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 After you have elected your officers, treat them with the courtesy and tolerance you would wish in their position. If you believe a mistake has been made, or some matter overlooked, it is kinder to talk about it with the appropriate officer rather than produce it dramatically at a general meeting. You may have your facts wrong. After you have elected your officers, treat them with the courtesy and tolerance you would wish in their position. If you believe a mistake has been made, or some matter overlooked, it is kinder to talk about it with the appropriate officer rather than produce it dramatically at a general meeting. You may have your facts wrong.
  
-Rametber, too, that though the prestige and glamour of office may be terrific (!) the remuneration is imperceptible. The would-be critic should first investigate his own attitude, and ask himself if he is fully supporting the committee, or treating it merely as a body of lackeys appointed to do his bidding.+Remember, too, that though the prestige and glamour of office may be terrific (!) the remuneration is imperceptible. The would-be critic should first investigate his own attitude, and ask himself if he is fully supporting the committee, or treating it merely as a body of lackeys appointed to do his bidding.
  
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 The following day, Saturday, was the start of one of the main objects of the trip, the climbing of Bartle Frere (5,287-feet), the highest mountain in Queensland. Early in the morning we caught a train (at least that's what we were told it was) to Malanda, and a car out past Lamond's Hill to a clearing within 2 miles of the foot of the mountain. The road to this spot was in very good condition, having been repaired recently. The following day, Saturday, was the start of one of the main objects of the trip, the climbing of Bartle Frere (5,287-feet), the highest mountain in Queensland. Early in the morning we caught a train (at least that's what we were told it was) to Malanda, and a car out past Lamond's Hill to a clearing within 2 miles of the foot of the mountain. The road to this spot was in very good condition, having been repaired recently.
  
-We set up a base camp and spent the afternoon reconnoitring around the various tinter tracks to see which would be the most advantageous for our purpose. The next day dawned cloudy and ominous (at 5 a.m. we were up), but not having to pack, Ken and I were soon away and after about half an hour on a timber track we cut off this into the "scrub" (local term for jungle). We pushed and scrambled our way for about 200 yards when we came across a very old Army-cut track, which was a little easier and followed the saddle we wanted.+We set up a base camp and spent the afternoon reconnoitring around the various timber tracks to see which would be the most advantageous for our purpose. The next day dawned cloudy and ominous (at 5 a.m. we were up), but not having to pack, Ken and I were soon away and after about half an hour on a timber track we cut off this into the "scrub" (local term for jungle). We pushed and scrambled our way for about 200 yards when we came across a very old Army-cut track, which was a little easier and followed the saddle we wanted.
  
-About this stage it started to rain and didn't stop until we got back to camp eleven hours later. Not having brought our groundsheets because they would have been torn pushing through the scrub, we just had to put up with getting wet through. The track took us as far as the foot of the main climb, but petered out in a creek which we crossed. We went straight up the other side and followed along the side of the creek for some distance, and passed some very beautiful falls and cascades. The climb itself was eneventful, not even a small snake being seen, but about halfway up we came to a cave formed by a huge pile of boulders roughly the size of those in Bungonia Gorge, but surmounted by an enormous granite "pebble" about 50 or 60-ft. in diameter, one of the biggest single rounded stones I have seen. Several other piles of rocks wee passed farther up, but none as big as this one. Some quite good views could possibly be obtained by scrambling up on to these rocks, and looking out over the tree tops, but it was far too misty when we were there.+About this stage it started to rain and didn't stop until we got back to camp eleven hours later. Not having brought our groundsheets because they would have been torn pushing through the scrub, we just had to put up with getting wet through. The track took us as far as the foot of the main climb, but petered out in a creek which we crossed. We went straight up the other side and followed along the side of the creek for some distance, and passed some very beautiful falls and cascades. The climb itself was uneventful, not even a small snake being seen, but about halfway up we came to a cave formed by a huge pile of boulders roughly the size of those in Bungonia Gorge, but surmounted by an enormous granite "pebble" about 50 or 60-ft. in diameter, one of the biggest single rounded stones I have seen. Several other piles of rocks wee passed farther up, but none as big as this one. Some quite good views could possibly be obtained by scrambling up on to these rocks, and looking out over the tree tops, but it was far too misty when we were there.
  
-We also found in variou spots remnants of old army camps, with sticks laid out to make beds, piles of tins,. etc.+We also found in various spots remnants of old army camps, with sticks laid out to make beds, piles of tins,. etc.
  
