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- | Editor: Bill Gillam, Berowra | + | |Editor:|Bill Gillam, Berowra, Creek Road, Berowra.| |
- | Reporter: Kath McKay, Creek Road, Berowra.\\ | + | |Reporter: |
- | Production and Business Manager: Brian Harvey (JW1462)\\ | + | |Production and Business Manager:|Brian Harvey (JW1462)| |
- | Sales and Subs.: Shirley Evans\\ | + | |Sales and Subs.:|Shirley Evans| |
- | Typed by Jean Harvey\\ | + | |Typed by:|Jean Harvey| |
=====CONTENTS===== | =====CONTENTS===== | ||
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A National Tragedy | A National Tragedy | ||
- | The prophecies made at the beginning of November that we were beginning the worst bushfire danger period in years have become startlingly true. For the first time since 1947 there have been no heavy spring rains and the heavy growth of the past bountiful years is tinder dry. Kuringai Chase and the Blue Mountains, both dear to bushwalkers, | + | The prophecies made at the beginning of November that we were beginning the worst bushfire danger period in years have become startlingly true. For the first time since 1947 there have been no heavy spring rains and the heavy growth of the past bountiful years is tinder dry. Kuringai Chase and the Blue Mountains, both dear to bushwalkers, |
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+ | Similar fires have swept National Park and the Mountains with great loss of property. In the great State forests of the North Coast, in the Pilliga and in the open grasslands of the west, immense and appalling damage has been done to forests, stock and station property. The losses are doubly appalling in that not only the immediate property owners’ face great hardship but the community in general are deprived of the much needed timber and food. We will also suffer directly for years from the great depreciation of property caused by the destruction of fences and the consequent and inevitable rabbit infestation which will follow. | ||
- | Similar fires have swept National Park and the Mountains with great loss of property. In the great State forests of the North Coast, in the Pilliga and in the open grasslands of the west, immense and appalling damage has been done to forests, stock and station property. The losses are doubly appalling in that not only the immediate property owners face great hardship but the community in general are deprived of the much needed timber and food. We will also suffer directly for years from the great depreciation of property caused by the destruction of fences and the consequent and inevitable rabbit infestation which will follow. | ||
Can anything be done to minimise the chances of such large and devastating fires occurring? The most oppressive factor in the consideration of the problem is the climate. Ours is a " | Can anything be done to minimise the chances of such large and devastating fires occurring? The most oppressive factor in the consideration of the problem is the climate. Ours is a " | ||
- | Any fire-fighting and deuection | + | Any fire-fighting and detection |
Criticism is often levelled at official sources that no action is taken until-property is actually menaced. Unfortunately very little can be done, especially in the much-gullied country around Sydney, until fires advance to the limit of fire hoses. The clearing of breaks and the often counselled " | Criticism is often levelled at official sources that no action is taken until-property is actually menaced. Unfortunately very little can be done, especially in the much-gullied country around Sydney, until fires advance to the limit of fire hoses. The clearing of breaks and the often counselled " | ||
- | Like Liberty, the price of freedom from fires is eternal vigilance. We who are probably the most interested in the protection of the bush must be the most vigilant. During the coming month the greatest care and caution is necessary. There are still parts of the Chase and National Park unburnt which makes them all the more precious. Let is hope that the survive the summer. | + | Like Liberty, the price of freedom from fires is eternal vigilance. We who are probably the most interested in the protection of the bush must be the most vigilant. During the coming month the greatest care and caution is necessary. There are still parts of the Chase and National Park unburnt which makes them all the more precious. Let us hope that they survive the summer. |
=====AT OUR NOVEMBER MEETING===== | =====AT OUR NOVEMBER MEETING===== | ||
By Luke Hansard. | By Luke Hansard. | ||
- | The President fitted himself behind the Bone at 8.10 p m. and called on four candidates for flannel flowers: Betty Swain, Dick Pier, Ruth Petzel and Jane Putt. | + | The President fitted himself behind the Bone at 8.10 pm and called on four candidates for flannel flowers: Betty Swain, Dick Pier, Ruth Petzel and Jane Putt. |
