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+ | TEE SYDNEY DIJSHWALICER | ||
+ | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to | ||
+ | the Sydney, | ||
+ | Association Rooms" | ||
+ | Box No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney 'Phone JW1462 | ||
+ | Editor | ||
+ | 346 OCTOBER 1963 Price 1/ | ||
+ | CONTEN' | ||
+ | Page | ||
+ | Editorial 2 | ||
+ | HalfYearly Meeting | ||
+ | Financial Reports 7 | ||
+ | Paddy' | ||
+ | Darwin to Sydney | ||
+ | Social Notes 14 | ||
+ | Day Walks Report 14 | ||
+ | On Going " | ||
+ | Septemlaer Federation Report | ||
+ | W.Hilder 17 | ||
+ | Science Naturally | ||
+ | The Five Per Cent Park A.Colley 20 | ||
+ | armuippw=1.1 | ||
+ | 2. The Sydney Bushwalker October, 1963 | ||
+ | Hi, | ||
+ | have been watching with a jaundiced eye the slow and stately | ||
+ | re-erection of the G.P.O. clock tower. As a taxpayer, I have felt that | ||
+ | there must be more useful applications for so much public money, despite the towering grandeur of the chronometrical monument so slowly being assembled. As an example of bureaucratic benevolence I felt that this | ||
+ | was the last straw. Then a friend of mine inside the P.M.G.' | ||
+ | none of the P.M.G.' | ||
+ | it for a long list of technical reasons. Pressure from some public- spirited body bent on the restoration of historic buildings had apparently been the prime mover in this modern miracle. | ||
+ | I began to feel better about it all. Here was a go d example of impassive officialdom being goaded into action by a minority group with sufficient purpose relentlessly to =sue their objective to finality. I began to feel better about this latest brushstroke on | ||
+ | Sydney' | ||
+ | But then, more recently, I was talking to a member of the National Trust of Austaislia OSW). While admitting that the restoration and preservation of historic buildings was one of their prime aims he denied all complicity in the G.P.O. affair. Once more I was up in the air, | ||
+ | watching with a jaundiced eye the S. and S. re-erection of the G.P.O. | ||
+ | clock tower. | ||
+ | Be this as it may, the National Trust is a body well worthy of | ||
+ | our attention as its aims, particularly in the conservation of our natural heritage, are parallel with our own. Being a Government body, they carry more prestige and power than do for example the N.P.A. or the SB.W. and as such, a greater interest in the activities of this trust could serve us well. This magazine will deal at greater length the aims and achievements of the Trust elsewhere, but at this stage we need only mention the Trust as one avenue of support to which the Era funds could | ||
+ | be beneficially employed. | ||
+ | Marie Byles who drew up the original Era Trust Deed (and is still keenly interested in our conservation activities) is adamant on the fact | ||
+ | that our Era funds can only be used on a three quarter olub majority' | ||
+ | a purposeidentical with that for which the funds were originally raised - | ||
+ | the purchase of land for conservation purposes. "It would be most improper" | ||
+ | arises when we can act in consort with or on the advice of some such body | ||
+ | as the National Trust in some important conservation work. | ||
+ | Ootober, 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker | ||
+ | ...atmlam. | ||
+ | AT THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL EEETING. | ||
+ | Jim Brown | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Then we romped through minutes (nal: | ||
+ | But now - ah - now. The Treasurer rose to give (a) his monthly report (b) his forecast of the residue of the year and (c) report of the Financial Sub-Committee. As the figures are to be published in the magazine, we'll dodge repetition here, except to say that (a) disclosed our current bslance to be up about 20 at 218 In (b) a deficit of E6 was threatened, and we were told of the way our Depreciation policy was functioning. The Treasurer also pointed in a voice of doom to the 47 (21%) Active and 33 | ||
+ | (49%) of Non Active unpaid subscriptions. | ||
+ | Frank Ashdown challenged the depreciation programme and (almost) offered to pay 30 for the projector which had been devalued to about 24. After some explanation of the differing procedures affecting depreciation as | ||
+ | against market values, the question lapsed. Bill Cosgrove queried a remark that the Era Funds were not a Club asset, and asked whether it was | ||
+ | true that the Club could decide the use of the Fund by a majority at a properly convened meeting. The President said We were coming to the question of Era Funds" and -lordon Redmond went into part (c) of his report - | ||
+ | the deliberations of the Financial Committee. | ||
+ | Recommendation 1. was that the present 200 of Bonds, maturing in October be re-invested in Special Bonds, the amount being built up by closure of a | ||
+ | Savings Account (86), and transfer of about 114 of the current account - final total about 400. Then this was formally moved, Frank Ashdown wanted to know if we could readily get it back if needed - it was pointed out in reply that the terms of the projected. Loan were not yet known, but it may be assumed from previous issues of Special Bonds that the capital could be withdrawn at a month' | ||
