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 The only social event for January is the slide night to be provided by Brian Harvey and Bill Rodgers on the 27th January, covering trips to the Castle mountain area.  This will be good! (See Page 8 for details.)
-In the meantime we hope that members' private social engagements during the Christmas Festivities will be very happy ones. Experience has shown that club attendances over the December and early January periods are usually low as so many folks are on holidays. We have some interesting evenings to look forward to in the New Year, including a talk by Palmer Kent on Japan. The older members will remember his very entertaining lectures some years ago. Palmer was in Japan in 1932 when he did a walking trip across the main island, and was there again in the recent typhoon, so he should have plenty of material. Another highlight will be Bob Savage's slides on India and Kashnair, which those who have already seen then describe as the "tops".
+In the meantime we hope that members' private social engagements during the Christmas Festivities will be very happy ones. Experience has shown that club attendances over the December and early January periods are usually low as so many folks are on holidays. We have some interesting evenings to look forward to in the New Year, including a talk by Palmer Kent on Japan. The older members will remember his very entertaining lectures some years ago. Palmer was in Japan in 1932 when he did a walking trip across the main island, and was there again in the recent typhoon, so he should have plenty of material. Another highlight will be Bob Savage's slides on India and Kashmir, which those who have already seen then describe as the "tops".
 Hoping to see you all at the Christmas Party!!
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 Kath McKay
-The oft-quoted saying that an army marches aa its stomach might also apply to bushwalkers; but it is undoubtedly true that the most important things in the walking life are - feet. Given good feet, you can go anywhere, but the tiniest blister, the smallest abrasion can cause acute discomfort and the whole man is undone.
+The oft-quoted saying that an army marches on its stomach might also apply to bushwalkers; but it is undoubtedly true that the most important things in the walking life are - feet. Given good feet, you can go anywhere, but the tiniest blister, the smallest abrasion can cause acute discomfort and the whole man is undone.
 Recently a sharp stabbing pain afflicted one toe. Aha, I thought, a corn! and bought a bottle of wondrous liquid guaranteed to cure the most stubborn corn. Or callus. Humming lightly to myself:
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 What followed shook me considerably, "Beware of Lockjaw and Blood Poisoning"! said the pamphlet. "Shun the menaces of dangerous razors and knives for paring corns. Give a moment's thought to the great risks you run in cutting them with these instruments and exposing yourself to the danger of infection and blood poisoning."
-To think of such possibilities in treating a simple corn! Oh gentle reader, exercise the utmost caution when dealing with these vital matters. Keep walking and put your best foot foremost; I5ut let'inc close with this warning rhyme:
+To think of such possibilities in treating a simple corn! Oh gentle reader, exercise the utmost caution when dealing with these vital matters. Keep walking and put your best foot foremost; but let me close with this warning rhyme:
 O stricken maid,\\
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 There's nothing more suitable for summer camping than Sanitarium Foods!!
-Driet fruits for stewing, sultanas, raisins, nuts, rice, glace fruits, fruity confectionary, cereals, dried milk, healthful biscuits, peanut butter, marmite.
+Dried fruits for stewing, sultanas, raisins, nuts, rice, glace fruits, fruity confectionary, cereals, dried milk, healthful biscuits, peanut butter, marmite.
 Hunter St. Sydney. BW1725.
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 === Hurrah for the Waggs... ===
-who have moved into their new home at Como. The angophora overharging the back verandah is to be fitted with a tarzan type rope which will take Geoffrey to the comparative safety of the bush in one leap.
+who have moved into their new home at Como. The angophora overhanging the back verandah is to be fitted with a tarzan type rope which will take Geoffrey to the comparative safety of the bush in one leap.
 A horde of S.B.W's descended on them the other Saturday night, surrounded the house to prevent escape, and provided the doings for a house warming party.
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-===== Fashion Parade =====
+===== Fashion Parade. =====
-Clarice Morris
+Clarice Morris.
-This has nothing to do with the House of Dior or with Helena Rubenstein, in the general sense, But have you ever thought what a source of inspiration bushvralkers, especially their nocturnal appearance, could provide for leaders in the fashion and beauty worlds?
+This has nothing to do with the House of Dior or with Helena Rubenstein, in the general sense. But have you ever thought what a source of inspiration bushwalkers, especially their nocturnal appearance, could provide for leaders in the fashion and beauty worlds?
-If a fashion-conscious designer caught a glimpse of some prospectives taking to the track for the first time, I'm sure he would dash to his drawing board and with a few strokes here and there suggest some attire not only comfortable, but also functional and attractive. I remember my own experience as a raw prospective on the trip up Glenbrook Gorge. I arrived for the day in low lace-up kid shoes with kromhyde soles, and a woollen skirt. It poured all afternoon. While I hopped like bandy wallaby from rock to rock, shivering when rain trickled down my collar, Kath Brown enlightened me on the correct and practical attire for bushwalking, plus additional advice on what to wear to bed. By the end of the walk the soles were off the shoes and my knees chafed - so I took her advice about what to wear on the track. But to bed ah, that s a personal choice: That's where the fun begins.
+If a fashion-conscious designer caught a glimpse of some prospectives taking to the track for the first time, I'm sure he would dash to his drawing board and with a few strokes here and there suggest some attire not only comfortable, but also functional __and__ attractive. I remember my own experience as a raw prospective on the trip up Glenbrook Gorge. I arrived for the day in low lace-up kid shoes with kromhyde soles, and a woollen skirt. It poured all afternoon. While I hopped like bandy wallaby from rock to rock, shivering when rain trickled down my collar, Kath Brown enlightened me on the correct and practical attire for bushwalking, plus additional advice on what to wear to bed. By the end of the walk the soles were off the shoes and my knees chafed - so I took her advice about what to wear on the track... but to bed... ah, that's a personal choice! That's where the fun begins.
