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 |New England National Park|Tom Moppett| 8|
 |Letter to the Editor| |11|
-|Conservation Report|The Conservation Sectretary|13|
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 |Those Test Walks|Jim Brown|16|
 |Correspondence, matters arising. (C.M.W. letter)| |17|
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 === Hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. ===
-For all your transport problems contact hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. Ring, write, wire or call any hour, day or night.
+For all your transport problems contact Hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. Ring, write, wire or call any hour, day or night.
 Telephone: Blackheath 129 or 249. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner's Inn Hote1 (look for the neon sign.)
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+===== Letter To The Editor: =====
+Having read your S.B.W. magazine from time to time, and being interested in the articles and accounts of trips it contains, I thought it would not be out of place to write from a mother's point of view. My first idea was to be nameless, but as I can't keep on referring to "my son" all the time. I think perhaps it would be better to tell you I am Peter Stitt's mother, and as I'm sure many other mothers feel as I do they may be interested.
+The first thing I noticed when Peter was buying his equipment was that it was always too something - too big, too small, or too heavy. I'm sure I have peddled as many miles on the sewing machine as Peter has walked. The tent he bought had to be added to and split open and then taped, and all after it had been dipped in some noxious smelling water-proofing solution. Even I smelt the same way after all that sewing, Peter assures me it is the best tent in the S.B.W. and so it ought to be.
+And then he buys boots. They come home looking very nice and strong, but then they are attacked with force. They are put to soak in neatsfoot oil - in my baking dishes if I'm not quick enough in hiding them - and then for the rest of their life they have to be removed to the laundry or garage as the small of the oil always clings. After this they are hammered full of ironmongery, some of it really vicious looking. The best time to do this is after midnight as it only makes a noise like a busy blacksmith's. If possible Peter has to be met at the door with a request to remove his boots to save the carpets from being cut to pieces. This leaves at the entrance a nice little heap of sand, burrs, leaves, etc., and at times leeches.
+Thursday is a day I dislike, for that is the day I have to __get the food__. Peter says anything will do, and knowing what he will eat I sometimes wonder why I bother. I can and do sympathise with you bushwalkers for the heavy packs you carry as I have already carried practically the same weight home from the shops.
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
-Having read your S.B.W. magazine from time to time, and being
-interested in the articles and accounts of trips it contains, I
-thought it would not be out of place to write from a mother's point of view. My first idea was to be nameless, but as I can't keep on
-referring to "my son" all the time I think perhaps it would be better
-to tell you I am Peter Stitt's mother, and as I'm sure many other mothers feel as I do they may be interested.
-The first thing I noticed when Peter was buying his equipment was that it was always too something - too big, too small, or too
-heavy. I'm sure T have peddled as many miles on the sewing machine
-as Peter has walked. The tent he bought had to be added to and split
-open and then taped, and all after it had been dipped in some noxicree.
-smelling water-proofing solution. Even I smelt the same way after all that sewing, Peter assures me it is the best tent in the S.B,W. and so it ought to be,
-And then he buys boots. They comehome looking very nice and strong, but then they are attacked with force, They are put to soak in neatsfoot Oil - in my baking dishes if I'm not quick enough in
-hiding them - and then for the rest of their life they have to be
-,
-removed to the laundry or garage as the small of the oil always clinE7.. After this they are hammered full of ironmongery, some of it really vicious looking. The best time to do this is after midnight as it only makes a noise like a busy blacksmith's. If possible Peter has to be met at the door with a request to remove his boots to save the carpets from being cut to pieces. This leaves at the entrance a nice little heap of sand, burrs, leaves, etc., and at times leeches.
-Thursday is a day I dislike, for that is the day I have to
-get the food. Peter says anything will do, and knowing what he will eat I sometines wonder why I bother0 I can and do sympathise with you bushwalkers for the heavy packs you carry as I have already carried practically the same weight home from the shops.
 And then the packing. Pete always has some reason why this can't be started early in the evening, and when everyone else is trying to sleep he is still rushing around asking where various things are. In all probability they are still in his pack having been left there from last week-end, and by now have ants and mice living happily in them. But off he goes Friday morning full of beans.
-In no time you are round to Sunday night waiting for him to come home - usually reasonably early, tired and very dirty, but having enjoyed every minute of the week-end. But there have been times when he hasn't come home at all - overdue - but as the
-members of the party are the only ones who can tell the difference between lost and overdue it doesn't help those waiting anxiously at home thinking of all sorts of accidents, particularly if there has been any rock-climbing in the week-end.
