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| After an interval of two months, our new Walks Secretary, Bill Rodgers, presented an interesting account of the Club's official walking activities. This was compiled despite the failure of most walks leaders to submit reports, as requested. | After an interval of two months, our new Walks Secretary, Bill Rodgers, presented an interesting account of the Club's official walking activities. This was compiled despite the failure of most walks leaders to submit reports, as requested. | ||
| - | Jim Brown announced that another car trial, not on the programme, was being organised by Brian Anderson and himself on Februnry | + | Jim Brown announced that another car trial, not on the programme, was being organised by Brian Anderson and himself on February |
| Bob Godfrey then moved that the club acquire additional camping gear so that we could provide two complete walking kits for prospectives. Bob said that the reason why a lot of prospective members never became members might be the cost of buying gear before they could become walkers. This would further the Club's object of " | Bob Godfrey then moved that the club acquire additional camping gear so that we could provide two complete walking kits for prospectives. Bob said that the reason why a lot of prospective members never became members might be the cost of buying gear before they could become walkers. This would further the Club's object of " | ||
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| - | ===== They' | + | ===== They' |
| - Nino Burntoffa. | - Nino Burntoffa. | ||
| - | In Northern Italy, where I come from, people | + | In Northern Italy, where I come from, people |
| At school I studied my English lessons well and passed with the highest honours. When my country went to war, I went to Intelligence as an interpreter, | At school I studied my English lessons well and passed with the highest honours. When my country went to war, I went to Intelligence as an interpreter, | ||
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| He looked more surprised than before and a group of people nearby commenced laughing impolitely and making sarcastic comments. | He looked more surprised than before and a group of people nearby commenced laughing impolitely and making sarcastic comments. | ||
| - | "Hear that? His EXcellency, Digby!" | + | "Hear that? His Excellency, Digby!" |
| "Royal blood? Royal mud, more like." | "Royal blood? Royal mud, more like." | ||
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| - | "Look, Nino all you want is a pack, a fleabag and yor grub." | + | "Look, Nino all you want is a pack, a fleabag and yer grub." |
| "But I can join the expedition?" | "But I can join the expedition?" | ||
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| - | === Sanitarium Health Food and Vegetarina | + | === Sanitarium Health Food and Vegetarian |
| __Easter is just around the corner...__ | __Easter is just around the corner...__ | ||
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| We had something for breakfast that tasted like sawdust and discussed the transport problem. The problem was because some people with vehicles wanted to use them, but felt thwarted because the walk commenced and ended at far divergent points. Finally, it was resolved that Stitt should drive to Gordon (the proposed finishing point). Snow and George, with as many passengers as could be crammed in, would drive to Hornsby where we would all meet and proceed by train to Mt. Kuring-gai (the proposed starting point). Then after the walk Stitt would be able to drive the other drivers up to Hornsby for their cars and they in turn would drive back to Gordon for their passengers. This all sounds most involved, and, in fact, it was. | We had something for breakfast that tasted like sawdust and discussed the transport problem. The problem was because some people with vehicles wanted to use them, but felt thwarted because the walk commenced and ended at far divergent points. Finally, it was resolved that Stitt should drive to Gordon (the proposed finishing point). Snow and George, with as many passengers as could be crammed in, would drive to Hornsby where we would all meet and proceed by train to Mt. Kuring-gai (the proposed starting point). Then after the walk Stitt would be able to drive the other drivers up to Hornsby for their cars and they in turn would drive back to Gordon for their passengers. This all sounds most involved, and, in fact, it was. | ||
| - | The only snag was that we finished the walk at another place that wasn't Mt. Kuring-gai or Hornsby or Gordon, but this didn't matter because Stitt had pulled out of the trip and gone home about midday, so he wouldh't have been able to drive anyone anywhere anyway. So that clears that up. | + | The only snag was that we finished the walk at another place that wasn't Mt. Kuring-gai or Hornsby or Gordon, but this didn't matter because Stitt had pulled out of the trip and gone home about midday, so he wouldn't have been able to drive anyone anywhere anyway. So that clears that up. |
| When, at Hornsby, all the starters were assembled and boarding the train, I noticed that Stitt was swinging from a thong on his wrist, an evil looking geology pick. I didn't think to ask him why he'd brought it, but I remember it made me feel rather uncomfortable. | When, at Hornsby, all the starters were assembled and boarding the train, I noticed that Stitt was swinging from a thong on his wrist, an evil looking geology pick. I didn't think to ask him why he'd brought it, but I remember it made me feel rather uncomfortable. | ||