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+ | Minutes were read to about 70 members, who found more “matters arising” than for a long time. It was learned that Myles had not yet replied to our requested leadership of an assault on the Blue Mountains City Council. Brushing this aside members descended upon The Great Era Question. The Secretary gave his judgement on the spirit of the trust deed which was that no heresy was being committed in our offer of the land to the State. After much hurling of trusts, trust deeds and trustees in the air it was decided to request a definite reply to our offer made in April. Mouldy gave inside information about a possible division " | ||
- | Minutes were read to about 70 members, who found more ' | ||
Before we rushed on to correspondence Betty Price arrived to be welcomed officially. | Before we rushed on to correspondence Betty Price arrived to be welcomed officially. | ||
- | First piece of correspondence was a request for instructions on Era re-imbursement from the Honorary Solicitor. | ||
- | Start of the battle for Blue Mountains resumptions | + | First piece of correspondence |
- | Next came a letter from Jim Hooper, requesting protection from editorial attacks and also requesting a club ruling, if any existed, on 'blank" | + | Start of the battle for Blue Mountains resumptions was heralded; Allan Strom had been moved to put pen to paper over Dormie’s motion that the Chief Secretary be congratulated for his protection of flora and fauna. Mr. Evatt’s wisdom was not nearly as shining as Dormie would have us believe, according to Allan. Someone promptly moved that Allan be requested to enlighten us further on the case of “Evatt v. The Kangaroos" |
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+ | Next came a letter from Jim Hooper, requesting protection from editorial attacks and also requesting a club ruling, if any existed, on “blank” walks. The President stated that there was no ruling on the subject. A vote of confidence in the Walks Secretary was then moved and in the absence of any debate the question was put and carried, with a large number abstaining. Debate then ensued on whether views expressed in editorials were to be taken as official or unofficial, a further point raised in Jim Hooper’s letter. Brian Harvey moved that the Editor be requested to publish a footnote to the effect that views expressed were not necessarily official. Kevin Ardill rose with the motion "that the Editor refrain from comment on matters | ||
The storm having passed temporarily the meeting settled down to routine reports from the Social Secretary and the Treasurer. Paul Barnes requested volunteers for fire-watchers for National Park during the coming bush-fire danger period. A direction on lighting fires on officially fire-less weekends was requested by Gil Webb. The only suggestions made were to take only vegetarians or light un-official fires. (Un-official suggestion only.) | The storm having passed temporarily the meeting settled down to routine reports from the Social Secretary and the Treasurer. Paul Barnes requested volunteers for fire-watchers for National Park during the coming bush-fire danger period. A direction on lighting fires on officially fire-less weekends was requested by Gil Webb. The only suggestions made were to take only vegetarians or light un-official fires. (Un-official suggestion only.) | ||
- | Alex Colley was re-elected Vice President, The Secretary reported progress on codification of the By-Laws but requested that the committee be allowed to decide on vague or overlapping by-laws. | + | |
+ | Alex Colley was re-elected Vice President. The Secretary reported progress on codification of the By-Laws but requested that the committee be allowed to decide on vague or overlapping by-laws. | ||
The filling in of two vacancies on the Walks Programme was announced; Allan Hardie would be conducting a tour of Jenolan Caves on the Anniversary Weekend. | The filling in of two vacancies on the Walks Programme was announced; Allan Hardie would be conducting a tour of Jenolan Caves on the Anniversary Weekend. | ||
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With the meeting audibly dying, Gil Webb announced a new series of theatre parties, then the meeting was quietly interned at 10.05. | With the meeting audibly dying, Gil Webb announced a new series of theatre parties, then the meeting was quietly interned at 10.05. | ||
=====SOCIAL NOTES FOR JANUARY===== | =====SOCIAL NOTES FOR JANUARY===== | ||
