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+ | =====Editorial.===== | ||
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The song of a swan is a sad, sad song. | The song of a swan is a sad, sad song. | ||
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- | 2 The Sydney Bushwaker 3Lirch 1963 | + | The ' |
- | NNIMwwwo..' | + | |
- | You, oh astute reader; will. feel compelled to remark that this is not necessarily so.: Statistics, and more particularly those of bush- walkers, indicate a reluctance for change in the status quo. In fact, you will go on to point out, editors usually resign; albeit as subtly and graciously as the situation | + | You, oh astute reader, will feel compelled to remark that this is not necessarily so. Statistics, and more particularly those of bushwalkers, indicate a reluctance for change in the status quo. In fact, you will go on to point out, editors usually resign, albeit as subtly and graciously as the situation |
- | _ These,, however, are small crumbs of comfort on the editorial plate. | + | |
- | Though, by tradition0. | + | These, however, are small crumbs of comfort on the editorial plate. |
- | But,.with all this, there is a residual element of doubt, and, come what may, a swan-song in March is as appropriate and necessary as a does of sulphaguanadine after a trip down Kedumba Creek. | + | |
- | Nostalgicly, one must confess that the lot of editor is not all sack cloth and ashes. In these pages, | + | Though, by tradition, |
- | are, for editors in particular, | + | |
- | of gratitude to those who strew the editor' | + | But, with all this, there is a residual element of doubt, and, come what may, a swan-song in March is as appropriate and necessary as a does of sulphaguanadine after a trip down Kedumba Creek. |
- | Win; lose or draw, I am pleased to have had' | + | |
- | - ANN= GEa7RAL METING. | + | Nostalgically, one must confess that the lot of editor is not all sack cloth and ashes. In these pages, |
- | The annual general meeting of the Wild Life Preservation Society will be held on Monday, March l8, in the New Education Fellowship Room, | + | |
- | 263 Castlereagh Street, Sydney at 7.45 p m. After the general business | + | Preparations for departure |
- | there will be an address by Mr. F. Hersey of the Fauna Protection Panel | + | |
- | on " | + | Win, lose or draw, I am pleased to have had a part in whipping along the tired old horse for another year. |
- | March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 3 | + | |
- | OU1-1 FEBRUARY lEETING | + | ---- |
- | Colley. | + | |
- | One new member, Peter lent, was welcomed by the President at the start of the meetin. | + | ====W.L.P.S. - Annual General Meeting.==== |
- | From correspondence we learned that the route to TuLlow | + | |
- | through Jack Denis farm was now closed (due to the behe viour of many | + | The annual general meeting of the Wild Life Preservation Society will be held on Monday, March l8, in the New Education Fellowship Room, 263 Castlereagh Street, Sydney at 7.45 p.m. After the general business there will be an address by Mr. F. Hersey of the Fauna Protection Panel on " |
- | of the people who used it). However it is possible to drive even closer to the Caves by going 8 miles along a new fire trail, and so a walk is saved. Also in correspondence was a letter of thanks from the Boy Scout' | + | |
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+ | =====At Our February Meeting.===== | ||
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+ | A. Colley. | ||
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+ | One new member, Peter Rempt, was welcomed by the President at the start of the meeting. | ||
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+ | From correspondence we learned that the route to Tuglow | ||
From the Social Secretary' | From the Social Secretary' | ||
- | CommIttee | + | |
- | 15/-. The opinion of the meeting | + | Committee |
- | The President then awarded prizes to Kevin &dill, whose team won the car trial, and to Peter Reynolds and John Milligan, who came second. | + | |
- | In his walks report Wilf Hilder told us that on January 6, Elaine | + | The President then awarded prizes to Kevin Ardill, whose team won the car trial, and to Peter Reynolds and John Milligan, who came second. |
- | Metcalf took 6 members and 1 prospective from Lilyvale to Burning Palms, | + | |
- | Ets and Garie. Although the track was still waterlogged after recent | + | In his walks report Wilf Hilder told us that on January 6, Elaine Metcalf took 6 members and 1 prospective from Lilyvale to Burning Palms, |
- | rains, the weather was mild and the swimming at Era good. On January 11-12 and 13, Nilf led 3 members along the 4i miles of granite gorges above | + | |
- | Megalong Creek. There were good swimming pools, but it was a long walk as it started from Shipley and went right back. to Katoomba. On 18,19 and 20th Wilf led a track clearing | + | |
- | paint blazing used to mark the track in difficult places. Eight members, | + | |
- | 5 prospectives and 3 visitors attended the instructional | + | |
- | Pelham method and the Paddy Pallin inflatable cushion method. | + | |
- | walk on the next, long, weekend was an acouatic | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushyalker Nirch 96,3 | + | |
- | The weather was fine and hot, the water cleal an(_:, | + | |
- | a party of nine down the Kommung | + | |
At the end of the meeting it was announced that the Water Board gate on the road to Lake Eckersley would be open for those driving to the swimming carnival. Thus another walk was saved. | At the end of the meeting it was announced that the Water Board gate on the road to Lake Eckersley would be open for those driving to the swimming carnival. Thus another walk was saved. | ||
