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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== |
+ | |||
+ | A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | === No. 197. April, 1951. Price 6d. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | |**Editor**|Bill Gillam, Berowra Creek Road, Berowra.| | ||
+ | |**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey| | ||
+ | |**Reporters**|Jim Brown, Kath McKay| | ||
+ | |**Sales and Subs**|Shirley Evans| | ||
+ | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey| | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== In This Issue: ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | | | |Page| | ||
+ | |Editorial - Holiday Walks| | 1| | ||
+ | |Social Notes for April| | 3| | ||
+ | |At the Annual General Meeting|Jim Brown| 4| | ||
+ | |Walks Announcements| | 7| | ||
+ | |Notice of Motion| | 8| | ||
+ | |I Go to the Re-Union|" | ||
+ | |Ballad of the Re-Union|Kath McKay|11| | ||
+ | |Camp Fire Introduction| |13| | ||
+ | |Open Letter to Mr. Garside| |14| | ||
+ | |Wombeyan Caves|" | ||
+ | |Special Farewell Campfire| |17| | ||
+ | |Bushwalkers' | ||
+ | |Federation Notes| |19| | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Advertisements: | ||
+ | |||
+ | | |Page| | ||
+ | |We are Still at the Y.M.C.A. - Paddy' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Editorial - Holiday Walks. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | On the Walks Programme there is a paragraph reading "The leader is responsible for the safety of the party, and if he thinks necessary may refuse a person' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The second part of the paragraph is left entirely to the leader' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Easter holidays afford an opportunity for new and prospective members to do, possibly, their first extended walking trip. Many of them, indeed most of them, have not yet become attached to regular walking parties and for them the official walk should be designed. It takes some courage on the part of members to offer to lead an holiday trip knowing that the party will consist largely of a relatively unknown quality. With this in mind he must plan his walk accordingly; | ||
+ | |||
+ | On a four day trip much of the pleasure of touring and long trips can be learnt. The intensive planning often beginning weeks ahead of food lists and transport, as opposed to the casualness of the normal weekend trip. The new prospective can learn more on one interesting four day weekend through country new to him than he can on several instructional weekends at a well-known swimming pool. But he won't learn much if he has to watch the heels of the next fellow for the whole trip and then ache and groan for a week after he comes home. Walking is, after all, only our mutual recreation and the surest way to persuade a prospective that it is anything else is to provide him with tough trips or discourage him from the official trip. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Members who wish to do long hard trips in new country usually have no trouble in finding a party to go with them. Indeed, much of the best country can only be seen to advantage with a well organised handpicked private party, in which there are no weak links. These parties usually come back with much new and helpful information; | ||
+ | |||
+ | But the place for these walks is not on the official programme which is an invitation for all members to join a trip. When the offer is held out with one hand and then taken away with the other there has been a breach of faith somewhere... | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Social Notes For April. ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | There are two most important social events in April. On 20th Mr. Wright will show us some excellent slides on New Zealand. To the increasing numbers of Bushwalkers who have been across to the Dominion, those slides should bring back many happy memories. | ||
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney, | ||
- | No.197 .March, 1951 Price 6d. | ||
- | | ||
- | Editor: Bill Gillam, Berowra Creek-Reporters: | ||
- | Road, Berowra: Kath McKay. Production and Business Manager: Sales and Subs: Shirley Evans. | ||
- | Brian Harvey. Typed by Jean Harvey. | ||
- | CONTENTS. | ||
- | ......maammem....Nrawnata..axamm.. | ||
- | rage | ||
- | Editorial Holiday 1:all:s 1 | ||
- | Social Notes for Zooril 3 | ||
- | xt the Annual General ,kteetinr;, by Jim Brown 4 | ||
- | Walks Announcements' | ||
- | Notice of Motion 8 | ||
- | I Go to the Re-Union, by "Sam Peeps" 0 | ||
- | Ballad of th-e Re-Union, by Kath McKay 11 | ||
- | Camp Fire Introduction 13 | ||
- | Open Letter to Mr. Garside 14 | ||
- | Wombeyan Caves, by The Gent in the Tent" 15 | ||
- | Special Farewell Campfire 17 | ||
- | Bushwalkers' | ||
- | Federation Notes 19 | ||
- | We are Still at the Y.M.C.A. - Paddy' | ||
- | 0 | ||
- | EDITORIAL. HOLIDAY 1VALKS. | ||
- | MIMMIN.11 | ||
- | On the Walks Programme there is a paragraph readi19-g "THE LEADER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PARTY, AND IF HE THINKS NECESSARY MAY REFUSE A PERSON' | ||
- | 2. | ||
- | insuffiCiently conversant with the country it is quite justified in not allowing the walk to appear on the pror7Imme. This has been (lone before and leaves no herd feelings on either side. Once the ColanitLee has given. vpprov 1 it is up to the leader to show that the trust is not mistiace(a. | ||
- | The second part of the paragraph is left entirely to the leader' | ||
- | The Easter holidays afford an opportunity for now and prospective members to do, possibly, their first extended walking trip. Many of them, indeed most of them, have not yet become attached to regular walking parties and for them the official walk should be designed. It takes some courage on the part of members to offer to lead an holiday trip knowing that the party will consist largely of a relatively unknown quality. With this in mind he must plan his walk accordingly; | ||
- | On a four day trip much of the pleasure of touring and long trips can be learnt. The intensive planning often beginning weeks ahead of food lists and transport, as opposed ta the casualness of the normal weekend trip. The new prospective can learn more on one interesting four day weekend through country new to him than he can on several instructional weekends at a well-known swimming pool. But he won't learn much if he has to watch the heels of the next fellow for the whole trip and then ache and groan for a week after he comes home. Walking is, after all, only our mutual recreation and the surest way to persuade a prospective that it is anything else is to provide him with tough trips or discourage him from the official tr. | ||
