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 Meanwhile, wait and enjoy happy hour around a warm and inviting fire with good friends and companions. And what's this? An auburn-haired angel produces from her pack a bottle of champagne and two dainty glasses so that Anita and I can celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary in style. Margaret Niven, you deserve a medal! Out come the song sheets, courtesy of George Mawer. Nothing like a sing-song round the camp fire to dispel the gloom. Bed down for the night, full of hope for a clear day - dawn brings the misery of a head cold, but what's that thumping noise, could it be? Yes,it is - the thump becomes the roar and whine of helicopter blades and jet engine as our rescuers spot our distress sign, the head cold is forgotten, one quick circuit and in to land. Everything loose gets whipped away by the incredible down draught. What a sight, tents and flys flattened, ground sheets and plastic bags being hurled up the hillsides, and the look of wonder, then relief, on everyone's face, particularly Sev's. The Pilot cuts the engine to conserve fuel and quiet returns to Gingra. Meanwhile, wait and enjoy happy hour around a warm and inviting fire with good friends and companions. And what's this? An auburn-haired angel produces from her pack a bottle of champagne and two dainty glasses so that Anita and I can celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary in style. Margaret Niven, you deserve a medal! Out come the song sheets, courtesy of George Mawer. Nothing like a sing-song round the camp fire to dispel the gloom. Bed down for the night, full of hope for a clear day - dawn brings the misery of a head cold, but what's that thumping noise, could it be? Yes,it is - the thump becomes the roar and whine of helicopter blades and jet engine as our rescuers spot our distress sign, the head cold is forgotten, one quick circuit and in to land. Everything loose gets whipped away by the incredible down draught. What a sight, tents and flys flattened, ground sheets and plastic bags being hurled up the hillsides, and the look of wonder, then relief, on everyone's face, particularly Sev's. The Pilot cuts the engine to conserve fuel and quiet returns to Gingra.
  
-We see the crew of three Polair constables start to dismantle the helicopter and notice the brand name - Meccano - in small letters near the tail rotor. Off come the doors, out comes the door frame, out come the seats - all to make room for the stretcher of course. In goes Sev, resplendant in his air splint and head phones. The starter whines, the engine catches and builds to a scream, camera shutters click inaudably in the din. The Pilot runs methodically through his safety checks and we see him apply maximum lift and brace ourselves against the buffeting wind, a slight waver in the take-off manoeuvre prunes the eucalupts above our heads, then they are gone - what a climax.+We see the crew of three Polair constables start to dismantle the helicopter and notice the brand name - Meccano - in small letters near the tail rotor. Off come the doors, out comes the door frame, out come the seats - all to make room for the stretcher of course. In goes Sev, resplendent in his air splint and head phones. The starter whines, the engine catches and builds to a scream, camera shutters click inaudibly in the din. The Pilot runs methodically through his safety checks and we see him apply maximum lift and brace ourselves against the buffeting wind, a slight waver in the take-off manoeuvre prunes the eucalypts above our heads, then they are gone - what a climax.
  
 "They'll be back to get me in 10 minutes," says a smiling constable Greg Kemp, who has to give up his seat to install Sev, but two cups of coffee, a slice of Anita's cheese cake and one hour later he is not so sure. Two hours later he accepts that "they" won't be back and realises the inevitable. "They'll be back to get me in 10 minutes," says a smiling constable Greg Kemp, who has to give up his seat to install Sev, but two cups of coffee, a slice of Anita's cheese cake and one hour later he is not so sure. Two hours later he accepts that "they" won't be back and realises the inevitable.
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 All of the members and prospectives on the walk not mentioned deserve praise, they worked as a team when needed and I am appreciative of the help and quiet reassurances given by our two Club Vice-Presidents. My thanks to you all. All of the members and prospectives on the walk not mentioned deserve praise, they worked as a team when needed and I am appreciative of the help and quiet reassurances given by our two Club Vice-Presidents. My thanks to you all.
  
-It is an exerience that I would have gladly avoided but one which was none-the-less rewarding, unfortunately at Sev's expense. I guess it should be filed away under the heading "The Joys of Leadership".+It is an experience that I would have gladly avoided but one which was none-the-less rewarding, unfortunately at Sev's expense. I guess it should be filed away under the heading "The Joys of Leadership".
