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- | ======The Sydney Bushwalker ====== | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker====== |
A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
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** MAY, 1967. NO. 390. Price 10c. ** | ** MAY, 1967. NO. 390. Price 10c. ** | ||
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|The Back Page | | |The Back Page | | ||
- | ===== EDITORIAL | + | ---- |
+ | ===== Editorial | ||
On 21st. October, 1927 was held the first meeting of the Sydney Bushwalkers, | On 21st. October, 1927 was held the first meeting of the Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
- | No matter how much of a tradition our Club has, nor how much sentimentality attaches to it, the new blood it very necessary, or it would die. So to those who say that these birthday celebration should be primarily for the older members, I say no, the arrangements should be made for no-one __primarily__, | + | No matter how much of a tradition our Club has, nor how much sentimentality attaches to it, the new blood it very necessary, or it would die. So to those who say that these birthday celebration should be primarily for the older members, I say no, the arrangements should be made for no-one __primarily__, |
P.S. If sufficient support is forthcoming, | P.S. If sufficient support is forthcoming, | ||
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===== The April General Meeting ===== | ===== The April General Meeting ===== | ||
by Neville Page | by Neville Page | ||
- | Once in every year a terrible tragedy befalls the S.B.W Magazine Editor (whoever he or she may happen to be at the time), Jim Brown goes on holidays. As regular readers will know, Jim is our political reporter, reporting every month on the General Meeting and on other things political. Well, hardly had I settled into the position of editor when Jim hit me with the bad news that he wouldn' | + | Once in every year a terrible tragedy befalls the S.B.W Magazine Editor (whoever he or she may happen to be at the time), Jim Brown goes on holidays. As regular readers will know, Jim is our political reporter, reporting every month on the General Meeting and on other things political. Well, hardly had I settled into the position of editor when Jim hit me with the bad news that he wouldn' |
- | This was an important meeting for it was the first under the chairmanship of our new President, Frank Rigby. Frank got the meeting under way promptly at 8.05 p.m. when, according to my count, there were 48 persons present. This month there was only one new member to welcome in with badge and constitution, | + | This was an important meeting for it was the first under the chairmanship of our new President, Frank Rigby. Frank got the meeting under way promptly at 8.05 p.m. when, according to my count, there were 48 persons present. This month there was only one new member to welcome in with badge and constitution, |
- | Next on deck was the Treasurer with his report. Expenditure at $228 was abnormally high. Income was $3319 leaving the Club coffers with a closing balance of $368 in them. Significant in expenditure was the payment of $6, | + | Next on deck was the Treasurer with his report. Expenditure at $228 was abnormally high. Income was $331, leaving the Club coffers with a closing balance of $368 in them. Significant in expenditure was the payment of $82 for the commercial preparation of the annual report. Gordon at this point foreshadowed a motion for discussion under General Business. |
- | Owen Marks then presented his Social Report, reminding everyone about the theatre party which had been arranged to see "The Dreadful Fate of the H.M.S. Revenge at the Music Hall on 4th May, | + | Owen Marks then presented his Social Report, reminding everyone about the theatre party which had been arranged to see "The Dreadful Fate of the H.M.S. Revenge” at the Music Hall on 4th May. |
A Federation Report was presented by Muriel Goldstein, out of which arose the matter of Budai Natural Park. It appears that proposals are under way whereby permission will have to be gained before camping in the Park. | A Federation Report was presented by Muriel Goldstein, out of which arose the matter of Budai Natural Park. It appears that proposals are under way whereby permission will have to be gained before camping in the Park. | ||
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This matter brought forth a lot of discussion; and it was moved by Alex Colley "That this club opposes written (later amended to " | This matter brought forth a lot of discussion; and it was moved by Alex Colley "That this club opposes written (later amended to " | ||
- | Margaret Child-was not on hand to present he Parks and Playgrounds Report personally, but the Secretary read out the salient features. It dealt mainly with Scouts building halls, in public parks, and was not of general interest to bushwalkers. | + | Margaret Child was not on hand to present he Parks and Playgrounds Report personally, but the Secretary read out the salient features. It dealt mainly with Scouts building halls, in public parks, and was not of general interest to bushwalkers. |
- | General Business now reared its ugly heae.2 | + | General Business now reared its ugly head and the first item was the election of a new Secretary. This is one position which, because of the volume of work involved, always seems to be hard to fill. There was one nomination only, being Ian Steven, and his election was accepted by the meeting. Did I detect a sigh of relief from Uncle David as a great work burden was lifted from his shoulders? Sandra Butt was elected to a second term of office as assistant secretary. |
