + | |At the December General Meeting| | 3| |
- | Disaster in George St., (Paddy' | + | |Summer Test Walk|Kath Brown| 4| |
- | EDITORIAL. | + | |Orchid Ballet - Photograph|John Noble| 8| |
- | THE KOSCIUSKO STATE PARK. | + | |Capers Around Carlons|Bob Bull, illustrated by Mary McGregor| 9| |
- | According to Webster the word "park'' | + | |Wombeyan Caves Walk - Notice|Allan Hardie|12| |
- | The Kosciusko area is not well situated for a park, because is too far to be seen and enjoyed by the average person. Compare it, for instance, with the Blue Mountains area, which is perfectly situated because it is within easy reach of most of the inhabitants | + | |Fun & Games Section|Kevin Ardill|12| |
- | of the State. Better transport might have made it more accessible but there have been no improvements in transport for many years. The night train takes nearly | + | |I Pay the Piper|Jim Brown|13| |
- | O. | + | |Federation Notes|Brian Harvey|16| |
- | The park is used by many classes of people seeking recreation - skiers, walkers, campers, hikers, hitch-hikers, | + | |
- | 6 and some who just like to sit about in hotels. None of the users of the park have representation on the Park Trust. Before it was made a park a lot of money was spent in erecting the Hotel and Chalet, | + | ===== Advertisements: |
- | Though nothing has been done specifically for the walker, he has nevertheless obtained some indirect benefits from the creation | + | |
- | of the park. On the credit side there is the almost complete absence of bush fires over the past few years, a considerable reduction in the fly population, and an abundant growth of wild flowers. These improvements are probably due to the removal of stock. Round every stockman' | + | | |Page| |
- | On the debit side there is the large scale destruction of the natural beauty of this unique area by reason of the Snowy River scheme. Already hillsides are scarred by roads; huts and tents are springing up everywhere, oildrums and other of the impedimenta of public | + | |Disaster in George St., (Paddy' |
- | All this is being done in the sacred names of " | + | |
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- | term " | + | |
- | 3, | + | ===== Editorial - The Koscuisko State Park. ===== |
- | is strengthened. Though the Blue MoUntains | + | |
- | 1.11MT...OMINIMa. ranisiewi | + | According to Webster the word "park" |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR JANUARY. | + | |
- | There is an alteration in the January Social programme. Instead of the Play Night on 19th, there will be a dance. The play will be presented on 23rd February. This change is necessary since so many people with parts in the play will be holidaying over Christmas and well into the New Year and rehearsals are impossible. Grace Noble will be producing the play - an adapta- tion of Thurbers "The White Deer', and already a great deal of work has been done. | + | The Kosciusko area is not well situated for a park, because is too far to be seen and enjoyed by the average person. Compare it, for instance, with the Blue Mountains area, which is perfectly situated because it is within easy reach of most of the inhabitants of the State. Better transport might have made it more accessible but there have been no improvements in transport for many years. The night train takes nearly |
- | AT THE DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING. | + | |
- | December' | + | The park is used by many classes of people seeking recreation - skiers, walkers, campers, hikers, hitch-hikers, |
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+ | Though nothing has been done specifically for the walker, he has nevertheless obtained some indirect benefits from the creation of the park. On the credit side there is the almost complete absence of bush fires over the past few years, a considerable reduction in the fly population, and an abundant growth of wild flowers. These improvements are probably due to the removal of stock. Round every stockman' | ||
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+ | On the debit side there is the large scale destruction of the natural beauty of this unique area by reason of the Snowy River scheme. Already hillsides are scarred by roads; huts and tents are springing up everywhere, oildrums and other of the impedimenta of public | ||
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+ | All this is being done in the sacred names of " | ||
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+ | ===== Social Notes For January. ===== | ||
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+ | There is an alteration in the January Social programme. Instead of the Play Night on 19th, there will be a dance. The play will be presented on 23rd February. This change is necessary since so many people with parts in the play will be holidaying over Christmas and well into the New Year and rehearsals are impossible. Grace Noble will be producing the play - an adaptation | ||
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+ | ===== At The December Meeting. ===== | ||
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+ | December' | ||
