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 ====== THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ====== ====== THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ======
  
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney BushwalkerThe N.S.W. Nurses' +**A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker 
-Association Rooms "Northcote Building,"+** 
 + 
 +The N.S.W. Nurses' Association Rooms  
 +"Northcote Building,"
 Reiby Place, Sydney. Reiby Place, Sydney.
  
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-CONTENTS+===== CONTENTS ===== 
  
 | July General Meeting - J. Brown | 2 | | July General Meeting - J. Brown | 2 |
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-**AT THE JULY GENERAL MEETING**  +===== AT THE JULY GENERAL MEETING ===== 
-Jim Brown+ 
 +By Jim Brown
  
 A lot was said at the July meeting, so let's get stuck straight into A lot was said at the July meeting, so let's get stuck straight into
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-==== KANANGRA - MT. COLONG & RETURN. ====+===== KANANGRA - MT. COLONG & RETURN. =====
  
-Dot Butler+By Dot Butler
  
 **Party**: Don Finch, Peter Kaye, Margaret Dogterom, Johanna Hallman, Brian Harding, Dot Butler, Roger Lockwood. **Party**: Don Finch, Peter Kaye, Margaret Dogterom, Johanna Hallman, Brian Harding, Dot Butler, Roger Lockwood.
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-==== Headline ==== +===== ONE MORE MONTH ===== 
-ONE MORE MONTH + 
-By "Observer".+By "Observer"
  
 Who was the bushwalker who put Rinso in her coffee instead of powdered milk? We sincerely hope that her palate has returned to normal. May we suggest respectfully that in future she forgets washing-up in the bush and leaves the Rinso at home. Who was the bushwalker who put Rinso in her coffee instead of powdered milk? We sincerely hope that her palate has returned to normal. May we suggest respectfully that in future she forgets washing-up in the bush and leaves the Rinso at home.
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-'SOCIAL NOTES FOR AUGUST.+==== **SOCIAL NOTES FOR AUGUST** ====
 On August 17 we have an unusual event, an Auction. The idea is to bring ANYTHING along to go under the Auctioneer's hammer. It doesn't have to be just bushwalking gear although this will be most welcome. On August 17 we have an unusual event, an Auction. The idea is to bring ANYTHING along to go under the Auctioneer's hammer. It doesn't have to be just bushwalking gear although this will be most welcome.
 Of course we want plenty of bidders, too, so roll up, there will probably be some bargains going. Of course we want plenty of bidders, too, so roll up, there will probably be some bargains going.
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-)  +**PADDY MADE** 
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-4 I 1 +Bushwalkers have always required specialised gear. The equipment they require is only novel or unusual to the unitiated. 
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-Bushwalkers have always required specialised Li +Paddymade bushwalking gear is tailored to the bushwalkers needs because we understand the special requirements of bushwalkers - over the years continuous refinement and improvement is always taking place. 
-or unusual to the uniniLated. 'I \T" I i + 
-gear. The equipment they require is only novel +The latest piece of improved gear is the "Bogong" model sleeping bag. An improvement on the "Hotham" model - it is built on the box quilting principle, of breathing nylon. It weighs 10 ozs less and is even warmer than the "Hotham". Just the bag for extra cold places where only the best is good enough. 
-1J , + 
-Paddymade bushwalking gear is tailored to the W  +Ask to see one this month at Paddys 
-i or + 
-bushwalkers needs because we understand the special requirements of bushwslkers  over the years continuous refinement and improvement is always taking place. +PADDY PALLIN PTY. LIMITED 
-Ask to see one this month at Paddys +109A Bathurst Street,
-PADDY PALLIN PTY. LIMITED 109A Bathurst Street,+
 1st Floor, Cnr. George Street, Sydney. Phone 26-2685. 1st Floor, Cnr. George Street, Sydney. Phone 26-2685.
-)17., 
-model sleeping bag. An improvement on the "Hothem" 14':',L)44f The latest piece of improved gear is the "Bogong" 
-model  it is built on the box quilting principle, :i ' V )0 
-of breathing nylon. It weighs 10 ozs less and is W 
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-extra cold places where only the best is good < y-,r4 1>\ l' 
-even warmer than the "Hotham". Just the bag for 
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- gc_k.A.,7L-+===== FINDING YOUR WAY BY THE STARS =====
  
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-August, 1966 The Sydney Bushwaiker 13. 
-FINDING YOUR 7AY BY THE STARS.. 
 By "Starstruck" By "Starstruck"
-(Condensed from a Talk given by Er. To Petry in the Clubroom on July. 27). 
-TO FIND TRUE NORTH 
-First of all you must become familiar with the eight stars listed 
-below. To do this, you should buy a Star chart for about 50 cents 
-at any bookstore or newagent and study the night sky with the aid of the chart. The rest is just simple mental arihmetic. 