 We stopped at the top for about a quarter of an hour, where we had a long delayed lunch and devoured half a pound of biscuits between us, and at half past two pushed off on the long trek home. To facilitate our return and allow us more time for climbing, we had blazed trees on the way up, and we were very glad to follow these on the return down, but even then progress was comparatively slow because we still had to push our way through the scrub. The mountain an its western face presents a more or less flat face with no very strongly defined ridges, and without the blaze marks we would have been very definitely "uphill" in picking out the narrow saddle at the bottom, which separates the headwaters of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers by only a few hundred yards. If we had ended in either of these streams, which fall away very suddenly, it would have taken us till next day to get out. We were very glad when we hit camp and a curried meat stew and rice were provided by Alan Wilson. We stopped at the top for about a quarter of an hour, where we had a long delayed lunch and devoured half a pound of biscuits between us, and at half past two pushed off on the long trek home. To facilitate our return and allow us more time for climbing, we had blazed trees on the way up, and we were very glad to follow these on the return down, but even then progress was comparatively slow because we still had to push our way through the scrub. The mountain an its western face presents a more or less flat face with no very strongly defined ridges, and without the blaze marks we would have been very definitely "uphill" in picking out the narrow saddle at the bottom, which separates the headwaters of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers by only a few hundred yards. If we had ended in either of these streams, which fall away very suddenly, it would have taken us till next day to get out. We were very glad when we hit camp and a curried meat stew and rice were provided by Alan Wilson.
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 Part of that night and the following morning we spent in travelling from Milla Milla to Ravenshoe, with the idea of going out to see the Tully Falls. This, however, would have proved an expensive proposition as there were no hitches and the local taxi driver wanted some fabulous sum for the 12 mile journey, so about midday we turned our backs on the idea reluctantly, and started hitching our way down the Palmerston highway to Innisfail. We found hitching up here very similar to Tasmania, the cars are few and far between, but those that do come along are very good and invariably stop to tell you why they can't pick you up. They are mostly local people going but a short way out to farms. Part of that night and the following morning we spent in travelling from Milla Milla to Ravenshoe, with the idea of going out to see the Tully Falls. This, however, would have proved an expensive proposition as there were no hitches and the local taxi driver wanted some fabulous sum for the 12 mile journey, so about midday we turned our backs on the idea reluctantly, and started hitching our way down the Palmerston highway to Innisfail. We found hitching up here very similar to Tasmania, the cars are few and far between, but those that do come along are very good and invariably stop to tell you why they can't pick you up. They are mostly local people going but a short way out to farms.
  
-The following day at Innisfail was spent in admiring the city and its environs, which we thought were nicer than Cairns. The city is built along the banks of the Johnson River and parks line both banks. The nights we spent here we stayed at the local Camping and Parking Ground, which is one of the nicest I have seen, being situated on the banks of the river and covered with lush green grass (as are most of Innisfail parks) instead of the usual bare earth, and with smaal trees scattered here and there. It also had a laundry, showers, etc.+The following day at Innisfail was spent in admiring the city and its environs, which we thought were nicer than Cairns. The city is built along the banks of the Johnson River and parks line both banks. The nights we spent here we stayed at the local Camping and Parking Ground, which is one of the nicest I have seen, being situated on the banks of the river and covered with lush green grass (as are most of Innisfail parks) instead of the usual bare earth, and with small trees scattered here and there. It also had a laundry, showers, etc.
  
 Thursday found us invading Paronella Park, about 11 miles south of Innisfail. It is a small park, built entirely by one man, JOse Paronella, a Spaniard, and its building occupied 20 years of hi lifetime.  Apart from paths, outhouses and lunch sheds, a Spanish style "fort" occupies the centre, wherein meals are served and dances and the local picture shows are held. There were many varied and interesting things to be seen here and it was a day well spent. Thursday found us invading Paronella Park, about 11 miles south of Innisfail. It is a small park, built entirely by one man, JOse Paronella, a Spaniard, and its building occupied 20 years of hi lifetime.  Apart from paths, outhouses and lunch sheds, a Spanish style "fort" occupies the centre, wherein meals are served and dances and the local picture shows are held. There were many varied and interesting things to be seen here and it was a day well spent.
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 ===Monday 29/9/52. After it's all over.=== ===Monday 29/9/52. After it's all over.===
  