Minutes and correspondence took their normal course, and the meeting was informed by the President (in answer to a question regarding valuation of Portion 7 at Era) that the form of protest against the Valuer General' | Minutes and correspondence took their normal course, and the meeting was informed by the President (in answer to a question regarding valuation of Portion 7 at Era) that the form of protest against the Valuer General' | ||
- | The Federation Report called for a few comments and decisions, for it canvassed Club opinion on an offer of volunteer fire watchers in National Park during the bush fire danger period. Brian Harvey mentioned that a similar offer had been made to the National Park Trust several years before but no re ply had been received. It was felt that the offer should be repeated, and, as only a dozen or so weekends were involved, no volunteer could expect to be called on frequently. Several questions were asked: Who would watch on Mondays to Fridays? Would fire fighting equipment and communications for the isolated watchers be available? The answers were that the risk Of fire was less during the week with fewer irresponsibles abroad, and that it would be up to the Park Trust to supply | + | |
- | r. | + | The Federation Report called for a few comments and decisions, for it canvassed Club opinion on an offer of volunteer fire watchers in National Park during the bush fire danger period. Brian Harvey mentioned that a similar offer had been made to the National Park Trust several years before but no reply had been received. It was felt that the offer should be repeated, and, as only a dozen or so weekends were involved, no volunteer could expect to be called on frequently. Several questions were asked: Who would watch on Mondays to Fridays? Would fire fighting equipment and communications for the isolated watchers be available? The answers were that the risk of fire was less during the week with fewer irresponsibles abroad, and that it would be up to the Park Trust to supply |
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- | Also questioned by the Federation, the Club agreed that joint walks organised between | + | Also questioned by the Federation, the Club agreed that joint walks organised between |
- | Alex Colley enquired if Federation had discussed the report of its delegates to the Forestry Advisory Conference, and was inform:that no report had been presented to the Council. | + | |
- | Brian Harvey drew Attention | + | Alex Colley enquired if Federation had discussed the report of its delegates to the Forestry Advisory Conference, and was informed |
- | The President announced that Jack Wren had left the Committee, and accordingly a replacement Committee Member would be elected at the January meeting. | + | |
- | We approached the matter of the Annual Re-union: unlike the motley array of- last year, there was only one location nominated - EurOka | + | Brian Harvey drew attention |
- | As the business ended, Mr. Lindsay spoke briefly on the need for more creature | + | |
- | The meeting closed quietly at 9.0 p m. | + | The President announced that Jack Wren had left the Committee, and accordingly a replacement Committee Member would be elected at the January meeting. |
- | IM.1111...1 11..... | + | |
- | SUMIVIER TEST-WALK. | + | We approached the matter of the Annual Re-union: unlike the motley array of last year, there was only one location nominated - Euroka |
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+ | As the business ended, Mr. Lindsay spoke briefly on the need for more creature | ||
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+ | The meeting closed quietly at 9.0 p.m. | ||
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+ | ===== Summer Test Walk. ===== | ||
By Kath Brown. | By Kath Brown. | ||
- | Most people dislike being too energetic in the hot weather, and club members, perhaps wisely, invariably prefer a lazy camping trip with swimming facilities to walking, let alone test-walking, | + | |
- | 5. | + | Most people dislike being too energetic in the hot weather, and club members, perhaps wisely, invariably prefer a lazy camping trip with swimming facilities to walking, let alone test-walking, |
- | and have fairly frequent opportunities to plunge the body into cool water, at surf, river or swimming hole. To this I add that a shady hat and scanty clothes are also a help. | + | |
- | So it came about that on the first week-end in December Jim led a party of four prospectives (eager to get in another test), David Ingram and myself, out from Warrimoo to do (in a day and'a half) a trip which by way of Long Angle Gully, Yellow Rock Creek, 5 miles of the Nepean and a long ridge up into the foothills would bring us back in a big loctle | + | So it came about that on the first week-end in December Jim led a party of four prospectives (eager to get in another test), David Ingram and myself, out from Warrimoo to do (in a day and a half) a trip which by way of Long Angle Gully, Yellow Rock Creek, 5 miles of the Nepean and a long ridge up into the foothills would bring us back in a big loop to the railway line at Blaxland. This trip has not (to our knowledge) appeared on any S.B.W. programme before, and although it would not take us far from the well-known railway line and Nepean River, we were hoping it would have all the necessary aspects of a test walk, and would also provide good swimming. |