  
 So the walk didn't go! - - - Maybe next year? So the walk didn't go! - - - Maybe next year?
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 Tickets for admission to the Club's 60th Anniversary Dinner at Holiday Inn, Menzies Hotel, 14 Carrington Street on Friday, 23rd October are now available. Tickets for admission to the Club's 60th Anniversary Dinner at Holiday Inn, Menzies Hotel, 14 Carrington Street on Friday, 23rd October are now available.
  
-They may be ontained in the Club Room from Joy Hynes (phone 982 2615) at $30 per person. In addition a limited supply will be available from each Club Committee Officer if you live near one of them.+They may be obtained in the Club Room from Joy Hynes (phone 982 2615) at $30 per person. In addition a limited supply will be available from each Club Committee Officer if you live near one of them.
  
 Tickets may be obtained by post if a cheque/money order payable to The Sydney Bush Walkers and accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope is sent to S.B.W. Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, 2001. Tickets may be obtained by post if a cheque/money order payable to The Sydney Bush Walkers and accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope is sent to S.B.W. Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, 2001.
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 +=====Where Our Caravan Has Rested.=====
  
-WHERE OUR CARAVAN HAS RESTED. 
 by Jim Brown. by Jim Brown.
-What follows is a slightly abridged version of a sketch (entertainment? - historical account?) presented at the 1987 Reunion campfire at Coolana. It was told by four players, who + 
-each stepped forward in turn to say their piece. +What follows is a slightly abridged version of a sketch (entertainment? - historical account?) presented at the 1987 Reunion campfire at Coolana. It was told by four players, who each stepped forward in turn to say their piece. 
-In almost sixty years, where has our caravan rested? + 
-Well - out in the bush - perhaps at tens of thousands of places +In almost sixty years, where has our caravan rested?\\ 
-And in that setting we have been rather proud of the fact that almost always we have left the bush undefiled ... sometimes cleaner than we found it. +Well - out in the bush - perhaps at tens of thousands of places\\ 
-Well, at first we were parasites. The Mountain Trails Club gave birth to the S.B.W., and for +And in that setting we have been rather proud of the fact that almost always we have left\\ 
-a few months we continued to meet at their rooms at 10 Hunter Street, City, on its northern side and not far from George Street. The oldish building still stands, and the ground floor is now +the bush undefiled ... sometimes cleaner than we found it. 
-occupied by a Health Food shop and the entrance to the "N.S.W. Sports Club Ltd."+ 
 +Well, at first we were parasites. The Mountain Trails Club gave birth to the S.B.W., and for a few months we continued to meet at their rooms at 10 Hunter Street, City, on its northern side and not far from George Street. The oldish building still stands, and the ground floor is now occupied by a Health Food shop and the entrance to the "N.S.W. Sports Club Ltd." 
 In the short time there we gave the Club its name, the basic features of its Constitution, and its badge.... In the short time there we gave the Club its name, the basic features of its Constitution, and its badge....
-Which was, according to the first Minute Book, a non-existent bloom, a "Flannell flower" with two final "Ls". Later we sang a song about this  (Song - to "Eidelweiss"+ 
-Flannel flower, flannel flower, Sadly we have deceived you. +Which was, according to the first Minute Book, a non-existent bloom, a "Flannell flower" with two final "Ls". Later we sang a song about this.... 
-Of all flowers you were ours, So we've always believed you. + 
-In this book there a double-L Double-L in flanne111111  +(Song - to "Eidelweiss") 
-Flanne1111 flower, flanne1111 flower. Double-crossed by the Walkers. + 
-It wasn't long before we found a lodging for ourselves at 258 George Street. The site now +Flannel flower, flannel flower,\\ 
-includes two small deserted shop-fronts, one still bearing the legend "Stan McCabe Sports Store". +Sadly we have deceived you.\\ 
-They are about 50 metres north of Bond Street. Apparently we stayed there about four years, +Of all flowers you were ours,\\ 
-during which time members made some of the early epoch-making trips, including the first known ascent of the Gangerang Range from Cox's River to Kanangra. +So we've always believed you.\\ 
-Despite all this pathfinding expertise, some members evidently got "lost" - not just overdue or mislaid. At all events, the minutes contain a Committee decision to "leave in abeyance the +In this book there a double-L\\ 
-matter of members getting lost for the incoming Committee".+Double-L in flannellllll....\\ 
 +Flannelll flower, flannellll flower.\\ 
 +Double-crossed by the Walkers. 