+In no time you are round to Sunday night waiting for him to come home - usually reasonably early, tired and very dirty, but having enjoyed every minute of the week-end. But there have been times when he hasn't come home at all - __overdue__ - but as the members of the party are the only ones who can tell the difference between lost and overdue it doesn't help those waiting anxiously at home thinking of all sorts of accidents, particularly if there has been any rock-climbing in the week-end.
-Now we come to the Blue Gum joust - the removing of the fall 9 tree. On Thursday night Pete has to dismantle and get into h4s pack drilling plant, together with dozens of bits and pieces his father ha-, lent him. He gets dirtier and greasier in the process, and as it get; later and later he rushes in and out of the house at high speed till every door in the place
-"Oh I say, Pete's mother, where's the rest of this masterpiec,'
+Now we come to the Blue Gum joust - the removing of the fallen tree. On Thursday night Pete has to dismantle and get into his pack a drilling plant, together with dozens of bits and pieces his father has lent him. He gets dirtier and greasier in the process, and as it gets later and later he rushes in and out of the house at high speed till every door in the place
+"Oh I say, Pete's mother, where's the rest of this masterpiece?"
 "That's all I wrote. I hadn't the heart to finish it. That's where I heard about the gelignite. Do you know anything about gelignite?"
 "Not much, except that they took enough on that jaunt to blow up the whole of Blue Gum Forest."
-"Well, if its temperature gets too low it explodes, so they  went to bed with it  to kee it warm!!!"
+"Well, if its temperature gets too low it explodes, so __they went to bed with it to keep it warm__!!!"
 "Well, I bet you were glad to see the last of Pete when he left for New Zealand."
-"I most certainly was - for a week. Then I began to wish him back; the place seemed uncannily quiet......Listenl I think I hoar him coming in now. You'll have to excuse me; I'm going to help him pack the food. I like to help him pack......."
-.
+"I most certainly was - for a week. Then I began to wish him back; the place seemed uncannily quiet... Listen! I think I hear him coming in now. You'll have to excuse me; I'm going to help him pack the food. I like to help him pack...."
-CONSERVATION REPORT
+----
+===== Conservation Report. =====
 By The Conservation Secretary.
-CONSERVATION CONFERENCE.:
-The second of the series of Conservation Conferences was held on 5th November, the Club being represented by Messrs. McGregor and Colley. Two resolutions, which had been referred to the Conference' standing Committee at the first conference, were dealt with first The first resolution, which was adopted after the defeat of two amendments concerning the form of the proposed National Parks Board,
+=== Conservation Conference: ===
-was -
+The second of the series of Conservation Conferences was held on 5th November, the Club being represented by Messrs. McGregor and Colley. Two resolutions, which had been referred to the Conference' standing Committee at the first conference, were dealt with first. The first resolution, which was adopted after the defeat of two amendments concerning the form of the proposed National Parks Board, was -
 "That this Conference recommends to the State Government that steps be taken to have a National Parks Act submitted to the legislature and that the Act contain, inter alia,
 (a) Statements of the nature and purpose of National Parks, State Parks, Primitive Reserves, National Monuments, etc.
 (b) Provision giving security of tenure to National Parks, etc.
 (c) Provision for the establishment of a National Parks Board and a Directorship of National Parks.
 (d) Provision for financing the requirements of the Authority or Directorship as an appropriation from the State Budget."
 The second resolution concerning the sale of native flowers, after a long debate and numerous amendments, was carried in the following form -
 "That the Local Government Dept. be requested -
-(a) to place a complete ban on the sale of picked protected native plants and flowers, but to permit nurserymen, who should be
-registered, to sell seedlings and plants grown by them;
+(a) to place a complete ban on the sale of picked protected native plants and flowers, but to permit nurserymen, who should be registered, to sell seedlings and plants grown by them;
 (b) to give the widest possible publicity to the law relating to the protection of native flowers;
 (c) to arrange for the adequate policing of the Act;
-(d) to give Rangers and Police the same powers of entry under the
-Wild Flowers and Native Plants Protection Act as Rangers under- the Fauna Protection Act."
+(d) to give Rangers and Police the same powers of entry under the Wild Flowers and Native Plants Protection Act as Rangers under the Fauna Protection Act."
-It is interesting to note that three growers of native plants were present. Naturally they were not in favour of the motion. They
-contended that the way to'popularise and spread a love of native flowers was to encourage their planting in private gardens.
+It is interesting to note that three growers of native plants were present. Naturally they were not in favour of the motion. They contended that the way to popularise and spread a love of native flowers was to encourage their planting in private gardens.