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- | =ACTS FROM TT;TTEEi. TO FEDEI-" | + | ---- |
- | Bushwalldn | + | |
- | "The Board now requires that all persons wishing to bushwalk: | + | =====Extracts From Letter To Federation From Metropolitan Water Board.===== |
- | and the area in which entry is normally restricted to persons in possession of a permit from the Board (green tint); the area left untinted may be ,entered by members of the public without permit on any occasion. | + | |
- | In the Case of members of Clubs affiliated with your Federation, the Board is however aware that such persons can be expected to be well versed in matters of bushcraft, hygiene, fire protection etc. and, on these grounds', it is prepared to allow parties from affiliated Clubs to enter the restricted zone shown in green tint withoutfirst | + | ===Bushwalking |
- | such party will carry with him, as it is understood is the general practice, a badge of membership or certificate etc. from either his Club or the Federation which need to be made available for perusal by 3oa rd's Ranger at any time if so desired." | + | |
- | (It is understood that small copies of the map referred to will | + | "The Board now requires that all persons wishing to bushwalk |
- | , shortly be available to the public. If this rumour turns out to be false we will print a copy in the mag. Ed.) | + | |
- | 11.1.1.i 11,Mnom... /MA | + | In the case of members of Clubs affiliated with your Federation, the Board is however aware that such persons can be expected to be well versed in matters of bushcraft, hygiene, fire protection etc. and, on these grounds, it is prepared to allow parties from affiliated Clubs to enter the restricted zone shown in green tint without first having to obtain special permits. However, it is expected that the leader of any such party will carry with him, as it is understood is the general practice, a badge of membership or certificate etc. from either his Club or the Federation which need to be made available for perusal by Board's Ranger at any time if so desired." |
- | REINDEER | + | |
- | March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 5 | + | (It is understood that small copies of the map referred to will shortly be available to the public. If this rumour turns out to be false we will print a copy in the mag. Ed.) |
- | Letters | + | |
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+ | Remember | ||
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+ | =====Letters | ||
Sir | Sir | ||
- | 'During the year, several Committee Members, aged 30 years or more, who participate actively in Club affairs, have been made vaguely | + | |
- | as definitely ancient, irrespective | + | During the year, several Committee Members, aged 30 years or more, who participate actively in Club affairs, have been made vaguely |
- | This situtation | + | |
- | The Annual General Meeting is almost upon us. What a God-sent opportunity for the under 30's to come forward in numbers and take over some of the executive positions. All that is needed is tact, plenty | + | This situation |
- | Let us have a bit'of hot competition for executive positions | + | |
+ | Let us have a bit of hot competition for executive positions | ||
Ancient Committeeman. | Ancient Committeeman. | ||
- | 111Ime 101.1M | + | |
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Poor domesticated Editor - Wahroonga wrapped. 25.11.62 | Poor domesticated Editor - Wahroonga wrapped. 25.11.62 | ||
- | What you missed to-day - the champ of all sunday | + | |
- | the day. For all - from eyeope to final ooray - were free from cartension orbiting along at 60 m p. soaking in security. Imagine it - 30 odd! (not too) a blend of very young - and long time since - S.B.W. even one not too tottering octo. | + | What you missed to-day - the champ of all Sunday |
- | The unfleched | + | |
- | . And not one more caress could have been added to the soft zephyriiv | + | The unflecked |
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+ | And not one more caress could have been added to the soft zephyring | ||
Taro. | Taro. | ||
- | 6 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963 | + | |
- | Letters to the Editor (contd). | + | ---- |
- | Reticent as I am, I feel compelled to put pen to paper in protest against certain aspects of Eff See TUn's article in your February issue. | + | |
- | With three young sons aroutd4 | + | Reticent as I am, I feel compelled to put pen to paper in protest against certain aspects of Eff See Wun's article in your February issue. |
- | But really, the observance of the basic rules of hygiene does not seem much to wish for, even among wIlkers. Fancy eating food ten pairs of strange hands have handled: And all eating out of one billy indeed! I can think of nothing more repugnant except | + | |
- | 2=ious | + | With three young sons around, |
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+ | But really, the observance of the basic rules of hygiene does not seem much to wish for, even among walkers. Fancy eating food ten pairs of strange hands have handled! And all eating out of one billy indeed! I can think of nothing more repugnant except | ||
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+ | Anxious | ||
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In reply to " | In reply to " | ||
- | In his letter in the February magazine " | + | |
- | 1. There is nowhere to walk. The best walks used to be done on old bush tracks, not far from Sydney. Nearly all these tracks are now converted into roads, or have become muddy fire trails | + | In his letter in the February magazine " |
- | 2. Club members, like everyone else, prefer motoring to walking. Whereas | + | |