-On the dates given, the star is on the meridian (i e. the North South line) and north of the zenith at 9 p m. exactly. 
-STAR DATE 
-HAMAL  6th December 
-ALDABARAN 13th January. 
-SIRIUS 15th February 
-REGULUS 7th A:]:27i1 
-SPICA 28th MAY 
-ANTARES 15th JULY 
-ALTAIR 4th SEPTEMBER 
-FOMALHAUT 20th October 
-The star will advance 1 to the west of north for each day after the given date. It will also advance 15 to the west of north for each hour after the given time of 9 1.m. 
-Select one of the two stars whose given dates aro ne'arest to the 
-date of Observation. You may select either star dorending upon visibility conditions, time of night etc. (If you can estimate North from both 
-. stars, this give you a double check). Chock the time accurately, Apily the corrections as above to obtain the direction of North. 
-Example:  
-Suppose Observation is made at 10 p m. on 26th August and that ALTAIR is selected. 
-i) 26th August is 9 days earlier than the given date of 4th September, therefore, ALTAIR will be 90 east (i e. to your right) of the meridian at 9 p m. 
-ii) 10 p m. is lhour later than the given time of 9 p m. therefore ALTAIR would be 15o west (i e. to your loft) of its position at 9 p m. 
-Now from (i), AFAIR is placed 90 east of the meridian, and from (ii 
-ALTAIR is placed 15 west of the meridian, therefore ALTAIR will be 15-9 9 = 
  
-6 TEST of the meridian at 10 pm. on 26th August. +//(Condensed from a Talk given by Mr. Tom Petry in the Clubroom on July. 27).// 
-14The Sydney Bushwalker  AiligList 1966 + 
-It follows +**TO FIND TRUE NORTH** 
-6 to the east +First of all you must become familiar with the eight stars listed below. To do this, you should buy a Star Chart for about 50 cents at any bookstore or newsagent and study the night sky with the aid of the chart. The rest is just simple mental arithmetic. 
-To be Ecre p m. on 26th + 
-at True North+On the dates given, the star is on the meridian (ie. the North South line) and north of the zenith at 9 p m. exactly. 
-from this that you will have to estimate an angle of (i e. to your right) to find True:North. + 
-accurate, you should observe ALTAIR at 9/15 hrs after +| __STAR__ | __DATE__ | 
-August (i e. at exactly 9.36 p m.)when it will be precisely +| HAMAL | 6th December | 
-TO FIND SOUTH (Approx) +| ALDABARAN | 13th January | 
- i) Southern Cross-Method:+| SIRIUS | 15th February | 
 +| REGULUS | 7th April | 
 +| SPICA | 28th May | 
 +| ANTARES | 15th July | 
 +| ALTAIR | 4th September | 
 +| FOMALHAUT | 20th October | 
 + 
 +The star will advance 1 degree to the west of north for each day after the given date. It will also advance 15 degrees to the west of north for each hour after the given time of 9 pm. 
 + 
 +Select one of the two stars whose given dates are nearest to the date of observation. You may select either star depending upon visibility conditions, time of night etc. (If you can estimate North from both stars, this gives you a double check). Check the time accurately, Apply the corrections as above to obtain the direction of North. 
 + 
 +__Example__:  
 + 
 +Suppose Observation is made at 10 pm on 26th August and that ALTAIR is selected
 + 
 +  26th August is 9 days earlier than the given date of 4th September, therefore, ALTAIR will be 9 degrees east (i eto your right) of the meridian at 9 pm. 
 +  - 10 pm is 1 hour later than the given time of pm. therefore ALTAIR would be 15 degrees west (i e. to your left) of its position at 9 pm. 
 + 
 +Now from (1), ALTAIR is placed 9 degrees east of the meridian, and from (2) 
 +ALTAIR is placed 15 degrees west of the meridian, therefore ALTAIR will be 15-= 6 degrees WEST of the meridian at 10 pm. on 26th August
 + 
 +It follows from this that you will have to estimate an angle of 6 degrees to the east (ie. to your right) to find True North. 
 + 
 +To be more accurate, you should observe ALTAIR at 9/15 hrs after 9pm on 26th August (ie. at exactly 9.36pm) when it will be precisely at True North. 
 + 
 + 
 +**TO FIND SOUTH (Approx) 
 +** 
 + 
 +__1 Southern Cross-Method: 
 +__
 The two pointers point to the head of the Cross. Run your eye The two pointers point to the head of the Cross. Run your eye
 (or a stick broken to correct length) from the head of the Cross to the (or a stick broken to correct length) from the head of the Cross to the
-foot, then extend this line times its length in the same direction to obtain South. +foot, then extend this line 4.5 times its length in the same direction to obtain South. 
