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 Friday, September 25th, 1959. Friday, September 25th, 1959.
  
-8.30 p.m. - 1.30 a.m. Tickets £l. 1. 0 each.+8.30 p.m. - 1.30 a.m. Tickets £1. 1. 0 each.
  
 Paddington Town Hall is only 5 or 6 tram stops farther along Oxford Street than our former quarters at Ingersoll Hall, so it isn't far out of town. Paddington Town Hall is only 5 or 6 tram stops farther along Oxford Street than our former quarters at Ingersoll Hall, so it isn't far out of town.
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 The meeting commenced with a welcome to new member Elizabeth Lanham. The meeting commenced with a welcome to new member Elizabeth Lanham.
  
-In correspondence was a letter from the President to the Police Department, reporting that a bullet had missed him by 6 feet during the Queen's Birthday weekend walk. Details of location and the number of the car containing the shooters were included. There was also a letter from Allen Strom explaining the set up around the Warrumbungles. He said that Mr. Gales, on Tundebrine Creek, had undertaken to put aside 2 to 5 acres as a camping reserve (and grant a right of way to the park) in return for road improvements. People were using his property as access snd leaving gates open, so that his stock became mixed up with those of Mr. Buchanan, next door. Then those who left the gates open told Messrs. Gales and Buchanan that it wasn't necessary to shut the gates since the area was a National Park, and they (Buchanan and Gales) were interlopers. This confirmed the latter in their original views, when they had strongly opnosed the creation of the Park. Then "a bushwalking group from Sydney" rang Mr. Gales and began to make detailed arranrements for him to meet them at Gilgandra. This was the last straw, if any were needed, and Mr. Gales doesn't want the "park mob" within five miles of his boundary. Allen went on to say that there is only one accepted access to the Park and that is via the Wombelong Valley past Gummin Station. It was sound park management practice to channel entrance to National Parks, preferably through one centre, so that park managements would "know the distribution and nature of its visitors". Allen said he would be very happy to give members further information if they contemplated a visit to the park (B056, ext. 573).+In correspondence was a letter from the President to the Police Department, reporting that a bullet had missed him by 6 feet during the Queen's Birthday weekend walk. Details of location and the number of the car containing the shooters were included. There was also a letter from Allen Strom explaining the set up around the Warrumbungles. He said that Mr. Gales, on Tundebrine Creek, had undertaken to put aside 2 to 5 acres as a camping reserve (and grant a right of way to the park) in return for road improvements. People were using his property as access and leaving gates open, so that his stock became mixed up with those of Mr. Buchanan, next door. Then those who left the gates open told Messrs. Gales and Buchanan that it wasn't necessary to shut the gates since the area was a National Park, and they (Buchanan and Gales) were interlopers. This confirmed the latter in their original views, when they had strongly opposed the creation of the Park. Then "a bushwalking group from Sydney" rang Mr. Gales and began to make detailed arrangements for him to meet them at Gilgandra. This was the last straw, if any were needed, and Mr. Gales doesn't want the "park mob" within five miles of his boundary. Allen went on to say that there is only one accepted access to the Park and that is via the Wombelong Valley past Gummin Station. It was sound park management practice to channel entrance to National Parks, preferably through one centre, so that park managements would "know the distribution and nature of its visitors". Allen said he would be very happy to give members further information if they contemplated a visit to the park (B056, ext. 573).
  
 Notice of the Conservation Conference on August 8th was again read and two volunteers to represent us were called for. Len Fall said he would go. Nobody else was interested. Notice of the Conservation Conference on August 8th was again read and two volunteers to represent us were called for. Len Fall said he would go. Nobody else was interested.
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 === So We're Told. === === So We're Told. ===
  
-On Molly Rodgers' Mimi Minni Range - Katoomba walk the party was about half an hour late setting out on the Saturday morning. This independence was effectively quelled when Molly picked up a short nulla nalla with a knob of about 3 inches diameter a little way along the range. The party made good time, and the next morning there was no nonsense - all were away at 8.15 a.m. and made the early train home. During the morning one of the party, emboldened by the disapperance of the nulla nulla, became somewhat obstreperous. A search was made, and where do you think the weapon was found? In Bill's pack, of course.+On Molly Rodgers' Mimi Minni Range - Katoomba walk the party was about half an hour late setting out on the Saturday morning. This independence was effectively quelled when Molly picked up a short nulla nalla with a knob of about 3 inches diameter a little way along the range. The party made good time, and the next morning there was no nonsense - all were away at 8.15 a.m. and made the early train home. During the morning one of the party, emboldened by the disappearance of the nulla nulla, became somewhat obstreperous. A search was made, and where do you think the weapon was found? In Bill's pack, of course.
  
