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 Alex Colley drew attention to the magazine articles on manpower for bushfire fighting, and suggested that, after people had a chance to digest it, he would seek volunteers. Alex Colley drew attention to the magazine articles on manpower for bushfire fighting, and suggested that, after people had a chance to digest it, he would seek volunteers.
  
-Now we were up to the proposals for the Christmas Party, with the President urging us to stop shilly-shallying and make up our minds as the sands were running out. Ruth said there appeared to be three alternatives - (a) a hall at Eastwood that was available for hire at a low rate (b) an invitation from Helen and George Gray to again use their grounds and (c) a suggestion to hire a ferry for about four hours at a charge of $76.+Now we were up to the proposals for the Christmas Party, with the President urging us to stop shilly-shallying and make up our minds as the sands were running out. Ruth said there appeared to be three alternatives - (a) a hall at Eastwood that was available for hire at a low rate (b) an invitation from Helen and George Gray to again use their grounds and %%(c)%% a suggestion to hire a ferry for about four hours at a charge of $76.
  
 Information forthcoming indicated that the Eastwood Hall may already be booked throughout December, and Dot Butler suggested that, if the Gray's offer were accepted, a portable dance floor be **not** hired this time. The Information forthcoming indicated that the Eastwood Hall may already be booked throughout December, and Dot Butler suggested that, if the Gray's offer were accepted, a portable dance floor be **not** hired this time. The
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 Congratulations to Bob and Lindsey Hawkins on the arrival of their son John. Lindsey was a bushwalker who married one of the rock-climbers, many of the members will remember her as Lindsey Gray. Congratulations to Bob and Lindsey Hawkins on the arrival of their son John. Lindsey was a bushwalker who married one of the rock-climbers, many of the members will remember her as Lindsey Gray.
  
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-'HFRAMES FOR GIRLSI1.. +
-There is no doubt that the HFrame is now established in popularity, but Lt ny people +
-who are short in stature or who wish to carry small loads look askance at those large packs, which can easily hold 60 to 80 lbs. +
-We at Paddy's- realised. that there was a +
-gap in. the range of HFrames here and s4 about designing something to fill +
-the gap. Several prototypes were made and +
-alterbd, but finally we produced a pack which we have christened the "Rambler", +
-It will suit tall or short people but is +
-particularly designed for those with short +
-backs. It will easily hold 40 lbs of camp gear and food. It looks authentic with  +
-eyeleted gussets and a roomy back pocket.. +
-It Is reasonable priced at 317.95. If you +
-want a new pack come and inspect, the "Rambler." +
-Paddymade of course. +
-PADDY PALLIN PTY LTD. +
-1st Floor, 109a Bathurst St., SYDNEY. 26-2685. +
-PADDY PA LLI N [3: +
-Lightweight Camp Gear +
-B A/12685 +
-0. Tito 0y4-41v UetxmIkoz, Nowtt*opt 19dd+
  
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- '    + 
-     +2. Rug nee elk is a Southern island. (9)\\ 
-     +8. An insect with one before a hundred caper. (5)\\ 
-     +10. & 15d. Rise the rests in Katoomba, (5,7)\\ 
-4 -  N +12. & 23a. On the Commons. (3,3)\\ 
-CLUESACROSS +13. Pick no llama contains a rise. (5)\\ 
-2. Rug nee elk is a Southern island. (9) +14. Additional. (5)\\ 
-8. An insect with one before a hundred caper. +15. Does a chesty cutter use this? (6)\\ 
-10. & 15d. Rise the rests in Katoomba, (5.7) +16. A journal shortened tart bird. (6)\\ 
-12. & 23a. On the Commons. (33) +19. Scarcely sufficient for half a dance in a holy man. (5)\\ 
-13. Pick no llama contains a rise. (5) +21. To follow, an upset sun in ease. (5)\\ 
-14. Additional. (5) +23. See 12a.\\ 
-15. Does a chesty cutter use this? (6 +24. To summon an approval in the day before. (5)\\ 
-16. A journal shortened tart bird. (6 19. Scarcely sufficient for half a dance in a holy man. (5) 21. To follow, an upset sun in ease. (5) +26. Four is the first that's not. (5)\\ 
-23. See 12a. +27. Glen Grain (anagram)(9)\\ 
-24. To summon an approval in the day before. + 
-26. Four is the first that's not. (5) +===Down.=== 
-27. Glen Grain (anagram) (9). + 
-DOWN +1. Tea with a torturing device should be scrubless. (5)\\ 
-1. Tea with a torturing device should be scrubless. +2. An army pack? (3)\\ 
-2. An army pack? (3) +3. An altered crow with no direction is a bird. (3)\\ 
-3. An altered crow with no direction is a bird. (3) +4. Rum pie for a referee. (6)\\ 
-4. Rum pie for a referee. (6) +5. His wife is salty. (3)\\ 
-5. His wife is salty. (3) +6. Green orange has a conjunction. (3)\\ 
-6. Green orange has a conjunction. (3) +7. Letter with the preposition back. (5)\\ 
-7. Letter with the preposition back. (5) +9. See 20d.\\ 
-9. See 20d. +11. Curse with an endless gong is six sided. (7)\\ 
-(5) +15. See 10a.\\ 
-(5) +17. A night relaxation on a mountain. (8)\\ 
-( ) +18. Fag for an addict. (6)\\ 
-11. Curse with an endless gong is six sided. 15. See 10a.  , +20 & 9d. Supra (5,2,5)\\ 
-17. -Hight relaxation on Fag for an +22. Hamlet talked of them, David and rockclimbers use one. (5)\\ 
-20 & 9d Su1a (5:9 , 5) 22. Wam1et talked of them, +25. A headless reel is fishy. (3)\\ 
-25. A headlesS'tebl'i's'tish -rockclimberluie'one +26. In the beginning of the famour Macadonian letter. (3) 
-26. In the beginning of th aqug0,50Wonian letter. (3) + 
-addict. (6) David and +----
- (5)+
  
