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=====Pattern Test Walks.===== | =====Pattern Test Walks.===== | ||
- | Published in accordance with, the requirements of By-Law No.14, Section K. | + | Published in accordance with the requirements of By-Law No.14, Section K. |
====2-Day Walks.==== | ====2-Day Walks.==== | ||
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- | THE COMMANDOS. | + | =====The Commandos.===== |
- | By," | + | |
- | "The Walker walks for miles and miles And fondly thinks that Nature smiles. | + | |
- | I think that Nature' | + | By " |
+ | |||
+ | "The Walker walks for miles and miles\\ | ||
+ | And fondly thinks that Nature smiles.\\ | ||
+ | I think that Nature' | ||
+ | Because it doesn' | ||
(Verse attributed to Colin Putt.) | (Verse attributed to Colin Putt.) | ||
- | A neatly typed notice on our notice board attracted my attention. | + | |
- | 0 On reading through interest was aroused. Was it a challenge to the older generation of bushwalkers whom I have often heard remark about the fickle walkers of today? (Note - word ' | + | A neatly typed notice on our notice board attracted my attention. On reading through interest was aroused. Was it a challenge to the older generation of bushwalkers whom I have often heard remark about the fickle walkers of today? (Note - word ' |
- | of the marriage question to go on the Aird-Sullivan trip along the Cox, | + | |
- | super-dooper lightweight - no sleeping bags, no tents, no extra clothes but ahandkerchief, with a few dried vegs for food. | + | Bad ideas formed |
- | Bad ideas formerl | + | |
- | fellow-bushwalkers freeze to death. They did not die (worse luck). Why? | + | I met the scheduled party at Wentworth Falls with a fiendish grin, for the cold wind had forced me to do gymnastics, and who were these high-spirited bushwalkers (correction, |
- | I met the scheduled party at Wentworth Falls with a fiendish grin, | + | |
- | for the cold wind had forced me to do gymnastics, and who were these high-spirited bushwalkers (correction, | + | - The popular Pat Sullivan, actress and folk-songster |
- | 1. The popular Pat Sullivan, actress and folk-songster | + | |
- | 2. Jean Aird, 1st class swimming instructress | + | |
- | 3. Lovely Betty Swain, | + | |
- | 4. Beverley Price, keen photographer and swami girl | + | |
- | 5. Ross Laird, S.B.W., S.R.C., N.T.C.B.W., N.U.T.S., etc. | + | |
- | 6. Ben Bishop, man of mystery | + | |
- | 7. Brian Anderson, of the chrome vombitorium (see footnote) | + | |
- | 8. Colin Putt, man from N.Z. with tribal head-gear | + | |
- | 9. Jack Wren, model bushwalker | + | |
- | 10. John Bookluck, of S.B.W. (Sydney Bow-tie Walker). | + | |
- | Yes, they were a bright and merry lot of hikers with such a conglomeration of packs. The most novel yet superlightweight packs belonged to Colin and Ben. Ben's consisted of half a sugar bag, cut in its longest direction, tied with string, | + | Yes, they were a bright and merry lot of hikers with such a conglomeration of packs. The most novel yet superlightweight packs belonged to Colin and Ben. Ben's consisted of half a sugar bag, cut in its longest direction, tied with string, |
- | sugar bag, 56-lbs. nett, "Use No Hooks", | + | |
- | 0 | + | Along the track to Kedumba Pass torches had very little use for the few that brought them. Moonlight proved stronger. In less than two hours from the station camp was made. This is where we learn a small fire about the size of an average S.B.W. re-union type was lit, thus raising the surrounding temperature to about 500°C, which fell to 0°C by 4 a.m. This type of camping can be positively thrilling to the types who like to be on the track by 5.45 a.m. (see footnote |
- | by ropes which were slung over his shoulder. The remaining bags were | + | |
- | mainly of army shoulder or rucksack type. The heaviest sack was the standard frameless bushwalker pack. | + | |
- | Along the track to Kedumba Pass torches had very little use for the few that brought them. Moonlight proved stronger. In less than two hours fram the station camp was Made. This is where we learn a small fire about the size of an average S.B.W. re-union type was lit, thus | + | |
- | (FOOTNOTE: We don't know what a vombitorium is, even less a chrome one. Perhaps we misread the manuscript, but that's what it looks like, and its too lovely a word to alter. - Ed.) | + | |
- | 16. | + | |
- | raising the surrounding temperature to about 500C, which fell to 000 by 4 a.m. This type of camping can be positively thrilling to the types who like to be an the track by 5.45 a.m. (see footnote). You sweat to rise early in the cold of the morning. | + | |
By 6.30 we were burning along the track to cool off in the Cox. By 9 a.m. you would have sworn it was noon. This is unnatural for the lazy city toiler. | By 6.30 we were burning along the track to cool off in the Cox. By 9 a.m. you would have sworn it was noon. This is unnatural for the lazy city toiler. | ||