- | Members who wish to do long hard trips in new country usually have no trouble in finding a party to go with them. Indeed, much of the best country can only be seen to advantage with a well organised handpicked private party, in which there are no weak links. These parties usually come back with much new and helpful information; | ||
- | bewildering country in which the only tracks were those of animals' | ||
- | But the place for these walks is not on the official programme which is an invitation for all members to join a trip. When the offer is held out with one hand and then taken away with the other there has been a breach of faith somewhere ...a | ||
- | atams., | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR APRIL. | ||
- | There are two most important social events in April. On 20th Mr, Wright will show us some excellent slides on New Zealand. To the increasing numbers of Bushwalkers who have been across to the Dominion, those slides should bring back many happy memories. | ||
On 27th there will be another of those popular dances. Practice up your square dancing, kids. | On 27th there will be another of those popular dances. Practice up your square dancing, kids. | ||
- | PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION | + | |
+ | ==== Photographic Exhibition | ||
Members are reminded that this year's Photographic Exhibition will be held on 29th June, and there is no limit on any entries that will be accepted. Prints may be of any size, subject, and on any type of paper. There will be a Candid Section. | Members are reminded that this year's Photographic Exhibition will be held on 29th June, and there is no limit on any entries that will be accepted. Prints may be of any size, subject, and on any type of paper. There will be a Candid Section. | ||
- | GET BUSY AND DO YOUR PRINTS NOW | + | |
- | FANCY DRESS DANCE - BASKET SUPPER. | + | Get busy and do your prints __now__! |
- | Don't forget our gala Fancy Dress Dance on 22nd June. There' | + | |
+ | ==== Fancy Dress Dance - Basket Supper. ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Don't forget our gala Fancy Dress Dance on 22nd June. There' | ||
- Ed. Stretton. | - Ed. Stretton. | ||
- | AT TEE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, | + | |
- | 41,110IM | + | ---- |
- | Jim Frown. | + | |
- | Viarned | + | ===== At The General Meeting. ===== |
- | wound up at the unprecedentalhourof | + | |
- | The President first welcomed new members Bill Rodgers and Leigh Hart and introduced visitor Keith Scott of the Hobart Walking Club. | + | Jim Brown. |
- | Minutes were read and confirmed and in swift order we took the Annual | + | |
- | Report and Annual Financial Statement as read, adopted both, suspendOd | + | Warned |
- | Here Bill Cosgrove interposed the thought that a number of old members who were present for very few business | + | |
- | Before the serious business of elections got under way there came a further suspension of standing orders to fix the Annual | + | The President first welcomed new members Bill Rodgers and Leigh Hart and introduced visitor Keith Scott of the Hobart Walking Club. Minutes were read and confirmed and in swift order we took the Annual Report and Annual Financial Statement as read, adopted both, suspended |
- | past five years: Entrance Fee was fixed at 4/-. | + | |
- | The elections, | + | Here Bill Cosgrove interposed the thought that a number of old members who were present for very few business |
- | followed, and results are given below. | + | |
- | Correspondence and the usual reports were received without | + | Before the serious business of elections got under way there came a further suspension of standing orders to fix the Annual |
- | comment, and it was announced that King's Birthday weekend had been incorrectly shown on the Walks Programme as June 15th to 18th. As June 11th had recently been gazetted as the Public Holiday, the events of those two weekends should be reversed on the programme, while the remarks " | + | |
- | - | + | The elections, |
- | We were already at General Business, and-for the rest of the evening, while the scrutineers wrought mightily, the, members debated several' | + | |
- | Allan Hardie had a-complaint concerning the conjoint walk with the C.M.W. This event, he said, should have permitted of fraternisation, | + | Correspondence and the usual reports were received without comment, and it was announced that King's Birthday weekend had been incorrectly shown on the Walks Programme as June 15th to 18th. As June 11th had recently been gazetted as the Public Holiday, the events of those two weekends should be reversed on the programme, while the remarks " |
- | night, and it had been agreed to try to reach Blue Gum for a late | + | |
- | lunch on Saturday. Some difficulty had been found on the. pass down | + | We were already at General Business, and for the rest of the evening, while the scrutineers wrought mightily, the members debated several |
- | Victoria Falls, and as a result those of the party which reached the | + | |
- | Forest early on Saturday afternoon had established camp and fire for | + | Allan Hardie had a complaint concerning the conjoint walk with the C.M.W. This event, he said, should have permitted of fraternisation, |
- | those following. | + | |
- | Arthur Gilroy spoke of the skiing hut being erected near Lake' | + | Arthur Gilroy spoke of the skiing hut being erected near Lake Albina in the Kosciusko area, and moved that the Club purchase two shares (£50) so that members should have access to a hut in the bes ski country. Bill Gillam felt that it was rather a matter for the people interested in getting some priority for bookings at Kosciusko, perhaps the members interested could subscribe the money, while using the Club name. Alex Colley |
- | Albina in the Kosciusko area, and moved that the Club purchase two | + | |
- | shares (Z50) so that members should have access to a hut in the bes ski country. Bill Gillam felt that it was rather a matter for the people interested in getting some priority for bookings at Kosciusko; | + | Claude Haynes returned to the Lake Albina project with the opinion that the location would be inaccessible for skiers of our general calibre during a severe season. He thought we may do better to consider investing in another hut being erected in the Perisher region. On the other hand, Bill Cosgrove pointed out that the Lake Albina hut would give good skiing conditions late in the season probably into October, and would be a good summer base for walking parties. |
