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=====Report On Progress At Blue Gum.===== | =====Report On Progress At Blue Gum.===== | ||
- | At the weekend of 16/17th May we inspected the results of the Working Bee. The silt-pack is still there, though slightly battered by the flooding of the previous fortnight. A considerable amount of sand and debris has been piled against the bank end, and there is no flow at this point. Further out, towards the river oak, some of the upright piles have been shifted, and there is a trickle of water here. The old main channel, above the weir, has become a backwater, and about 75% of the flow follows the diversion | + | At the weekend of 16/17th May we inspected the results of the Working Bee. The silt-pack is still there, though slightly battered by the flooding of the previous fortnight. A considerable amount of sand and debris has been piled against the bank end, and there is no flow at this point. Further out, towards the river oak, some of the upright piles have been shifted, and there is a trickle of water here. The old main channel, above the weir, has become a backwater, and about 75% of the flow follows the diversion |
The only pronounced weakness at present is just below the silt pack, where some of the flow of the river leaves the diversion channel and runs around behind the river oak to join the old bed. This is not prone to damage the bank under existing conditions, but further floods could convert it to the main channel, so outflanking the silt pack. Parties travelling through Blue Gum can assist by piling further stones across this deviation and coaxing more water to keep to the midstream channel. | The only pronounced weakness at present is just below the silt pack, where some of the flow of the river leaves the diversion channel and runs around behind the river oak to join the old bed. This is not prone to damage the bank under existing conditions, but further floods could convert it to the main channel, so outflanking the silt pack. Parties travelling through Blue Gum can assist by piling further stones across this deviation and coaxing more water to keep to the midstream channel. | ||
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Tom Moppett reported on the working bee at Blue Gum, with a reference to the " | Tom Moppett reported on the working bee at Blue Gum, with a reference to the " | ||
- | In Genaral | + | In General |
Efforts for the night were almost spent, and with an announcement extraordinary from the Social Secretary that the Christmas Party this year would be at the R.S.L. Hall in Elizabeth Street an December 4th, tickets probably 15/- per head, we had settled all natters on and off the agenda, and the rest of the evening was ours from about 9 p.m. | Efforts for the night were almost spent, and with an announcement extraordinary from the Social Secretary that the Christmas Party this year would be at the R.S.L. Hall in Elizabeth Street an December 4th, tickets probably 15/- per head, we had settled all natters on and off the agenda, and the rest of the evening was ours from about 9 p.m. | ||
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June 27-28-29: Hill Top - Nattai River - Central Burragorang. | June 27-28-29: Hill Top - Nattai River - Central Burragorang. | ||
- | Leader Frank Barr is being sent to the coantry | + | Leader Frank Barr is being sent to the country |
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+ | =====The Evergreen Walkers.==== | ||
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+ | By "Old Turps" | ||
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+ | Notwithstanding the criticism which has from time to time been levelled at their heads, I don't think the framers of our much-maligned Constitution ever envisaged the development of Object 5 to the extent to which it has materialised. It reads:- "To promote social activity amongst members" | ||
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+ | It is not without good reason that all this has come about. With five-and-twenty years behind us, many firm and lasting friendships have sprung up. It stands to reason a number of the "old hands" are not so active walkers as they used to be - not because they are " | ||
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+ | The depression years, culminating in the War, prevented many from marrying as young as they would have wished, and they since have taken that (doubtful) step. Others - the younger generation - have been more fortunate in being in the midst of a boom period, and they have joined the ranks of the married couples (at the specially reduced annual subs. too). As was very evident at the last Annual Reunion, the net result of both pre- and post- war categories has assured the Club of an ever-growing band of rising young potential walkers to follow in their fond parents' | ||
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+ | On the other hand, great difficulty in home-building forced many to tackle the job themselves - at the weekends - or do a great deal of the work performed by the contractors in pre-war days. This, too, has taken a heavy toll of their weekend time amongst the rock-choppers, | ||