- | Old Father Cox was very frisky, but not so with us. That day Colin introduced us to the sport of Running the Rapids. This game is played in boots by running along with the rapids, making sure you lift your feet well. It could be,recommended, | + | |
- | Walking and swimming go hand in hand along the Cox, and this is how our kind leaders led us. I forgave them for their early rising. Before the heat of the day gave way to the cool of the evening the party had one last swim, entertainment tax free by Jean (instructor) and Pat (instructed) on how to swim. Tea followed, the main bulk of the party cooking in cramped style an the river' | + | Old Father Cox was very frisky, but not so with us. That day Colin introduced us to the sport of Running the Rapids. This game is played in boots by running along with the rapids, making sure you lift your feet well. It could be recommended, |
- | The after-tea walk was most delightful. The full stomach, the friendly mood, the songs and the magic of the moonlit trail, led us along the Cox in high spirits. Our views were of silvery sheen an the water and the silhouetted flowing curves of the mountains. This is what I like - but this I didn't -- | + | |
+ | Walking and swimming go hand in hand along the Cox, and this is how our kind leaders led us. I forgave them for their early rising. Before the heat of the day gave way to the cool of the evening the party had one last swim, entertainment tax free by Jean (instructor) and Pat (instructed) on how to swim. Tea followed, the main bulk of the party cooking in cramped style on the river' | ||
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+ | The after-tea walk was most delightful. The full stomach, the friendly mood, the songs and the magic of the moonlit trail, led us along the Cox in high spirits. Our views were of silvery sheen on the water and the silhouetted flowing curves of the mountains. This is what I like - but this I didn't -- | ||
Our leaders, being Amazons, didn't like to see us enjoying ourselves. " | Our leaders, being Amazons, didn't like to see us enjoying ourselves. " | ||
- | Sleep that night was organised successfully. The party grouped and shared groundsheet over and under, with a layer of bracken. A Gold Star goes to Miss Pat Sullivan, who slept, as the saying has it, snug as a bug in a rug, )2etween | + | |
- | Sunday passed uneventfully, | + | Sleep that night was organised successfully. The party grouped and shared groundsheet over and under, with a layer of bracken. A Gold Star goes to Miss Pat Sullivan, who slept, as the saying has it, snug as a bug in a rug, between |
- | (FOOTNOTE: Perhaps | + | |
- | At Dawn". | + | Sunday passed uneventfully, |
- | A If Jean and Jack wish to protest against being styled " | + | |
+ | All good things must come to an end. Even Ross Laird' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reflections on the 'bus decidedly put me in favour of the Commando style, with a few modifications, | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Footnote 1: We don't know what a vombitorium is, even less a chrome one. Perhaps | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Footnote 2: If Jean and Jack wish to protest against being styled " | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Footnote 3: Perhaps title of story should be " | ||
Who is " | Who is " | ||
- | 17. | + | |
- | water. At one stage, I am told, a local saw these three beds floating down the Cox looking quite dead;When suddenly one with a band round his head and fully clothed made an appearance on the road, bowed to the amazed local, and disappeared back over the brink. The apparition was too much for the local, for when the banded one looked Alp gain, the local' | + | ---- |
- | All good things must comet() an end. Even Ross Laird' | + | |
- | ' famous community 1-gallon billy from Which dozens of cups of brew were | + | ====Please To Remember The Nineteenth December.==== |
- | - drawn must go home. | + | |
- | Reflections on the 'bus decidedly put me in favour of the Commando style, with a few modifications, | + | We almost |
- | =4.1.16111..NONNI | + | |
- | PLEASE TO REMEMER THE NINETEENTH DECEMBER. | + | However, all is not lost. Ingersoll Hall may be an indifferent substitute for the flesh pots of the city, but the spirit of the night is what counts. December 19th is the night of our local Christmas Party, the "Fun and Games Night". |
- | We alMost | + | |
- | However, all is not lost. Ingersoll'Hall may be an indifferent substitute for the flesh pots of the dity,lout the spirit of the night is what counts. December 19th is the night of our local Christmas Party, the "Fun and Games Night"c | + | Be in it to win it... and __bring your own grub__. |