- | not (to our knowledge) appeared on any S.B.W. programme before, and | + | |
- | although it would not take us far from the well-known railway line and Nepean River, we were hoping it would have all the necessary aspects of a test walk, and would also provide good swimming. | + | The afternoon had become cloudy and dull, and though I knew I would be cursed by all the Sydneyites who wanted a hot week-end for sunbaking on the beaches, I was praying that it would stay dull because it would be so much cooler and more pleasant for us. |
- | The afternoon had become cloudy and dull, and though I knew I would be cursed by all the Sydneyites who wanted a hot week-end for | + | |
- | sunbaking on the beaches, I was praying that it would stay dull | + | An easy walk along road and track brought us to Long Angle Gully, which once had a fine stand of bluegums, is still lovely and green, but the many tree-stumps are mute witness to the depredations of the timber-getters. |
- | because it would be so much cooler and more pleasant for us. | + | |
- | An easy walk 'along road and track brought us to Long Angle Gully, | + | There is a rough and rocky ridge of about 400 feet which we crossed to reach Yellow Rock Creek, a small stream in a very scrubby valley. We came to a little flat about 4.30 p.m. and decided to camp, although the scrub had to be slightly trampled to make roam for the tents. With 2 1/2 hours of daylight |
- | which once had a fine stand of bluegums, is still lovely and green, but the many tree-stumps are mute witness to the depredations of the timber-getters. | + | |
- | There is a rough and rocky ridge of about 400 feet which we crossed to reach Yellow Rock Creek, a small stream in a very scrubby valley. We cane to a little flat about 4.30 p m. and decided to camp, although the scrub had to be slightly trampled to make roam for the tents. With 2i hours ofdb.-ylight | + | Sitting round the fire we were interested to see a firefly, with a light which flashed |
- | Sitting round the fire we were interested to see a firefly, with a light which flas hed on and off, fly from the opposite hillside towards us and then off into-the night. | + | |
But fireflies were not our only winged visitors. Mosquitoes were there in their hundreds, and most of us had very little sleep that night in consequence. Reveille at 5.30 was almost welcomed, in fact two prospectives beat the gun, declaring they had had enough of being eaten alive! | But fireflies were not our only winged visitors. Mosquitoes were there in their hundreds, and most of us had very little sleep that night in consequence. Reveille at 5.30 was almost welcomed, in fact two prospectives beat the gun, declaring they had had enough of being eaten alive! | ||
- | The morning was again dull, which was just as well, because as soon as we started off we had to climb a hill; We could have reached the Nepean by following our little creek down, but decided that although prickly bushes on the ridge were probably no more pleasant than scratchy scrub in the gully , up higher the going would be more open and consequently quicker. | + | |
- | 6. | + | The morning was again dull, which was just as well, because as soon as we started off we had to climb a hill. We could have reached the Nepean by following our little creek down, but decided that although prickly bushes on the ridge were probably no more pleasant than scratchy scrub in the gully, up higher the going would be more open and consequently quicker. |
- | So up 400 feet again, then a couple of miles along the ridge top (and the bushes were veL7. prickly) to an-outlook of the river and the plains. The river winding and muddy, but thc farms on the far bank looking very nice and green. A steep hillside led us down to the river and soon we were walking along a little track through deserted farms on the near bank, looking for a suitable swimming spot. It was very muggy now we were down to a lower elevation and | + | |
- | the thought of a dip in the river (muddy or not) seamed | + | So up 400 feet again, then a couple of miles along the ridge top (and the bushes were __very__ |
- | The recent floods had left the banks muddy too, but at length we found a place where it was more sand than mud, and a gentle slope, So an hour passed very enjoyably as we splashed or rested (and incidentally acquired quite a lot of sunburn as we found later). | + | |
- | At this stage we were about 2i miles from our projected lunch spot at the junction of Fitzgerald' | + | The recent floods had left the banks muddy too, but at length we found a place where it was more sand than mud, and a gentle slope. So an hour passed very enjoyably as we splashed or rested (and incidentally acquired quite a lot of sunburn as we found later). |