The President next asked for the general opinion of bushwalkers present regarding the provision of tea and biscuits at some meetings. Upon a show of hands, it appeared that the work involved in serving, washing up, etc. on the part of a few did not make the suppers worthwhile. | The President next asked for the general opinion of bushwalkers present regarding the provision of tea and biscuits at some meetings. Upon a show of hands, it appeared that the work involved in serving, washing up, etc. on the part of a few did not make the suppers worthwhile. | ||
- | Now came Gordon Redmond' | + | Now came Gordon Redmond' |
Things were now beginning to warm up considerably, | Things were now beginning to warm up considerably, | ||
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Jack Perry next moved that a fresh approach to the Nurses' | Jack Perry next moved that a fresh approach to the Nurses' | ||
- | Alex Colley brought up the matter of R,A.A.F. survival training courses at Bluegum Forest, and suggested that we write to the Blue Mountains Park Trust concerning the matter. This being all of the Eau: | + | Alex Colley brought up the matter of R,A.A.F. survival training courses at Bluegum Forest, and suggested that we write to the Blue Mountains Park Trust concerning the matter. This being all of the __general__ |
Frank, apart from failing to put an amendment or two to the meeting, had performed his task almost faultlessly, | Frank, apart from failing to put an amendment or two to the meeting, had performed his task almost faultlessly, | ||
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===== Our Reunion ===== | ===== Our Reunion ===== | ||
by Taro | by Taro | ||
- | EDITOR' | + | EDITOR' |
- | NOW READ ON: | ||
May this " | May this " | ||
- | Aye! like unto a bunch of grapes was this cluster of faithful S.B.W.' | + | Aye! like unto a bunch of grapes was this cluster of faithful S.B.W.' |
- | Only a sprinkling of elders turned up, but the " | + | Only a sprinkling of elders turned up, but the " |
- | This time, most tents were at the big campfire end of the Eden. More colours than in a rainbow, The grass was lush, and Woods Creek was running, thus saving that awkward scramble up from the river when billyladen. And " | + | |
- | On the Saturday night temperature 68, the usual horseshoe formed and away we went with Eric Rowan as M.0* an excellent choice | + | This time, most tents were at the big campfire end of the Eden. More colours than in a rainbow. The grass was lush, and Woods Creek was running, thus saving that awkward scramble up from the river when billy-laden. And "someone" |
- | Jim Brown gave a Star turn a long mc,i:_logue; humorous | + | |
- | . AND PLUS A GUITAR1S Cheers | + | On the Saturday night - temperature 68F degrees, the usual horseshoe formed |
- | Came the races - really | + | Jim Brown gave a Star turn - a long monologue; humorous |
- | He had the privilege of starting from a mark of his choice. He snipped one third off the course and found it easy, BUT at the post, instead of breasting the tape, instinct made him duck under and he lost by a touch, but, says the "Mike", "What odds - I got a prize, just the same1I". | + | THEN - a new couple, young, German, gave some folk-songs of the " |
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+ | Came the usual ceremony of past Presidents - yes, 7 of them - strange how this ritual always retains the solemn flavour; makes us Bushwalkers feel MIGHTY BIG, MIGHTY GOOD - even exclusive - for where, in all Australia, is such a similar thing happening? (Surely too, in all Australia, Bushwalking must be the cream of the good life!) | ||
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+ | After this, the initiation of the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then, of course, HO for supper. That a tumble of getting together with hailstorms of chatter. The usual " | ||
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+ | The night remained dumb - glass down to 57F degrees at 5.30, then the early " | ||
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+ | Then a few of those nice “kids" | ||
+ | |||
+ | Came the races - really a fun feast. Events for every size and age. The under 6 was a knockout; had it happened with the Melbourne Cup, it would have been a riot. They had 30 feet to run, with all the Mums at the winning tape. Four entries - BANGI They are off - at least one was - the teeny babe with his teeny legs - the others were fumbling - straight to the line went this " | ||
The race events were a Carnival of fun, gleaming with fraternity - like every other moment of this magnificent week-end. | The race events were a Carnival of fun, gleaming with fraternity - like every other moment of this magnificent week-end. | ||
- | Of course a S.B.W. Re-une mould not be complete without the Damper Competition with thn wit of Judge Miriam - for example, "This damper for instance, - the maker is not to blame, | + | Of course a S.B.W. Re-une mould not be complete without the Damper Competition with the wit of Judge Miriam - for example, "This damper for instance, - the maker is not to blame, it is what happened to it after!!" And of a big and small damper together, " |
