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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. | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | ||
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- | No.206 | + | ====No.206 |
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- | Editor: Ken Meadows, 103 Cooper Sales and Subs. : Shirley Evans | + | |**Editor**|Ken Meadows, 103 Cooper |
- | Street,: Maroubra. | + | |**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey (JW146)| |
- | Brian Harvey (JW146 | + | |**Sales and Subs.**|Shirley Evans| |
- | CONTENTS | + | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey| |
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- | Editorial - The Magazine | + | =====Contents===== |
- | - The Bushwalker and the Community | + | |
- | At the December General Meeting | + | | | |Page| |
- | The New Zealand Alps and The Bushwalker | + | |Editorial - The Magazine| | 1| |
- | Colin Putt 5 | + | |Editorial |
- | Popping Out to Pigeon House - Kevin Ardill 6 | + | |At the December General Meeting|Jim Brown| 3| |
- | "My First Experience" | + | |The New Zealand Alps and The Bushwalker|Colin Putt| 5| |
- | Tax on Bags and Rucksacks | + | |Popping Out to Pigeon House|Kevin Ardill| 6| |
- | The Walks Programme | + | |"My First Experience" |
- | Hot Stuff - K.A. 11 | + | |Tax on Bags and Rucksacks|Phil Hall| 9| |
- | Letters 11 | + | |The Walks Programme|Walks Secretary|10| |
- | Some Thoughts on Bushf ire Control | + | |Hot Stuff|K.A.|11| |
- | Federation Notes - Brian G. Harvey 15 | + | |Letters| |11| |
- | "One Ear to the Ground" | + | |Some Thoughts on Bushfire |
- | One Nine Five Two (Paddy' | + | |Federation Notes|Brian G. Harvey|15| |
- | EDITORIAL. | + | |"One Ear to the Ground" |
- | The ELEazine. | + | |One Nine Five Two (Paddy' |
- | In the past few months the sales of the magazine have fallen and | + | |
- | . there has been a reduction in the number of literary contributions. | + | ---- |
- | Because of the important part the magazine has played and should continue to play in the development of the Club it is time that the | + | |
- | position improved. To do this the help of all members is required. | + | =====Editorial.===== |
- | The body of the magazine normally consists of contributions from | + | |
- | members and they may write on what they please providing that it is likely to be of interest to some Club members. If a member disagrees | + | ====The Magazine.==== |
- | 2. | + | |
- | with Club policy or some action of the Club and submits a signed | + | In the past few months the sales of the magazine have fallen and there has been a reduction in the number of literary contributions. Because of the important part the magazine has played and should continue to play in the development of the Club it is time that the position improved. To do this the help of all members is required. |
- | A club magazine serves many purposes. It is used to disseminate club pelicy, it gives details of projected or completed unusual trips, | + | |
- | r keeps members informed of what is going on and in later years is a valuable record of club life. Articles and verses of literary merit are always welcome. | + | The body of the magazine normally consists of contributions from members and they may write on what they please providing that it is likely to be of interest to some Club members. If a member disagrees with Club policy or some action of the Club and submits a __signed__ |
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+ | A club magazine serves many purposes. It is used to disseminate club policy, it gives details of projected or completed unusual trips, keeps members informed of what is going on and in later years is a valuable record of club life. Articles and verses of literary merit are always welcome. | ||
Contributors are needed. Keep the articles and gossip items coming forward. Forget past differences, | Contributors are needed. Keep the articles and gossip items coming forward. Forget past differences, | ||
- | The Bushwalker and the Community. | + | |
+ | ====The Bushwalker and the Community.==== | ||
The Bushwalker is a social creature, not a nomad wandering through the bush between periods spent, monk-like, with other bushwalkers. As a social creature he spends most of his time among people. People whose interests are his interests, whose well being is his well being and whose misfortunes are his misfortunes. Thus it is that fire and flood, taxes and train fares affect the bushwalker not only as a walker but as a member of his community. | The Bushwalker is a social creature, not a nomad wandering through the bush between periods spent, monk-like, with other bushwalkers. As a social creature he spends most of his time among people. People whose interests are his interests, whose well being is his well being and whose misfortunes are his misfortunes. Thus it is that fire and flood, taxes and train fares affect the bushwalker not only as a walker but as a member of his community. | ||
- | There are many activities of local or national importance that deserve support from all. It is impossible for an individual person | + | |
- | to take an active part in everything that deserves his interest, but he should support some civic ventures. Those activities in which he has special knowledge or interest or has developed a broader and more balanced viewpoint are the activities that should be supported. | + | There are many activities of local or national importance that deserve support from all. It is impossible for an individual person to take an active part in everything that deserves his interest, but he should support some civic ventures. Those activities in which he has special knowledge or interest or has developed a broader and more balanced viewpoint are the activities that should be supported. |
- | Because of knowledge and interest gained from seeing different | + | |
- | sections of the country at different seasons and under differing | + | Because of knowledge and interest gained from seeing different sections of the country at different seasons and under differing climatic conditions the bushwalker is better able than most city dwellers to appreciate the problems of the bushlands. He has seen the effect of drought, fire, soil erosion; of the despoiling of the bush near large centres of population by wildflower pickers and vandals and of theft of the peoples' |
- | climatic conditions the bushwalker is better able than most city dwellers to appreciate the problems of the bushlands. He has seen the effect of drought, fire, soil erosion; of the despoiling of the bush near large centres of population by wildflower pickers and vandals and of theft of -the peoples heritage by pocket politicians. He has seen for himself, or heard others speak, of what the bush was like years ago. | + | |
Action is needed before anything can be achieved. No matter how wrong a particular thing may be the people who strive for it will get what they want if there is no opposition. | Action is needed before anything can be achieved. No matter how wrong a particular thing may be the people who strive for it will get what they want if there is no opposition. | ||
