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 The party is now at 25 Mile Hut.
-That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellingtons and now George wanted to test it out for spring, so he tied one end of it to a tree, made a loop in the other end and in turn we got into it and charged off like a spurred racehorse till the rope reached its limit of elasticity when we would return in our tracks like a rocket. We brought the New Zealanders out for a go, and tried a variation;--We put them in the loop, then all together pushing we ran them backwards then let go. A colossal performance; It was a good thing we ran them backwards so they were facing the tree to which the rope was tied. This way at least they could keep their feet for the first few strides and could see where they were going to land on their chins among the tussocks six yards ahead. Snow nearly died of hysterics, and I still have a grazed
+That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellington and now George wanted to test it out for spring, so he tied one end of it to a tree, made a loop in the other end and in turn we got into it and charged off like a spurred racehorse till the rope reached its limit of elasticity when we would return in our tracks like a rocket. We brought the New Zealanders out for a go, and tried a variation; we put them in the loop, then all together pushing we ran them backwards then let go. A colossal performance; It was a good thing we ran them backwards so they were facing the tree to which the rope was tied. This way at least they could keep their feet for the first few strides and could see where they were going to land on their chins among the tussocks six yards ahead. Snow nearly died of hysterics, and I still have a grazed
 chin.
-Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one
+Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level,
-pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level,
+set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to
-set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days
+the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussocky snow-grass slopes in bare feet to the snow line, then on with the foot-wear and up over the snow slopes to Wright Col, at the far end of which is the Esquilant Bivvy. At 7 p.m. we still hadn't spotted the hut and were giving a bit of serious thought to our chances of returning down the mountain in daylight, when over a snow rise suddenly we saw the yellow roof of the hut half snowed under, and we gave Three Hearty British Cheers!
-here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to
-the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussock-
+The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, water courses, glaciers, snowfields snow-capped and rocky peaks as far as the eye can see. A long line of white cloud, gradually suffused with pink from the setting sun, kept our minds off food for a 'short while,' but then it was a case of pump up the primus and melt snow for water and cook up the bully-beef stew and early to bed because it it's a good day tomorrow we climb Earnslaw. We slept on thick sponge rubber slabs (most of the hut and its equipment was taken to location by air lift), snug and warm, while the wind arose and roared round the little bivvy all night.
-y snow-grass slopes in bare feet to the snowline, then on with the foot-
-wear and up over the snow slopes to Wright Col, at the far end of
-which is the Esquilant Bivvy. At 7 p.m. we still hadn't spotted the
-hut and were giving a bit of serious thought to our chances of returning down the mountain in daylight, when over a snow rise suddenly we
-saw the yellow, roof of the hut half snowed under, and we gave Three
-Hearty British Cheers!
-The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, waters. courses, glaciers, snowfields snow-capped and rocky peaks as far as the eye can see. A long line of white cloud, gradually suffused with pink from the setting sun, kept our minds off food for a 'short while,' but then it was a case of pump up-the:primus and melt snow for water and cook up the bully-beef stew and early to bed because it it's a good day tomorrow we climb Earnslaw. We slept on thick sponge rubber slabs (most of the hut and its equipment was taken to location by air lift), snug and warm, while the wind arose and roared round the little bivvy all night.
 A peep out of the window early next morning revealed nothing - absolutely nothing but dense snow mist - and so it remained all day. We spent the whole time in our sleeping bags reading or sleeping or eating or scruffing each other as the spirit moved us.
 Came the next morning, and with only one breakfast and lunch left we knew we would either have to climb the mountain today or return to the low hut without having climbed it (this party would perish if it had to go without food for a meal or two.) Luckily it had stopped snowing. There was no mist and the sun shone in a bright blue sky, so by 9 a.m we were away with 2,000 ft. to climb to the summit. George had left his long pants at the shepherds hut and Snow had lost his goggles. Boy Brown is One Great Ape, and it looks as if he is being a bad influence on George. However we had fixed George up with a spare pair hanging from the rafters of 25-Mile hut, and as my goggles had a spare eyepiece I gave that to Snow and he tied it on with string to his eyeshade, so we finished up properly equipped after all.