Yes, this Reunion was unique. | Yes, this Reunion was unique. | ||
- | ===== MAY'S QUOTABLE QUOTE ===== | + | ---- |
- | //He that can draw a charm | + | ===== May's quotable quote===== |
- | From rocks, or woods, or weeds, or things | + | //He that can draw a charm\\ |
- | that seem | + | From rocks, or woods, or weeds, or things\\ |
+ | that seem\\ | ||
All mute, and does it - is wise.// | All mute, and does it - is wise.// | ||
Bryan Waller Procter | Bryan Waller Procter | ||
- | ===== PADDY MADE ===== | + | ---- |
- | Have you ever thought when you have been out at night lying under a tent listening to the rain drumming on the roof and watching the wind working at the fabric. | + | ===== Paddy Made===== |
- | + | Have you ever thought when you have been out at night lying under a tent listening to the rain drumming on the roof and watching the wind working at the fabric. | |
- | What a wonderful thing a good tent is an such occasions, | + | What a wonderful thing a good tent is an such occasions.\\ |
- | The thought and consideration that is a traditional part of Paddymade tents is important to you | + | The thought and consideration that is a traditional part of Paddymade tents is important to you.\\ |
The consideration of size, bulk, weight, design, quality of cloth, thread, reinforcement, | The consideration of size, bulk, weight, design, quality of cloth, thread, reinforcement, | ||
- | For service and convenience, | ||
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- | let Floor, | ||
- | 109a Bathurst Street, SYDNEY N.S.W. | ||
- | 'Phone 26-2685 | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN. Ply. Ltd- | ||
- | Lightweight- Camp Gear | + | For service and convenience, |
+ | PADDY PALLIN PTY.LTD.,\\ | ||
+ | 1st Floor,\\ | ||
+ | 109a Bathurst Street, \\ | ||
+ | SYDNEY N.S.W.\\ | ||
+ | 'Phone 26-2685\\ | ||
+ | |||
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+ | ===== Letters to the Editor===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | **__MEMOIR OF A MELBOURNEITE __ **\\ | ||
+ | Sir, | ||
- | ===== LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ===== | + | It has been my pleasure whilst working in Sydney to have been an Associate Member of the Sydney Bushwalkers. I had done quite a few trips with the Melbourne Bushwalkers but I must write and congratulate your Club for the excellent opportunities I have had whilst on your trips. The first one I did was to Otford, Palm Jungle, Burning Palms, Era and Garies. |
- | MEMOIR OF A MELBOURNEITE Sir, | + | Although |
- | It has been my pleasure whilst working in Sydney to have been an Associate Member of the Sydney Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | Although | + | I have revisited |
- | I have revisited Era many times since that first trip; and never fail to be impressed by the warm colours of the Sydney Red Gums in contrast to the stark white Scribbly' | ||
I have enjoyed seeing the N.S.W. flora too; which seemed to be abundant and constant despite the climatic conditions. I don't know the names of them all, (as some of you do) but I remember well the Flannel Flowers, the tall Gymea Lilies, the Banksia and the Waratah. | I have enjoyed seeing the N.S.W. flora too; which seemed to be abundant and constant despite the climatic conditions. I don't know the names of them all, (as some of you do) but I remember well the Flannel Flowers, the tall Gymea Lilies, the Banksia and the Waratah. | ||
- | Equally enjoyable was being amongst you all You have a fine Club and are to be commended on the work some c;f1 you do to ensure Prospective Members' | + | Equally enjoyable was being amongst you all. You have a fine Club and are to be commended on the work some of you do to ensure Prospective Members' |
- | I would have liked to have spent more time with you all as there is obviously an abundance of bushwalking enjoyment to be had with your Club. I thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Party in that lovely setting with the green lawns; the fairy lit willow; and the photographic display well lit under canvas. The somewhat energetic StriptheWillow even had the bonus of that excellent iced punch which was served. | + | |
- | The New Year's camp at Era, the slide nights, and the lively talk by Edgar Penzig were just a few of the many pleasures I have experienced with you all. | + | I would have liked to have spent more time with you all as there is obviously an abundance of bushwalking enjoyment to be had with your Club. I thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Party in that lovely setting with the green lawns; the fairy lit willow; and the photographic display well-lit under canvas. The somewhat energetic Strip-the-Willow even had the bonus of that excellent iced punch which was served. |
- | After a short stay in Melbourne I will be sailing to England | + | After a short stay in Melbourne I will be sailing to England |
__Signed:__ RITA McCARTHY. | __Signed:__ RITA McCARTHY. | ||
- | ===== VEGETABLES ALL ===== | + | ---- |
+ | ===== Vegetables All ===== | ||
by Alex Colley. | by Alex Colley. | ||