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Constructive acts also require action before something is achieved. It is the agitation for and support of constructive acts that enable them to be carried out. | Constructive acts also require action before something is achieved. It is the agitation for and support of constructive acts that enable them to be carried out. | ||
- | In this issue three articles are published that bear on the problem of what bushwalkers can do in the way of community effort. The first, on the sales tax fight, shows what can be done by individual and co-operative effort. Allen Stromrs | + | |
- | 3. | + | In this issue three articles are published that bear on the problem of what bushwalkers can do in the way of community effort. The first, on the sales tax fight, shows what can be done by individual and co-operative effort. Allen Strom' |
- | What the S.B.W. can do will be debated at the January meeting. This is not purely a bushwalking matter, it concerns every member of the community. If everybody in the walking movement acts,-5omething | + | |
- | 111.1.r.MMI.MIDANCO111.111.mbolse | + | What the S.B.W. can do will be debated at the January meeting. This is not purely a bushwalking matter, it concerns every member of the community. If everybody in the walking movement acts, something |
- | At The December General | + | |
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+ | =====At The December General | ||
By Jim Brown. | By Jim Brown. | ||
- | About 50 members were present when proceedings opened at the | + | |
- | December General Meeting, the numbers swelling to about 60 later: first, | + | About 50 members were present when proceedings opened at the December General Meeting, the numbers swelling to about 60 later: first, the President welcomed three of the five new members, Jean Aird, Marjorie Barnes and Phil Mason, an apology from Isabel Wilkie being received. |
- | the President welcomed three of the five new members, Jean Aird, Marjorie Barnes and Phil Mason, an apology from Isabel Wilkie being received. | + | |
- | Minutes were read and Gil Webb rose smartly to speak on the | + | Minutes were read and Gil Webb rose smartly to speak on the current prohibition on outdoor fire-lighting. He suggested the flippant comment of the previous meeting could be corrected by a motion requiring a notice to be posted on the Friday night before a fireless weekend. Bill Gillam seconded and spoke of the nightmare toll of recent fires, and then Ken Meadows moved an amendment, requiring leaders of Saturday walks to ascertain the position and post the requisite notice. Amended motion was carried. |
- | current prohibition on outdoor fire-lighting. He suggested the | + | |
- | flippant comment of the previous meeting could be corrected by a motion | + | We moved on to the adjourned debate on Kevin Ardill' |
- | requiring a notice to be posted on the Friday night before a fireless | + | |
- | weekend. Bill Gillam seconded and spoke of the nightmare toll of | + | |
- | recent fires, and then Ken Meadows moved an amendment, requiring leaders of Saturday walks to ascertain the position and post the requisite notice. Amended motion was carried. | + | |
- | We moved on to the adjourned debate on Kevin Ardillts | + | |
Ken Meadows appeared with another amendment, stating that the editorial should express the official policy of the Club: also requiring that editorials or articles written by Club officers and dealing with policy matters should be vetted by Committee, and that official utterances of Committee should be published in the next issue of the magazine. | Ken Meadows appeared with another amendment, stating that the editorial should express the official policy of the Club: also requiring that editorials or articles written by Club officers and dealing with policy matters should be vetted by Committee, and that official utterances of Committee should be published in the next issue of the magazine. | ||
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In support, Hen stated it was the practice with most organisations, | In support, Hen stated it was the practice with most organisations, | ||
- | Don Frost seconded, and Jim Brown spoke for the amendment. Tracing the history of the dispute, he quoted from the November editorial, stating that certain points cited as facts actually contained inaccuracies. He | + | |
- | 4. | + | Don Frost seconded, and Jim Brown spoke for the amendment. Tracing the history of the dispute, he quoted from the November editorial, stating that certain points cited as facts actually contained inaccuracies. He referred to the previous month's debate and the comments on diminished cash sales, and the failure of some regular contributors to write on account of editorial policy. A General Meeting decision of 1932 indicated that the magazine had been regarded as the official organ of the Club since that date. |
- | referred to the previous month!s debate and the comments on diminished cash sales, and the failure of some regular contributors to write on account of editorial policy. A General Meeting decision of 1932 indicated that the magazine had been regarded as the official organ of the Club since that date. | + | |
- | Phil Hall, while agreeing with the amendment, thought the previous speaker had inclined too much to discuss personalities, | + | Phil Hall, while agreeing with the amendment, thought the previous speaker had inclined too much to discuss personalities, |
- | The Editor spoke to the amendment, acknowledging that a small falling. off in cash sales had occurred, and that there had been a dearth of articles, but insisting that the Editor should not be fettered'by the routine suggested. Brian Harvey, as Business Manager, said sales had decreased, and he was afraid there may not be so many subscribers in the coming year, but his principle concern was the consistent small size of the present issues. | + | |
- | Stepping down from the chair, | + | The Editor spoke to the amendment, acknowledging that a small falling off in cash sales had occurred, and that there had been a dearth of articles, but insisting that the Editor should not be fettered by the routine suggested. Brian Harvey, as Business Manager, said sales had decreased, and he was afraid there may not be so many subscribers in the coming year, but his principle concern was the consistent small size of the present issues. |
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+ | Stepping down from the chair, | ||
The President resumed the Chair, and the Editor rose to explain he was unwilling to carry on under the conditions now laid down, and tendered his resignation. Barry Frecker suggested he should be willing to accept the direction of the General Meeting, and Kath Brawn asked him to reconsider, pointing out that all other Club officers had to submit their correspondence and programmes for Club approval, but as the Editor was adamant, his resignation was accepted. | The President resumed the Chair, and the Editor rose to explain he was unwilling to carry on under the conditions now laid down, and tendered his resignation. Barry Frecker suggested he should be willing to accept the direction of the General Meeting, and Kath Brawn asked him to reconsider, pointing out that all other Club officers had to submit their correspondence and programmes for Club approval, but as the Editor was adamant, his resignation was accepted. | ||
- | Some little time was spent in seeking a replacement editor: several declined. Someone suggested Jean Harvey "may carry on". (Question: | + | |
