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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, | The following day, Saturday, was the start of one of the main objects of the trip, the climbing of Bartle Frere (5, | ||
- | We set up a base camp and spent the afternoon reconnoitring around the various | + | We set up a base camp and spent the afternoon reconnoitring around the various |
- | 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 " | + | 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 " |
- | We also found in variou | + | We also found in various |
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 " | 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 " | ||
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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, | 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, | ||
- | 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. | 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. | ||
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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' | + | 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' |
(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 (" | Graham (" | ||
- | It is rather interesting as an exanple | + | It is rather interesting as an example |
===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' | 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' | ||
- | 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, | + | 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, |
===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' | How Wal acquired his residence in the heart of Kuring-gai Chase is beyond me. The bloke' | ||
- | 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 | + | 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 |
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 | + | Saturday: Buses to Kurrajong |
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' | + | 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' |
(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), | (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), | ||
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+ | =====The Swimming Carnival.===== | ||
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+ | By " | ||
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+ | We'll see you at the Carnival\\ | ||
+ | You'll bring your trunks I hope.\\ | ||
+ | There' | ||
+ | But we're not providin' | ||
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+ | We'll give you entertainment, | ||
+ | Maybe a thrill or two\\ | ||
+ | Surprise will leave you speechless\\ | ||
+ | At what the champs can do. | ||
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+ | 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' | ||
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+ | Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the proverbial extended absence - | ||
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+ | Frank Leyden from three years sojourn in England, punctuated by climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" | ||
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+ | Allan Hardie, from an eight months' | ||
- | THE SWIIVThUNG C AR NI VAL | ||
- | By Remo" | ||
- | We'll see you at the Carnival You'll bring your trunks I hope. There' | ||
- | We'll give you entertainment, | ||
- | 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' | ||
- | 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.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, | ||
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' | + | |
- | 20. | + | Too bad they weren' |
- | JANUARY FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
- | By. Kath 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 | + | By Kath Brown. |
- | Katoonba | + | |
- | MR. N. ALLEN: Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the -2a1Y-Tommittee | + | ===Minutes Secretary:=== |
- | ASST. INFORMATION OFFICER: Nominations for this post are so',; Tht from | + | |
- | HYTTITEfgrnalbs. | + | Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as Meeting Secretary |
- | 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 |
- | 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 | + | Katoomba |
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+ | ===Mr. N. Allen:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the Ball Committee | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Asst. Information Officer:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nominations for this post are sought | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bundeena Route To Marley:=== | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | ===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.==== | ||
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+ | Those of the Commandos | ||
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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 | + | |
- | --- After yourve | + | ====The Swimming Carnival |
- | 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' |
- | 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 | + | ---- |
- | The ascent from Boonoo | + | |
- | - 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, | + | =====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, | + | ===Peak River - Gap 4200' (near Mt. Numbanange) - The Rings Creek - Talbingo.=== |
- | TRACK Rnd TRAIL. | + | |
- | PEAK RIVER:2.2m. 42001 near MT. NUMBANANGE) | + | 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 " |
- | 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 |
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+ | About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open country | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
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+ | Travelling slowly the whole trip took us from 9 a.m. one day until 3 p.m. next day. Only a very strong | ||
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+ | =====PaddyNews Is Good News.===== | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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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