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| Another unhappy incident occurred after we alighted from the train at Mt. Kuring-gai. I suddenly realised I had no definite idea of which side of the subway led in the right direction, or which road we should take. In a flap I dragged our the map and right there in the dim light of the subway began to puzzle it out. Presently I was rescued by some members who had apparently missed me, and frankly I was very grateful, although I did feel rather embarrassed as they dragged me into the light of day and the despising gaze of the party. I felt this augered not well for the future and so did they. | Another unhappy incident occurred after we alighted from the train at Mt. Kuring-gai. I suddenly realised I had no definite idea of which side of the subway led in the right direction, or which road we should take. In a flap I dragged our the map and right there in the dim light of the subway began to puzzle it out. Presently I was rescued by some members who had apparently missed me, and frankly I was very grateful, although I did feel rather embarrassed as they dragged me into the light of day and the despising gaze of the party. I felt this augered not well for the future and so did they. | ||
| - | After this I relegated myself to the end of the line and everything went swimmingly all the way to Bobbin Head. As a matter of fact, "Swwimmingly" is a very appropriate term because from about woodnuts | + | After this I relegated myself to the end of the line and everything went swimmingly all the way to Bobbin Head. As a matter of fact, "Swimmingly" is a very appropriate term because from about Woodnuts |
| Beneath one of the picnic shelters at Bobbin Head, everyone gathered to wring water out of their socks, hair, etc., in preparation for the next stage, up Cowan Creek. We seemed to be doing fairly well because it was still only 9 o' | Beneath one of the picnic shelters at Bobbin Head, everyone gathered to wring water out of their socks, hair, etc., in preparation for the next stage, up Cowan Creek. We seemed to be doing fairly well because it was still only 9 o' | ||
| - | I supnose | + | I suppose |
| We were no average picnicers. On we strode while the rain poured over us in unbelievable volume, loading every bush and branch so that to brush it was like being doused with a bucket of cold water. Rain saturated everything we wore and every word we spoke; trickled down collars and sleeves and dripped into eyes and ears; then every so often - splash - a branch would give you another bucketfull in the face. Henry Ford marched beside me tactfully passing on handy hints about the route. Stitto strode behind me swinging his confounded rock pick. After a while I offered to carry it and he peacably passed it over, much to my relief. | We were no average picnicers. On we strode while the rain poured over us in unbelievable volume, loading every bush and branch so that to brush it was like being doused with a bucket of cold water. Rain saturated everything we wore and every word we spoke; trickled down collars and sleeves and dripped into eyes and ears; then every so often - splash - a branch would give you another bucketfull in the face. Henry Ford marched beside me tactfully passing on handy hints about the route. Stitto strode behind me swinging his confounded rock pick. After a while I offered to carry it and he peacably passed it over, much to my relief. | ||
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| - | "If we climb up this side, we can't go wrong," | + | "If we climb up this side, we can't go wrong," |
| From the top it became clear that our way was dissected by side creeks and we should actually have climbed a dividing spur in the centre about half a mile up. Down we went again, sidling in what seemed the right direction, but once in the gully, the misty rain closed in and just what was the right direction? | From the top it became clear that our way was dissected by side creeks and we should actually have climbed a dividing spur in the centre about half a mile up. Down we went again, sidling in what seemed the right direction, but once in the gully, the misty rain closed in and just what was the right direction? | ||
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| I wish to say here that I'd never used a compass before and I've never trusted one since, but I thought a compass might be useful, so I asked if anyone had one handy. Next thing this little chap was standing before me, holding out a compass and wearing the most trustworthy grin you've ever seen. Now I couldn' | I wish to say here that I'd never used a compass before and I've never trusted one since, but I thought a compass might be useful, so I asked if anyone had one handy. Next thing this little chap was standing before me, holding out a compass and wearing the most trustworthy grin you've ever seen. Now I couldn' | ||
| - | "By the way," he said, " | + | "By the way," he said, " |
