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|Editorial - A Lesson For Us| | 1| | |Editorial - A Lesson For Us| | 1| | ||
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|At the January General Meeting|Jim Brown| 3| | |At the January General Meeting|Jim Brown| 3| | ||
|Bushwalking The Easy Way, or The Prospectives Delight|A. Wilson| 5| | |Bushwalking The Easy Way, or The Prospectives Delight|A. Wilson| 5| | ||
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Dormie moved that we support the formation of such a Section, (this after a motion-less prefacory discussion). It was argued that it was in line with our principles - also that we could never afford the equipment: that the equipment would be provided for us - but we were not likely to get sufficient volunteers to quench a candle: some said bushfires didn't conveniently burn at week-ends when we might be available, and some replied that if we aided the other fire fighters two days a week well, it was better than nothing. It was suggested we give financial support to existing local bush fire brigades. Federation President and delegate Paul Barnes, arriving during the debate, suggested that we could support the well-intentioned proposal "in principle" | Dormie moved that we support the formation of such a Section, (this after a motion-less prefacory discussion). It was argued that it was in line with our principles - also that we could never afford the equipment: that the equipment would be provided for us - but we were not likely to get sufficient volunteers to quench a candle: some said bushfires didn't conveniently burn at week-ends when we might be available, and some replied that if we aided the other fire fighters two days a week well, it was better than nothing. It was suggested we give financial support to existing local bush fire brigades. Federation President and delegate Paul Barnes, arriving during the debate, suggested that we could support the well-intentioned proposal "in principle" | ||
- | Coming to the selection of a site for the annual re-union, we found grave doubts on all hands concerning the " | + | Coming to the selection of a site for the annual re-union, we found grave doubts on all hands concerning the " |
With 50-odd by-laws to be ratified or cast to the lions at the Annual General Meeting, and the need for the President to reach the Annual Re-Union by Saturday night, a motion was submitted that the by-laws would be mailed to each member with the Annual Report. Any member who wasn't happy about a particular by-law would be required to write the Secretary not later than March, 12th, moving amendment or cancellation: | With 50-odd by-laws to be ratified or cast to the lions at the Annual General Meeting, and the need for the President to reach the Annual Re-Union by Saturday night, a motion was submitted that the by-laws would be mailed to each member with the Annual Report. Any member who wasn't happy about a particular by-law would be required to write the Secretary not later than March, 12th, moving amendment or cancellation: | ||
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Fortunately, | Fortunately, | ||
- | Ken, the only member of the crew who was without nostalgic memories of this happy spot (he was a Gladesville boy himself), steered us safely past and Keith again took over. While everyone else did some solid spinebashing (prospectives!) Keith guided us up the river past Bar Point, Pumpkin Point, Big Jim's Point, and on to Mangrove Creek. Here a very important | + | Ken, the only member of the crew who was without nostalgic memories of this happy spot (he was a Gladesville boy himself), steered us safely past and Keith again took over. While everyone else did some solid spinebashing (prospectives!) Keith guided us up the river past Bar Point, Pumpkin Point, Big Jim's Point, and on to Mangrove Creek. Here a very important |
This exhausting effort on my part landed us at Wiseman' | This exhausting effort on my part landed us at Wiseman' | ||
- | At 0830 hours I was awoken again but this time I had no objections whatsoever. There straight in front of me lay the most beautiful scene imaginable. By ordinary standards it was not out of the ordinary. But I had just enjoyed the longest sleep I'd had for weeks. There were no worries on my mind. Technical College had closed, the Finals were over, there were two clear days ahead before returning to the salt mines and there before my eyes lay this scene. There was the river stretching into the distance with bright green reeds against the dark green of the ridges and to cap it all a clear blue sky with one or two scattered clouds and just enough breeze to stop it from being too hot. I lay there daydreaming till the others woke up then I put my thoughts into action. Grabbing the camera in one hand and green filter and lens hood in the other I headed for the dinghy closely followed by Keith. By the time our shutter clicking orgy was finished breakfast in some mysterious fashion had made its appearance on the table. At 1104 hours we finally got under way and several minutes later arrived at Upper Wiseman' | + | At 0830 hours I was awoken again but this time I had no objections whatsoever. There straight in