- | perhaps the members interested could subscribe the money, while using | + | |
- | the Club name. Alex, Golley | + | Roy Bruggy queried the probable cost of building a hut in the snow country, and Len Scotland suggested from £2,000 to £4,000. For this reason he favoured the idea of buying shares in the Lake Albina project. Malcolm McGregor thought the figure quoted was excessive, and mentioned a group at present |
- | organisatiou | + | |
- | to contribute cash and work to such a scheme. | + | Dormie |
- | , | + | |
- | Claude Haynes returned to the Lake Albina project with the opinion that the location would be inaccessible for skiers of our | + | About this stage the debate began to move away from the subject of the Lake Albina Hut, and was brought back by Don Frost' |
- | general calibre during a severe season. He thought we may do better | + | |
- | to consider investing in'another hut being erected in the Perisher region. On the oth' | + | |
- | Roy Bruggy queried the probable cost of building a hut in the snow country, and Len Scotland suggested from 2,000 to 4,000. For. this reason he favoured. the idea of buying shares in the Lake Albina project. Malcolm McGregor thought the figure quoted was excessive, and mentioned a group at pres ent pre-fabricating a hut in Sydney | + | |
- | Dormf, | + | |
- | saving: with Seamants | + | |
- | would be desirable to have access to some reliable shelter in bad weather. Phil Hall queried if this was relevant, and Dormie explained that he supported the motion for the benefit of summer travellers near Kosciusko. | + | |
- | About this stage the debate began to move away from the subject of the Lake Albina Hut, and was brought back by Don Frost' | + | |
- | f7 | + | |
- | 11mug skier. After speech in reply by Arthur Gilroy, the much debated motion was lost. | + | |
Towards the close of the meeting a query was raised on the score of Parks and Playgrounds representation - why didn't we have a regular report on their doings? Various people rose to reply - if a full report was supplied our meetings would go on throughout the night - the Parks and Playgrounds people supplied an annual report to the Club - and they were amongst the consistent supporters of our conservation activities. | Towards the close of the meeting a query was raised on the score of Parks and Playgrounds representation - why didn't we have a regular report on their doings? Various people rose to reply - if a full report was supplied our meetings would go on throughout the night - the Parks and Playgrounds people supplied an annual report to the Club - and they were amongst the consistent supporters of our conservation activities. | ||
- | The scrutineers anticipated a motion of appreciation by explaining what a good job they had done: Paddy Pallin inserted a " | + | |
- | 0 P0000.0. | + | The scrutineers anticipated a motion of appreciation by explaining what a good job they had done: Paddy Pallin inserted a " |
- | PRESIDENT: | + | |
- | VICE _PRESIDENTS: | + | |President|Tom Moppett.| |
- | SECRETARY: | + | |Vice Presidents|Alex Colley, Allen Strom.| |
- | ASST. SECRETARY: | + | |Secretary|Jim Brown.| |
- | WALKS SECRETARY: | + | |Assistant Secretary|Kath Brown.| |
- | SOCIAL SECRETARY: | + | |Walks Secretary|Jim Hooper.| |
- | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: | + | |Social Secretary|Edna Stretton.| |
- | GENERAL COMMITTEE: | + | |Membership Secretary|Ken Meadows.| |
- | FEDERATION DELEGATES | + | |General Committee|Gwen Jewell, Gladys Martin, Don Frost, Kevin Ardill.| |
- | (Paul Barnes and Jean Golding to sit on Committee from 1/8/51 - one delegate to be elected.) | + | |Federation Delegates |
- | SUBSTITUTE FED RATION DELEGATES: | + | |Substitute Federation Delegates|Bill Gillam, Brian Harvey.| |
- | 7, | + | |Literary Editor|Bill Gillam.| |
- | MAGAZINE BUSINESS MANAGER: PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS DELEGATE: TRUSTEES: | + | |Magazine Business Manager|Brian Harvey.| |
- | AUDITOR: | + | |Parks & Playground Delegate|Mrs. H. Stoddart.| |
- | Brian Harvey. Mrs. H. Stoddart. | + | |Trustees|Joe Turner, Maurice Berry, |
- | Joe Turner, Maurice Berry, | + | |Auditor|Claude Haynes.| |
- | Claude Haynes. | + | |Honorary Solicitor|Mr. C. Broad (non-member).| |
- | HON. 3CLICITOR1 | + | |Forestry Advisory Council Delegate|Alan Wyborn.| |
- | FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL DELEGATE: | + | |
- | WALKS ANNOUNCEMENTS | + | ---- |
- | The official trip of the 13th, 14th, 15th April down the | + | |
- | Nattai has been CANCELLED, and will be put on the next programme. | + | ==== Walks Announcements. ==== |
- | In its place will be a TEST WALK to Springwood - 1499 Trig - Richmond, the mileage being around the 25 mark; This walk will leave on Saturday 14th April, | + | |
+ | The official trip of the 13th, 14th, 15th April down the Nattai has been cancelled, and will be put on the next programme. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In its place will be a Test Walk to Springwood - 1499 Trig - Richmond, the mileage being around the 25 mark. This walk will leave on Saturday 14th April, | ||
- Bob Chapman, Leader. | - Bob Chapman, Leader. | ||
- | 4 | + | |
- | LINDEN- GROSE RIVER - KURRAJONG WALK - APRIL 27-29. This walk ri-7177.71-7217777377177Ei-Ygg-rEFE-777=1-7771=7 Pr ospe ctives | + | ---- |
- | to go to this one. But those who have been to an instructional weekend, and have had some walking experience, could regard this as a | + | |
- | sort of advanced course, since much of the route lies through new country for the leader, and probably for everyone else who intends to go. It is difficult country to navigate and, if as is likely, the scrub is dense, it will be a rough hard walk. Nearly all the route can be followed on the Windsor Military Map. Tenderskins are advised to bring long pants. Return tickets to Linden should be bought - a permit will be obtained to return from Kurrajong on them. | + | ==== Linden |
+ | |||
+ | This walk is on the same weekend as the instructional weekend. Prospectives | ||
- Alex Colley, Leader. | - Alex Colley, Leader. | ||
- | TRANS LABYRINTH WALK - APRIL 20 21 22. | + | |
- | This trip may develop into a kind of conjoint walk with members of the Oaloola | + | ---- |
- | Members intending to do the trip are requested to contact | + | |
