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=====Editorial - Bushwalkers in the News.===== | =====Editorial - Bushwalkers in the News.===== | ||
- | The Search and Rescue Section of the Federation has scored a notable success with its swift discovery of the party astray on Cox's River early in May. It was all the more satisfactory because the Section has survived in an atmosphere | + | The Search and Rescue Section of the Federation has scored a notable success with its swift discovery of the party astray on Cox's River early in May. It was all the more satisfactory because the Section has survived in an atmosphere |
In its way this has been a tribute to the common sense of the organisation, | In its way this has been a tribute to the common sense of the organisation, | ||
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Correspondence went quietly, but when the Federation notes were read, Neil Schafer was horrified to hear that Federation had turned its back on a cool £100. Couldn' | Correspondence went quietly, but when the Federation notes were read, Neil Schafer was horrified to hear that Federation had turned its back on a cool £100. Couldn' | ||
- | The Conservation | + | The Conservation |
(1) That the club write to the Premier, with copies to Mr. Kingsmill and the Bush Fire Committee, making the following suggestions: | (1) That the club write to the Premier, with copies to Mr. Kingsmill and the Bush Fire Committee, making the following suggestions: | ||
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ii. Help to police the Act. | ii. Help to police the Act. | ||
- | iii. Help Councils, Fire Captains, etc. in recruiting and training of volunteers, caring | + | iii. Help Councils, Fire Captains, etc. in recruiting and training of volunteers, caring |
iv. Keep in touch with new developments. | iv. Keep in touch with new developments. | ||
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(b) That arrangements be made for fire fighting and spotting forces to stand by on " | (b) That arrangements be made for fire fighting and spotting forces to stand by on " | ||
- | (c) That full arrangements be made for the Army ard R.A.A.F. to play a __full__ part in fire spotting (at present a very weak link) and fighting and standing by on " | + | (c) That full arrangements be made for the Army and R.A.A.F. to play a __full__ part in fire spotting (at present a very weak link) and fighting and standing by on " |
(d) That the Army and R.A.A.F. be used, not only in the protection of private property, State Forests and Crown Lands, but that they be specially charged to protect Parks and Reserves, as these have practically no manpower, equipment or funds available for fire prevention. | (d) That the Army and R.A.A.F. be used, not only in the protection of private property, State Forests and Crown Lands, but that they be specially charged to protect Parks and Reserves, as these have practically no manpower, equipment or funds available for fire prevention. | ||
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(3) That the Sub-Committee remain in being to follow up matters already decided and to make further recommendations as it sees fit. | (3) That the Sub-Committee remain in being to follow up matters already decided and to make further recommendations as it sees fit. | ||
- | The Report was adopted, and thrown open for discussion. There was only one subject of comment, for Len Scotland wanted the incorporation of a request for rangers to be issued with a really impressive warrant - something with a big crown an it, he suggested. Gil Webb thought the addition of such a tag may detract from the reasoned and reasonable recommendations of the sub-committee. Bill Henley said rangers should have a suitable badge or authority - he'd been a ranger for years without any badge save a notification of appointment. Kevin Ardill said yes, a large authority, plus a nagnifying | + | The Report was adopted, and thrown open for discussion. There was only one subject of comment, for Len Scotland wanted the incorporation of a request for rangers to be issued with a really impressive warrant - something with a big crown an it, he suggested. Gil Webb thought the addition of such a tag may detract from the reasoned and reasonable recommendations of the sub-committee. Bill Henley said rangers should have a suitable badge or authority - he'd been a ranger for years without any badge save a notification of appointment. Kevin Ardill said yes, a large authority, plus a magnifying |
The meeting promptly adopted the recommendations of the Report, and very soon we were back to general business and the matter of rangers' | The meeting promptly adopted the recommendations of the Report, and very soon we were back to general business and the matter of rangers' | ||
