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- | 3. | + | ===== Make It A New Year Resolution... ===== |
- | AT THE DECEMBER GYNTERAL MEETING. | + | |
- | December' | + | To insure your camera and yourself!!! |
- | be asked the reasons for refusing to amend the National Park/ | + | |
- | Len Scotland enquired about the x-outre | + | Your Camera, Exposure Meter, Tripod, Filters, films - may be insured under the Special Bashwalkers' |
- | MAKE IT A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION | + | |
- | TO INSURE YOUR CAMERA i.1ND YOURSELF Z | + | The Bushwalkers' |
- | Your Camera, Exposure Meter, Tripod, Filters, filns - may be insured under the Special Bashwalkers' | + | |
- | The Bushwalkersf Personal Accident Policy will cover you on both Official and Non-Official Walks - provided there are three in the party of course - and whilst travelling in vehicles to and from the trip, by providing lump sums for the more serious accidents - and weekly benefits and medical expenses for the less serious. Skiing accidents may be covered for a small additional premium, with increased medical expenses. | + | For full particulars see Club Member Brian Harvey, 12 Mahratta Avenue, Wahroonga. Phone JW1462. |
- | For full particulars see Club Member BRIAN HARVEY | + | |
- | 12. MAHRATTA AVENUE, WAHROONGA. PHONE J71462 | + | ---- |
- | ...Wwww* | + | |
- | During reading of the Federation Report Bill Cosgrove called attention to an opposition meeting at the rear, and the President demanded order under rain of removal. Bill Cosgrove then queried an item in the Report concerning cleaning up of reserves: the Parks and Playgrounds Delegate | + | ===== At The December General Meeting. ===== |
- | Conservation Reports covered a variety of topics - a threat of a road into Era (suggested we keep in touch with the shack owners, who were as unhappy as we were at this plot), and that we make a new bid for a decision | + | |
- | There were further conservation reports on timber cutting at Linden and along King's Tableland, and the development of Kedumba Pass to a rough road: also of the deputation to the Minister for Lands in connection with the Greater Blue Mountains National Park an November 18th. Surveyors seemed to be in short supply, but the Minister | + | December' |
- | We were into General Business, with Dormie urging our Federation Delegates to goad the " | + | |
- | . Len Fall mentioned the proposal to plant a memorial drive of trees between Canberra and Sydney, sponsored by General Berryman, and sugrcested | + | Len Scotland enquired about the routine |
- | Now came a rather muddled debate | + | |
- | 5. | + | During reading of the Federation Report Bill Cosgrove called attention to an opposition meeting at the rear, and the President demanded order under pain of removal. Bill Cosgrove then queried an item in the Report concerning cleaning up of reserves: the Parks and Playgrounds Delegate |
- | Ross Laird said he was aware films were available from the American Council and would investigate for future Social evenings. Len .. Scotland moved the purchase of a projector for 50. 50?" said someone, | + | |
- | The President stated he proposed to place on the minutes a note of the work done by a party of members at Ern the previous weekend, when a bush fire was put out at the cost of considerable time and effort. Assent was readily given, though some one seemed upset at the quantity of drinking water used - cries answered that it was only the cows' drinking water. | + | Conservation Reports covered a variety of topics - a threat of a road into Era (suggested we keep in touch with the shack owners, who were as unhappy as we were at this plot), and that we make a new bid for a decision |
- | Brian Anderson appealed for support for the winter walks Programme | + | |
- | At 9.5, with the President' | + | There were further conservation reports on timber cutting at Linden and along King's Tableland, and the development of Kedumba Pass to a rough road: also of the deputation to the Minister for Lands in connection with the Greater Blue Mountains National Park on November 18th. Surveyors seemed to be in short supply, but the Minister |
- | MI.V.P.101...11Wl m[MII11 | + | |
- | THE SKULL (Alias the Admiral). | + | We were into General Business, with Dormie urging our Federation Delegates to goad the " |
- | The Walks Secretary has joined that colony of queer people whose names appear in applications, | + | |
- | IF YOU ARE GOINg PLACES CONTACT | + | Len Fall mentioned the proposal to plant a memorial drive of trees between Canberra and Sydney, sponsored by General Berryman, and suggested |
- | SCENIC MOTOR TOURS | + | |
- | RAILWAY STEPS, | + | Now came a rather muddled debate |
- | .11MIIMM.MMINUI11.11.1M1 | + | |
- | KATOOMBA. | + | Ross Laird said he was aware films were available from the American Council and would investigate for future Social evenings. Len Scotland moved the purchase of a projector for £50. " |
- | DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO THE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS. | + | |
- | TRANSPORT BY COACHES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH7: | + | The President stated he proposed to place on the minutes a note of the work done by a party of members at Era the previous weekend, when a bush fire was put out at the cost of considerable time and effort. Assent was readily given, though some one seemed upset at the quantity of drinking water used - cries answered that it was only the cows' drinking water. |
- | FOR ALL INFORMATION | + | |
- | Ifffff TO P.O. BOX 60. KATOOMBA | + | Brian Anderson appealed for support for the winter walks programme |