-iiSirius  Canopus Method:+ 
 +__2)  Sirius - Canopus Method:__ 
 Join Sirius to Canopus, then extend this line the same amount again Join Sirius to Canopus, then extend this line the same amount again
 in the same direction to obtain South. in the same direction to obtain South.
 +
 Note: The above data will be reasonably accurate anywhere in eastern N.S.W. Note: The above data will be reasonably accurate anywhere in eastern N.S.W.
-ONE NIGHT IN A TENT + 
-Frank Rigby.+ 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== ONE NIGHT IN A TENT ===== 
 + 
 +By Frank Rigby 
 I have spent countless nights in tents but none quite like this one, thank goodness. I have spent countless nights in tents but none quite like this one, thank goodness.
-I suppose it was all Ross Wyborn's fault for not picking better weather  for his trips. At any rate, it happened on Ross' Ski touring/snow camping venture on the lower slopes of Mt.. Twynam, Queen's Birthday Weekend.+ 
 +I suppose it was all Ross Wyborn's fault for not picking better weather for his trips. At any rate, it happened on Ross' Ski touring/snow camping venture on the lower slopes of Mt. Twynam, Queen's Birthday Weekend. 
 The party had about eight or nine tents erected around a knoll some The party had about eight or nine tents erected around a knoll some
-500 feet or so above the Snowy  the only protection a small group of very +500 feet or so above the Snowy the only protection a small group of very 
-scattered snow gums and whatever you could get from the knoll itself, which was precious little. Not a promising sort of place, you might say, but that the Snowy Mountains all over. +scattered snow gums and whatever you could get from the knoll itself, which was precious little. Not a promising sort of place, you might say, but that'the Snowy Mountains all over. 
-On Sunday Afternoon, a cruel wind from the southeast began to whip across the snowfields and things began to look bad as our little tents flapped and billowed. Our one and only snow saw w rked overtime that day as most of the bods cut large snow blocks 9" thick out of the ground and + 
-built walls around the exposed sides of their tents. The Butler family built an igloo to sleep three, partly for the fun of it, but also, I suspect, +On Sunday Afternoon, a cruel wind from the southeast began to whip across the snowfields and things began to look bad as our little tents flapped and billowed. Our one and only snow saw worked overtime that day as most of the bods cut large snow blocks 9" thick out of the ground and built walls around the exposed sides of their tents. The Butler family built an igloo to sleep three, partly for the fun of it, but also, I suspect, through premonition of things to comeGraham Budd's mountaineering tent, right on the very crest of the knoll, pitched to the ground 9" below snow level and surrounded by a huge snow wall, looked like something out of a Himalayan adventure. Alan Pike began to reflect on his 4 ft wall, "You know, if that thing blows over on us, it'll crush us to death". 
-15. The Sydney Bushwalker August, 1966 + 
-through premonition of things to come Graham Budd's mountaineering tent, Tight on the very crest of the knoll, pitched to the ground 9" below snow +By nightfall, almost everyone, it seemed, was in good shape except the Rigbys. There just hadn't been a chance to borrow the saw and build a wall in that last hour of day light  I must confess that earlier I had preferred skiing to working; my chickens were now coming home to roost. 
-level and surrounded by a huge snow wall, looked like something out of +
-Himilayan adventure. Alan Pike began to reflect on his 4 ft wall, "You know, if that thing blows over on us, it'll crush us to death"+
-By nightfall, almost everyone, it seemed, was in good shape except the Rigbys. There just hadn't been a chance to borrow the saw ana build a wall in that last hour of day light  I must confess that earlier I had preferred skiing to working; my chickens were now coming home to roost.+
 To make matters worse, the wind steadily increased in strength as the To make matters worse, the wind steadily increased in strength as the
 darkness settled in and falling snow was now tearing horizontally across the knoll. It was bitterly cold. Our tent was pegged into the snow. Now solid ground is one thing, but snow is quite another for holding down a tent. darkness settled in and falling snow was now tearing horizontally across the knoll. It was bitterly cold. Our tent was pegged into the snow. Now solid ground is one thing, but snow is quite another for holding down a tent.
-I placed a big snow block over each end guy peg; piled up the snow and tramped it down solidly over all the others; piled up snow around the edges to keep the wind out. By this time I was numb with cold and th-A was about all I couldb. By about 7 p m. we had a nearblizzard on our h-Inds and +I placed a big snow block over each end guy peg; piled up the snow and tramped it down solidly over all the others; piled up snow around the edges to keep the wind out. By this time I was numb with cold and that was about all I could do. By about 7 pm, we had a near-blizzard on our hands and there was no future in being out in the great outdoors of the Snowy Mts. It would be a long night. 