 In addition the following motions were adopted -
 "That this Conference urges the Government to take steps to prevent the use of firearms by reckless and irresponsible persons who employ them for the indiscriminate destruction of wildlife."
-.
-"That the State Government be approaChed to expedite legislation pending regardin the proper protection of aboriginal relics throughout the State.
+"That the State Government be approached to expedite legislation pending regarding the proper protection of aboriginal relics throughout the State."
-"That a protest be lodged with the Federal Government against the proposal to construct a Woy Way Rifle Range adjacent to the boundaries of Warrah Sanctuary."
-It was decided to hold a further conference in February. BUSHFIRE FIGHTING IN PARKS & RESERVES:
+"That a protest be lodged with the Federal Government against the proposal to construct a Woy Woy Rifle Range adjacent to the boundaries of Warrah Sanctuary."
-Some years ago the Club suggested to the Authorities that the Armed Services be trained in bushfire fighting so that in an emergency they could assist Bushfire Brigades, and particularly so that they could fight fires in parks and reserves where there is practically no manpower to form brigades. In the September Bush
-Fire Bulletin an item informs us that the Prime Minister's Dept, has
+It was decided to hold a further conference in February.
-stated that Service personnel are receiving training in elementary fire-fighting methods and that assistance will be given in emmrgencie-: It appears that this applies to the R.N. and R.A.A.F. as it is stated that "In the Army, the training syllabus is fully taken up with
-training for defence purposes and no additional periods can be allowoc
+=== Bushfire fighting in parks & reserves: ===
-fox the training of National Service Trainees in bushfire fighting." In spite of this the Army in the past has given assistance in fighting bushfires. However it appears that the value of parks has not yet
-been recognised is some quarters. It was announced over the air in
+Some years ago the Club suggested to the Authorities that the Armed Services be trained in bushfire fighting so that in an emergency they could assist Bushfire Brigades, and particularly so that they could fight fires in parks and reserves where there is practically no manpower to form brigades. In the September Bush Fire Bulletin an item informs us that the Prime Minister's Dept. has stated that Service personnel are receiving training in elementary fire-fighting methods and that assistance will be given in emergencies. It appears that this applies to the R.N. and R.A.A.F. as it is stated that "In the Army, the training syllabus is fully taken up with training for defence purposes and no additional periods can be allowed for the training of National Service Trainees in bushfire fighting." In spite of this the Army in the past has given assistance in fighting bushfires. However it appears that the value of parks has not yet been recognised is some quarters. It was announced over the air in the middle of November when a fire was threatening Muogamarra Sanctuary that the Army refused to assist as life or property were not in danger. However, a much more enlightened view is taken in the Sutherland area. At the recent Bushfire Fighting Demonstration at Heathcote the Group Captain of the Sutherland Bushfire Brigades said that they had realised that it was no use waiting for the fire to reach their homes - it was necessary to go out into the bush and put it out as soon as it started. Because of this realization they have agreed to Bushwalkers' offers of assistance in fighting fires in National Park and Heathcote Primitive Reserve and the bush area thereabout.
-the middle of November when a fire was threatening Muogamarra Sanc-
-tuary that the Army refused to assist as life or property were not in
+The N.S.W. Bush Fire Committee's Technical Officer, Mr. Kinnear, who was at the Demonstration, said he was trying to arrange for small forces to go out and fight fires in the bush in other areas. He mentioned Moss Vale as one such area, and said that he considered that such a force, if it acted quickly, could have put out the fire which devastated a large part of the Morton Primitive Reserve last summer. The old roads which exist in the Reserve would have given adequate access. This improvement in ideas probably, in many cases, arises from practical necessity rather than from a straight out love of the bush, but most certainly it is a move in the right direction and merits every encouragement and assistance.
-danger. However, a much more enlightened view is taken in the
-Sutherland area. At the recent Bushfire Fighting Demonstration at Heathcote the Group Captain of the Sutherland Bushfire Brigades said
+=== Conference on Barrington-Gloucester Tops" ===
-that they had realised that it was no use waiting for the fire to reach their homes - it was necessary to go out into the bush and
-put it out as soon as it started. Because of this realization they
+This conference, called by the-Inter-Departmental Committee which will make recommendations to the Minister for Lands, was held at Newcastle on 8th September 1955: The Committee consisted of representatives of the Dept. of Lands, Soil Conservation Service, Forestry Commission, Hunter Valley Trust.
-have agreed to Bushwalkerst offers of assistance in fighting fires in National Park and Heathcote Primitive Reserve and the bush area thereabout.