On the 18th January there will NOT be a Free Night. Instead we will be entertained by Suzanne Reichhardt, who is well known to the older members. Suzanne has recently returned from America and would like to show us some coloured slides as well as sing negro spirituals with guitar accompaniment. | On the 18th January there will NOT be a Free Night. Instead we will be entertained by Suzanne Reichhardt, who is well known to the older members. Suzanne has recently returned from America and would like to show us some coloured slides as well as sing negro spirituals with guitar accompaniment. | ||
- | - Ed. Stretton. | ||
- | BIRTHS - (alphabetically and chronologically). | + | Ed. Stretton. |
- | GILROY - to Val and Arthur - a- daughter, on November 9th. _HALL - to Ruby and Bill - a son, on November 20th, - | + | |
- | All are reported to be doing well and the fairest and best yet sighted. | + | |
- | Watch this column for future announcements. | + | |
- | The Twenty-first Annual Report of the Parks and Playgrounds | + | ----- |
- | Movement has been received. A summary of items of particular interest to bushwalkers will be published next month. | + | |
- | \ A | + | __BIRTHS__ - (alphabetically and chronologically). |
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- | THE CORONET" | + | GILROY - to Val and Arthur - a- daughter, on November 9th. |
- | 319 GEORGE STREET | + | |
- | (Near Wynyard ) | + | HALL - to Ruby and Bill - a son, on November 20th, |
- | WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMB.ER D NC IN G. 8PMto1AM | + | |
- | T ICKET S 12/6d | + | All are reported to be doing well and the fairest and best yet sighted.Watch this column for future announcements. |
- | Edna Stratton | + | |
- | Reservations Social Secretary | + | ----- |
+ | The Twenty-first Annual Report of the Parks and PlaygroundsMovement has been received. A summary of items of particular interest to bushwalkers will be published next month. | ||
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+ | =====SBW CHRISTMAS PARTY===== | ||
+ | “THE CORONET” | ||
+ | 319 GEORGE STREET | ||
+ | (Near Wynyard) | ||
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+ | WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER | ||
+ | DANCING 8 PM to 1 AM | ||
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+ | TICKETS | ||
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+ | Reservations | ||
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+ | Edna Stretton\\ | ||
+ | Social Secretary | ||
=====LETTERS TO THE EDITOR===== | =====LETTERS TO THE EDITOR===== | ||
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Yours sincerely, Jim Brown. | Yours sincerely, Jim Brown. | ||
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"Sir | "Sir | ||
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Kevin Ardill." | Kevin Ardill." | ||
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"Dear Editor, | "Dear Editor, | ||
- | I enclose herewith the manuscript of an article for the magazine, which I hope will meet with approval and be published, It was LIrni: | + | I enclose herewith the manuscript of an article for the magazine, which I hope will meet with approval and be published. It was stated |
- | Best wishes, | + | Best wishes,\\ |
- | Yours sincerely, | + | Yours sincerely, |
'' | '' | ||
- | =====ERA FOR 174E BUSEWALKERS?===== | + | =====ERA FOR THE BUSHWALKERS?===== |
By " | By " | ||
There has been a great deal of argument in the club over the last few years on the Subject of Era and without wishing to unduly revive that old chestnut, I would like to make some comments on this Club's and others attitude towards that area. | There has been a great deal of argument in the club over the last few years on the Subject of Era and without wishing to unduly revive that old chestnut, I would like to make some comments on this Club's and others attitude towards that area. | ||
- | Many of the newer members of the club must be puzzled at tines by the amount of discussion that this subject can arouse. As a newer member I often wonder why this is so myself, and I think a few points need clearing up. Briefly the position appears to be that the club wants Era to be returned to its natural state and to become part of the adjoining area of Garrawarra. But is this possible or even advisable? Firstly, if the area was in a primitive state would it be as much use to the club or to the general population as it is now? If all the shacks on the area were removed, very little extra camping space would be gained because they are built on the hills. With no shacks there the Lifesaving bodies would be non-existent, | + | Many of the newer members of the club must be puzzled at times by the amount of discussion that this subject can arouse. As a newer member I often wonder why this is so myself, and I think a few points need clearing up. Briefly the position appears to be that the club wants Era to be returned to its natural state and to become part of the adjoining area of Garrawarra. But is this possible or even advisable? Firstly, if the area was in a primitive state would it be as much use to the club or to the general population as it is now? If all the shacks on the area were removed, very little extra camping space would be gained because they are built on the hills. With no shacks there the Lifesaving bodies would be non-existent, |