-there was no future in being out in the great outdoors of the Snowy Mts. It would be a long night. + 
-We were certainly cosy enough  air boas, sleeping bags, inner bags, layer upon layer of clothing. But the wind was our master  it would give us no peace. It came in great gusts, it screamed through the snow gums and it tore at the tent, threatening at any moment to blow it and us fair +We were certainly cosy enough air beds, sleeping bags, inner bags, layer upon layer of clothing. But the wind was our master it would give us no peace. It came in great gusts, it screamed through the snow gums and it tore at the tent, threatening at any moment to blow it and us fair 
-up to Queensland. The din was frightening. As I lay there, I began to wonder just what I would do if our shelter suddenly took wings and flew. +up to Queensland. The din was frightening. As I lay there, I began to wonder just what I would do if our shelter suddenly took wings and flew. To even retrieve it could be a nightmare, to put it up again in those conditions would be impossible; and yet to survive the night without shelter was unthinkable  I also began to wonder how many bodies could be squeezed into an igloo. 
-To even retrieve it coula be a nightmare, to put it up again in those + 
-conditions would be impossible; and yet to survive the night without +Several hours passed but sleep would not come. The constant anxiety, the japara now flapping in a frenzy, now straining at its moorings it was just too much. If only the wind would stop, even just for a few minutes. It seemed the worse would happen at any moment. But the elements were in no mood to relax that night; as the hours rolled on things grew steadily worse. Anxious shouts coming from the nearby tents suggested that my worries were shared by some other members of the party as well. 
-shelter was unthinkable  I also began to wonder how many bodies could be squeezed into an igloo. + 
-Several hours passed but sleep would not come. The constant anxiety, the japara now flapping in a frenzy, now straining at its moorings  it was just too much. If only the wind would stop, even just for a few minutes. It seemed the worse would happen at any moment. But the elements were in no mooa to relax that night; as the hours rolled on things grew steadily worse. Anxious shouts coming from the neelrby tents suggested that my worries were shared by some other members of the party as wall+By midnight mental exhaustion should have overtaken me but then a guilty conscience began to plague me. Why had I not built that snow wall instead of skiing? Why had I not shovelled the snow away and pitched the tent on the ground? Why had I not deserted the party anyway and found some hollow somehwere? A guilty conscience is a terrible thing, even if it isn't
-By midnight mental exhaustion should have overtaken ma but then a guilty conscience began to plague me. Thy had I not built that snow wall instead of skiing? Thy had I not shovelled the snow away and pitched the tent on the ground? Thy had I not deserted the party anyway and found some hollow somehwere? A guilty conscience is a terrible thing, even if it isn/t +
-August, 1966 The Sydney Thashwa:Ileii 16.+
 fully justified. After about two hours of this almost subconscious torture, I must have finally drifted into sleep. Of course I woke up again every time a really heavy gust was thrown at us, right hand on my sleeping bag zipper ready for instant action of some sort or other. fully justified. After about two hours of this almost subconscious torture, I must have finally drifted into sleep. Of course I woke up again every time a really heavy gust was thrown at us, right hand on my sleeping bag zipper ready for instant action of some sort or other.
-And so it went on until the dawn; never was a dawn more welcome. Not that the weather had improved one iota, but at least we could pack up and gat out. Nlhad a lot of coar in this small ttnt and a careful plan was required to organise ourselves and the gear  everything would have to be done inside in these conditions. Mile we were busy with this, someone came by outside ankl. shouted above the wind "It's been sheer hell over where we were  our tent finally blew down". I could sympathise with him. + 
-7hen we finally exited to the outside world, I was amazed to find that only two of our pegs had pulled out  if only I had had more confidence in the h-lding power of trampeddown snow However, the empty tent in which the BUtler party had spent the previous night was torn to shreds. +And so it went on until the dawn; never was a dawn more welcome. Not that the weather had improved one iota, but at least we could pack up and get out. We had a lot of gear in this small tent and a careful plan was required to organise ourselves and the gear everything would have to be done inside in these conditions. While we were busy with this, someone came by outside and shouted above the wind "It's been sheer hell over where we were our tent finally blew down". I could sympathise with him. 
-rle put our heads down and got out. I don't mind admitting I learned a lesson or two. + 
-COLOUR SLIDE COMPETITION. +When we finally exited to the outside world, I was amazed to find that only two of our pegs had pulled out if only I had had more confidence in the holding power of tramped-down snowHowever, the empty tent in which the Butler party had spent the previous night was torn to shreds. 
-August 3Ist, tteCclour Slide Competition will be held.+ 
 +We put our heads down and got out. I don't mind admitting I learned a lesson or two. 
 + 
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 + 
 +==== COLOUR SLIDE COMPETITION ==== 
 + 
 +On August 3Ist, the Colour Slide Competition will be held. 