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+ | I do not wish to infer that all these good people have "gone soft" or thrown in the sponge as far as walking is concerned - far from it... but their hearts are still in the bushlands and these fraternisations fulfil a want denied them by the turn of events. To make these functions more enjoyable, invitations have been extended to those contemporaries who are still active in the field, so that each event is a minor reunion in itself. And no doubt, we shall see many of these " | ||
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+ | Falling into the " | ||
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+ | Suitable seeds had been sown earlier in unofficial discussions at "lower levels" | ||
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+ | Pencils and paper were produced; we would have no long-winded Constitution, | ||
- | THE EVERGREEN WALKERS. | ||
- | By Turps" | ||
- | Notwithstanding the criticism which has from time to time been levelled at their heads, I don't think theframers of our much-maligned Constitution ever envi' | ||
- | of Christmas cards - all events completely outside the official orbit, | ||
- | It is not without good reaon that all this has come about. With five-and-twenty years behind us, many firm and lasting friendships have sprung up. It stands to reason a number of the 'old hands" are not so active walkers as they used to be - not because they are " | ||
- | The depression years, culminating in the War, prevented many from marrying as young as they would have wished, and they since have taken that (doubtful) step. Others - the younger generation - have been more fortunate in being in the midst of a boom period, and they have joined the ranks of the married couples (at the specially reduced: | ||
- | On the other hands great difficulty in home-building forced many to tackle the job themselves - at the weekends - or do a great deal of the work performed by the contractors in pre-war days. This, too, has taken a heavy toll of their weekend time amongst the rock-choppers, | ||
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- | tree-pullers, | ||
- | an7 of e members Whose names grace the Active Member List are far from ' | ||
- | 6. | ||
- | but tat-tut, enough of that. Well, perhaps not enough, and then over-spaced. | ||
- | I do not wish to infer that all these good people have "gone | ||
- | soft" or thrown in the sponge as far as walking is concerned - far from it ... but their hearts are still in the bushlands and these fraterndjations fulfil a want denied them by the tlxrn of events. To make these functions more enjoyable, invitations have been extended to thos,,J contemporaries who are still active in the field, so that each event is a minor reunion in itself. And no doubt, we shall see many of these " | ||
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- | Suitable seods had been sown earlier in unofficial discussions at "lower levels" | ||
- | Pencils and paper were produced; we would have no long-winded Constitution, | ||
(a) Name: The Syncarpia Club. | (a) Name: The Syncarpia Club. | ||
- | (b) Objects: To amalgamate and to promote and maintain social contact between those accredited bushwalkers whose | + | |
- | active participation in bushwalking is curtailed for reasons considered valid and substantial by the founders of the Club and/or their successors. | + | (b) Objects: To amalgamate and to promote and maintain social contact between those accredited bushwalkers whose active participation in bushwalking is curtailed for reasons considered valid and substantial by the founders of the Club and/or their successors. |
- | (c) Membership: Except foundation members, shall be by the | + | |
- | unanimous invitation of merbers | + | (c) Membership: Except foundation members, shall be by the unanimous invitation of members |
- | constituted meeting and shall be limited to bush walkers whose bushwalking activities are restricted | + | |
- | 7. | + | (d) Office Bearers: President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, |
- | COLD WINTER MORNINGS- --CALL | + | |
- | SEE OUR PULL RANGE OF EASILY.PRE PARED BREAITAST CEREALS | + | |
- | AND COMPLETE YOUR ROD LIST FROM THESE | + | |
- | DRIED APRICOTS PEACHES APPLE RINGS SALTED AND PLAIN ALMONDS AND CASHEW NUTS...PEANZTS | + | |
- | SOFT-SHELLED WALNUTS AND ALMONDS | + | |
- | DELICIOIES FIGS STONELESS DATES GLACE- FRUITS | + | |
- | NEW SEASON 15 CURRANTS WALTHAM RAISINS | + | |
- | WRAPPED BISCUITS - WHEATFLAKE...VITAWEAT...RYEVITA | + | |
- | THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP | + | |
- | 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY | + | |
- | by reasons considered valid and substantial as per (a) and/or those association is considered | + | |
- | a mutual advantage to the wellbeing of the Club. | + | |
- | (d) Office Bearers: President, Vice-Pre sident, Secretary- Treasurer, two male and two female committeemen. | + | |
(e) Meetings: To be held at not more than two-monthly intervals, with Annual General Meeting in May of each year, commencing May 1954. | (e) Meetings: To be held at not more than two-monthly intervals, with Annual General Meeting in May of each year, commencing May 1954. | ||