- | Be in it to win it .. and BRING YOUR OWN GRUB. THE COMMANDO TOUCH. | + | |
- | One crept out on the offi.ciaq back. Making concession to the in the party (and perhaps the and sleeping bag, but starved on | + | ---- |
- | The Commandos are infiltrating.' | + | |
- | However, you could see his eyes light up with unholy satisfaction when a 5.30 a.m, start was decreed for Saturday. After Sunday' | + | ====The Commando Touch.==== |
- | P With same slight assistance he was still able to board the 'bus at Central Burragorang. | + | |
- | TALL THERE. There was a time on this sane Nattai River trip When three of FEFparty | + | The Commandos are infiltrating. |
- | leader and. party, wandering along a broad trail, | + | |
- | followed:- Leader: Hello: | + | However, you could see his eyes light up with unholy satisfaction when a 5.30 a.m. start was decreed for Saturday. After Sunday' |
- | Voice : Hello: (identified as Commando) | + | |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Not All there.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | There was a time on this same Nattai River trip when three of the party were way ahead (Commando included). Presently leader and party, wandering along a broad trail, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leader: Hello! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Voice : Hello! (identified as Commando) | ||
Leader: Are you all there? | Leader: Are you all there? | ||
- | Voice : I like that! I never thought you'd comment on my mental | + | |
- | 18. | + | Voice : I like that! I never thought you'd comment on my mental |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
- | By Allen A. Strom. | + | ---- |
- | 1779771-77=7----- | + | |
- | NATIONAL TRUST: 0.H. Wyndham has been elected President and another | + | =====Federation Notes.===== |
- | FORESTRY COMMISSION is attempting control on Phasmids (Leaf Insects) that cause defoliation | + | |
- | BUSHFIRE PATROLS IN NATIONAL PARK: A Roster of thirty names has been | + | By Allen A. Strom. |
- | prepai777-17777777=-7777=c1 | + | |
- | blanks appearing on the list and asked for further volunteers. All communications to Paul H. Barnes, UB1351. | + | ===Bouddi Natural Park:=== |
+ | The Trust is organising a work party for March 28/29th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===National Trust.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | O.H. Wyndham has been elected President and another | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Forestry Commissions: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Is attempting control on Phasmids (Leaf Insects) that cause defoliation | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bushfire Patrols In National Park:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Roster of thirty names has been prepared. the President expressed | ||
A list of names has been sent to the Manager, National Park, for the issue of Special Ranger' | A list of names has been sent to the Manager, National Park, for the issue of Special Ranger' | ||
- | The zones to be patrolled | + | |
- | KOWMUNG HOUSE AND BUTLER'S HUT: Mr. Hawke of Katoamba | + | The zones to be patrolled |
- | SEARCH AND RESCUE: The pamphlet prepared by S & R has been well FFTJT7ed7--FOTITe | + | |
- | will circulate the advice. May 2/3rd 1953 to be practice S & R Weekend. | + | ===Kowmung House and Butler's Hut:=== |
- | INFORMATION is still lagging because Club officers are not returning | + | |
- | COPIES _OF THE ANNUAL REPORT are available. | + | Mr. Hawke of Katoomba |
- | alo.aa.mmuk.O.J.em-=hrimAirmalatwari..w.mla-mrmra.munate | + | |
- | SOCIALMMMITTEE was elected to organise the 1953 Bushwalker Ball. Uorman-777/ | + | ===Search and Rescue:=== |
- | FEDERATION INSIGNIA: Proposed designs are required by the third Tuesday in December, 1952. | + | |
- | OUTDOORS EXHIBITION: Ron Waudrop reported he had been approached | + | The pamphlet prepared by S & R has been well received. Police |
- | 19. | + | |
- | AUSTRALIAN SECRETARIAT: The Federation will approach the Federation | + | ===Information: |
- | and Brisoane | + | |
- | YES, WE KNOW, WE' | + | Is still lagging because Club officers are not returning |
- | There has been no charge in the caterinrr, | + | |
+ | ===Copies of the Annual Report: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Are available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Social Committee: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Was elected to organise the 1953 Bushwalker Ball. Norman Allen (Convener), John Cotter, Joy Russell, M. Bernasconi and Ken Stewart. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Federation Insignia:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Proposed designs are required by the third Tuesday in December, 1952. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Outdoors Exhibition:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ron Waudrop reported he had been approached | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Australian Secretariat:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Federation will approach the Federation | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Yes, we know, we said it before__, but the __barbecue__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | There has been no charge in the catering | ||