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By Kevin Ardill. | By Kevin Ardill. | ||
- | I made two mistakes - I laughed too loudly, and I resurrected some colour slides for the last Club Slide Night. The loud laughter was indirectly the innocent cause of my showing the slides, and the said slides provoked some questions, so I tholight | + | I made two mistakes - I laughed too loudly, and I resurrected some colour slides for the last Club Slide Night. The loud laughter was indirectly the innocent cause of my showing the slides, and the said slides provoked some questions, so I thought |
- | Secretary Jim Brown started it all. Co-respondence | + | Secretary Jim Brown started it all. Correspondence |
Early next morn I'm assisting my brother with some repairs to his house and having nothing to do except suck my thumb every time my brother mishits with the hammer, I think of Paddy' | Early next morn I'm assisting my brother with some repairs to his house and having nothing to do except suck my thumb every time my brother mishits with the hammer, I think of Paddy' | ||
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The next couple of weeks the going was easier. I had even got to the stage of staring back at people, picking mostly old women and children for retaliation. A prize for the brightest remark to the friend who inquired quite seriously if I "went out at night with it on". | The next couple of weeks the going was easier. I had even got to the stage of staring back at people, picking mostly old women and children for retaliation. A prize for the brightest remark to the friend who inquired quite seriously if I "went out at night with it on". | ||
- | We had some difficulty in getting our clothes, but as the starting day neared we completed our wardrobes. The party comprised seven members, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and four servant companions, plus four pack horses with saddle bags and equipment. Our civvy clothes were to be carried from point to point by car and our walking clothes were old tight trousers, odd check shirts, spotted ' | + | We had some difficulty in getting our clothes, but as the starting day neared we completed our wardrobes. The party comprised seven members, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and four servant companions, plus four pack horses with saddle bags and equipment. Our civvy clothes were to be carried from point to point by car and our walking clothes were old tight trousers, odd check shirts, spotted ' |
The trip was to start from Emu Plains, so we travelled thence on the Tuesday evening, where we were met and motored to Huntingdon Hall for the night. Some of the guests were enjoying a dance. We joined in and, after treading on all available toes, retired for the night. A certain amount of hilarity in a pre-breakfast session on John Polglase' | The trip was to start from Emu Plains, so we travelled thence on the Tuesday evening, where we were met and motored to Huntingdon Hall for the night. Some of the guests were enjoying a dance. We joined in and, after treading on all available toes, retired for the night. A certain amount of hilarity in a pre-breakfast session on John Polglase' | ||
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Five of the boys were at a hotel and Charlie and I were roughing it at the doctor' | Five of the boys were at a hotel and Charlie and I were roughing it at the doctor' | ||
- | (Will the exploreres | + | (Will the explorers |
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Two noble fires burned near Couridjah station that night. The sky was growing brighter, and the fresh, strong wind was veering about, carrying showers of sparks. After chatter around the fires, most of the party elected to trust their tents again but since it seemed likely we should really have to walk in the morning, Kath and I determined to make the most of the station, and we slept on the floor. Nice resilient floor boards at Couridjah. | Two noble fires burned near Couridjah station that night. The sky was growing brighter, and the fresh, strong wind was veering about, carrying showers of sparks. After chatter around the fires, most of the party elected to trust their tents again but since it seemed likely we should really have to walk in the morning, Kath and I determined to make the most of the station, and we slept on the floor. Nice resilient floor boards at Couridjah. | ||
- | About midright | + | About midnight |