- | At our lunch spot we had another lovely long break - a swim, or rather a splash in the cobbley entrance of Fitzgerald' | + | |
- | We pushed off at 3.30 to do the climb back into Blaxland, taking the ridge immediately behind our lunch spot. It rose steeply about 700 feet but wasquite | + | At this stage we were about 2 1/2 miles from our projected lunch spot at the junction of Fitzgerald' |
- | ' | + | |
- | Mr. E. Caines (Ted) Phillips, of the Cruising Canoe Club, advises that map No.3, illustrating the canoeing possibilities of the three lakes of the " | + | At our lunch spot we had another lovely long break - a swim, or rather a splash in the cobbley entrance of Fitzgerald' |
- | 4, | + | |
- | p | + | We pushed off at 3.30 to do the climb back into Blaxland, taking the ridge immediately behind our lunch spot. It rose steeply about 700 feet but was quite easily negotiated. Up top there was more prickly scrub, but before long we picked up a road and by 5.30 had reached Blaxland. |
- | ORCHID BALLET. | + | |
- | -Photograph placed Second at the S.B.W. 1950 Exhibition by John Noble | + | By this time we were all rather sunburnt and tired, but felt we had had a really good week-end and were not at all "burnt off", despite the fact that it had been a summer test-walk. |
- | Commenting on this photograph Mr. Max Dupain, the judge, said that the subject had been treated romantically, | + | |
- | of this feature. For exhibition purposes a much larger print - about four times the area - would have been more suitable. | + | ---- |
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- | CAPERS AROUND CARLON'S0 | + | Mr. E. Caines (Ted) Phillips, of the Cruising Canoe Club, advises that map No.3, illustrating the canoeing possibilities of the three lakes of the " |
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+ | ===== Orchid Ballet. ===== | ||
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+ | Photograph placed Second at the S.B.W. 1950 Exhibition by John Noble. | ||
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+ | Commenting on this photograph Mr. Max Dupain, the judge, said that the subject had been treated romantically, | ||
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+ | ===== Capers Around Carlon's. ===== | ||
By Bob Bull. | By Bob Bull. | ||
- | The trip was a buck party 'consisting of seven husky (or rusty?) males. | + | |
- | Our happy gathering disappeared down Devil' | + | The trip was a buck party consisting of seven husky (or rusty?) males. In case you don't know, a buck party is one which does not wash up, shave, or worry about torn pants or any of the other attributes of a normal respectable trip. |
- | Within sight of Duncan' | + | |
- | It must have boon the realisation that night was fast approaching that spurred the party on after Mr. Carlon, who was jogging along ahead of us. Bill Barren was left pondering over the beauteous mountain terrain but was given a swift boot in the pants by Bill Harrison, which certainly seemed to give him a little bit more speed of pace. Trying to keep up with a fast walking horse was fun and it raised a subject for keen debate. Could not all leaders conduct walks from horseback with -a mount for every purpose horses | + | Our happy gathering disappeared down Devil' |
- | W e bid goodnight to Mr. Carlon down on the creek and proceeded upstream a little way to a perfect camp-site. In no time at all | + | |
- | the tents were erected and smoke was drifting lazily down the valley. Suddenly a loud shriek rent the air and Jim Hooper dived for the creek with a smouldering foot. John Thornthwaite, | + | Within sight of Duncan' |
- | 10. | + | |
- | great joke, but our attention was very quickly transferred to Bill Borrellis | + | It must have been the realisation that night was fast approaching that spurred the party on after Mr. Carlon, who was jogging along ahead of us. Bill Borrellwas |
- | The leader (yours truly) did some cooking too. He "ran up" | + | |
- | a damper, but as it was a bit watery, willing helpers thickened the mixture with powdered milk, then threw the mixture into the fire. Hours later it was hauled out of the ashes, after many rude remarks, and tried'by its baker (who later suffered from setere | + | We bid goodnight to Mr. Carlon down on the creek and proceeded upstream a little way to a perfect camp-site. In no time at all the tents were erected and smoke was drifting lazily down the valley. Suddenly a loud shriek rent the air and Jim Hooper dived for the creek with a smouldering foot. John Thornthwaite, |
- | Strolling into Canon' | + | |
- | at least were females. Can't really blame him because one "recently17 | + | The leader (yours truly) did some cooking too. He "ran up" a damper, but as it was a bit watery, willing helpers thickened the mixture with powdered milk, then threw the mixture into the fire. Hours later it was hauled out of the ashes, after many rude remarks, and tried by its baker (who later suffered from severe |
- | About eleven next morning the ascent on Carlon' | + | |