- | a new road was once lamented, now it is considered to " | + | * There is nowhere to walk. The best walks used to be done on old bush tracks, not far from Sydney. Nearly all these tracks are now converted into roads, or have become muddy fire trails |
- | And as roads take - Tou almost everywhere, there is no neeC to walk | + | |
- | to see the country. | + | |
- | Those few diehards, or young enthusiasts, | + | Those few diehards, or young enthusiasts, |
A.G. Colley. | A.G. Colley. | ||
- | March -1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 7. | + | |
- | 1963 ANNUAL SWIMIING.CARNIVAL. | + | ---- |
- | Due to cool, overcast weather-the attendance at this year's event - the twenty-fifth carnival - was a little disappointing, | + | |
- | Men's Open Championship | + | =====1963 Annual Swimming Carnival.===== |
- | 1.. Richard Plantinga | + | |
- | Men's Breastroke CIship | + | Due to cool, overcast weather the attendance at this year's event - the twenty-fifth carnival - was a little disappointing, |
- | 1. Lawrence Quakin | + | |
- | 2. Richard Plantinga | + | ===Results.=== |
- | 3. Ross Wyborn | + | |
- | Results. | + | __Men's Open Championship__ |
- | Ladies' Open Championship | + | |
- | 1. Sandra Bardwell | + | - Richard Plantinga |
- | 2. Nanette Bourke | + | - Tony Queitzsch |
- | 3. Margaret Wilson | + | |
- | Ladies' | + | |
- | 1. Sandra Bardwell | + | __Ladies' Open Championship__ |
- | 2. Nanette | + | |
- | 3. | + | - Sandra Bardwell |
- | Mandelber ed Handicap. | + | |
- | ridica | + | |
- | 1. Ross Ilborn | + | |
- | 2.. Tony Queitzsch and Sandra Bardwell | + | __Men's Breastroke C' |
- | 3. Geoffrey Boxhal1 and Nancy Nbppett. | + | |
- | Underwater | + | |
- | Yeti - 1. Richard Plantinga. 2. Lawrence Quakin. 3. Tony Queitzsch. Ladies. 1. Sandra Bardwell. 2. Nanette | + | - Richard Plantinga |
- | Isampluna. | + | - Ross Wyborn |
- | Men L Bob Godfrey. 2. Lawrence Quakin. 3. D., Wyborn. | + | |
- | Ladies. 1. Sandra Bardwell | + | __Ladies' |
- | Henley | + | |
- | 1. Sandra Bardwell (to hold cup) | + | - Sandra Bardwell |
- | 2. Richard Plantinga | + | |
- | 0 3. Nanette Bourke. | + | |
- | 8 The Sydney Bushwalker Ivii cii 1963 | + | __Mandelberg Cup Mixed Handicap__ |
- | MARCH 24. | + | |
- | MARCH 31 | + | |
- | Dza-ILLE3. | + | |
- | :Unto Bushwalkers' | + | |
- | Bushwalhors' Basin is one of the finest fresh water pools around Sydney. Some road wallcin:: | + | |
- | Train: 8.25 a m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. Map Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram. | + | __Underwater |
- | Waterfall Heathcote Creek - Henthcote. 8 miles. | + | |
- | Excellent for new members. Passes through portion of the Heathcote Primitive Area, which is to be enlarged considerably in the near future. Good swimming pools along Heathcote Creek. Train: 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. | + | |
- | Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/, Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military. | + | - Lawrence Quakin |
- | Leader: Grace RIR:. | + | - Tony Queitzsch |
- | APRIL 7 G lenbrook: | + | |
- | An opportunity to stretch the limbs before that Easter walk. The Gorge is rocky and the climb to Nepean Lookout is a scramble, then scratchy to Euroka. | + | __Underwater Swim - Ladies__ |
- | Train: 8.20 a m Lithcow | + | |
- | Tickets: Glenbrook return at about 14/6. Map: Liverpool | + | - Sandra Bardwell |
- | 0.1. | + | - Nanette |
- | LEGaID fl 1V LIFETEE. | + | |
- | I'm a Legend in my Lifetime: | + | __Long Plunge |
- | I have walked from John O'Gronts | + | |
- | To Land's End - and then across the States. | + | |
- | I'm a Legend in my Lifetime - | + | - Lawrence Quakin |
- | I have spurned all proffered totes | + | - D. Wyborn |
- | and WALKED - in Aussie too - in fact I' | + | |
- | I'm a Legend in w Lifetime | + | __Long Plunge - Ladies__ |
- | And yet and yet (I'tell you true) The Sydney Bushies, | + | |
- | BEING a Legend in my Lifetime | + | - Sandra Bardwell |
- | I cannot | + | - Nanette Bourne |
- | To any of that unperceptive crew | + | - Nancy Moppett |
- | BUT instead, I'll honour him who | + | |
+ | __Henley | ||
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+ | - Sandra Bardwell (to hold cup) | ||
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+ | =====Day Walks.===== | ||
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+ | ===March | ||
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+ | Minto - Bushwalkers' | ||
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+ | ===March 31=== | ||
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+ | Waterfall | ||
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+ | ===April | ||
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+ | Glenbrook | ||
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+ | =====I' | ||
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+ | E. Biddulph. | ||
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+ | I'm a Legend in my Lifetime:\\ | ||
+ | I have walked from John O'Groats\\ | ||
+ | To Land's End - and then across the States.\\ | ||
+ | I'm a Legend in my Lifetime -\\ | ||
+ | I have spurned all proffered totes\\ | ||
+ | and WALKED - in Aussie too - in fact I' | ||
+ | |||
+ | I'm a Legend in my Lifetime\\ | ||
+ | And yet and yet (I tell you true)\\ | ||
+ | The Sydney Bushies, | ||
+ | Answered like the self-same PARROT\\ | ||
+ | "What in Heaven' | ||
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+ | BEING a Legend in my Lifetime\\ | ||
+ | I cannot | ||
+ | To any of that unperceptive crew\\ | ||
+ | BUT, instead, I'll honour him who\\ | ||
Knew me for myself.... He'll get a CARROT! | Knew me for myself.... He'll get a CARROT! | ||
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- | 116.314ftwarsiortuAZKVEPROW.i uvomikumbeyincilegie*4.1.0%4' | + | |