- | Attention is drawn to the fact that new growth has made the Labyrinth country very scratchy - those who don't wear slacks or at least gaiters are likely to end the trip in very lacerated | + | ==== Trans Labyrinth Walk - April 20, 21, 22. ==== |
+ | |||
+ | This trip may develop into a kind of conjoint walk with members of the Caloola | ||
+ | |||
+ | Members intending to do the trip are requested to contact the leader as soon as possible | ||
+ | |||
+ | Attention is drawn to the fact that new growth has made the Labyrinth country very scratchy - those who don't wear slacks or at least gaiters are likely to end the trip in very lacerated | ||
- Jim Brown, Leader. | - Jim Brown, Leader. | ||
- | ...prommIMINWINNI.PS=MMII | + | |
- | NOTICE OF MOTION. | + | ---- |
- | Mr. Don Frost advises that he intends to move the following motion at the April General Meeting | + | |
- | That a sub-committee of five be appointed to report to | + | ==== Notice Of Motion. ==== |
- | the June General Meeting on the feasibility of the Club erecting a hut in the Perisher Gap or other suitable areas. | + | |
- | The report to cover the following points | + | Mr. Don Frost advises that he intends to move the following motion at the April General Meeting: |
- | (1) The position of the hut, | + | |
- | (2) The number to be accommodated, | + | "That a sub-committee of five be appointed to report to the June General Meeting on the feasibility of the Club erecting a hut in the Perisher Gap or other suitable areas. |
- | (3) General description of a suitable hut which would comply with the Park Trust requirements, | + | |
- | (4) Approximate cost, | + | The report to cover the following points: |
- | (5) Recommendations for finance | + | |
+ | - The position of the hut, | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
All interested are asked to give the matter some thought, and to attend the meeting to air their views. | All interested are asked to give the matter some thought, and to attend the meeting to air their views. | ||
- | FE ERATION | ||
- | 0H-OSHWALKERS BALL | ||
- | AA AY 4T4V 1951 | ||
- | FR I DAY st | ||
- | UNIVERSITY UN ON Tail | ||
- | /Cheri* | ||
- | ' | + | ---- |
- | ORGANISER | + | |
+ | ===== N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalkers Ball. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Friday, May 4th 1951, 8 p.m. | ||
+ | |||
+ | University Union Hall. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tickets 10/6. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reservations through your Club Secretary or Social Secretary - or from the organiser, Bob Green (MA1120). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== I Go To The Reunion. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sam Peeps. | ||
- | GO TO THE REUNION. | ||
- | Sam Peens, | ||
To the window at six in the morning, a grey day, so I take me back to bed, where I reflect on the futility of lighting fires in the rain, and then remember that Miss Stretton has entrusted half a hundred weight of fruit cake to me, and expects me to deliver it even if sodden. So off to the station where I meet a pretty girl who beguiles the way to North Sydney, where she departs to persuade her beau that the weather is clearing. | To the window at six in the morning, a grey day, so I take me back to bed, where I reflect on the futility of lighting fires in the rain, and then remember that Miss Stretton has entrusted half a hundred weight of fruit cake to me, and expects me to deliver it even if sodden. So off to the station where I meet a pretty girl who beguiles the way to North Sydney, where she departs to persuade her beau that the weather is clearing. | ||
- | Then to Penrith, where I an dragged past the Bar, without a chance to fortify myself against the rain, but am shepherded to a place where they sell milk, which product I put down with scarce a grimace. Through Regatta Crowds, to our ship which has to be rocked to get it clear off the banks, and so up the River, where we scatter a racing fleet in all directions. Claude lays inc nine shillings to four that we shall hit at least one crew, but alas, I do not take the bet, for we miss narrowly. With no further adventures we arrive at Euroka Creek, to be met by our Treasurer whom I am relieved-to see has not brought his receipt book. I am involved in a slight detour, but arrive in a drizzle of rain at the camp spot. | + | |
- | ALAS I am evicted from any chosen tent spot, and retire in a huff to the heights of a nearby hill. From here I sit and smoke while my cock grills my steak, and soon our first visitors arrive. For Hilma we produce a drop of quinine water, the fame of which soon attracts Jess. Soon we have all the latest doings | + | Then to Penrith, where I an dragged past the Bar, without a chance to fortify myself against the rain, but am shepherded to a place where they sell milk, which product I put down with scarce a grimace. Through Regatta Crowds, to our ship which has to be rocked to get it clear off the banks, and so up the River, where we scatter a racing fleet in all directions. Claude lays me nine shillings to four that we shall hit at least one crew, but alas, I do not take the bet, for we miss narrowly. With no further adventures we arrive at Euroka Creek, to be met by our Treasurer whom I am relieved to see has not brought his receipt book. I am involved in a slight detour, but arrive in a drizzle of rain at the camp spot. |
- | Soon the Keeper of the Kingts | + | |
- | it in turns to keep all happy. The singeing was more severe apparently than the singing, for Mr. Pallin did sing ,til deep into the night, prompting the thought that he h' | + | Alas I am evicted from any chosen tent spot, and retire in a huff to the heights of a nearby hill. From here I sit and smoke while my cook grills my steak, and soon our first visitors arrive. For Hilma we produce a drop of quinine water, the fame of which soon attracts Jess. Soon we have all the latest doings |
- | My Friend Mr. Roots is next arrainged on a Treasonable Charge of " | + | |
- | The Minstrel Boys, Bob Chapman and John Edwards, produced a | + | Soon the Keeper of the King' |
- | duet with the amusing title of Chapman | + | |
- | | + | My Friend Mr. Roots is next arrainged on a Treasonable Charge of " |
- | some spirit, and very topical, judging by the enthusiasm with which they are received. They complain of not being allowed to do the Square Dance, a step which is very intrigueing. The opposition is of the mind that it detracts members away from the Barn Dance, | + | |