-There was no time last night to end the story. We climbed out of Ripple Creek, and found the country exactly as we hoped. Went through another saddle, up another knob - and that was just as it should be. With great relief, we turned along the ridge, bearing 107, and held to it for over an hour - about two miles of raspy going. Near the end of the leg we found a surveyor's mark, and, as we slewed into our next bearing, 139, picked up a blazed way and a cut track. It was 4.30 and we were still about 6 miles from Warraganba. At 5.30, quite suddenly, we came on to a rebuilt edition of the old trail, just where it should be a little beyond was a large clearing where logging had been done, and a rutted, tractor-trampled highway led us right through, four miles to Warragamba Dam site. It was 7.5 as we started out across the lofty suspension bridge which, to all intents and purposes, marked journey's end. West-east. The twain had met.+There was no time last night to end the story. We climbed out of Ripple Creek, and found the country exactly as we hoped. Went through another saddle, up another knob - and that was just as it should be. With great relief, we turned along the ridge, bearing 107, and held to it for over an hour - about two miles of raspy going. Near the end of the leg we found a surveyor's mark, and, as we slewed into our next bearing, 139, picked up a blazed way and a cut track. It was 4.30 and we were still about 6 miles from Warragamba. At 5.30, quite suddenly, we came on to a rebuilt edition of the old trail, just where it should be a little beyond was a large clearing where logging had been done, and a rutted, tractor-trampled highway led us right through, four miles to Warragamba Dam site. It was 7.5 as we started out across the lofty suspension bridge which, to all intents and purposes, marked journey's end. West-east. The twain had met.
  
 (NOTE: We were told at the Dam that the road we had followed from King's Tableland for about 4 miles does go all the way through. What course it follows we can't guess. It must negotiate the deep gorges of Pocket Creek, Gogongolly Creek and Ripple Creek at least. When someone drives through it, we shall be glad to learn what happens, but we advise a jeep or land-rover for the trip.) (NOTE: We were told at the Dam that the road we had followed from King's Tableland for about 4 miles does go all the way through. What course it follows we can't guess. It must negotiate the deep gorges of Pocket Creek, Gogongolly Creek and Ripple Creek at least. When someone drives through it, we shall be glad to learn what happens, but we advise a jeep or land-rover for the trip.)
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 Graham ("Mouldy") Harrison has sent us a copy of a pamphlet produced by the Forests Commission of Victoria, and distributed to motorists, campers and the like in that State. Graham ("Mouldy") Harrison has sent us a copy of a pamphlet produced by the Forests Commission of Victoria, and distributed to motorists, campers and the like in that State.
  
-It is rather interesting as an exanple of the educative part of Victoria's bush-fire precautions, and is reproduced below:+It is rather interesting as an example of the educative part of Victoria's bush-fire precautions, and is reproduced below:
  
 ===A Holiday Message.=== ===A Holiday Message.===
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 As you go about the forests, absorbing the freshness and fascinated by the busyness of the birds and animals they shelter, you will come across notices warning of the danger of fire. These are to remind you that __it is in your hands to keep the forests green__ - that a moment's absent-mindedness with a match, cigarette, camp-fire or pipe could destroy all the natural beauty which you seek to enjoy. Nothing would ruin your holiday more quickly than the worry, panic and perhaps even tragedy of a forest fire. As you go about the forests, absorbing the freshness and fascinated by the busyness of the birds and animals they shelter, you will come across notices warning of the danger of fire. These are to remind you that __it is in your hands to keep the forests green__ - that a moment's absent-mindedness with a match, cigarette, camp-fire or pipe could destroy all the natural beauty which you seek to enjoy. Nothing would ruin your holiday more quickly than the worry, panic and perhaps even tragedy of a forest fire.
  
-Constant care and discretion in the use of fire by each one of ut will make it possible for our forests to remain green and flourishing, refuges of quiet and loveliness.+Constant care and discretion in the use of fire by each one of us will make it possible for our forests to remain green and flourishing, refuges of quiet and loveliness.
  