- | . over his ears, and let him see again. At one stage Jim was sitting on Ronts face in an effort to haul himself up the chains while David was performing some amazing gymnastics by clamping the chain in his teeth and swinging like a =key. Pity some talent scouts from Wirthts | + | Strolling into Canon' |
- | 71-ell, one by one everybody clambered over the top dnd- -- murmured all sorts of things from (censored) to Eureka! We just sat and gazed at the glorious panorama stretched out before us. | + | |
- | 11, | + | About eleven next morning the ascent on Carlon' |
- | Our eyes dropped naturally to the green well of the valley from whence we had come, and strayed from the ridges nearest us spreading like an outstretched hand to the ranges in the far distance. | + | |
- | Corral Swamp was invaded a little while later by the seven malea but they did not stay long. It seemed to be an accepted fact that we would all race into Katoomba to catch an early train. The only trouble was that everybody cheated by catching the bus to the station and we all agreed to disqualify ourselves from the minor narathon. The last the citizens of Katoomba saw of us 'was a bunch of chaps racing madly around a bend and up on to the platform. The Railway Department obliged us by supplying a special compartment. Or was it | + | Well, one by one everybody clambered over the top and murmured all sorts of things from (censored) to Eureka! We just sat and gazed at the glorious panorama stretched out before us. |
- | that the other passengers did not appreciate our company at its true worth? | + | |
- | mamigaa yamm..wwwwleame | + | Our eyes dropped naturally to the green well of the valley from whence we had come, and strayed from the ridges nearest us spreading like an outstretched hand to the ranges in the far distance. With such beauty laid out before us, the warm sunshine and the sleepy, comfortable feeling of having expended some energy on a worthwhile project, how could anyone think of getting on the track? Someone did, but stipulated that we could all have lunch at Corral |
- | ENGAGEMENT | + | |
- | Congratulations to Walks Secretary' | + | Corral Swamp was invaded a little while later by the seven males but they did not stay long. It seemed to be an accepted fact that we would all race into Katoomba to catch an early train. The only trouble was that everybody cheated by catching the bus to the station and we all agreed to disqualify ourselves from the minor marathon. The last the citizens of Katoomba saw of us was a bunch of chaps racing madly around a bend and up on to the platform. The Railway Department obliged us by supplying a special compartment. Or was it that the other passengers did not appreciate our company at its true worth? |
- | .. Don Frost and Gwen Jewell on their engagement,, which was announced at the Christmas Party. May all their Christmases and the days' | + | |
- | MI I | + | [Illustration by Mary McGregor] |
- | WOMBEYAN CAVES TRIP AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND, | + | |
- | Those going on the Wombenn | + | ---- |
- | The cost of transport from Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves gnd back again to Mittagong on the Monday will work out at two pOunds | + | |
- | Another correction has to be made to the Walk 6 Programr4R. | + | === Engagement. === |
- | The distrance | + | |
- | A, McF, Hardie, Leader, 13/ | + | Congratulations to Walks Secretary Don Frost and Gwen Jewell on their engagement, which was announced at the Christmas Party. May all their Christmases and the days between be happy ones. |
- | 1111311113.1114.nowl.111..1...... | + | |
- | FUN AND GAMES SECTION. | + | ---- |
- | Well, we did have a Christmas Party after all. All sorts of spirits were in evidence including some very happy spirit. | + | |
- | stagnant" | + | ===== Wombeyan Caves Trip, Australia Day Weekend, 1951. ===== |
- | Suggestions for a midwinter party or Ball, a basket | + | |
- | seeing you, Kevin Ardi,11, | + | Those going on the Wombeyan |
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- | 13. | + | The cost of transport from Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves and back again to Mittagong on the Monday will work out at two pounds |
- | I PAY THE PIPER. | + | |
+ | Another correction has to be made to the Walks Programme. The distance | ||
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+ | A, McF. Hardie, Leader, 13/ | ||
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+ | ===== Fun And Games Section. ===== | ||
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+ | Well, we did have a Christmas Party after all. All sorts of spirits were in evidence including some very happy spirit. Were we stagnant? The funny part was that the few critics who labelled the Club as " | ||
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+ | Suggestions for a midwinter party or Ball, a basket | ||
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+ | Kevin Ardill. | ||
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+ | ===== I Pay The Piper. ===== | ||
Jim Brown. | Jim Brown. | ||
- | Ask any pipe-smoker and he will tell you it's far and away | + | |