front of me lay the most beautiful scene imaginable. By ordinary standards it was not out of the ordinary. But I had just enjoyed the longest sleep I'd had for weeks. There were no worries on my mind. Technical College had closed, the Finals were over, there were two clear days ahead before returning to the salt mines and there before my eyes lay this scene. There was the river stretching into the distance with bright green reeds against the dark green of the ridges and to cap it all a clear blue sky with one or two scattered clouds and just enough breeze to stop it from being too hot. I lay there daydreaming till the others woke up then I put my thoughts into action. Grabbing the camera in one hand and green filter and lens hood in the other I headed for the dinghy closely followed by Keith. By the time our shutter clicking orgy was finished breakfast in some mysterious fashion had made its appearance on the table. At 1104 hours we finally got under way and several minutes later arrived at Upper Wiseman' |
Having hoisted them aboard we moved off and throbbed steadily upstream at a steady seven knots. Quite a lot of driftwood was met with but all was avoided till I discovered that by standing on the seat behind the steering wheel and using your foot you could steer and look at the scenery (with your head through the hatch) at the same time. Unfortunately I paid TOO much attention to the scenery (ESPECIALLY THE CURVES) and managed to run into the biggest lot yet encounter while travelling at full speed (but I still haven' | Having hoisted them aboard we moved off and throbbed steadily upstream at a steady seven knots. Quite a lot of driftwood was met with but all was avoided till I discovered that by standing on the seat behind the steering wheel and using your foot you could steer and look at the scenery (with your head through the hatch) at the same time. Unfortunately I paid TOO much attention to the scenery (ESPECIALLY THE CURVES) and managed to run into the biggest lot yet encounter while travelling at full speed (but I still haven' | ||
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About two hours after leaving Wiseman' | About two hours after leaving Wiseman' | ||
- | An hour later we set off again heading upstream at a steady pace until the setback of a very low road bridge was encountered. But this did not stop the terrible quintet for long. Retiring downstream we quickly dismantled the mast with the aid of a screwdriver and returned to the fray. This time we made it with exactly an inch and a half to spare and the dire prophecy of an ominiscent | + | An hour later we set off again heading upstream at a steady pace until the setback of a very low road bridge was encountered. But this did not stop the terrible quintet for long. Retiring downstream we quickly dismantled the mast with the aid of a screwdriver and returned to the fray. This time we made it with exactly an inch and a half to spare and the dire prophecy of an omniscient |
"Okay, stop her" we shouted "and have a look over the side"! | "Okay, stop her" we shouted "and have a look over the side"! | ||
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- Activities etc. for Sunday - such things as damper competitions and the like. | - Activities etc. for Sunday - such things as damper competitions and the like. | ||
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- | One other point, campfire items in the form of songs, sketches and entertainment from membeps | + | One other point, campfire items in the form of songs, sketches and entertainment from members |
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Maybe you've met him too! The bloke who's GOT to have it rough and tough, who laughs at the simple beauty of a rural setting and whose parochial limits of mind lead him to believe that there' | Maybe you've met him too! The bloke who's GOT to have it rough and tough, who laughs at the simple beauty of a rural setting and whose parochial limits of mind lead him to believe that there' | ||
- | Perhaps I've got things wrong; but for what it's worth, I'd like to contend that there' | + | Perhaps I've got things wrong; but for what it's worth, I'd like to contend that there' |
It is not enough to look however, since one must see with knowing eyes -- an uncommon attribute of your common and garden variety of tourist who, having heard the jargon " | It is not enough to look however, since one must see with knowing eyes -- an uncommon attribute of your common and garden variety of tourist who, having heard the jargon " | ||
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From Keswick we go by bus to Seetoller from where we start to climb by the road up to the Homster Pass. Almost at the top of the Pass is a state quarry and one can spend an hour or so watching the large slabs of slate being split up into house slates. The splitting is done by hand and the slates are used throughout the British Isles instead of tiles. | From Keswick we go by bus to Seetoller from where we start to climb by the road up to the Homster Pass. Almost at the top of the Pass is a state quarry and one can spend an hour or so watching the large slabs of slate being split up into house slates. The splitting is done by hand and the slates are used throughout the British Isles instead of tiles. | ||