 ===Observe the five points of careful camping:-=== ===Observe the five points of careful camping:-===
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 How Wal acquired his residence in the heart of Kuring-gai Chase is beyond me. The bloke's got a bushwalking club all of his own. All the walking country you could wish for in his own backyard and if weather conditions are bad he can adjourn to the house for a hot meal and change of clothes. A flickering light down among the trees guided our feet and the quietness prevailing indicated that the doings had begun. Were we too late? Lamb No.1 was almost a memory and No.2 was saluting the carver, so joining the queue we got in for our cut. A lovely thick slice of lamb from Sam, a portion of potato from Bill, green peas and mint sauce - I said mint sauce - from some angel and silence reigned supreme, with one satisfied customer lining up for a second helping. Taking a good look at this bird I resolve never to be in a food party with him. A second helping! imposs, imposs, ridic, ridic. How Wal acquired his residence in the heart of Kuring-gai Chase is beyond me. The bloke's got a bushwalking club all of his own. All the walking country you could wish for in his own backyard and if weather conditions are bad he can adjourn to the house for a hot meal and change of clothes. A flickering light down among the trees guided our feet and the quietness prevailing indicated that the doings had begun. Were we too late? Lamb No.1 was almost a memory and No.2 was saluting the carver, so joining the queue we got in for our cut. A lovely thick slice of lamb from Sam, a portion of potato from Bill, green peas and mint sauce - I said mint sauce - from some angel and silence reigned supreme, with one satisfied customer lining up for a second helping. Taking a good look at this bird I resolve never to be in a food party with him. A second helping! imposs, imposs, ridic, ridic.
  
-The typical Bill Henley fire both illuminated and warmed the circle of sitters. Gil Webb endeavoured to encourage the songsters but honestly how can one sing through a mass of lamb and green peas. For the same reason I suppose there was a complete lack of skits and sketches. Rene Brown provided a surprise by singing of the pathetic experiences of Polly Perkins, late of Paddington Green. Bravo Rene! I noticed quite a large nupber of old members not seen for quite a long time. Ray Bean, very quiet I admit, but looking the same, and I began to think that if all the crowd turned up at the swimming carnival on February 14th at Lake Eckersley what an entertaining and socially successful day we could have. A free plug for the swimming carnival please Mr. Editor, but we didn't really get a chance to chat with many of our errant members and the carnival is the next event and there will be sunlight to illuminate their happy faces (we hope). The Barbecue - several of the younger lads climbing up a sheer rock face at the back of the assemblage givas rise to the suspicion that maybe the lambs - oh horror - acting the goat is O.K. with me, but as interior lining! Wal, you wouldn't treat an old pal like that. Still, the lads going up the rock face were remarkably sure footed. "The food you eat today walks and talks tomorrow". I say bah. What rot.+The typical Bill Henley fire both illuminated and warmed the circle of sitters. Gil Webb endeavoured to encourage the songsters but honestly how can one sing through a mass of lamb and green peas. For the same reason I suppose there was a complete lack of skits and sketches. Rene Brown provided a surprise by singing of the pathetic experiences of Polly Perkins, late of Paddington Green. Bravo Rene! I noticed quite a large number of old members not seen for quite a long time. Ray Bean, very quiet I admit, but looking the same, and I began to think that if all the crowd turned up at the swimming carnival on February 14th at Lake Eckersley what an entertaining and socially successful day we could have. A free plug for the swimming carnival please Mr. Editor, but we didn't really get a chance to chat with many of our errant members and the carnival is the next event and there will be sunlight to illuminate their happy faces (we hope). The Barbecue - several of the younger lads climbing up a sheer rock face at the back of the assemblage gives rise to the suspicion that maybe the lambs - oh horror - acting the goat is O.K. with me, but as interior lining! Wal, you wouldn't treat an old pal like that. Still, the lads going up the rock face were remarkably sure footed. "The food you eat today walks and talks tomorrow". I say bah. What rot.
  
 By eleven quite a number were heading homewards and here this very obscure report of the Barbecue must end. Some camped the night, and were to go on a walk next day. Returning to the railway station would be quite a good enough walk and I fancy would be sufficient for most. A word of thanks to Wal Roots, Gil Webb and the other helpers. At least six hours work went into preparing the lambs. A most pleasant evening and here's hoping they feel disposed to repeat the dose next Christmas. By eleven quite a number were heading homewards and here this very obscure report of the Barbecue must end. Some camped the night, and were to go on a walk next day. Returning to the railway station would be quite a good enough walk and I fancy would be sufficient for most. A word of thanks to Wal Roots, Gil Webb and the other helpers. At least six hours work went into preparing the lambs. A most pleasant evening and here's hoping they feel disposed to repeat the dose next Christmas.
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 Friday evening: Bus to Kurrajong and Heights meets 5.40 ex Central. Friday evening: Bus to Kurrajong and Heights meets 5.40 ex Central.
  
