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|**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, Coral Tree Dr., Carlingford. 8711207.| | |**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, Coral Tree Dr., Carlingford. 8711207.| | ||
|**Typist**|Shirley Dean, 30 Hannah St., Beecroft.| | |**Typist**|Shirley Dean, 30 Hannah St., Beecroft.| | ||
- | |**Sales & Subscriptions**|Neville Page, 22 Haward | + | |**Sales & Subscriptions**|Neville Page, 22 Hayward |
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A study of the Social Programmes from the past shows there is some substance in these claims. There has been a gradual change in emphasis over the years, a change that has, in general, favoured the spectator functions. A period of relatively rapid change in the early to mid fifties heralded the explosion of the colour slide cult into mass popularity - perhaps the colour slide has done to us what T.V. has done to Society as a whole. | A study of the Social Programmes from the past shows there is some substance in these claims. There has been a gradual change in emphasis over the years, a change that has, in general, favoured the spectator functions. A period of relatively rapid change in the early to mid fifties heralded the explosion of the colour slide cult into mass popularity - perhaps the colour slide has done to us what T.V. has done to Society as a whole. | ||
- | For instance, how many years is it now since the Club has enjoyed an intelligent debate? (We may have even lost the art). Community singing with a piano-accordion | + | For instance, how many years is it now since the Club has enjoyed an intelligent debate? (We may have even lost the art). Community singing with a piano-accordion |
Slide nights make it easy for everyone - for everyone: for the Social Secretary, for the Lecturer and for the audience. Because they' | Slide nights make it easy for everyone - for everyone: for the Social Secretary, for the Lecturer and for the audience. Because they' | ||
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The fire was started at 6.30 a.m. the next morning and by 7 a.m. everybody was awake if not up and cooking breakfast. Then I woke the Pres., and after the usual colourful exchange of good morning phrases, he asked me about the water situation; which, considering the fact that we were on the top of a ridge, would have been non-existent except for Brian' | The fire was started at 6.30 a.m. the next morning and by 7 a.m. everybody was awake if not up and cooking breakfast. Then I woke the Pres., and after the usual colourful exchange of good morning phrases, he asked me about the water situation; which, considering the fact that we were on the top of a ridge, would have been non-existent except for Brian' | ||
- | After several false starts, including a femme who started cooking breakfast after everyone else had packed up, a true move-off was accomplished at 8.20 a.m. and an hour later we were walking along The Little River after successfully negotiating the cliff line without incident. The fabulous view of the clifflined | + | After several false starts, including a femme who started cooking breakfast after everyone else had packed up, a true move-off was accomplished at 8.20 a.m. and an hour later we were walking along The Little River after successfully negotiating the cliff line without incident. The fabulous view of the cliff-lined |
When the announcement came that it was time to move off up the hill and that it was advisable to fill up our water bottles I was delighted to hear the Pres. grumble that he didn't bring his water bottle. I was going to suggest that he should go back and get his two gallon container. I am sure, however, that his answer would also have been a suggestion. The climb up to Junction Mountain began about 1 p.m. | When the announcement came that it was time to move off up the hill and that it was advisable to fill up our water bottles I was delighted to hear the Pres. grumble that he didn't bring his water bottle. I was going to suggest that he should go back and get his two gallon container. I am sure, however, that his answer would also have been a suggestion. The climb up to Junction Mountain began about 1 p.m. | ||
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At a vantage point on the top of a small cliff where we rested and took in the view, a fellow called Zot who came in Ian Steven' | At a vantage point on the top of a small cliff where we rested and took in the view, a fellow called Zot who came in Ian Steven' | ||
- | The top of the Wild Goat Plateau was everything that we hoped it wouldn' | + | The top of the Wild Goat Plateau was everything that we hoped it wouldn' |
The minor tributary in the gully ran into another minor tributary which ran into another minor tributary. Thirty yards from this junction the creek bed, which had been consistently dry with a few damp patches, was found to be under two feet of water. The campsite was chosen and then made, a fire was built which contrary to the usual procedure was large enough for everybody to cook on at the one time. The after-dinner conversation included steam trains, direction by the stars and for Zot's benefit, the correct way to pronounce " | The minor tributary in the gully ran into another minor tributary which ran into another minor tributary. Thirty yards from this junction the creek bed, which had been consistently dry with a few damp patches, was found to be under two feet of water. The campsite was chosen and then made, a fire was built which contrary to the usual procedure was large enough for everybody to cook on at the one time. The after-dinner conversation included steam trains, direction by the stars and for Zot's benefit, the correct way to pronounce " | ||