-The N.S.W. Bush Fire Committee's Technical Officer, Mr. Kinnear:,
+The Northern Parks & Playgrounds Movement, which was formed to have national parks established at Barrington-Gloucester Tops, presented their Report of 8th April 1955, plus a Supplement. These are the results of years of field work and local conferences, and are a very fine effort in the conservation field. They show a clear understanding of the different types of country in the area and the different purposes for which they are suitable. They recommend "Catchment Reserves" for the actual tops areas, "Primitive Areas" for the steep slopes, and "Tourist Parks" for the lower valleys. The suggested two Tourist Parks, where tourist type development would take place, are on the upper Allyn-Williams Rivers with approach via Barrington Guest House, and on the Gloucester River including the Falls. The Forestry Commission is recommended as the controlling body for the whole area, except that the Fauna Protection Panel should be considered for control of the primitive areas.
-who was at the Demonstration, said he was trying to arrange for small
-forces to go out and fight fires in the bush in other areas. He
-mentioned Moss Vale, as one such area, and said that he considered
-that such a force, if it acted quickly, could have put out the fire which devastated a large part of the Morton Primitive Reserve last summer. The old roads which exist in the Reserve would have given adequate access. This improvement in ideas probably, in many cases, arises from practical necessity rather than from a straight Out love of the bush, but mOst.certainly it is a move in the right direction
-and merits every encouragement and assistance. CONFERENCE ON BARRINGTON-GLOUCESTER TOPS:
-This conference, called by the-Inter-Departmental Committee which will make recommendations to the Minister for Lands, was held
-.
-at Newcastle on 8th September 1955: The Committee consisted of representatives of the Dept. of Lands, Sail Conservation Service,  - Forestry Commission, Hunter. Valley Trust.
-The Northern. Parks & Playgrounds Movement, which was formed to have national parks. established at Barrington-Gloucester Tops, presented their Report of 8th April. 1955, plus a Supplembnt. These are the results of years of field work and local conferences, and
-are a very fine effort in the conservation field, They show a clear understanding of the different types of country in the area and the different purposes for which they are suitable. They reaommend
-"Catchment Reserves" for the actual tops' areas, "Primitive Areas"
-for the steep slopes, and."Tourist Parks" for the lower valleys.
-The suggested two Tourist Parks, where tourist type development would
-take place, are on the upper Allyn-Williams Rivers with approach via
-Barrington Guest House, and on the Gloucester River including the Falls. The Forestry Commission is reoommended as the controlling body for the whole area, except that the Fauna Protection Panel should be considered for control of the primitive areas.
 The N.P.P.M. plan was supported by all the Local Government bodies in the area, the Trades Hall Council, the Barrington Club, and the Newcastle Technical College Walkers.
 The Chief Guardian of Fauna submitted his case for Faunal Reserves, coinciding very closely in location with the N.P.P.M's primitive areas, and exactly with Federation's primitive areas.
-The N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, Wild Life
-Preservation Society, and the Calopla Club were represented jointly
+The N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, Wild Life Preservation Society, and the Caloola Club were represented jointly by Mr. Moppett. A map showing the joint plan of these bodies was submitted. This plan coincides fairly closely with that of the N.P.P.M., the main difference being that the N,P.P.M.'s proposed Allyn-Williams Rivers Tourist Parks is omitted because this area is a State Forest.
-by Mr. Moppett. A map showing the joint plan of these bodies was submitted. This plan coincides fairly closely with that of the
-N.P.Pai., the main difference being that the N,P.P.Mis proposed Allyn-Williams Rivers Tourist Parks is omitted because this area is a State Forest.
+Mr. Moppett supported in general the N.P.P.M. plan, and the Chief Guardian's case for Faunal Reserves, but recommended that the areas other than Faunal Reserves be reserved by the Lands Dept. and later placed under the control of a National Parks authority. He explained that conferences were taking place which it was expected would lead to a request for a National Parks Act. He objected to the N.P.P.M. recommendation that the area be controlled by the Forestry Commission on the grounds that it existed to produce timber and knew nothing of national parks. You will recall that this point was discussed at a Club Meeting prior to the conference.
-Mr t Moppett supported in general the N.P.P.M. plan, and the Chief Guardian's case for Faunal Reserves, but recommended that the areas Other than Faunal Reserves be reserved by the Lands Dept, and
-later placed under the control of a National Parks authority. He explained that conferences were taking place which it was expected
+At the close of the conference the chairman made a quite encouraging statement. He said the area would be conserved in a more or less primitive condition to preserve the catchment and prevent erosion - there would be definitely no alienation. He said further that all the represented bodies would be reasonably satisfied, although the N.P.P.M., Federation, Wild Life and Caloola would not get all they wanted.