-Saturday: Buses to Kurrajong ana Heights meet 8.30 a.m., 11.26 a.m., 1.38 p.m. and 2.44 p.m. trains ex Central. Connection with 6.5 p.m. train to Kurrajong only.+Saturday: Buses to Kurrajong and Heights meet 8.30 a.m., 11.26 a.m., 1.38 p.m. and 2.44 p.m. trains ex Central. Connection with 6.5 p.m. train to Kurrajong only.
  
 Sunday morning: Bus to Kurrajong Heights meets 9.8 a.m. ex Central. Sunday morning: Bus to Kurrajong Heights meets 9.8 a.m. ex Central.
  
-Sunday return: Buses leave Kurrajong Heights 1.5, 4.45 and 7.15 p.m., pass Kurrajong 1.30, 5.15 dnd 7.40 meeting trains arriving Sydney at 3.47, 7.28 and 9.49 p.m.+Sunday return: Buses leave Kurrajong Heights 1.5, 4.45 and 7.15 p.m., pass Kurrajong 1.30, 5.15 and 7.40 meeting trains arriving Sydney at 3.47, 7.28 and 9.49 p.m.
  
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 We stuffed the remains of our feet into the remains of our boots and plodded off. Church Creek and the track to Yerranderie were located without mishap, and the whole pack of cripples increased speed as their hopes of catching the 'bus increased. We stuffed the remains of our feet into the remains of our boots and plodded off. Church Creek and the track to Yerranderie were located without mishap, and the whole pack of cripples increased speed as their hopes of catching the 'bus increased.
  
-The inhabitants of Yerranderie are used to seeing rare sights, but seldom as rare as this. Not a garment but had been attacked by Rudolph's 24-inch trunk borer (see glassary). Not a foot but needed a local anaesthetic. But we will do it again. Who's coming?+The inhabitants of Yerranderie are used to seeing rare sights, but seldom as rare as this. Not a garment but had been attacked by Rudolph's 24-inch trunk borer (see glossary). Not a foot but needed a local anaesthetic. But we will do it again. Who's coming?
  
 (List of party to reach Yerranderie on Monday, 29th December, 1952: Betty Swain (S.B.W.), Beverley Price (S.B,W.), Geoff Broadhead (Rucksack Club), Gordon Adam (St. George Bushwalkers), Colin Putt (S.B.W.), Peter Stitt (S.B.W.), Brian Anderson (S.B.W.), Ben Bishop (S.B.W.), Ross Laird (S.B.W.).) (List of party to reach Yerranderie on Monday, 29th December, 1952: Betty Swain (S.B.W.), Beverley Price (S.B,W.), Geoff Broadhead (Rucksack Club), Gordon Adam (St. George Bushwalkers), Colin Putt (S.B.W.), Peter Stitt (S.B.W.), Brian Anderson (S.B.W.), Ben Bishop (S.B.W.), Ross Laird (S.B.W.).)
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 +=====The Swimming Carnival.=====
 +
 +By "Nemo".
 +
 +We'll see you at the Carnival\\
 +You'll bring your trunks I hope.\\
 +There'll be lots and lots of water\\
 +But we're not providin' soap.
 +
 +We'll give you entertainment,\\
 +Maybe a thrill or two\\
 +Surprise will leave you speechless\\
 +At what the champs can do.
 +
 +We'll have a bit of freestyle\\
 +(Some styles are rather new)\\
 +But put your big straw hat on\\
 +Or you may get sunstroke too.
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 +=====Prodigal's Return.=====
 +
 +Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the proverbial extended absence -
 +
 +Frank Leyden from three years sojourn in England, punctuated by climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" sports coat which vaguely resembled a truncated version of the current female trend in slit skirts.
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 +Allan Hardie, from an eight months' tour embracing the British Isles, large hunks of Italy, France and Scandinavia, not to mention a transit of South Africa and a flying call on India.
  