 =====Federation report=====  =====Federation report===== 
  
-October 1966+**October 1966.**
  
-SOUTH-MST TASMANIA. The Federation decided to lend its support to a movement directed at requesting the Tasmanian Government to promulgate an overall master plan for the hydro-electric development from rivers in South West Tasmania, before any work be proceeded with, in order to prederve scenery and primitive areas. +**South West Tasmania**. The Federation decided to lend its support to a movement directed at requesting the Tasmanian Government to promulgate an overall master plan for the hydro-electric development from rivers in South West Tasmania, before any work be proceeded with, in order to preserve scenery and primitive areas. 
-TIANJARRA FIRING RANGE. Advice from the Army indicated that artillery + 
-practice is still taking place in this area, particularly on week days. +**Tianjarra Fire Range.** Advice from the Army indicated that artillery practice is still taking place in this area, particularly on week days. The army has been requested to give as much prior notice as possible of firings so that the Federation may have more time to advise clubs. Known information on danger dates is available at Paddy Pallin's shop. 
-The army has been requested to give as much prior notice as possible of firings so that the Federation may have more time to advise clubs. Known information on danger dates is available at Paddy Pallin's shop. + 
-CLYDE-DUDA7ANG AREA. The Conservation Bureau reported that the holders of permissive occupancies are objecting to proposals that National Parks be established in the area as this would abolish existing grazing leases. The Coast & Mountain Talkers Club is preparing new maps with an accompanying booklet on information in relation thereto. Those will shortly be available. +**Clyde-Budawang area.** The Conservation Bureau reported that the holders of permissive occupancies are objecting to proposals that National Parks be established in the area as this would abolish existing grazing leases. The Coast & Mountain Walkers Club is preparing new maps with an accompanying booklet on information in relation thereto. Those will shortly be available. 
-COLONG AREA. New caves are reported to have been discovered in the Colong Area which strengthens the case for prohibition of lime-stone quarrying. The Minister for Lands has been advised of the discovery. + 
-DOUDDI NATURAL PARK. A move is afoot to have leases granted fof the removal of specific sand suitable for glass-making. A protest has been entered to +**Colong area.** New caves are reported to have been discovered in the Colong Area which strengthens the case for prohibition of lime-stone quarrying. The Minister for Lands has been advised of the discovery. 
-the appropriate authority. + 
-GROSE RIVER. The Federation requested information as to the outcome of a request for a working party to help clear the river track of fallen logs. +**Bouddi Natural Park.** A move is afoot to have leases granted for the removal of specific sand suitable for glass making. A protest has been entered to the appropriate authority. 
-SEARCH AND RESCUE DEMONSTRATION. The demonstration was reported as being very successful but insufficient support is being given by the Clubs in the prior organisation required, most of the work being left to the Federation President. One participant was reported as being bitten on the nose by a + 
-dog & He is said to have had an ample nose to attract the animal. The Sydney Sky Divers club has promised full co-operation if it is necessary to parachute assistance into an area. The Federation's radios were not successful when used from air to ground from aircraft taking part in the demonstration. It has been recommended that two more powerful radios be acquired by the Federation. These would cost in all about $440, which is beyond the capacity of current funds. Clubs are asked to suggest ways and means of raising the necessary money. +**Grose River.** The Federation requested information as to the outcome of a request for a working party to help clear the river track of fallen logs. 
-ST. ALBANS MILITARY MAP. This map is reported to be very inaccurate in many details and should not be implicitly relied upon. It does not conform in many respects with aerial photographs. + 
-NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. The Federation has made an offer to the Service +**Search and Rescue Demonstration.** The demonstration was reported as being very successful but insufficient support is being given by the Clubs in the prior organisation required, most of the work being left to the Federation President. One participant was reported as being bitten on the nose by a dog & he is said to have had an ample nose to attract the animal. The Sydney Sky Divers Club has promised full co-operation if it is necessary to parachute assistance into an area. The Federation's radios were not successful when used from air to ground from aircraft taking part in the demonstration. It has been recommended that two more powerful radios be acquired by the Federation. These would cost in all about $440, which is beyond the capacity of current funds. Clubs are asked to suggest ways and means of raising the necessary money. 
-to help train N.P.S. rangers in Search and Rescue techniques, as this will be part of the rangers' functions. + 
-GROSE RIVER ACCESS. It laps been established beyond all doubt that the well established r:late used by walkers,emerging from the river on the right bank at Yarrramundi passes through private land, where access has been previously made on to Mountain River road, on the way to Richmond. This old access route is therefore closed to walkers who are advised to cross the river at +**St Albans Military Map.** This map is reported to be very inaccurate in many details and should not be implicitly relied upon. It does not conform in many respects with aerial photographs. 
-Woods Creek and come out through Grose Wold. The holders of the private lands are very antibushwalker in attitude, have threatened violence and are reported to have savage dogs on their properties. However, steps are being taken to have access reestablished+ 
-OTFORD AREA. It is reported that a man with a rifle is shooting in this area, particularly near the Palm Jungle. As the area is a reserve, any +**National Park service.** The Federation has made an offer to the Service to help train N.P.S. rangers in Search and Rescue techniques, as this will be part of the rangers' functions. 
-information as to his identity would be appreciated by the Federation. + 
-DECEMBER FEDERLTION MEETING. Owing to the advent of Christmas, the normal date will be advanced and clubs will be notified as soon as possible as to the actual date.+**Grose River access.** It has been established beyond all doubt that the well established route used by walkers, emerging from the river on the right bank at Yarrramundi passes through private land, where access has been previously made on to Mountain River road, on the way to Richmond. This old access route is therefore closed to walkers who are advised to cross the river at Woods Creek and come out through Grose Wold. The holders of the private lands are very anti-bushwalker in attitude, have threatened violence and are reported to have savage dogs on their properties. However, steps are being taken to have access re-established
 + 
 +**Otford area.** It is reported that a man with a rifle is shooting in this area, particularly near the Palm Jungle. As the area is a reserve, any information as to his identity would be appreciated by the Federation. 
 + 
 +**December Federation Meeting.** Owing to the advent of Christmas, the normal date will be advanced and clubs will be notified as soon as possible as to the actual date.
  