- | Then to Cocoa, nobly brewed by Ernie French, | + | The Minstrel Boys, Bob Chapman and John Edwards, produced a duet with the amusing title of "Much Walking In The Bush" |
- | To bed at midnight, but am dis turbed | + | |
- | Am awakened early in the morning and thrust forth to provide coffee. While the brew sirnmers | + | Then to Cocoa, nobly brewed by Ernie French, |
- | Musick with Audrey Brady. The Moppetts and Moppettes appear in | + | |
- | broad daylight, and then I see far away on the plains Cotter and his sweet cook giving breakfast to David Ingram. | + | To bed at midnight, but am disturbed |
- | In no time the competitions are organised and Miss Stretton wins | + | |
- | ' | + | Am awakened early in the morning and thrust forth to provide coffee. While the brew simmers |
- | were hitherto unsuspected, | + | |
- | that his Father is not in any way a Baker. | + | In no time the competitions are organised and Miss Stretton wins the Fire Lighting, and the rank outsider, Miss Evans, whose talents |
- | I make the traditional inspection of tents and find Dennis | + | |
- | Gittoes with a deal of trouble on his hands, to wit, a dismantled | + | I make the traditional inspection of tents and find Dennis Gittoes with a deal of trouble on his hands, to wit, a dismantled camera, and a blonde and a brunette, Pat Walsham and Sadie King. |
- | camera, and a blonde and a brunette, Pat Walsham and Sadie King. | + | |
- | To the ship again for the voyage home, and I am full of the r -,nion spirit, and a wiser man into the bargain; at the next | + | To the ship again for the voyage home, and I am full of the re-union spirit, and a wiser man into the bargain; at the next meeting I shall move that the camp fire be built from quick burning |
- | meeting I shall move that the camp fire be built from quick burnin | + | |
- | re-union. I might add that I have a seconder for the motion. | + | ---- |
- | BALLAD OF THE REUNION. | + | |
- | maumplid...V.I.ameama m | + | ===== Ballad Of The Reunion. ===== |
Kath McKay. | Kath McKay. | ||
- | While yet the infant Easter moon. Skulked in the clouds, did we re-une And Jupiter, by surname Plu., | + | |
+ | While yet the infant Easter moon\\ | ||
+ | Skulked in the clouds, did we re-une\ | ||
+ | And Jupiter, by surname Plu.,\\ | ||
As usual, came with us too. | As usual, came with us too. | ||
- | Damply we raised, in failing light., Our meagre shelters for the night; Damp was our modest bite and sup And damper still our washing up. | + | |
- | But as we lay, content and full, | + | Damply we raised, in failing light,\\ |
- | By Ripleyl | + | Our meagre shelters for the night;\\ |
- | And now, our spirits mounting higher, | + | Damp was our modest bite and sup\\ |
- | The word goes round: "Lot's build The Fire:" All hands combine in willing toil | + | And damper still our washing up. |
+ | |||
+ | But as we lay, content and full,\\ | ||
+ | By Ripley! | ||
+ | (We change into the present tense\\ | ||
+ | To heighten the dramatic sense). | ||
+ | |||
+ | And now, our spirits mounting higher,\\ | ||
+ | The word goes round: "Let's build The Fire!"\\ | ||
+ | All hands combine in willing toil\\ | ||
And nearby hearths with speed despoil. | And nearby hearths with speed despoil. | ||
- | 'In plastic cloak of baby blue, A singlet | + | |
- | A stately figure heaves in sight Out of the darkness of tip night. | + | In plastic cloak of baby blue,\\ |
- | 'Tis he, stout-muscled Wonder Man | + | A singlet |
- | Fire-maker since camp fires began. | + | A stately figure heaves in sight\\ |
- | And - "Easy now', says he, " | + | Out of the darkness of the night. |
- | You need some dry old inside-wood | + | |
- | To start it, or you'll do no good" | + | 'Tis he, stout-muscled Wonder Man\\ |
- | ... The flame dies down . Hope swings to Doubt - Can our campfire be going out? | + | Fire-maker since camp fires began.\\ |
- | 11. | + | And - "Easy now", says he, " |
- | "A flat tin plate is what we need | + | Lay it on lightly or you'll crush it". |
- | To fan the spark - run, run, make speed And fetch one quote the Man of Might, "And we'll soon have the fire alight" | + | |
- | Away hi S trusty helpers fly, | + | "You need some dry old inside-wood\\ |
- | But now, with a determined eye | + | To start it, or you'll do no good".\\ |
- | Steps forward from among his fellows That prodigy, The Human Bellows. | + | ... The flame dies down ... Hope swings to Doubt -\\ |
- | Down on his knees, and ear to ground, | + | Can our campfire be going out? |
- | He drops, and blows. We watch, spellbound. In, Out, In, Out - the rhythmic beats Would not disgrace G.P.S. heats. | + | |
- | Back come the bearers of the plate But ah, their mission is too late. The Man of Muscle mutters | + | "A flat tin plate is what we need\\ |
- | Our natural flair for speculation | + | To fan the spark - run, run, make speed\\ |
- | Is roused, but mixed with trepidation: | + | And fetch one" |
- | But there' | + | "And we'll soon have the fire alight" |
- | Haw the bright flames leap higher, higher, Beyond all doubt we have our Fire. | + | |
- | Long will the S.B.W. | + | Away his trusty helpers fly,\\ |
- | Relate to generations new | + | But now, with a determined eye\\ |
- | How with one blow the deed was done - Re-union Camp Fire, '51. | + | Steps forward from among his fellows\\ |
- | (Perhi lps we should have said before The hero's our ex-Editor. | + | That prodigy, The Human Bellows. |
- | He's not a melan-colley fellow, | + | |
- | But boy, 6h boys how he can bellow!) | + | Down on his knees, and ear to ground,\\ |
- | 12. | + | He drops, and blows. We watch, spellbound.\\ |
- | 13. | + | In, Out, In, Out - the rhythmic beats\\ |
- | CAMP FIRE INTRODUCTION. | + | Would not disgrace G.P.S. heats. |
- | (This was the 1951 ' | + | |
- | plunged into the fire and added to the rising flames. | + | Back come the bearers of the plate\\ |
- | On reflection, for those not aware of the inborn kindness | + | But ah, their mission is too late.\\ |
- | of club members, it should be mentioned that the young | + | The Man of Muscle mutters |
- | members were detached from the torches and only the torches were consumed. The young members still being available to care for the dignity and respect of the Club.) | + | Enough!" |
- | In 1930 there was a memorable trip down the Shoalhaven River, that consisted of old members, who were firm friends, and it was a most enjoyable function. A few years later, on the banks of the | + | |
- | Nepean River, it was considered that a camp of hold members' | + | Our natural flair for speculation\\ |