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 Pepper effects the action of the heart and the function of the kidneys. Vinegar inflames the walls of the stomach, allowing ulcers to form. Pepper effects the action of the heart and the function of the kidneys. Vinegar inflames the walls of the stomach, allowing ulcers to form.
  
-Meat consisting apnraximately of four percent uric acid adds greater work to the system's eliminating processes when eaten. Meat stimulates the gonad glands to the stage of unbalance, effecting the body function drastically in later years. Meat eating introduces irritability, nervousness, depression, weakness and That Tired Feeling, which otherwise would not occur. Meat was never meant for human consumption.+Meat consisting approximately of four percent uric acid adds greater work to the system's eliminating processes when eaten. Meat stimulates the gonad glands to the stage of unbalance, effecting the body function drastically in later years. Meat eating introduces irritability, nervousness, depression, weakness and That Tired Feeling, which otherwise would not occur. Meat was never meant for human consumption.
  
 A carnivorous animal bolts its food down and when digestion is completed it is passed on, either absorbed into the blood stream or evactuated as roughage well within the time limit, whereas food undergoing the process of assimulation in the human body takes double, sometimes treble, the time, with adverse consequences. A carnivorous animal bolts its food down and when digestion is completed it is passed on, either absorbed into the blood stream or evactuated as roughage well within the time limit, whereas food undergoing the process of assimulation in the human body takes double, sometimes treble, the time, with adverse consequences.
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 All raw vegetables, fruit and grains provide the powers to cleanse the body of waste materials and to maintain a state of health. All raw vegetables, fruit and grains provide the powers to cleanse the body of waste materials and to maintain a state of health.
  
-To prevent disease conditions arising, each and every one of us mast take heed of the dangers in eating meat, denatured factory preared tinned foods, condiments and other man prepared concentrates, which are forcing early sickness in conjunction with pain, followed by death.+To prevent disease conditions arising, each and every one of us mast take heed of the dangers in eating meat, denatured factory prepared tinned foods, condiments and other man prepared concentrates, which are forcing early sickness in conjunction with pain, followed by death.
  
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 Whilst contemplating thus there is one thing you can be pretty sure of in 1975. The rucksack, the sleeping bag or tent you buy from Paddy's __now__ should still be serving you well in that far off year, so it pays to equip your self with Paddy Made Gear. Whilst contemplating thus there is one thing you can be pretty sure of in 1975. The rucksack, the sleeping bag or tent you buy from Paddy's __now__ should still be serving you well in that far off year, so it pays to equip your self with Paddy Made Gear.
  
-More people each week are disoovering about our new HOtham model Sleeping Bag, designed for winter walkers. The bag that really keeps you warm! The secret is in the unique method of quilting which gives you the ultimate in insulation value. Discover this for yourself. A model is now ready for your inspection.+More people each week are discovering about our new Hotham model Sleeping Bag, designed for winter walkers. The bag that really keeps you warm! The secret is in the unique method of quilting which gives you the ultimate in insulation value. Discover this for yourself. A model is now ready for your inspection.
  
 Our Federation Model Rucksack, originally designed for tough Tasmanian conditions, has proved itself over and over since it was introduced. If you need a new rucksack, or your old bag needs replacing, or just a spare bag for your existing frame, this could be the bag for you. Our Federation Model Rucksack, originally designed for tough Tasmanian conditions, has proved itself over and over since it was introduced. If you need a new rucksack, or your old bag needs replacing, or just a spare bag for your existing frame, this could be the bag for you.
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 Kemi is as far north as the railway in Finland goes. That is, in the direction I wished to go, so that from now on it would be by bus. The next stage was a long one, about 250 miles up the Zornio alv, or river valley. Kemi is as far north as the railway in Finland goes. That is, in the direction I wished to go, so that from now on it would be by bus. The next stage was a long one, about 250 miles up the Zornio alv, or river valley.
  