 =====Not what they used to be===== =====Not what they used to be=====
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 Jim Brown Jim Brown
  
-Just recently I bought copies of the two inches to one mile maps of +Just recently I bought copies of the two inches to one mile maps of Burragorang, Nattai and Yerranderie. I admit to buying them with bad grace, thinking how we had walked over this area for years and years by inadequate and sometimes misleading maps, and now, when most of the place is out of bounds - officially - a good series by maps has been released.
-Durragorang, Nattai and Yerranderie. I admit to buying them with bad grace, thinking how we had walked over this area for years and years by inadequate and sometimes misleading maps, and now, when most of the place is out of bounds  offocially  a good series by maps has been released+
-Later, when I got around to looking at these maps I felt something like +
-the housewife who has bought the Family King Size (or "jumbo") package (6 cents off) and finds its ju..,Tb The old conventional pack in a larger +
-wrapper, costing somewhat more than it used to do. After all, the old inchtothemile mar embraced an area of 30 minutes of longitude by 15 minutes of latitude, but this improved version covered only 15 minutes by 7j lat. +
-However the 'price was different  50 cents instead of 5/s although mark you I still have one inch maps branded 2/. +
-Then I took a closer look and my dim old eyes found something that aid please them. I could actually read almost all the map without squinting. This was interesting because, for some years past, I have been complaining +
-that the standard of cartography was steadily deteriorating, so that contours +
-were being pr nted as a fuzzy rustred mess instead of decent intelligible lines. +
-6.4 +
-I had realised, of course, that this was because the hills were getting steeper, so that it was necessary to print contour-lines closer together, but I still felt it was regrettable that the contours were so fuzzy that you had to hold the map at arm's length to see it at all, and then you couldn't read it because itwas too far away. +
-November, 1966 +
-m=.+
  
-IIIM  +Later, when got around to looking at these maps I felt something like the housewife who has bought the Family King Size (or "jumbo") package (6 cents off) and finds its just the old conventional pack in a larger wrappercosting somewhat more than it used to doAfter all, the old inch to the mile map embraced an area of 30 minutes of longitude by 15 minutes of latitude, but this improved version covered only 15 minutes by 7.5 latHowever the price was different 50 cents instead of 5/-; although mark you I still have one inch maps branded 2/-.
-Did hear you say thp:t the hills can't get steeper? Rubbish. Twenty years ago 7aterfall railway station had a signboard "742 ft above sea level." Have a'look next time you pass and you'll see it's now "744 feet." +
-This set my mind off on a chain reaction, all hinging around the motif that things are not what they used to be: in fact, they probably never have been. Another thing that has deteriorated is the climate  almost everyone +
-of my vintage says so, so it must be right. I've noticed it myself. These +
-days June and July are too bleak for overnight jaunts. No, that's not quite +
-right. The real trouble is they're so much colder that one has to take a +
-good deal more clothing to keep comfortable, and what with the steeper hills and the reduction in the amount of oxygen in the air, mid winter overnight trips are scarcely worth the effort. +
-Now, take that jaunt in May last when I ambled along the scenic section +
-of the Mudgee railway line between Excelsior and Clandulla. I camped the night just outside of ITeenga tunnel, with view out over the Captertee Valley to Tyan PicGundangaroo, and all that spectacular stuff. It was almost full moon, and the valley looked marvellous, but it was too cold to sit and look at itRugged up like a Polar explorer I crawled into the inner bag and sleeping bag and pulled the former over my freezing ears. +
-Immediately I heardfar away down the line, the slow patient chugging of a steam locomotive toiling up the long grade from Captertee. After a bit +
-I stuch my head out, looked out of the tent at the black tunnel mouth, and the sound faded. For several minutes I endured the biting, frosty air, then crept batec into the bag, and immediately because aware of the solid tramp of the engine exhaust  no closer, no lounder, but steady and rhythmic. It was only after pop:Inc my head in and out of the bag zeveral times that I realised I was hearing my own heart beat. +
-One way I have found of getting over this winter walking problem is to +
-tackle overproof day walks. Admittedly, it moans a really early start, usually between 4.0 and 5.0 a m, on the Saturday, with a fairly late return, but with a bit of low cunning one can fit in a trip that would rate as a reasonable to day jaunt carrying full gear. +
-A couple of examples of the last two winters. From Mount Banks down +
-Pearces Pass to the Grose on through Blue Gum (with white frost all over the shadowy tree tops at 9.30 a m.  it was the week-6nd before the big snowfall) down another five miles to Coal Mine Creek, up into the saddle behind Mt. Caley and back along the tops to Mt. Banks and the Dell Road. In August this year from Medlow Gap down White Dog fire trail to the Cox, upriver a  couple of miles, returning up Spotted Dog and Splendour Rock to Medlow Gap, +
-finishing with just enough daylight to get back off the fire trail before +
-headlights were needed.+
  