-Kath's bedtime story was recalled during the recent holiday weekend. I sat watching a very experienced walker prepare for retiring. On went ski-pants, extra jumpers, night-cap and gloves. A -whole chapter could be written on the nocturnal disguise of bushwalk-ers for some people swear by three pairs of sox, others by hot water bottles, while the head-warmer brigade are a crowd on their own. Some snuggle down into hooded sleeping bags and look like Sherpas on the upper slopes of the Himalayas. Some favour balaclavas, others hark back to a bit of fur like cavemen ancestors, while many look as though they have the mumps - not to mention the ski- cap fans who like to look both warm and attractive.
+Kath's bedtime story was recalled during the recent holiday weekend. I sat watching a very experienced walker prepare for retiring. On went ski-pants, extra jumpers, night-cap and gloves. A whole chapter could be written on the nocturnal disguise of bushwalkers for some people swear by three pairs of sox, others by hot water bottles, while the head-warmer brigade are a crowd on their own. Some snuggle down into hooded sleeping bags and look like Sherpas on the upper slopes of the Himalayas. Some favour balaclavas, others hark back to a bit of fur like cavemen ancestors, while many look as though they have the mumps - not to mention the ski-cap fans who like to look both warm and attractive.
-A couple of years ago on a trip with another club, on which four S.B.W' s were present, I took stockinette pyjamas, as it was a two week trip. The first night I dressed for bed in my unaccustomed finery. The next night. I couldn't ,find the legs anywhere. Not wanting to sound suspicious or negligen t, I didn't say anything to my sleeping companions - but I kept my eyes open, and wondered. On the 12th day of the trip one of the females sleeping nexb to me said: "I believe I must've been wearing your pyjama pants all this time". She did wash then so they were clean to takL., home - but that was the end of pyjamas for me. Now I sleep in slacks.
-On receiving an advance copy of Paddy Pallint s "Bushwalking Around Sydney" today, I thought I'd see that that experienced walker had to say on the subject of clothing for tent-life. Not a word, unless he refers doliquely to this subject of individual choice in the words a "large supply of humour and commonsense", for unless you're warm at night, bushwa lking the next day may lose its invigorating appeal. So whether you wear unmention ables, or swear that, being nude is being next to Nature, go od sleeping Happy dreams'.
-KINGS OF THE CASTLE  DI JANUARY.
+A couple of years ago on a trip with another club, on which four S.B.W's were present, I took stockinette pyjamas, as it was a two week trip. The first night I dressed for bed in my unaccustomed finery. The next night I couldn't find the legs anywhere. Not wanting to sound suspicious or negligent, I didn't say anything to my sleeping companions - but I kept my eyes open, and wondered. On the 12th day of the trip one of the females sleeping next to me said: "I believe I must've been wearing your pyjama pants all this time". She did wash then so they were clean to take home - but that was the end of pyjamas for me. Now I sleep in slacks.
-Following a move stemming from Milton, the prospects of the formation of. a National Park in The Castle-Mt. Renwick - Mt. Pigeon House Area, should add interest to the slides to be shown by Brian Harvey & Bill Rodgers on 27th January. Earlier probes by Alex Colley and Jim Brown to the west of The Castle have resulted in an easier, faster and more interesting approach. Come See for yourself
+On receiving an advance copy of Paddy Pallin's "Bushwalking Around Sydney" today, I thought I'd see what that experienced walker had to say on the subject of clothing for tent-life. Not a word, unless he refers obliquely to this subject of individual choice in the words a "large supply of humour and commonsense", for unless you're warm at night, bushwalking the next day may lose its invigorating appeal. So whether you wear unmentionables, or swear that, being nude is being next to Nature, good sleeping. Happy dreams!
-====== The Walkers' Burden ======
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-Local walkers, if so inclined, can travel super-lightweight (18-20 lbs total?) during most of the year, but walking and climbing in a cold climate is a very different kettle of fish. The classic "Bushwalking and Camping" handbook covers local requirements admirably. For those going South, the Melbourne University Mountaineering Club  30-page Report on Equipment (1952) gives a comprehensive treatment on what to take compares different types of equipment, and is good reading as well (e g. "towel, soap, toothbrush, comb have been carried at times.."
+=== Kings of the Castle - in January. ===
+Following a move stemming from Milton, the prospects of the formation of a National Park in The Castle - Mt. Renwick - Mt. Pigeon House Area, should add interest to the slides to be shown by Brian Harvey & Bill Rodgers on 27th January. Earlier probes by Alex Colley and Jim Brown to the west of The Castle have resulted in an easier, faster and more interesting approach. Come! See for yourself!!
+----
+=== Hatswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. ===
+For all your transport problems contact Hatswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. Ring, write, wire or call any hour, day or night.
+'Phone: Blackheath W459 or W151. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner's Inn Hote1 (look for the neon sign.)
+Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for.
+Fares:
+  * Kanangra Walls - 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+  * Perry's Lookdown - 3/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+  * Jenolan State Forest - 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+  * Carlon's Farm - 10/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+We will be pleased to quote other trips or special parties on application.
+----
+===== The Walkers' Burden. =====
+Local walkers, if so inclined, can travel super-lightweight (18-20 lbs total?) during most of the year, but walking and climbing in a cold climate is a very different kettle of fish. The classic "Bushwalking and Camping" handbook covers local requirements admirably. For those going South, the Melbourne University Mountaineering Club's 30-page "Report on Equipment" (1952) gives a comprehensive treatment on what to take compares different types of equipment, and is good reading as well (e.g. "towel, soap, toothbrush, comb have been carried at times..."