- | Being what we wore, old fashioned types, our party of seven (Frank Leyden, Bill Cosgrove, John Scott, Colin Ferguson, Grace Rigg, Gordon Redmond and I) left its six cars behind and all caught the 2.25 p.m. train to Bathurst on the Thursday before Easter. Long before this, in our typically stodgy way, we had decided exactly where we were going - from Turondale to Ophir, had booked our seats back on the 3.20 p.m. from Orange on the Monday, and had as good an idea of OUT route as our 4 mile to the inch map could provide. From Bathurst we took two taxis to the Turon River, where we arrived a little after 9 p,m. It was good to get out of the heated cars and | + | Being what we wore, old fashioned types, our party of seven (Frank Leyden, Bill Cosgrove, John Scott, Colin Ferguson, Grace Rigg, Gordon Redmond and I) left its six cars behind and all caught the 2.25 p.m. train to Bathurst on the Thursday before Easter. Long before this, in our typically stodgy way, we had decided exactly where we were going - from Turondale to Ophir, had booked our seats back on the 3.20 p.m. from Orange on the Monday, and had as good an idea of our route as our 4 mile to the inch map could provide. From Bathurst we took two taxis to the Turon River, where we arrived a little after 9 p,m. It was good to get out of the heated cars and savour the typical inland scent of dry grass and eucalyptus borne to us on the cool night air. A few minutes reconnaissance and we had found a camp site under a big casuarina, just beyond the car blighted zone. |
- | savour the typical inland scent of dry grass and eucalyptus borne to us an the cool night air. A few minutes reconnaissance and we had found a camp site under a big casuarina, just beyond the car blighted zone. | + | |
- | Next morning we were away about 8. The clear, greenish-blue | + | Next morning we were away about 8. The clear, greenish-blue |
- | As the river was not deeply entrenched. we were able to climb the hills to cut off bends. From the tops we had extensive views of the broad valley. It was rolling country covered with brown grass beyond which rose the blue hills - typical " | + | As the river was not deeply entrenched we were able to climb the hills to cut off bends. From the tops we had extensive views of the broad valley. It was rolling country covered with brown grass beyond which rose the blue hills - typical " |
- | and camped on a rock in the dark. But we got up at 6. We did, however, manage a late start. This was partly because of a discussion on that very old theme "Is the club dying on its feet?", | + | |
- | Just after lunch that day we crossed | + | On the first day we covered about 12 miles before camping on one of the many flats by the river. |
- | On Sunday | + | Just after lunch that day we crossed |
- | Navigation difficulties due to the small scale of our map were soon offset by the breadth of our view, and it was soon obvious that we Iwire well up on schedule. We had lunch on Daddys Holes Creek, about half a mile from Lewis Ponds Creek. This was good bushwalking country | + | On Sunday we left the river at 7.30 and climbed on and off for most of the morning. Although it was open sheep country we enjoyed the sun and the unobstructed views of the valley. Between us and the river was a long flat dissected plateau which may have represented the old river valley before the Kosciusko uplift which created the Blue Mountains. |
- | Back in Orange I had time to visit the famous Cook Park. There I saw a giant Sequoia, a peacock, a scrub turkey, and a bride being photographed on the steps of the sunken garden a very lovely setting. The park contains what is probably one of the most mature stands of cold country trees to be seen in the State, and is well patronised by the citizens, | + | |
+ | Navigation difficulties due to the small scale of our map were soon offset by the breadth of our view, and it was soon obvious that we were well up on schedule. We had lunch on Daddys Holes Creek, about half a mile from Lewis Ponds Creek. This was good bushwalking country | ||
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+ | Back in Orange I had time to visit the famous Cook Park. There I saw a giant Sequoia, a peacock, a scrub turkey, and a bride being photographed on the steps of the sunken garden a very lovely setting. The park contains what is probably one of the most mature stands of cold country trees to be seen in the State, and is well patronised by the citizens. | ||
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+ | The 3.20 from Orange had us back in town before 10. So ended another of our old-fashioned Easter trips. The weather had been perfect throughout. The only disappointing feature was the party' | ||
- | The 3.20 from Orange had us back in town before 10. So ended another of our old-fashioned Easter trips. The weather had been perfect throughout. The only disappointing feature was the party' | ||
Back home on Tuesday I was pleased to read that the 80 police on the Bathurst road had charged 200 motorists, booked another 400 and sent 150 bad girls back home to Sydney. | Back home on Tuesday I was pleased to read that the 80 police on the Bathurst road had charged 200 motorists, booked another 400 and sent 150 bad girls back home to Sydney. | ||