-THE SWIIVThUNG C AR NI VAL  
-By Remo" 
-We'll see you at the Carnival You'll bring your trunks I hope. There'll be lots and lots of water But we're not providin' soap. 
-We'll give you entertainment, Maybe a thrill or two 
-Surprise will leave you speechless At what the champs can do.. 
-We'll have a bit of freestyle (Same styles are rather new) But put your big straw hat on Or you may get sunstroke too. 
-PRODIGAL'S RETURN: Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the FF7771737775=ed absence - 
-Frank Leyden from three years sojourn.in England, punctuated by 
-climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" r 
-sports coat which vaguely resembled a.tr 'cated version of the 
-current female trend in slit Skirts. 
-Allan Hardie, from an eight months, tour embracina,. the British Isles, large hunks of Italy, France and Scandihavia, not to mention a transit of South Afrioa and a flying call on India. 
 Beryl Christiansen who, as Beryl English, was an active walker several years ago, and is now proposing to return to the game. Beryl Christiansen who, as Beryl English, was an active walker several years ago, and is now proposing to return to the game.
-Too bad they weren'an deck for the Barbecue so that we could pretend the fatted lamb was for their benefit. + 
-20. +Too bad they weren'on deck for the Barbecue so that we could pretend the fatted lamb was for their benefit. 
-JANUARY FEDERATION NOTES+ 
-ByKath Brown. +---- 
-MINUTES SECRETARY: Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as MYEEE77-77retary.until Miss G. Roberts (S.B,W.) is able to resume, + 
-- +=====January Federation Notes.===== 
-SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION: S & R is making enquiries into the recent + 
-FIV-67-7Kno7=75-777117 on the Snowy River. +By Kath Brown. 
-Katoonba Council is to be asked to display the 'Tints for Safety drawn up by S R in prominent places to avoid tourists going aotray on mountain walks. + 
-MR. N. ALLEN: Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the -2a1Y-Tommittee and as Asst. Information Officer as he is being transferred to Canberra. A vote of thanks to Mr. Allen for past work was carried by acclamation. +===Minutes Secretary:=== 
-ASSTINFORMATION OFFICER: Nominations for this post are so',; Tht from + 
-HYTTITEfgrnalbs+Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as Meeting Secretary until Miss G. Roberts (S.B.W.) is able to resume. 
-BUNDEENA ROUTE TO MARLEY: Sutherland Council advises that no track + 
-767-27=Y=W-E=1717-out in plans of Bundeena. The Lands Department +===Search And Rescue Section:=== 
-will be approached to ascertain if this information is correct, and + 
-if so Federation will endeavour to have a Right of Thoroughfare allowed. +S & R is making enquiries into the recent River Canoe Club fatality on the Snowy River. 
-ANNUAL RE-UNION: Federation Re.Union will be held on 21st/22nd March at a site to be decided by the Camp Committee when three suggested sites have been inspeOted. These are Euroka Clearing, Long Angle Gully and the Hacking River, Otford, + 
-COMMANDOS IN TEE RAIN: Those of the Commandos Who hadn't been ruined 7E-rni-r5=777115.7Thome who hadn't gone swimming, tried Splendour Rock an the weekend after New Year's Day. Our private eye in the party reports droughty conditions about Mouin, which frustrated-them and sent them down an to Breakfast Creek. There the position righted itself with a generous downpour, and Commandos being what they are, all six spent the night in a one-nan tent.+Katoomba Council is to be asked to display the "Hints for Safetydrawn up by S R in prominent places to avoid tourists going astray on mountain walks. 
 + 
 +===Mr. N. Allen:=== 
 + 
 +Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the Ball Committee and as Asst. Information Officer as he is being transferred to Canberra. A vote of thanks to Mr. Allen for past work was carried by acclamation. 
 + 
 +===AsstInformation Officer:=== 
 + 
 +Nominations for this post are sought from affiliated Clubs
 + 
 +===Bundeena Route To Marley:=== 
 + 
 +Sutherland Council advises that no track to Marley has been laid out in plans of Bundeena. The Lands Department will be approached to ascertain if this information is correct, and if so Federation will endeavour to have a Right of Thoroughfare allowed. 
 + 
 +===Annual Re-Union:=== 
 + 
 +Federation Re-Union will be held on 21st/22nd March at a site to be decided by the Camp Committee when three suggested sites have been inspected. These are Euroka Clearing, Long Angle Gully and the Hacking River, Otford
 + 
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 + 
 + 
 + 
 +====Commandoes In The Rain.==== 
 + 