 The Butler-Putt New Zealand party is using the following list of gear, printed here by courtesy of the organisers. Our only comment is that none of the items seem tasty enough to eat with the edible candles.
-pirr LIST.
+=== Equipment List. ===
-Pack To carry at least 55lbs. Waterproof, preferably with watertight sleeve in top.
-Sleeping -bag with wool or down hood.
+Pack: To carry at least 55lbs. Waterproof, preferably with watertight sleeve in top.
-Sleeping -bag car er Heat-sealed plastic, or light oilskin, 18 ins,.  longer than sleeping bag.
+Sleeping-bag: With wool or down hood.
+Sleeping-bag cover: Heat-sealed plastic, or light oilskin, 18 ins. longer than sleeping bag.
+Parka: Waterproof, __not__ just showerproof. Knee length, drawstrings at face and waist, double cloth on shoulders, arms long enough to pull hands inside.
+Shirt(s): One or two, all wool, buttoning at wrist and neck, roomy enough to wear __over__ sweater. (2 shirts if no padded jacket.)
+Sweater: Roll-neck, sleeves must come down to thumb-joint, bottom of sweater to come at least 10 ins. below waist. Preferably greasy wool.
+Shorts: Tough cotton shorts or bathing trunks. Tear resistant - (some Alpine scrub similar to S.W. Tasmania).
+Long woollen pants: Lightweight - optional depending on quality of long trousers.
+Long trousers: Tight-woven, windproof, all wool. High waist, no side pockets, ankle buttons. Legs large enough to pass boots through.
+Mitts: Greasy wool (__not__ gloves), must come at least 4 ins. above wrist.
+Windproof mitts: Waterproofed cotton. A loose fit over wool mitts. Must overlap these by 1 1/2" at wrist.
+Balaclava Hat: Knitted wool, to overlap roll-neck sweater by at least 4 ins.
+Socks: Heavy-quality wool. Take at least 4 pairs plus darning equipment.
+Boots: Vibram type rubber sole. The boot must have at least two full decks of sole leather and the stiff type of upper (not available in Australia) to support crampon straps. Suggest buy in N.Z.
+Ankle puttees or gaiters: Must be a close fit to be snowproof.
+Padded jacket: Down, kapok, or plastic foam fil1ed. Only needed if using snow-caves or tent-camps above 6,000 ft.
+Axe: Heavy head, long spike on handle. Handle in Al condition.
+Crampons: Long spike 10 or 12 pointers, leather straps. Eckerstien model preferred.
+Rope: 120 ft. of 1 1/4 in. circ. nylon to each two people.
+Sling and Karabiner: At least one each.
+Waist rope: 30 ft. of 3/4" manilla.
+Primus and fuel container: At least one to four people.
+Aluminium food tins: 2 or 3 large ones.
+Alkathene food bags: 6.
+Billy: One, 3 to 4 pint.
+Mess-tin: or equivalent, aluminium.
+Knife: Bowee or carving type.
+Spoon.
+Waterproofed matches: 2 Boxes.
+Snow-goggles: 2 pairs.
+Lamp: Electric cycle lamp, lightweight , carbide lamp, or candle lantern, (edible candles).
+Boot dressing: 2 oz. of Kiwi wetproof, castor oil, or brake fluid.
+Compass.
+First Aid Outfit: Plenty of elastoplast and bandages, Savlon or acriflavine, A.P Codein tablets, needles and threads, mag. sulphate. Dimethyl Pthalate, soap.
-EQUIPMENT LIST (Cont? da_)
-Waterproof, not just shaverpro:..S. Knee length, drawstrings at face and waist, double cloth on shoulders, arms long enouga to pull hands inside.
-One or two, all wool, buttoning at wrist und neck, roomy en.)-4-?;h to wear over sweater. (2 shirts if no padded jacket.)
-Rool-neck, sleeves must come down to thumb-joint, bott an. of sweater to come at least 10 ins, below waist. Preferably greasy wool.
-Tough cotton shorts or bathing trunks. Tear resistant - (sane Alpine scrtio similar to S Tasmania).
-Lightweight - optional depending on quality of long trousers.
-Tight-woven, wirrIproof, , all wool. High waist, no side pocket s, ankle buttons. Legs large enoLgh to pass boots through.
-Greasy wool (not gloves), must come at least 4 ins, above wrist.
-Waterproofed cotton. A loose fit over wool mitts. Must overlap these by at wrist.
-Knitted wool, to overlap r_al-neck sweater by at least 4 ins. Heavy-quality. wool. Take at least 4 pairs plus darning equipment.
-Vibram type rubber sole. The boot must have at least two full decks of sole le ather and tie stiff type of upper (not available in Australia) to support crampon straps. Suggest buy in N.Z.
-Must be a close fit to be snowproof.
-Down, kapok, or plastic. foaia il1ed. Only needed if using snow- caves or tent-camps above- 6,000' ft. .
-Heavy head, long spike on handle. Handle in Al condition.
-Long spike 10 or 12 pointers,. leather straps. Eckerstien model preferred.
-ft. of 1 in. circ. nylon to each two people.
-At least one each.
-ft. of -1" manilla.
-At least one to four people.
-or 3 large ones.