I worked out the next stage of the trip and went on tour of inspection at 7 a.m. The tentees were much better off than on the previous morning, but they didn't argue when I referred to bush-bashing on Little River and more flood conditions. It was agreed we should extend the trip to embrace Tahmoor station two miles away on the main line. | I worked out the next stage of the trip and went on tour of inspection at 7 a.m. The tentees were much better off than on the previous morning, but they didn't argue when I referred to bush-bashing on Little River and more flood conditions. It was agreed we should extend the trip to embrace Tahmoor station two miles away on the main line. | ||
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(Data from the Annual Report of the N.S.W. Bushfires Committee for the period ending 30/4/52 - reported by Alex Colley.) | (Data from the Annual Report of the N.S.W. Bushfires Committee for the period ending 30/4/52 - reported by Alex Colley.) | ||
- | |Carelessness: | + | |Carelessness: |
| |Burning Off| 563| | | |Burning Off| 563| | ||
| |Camp Fires| | | |Camp Fires| | ||
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- | " | + | =====Hikers Lost In The Bush.===== |
By " | By " | ||
- | For me it all began with a !phone call from S R contact nan, Jim Hooper. Could I possibly get away that night to search for a party of scho81 | + | |
- | He was (without pay, of course), so after purchasing the requisite hard tack, and cancelling all engagements for the next few days, I made my way to Strathfield Station, from where we were to be driven in Police cars to Katoomba. Jim Hooper and I showed our usual modesty by turning up after the press photographers had pressed the button that put the rest of the S R party on the front page of Wednesday' | + | For me it all began with a 'phone call from S & R contact nan, Jim Hooper. Could I possibly get away that night to search for a party of school |
- | Wentworth Falls in about two hours, there to have our first taste of the Great Press Quiz, and to give Jim a chance to get his face in the late edition. So far our experience of the Press had not been unpleasant, for it wci; | + | |
- | gently to the murmur of the Police Sergeant' | + | He was (without pay, of course), so after purchasing the requisite hard tack, and cancelling all engagements for the next few days, I made my way to Strathfield Station, from where we were to be driven in Police cars to Katoomba. Jim Hooper and I showed our usual modesty by turning up after the press photographers had pressed the button that put the rest of the S & R party on the front page of Wednesday' |
- | ed to make notes of our plans. His note book was soon filled with the cryptic symbols of true journalism. Each page went something like tbis: "Bu ....... ........ | + | |
- | A cup of tea and we were into' | + | Wentworth Falls in about two hours, there to have our first taste of the Great Press Quiz, and to give Jim a chance to get his face in the late edition. So far our experience of the Press had not been unpleasant, for it was not until Katoomba Police |
- | Before we settled down, though, Rumboogie came in and spoke kindly to us. It appeared that the Press Moguls in Sydney, comfortable in their well padded chairs, between puffs from their Corona Coronas and sips of Scotch, had andered | + | |
- | Eventually he left with the promise that his photographer would be waiting to follow us in the morning. Gone, but not forgotten, for just as we dozed off, tteRed | + | A cup of tea and we were into our sleeping |
- | True to his promisel | + | |
- | 17. | + | Before we settled down, though, Rumboogie came in and spoke kindly to us. It appeared that the Press Moguls in Sydney, comfortable in their well padded chairs, between puffs from their Corona Coronas and sips of Scotch, had ordered |
- | It was planned to send out three parties: Ton Wardhaugh, Norman Allen and Russel | + | |
- | Tom Wardhaughls | + | Eventually he left with the promise that his photographer would be waiting to follow us in the morning. Gone, but not forgotten, for just as we dozed off, the " |
- | thick fog covered everything except the Red Nosed Reindeer' | + | |
- | Some two hours after starting along the Tableland we had breakfast, filling the billy from the non-perennial stream flowing along the middle of the road. Breakfast over, we plodded on, mist from Kedumba Valley swirling about us, and preventing the searching plane from seeing anything below. | + | True to his promise, |
- | As all who read the news reports know, the searchers, all expert bushmen with extensive knowledge of this wild and ragged country, had to fight their way through the almost impenetrable jungle that covers the area. Well, we battled on, only stopping to accept a lift from a Water Board Land Rover. The driver was going on for another five | + | |