 +Those of the Commandos who hadn't been ruined on the Kowmung, plus some who hadn't gone swimming, tried Splendour Rock on the weekend after New Year's Day. Our private eye in the party reports droughty conditions about Mouin, which frustrated them and sent them down on to Breakfast Creek. There the position righted itself with a generous downpour, and Commandos being what they are, all six spent the night in a one-nan tent. 
 + 
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-Then there was the old-hand member who decided to struggle out for +Then there was the old-hand member who decided to struggle out for a camping trip on the Australia Day weekend. After protracted search he found his aluminium plate serving as a drinking dish in the family duck-yard. 
-a camping trip on the Australia Day weekend. After protracted search he found his aluminium plate serving as a drinking dish in the family duck-yard. + 
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-THE SWIMMING CARNIVAL at LAKE ECKERSLEY (WORONORA RIVER).FEB.14 15TH+ 
---- After yourve voted in the statrneCITOns-come along tothe +====The Swimming Carnival at Lake Eckersley (Woronora RiverFeb. 14/15th.==== 
-Swimming Carnival and make it a Preliminary Reunion. Trains leave Central for Heathcote at 12,32 and 1.24 (electric, change at Sutherland) and 2.0 p.m. steam train direct. On Sunday 8.44 a.m. electric train from Central to Heathcote (change at Sutherland). Kevin Ardill will conduct you to the spot. + 
-21+After you've voted in the State Elections come along to the Swimming Carnival and make it a Preliminary Reunion. Trains leave Central for Heathcote at 12.32 and 1.24 (electric, change at Sutherland) and 2.0 p.m. steam train direct. On Sunday 8.44 a.m. electric train from Central to Heathcote (change at Sutherland). Kevin Ardill will conduct you to the spot. 
-TALBINGO+ 
-Walkers who propose to set out from (or arrive back at) Talbingo may be lured into attempting the track (shown an the Northern Sheet of the Kosciusko Snow Lease Maps) which climbs up from Boonoo Hut on the Peak River, through a gap at 4.200-ft. just east of Mount Numbanange in the Peak Range, following down The Rings Creek, and,out to Talbingo. An additional inducement is the place marked as hThe Rings - Blackfellowst Borah Groundli on the upper part of Rings Creek. The Sncm Lease Maps are usually reliable, both as far as topographical detail and trails, huts, fences, etc. are concerned. In this particular case, however, the track just does not exist. +---- 
-The ascent from Boonoo an Peaks River is similar in severity of gradient, undergrowth and rocky footing to the Wild Dog Mountains. Before leaving the river determine which is the correct gap (it is easy to Dick), and choose a ridge which leads up close beside the gap. At about 3,500-ft. the vegetation becomes sparse, but rough granite rodks make the going slow, and tree fells force one to detour. When cpproximately on a level with the gap, drop off the ridge and sidle towards the ge,p - avoiding the bed of Numbanange Creek which is thickly grown. + 
-About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open count ry (without locating the Borah Ground). Presently-the creek begins to descend and the trail enters scrub and timber again, eventually petering out against a fence (about 4 miles from the gap). A further half mile along the creek brings one to the Hut shown an the map, and one is inclined to look for a clear trail out from here. However, an heading up the hill, almost due west from the hut, we lost the track On the top of the first spur, descended into the head of a small valley, and climbed the spur an-the opposite side. At this point we decided to pick up the main ridge, which is shown to have a fence following it through to Talbingo, and turned about north-west for half a mile through open stuff. +=====Track and Trail.===== 
-The fence, when we located it, was a tumble-dawn affair, and led through some very densely grown stuff over a graniteknob, then down on a gently falling grade. The going here, for a space, was about as bad as any ridge-top country I have ever encountered. Presently, following the fence, we came to a wooden gate, and from this point picked up traces of the track we had mislaid earlier. The trail dropped rapidly toward the grassed valleys more than 2,000-ft. below, emerging an Jounama Creek about half a mile west of Talbingo village. + 
-.Travelling slowly the whole trip tOdk,Us"fromA a.m. one day until $ pin, next day. Only 'a-ver'strong Party caulddo the Whole: stage in one -day. r +===Peak River - Gap 4200' (near MtNumbanange) - The Rings Creek - Talbingo.=== 
-TRACK Rnd TRAIL. + 