-Parka
-Shirt( s)
-Sweater
-Shorts
-Long woollen pants Long trousers
-Mittcf
-Windproof mitts
-Balaclava Hat
-Socks Boots
-Ankle puttees or gaiters
-Padded Jacket
-Axe
-Crampons
-Rope
-Sling and Karabiner Waist rope
-Primus and fuel
-container
-Aluminium food tins
-Jp]ENr LIST (Cant '4J Alkathene food bags 6
-Billy One, 3 to 4 pint.
-Mess-tin or equivalent, aluminium.
-Knife Bowee or carving type. Spoon
-Waterproofed matches 2 Boxes
-Snow-goggles 2 pairs
-Lamp  Electric cycle lamp, lightweight , carbide lamp, or candle lantern, (edible candles).
-oz. of Kiwi wetproof, castor oil, or brake fluid.
-Plenty of elastoplast and bandages, Savlon or acriflavine, A.P Codein tablets, needles and threads, mag. sulphate. Dimethyl Pthalate, soap.
 Carry 3 spare sets of bootlaces (preferably nylon), assorted string and cord, wire, etc.
-Sun lotion
-Lip salve or lipstick
-Hat (Optional) Should be waterproof, with dhinstrap. Underclothes (Optional) "String" daglet is best.
-Boot dressing Compass
-First Aid Outfit
+Sun lotion.
+Lip salve or lipstick.
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+Hat (Optional): Should be waterproof, with chinstrap.
-According to newspaper reports, 811 Americans were shot dead in 1958 in mistake for wild game, One character fired at a movement in the scrub and found he'd killed his wife! As the accident happened after sundown, he was fined for shooting out of season.
+Underclothes (Optional) "String" singlet is best.
-A farmer painted the letters COW on his cattle in the hope of protecting them from hunters mho thought they were moose.
+----
-Our experiences with shooters are few but frightening - ask Jack Gentle. Our only hope is that shooters after rabbits will fire low and only slightly damage any walkers in the line of fire. If there are only cows about, watch out.
+According to newspaper reports, 811 Americans were shot dead in 1958 in mistake for wild game. One character fired at a movement in the scrub and found he'd killed his wife! As the accident happened after sundown, he was fined for shooting out of season.
-====== Wee Jasper ======
+A farmer painted the letters COW on his cattle in the hope of protecting them from hunters who thought they were moose.
+Our experiences with shooters are few but frightening - ask Jack Gentle. Our only hope is that shooters after rabbits will fire low and only slightly damage any walkers in the line of fire. If there are only cows about, watch out!
-- Gwen Seach. Now the long weekend had come at last
+----
-So tiwas off to Wee Jasper Caves - quick fast
-Of course caving is a thing fa. a specialised mob
+===== Wee Jasper =====
+- Gwen Seach.
+Now the long weekend had come at last\\
+So t'was off to Wee Jasper Caves - quick fast\\
+Of course caving is a thing for a specialised mob\\
 But still the S.B.W. really do a good job.
-We were all on our way by seven-fifteen Happy, excited and feeling very keen. Lindsey had never been caving before
+We were all on our way by seven-fifteen\\
+Happy, excited and feeling very keen.\\
+Lindsey had never been caving before\\
 And didn't quite know what was in store.
-Goulb urn we found all studded with ligtL $
-Making this town really quite a nice sight
+Goulburn we found all studded with lights\\
-For the Lilac Festival was now in full swing
+Making this town really quite a nice sight\\
+For the Lilac Festival was now in full swing\\
 And to squeeze through the cars you'd need to be thin.
-The next fifteen minutes drinking Coffee were spent While I ducked off to speak to a friend
-I'd a cup of tea there, and patted the cat
+The next fifteen minutes drinking Coffee were spent\\
+While I ducked off to speak to a friend\\
+I'd a cup of tea there, and patted the cat\\
 And when I got back still they sat.
-Just out of Yass we camped that night, And all went right until it was light For we were all awakened by voices "Wakey wakey" , and such like noises.
-To Wee Jasper town, that day we went And to the Post Office we were sent
+Just out of Yass we camped that night\\
-To look at t1B map therein of the cave Some great time of course this did save.
+And all went right until it was light\\
-We reached the caves - oh'. what a sight, All clad in gear ready to try our might.
+For we were all awakened by voices\\
-The rubbish was the first thing to negotiate And then down the hole to our fate.
+"Wakey wakey", and such like noises.
-Dawn into the bowels of the earth we went All doubled up and kind' er bent
-This first cave was dry when we arrived
+To Wee Jasper town, that day we went\\
+And to the Post Office we were sent\\
+To look at the map therein of the cave\\
+Some great time of course this did save.
+We reached the caves - oh! what a sight,\\
+All clad in gear ready to try our might.\\
+The rubbish was the first thing to negotiate\\
+And then down the hole to our fate.
+Dawn into the bowels of the earth we went\\
+All doubled up and kind'er bent\\
+This first cave was dry when we arrived\\
 And the formations of course, were not alive.
-The second cave we were to erster
-In my opinion was much, much better
+The second cave we were to enter\\
-This was called the "Fourth Extension"
+In my opinion was much, much better\\
-And this cave at least took Snow' s attention.
+This was called the "Fourth Extension"\\
-For the very nex:E, day down the ladder t we went
+And this cave at least took Snow's attention.
-Snow with his camera -
-we kaew what this meant
+For the very next day down the ladder we went\\
-Of course this photography caused quite a delay
+Snow with his camera - we knew what this meant\\
+Of course this photography caused quite a delay\\
 So in the cave for lunch we did stay.
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-PA
-Whilst recovering from Christmas this year, think of your intrepid pals over in the New Zealand Alps, for they will be sure to spare you a thought at Era and possibly each -will envy the other.
-NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, ALL AT PADDY'S SEND YOU CHRISTMAS GREETINGS A.ND WISH YOU HAPPY WALKIM- FOR 1960.
-Just in time for Christmas - "Kiwi" hooded, oilskin., zipp front, knee length parkas; considered by experienced walkers to be an indispensable section of their gear. Wonderful value at E6.10. O. Weight 1 lb. 12 ozs.
+There was hot stewed fruit for all of us\\
-Rock Climbers Gear - Nylon climbing rope in quarter, half and full weighb sizes, also nylon abseil slings.
+Which was prepared with not much fuss\\
+It wasn't a balanced diet I might add\\
+But it all went down of course, me lad.
+That afternoon we joined the S.S.S.\\
+To enter a cave which was rather a mess\\
+feet of ladder we descended in all\\
+And thank goodness none of our bods did fall.
+This ladder was all very well to do down\\
+But to come up, was not so easy we found\\
+So when we were down, a good idea would be\\
+To look around to see what we could see.
+On a conducted tour the others were led\\
+But Judy and I wouldn't go we said\\
+For it would be fun to look around\\
+To see what else could be found.
+So after this very exciting day\\
+We slept well that night I'd like to say\\
+With six tired bodies in a two man tent\\
+There was no space at all to rent.
+The next day brought forth beautiful sunshine\\
+So off to see how many unnamed caves we could find\\
+But this did not eventuate to much\\
+And soon we were thinking of what was for lunch.
+The Signature Cave was one of two left\\
+So down we hopped into that cleft\\
+To find the hole the S.S.S. had blasted\\
+And searching for this, about twenty minutes it lasted.
+This hole went from the Signature to Punchbowl\\
+The excitement of finding it, from the S.S.S. we stole\\
+For they had been searching for almost two days\\
+And that goes to show it's not experience that pays.
+But all in all we had a wonderful time\\
+And tea Monday night, we really did dine\\
+For at Mittagong we had a good dish\\
+But that smoky smell we really did miss.
+----
+=== Paddy Made. ===
+Whilst recovering from Christmas this year, think of your intrepid pals over in the New Zealand Alps, for they will be sure to spare you a thought at Era and possibly each will envy the other.
+No matter where you are, all at Paddy's send you Christmas Greetings and wish you Happy Walking for 1960.
+Just in time for Christmas - "Kiwi" hooded, oilskin, zipp front, knee length parkas, considered by experienced walkers to be an indispensable section of their gear. Wonderful value at £6.10. 0. Weight 1 lb. 12 ozs.
+Rock Climbers Gear - Nylon climbing rope in quarter, half and full weight sizes, also nylon abseil slings.
 Manilla climbing rope and abseil slings, carabiners and pitons, piton hammers and ice axes, tricounis, clinkers and Sherpa soles.
-Plastic Air Beds - a new line for that camping holiday and fun on the beach. Economically priced and very strong, easily repaired if damaged. 1+5/- to 60/-. Weight 2 lbs.
-A Portable Gas Stove that weighs only 1* lbs. complete with a disposable cylinder. Stove 57/6, Cylinders to give 3 to 4 hours cooking 7/11d. each.
-Now available - A long awaited book by Paddy
-"BUSHWALKING AROUND SYENEY"  containing 24 one day walks and 12 camping trips around Sydney - EV6d, per copy.
-New edition of "Bushwalking and Camping", price 5/- ready December.
-PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT PADDY'S.
-PADDY PAWN CZ
-lightweight camp Gear
-CASTLE REACH St SYDNEY
-BM2685
-There was hot stewed fruit for all of us Which was prepared with not mu h fuss It wasn't a balanced diet Iraight add But it all vent down of course, me lad.
+Plastic Air Beds - a new line for that camping holiday and fun on the beach. Economically priced and very strong, easily repaired if damaged. 45/- to 60/-. Weight 2 1/2 lbs.
-That afternoon we joined the S.S.S.
-To enter a cave which was rather a mess 75 feet of ladder we descended in all
-And thank goodness none of our bodS'didjal
-This ladder was all very well to do down But to come up, was not so easy we found So when we were down, a good idea would be To look around to see what we could see.
-On a conducted tour tle others were led But Judy and I wouldn't go we said For it would be fun to look around To see what else could be found.
-So after this very exciting day
-We slept well that night I'd like to say With six:tired bodies in a two man tent There was no space at all to rent.
-The next day brought forth beautiful sunshine
-So off to see how many unnamed caves we could find But this did not eventuate to much
-And won we were thinking of what was for lunch.
-The Signature Cave was one of two left
-So down we hopped into that cleft
-To find the hole the S.S.S. had blasted
-And searching for this, about twenty- minutes it lasted.
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-This hole went from the Signature to Punchbaffl
-The excitement of findirg it, from the 3.3,8. we stole For they had been searching for almost two days And that goes to shay it' s not experience that pays.
-But all in all we had a wonderful time And tea Monday night, we really did dine For at Mittagong we had a good dish. But that snoky smell we really did miss.
+A Portable Gas Stove that weighs only 1 1/4 lbs. complete with a disposable cylinder. Stove 57/6, Cylinders to give 3 to 4 hours cooking 7/11d. each.
-====== The Tinderrys ======
+Now available - A long awaited book by Paddy: "Bushwalking Around Sydney" containing 24 one day walks and 12 camping trips around Sydney - 8/6d. per copy.
-Mike Peryman
+New edition of "Bushwalking and Camping", price 5/-, ready December.
+Plenty of gifts at Paddy's.
+Paddy Pallin Pty Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear.