- | miles and we were chatting so pleasantly that it was a shock when we realised we had travelled several miles past our turn-off. To make it worse, we later discovered that cur turn-off was only a few hundred yards from the point where we had got our lift. Don't blame us altogether - the Tableland now has a network of timber roads connected with the ' | + | It was planned to send out three parties: Ton Wardhaugh, Norman Allen and Russel |
- | The Press was certainly right about the inhospitable | + | |
- | When we turned off on to the right track we were joined by two Police constables on a motor cycle and sidecar, and they provided a great exhibition of riding, as the bike wove in and out of the bush. This trick-riding topped off the morning, and the five of us had a | + | Tom Wardhaugh' |
- | late dry lunch several hundred yards before The Jumpback. | + | |
- | The cyclists could go no further, so Eric, John and myself, said goodbye to the Police and carried on. By this time tae fog had lifted, and we had a delightful view of the Cam Valley and Mount Solitary wreathed in cloud before we scrambled, | + | Some two hours after starting along the Tableland we had breakfast, filling the billy from the non-perennial stream flowing along the middle of the road. Breakfast over, we plodded on, mist from Kedumba Valley swirling about us, and preventing the searching |
- | Yes, he (they) | + | |
- | l8. | + | As all who read the news reports know, the searchers, all expert bushmen with extensive knowledge of this wild and ragged country, had to fight their way through the almost impenetrable jungle that covers the area. Well, we battled on, only stopping to accept a lift from a Water Board Land Rover. The driver was going on for another five miles and we were chatting so pleasantly that it was a shock when we realised we had travelled several miles past our turn-off. To make it worse, we later discovered that our turn-off was only a few hundred yards from the point where we had got our lift. Don't blame us altogether - the Tableland now has a network of timber roads connected with the Warragamba |
- | able to go back that night with him. With darkness approaching, | + | |
+ | The Press was certainly right about the inhospitable | ||
+ | |||
+ | When we turned off on to the right track we were joined by two Police constables on a motor cycle and sidecar, and they provided a great exhibition of riding, as the bike wove in and out of the bush. This trick-riding topped off the morning, and the five of us had a late dry lunch several hundred yards before The Jumpback. | ||
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+ | The cyclists could go no further, so Eric, John and myself said goodbye to the Police and carried on. By this time the fog had lifted, and we had a delightful view of the Cox Valley and Mount Solitary wreathed in cloud before we scrambled, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Yes, he (they) | ||
We cooked our tea on Mrs. McMahon' | We cooked our tea on Mrs. McMahon' | ||
- | Norm was in his element | + | |
- | One evening paper wanted to send in jeeps to bring the boys out that night before the Police got there, so ensuring a scoop for the afternoon edition. Despite Mr. McMahon' | + | Norm was in his element. The 'phone ran hot with all the Sydney |
- | Early in the day the first of the Press arrived, a reporter and a photographer, | + | |
- | Did we rescue the boys? Why was Runboogie | + | One evening paper wanted to send in jeeps to bring the boys out that night before the Police got there, so ensuring a scoop for the afternoon edition. Despite Mr. McMahon' |
- | (Mr. X closes this episode | + | |
- | .......1171IMe | + | Early in the day the first of the Press arrived, a reporter and a photographer, |
- | -L-it least the gentleman who considers bushwalkers should carry Verey light pistols had the right idea in one respect - he spelt it Very (Special Paddymade lightweight, | + | |
- | Remark from Jess Martin on Roaring | + | Did we rescue the boys? Why was Rumboogie |
- | 0 0 | + | |
- | CONGRATULATIONS TO: 15-CFR-M-Yui-Te-TE-7- | + | (Mr. X closes this episode |
- | Shirley Evans and June 13th. | + | |
- | Luke Priddle, on Norma Rowan. | + | ---- |
- | Betty and Phil Hall, whose daughter Susan was Kevin Dean who embarked on the marital career, his engagement to Marie Barden, sister of | + | |
- | 19. | + | At least the gentleman who considers bushwalkers should carry Verey light pistols had the right idea in one respect - he spelt it Very (Special Paddymade lightweight, |
- | THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME. | + | |
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+ | |||