It has been argued that the shacks are eyesores, and for this reason should be removed. I agree in part with this submission but I would point out that many of the later-built shacks are of quite good appearance and with more trees planted around them would be even better. This is borne out by the fact that some have been sold at high prices. New walkers visiting the area would be struck by the fact that in the area where walkers have camped for many years no shacks have been built, nor are any even visible from there. | It has been argued that the shacks are eyesores, and for this reason should be removed. I agree in part with this submission but I would point out that many of the later-built shacks are of quite good appearance and with more trees planted around them would be even better. This is borne out by the fact that some have been sold at high prices. New walkers visiting the area would be struck by the fact that in the area where walkers have camped for many years no shacks have been built, nor are any even visible from there. | ||
- | Another argument used is that the shack owners destroy trees. As at person with a knowledge of the area I can say that this is incorrect. | + | Another argument used is that the shack owners destroy trees. As a person with a knowledge of the area I can say that this is incorrect.Indeed many trees have been planted around shacks in recent years. |
- | Indeed many trees have been planted around shacks in recent years. | + | Now that the land belongs to the Crown the problem of too many shacks being built there and forming a " |
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- | Now that the land belongs to the Crown the problem of too many shacks being built there and forming a " | + | |
- | removal of the few tents (hidden) which were on that area when resumed, but instead of doing the proper thing and buying the owners out, they are trying to push them off by making the rent uneconomical, It jumped from 1/- per week to 5/- last year, and was almost | + | |
The policy of making the area primitive seems to have caused the marked decline in the number of people willing to patronise this area at weekends. Is this what the S.B.W. want at Era and North Era? | The policy of making the area primitive seems to have caused the marked decline in the number of people willing to patronise this area at weekends. Is this what the S.B.W. want at Era and North Era? | ||
- | At the last monthly meeting of the club a notion was carried which if put into effect would mean that this club supports the present policy of the Garrawarra Trustees and is indeed committed to give the resumption money of 440 to the Government in Exchange for one member on the Garrawarra Trust. I suggest that as this money was collected to buy part of North Era for camping and to prevent development there, now that the land has been resumed, the purpose of the purchase has been brought about, and that such money could be better used towards buying some other similar area for conservation purposes. | + | At the last monthly meeting of the club a notion was carried which if put into effect would mean that this club supports the present policy of the Garrawarra Trustees and is indeed committed to give the resumption money of £440 to the Government in Exchange for one member on the Garrawarra Trust. I suggest that as this money was collected to buy part of North Era for camping and to prevent development there, now that the land has been resumed, the purpose of the purchase has been brought about, and that such money could be better used towards buying some other similar area for conservation purposes. |
I do not wish to convey the impression that I am against the conservation ideals of the club, but I do believe in facing up to the realities of the present position and not in trying to put into effect in 1951 the policy which would have been possible in 1928, before the present development occurred. You cannot " | I do not wish to convey the impression that I am against the conservation ideals of the club, but I do believe in facing up to the realities of the present position and not in trying to put into effect in 1951 the policy which would have been possible in 1928, before the present development occurred. You cannot " | ||