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+ | At 9.5, with the President' | ||
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+ | === The Skull (Alias the Admiral). | ||
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+ | The Walks Secretary has joined that colony of queer people whose names appear in applications, | ||
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+ | === Scenic Motor Tours. === | ||
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+ | If you are going places, contact Scenic Motor Tours, Railway Steps, Katoomba. | ||
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+ | Daily tours by parlor coach to the world famous Jenolan Caves and all Blue Mountain sights. | ||
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+ | Transport by coaches for parties of bushwalkers to Kanangra Walls, Ginkin or other suitable points by arrangement. | ||
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+ | For all information, | ||
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+ | ===== Youth Trapped In A Cave. ===== | ||
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+ | By " | ||
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+ | The 6.37 train brought to Mount Victoria on Friday 27th November species of a type relatively rare in such a progressive country. Several whispers of " | ||
- | TELEPHONE 60.' | ||
- | 6. | ||
- | YOUTH TRAPPED IN CAVE. | ||
- | ri r; By Oolite | ||
- | The 6.37 train brought to Mount Victoria on Friday 27th November species of a type relatively rare in such a progressive country. Several whispers of " | ||
The caves were reached with only the usual amount of disturbance, | The caves were reached with only the usual amount of disturbance, | ||
- | Any anthropologist coming upon our camp site lust after breakfast next morning could perhaps be excused for jumping in a mad frenzy, | + | |
- | Our intrepid leader, in true intrepid leader' | + | Any anthropologist coming upon our camp site just after breakfast next morning could perhaps be excused for jumping in a mad frenzy, |
- | Ignoring the obvious routes to the caverns below, our intrepid party headed for the sfnallest | + | |
- | 7. | + | Our intrepid leader, in true intrepid leader' |
- | After much head-banging, | + | |
- | Bonno !" " | + | Ignoring the obvious routes to the caverns below, our intrepid party headed for the smallest |
- | Our intrepid leader, fearing to annoy the Gods whidh must surely dwell there, offered them a sacrifice by placing her camera on the floor and jumping on it with sacrificial hobnail boots - one less to waste time taking photos. We decided to have dinner in the cavern. It must be one of the most beautiful places I have ever eaten in. Surrounded by oolites, shawls, stalactites and -mites, some. 400-ft. below the surface, the calcite crystals glistening and rippling around us from the reflected light of our lamps. After lunch, flashbulbs, magnesium flares, photos, etc., our intrepid party retreated to the squeeze hole and abseiled to the river below. Our hSnoie | + | |
- | Proceeded | + | After much head-banging, |
- | picking up the paper trail as we went case of emergency" | + | |
- | The Admiral, (of squeeze hole fame), noting the dejected | + | Our intrepid leader, fearing to annoy the Gods which must surely dwell there, offered them a sacrifice by placing her camera on the floor and jumping on it with sacrificial hobnail boots - one less to waste time taking photos. We decided to have dinner in the cavern. It must be one of the most beautiful places I have ever eaten in. Surrounded by oolites, shawls, stalactites and -mites, some. 400-ft. below the surface, the calcite crystals glistening and rippling around us from the reflected light of our lamps. After lunch, flashbulbs, magnesium flares, photos, etc., our intrepid party retreated to the squeeze hole and abseiled to the river below. Our " |
- | helpful suggestions. We hereby formally apologise to other members of | + | |
- | the Club for missing such a perfect opportunity, | + | The Admiral, (of squeeze hole fame), noting the dejected |
- | teeth which Frank was promised in return for one particularly helpful suggestion. | + | |
- | The trip out proved uneventful except for several rocks being bounced | + | The trip out proved uneventful except for several rocks being bounced |
- | in newspaper units) and we reached the entrance near sundown after 8-1- hours underground. | + | |
- | Back in camp we were joined by Jim (i haven' | + | Back in camp we were joined by Jim (" |
- | Holloway of the Sydney Rock Climbers, who had hitched up that afternoon - Mr. Holloway entertained the party with some delightful renditions of | + | |
- | something or other on the recorder. | + | Next morning the party split, Jim and Frank going back down the Mammoth with some of the University Spelios (by a different route) and exploring the central level. A short cut was made, so we are informed by Frank, by a daring 40-ft. climb (it is not known whether these are actual or newspaper feet). |
- | Next morning the party split, Jim and Frank going back down the Mammoth with some of the University Spelios (by a different route) and exploring the central level. A short cut was made, so we are informed by Frank, by a daring 40-ft. climb (it is not ?mown whether these are actual or newspaper feet). | + | |
- | B. | + | The rest of the party departed for the Aladdin' |
- | The rest of the party departed for the Aladdin' | + | |