- | be very enjoyable, and So the re-union | + | Is roused, but mixed with trepidation: |
- | and that the re-union would not only be a camp, but an occasion of | + | What are the odds now? Will he burst?\\ |
- | welcome to the new President. The first re-union was held in this spot, Euroka. The fine friendly spirit was recreated - campfire songs were sung and games played. | + | Or will the fire get going first? |
- | I even recall Betty Bell, a new member with a very sweet voice. She,. in modesty, considered her voice not good enough for such an important gathering. The President then picked three members, who were considered to have the worst voices. Two, I am glad to say, I see here tonight. This showed just how much the members could stand4 | + | |
- | To have shared joys, hardships and dangers together, to have overcame difficulties, | + | But there' |
- | of caring for our privileges and for maintaining the dignity and regapd | + | The Bellows' |
- | As the flames rise from this fire, so may the'flames arise wit4n our hearts and keep alive those & | + | How the bright flames leap higher, higher,\\ |
- | May each campfire remind you of your obligations to your Club | + | Beyond all doubt we have our Fire. |
- | and those members, who, with love in their hearts, have given so much to the enrichment of its members.. | + | |
- | 14. | + | Long will the S.B.W.\\ |
- | OPEN LETTER TO MR. GARSIDE. | + | Relate to generations new\\ |
- | M,Mn ad | + | How with one blow the deed was done -\\ |
- | v | + | Re-union Camp Fire, '51. |
- | Sir, | + | |
- | It is common knowledge that your Department is compelled | + | (Perhaps |
- | to strain every nerve and leave no stone unturned in order to make the Railways pay. | + | The hero's our ex-Editor.\\ |
+ | He's not a melan-colley fellow,\\ | ||
+ | But boy, oh boy! how he can bellow!) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Camp Fire Introduction. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | (This was the 1951 ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | In 1930 there was a memorable trip down the Shoalhaven River, that consisted of old members, who were firm friends, and it was a most enjoyable function. A few years later, on the banks of the Nepean River, it was considered that a camp of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | I even recall Betty Bell, a new member with a very sweet voice. She, in modesty, considered her voice not good enough for such an important gathering. The President then picked three members, who were considered to have the worst voices. Two, I am glad to say, I see here tonight. This showed just how much the members could stand! | ||
+ | |||
+ | To have shared joys, hardships and dangers together, to have overcame difficulties, | ||
+ | |||
+ | As the flames rise from this fire, so may the flames arise within | ||
+ | |||
+ | May each campfire remind you of your obligations to your Club and those members, who, with love in their hearts, have given so much to the enrichment of its members. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Open Letter To Mr. Garside. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | "Sir, | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is common knowledge that your Department is compelled to strain every nerve and leave no stone unturned in order to make the Railways pay. | ||
I feel it my duty, therefore, to point out to you a simple means of increasing your revenue. | I feel it my duty, therefore, to point out to you a simple means of increasing your revenue. | ||
- | ' | + | |
- | I mention this in detail, to assure you of the lofty | + | Last Sunday, March 11th, I approached the booking clerk at Glenbrook Station to purchase a ticket to Emu Plains. This was made necessary by the circumstance |
- | principles held by members of bush walking clubs. It would have been simple to elude official vigilance, and scale a ride to Emu | + | |
- | Plains I can only say that such a thought did not enter our heads. | + | I mention this in detail, to assure you of the lofty principles held by members of bush walking clubs. It would have been simple to elude official vigilance, and scale a ride to Emu Plains: I can only say that such a thought did not enter our heads. |
- | Instead, I, together with several companions, bought a ticket, tendering the. clerk a florin. To my dismay, it slipped through my fingers and fell to the floor, where it promptly disappeared down a crack. | + | |
- | In gratitude for the excellent service provided at all times | + | Instead, I, together with several companions, bought a ticket, tendering the clerk a florin. To my dismay, it slipped through my fingers and fell to the floor, where it promptly disappeared down a crack. |
- | by your Department, I forego all claims to this money; but you, Sir, | + | |
- | who must leave no avenue unexplored to augment your profits, may, by the simple | + | In gratitude for the excellent service provided at all times by your Department, I forego all claims to this money; but you, Sir, who must leave no avenue unexplored to augment your profits, may, by the simple |
- | With best wishes- for the continuing prosperity of your | + | |
- | Department, | + | With best wishes for the continuing prosperity of your Department, |
I am, etc. | I am, etc. | ||
+ | |||
(Miss). E.G. | (Miss). E.G. | ||
- | .11.411M.1a1.1....al.....= | + | |
- | CLUB SEARCH AND RESCUE NOTICE | + | ---- |
- | FCRLORNE. | + | |
- | 15. WOMBEYAN CAVES. | + | === Club Search And Rescue Notice |
+ | |||
+ | Please return S.A.R.A. to contact | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Forlorne. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Wombeyan Caves. ===== | ||
By "The Gent in the Tent". | By "The Gent in the Tent". | ||
- | The carefully prepared Walks Programme distinctly said - 26-29th January. Mittagong - car to Wombeyan | + | |
- | Easy. Miles O. Leader - Allain-lauraie7-7" | + | The carefully prepared Walks Programme distinctly said - 26-29th January. Mittagong - __car to Wombeyan |
- | January Magazine said, amongst other things "The distance travelled will not be "Nilfl'as shown, but will be a minus quarlity, the walking being underground, | + | |