- | 9 | + | =====Paddy Made.===== |
- | You will be pleased to know:that liay 8' long,Golden Tan Tent' | + | |
- | A couple of pats on the back from Bruce Davis of the Hobart Walking Club who has just returned | + | "You will be pleased to know that my 8' long Golden Tan Tent is still performing well, it doesn' |
- | We've always been enthusiastic about our Golden Tan lightweight japara for tents, it has so many good qualities that make it ideal for your purpose. Very fine weave, hard driven, lightweight and strong. It is cut and put together with great care using the best additional materials required in a fine tort. | + | |
+ | A couple of pats on the back from Bruce Davis of the Hobart Walking Club who has just returned | ||
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+ | We've always been enthusiastic about our Golden Tan lightweight japara for tents, it has so many good qualities that make it ideal for your purpose. Very fine weave, hard driven, lightweight and strong. It is cut and put together with great care using the best additional materials required in a fine tent. | ||
You too will be pleased to own a tent like this. Order one soon, | You too will be pleased to own a tent like this. Order one soon, | ||
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- | Paddy Pnllin | + | From - |
- | ster very soon repatrs | + | |
- | %J. 'hire bookings are now open. | + | Paddy Pallin |
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- | ,:-.. | + | 201 Castlereagb Street, Sydney. 26-2685. |
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- | r., | + | Easter |
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- | , l',1: ':' | + | Ski hire bookings are now open. |
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- | r '' | + | =====The Kosciusko Primitive Area.===== |
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- | " 74,, | + | Walkers everywhere |
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- | .-1,c4 ''', | + | This is the culmination of six year's representations from parties concerned for the preservation of this unique area. It is interesting to note that this is the first occasion on which scientists, in the interests of science, have acted in consort with the better |
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- | ,::, 4? | + | - It is the only extensive Alpine area in the whole mainland continent of Australia, and no area in the whole continent more truly merits reservation. |
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- | 10 The Sydney Bushwnlker March 1963 | + | |
- | THE KOSCIUSKO PRIMITIVE AREA. | + | |
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- | Walkers everywhere | + | |
- | This is the culmination of six year's representations from parties concerned for the preservation of this unique area. It is interesting to note that this is the first occasion on which scientists, in the interests of science, have acted in consort with the better | + | |
- | bodies such as NPA and INIPS, | + | |
- | in preserving this area in its natUral | + | |
- | put forward the following further arguments in support of its retention as a primitive area. | + | |
- | 1. It is the only extensive Alpine area in the:whole mainland continent of Australia, and no area in the whole continent more truly merits | + | |
- | reservation. | + | |
- | 2. It includes, | + | |
- | 3. Within the area are welldefined | + | |
- | 4. It contains | + | |
- | species not found else-Where | + | |
- | 5. It is watered by permanent Alpine streams, some containing the original flora and fauna as yet unaltered by the introduction of trout or by stream diversion.' | + | |
In 1958 a submission was made to the Kosciusko State Park and the Federal Government in the above terms, recommending as strongly as was possible, the setting aside of the area shown in the map as a primitive area. Now four years later, this has finally borne fruit. | In 1958 a submission was made to the Kosciusko State Park and the Federal Government in the above terms, recommending as strongly as was possible, the setting aside of the area shown in the map as a primitive area. Now four years later, this has finally borne fruit. | ||
- | When, in 1944, the Kosciusko State easy complacentiyto | + | |
- | Park Trust was constituted it was this alpine area, embracing 2100 responsible citizens, would be charged | + | When, in 1944, the Kosciusko State Park Trust was constituted it was easy complacently to view the future of this alpine area, embracing 2100 square miles. The Trust, as a body of responsible citizens, would be charged |
"The Trust may retain as a primitive area such part of the Kosciusko State Park (not exceeding one tenth of the area of the Park) as it may think fit". | "The Trust may retain as a primitive area such part of the Kosciusko State Park (not exceeding one tenth of the area of the Park) as it may think fit". | ||
- | March 1963 | + | |
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- | The Sydney B ushwalker | + | |
- | Proib used e a | + | In the ensuing 18 years the Trust has done an excellent job. (Your author, for example, has suffered the indignity of being instructed by a K.S.P.T. ranger to keep his camp-fire smaller in future as " |
- | zn Aa3cLi t...5k0 Stii& | + | |
- | r | + | No one could have anticipated the rapid growth in popularity of skiing, and the Trust is to be congratulated for developing the facilities in the park in the way they have, encouraging the formation of clubs and restraining |
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- | '4 | + | But it was a bitter pill for the nature lovers. Thredbo, |
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- | ivi t ?CUL, eriZIWI---' | + | But success has been achieved and must greatly hearten all associated with the formulation of the proposal. |