- | (f) S ubscription: COmmencing | + | |
- | It will be appreciated from the foregoing rigid regimentation was not sought. Meetings would be made coincide as far as possible with social functions, but no doubt there will be more social events than 'meetings. | + | (f) Subscription: Commencing |
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- | filled a definite want on the North Shore and it is likely others will be formed in other areas, e.g. the St. George District, where one or two we know of are hibernating. | + | It will be appreciated from the foregoing rigid regimentation was not sought. Meetings would be made to coincide as far as possible with social functions, but no doubt there will be more social events than meetings. |
- | The deliberations in drawing up the Constitution had gone on without regard to time and before we-realised it it was after midnight. Those with cars slipped away, dropping those less fortunate along the route. It was a lucky coincidence that the Sunday walk next day commenced from 7: | + | |
- | 'Anyway, what I want to know is what will we do with the folk who haven' | + | The deliberations in drawing up the Constitution had gone on without regard to time and before we realised it it was after midnight. Those with cars slipped away, dropping those less fortunate along the route. It was a lucky coincidence that the Sunday walk next day commenced from Wahroonga |
- | maam-301 | + | |
- | SAILING | + | Anyway, what I want to know is what will we do with the folk who haven' |
- | Doris Allden, after some years in Melbourne, to England | + | |
- | CONGRATULATIONS TO -- | + | ---- |
- | ..+Worac:. -+4 w..mwaYm.armaw.A. | + | |
- | Gwen and Sam Myers, those son Michael Allan was born during the opening days of May .. and to Wal Roots, who thereby becomes a grandad again. | + | ====Sailing.==== |
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+ | Don Read by the "Strathnaver" to England on May 7th - learn the ship took it tough across the Bight - hope Don is a good sailor. | ||
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+ | Doris Allden, after some years in Melbourne, to England for the Coronation. | ||
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+ | ====Congratulations To:===== | ||
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+ | Gwen and Sam Myers, those son Michael Allan was born during the opening days of May... and to Wal Roots, who thereby becomes a grandad again. | ||
Rita and Bill Kinley, who were -married late in April. And that's why we haven' | Rita and Bill Kinley, who were -married late in April. And that's why we haven' | ||
- | Neil Schafer protests against the inclusion of spiders as | + | |
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- | A bearded bushwalker named Schafer | + | |
- | Squashed a spider as flat as a wafer | + | Neil Schafer protests against the inclusion of spiders as " |
- | Then he said "I don't care To have spiders in there - | + | |
+ | A bearded bushwalker named Schafer\\ | ||
+ | Squashed a spider as flat as a wafer\\ | ||
+ | Then he said "I don't care\\ | ||
+ | To have spiders in there -\\ | ||
Insects in my breeks are much safer. | Insects in my breeks are much safer. | ||
- | Something went awry an the day walk of May 10th, When five- sevenths of the party went out an the wrong train and the leader, with David Ingram, had already departed Waterfall Station when the tail arrived. A hot pursuit toward Mt. Westmacott followed, and presently the sweating rearguard sighted two figures at the trig. A frightful ululation ensued, and David observed loftily " | + | |
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- | IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES CONTACT | + | |
- | SCENIC MOTOR TOURS, | + | Something went awry an the day walk of May 10th, when five-sevenths of the party went out on the wrong train and the leader, with David Ingram, had already departed Waterfall Station when the tail arrived. A hot pursuit toward Mt. Westmacott followed, and presently the sweating rearguard sighted two figures at the trig. A frightful ululation ensued, and David observed loftily " |
- | RAILWAY STEPS, | + | |
- | KATOOMBA. | + | ---- |
- | DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO THE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS | + | |
- | TRANSPORT BY COACHES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH- WALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGEMENT. | + | =====The Road To The Geehi.===== |
- | FOR ALL INFORMATION | + | |
- | WRITE TO P.O.. BOX 60, KAT001/13A TELEPHONE -60, KATOOMBA. | + | |
- | THE ROAD TO THE GMHI. | + | |
(From Jean Schoen: now working with the Snowy Mts. Authority at Cooma.) | (From Jean Schoen: now working with the Snowy Mts. Authority at Cooma.) | ||
- | The Authority announced last Thurspy | + | |
- | I:ve left Cooma early on Saturday morning, lunching at the hotel at Talbingo. Then on to Tumut for Petrol | + | The Authority announced last Thursday |
- | 10. | + | |