- | my car fare to the leader and waited impatiently for the great day to dawn. | + | I joined the 8.53 a.m. train for Mittagong at Strathfield with Gwen Jewell and Don Frost and straight away ran into Ernie French. The leader, Jean and Wal Jones and Bill Borral were riding in state in the reserved portion of the train. Misty rain welcomed us to Mittagong at about 11.20 a.m. where an unusually spacious Ford taxi took 7 of our packs into the rear boot, and 8 of our persons and 1 pack, into the interior. The recent 10 inches of rain had made the road muddy with several water crossings to negotiate, but the view as we descended into the Wollondilly Valley was superb. When we reached Goodman' |
- | I joined the 8.53 a m. train for Mittagong at Strathfield with Gwen Jewell and Don Frost and straight away ran into Ernie French. The leader, Jean and Wal Jones and Bill Borral were riding in state in the reserved portion of the train. Misty rain welcomed us to Mittagong at about 11.20 a m. where an unusually spacious Ford taxi took 7 of our packs into the rear boot, and 8 of our persons and 1 pack, into the interior. The recent 10 inches of rain had made the road muddy with several water crossings to negotiate, but the view as we descended into the Wollondilly Valley was superb. When we reached Goodman' | + | |
- | -move. | + | Rumour said that a local resident had a boat for ferrying passengers over the river, but fact said that he hadn't been at the crossing for months. Don waded out into the centre and pronounced the current fast and about 2' |
- | Rumour said that a local resident had a boat for ferrying | + | |
- | passengers over the river, but fact said that he hadn't been at the | + | Sunday was misty early but soon came out bright. The camping area is flat and well watered. In spite of all sorts of rumours, there is definitely no accommodation at Wombeyan other than for campers or caravaners who take their own gear and stores. The accommodation |
- | crossing for months. Don waded out into the centre and pronounced the current fast and about 213h deep. The weather had improved by | + | |
- | this time so we had some lunch and then crossed | + | The first object of interest was the Vitoria or Grand Arch where Wombeyan Creek goes through a limestone hill. It is somewhat |
- | by two cyclists who had been dubious about crossing alone. By | + | |
- | 3 p m. we were ready to start on the 10 mile trek to the Caves. 8 of those miles were up hill but the scenery was interesting and we | + | For the afternoon inspection the Junction Cave was open, but about 60 visitors made conditions crowded for the guide on duty. Chalker' |
- | finally arrived some time before 7 p m. in a lovely grassy valley | + | |
- | containing Wombeyan Creek and some fine Casuarina trees. As we had all brought a few extra comforts, assuming that we would motor all | + | |
- | the way in style, it was a relief to dump our heavy packs and prepae | + | |
- | a decent meal, and discuss the luxury tour which turned into a fairy energetic walk. | + | |
- | Sunday was misty early but soon came cut bright. The camping area is flat and well watered. In spite of all sorts of rumours, | + | |
- | 16, | + | |
- | there is definitely no accommodation at Wombeyan other than for . campers or caravaners who take their own :gear. and stores. The acammodat: | + | |
- | The first object of interest was the Vitoria or Grand Arch where Wombeyan Creek goes through a limestone hill. It is somewhat | + | |
- | For the afternoon inspection the Junction Cave was open, but about 60 visitors made conditions crowded for the guide on duty. Chalker' | + | |
I have not rhapsodised about the many beauties of the limestone formations, but have left that for the curious to go and see for themselves. | I have not rhapsodised about the many beauties of the limestone formations, but have left that for the curious to go and see for themselves. | ||
+ | |||
The reader may wonder at the orgy of cave visiting at 4/- per person per time. Well, as the taxi man was unable to complete his hiring beyond Goodman' | The reader may wonder at the orgy of cave visiting at 4/- per person per time. Well, as the taxi man was unable to complete his hiring beyond Goodman' | ||
- | Monday dawned a perfect day and we would have liked to have remained longer at this pleasant spot. A signpost nearby proclaimed Taralga 19 miles and Oberon 68 miles away, and the distant tree clad ranges certainly looked inviting. However, we turned our faces Easp | + | |
- | 17. | + | Monday dawned a perfect day and we would have liked to have remained longer at this pleasant spot. A signpost nearby proclaimed Taralga 19 miles and Oberon 68 miles away, and the distant tree clad ranges certainly looked inviting. However, we turned our faces East and set out for the Ford (both) at 9 a.m. When we reached the top of the range, Big Rick, near Yerranderie, |
- | and set out for the Ford (both) at 9 a m, When we reached the top of the range, Big Rick, near Yerranderie, | + | |
- | I had intended to make this dissertation on the trip a sort of | + | I had intended to make this dissertation on the trip a sort of warning to those who may get the impression that holiday tours, advertised as luxury class, are going to be easy (in spite of 1ures held out by leaders). But as this isn't the first easy trip which has turned out more strenuous than expected, and the memories of it are all pleasant, further comment would be superfluous. |
- | warning to those who may get the impression that holiday tours, | + | |
- | advertised as luxury class, are going to be easy (in spite of 11ures | + | ---- |
- | has turned out more strenuous than expected, and the memories of it | + | |
- | are all pleasant, further comment would be superfluous. | + | ==== Special Farewell Campfire. ==== |
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- | SPECIAL FAREWELL CAMPFIRE. | + | For those friends of Dorothy Lawry who would like to join her in a camp fire before she leaves to take up permanent residence in New Zealand, a camp fire has been arranged in the bush garden of the home of John and Laurie Wood, for the evening of Saturday, 14th April, at 7.45 p.m. |
- | For those friends of Dorothy Lawry who would like to join her | + | |
- | in a camp fire before she leaves to take up permanent residence in New Zealand, a camp fire has been arranged in the bush garden of | + | The Woods' live in Hammond Avenue, |
- | the home of John and Laurie Wood, for the evening of Saturday, 14th April, at 7.45 p m. | + | |
- | The Woods' live in Hammond Avenue, | + | ---- |
- | Imagiewwww.IftsrlimmM.M111=1111.M....11 | + | |
- | MAY MAGAZINE | + | === May Magazine. === |
- | Readers of this magazine are requested to kindly note that the May Issue will not appear until FridLy; | + | |