- | Obviously this is no walk for the modern walker. However, it might be adapted to suit. The best time to do it would probably be in late July, When those icy westerlies blow. The distance from Sydney is too short to provide a worthwhile drive for a weekend, let alone an Easter trip. It would probably be best as a day walk. If a starting time of 10 a.m0 were agreed upon some might be ready then and the joke would be on them when the others arrived at 12. Those who like to leave it to the last thing to decide whether to Come should be jammed in. The cheerful conversation of these carefree types will compensate for any lack of seats. A couple of hours driving should see the party at Bathurst, from which most of the route we covered could be seen by taking short drives to the main vantage points. There are some cliff faces on Lewis Ponds Creeks if the party reached there about sunset it could lower a rope over one of these and do a dangle (an abseil I think itts called) down to the creek bed. After a good swim with packs on they could get back to the cars not long after dark. Some of those prickly pears scattered on the seats would provide conversation pieces. A couple of hours in a t., | + | Obviously this is no walk for the modern walker. However, it might be adapted to suit. The best time to do it would probably be in late July, when those icy westerlies blow. The distance from Sydney is too short to provide a worthwhile drive for a weekend, let alone an Easter trip. It would probably be best as a day walk. If a starting time of 10 a.m were agreed upon some might be ready then and the joke would be on them when the others arrived at 12. Those who like to leave it to the last thing to decide whether to come should be jammed in. The cheerful conversation of these carefree types will compensate for any lack of seats. A couple of hours driving should see the party at Bathurst, from which most of the route we covered could be seen by taking short drives to the main vantage points. There are some cliff faces on Lewis Ponds Creeks if the party reached there about sunset it could lower a rope over one of these and do a dangle (an abseil I think it’s |
- | ===== SONGS OF THE TIMES ===== | + | ---- |
+ | ===== Songs of the times===== | ||
- | **MOUNT BENELONG** | + | **MOUNT BENELONG**\\ |
by Jim Brown | by Jim Brown | ||
- | PART A: | + | PART A:\\ |
- | TUNE: First Subject of F MAJOR ORGAN OONCITTO | + | TUNE: First Subject of F MAJOR ORGAN CONCERTO |
- | // | + | // |
- | This bloke Utzon, | + | This bloke Utzon,\\ |
- | Many people have gone nuts an. Is he a dreamer | + | Many people have gone nuts on. \\ |
- | Or a schemer? | + | Is he a dreamer\\ |
+ | Or a schemer?\\ | ||
Does he know his stuff?// | Does he know his stuff?// | ||
- | PART B: | + | PART B:\\ |
- | TUNE: | + | TUNE: |
- | (1) | + | (1)\\ |
- | //Oh his name is Peter Hall, Peter Hall, Peter Hall, | + | //Oh his name is Peter Hall, Peter Hall, Peter Hall,\\ |
- | And he's going up the wall, up the mall. | + | And he's going up the wall, up the wall.\\ |
- | As the Opera House grows tall, People say it's far too smalls | + | As the Opera House grows tall, \\ |
- | He just hopes the roof won't fall, Both the halls, big and small, In the stalls, that is all// | + | People say it's far too small: |
+ | He just hopes the roof won't fall, \\ | ||
+ | Both the halls, big and small, | ||
+ | In the stalls, that is all.// | ||
- | (2) | + | (2)\\ |
- | //There are people raising Cain, raising Cain, raising Cain, | + | //There are people raising Cain, raising Cain, raising Cain,\\ |
- | With the cry "Bring back the Dane, bring the Dane", | + | With the cry "Bring back the Dane, bring the Dane",\\ |
- | While he sorts the tangled skein, Jobs for life they stand_ | + | While he sorts the tangled skein, |
- | They'd obtain in his train | + | Jobs for life they stand to gain, \\ |
+ | Money pouring down the drain,\\ | ||
+ | They'd obtain in his train\\ | ||
Once again, that is plain.// | Once again, that is plain.// | ||
- | PART C: | + | PART C:\\ |
TUNE: "If You Are After a Little Amusement" | TUNE: "If You Are After a Little Amusement" | ||
- | (1) | + | (1)\\ |
- | //I have no interest in music or singing, | + | //I have no interest in music or singing,\\ |
- | I get my kicks on a precipice clinging, | + | I get my kicks on a precipice clinging,\\ |
- | Where there’s exposure, that's where I belong And I can picture my climbing rope swinging From that new mountain - Mount Benelong.// | + | Where there’s exposure, that's where I belong |
+ | And I can picture my climbing rope swinging | ||
+ | From that new mountain - Mount Benelong.// | ||
- | (2) | + | (2)\\ |
- | //Scaling the Harbour Bridge arch is too easy, Moss on the Post Office tower makes it greasy, So for the Opera House I am strong, | + | //Scaling the Harbour Bridge arch is too easy, \\ |
- | Offers a climb that is open and breezy, On that new mountain - Mount Benelong// | + | Moss on the Post Office tower makes it greasy, |
+ | So for the Opera House I am strong,\\ | ||
+ | Offers a climb that is open and breezy, | ||
+ | On that new mountain - Mount Benelong// | ||
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- | **__40TH. ANNIVERSARY__** | + | **__40TH. ANNIVERSARY__**\\ |
How do **YOU** think the Club should celebrate its fortieth birthday? If you have any ideas, tell them to Owen Marks, Dot Butler, Edna Gentle, or any Committee member. You may happen to know of a good caterer, or a place which would. be appropriate for the occasion. If so, the 40th. Birthday sub-committee would like to hear from you. | How do **YOU** think the Club should celebrate its fortieth birthday? If you have any ideas, tell them to Owen Marks, Dot Butler, Edna Gentle, or any Committee member. You may happen to know of a good caterer, or a place which would. be appropriate for the occasion. If so, the 40th. Birthday sub-committee would like to hear from you. | ||
- | ===== AN ALPHABETICAL ANECDOTE | + | ---- |
+ | ===== An Alphabetical Anecdote===== | ||
Anonymous | Anonymous | ||
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" | " | ||