-would lead to a request for a National Parks &c.t. He objected to the
-N.P.P.M. recommendation that the area be controlled by the Forestry Commission on the grounds that it existed to produce timber and knew nothing of national parks. You will recall that this point was discussed at a Club Meeting prior to the conference.
+----
-At the close of the ,conference the, chairman made a quite 'encouraging statement. He said the area wOuld be conserved in a more or less primitive condition to preserve the catchment and
-prevent erosion - there would be definitely no alienation. He
-said further that all the represented bodies-would be reasonably satisfied, although the N.P.P.M., Federation, Wild Life and Caloola
-would not get all they wanted.
-.
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 I have a decided impression that the Club wants more actively walking members. Agreed? Right! Well, we recruit them as prospectives and we tell them they are required to do three test walks and an Instructional week-end. We provide the Instructional walks at intervals of three months so that a prospective will have the choice of two in any six-month period. That is very reasonable. Are we being as fair with them where their test walks are concerned? I doubt it.
-During the last two walks programmes, covering the best walking time of the year, there was a fair sprinkling of test walks starting out Friday evening, but only six 1 1/2-day test walks, and only 4 day test walks. In a period of 34 week-ends that's rather dismal reading, It's been like that for several years now.
+During the last two walks programmes, covering the best walking time of the year, there was a fair sprinkling of test walks starting out Friday evening, but only six 1 1/2-day test walks, and only 4 day test walks. In a period of 34 week-ends that's rather dismal reading. It's been like that for several years now.
-Of course, our keenest walkers want to do Friday night trips. I quite understand that - I prefer them too. The trip starting on Friday allows much wider scope: ventures into fairly distant and untrodden country. Of course, it also needs less imagination to devise a novel and interesting 2-day trip than it does to think up a suitable 1 1/2-day or day walk.
+Of course, our keenest walkers want to do Friday night trips. I quite understand that - I prefer them too. The trip starting on Friday allows much wider scope, ventures into fairly distant and untrodden country. Of course, it also needs less imagination to devise a novel and interesting 2-day trip than it does to think up a suitable 1 1/2-day or day walk.
 But for the prospective, especially the newcomer to walking, the Friday nighter poses some problems. In some cases parental opposition, the difficulty of taking walking gear along to office or workshop, the minor but very real troubles of providing for and packing gear and food for two whole days and nights, the doubt if their condition will allow them to go well on Saturday and still be equal to a long day on Sunday - all these things make the Friday trip seem formidable.
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 It seems to me that if we sincerely want to maintain our walking strength, we should do more to cater for the prospective. It is pure selfishness to ignore the beginner until he or she has graduated up to the stage of doing week-end walks without fear or anguish. By that time they can either take care of themselves or have ceased caring about joining the Club. In other words, it isn't much use beginning to take interest in the apprentice when he has already reached the third year of his time.
-Very noticeable, too, is the paucity of test walks in the summer months. It must be agreed that many of our orthodox test walks would be very severe, perhaps even dangerous, under conditions of extreme heat. Planning a summer test walk is a disappointing business....trying to build up adequate mileage without too much hill climbing or bush-pushing, close enough to civilization to be able to curtail the trip under heat wave conditions....but many beginners believe that summer is the proper walking season (I used to think so myself, years ago). At present we have a considerable list of prospective members, including some very promising material, but it's a poor outlook for the newcomer of October who finds scarcely a suitable walk until March or April.
+Very noticeable, too, is the paucity of test walks in the summer months. It must be agreed that many of our orthodox test walks would be very severe, perhaps even dangerous, under conditions of extreme heat. Planning a summer test walk is a disappointing business.... trying to build up adequate mileage without too much hill climbing or bush-pushing, close enough to civilization to be able to curtail the trip under heat wave conditions.... but many beginners believe that summer is the proper walking season (I used to think so myself, years ago). At present we have a considerable list of prospective members, including some very promising material, but it's a poor outlook for the newcomer of October who finds scarcely a suitable walk until March or April.
-Obviously it's too late to do much about the January/April programme which will be distributed before this is read, although some enterprising member may care to volunteer a suitable trip in January or February, and I'm sure Committee will endorse it as a test, and the widest possible publicity be given it. But please, **not a Friday nighter**!
+Obviously it's too late to do much about the January/April programme which will be distributed before this is read, although some enterprising member may care to volunteer a suitable trip in January or February, and I'm sure Committee will endorse it as a test, and the widest possible publicity be given it. But please, __not a Friday nighter__!
 It is not too late to start thinking now about the next winter programme, which must be ready for committee to consider prior to the Annual General Meeting in March. It is not too late to consider whether we can afford a better deal for the struggling prospective.
