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For the November General Meeting, held on an evening of incredible stuffiness, quite a fresh breeze of debate blew through the torpid air: about 50 members were there, and Allen Strom occupied the chair, tendering the apologies of the President, who was unavoidably absent. In correspondence we learned sundry things, that several belated subscriptions had been received, and members restored: while others had successfully scaled themselves down to non-active status. There were circulars from Brian Harvey advertising two forms of insurance available to bushwalkers - a personal policy to cover costs incurred by injury in the bush, and a special camera policy: and there was an advertisement from a firm recommending " | For the November General Meeting, held on an evening of incredible stuffiness, quite a fresh breeze of debate blew through the torpid air: about 50 members were there, and Allen Strom occupied the chair, tendering the apologies of the President, who was unavoidably absent. In correspondence we learned sundry things, that several belated subscriptions had been received, and members restored: while others had successfully scaled themselves down to non-active status. There were circulars from Brian Harvey advertising two forms of insurance available to bushwalkers - a personal policy to cover costs incurred by injury in the bush, and a special camera policy: and there was an advertisement from a firm recommending " | ||
- | Conservation Secretary Tom Moppett produced several letters, one concerning further dealings with the Blue Mountains Flora aad Fauna Protection Society, which was now angling for dedication of the central part of the Blue Mountains as a reserve: another from the Conservation Department acknowledging our information about timber cutting in Mark Morton, and stating that the foresters had found a penetration of 2-chains depth into the Reserve, which had been halted. The Minister for Lands had declined to alter the proposed boundaries of National Park and Garawarra. | + | Conservation Secretary Tom Moppett produced several letters, one concerning further dealings with the Blue Mountains Flora and Fauna Protection Society, which was now angling for dedication of the central part of the Blue Mountains as a reserve: another from the Conservation Department acknowledging our information about timber cutting in Mark Morton, and stating that the foresters had found a penetration of 2-chains depth into the Reserve, which had been halted. The Minister for Lands had declined to alter the proposed boundaries of National Park and Garawarra. |
After the Federation Report, Allen Strom called for volunteers to patrol the Bouddi Park, and we came to General Business, the first item being presented by Tom Moppett on behalf of the Walks Secretary. | After the Federation Report, Allen Strom called for volunteers to patrol the Bouddi Park, and we came to General Business, the first item being presented by Tom Moppett on behalf of the Walks Secretary. | ||
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=====A New Pass From The Grose.===== | =====A New Pass From The Grose.===== | ||
- | In the " | + | In the " |
Well, evidently there is another way out from the Grose, for John White and a small party went that way in September of this year. Apparently their course was by a gully somewhat higher up the river than Walford' | Well, evidently there is another way out from the Grose, for John White and a small party went that way in September of this year. Apparently their course was by a gully somewhat higher up the river than Walford' | ||
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New park suggested opposite Children' | New park suggested opposite Children' | ||
- | ===Hyde Park amenities | + | ===Hyde Park amenities |
City Council yielded to pressure by the Movement and others, to demolish the partly erected building in the park facing College Street, and place it underground. | City Council yielded to pressure by the Movement and others, to demolish the partly erected building in the park facing College Street, and place it underground. | ||
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===P.S.A.A.A. athletic field at Parramatta: | ===P.S.A.A.A. athletic field at Parramatta: | ||
- | The Movement is endeavouring | + | The Movement is endeavouring |
===Gymea park proposal: | ===Gymea park proposal: | ||
- | The Movement induced Sutherland Shire Council to ask the Housing Commission to make available for park purposes a 3-acre area at Gynea, which local residents wanted for a park. | + | The Movement induced Sutherland Shire Council to ask the Housing Commission to make available for park purposes a 3-acre area at Gymea, which local residents wanted for a park. |
===Harbord: | ===Harbord: | ||