- | ' Coin ank.1 | + | Some little time was spent in seeking a replacement editor: several declined. Someone suggested Jean Harvey "may carry on". (Question: |
- | correspondence. There was a lengthy letter from Betty Hall (published elsewhere in this issue), and Alex Colley suggested, in view of the late hour, that it appear in the magazine, and be discussed at the next meeting. | + | |
+ | Belatedly at 9.50 p.m. we welcomed new member Colin Putt, and read correspondence. There was a lengthy letter from Betty Hall (published elsewhere in this issue), and Alex Colley suggested, in view of the late hour, that it appear in the magazine, and be discussed at the next meeting. | ||
It was announced that we have a Re-union Committee, and January would see the determination of the site for 1952. | It was announced that we have a Re-union Committee, and January would see the determination of the site for 1952. | ||
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- | The Secretary reported again on production of the Club by-laws, explaining that contradictory motions on two matters needed up-to-date resolutions. One, requiring walks progranmes | + | The Secretary reported again on production of the Club by-laws, explaining that contradictory motions on two matters needed up-to-date resolutions. One, requiring walks programmes |
- | Only one thing remained, so to round off his night Ken Meadows moved that we arrange to book a hall for next yearls | + | |
- | to be held on a Friday. Not satisfied with that, he phrased an amendment for somebody else to present - hthat it be Friday December 12th" and when the Treasurer argued that we were short of ready cash (unless we traded bonds at below par), offered to grub-stake the finances for 10 deposit on the hall. | + | Only one thing remained, so to round off his night Ken Meadows moved that we arrange to book a hall for next year' |
We had had it at the witching hour of 10.45 p.m. | We had had it at the witching hour of 10.45 p.m. | ||
- | THE NEW ZEALAND ALPS AND THE BUSH WALKER. | + | |
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+ | =====The New Zealand Alps and the Bushwalker.===== | ||
By Colin Putt. | By Colin Putt. | ||
- | The Alps lie directly across the path of the warm, damp, westerly winds from the sea, and their Western slopes and summits are subject to heavy rain and snow all the year round, while the winds continue, | + | |
- | | + | The Alps lie directly across the path of the warm, damp, westerly winds from the sea, and their Western slopes and summits are subject to heavy rain and snow all the year round, while the winds continue, thoroughly dehydrated, over the dry eastern plains. However the easterly winds often manage to penetrate to the mountains, |
- | and 50 miles from the West Coast, the peaks are from 6,000 to 12,000 ft. high, a few of the passes are as low as 4,000 ft. The mountains fall steeply towards the sea, with rugged buttressing ranges and mighty glaciers and rivers between them. There is little flat ground on the southern west coast, and the mountains are covered up to the snow line in dense rain forest. The ridge tops are high, jagged, and covered in ice, the slopes are incredibly steep and broken, so you must hack your way through the steep, dripping jungle by the river. Even where there are tracks the going is seldom easy, for you wade in deep mud, or scramble over, between and under huge boulders, while it rains incessantly. Tough country, the West Coast, but the scenery makes up for the hardships with its glorious contrasts of crimson rata trees, white snow, and deep green bush. | + | |
- | The eastern side of the mountains is entirely different. The ridges are still high, jagged and ice-bound, but the foothill ranges are more extensive and between them run the rivers in broad shingly valleys amongst grassy flats. The forests are of beech, and where the undergrowth has been eaten out by deer the going is easy and open in the bush, at least by New Zealand standards. Everywhere, high above | + | The eastern side of the mountains is entirely different. The ridges are still high, jagged and ice-bound, but the foothill ranges are more extensive and between them run the rivers in broad shingly valleys amongst grassy flats. The forests are of beech, and where the undergrowth has been eaten out by deer the going is easy and open in the bush, at least by New Zealand standards. Everywhere, high above you, waterfalls leap from the clifftops and plunge for the valley below. The rivers often look small and innocent to the newcomer; actually, though shallow, the water is numbingly cold and may be moving at 30 m.p.h. The technique of river crossing is not as highly developed as that of climbing; but to enter any of the larger rivers or even their side-streams without using the correct technique, is courting disaster. Avalanches, too, can be dangerous to a party without the necessary training and common sense; especially in winter and spring. |
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- | you, waterfalls leap from the clifftops and plunge for the valley below, The rivers often look small and innocent to the newcomer; actually, though shallow, the water is numbingly cold and may be moving at 30 m.p.h. The technique of river crossing is not as highly developed as that of climbing; but to enter any of the larger rivers or even their side-streams without using the correct technique, is courting | + | The weather in the high valleys |
- | disaster. Avalanches, too, can be dangerous to a party without the | + | |
- | necessary training and common sense; especially in winter and spring. | + | Reading back through the article, this seems to be a hell of a country to walk in. Actually, the cool climate makes the heavy loads lighter, you may never even see an avalanche, and you will certainly see some wonderful scenery. I must say that I have had many enjoyable trips there. |
- | At the only way to deal with avalanches is not to be underneath when they fall, it is essential to know roughly when and where they are | + | |
- | likely to occur. | + | ---- |
- | The weather in the high tealeys | + | |
- | bite on new snow, and deficient nailing, or lack of nails on heel and | + | =====Popping Out To Pigeon House.===== |
- | toe, have caused fatal skids on ice. Above the bushline there is little | + | |
- | fuel and often a primus and kerosene must be carried. The body, too, needs more fuel in the cold climate, and the menu must be properly | + | |
- | and carefully planned, with the emphasis on calories. | + | |
- | Reading back through the article, this seems to be a hell of a country to walk in. Actually, the cool climate makes the heavy loads | + | |
- | lighter, you may never even see an avalanche, and you will certainly | + | |
- | see some wonderful scenery. I must say that I have had many enjoyable trips there. | + | |
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- | POPPING OUT TO PIGEON HOUSE. | + | |
By Kevin Ardill. | By Kevin Ardill. | ||
- | In these droughty, | + | |
- | When it comes to a spot of worrying there are not many to beat me and though the sun shines on Friday there is still about 16- inches of rain on my mind as I join the train at Sydney. The seat so cunningly booked holds three persons. There is a decided dip in the centre so with previous experience of such seats I grab the window seat. Len Fall perches on the other end and when one the ladies arrives she is immediately in the groove. Once the train is in motion we find ourselves clustering rather closely around the cook as she dispenses some very Dagwoody sandwiches. | + | In these droughty, |