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- | Ejt ue L., | + | The aim of the scheme is to preserve a natural |
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- | (" | + | The chairman of the Trust, Mr. Howard Stanley, is quoted |
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- | 12 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963 | + | |
- | In:the ensuing 18 years the Trust has done an excellent job. (Your | + | |
- | author | + | |
- | No one could have anticipated the rapid growth in popularity of skiing, and the Trust is to be congratulated for developing the facilities in the park in the way they have, encouraging the formation of clubs and restraining | + | |
- | But it was a bitter pill for the nature lovers. Thredbo, | + | |
- | The Trust, keeping in mini the greatest | + | |
- | one could cavil at this. It is what the public wants and the Trust serves the public. But the untamed areas are rapidly | + | |
- | ,Then, of course, | + | |
- | and criss-crossed the countryside with tower lines. One could not defend a position | + | |
- | to their credit; the AuthoritY has been most concerned and active in causing as little damage as possible; in fact, re-afforestation and the prevention of erosion is an important part of thpir work. However, the following statement from the Authority would lc-awe | + | |
- | considered to add to the natural | + | |
- | of course, there were other ,bodies directly concerned with the area, these being The Department of Main Roads,. The Soil Conservation Service, the | + | |
- | Geehi Ski Club, and The Cooma Shire Council. Any public servant, | + | |
- | or present, would quail at the thought | + | |
- | But success has been achieved and must. greatly hearten' | + | |
- | The aim of the scheme is to preserve a natural | + | |
- | March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 13 | + | |
- | The chairman of the Trust, Mr. Howard Stanley, is qtoted | + | |
The area has been designed to exclude most of the Snowy scheme and the ski centres, but be close enough to both to be easily accessible to visitors. The Superintendent of the Park, Neville Gare, says "The idea is that people can drive up to the primitive area or go up by chairlifts, and suddenly find themselves in another world." | The area has been designed to exclude most of the Snowy scheme and the ski centres, but be close enough to both to be easily accessible to visitors. The Superintendent of the Park, Neville Gare, says "The idea is that people can drive up to the primitive area or go up by chairlifts, and suddenly find themselves in another world." | ||
- | Those are admirable sentiments, and onaswhich | + | |
+ | Those are admirable sentiments, and ones which can be received with a certain amount of confidence. Certainly, the Park Trust during | ||
Recently, in the last two weeks in fact, the Park Trust has twice demonstrated its firm resolve to abide by the principles of the Primitive Area. | Recently, in the last two weeks in fact, the Park Trust has twice demonstrated its firm resolve to abide by the principles of the Primitive Area. | ||
- | On the first occasion, the Commissioner of the S.M.H.E.A. publicly criticised the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. K.C. CTInpton 11.L.A. for their stand, as the Authority had planned to build a dam at Spencer' | + | |
- | Secondly, the Trust was attacked by the President of the Australian Alpine Club (according to the "Daily Telegraph" | + | On the first occasion, the Commissioner of the S.M.H.E.A. publicly criticised the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. K.C. Compton M.L.A. for their stand, as the Authority had planned to build a dam at Spencer' |
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+ | Secondly, the Trust was attacked by the President of the Australian Alpine Club (according to the "Daily Telegraph" | ||
On both occasions the Trust has stood firm. | On both occasions the Trust has stood firm. | ||
- | It is refreshing to see a body of citizens prepared to stand by their convictions despite pressure from outside. This club at its last General. Meeting forwarded a letter to the Minister for Ccnservation | + | |
- | , But we can do more than this. Each one of us should write a letter to the Chairman, Kosciusko State Park Trust, | + | It is refreshing to see a body of citizens prepared to stand by their convictions despite pressure from outside. This club at its last General Meeting forwarded a letter to the Minister for Conservation |
+ | |||
+ | But we can do more than this. Each one of us should write a letter to the Chairman, Kosciusko State Park Trust, | ||
And don't forget husbands and wives are individuals in their own right and can each write separately. By the end of next week Mr. Compton should have three hundred letters on his table. | And don't forget husbands and wives are individuals in their own right and can each write separately. By the end of next week Mr. Compton should have three hundred letters on his table. | ||
- | March 1963 , The, Sydney Buslwalker | ||
- | 1-. | ||
- | . THE LIFE LND HARD OF BRILN G. | ||
- | Gillaa. | ||
- | History; someone said, Is the extended shadow of a single man. The portly figare of Brian G, will cast an excellent shadow as the history of the magazine for he has been associated with Le for most of the twenty six years it has been published in its present form. The masthead of the magazine has shown hin to be Production linager, Buc:iness Manager or Duplicator Operator for most of that time, though it doesn' | ||
- | The magazine has bean e,,xt-aat since 1932 when it was punted commercially at irregular intervals; it took its present form in 1937 and such | ||