=====ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION ===== | =====ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION ===== | ||
- | Current annual subscriptions will expire_ | + | Current annual subscriptions will expire |
=====THE LOWER INCOME GROUP===== | =====THE LOWER INCOME GROUP===== | ||
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About 5 years ago, our good friend Allan Hardie led the official King's Birthday week-end walk which started from Engadine and traced the Old Illawarra Road through almost to Appin and ended up by descending the Sublime Point track to Austinmer. (Train fare to Austinmer was at that time 4/10d. return, I think.) In his advance publicity, Allan pointed out that the walk was designed for the "Lower Income Group" | About 5 years ago, our good friend Allan Hardie led the official King's Birthday week-end walk which started from Engadine and traced the Old Illawarra Road through almost to Appin and ended up by descending the Sublime Point track to Austinmer. (Train fare to Austinmer was at that time 4/10d. return, I think.) In his advance publicity, Allan pointed out that the walk was designed for the "Lower Income Group" | ||
- | Those happy days have gone, and train fares have been raised at least twice since that time, so that, for a day walk from Glenbrook the return fare is at least V- plus tram or bus fares to Central for those who do not live along the Western Line or who do not possess season tickets. In addition, standing room only is usually provided on the return trains from Glenbrook when the party are tired out, because none, of the Blue Labyrinth is really easy walking country. In fact it provides an excellent testing ground for the map reading ability of even experienced bushwalkers. The area includes Euroka Clearing, the venue of several reunions, Nepean Lookout above the junction of Glenbrook Creek and the Nepean River, as well as St. Helena and "The Oaks", meccas for quiet camps. Three excellent day walks in this area from Glenbrook - Eureka Nepean Lookout - Emu Plains, Glenbrook - Glenbrook Gorge - Emu Plains, and Blaxland - St. Helena - Glenbrook are now really too expensive for general club use, while the walk from Warrimoo Fitzgerald’s Creek - Penrith has become out of the question as a day outing for young people, who are unable, because of their occupations, | + | Those happy days have gone, and train fares have been raised at least twice since that time, so that, for a day walk from Glenbrook the return fare is at least 7/- plus tram or bus fares to Central for those who do not live along the Western Line or who do not possess season tickets. In addition, standing room only is usually provided on the return trains from Glenbrook when the party are tired out, because none, of the Blue Labyrinth is really easy walking country. In fact it provides an excellent testing ground for the map reading ability of even experienced bushwalkers. The area includes Euroka Clearing, the venue of several reunions, Nepean Lookout above the junction of Glenbrook Creek and the Nepean River, as well as St. Helena and "The Oaks", meccas for quiet camps. Three excellent day walks in this area from Glenbrook - Eureka Nepean Lookout - Emu Plains, Glenbrook - Glenbrook Gorge - Emu Plains, and Blaxland - St. Helena - Glenbrook are now really too expensive for general club use, while the walk from Warrimoo Fitzgerald’s Creek - Penrith has become out of the question as a day outing for young people, who are unable, because of their occupations, |
- | The time seems to have arrived for the Lower Income Group to function in earnest and provide, say on every second or third Sunday, a walk which will involve the expenditure of a maximum of 5/- in train fares. The National Park, Garrawarra Primitive Area and the area West of Heathcote and Waterfall are already adequately covered in the walks programme. But the area West of Hornsby, Mt. Kuringai and Cowan Stations might commend itself to walks leaders, especially as there is a bus service returning from Galston and Galston Gorge on Sunday evening. Kuringai Chase National Park is neglected in most of our walking. It can be conveniently reached from Pymble (bus to Warrimoo Road or Hassell Park, St. Ives, if required) or from Wahroonga (Grosvenor Road leads right into the park in 14 miles). | + | The time seems to have arrived for the Lower Income Group to function in earnest and provide, say on every second or third Sunday, a walk which will involve the expenditure of a maximum of 5/- in train fares. The National Park, Garrawarra Primitive Area and the area west of Heathcote and Waterfall are already adequately covered in the walks programme. But the area west of Hornsby, Mt. Kuringai and Cowan Stations might commend itself to walks leaders, especially as there is a bus service returning from Galston and Galston Gorge on Sunday evening. Kuringai Chase National Park is neglected in most of our walking. It can be conveniently reached from Pymble (bus to Warrimoo Road or Hassell Park, St. Ives, if required) or from Wahroonga (Grosvenor Road leads right into the park in 14 miles). |