-Again from Coates farm on Starlight's Track down to the Nattai, and down river as far as Travis Gully, at the foot of the Deloor Pass - unfortunately the only return route by retracing one's way. +Then I took a closer look and my dim old eyes found something that did please them. I could actually read almost all the map without squinting. This was interesting because, for some years past, I have been complaining that the standard of cartography was steadily deteriorating, so that contours were being printed as a fuzzy rust-red mess instead of decent intelligible lines. 
-In these days of motorisation I feel there is some future in the extended day walk for those who have difficulty in teeing up regular overnight jaunts. Just the drive through the deserted suburban streets on a pre-dawn Saturday has quit6'a deal to commend it. It isn't often yours is the only vehicle in a half mile stretch of Parramatta Road! + 
-Of course, you miss a lot too. 7hen you should be setting up camp and +I had realised, of course, that this was because the hills were getting steeper, so that it was necessary to print contour-lines closer together, but I still felt it was regrettable that the contours were so fuzzy that you had to hold the map at arms length to see it at all, and then you couldn't read it because it was too far away. 
-watching the play of sunset light on mountain and stream, you're pushing + 
-weary limbs up the last pass. Then you should be relaxing those weary limbs before camp fire and watching the coffee bubble, you're dodging Saturday afternoon drunks on the Hume Highway. Still you can't have it all ways, +Did I hear you say that the hills can't get steeper? Rubbish. Twenty years ago Waterfall railway station had a signboard "742 ft above sea level." Have a look next time you pass and you'll see it's now "744 feet." 
-and since this article is by way of a formless meandering - the idle thoughts of a not entirely idle fellow - it's an idea worth disclosing. + 
-Talking about motorised walking, I never cease to be impressed with the difference it has wrought in the scope of travel. Ten years or so hack. +This set my mind off on a chain reaction, all hinging around the motif that things are not what they used to be; in fact, they probably never have been. Another thing that has deteriorated is the climate almost everyone of my vintage says so, so it must be right. I've noticed it myself. These days June and July are too bleak for overnight jaunts. No, that's not quite right. The real trouble is they're so much colder that one has to take a good deal more clothing to keep comfortable, and what with the steeper hills and the reduction in the amount of oxygen in the air, mid winter overnight trips are scarcely worth the effort. 
-was almost essential to have a long weekend to do anything in the SassafrasRenwick-Castle-Currockbilly area: to get out into the Coricudgy territory was usually an Easter project. There was all the business of organising hire cars or taxi's and hoping they'd pick you up at the appointed place and time - and the anxiety of getting buck yourself in time for the rendezvous. + 
-I can't say I have so many regrets about all this. After all, the +Now, take that jaunt in May last when I ambled along the scenic section of the Mudgee railway line between Excelsior and Clandulla. I camped the night just outside of Weenga tunnel, with a view out over the Captertee Valley to Tyan Pic, Gundangaroo, and all that spectacular stuff. It was almost full moon, and the valley looked marvellous, but it was too cold to sit and look at it. Rugged up like a Polar explorer I crawled into the inner bag and sleeping bag and pulled the former over my freezing ears. 
-walkers' abondonment of rail travel has coincided broadly with the railway's + 
-abolition of steam, and of course, if I get started on that subject I shall definitely claim things are not what they used to be. In fact, they're much better, but far, far less interesting.+Immediately I heard, far away down the line, the slow patient chugging of a steam locomotive toiling up the long grade from Captertee. After a bit I stuck my head out, looked out of the tent at the black tunnel mouth, and the sound faded. For several minutes I endured the biting, frosty air, then crept back into the bag, and immediately because aware of the solid tramp of the engine exhaust no closer, no lounder, but steady and rhythmic. It was only after popping my head in and out of the bag zeveral times that I realised I was hearing my own heart beat. 
 + 
 +One way I have found of getting over this winter walking problem is to tackle overproof day walks. Admittedly, it means a really early start, usually between 4 and 5 a m, on the Saturday, with a fairly late return, but with a bit of low cunning one can fit in a trip that would rate as a reasonable 1.5 to 2 day jaunt carrying full gear. 
 + 
 +A couple of examples of the last two winters. From Mount Banks down Pearces Pass to the Grose on through Blue Gum (with white frost all over the shadowy tree tops at 9.30 a m.-it was the weekend before the big snowfall) down another five miles to Coal Mine Creek, up into the saddle behind Mt. Caley and back along the tops to Mt. Banks and the Bell Road. In August this year from Medlow Gap down White Dog fire trail to the Cox, upriver a  couple of miles, returning up Spotted Dog and Splendour Rock to Medlow Gap, finishing with just enough daylight to get back off the fire trail before headlights were needed. 
 + 
 +Again from Coates farm on Starlight's Track down to the Nattai, and down river as far as Travis Gully, at the foot of the Beloon Pass - unfortunately the only return route by retracing one's way. 
 + 
 +In these days of motorisation I feel there is some future in the extended day walk for those who have difficulty in teeing up regular overnight jaunts. Just the drive through the deserted suburban streets on a pre-dawn Saturday has quite a deal to commend it. It isn't often yours is the only vehicle in a half mile stretch of Parramatta Road! 
 + 
 +Of course, you miss a lot too. When you should be setting up camp and watching the play of sunset light on mountain and stream, you're pushing weary limbs up the last pass. Then you should be relaxing those weary limbs before camp fire and watching the coffee bubble, you're dodging Saturday afternoon drunks on the Hume Highway. Still you can't have it all ways, and since this article is by way of a formless meandering - the idle thoughts of a not entirely idle fellow - it's an idea worth disclosing. 
 + 
 +Talking about motorised walking, I never cease to be impressed with the difference it has wrought in the scope of travel. Ten years or so back it was almost essential to have a long weekend to do anything in the Sassafras-Renwick-Castle-Currockbilly area. To get out into the Coricudgy territory was usually an Easter project. There was all the business of organising hire cars or taxi's and hoping they'd pick you up at the appointed place and time - and the anxiety of getting back yourself in time for the rendezvous. 
 + 
 +I can't say I have so many regrets about all this. After all, the walkers' abandonment of rail travel has coincided broadly with the railway's abolition of steam, and of course, if I get started on that subject I shall definitely claim things are not what they used to be. In fact, they're much better, but far, far less interesting.
  