The Roots' back yard is still available for camping - no favoured positions have been sold in advance. | The Roots' back yard is still available for camping - no favoured positions have been sold in advance. | ||
+ | |||
And, to the best of our knowledge, Eddie Stretton' | And, to the best of our knowledge, Eddie Stretton' | ||
- | REGRETS: That the second prize-winning photograph from the Annual Exhibition was not available for inclusion in this issue as intended. Shortage of manpower and time responsible. We hope to have it for the January issue. | + | |
- | + | ---- | |
- | CON3RATI3L.P., | + | |
- | On the concert night, as Lynette Whinier went through the hoops" in her contortion act, we heard Colin Putt murmur at a tense moment: " | + | ====Regrets:==== |
- | Dormie, making a triumphal re-appearance at the recent concert night, has the most valuable walking gear in the country, to judge from a.Perth newspaper.' | + | |
- | P is only a cipher. | + | That the second prize-winning photograph from the Annual Exhibition was not available for inclusion in this issue as intended. Shortage of manpower and time responsible. We hope to have it for the January issue. |
- | LOWER INCOME GROUP DEPARTMENT: Save 6d1 Don't buy the. new Railway | + | |
- | M.MM. | + | ---- |
- | PEACE ON EARTH & GOODWILL TOWARDS N. | + | |
+ | ====Congratulations: | ||
+ | |||
+ | To Gladys and Len Fall, who, in spite of the dire warnings of the debate, were duly joined in matrimony on November 15th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | On the concert night, as Lynette Whinier | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dormie, making a triumphal re-appearance at the recent concert night, has the most valuable walking gear in the country, to judge from a Perth newspaper. It reported his equipment as " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Lower Income Group Department:==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Save 6d! Don't buy the new Railway | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Peade On Earth & Goodwill Towards Men.=== | ||
Paddy knows no better Christmas wish than to hope that all his Bushwalker friends may have that peace and serenity of spirit which comes from the quiet of the bush and the majesty of the everlasting mountains. Also that we may all give and receive more than our share of goodwill. | Paddy knows no better Christmas wish than to hope that all his Bushwalker friends may have that peace and serenity of spirit which comes from the quiet of the bush and the majesty of the everlasting mountains. Also that we may all give and receive more than our share of goodwill. | ||
+ | |||
The Spring weather has been good and the bush is looking lovelier than ever. May we all be able to enjoy it at Christmas and throughout the coming year. | The Spring weather has been good and the bush is looking lovelier than ever. May we all be able to enjoy it at Christmas and throughout the coming year. | ||
- | The position regarding stocks of materials is better than we dared hope when import | + | |
+ | The position regarding stocks of materials is better than we dared hope when import | ||
Seasonal suggestions for trips and gifts: | Seasonal suggestions for trips and gifts: | ||
- | Vegetables. Powdered potato. Dried potato, cabbage, carrot, parsnip, | + | |
- | molitor | + | __Vegetables.__ Powdered potato. Dried potato, cabbage, carrot, parsnip, onion and mixed vegetables. |
- | ratastizt | + | |
- | Dried Eus. 13/-. Tent Pes. | + | __Dried Eggs.__ 13/-. |
- | Knife Fork, Spoon Sets. 6/-. Torches. | + | |
- | Books: Bushcraft Handbooks. | + | __Tent Pegs.__ |
- | "Bush Hut-making", | + | |
- | "Food and Water in the Bush". "Knots and Lashings" | + | __Knife, |
+ | |||
+ | __Torches.__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Books:__ Bushcraft Handbooks. "Bush Hut-making", | ||
Full supplies of sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents and aluminium ware. | Full supplies of sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents and aluminium ware. | ||
- | PADDY PAWN | ||
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 201 CASTLEREAG11 St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
+ | |||
+ | 201 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. M2678. |
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