- | As usual, the Coast Train is packed and our arrival at Wollongong sees various bodies descend on the platform by exits that are normally used for ventilation. The Refreshment Room resembles a Rugby League | + | |
- | 7. | + | When it comes to a spot of worrying there are not many to beat me and though the sun shines on Friday there is still about 16 1/2 inches of rain on my mind as I join the train at Sydney. The seat so cunningly booked holds three persons. There is a decided dip in the centre so with previous experience of such seats I grab the window seat. Len Fall perches on the other end and when one the ladies arrives she is immediately in the groove. Once the train is in motion we find ourselves clustering rather closely around the cook as she dispenses some very Dagwoody sandwiches. |
- | scrum (only bigger) so I return | + | |
- | The trip through the starlit night was swift and we, bedded down in comfort near Drury' | + | As usual, the Coast Train is packed and our arrival at Wollongong sees various bodies descend on the platform by exits that are normally used for ventilation. The Refreshment Room resembles a Rugby League scrum (only bigger) so I return |
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+ | The trip through the starlit night was swift and we bedded down in comfort near Drury' | ||
We had lunch at a convenient creek and had our first view of Clem Hallstrom' | We had lunch at a convenient creek and had our first view of Clem Hallstrom' | ||
- | I. strong westerly was blowing as we dropped our packs before the final ascent of the mountain and a hop, skip, and a jump landed us on the top. Realising that a day such as this was a rarity we disregarded the strong wind and were rewarded with fine views of The Castle and surrounding terrain. The profusion of rock lilies on the peak itself was surprising but all the more appreciated. Pat Sullivan crouched beside a clump of 24 blooms and showed a fine set of molars as Will Rogers clicked another colour shot (wish I had a camera). | + | |
- | Down the ridges to the Clyde River and with tents up, eighteen hungry people began preparing the evening meal. Perhaps I should have said seventeen - after all, a radish does not need much attention prior to passing the palate. | + | A strong westerly was blowing as we dropped our packs before the final ascent of the mountain and a hop, skip, and a jump landed us on the top. Realising that a day such as this was a rarity we disregarded the strong wind and were rewarded with fine views of The Castle and surrounding terrain. The profusion of rock lilies on the peak itself was surprising but all the more appreciated. Pat Sullivan crouched beside a clump of 24 blooms and showed a fine set of molars as Will Rogers clicked another colour shot (wish I had a camera). |
- | 9 than by going down stream and possibly being unable to recross it where we intended. As Paul Barnes put it, it was the first time he had got up at 6 a.m. to spinebash. The flowering pear trees and green sward surrounding deserted Yadborough House made a-pleasant picture and we returned from a short trip up the creek in time for lunch. The afternoon had peaceful prospects until Max Gentle started things by doing exercises with a dead tree. In no time there was a horde of competitors performing before the admiring (we hope) glances of the ladies. I don't know how high the bodies went but by the bruises around my kidneys I'd say that some of the elevated ones were a lot heavier than they look. | + | |
+ | Down the ridges to the Clyde River and with tents up, eighteen hungry people began preparing the evening meal. Perhaps I should have said seventeen - after all, a radish does not need much attention prior to passing the palate. | ||
By 4 o' | By 4 o' | ||
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With Clem as master of ceremonies the camp fire was a huge success. Two New Zealand visitors contributed novel turns and when we were reminded of the early start on the morrow, we dutifully toddled off to bed. The next day was as hot as anticipated but we were well on our way before the crispness of the morning had disappeared. | With Clem as master of ceremonies the camp fire was a huge success. Two New Zealand visitors contributed novel turns and when we were reminded of the early start on the morrow, we dutifully toddled off to bed. The next day was as hot as anticipated but we were well on our way before the crispness of the morning had disappeared. | ||
- | On the return to Drury,s Len Fall put on a star turn by diving face first into the ground. | + | |
- | .11111....mmedmaiaMi... | + | On the return to Drury's, Len Fall put on a star turn by diving face first into the ground. |
- | MY FIRST EXPERIENCE. | + | |
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+ | =====My First Experience.===== | ||
By John Bookluck. | By John Bookluck. | ||
- | . There is a saying "Be in it to win it". Similarly, with a Hooper party, you have to be in it to believe it could happen. Yes, it could happen to you at an " | + | |
- | A contrivance of poles, ropes and pulleys supporting a hobnailed clodhopper greeted the incoming guests.hilm, let us know which house?' | + | There is a saying "Be in it to win it". Similarly, with a Hooper party, you have to be in it to believe it could happen. Yes, it could happen to you at an " |
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+ | A contrivance of poles, ropes and pulleys supporting a hobnailed clodhopper greeted the incoming guests. | ||
The evening passed swiftly until just before supper a game of forfeits was announced. " | The evening passed swiftly until just before supper a game of forfeits was announced. " | ||
- | I am sure Mrs. " | + | |
- | . is pound of flesh and so is Mrs. 11" her forfeit. | + | I am sure Mrs. " |
- | How well I remember the first contestant in name the song title in which the contestant must mime the song title without benefit of speech or sound. If the audiencecould | + | |
+ | How well I remember the first contestant in name the song title in which the contestant must mime the song title without benefit of speech or sound. If the audience could not name the title, the contestant, now the victim, must pay the forfeit. How our faces fell. Butterflies swept the insides of many. But a bushwalker | ||
Stan Madden looked most piquant in his short revealing skirt. Roller skating up and down the street went Stan, all arms and legs. | Stan Madden looked most piquant in his short revealing skirt. Roller skating up and down the street went Stan, all arms and legs. | ||
- | When Bob Dyer throws an apple pie some lucky person collects | + | |
- | of concentrated garlic juice will leave its mark on Allen Wilson for ever. | + | When Bob Dyer throws an apple pie some lucky person collects |
- | Co L-16110vE)GHT. | + | |
- | 0 | + | Shades of Jimmy Durante! There I was, at two o' |
- | 9. | + | |
- | Shades of , | + | Such beautiful women! Such handsome men! Tilly Devine had heard so much about Betty Swain and Fay as the Principal Boys of the Hooper pantomine that she made a special effort to get back from Melbourne. Unfortunately she was detained. |