- | Mr. Gilfillan, who is in charge of works in the Geehi region, came into Corryong to meet us the next morning and we followed him in via Bringenbrong and Khancoban (which consists of two houses, one being the P.O.) to Indi Camp, where the surveyors are under canvas. Their tents are neclly | + | I've left Cooma early on Saturday morning, lunching at the hotel at Talbingo. Then on to Tumut for petrol |
- | At Ind i Camp we changed into Land Rovers as it is not possible to do this trip in cars, and went down the so-called Geehi Wall to Geehi Camp. This road is the steepest the Authority has ever built, and that is saying something: Geehi Camp is beautifully situated in a hollow with the Geehi River close by and a magnificent view of the Western Faces. Regional Headquarters is a hut approximately 9 ft. by 15-ft. and staff and wages quarters are of proportionate dimensions. All very rough, but could be quite fun to live there for two to three months. The cookhouse is quite roomy and built of stones, and has a beaut. archway erected in front of it an -which is mounted the skull of a cow. Quite imposing! | + | |
+ | Mr. Gilfillan, who is in charge of works in the Geehi region, came into Corryong to meet us the next morning and we followed him in via Bringenbrong and Khancoban (which consists of two houses, one being the P.O.) to Indi Camp, where the surveyors are under canvas. Their tents are neatly | ||
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+ | At Indi Camp we changed into Land Rovers as it is not possible to do this trip in cars, and went down the so-called Geehi Wall to Geehi Camp. This road is the steepest the Authority has ever built, and that is saying something! Geehi Camp is beautifully situated in a hollow with the Geehi River close by and a magnificent view of the Western Faces. Regional Headquarters is a hut approximately 9 ft. by 15-ft. and staff and wages quarters are of proportionate dimensions. All very rough, but could be quite fun to live there for two to three months. The cookhouse is quite roomy and built of stones, and has a beaut. archway erected in front of it on which is mounted the skull of a cow. Quite imposing! | ||
After being treated to cups of tea by the cook, we climbed back into our Land Rovers and followed a road up the Geehi River to within three or four miles of Windy Creek, which is as far as the access track is through at the moment, and watched road building operations there. We saw the bulldozer push the rubble over the edge and it was quite eerie to hear the avalanche down into the valley. The men that build these roads are truly amazing. The slope is very steep indeed and the Road Location Man had been through there blazing the trees and selecting the route. However, he must have strapped himself to the trees, for I cannot see how he could have had a foothold. All the way out to Windy Creek we had the main range on our right, and the most magnificent panoramas unfolded themselves at every bend of the road. Naturally the camera enthusiasts had a field day. | After being treated to cups of tea by the cook, we climbed back into our Land Rovers and followed a road up the Geehi River to within three or four miles of Windy Creek, which is as far as the access track is through at the moment, and watched road building operations there. We saw the bulldozer push the rubble over the edge and it was quite eerie to hear the avalanche down into the valley. The men that build these roads are truly amazing. The slope is very steep indeed and the Road Location Man had been through there blazing the trees and selecting the route. However, he must have strapped himself to the trees, for I cannot see how he could have had a foothold. All the way out to Windy Creek we had the main range on our right, and the most magnificent panoramas unfolded themselves at every bend of the road. Naturally the camera enthusiasts had a field day. | ||
- | From there we retraced our steps part of the way and went down a half-formed track to Bogong Creek (the approximate site of a future power. station). We were the first white women down this road and it was quite hair raising. At one hairpin bend we nearly failed to make it. Our front wheels stopped three inches away from the edge Which was soft and over an 800-ft. drop. We prudently got out, except the driver, who must be given the credit of getting the car around all right. Boiled the billy at Bogong Creek and munched sausages and back again to the top, where we arrived without mishap. | + | |
- | As we were to see everything there was to see, Mr. Gilfillan now took us on to the road which has been built to Tom al' | + | From there we retraced our steps part of the way and went down a half-formed track to Bogong Creek (the approximate site of a future power station). We were the first white women down this road and it was quite hair raising. At one hairpin bend we nearly failed to make it. Our front wheels stopped three inches away from the edge which was soft and over an 800-ft. drop. We prudently got out, except the driver, who must be given the credit of getting the car around all right. Boiled the billy at Bogong Creek and munched sausages and back again to the top, where we arrived without mishap. |
