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Felt the nearness of the solemn twisted trees?\\ | Felt the nearness of the solemn twisted trees?\\ | ||
Have you lived those precious silences - your best friend at your side,\\ | Have you lived those precious silences - your best friend at your side,\\ | ||
- | ke you drowsed away the evening at your ease? | + | As you drowsed away the evening at your ease? |
If you've done these things, you'll realise there' | If you've done these things, you'll realise there' | ||
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by Alex Colley. | by Alex Colley. | ||
- | Bluegum, Garrawarra, Bouddi, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana. These are the conservation highlights of the S.B.W. The names live on in the memory of members because four of these campaigns, Bluegum, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana were solo effdrts | + | Bluegum, Garrawarra, Bouddi, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana. These are the conservation highlights of the S.B.W. The names live on in the memory of members because four of these campaigns, Bluegum, Morella Karong, Era and Coolana were solo efforts |
Era was a favourite camping place from the earliest days of the Club. In the hot summer months a group of S.B.W.s could be found there nearly every weekend. At first they camped at South Era. One windy weekend two well known members invited some of the other campers to their camp fire - a nice sheltered spot - and the next weekend the guests arrived early enough to " | Era was a favourite camping place from the earliest days of the Club. In the hot summer months a group of S.B.W.s could be found there nearly every weekend. At first they camped at South Era. One windy weekend two well known members invited some of the other campers to their camp fire - a nice sheltered spot - and the next weekend the guests arrived early enough to " | ||
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Early in 1943 we learned that Byrnes' | Early in 1943 we learned that Byrnes' | ||
- | The first move was to ask the Government, through the Federation, to resume the whole of the privately owned lands between Garrawarra and National Park. The Government refused to resume, so attention was turned to the possibility of purchasing Lot 7. As this lot included all the flat land at North Era, it was thought that its acquisition would prevent development. Federation was asked to organise the purchase, but it wouldn' | + | The first move was to ask the Government, through the Federation, to resume the whole of the privately owned lands between Garrawarra and National Park. The Government refused to resume, so attention was turned to the possibility of purchasing Lot 7. As this lot included all the flat land at North Era, it was thought that its acquisition would prevent development. Federation was asked to organise the purchase, but it wouldn' |
The next move was to send our ace negotiators, | The next move was to send our ace negotiators, | ||
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(In the Obituary for the late Ray Kirkby published in the September magazine, Alex Colley said of Ray - "it is probably for his very original humour he will be remembered." | (In the Obituary for the late Ray Kirkby published in the September magazine, Alex Colley said of Ray - "it is probably for his very original humour he will be remembered." | ||
- | My deah, do you wish to be booked together with your parrot to Kilimanjaro via King's Cross? Or do you wish to know how to do the cheapest submarine trip up the Yangtze Kiang? If so, I am your man. I am wonderful and I admit it myself. Of course I had to learn by hard experience but I may as well cash in on it and, in years to come, as I drive past in my magnificent limousine from the palatial offices of " | + | My deah, do you wish to be booked together with your parrot to Kilimanjaro via King's Cross? Or do you wish to know how to do the cheapest submarine trip up the Yangtze Kiang? If so, I am your man. I am wonderful and I admit it myself. Of course I had to learn by hard experience but I may as well cash in on it and, in years to come, as I drive past in my magnificent limousine from the palatial offices of " |
Any simpleton can go to the Railway and ask, "Is there or is there not a certain train running?" | Any simpleton can go to the Railway and ask, "Is there or is there not a certain train running?" | ||
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However, actions speak louder than words, let us to a concrete example. | However, actions speak louder than words, let us to a concrete example. | ||
- | To commence our Queensland trip I considered it advisable to alight from the Brisbane Express at Dulbolla. Dulbolla is a siding about 60 miles from Brisbane having quite three houses and no platform but only about a mile from the township of Rathdowney. The N.S.W. Railway Guide does not mention the place so resort had to be made to " | + | To commence our Queensland trip I considered it advisable to alight from the Brisbane Express at Dulbolla. Dulbolla is a siding about 60 miles from Brisbane having quite three houses and no platform but only about a mile from the township of Rathdowney. The N.S.W. Railway Guide does not mention the place so resort had to be made to " |