- | For example, | + | For example,\\ |
- | "All bushwalkers carry dehyds. exclusively etc. etc” | + | "All bushwalkers carry dehyds. exclusively etc. etc”\\ |
Try it sometime and send your attempts to the Editor, who will gladly print them. | Try it sometime and send your attempts to the Editor, who will gladly print them. | ||
- | ===== ANOTHER TROGLODYTE IS BORNE ===== | + | ---- |
+ | ===== Another Troglodyte is borne ===== | ||
by Barry K. Pacey | by Barry K. Pacey | ||
- | (George Bernard Shaw was noted for his practice of prefacing his plays with a long dissertation which in some cases was almost as long as the work itself. | + | (George Bernard Shaw was noted for his practice of prefacing his plays with a long dissertation which in some cases was almost as long as the work itself. Barry Pacey, author of the article below, apparently has also thought |
- | Barry Pacey, author of the article below, apparently has also though | + | |
- | PREFACE: | + | **__PREFACE:__**\\ |
- | Recently, as many people will no doubt remember, the 1967 S.B.W. Annual. General Meeting was held in the club rooms. During the course of the evening, as seats of importance were in turn vacated and filled, a sad series of events came to pass. | + | Recently, as many people will no doubt remember, the 1967 S.B.W. Annual General Meeting was held in the club rooms. During the course of the evening, as seats of importance were in turn vacated and filled, a sad series of events came to pass. |
- | Firstly, our President, whom everyone held in such high esteem, was, due to increased business pursuits, obliged to decline re-election. Secondly, into this much coveted position was p: | + | Firstly, our President, whom everyone held in such high esteem, was, due to increased business pursuits, obliged to decline re-election. Secondly, into this much coveted position was pIaced |
Into the position previously held by the "White Ant" strode a confident young University student; ambitious, virile, a shot in the arm to any organisation. Now this same University student, by name of Neville Page, having, prior to elections, been Officer in Charge of Magazine Sales and Subscriptions, | Into the position previously held by the "White Ant" strode a confident young University student; ambitious, virile, a shot in the arm to any organisation. Now this same University student, by name of Neville Page, having, prior to elections, been Officer in Charge of Magazine Sales and Subscriptions, | ||
- | The reader may think the above qualities favourable in a person of responsibility, | + | The reader may think the above qualities favourable in a person of responsibility, |
- | If he catches you off guard and he does find out, you'll be bullied, pestered, publicly humiliated and otherwise intimidated until you can place in his clammy hand an article | + | If he catches you off guard and he does find out, you'll be bullied, pestered, publicly humiliated and otherwise intimidated until you can place in his clammy hand an article |
+ | |||
+ | This merciless zealot is believed to be the first editor in the history of the Club to have acquired reading material five months in advance of publishing. | ||
- | This merciless zealot is believed to be the first editor in the history of the Club to have acquired reading material five months in advance of publishing, | ||
It was under the above circumstances that I came to write the following article. | It was under the above circumstances that I came to write the following article. | ||
- | THE STORY: | + | **__THE |
+ | Apprehensively he wormed his through the gap in the ground. A short slide and he found himself in a pile of fresh bat dung. Shouting obscenities he rose to his feet and left half an ear on a projecting stalactite. He stumbled to a ledge and sat down to light his carbide lamp. With a feverish mind he ran through the steps. Turn the knob, flick the flint wheel; simple enough. A spark jumped and died, scaring blue lights and trumpets out of a passing bat. As he wiped it from his neck he realised that the bloke who told him to mix dried apricots with his carbide had only been joking. While boots pummelled the last of the lamp, white claw-like hands reached for the imaginary throat. He heard the gurgle, the gasp, the dull thud, and he was happy. With a gay chuckle he produced his faithful bike torch and pushed on. Yes, this was the way they had come - old carbide, dead batteries and the occasional lolly wrapper. | ||
- | Apprehensively | + | As he scrambled forward |
- | As he scrambled forward his hair became encrusted with mud and grime, His new white overalls now resembled a shredded potato sack and his boots were filled with the aforementioned bat product, It was at this point he forgot that he was a bushwalker, Sl6Shing on he came to a narrow wire ladder which he scaled | + | He sniffed the air, ears pricked, eyes gleaming, and beneath quivering nostrils, pale lips parted in an excited leer. Scurrying through a hole which would have balked |
- | He sniffed the air, ears pricked, eyes gleaming, and beneath quivering nostrils, pale lips parted in an excited leer. Scurrying through a hole which would have balked a ferret, he squealed with glee at the immense chamber on the other side As he scuttled over boulders towards his waiting companions, the limestone walls echoed his merry chortling. | + | ---- |
- | + | ===== Wildlife in the Apsley River Gorge ===== | |