- | the most satisfying smoke. Why? Probably because it's essentially a peaceful smoke. You see, its practically impossible to Braoke | + | Ask any pipe-smoker and he will tell you it's far and away the most satisfying smoke. Why? Probably because it's essentially a peaceful smoke. You see, its practically impossible to smoke a pipe when agitated - the damn thing just keeps on going out, and after you' |
- | a pipe when agitated - the damn thing just keeps on going out, and after youfve | + | |
- | Now the perfect place to smoke a pipe is around the campfire, and I became an inveterate pipe-smker almost as a consequence of being a bushwalker. But, oh dear, the hazards of taking a pipe into the scrubi | + | Now the perfect place to smoke a pipe is around the campfire, and I became an inveterate pipe-smoker |
- | The first pipe I ever smoked was a sweet American-made briar which I picked up in the Solomons. It gave me several years of cool smoking between 1944 and 1947, but in that year I made the grievous mistake of taking it on a number of trips: its career ended when I bit clean through the stem. Perhaps I shouldn' | + | |
- | February | + | The first pipe I ever smoked was a sweet American-made briar which I picked up in the Solomons. It gave me several years of cool smoking between 1944 and 1947, but in that year I made the grievous mistake of taking it on a number of trips: its career ended when I bit clean through the stem. Perhaps I shouldn' |
- | They walked down the far, bank until they found a crossing would be necessary to reach the rim of the falls, There was a pause and some twittering, and one woman took off her shoes and began to wade. Silly-, silly, woman! Those stones were greasy with rain and moss and whizzl | + | |
- | Meadows was first to re-act: with ardour which wouldn' | + | February |
- | 14. | + | |
- | I was next in. With Meadowst | + | They walked down the far bank until they found a crossing would be necessary to reach the rim of the falls. There was a pause and some twittering, and one woman took off her shoes and began to wade. Silly, silly, woman! Those stones were greasy with rain and moss and... whizz! |
- | had been in the corner of my mouth sizzled as it whisked down Barrangary | + | |
+ | Meadows was first to re-act: with ardour which wouldn' | ||
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+ | I was next in. With Meadows' | ||
While Meadows and I crawled from the flood, skidding and sitting down in it again, Hall crept along the very edge of the fall, to make a brilliant save. Meadows was too concerned about his batteries to care much - I about my gun. Especially when we inspected the unprepossessing array of femininity for which we had been dunked. | While Meadows and I crawled from the flood, skidding and sitting down in it again, Hall crept along the very edge of the fall, to make a brilliant save. Meadows was too concerned about his batteries to care much - I about my gun. Especially when we inspected the unprepossessing array of femininity for which we had been dunked. | ||
- | I didn't grieve greatly over that less, however, for a short while before my mother had pros ented me with a super-lightweight pipe: this was in deference to my newly acquired " | + | |
- | This light job was short-lived. On a long trip to the Victorian Alps It slipped from my short3pocket | + | I didn't grieve greatly over that loss, however, for a short while before my mother had presented |
- | four ounces of C0\92S0 | + | |
- | snow grass where I had beer +;.:-.1er gti;f r.31 b-xt thq' | + | This light job was short-lived. On a long trip to the Victorian Alps it slipped from my shorts pocket |
- | decided split in the fragile | + | |
- | paid the piper again, and went back to a rugged | + | I paid the piper again, and went back to a rugged |
- | The next morning I wasn't my brightest, and when we cane to a spot where a jump of about eight feet on to a leafy shelf was the only way, I hesitated, In fact, with visions of slithering over the lower ledge and down another uncertain depth, I dithered for some tine, telling myself: Jump, you mug: So long as you relax and double up a6 you land, it'll be right. Just let yourser | + | |
- | perfectly and struck my chest, and my feet held in the loose leaf mould. I doubled up and smashed the pipe stem in my shirt pocket. | + | The next morning I wasn't my brightest, and when we came to a spot where a jump of about eight feet on to a leafy shelf was the only way, I hesitated. In fact, with visions of slithering over the lower ledge and down another uncertain depth, I dithered for some time, telling myself: Jump, you mug! So long as you relax and double up as you land, it'll be right. Just let yourself |
- | After this appalling run cane a welcome break. I broke the successor in during that winter, | + | |
- | All in all, after the bad spasm in early '48 I was lucky and my comforters bore a charmed life. From May 1948 until November 1950 there was only the one victim to the system - the Blackheath | + | After this appalling run came a welcome break. I broke the successor in during that winter, |
+ | |||