- | The Minister for the Army informed the Movement that, following on representations from Warringah Shire Council, Manly Council, and the Movenent, he has instructed the Army authorities not to tae for an observation post, an area of 10 acres at Harbord, which is wanted for a playing field for new Boys' and Girls' High Schools. | + | The Minister for the Army informed the Movement that, following on representations from Warringah Shire Council, Manly Council, and the Movement, he has instructed the Army authorities not to take for an observation post, an area of 10 acres at Harbord, which is wanted for a playing field for new Boys' and Girls' High Schools. |
===Quarantine Station, North Head:=== | ===Quarantine Station, North Head:=== | ||
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=====Lower Kangaroo And Lower Shoalhaven Rivers.===== | =====Lower Kangaroo And Lower Shoalhaven Rivers.===== | ||
- | Data based on trip carried out July 31st, August | + | Data based on trip carried out July 31st, August |
Route: Moss Vale - car to Sandy Creek - Meryla Pass - Yarrunga Ck. - Kangaroo River - Shoalhaven River - Budgong Creek and road to Bomaderry (Nowra). | Route: Moss Vale - car to Sandy Creek - Meryla Pass - Yarrunga Ck. - Kangaroo River - Shoalhaven River - Budgong Creek and road to Bomaderry (Nowra). | ||
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- | __Home on the Range__... but the Range was the Rifle Range at Long Bay, and the day trippers from Maroubra to La Perause | + | __Home on the Range__... but the Range was the Rifle Range at Long Bay, and the day trippers from Maroubra to La Perouse |
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Of course, I forgot to mention that every hour or so our glorified boatmen had to go ashore, empty the dinghy and pump it up. During the process air leaks were stopped with Bostick Rubber Solution, which also stopped some of the crew from going overboard if they sat on enough of it. At last, after much discussion, Ken and Jim came to the conclusion that Bob and Brian are hopeless as a pair so, as they race down the next rapid, Ken and Bob are at the oars... well, for a while, when Bob seems to have taken the plunge. | Of course, I forgot to mention that every hour or so our glorified boatmen had to go ashore, empty the dinghy and pump it up. During the process air leaks were stopped with Bostick Rubber Solution, which also stopped some of the crew from going overboard if they sat on enough of it. At last, after much discussion, Ken and Jim came to the conclusion that Bob and Brian are hopeless as a pair so, as they race down the next rapid, Ken and Bob are at the oars... well, for a while, when Bob seems to have taken the plunge. | ||
- | The sun was going down and the air becoming cooler so I thought that one more piece of b was needed to put the crew of " | + | The sun was going down and the air becoming cooler so I thought that one more piece of b... was needed to put the crew of " |
- | Bob, Jim and Brian have appeared, but where' | + | Bob, Jim and Brian have appeared, but where' |
As on any expedition, mutiny is always liable to break out amongst the crew. I fear that Bob's reasons for mutiny were poor but I suppose anyone would feel rebellious, standing around in wet clothing, unable to get dry clothing because of the ridiculous knot Ken had tied an the kit bag. Well, at last a fine meal of six green peas and half a cup of tea sweetened with sand, and the intrepid adventurers settled down for a night' | As on any expedition, mutiny is always liable to break out amongst the crew. I fear that Bob's reasons for mutiny were poor but I suppose anyone would feel rebellious, standing around in wet clothing, unable to get dry clothing because of the ridiculous knot Ken had tied an the kit bag. Well, at last a fine meal of six green peas and half a cup of tea sweetened with sand, and the intrepid adventurers settled down for a night' | ||
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- | ====It Will Cost Yu Only 9d A Weekend...==== | + | ====It Will Cost You Only 9d A Weekend...==== |
===To insure your camera on your walk.=== | ===To insure your camera on your walk.=== | ||
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|£75|17/ | |£75|17/ | ||
|£100 or over|20/-%| | | | |£100 or over|20/-%| | | | ||
- | |Covers on Australian Mainland & Tasmania | + | |Covers on Australian Mainland & Tasmania & New Zealand Risks| |Premium|£1/ |
| | |Additional for Skiing|£2/ | | | |Additional for Skiing|£2/ | ||
|Aircraft travel insurance|2/ | |Aircraft travel insurance|2/ | ||
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+ | ====Congratulations To:-==== | ||
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+ | Elsa and Malcolm McGregor - a son, born November 17th. To be named Robert. | ||
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+ | Ruby and Bill Hall - a daughter - we understand born about mid-November. | ||
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+ | Freda Dawborn (Newman), whose marriage early in October was followed by a honeymoon trip to Western Australia. | ||