-I left the hostel soon after 6 a.m. and headed for the station to get a box from the cloakroom. However, things were a little delayed here, bacause of some gypsies consigning their belongings by rail. There were hundreds and hundreds of small parcels and big parcels. They were everywhere. They seemed to practically fill the waiting room. It seemed that each item must have been carefully wrapped up separately; the idea of combining two articles in the one parcel would be unheard of.+I left the hostel soon after 6 a.m. and headed for the station to get a box from the cloakroom. However, things were a little delayed here, because of some gypsies consigning their belongings by rail. There were hundreds and hundreds of small parcels and big parcels. They were everywhere. They seemed to practically fill the waiting room. It seemed that each item must have been carefully wrapped up separately; the idea of combining two articles in the one parcel would be unheard of.
  
 The gypsies are of course all over Europe more or less, more in England and Finland than in some other countries. In England they wear clothes the same as the rest of the people (same style that is) but in Finland they wear richly embroidered clothes which are very fancy and colourful. The gypsies are of course all over Europe more or less, more in England and Finland than in some other countries. In England they wear clothes the same as the rest of the people (same style that is) but in Finland they wear richly embroidered clothes which are very fancy and colourful.
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 About half-way up the Zornio were areas of sand dunes and sparse, hardy vegetation. It was here we saw a magnificent Wolf, about the size of a large Alsatian dog, standing on a small hummock very close to the road. Then came the reindeer, wonderful looking animals wandering round freely in herds. Now we were in Lapland, fabulous Lapland. About half-way up the Zornio were areas of sand dunes and sparse, hardy vegetation. It was here we saw a magnificent Wolf, about the size of a large Alsatian dog, standing on a small hummock very close to the road. Then came the reindeer, wonderful looking animals wandering round freely in herds. Now we were in Lapland, fabulous Lapland.
  
-The Laplanders are Nordic in origin and they live in the north of Finland, Sweden and Norway. There are about 5,000 in Finland and 50,000 in Norway. Not all own reindeer herds, and as most of the ones in Norway live near the sea, their main occupation is fishing. Only those who live in the mountains keep the reindeer. Most wear the traditional blue and red Lap dress although some are in a vary worn state. We came across groups of them camped here and there and some travelled in the bus. Their way of life seems very little changed by modern civilisation and they still live in the conical tents with a fire in the middle and vegetation as a floor. The tents usually are masterpieces of patchwork supported by a framewark of sticks. It would be a pity if their way of life should change, but I suppose it's bound to in time. Already they are selling fur slippers and trinkets to the tourists.+The Laplanders are Nordic in origin and they live in the north of Finland, Sweden and Norway. There are about 5,000 in Finland and 50,000 in Norway. Not all own reindeer herds, and as most of the ones in Norway live near the sea, their main occupation is fishing. Only those who live in the mountains keep the reindeer. Most wear the traditional blue and red Lap dress although some are in a vary worn state. We came across groups of them camped here and there and some travelled in the bus. Their way of life seems very little changed by modern civilisation and they still live in the conical tents with a fire in the middle and vegetation as a floor. The tents usually are masterpieces of patchwork supported by a framework of sticks. It would be a pity if their way of life should change, but I suppose it's bound to in time. Already they are selling fur slippers and trinkets to the tourists.
  
 I camped in the scrub near the Youth Hostel at Kilpisjarvi, along with many others, as the hostel is only new and not quite finished yet. I camped in the scrub near the Youth Hostel at Kilpisjarvi, along with many others, as the hostel is only new and not quite finished yet.
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 The scenery had changed considerably from what I have described in Finland. The coast of Norway is warmed, to a certain extent, by the remnants of the Gulf Stream. It is also wetter and the next few days did produce some rain. The vegetation is much more luxurious with some fine timber in the mare sheltered spots. In fact timber cutting is the main occupation of the few farmers scattered along the first part of the valley. The scenery had changed considerably from what I have described in Finland. The coast of Norway is warmed, to a certain extent, by the remnants of the Gulf Stream. It is also wetter and the next few days did produce some rain. The vegetation is much more luxurious with some fine timber in the mare sheltered spots. In fact timber cutting is the main occupation of the few farmers scattered along the first part of the valley.
  