-PEAK RIVER:2.2m. 42001 near MT. NUMBANANGE) THE RINGS CREEK +Walkers who propose to set out from (or arrive back at) Talbingo may be lured into attempting the track (shown an the Northern Sheet of the Kosciusko Snow Lease Maps) which climbs up from Boonoo Hut on the Peak River, through a gap at 4.200-ft. just east of Mount Numbanange in the Peak Range, following down The Rings Creek, and out to Talbingo. An additional inducement is the place marked as "The Rings - Blackfellows' Borah Ground" on the upper part of Rings Creek. The Snow Lease Maps are usually reliable, both as far as topographical detail and trails, huts, fences, etc. are concerned. In this particular case, however, the track just does not exist. 
-PADDYNEWS IS GOOD NEWS+ 
-:Especially this =nth. Do you remember that plastic proofed fabric Paddy had about 5 years ago? Very light yet very durable. It did not crack or scuff. It did not go hard in cold weather. It was just about the perfect cloth for a lightweight serviceable groundsheet. Well - hold your breath - It's on again!.+The ascent from Boonoo on Peaks River is similar in severity of gradient, undergrowth and rocky footing to the Wild Dog Mountains. Before leaving the river determine which is the correct gap (it is easy to pick), and choose a ridge which leads up close beside the gap. At about 3,500-ft. the vegetation becomes sparse, but rough granite rocks make the going slow, and tree fells force one to detour. When approximately on a level with the gap, drop off the ridge and sidle towards the gap - avoiding the bed of Numbanange Creek which is thickly grown. 
 + 
 +About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open country (without locating the Borah Ground). Presently the creek begins to descend and the trail enters scrub and timber again, eventually petering out against a fence (about 4 miles from the gap). A further half mile along the creek brings one to the Hut shown an the map, and one is inclined to look for a clear trail out from here. However, on heading up the hill, almost due west from the hut, we lost the track on the top of the first spur, descended into the head of a small valley, and climbed the spur on the opposite side. At this point we decided to pick up the main ridge, which is shown to have a fence following it through to Talbingo, and turned about north-west for half a mile through open stuff. 
 + 
 +The fence, when we located it, was a tumble-down affair, and led through some very densely grown stuff over a granite knob, then down on a gently falling grade. The going here, for a space, was about as bad as any ridge-top country I have ever encountered. Presently, following the fence, we came to a wooden gate, and from this point picked up traces of the track we had mislaid earlier. The trail dropped rapidly toward the grassed valleys more than 2,000-ft. below, emerging an Jounama Creek about half a mile west of Talbingo village. 
 + 
 +Travelling slowly the whole trip took us from 9 a.m. one day until 3 p.m. next day. Only a very strong party could do the whole stage in one day. 
 + 
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 + 
 +=====PaddyNews Is Good News.===== 
 + 
 +Especially this month. Do you remember that plastic proofed fabric Paddy had about 5 years ago? Very light yet very durable. It did not crack or scuff. It did not go hard in cold weather. It was just about the perfect cloth for a lightweight serviceable groundsheet. Well - hold your breath - It's on again! 
 Paddy has persuaded some plastic experts to reproduce the cloth and its the goods. Paddy has persuaded some plastic experts to reproduce the cloth and its the goods.
-Those Bushwalkers who have not made its acquaintance will be pleased to know tat. this cloth comes in a pleasant greeny grey colour and Should -suit all those who seek a really good lightweight groundsheet. 
-6f6x3i Cape Groundsheet Price 
-6f6x41 Cape Groundsheet Price 
-6t6x4t Cape Groundsheet Weight 15 ozs. Price 
-Weight 11 ozs. 
-1.12. 0 
-Weight 14 ozs. 
-.. 2. 2. 0 
-PADDY' PAWN 
-Lightweight Camp Gear 
-201 CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY 
-M2678 
  
 +Those Bushwalkers who have not made its acquaintance will be pleased to know that this cloth comes in a pleasant greeny grey colour and should suit all those who seek a really good lightweight groundsheet.
 +
 +6'6 x 3' Cape Groundsheet. Weight 11 ozs. Price £1.12. 0.
 +
 +6'6 x 4' Cape Groundsheet. Weight 14 ozs. Price £2. 2. 0.
 +
 +6'6 x 4' Cape Groundsheet plus hood. Weight 15 ozs. Price £2. 9. 0.
 +
 +Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear.
 +
 +201 Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678.
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