 + 
 +It wasn't long before we found a lodging for ourselves at 258 George Street. The site now includes two small deserted shop-fronts, one still bearing the legend "Stan McCabe Sports Store". They are about 50 metres north of Bond Street. Apparently we stayed there about four years, during which time members made some of the early epoch-making trips, including the first known ascent of the Gangerang Range from Cox's River to Kanangra. 
 + 
 +Despite all this pathfinding expertise, some members evidently got "lost" - not just overdue or mislaid. At all events, the minutes contain a Committee decision to "leave in abeyance the matter of members getting lost for the incoming Committee". 
 And the initial steps were taken to save Blue Gum Forest from the axe. And the initial steps were taken to save Blue Gum Forest from the axe.
-When we moved again in 1932 it was because more spacious rooms were needed, end we fetched up in the Royal LIfe Saving Society's premises at 5 Hamilton Street, a laneway off Hunter Street. The site is now part of the Courtyard behind Australia Square Tower. + 
-There we stayed almost 13 years. It was essentially a good time, while membership built up, +When we moved again in 1932 it was because more spacious rooms were needed, and we fetched up in the Royal LIfe Saving Society's premises at 5 Hamilton Street, a laneway off Hunter Street. The site is now part of the Courtyard behind Australia Square Tower. 
-and walkers came to be regarded as responsible citizens. + 
-There was one fly in the ointment. Despite 6.00 pm closing of hotels some roisterers in the +There we stayed almost 13 years. It was essentially a good time, while membership built up, and walkers came to be regarded as responsible citizens. 
-area tended to pester walkers arriving at the Clubroom. + 
-(Enacted  An inebriated character waving a bottle and singing) - +There was one fly in the ointment. Despite 6.00 pm closing of hotels some roisterers in the area tended to pester walkers arriving at the Clubroom. 
-All you walker ladies looking dry: Have a slug of gin with me and don't be shy - + 
-Come baby, baby, have a snort with me  a snort with me  a snort with me  +(Enacted.... An inebriated character waving a bottle and singing) - 
-(Lady walker replies) - Aw, go and jump in the Tank Stream - it's just down under the street.+ 
 +All you walker ladies looking dry:\\ 
 +Have a slug of gin with me and don't be shy -\\ 
 +Come baby, baby, have a snort with me....\\ 
 +a snort with me.... a snort with me....\\ 
 +(Lady walker replies) - Aw, go and jump in the Tank Stream -\\ 
 +it's just down under the street. 
 Walkers sought assistance from the Police, who did a pretty good job of swooping on the pests. Walkers sought assistance from the Police, who did a pretty good job of swooping on the pests.
-(Enacted  enter two "policemen" who sing to "Gendarmes Duet"+ 
-We're pure and tough and always dutiful Now these drunks are no-wise beautiful If they won't give fair emoluments We'll run them in  etc  +(Enacted.... enter two "policemen" who sing to "Gendarmes Duet") 
-And so we don't approve of vice. + 
-What's more they will not pay our price. And let us save them from their sin We'll gladly slam them in the bin. +We're pure and tough and always dutiful\\ 
-Pleased at the result of the Police raid at Hamilton STreet, some well-intentioned members also informed the Police (player looks around furtively) ... well ...errr ... about another matter. +And so we don't approve of vice.\\ 
-Au, don't shilly-shally around. They told the cops there were nude sun-bathers at Era Beach. +Now these drunks are no-wise beautiful\\ 
-Page 8 THESYDNEYBUSHWALKER May, 1987+What's more they will not pay our price.\\ 
 +If they won't give fair emoluments\\ 
 +And let us save them from their sin\\ 
 +We'll run them in.... etc....\\ 
 +We'll gladly slam them in the bin. 
 + 
 +Pleased at the result of the Police raid at Hamilton Street, some well-intentioned members also informed the Police (player looks around furtively)... well... errr... about another matter. 
 + 
 +Aw, don't shilly-shally around. They told the cops there were nude sun-bathers at Era Beach. 
 So a posse went out from Helensburgh and made observations. So a posse went out from Helensburgh and made observations.