- | hands, while I crawled the streets of Mosman singing for the lost chord. Mum is still wondering why my best suit has gone at the knees. | + | |
- | Such beautiful women! Such handsome men! Tilly Devine had heard so much about Betty Swain and Fay as the Principal Boys of the Hooper pantomine that she made a special effort to get back from Melbourne, Unfortunately she was detained. | + | As a prima donna Pat Sullivan |
- | As a prima donna Pat Sullivan well, ever travelled by ferry on a foggy morning? | + | |
Eric Pegram' | Eric Pegram' | ||
- | TAX ON BAGS AND RUCKSACKS. | + | |
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+ | =====Tax on Bags and Rucksacks.===== | ||
By Phil Hall. | By Phil Hall. | ||
- | At the August meeting Len Scotland raised the matter of the high taxation of bushwalking as well as other sporting gear. He pointed out that although the tax on most of our gear had been raised to the high level of 20%, on sleeping bags and rucksacks, two of the three main items, it was already 33.1/3rd per cent. This had had the effect of increasing the prices to 12. 0. 0 for a best quality sleeping bag (Z8.12. 6d. the cheapest) and 7. 2. 9d, for a man's steel frame rucksack. On top of these worries we had the threat of still higher taxes hanging over our heads in the form of the new budget which was to come out after the Referendum and it seemed that if nothing were done, at least in the way of getting a reduction in the tax on bags and rucksacks, then young people especially would soon find it extremely difficult to find the money to start bushwalking at all. | + | |
- | It was with these ideas in mind that the meeting elected a subcommittee to find and act upon means cf putting forward an effective protest. | + | At the August meeting Len Scotland raised the matter of the high taxation of bushwalking as well as other sporting gear. He pointed out that although the tax on most of our gear had been raised to the high level of 20%, on sleeping bags and rucksacks, two of the three main items, it was already 33.1/3rd per cent. This had had the effect of increasing the prices to £12. 0. 0 for a best quality sleeping bag (£8.12. 6d. the cheapest) and £7. 2. 9d, for a man's steel frame rucksack. On top of these worries we had the threat of still higher taxes hanging over our heads in the form of the new budget which was to come out after the Referendum and it seemed that if nothing were done, at least in the way of getting a reduction in the tax on bags and rucksacks, then young people especially would soon find it extremely difficult to find the money to start bushwalking at all. |
- | As a result of the meeting and the work of the sub-committee | + | |
- | A petition was circulated among Club members | + | It was with these ideas in mind that the meeting elected a subcommittee to find and act upon means of putting forward an effective protest. |
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+ | As a result of the meeting and the work of the sub-committee:- | ||
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+ | A petition was circulated among Club members | ||
The Club sent an official protest to the Treasurer. | The Club sent an official protest to the Treasurer. | ||
- | About 20 Members who are not able to come to meetings were circularised with the half-yearly notices and some of these as well as some other meMbers | + | |
+ | About 20 Members who are not able to come to meetings were circularised with the half-yearly notices and some of these as well as some other members | ||
A letter was sent and was published in the " | A letter was sent and was published in the " | ||
- | 10. | + | |
- | The Federation and all affiliated | + | The Federation and all affiliated |
The final result of our work was although we were unsuccessful in achieving an outright reduction, when the Budget fell upon us in October the tax on sleeping bags and rucksacks remained at 33.1/3rd per cent whilst the tax on other sporting bags rose to 66.2/3rds per cent. That this was due to the action taken mainly by our Club is amply shown by the letter from the Treasurer in which he says, | The final result of our work was although we were unsuccessful in achieving an outright reduction, when the Budget fell upon us in October the tax on sleeping bags and rucksacks remained at 33.1/3rd per cent whilst the tax on other sporting bags rose to 66.2/3rds per cent. That this was due to the action taken mainly by our Club is amply shown by the letter from the Treasurer in which he says, | ||
- | HI have received other requests along these lines and have indicated that the submissions made will receive full consideration when the sales tax law is under review prior to the introduction of the Budget" | + | |
- | THE WALKS PROGRAMME. | + | " |
- | ..1.1.14411...1.6.1na.ININ.M.001 | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Walks Programme.===== | ||
By The Walks Secretary. | By The Walks Secretary. | ||
+ | |||
During 1951 some changes occurred in the presentation of the Walks Programme. A noticeable change has been the inclusion of Walk Numbers. What could be their purpose? Numbered walks give the Secretary a quick means of reference to a report file on official trips. Members can also see at a glance the number of " | During 1951 some changes occurred in the presentation of the Walks Programme. A noticeable change has been the inclusion of Walk Numbers. What could be their purpose? Numbered walks give the Secretary a quick means of reference to a report file on official trips. Members can also see at a glance the number of " | ||
- | Searching through a twenty-year pile of programmes throws | + | |
- | T117, averqp_7-: an dist-ncd. | + | Searching through a twenty-year pile of programmes throws some light on the Club's walking activities. Counting and estimating data where a few programmes are missing, it is revealed that 2,510 official walks have been carried cut. This figure is based from January 1928 which is several months after the Club's foundation. |
- | At-the top of the next programme will appear a "WALKS PEG". This indicates the number of 1000's and the number of 100's of | + | |
- | , programmed walks (e.g. 2.5 2,500 walks). The Walk Numbers will contain no more than 2 figures (1 to 99), and will run consecutively from programme to programme. In combination with the Walks Peg you can therefore tell the complete number of walks done since 1928. | + | At the top of the next programme will appear a "WALKS PEG". This indicates the number of 1000's and the number of 100's of programmed walks (e.g. 2.5 = 2,500 walks). The Walk Numbers will contain no more than 2 figures (1 to 99), and will run consecutively from programme to programme. In combination with the Walks Peg you can therefore tell the complete number of walks done since 1928. |
- | EXTRA SPECIAL SOCIAL NOTE. | + | |
- | Suzanne Reichhart, ex-S.B.W., has made a special trip from America to show her old Club the beauties of the Californian Sierras. Super colour | + | ---- |
- | 11. | + | |
- | HOT STUFF. | + | ====Extra Special Social Note.==== |
- | . By K.A. | + | |
- | You like a bit of company | + | Suzanne Reichhart, ex-S.B.W., has made a special trip from America to show her old Club the beauties of the Californian Sierras. Super colour |