-===== CORRESPONDENCE. =====
+----
+===== Correspondence - Matters Arising. =====
+=== The Hon.Secretary, Sydney Bush Walkers. ===
-MITERS ARISING.
-The Hon.Secretary, SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS
 Dear Madam,
-The advertisement for the Pogo Stick appearing in'the October
-issue of your Club's magazine has excited considerable interest
+The advertisement for the Pogo Stick appearing in the October issue of your Club's magazine has excited considerable interest amongst certain members of this Club. As a result I have been directed to write to you seeking further particulars.
-amongst certain members of this Club. As a result I have been
-directed to write to you seeking further particulars.
 I shall be grateful if you will supply me with details of prices (including sales tax), delivery arrangements and any technical data available. If there is any literature or brochures for general distribution I shall be much obliged to receive them.
-In particular I should like to know whether the contrivance
-(Editor's Note: "Lucky for you you didn't say contraption.") has bee_-
+In particular I should like to know whether the contrivance (Editor's Note: "Lucky for you you didn't say contraption.") has been scrub-tested and, if so, what were the results. (None of us have seen it mentioned in the "Herald", but we may have missed it.)
-scrub-tested and, if so, what were the results. (None of us have seef,
-it mentioned in the "Herald", but we may have missed it.')
+Are models with pack-racks and seating accommodation on the market, and in that case, is it possible to obtain sports, family and tourist models? Finally, are such refinements as alcohol injectors available as standard or optional equipment?
-Are models with pack-racks and seating accommodation on the
-market, and in that case, is it possible to obtain sports, family
+It is naturally anticipated that the distributors of these machines have made adequate arrangements with the various oil companies for a supply of the appropriate high octane Super O.P. plus X1000 fuel to be located at strategic points such as Clear Hill, Cloudmaker and Cedar Creek.
-and tourist models? Finally, are such refinements as alcohol
-injectors available as standard or optional equipment?
-It is naturally anticipated that the distributors of these
-machines have made adequate arrangements with the various oil
-companies for a supply of the appropriate high octane SUPER O.P.
-plus X1000 fuel to be located at strategic points such as Clear Hill, Cloudmaker and Cedar Creek.
 Yours faithfully,
-Honorary Secretary,
-THE COAST & MOUNTAIN WAIEERS OF N.r).,
+Honorary Secretary, The Coast & Mountain Walkers of N.S.W.
-. 0
-REPLY TO THE COAST & MOUNTAIN WALKERS BY THE INVENTOR
+=== Reply to the Coast & Mountain Walkers, by the inventor. ===
 - Colin Putt.
-"We enclose a reprint of the newspaper report on a bush test
-of our latest model stick,, Consequent upon receipt of your
+"We enclose a reprint of the newspaper report on a bush test of our latest model stick. Consequent upon receipt of your irrevocable letter of credit, drawn upon the Thurat Steep Scree Bank for £1,523/11/9 1/2, one S.B.W. Helistabilised Diesel Pogo Stick will be delivered to you on 30/2/1956."
-irrevocable letter of credit, drawn upon the Thurat Steep Scree
-Bank for 1,523/11/9i, one S.B.W. Helistabilised Diesel Pogo Stick will be delivered to you on 30/2/1956."
+=== 1956 S.B.W. Helistabilised Diesel Pogo Stick. ===
-S.B.W. HELISTABILISED DIESEL POGO STICK
-Bush tested by Stupe Grapefruit, B.0x0
+Bush tested by Stupe Grapefruit, B.Ox.
-ABOUT  THIS POGO STICK
-Price: 1,523/11/9t (incl. tax)
+__About this pogo stick__:
-Size: Single-seater, large pack-support, weight 4 Cwt., height 8 ft., tank capacity 10 gallons.
-Mechanised: Stepped cylinder 985 c.c., hydraulic storage direct fuel
+  - Price: £1,523/11/9 1/2 (incl. tax)
-ignition, exhaust-turbine driven helistabiliser. Fuel Consumption: 173 miles per gallon of distillate at average
+  - Size: Single-seater, large pack-support, weight 4 1/2 Cwt., height 8 ft., tank capacity 10 gallons.
-speed of 7.9 m.p.h. over a mountainous route.
+  - Mechanised: Stepped cylinder 985 c.c., hydraulic storage direct fuel ignition, exhaust-turbine driven helistabiliser.
-Max. speed: 15.2 m.p.h. at 15 strokes per minute.
+  - Fuel Consumption: 173 miles per gallon of distillate at average speed of 7.9 m.p.h. over a mountainous route.