+ | Remark from Jess Martin on Roaring | ||
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+ | ===Congratulations To:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Betty and Phil Hall, whose daughter Susan was born on June 9th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Shirley Evans and Kevin Dean who embarked on the marital career, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Luke Priddle, on his engagement to Marie Barden, sister of Norma Rowan. | ||
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+ | |||
+ | =====The Shape Of Things To Come.===== | ||
As a result of decisions taken at the June Committee Meeting, members will find that the new Walks Programme (July to October) will be the last of the present series. | As a result of decisions taken at the June Committee Meeting, members will find that the new Walks Programme (July to October) will be the last of the present series. | ||
- | When we adopted the practice of having our programme reproduced by the Professional Copying Service, in 1949, it cost a little over R.5 for 500 copies. Since then the price spiral has driven the figure up to 10 (approximately) for 400 copies. That works out at 30 per year for walks programmes, and that is about one-sixth of the total income from subscriptions. | + | |
- | It is intended to revert to the drill of producing the Walks Programmes on the Club duplicator, but in very different style from the duplicator programmes of 1943-49. It is proposed to produce the new style programme by the photographic-stencil process, in the same way as maps published in the magazine. It is also proposed to use a thin card, similar to that used in present walks programmes - NOT paper. Estimated cost will be about 6 per issue or 18 for each year's programmes. | + | When we adopted the practice of having our programme reproduced by the Professional Copying Service, in 1949, it cost a little over £5 for 500 copies. Since then the price spiral has driven the figure up to £10 (approximately) for 400 copies. That works out at £30 per year for walks programmes, and that is about one-sixth of the total income from subscriptions. |
- | A further advantage will be the additional time available for preparation. Because it take five weeks to obtain the finished work from the printers, the Walks ' | + | |
- | IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES | + | It is intended to revert to the drill of producing the Walks Programmes on the Club duplicator, but in very different style from the duplicator programmes of 1943-49. It is proposed to produce the new style programme by the photographic-stencil process, in the same way as maps published in the magazine. It is also proposed to use a thin card, similar to that used in present walks programmes - NOT paper. Estimated cost will be about £6 per issue or £18 for each year's programmes. |
- | CONTACT, | + | |
- | SCENIC MOTOR TOURS | + | A further advantage will be the additional time available for preparation. Because it take five weeks to obtain the finished work from the printers, the Walks Secretary |
- | KAT (MBA | + | |
- | DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO TEE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS. | + | One other important decision touching on the Walks Programme has been reached. Attention has been drawn to the fact that, under the present routine, names of officers elected at the March meeting do not appear |
- | TRANSPORT BY COACHES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH | + | |
- | - | + | January to April |
- | WALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGEMENT. | + | |
- | FOR ALL INF CHI AT ION | + | |
- | WRITE TO P.O. BOX 6G0 KATOOMBA. TELEPHONE 60, KATOOMBA. | + | |
- | 20. | + | |
- | One other important decision touching on the balks Programme has been reached. Attention has been drawn to the fact that, under the present routine, names of officers elected at the March meeting do not app ear on a programme until mid-June. With the accelerated production plan it should be possible (provided the retiring | + | |
- | "January to April | + | |
May to August | May to August | ||
+ | |||
September to December. | September to December. | ||
- | To get the new schedule under way the next programme will consist of 2 months only (November-December) after Which we will revert to normal 4-month programmes. | ||
- | ww1 | ||
- | Guzzle, guzzle, toil and trouble Fire burn and billy bubble. In with water, sugar, butter, | ||
- | This brew will make you cough and splutter. | ||
- | Squeeze of lemon, then we've got The basic toddy, piping hot. | ||
- | But what is this as I lick my thumb Some sccundrel' | ||
- | On Queen' | ||