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- | ====== Wildlife in the Apsley River Gorge ====== | + | |
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by Dot Butler | by Dot Butler | ||
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Next day we had only a couple of miles walk along the river flats before the long pull up a steep ridge to the farmlands above and so back to the cars and home. The Apsley Gorge has such high potential for a Natural Reserve that we hope it will be dedicated as such in the near future. | Next day we had only a couple of miles walk along the river flats before the long pull up a steep ridge to the farmlands above and so back to the cars and home. The Apsley Gorge has such high potential for a Natural Reserve that we hope it will be dedicated as such in the near future. | ||
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+ | ===== Walks ===== | ||
+ | __A GUIDE TO SUNDAY TALKS FOR THE COMING MONTH__\\ | ||
+ | **__14th May__**\\ | ||
+ | Gladys Roberts will be leading a walk to start from St. Ives. The train leaves Central electric platform at 9.10 am, meeting the bus at Pymble for conveyance to St. Ives. From there the route of the walk is to Middle Harbour Creek, Bungaroo and thence to Lindfield. This is a pleasant walk graded as 8 miles easy. | ||
- | ===== WALKS ===== | + | **__21st MAY__**\\ |
- | A GUIDE TO SUNDAY TALKS FOR THE COMING MONTH | + | Jack Perry' |
- | **14th May** | + | |
- | Gladys Roberts | + | |
- | **21st MAY** | + | **__28th May__**\\ |
- | Jack Perry' | + | A jaunt through Royal National Park will be led by Jack Gentle on this date. The route to be taken is Helensburgh, |
- | **28th May** | + | **__4th June__**\\ |
- | A jaunt through Royal National Park will be led by Jack Gentle on this date. The route to be taken is Helensburgh, | + | |
- | + | ||
- | **4th June** | + | |
See the new Walks Programme. | See the new Walks Programme. | ||
- | ===== SOCIALLY SPEAKING | + | ---- |
- | With our Socia1 | + | ===== Socially Speaking===== |
+ | With our Social | ||
- | The Music Hall show was a riproaring success, 88 Bushwalkers and their friends turned out en masse to create mayhem. As expected, Frank Ashdown was in fine form as far as interjecting goes, and he was ably backed up by Edna Gentle, Ern Farquar and others of the more dignified section of the Bushwalking fraternity. A good | + | The Music Hall show was a riproaring success, 88 Bushwalkers and their friends turned out en masse to create mayhem. As expected, Frank Ashdown was in fine form as far as interjecting goes, and he was ably backed up by Edna Gentle, Ern Farquar and others of the more dignified section of the Bushwalking fraternity. A good supporting chorus of boos, hisses and cheers was provided by the rest of our party. Food and good wine were partaken of before the show, and the play, " |
- | supporting chorus of boos, hisses and cheers was provided by the rest of our party Food and good wine were partaken of before the show, and the play, " | + | |
- | Fate of the H.M.S. Revenge" | + | |
- | This coming month we have a motley of Wednesday night doings | + | This coming month we have a motley of Wednesday night doings. |
- | **17th May** | + | **__17th May__**\\ |
- | Peter Lannigan our illustrious English traveller and an active S.B47. member, will be rambling on about the, mountains of Norway | + | Peter Lannigan our illustrious English traveller and an active S.B.W. member, will be rambling on about the mountains of Norway and Austria. |
- | and Austr::.a. | + | |
- | **24th May** | + | **__24th May__**\\ |
- | MEMBERS/ SLIDE NIGHT. Now here is the chance for all those camera enthusiasts to show fellow members and all the new prospectives | + | MEMBERS’ SLIDE NIGHT. Now here is the chance for all those camera enthusiasts to show fellow members and all the new prospectives just what wonderful scenery we have in N.S.W. Bring out your Christmas slides |
- | just what wonderful scenery we have in N.S.7. Bring out your Christmas slides | + | |
- | **31st May** | + | **__31st May__**\\ |
Malcolm McGregor is giving a talk on wild and other flowers. | Malcolm McGregor is giving a talk on wild and other flowers. | ||
- | **7th June** | + | **7th June**\\ |
Mr. John Martyn speaks on the Himalayas (SEE NOTICE ON PAGE 24) | Mr. John Martyn speaks on the Himalayas (SEE NOTICE ON PAGE 24) | ||
- | ===== ONE MORE MONTH ===== | + | ---- |
+ | ===== One more month===== | ||
by Observer | by Observer | ||
- | **ERRATUM** | + | **__ERRATUM__** \\ |
- | On page 22 of last months | + | On page 22 of last month’s |
- | **ROGER GOWING ** | + | **__ROGER |
S.B.W. member, jolly gentleman, balmy bushwalker, comic cow-cocky, champion chess-player and stupendous stew-maker, left Sydney to take up a temporary posting at Kempsey Post Office on Wednesday, 26th April. Roger will be leading a walk in his own district over the Queen' | S.B.W. member, jolly gentleman, balmy bushwalker, comic cow-cocky, champion chess-player and stupendous stew-maker, left Sydney to take up a temporary posting at Kempsey Post Office on Wednesday, 26th April. Roger will be leading a walk in his own district over the Queen' | ||
- | **PETER FINCH** | + | **__PETER FINCH__**\\ |
- | the bearded brother of Don, came of age on the 5th May, almost coinciding with the Music Hall do, That9 of course, called for a toast and a cheery round of "21 Today", | + | The bearded brother of Don, came of age on the 5th May, almost coinciding with the Music Hall do, That, of course, called for a toast and a cheery round of "21 Today", |