+ | All in all, after the bad spasm in early '48 I was lucky and my comforters bore a charmed life. From May 1948 until November 1950 there was only the one victim to the system - the Blackheath | ||
The blow fell at the December Committee Meeting: I made to remove the pipe from my face to pass profound comment on some topic and, lo, the bowl came away in my hand, and the ragged stem remained between my teeth. My gem of logic remained unsaid and perhaps the Club will be the poorer for it. Vaguely I remembered striking the stem hard as I knocked out the dottle the previous week-end. | The blow fell at the December Committee Meeting: I made to remove the pipe from my face to pass profound comment on some topic and, lo, the bowl came away in my hand, and the ragged stem remained between my teeth. My gem of logic remained unsaid and perhaps the Club will be the poorer for it. Vaguely I remembered striking the stem hard as I knocked out the dottle the previous week-end. | ||
- | Is this the beginning of another era of desolation? Am I going to spend the re-11 857 menthcJ | + | |
- | OP. | + | Is this the beginning of another era of desolation? Am I going to spend the next six months |
- | THE SANDS OF TI (OR THE SILENT FOOT). | + | |
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+ | |||
+ | ==== The Sands Of Time (Or The Silent Foot). ==== | ||
Once more the time is up. It is now our bounden duty to inform our Annual Subscribers this is the last copy of their financial year, and, to ensure an unbroken continuity, the Business Manager would appreciate a remittance as soon as possible. | Once more the time is up. It is now our bounden duty to inform our Annual Subscribers this is the last copy of their financial year, and, to ensure an unbroken continuity, the Business Manager would appreciate a remittance as soon as possible. | ||
- | If so desired, magazines will be reserved and held in the Clubroam for 5/- per annun, or posted, for Maim cure of your copy - be a subscriber - its 1/- cheaper. | ||
- | One of our December complimentary copies came apart from its cover and was returned unclaimed. Would the Club which didn't receive the December issue please let us know?-and we will rectify the matter. | ||
- | Brian CI-. Harvey. | ||
- | NATIONAL PARK: Federation Council decided to ask Clubs for v-arunteers for fire-watching duties in National Park and to offer the National Park Trust their services during periods of extreme | ||
- | fire danger. Heavy Winter rains have resulted in a bumper growth | ||
- | of plant life which, when dry, will be a severe hazard. | ||
- | AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION Notice of iption was given to increase | ||
- | the necessary attendance for i quorum to nine delegates representing four Clubs. | ||
- | SOCIAL: Federation Ball will be held at Sydney University Union RETT-Fn 4th May. | ||
- | YEOLA: The question of resumption of land for a reservation was 7e-opened and the available data will be sent to the Sydney Bush W alkers for perusal. | ||
- | INTER-CLUB W,A,LKS: To promote goodwill, the Social Committee 777Fed-tO-HFEan intermediary between Clubs desiring ' | ||
- | MORTON' | ||
- | the North and North-Eastern banks of the Basin. Walkers should camp on the Southern and South-Western sides - the area bounded by the Warragamba and Nepean Rivers, | ||
- | THE INFORKATION BUREAU COMMITTEE: | ||
- | The magazine is always open for the publication of information on projected walks. But we wish to remind leaders that programme walks are approved by the Committee, and any alterations to walks, | ||
- | except unavoidable f changes' | ||
- | alterations, | ||
- | The cutting of tail timbel- permits the entry of sunlight, smaller scrub races to fill the gaps, natural feeding is restricted or lost, erosion takes pl': | ||
- | must be remembered that it is the prolific growth of mall scrulo | ||
- | as the result of previous fives that is often the chief venace. In virgin country, or forest sufficiently long regenerated, | ||
- | 10e-removed by periodical raking of fallen leaves and twigs Li.J_ong strategic lanes. These lanes may be traversible by jeeps so that fire-fighters can reach the seat of a blaze with sprays, and if necessary, as a last resort, burn back from selected lines. | ||
- | John Bdchervaise, | ||
- | DISASTER IN GEORGE STREET. | ||
- | Paddy regrets to announce that the fire which swcpt 327 George Street on the night of 25th December destroyed his stock and workshop and that, as a consequence, | ||
- | In the meantime Paddy craves your indulgence. Temporary factory premises in the suburbs have been secured where a limited production of walking gear will be turned gut, and his current city location is Roc' m D, 1st Floor, YoM.C.A., Pitt Street (near Bathurbt Street - opposite Bennett and Woods). Telephone enquiries may be made at lcbddyls home | ||
- | phone number JM1610, but Paddy would prefer a visit at his temporary quarters if it is not inconvenient for customers. | ||
- | Watch next months advertisement for further announcements. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS. | ||