+ | Questions were asked whether a bettor paying investment could be found, and it was pointed out that initially interest was only about i% better than ordinary Bank Interest. The replies were that it had to be a gilt edged | ||
+ | security. Bill Cosgrove refused to be druv into saying he was for or | ||
+ | agin the motion and had a bit each way, but the motion was finally carried. | ||
+ | Now the 64-dollar (600) question - Era Funds. The Financial Committee | ||
+ | had consulted the Hon. Solicitor on this one. The Trust Deed clearly | ||
+ | stated that the Club controls the fund, and none of the original contributors | ||
+ | could seek a return of his contribution. The Committee felt that the | ||
+ | 3 | ||
+ | 4. The Sydney Bushwalker October, 1963 | ||
+ | ' Sw...n | ||
+ | Club would desire to use it for the pue ehae of land In the manner of Portion 7, North Era, and questions to be considered. W,D20 land adjoining an existing National Park, co which may become the nucleue of a reserveg whether it should be outright purchase (with funds augmented if necessary by new contributions) or as a :Long term leasen Some areas had been suggested for censicleration Ysola the Colo and Upper Macdonald River areas. The Committee put forward a three--pronged recommendation, | ||
+ | So that the iggeruTat Club members could read of the Finance Conmittee' | ||
+ | Next recommendation up tht the Funds be retained until disposed of in accordance with the tenor- of the Trust Deed (could we do otherwise, I wonder?). Bill Cosgrove was up agkn to aril,: were we limited only to buying land. Th6 President' | ||
+ | Frank Barlow said he would oppose the proposal tooth and nail | ||
+ | was construcing roads in a National Park Ale7 Colley didn't like the idea of losfLng centrol ofebhe Funds, and Bill Gillam felt we should regret Passing the money on. Bob Godfrey asked what happened | ||
+ | were lost and the Presidentasked not oc,reue the question of legality of transfer of the Fund had that made the position clear? Bob said, no, I'm complutely confused, At this stage another gag motion and then the Ashdown motion (as re-arranged.) was eexried. The President ' | ||
+ | Bill Burke proposed that the Trust Deed be wblished in the magazine | ||
+ | October-1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 5. | ||
+ | Edna Stretton suggested-the Bo ara_be asked to come-to the next meeting to " | ||
+ | |||
+ | At last - at almost - 10.10 p m. we were ended with finance and with Era, and on to the Walks Report, which told us that Bob Godfrey and | ||
+ | party on 2-4th August went frpm Newnes via Wolgan River and Rocky Creek up on to Galah Mt. plateau and back to Newnes on the old railway formation (4 members, 1 prospective, | ||
+ | Dave Balmer led areprogrammed walk on 9-11 August from Kanangra Cloud, maker - Thunder Buttress - Paralyser to the Kanangra Road; The party of | ||
+ | four enjoyed a good test walk in grand scenery. Peter Rempt with 5 pros- | ||
+ | pectives and 2, members made the 11th August day walk from Lilyvale to Werong and via the Palm Jungle to Burning Palms and Garie. The new track proved pleasant to follow and only leeches and gale force winds marred the day. | ||
+ | On 16-18 August the Walking Trial was based on Canons. The winning: | ||
+ | (Sandra Bard:well, John Powell, Ian Jolly) came from Wentworth Falls via Kedutba, Et. So;itary, Go/den Stairs, Clear Hill. Another party, Brian Matheson and John Walker traVelled via Dixon' | ||
+ | Cox River, Galong Creek and Tinpot Mt; (the report-adds that "Brian did | ||
+ | very well as he was badly ' | ||
+ | Canons to see the parties in on Saturday night. | ||
+ | - Grace Rigg conductad..a..PP.,, | ||
+ | Heathcote Crook ' | ||
+ | programmed as Ruby-ateek.' | ||
+ | Ilimeburnera Road-- Narruit Crock.. .4-Lithef5*-lers Rd - Mt.: Shiver- | ||
+ | - Oberon Stock Road.' Wilf had 3 mgrallers onr-this-ra, | ||
+ | ' | ||
+ | now practically impadsibl(iito. ordinary vehicles from g point; one mile. west of Mt, Were-rig "ghost town | ||
+ | Margaret Wilson took 6 members and one prospective from Sutherland to Woronora R. and Engadine. Good swimming pools-in the river and a fine show of early wild flowers were reported. | ||
+ | 6. The Sydney Bushwalker Octpber, 1963 | ||
+ | At this advanced hour the routines of Federation and Social Reports were covered very swiftly, and coming smartly to General Business at 10.20 p m. Frank Ashdown plumped for the purchase of a " | ||
+ | Tony Queitzch was opposed | ||
+ | Bob Godfrey proceeded to move a three month' | ||
+ | to commit themselves up to six months ahead. Tilf felt there would actually be less. work in putting out a three months programme, and because it would be closer to the date of operation, it would mean that other events (such as S & R practices weekends) would be more likely to gain inclusion. Colin Putt said he understood programmes had once been based on three months and it was considered an improvement when it was changed to four. It was then decided to try the three months period and Bob Godfrey suggested leaving the actual dates of issue for consideration by Committee. This proposal, too, was carried. | ||