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=====Paddy Made.===== | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
- | Bushwalking and ski touring have a great deal in common. Because of this it is quite usual to find that most ski tourers are bushwalkers also. Bushwalkers who have not discovered the pleasures, perils, interest and adventures of ski touring should take positive steps to do somsthing | + | Bushwalking and ski touring have a great deal in common. Because of this it is quite usual to find that most ski tourers are bushwalkers also. Bushwalkers who have not discovered the pleasures, perils, interest and adventures of ski touring should take positive steps to do something |
September and October are the good months, why not get yourselves organised and try it? | September and October are the good months, why not get yourselves organised and try it? | ||
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=====Beware!===== | =====Beware!===== | ||
- | As a matrimonial bureau, the Club has always been a huge success, beating even the professionals at their own game. One can't help noticing that this trend is going to continue, so it's felt that a word of warning to the starry-eyed is again timely. With this in mind, we' | + | As a matrimonial bureau, the Club has always been a huge success, beating even the professionals at their own game. One can't help noticing that this trend is going to continue, so it's felt that a word of warning to the starry-eyed is again timely. With this in mind, we' |
Dear Geof, | Dear Geof, | ||
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The journey home was very interesting and enjoyable - even if a trifle long, indeed by the time we arrived in Southampton most were thankful to be off the vessel, for more than just a few days. The day spent in Auckland was used for a trip to Rotorua - I was much impressed by what I saw and would like to spend a spell over in N.Z. both islands. Having friends in the two sections it should be easy to get to know the Antipodes better - those slides of the Vaseys and others I've seen of the Southern Alps certainly whet the appetite. Calls were made in at Fiji and Samoa - the latter being especially beautiful - indeed an ideal conception of a South Seas Island - and, more surprising, unspoilt and relatively free of the so called progressive development generally associated with the Yanks. One such example is the new hotel that has been built on a projecting spit in the Harbour - its external features are based on the traditional Samoan style of house making, but internally it has every luxury and convenience one could wish. Most of the island, like Fiji, is hilly and densely covered with vegetation. The beaches are good in places but unsafe - shark danger is bad. The view of the island at sunset as we sailed to Hawaii was unforgettable. Honolulu was grossly overrated and very dear - more or less a huge army-navy and airforce arsenal - probably a contributing factor towards the expensiveness. The overall scenic possibilities were not of a quality to rave over - I've seen as good if not better on the North Queensland coast although it's only fair to say that had time and funds permitted more leisurely excursion to the outer islands it would have been a very different story - you may recall the very good slides exhibited at the Club one Wednesday of the largest of the group Hawaii - they were really interesting. Our next port of call was San Francisco - a most beautiful city which was reminiscent of Sydney - both being hilly and having both extensive harbours and beaches - Frisco having a somewhat larger harbour and is definitely more hill. Its buildings are generally modern style but graceful. Much of the surrounding suburbs and adjoining cities of Oakland and Berkeley are pretty nondescript but the glory is its setting against the harbour and very attractive "green belt". | The journey home was very interesting and enjoyable - even if a trifle long, indeed by the time we arrived in Southampton most were thankful to be off the vessel, for more than just a few days. The day spent in Auckland was used for a trip to Rotorua - I was much impressed by what I saw and would like to spend a spell over in N.Z. both islands. Having friends in the two sections it should be easy to get to know the Antipodes better - those slides of the Vaseys and others I've seen of the Southern Alps certainly whet the appetite. Calls were made in at Fiji and Samoa - the latter being especially beautiful - indeed an ideal conception of a South Seas Island - and, more surprising, unspoilt and relatively free of the so called progressive development generally associated with the Yanks. One such example is