 Remember that: Remember that:
-1) The competition will be divided into two sections, AUSTRALIAN LIU OVERSEAS. + 
-2) Competitors are limited to a maximum of 12 entries. +  - 1) The competition will be divided into two sections, AUSTRALIAN AND OVERSEAS. 
-3) All slides should be spotted in the top right hand corner (as positioned in the projector gate) and should bear the name of the competitor. +  2) Competitors are limited to a maximum of 12 entries. 
-4. Entries should be handed to the Soqial Secretary, Ruth Constable, not later than August 17th.+  3) All slides should be spotted in the top right hand corner (as positioned in the projector gate) and should bear the name of the competitor. 
 +  4. Entries should be handed to the Social Secretary, Ruth Constable, not later than August 17th. 
 This is the colour photographers big event. Be in it to win it. This is the colour photographers big event. Be in it to win it.
-:August, 1966 The Sydney Dushwalker 17. + 
- ALN PTERPOINT + 
-Departed this life suddenly, on Colong MainRange, Middle Kowmung,+---- 
 + 
 +===== OBITUARY ALAN PIERPOINT RIGBY ===== 
 + 
 + 
 +//Departed this life suddenly, on Colong Main Range, Middle Kowmung,
 Sunday, 24th July, 1966, aged 64 years. Sunday, 24th July, 1966, aged 64 years.
-ORATION read at funeral service, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney,29th cTuly, 1966 lv Myles J. Dunphy,Mountain Trails Club of N.S,. + 
-16y friends and bush brothers, +ORATION read at funeral service, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, 29th July, 1966 by Myles J. Dunphy, Mountain Trails Club of N.S,W.// 
-In this life we have not much time. All busy peopleare pressea for time. Before we realize it our time has expired., and then there is the moment of truth. + 
- So it was with our good mate Alan Rigby. Always full of Ian, geod intentions, always thinking forward in al:Tactical way, taking the +My friends and bush brothers, 
-necessary practical steps to do his own jobs as a process artistor + 
--making things about the home - for he was a craftsman and enjoyed the making; or, with his conservation-minded mates and friends, planning the action and process necessary to impress the authorities with the necessity for creating more national parks for the younger generation and posterity. No conservator knew the social ,importance of this work better than Alan P. Rigby. +In this life we have not much time. All busy people are pressed for time. Before we realize it our time has expired, and then there is the moment of truth. 
-It is sadly ironical thatone of the best minds in the 'Dushwalking- + 
-conservation movement came to a sudden halt in the execution of a vnluntary +So it was with our good mate Alan Rigby. Always full of plans and good intentions, always thinking forward in practical way, taking the 
- assignment: to procure photographs of rugged limestone scenic features, that were required in the current campaign to prOtect Oolong Caves Reserve+necessary practical steps to do his own jobs as a process artistor 
 +making things about the home - for he was a craftsman and enjoyed the making; or, with his conservation-minded mates and friends, planning the action and process necessary to impress the authorities with the necessity for creating more national parks for the younger generation and posterity. No conservator knew the social importance of this work better than Alan P. Rigby. 
 + 
 +It is sadly ironical that one of the best minds in the bushwalking conservation movement came to a sudden halt in the execution of a voluntary assignment: to procure photographs of rugged limestone scenic features, that were required in the current campaign to protect Colong Caves Reserve
 from being devasted by commercial quarrying. from being devasted by commercial quarrying.
-  . For this work there cnuld not have been a more Skilful persona mountain trailer andbushwalker trained in bushcraft; a superb photographer with first-class inStruments and sound knowloage of what was required. He gloried in the fact that he was physically strong, and that at sixty-four + 
-years he had examined a lot of new country during the past year?. and that he couldkeep up with the younger men in the-National 'Park Associationts tours, ana other journeys into scenic wilderness. +For this work there could not have been a more Skilful persona mountain trailer and bushwalker trained in bushcraft; a superb photographer with first-class instruments and sound knowledge of what was required. He gloried in the fact that he was physically strong, and that at sixty-four 
-We know what he was capable of with the camera. Probably-no other enthusiast in the conservation movement in this State has produced such a volume of consistently beautiful work, for so many yearsBack in the thirties his series of,Kanangra views, exhillitea in Sydney, was the best ever seen of that scenic place. +years he had examined a lot of new country during the past yearand that he could keep up with the younger men in the National Park Association'tours, and other journeys into scenic wilderness. 
-Alan Rigby was one of the leadingpinds in the early campaigns for national parks, when the first of the bushwaiking clubs and, somewhat later, the National Parks and Primitive Areas council, and the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, put up such strong cases for parklands, that the authorities were forced to take noticsi then to take the action required. + 
-18. The Sydney Bushwalker AUgust, 1966-- +We know what he was capable of with the camera. Probably no other enthusiast in the conservation movement in this State has produced such a volume of consistently beautiful work, for so many yearsBack in the thirties his series of Kanangra views, exhibited in Sydney, was the best ever seen of that scenic place. 