-Test  poute: The mountainous 35 mile. route is from Wentworth Falls
+  - Max. speed: 15.2 m.p.h. at 15 strokes per minute.
-station via Kedumba Pass to Cox River, returning via Black Dog and Narrow Neck to Katoomba.
-The route includes road bashing, good tracks, river
+__Test route__: The mountainous 35 mile route is from Wentworth Falls station via Kedumba Pass to Cox River, returning via Black Dog and Narrow Neck to Katoomba. The route includes road bashing, good tracks, river work, steep ridges, cliffs and swamp.
-work, steep ridges, cliffs and swamp.-
-The new model S.B.W. pogo stick hasbeen completely redesigned and incorporates many new features. It is ruggedly constructed, has ample power and low fuel and oil consumption. Its impeccable handling qualities make it a delight to walk with; it is anticipate:- that it will bring marathon walks within the range of non-active club members.
+The new model S.B.W. pogo stick has been completely redesigned and incorporates many new features. It is ruggedly constructed, has ample power and low fuel and oil consumption. Its impeccable handling qualities make it a delight to walk with; it is anticipated that it will bring marathon walks within the range of non-active club members.
-Starting  and running.: The new model incorporates a stepped piston,
-only the top portion being in use for starting and low-power running and idling. Starting is surprisingly easy for a Diesel Stick; an immediate response was obtained on the first jump from the overbridge at Wentworth Falls station, and the motor as warmed up and running at full power within 30 seconds.' The dual-diameter piston has practically eliminated he tooth-shaking "Diesel knock" which was always experienced with earlier models when idling and running slowly, or downhill. The step scavenge valve lifter drops out automatically as the governor setting is increased, with an amazing surge of power and breathtaking acceleration.
+__Starting and running__: The new model incorporates a stepped piston, only the top portion being in use for starting and low-power running and idling. Starting is surprisingly easy for a Diesel Stick; an immediate response was obtained on the first jump from the overbridge at Wentworth Falls station, and the motor was warmed up and running at full power within 30 seconds. The dual-diameter piston has practically eliminated the tooth-shaking "Diesel knock" which was always experienced with earlier models when idling and running slowly, or downhill. The step scavenge valve lifter drops out automatically as the governor setting is increased, with an amazing surge of power and breathtaking acceleration.
-Hill Climbilla: The large-capacity longstroke motor gives leaps of an unprecedented height at full throttle; Tarots ladders can be cleared at one bound. Black Dog was ascended at 10-12-9-13 strokes
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+__Hill Climbing__: The large-capacity longstroke motor gives leaps of an unprecedented height at full throttle; Taro's ladders can be cleared at one bound. Black Dog was ascended at 10-12-9-13 strokes per minute, and a higher speed could have been reached but for the loose stones.
-per minute, and a higher speed could have been reached but for the loose stones.
-Touring Speeds: The full speed of 15.2 m.p.h. was easily reached on Narrow Neck, and the machine cannot be baulked on a narrow track by parties of fOot-walkers as its high leap enables it to clear them at a bound.
+__Touring Speeds__: The full speed of 15.2 m.p.h. was easily reached on Narrow Neck, and the machine cannot be baulked on a narrow track by parties of foot-walkers as its high leap enables it to clear them at a bound.
-Cornering and roadholding: The exhaust-turbine-driven helicopter blade not only increases fuel efficiency, but also greatly improves the stability of the machine, The sharp corners on Debert's Knob were taken at speed without any trace of squeal or roll, and the new oversize suction cup foot gripped on the Cox River boulders without any tendency to slide.. The danger of landing on a loose
- stone at speed must still be carefully watched.
+__Cornering and roadholding__: The exhaust-turbine-driven helicopter blade not only increases fuel efficiency, but also greatly improves the stability of the machine, The sharp corners on Debert's Knob were taken at speed without any trace of squeal or roll, and the new oversize suction cup foot gripped on the Cox River boulders without any tendency to slide. The danger of landing on a loose stone at speed must still be carefully watched.
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-Riding: The helistabiliser introduces a completely new conception of smooth,riding to the pogo walker. The machine descends lightly on to its oversize rubber foot, most of the compression being provided by internal buffer cylinders. There is absolutely no need to bind the walker's posterior with Sticking plaster as was usual with the old hobnailed modelsp nor in it nbbboparyft or 91mnseful, to have injections of local anaesthetic in the backside before
+__Riding__: The helistabiliser introduces a completely new conception of smooth riding to the pogo walker. The machine descends lightly on to its oversize rubber foot, most of the compression being provided by internal buffer cylinders. There is absolutely no need to bind the walker's posterior with sticking plaster as was usual with the old hobnailed models, nor is it necessary, or even useful, to have injections of local anaesthetic in the backside before attempting a long road-bash. It is possible, however, that conservationists will stick to these methods, as the effect of the lifting blades on foliage overhead is rather drastic.