-We went up SOMB really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, "George, as heaviest man in the party, had a turn at falling through the snow covered end of it, but he didn't go far, and as leader I had my turn at putting one leg into a lightly snowed-over crevasse, but my devoted team brought me to a swift stop. We kicked our way up a really steep slope, being careful not to dislodge the whole face in an avalanche which would land us up over the rock bluffs a thousand or so feet below, then we turned round a curve of slope and got on to another and steeper one on the other side with a really ferocious view of glaciers and broken snow and rock faces waiting for us below. But we could see our summit so "press on regardless". The snow was beginning to get icy at this height, and it was more difficult to dig in the axe and anchor. Then came a place where the recent fall of snow lay on top of a consolidated under layer, which is most dangerous as it can just sheet off and away you go with it so when we came to an area of snow face in the shade of a rocky outcrop- hard and icy, I put it to the boys, "Do we go on or do we go back?" "You're the leader," said Snow. "You decide." "Well, I hate to disappoint you," said I, "but this is getting dangerous for beginners, and it will always more difficult to COME down than go up, and a mist is coming over and we'll be blotted out for the descent. Let's return." "Right," said Snow, "They're my sentiments entirely.
+We went up some really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, "George, as heaviest man in the party, had a turn at falling through the snow covered end of it, but he didn't go far, and as leader I had my turn at putting one leg into a lightly snowed-over crevasse, but my devoted team brought me to a swift stop. We kicked our way up a really steep slope, being careful not to dislodge the whole face in an avalanche which would land us up over the rock bluffs a thousand or so feet below, then we turned round a curve of slope and got on to another and steeper one on the other side with a really ferocious view of glaciers and broken snow and rock faces waiting for us below. But we could see our summit so "press on regardless". The snow was beginning to get icy at this height, and it was more difficult to dig in the axe and anchor. Then came a place where the recent fall of snow lay on top of a consolidated under layer, which is most dangerous as it can just sheet off and away you go with it so when we came to an area of snow face in the shade of a rocky outcrop hard and icy, I put it to the boys, "Do we go on or do we go back?" "You're the leader," said Snow. "You decide." "Well, I hate to disappoint you," said I, "but this is getting dangerous for beginners, and it will always more difficult to COME down than go up, and a mist is coming over and we'll be blotted out for the descent. Let's return." "Right," said Snow, "They're my sentiments entirely.
 I'd rather be down and disappointed than down and dead." So we started off on the return, with the actual summit only a couple of hundred feet away. Don't you think that shows very creditable restraint?
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 Betty Holdsworth
-One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" but when a young spinster finds herself thinking these things it is high time to go and investigate so I took myself to the doctor for SOME tonic water. To be told that an operation was necessary was indeed disconcerting to say the least. Not even a bottle of pills was I offered and so I took myself back to work. All were sympathetic but it didn't help the zipp fastener. At 2 a.m, in the dead of night it dawned "an Operation" - I must gohome - I packed my bags and at noon the next day flew back to Sydney. My chief and his secretary met me at the Air Port and took me back to the Office whore after looking me over and saying "What have YOU been up to?" phoned "his" doctor. The thought Struck me - My God! what if the doctor in Melbourne made a mistake - I shall be undone. However, I took my courage in both hands and 4 p.m. on the next day I Was an inmate of St. Luke's Hospital.
+One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" but when a young spinster finds herself thinking these things it is high time to go and investigate so I took myself to the doctor for SOME tonic water. To be told that an operation was necessary was indeed disconcerting to say the least. Not even a bottle of pills was I offered and so I took myself back to work. All were sympathetic but it didn't help the zip fastener. At 2 a.m, in the dead of night it dawned "an Operation" - I must go home - I packed my bags and at noon the next day flew back to Sydney. My chief and his secretary met me at the Air Port and took me back to the Office whore after looking me over and saying "What have YOU been up to?" phoned "his" doctor. The thought Struck me - My God! what if the doctor in Melbourne made a mistake - I shall be undone. However, I took my courage in both hands and 4 p.m. on the next day I Was an inmate of St. Luke's Hospital.
-Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out.. This takes lots of time. 6a.m.  Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the gossip-with bod in next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 am pills, 8.30 Temperature, 10 a.m. soup, 11 a.m. orange juice, 12.30, Lunch, 1 p.m. pills, 1.30 p.m.'Temperature, 2.30 Tea - what % goes in comes out but this, carries on all day - no need to mention it every time.
+Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out. This takes lots of time. 6a.m.  Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the gossip-with bod in next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 am pills, 8.30 Temperature, 10 a.m. soup, 11 a.m. orange juice, 12.30, Lunch, 1 p.m. pills, 1.30 p.m.'Temperature, 2.30 Tea - what % goes in comes out but this, carries on all day - no need to mention it every time.
-And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear unironod white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too gre,a. I am sure I receded to an all time low So great was the shock.. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secre.tive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you 7nd in 'due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. "Tell.me all" says he. I proceed. He taps and pokes and then says "Thank you. 'Good nOrning". I draw breath to say tell MB all,. but they are gone.' Afteriwe.had gone through Drs. Slater and Reventhall in the same fashion D day arrives and what do they do - give me pills and 'needles so that by the time I get to the Theatre - operation, I mean - I cannot even see them to check and make sure they are on the job with the exception of Dr. Furber in his whiteboiler suit,
+And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear un-ironed white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too great. I am sure I receded to an all time low so great was the shock. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secretive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you and in due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. "Tell me all" says he. I proceed. He taps and pokes and then says "Thank you. 'Good morning". I draw breath to say tell all, but they are gone.' After we had gone through Drs. Slater and Reventhall in the same fashion, D day arrives and what do they do - give me pills and needles so that by the time I get to the Theatre - operation, I mean - I cannot even see them to check and make sure they are on the job with the exception of Dr. Furber in his whiteboiler suit.
-Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what'll! The poor little nurses - Holdsworth's light was always on. We have a little switch at hand which lights the light on the door. The little nurses must have had lots of experience for they COMB at the double.
+Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what'll! The poor little nurses - Holdsworth's light was always on. We have a little switch at hand which lights the light on the door. The little nurses must have had lots of experience for they come at the double.
 And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me in good stead - the legs were fine - I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I could
 see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so much water now.
-By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of 'achievement is terrific. And now I am becoming a nonentity when I put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted.
+By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of achievement is terrific. And now I am becoming a nonentity when I put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted.
-(Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, Betty. We all wish you a speedy recovery and hope that you'll be on the track again in next to no time ,- Ed.)
+(Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, Betty. We all wish you a speedy recovery and hope that you'll be on the track again in next to no time, Ed.)
-RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE.
+**RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE**
-In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words,
+In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words, "deserted the wilderness in favour of a flat". Their new address is: Flat 12, Block 5, Bega.Flats Reid, Canberra City, A.C.T.
-"deserted the wilderness in favour of a flat". Their new address is:
-Flat 12, Block 5,
+Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that
-"Bega.Flats
-Reid, Canberra City, A.C.T.
-Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during
-the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the
-Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that
 might prove to be fatal)
-We hear that ColinBrandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his Kodachrome camera under his arm.
-Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a
-working - Sightseeing holiday. Knowing these tvo, they're probably up
-to their ears in adventures, so we are hoping for a story for the Mag.
-from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and seel
-IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE?
+We hear that Colin Brandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his
-If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if
+Kodachrome camera under his arm.
-such a person would be willing to bind the Club copies of the Magazine. Please see the Secretary if you can work the oracle,
+Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a working - sightseeing holiday. Knowing these two, they're probably up to their ears in adventures, so we are hoping for a story for the Mag.
+from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and see.
+**IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE?**
+If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if such a person would be willing to bind the Club copies of the Magazine. Please see the Secretary if you can work the oracle.
 ====== Rough Trips in Tasmania's South-West ======
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 AIR DROPS:\\
-. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx L5 Hobart - Lake Pedder, L7 Hobart - Cox's Bight.
+. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx L5 Hobart - Lake Pedder, L7 Hobart. Cox's Bight and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being suitable.
-and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being
-AP,
+. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs and leave top of sugar,bag as "handle" for dropping.
-C  So
+(Try flying a plane and dropping heavy weights at the same time, and you will appreciate the pilot's difficulties)\\
-Q
+. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required.\\
-. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave top of augar,bag as "handle" for dropping.
+. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather, mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out.
-(Try flying a.p;ane and dropping heavy weights at the same t.i1/19, and you wilI-prebiate the pilotts difficulties)
-. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required.
