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+=====The Stream - The Cause.=====
-THE STREAM
-THE CAUSE.
 By Len Scotland.
-(Dedicated to those Who walked - or tried to - during 1950. - Editor.)
-Well, really, I suppose Jupiter Pluvius should get the blame. Inigo Jones was after all only his mouthpiece. No one took much notice when, back in 1949, he told us there would be no drought for 25 years. Bow true he was proved.
+(Dedicated to those who walked - or tried to - during 1950. - Editor.)
-The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should. I say !infamous! headline "LOST HIKER" was no longer of use. There were no hikers; splashers, wallowers, drifters, floaters, yes, but no hikers. There could be no dramatised search. Where could one look? Mud, slush and water held no trace or if it did it was soon washed away by the incessant rain. Either one came back or one didn't, and that was that.
-The ban against fires was lifted in 1950 - later replaced by one banning the extinguishing of fires. This was regarded as a bit of a joke as it took the utmost ingenuity to get one going. The time honoured scout method was useless without the addition cf some inflammable petrol, kerosene or the Stead Secret Sodium Which burns in water.
+Well, really, I suppose Jupiter Pluvius should get the blame. Inigo Jones was after all only his mouthpiece. No one took much notice when, back in 1949, he told us there would be no drought for 25 years. How true he was proved.
-The frame pack went out of fashion, being replaced by two water- p roof duffel bags lashed together and seyarately tied at the top to be watertight, thus being ready at all times to be used as a float.
+The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should I say 'infamous' headline "Lost Hiker" was no longer of use. There were no hikers; splashers, wallowers, drifters, floaters, yes, but no hikers. There could be no dramatised search. Where could one look? Mud, slush and water held no trace or if it did it was soon washed away by the incessant rain. Either one came back or one didn't, and that was that.
+The ban against fires was lifted in 1950 - later replaced by one banning the extinguishing of fires. This was regarded as a bit of a joke as it took the utmost ingenuity to get one going. The time honoured scout method was useless without the addition cf some inflammable petrol, kerosene or the Stead Secret Sodium which burns in water.
+The frame pack went out of fashion, being replaced by two water-proof duffel bags lashed together and separately tied at the top to be watertight, thus being ready at all times to be used as a float.
 Rubber flippers and water goggles were popular and many carried bamboo poles which had been drilled to allow air to pass down to the wayfarer crossing deep parts. Dormie Long sported a collapsible aluminium tube for the purpose - it did have the advantage of fitting in the pack.
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-The old fears no longer held sway - sa.nraflies, mosquitoes, spiders and snakes took a back seat to leeches, which had developed
+The old fears no longer held sway - sandflies, mosquitoes, spiders and snakes took a back seat to leeches, which had developed to the size of a man's arm. If one got a proper hold you were done as you can well imagine. Luckily a repellant had been found. A paint consisting of equal parts of thin shellac and salt on exposed parts stopped them. Clem Hallstrom used to buy it in wholesale lots until he went broke. The older members were glad they didn't have to go out as they had seen the place before conditions got so trying, but this was one time they were determined not to miss the LAST Re-union, yes, the very last - things had got too bad.
-to the size of a man's arm. If one got a proper hold you were done as you can well imagine. Luckily a repellant had been found. A paint consisting of equal parts of thin shellac and salt on exposed Darts stopped them. Clem Hallstrom used to buy it in wholesale lots until he went broke. The older members were glad they didn't have to go out as they had seen the plamed before conditions got so trying, but this was one time they were determined not to miss the LAST Re-union, yes, the very last - things had got too bad.
-It was to be held at WATERFALL, which used to be spelled Waterfall. It was just the effect of environment on names - the climate had changed many of the names we knew quite a bit.
+It was to be held at Waterfall, which used to be spelled Waterfall. It was just the effect of environment on names - the climate had changed many of the names we knew quite a bit.
-Sarie Gaught the "Splasb-on-all" Park train to "Tbunderland" and changed to the "Floater a train past "Heathmoat" to WATERFALL. Others caught a through train from the "Teeminal". Some of the stations
-passed through were Wetfern, Wetskinville, Soddenham, Bogarah, Allawash Hurstswill, Fenshurst and Boatley and so on to WATERFALL a few stations
+Some caught the "Splash-on-all" Park train to "Thunderland" and changed to the "Floater" a train past "Heathmoat" to Waterfall. Others caught a through train from the "Teeminal". Some of the stations passed through were Wetfern, Wetskinville, Soddenham, Bogarah, Allawash, Hurstswill, Fenshurst and Boatley and so on to Waterfll a few stations
 before Water-lily Vale.