- | man's ingratitude to his fellow, they were basely accused of drinking the rum and feeding out the virgin liquid to the remaining members. That do you think of that? Sh!hl not so loud, ar they' | ||
- | ..... | ||
- | As the motorised section app roached TyanrPic in Capertee Valley, the unitiated commented, mentally or audibly, 'Just a piker hill!" After spending most of 6unday climbing the hill, having viewed the cyclorama from the summit, after looking down a thousand feet to all the other cliffs and crests near at hand, t4ey drove away on Monday with affectionate backward glances, saying Quite a hill, oh?" | ||
- | ..... | ||
- | AXEMAN - SPARE THE SLEEPERS: When the sound of wood being broken | ||
- | Maid ....1 1NAMM...M!OMWM.IMMNIMMIO IMMWM | ||
- | penetrated the drowsy minds of one party on Queen' | ||
- | On a recent day walk the leader, who, through family ties has not been able to participate in the re cent Club doings, enquired of Molly Gallard."Are you a prospective member?" | + | To get the new schedule under way the next programme will consist of 2 months only (November-December) after which we will revert to normal 4-month programmes. |
- | Apropos. of the above, we note that we now have an Assistant SECIAL Secretary (vide new Walks Programme).- | + | |
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- | FEDERATION NOTES - TUNE. | + | |
+ | Guzzle, guzzle, toil and trouble\\ | ||
+ | Fire burn and billy bubble\\ | ||
+ | In with water, sugar, butter,\\ | ||
+ | This brew will make you cough and splutter.\\ | ||
+ | Squeeze of lemon, then we've got\\ | ||
+ | The basic toddy, piping hot.\\ | ||
+ | But what is this as I lick my thumb\\ | ||
+ | Some scoundrel' | ||
+ | |||
+ | On Queen' | ||
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+ | As the motorised section approached Tyan Pic in Capertee Valley, the unitiated commented, mentally or audibly, "Just a piker hill!" After spending most of Sunday climbing the hill, having viewed the cyclorama from the summit, after looking down a thousand feet to all the other cliffs and crests near at hand, they drove away on Monday with affectionate backward glances, saying "Quite a hill, eh?" | ||
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+ | ===Axeman - Spare the Sleepers: | ||
+ | |||
+ | When the sound of wood being broken penetrated the drowsy minds of one party on Queen' | ||
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+ | On a recent day walk the leader, who, through family ties has not been able to participate in the recent | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Apropos. of the above, we note that we now have an Assistant SECIAL Secretary (vide new Walks Programme). | ||
+ | |||
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+ | =====Federation Notes - June.===== | ||
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | MAP MAKING SECTION: The matter of establishing a map-making section | + | |
- | seek volunteers in the affiliated Clubs - in particular, a Convener for the Section. | + | ===Map Making Section:=== |
- | INFORMATION | + | |
- | SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION: A pamphlet giving "dcfs" and "don?ts" for overdue | + | The matter of establishing a map-making section |
- | NATIONAL FITNESS COUNCIL SPORTS? FORUM: The Federation was represented | + | |
- | (a) Sales Tax reductions on Sports? Gear. | + | ===Information Section:=== |
- | (b) Special Transportation Rates for organised groups | + | |
- | (c) Acquisition of the Exhibition Building for a common meeting place for Sporting Bodies. | + | Report forms on trips have been prepared and will be circulated to Clubs. An exhibition of information will be made at Pallin' |
- | (d) Acquisition of areas for recreation by State and Local Government, | + | |
- | (e) A co-ordinating body representing Sporting Bodies to act in the interest of member organisations. | + | ===Search and Rescue Section:=== |
+ | |||
+ | A pamphlet giving "do's" and "don'ts" for overdue | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===National Fitness Council Sports' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Federation was represented | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Sales Tax reductions on Sports' | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
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The presence of a representative from the Federation enabled walking to be included in the meanings of these resolutions. | The presence of a representative from the Federation enabled walking to be included in the meanings of these resolutions. | ||