- | 171iTLMEJ | + | Readers of this magazine are requested to kindly note that the May Issue will not appear until Friday, |
- | RIMPAMITTZ5 | + | |
- | 7T31 | + | ---- |
- | TraV) 77A1 | + | |
- | TOE ;57Srt 5M OTYA | + | [Plaque] |
- | IFWMOIREEnaenelf6M. VICWWZMOZW., | + | |
- | ERECTED AT SPLENDOUR ROCK 22nd FEBRUARY | + | "In memory of bushwalkers who fell in World War II. Their splendour shall never fade." |
- | THEY SHALL, GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD; | + | |
- | AGE SHALL NOT WE12Y THEM, NO THE YEAPS CONDEMN. AT THE GONG DOWN OF THE SUN, AND IN THE MORNING, | + | Erected at Splendour Rock. 22nd February |
- | WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM. | + | |
- | 19. | + | They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old;\\ |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.\\ |
+ | At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,\\ | ||
+ | We shall remember them. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Federation Notes. ===== | ||
Brian G. Harvey. | Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | FEDERATION RE-UNION. Clubs will be required to undertake specific | + | |
- | (11-71-es | + | === Federation Re-Union. === |
- | Darlinghurst, | + | |
- | ' | + | Clubs will be required to undertake specific |
- | report on condition. The City of Blue Mountains has been requested | + | |
- | to re-open the Horse Track at Evans Lookout for use in the event of Grand Canyon being non-negotiable due to high water, and to supply | + | === Search and Rescue Section. === |
- | finger post at bottom. Also requested to stretch wire across creek at log crossing where recent fatality occurred. Plans were made with Police and Radio to broadcast safety code for Easter walkers. | + | |
- | 717-1nferested-in the compilation of information for general use ce the walking public. The Rover Ramblers, who inaugurated the present scheme are being requested to supply a substitute for their member, | + | Report |
- | who withdrew. | + | |
- | RE-ENACTMENT OF CROSSING OF BLUE MOUNTAINS, | + | === Information Section. === |
- | 72777-61arite7777re-r-ersTe777577-5-177-e" | + | |
- | HELENSBURGH SEWAGE FARM. The possible pollution of the Hacking | + | Two vacancies exist on this Committee for any folk interested |
- | River was to be broughf | + | |
- | and appropriate authorities approached in the event of positive reply. | + | === Re-enactment of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains. === |
- | PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS MOVEMENT. Federation endorsed the proposed Parks and Pla7grounds moveEenT | + | |
- | AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION. The S.B.W. motion that a Council meeting | + | Paddy Pallin advised |
- | SUB-COMMITTEES will now meet on the first Thursday each month in the ag 71-67717 | + | |
- | CONSERVATION SECTION report | + | === Helensburgh Sewage Farm. ==== |
- | Tn officer | + | |
- | 20. | + | The possible pollution of the Hacking River was to be brought |
- | WE ARE STILL AT THE Y.M.C.A. | + | |
- | Paddy is pleased to report that he has secured | + | === Sales Tax on Sleeping Bags. === |
- | permanent shop premises but as various legal formalities have to be completed and considerable construction work done it will be a month or two before he is able to move in. In the meantime by courtesy of the Y.M.C.A. folk we shall still be on deck in Room DI 1st Floor. | + | |
- | The stock position is improving. Most rucksacks | + | No reply had been received from the Federal |
- | are available and some tents and groundsheets. Other items are available at short notice. | + | |
- | Repairs can now he taken, but please allow a | + | === Parks and Playground Movement. === |
- | full fortnight for return. | + | |
- | BILLIES. To those who were disappointed before Easter we have good stocks of li pint and 2- pint squat billies. Supplies just in. | + | Federation endorsed the proposed Parks and Playgrounds Movement |
- | SILVA COMPASSES. New stocks to replace those lost In the 1777 have now arrived. These ingenious | + | |
- | compasses combine the functions of compass and | + | === Amendment to Constitution. === |
- | protractor so that a bearing can be transferred direct from ground to map (or vice versa) in a | + | |
- | moment. Two models available - 10/6d. dry type and 48/- liquid type. | + | The S.B.W. motion that a Council meeting |
+ | |||
+ | === Junior Vice-President. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mr. Ron Compagnoni of the C.M.W. was elected | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Sub-Committees. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Will now meet on the first Thursday each month in the Big Sister | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Conservation Section. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Report | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== We Are Still At The Y.M.C.A. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy is pleased to report that he has secured permanent shop premises but as various legal formalities have to be completed and considerable construction work done it will be a month or two before he is able to move in. In the meantime by courtesy of the Y.M.C.A. folk we shall still be on deck in Room D, 1st Floor. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The stock position is improving. Most rucksacks are available and some tents and groundsheets. Other items are available at short notice. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Repairs can now he taken, but please allow a full fortnight for return. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Billies__. To those who were disappointed before Easter we have good stocks of 1 1/2 pint and 2 1/2 pint squat billies. Supplies just in. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Silva Compasses__. New stocks to replace those lost in the fire have now arrived. These ingenious compasses combine the functions of compass and protractor so that a bearing can be transferred direct from ground to map (or vice versa) in a moment. Two models available - 10/6d. dry type and 48/- liquid type. | ||
Ski gear on the way. Here soon. | Ski gear on the way. Here soon. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | Room D, 1st Floor, | ||
- | Y.M.C.A., | ||
- | 325 Pitt Street, | ||
- | SYDNEY. | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Room D, 1st Floor, Y.M.C.A., 325 Pitt Street, Sydney. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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