 It was an amazing sight - 300 members, 300 fires, meta tablets, resin, pitch, petrol, kero, meth, persuaders, everything had been used to get the fires going.
-Then it happened! Some said it was the concentrated heat turning the rain into steam and sending it up again. Some said it was the up draught forcing the clouds away, but whatever it was it stopped the rain and the whole forest was eatching alight. The canvas bucket brigade was totally inadequate. We were soon beaten back - water buskets burning. The heat was too much fcr inc. I fainted, and when I came to - the suh was shining right on me in the tent.
-NOTE: There are still plenty of our 45-page Special Silver Anniversary TTFie of the Magazine available. 6d. per copy - if posted 9d.
-DON TT MISS THE WALKS PROGRAMME . SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER.
+Then it happened! Some said it was the concentrated heat turning the rain into steam and sending it up again. Some said it was the up draught forcing the clouds away, but whatever it was it stopped the rain and the whole forest was catching alight. The canvas bucket brigade was totally inadequate. We were soon beaten back - water buskets burning. The heat was too much for me. I fainted, and when I came to - the sun was shining right on me in the tent.
-BATTEN ON THE WALKS SECRETARY WITH DETAILS OF YOUR WALK BEFORE THE END OF JUNE - IT GOES TO PRESS IN JULY.
--DAY AND DAY-WALKS IN GREAT DAD (BY WALKS SECRETARY.)
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-FED.FRATION NOTES - MAY MEETING.
+Note: There are still plenty of our 45-page Special Silver Anniversary Issue of the Magazine available. 6d. per copy - if posted 9d.
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+Don't miss the Walks Programme - September to December.
+Batten on the Walks Secretary with details of your walk before teh end of June - it goes to press in July.
+1/2 and day-walks in great demand (by Walks Secretary).
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+=====Federation Notes - May Meeting.=====
 By Allen A. Strom.
-BUSHFIRE COMMITTEE: Paul ;arnes has been invited to attend the next Feeg-o-Y-FEJ-nafire Committee to enter into some discussion of policy.
-ONE DAY HIKES: The Railway Department has decided to arrange transporF-F7F One Day Hikes, during Sundays in the winter. The Federation has been asked to assist by arranging the hikes and to provide Leaders. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Executive with the recommendation that all adviee might be offered but that leadership of the hikes should be left for individuals to volunteer, through the Federation.
-SEARCH AND RESCUE WEE1EEDMAY 1/2ND was washed out. Another will 155-7174FETTE-177EFF-Yr.. ate to be announced.
-BUSHWALKERS, BALL: Paddington Town Hall, Monday, September 14th. tickets, 7777A _GuesSing Competition with a prize of-Two Ball Tickets is being arranged to assist the Ball Fund -- see Paul Barnes for details.
-MAPPING: Mapping of the Dogs is to proceed first. The area has
-been divided into sections from Tin Pot to Little Cedar Creek. Various groups will eheck in the field over the next two months. People who can provide transport into the Megalong Valley are invited to volunteer.
-BUILDINGS IN NATIONAL PARKS: Discussion and report from Clubs could be summarised: No objection to the ereetion of Hostel at Garie; buildings in National Parks generally, should be dealt with as they arise and an their merits". No declared policy was approved.
-"THE BUS1EALKER" - Edition No.12: The appointments of Ron Waudrop ag-rat or a=-EVEFF-EF-g=gs s Manager were approved. Messrs. Ian Morrison, Ken Stewart and Bill Tomsett were elected to join with the Editor and Business Manager to form a Publications Committee. They will meet and report back to the Federation.
-GRAVEL FROM NATIONAL PARK: Reported that the Federation had protested again at the taking of gavel from the National Park.
-NATIONAL PARK TRUST will build Fireall..1_ees throughout the Park nad the T15773.7=717-REF-Te7E-TEFE5T5T-67-Y6-TEEediately proceed.
-Coast and Mountain Walkers' Annual Photographic Exhibition will be held in Room C: Y.M.C.A.: on June 11th.