- | From Homster we climb up on to Green Gable, down a saddle and up on to Great Gable (the climber' | + | From Homster we climb up on to Green Gable, down a saddle and up on to Great Gable (the climber' |
Just under Great Gable is Black Sail Pass and there is a Youth Hostel in this Pass which is most useful, particularly to climbers who wish to spend a few days on Great Gable. | Just under Great Gable is Black Sail Pass and there is a Youth Hostel in this Pass which is most useful, particularly to climbers who wish to spend a few days on Great Gable. | ||
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- | IM.Irr.1=1=.11111NOCENIZMIIMPIIIIMMILNIIM.. | + | =====We Came Of Age.===== |
- | WE CAME OF AGE. | + | |
By Brian G. Harvey. | By Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | Now that we have enthusiastically embarked upon preparations for the celebration of our Silver Anniversary in October, with Ball and all, the question of whether we should publish a Special Silver Anniversary Magazine in October to mark the occasion is sure to arise before long. The occasion | + | |
- | In October 1948 when we turned twentyone (we all remember the " | + | Now that we have enthusiastically embarked upon preparations for the celebration of our Silver Anniversary in October, with Ball and all, the question of whether we should publish a Special Silver Anniversary Magazine in October to mark the occasion is sure to arise before long. The occasion |
- | Club, Constitution, | + | |
- | left, obtainable from the Business Manager for 6d. per copy, for those who were not fortunate enough to be members in 19481!) | + | In October 1948 when we turned twentyone (we all remember the " |
- | So that' | + | |
- | increase in price, and which amounted, I think, to about 3.17.0. With present day costs, a similar reimbursement would be about 8, perhaps | + | So that the magazine should have been available at the usual cost of 6d. per copy, the Club agreed to subsidise the Magazine to the extent of its loss due to the large amount of paper, etc. used, without any increase in price, and which amounted, I think, to about £3.17.0. With present day costs, a similar reimbursement would be about £8, perhaps |
- | I have no doubt that, put to a General Meeting, repetition of the special issue would be greatly favoured. However the Editor cannot be expected to write it up himself, so before you vote an such a proposition it would be as well to find out if the matter is assured of definite support in the form of articles suitable to the occasion. If a few would like to club together we can produce photographs of which the magazine will share half cost, which would be about 3 to any group- sufficiently | + | |
- | 12. | + | I have no doubt that, put to a General Meeting, repetition of the special issue would be greatly favoured. However the Editor cannot be expected to write it up himself, so before you vote an such a proposition it would be as well to find out if the matter is assured of definite support in the form of articles suitable to the occasion. If a few would like to club together we can produce photographs of which the magazine will share half cost, which would be about £3 to any group sufficiently interested to put in a few bob each for the benefit of he many. |
- | interested to put in a few bob each for, the benefit of he many. Have you any ideas for the February General Meeting? | + | |
- | =11110, | + | Have you any ideas for the February General Meeting? |
- | TO NA a DAMPER. | + | |
- | By Jim Brown | + | ---- |
- | (AnotheR Cook). | + | |
- | For those walkers | + | =====To Make Damper.===== |
- | INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. plain flour ) | + | |
- | Baking Powder | + | By Jim Brown (AnotheR Cook). |
- | Small quantity of fat Salt | + | |
- | Water | + | For those walkers |
- | 2 loaves stale bread., | + | |
- | UTENSILS: 2 plates | + | ===Ingredients:=== |
- | 1 billy - 1 billy - One walker One walker | + | |
- | - one large, one small | + | * 2 lbs. plain flour |
- | 2i pint-size | + | |
- | 4 pint-size | + | |
- | with long finger nails) May be the with keen nose | + | * Salt |
- | ) same person. | + | |
- | NETHOD: Roll up shirt sleeves. | + | |
- | Place about 1 lb. of flour on the smaller plate, and add baking powder (fruit salts or wood ash may be used.in an emergency, but the use of self raising flour should | + | |
- | Add water and knead with the hands, and knead with the hands; and knead with the hands. Add more water and knead with the hands, and etc. etc. After a time the dough will begin to flow off the plate. This means that the mixture'is too wet. Hence your reserve flour. Sprinkle liberally on the dough, and knead with the hands, etc. | + | ===Utensils:=== |
- | Presently you will notice that the atmosphere is misty with flour dust. This means that the mixture is too dry. By this time the dough has crept up your fingers to the wrist, so you call for more water. Your assistant explains that the water bucket | + | |