+ | By now little was left (either to do, or time to do it). After Bill Cosgrove asked about the proposed chair lift at Ayers Rock and was told Federation was already moving in the matter and Tom Moppett informed us that N.P.A. Christmas cards, with a choice of 4 different views, would | ||
+ | soon be available, the night' | ||
+ | FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT FROM BLACKHEATH | ||
+ | RING, WRITE, WIRE or CALL ANY HOUR DAY OR NIGHT. | ||
+ | hone: Blackheath W459 or W151 BOOKING OFFICE: 4 doors | ||
+ | from Gardiners Inn Hotel | ||
+ | (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-vs Lookdawn If | ||
+ | Jenolan State Forest 20/ ff If | ||
+ | Carlon' | ||
+ | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION | ||
+ | October, 1963 The Sydney Bushwaiker 7. | ||
+ | | ||
+ | Treasurer' | ||
+ | The opportunity to present information concerning our financial position is welcomed. | ||
+ | STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND' PAYMENTS FOR AUGUST 1963 | ||
+ | Opening Balance .01.1NIIMIIM.../ | ||
+ | Add Income | ||
+ | Subscriptions 46 0 0 | ||
+ | Prospsctive Fees' | ||
+ | Entrance Fees 1 5. 0 | ||
+ | Badge Sales 10 0 | ||
+ | Donations | ||
+ | Eire of Gear 1 1 0 | ||
+ | Opera Books. | ||
+ | | ||
+ | 248 7 3 | ||
+ | Less Expenditure | ||
+ | Rent for September 21 0 0 | ||
+ | Federation Affiliation | ||
+ | - Fee -8- 7- 3 | ||
+ | Telephone 1- 6 8 30 13 11 | ||
+ | Closing Balance | ||
+ | FORECAST OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR TO END ON 31st JAN. 1964 Normal Club Activity | ||
+ | TOTAL | ||
+ | 457 | ||
+ | | ||
+ | 7 months to | ||
+ | 31st August 1963 | ||
+ | Income 357 | ||
+ | Expenditure 236 | ||
+ | Add Depreciation | ||
+ | ESTIMATES,, | ||
+ | 5 months to | ||
+ | 31st January 1964 | ||
+ | 100 | ||
+ | 140 | ||
+ | 87.10 0 | ||
+ | Estimated Deficit | ||
+ | 463 | ||
+ | 6 | ||
+ | M1.1. | ||
+ | It will be recalled that several years have produced deficits. Recent attempt was made to correct this position, however, those members present and voting at the last Annual General Meeting substantially negatived the proposal for Subscription revision. This proposal was designed tO-produce a yearly surplus of approximately 75. Members are reminded that Present fees are | ||
+ | Active Per Week Per Year | ||
+ | Single Adults 9. 2. | ||
+ | Single Juniors 43 kl. | ||
+ | Married Couples 1/2 . | ||
+ | NonActive. 2id 10/ | ||
+ | 8. The Sydney Bushwalker. October, 1963 | ||
+ | A WORD ON DEPRECIATION. | ||
+ | This iS necessary charge against our yearly income and continues the policy commenced last year and improved upon by Frank Barlow' | ||
+ | _Anotjanaipprov, | ||
+ | The position after the accounts for the year ended 31st January, 1964 are ruled off, is now explained. | ||
+ | Depreciation Amount still | ||
+ | Provision ' to be Written | ||
+ | ASSET 1964 Accounts Off Subsequent | ||
+ | to 31.1.64 | ||
+ | Old Typewriter 27 NIM | ||
+ | Map Cabinet - 10 | ||
+ | Projector, | ||
+ | Duplicator 28 , | ||
+ | 82 | ||
+ | New Typewriter 10 10-0 48 | ||
+ | 87 10 0 154 | ||
+ | Remarks' | ||
+ | Provision | ||
+ | NM. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Eliminate by 1966 2._years at 12 each yp. | ||
+ | 1965 28 | ||
+ | - 1966 27 | ||
+ | 1967 27 | ||
+ | Eliminate over 4 years at 12 per ,annum | ||
+ | This means that by 1968 all ' | ||
+ | . itten off. This will assist any required replacement or purchase of | ||
+ | additional equipment and is dependent UpOn- a strong policyconstantly maintained. | ||
+ | Cash Position | ||
+ | 31.8.63 218 31.8.62 206. | ||
+ | SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ASSETS. | ||
+ | At 31.1.63 ' Interest Since Total | ||
+ | Added. | ||
+ | Era Funds. | ||
+ | Bonds 530 0 0 | ||
+ | Savings A/c2128 49 12 6 | ||
+ | 579 12 6 13 6 8 592 19 2 | ||
+ | Savings Account $863 80 1. 9 5 16 9 85 18 6 | ||
+ | Cheque Account | ||
+ | Commonwealth Bonds 3 maturing 15th October 1963 200 0 0 | ||
+ | Equipment | ||
+ | Cost 31.1.63 367 1 0 | ||
+ | Less Typewriter sold 62 0 0 | ||
+ | 305 1 0 Ada - new typewriter 58 10 0 | ||
+ | 363 11 0 | ||
+ | . October, 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 9. | ||
+ | Less Depreciation Provision | ||
+ | Balance 31.1.63 184 1 0 | ||
+ | Less - old typewriter 62 C 0 | ||
+ | written back | ||
+ | 122.1 0 | ||
+ | Add - qepreciation 87 10 0 | ||
+ | year to end 31.1.64 | ||
+ | Net Amount Unrecouped as at 31.1.64 | ||
+ | 154 0 0 k 657 11 10 | ||
+ | Era funds are not to be regarded as an asset as they are held by the Trustees in terms of the Trust Deed. This is dealt with in more detail in the Report of the financial sub-committee. | ||
+ | Now for,a comment on unpaid Subscriptions. The present position is - | ||
+ | Unpaid | ||
+ | Potential Income | ||
+ | Active Non-Active Total | ||
+ | 47 33 80 | ||
+ | 101 k19 120 | ||
+ | Percentage of unpaid subscriptions | ||
+ | to Total membership 21% | ||
+ | or Ration of | ||
+ | 1 in 5. | ||
+ | 49% | ||
+ | or Ratio of 1 in 2 | ||
+ | Our Constitution states that subscriptions are due and payable at the Annual General Meeting. Any Member whose subscription is due and unpaid for two months shall at the discretion of the Committee, cease to be a Member. A21 subscriptions should have boon paid no later than 13th May, -1963. Non-paymerit of subscriptions by the required date is tantamount | ||