the new hotel that has been built on a projecting spit in the Harbour - its external features are based on the traditional Samoan style of house making, but internally it has every luxury and convenience one could wish. Most of the island, like Fiji, is hilly and densely covered with vegetation. The beaches are good in places but unsafe - shark danger is bad. The view of the island at sunset as we sailed to Hawaii was unforgettable. Honolulu was grossly overrated and very dear - more or less a huge army-navy and airforce arsenal - probably a contributing factor towards the expensiveness. The overall scenic possibilities were not of a quality to rave over - I've seen as good if not better on the North Queensland coast although it's only fair to say that had time and funds permitted more leisurely excursion to the outer islands it would have been a very different story - you may recall the very good slides exhibited at the Club one Wednesday of the largest of the group Hawaii - they were really interesting. Our next port of call was San Francisco - a most beautiful city which was reminiscent of Sydney - both being hilly and having both extensive harbours and beaches - Frisco having a somewhat larger harbour and is definitely more hill. Its buildings are generally modern style but graceful. Much of the surrounding suburbs and adjoining cities of Oakland and Berkeley are pretty nondescript but the glory is its setting against the harbour and very attractive "green belt". | ||
- | We sepnt a day and half there - unfortunately landing on Thanksgiving Day which denied us the opportunity of paying a visit to the National Park of Yosemite - a great pity for I was much looking forward to this - still an opportunity may exist on a return trip. We traversed all three harbour bridges - glorious views and of course - great technical interest. Perhaps pride of place for me went to the new Masonic Hall near Grace Cathedral - it had a most imposing entrance foyer, with one complete wall of illuminated glass - rather like an enormous mosaic - unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me so missed out taking a shot of it. | + | We spent a day and half there - unfortunately landing on Thanksgiving Day which denied us the opportunity of paying a visit to the National Park of Yosemite - a great pity for I was much looking forward to this - still an opportunity may exist on a return trip. We traversed all three harbour bridges - glorious views and of course - great technical interest. Perhaps pride of place for me went to the new Masonic Hall near Grace Cathedral - it had a most imposing entrance foyer, with one complete wall of illuminated glass - rather like an enormous mosaic - unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me so missed out taking a shot of it. |
- | The next port was Los ngelos | + | The next port was Los Angeles |
The canal itself was transited in daylight, the weather being overcast much of the time but exceptionally humid - it was scenically and technically very enjoyable. Another highlight of the trip was the Colombian port of Cartagena on the Caribbean - it is one of the former fortified cities on the old Spanish Main - retaining virtually intact, its city walls, old buildings and fortifications - all dating from round the 16th century perhaps a little earlier. We spent an absorbing day in hot sunshine investigating its nooks and crannies and would like to have spent much longer there. | The canal itself was transited in daylight, the weather being overcast much of the time but exceptionally humid - it was scenically and technically very enjoyable. Another highlight of the trip was the Colombian port of Cartagena on the Caribbean - it is one of the former fortified cities on the old Spanish Main - retaining virtually intact, its city walls, old buildings and fortifications - all dating from round the 16th century perhaps a little earlier. We spent an absorbing day in hot sunshine investigating its nooks and crannies and would like to have spent much longer there. | ||
- | We made a call into Trinidad - its port was colourful without being outstanding although the beach which we later went to for a swim - on the northern side, was superb - as were the views across the straights to the mainland of South America. A lengthy passage eventually landed us in Lisbon - a delightful city with a great deal to hold ones interest - especially from the architectural point of view - I wish we had longer there - but since this is relatively easy to revisit, particularly in conjunction with Spain, it was less of a loss than say the islands in the Samoan group. We were there for a day, then followed a stormy passage through the Bay of Biscay, a brief call in at Le Havre, finally landing amidst high wind and driving rain at Southampton in the early hours. However, by the time we were hustled down the gangway, the weather cleared to a perfectly beautiful sunny winter day. Three car loads of family and relations were at the quayside to greet me, and after a short stop for refreshment we sped on our way along the remaining 75 miles to London and home. Christmas was as you would expect a distinctly family event, with much reunion and acquainting with new members of the family. After a