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- | IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE | + | As we were to see everything there was to see, Mr. Gilfillan now took us on to the road which has been built to Tom Grogin, |
- | BUSHIVALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT | + | |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH | + | We were given the run of the fireplace at Indi Camp and again made sausages and Sao biscuits vanish in double quick time. Said goodbye to Mr. Gilfillan and the surveyors and went on to Tumbarumba for the night, arriving there well after 11 p.m. As we had had a comparatively light lunch and not very much for tea, I'm afraid most of us spent the time between going to bed and falling asleep thinking of the gnawing emptiness in our stomachs. Paid the penalty next day when at breakfast time most of us suffered from dizziness but soon recovered after the meal. |
- | RING, WRITE OR CALL | + | |
- | SIEDLECKY' | + | From Tunbarumba we returned to Cooma via Batlow, which is a very pretty and fertile area with apple trees everywhere. We stopped again for petrol at Tumut and this time lunched at Yarrangobilly, which is a good place to by-pass when an a budget. Lunch came to 9/- each! - while Talbingo Hotel charges only 5/6d. |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | 24 HOUR SERVICE | + | Returned to Cooma in time for tea at the mess on Monday night, the whole weekend having cost us £3.9.3 each, which includes hotel accommodation and meals. |
- | BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE! | + | |
- | 'PHONE BTHEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK RR CARS TC5210 or TV270 | + | ---- |
- | OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION. | + | |
- | reasonable care is taken, though as it is an access track only, there are gutters every few yards which have to be negotiated very slowly. | + | Whisper and we shall hear... who was the member who turned up for a recent day walk carrying an umbrella and no pack? |
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- | From Tunbarumba we returned to Cooma via Batlow, which is a very pretty and fertile area with apple trees everywhere. We stopped again for petrol at Tumat and this time lunched at Yarr angobilly, which is a good place to by-pass when an a budget. Lunch came to 9/- each! - while Talbingo Hotel charges only 5/6d. | + | ---- |
- | Returned to Coma in time for tea at the mess on Monday night, the whole weekend having cost us 3.9.3 each, which includes hotel accommodation and meals. | + | |
- | =mmi..arl.....IMPM | + | ====Further Working Bee Jottings.==== |
- | Whisper and we shall hear .. who was the member who turned up for a recent day walk carrying an umbrella and no pack? | + | |
- | 12. | + | To the keeper of Club Records... the following people were observed, |
- | FURTHER WORKING BEE JOTTINGS | + | |
- | To the keeper of Club Records .. the following people were observed, | + | (Hey, how did this get through? - we declined to disclose the names last issue. - Editor.) |
- | SWAIN, Miss B. | + | |
- | WILSON, Mr. A. | + | ---- |
- | ANDERSON, Mr. B. | + | |
- | . (Hey, how did this get through? - we declined to disclose the names last issue. - Editor.) | + | Our magnanimous |
- | OurmagnaniMous | + | |
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War Cry of the Workers: "To the Hills!" | War Cry of the Workers: "To the Hills!" | ||
- | Committee has decided to re-examine Frank AShdown | + | |
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- | Cooks Section: orkI2E | + | |
- | Once again it has been proved that a leopard can't change its spots. A certain well-known Club identity was seen on numerous occasions heaving on the chain of the block and tackle. This chain-pulling urge was so strong that the same bloke entered the Grose chest deep at | + | |
- | 5.30 p.m. on Saturday just to give the dam log (NOTE - No " | + | Committee has decided to re-examine Frank Ashdown |
- | (Editorial comment - was it to get in training, or is it a new and insidious malaise? The gent reported above attained a measure of notoriety last August by hauling | + | |
- | PLEASE TO REMEMBER | + | ---- |
- | THE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OF 1953 | + | |
- | JrNE 26TH | + | ====Cooks Section |
- | BRING YOUR PRINTS IN GOOD AND EARLY. IMPARTIAL AND INCORRUPTIBLE | + | |
- | =GING ASTaRED. | + | Put the ingredients from five packs into large billy, |
- | GOSSIP FROM COAL MINE CREEK AND "MR" | + | |
- | Neil Schafer appealed for any interesting | + | ---- |
- | The trip started inauspiciously by becoming lost in Blue Gum Forest. Ten minutes pest the foot of Perryts | + | |
- | Anyone desiring to be in on a bargain should consult Mr. F. Barr, who has lately acquired a 50-lbs. bag of Terry' | + | Once again it has been proved that a leopard can't change its spots. A certain well-known Club identity was seen on numerous occasions heaving on the chain of the block and tackle. This chain-pulling urge was so strong that the same bloke entered the Grose chest deep at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday just to give the dam log (Note - No " |
- | Return of the Pain in the Train. Ascent of "Mr. King George" | + | |