+ | to acceptance of the rights and privileges of membership without accepting | ||
+ | one of the responsibilities as an accompaniment. The remedy is in the hands of those tardy, casual members, alternatively, | ||
+ | whose members may not be benevolent in the future. | ||
+ | Thank you one and all for your attention to the foregoing observations. | ||
+ | Honorary Treasurer. | ||
+ | REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL SUB-COMMITTE. | ||
+ | Members - Ron Knightley (exofficio), | ||
+ | Kennedy, Alec Colley, Gordon Redmond. | ||
+ | The Purpose of the Sub-Committee. To consider any financial matter | ||
+ | affecting our Club, and, if thought fit, recommend to members particular attention. | ||
+ | 10 The Sydney Bushwalker October, 1963 | ||
+ | The details of subject matters discussed are; | ||
+ | Commonwealth Bonds aTe, face value X200. maturing on 15.10.63. (ii) Cash balances held in Dank-accounts. | ||
+ | . _ | ||
+ | The decision and recommendations of the SubCommittee is, and I accordingly move that | ||
+ | (a) on maturity the 3-i% Commonwealth Bonds be trdnsferred to | ||
+ | Special Bonds adding to the proceeds thereof k.200 0 0 | ||
+ | (i)the amount obtained by closing-Commonwealth | ||
+ | Savings Bank Account S863 to produce.... 85 18 6 | ||
+ | (ii)from Commonwealth Trading Bank Cheque Account' | ||
+ | 400 0 0 | ||
+ | to produce X400.0.0 for investment by the Trustees on behalf of The Sydney. Bush Walkers. in the next series of Special Bonds. | ||
+ | In explanation of that motion | ||
+ | The Bonds are due for redemption on 15th October 1963. | ||
+ | There is no need to have both a Savings Dank ana a Cheque Account (both are interest bearing). | ||
+ | This action will close the Savings Account. | ||
+ | We have -some surplus funds' in the Cheque Account. | ||
+ | The consolidation of those amounts will produce R400.0.0. | ||
+ | The third subject discussed was the pros and cons of a new typewriter | ||
+ | submitted by Alec. Colley, the Magazine Business Manager.- The action taken is known to all and does not require repetition. | ||
+ | The fourth and vital subject considered was North Era Trust commonly knaWn as ERA.. FUNDS. | ||
+ | Your SubCommittee has examined the subject along the following lines: | ||
+ | 1. The authority given to the Trustees by the Trust Deed dated 11th July 1947, fortified by advice givenby our Solicitor, Colin Broad. | ||
+ | The Sydney Bush Walkers controls the Fund, and can direct the Trustees, | ||
+ | acting within the conditions of the Trust Deed,. any Club decision to be | ||
+ | approved by three quarters of those members present and voting at a | ||
+ | duly convened meeting, at least 14 days' writ:ten notice of which has been forwarded to each member. | ||
+ | If Era monies are intended at any future time, to be used. for the purchase | ||
+ | Of land, the Deed of Trust should be amended to provide for the monies being so used, and for the lands go acquired. being held upon the same trusts as the 'Era funds. | ||
+ | Original contributors are bound by the terms of the Trust to agree to | ||
+ | any use of the funds, within the conditions of the Trust. No contributor can seek now the return of money contributed. Any future use of the funds could be advised to the original subscribers, | ||
+ | WISISNIS=VE=VONFrearlaketsieRMWIERaiMarelVarriviiMAWMMMT | ||
+ | mosimh-mOmmems~mmmoteaftwiftwilMftValagftliam=wz, | ||
+ | 11. | ||
+ | Looking ahead | ||
+ | Pays Off. | ||
+ | When you think of it, the successful conclusion of most events involve planning. | ||
+ | For those who are locking ahead, planning trips long or small, make sure you can fully rely on your camping equipment. It is the number one factor in the success of any walking or camping expedition. | ||
+ | Once again, Xmas approaches and many will be planning | ||
+ | trips away. For those of you who are going off, heed this friendly advice. Repairs to equipment, special orders for tents, rucksacks, sleeping bags | ||
+ | etc0 can be taken only in limited numbers owing to the heavy demand on our manufacturing capacity. | ||
+ | For your camping and walking trips plan early and make your purchases now. We'll be happy to help you.' | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin Pty. Limited | ||
+ | 201 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Phone 26-2685. | ||
+ | tigliwtort**1400101100114.01100~40100.4.1.0, | ||
+ | , | ||
+ | PA DV P. LUN | ||
+ | lightweight Comp Gear | ||
+ | 01 | ||
+ | 41:7, | ||
+ | 2 CASTLEREAGH Si SYDNIEY gq A | ||
+ | M Z685 /1' | ||
+ | , ; | ||
+ | 12. The Sydney Dushwalker October, 1963 | ||
+ | Should Sydney Bush Talkers wish to add to Era Funds by its own funds it | ||
+ | may do so. Three quarters of members present and voting at a duly convened meeting can authorise the Trustees to act. Our Solicitor would | ||
+ | prepare the Resolution to be part of the Notice of Meeting. | ||
+ | FLIRT= CONSIDERATIONS ARE | ||
+ | 2. The type of land we should seek | ||
+ | (i) land adjoining an existing National Park or Reserve to be added to such area in due c-urse. | ||
+ | (ii) new land which later could become the origin of a future reserve | ||
+ | (iii) new land to be held for conservational purposes. | ||