- | (All walkers, particularly those who can remember the days of swags rolled in blankets ill feel very sympathetic towards Paddy in tiale misfortume that has befallen him. Time was when new premises could be rented, new stocks and machinery bought, and staff retaineq with little loss of time or business. But in W_Iese days it is indeed a stern struggle to get together anew all the essential elements of a business like Paddy' | ||
- | that he has so patiently made available to all inquirers. - Ed.) | ||
+ | If so desired, magazines will be reserved and held in the Clubroom for 5/- per annum, or posted, for 7/-. Make sure of your copy - be a subscriber - its 1/- cheaper. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | One of our December complimentary copies came apart from its cover and was returned unclaimed. Would the Club which didn't receive the December issue please let us know? - and we will rectify the matter. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ===== Federation Notes. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Brian G. Harvey. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === National Park: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Federation Council decided to ask Clubs for volunteers for fire-watching duties in National Park and to offer the National Park Trust their services during periods of extreme fire danger. Heavy Winter rains have resulted in a bumper growth of plant life which, when dry, will be a severe hazard. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Amendment To Constitution: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Notice of motion was given to increase the necessary attendance for a quorum to nine delegates representing four Clubs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === social: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Federation Ball will be held at Sydney University Union Hall on 4th May. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Yeola: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The question of resumption of land for a reservation was re-opened and the available data will be sent to the Sydney Bush Walkers for perusal. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Inter-Club Walks: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | To promote goodwill, the Social Committee offerred to act as intermediary between Clubs desiring " | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Norton' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Private landholders warn Bushwalkers to keep off the North and North-Eastern banks of the Basin. Walkers should camp on the Southern and South-Western sides - the area bounded by the Warragamba and Nepean Rivers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Information Bureau Committee: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Is busy preparing pro forma for compilation of particulars of all official Club Programme walks. All leaders will be required to co-operate. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | The magazine is always open for the publication of information on projected walks. But we wish to remind leaders that programme walks are approved by the Committee, and any alterations to walks, except unavoidable changes such as are occasioned by time-table alterations, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | The cutting of tall timber permits the entry of sunlight, smaller scrub races to fill the gaps, natural feeding is restricted or lost, erosion takes place. Firebreaks may be essential, yet it must be remembered that it is the prolific growth of small scrub as the result of previous fires that is often the chief menace. In virgin country, or forest sufficiently long regenerated, | ||
+ | |||
+ | John Bechervaise, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Disaster In George Street. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy regrets to announce that the fire which swept 327 George Street on the night of 25th December destroyed his stock and workshop and that, as a consequence, | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the meantime Paddy craves your indulgence. Temporary factory premises in the suburbs have been secured where a limited production of walking gear will be turned out, and his current city location is Room D, 1st Floor, Y.M.C.A., Pitt Street (near Bathurst Street - opposite Bennett and Woods). Telephone enquiries may be made at Paddy' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Watch next month' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy Pallin, Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | (All walkers, particularly those who can remember the days of swags rolled in blankets, will feel very sympathetic towards Paddy in the misfortune that has befallen him. Time was when new premises could be rented, new stocks and machinery bought, and staff retained with little loss of time or business. But in these days it is indeed a stern struggle to get together anew all the essential elements of a business like Paddy' | ||
+ | |||
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