- | Of course, I am not blaming Alex for what happened. Perhaps I should have had my party in for tutorial classes twice a week. However, Alex offered to buy the tickets - just "Five returns Dulbolla, please" | + | Of course, I am not blaming Alex for what happened. Perhaps I should have had my party in for tutorial classes twice a week. However, Alex offered to buy the tickets - just "Five returns Dulbolla, please" |
The official reluctantly agreed that this could be done but said it would make little difference in cost so I had to make a lot of calculations to prove otherwise and then, only then, did he abandon his defences and surrender, knowing that I had an atom bomb up each sleeve. With good grace (and, I felt, with some respect and a tinge of admiration for me) he handed me back lots of five pound notes and told me how to proceed. | The official reluctantly agreed that this could be done but said it would make little difference in cost so I had to make a lot of calculations to prove otherwise and then, only then, did he abandon his defences and surrender, knowing that I had an atom bomb up each sleeve. With good grace (and, I felt, with some respect and a tinge of admiration for me) he handed me back lots of five pound notes and told me how to proceed. | ||
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The impact of a ticket to Border Tunnel onto the brain of the train officials had varying effects. Some expressed great astonishment. Others looked at it as people probably looked at the first aeroplane and yet showed not the least curiosity. In the early hours of the morning, when it was still dark, a ticket examiner came through the train and happened to catch Jean away from her home base. Unfortunately, | The impact of a ticket to Border Tunnel onto the brain of the train officials had varying effects. Some expressed great astonishment. Others looked at it as people probably looked at the first aeroplane and yet showed not the least curiosity. In the early hours of the morning, when it was still dark, a ticket examiner came through the train and happened to catch Jean away from her home base. Unfortunately, | ||
- | Within a hundred miles of our destination we got quite " | + | Within a hundred miles of our destination we got quite " |
"Only one stop today," | "Only one stop today," | ||
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- | ===== the Uncanny Story Of The S.B.W. Magazine. ===== | + | ===== The Uncanny Story Of The S.B.W. Magazine. ===== |
by Evelyn Walker. | by Evelyn Walker. | ||
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- | TEE NOVEKBER GENERAL MEETMG. | + | ===== The November General Meeting. ===== |
by Barry Wallace. | by Barry Wallace. | ||
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The meeting began at around 2016 with some 30 or so members present and the President in the chair. | The meeting began at around 2016 with some 30 or so members present and the President in the chair. | ||
- | There were no apologies so we proceeded to welcome no less than 9 new | + | |
- | members. Of these, Michelle De Vries Robbe, Sue Tonkin, Paul Rodgers, Neil | + | There were no apologies so we proceeded to welcome no less than 9 new members. Of these, Michelle De Vries Robbe, Sue Tonkin, Paul Rodgers, Neil Thomas |
- | Thbmas | + | |
The Minutes were read and received. | The Minutes were read and received. | ||
- | Correspondence brought letters | + | |
- | address, from Newcastle Bush Walkers seeking advice on sharing of vehicle | + | Correspondence brought letters |
- | to the N.S.W. Premier expressing our opposition to changes in the Kosciusko | + | |
- | as a base for recent bushwalks, to Joe Turner and Maurie Berry thanking them for substantial donations, to Mr. Ted Kelly asking that he appear before the | + | The Treasurer' |
- | Committee, and 1Pst but not least, to the Prime Ministee | + | |
- | The.Treasurer' | + | The Walks Report opened with Bill Capon' |
- | of $1,405.16, had an income of $775.56, spent $383.99 and closed the month with a balance of $1,796.73. The Coolana Account has now been merged with other Club funds and shows a last balance of zero. | + | |
- | The Walks Report opened with Bill Capon' | + | The following weekend, 22,23,24 October, saw Jim Laing leading four members and 6 visitors on his Barrington Tops walk, and Peter Miller cancelling his Kowmung walk. Peter Hislop led two people on his Mt. Solitary walk and reported a good trip with waratahs in profusion. Of the day walks David Ingram reported 28 starters |
- | 15,16,17 October which was reported as uneventful with an unbalance of the | + | |
- | sexes (?) in the 13 attendees. Ian Debert' | + | Over the weekend of 29,30,31 October Bob Younger reported 8 members, 2 prospectives, |
- | Neville Laing. The third weekend walk saw Bob Younger and his 6 members meeting up with people on donkeys, in the rain, somewhere near Yalwal. I | + | |
- | guess you can't win 'era all. On Sunday, 17th October, Meryl Watman led a. wet and somewhat shortened walk from Waterfall to Waterfall with starters who were legion. Ralph Penglis' | + | Over the weekend of November 5,6,7 Don and Jenny Cornell led 9 members and one visitor, from Brisbane Bushwalkers, |