- | Unfortunately the Admiral was able to negotiate this cavern in a more dignified manner (at least as dignified as it is possible for an Admiral to be when in a boiler suit, on his back, wriggling uphill feet first) but from reports from Ken (our advance scout) who entered, on a preliminary survey, the first section of the Glass Cave, we are looking forward to quite a comedy from a certain person | + | Unfortunately the Admiral was able to negotiate this cavern in a more dignified manner (at least as dignified as it is possible for an Admiral to be when in a boiler suit, on his back, wriggling uphill feet first) but from reports from Ken (our advance scout) who entered, on a preliminary survey, the first section of the Glass Cave, we are looking forward to quite a comedy from a certain person |
- | On the more serious side, I would like to note with grave concern the findings of Mr. P.A. Barr, B.O., on the absence of flowers of the Bonno species within the series. | + | |
+ | On the more serious side, I would like to note with grave concern the findings of Mr. F.A. Barr, B.O., on the absence of flowers of the Bonno species within the series. | ||
I would like to encourage walks leaders (we still have some) to be more patient with those incurably affected by the Kodachrome disease. I base my plea on the fact of a certain S.U.S.S. member taking 14 hours for 3 photos. | I would like to encourage walks leaders (we still have some) to be more patient with those incurably affected by the Kodachrome disease. I base my plea on the fact of a certain S.U.S.S. member taking 14 hours for 3 photos. | ||
- | The campsite at McKeown' | + | |
- | We -wouldn' | + | The campsite at McKeown' |
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+ | We wouldn' | ||
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In the small hours of Saturday December 5th a black Citroen was seen proceeding along Kent street - in the wrong direction. One might have suspected the driver of being on the Jag - except that it was the Citroen. | In the small hours of Saturday December 5th a black Citroen was seen proceeding along Kent street - in the wrong direction. One might have suspected the driver of being on the Jag - except that it was the Citroen. | ||
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- | Schafer, who believes in the theme -"If you drive, don't drink: if you drink, don't drive" - brought his newly acquired | + | ---- |
- | No, we can't tell you where the type of pistol used by the President. at the Christmas Party can be obtained. But there' | + | |
- | 9. | + | Schafer, who believes in the theme "If you drive, don't drink: if you drink, don't drive" - brought his newly acquired |
- | IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE. | + | |
- | BUSHWALKE_RS REQUIRING TRANSPORT | + | ---- |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | RING, WRITE OR CLEL | + | No, we can't tell you where the type of pistol used by the President at the Christmas Party can be obtained. But there' |
- | SIEDLECKY'S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE | + | |
- | 116 STATION_STREET. BLACKHEATH. | + | ---- |
- | 24 HOUR SERVICE | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS | + | === Important Transport Notice. === |
- | 'PHONE BTHEATH | + | |
+ | Bushwalkers requiring transport from Blackheath, any hour, ring, write or call... | ||
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+ | Siedlecky's Taxi and Tourist Service. | ||
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+ | 116 Station Street, Blackheath. | ||
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+ | 24 hour service. | ||
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+ | Bushwalkers | ||
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+ | 'Phone Blackheath | ||
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Who was it fell in the Nattai? Who shivered the permanent way near Glenbrock Station? Who rattled the windows of the RSL Club on December 4th? Never mind, Sheila, so long as you can balance once a month. | Who was it fell in the Nattai? Who shivered the permanent way near Glenbrock Station? Who rattled the windows of the RSL Club on December 4th? Never mind, Sheila, so long as you can balance once a month. | ||
- | N.Z. DETACHMENT. Betty Swain sailed to join the New Zealand | + | |
- | - Peter and Keith have been doing quite a deal of caveing, including, a visit to the Karamu Caves, near Hamilton, where Keith shook the natives by taking the first colour photographs of the Caves (it was reported in local papers). They must have put up quite a convincing front, for they were introduced to other cavers as " | + | ---- |
- | THE SANDS OF TIME | + | |
- | Annual Subscribers to the Magazine are advised that their Annual Subscriptions for 1953/4 expired with this Magazine. Those desirinr? | + | === N.Z. Detachment. === |
- | 10. | + | |
+ | Betty Swain sailed to join the New Zealand | ||
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+ | Peter and Keith have been doing quite a deal of caveing, including a visit to the Karamu Caves, near Hamilton, where Keith shook the natives by taking the first colour photographs of the Caves (it was reported in local papers). They must have put up quite a convincing front, for they were introduced to other cavers as " | ||
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+ | === The Sands Of Time. === | ||
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+ | Annual Subscribers to the Magazine are advised that their Annual Subscriptions for 1953/4 expired with this Magazine. Those desiring | ||
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FELLING OF TIMBER - UPPER HUNTER VALLZY, | FELLING OF TIMBER - UPPER HUNTER VALLZY, | ||
(From an article " | (From an article " |
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