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 ====== THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ====== ====== THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ======
  
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker, The 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. =====
  
 By Dot Butler By Dot Butler
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-==== ONE MORE MONTH ====+===== ONE MORE MONTH =====
  
 By "Observer" By "Observer"
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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** **PADDY MADE**
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 ===== FINDING YOUR WAY BY THE STARS ===== ===== FINDING YOUR WAY BY THE STARS =====
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 **TO FIND SOUTH (Approx) **TO FIND SOUTH (Approx)
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-COLOUR SLIDE COMPETITION. +==== COLOUR SLIDE COMPETITION ==== 
-a August 3Ist, tteCclour Slide Competition will be held.+ 
 +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 Main. Range, 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 people' are 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 artist? or + 
--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 that' one 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 artist; or 
 +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 person? a mountain trailer and. bushwalker 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 could. keep 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 person: a 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 years, Back 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 year; and that he could keep up with the younger men in the National Park Association's 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 years. Back 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 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 +==== 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, ilWtrators, artprinters 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, illustrators, art 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, but: before 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 general. knowledge,. 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 freedom. He 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; and. his life showed that persons who possess the:right skills,and incentives can be at home anywhere where the sun _shines. theloreezes 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's monUmental work on Australian Dookplates.2 ae voluntarily designed club badges, book.. covers. and 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 sunshines. the 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's monumental work on Australian Book-plates. He 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 --a -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 previously, this 
-ana the Royal -Australin,rifistoricaI ;Socisity7:,:  "  +well-read philosopher was a member of the Rostrum Club, the Clock Club, Camellia Society, Stereoscopic Society, The National Trust of Australia, and the Royal Australian Historical Society.  
-.  + 
-The, bom:6. Taythevfood:-Avehue7 Wrve best 'fld ebliz +The family home at Blythewood Avenue, Warrawee, nestles deep in forest growth, overshadowed by some of the tallest eucalypts in the Sydney district. 
-forest growth, overshadowed by some of the -tallest eucalypts. in the + 
-Sydney district.  - +One of the most pleasurable aspects of Rigby's life was his and the family's connection with Mountain Trails Club and Sydney Bush Walkers camps and tours; the special pleasures of exploration, camping, scenery, colour, contact with wild-life, personal 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 pools, sandy 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 connection. with-.Mountain Trails Club and Sydn ey Bush Walkers' camps: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 mankind. At 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:e Creek Valley was continunut -bhrough out the 28 years of the 166..se.. The  fine rock pools; sandy! bee.,cheg:. and surrounding sandstone bushland provided' a splendid. envirorpe,nt for club. inembers and friends, where the joys of -camping, swimming, , dis cussion. music,.and. good ,cheer ba_la,need the working existence-in +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 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 and. ta1es of the e).ciences-. of trailers., and others, old_ 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,.it, would be.  +
-"He was that vein of gold in the quartz of life.." 7 Tarr.+
  
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