month or so of visiting I restart work - as a local government officer at the new city hall of Westminster - a modern ediface like the AMP in Sydney, some 22 levels high and commanding a magnificent prospect over the city towards the Surrey and Hertfordshire hills. At Easter I resumed serious walking, inaugerating the " | + | We made a call into Trinidad - its port was colourful without being outstanding although the beach which we later went to for a swim - on the northern side, was superb - as were the views across the straights to the mainland of South America. A lengthy passage eventually landed us in Lisbon - a delightful city with a great deal to hold ones interest - especially from the architectural point of view - I wish we had longer there - but since this is relatively easy to revisit, particularly in conjunction with Spain, it was less of a loss than say the islands in the Samoan group. We were there for a day, then followed a stormy passage through the Bay of Biscay, a brief call in at Le Havre, finally landing amidst high wind and driving rain at Southampton in the early hours. However, by the time we were hustled down the gangway, the weather cleared to a perfectly beautiful sunny winter day. Three car loads of family and relations were at the quayside to greet me, and after a short stop for refreshment we sped on our way along the remaining 75 miles to London and home. Christmas was as you would expect a distinctly family event, with much reunion and acquainting with new members of the family. After a month or so of visiting I restart work - as a local government officer at the new city hall of Westminster - a modern ediface like the AMP in Sydney, some 22 levels high and commanding a magnificent prospect over the city towards the Surrey and Hertfordshire hills. At Easter I resumed serious walking, inaugerating the " |
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- | WHITE-OUT. | + | =====White-Out.===== |
- | (Ski-ing in a snow storm.) | + | |
- | The sky is formless and void, empty and white. Earth too is formless and. void, empty and White. | + | (Ski-ing in a snow storm.) |
- | Here they meet. | + | |
- | And I - am in between | + | Greg Reading. |
- | When the sun shines the sky is bright and hard - | + | |
- | Though a thousand miles bsyond | + | The sky is formless and void, empty and white.\\ |
- | (today I touch it with each glance | + | Earth too is formless and void, empty and white.\\ |
- | I hold it on my hand!) | + | Here they meet.\\ |
- | But When the sun shines the sky is hard and bright. | + | And I - am in between. |
- | Earth too is hard and 'bright, its edges steep and sharp. | + | |
- | I strain to cut a grip on it, cling with all my might - Lest I should slide right off. | + | When the sun shines the sky is bright and hard -\\ |
- | But today the world is formless and void, empty and white. Mind too is formless and void, empty and white. Body only is moving in perfect harmony, | + | Though a thousand miles beyond |
+ | (today I touch it with each glance! It licks my face! I hold it on my hand!)\\ | ||
+ | But when the sun shines the sky is hard and bright.\\ | ||
+ | Earth too is hard and bright, its edges steep and sharp.\\ | ||
+ | I strain to cut a grip on it, cling with all my might -\\ | ||
+ | Lest I should slide right off. | ||
+ | |||
+ | But today the world is formless and void, empty and white.\\ | ||
+ | Mind too is formless and void, empty and white.\\ | ||
+ | Body only is moving in perfect harmony,\\ | ||
Floating, falling - through this nothing white. | Floating, falling - through this nothing white. | ||
- | CONSERVATION COMMENTARY. | + | |
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+ | |||
+ | =====Conservation Commentary.===== | ||
by the Conservation Secretary, Alex Colley. | by the Conservation Secretary, Alex Colley. | ||
- | At our Annual General meeting in March, a small Committee was appointed to represent the Club in a discussion with the Minister for Lands. The Committee consisted of Heather Joyce, Michael Elfick, the President (ex officio), Alan Rigby, whose experience and ideas will be sadly missed, and myself. It has since co-opted Henry Gold, *hose knowledge of overseas parks, together with his photographic talents, will be valuable. It has | + | |
- | been an active Committee, having met four times, and visited the Minister, while individual members have inspected controlled burning methods at Canberra, photographed the Church Creek limestone formation for the Dept. | + | At our Annual General meeting in March, a small Committee was appointed to represent the Club in a discussion with the Minister for Lands. The Committee consisted of Heather Joyce, Michael Elfick, the President (ex officio), Alan Rigby, whose experience and ideas will be sadly missed, and myself. It has since co-opted Henry Gold, whose knowledge of overseas parks, together with his photographic talents, will be valuable. It has been an active Committee, having met four times, and visited the Minister, while individual members have inspected controlled burning methods at Canberra, photographed the Church Creek limestone formation for the Dept. of Lands, and held discussions with top departmental and other conservationists. A great deal of knowledge of modern conservation practice has been, and is being acquired. This report seeks to summarise some of it. |