+ | 3. The type of tenure | ||
+ | 4. The method financing, in principle, acquisition of land | ||
+ | (i) Era funds | ||
+ | (ii) assisted by Sydney Bush Walkers contribution | ||
+ | (iii) other methods of raising finance. | ||
+ | 5. It is recognised that a considerable time could elapse before land is acquired recognising | ||
+ | (i) the size of funds in hand or likely to be available. | ||
+ | (ii) high rrices that may be required by potential vendors accented by the possibility of use commercially. | ||
+ | 6. Several areas have been mentioned | ||
+ | The original cost of Era land was 350 | ||
+ | subsequently resumed for 440 | ||
+ | The asset is now worth k592.19.2 represented by -- | ||
+ | Special Commonwealth Bonds 530 | ||
+ | Balance of special bank account | ||
+ | to 31st January 1963 49 | ||
+ | Interest earned since that date 13 | ||
+ | 592 | ||
+ | It is necessary to remove from the books of account of The Sydney Bush Walkers all figures pertaining to Era, as it is a separate legal entity formed by the Trust Deed earlier referred to. This proposal is supported by our Solicitor. | ||
+ | The financial subcommittee therefore recommends | ||
+ | 10 (a) the Era Funds be retained until disbursed in accordance with the | ||
+ | tenor of the Trust Deed | ||
+ | (b) all avenues to obtain a suitable tract of new land by freehold acquisition be exclored, all members being invited to advise the | ||
+ | members of the subcommittee of any likely tract. | ||
+ | 2. That as from 1st February 1963, all accounting references to the North Era Trust be transferred from the books of account of The Sydney Bush Talkers to 4 separate Cash Book and Loderg maintained by the Treasurer of The Sydney Bush Talkers, and to be subject to audit. | ||
+ | G. Redmond | ||
+ | for Subcommittee 11.9.63 | ||
+ | 0 0 | ||
+ | 12 6 | ||
+ | 6 8 | ||
+ | 19 2 | ||
+ | October, 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 13. | ||
+ | DARWIN TO SYDNEY | ||
+ | Denise Hull. | ||
+ | My six weeks at Mulingimbi came to an end only too quickly and once again I was en route for Darwin. Mulingimbi having been an R.A.A.F. station during the war, was the refuelling depot for the planes | ||
+ | on their round trip of Arnhem Land. I was therefore able to do the | ||
+ | complete trip of the coast line as far as Groote Eyelandt before returning | ||
+ | to Darwin. We landed at Groote Ey., Yirrakalla and Elcho Is. on the | ||
+ | way round. The water is so clear that one could see from the plane the | ||
+ | rock formation of the coast line extending under the sea. Particularly noticeable was the red colouring of the rocks round Gave Pen. with their | ||
+ | rich deposits of bauxite. | ||
+ | Darwin had a special attraction as the Eisteddford opened the night before I left for Alice and I was fortunate to see in addition to the | ||
+ | European items, the very popular native dance section in which both | ||
+ | children and adults from Mulingimbi were taking part. As I watched the performance on the stage my thoughts took me back to Eulingimbi, to the circle of dark faces lit by the camp fires, the sound of the didgeree doo | ||
+ | and clap sticks and in the centre of the circle in the rising cloud of dust so much part of the native dancing | ||
+ | his feet down with that wonderful muscular precision and rhythm of the native dancer | ||
+ | dance for her in Townsville in 1954. | ||
+ | And so to Alice reached by plane or what I thought might prove | ||
+ | more interesting, | ||
+ | , more sparse but ever changing vegetation | ||
+ | Ayers Rocks was a " | ||
+ | qead of us was Ayers Rock and what I thought was really scenically more interesting | ||
+ | and also a 30 mile coach trip to the Olgas with their surprising varieties of wild flowers. | ||
+ | And then home by air via Adelaide and Melbourne to be greeted by the glittering many coloured lights of sprawling Sydney after one of the most interesting four months that I have ever spent. | ||
+ | 14. ' The Sydney 117,', | ||
+ | SOCIAL NOTES ' | ||
+ | The Free Night on 16th October will be welcomed by most members. | ||
+ | Such a night gives an opportunity to catch up on gossip, to review | ||
+ | trip b and to talk about new , Judging by the number of members Who come in to the Club on these nights it is indicated that they are | ||
+ | appreciated. HOwever, if this is not the caso9 drop a line to the Social Secretary and entertainment mIll be provided. | ||
+ | Joan Elliott, the Principal of the Outward Bound Girls Courses | ||
+ | will be at the Club on 23rd October. She has some interesting information | ||
+ | for us and an excellent night is assured. | ||
+ | " | ||
+ | anticipating Kowmung' | ||
+ | DAY WALK GUIDE. | ||
+ | | ||
+ | ' | ||
+ | OCTOBER 20 - Heathcote - Lake Eckersley - Trailers Lake - Woronora R. - Engadine - 9 miles - Easy. | ||
+ | The swimming season is about to make its debut - come | ||
+ | along on this pleasant trip and enjoy the wildflowers as | ||
+ | well as have perhaps the first dip of the season. Train 8.20 a m. Electric. Tickets return to Heathcote. | ||
+ | Fare 5/6 return. | ||
+ | Leader - Margaret Tilson. XM0444 x 229 (B). | ||
+ | OCTOBER 27 - Lilyvale - Palm jungle - Burning Palms - Era - Bus to Waterfall. 11 miles - Medium. | ||