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+ | =====Federation Notes - November.===== | ||
- | CONGRATULATIONS TO : Elsa and Malcolm McGregor - a son, born November 17th. To be named Robert. | ||
- | Ruby and Bill Hall - a daughter - we understand born about mdd-November. | ||
- | Freda Dawborn (Newman), Whose marriage early in October was followed by a honeymoon trip to Western Australia | ||
- | FEDERATION NOTES - NOVEMBER. | ||
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
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The Bulletin" | The Bulletin" | ||
- | COLONG CAVES: The Rover Ramblers/ Club supplied information concerning shooting within the sanctuary associated with the Oolong | + | |
- | 15. | + | ===Colong Caves:=== |
- | SEITPHIAND RESCUE SECTION: The resignation of Tom Wardhaugh from the pOsition | + | |
- | RUBBISH ON PUBLIC RESERVES: The Parks and Playgrounds Movement has EFFE-775=77TE7 | + | The Rover Ramblers/ Club supplied information concerning shooting within the sanctuary associated with the Colong |
- | MORTON PRIMITIVE AREA: Quite a lot of support was given to the appeal | + | |
- | BOUDDI NATURAL PiEK: Encroachments are taking place on the northern | + | ===Search and Rescue Section:=== |
- | ' | + | |
- | Trust (which has four bushwalker representatives out of seven members) needs more volunteers for patrols. These patrols keep the Trust informed on conditions within the Park, assist with clearing and cleaning at campsites and along tracks and spread propaganda for | + | The resignation of Tom Wardhaugh from the position |
- | keeping the area primitive. This Park was created by the efforts of | + | |
- | bushwalkers and as we receive very little financial assistance from the Government, we need all the help that is possible. | + | ===Rubbish on public reserves:=== |
- | BUNGONIA GORGE: An interview has been held with the Chief Inspector | + | |
- | KARIONG PROJECT: Frequent surveys of the area proposed are being rnadec. TETTFE-77inited | + | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement has been considering the matter of clearing rubbish from Public Reserves. The Movement would like to know whether Bushwalkers would care to assist with clearing work if Councils or Trustees provided vehicles. |
- | BEECROFT PENINSULA: Report that portion of the Peninsula may be | + | |
- | suITETTMEd | + | ===Morton Primitive Area:=== |
- | BUSHFIRE PATROLS organised | + | |
- | UHrawar==rial | + | Quite a lot of support was given to the appeal |
- | by both Park authorities and the Sutherland Shire Bushf ire Fighting | + | |
- | Organisation which has undertaken to assist with fighting fires within | + | ===Bouddi Natural Park:=== |
- | the National Park. All fires within the Shire (including the National Park) should be reported to LB2511 (continuous service). For further details and for those who wish to volunteer for patrols, ring Paul Barnes, UB1351. | + | |
- | Reports that a Stock Route is being cut into Iduffba | + | Encroachments are taking place on the northern |
- | Mountains Shire Council relevant to the Blue Mountains National Park Proposal. | + | |
- | THE SEARCH POR URANITON | + | ===Bungonia Gorge:=== |
- | Ever used a Geiger counter? They' | + | |
- | Paddy (ever to the fore with such Bushwalkers' | + | An interview has been held with the Chief Inspector |
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+ | ===Kariong project:=== | ||
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+ | Frequent surveys of the area proposed are being made. Members are invited | ||
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+ | ===Beecroft Peninsula:=== | ||
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+ | Report that portion of the Peninsula may be subdivided | ||
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+ | ===Bushfire Patrols: | ||
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+ | Organised | ||
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+ | Reports that a Stock Route is being cut into Kedumba | ||
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+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
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+ | ===The search for uranium.=== | ||
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+ | Ever used a Geiger counter? They' | ||
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+ | Paddy (ever to the fore with such Bushwalkers' | ||
All good wishes folks for Christmas. Peace on earth. Goodwill to all men henceforth and for ever more. | All good wishes folks for Christmas. Peace on earth. Goodwill to all men henceforth and for ever more. | ||
- | PADD PAWN | ||
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 20i CASTLE REACH St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
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+ | 201 Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678. | ||
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