-attempting a long road-bash. It is possible, however, that conserw:
-tionists will stick to these methods,.as the effect of the lifting blades on foliage overhead is rather drastic..
+__Bodywork__: The packrack of earlier models has been replaced by a sturdy support for a pack on the rider's back. The makers were doubtless forced to make this alteration owing to the frequent accidents in which solo walkers fell from a moving machine and were left packless to starve in rugged country.
-Bodywork: The packrack of earlier models has veen replaced by a
-sturdy support for a pack on the rider's back, The makers were doubtless forced to make this alteration owing to the frequent accidents in which solo walkers fell from a moving machine and were left packless to starve in rugged country.
+The seat is richly upholstered in polyurethane sponge, and a small P.V.C. umbrella attachment can be used in case of rain.
-The seat is richly upholstered in polyurethane sponge, and
-a small P.V.C. umbrella attachment can be used in case of rain. helistabilised
+__Summary__: The S.B.W. helistabilised stick is a single-seater machine of revolutionary design, offering great comfort and having better manners than would be expected of a bushwalker. Its introduction will doubtless be opposed by conservationists because of its effect on overhead foliage; by the proprietors of the filling stations at Cloudmaker, Clear Hill, and Cedar Creek because of its enormously improved range (1,730 miles per tankful); and by the local manufacturers of alcohol and arilene injectors for petrol and diesel pogo sticks because of its elimination of knock.
-SumEary.: The S.B.W./stick is a single-seater machine of
-revolutionary design, offering grekt comfort and having better manners than would be expected of a bushwalker. Its introduction will doubtless be opposed by conservationists because of its
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-effect on overhead foliage; by the proprietors of the filling stations at Cloudmaker, Clear Hill, and Cedar Creek because of its
-enormously improved range (1,730 miles per tankful); and by the local manufacturers of alcohol and arilene injectors for petrol and diesel pogo sticks because of its elimination of knock.
+=== Christmas Cheer Department: ===
-CHRISTMAS CHEER DEPARTMENT:
-Malcolm, McGregor is plastered. He got plastered on the 9th December and he intends to remain plastered for the next four weeks. Shame on ye, McGregor l An Ex-President too!
+Malcolm McGregor is plastered. He got plastered on the 9th December and he intends to remain plastered for the next four weeks. Shame on ye, McGregor! An Ex-President too!
-A QUARTER OF A CENTURY OF PADDY!!
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+===== Paddy Made. =====
+=== A quarter of a century of Paddy!! ===
 Paddy's first advertisement appeared in the Club's Magazine in 1931, and here it is 1956 and he's still going strong.
-Try to imagine what those 25 years might have meant to bushwalking if there had been
-no Paddy. Who would have made our tents
+Try to imagine what those 25 years might have meant to bushwalking if there had been no Paddy. Who would have made our tents and packs when we weren't clever enough to make them for ourselves? Who would have striven to reduce our camping gear to the ultimate of light weight efficiency? Why we might still be struggling round under 40 lb. week-end packs, and not knowing any better. As one of our New Zealanders has said, the main difference between bushwalkers in New Zealand and bushwalkers in Australia is that the former haven't a Paddy.
-and packs when we weren't clever enough to
-make them for ourselves? Who would have
+He has studied and catered for our needs over the past quarter of a century, and may he continue to do so for the next. Paddy is 'one of us'.
-striven to reduce our camping gear to the ultimate of light weight efficiency? Why we might still be struggling round under 40 lb. week-end packs, and not knowing any better. As one of our New Zealanders has said, the main difference between bushwalkers in New Zealand and bushwalkers in Australia is that the former haven't a Paddy.
-He has studied and catered for our needs over the past quarter of a century, and
+He was too punch-drunk with Christmas shoppers to have time to prepare an advt. for this issue, but to one and all of his Bushwalking friends he says,
-may he continue to do so for the next. Paddy is 'one of us!.
-He was too punch-drunk with Christmas
-shoppers to have time to prepare an advt0
-for this issue, but to one and all of his Bushwalking friends he says,
 A Happy Christmas and New Year, and God bless you all.
-PADDY 13 LLIN
-Lightweight Camp Gear
-CASTLEREACH St SYDNEY
+(Inserted by the Magazine staff)
+Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear.
+Castlereagh St., Sydney.
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