 =====Thirty Years ago===== =====Thirty Years ago=====
  
-This is a very thin edition of The Sydney Dushwalker" because few people seemed inspired to write articles, and of course it is not part of the Editor's task to drag articles from people reluctant to write +This is a very thin edition of The Sydney Bushwalker because few people seemed inspired to write articles, and of course it is not part of the Editor's task to drag articles from people reluctant to write them. Editorial, September, 1936. 
-them. Editorial, September, 1936. + 
-A popular trip was to Yerranderie and the Colong Caves, the popularity +A popular trip was to Yerranderie and the Colong Caves, the popularity being due to cheap bus fares from Camden arranged by an enterprising Yerranderie resident desiring to see his township a tourist resort and not merely a mining village. Easter, 1936. 
-being due to cheap bus fares from Camden arrariged by an enterprising Yerranderie resident desiring to see his township a tourist resort and not merely a mining village. Easter, 1936. + 
-It supplies a long-felt want for an easily pitched light-weight one-man tent that will hold two at a pinch - and the price for this +Jean Trimble, Oliver Moriarty and Tom Moppett have arrived back safely after skiing from Kiandra to Kosciusko. We understand Jean is the first woman to accomplish the trip and they are all to be heartily congratulated on their success especially as they had scarcely a fine day. They had to travel most of the time through mist and camp out twice. September 1936.
-Peerless Paddymade Paragon i best quality Japara - one guinea. Paddy's Ad. September, 1936. +
-November, 1966 The Sydney Bushwalker 13. +
-Jean Trimble, OliverMoriarty and Tom Mpppett have arrived back safely after skiing from Kiandra to Kosciusko. We understand Jean is the first woman to accomplish the trip and they are all to be heartily congratulated +
-on their success especially as they had scarcely a fine day. They had to +
-travel most of the time through mist ana camp out twice. September 1936.+
  
 =====My most memorable trip===== =====My most memorable trip=====
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 Jess Martin Jess Martin
  