- | Comment on'the knobbiness of the Bruggy Rucksack evoked the cryptic " | + | (Editorial comment - was it to get in training, or is it a new and insidious malaise? The gent reported above attained a measure of notoriety last August by hauling |
- | Frank Barr complained at Bell at the lack of worthwhile arguments with the tent-fellows. The onlooker reminded him of the battle over who should cook breakfast, who should rise first and start the fire, who should carry the tent' | + | |
- | ... At this stage "You dirty mugs!" quoth Barr "And you let me carry it all day!" (Note: If Messrs. D. Brown, F. Barr and G. Wagg want post-graduate instruction in the refinements of arguing, we recomakind | + | ---- |
- | The prospective wasn't very happy. | + | |
- | - | + | ====Please to remember.==== |
- | up seat in the box carriage going home. The final indignity was When nomeone | + | |
- | Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroke | + | ===The great photographic exhibition of 1953 - June 26th.=== |
- | Perhaps the elusive George contributed to that quiet. He sneaked into the Ardill car somewhere between Sydney and Glenbrook and hid | + | |
- | the half-dozen detonators Kevin had acquired for the occasion. Otherwise George was on his best behaviour, and no erratic compasses or misled parties were noted. | + | Bring your prints in good and early. Impartial and incorruptible judging assured. |
- | PROPOSED WARRINGAH NATIONAL PARK. | + | |
- | mammem | + | ---- |
- | 14. | + | |
- | ago the Federation | + | =====Gossip from Coal Mine Creek and "Mr." King George |
- | Some 7 or.8 years Playgrounds Movement a embracing the Whole of and the newly opened 17 Deep Creeks, Narrabeen. | + | |
- | It was. anticipated that, consequent upon the opening of this, fine roadway between Seaforth and Narrabeen, this land would be subdivided, sold and built upon. | + | Neil Schafer appealed for any interesting |
- | Nearly all the land is in its natural state, rugged, hilly, road- less, and of little value excepting for its natural purpose, namely, public recreation. Along the banks of the creeks there are several lovely camping and picnicking flats. | + | |
- | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement asked the Government and the 1, | + | The trip started inauspiciously by becoming lost in Blue Gum Forest. Ten minutes pest the foot of Perry' |
- | About 2 or 3 years ago the Wild Life Preservation Society brought forward a still more ambitious proposal for an 8,000-acre park, which included the area above described. On this occasion high hopes for success were entertained, | + | |
- | Now the park plan has been revived owing to the offering for auction sale on 5th March last of 1280 acres (Portions 73, 7G and 77, Parish of Narrabeen) in the Estate of the late T.H. Kelly. These P ortions | + | |
- | The Parks and PiaygroUnds | + | Anyone desiring to be in on a bargain should consult Mr. F. Barr, who has lately acquired a 50-lbs. bag of Terry' |
- | THE QUARANTINE STATION AT NORTH HEAD. | + | |
- | A great many residents | + | Return of the Pain in the Train. Ascent of "Mr. King George" |
- | From the public'point of view the. station (658 acres in area) is admirably located, and it has been developed and equiPped | + | |
- | 15. | + | Comment on the knobbiness of the Bruggy Rucksack evoked the cryptic " |
- | Settlemaat | + | |
- | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement, however, feeling that far too much Of the harbour foreshores has already been alienated, | + | Frank Barr complained at Bell at the lack of worthwhile arguments with the tent-fellows. The onlooker reminded him of the battle over who should cook breakfast, who should rise first and start the fire, who should carry the tent... At this stage "You dirty mugs!" quoth Barr "And you let me carry it all day!" (Note: If Messrs. D. Brown, F. Barr and G. Wagg want post-graduate instruction in the refinements of arguing, we recommend |
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+ | The prospective wasn't very happy. | ||
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+ | Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroka | ||
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+ | Perhaps the elusive George contributed to that quiet. He sneaked into the Ardill car somewhere between Sydney and Glenbrook and hid the half-dozen detonators Kevin had acquired for the occasion. Otherwise George was on his best behaviour, and no erratic compasses or misled parties were noted. | ||
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+ | =====Proposed Warringah National Park.===== | ||
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+ | Some 7 or 8 years ago the Federation | ||
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+ | It was anticipated that, consequent upon the opening of this fine roadway between Seaforth and Narrabeen, this land would be subdivided, sold and built upon. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nearly all the land is in its natural state, rugged, hilly, road-less, and of little value excepting for its natural purpose, namely, public recreation. Along the banks of the creeks there are several lovely camping and picnicking flats. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement asked the Government and the Warringah | ||