-The story of what followed was told in one of the Club's old Chronic Operas, but hele's the author of the Era segment (Don Matthews) to tell you again. + 
-(Enact  enter the two "policemen" who gaze through telescope. One sings -) I see a bareskin, only a bareskin, yes, it's a bareskin true, +The story of what followed was told in one of the Club's old Chronic Operas, but here's the author of the Era segment (Don Matthews) to tell you again. 
-Just wait a moment 'till I look again, Ah me, there are bareskins two. + 
-NOW we must capture these children of nature +(Enact.... enter the two "policemen" who gaze through telescope. One sings -) 
-And bring them before the beak. + 
-So down on your kneeses, Let us crawl through scrub and treeses, +I see a bareskin, only a bareskin, yes, it's a bareskin true,\\ 
-Don't let your big boots squeak. (The two bareskins are arrested)+Just wait a moment 'till I look again, Ah me, there are bareskins two.\\ 
 +Now we must capture these children of nature\\ 
 +And bring them before the beak.\\ 
 +So down on your kneeses, Let us crawl through scrub and treeses,\\ 
 +Don't let your big boots squeak. 
 + 
 +(The two bareskins are arrested) 
 Perhaps you wonder why the nudists aren't visible? Well, we wouldn't want to expose anyone! Perhaps you wonder why the nudists aren't visible? Well, we wouldn't want to expose anyone!
-In any case all was soon revealed. Including that they were S.B.W. members..+ 
 +In any case __all was soon revealed__. Including that they were S.B.W. members. 
 Changing the subject, in 1938 the average number of Programmed Walks each month was nine. Changing the subject, in 1938 the average number of Programmed Walks each month was nine.
 +
 We managed to stay at Hamilton Street throughout most of the War years, but in 1945 the premises were sold and we had to go. We managed to stay at Hamilton Street throughout most of the War years, but in 1945 the premises were sold and we had to go.
 +
 Like the Israelites, we wandered in the wilderness (but not the kind of Wilderness we liked) for a couple of months; until we found Ingersoll Hall, in Crown Street, Darlinghurst. It was a dirty, dingy place - nasty but cheap - and we stayed 14 years. Like the Israelites, we wandered in the wilderness (but not the kind of Wilderness we liked) for a couple of months; until we found Ingersoll Hall, in Crown Street, Darlinghurst. It was a dirty, dingy place - nasty but cheap - and we stayed 14 years.
-In another scene from an old Chronic Opera we depicted two former Club members, returning + 
-after several years away from walking to find the room just as scruffy as they remember it  Complete with broken windows, unstable tables, the debris from "Housie" nights plus a mouser cat with rather rudimentary standards of hygiene.+In another scene from an old Chronic Opera we depicted two former Club members, returning after several years away from walking to find the room just as scruffy as they remember it.... Complete with broken windows, unstable tables, the debris from "Housie" nights plus a mouser cat with rather rudimentary standards of hygiene. 
 (Song - to "This Likeness is Entrancing Fair") (Song - to "This Likeness is Entrancing Fair")
-This place has hardly changed at all The dirt and stains still on the wall.... + 
-New walkers - new talkers - the same old hall  +This place has hardly changed at all\\ 
-See the old tables there that often fall  And in each frame +The dirt and stains still on the wall\\ 
-A shattered window held by faith alone  Or maybe dust and cobwebs. +New walkers - new talkers - the same old hall\\ 
-Still the same  It's just the same as ever I have known.+See the old tables there that often fall\\ 
 +And in each frame\\ 
 +A shattered window held by faith alone\\ 
 +Or maybe dust and cobwebs.\\ 
 +Still the same\\ 
 +It's just the same as ever I have known. 
 While at Squalor Mansions we acquired the Era lands, and lost them again five years later through resumption. While at Squalor Mansions we acquired the Era lands, and lost them again five years later through resumption.
 +
 And in 1953 averaged eleven walks per month on the Programme. And in 1953 averaged eleven walks per month on the Programme.
-During that year our landlords discovered Housie games paid better than Bushwalkers, told us we could no longer have Fridays but could have Wednesday nights. + 
-The Friday-nighters were heartbroken, but the active walkers rejoiceli as we switched to Wednesdays. +During that year our landlords discovered Housie games paid better than Bushwalkers, told us we could no longer have Fridays but could have Wednesday nights. The Friday-nighters were heartbroken, but the active walkers rejoiced as we switched to Wednesdays. 