-It isP. hard to choose one particular trip - there have been so manyarduous, tiring, lazy, generally pleasurable and all on which humouraps incidents occurred- The main feature, of course, has been the gorvi company, disagreeing on many topics (including direction and campsites) but never dividing the group, however hot the argument became. +It is hard to choose one particular trip - there have been so manyarduous, tiring, lazy, generally pleasurable and all on which humorous incidents occurred- The main feature, of course, has been the good company, disagreeing on many topics (including direction and campsites) but never dividing the group, however hot the argument became. 
- My first overnight trip in the bush? We left CamPbelltown after midnight + 
-on 25th January (Anniversary Day was then heldon the day on which the 26th +My first overnight trip in the bush? We left Campbelltown after midnight on 25th January (Anniversary Day was then held on the day on which the 26th fell - Thursday). We walked out along the Wedderburn Road to stokes Creek and Minerva Pool, where we slept for the remainder of the night under a brilliantly starlit sky, and left early in the morning to follow O'Hares Creek down to the Woolwash, swimming in several of the beautiful deep pools. We had tea near the waterfall above the Woo1wash and caught the 8 p m. train to Sydney. In those days Bushwalkers invariably stayed out for the evening meal. 
-fell - Thursday). We walked out along the 7edderburn Road to stokes Creek +
-and Minerva Pool, where we selpt for the remainder of the night under a +
-brilliantly starlit sky, and left early in the morning to follow O'Hares Creek down to the Woolwash, swimming in several of the beautiful deep pools. +
-We had tea near the waterfall above the 7oo1wash and caught the 8 p m. train +
-to Sydney. In those days Bushwalkers invariably stayed out for the evening meal.+
 Blue Gum Forest has always been a favourite place, with its own Blue Gum Forest has always been a favourite place, with its own
-special atmosphere. In full moonlight it is most beautiful, but one moonlit 8-Hour weekend there was magic, and a friend andI sometimes chuckle reminiscently about the happenings that weekend. I have entered and left Blue Gum by every possible route, even Orang.;-Outang Pass. One weekend I was even persuaded to climb on to Mt King George from the valley floor and spent the night out clad only in shorts and shirt, in a snowstorm. Fortunately, +special atmosphere. In full moonlight it is most beautiful, but one moonlit 8-Hour weekend there was magic, and a friend and I sometimes chuckle reminiscently about the happenings that weekend. I have entered and left Blue Gum by every possible route, even Orang Outang Pass. One weekend I was even persuaded to climb on to Mt King George from the valley floor and spent the night out clad only in shorts and shirt, in a snowstorm. Fortunately, we had matches with us and were able to light a fire, returning to the Forest in daylighta most uncomfortable night. 
-we had matches with us and were able to light a fire, returning to the Forest in daylighta most uncomfortable night. + 
-Pigeon House Mountain area has always had its charmOn my first visit a girl member of the party mentioned she was terrified of cattle, and was +Pigeon House Mountain area has always had its charmOn my first visit a girl member of the party mentioned she was terrified of cattle, and was told only the "bull heifers" were dangerous. We met Mr. Drury, on horseback riding to inspect some of his bullock-teams and our friend asked him which were the bull-heifers? Older members will remember Mr. Drury's tremendous laugh, and he was so amused he nearly fell off his horse. 
-told only the "bull heifers" were dangerous. We met Mr. Drury, on horseback riding to inspect some of his bullock-teams and our friend asked him which were the bull-heifers? Older members will remember Mr. Drury's tremendous laugh, and he was so amused he nearly fell off his horse. + 
-Just at the time the Japanese came into the war we had again an Easter trip in that area, travelling through from Pigeon House, over Wog Wog Mt. +Just at the time when the Japanese came into the war we had again an Easter trip in that area, travelling through from Pigeon House, over Wog Wog Mt. to the Braidwood Nerriga Rd. where our bus was to collect us at Corang River bridge. After travelling up the wrong spur, and then down again just as night fell, we camped on the creek, heavy rain falling during the night and early morning. The next morning we walked up the correct spur and had lunch in a shallow upland valley. The tents were spread out to dry and some of the party were doing gymnastics when an elderly bearded man rode by. He ignored our greetings and sped up his horse. Shortly after he returned, followed by two men who carried shotguns. We then found that the mounted man was Dutch, was deaf and had not heard anything we said. He told the Harts that "enemy parachute troops had landed, some were naked, and he had better lock up his daughter and baby, as you never knew what those b------ would do". The younger man of the two realised we were a harmless bushwalking party. 
-to the DraidwoodiNerriga Rd. where our bus was to collect us at Corang River + 
-bridge. After travelling up the wrong spur, and then down again just as night fell, we camped on the creek, heavy rain failling during the night +The Harts were running a sheep property, also gathering eucalyptus leaves and distilling the oil; they showed us how their plant worked. We went to the house and met the daughter and baby, one of our menfolk taking mother and baby's portrait. He, incidentally, received a letter of thanks for the pictures, commencing "Dear Sir/Madam". 
-14. The Sydney Bushwalker November, 1966 + 
-and early morning. The next morning we walked up the correct spur and had +Then the old deaf man had another bright idea we were an acrobatic troup down on our luck, walking through to give a show in Braidwood. He himself had ridden across to the Harts to make arrangements for the sale of a horse. Mr. Hart was writing a note for him to the dealer about the horse and wrote, "The 'orse will be 'ere on Wednesday". The Dutch farmer said, pointing: "Shouldn't there be a haitch in there?" As all his sentences crescendoed to a high pitched yell at the end, this was the last straw for me, and catching Betty's eye we disappeared around the corner of the house to release the laughter we had been controlling all afternoon. 
-lunch in a shallow upland valley. The tents were spread out to dry and some of the party were doing gymnastics when an elderly bearded_ man rode + 
-by. He ignored our greetings and speeded up his horse. Shortly after +A trip from Mongarlow over Mt. Currockbilly was also full of incident and humour. We found we were travelling in the wrong direction (our leader, again being very stubborn) which cost us half a day. The mountain was covered with thick sally and the only spots clear enough on top for camping were lyrebird dancing mounds. Water was scarce, but I think the party had sufficient for the essentials, drawn from a hole at the base of a fallen tree  but I did miss my nightly bath. 