- | So you light a blinking fire, | + | |
- | Then it scorches all your whiskers off | + | ---- |
- | And makes a 'bloke retire. | + | |
- | You wait a bit and freeze a bit And when the flames subside You cook a bit of tucker. To warm your poor inside. | + | ====Hot Stuff.==== |
- | The sleeping bag is calling, You're crawling off to bed, | + | |
- | But you lift your hat in passing | + | By K.A. |
- | /Cause the blinkin, fires dead. | + | |
- | _ | + | You like a bit of company\\ |
- | LETTERS. | + | So you light a blinking fire,\\ |
+ | Then it scorches all your whiskers off\\ | ||
+ | And makes a bloke retire. | ||
+ | |||
+ | You wait a bit and freeze a bit\\ | ||
+ | And when the flames subside\\ | ||
+ | You cook a bit of tucker\\ | ||
+ | To warm your poor inside. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The sleeping bag is calling,\\ | ||
+ | You're crawling off to bed,\\ | ||
+ | But you lift your hat in passing\\ | ||
+ | 'Cause the blinkin' fire' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Letters.===== | ||
"Dear " | "Dear " | ||
- | Your expressed wish to help is a delight to numerous hearts. Could you also fill a space or two on the next Walk' | + | |
+ | Your expressed wish to help is a delight to numerous hearts. Could you also fill a space or two on the next Walk' | ||
Regards, | Regards, | ||
+ | |||
Jim Hooper." | Jim Hooper." | ||
- | | + | |
- | "The Secretary. Dear JiM, | + | ---- |
- | The recent bushfire damage has been so serious and widespread | + | |
- | that I feel that the situation should be discussed by the Club, particularly in respect to Reserves. It is probable that the Pastoralists and Graziers affected will bring pressure to bear or their M.Pf.s while.' | + | "The Secretary. |
- | have formed themselves into a Bushfire Committee, and I feel that the least the Bushwalking movement can do is to take the matter up from the point of view of Reserves and general conservation, | + | |
- | One thing has become painfully apparent during the recent crisis and that is the total inadequacy of present fire fighting arrangements to cope with the situation. Even where it has been possible to save homes and property, this in the main has only been possible by fighting the fire at a break, beating it back into the gullies to burn itself out and destroy bushland and valuable timber with the ever present possibility | + | Dear Jim, |
- | of a fresh outbreak with a change of wind. Many bushwalkers too have recently had first hand experience of the fire danger to their homes. | + | |
- | The question is, what is going to be done to prevent the future recurrence of such disastrous fires? Unfortunately, | + | The recent bushfire damage has been so serious and widespread that I feel that the situation should be discussed by the Club, particularly in respect to Reserves. It is probable that the Pastoralists and Graziers affected will bring pressure to bear or their M.P.'s while I know that residents in some Sydney suburbs, particularly Gray's Point, have held public meetings to discuss what steps can be taken to ensure adequate water supplies to the district. The citizens of Katoomba have formed themselves into a Bushfire Committee, and I feel that the least the Bushwalking movement can do is to take the matter up from the point of view of Reserves and general conservation, |
- | with a representative of the C.S.I.R.O. in which he said that C.S.I.R.O. had carried out no research into aerial methods of fire fighting and so far as he knew, there was no provision for such research in the future. I am of the opinion that the bushfiremenace | + | |
- | In view of all this, the importance of conservation to a country with a finely balanced soil economy such as Australia cannot be overemphasised, | + | One thing has become painfully apparent during the recent crisis and that is the total inadequacy of present fire fighting arrangements to cope with the situation. Even where it has been possible to save homes and property, this in the main has only been possible by fighting the fire at a break, beating it back into the gullies to burn itself out and destroy bushland and valuable timber with the ever present possibility of a fresh outbreak with a change of wind. Many bushwalkers too have recently had first hand experience of the fire danger to their homes. |
- | In the past, the standard Government reply to most conservation demands has been that "Funds are not available'. I have no doubt that this excuse for inaction will be used again, but personally I am not prepared to accept that statement. The Federal Government has budgeted for a surplus of 115 million, conservation is vital to the survival of Australia as an independent nation, and Australians must insist that part of that surplus is used for this purpose. Bushwalkers by reason of their interests have a better appreciation than some for | + | |
- | need or 2orserval-inr | + | The question is, what is going to be done to prevent the future recurrence of such disastrous fires? Unfortunately, |
- | ,1 f 11Z, (:r*L; v C LJ.flJ.tiLC e iow.d n. :l-L11 rbcc.i y | + | |
- | successful campaign against the proposed rise in the tax on sleeping bags that it is possible to influence Government decisions on matters of nation-wide application and I think that we should utilise our experiences there in the interests of Conservation. With this in view, I wish to put the following motion | + | In view of all this, the importance of conservation to a country with a finely balanced soil economy such as Australia cannot be overemphasised, |
+ | |||
+ | In the past, the standard Government reply to most conservation demands has been that "Funds are not available". I have no doubt that this excuse for inaction will be used again, but personally I am not prepared to accept that statement. The Federal Government has budgeted for a surplus of £115 million, conservation is vital to the survival of Australia as an independent nation, and Australians must insist that part of that surplus is used for this purpose. Bushwalkers by reason of their interests have a better appreciation than some for the need for conservation, | ||
"That the S.B.W. write to the Prime Minister, the Rt.Hon. R.G. Menzies informing him of the following resolution - | "That the S.B.W. write to the Prime Minister, the Rt.Hon. R.G. Menzies informing him of the following resolution - | ||
- | 1. That the Federal Government make funds available for the provision of ade, | + | |
- | 13. | + | 1. That the Federal Government make funds available for the provision of adequate |
- | 2. That the Federal Government provide adequate funds for research and education in fire prevention and fire | + | |
- | fighting methods. | + | 2. That the Federal Government provide adequate funds for research and education in fire prevention and fire fighting methods. |
- | 3. That the Feeral | + | |
+ | 3. That the Federal | ||
In addition to this resolution, I would suggest that a letter be drafted and copies of the same made available to club members embodying this resolution and that each club member should post a copy to his or her Federal Member, for as we saw from Sir Arthur Fadden' | In addition to this resolution, I would suggest that a letter be drafted and copies of the same made available to club members embodying this resolution and that each club member should post a copy to his or her Federal Member, for as we saw from Sir Arthur Fadden' | ||