+Castlereagh St., Sydney. BM2685.
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+===== The Tinderrys. =====
+Mike Peryman.
 After spending a wet and misty Easter in the Brindabellas catching glimpses of elusive peaks, I decided that my luck could not be that bad again so set out for the neighbouring Tinderrys on the October long weekend.
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 The Tinderrys, which lie east of the Murrumbidgee River at Michelago - are that jagged massif one sees from the Canberra-Coma Road - about 20 miles in length, running almost due north/south with about 5 miles of granite tops over 5000'. An added attraction is that its Eastern boundary is the trout "filled" Queanbeyan River.
-When at last we got cracking on Saturday, it was to face an overcast sky, floating around our peaks and when the time came to leave the cars at the foot of the range, the sky had dropped a further 1000' and the bold decision was made to reverse the planned trip, ie. to go down to Queanbeyan and climb over the high peaks on Monday. Even the white ants agreed to this, thus saving themselves a climb.
+When at last we got cracking on Saturday, it was to face an overcast sky, floating around our peaks and when the time came to leave the cars at the foot of the range, the sky had dropped a further 1000' and the bold decision was made to reverse the planned trip, i.e. to go down to Queanbeyan and climb over the high peaks on Monday. Even the white ants agreed to this, thus saving themselves a climb.
-We set off up a good third class road that crossed the range at a most convenient saddle, and from the saddle we moved southward along the Tinderrys and climbed above the tree line to behold an expansive view to the South and West. The broad valley of the Murrumbidgee could be easily traced; the Brindabellas and Scabby Range were clothed in low cloud; the main south range was obliterated but Mt. Dromedary and Brown Mountain shed through due south; to the east a dirty grey black wall covered our valley and beyond.
+We set off up a good third class road that crossed the range at a most convenient saddle, and from the saddle we moved southward along the Tinderrys and climbed above the tree line to behold an expansive view to the South and West. The broad valley of the Murrumbidgee could be easily traced; the Brindabellas and Scabby Range were clothed in low cloud; the main south range was obliterated but Mt. Dromedary and Brown Mountain showed through due south; to the east a dirty grey black wall covered our valley and beyond.
-In order to get a decent view to the north, where I knew Curruckbilly and the Budawang Range to lie, we proceeded around the knoll of a spur and finally, atop this spur, gazed into the murky wilds to the north and pointed out proudly "See that - that's Currockbilly, just there to the right one inch, that Pidgeon House - over to the left more, that's The Peak - no, I don't need a map to show what's what. Know it? Of course, like the back of my hard. Direction. by compass, what rot! What's that you say, I'm pointing south west? Ridiculous, you've dropped your compass - see over the that's the headwaters of the Shoalhaven - Eh:
+In order to get a decent view to the north, where I knew Curruckbilly and the Budawang Range to lie, we proceeded around the knoll of a spur and finally, atop this spur, gazed into the murky wilds to the north and pointed out proudly "See that - that's Currockbilly, just there to the right one inch, that Pidgeon House - over to the left more, that's The Peak - no, I don't need a map to show what's what. Know it? Of course, like the back of my hand. Direction by compass, what rot! What's that you say, I'm pointing south west? Ridiculous, you've dropped your compass - see over there, that's the headwaters of the Shoalhaven - Eh:! The compasses show its south west... Squad about face! Forward march! (Aside - These minor blues happen to all of us occasionally).
-The compasses show its south west. Squad about face; Forward march. (Aside - These minor blues happen to all of us occasionally).
 With the party now moving downwards and in an easterly direction, there were no questions when a lunch stop was called. There is no shortage of water at all; springs, high marshes and small brooks provide excellent high (4,000') camps.
-The next day was spent walking along the banks of the Queenbeyan River. This river has several prominent features : (1) trout, (so we're told); (2) its tortuous ; (3) it' s suitable to canoe; (4) it's
+The next day was spent walking along the banks of the Queanbeyan River. This river has several prominent features: (1) trout (so we're told); (2) it's tortuous ; (3) it's suitable to canoe; (4) it's...
-entering into the true adventurous spirit of bushwalking and after a few painful immersions it was found that (1) you can't see trout in muddy water. (2) The Amy Ordinance Surveyors were more wise than some party members, who stuck rigidly to the meanders of the river and threw all their knowledge of woodsy lore to the wind. (Thoughts for the day -- You don't, have to be in the water to be wet, or, should one always take notice of the leader.). (3) Time did not allow us to follow this aspect up, but an excellent road crossing is at Adienbilly Creek and there should be canoeable rapids and good camp spots between there and London Bridge Caves.
-By Monday the weather was trying to improve and on the climb up from our Groggy Creek camp impressive glimpses towards the Tinderrys rewarded us. Finally our goal was won. Tinderry Pic, altitude 5,310', the sky overcast but clearing, visibility 200 all toward the South and West. While on top, over the clicking of camera shutters, the cry was heard "Over there (to the Southwest) as all eyes and cameras followed the moving finger the clouds were seen to lift, until the main range in the vicinity of Jagungal appeared, glistening white with fresh snow.
+Entering into the true adventurous spirit of bushwalking and after a few painful immersions it was found that (1) you can't see trout in muddy water. (2) The Army Ordinance Surveyors were more wise than some party members, who stuck rigidly to the meanders of the river and threw all their knowledge of woodsy lore to the wind. (Thoughts for the day - You don't have to be in the water to be wet, or, should one always take notice of the leader.) (3) Time did not allow us to follow this aspect up, but an excellent road crossing is at Adienbilly Creek and there should be canoeable rapids and good camp spots between there and London Bridge Caves.