-he returned, followed by two men who carried shotguns. we then found that the mounted man was Dutch, was deaf and had not heard anything we said. + 
-He told the Harts that "enemy parachute troops had landed, some were naked, and he hail better lock up his daught and baby, as you never knew what +We trod patiently up and down over Mt. Currockbilly, it was like walking on the backbone of a prehistoric monster; and on what we thought would be our last night out, camped on a creek below the mountain, a very long days walk to Drury's, where our bus was to collect us. We commenced walking before dawn frankly, I was running quite a lot of the time. Crossing one creek flat, amongst bracken which completely hid Edna and I, we were told to "up periscopes". On another flat I was caught by the foot in a dingo trap and was told "keep moving, you have no time to just stand"When I replied, "I'm caught in a trap", Bob returned to release me. Alex was told about the incident and all he said was "did you reset the trap?" We were on the Clyde for lunch and Phil set off ahead to let the bus driver know we were coming, even if a little late. Once again, through our leader differing in opinion with some of the party, we travelled up and down some wrong spurs but eventually cut the track and, walking the last couple of miles in the dark, came over a rise to see the lights of our bus travelling towards Milton. The driver left word he would come back next day for us, which he did -the only time I have been back a day late from a trip. The post office employees at Milton nearly collapsed when at least fourteen people walked in to send telegrams. 
-those b------ would do". The younger man of the two realised we were a harmless bushwalking party. + 
-The Harts were running a sheep property, also gathering eucalyptus leaves and distilling the oil; they showed us how their plant worked. We went to the house and met the daurhter and baby, one of our menfolk taking mother and baby's portrait. He, incidentally, received a letter of thanks for the pictures, commencing "Dear Sir/Madam"+Another time on our homeward journey we stopped in Wollongong to have a meal, and one man had left his wallet in his rucksack on top of the bus. An inebriated man had parked his bicycle just behind our vehicle and our friend slipped and stepped on the bicycle and, being a big man, slightly bent it. The irate owner claimed full value of a new bicycle, and was hauled round to the police station for arbitration; if I remember rightly 
-Then the old deaf man had another bright idea  we were an acrobatic troup down on our luck, walking through to give a show in Draidwood. He himself had ridden across to the Harts to make arrangements for the sale of a horse. Mr. Hart was writing a note for him to the dealer about the horse and wrote, "The 'orse will 7ore 'ere on Wednesday". The Dutch farmer said, pointing: "Shouldn't there be a haitch in there?" As all his sentences crescendoed to a highpitched yell at the end, this was the last straw for me, and catching Betty's eye we disappeared around the corner of the house to release the laught we had been controlling all afternoon. + the police decided £5 was sufficient for the damage. It was late and our driver and the rest_of the party were becoming very restless, wishing to proceed homeward, and after a few terse remarks about some people holding up a party, two men went round to the police station to hurry them up, no sooner had they gone than the first group returned by another street. By the time the whole party was once again together the drive and a couple of our members were saying rude things about people who held up parties, making us late home. 
-A trip from Mongarlow over Mt. Currockbilly was also full of incident and humour. We found we were travelling in the wrong direction (our leader, again being very stubborn) which cost us half a day. The mountain was covered with thick sally and the only spots clear enough on top for camping were lyrebird dancing mounds. Water was scarce, but I think the party haa sufficient for the essentials, drawn from a hole at the base of a fallen tree  but I did miss my nightly bath. +
-We trod patiently up and down over Mt. Currockbilly, it was like walking on the backbone of a prehistoric monster; and on what we thought would be our last night out, camped on a creek below the mountain, a very long day'walk to Drury's, where our bus vas to collect us. we commenced walking before dawn  frankly, I was running quite a lot of the time. Crossing one creek flat, amongst bracken which completely hid Edna and. 19 we were told to "up periscopes". On another flat I was caught by the foot in a dingo trap and was told "keep moving, you have no time to just stand"when I +
-replied, "I'm caught in a trap", Bob returned to release me. Alex-was told about the incident and all he said was "did you reset the trap?" +
-We were on the Clyde for lunch and Phil-set off ahead to let the bus driver know we were coming, even if a little late. Once again, through our +
-leader differing in opinion with some of the party, we travelled up and down some wrong spurs but eventually cut the track and., walking the last couple +
-of mile'in the dark, came over a rise to see the lights of our bus travelling towards Milton. The driver left word he would come back next day for us, +
-which he iid  the only time I have been baCk a day late from a trip. +
-The post office employees at Milton nearly collapsed when at least fourteen people walked in to send telegrams. +
-Another time on our homeward journey we stored in 7o1longong to have a meal, and ono man had left his wallet in his rucksack on top of the bus. +
-An inebriatedman had parked his bicycle just 'oehind our vehicle and our friend slipped and stepped on the bicycle and, being a big man, slightly bent it. The irate owner claimed full value of a new bicycle, and was hauled round to the police station for arbitratioiu if I remember rightly +
-the police decided E5 was sufficient for the damage. It was late and our +
-driver and the rest_of the party were becoming very restless, wishing to - Proceed homeward, and after a few terse remarks about some people holding up a party, two men went round to the police station to hurry them up, no sooner had they gone than the first group returnedby another street. By the time the whole party was once again together the drive and a couple of our members were saying rude things about people who held up parties, making us late home.+
 On all these trips there has always been someone to make a witty On all these trips there has always been someone to make a witty
-remark when conditions were difficult, and the general good humour in the party ,helped to relieve our tiredness and apprehension of the next Obstacle.+remark when conditions were difficult, and the general good humour in the party, helped to relieve our tiredness and apprehension of the next obstacle.
  