-Five years later, when we found pleasanter Clubrooms, no-one even suggested reverting to Fridays. + 
-It was 1959 when we moved to the Nurses Association Hall in Reiby Place, near Circular Quay. Where we remained about 12 years, until the winter of 1971. A far nicer place, witli tea and/or coffee-making facilities.+Five years later, when we found pleasanter Clubrooms, no-one even suggested reverting to Fridays. It was 1959 when we moved to the Nurses Association Hall in Reiby Place, near Circular Quay. Where we remained about 12 years, until the winter of 1971. A far nicer place, with tea and/or coffee-making facilities. 
 While there we celebrated the Club's 40th Anniversary in October 1967. While there we celebrated the Club's 40th Anniversary in October 1967.
 +
 And tried to devote the Era funds to purchase of land at Bendethera on the Deua River. We failed - not enough money. And tried to devote the Era funds to purchase of land at Bendethera on the Deua River. We failed - not enough money.
 +
 Much about the same time we were alarmed to hear of farmers setting dog traps on fire trails near Yerranderie and near Wog Wog in the Budawangs. Much about the same time we were alarmed to hear of farmers setting dog traps on fire trails near Yerranderie and near Wog Wog in the Budawangs.
 +
 (Song - to "Santa Lucia") (Song - to "Santa Lucia")
-Dog traps on distant trails - On walkers snapping, + 
-Mind where you park your tails - They'll need re-capping. +Dog traps on distant trails - On walkers snapping,\\ 
-Unless you're wearing clogs - Don't act like greedy hogs,+Mind where you park your tails - They'll need re-capping.\\ 
 +Unless you're wearing clogs - Don't act like greedy hogs,\\
 Leave a few traps for the passing dogs. Don't be caught napping. Leave a few traps for the passing dogs. Don't be caught napping.
-If we dipped out at Bendethera, we scored when we had the chance in 1969 to buy some land in Kangaroo VAlley, in association with the Society of Friends (the Quakers). + 
-We learned they approved of us as "nice quiet neighbours". (Song -) +If we dipped out at Bendethera, we scored when we had the chance in 1969 to buy some land in Kangaroo Valley, in association with the Society of Friends (the Quakers). 
-Silent night! Holy cow! What a din  What a row, + 
-Fiddles and bagpipes and hullaballoo +We learned they approved of us as "nice quiet neighbours". 
-Along the banks of the Kangaroo, + 
-They are our nice quiet neighbours   Holding Re-union once more. +(Song -) 
-May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 9 + 
-By 1970 we knew another move was imminent. The Nurses Association Building was to be +Silent night! Holy cow! What a din... What a row,\\ 
-demolished to make way for what was called "The Gateway of Sydney". Actually the demolition +Fiddles and bagpipes and hullaballoo\\ 
-was deferred for some years, but a reconstruction of the room in 1971 made it almost impossible to hold a meeting. +Along the banks of the Kangaroo,\\ 
-So the Club Caravan moved on, and for two or three months in the winter of 1971 we gathered at Anzac House in College Street, near Liverpool Street. But the situation there was also +They are our nice quiet neighbours ... Holding Re-union once more. 
-impossible - no facilities to store any Club records or equipment - the Caretaker would not + 
-look after a projector or screen delivered on the day of a showing. The lass looking after +By 1970 we knew another move was imminent. The Nurses Association Building was to be demolished to make way for what was called "The Gateway of Sydney". Actually the demolition was deferred for some years, but a reconstruction of the room in 1971 made it almost impossible to hold a meeting. 
-new members had to tote her records to and from each evening. + 
-Off we went again  and this time it was a radical shift.+So the Club Caravan moved on, and for two or three months in the winter of 1971 we gathered at Anzac House in College Street, near Liverpool Street. But the situation there was also impossible - no facilities to store any Club records or equipment - the Caretaker would not look after a projector or screen delivered on the day of a showing. The lass looking after new members had to tote her records to and from each evening. 
 + 
 +Off we went again... and this time it was a radical shift. 
 We went suburban for the first time - to the Wireless Institute Room in Atchison Street, St. Leonards. We went suburban for the first time - to the Wireless Institute Room in Atchison Street, St. Leonards.