- | On return, add water generously, and knead with the hands, etc. This will male the dough sloppy so that it will creep up to your elbows (hence rolling up the sleeves). The ball of dough will have diminished to the size of-a golf ball. Summon the walker with long finger nails to scrape you dotn - this can be done by a combination of scratching down to palm level, and "nilkingu | + | * 2 plates - one large, one small |
- | 13. | + | * 1 billy - 2 1/2 pint-size |
- | Transfer the Whole mess to the 2i-pint billy, and add the residue of the flour. Knead with the hands. You will soon find that the dough is unmanageable in the billy, so move it to the larger plate, and continue to knead with the hands. The mixture will soon be too dry, so you must add water sparingly (allow for sweating from forearms) and knead with the hands. The mixture should gradually become damper (go on, laugh, damn you). Have your long-nailed friends scrape you down periodically, | + | * 1 billy - 4 pint-size |
- | After an interminable time you will have a dough of the right | + | * One walker |
- | . consistency. If you haven' | + | * One walker |
- | Bring your keen-nosed walker close to the fire, and move away from the fire or right out of the hut (if in one) yourself. To relax your nerves you may smoke, drink strong tea or coffee, but should not administer alcohol in any form. Keep well away, for the watcher must not be confused with any exotic or unfamiliar smell. All efforts must be bent on sniffing for the first smell of baking. Cooking time will range from ten minutes to an hour and a half. | + | |
- | If, after an hour, no savour of baking is detected, remove the billy from fire and lift lid, pouring in some charcoal in the process. If black, sack the watch-keeper and treat with nasal inhalants and cough mixture: if white, replace in fire (the billy, not the watch-keeper) and repeat the process, until the load has risen well and is nicely browned. | + | ===Method:=== |
- | About this time you will discover that you haven' | + | |
- | Anyway, it was an interesting experiment and yoU can eat the two loaves of stale bread (hence the bread - it'll be staleby | + | * Roll up shirt sleeves. |
- | During the January made to the regulations year. One member wants as bushfires! | + | |
- | ONE EAR TO THE GROUND". | + | |
- | General Meeting quite a governing burning off at to know if this applies | + | |
- | lot of reference was certain times of the | + | |
- | to bushwalkers as well | + | |
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+ | Anyway, it was an interesting experiment and you can eat the two loaves of stale bread (hence the bread - it'll be stale by this time anyway). | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ====="One Ear To The Ground."===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | During the January | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
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Glad to see Eric Pegram has returned to the fold. Perhaps a warning should be issued that those long legs of Eric's are capable of covering country at a surprising rate and hobbles might well be carried by any leader who is fortunate to enjoy the company of the boy wanderer. | Glad to see Eric Pegram has returned to the fold. Perhaps a warning should be issued that those long legs of Eric's are capable of covering country at a surprising rate and hobbles might well be carried by any leader who is fortunate to enjoy the company of the boy wanderer. | ||
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- | Bb and" | ||
- | Trust S.B.W' | ||
- | Shirley King left these shores in the " | ||
- | as much of Euro e whilst earning Serling. Her present address in | ||
- | England is - C/- Mrs. Wilderspin, hTe-Kianga", | ||
- | Congratulations to - Mary and Roy Braithwaite, | ||
- | a daughter: Shirley Evans and Kevin Dean, who have announced their | ||
- | engagement. | ||
- | INNOCENTS ABROAD. Frank Leyden sends his very kind regards to his | + | .... |
- | S.B.W. friends | + | |
- | SKIING | + | Bob and" |
- | FEFty with the view of booking | + | |
- | 28 Figtree Avenue, Randwick, without delay. | + | .... |
- | WE DON'T LIKE TO HARP | + | |
- | wirars.11Mlimmaamuuaammemumr..lam.ara | + | Trust S.B.W' |
- | but there' | + | |
- | goodness of heart we are posting magazines to those who subscribed | + | .... |
- | last year, knowing full well credit is right. But don't try us out | + | |
- | too far, please: In case you've forgotten, the rate for copies posted to your address is 7/6d. per annum. Held in the Clubroom - 5/-. Don't delay. | + | Shirley King left these shores in the " |
- | Most-trees must be feminine, They do a strip tease in the autumn months, display bare limbs in winter, dress up-enchantingly every spring, and live off the sap all summer. | + | |
- | 15. | + | .... |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
+ | Congratulations to - Mary and Roy Braithwaite, | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Innocents abroad.__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Skiing Enthusiasts.__ Len Scotland is endeavouring to form a skiing | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
+ | |||