- | of Lands, and held discussions with top departmental and other conservationists. A great deal of knowledge of modern conservation practice has bowl, and is being acquired. This report seeks to summarise some of it. | + | |
- | There is no need to reiterate the S.D.T.conservaton | + | There is no need to reiterate the S.D.W. conservation |
- | wanting to keep the parks for ourselves. Parks could not be created, it was | + | |
- | said, unless roads, buildings and all mod. cons were introduced, thus making | + | Here in New South Wales we find Dr. Mosley now of The Australian Conservation Foundation, a geographer who has specialised in parkland studies, giving an address which could well have delivered by Myles Dunphy, whose work he describes with enthusiasm. Dr. Mosley addressed the N.S.W. Nature Conservation Council and his address has been reproduced in "Architecture in Australia", |
- | September, 1966 The Sydney Bus hwalker 15. | + | |
- | them available to the public. I have already drawn attention the magazine to President | + | |
- | as highways. Nor should motor vehicles be allowed to tyran: | + | |
- | leisurely human traffic." | + | |
- | Here in New South Wales we find Dr. Mosley now of The Australian | + | |
- | Conservation Foundation, a geographer who has specialised in parkland studies, | + | |
- | giving an address which could well have delivered by Myles Dunphy, whose work he describes with enthusiasm. Dr. Mosley addressed the N.S.T, Nature | + | |
- | Conservation Council and his address has been reproduced in Architecture in Australia", | + | |
Squarely facing the " | Squarely facing the " | ||
- | " | + | |
- | some people are suspicious of the equity of devoting such large areas to this purposes | + | " |
- | For this reason it is essential to publicise the rationale for wilderness | + | |
- | parks. It seems reasonable to assume that since the different activity | + | For this reason it is essential to publicise the rationale for wilderness parks. It seems reasonable to assume that since the different activity groups in the community need different conditions for satisfaction it is in the public interest to preserve the maximum environmental variety. It is easy to see that since wilderness offers the maximum contrast with the city and therefore lies at the extreme end of the spectrum of recreational environment it is a particularly valuable resource. Its destruction would significantly narrow the range of environmental choice. Thus it is a half truth to say that such areas are available only for the use of the exclusive few. Like many other special community facilities, such as museums and art galleries, these are available for all who wish to use them and hence are a collective good." |
- | groups in the community need different conditions for satisfaction it is in the public interest to preserve the maximum environmental variety | + | |
- | It is easy to see that since wilderness offers the maximum contrast with the city and therefore lies at the extreme end of the spectrum of | + | Speaking of the existing park system Dr. Mosley said that it " |
- | recreational environment it is a particularly valuable resource. Its destruction would significantly narrow the range of environmental choice Thus it is a half truth to say that such areas are available only for the use of the exclusive few. Like many other special community facilities, | + | |
- | such as museums and art galleries, these are available for all who wish to use them and hence are a collective good." | + | On the subject of improvements, Dr. Mosley goes further than we were game to venture. The original |
- | Speaking of the existing park system Dr. Mosley said that it " | + | |
- | the gradual conversion of all parkland to serve the interests of mass tourism." | + | "One of the chief characteristics of wilderness recreation is that it is unconfined. If the country |
- | parks. | + | |
- | On the subject of irmovements, Dr. Mosley goes further than we were game to venture. The criginal | + | The spontaneity of the visit can be spoiled by many things which are useful in some parts of a national park but undesirable in a wilderness area, such as warning notices, interpretive signs, uniformed rangers, entrance gates and other visitor paraphernalia which suggests to the traveller that he is entering a specially designed play area. The visitor can obtain all the information he needs from maps and pamphlets. Mechanised access of any kind is also undesirable. This includes all kinds of rough country and over-snow vehicles, |
- | 16. The Sydney DuShwalke:r September, 1966 | + | |
- | The meeting thought even this wau asking too much and settled for "a minimum | + | At this point Bush Walkers may ask themselves "Is this heaven, or have we been dreaming?" |
- | of roadS." | + | |
- | extending even to the wilderness boundary. A practical | + | Mr. Gabel' |
- | "One of the chief characteristics of wilderness recreation is that it is unconfined. If the country | + | |