- | **THE BUDAWANGS** | + | **__THE BUDAWANGS__**\\ |
- | on the weekend of 20th-21st April were literally crawling with Sydney Bushwalkers. Owen Marks had a large party (only one prospective | + | On the weekend of 20th-21st April were literally crawling with Sydney Bushwalkers. Owen Marks had a large party (only one prospective - mainly lazy members) base-camped near Sally Creek. Also in the area was Colin Putt, with a family group, and Jim Brown doing a lightning leg-stretch by himself. |
- | - mainly lazy members) base-camped near Sally Creek Also in the area was Colin Putt, with a family group, and Jim Brown doing a lightning leg-stretch by himself. | + | |
- | **NEWNES | + | **__NEWNES__**\\ |
Further to the report that entry to the Glow Worm tunnel in the Wolgan Valley would be restricted, it has now been announced that access would remain open to all wishing to see the tunnel. Whether this is a good or bad thing from the bushwalker’s point of view remains to be seen. Let us hope that the road is not developed further, thereby introducing herds of tourists to this beautiful spectacle. | Further to the report that entry to the Glow Worm tunnel in the Wolgan Valley would be restricted, it has now been announced that access would remain open to all wishing to see the tunnel. Whether this is a good or bad thing from the bushwalker’s point of view remains to be seen. Let us hope that the road is not developed further, thereby introducing herds of tourists to this beautiful spectacle. | ||
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** AVOID THE RUSH - SUBMIT YOUR MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS EARLY ** | ** AVOID THE RUSH - SUBMIT YOUR MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS EARLY ** | ||
- | This magazine relies on you, the reader, to supply sufficient copy to fill it every month. Anything which would be of general interest to Bushwalkers is acceptable. If you have a point of view to air, an important (or unimportant) announcement to make, alr a news item to report, jot it down on something (anything readable) and send it to the editor. | + | This magazine relies on you, the reader, to supply sufficient copy to fill it every month. Anything which would be of general interest to Bushwalkers is acceptable. If you have a point of view to air, an important (or unimportant) announcement to make, or a news item to report, jot it down on something (anything readable) and send it to the editor. |
- | **NOTICE EXTRAORDINAIRE** | + | ---- |
- | Instead of the usual open night on 7th June we will be having a special guest speaker, Mr. John Martyn. A friend of Dot Butler, he has lived 20 years in India. His f talk, accompanied by slides, will be about the Himalayas. So, if any 1 of you are contemplating a climbing, holiday in Sikkim, Bhutan, or Nepal, then this lecture is a must. Even i if you are not having such contemplations, | + | **__NOTICE EXTRAORDINAIRE__**\\ |
+ | Instead of the usual open night on 7th June we will be having a special guest speaker, Mr. John Martyn. A friend of Dot Butler, he has lived 20 years in India. His talk, accompanied by slides, will be about the Himalayas. So, if any 1 of you are contemplating a climbing holiday in Sikkim, Bhutan, or Nepal, then this lecture is a must. Even if you are not having such contemplations, | ||
- | **CLUB PROPERTY** | + | **__CLUB PROPERTY__**\\ |
- | Margaret Dogterom has been declared, by special decree of Committee, to be officer in charge of chasing up club property so that we can keep track of what we've got. If you have any Club chairs, tables, type- writers, Mandelburg Cups, duplicating machines, desks, bookshelves, | + | Margaret Dogterom has been declared, by special decree of Committee, to be officer in charge of chasing up club property so that we can keep track of what we've got. If you have any Club chairs, tables, type-writers, |
- | **QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY | + | **__QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY |
- | On the Queen' | + | On the Queen' |
- | **DOWN AMONG THE FOSSILS** | + | **__DOWN |
- | Word on the grape vine is that we will be supping with a lot of old fossils (prehistoric type that is) in the near future. (Another harebrained scheme by courtesy of Marks, maybe?) Keep your eyes glued to the social page orthis | + | Word on the grape vine is that we will be supping with a lot of old fossils (prehistoric type that is) in the near future. (Another harebrained scheme by courtesy of Marks, maybe?) Keep your eyes glued to the social page of this magazine for further details. |
- | **IS IT REALLY TRUE? ** | + | **__IS IT REALLY TRUE? __**\\ |
- | Unfortunately Roger, the one man who could have given us the answer, has left town. Twinkletoes thinks he saw it, but he didn't have his spectacles on at the time. Muriel said. it 0ouldn't have been her, because she doesn' | + | Unfortunately Roger, the one man who could have given us the answer, has left town. Twinkletoes thinks he saw it, but he didn't have his spectacles on at the time. Muriel said it wouldn't have been her, because she doesn' |
- | **IN NEXT MONTH' | + | **__IN NEXT MONTH' |
- | Paddy Pallin write on ski touring, Helen Breakwell on Wee Jasper, S.BJT, Crossword. | + | Paddy Pallin write on ski touring, Helen Breakwell on Wee Jasper, S.B.W. Crossword |
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