+ | This coastal walk is largely in the Garawarra Park and takes in the Palm Jungle Track which has been re-opened. Excellent surfing may enjoyed at Era. | ||
+ | Train 8.42 a m. steam Tickets return to Lilyvale. Fare - Train about 7/6 return. Bus 3/-. | ||
+ | Leader.- Alan, Round. | ||
+ | NOVEMBER 3 Coalcliff - Stanwoll Tops - Kelly Palls - Otford. 10 miles medium. | ||
+ | This walk commences on the edge of the Illawarra-Ranges and provides panoramic views of our near South oast. It is a good test walk for this time of the year and will provide a | ||
+ | good days outing. Fares 12/3 return. Tickets return to Coalcliff. Train 8.42 a m. Steam. Leader will join at | ||
+ | SUtherland..- Leader Edna Stratton - Phone LJ9586. | ||
+ | NOVEMBER 10 Waterfall - KAngaroo Creek - Karloo Pool - Audley.. 10 miles - medium. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Royal National Park can always provide good walking and waterholes and this walk will show you how. Fares 5/6. Tickets return to Waterfall. Train - 8.20 a,m. Electric Change at Sutlial-lnd. Learic?r Ern. French. | ||
+ | October,' | ||
+ | ON GOING " | ||
+ | Episode I. "David in Manila" | ||
+ | The best method of approach to this article keems to ibe, commence by saving that, all gear being shipshape and the ship well found, S.S. | ||
+ | " | ||
+ | was one of the 700 passengers. As the number on board was only about | ||
+ | half that required to fill the ship's passenger list, there was no | ||
+ | crowding at any of the functions organised for our entertainment. | ||
+ | Uiling day was the first Wintry day of the season, cold with | ||
+ | bright sunshine and a brisk Westerly wind. The weather warmed up quickly as | ||
+ | we steamed North and there was a general exodus onto the Sports Decks to enjoy the Queensland Coast and, particularly, | ||
+ | and points further North where the ship sails quite close to portions of | ||
+ | the coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef. | ||
+ | The Pilot and the ship's mail were dropped into a small launch manned | ||
+ | by a native boy near Thursday Island late on the third evening out from Sydney. From this point to Hong Kong the weather remained very hot and humid. After rounding the Western tip of Test Irian, the sea seemed full of tropical islands, including Amboina, where there were lotlof native | ||
+ | fishing craft and outriggers and the North Eastern porti4 ,r the Celebes, until, after 8 days' steaming we entered Manlh' | ||
+ | The Philipine Islands became known in Europe" | ||
+ | Magellan in 1521, who although Portuguese, was in the service of the Kin.3 | ||
+ | of Spain. The islands were named' | ||
+ | de Legazpi made his first settlement on the island of Cebu and it was he, who formally established Manila in 1572. The islands were colonised quickly and by 1600 the area was unaer Spanish control except Mindando, Palawan and the Sulu Archipelago, | ||
+ | and Mohammedan religion (" | ||
+ | About 1890, a nationalist movement headed by Dr. Jose Rizal, came into | ||
+ | prominence. After various Skirmishes between the Spanish, the nationalists and the Americans, the islands ended up und,r American control, who chief concern seems to have been to grant independence to the islands. This was achieved on 4th July 1946, significant aate! | ||
+ | I had chosen a tour to Tagaytay, about 40 miles out into the country and 2,000 ft. above sea level. Our first stop was the Intramuros, or Old | ||
+ | Spanish Section of the City, almost bombed flat by the Americans in an effort to dislodge the Japanese from the area towards the end of the last war. Very little attempt appears to have been made to rebuild here, but | ||
+ | D.Ingram. | ||
+ | 16 The Sydney Bushwalker October, 1963 | ||
+ | there are a lot of shanties for homeless refugees in the area. The city proper is bustling and hero are a number of new and imposing buildings. The streets are crowded with " | ||
+ | which ply from one part of the City to another carrying local passengers | ||
+ | them, which is sometimes shown on the National T.V. However, the actual | ||
+ | performance is so much more colourful. At the time of my visit, there was talk of a company of dancers coming to the 1964 Adelaide Festival. | ||
+ | Then out into the country where the presence of a number of horse drawn vehicles created a traffic hazard on the narrow roads. The rice paddies were dry, awaiting the commencement of the " | ||
+ | At Tagaytay, there was an excellent hotel ready to serve lunch. After the meal, cock fights had been arranged for the delectation of the visitors, but not wishing to see the game little roosters destroy their kind, my friends and I didn't attend preferring to look over Lake Taal and Taal. Volcano from a height of 1,000 ft. During the return journey, a stop was made at the old Catholic Church at Las Pinas, to see and hear an organ containing 950 pipes made from bamboo in 1821 by one of the former priests. We were being ushered into a gallery to admire the instrument when a little native boy about 10 or 11 strolled past and down steps to the organ where he settled himself and played a simple tune with all the confidence of a master. | ||
+ | After a quick look at some of the beautiful modern homes in suburban Manila where housemaids are said to be available for about 5. monthly and good cooks for E7.10.0, the buses arrived in the " | ||