+ | |||
+ | About 2 or 3 years ago the Wild Life Preservation Society brought forward a still more ambitious proposal for an 8,000-acre park, which included the area above described. On this occasion high hopes for success were entertained, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now the park plan has been revived owing to the offering for auction sale on 5th March last of 1280 acres (Portions 73, 76 and 77, Parish of Narrabeen) in the Estate of the late T.H. Kelly. These Portions | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Parks and Playgrounds | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Quarantine Station At North Head.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A great many residents | ||
+ | |||
+ | From the public point of view the station (658 acres in area) is admirably located, and it has been developed and equipped | ||
+ | |||
+ | Settlement | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement, however, feeling that far too much of the harbour foreshores has already been alienated, | ||
+ | |||
+ | There seems to be some doubt as to whether the Federal or State Government owns the land, though the buildings belong to the State. | ||
Doubtless there will be the usual fight to retain in public ownership this magnificent square mile at the entrance to the harbour. The Movement has submitted its views to the Government and the Manly Council. | Doubtless there will be the usual fight to retain in public ownership this magnificent square mile at the entrance to the harbour. The Movement has submitted its views to the Government and the Manly Council. | ||
- | THE STREAM | + | |
- | THE CAUSE. | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | =====The Stream - The Cause.===== | ||
By Len Scotland. | 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. | + | (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' | + | |
- | 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 | + | 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. |
- | The frame pack went out of fashion, being replaced by two water- | + | |
+ | The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should I say 'infamous' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | The frame pack went out of fashion, being replaced by two water-proof duffel bags lashed together and separately | ||
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. | 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. | ||
- | 16. | + | |
- | 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 |
- | 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 | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | passed through were Wetfern, Wetskinville, | + | Some caught |
before Water-lily Vale. | 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. | 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 | + | 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 buckets 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. | + | |
- | 11-DAY AND DAY-WALKS IN GREAT DAD (BY WALKS SECRETARY.) | + | ---- |
- | 17 | + | |
- | 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. |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Don't miss the Walks Programme - September to December. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Batten on the Walks Secretary with details of your walk before the end of June - it goes to press in July. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 1 1/2 and day-walks in great demand (by Walks Secretary). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Notes - May Meeting.===== | ||
By Allen A. Strom. | 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, | ||
- | 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" | ||
- | "THE BUS1EALKER" | ||
- | GRAVEL FROM NATIONAL PARK: Reported that the Federation had protested again at the taking of gavel from the National Park. | ||
- | 4 | ||
- | 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' | ||
- | CHRISTMAS CARDS: Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of BYTEETEFUEFT77mas Cards with a view to profit-making. | ||
- | . ' | ||
- | 'rq | ||
- | ovettawomptassoammeasreliciatosesomonsaamoo | ||
- | KEEPING WARM IN WINTER. | ||
- | '' | ||
- | 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 | ||
- | 20i 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' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 erection of Hostel at Garie; buildings in National Parks generally, should be dealt with as they arise and on their merits" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===" | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Christmas Cards:== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of printing Christmas Cards with a view to profit-making. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Keeping Warm In Winter.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 201 Castlereagh St, Sydney. M2678. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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