-Particularly as an early member of the'Mountain Trails Club, and+ 
 +Alan Rigby was one of the leading minds in the early campaigns for national parks, when the first of the bushwalking clubs and, somewhat later, the National Parks and Primitive Areas council, and the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs, put up such strong cases for parklands, that the authorities were forced to take notice, then to take the action required. 
 + 
 +Particularly as an early member of the Mountain Trails Club, and
 the N.P.P.A. Council, it can be stated that his aesthetic perception, the N.P.P.A. Council, it can be stated that his aesthetic perception,
 voluntary assistance in planning, his cash contributions and practical voluntary assistance in planning, his cash contributions and practical
 enthusiasm, materially assisted the eventual creation of Garawarra Park, enthusiasm, materially assisted the eventual creation of Garawarra Park,
 Heathcote Primitive Area, Blue Mountains National Park, Kosciusko State Park, Warrumbungle National Park, and others. Heathcote Primitive Area, Blue Mountains National Park, Kosciusko State Park, Warrumbungle National Park, and others.
-It was his discovery of the destruction which threatened the Blue Gum Forest in Grose Canyon, and his indignant report to the Mountain Trails Club, in 1931, that started the successful campaign which saved it for posterity  a campaign which served to Unify the ideas of thousands of conservators, and further to impress the authorities with the importance of the movement for conservation. + 
-Our time is limited: this short eulogy cannot be a history of our bush brother. But may it be added that he was a man ofa cLrisf..ng number of parts: an artist; a dreamer of the right kinds of vision; a craftsman with pen and brush; a craftsman with the tools for stone, wood and earth; a member of the Coastal Patrol during the War and after; a pedal cyclist who covered much country for exercise and education, and to feast his eyes on the beauty of the countryside.+It was his discovery of the destruction which threatened the Blue Gum Forest in Grose Canyon, and his indignant report to the Mountain Trails Club, in 1931, that started the successful campaign which saved it for posterity a campaign which served to unify the ideas of thousands of conservators, and further to impress the authorities with the importance of the movement for conservation. 
 + 
 +Our time is limited: this short eulogy cannot be a history of our bush brother. But may it be added that he was a man of a surprising number of parts: an artist; a dreamer of the right kinds of vision; a craftsman with pen and brush; a craftsman with the tools for stone, wood and earth; a member of the Coastal Patrol during the War and after; a pedal cyclist who covered much country for exercise and education, and to feast his eyes on the beauty of the countryside. 
 And above all, for its virtue as the essence of sheer freedom under And above all, for its virtue as the essence of sheer freedom under
-the gun and stars  his unbounded, uninhibited joy in wandering and camping, with his mates and his camera, on the high plateaux, the forested ranges, and in the great deeps of the rugged country which was the best in the world for ',an P. Rigby  and he knew it. +the sun and stars his unbounded, uninhibited joy in wandering and camping, with his mates and his camera, on the high plateau, the forested ranges, and in the great deeps of the rugged country which was the best in the world for Alan P. Rigby and he knew it. 
-It is ironic that in the end his enthusiasm for a good job of work lowered his caution and let him down: he did not suspect the symptoms of his final trouble; he was a stoic, anyway. He knew he was a robust fellow but he did not allow for his years  and last Sunday he scrambled around too many rocky outcrops, walked up too many rises, and tried to cover too many miles, all in the one short winter day. + 
-It will be no effort to keep in ou/ minds the memory of this wellread philosopher and happy wanderea i in the bushlands: we know about his practical works which made his life useful. We know, too, of Enid 's and his own great satisfaction that the father was the cobber of their sons, a proper mate  and this is a solid kind of satisfaction for any parents. +It is ironic that in the end his enthusiasm for a good job of work lowered his caution and let him down: he did not suspect the symptoms of his final trouble; he was a stoic, anyway. He knew he was a robust fellow but he did not allow for his years and last Sunday he scrambled around too many rocky outcrops, walked up too many rises, and tried to cover too many miles, all in the one short winter day. 
-Finally, we all trust that the mercy of Providence will blunt the + 
-sense of loss and make it bearable as time goes on;  whilst we hold the memory - +It will be no effort to keep in our minds the memory of this well-read philosopher and happy wanderer in the bushlands: we know about his practical works which made his life useful. We know, too, of Enid's and his own great satisfaction that the father was the cobber of their sons, a proper mate  and this is a solid kind of satisfaction for any parents. 
-og a lovable character who proved he could rise ouperior to various troubles that afflicted him.? + 
-August, 1966 The Sydney Dushwaiker 19. +Finally, we all trust that the mercy of Providence will blunt the sense of loss and make it bearable as time goes on;  whilst we hold the memory - 
-ALAN RIGBY  HIS CHARACTER AND LIFE WORK. +of a lovable character who proved he could rise superior to various troubles that afflicted him. 