- | The spontaneity of the visit can be spoiled by many things which are useful in some parts of a national park but undesirable in a wilderness area, such as warning notices, interpretive signs, uniformed rangers, entrance gates and other visitor paraphernalia which suggests to the | + | Take first the fire control aspect. Technically |
- | traveller that he is entering a specially designed play area. The | + | |
- | visitor can obtain all the information he needs from maps and pamphlets. Mechanised access of ahy kind is also undesirable. This includes all kinds of rough country and over-snow vehicles, | + | Next let us examine the premise that fires destroy wilderness. Any fire, controlled or uncontrolled, |
- | It n4.t only reduces self-reliance in travel and impairs the biota but | + | |
- | also brings mechanised civilisation into the bush. All this requires that management be as unobtrusive as possible." | + | Could such a reduction be achieved? Mr. Gabel prescribes several methods of reducing incidence, such as provision of fire places, restriction of access along service trails, prohibition of fire during danger |
- | At this point Bush Walkers may ask themselves "Is this heaven, or have we been dreaming?" | + | |
- | this country - bush fires. Mr. Gabel' | + | Dr. Mosley doesn' |
- | on simple facts known to any bushman. These are that fire risk and/or | + | |
- | intensity increases with temperature, | + | He says: "By far the greatest |
- | September, 1966 The Sydney Dushwalker 17. | + | |
- | started a "wild fire which would leave both the gaEe and themselves to starve to death. Graziers have used fires, frequently uncontrolled, | + | Helicopters are expensive, mighty expensive, and this points up the second economic limitation to fire control in parks. The preparatory measures |
- | .Er. Gabel' | + | |
- | Take first the fire control aspect. Technically | + | Enough has been said to prove that there is no easy solution to wilderness conservation. Let us suppose we were in the Minister' |
- | report represents a summation of forestry experience, but, is it economically possible?. Then the Forestry Department, a substantial revenue producer, is short of funds for fire control, what hope have park authorities of Obtaining | + | |
- | Next let us examine the premise that fires destroy wilderness Any fire, controlled or uncontrolled, | + | Shortly after this we received a request from Balder |
- | others. The worst areas are those frequently fired, and the best those infrequently | + | |
- | huts and settlement | + | Members of the Committee believe this is a climax period for conservation and that, if we put forward a well-reasoned |
- | fires is sufficient for almost complete recovery of flora and fauna. An example of this is the Duna Valley and pnrts of the Kosciusko State Park, where trees in the vicinity of huts have been killed by frequent fires but the wilderness a short distance away from huts and tracks is little affected. | + | |
- | This leads to the conclusion that if the incidence of fires could be reduced | + | ---- |
- | to that of the more remote areas, wilderness might survive despite occasional burning. | + | |
- | ,Could such a reduction be achieved? Mr. Gabel prescribes several | + | =====One More Month.===== |
- | methods of reducing incidence, such as provision of fire places, restriction of access along service trails, prohibition of fire during danger | + | |
- | the bush fire danger period, and even the closing of parks when the danger | + | |
- | index is high, But for some reason he omits what the Forestry Department in | + | |
- | 18. The Sydney Bushwalker September, 1966 | + | |
- | its annual reports describes as the prime cause of bush fires burning off. True, there is a law which, if obeyed, would eliminate this cause, but | + | |
- | obviously it is not obeyed. Fires lit outside parks are allowed to travel beyond the property of the person responsible. Other fires are lit, some | + | |
- | within the park itself, to create a nocost | + | |
- | policing of fire laws and regulations requires staff and funds, but it | + | |
- | would be considerably cheaper than a fully roaded, equipped and staffed | + | |
- | fire control service. It would be preferable to a partly organised service | + | |
- | which would destroy wilderness values without giving protection. From the viewpoint of recreation it would provide an environment which could usually be enjoyed, instead of a network of roads and " | + | |
- | Dr. Mosley doesn' | + | |
- | He says: "By far the greatest | + | |
- | and this has been done in the wilderness areas of the U.S.A., where by using helicopters to transport men and materials they have been able to | + | |
- | abandon the fire road systems. Although helicopters are expensive it is worth remembering that there are not other major costs involved in | + | |
- | the management of wilderness. Surely the advantage to be gained justifies their experimental use in this State." | + | |
- | Helicopters are ex-oensive, mighty expensive, and this points up | + | |
- | the second economic limitation to fire control in parks. The preparatory measures | + | |
- | for park protection, to be fully utilized perhaps only once in several years, is not financially practical. If men and equipment are not available when | + | |
- | required, the whole system will prove futile. The solution which I have | + | |