- | COX'S RIVER CAMPING: From information collected at the Lands Department It would apnear that Mr. Kirby has control of all land along the Cox between Megalong and Tinpot Creeks, and he may therefore prevent camping- | ||
- | ANNUAL MEETING OF KEDERATION: The third Tuesday in July - the following offices are known to be vacant: Honorary Secretary, Minutes Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. | ||
- | =mmo.fflmogarrrhasmassomanesmome | ||
- | " | ||
- | Said the New Zealander lately arrived in this State when the party camped on the edge of Barren Ground and drew water from a series of rock holes: "See - just like Colin Putt said - theyYll drink anything over here". He should have seen (or smelt) the water carried 800-odd feet up Tyan Pic on the June holiday weekend. Faintly irridescent, | ||
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- | NE7S FROM PADDY. | ||
- | The snow season is here. The bleak wind which blues noses in Sydney brings joy to the brotherhood of the snows. Faddy managed to beat the gun of import restrictions and so can supply all needs in skis, stockes, bindings, waxes, mitts, socks. | ||
- | Incidentally those walkers who want a really rugged hardwearing warmthgiving non-shrinking sock could do a lot worse than getting hold of a couple of pairs of Norwegian greasy wool socks. Lovely shades of red, chrome, yellow, white and grey. Take your pick. They all lock the sane | ||
- | . colour in the dark, | ||
- | For walkers and skiers. | ||
- | torch that will never let you down. No batteries to go flat. It is a self generating torch. In fact a miniature Bunnerong - but much more reliable. Weight 6 ozs. Price 2. 7. 3d. | ||
- | Down Quilts. A new line in quilts is the Paddymade Utility Quilt. Lccut 6'2h long by 5' | ||
- | Tents all sizes in stock or at short notice. Rucksacks. Good stock of all varieties. | ||
- | Sleeping Bags. A few in stock - others to order. | ||
- | Paddy Pallin, | ||
- | Camp Gear for 1::a1kers, | ||
- | 201 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY. IPHONEM2678. | ||
- | P.S. Don't forget | ||
- | " | ||
- | every Thursday evening at Paddy' | ||
+ | ===Cox' | ||
+ | |||
+ | From information collected at the Lands Department It would appear that Mr. Kirby has control of all land along the Cox between Megalong and Tinpot Creeks, and he may therefore prevent camping. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Annual Meeting of Federation: | ||
+ | |||
+ | The third Tuesday in July - the following offices are known to be vacant: Honorary Secretary, Minutes Secretary and Honorary Treasurer. | ||
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+ | ====" | ||
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+ | Said the New Zealander lately arrived in this State when the party camped on the edge of Barren Ground and drew water from a series of rock holes: "See - just like Colin Putt said - they' | ||
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+ | =====News From Paddy.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The snow season is here. The bleak wind which blues noses in Sydney brings joy to the brotherhood of the snows. Paddy managed to beat the gun of import restrictions and so can supply all needs in skis, stockes, bindings, waxes, mitts, socks. | ||
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+ | Incidentally those walkers who want a really rugged hardwearing warmthgiving non-shrinking sock could do a lot worse than getting hold of a couple of pairs of Norwegian greasy wool socks. Lovely shades of red, chrome, yellow, white and grey. Take your pick. They all look the same colour in the dark. | ||
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+ | ===For walkers and skiers.=== | ||
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+ | A __torch that will never let you down__. No batteries to go flat. It is a self generating torch. In fact a miniature Bunnerong - but __much__ more reliable. Weight 6 ozs. Price £2. 7. 3d. | ||
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+ | __Down Quilts__. A new line in quilts is the Paddymade Utility Quilt. About 6' | ||
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+ | __Tents__ all sizes in stock or at short notice. | ||
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+ | __Rucksacks__. Good stock of all varieties. | ||
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+ | __Sleeping Bags__. A few in stock - others to order. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin, Camp Gear for Walkers. | ||
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+ | 201 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. 'PHone M2678. | ||
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+ | P.S. Don't forget: " |
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