-I eventually caught up the others about 10.00 p.m. camped on the shore of a small lake. It was dark and their first introduction to me a shaft of light from the eye of a one eyed humped monster anproaching them from the other side of their campfire. I had my head lamp on. We got on famously from the start, being all of the same interests and slightly mad.+I eventually caught up the others about 10.00 p.m. camped on the shore of a small lake. It was dark and their first introduction to me a shaft of light from the eye of a one eyed humped monster approaching them from the other side of their campfire. I had my head lamp on. We got on famously from the start, being all of the same interests and slightly mad.
  
 The following day we joined some Norwegian farmers in a walk above their farm to a new cave they had seen in the course of their work. It was hot and dry hard work, but the fine day and scenery made it worth while. The valley has been scooped out into a series of terraces by a succession of Ice Ages and glaciers. The rocks basically are __very__ highly metamorphosed schists, etc. The slopes of these terraces are steep and thickly wooded whilst the tops of the terraces are more alpine in character with stunted vegetation. The tops of the mountains are under snow and ice and glaciers and round 4 to 5 thousand feet above sea level. The following day we joined some Norwegian farmers in a walk above their farm to a new cave they had seen in the course of their work. It was hot and dry hard work, but the fine day and scenery made it worth while. The valley has been scooped out into a series of terraces by a succession of Ice Ages and glaciers. The rocks basically are __very__ highly metamorphosed schists, etc. The slopes of these terraces are steep and thickly wooded whilst the tops of the terraces are more alpine in character with stunted vegetation. The tops of the mountains are under snow and ice and glaciers and round 4 to 5 thousand feet above sea level.
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 On full tummies the conversation would drift lightly over a very wide variety of topics. One of the main ones was all the experiences they had in organising the trip, the great aim being to get things for free as all of them were at college and not earning any money. John was asked to write up an article on the trip. He sat and thought for a moment, then asked how this would do. "For days now we have been rowing on this blasted underground lake and still no sign of the walls; and I'm sick of living on blind trout!" On full tummies the conversation would drift lightly over a very wide variety of topics. One of the main ones was all the experiences they had in organising the trip, the great aim being to get things for free as all of them were at college and not earning any money. John was asked to write up an article on the trip. He sat and thought for a moment, then asked how this would do. "For days now we have been rowing on this blasted underground lake and still no sign of the walls; and I'm sick of living on blind trout!"
  
-They had six weeks all told and I only two, how I wish I could have stayed longer. There was, however, a little matter of work in England and very regretfully I took my leave and headed south via Trondheim to Songdal Fjord on the west coast of the south of Norway. The southern fjords I found a little disappointing, because they were not as steep and spectacular as expected, both the foreshere and slopes being very much settled upon. Further up near the head they were much steeper and like they are supposed to look, but even then they weren't as impressive, I thought, as the ones in the North.+They had six weeks all told and I only two, how I wish I could have stayed longer. There was, however, a little matter of work in England and very regretfully I took my leave and headed south via Trondheim to Songdal Fjord on the west coast of the south of Norway. The southern fjords I found a little disappointing, because they were not as steep and spectacular as expected, both the foreshore and slopes being very much settled upon. Further up near the head they were much steeper and like they are supposed to look, but even then they weren't as impressive, I thought, as the ones in the North.
  