-Moving off across this granite ridge another aspect  of the range became apparent. The huge granite tors and slabs afforded opportunities for the pseudo "rockies" and at times we would progress amidst the boulders only to find ourselves in a blind canyon with walls 20'  30' high and we would have to retreat for 50 yards to go up another passageway, but as these wanderings were amongst the delicate pastel granite shadings even the white ants did not complain.
+By Monday the weather was trying to improve and on the climb up from our Groggy Creek camp impressive glimpses towards the Tinderrys rewarded us. Finally our goal was won. Tinderry Pic, altitude 5,310', the sky overcast but clearing, visibility 200º all toward the South and West. While on top, over the clicking of camera shutters, the cry was heard "Over there (to the Southwest) as all eyes and cameras followed the moving finger the clouds were seen to lift, until the main range in the vicinity of Jagungal appeared, glistening white with fresh snow.
+Moving off across this granite ridge another aspect of the range became apparent. The huge granite tors and slabs afforded opportunities for the pseudo "rockies" and at times we would progress amidst the boulders only to find ourselves in a blind canyon with walls 20' - 30' high and we would have to retreat for 50 yards to go up another passageway, but as these wanderings were amongst the delicate pastel granite shadings even the white ants did not complain.
 Shortly afterwards we were back on the road again.
-====== Rabbits in the Snow ======
-- CaJNTRY.
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-During last year, CSIRO printed a Division of Plant Indust/7 Technical Paper :
-"The Grazing factor and the maintenanc e of Catchment Valuesin The Australian Alps" by A.B. Costin,
+===== Rabbits in the Snow Country. =====
-This concise and comprehensive. study has photos of places imam to many walkers, and references for further reading.
-Briefly it was concluded that "present day grazing is not compatible with the preservation and improveme rib of catchment values, The possibilities for making it so are limited to a smll fraction of snow country mainly below 4500'  Here grazing by cattle would in general be preferable to grazing by sheep
+During last year, CSIRO printed a Division of Plant Industry Technical Paper:
-More recently, The Journal of the Soil Conservation Service of N.S.W. (April 1959) states that
-Rabbits do not usually invade a healthy dense sward of snowgra,ss, but favour short cropped or burnt sward with some bare ground. They survived at fairly high
+"The Grazing factor and the maintenance of Catchment Values in The Australian Alps" by A.B. Costin.
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-altitudes because each year the habitat became more suitable to theca; and have reached 4,500' with a few even higher. Depth of snow prevents 7) ermanent warrens above
+This concise and comprehensive study has photos of places known to many walkers, and references for further reading.
-To ciliate from the Journal:
-ITIn the Snowy Catchment, by working with nature, the vegetation cover can be greatly improved so that it gradually approaches that condition obtaining originally. The soils, heaths and bogs will become progressively wetter and the catchment will improve as a source of usable water. As these changes develop, the area also becomes less suitable habitat for rabbits and they will become much less of a problem in this region than. they have been in the last forty years."
+Briefly it was concluded that "present day grazing is not compatible with the preservation and improvement of catchment values. The possibilities for making it so are limited to a small fraction of snow country mainly below 4500'  Here grazing by cattle would in general be preferable to grazing by sheep..."
-DECENSER 20
-DECEEBER 25-26-27-
+More recently, The Journal of the Soil Conservation Service of N.S.W. (April 1959) states that:
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-SU= GUIDE.
+Rabbits do not usually invade a healthy dense sward of snowgrass, but favour short cropped or burnt sward with some bare ground. They survived at fairly high altitudes because each year the habitat became more suitable to them; and have reached 4,500' with a few even higher. Depth of snow prevents permanent warrens above 4,500'.
-The Rudolph Cup. Here's your chance to win a prize combining utility arid beauty. Contact David Brown for details. When. asked for a description of the event (for this page) the Organiser' s only reply was "Arrr, Mighty:"
-Christmas at Era. Enquire in Clubroom aboub parties going.
+To quote from the Journal:
-JANUARY 1 - 2 - 3 New Year at Era.
-JANUARY 8-9-10 Heathc ot e - Lake E cke rsley - Heathc ote.
+"In the Snowy Catchment, by working with nature, the vegetation cover can be greatly improved so that it gradually approaches that condition obtaining originally. The soils, heaths and bogs will become progressively wetter and the catchment will improve as a source of usable water. As these changes develop, the area also becomes less suitable habitat for rabbits and they will become much less of a problem in this region than they have been in the last forty years."
-Gocd camping, freshwater swimming, only a few miles walk from Station.
-Leader: Eileen Taylor.
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-JANUARY 9-10 Waterfall - Heathcote Creek - Heathcote.
-Pleasant easy walking: swimming holes along the oreek.
+===== Swimming Guide. =====
-Leader: Kevin Ardill.
-JANUARY 16-17 Campbelltown O'Hare' s Creek - Campbellto-wn.
+|December 20|The Rudolph Cup. Here's your chance to win a prize combining utility and beauty. Contact David Brown for details. When asked for a description of the event (for this page) the Organiser's only reply was "Arrr, Mighty!"|
-Easy walking, good swimming hole on O'Hare's Creek. Leader: Dick Childs.
+|December 25-26-27-28|Christmas at Era. Enquire in Clubroom about parties going.|
-JANUARY 17
+|January 1-2-3|New Year at Era. Enquire in Clubroom about parties going.|
-JANUARY 24-25-26
+|January 8-9-10|Heathcote - Lake Eckersley - Heathcote. Good camping, freshwater swimming, only a few miles walk from Station. Leader: Eileen Taylor.|
-Hawkesbury River - Bus to Broukland Hawkesbury River Dam. - bus back to station. Swimming, wildflowers.