| Everything worked out well. We cross the creek here, take that ridge there, should be able to see that trig etc. etc." I suppose the creek must have been flowing in the wrong direction, but the map was folded up small and I didn't notice that. Anyway, we crossed the creek, climbed the ridge, found the trig, lost half the party and settled down to wait. After much " | Everything worked out well. We cross the creek here, take that ridge there, should be able to see that trig etc. etc." I suppose the creek must have been flowing in the wrong direction, but the map was folded up small and I didn't notice that. Anyway, we crossed the creek, climbed the ridge, found the trig, lost half the party and settled down to wait. After much " | ||
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| The dinghy forced itself between the twins. The sea-anchor draped itself outside of the right twin. Jim swept down, missed a handhold and grasped at the second rock. John made the right twin. The splash-cover ripped itself off the dinghy. "Safe for the moment at least." | The dinghy forced itself between the twins. The sea-anchor draped itself outside of the right twin. Jim swept down, missed a handhold and grasped at the second rock. John made the right twin. The splash-cover ripped itself off the dinghy. "Safe for the moment at least." | ||
| - | "Hr Jim. My leg's jammed under the rock." Minus a superficial portion of his shin, John managed to get his leg free of the main force of the current. "Wot now, mate. We're definitely out on a limb - an island if you like - but it sure looks a long way from home." | + | "Hey Jim. My leg's jammed under the rock." Minus a superficial portion of his shin, John managed to get his leg free of the main force of the current. "Wot now, mate. We're definitely out on a limb - an island if you like - but it sure looks a long way from home." |
| Either side, the growling rapids rushed down to the deep pressure wave and the line of rocks beyond. What prospects now? No one minds a bashing and a bumping over rocks and under the water provided they know they' | Either side, the growling rapids rushed down to the deep pressure wave and the line of rocks beyond. What prospects now? No one minds a bashing and a bumping over rocks and under the water provided they know they' | ||
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| Jim succeeded in reaching the rock. The current wouldn' | Jim succeeded in reaching the rock. The current wouldn' | ||
| - | The dinghy sailed | + | The dinghy sailed |
| John's turn came next. If he made a mistake he might not make another one. After some fast bumps and scrapes, they reached the river bank, which all goes to show that a ride in a Manly Ferry could be a lot safer! | John's turn came next. If he made a mistake he might not make another one. After some fast bumps and scrapes, they reached the river bank, which all goes to show that a ride in a Manly Ferry could be a lot safer! | ||
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| === Be In The Swim Jim. === | === Be In The Swim Jim. === | ||
| - | The Swimming Carnival on 14/15 February is a good opportunity to re-une with your walking comrades - an easy weekend in the green cool depths of the Woronora River with only 2 miles walk from Henthcote. If you're not a swimmer, you'll enjoy the entertainment of seeing others work hard whilst you sit on the bank and cheer your favourite home. A good campfire on Saturday night will be " | + | The Swimming Carnival on 14/15 February is a good opportunity to re-une with your walking comrades - an easy weekend in the green cool depths of the Woronora River with only 2 miles walk from Heathcote. If you're not a swimmer, you'll enjoy the entertainment of seeing others work hard whilst you sit on the bank and cheer your favourite home. A good campfire on Saturday night will be " |
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| === The S.B.W. Car Trial No. 2. === | === The S.B.W. Car Trial No. 2. === | ||
| - | Don't be festered by the fickle finger of fate, be festered by teh fickle finger of professionals. Come to the S.B.W. Car Trial No. 2. | + | Don't be festered by the fickle finger of fate, be festered by the fickle finger of professionals. Come to the S.B.W. Car Trial No. 2. |
| __General Information__. | __General Information__. | ||
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| Those wishing to go and without cars, please notify leaders. Those with bombs or Hillmans, please notify leaders also if you have room for one or two beds. | Those wishing to go and without cars, please notify leaders. Those with bombs or Hillmans, please notify leaders also if you have room for one or two beds. | ||
| - | __Leaders__: | + | __Leaders__: |
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| With a Prospective Members list over the last three years varying from 30 to 45, it is difficult for the Membership Secretary and her couple of willing Assistant Secretaries to keep in continuous touch with each and every Prospective to ascertain "how are you going," | With a Prospective Members list over the last three years varying from 30 to 45, it is difficult for the Membership Secretary and her couple of willing Assistant Secretaries to keep in continuous touch with each and every Prospective to ascertain "how are you going," | ||