-=====Park shanty towns must go=====+=====Park shanty towns must go - Minister=====
  
-Minister 
  
-The Minister for Lands (Mr. Lewis) has promised action to clean up the "shanty towns" in Royal National Park. He has agreed also that the practice +The Minister for Lands (Mr. Lewis) has promised action to clean up the "shanty towns" in Royal National Park. He has agreed also that the practice of transferring leases other than between husbands and wives should be stopped. 
-of transferring leases other than between husbands and wives shnuld be stopped. + 
-"TURN INTO SLUM." +**"TURN INTO SLUM."** 
-Mr. T.F. Mead, MLA (Lib., Hurstville) asked the Minister last week to + 
-take stern action to clean up the "shanty towns" dotting the park. He said +Mr. T.F. Mead, MLA (Lib., Hurstville) asked the Minister last week to take stern action to clean up the "shanty towns" dotting the park. He said the transfer of leases of substandard dwellings in the park had to be stopped. "I know that some of these leases have been transferred under various subterfuges such as transfer to other relatives, including babes in arms," he said. "This type of thing only turns an otherwise beautiful parkland into a slum area." 
-the transfer of leases of sUbstandard dwellings in the ;ark had to be stopped. "I know that some of these leases have been transferred under various subterfuges such as transfer to other relatives, including babesinarms," he said. "This tyre of thing only turns an otherwise beautiful parkland into a slum area." + 
-Most of the shacks are weekenders, but some are fully occupied all the +Most of the shacks are weekenders, but some are fully occupied all the time. The worst areas are Bonnie Vale, Era and Burning Palms. Some of the shacks are owned by the Trust and let at rentals of up to $2 a week. Many others are owned by people ranging from pensioners to highly paid professional people, including doctors and lawyers.
-time. The worst areas are Donnie Vale, Era and Burning Palms. Some of the shacks are owned by the Trust and let at rentals of up to $2 a week. Many others are owned by people ranging from pensioners to highly paid professional people, including doctors and lawyers.+
  
 Mr. Lewis said that during a conference with the park trustees in January the trustees were unanimous that any building or retention of shacks would not be in the best interests of the public, or in accordance with sound park practice. Mr. Lewis said that during a conference with the park trustees in January the trustees were unanimous that any building or retention of shacks would not be in the best interests of the public, or in accordance with sound park practice.
-"As a result of this agreement I offered to make available a grant of money to offset any loss in rent to thc trust," he said. "The trustees agreed that no more transfers would be allowed. I then received a letter from the trust indicating that it had granted transfer rights up to the end of June. This was done in spite of the agreement. I pointed out to the president of the trust (Mr. J. Ferguson) and the trustees generally, that before any leasing arrangement could be entered into the permission of the Department of Lands would be required. The trust then wrote to the department asking for permission to lease the shacks in question These transfers have been examined and I am discussing them with my senior officers as to the outcome of the representations made by the trust. It is in my mind at present to allow no transfers other than tbose from husband to wife, or wife to husband and no other relatives. The practice referred to by Mr. Mead of transferring leases to babes-in-arms will certainly be stamped out. It must be understood that the removal of the shacks is going to proceed."+ 
 +"As a result of this agreement I offered to make available a grant of money to offset any loss in rent to the trust," he said. The trustees agreed that no more transfers would be allowed. I then received a letter from the trust indicating that it had granted transfer rights up to the end of June. This was done in spite of the agreement. I pointed out to the president of the trust (Mr. J. Ferguson) and the trustees generally, that before any leasing arrangement could be entered into the permission of the Department of Lands would be required. The trust then wrote to the department asking for permission to lease the shacks in question These transfers have been examined and I am discussing them with my senior officers as to the outcome of the representations made by the trust. It is in my mind at present to allow no transfers other than those from husband to wife, or wife to husband and no other relatives. The practice referred to by Mr. Mead of transferring leases to babes-in-arms will certainly be stamped out. It must be understood that the removal of the shacks is going to proceed." 
 Mr. Lewis said that his department had received many letters congratulating the government on its stand. "People seem to feel that this action should have been taken many years ago," he said. Mr. Lewis said that his department had received many letters congratulating the government on its stand. "People seem to feel that this action should have been taken many years ago," he said.
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 DR. GEOFF. MOSLEY - 30th NOVEMBER DR. GEOFF. MOSLEY - 30th NOVEMBER
 at our club rooms will talk on at our club rooms will talk on
-"7ILDER1'ESS AREAS THEIR PROTECTION AND +**"Wilderness areas their protection and management"**
-MANAGEMENT"+
 Dr. Mosley is a bushwalker, who has a Nuffield Dr. Mosley is a bushwalker, who has a Nuffield
-Grant to conduct a survey in Australia to investigate the National Park needs,+Grant to conduct a survey in Australia to investigate the National Park needs.
  
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