- | On this route Spring Gulley is contaminated, | + | On this route Spring Gulley is contaminated, |
- | With a little thought and ingenuity, it should be possible for enthusiastic walks leaders to select interesting day walks within some of the dwindling bush country still left around the City outskirts suitable for undisturbed bushwalking. So, when arranging your walk for the next Walks Programme, REMEMBER THE LOWER INCOME GROUP, and advertise the fact that the fare is not expensive, | + | With a little thought and ingenuity, it should be possible for enthusiastic walks leaders to select interesting day walks within some of the dwindling bush country still left around the City outskirts suitable for undisturbed bushwalking. So, when arranging your walk for the next Walks Programme, REMEMBER THE LOWER INCOME GROUP, and advertise the fact that the fare is not expensive, |
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- | Noticed a very social picture of Private T.A. Edwards complete with Pepsodent smile, sipping tea with his mates prior to the Recruit' | + | |
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+ | Noticed a very social picture of Private T.A. Edwards complete with Pepsodent smile, sipping tea with his mates prior to the Recruit' | ||
=====TASMANIAN TOURS===== | =====TASMANIAN TOURS===== | ||
- | Betty Holdsworth and Edna Stretton are going , to leFa-WITT | + | Betty Holdsworth and Edna Stretton are going, to lead Will Rogers, Colin Ferguson, Ernie French and David Ingramon |
Following closely on their heels, Betty Swain and Pat Sullivan will lead David King, John Bukluck and Ross Laird into the Scenic Reserve early in February. | Following closely on their heels, Betty Swain and Pat Sullivan will lead David King, John Bukluck and Ross Laird into the Scenic Reserve early in February. | ||
If the amount of planning has anything to do with both expeditions a riotous time seems certain for both parties. | If the amount of planning has anything to do with both expeditions a riotous time seems certain for both parties. | ||
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We are pleased to announce having received a supply of the newly-printed “Tasmanian Tramp" - the Hobart Walking Club's Annual. We have read and enjoyed it and can thoroughly recommend it to all walkers, particularly those who will be spending their holidays in Tasmania in the near future. Obtain your copy from the Business | We are pleased to announce having received a supply of the newly-printed “Tasmanian Tramp" - the Hobart Walking Club's Annual. We have read and enjoyed it and can thoroughly recommend it to all walkers, particularly those who will be spending their holidays in Tasmania in the near future. Obtain your copy from the Business | ||
Manager of this magazine. Only a few left. | Manager of this magazine. Only a few left. | ||
- | Our Federation reporter advises that the last meeting was fully occupied in hearing a discourse of Wildflowers | + | ----- |
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+ | Our Federation reporter advises that the last meeting was fully occupied in hearing a discourse of Wild flowers | ||
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Proofed japara cape groundsheets on hand too. | Proofed japara cape groundsheets on hand too. | ||
- | 'Plio-film heat-sealing bags will prove handy for salt, coffee, biscuits; or for any purpose where moisture must be kept in or out. They' | + | Plio-film heat-sealing bags will prove handy for salt, coffee, biscuits; or for any purpose where moisture must be kept in or out. They' |
There are also a few japara buckets. | There are also a few japara buckets. | ||
- | Plenty of-knife, fork and spoon sets and, whadderyerknow, | ||
- | A handy gift. | + | Plenty of-knife, fork and spoon sets and, whadderyerknow, |
Best of luck folks. A Happy Christmas and a good New Year to all. | Best of luck folks. A Happy Christmas and a good New Year to all. | ||
- | Phone: M 2678. | + | PADDY PALLINI\\ |
- | PADDY PALLINI | + | Phone: M 2678.\\ |
- | 201 Castlereagh Street, | + | 201 Castlereagh Street,\\ |
- | (Between Park & Bathurst Streets,) | + | (Between Park & Bathurst Streets,)\\ |
SYDNEY. | SYDNEY. | ||
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