+|January 9-10|Waterfall - Heathcote Creek - Heathcote. Pleasant easy walking, swimming holes along the creek. Leader: Kevin Ardill.|
-Leader: Miriam Steenbohm,
+|January 16-17|Campbelltown - O'Hare' s Creek - Campbelltown. Easy walking, good swimming hole on O'Hare's Creek. Leader: Dick Childs.|
-and for the LUG WEEKEND
+|January 17|Hawkesbury River - Bus to Brookland - Hawkesbury River Dam. - bus back to station. Swimming, wildflowers. Leader: Miriam Steenbohm.|
-Waterfall - bus to Governor Game I.00kout - easy walk along tops to Scueezehole - camp Burning Palms above Ranger's Hut. Swimming and surfing - bus back from Ga rie.
+|January 24-25-26|and for the long weekend. Waterfall - bus to Governor Game lookout - easy walk along tops to Squeezehole - camp Burning Palms above Ranger's Hut. Swimming and surfing - bus back from Garie. Leader: Jean Harvey.|
-Leader: Jean Harvey.
-A useful map far most of the above walks is the
+A useful map far most of the above walks is the Tourist Map of Port Hacking District (mounted copy kept in the Club Map Cupboard).
-TOURIST MAP OF PORT HACKING DISTRICT (mounted coo- kept in the Club Map Cupboard).
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-Good News:
+Good News!
 Pat and Ian Wood are back in Sydney after a couple of years in Canberra.
-The Admiral' s Anniversary boat race from Cowan Creek to Wiseman' s Ferry was held recentay, but no one seems willing to say much about it. Snow Brown is said to have fallen asleep within five minutes of pushing off, leaving his landlubber shipmates to navigate throLgh the Hawkesbury labyrinth.
-There's also a wild (?) yarn going around that the same 'ooat didn.' t rise with
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-the tide on the Saturday night. If only they'd had the Rudolph Cup with them, bailing out would bave been much faster:
-Admiral Anderson, we regret, was not a. starter.
+The Admiral' s Anniversary boat race from Cowan Creek to Wiseman' s Ferry was held recently, but no one seems willing to say much about it. Snow Brown is said to have fallen asleep within five minutes of pushing off, leaving his landlubber shipmates to navigate throLgh the Hawkesbury labyrinth.
-FOR SALE
-Pair Selby Golf Shoes, Size 4., as new. 23 or offer.
+There's also a wild (?) yarn going around that the same boat didn't rise with the tide on the Saturday night. If only they'd had the Rudolph Cup with them, bailing out would have been much faster!
+Admiral Anderson, we regret, was not a starter.
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+__For sale__.
+Pair Selby Golf Shoes, Size 4, as new. £3 or offer.
 - Georgina Langley.
-Eric Pegran writes: Scotland. I didn't great place. So are The other four pages those who think they
-"Just got back from following. Booky (John Bookluck) around catch -ap with him. but had a terrific time. It' s really a the Scotsmen:"
-(of inimitable Pegram humour) may be read in manuscript by might understand it. Enquiries to the Editor.
-Ross Laird, working in New Guinea, is exploring on a I embretta in his spare time.
-"It was good to see Ron Knight'ley up here and was I surprised. I suppose a person shou2d be prepared to meet S.B.Iir s just about anywhere. in the world.
-Last Thursday I jumped on ny trusty Larnbretta and drove 46 miles into the wilds of New Guinea to visit some friends (I met than originally on the Oronsey going to England) who've been in. the Territory for 20 years and run an Experimental Farm. Spent aUxrificday being chased by death adders. The road to Erap (?) takes you ova" the war famous Nadzab airstrip - immense: There were 4,000 planes parked on the 18 runways in 1946. There's not much there now, apart from great expanses of concrete and sealing, and even that is gradually being covered by Kunai grass. Kunai is amazing stuff. Fran a distance, mountains appear to be covered with beautiful lawns right to the summit, but on closer inspection you find the Kunai growing up to 12 feet higi. It looks like crdinary grass but so much bigger  IT
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+Eric Pegram writes: "Just got back from following. Booky (John Bookluck) around Scotland. I didn't catch up with him. but had a terrific time. It' s really a great place. So are the Scotsmen!"
+The other four pages (of inimitable Pegram humour) may be read in manuscript by those who think they might understand it. Enquiries to the Editor.
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+Ross Laird, working in New Guinea, is exploring on a Lambretta in his spare time.
+"It was good to see Ron Knightley up here and was I surprised. I suppose a person should be prepared to meet S.B.W's just about anywhere in the world.
+Last Thursday I jumped on my trusty Lambretta and drove 46 miles into the wilds of New Guinea to visit some friends (I met them originally on the Oronsey going to England) who've been in the Territory for 20 years and run an Experimental Farm. Spent a terrific day being chased by death adders. The road to Erap (?) takes you over the war famous Nadzab airstrip - immense! There were 4,000 planes parked on the 18 runways in 1946. There's not much there now, apart from great expanses of concrete and sealing, and even that is gradually being covered by Kunai grass. Kunai is amazing stuff. From a distance, mountains appear to be covered with beautiful lawns right to the summit, but on closer inspection you find the Kunai growing up to 12 feet high. It looks like ordinary grass but so much bigger..."
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+__Explanatory Note__.
-**EXPLANATORY NOTE**\\
 The Railways Department has asked us to point out to readers that in connection with their advertisement inside the back cover of this Magazine, that the extension of the electrification to Gosford will come into effect on the 23rd January next.
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