+ | =1111s...1. | ||
+ | | ||
+ | REMEYMER S.D.W. CHRISTMAS PARTY, | ||
+ | FRIDAY 13th DECENDER. | ||
+ | NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL CHAIMERS. | ||
+ | October, 1963 The Sydney BuShwalZer 17. | ||
+ | FEDERATION REPORT | ||
+ | Wili Hilder. | ||
+ | Six Foot Track. Nin Melville gave a report on his investigations re the. Six Foot Track, Cppk County, Megalong parish. This well known track from the Ekplorer' | ||
+ | in 1893 it was surveyed as a public road 1 chain wide, with certain sections 2 chains wide, by the Metropolitan District Surveyor and this land was resumed in 1901. Under special circumstances fences may be erected across a public road (sorry pal, not across Pitt Street) subject to a small annual fee. Federation is writing to an irate farmer in Megalong, pointing -clit the, facts of the case and pointing out to him (tactfully that is) that he is not entitled to stop anyone using the Six Foot Track. Federation | ||
+ | would like to hear from anyone who has been prevented from using the | ||
+ | Track,' | ||
+ | Kosciusko State Park. K.S.P. Trust has thanked Federation for their prmaPt support against the outrageous proposal to cut Alpine Ash in certain areas of K.S.P. (See August issue of National Parks Journal) and their support of the Trust in the " | ||
+ | not expect any official action supporting the proposal, as their opposition | ||
+ | to it is being felt and heard in high places. The Trust informed Federation | ||
+ | that the Forestry Commission has undertaken a survey of Minable timber | ||
+ | and reports that ample timber is available for many years to come, outside | ||
+ | the K.S.P. | ||
+ | Lands Departments Federation was advised that the Kedumba Pastcral Co's | ||
+ | application to purchase a section of public road, Cook County, Kedumba | ||
+ | parish was refused.. Both Federation and the Lands Department Were strongly opposed to the purchase, which was a test case. Federation has written to the Lands Department expressing strong opposition to the startling proposal | ||
+ | to rename Campfire Greek, Cook County, Strathdon parish. The proposal is | ||
+ | to change the name Campfire Creek to Red Hand Greek. Past and present usage | ||
+ | by the local inhabitants and/or persons who visit the area (that' | ||
+ | which the Red Hand Cave is situated. In fairness to the Department of Lands it should 'be noted that this proposal was from someone outside the Department. As the surveyor General is the Authroity for place names in N.S.W. all matters relating to these matters must be sent to the Department. Nin Melville, who brought the matter-to Federation' | ||
+ | Boyd Kanangra National Park: The National Parks Association has sent a copy | ||
+ | of its plan for the D.K.N.P. to the Minister for Lands, for his approval. The N.P.A. have advised Federation the Kiama Municipal Council and the Main | ||
+ | Roads Board are to reconstruct the Jamberoo Pass Road, Camden County, Kiama and Tallaya parishes, The N.P.A. are trying to get 8,000 acres of | ||
+ | vacant Crown Land, Fallaya Parish, Duderoo plateau, reserved as a Faunal reserve or National Park. | ||
+ | 18. The Sydney Bushwalkers | ||
+ | October, 1963 | ||
+ | Blue Mountains National Park. The BMNP Trust is all in favour of Federation' | ||
+ | members on a suitable day to decide where the locked gates should be installed. The Trust now has its own Bush Fire Brigade, which is a special brigade for fighting fires in the park. The Trust has taken over | ||
+ | an area of approx. 200 acres from the Blue Mountains City Council. This | ||
+ | area is between the Railway line and the Blue Pool, Glenbrook Creek, | ||
+ | Cook County, Magdala Parish and is now part of the D.M.N.P. The Trust (the bushwalkers friend) are carrying on the extremely good work of track and trail building and clearing; the Trusts latest effort is the chainsawing-and clearing of numerous fallen trees on the Dluegum. Forest | ||
+ | Conservation Unlimited: The Federation expressed keen interest in a proposal put forward by the N.P.A. that bushwalkers could help the conservation cause considerably by walking threugh certain areas of N.S.W. which are vacant | ||
+ | Search and Rescue: Er. R.J. Course of " | ||
+ | full details will be to hand shortly and will be available for general issue. Special emphasis will be placed on First Aid this year, as experience has shown that bushwalkers do not have a very gond knowledge of this subject. | ||
+ | Ayer's Rock: Federation' | ||
+ | now. | ||
+ | Armidale University MountaineerinE Club: Federation resolved to write to A.U.M.C. suggesting the advantages to be gained by both parties, if they become affiliated with Federation. A party of SBW's met an AUMC party in te Warrambungles last year and were very impressed with the hospitality | ||
+ | and cooperation of this Club. | ||
+ | Magazines Etc. The Secretary of Federation has requested a copy of all publications issued by affiliated clubs. | ||
+ | Limestone Mining: Pat Harrison informed Federation that considerable mining activity was going on in the Mt. Armour area, Westmoreland County, Oolong Pamish. Oolong Creek was being diverted and pumped through a 3" plastic pipe through Tonnali and Squatting Rock Gaps to storage tanks at Mt Armour. | ||