-CHRISTMAS CARDS: Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of BYTEETEFUEFT77mas Cards with a view to profit-making.
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-KEEPING WARM IN WINTER.
-''Paddymaden sleeping bags are made for average conditions and will be found comfortably warm on the large majority of nights. There are times however when the camper must exercise some skill to obtain the maximum benefit from his bag.
-First, the tent should be pitched in a sheltered position. A constant breeze can reduce the apparent temperature very considerably. The shelter of rocks or small bushes can help a great deal. See that the tent is well pegged down and if there are gaps owing to uneven ground fill them in with leaves and grass. A bed of dry leaves, grass or bracken under, the groundsheet will add to comfort and warmth. The sleeping bag should be well shaken ana if possible warmed before the fire before turning in. The purpose of the warming is not so much to increase the temperature of the bag as to ensure that it is perfectly dry. Down can absorb a lot of moisture without showing it and if the bag is constantly slept in without airing, the result is that the down beoomes damp and fails to auff up to its fullest extent.
-On very cold nights if you are sharing a tent it is a good plan for both to
-sleep on one groundsheet and use the other as extra covering over the feet.
-PADDY AWN
-Lightweight Camp Gear
-i CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY
-M2678
+===Bushfire Committee:===
+Paul Barnes has been invited to attend the next meeting of the Bushfire Committee to enter into some discussion of policy.
+===One Day Hikes:===
+The Railway Department has decided to arrange transport for One Day Hikes, during Sundays in the winter. The Federation has been asked to assist by arranging the hikes and to provide Leaders. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Executive with the recommendation that all advice might be offered but that leadership of the hikes should be left for individuals to volunteer, through the Federation.
+===Search and Rescue Weekend, May 1/2nd:===
+was washed out. Another will be arranged later in the year. Date to be announced.
+===Bushwalkers' Ball:===
+Paddington Town Hall, Monday, September 14th. Tickets, 17/6d. A Guessing Competition with a prize of Two Ball Tickets is being arranged to assist the Ball Fund - see Paul Barnes for details.
+===Mapping:===
+Mapping of the Dogs is to proceed first. The area has been divided into sections from Tin Pot to Little Cedar Creek. Various groups will check in the field over the next two months. People who can provide transport into the Megalong Valley are invited to volunteer.
+===Buildings in National Parks:===
+Discussion and report from Clubs could be summarised: "No objection to the ereetion of Hostel at Garie; buildings in National Parks generally, should be dealt with as they arise and on their merits". No declared policy was approved.
+==="The Bushwalker" - Edition No.12:===
+The appointments of Ron Waudrop as Editor and John Evans as Business Manager were approved. Messrs. Ian Morrison, Ken Stewart and Bill Tomsett were elected to join with the Editor and Business Manager to form a Publications Committee. They will meet and report back to the Federation.
+===Gravel From National Park:===
+Reported that the Federation had protested again at the taking of gavel from the National Park.
+===National Park Trust Will Build Fireplaces:===
+throughout the Park and the Superintendant has been instructed to immediately proceed.
+Coast and Mountain Walkers' Annual Photographic Exhibition will be held in Room C, Y.M.C.A., on June 11th.
+===Christams Cards:==
+Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of printing Christmas Cards with a view to profit-making.
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+=====Paddy Made.=====
+===Keeping Warm In Winter.===
+"Paddymade" sleeping bags are made for average conditions and will be found comfortably warm on the large majority of nights. There are times however when the camper must exercise some skill to obtain the maximum benefit from his bag.
+First, the tent should be pitched in a sheltered position. A constant breeze can reduce the apparent temperature very considerably. The shelter of rocks or small bushes can help a great deal. See that the tent is well pegged down and if there are gaps owing to uneven ground fill them in with leaves and grass. A bed of dry leaves, grass or bracken under the groundsheet will add to comfort and warmth. The sleeping bag should be well shaken and if possible warmed before the fire before turning in. The purpose of the warming is not so much to increase the temperature of the bag as to ensure that it is perfectly dry. Down can absorb a lot of moisture without showing it and if the bag is constantly slept in without airing, the result is that the down becomes damp and fails to fluff up to its fullest extent.
+On very cold nights if you are sharing a tent it is a good plan for both to sleep on one groundsheet and use the other as extra covering over the feet.
+Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear.
+Castlereagh St, Sydney. M2678.
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