- | In conclusion, I would like to say that I would be prepared to assist in whatever course of action the Club chooses to take. Yours sincerely,. | + | |
+ | In conclusion, I would like to say that I would be prepared to assist in whatever course of action the Club chooses to take. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Yours sincerely, | ||
Betty Hall." | Betty Hall." | ||
- | SOME THOUGHTS ON BUSHFIRE CONTROL. | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Some thoughts On Bushfire Control.===== | ||
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | Bushfire prevention has been a failure: The timber resources of | + | |
- | the North Coast and the Pilliga - the grazing lands of the north west - the residential and recreational areas of the central coast - all have suffered badly; and within the first few weeks of summer. | + | Bushfire prevention has been a failure! The timber resources of the North Coast and the Pilliga - the grazing lands of the north west - the residential and recreational areas of the central coast - all have suffered badly; and within the first few weeks of summer. |
- | Lots of people have been affected by wireless talks, posters and bushfire danger periods and there are more organised fire fighting brigades. But it is obvious that Tr-takes only one careless act on the right day, one malicious firebug, to turn a State Forest to ashes, and an enthusiastic brigade without effective equipment is hopeless. | + | |
- | Let us continue our propaganda towards | + | Lots of people have been affected by wireless talks, posters and bushfire danger periods and there __are__ |
- | Paradoxically then, bushfire prevention must fail to eliminate the scourge and furthermore, | + | |
- | will leave off preparing to fight. Early detection of the menace as in a disease of the body is imperative. Power to fight must then be immediate, power to control and extinguish, as no bushf ire is hunder controlh | + | Let us continue our propaganda towards |
- | 14. | + | |
+ | Paradoxically then, bushfire prevention must fail to eliminate the scourge and furthermore, | ||
Officialdom' | Officialdom' | ||
- | to throw the blame on to the householder for not clearing the hazard about the home nor burning breaks, | + | |
- | to look with despair at the thought of " | + | - to throw the blame on to the householder for not clearing the hazard about the home nor burning breaks, |
- | to distribute funds, far below the estimate of damage, when the havoc has been caused. | + | |
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
How important is clearing undergrowth and burning firebreaks? In recent fires, trees have burst into flames up to 200 yards ahead of the main front, the fire has passed along the tree tops (the litter being burned at a much later time), and fifty yards wide firebreaks (or the remaining burned trees in them) have been consumed. In some cases flames have leapt a roadway and a railway running side by side, to catch on to railway property. | How important is clearing undergrowth and burning firebreaks? In recent fires, trees have burst into flames up to 200 yards ahead of the main front, the fire has passed along the tree tops (the litter being burned at a much later time), and fifty yards wide firebreaks (or the remaining burned trees in them) have been consumed. In some cases flames have leapt a roadway and a railway running side by side, to catch on to railway property. | ||
+ | |||
We cannot then rest content with clearing and firebreaks; in fact, it is dangerous to do so or to allow the authorities to sink into complacency behind them. | We cannot then rest content with clearing and firebreaks; in fact, it is dangerous to do so or to allow the authorities to sink into complacency behind them. | ||
- | The weather bureaux give very aecurate | + | |
- | Everybody would like to know just how much of this does occur. In the suburbs, we hear of husbands racing home in taxis to fight the blaze threatening their homes; in the mountains, fire-fighters waiting to arrest a wall of flame with a thirty or forty mile gale behind it; in the country, a stock and station agent calling for volunteers to meet at nightfall | + | The weather bureaux give very accurate |
- | Does the Forestry Commission fare any better? It wouldn' | + | |
- | And this brings us to fire fighting potential. There is no doubt that water at the right time, efficiently handled by trained personnel can work wonders. Have you ever advanced on to a bush fire armed with a piece of green bush or a wet bag or even a regulation" | + | Everybody would like to know just how much of this does occur. In the suburbs, we hear of husbands racing home in taxis to fight the blaze threatening their homes; in the mountains, fire-fighters waiting to arrest a wall of flame with a thirty or forty mile gale behind it; in the country, a stock and station agent calling for volunteers to meet at __nightfall__ |
- | If it's a scrub fire, the knapsack spray works wonders; | + | |
- | The fire fighters must stand by 'on " | + | Does the Forestry Commission fare any better? It wouldn' |
- | 15. | + | |
+ | And this brings us to fire fighting potential. There is no doubt that water at the right time, efficiently handled by trained personnel can work wonders. Have you ever advanced on to a bush fire armed with a piece of green bush or a wet bag or even a "regulation" | ||
+ | |||
+ | If it's a scrub fire, the knapsack spray works wonders; the forest fire wants water tenders, | ||
+ | |||
+ | The fire fighters must stand by on " | ||
To summarise - | To summarise - | ||
- | The emphasis in our campaign against bushfires must shift from prevention to control and fighting. A considerably increased sum of money must go into training, fire spotting and equipment for fire fighting. Bushfires are a- national calamity and they concern every citizen: training should involve some compulsion and service should be | + | |
- | a demand; we don't equip our defence forces on a piece-meal, parsimonious policy so why should we falter when it comes to an army that will resist | + | The emphasis in our campaign against bushfires must shift from prevention to control and fighting. A considerably increased sum of money must go into training, fire spotting and equipment for fire fighting. Bushfires are a national calamity and they concern every citizen: training should involve some compulsion and service should be a demand; we don't equip our defence forces on a piece-meal, parsimonious policy so why should we falter when it comes to an army that will resist |
- | This period of destruction will pass; we will forget: Authority will be only too happy to pass on to other fields. It is a vigilant, persistent minority that will keep the danger awake in the mind of the general public -. particularly the great hordes that live in the cities and never fisee the stars'' | + | |
+ | This period of destruction will pass; we will forget! Authority will be only too happy to pass on to other fields. It is a vigilant, persistent minority that will keep the danger awake in the mind of the general public - particularly the great hordes that live in the cities and never " | ||