- | was the optimism of:th e, | ||
- | first isiue was duplicated by Brian in the home of Bill YAUllins, whose name even yet sets many hearts aflutter. The paper waS.so organised that it reached the press with no cost to the club which is one of the most elaborate euphemisms | ||
- | have encountered, | ||
- | similar air of mystery hung over the paper I e;ood guard over in Crown Str6et one nit:ht I had met Brian for a glass of beer on the-regular night we went to press. In -passing he mentl,oned some paper he had obtained at a reasonable price,, Paper vas then so highly prized that the method of obtaining it discussed earlier was quite out of the question. Brian had obtained by a stroke of business acumen of a rare degree two cases of the staff. The only problem was how to get it to the club. After another beer I suggested a taxi. Brian gave it deep thought. D:pensive things taxis. Carry it then. Too far. Tram. couldn' | ||
- | March 1963 The Sydney Bush-walker 15 | ||
- | -TaEariee-ef-ppe, | ||
- | hour blackout when half the ' | ||
- | Publication nights were shared with a 8t. John's Ambulance Brass Band. The' conductor, though a dedicated musician, lacked the astringent wit of a Beecham or informative chatter of Bernard Hienze. Perhaps wit and a passion for tourniquets would be too much for the one bo(:,y. Collating. | ||
- | Recently a small party was --ei_ven by ex-editors, collators, inter- leavers and assistantsof all types to congratulate Brian on such a record and to mark:his final an1 definite retirement as Business Manager. ' | ||
- | e | ||
- | THE CAR. TRIAL: | ||
- | Just for the record.- we had a car trial last month. Org-lnised by Bill Rodgers and Jaak.Gentle, | ||
- | After solving lots of clues (the organisers thought the questions were easy, but the competitors had otheryiewCthe team comprising Lola Wedlock, Anne Harper and Kevin Ardill came uP with the largest number of correct answers. Peter Reynolds' | ||
- | PCSTPCLIE. DICK CHELDS | + | ---- |
- | The walk for March 9..10 to d arie to be:Ied by Dick has been postponed until March 234pePlease | + | |
- | 16 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963 | + | =====The Life And Times Of Brian G.===== |
- | C.* | + | |
- | \;\ | + | W. Gillam. |
- | N. | + | |
- | / | + | History, someone said, is the extended shadow of a single man. The portly figure of Brian G. will cast an excellent shadow as the history of the magazine for he has been associated with it for most of the twenty six years it has been published in its present form. The masthead of the magazine has shown him to be Production Manager, Business Manager or Duplicator Operator for most of that time, though it doesn' |
- | f | + | |
+ | The magazine has been extant since 1932 when it was punted commercially at irregular intervals; it took its present form in 1937 and such was the optimism of the pub1ishers that they had printed enough covers so that eleven years later the original printing was still enclosing the latest breathless reports of new country, new prospectives and old members. That first issue was duplicated by Brian in the home of Bill Mullins, whose name even yet sets many hearts aflutter. The paper was so organised that it reached the press with no cost to the club which is one of the most elaborate euphemisms I have encountered. Persons of less literary habits than Brian would say it was pinched. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A similar air of mystery hung over the paper I stood guard over in Crown Street one night. I had met Brian for a glass of beer on the regular night we went to press. In passing he mentioned some paper he had obtained at a reasonable price. Paper was then so highly prized that the method of obtaining it discussed earlier was quite out of the question. Brian had obtained by a stroke of business acumen of a rare degree two cases of the stuff. The only problem was how to get it to the club. After another beer I suggested a taxi. Brian gave it deep thought. Expensive things taxis. Carry it then. Too far. Tram. Wouldn' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Vagaries of paper supply were only equalled in those times by the unreliability of the power. On nights when there was only an occasional flicker the magazine was collated by candlelight and hurricane lamp. The immense issue to mark the club's coming of age was interrupted by a two hour blackout when half the sheets had been laid out. A late summer thunderstorm threatened to blow the issue all over the Eastern suburbs, an irate B.M. swore horribly and two sleepy collators made their way past miles of trestles to sit in the romantic gloom and count the number of fire engines and ambulances going up Oxford Street. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Publication nights were shared with a St. John's Ambulance Brass Band. The conductor, though a dedicated musician, lacked the astringent wit of a Beecham or informative chatter of Bernard Hienze. Perhaps wit and a passion for tourniquets would be too much for the one body. Collating towards a crescendo is not to be recommended for an appreciation of music. In twenty six years the Magazine hasn't failed to appear, an effort which reflects vast credit on Brian. Editors have appeared and disappeared, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Recently a small party was given by ex-editors, collators, inter-leavers and assistants of all types to congratulate Brian on such a record and to mark his final and definite retirement as Business Manager. Speeches were made and glowing sentiments expressed. It was the end of a wonderful career. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====The Car Trial.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Just for the record - we had a car trial last month. Organised by Bill Rodgers and Jack Gentle, it was a great success in spite of near century temperatures on the Sunday. Wallacia was the overnight stop where we had a camp fire which went with a swing, and then a very warm night for camping. | ||