+ | __We Don't Like To Harp__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | .... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Most trees must be feminine, They do a strip tease in the autumn months, display bare limbs in winter, dress up enchantingly every spring, and live off the sap all summer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Notes.===== | ||
Brian G. Harvey. | Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | KOSCIUSKO AREA. Federation has received from the organisers of ranama HutteTroject | + | |
- | ?hDERAT1ON REUNION will be held over weekend 29/30th March. Clubs are requested to suggest a suitable site which has not been burnt out by recent bushfires. | + | ===Kosciusko Area.=== |
- | PROPOSED BUSHFIRE FIGHTING AND FLOOD RESCUE SECTION. The notice of | + | |
- | NORTON'S BASIN. Solicitors representing the owners of the North and North-Et banks advise camping on these banks is prohibited during dry weather. Permission may be granted by the lawyers at other times. Federation Secretary will supply address. if required. | + | Federation has received from the organisers of Kunama Hutte Project |
- | KURNELL PENINSULA. It is reported that Caltex is seeking to establish an Oil Refinery alongside the Captain Cook Landing Reserve and partly on the area recently won by conservaelbn | + | |
- | BUSHFIRE SPOTTING IN NATIONAL PARK. No definite arrangements have been finaTii-ed | + | ===Federation Reunion.=== |
- | NARROW NECK LANDS. It is reported surveyors will soon'be active in 1717-6-67Eation Trthe requested reserves in Narrow Neck-Ruined Castle Areas. | + | |
- | DEFINITION OF PRIMITIVE AREA. A definition has been suggested by the Austra Ian MUFTum | + | Will be held over weekend 29/30th March. Clubs are requested to suggest a suitable site which has not been burnt out by recent bushfires. |
- | AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION. Notice of Motion has been submitted so that a qu-OFTE nay be constituted by nine qualified delegates representing five affiliated clubs. | + | |
- | CRUISING CANOE CLUB has been admitted as an affiliated member. | + | ===Proposed Bushfire Fighting and Flood Rescue Section.=== |
- | PRICES AT PADDY_PALLINIS. | + | |
- | Prices Present Posers for Paddy. In conmon | + | The notice of |
+ | |||
+ | ===Norton's Basin.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Solicitors representing the owners of the North and North-East banks advise camping on these banks is prohibited during dry weather. Permission may be granted by the lawyers at other times. Federation Secretary will supply address if required. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Kurnell Peninsula.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is reported that Caltex is seeking to establish an Oil Refinery alongside the Captain Cook Landing Reserve and partly on the area recently won by conservation | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bushfire Spotting In National Park.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | No definite arrangements have been finalised | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Narrow Neck Lands.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is reported surveyors will soon be active in investigation of the requested reserves in Narrow Neck - Ruined Castle Areas. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Definition of a Primitive Area.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A definition has been suggested by the Australian Museum | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Amendment of Constitution.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Notice of Motion has been submitted so that a quorum may be constituted by nine qualified delegates representing five affiliated clubs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Cruising Canoe Club.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Has been admitted as an affiliated member. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Prices | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Prices | ||
Walkers can rest assured that they can always get from Paddy Pallin the best quality gear at prices which compare more than favourably with any such gear in Australia. | Walkers can rest assured that they can always get from Paddy Pallin the best quality gear at prices which compare more than favourably with any such gear in Australia. | ||
- | Note for Skiers. Paddy has skis, stocks and other accessories bought at last yearrs price and on Which last year's Sales Tax was paid. Prudent skiers are advised to make a deposit now to secure goods for the coming Season at last year's prices. | ||
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- | ?PHONE: M2678. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS, | ||
- | 201 Castlereagh Street, | ||
- | (Between Park and Bathurst Streets) | ||
- | SYDNEY. | ||
+ | __Note for Skiers.__ Paddy has skis, stocks and other accessories bought at last year's price and on which last year's Sales Tax was paid. Prudent skiers are advised to make a deposit now to secure goods for the coming Season at last year's prices. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin, Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
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