A first step might be to seek a conference with the Premier in order to let him know that certain changes in the approach to bushfire control must take place; to discuss with him ways and means of achieving these changes. From there, Commonwealth Co-ordination and increased finance are imperative. | A first step might be to seek a conference with the Premier in order to let him know that certain changes in the approach to bushfire control must take place; to discuss with him ways and means of achieving these changes. From there, Commonwealth Co-ordination and increased finance are imperative. | ||
- | samimmt | + | |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Notes.===== | ||
Brian G. Harvey. | Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | NARROW NECK. The Federation has written to the Under Secretary for =7requesting | + | |
- | BUSHFIRE FIGHTING. Clubs are being asked to consider a motion on Federationts | + | ====Narrow Neck.==== |
- | be formed, such Section to be organised in conjunction with the existing Search and Rescue Section. | + | |
- | NEW AFFILIATION. The Cruising Canoe Club has been admitted to memberThip.1-777-Hon. Secretary is Mr. G. Whymark, 44 Wetherill Street, Croydon. | + | The Federation has written to the Under Secretary for Lands requesting |
- | NATIONAL PARK FIRE-SPOTTING. The offer to the National Park Trust of teams of weekend | + | |
- | SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION. The Broadcast over the A.B.C. 6.45 a.m. news Terfod benre Christmas was sponsored by the Police Department. The police have advised Federation that before any search is commenced the Search and Rescue Section will be consulted. | + | ====Bushfire Fighting.==== |
- | 7- - | + | |
- | 16. | + | Clubs are being asked to consider a motion on Federation' |
- | RAISING AGE_FCR USE OF FIREARMS. | + | |
- | FEDERATION FUNDS. The special Federation funds will be reviewed with ,a view' | + | ====New Affiliation.==== |
- | ilolliMMIOMINOAM11111.111.R | + | |
- | THEY'RE CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. | + | The Cruising Canoe Club has been admitted to membership. The Hon. Secretary is Mr. G. Whymark, 44 Wetherill Street, Croydon. |
- | ....mum. ..man | + | |
- | Why spend six shill ings when five shillings will obtain the | + | ====National Park Fire-Spotting.==== |
- | same result? Those who buy a magazine for 6d. each month can save 1/- by becoming an annual subscriber to "The Sydney Bushwalker", | + | |
- | Those folk who are already annual subscribers are reminded that their sub. expires with this issue and to ensure unbroken continuity of issues should remit to the Business Manager as soon as possible. Please advise any change of address. Please make cheques payable to 'The Sydney Bushwalker Magazine Account", | + | The offer to the National Park Trust of teams of weekend |
- | "ONE EAR TO THE GROUND" | + | |
- | ..mWwWim. wmen,....1.=naM maalM | + | ====Search and Rescue Section.==== |
+ | |||
+ | The Broadcast over the A.B.C. 6.45 a.m. news period before | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Raising Age For Use Of Firearms.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Federation has written to the Chief Secretary offering | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Federation Funds.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The special Federation funds will be reviewed with a view to increasing | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====They're Cheaper By The Dozen.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Why spend six shillings | ||
+ | |||
+ | Those folk who are already annual subscribers are reminded that their sub. expires with __this issue__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====" | ||
Congratulations to Betty Sisely and Vera Matasin for organising an excellent weekend at Lake Eckersley. Games, folk dancing and an aquatic carnival were held while the Saturday night supper and the prizes were a token of Betty and Vera's generosity. | Congratulations to Betty Sisely and Vera Matasin for organising an excellent weekend at Lake Eckersley. Games, folk dancing and an aquatic carnival were held while the Saturday night supper and the prizes were a token of Betty and Vera's generosity. | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
+ | |||
A recent prospective included "John Bootlace" | A recent prospective included "John Bootlace" | ||
- | Once again the swelling qualities of rice were demonstrated on the Pigeon House October trip. One cook, despite protests from the informed male members of the food party, plunged a heap of rice into a,small billy. | + | |
- | Even if I don't know where the flies go in winter time I know where the married couples go at Christmas. Seen at Era - Bob and Christa | + | .... |
- | Joe Turner and family were down at Era at l' | + | |
- | 17. | + | Once again the swelling qualities of rice were demonstrated on the Pigeon House October trip. One cook, despite protests from the informed male members of the food party, plunged a heap of rice into a small billy. Reliable reports inform us that the lid of the billy ascended several inches into the air with motive power other than steam and though the males were too polite to comment you could tell there were at least two unexpressed |
- | ONE NINE FIVE TWO, | + | |
- | Paddy salutes all Bushwalkers and wishes them good camping | + | .... |
- | Paddy is now safely installed in his new shop and tIke factory should within a few weeks be working on all cylinders. Supplies should soon be back to normal in all departments. | + | |
+ | Even if I don't know where the flies go in winter time I know where the married couples go at Christmas. Seen at Era - Bob and Christa | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Joe Turner and family were down at Era at New Year from. Armidale. Dave Roots wishes they weren' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====One None Five Two.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy salutes all Bushwalkers and wishes them good camping for the coming year. May the creeks flow clear and the cliffs rise sheer. May we all have opportunities of seeing what lies beyond the ranges. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy is now safely installed in his new shop and the factory should within a few weeks be working on all cylinders. Supplies should soon be back to normal in all departments. | ||
Here are the headlines :- | Here are the headlines :- | ||
- | GRENFT.,L CLOTH in Green, Maroon, Drab and Navy Blue f-s-bie: | + | |
+ | __Grenfell Cloth__ | ||
There is still some golden tan lightweight japara left for tents. This lovely cloth should appeal to the lightweight enthusiasts. | There is still some golden tan lightweight japara left for tents. This lovely cloth should appeal to the lightweight enthusiasts. | ||
+ | |||
Compactum knife fork and spoon sets now only 5/- (last price 7/6d.). | Compactum knife fork and spoon sets now only 5/- (last price 7/6d.). | ||
+ | |||
Rucksacks, billies, in good supply. | Rucksacks, billies, in good supply. | ||
+ | |||
Can take orders for sleeping bags. | Can take orders for sleeping bags. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS, | ||
- | ' | ||
- | - | ||
- | - | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin, Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Phone: M2678. 201 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. |
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