+ | |||
+ | After solving lots of clues (the organisers thought the questions were easy, but the competitors had other views) the team comprising Lola Wedlock, Anne Harper and Kevin Ardill came up with the largest number of correct answers. Peter Reynolds and John Mulligan were next and Esme Biddulph and her team of girls (Miriam Steenbhom and Margaret Wilson) filled third place. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Postpone Dick Childs.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | The walk for March 9.10 to Garie to be led by Dick has been postponed until March 23/4. Please | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Science Naturally.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | [Cartoon of two aliens looking down on Earth] | ||
- | IF' | ||
- | F | ||
"There is more than a passing probability, | "There is more than a passing probability, | ||
- | "The moving finger glucks and having glud, | ||
- | Moves on, nor all they Piety nor vlud Shall lure it back to cancel half a | ||
- | clur5rm | ||
- | Nor all they Tears wash out a wo | ||
- | of ud." \ | ||
- | SCIENCE NATUEALLT | ||
- | Of all the millions of millions of stars (i e. sans) visible from Earth, it is estimated that a small percentage (i e. a few million million) would have planets as our sun has. And further, that on a small percentage of these planets (i e. a few million or so) life | ||
- | could exist, possibly advanced to a stage that would make our civilisation appear pos itively barbaric. Sobering, what? | ||
- | Wrch 1963 The Sydney Bushwalkor 17 | ||
- | ......1 | + | "The moving finger glucks and having glud,\\ |
- | Mena novae-hollandiae. (again) | + | Moves on, nor all they Piety nor vlud\\ |
- | Last January | + | Shall lure it back to cancel half a qurym\\ |
- | Herewith the remainder of the good word on a Lab, bird. | + | Nor all they Tears wash out a word of ud." |
- | Systematists could not agree as to the Lyre-bird' | + | |
- | This arrangement has met with the general approval of modern students of bird life: there may be a few dissentients. Professor Alfred Newton described the lyre-bird as 'the_ nearly sole survivor, apparently, of a very ancient race of beings.' | + | Of all the millions of millions of stars (i.e. suns) visible from Earth, it is estimated that a small percentage (i.e. a few million million) would have planets as our sun has. And further, that on a small percentage of these planets (i.e. a few million or so) life could exist, possibly advanced to a stage that would make our civilisation appear positively barbaric. Sobering, what? |
- | :Until comparatively recent times, these Australian wonder birds aroused little interest except among ornitholoLists | + | |
- | Victoria led the may. The late Tom Trege4as | + | ---- |
- | of Sherbrooke | + | |
- | performance from the heart of the Forest. The voice of the lyre-bird has been heard in Europe and America; its dance-display seen on the screen. Thus this prince of mocking-birds, | + | ====Menura |
- | famous. There are only two species of Yelura: the superb lyre-bird novae-hollandiae) and the Albert lyre-bird (M4 Alberti.) | + | |
- | 18 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963 | + | Last January |
- | The former ranges from Victoria to southern Queensland; its ally, from the Macpherson Range, South Queensland, to the Richmond River district. Only the superb species has lyre-Shaped | + | |
- | Usually while dancing on its mound, Menura mimics the soncs and call notes of other birds, also man-made sounds which it has frequently heard - even the honking of a motor horn may be included in the repertoire. | + | Herewith the remainder of the good word on a fab. bird. |
- | The mounds -.one bird may form several in his territory - are more or less circular, slightly elevated and :measure a yard or so across. The mound is the lyre-bird' | + | |
- | The birds mate in May or June, and commence home-building without delay. Often a baby lyre-birds nursery roof may be covered in snow. The lyre-bird lays one egg - about 2i inches long - purple-grey in colour with sepia markings. The egg takes about 7 weeks to hatch and the young stays in the nest for a further 6 or 7 weeks. | + | Systematists could not agree as to the Lyre-bird' |
- | .... | + | |
- | A radio station is being built in Britain to carry out experiments in satelite communications. It will be used for the reception and transmission of telephone, telegraph and television signals across the Atlantic. It will work with sat elit es launched by V.S N.A 3 .A lmown. as the " | + | This arrangement has met with the general approval of modern students of bird life: there may be a few dissentients. Professor Alfred Newton described the lyre-bird as 'the nearly sole survivor, apparently, of a very ancient race of beings.' |
- | The radio station will be equipped with an 85ft diameter | + | |
- | There will be many technical, operation and e-conomic | + | Until comparatively recent times, these Australian wonder birds aroused little interest except among ornithologists |
- | Another Social Night to remetffel.-7---Plarch | + | |
- | March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 19 | + | Victoria led the may. The late Tom Tregellas |
- | FOR L-LLL YOUR ir t.ITSPaT FROM BLI.Cia3.,' | + | |
- | CaTLICT | + | The former ranges from Victoria to southern Queensland; its ally, from the Macpherson Range, South Queensland, to the Richmond River district. Only the superb species has lyre-shaped |