+RECOGNISED DROPPING POINTS IN SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA.\\
-. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather.
+FEDERATION PEAK Hanging Lake. Skill required, but possible in Goon Moor. Good weather.\\
-mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date
+Bechervaise Plateau requires very good weather for dropping.\\
-much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out
+LAKE PEDDER COX 'S BIGHT. Planes can normally land and store food under partial shelter from December to March each year.\\
-RECOGNISED DROPPING POINTS IN SOUTH-WEST TASMANIA.
-, FEDERATION PEAK Hanging Lake) Skill required, but possible in Goon Moor. ) good weather.
-Bechervaise Plateau
-Bechervaise Plateau requires very good weather for dropping.
-LAKE PEDDER COX 'S BIGHT. Planes can normally land and store
-food under partial shelter from December to March each year.
 JUNCTION CREEK.  Good dropping area near signpost. This spot is clear and unmistakable.
 All the above areas are recognised and unmistakable to Aero Club pilots, but other places can be arranged.
 NOTE. These points are made without actual reference to the Aero Club, but based on Hobart Walking Club and Aero Club procedure.
-RECOMMENDATION: I have no hesitation in recommending thelAero Club as first rate service. The planes used are Austers which normally take pilot, two passengers and two packs at a time. The pilots are highly skilled, safety is drummed into them, and they are reliable. Usual recovery on well packed air drops is 90 to 100% which speaks for itself, considering the difficult terrain.
-MAPS AVAILABLE - from Hobart Walking Club Map Custodian:
+RECOMMENDATION: I have no hesitation in recommending the Aero Club as first rate service. The planes used are Austers which normally take pilot, two passengers and two packs at a time. The pilots are highly skilled, safety is drummed into them, and they are reliable. Usual recovery on well packed air drops is 90 to 100% which speaks for itself, considering the difficult terrain.
-. Coxls Bight to Ironbound Range 5/-
-. Sketch map of Arthur Range (including Fodaration Peak) 4/3, Field West to Cox's Bight 8/-
+MAPS AVAILABLE - from Hobart Walking Club Map Custodian:\\
-. Spring River (Port Davey) 2/-
+. Cox's Bight to Ironbound Range 5/-\\
+. Sketch map of Arthur Range (including Federation Peak) 4/3, Field West to Cox's Bight 8/-\\
+. Spring River (Port Davey) 2/-\\
 , Huon River Tracks 13/-
 (All of these are quite up to date and fairly accurate, 2,3 and 5 are useful for normal Federation Peak trip viz Moss Ridge, Prices are based on areas of each map.
-SOMB useful maps and data are in "Tramp" No.8 and "Skyline" No.1 (Launceston Walking Club). I fear Skyline No,1 which gives a good account and map may be out of print, but we have some copies of "Tramp" left. Part of "Tramp" information is now outdated.
-,
+Some useful maps and data are in "Tramp" No.8 and "Skyline" No.1 (Launceston Walking Club). I fear Skyline No,1 which gives a good account and map may be out of print, but we have some copies of "Tramp" left. Part of "Tramp" information is now outdated.
-====== Report on Meeting of NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs 4 March ======
+====== Report on Meeting of NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs 4 April ======
-SECTION SECRETARY, The position remains vacant and a volunteer is required urgently to fill this important post.
+S&R SECTION SECRETARY, The position remains vacant and a volunteer is required urgently to fill this important post.
 WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund,
-FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary's Department notified
+FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary's Department notified Council that the nomination of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel. Council resolved to write to the Chief Secretary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary organisations.
-FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the
+PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act.
-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel, Council resolved to write to the Chief Secret-
-ary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary
-organisations,
-PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of
+WILLIAMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this area which was at present a State Forest.
-interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the
-Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act.
-WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received
+FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of L2.17 resulted from donations received to offset expenses.
-a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this
-area which was at present a State Forest.
-FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and
+BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants.
-that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17.- resulted from donations received to offset expenses.
-BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland
+FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organise the function for 1957.
-Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants.
-FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organnU-TEF function for 1957.
+MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of competitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise.
-MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of com petitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise.
+CODE OF ETHICS. It was decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required.
-CODE OF ETHICS. It wag decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required.
 **EASTER AFTERMATH**