- | proposed to this dilemma is to make fire fighting a regular part of defence training and use defence personnel and equipment when essential. | + | |
- | Enough has been said to prove that there is no easy solution to wilderness conservation. Let us suppose we were in the Minister' | + | |
- | advice we could get, which is just what he has done. Nor would we commit' | + | |
- | September, 1966 The Sydney Dushwalker 19. | + | |
- | ourselves until we had listened to all points of view. With such thoughts in mind your representatives made it clear that we were out to help rather than criticise. As a means of presenting our credentials, | + | |
- | effectiveness of fire trails. The Minister gave us a sympathetic hearing, | + | |
- | and I believe he is with us a good part of the way. He has had extensive fire fighting experience and believes that heavy equipment is necessary for fire fighting. On this he may be right, but we hope he isn't. Perhaps the most significant thing he told us was that he will be only too pleased to receive and consider any proposals we like to put before him on suitable areas for the creation of National Parks. Detailed work on land titles. is, he told us, no longer necessary | + | |
- | Shortly after this we received a request from Balder | + | |
- | Members of the Committee believe this is a climax period for conservation and that, if we put forward a wellreasoned | + | |
- | IM10. | + | |
- | 01TE MORE MONTH. | + | |
by " | by " | ||
- | Paddy Pallin' | + | |
- | Two very wellknown | + | Paddy Pallin' |
- | at Burning Palms. This would have been alright except for the embarrassment of running into Owen Marks' Saturday day walk. We can well imagine Owen's challenging cry of "the things you see when you havent | + | |
- | Scene: Ross Tyborn's 21st Birthday Party on August 6. A huge crate was carried into the assembled company in the Wyborn living room. With some trepidation our Rosso began to unpack it and after several layers were removed a real live human leg was thrust into Roszo's astonished face. Out | + | Two very well-known |
- | 2-. The Sydney Dushwalker September, 1966 | + | |
- | popped Don Finch, full of vim and vigour despite his close confinement; | + | Scene: Ross Wyborn's 21st Birthday Party on August 6. A huge crate was carried into the assembled company in the Wyborn living room. With some trepidation our Rosso began to unpack it and after several layers were removed a real live human leg was thrust into Rosso's astonished face. Out popped Don Finch, full of vim and vigour despite his close confinement; |
- | Once again a most promising and brimming-over Walks Programme (SspteMber-October-November) has been produced. If they all go, there' | + | |
- | Dad luck about the entries in the Colour Slide Competition not being judged. As things were, acclamation from the audience proclaimed that Edna Stretton and Audrey Kenway had won joint honours. | + | Once again a most promising and brimming-over Walks Programme (Ssptember-October-November) has been produced. If they all go, there' |
- | FEDERATION REPORT | + | |
+ | Bad luck about the entries in the Colour Slide Competition not being judged. As things were, acclamation from the audience proclaimed that Edna Stretton and Audrey Kenway had won joint honours. | ||
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+ | =====Federation Report - August.===== | ||
Phil Butt. | Phil Butt. | ||
- | From " | + | |
- | that rangers have no power, to restrict entry to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Claire Reserve even in bad weather. | + | From " |
- | From " | + | |
- | to be blazed with aluminium markers by Members of Federation and then cleared by Blue Mountains City Coancil. | + | From " |
- | The S & R demonstration programme this year 15-16th October, 1966) will depend on offers of assistance and suggestions. | + | |
+ | The S & R demonstration programme this year (15-16th October, 1966) will depend on offers of assistance and suggestions. | ||
Mr. Paul Barnes was elected unopposed for the position of Junior Vice President. | Mr. Paul Barnes was elected unopposed for the position of Junior Vice President. | ||
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The positions of Convenor of the Publications Committee and member of the Conservation Bureau are still vacant and member clubs have been circularised that these positions are vacant and requesting volunteers to fill them. | The positions of Convenor of the Publications Committee and member of the Conservation Bureau are still vacant and member clubs have been circularised that these positions are vacant and requesting volunteers to fill them. | ||
- | Dates of Federati4Ims: | ||
- | S & R Demonstration - 15-16th October, 1966 Federation Reunion - 11-12th March, 1967 | ||
- | S & R Practice - to be decided. | ||
- | Annual General Meeting - 18th July, 1967. | ||
+ | Dates of Federations: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * S & R Demonstration - 15-16th October, 1966 | ||
+ | * Federation Reunion - 11-12th March, 1967 | ||
+ | * S & R Practice - to be decided. | ||
+ | * Annual General Meeting - 18th July, 1967. |
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