- | HLTSIELL'S TJ ND TOUhIST SERVICE. | + | |
- | RING, VRITE, WIRE OR CL.LL - ,.;.trf HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT. | + | Usually while dancing on its mound, Menura mimics the songs and call notes of other birds, also man-made sounds which it has frequently heard - even the honking of a motor horn may be included in the repertoire. |
- | 'Phone: Blackheath | + | |
- | - SPEEDY | + | The mounds - one bird may form several in his territory - are more or less circular, slightly elevated and measure a yard or so across. The mound is the lyre-bird' |
- | LARGE, OR SMALL PARTIES CATERED FOR | + | |
- | FARES: KA.1; | + | The birds mate in May or June, and commence home-building without delay. Often a baby lyre-bird' |
- | 4/ - ti n | + | |
- | =OLIN STATE FOREST | + | ---- |
- | WE INTT,T, BE PLEASD TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION | + | |
- | PLUMBING TROUBLES?? | + | A radio station is being built in Britain to carry out experiments in satelite communications. It will be used for the reception and transmission of telephone, telegraph and television signals across the Atlantic. It will work with satelites |
- | DO YOU NEED - | + | |
- | NEW ROOF, GUTTERING | + | The radio station will be equipped with an 85ft diameter |
- | OR DOES | + | |
- | OR PERI-LIPS - A NEW ILTTrik. SIMVICE OR 1-J02 ?? | + | There will be many technical, operation and economic |
- | No job is tpo small - for any plumbing | + | |
- | CONTACT ROY CRAGGS | + | ---- |
- | 20 The Sydney Bushwalker | + | |
- | March 1963 | + | Another Social Night to remember |
- | FaIERATION REPOhT | + | |
- | Re-Enactment of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains | + | ---- |
- | Search and Rescue. Two Senior Sea Scouts were i eportee overrua | + | |
- | Conservation. A map of all fire' | + | =====Hatswell's Taxi and Tourist Service.===== |
- | Tracks and Access. The track from Grassy Hill to ht. Uraterer has been blazed roughly. More work is needed here. A fire road has been made from the Kanangra Rd. near ht. Emperor to the Kommurg | + | |
- | National Parks Association'. The' | + | For all your transport needs from Blackheath. |
- | Minute Secretary. The position of Minute Secretary to Federation is still vacant. Are there any volunteers? The work is not arduous and Federation meets at 6.30 -tDrd. on third Tuesday of each month. | + | |
- | Federation Reunion. A committee of 8 was clected | + | Ring, write, wire or all - any hour - day or night. |
- | BUdawang1.12. is to be revised and reissued by Federation. | + | |
- | 1 | + | Phone: Blackheath |
- | CLIFFORD RITSON.. | + | |
- | We regret to learn that Clifford Ritson, who was President from | + | Speedy |
- | April 1932 to March 19342 passed | + | |
+ | __Fares__ (Minimum 5 passengers): Kanangra Walls 30/- per head. Perry's Lookdown | ||
+ | |||
+ | We will be pleased to quote trips or special parties on application. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Plumbing Troubles??===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Do you need new roof, guttering | ||
+ | |||
+ | Or does the roof and guttering need re-painting?? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Or perhaps a new water service or hot water installation?? | ||
+ | |||
+ | No job is too small. For any plumbing | ||
+ | |||
+ | Contact Roy Craggs | ||
+ | |||
+ | Remember | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Report | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Re-Enactment of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Will take place from 11th May to 31st May 1963. Federation | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Search and Rescue.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Two Senior Sea Scouts were reported overdue | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Conservation.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A map of all fire trails south of the railway across the Blue Mountains has been supplied to Federation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Tracks and Access.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The track from Grassy Hill to Mt. Uraterer has been blazed roughly. More work is needed here. A fire road has been made from the Kanangra Rd. near Mt. Emperor to the Kowmung | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===National Parks Association.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The new reserve at Bungonia Gorge has been gazetted. The Kanangra-Boyd National Park proposal has been mapped and is with the Lands Dept. The retention of certain Travelling Stock Reserves (T.S.R.) and Public Watering Places (P.W.P.) as recreation and camping reserves is being urged. The Academy of Science, Canberra is to protest to the Snowy Mountains Authority against the construction of an acqueduct in the Lady Northcote Canyon, now part of the Koscuisko | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Minute Secretary.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The position of Minute Secretary to Federation is still vacant. Are there any volunteers? The work is not arduous and Federation meets at 6.30 p.m. on third Tuesday of each month. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Federation Reunion.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A committee of 8 was elected | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Budawang Map.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Is to be revised and reissued by Federation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Clifford Ritson.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | We regret to learn that Clifford Ritson, who was President from April 1932 to March 1934, passed | ||
+ | ---- |
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