- | The following weekend, 22,23,24 October, saw Jim Laing leading four | + | |
- | members and 6 visitors on his Barrington Tops walk, and Peter Miller cancelling his Kowmung walk. Peter Hislop led two people on his Mt.Solitary walk and reported a good trip with waratahs in profusion. Of the day walks David Ingram reported 28 starters | + | |
- | There were waratahs and it seems not everyone listened to the lecture | + | |
- | what disappointed. Hans Stichter' | + | |
- | Over the weekend of 29,30,31 October Bob Younger reported 8 members, | + | |
- | 2 prospectives, | + | |
- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER DeceMber, | + | |
- | despite the fact that someone has removed the overhead bridge; and Kath Brown had 15 starters on her Benowie Track walk enjoying the wildflowers in fine weather. | + | |
- | Over the weekend of November 5,697 Don and Jenny Cornell led 9 members and one visitor, from Brisbane Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | other hand, was definitely soft-sell in her report of the 16 starters on her | + | |
- | Machin' | + | |
Arising from the Walks Report a decision was made to write thanking a member of the Bush Fire Brigade at Mountain Lagoon for her assistance in the search conducted in the area. | Arising from the Walks Report a decision was made to write thanking a member of the Bush Fire Brigade at Mountain Lagoon for her assistance in the search conducted in the area. | ||
- | Federation Report brought news of a S.& R. exercise planned for 30th Aloril/lst May 1983 to search for the missing plane at Barrington Tops. Federation have received a letter from the N.P.W.S. at Nowra complaining that S. & R. conducted an exercise in Horton National Park. They will contact | ||
- | N.P.W.S. and explain the situation. The F.B.W. Ball this year produced a profit of $1,700 and at conclusion of the report the meeting passed a vote, of thanks to Gordon Lee for his efforts in producing this most pleasing result. Federation are writing to C.S.I.R.O. seeking information on the possible spreading of forest dieback by bushwalking activities. | ||
- | Of General Business there was none, so announcements complete, the | ||
- | meeting closed at 2101. | ||
- | THE CLUB AUCTION 1982. by Jim Brown. | ||
- | Any stranger visiting.the' | ||
- | There was a notable collection of saleable - well, mainly saleable - wares and bric-a-brac, | ||
- | forecast the sex of unborn pedigree cats. There were two sleeping bags, which went off at bargain prices in these days; and a couple of tents which also went pretty cheaply; a two-burner Portagas stove; and amongst the items of less obvious worth, a fur-lined cap of the type worn by the late Genghis Than | ||
- | and not quite so late Leonid Brezhnev. Some bottles of wine sold at prices higher than those currently asked by cut-rate liquor stores. At the end | ||
- | of the night Coolana funds had increased by $400. | ||
- | The key to the situation was, of course, the auctioneer. Charlie Brown | ||
- | excelled himself - his performance was even better than last year's - and he kept up the flow of banter, persuasion, invective and coercion for over an hour. Now that's quite a battering to endure - but, after all, $40011 | ||
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+ | Federation Report brought news of a S. & R. exercise planned for 30th April / 1st May 1983 to search for the missing plane at Barrington Tops. Federation have received a letter from the N.P.W.S. at Nowra complaining that S. & R. conducted an exercise in Morton National Park. They will contact N.P.W.S. and explain the situation. The F.B.W. Ball this year produced a profit of $1,700 and at conclusion of the report the meeting passed a vote of thanks to Gordon Lee for his efforts in producing this most pleasing result. Federation are writing to C.S.I.R.O. seeking information on the possible spreading of forest dieback by bushwalking activities. | ||
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+ | Of General Business there was none, so announcements complete, the meeting closed at 2101. | ||
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+ | ===== The Club Auction 1982. ===== | ||
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+ | by Jim Brown. | ||
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+ | Any stranger visiting the S.B.W. Clubroom on the evening of November 17th might well have been forgiven for disbelieving the daily plaints in the media over the economic recession. For S.B.W. had gathered in great number - about 75 present - and were to be seen and heard vying to out-spend one another. | ||
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+ | There was a notable collection of saleable - well, mainly saleable - wares and bric-a-brac, | ||
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+ | The key to the situation was, of course, the auctioneer. Charlie Brown excelled himself - his performance was even better than last year's - and he kept up the flow of banter, persuasion, invective and coercion for over an hour. Now that's quite a battering to endure - but, after all, $400!! | ||
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