-By Myles Dunphy. + 
-The scope of Alan Rigby's interests was about as wide and varied as the subjects coveredby the books in the Rigby's voluminous library. He was endowed with artistic perception, a love for the beauty of the Earth's natural surface; admiration for the work of great travellers +==== ALAN RIGBY HIS CHARACTER AND LIFE WORK ==== 
-and explorers, and for the architectural ana engineering acdamplishments of mankind. In his young and formative years, before marriage, he was drawn into -the company of many of Sydney's commercial artists, ilWtratorsartprinters and process workers, painters, architects, technical teachers and the early 'bushmalkigrs  and those people who were laying the basis for a great conservation movement in the State.+ 
 +By Myles Dunphy 
 + 
 +The scope of Alan Rigby's interests was about as wide and varied as the subjects covered by the books in the Rigby's voluminous library. He was endowed with artistic perception, a love for the beauty of the Earth's natural surface; admiration for the work of great travellers 
 +and explorers, and for the architectural and engineering accomplishments of mankind. In his young and formative years, before marriage, he was drawn into the company of many of Sydney's commercial artists, illustratorsart printers and process workers, painters, architects, technical teachers and the early bushwalkers - and those people who were laying the basis for a great conservation movement in the State. 
 This compound of interests exercised the Rigby imagination; and from This compound of interests exercised the Rigby imagination; and from
 these contacts, that remained with him through his life, was developed his thoughtful and forthright character and ebullient Spirit. He was lively, easy to talk with, and had a sense of humour. His constructive these contacts, that remained with him through his life, was developed his thoughtful and forthright character and ebullient Spirit. He was lively, easy to talk with, and had a sense of humour. His constructive
-mina was critical of the loss of natural values through alleged progress, and he deplored useless waste and vandtlism+mind was critical of the loss of natural values through alleged progress, and he deplored useless waste and vandalism. 
-At first Rigby started to study architecture and construction, butbefore going very far he swung his attention to commercial art; then in + 
-the,tough atmosphere of this keenlycompetitive business he worked for +At first Rigby started to study architecture and construction, but before going very far he swung his attention to commercial art; then in 
-others, in training, for Some time, until he and his artist wife established their own joint business. From his large circle of friends engaged in +the tough atmosphere of this keenly competitive business he worked for 
-diverse work and study he obtained sound training, imbibed a lot of ideas from lively and progressive people, a fund of generalknowledge,. and a doMPr'ehenSion of comradeship that belp'ed'tO mbuld his independent spirit ancllamArsQnal_ freedam,Ile_liked_to_express his ideas and"discuSs +others, in training, for some time, until he and his artist wife established their own joint business. From his large circle of friends engaged in 
-topics in an analytical, reasonable renner, by the campfire for preference. +diverse work and study he obtained sound training, imbibed a lot of ideas from lively and progressive people, a fund of general knowledge and a comprehension of comradeship that helped to mould his independent spirit and love of personal freedomHe liked to express his ideas and discuss 
-Without any denigration of home, he possessed an acute awareness of human environment outside and beyond the home; andhis life showed that persons who possess the:right skills,and incentives can be at home anywhere where the sun _shinestheloreezes blow, and trees :and hills stand against the sky.+topics in an analytical, reasonable manner, by the campfire for preference. 
-- + 
-Mien the Rigbys acquired growing sons Alan developed their interest inmodel ship and boatbuilding, amongst other things: and it has been sustained right up to the present. Many years. ago with L. Roy Davies, 1119.strator, Rigby assisted in the production of P. Neville Barnett'monUmental work on Australian Dookplates.2 ae voluntarily designed club badges, book.. coversand other items for_friends and societies, just for the fan of it. 1 +Without any denigration of home, he possessed an acute awareness of human environment outside and beyond the home; and his life showed that persons who possess the right skills and incentives can be at home anywhere where the sunshinesthe breezes blow, and trees and hills stand against the sky. 
-20.he Sydney t 1966  + 
-; +When the Rigbys acquired growing sons Alan developed their interest in model ship and boat-building, amongst other things: and it has been sustained right up to the present. Many years. ago with L. Roy Davies, illustrator, Rigby assisted in the production of P. Neville Barnett'monumental work on Australian Book-platesHe voluntarily designed club badges, book covers and other items for friends and societies, just for the fun of it.  