 The weather was still perfect and towards the end of the last day on my way by train to Oslo we crossed a high barren plateau; all around were ranges of snow capped peaks, just catching the rosy tints of sunset. I felt good inside, and thankful to have had the opportunity to gaze upon such wondrous scenes. The weather was still perfect and towards the end of the last day on my way by train to Oslo we crossed a high barren plateau; all around were ranges of snow capped peaks, just catching the rosy tints of sunset. I felt good inside, and thankful to have had the opportunity to gaze upon such wondrous scenes.
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-LYRE BIRDS IN THE NPTIONAL PARK.+===== Lyre Birds In The National Park===== 
 - Clem Hallstrom. - Clem Hallstrom.
-Len Scotland and I cautiously crept up to the lair of the lyre bird. We crouched motionless on the bankshielded by heavy greenery and watched the glorious full plumed male bird standing on a limb fifteen feet above the ground. Hidden in the + 
-20. +Len Scotland and I cautiously crept up to the lair of the lyre bird. We crouched motionless on the bankshielded by heavy greenery and watched the glorious full plumed male bird standing on a limb fifteen feet above the ground. Hidden in the thick foliage about twenty feet from him, was the female, the centre of attraction. 
-thick foliage about twenty feet from him, was the female, the centre of attraction.+
 Both birds stood motionless for forty minutes, as if aware of our presence, and our muscles ached from inactivity. Both birds stood motionless for forty minutes, as if aware of our presence, and our muscles ached from inactivity.
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 To break the silence, Len let out a piercing whistle and to our surprise and pleasure the male bird sprang to life. To break the silence, Len let out a piercing whistle and to our surprise and pleasure the male bird sprang to life.
-He started to court his intended; she appeared to take no notice of his antics but undoubtedly she was matching from the corner of her eye. + 
-Between beckoning gestures he would fan his wings, then majestically start alone the ground showing himself off. His excitement grew each minute of the display. He was proud of his plumage  not a feather out of place.+He started to court his intended; she appeared to take no notice of his antics but undoubtedly she was watching from the corner of her eye. 
 + 
 +Between beckoning gestures he would fan his wings, then majestically start along the ground showing himself off. His excitement grew each minute of the display. He was proud of his plumage not a feather out of place. 
 His calls grew louder and louder as he charged along the ground: then suddenly up, and out along a sloping limb, then a hop to prance along a leafy bough. His calls grew louder and louder as he charged along the ground: then suddenly up, and out along a sloping limb, then a hop to prance along a leafy bough.
-He was as proud as he could be. She was undisturbed; he was all rufficd with frenzy. + 
-He danced with his head down, then he would lift it backiand sway from side to side in time with each step he took. He would stumble a few yards as if crippled, then abruptly change the act. Drawing his wings close to his sides he gave what seemed to be an imitation of bagpipes as each note was seemingly forced out. His star turn was fanning his tail and dropping his head as if honouring his fair lady.+He was as proud as he could be. She was undisturbed; he was all ruffled with frenzy. 
 + 
 +He danced with his head down, then he would lift it back and sway from side to side in time with each step he took. He would stumble a few yards as if crippled, then abruptly change the act. Drawing his wings close to his sides he gave what seemed to be an imitation of bagpipes as each note was seemingly forced out. His star turn was fanning his tail and dropping his head as if honouring his fair lady. 
 He felt he was the all important gorgeous mate. It was an unforgettable display. He felt he was the all important gorgeous mate. It was an unforgettable display.
-THE PARTY ABOVE HMVEY'S CULVERT by. Jim Hooper.+ 
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 +===== The Party Above Harvey's Culvert===== 
 + 
 +by Jim Hooper. 
 (In reply to July issue). (In reply to July issue).
-Part One: The Culvert". 
-Harvey with wicked gleam in eye, 
-Did me, an EMPTY glass deny. 
-'Twas he who done it. 
-He put me in the pit. 
-Said "G for Golf" as she turned on me, (She was passenger you -see), 
-"Did you do that deliberately?" 
-What could I say, but turn and drive away, 
-And hope subsequently for the "Light of Darr 
-'Tins such a terrible deed, 
-In Which py concentration was momentarily "freed". 
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 +__Part One: The Culvert__".
 +
 +Harvey with wicked gleam in eye,\\
 +Did me, an EMPTY glass deny.\\
 +'Twas he who done it.\\
 +__He__ put me in the pit.
 +
 +Said "G for Golf" as she turned on me,\\
 +(She was passenger you see),\\
 +"Did you do that __deliberately?__"\\
 +What could I say, but turn and drive away,\\
 +And hope subsequently for the "Light of Day?"
 +
 +'Twas such a terrible deed,\\
 +In which my concentration was momentarily "freed".
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