| - | Whilst some members do go out of their way to make Prospectives feel welcome and assist them with friendly advice and interest, the majority, who seem to quickly forget the Objects of the Club to which they glibly subscribed on joining, are only concerned with their own selfish enjoyment. The Club, amongst other things, was formed to __almalgamate__ | + | Whilst some members do go out of their way to make Prospectives feel welcome and assist them with friendly advice and interest, the majority, who seem to quickly forget the Objects of the Club to which they glibly subscribed on joining, are only concerned with their own selfish enjoyment. The Club, amongst other things, was formed to __amalgamate__ |
| - | I would like to see adopted a system whereby a Prospective Member, on first association with the Club, was introduced to an active member of the same sex and age-group who would regard the Prospective as a " | + | I would like to see adopted a system whereby a Prospective Member, on first association with the Club, was introduced to an active member of the same sex and age-group who would regard the Prospective as a " |
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| === Social Notes For February. === | === Social Notes For February. === | ||
| - | Come with Kevin Ardill to the romantic South Sea Isles on February 18th. See his Kodachromatic record of the yacht trip to Tahiti, Samoa, Rarotonga and a host of other equally colourful spots. Genuine photos of dancing girls, etc. with Kevin' | + | Come with Kevin Ardill to the romantic South Sea Isles on February 18th. See his Kodachromatic record of the yacht trip to Tahiti, Samoa, Rarotonga and a host of other equally colourful spots. Genuine photos of dancing girls, etc. with Kevin' |
| Don't feel out of it at the Reunion, because we're going to sing songs from the NEW SONG BOOK. If you don't know the tunes, come in on 25th February when Geof Wagg is going to run through them - so BRING YOUR SONG BOOK! There' | Don't feel out of it at the Reunion, because we're going to sing songs from the NEW SONG BOOK. If you don't know the tunes, come in on 25th February when Geof Wagg is going to run through them - so BRING YOUR SONG BOOK! There' | ||
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| Bev Price and Don Reid, who were married on Friday, 23rd January, have really got the game sown up. The very next morning they boarded their boat and set out for Europe and the British Isles, not on any brief cruise, but for three years no less. Of course, there may be occasional spells of mundane employment (though only to provide contrast and to keep in touch with reality). | Bev Price and Don Reid, who were married on Friday, 23rd January, have really got the game sown up. The very next morning they boarded their boat and set out for Europe and the British Isles, not on any brief cruise, but for three years no less. Of course, there may be occasional spells of mundane employment (though only to provide contrast and to keep in touch with reality). | ||
| - | Quite a number of bashwalking | + | Quite a number of bushwalking |
| Bev came down the looking her loveliest (i.e. nothing like the way I have seen her look in the middle of a Tassie button grass swamp) and Don must go down on record as the "most unconcerned by doubt and fears" bridegroom I can remember. | Bev came down the looking her loveliest (i.e. nothing like the way I have seen her look in the middle of a Tassie button grass swamp) and Don must go down on record as the "most unconcerned by doubt and fears" bridegroom I can remember. | ||
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| - | With Easter looming up, now is the time to check your gear for repairs and replacement | + | ===== Paddy Made. ===== |
| - | and remind your friends who wish to hire for | + | |
| - | Easter that bookings are now open. If you have any repairs to be done, we would like it now, as we cannot guarantee delivery if you leave it titt-thu-Int-tWo or three weeks before Easter. | + | |
| - | A few hew lines have appeared since our last ad. | + | |
| - | ALUMINIUM COOKING FOIL 5' for 1/- or 32' for 5/- | + | |
| - | NYLON TENT CORD extra strong and | + | |
| - | light, unaffected by wetting - 4d. per yard. | + | |
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| - | Excellent water repellent - 8 oz. | + | |
| - | 8/6, 4oz. 5/6. | + | |
| - | A new line in framed racksacks, extra adjustable capacity, new system of weight distribution - C10/1/6. | + | |
| - | Nclw members and old, ask for latest catalogue and price list. | + | |
| + | With Easter looming up, now is the time to check your gear for repairs and replacement and remind your friends who wish to hire for Easter that bookings are now open. If you have any repairs to be done, we would like it now, as we cannot guarantee delivery if you leave it till the last two or three weeks before Easter. | ||
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| + | Aluminium cooking foil: 5' for 1/- or 32' for 5/- | ||
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| + | Nylon tent cord, extra strong and light, unaffected by wetting - 4d. per yard. | ||
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| + | A new line in framed rucksacks, extra adjustable capacity, new system of weight distribution - £10/1/6. | ||
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| + | New members and old, ask for latest catalogue and price list. | ||
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| + | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
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