-In add ition -to'the -club's "ana'sOditties -mentiOnE.,--(1 kriously-;j. + 
-wellread philosopher was ---member of the Rostriza.---Club, the Clock Club.; Camellia Soctet-yli Stereog'copic -SotcietYl. The ---1Tatidrial T:rust"-Pdf..., +In addition to the clubs and societies mentioned previouslythis 
-ana the Royal -Australin,rifistoricaI ;Socisity7:,:  "  +well-read philosopher was a member of the Rostrum Club, the Clock ClubCamellia Society, Stereoscopic Society, The National Trust of Australiaand the Royal Australian Historical Society 
-.  + 
-The, bom:6. Taythevfood:-Avehue7 Wrve best 'fld ebliz +The family home at Blythewood AvenueWarrawee, nestles deep in forest growth, overshadowed by some of the tallest eucalypts in the Sydney district. 
-forest growth, overshadowed by some of the -tallest eucalyptsin the + 
-Sydney district.  - +One of the most pleasurable aspects of Rigby'life was his and the family's connection with Mountain Trails Club and Sydney Bush Walkers camps and tours; the special pleasures of explorationcampingscenerycolourcontact with wild-lifepersonal freedom and peace of mind in the bushland were highly prized
- - _ . + 
-One of the most Pleasiarabl-e- aspectt,-'of',RigbY'b--: life was his': and-''+The Rigby connection with the Mountain Trails Club's famous- Miara Sanctuary of 85 acres in Heathcote Creek Valley was continuous throughout the 28 years of the lease. The fine rock poolssandy beaches and surrounding sandstone bushland provided a splendid environment for club members and friends, where the joys of camping, swimming, discussion, music and good cheer balanced the working existence in the City. The Rigby family made good use of the place and the boys and other youngsters absorbed the theories, philosophy and ta1es of the experiences of trailers and others, old and young. 
-the family's connectionwith-.Mountain Trails Club and Sydn ey Bush Walkerscamps:and;- tours; the -sp'e-cial- -pleagt rb-g of eY-1..qot-ti-r'o'n S c enemy _co lour',Oritactslwith-,,,4i,i-.14-.-Ii-fe ,-- :pars onali r-fre-a om and. i. peab er. + 
-mind in the bxshlanxbwershighly rizedJ,  +From their earliest days the Rigby boys were introduced to the worlds of books, art and music and the basis of what was beautiful and inspiring in nature and the works of mankindAt home Alan always was occupied with something interesting or useful and the boys were raised to realize there was always something to be done; they were shown that the things one worked hard to obtain, were the things one would value most, with a clear, conscience and a good deal of satisfaction. 
-f . :,(11 + 
-The Rigby connection with the Mountain Trails Club's famous.- Miara Sanctuary of 85 acres in Haathcot:Creek Valley was continunut -bhrough out the 28 years of the 166..se.. The  fine rock poolssandy! bee.,cheg:and surrounding sandstone bushland provideda splendid. envirorpe,nt for club. inembers and friends, where the joys of -camping, swimming, , dis cussion. music,.andgood ,cheer ba_la,need the working existence-in +It was providential that Alan Rigby met and married a girl such as Enida person of calm disposition, an artist and designer, and used to bushwalking and camping. Her quiet sympathetic understanding of matters smoothed away the troubles that at times assailed the sensitive nature of her husband, and the school trials and other troubles of her boys. 
-Rigby family made good use of the -place', and the bbys- and other.:ioungsters absorbecl the theories, philosophy andta1es of the e).ciences-. of trailers., and othersold_ and _young.+ 
 +On behalf of many friends this obituary is closed with an expression of their deepest sympathy for Mrs Enid Rigby, her sons Roger, Byron and  Geoffrey, the brothers of Alan, the sisters and brother Enid and all other relatives, in their bereavement.
  
-+//"If I had to give a summary of Alan in one word, it would be 'integrity'
-From their earliest days the Rigby boys were introduced to the worlds of books; art arid music and the basis of what was beautiful and inspiring in nature and the works of mankind. At home Alan always was occulid with something interesting or useful, and tie boys were raised. to realize there was always something to be anne; they. were. shown that the things one worked hard 'to obtain, were tha things one would value most, with a clear, conscience and a good deal of satisfaction. +He was that vein of gold in the quartz of life." Tarro.//
-+
-It was providential that Alan ,Rigby met and married a girl such as Enid, a person of calm disposition, an artist and designer, and used to bushwalking and camping. Her quiet sympathetic understanding of_ma tters +
-smoothed away the troubles that at times assailed the sensitive nature of her husbfInd, and the school trials and other troubles of her boys, +
-On behalf of many friends this obituary is closed with an expression - +
-of their deepest sympathy for Mrs. Enid Rigby, Ar sons Roger, Byron and  Geoffrey, the brothers of Alan'. the sisters and brother c) ! End nd all other relatives, in their -bereavement +
-"If I had to give a summary of Alan in one word,.itwould be.  +
-"He was that vein of gold in the quartz of life.." 7 Tarr.+
  
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