+ | The whole area showed considerable activity, so Federation is investigating | ||
+ | the matter, but it is doubtful whether anything can be done as Fedbration has tried on previous occasions to stop the spoliation of the area. The | ||
+ | Mining Act has precedence over all other acts, that is until the National Parks Act is passed. | ||
+ | October, 1963 The Sydney Bushwaiker 19.. | ||
+ | SCIENCE | ||
+ | Common | ||
+ | One of the most important things a medical student learns when | ||
+ | he begins his studies is how common salt is necessary for normal health. Body fluid, whether in the cells (about 52 pints),. bathing the cells | ||
+ | . (19 pints) or the fluid in the blood. stream (5 Tints), is a salt solution | ||
+ | similar in composition to that of the sea millions of years ago when life began. The fluids of the body make up 65 per cent of. body weight-, and | ||
+ | the most important dissolved substance is sodium chloride or common salt, | ||
+ | of which the total body content is approximatelyIrlbc The total amount, and its concentration in the fluid, are both vital to life and must be kept constant in spite of variable amounts taken in the food or lost in | ||
+ | - the sweat. The balance is maintained by the Kidney, which eliminates the | ||
+ | requisite amount of water and salt in the urine. In maintaining the balance of body water and salt by the kidney it is, surprisingly, | ||
+ | Salt Excess Causes Oedema. | ||
+ | If the balance is disturbed and excessive amounts of salt are retained in the body, excessive water is automatically retained as well. This causes oedema, a term meaning excessive water in the' tissues, with swelling, Particularly in the feet and. legs. The,word dropsy has been used in the past but is little used nowadays.. There 'are many causes for such a disturbance, | ||
+ | salt at the table; it may be that the food should also be cooked without | ||
+ | salt. In rare cases food containing salt (butter, bread, etc) maybe forbidden. Such diets are unpalatable and doctors do not. usually prescribe | ||
+ | them if the salt can be eliminated in other ways, for example, with diuretics. There they are necessary some, thbligh not all, patients appreciate salt alternatives Which contain potassium rather than sodium chloride. | ||
+ | Salt Deficiency | ||
+ | At times the balance may be disturbed in the other direction. | ||
+ | Excessive sweating or other causes of salt loss mco,y- lead to depletion of brAy salt content and, automatically, | ||
+ | known as dehydration. Tiredness, weakness, lassitude and exhaustion result if this is severe. Most people are aware of the need to take extra | ||
+ | 20 The Sydney Dushealker October, 1963 | ||
+ | reIsrom.....wair...~6 | ||
+ | salt when conditions lead to excessive sweating. The very young, the very old and the very sick are more liable to this troUble9 and whore :the condition is severe, as in heat stroke, for instance, it may be necessary to admit the patient to hospital and administer salt solution by vion9 a procedure which restores normal salt balance with dramatic, even life-saving, | ||
+ | It should be stressed that a person in health, in a normal environment and. on a normal diet, takes sufficient salt for the body's needs without a thought on the subject. Apart from taking extra salt in circumstances leading to excessive sweating, it is wrong deliberately o interfere with one's natural habits. In disease, modification of dietary salt is very much a matter for the doctor' | ||
+ | ,= | ||
+ | THE FIVE PER CENT PACT. - Contributed by Alex Colley | ||
+ | In 1944 the State Government created the Kosciusko State Park and we had visions of 2,000 square miles of scenery preserved for posterity. But it wasn't long before the bulldozers were at work and they have been tearing into it ever since This, like all other money producing " | ||
+ | the Trust (under pressure from the State Government) yielded its most precious area. This is what Dr. W.R. Browne thinks about it (see "The Living Earth", | ||
+ | "The S.M.H.E.A. wishes to put aqueducts in the high country in the very heart of the Primitive Area and is confident that no harm would | ||
+ | result, this view being supported by the Minister for National | ||
+ | Development and the ex-Commissioner for Soil Conservation in New. | ||
+ | South Wales. These assurances, however, are entirely worthless. | ||
+ | The soil cannot be adequately retained and restored, as the Authority' | ||
+ | Exotic grasses introduced for stabilisation might be ousted eventually by native snowgrasses, | ||
+ | 50 years or 100 to 1,000. Swathes cut through belts of snowgum for aqueducts might in time be revegetated by young trees, which would be for ever out of harmony with their age-old neighbours. Slow- | ||
+ | growing Podocarpus clinging to the tumbled glacial boulders would | ||
+ | not be replaced within 500 years, and all the Authority' | ||
+ | their places again. Diversion of creek waters into aqueducts would | ||
+ | inevitably be detrimental to downstream vegetation, and the noise | ||
+ | incidental to the engineering operations would scare away the timid native fauna. No harm indeed!" | ||
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