-It did cause some inconvenience - understandably - to members living in eastern,western and southern suburbs. Indeed a few quit the Club, whilst others made only sporadic appearances in the Clubroom. + 
-There was one interesting aspect of the small number of defectors. A few of those involved +It did cause some inconvenience - understandably - to members living in eastern, western and southern suburbs. Indeed a few quit the Club, whilst others made only sporadic appearances in the Clubroom. 
-were the Club'stirers - vocal at meetings and often harshly critical of the Club's workers.+ 
 +There was one interesting aspect of the small number of defectors. A few of those involved were the Club'stirrers - vocal at meetings and often harshly critical of the Club's workers. 
 In fact, shortly after going to St. Leonards the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Presidents and Secretaries decided it had been a good move. In fact, shortly after going to St. Leonards the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Presidents and Secretaries decided it had been a good move.
 +
 And we stayed there, fairly happily, for eleven years. And we stayed there, fairly happily, for eleven years.
-While there we may, like Gilbert's House of Lords, have "done nothing in particular, but did it very well t1 (Song) + 
-Eleven years we travelled there, As all our records tell. +While there we may, like Gilbert's House of Lords, have "done nothing in particular, but did it very well...." 
-For near and far, by train or car - Did nothing in particular  But did it rather well. + 
-The years rolled graciously along, And only minor things went wrong. So we can truly say in song+(Song) 
 + 
 +Eleven years we travelled there,\\ 
 +As all our records tell.\\ 
 +For near and far, by train or car -\\ 
 +Did nothing in particular\\ 
 +But did it rather well. 
 + 
 +The years rolled graciously along,\\ 
 +And only minor things went wrong.\\ 
 +So we can truly say in song\\
 The Club was active, calm and strong. The Club was active, calm and strong.
-Actually quite a few productive things were done while at St. Leonards: The hut at Coolana + 
-was built. Funds were established to care for the costs of the Kangaroo Valley land.+Actually quite a few productive things were done while at St. Leonards: The hut at Coolana was built. Funds were established to care for the costs of the Kangaroo Valley land. 
 We celebrated our 50th Birthday. We celebrated our 50th Birthday.
 +
 The number of programmed walks rose slightly to an average of 14 per month in 1976. The number of programmed walks rose slightly to an average of 14 per month in 1976.
-When finally we had to quit in 1982 it was again because the site had been-sold and was to be re-developed. + 
-In ample time our reconnaissance squad discoverd the Cahill Memorial Centre, a hall administered by the local Council, and situated at near-by Crows Nest. +When finally we had to quit in 1982 it was again because the site had been sold and was to be re-developed. 
-That was home for the next 4 years. On arrival, some members observed that our meeting places were improving at every shift.+ 
 +In ample time our reconnaissance squad discovered the Cahill Memorial Centre, a hall administered by the local Council, and situated at near-by Crows Nest. That was home for the next 4 1/2 years. On arrival, some members observed that our meeting places were improving at every shift. 
 While at Crow's Nest a variety of business-like issues came under notice. We switched to quarterly general meetings, and later reverted to monthly. While at Crow's Nest a variety of business-like issues came under notice. We switched to quarterly general meetings, and later reverted to monthly.
-We started to look at a scheme for Personal Accident Insurance  for Public Liability + 
-Insurance  and in association with that revamped our Constitution with the object of becoming an Incorporated Association. +We started to look at a scheme for Personal Accident Insurance... for Public Liability Insurance... and in association with that revamped our Constitution with the object of becoming an Incorporated Association. 
-Whilst acknowledging the need for changes in these directions, some old hands, like your author, occasionally wondered if we were getting almost too serious  even about a serious thing like our conservation ideals. + 
-(POEM) At Crows Nest we got very earnest, and felt that we ought to display +Whilst acknowledging the need for changes in these directions, some old hands, like your author, occasionally wondered if we were getting almost too serious... even about a serious thing like our conservation ideals. 
-We were no longer youthful and flighty, but mature - of responsible clay (Yet our membership just went on rising  + 
-Four hundred and fifty and more, +(Poem) 
-The Walk Program too was surprising, Monthly walks went up to a score.) + 
-Page 10 THE SYDNEYBUSHWALKER May, 1987 +At Crows Nest we got very earnest, and felt that we ought to display\\ 
-At our meetings we talked of Insurance, and amongst all the things we'deb,pte We looked into a new Constitution  Decided we'd Incorporate. +We were no longer youthful and flighty, but mature - of responsible clay\\ 
-(But our footprints were still on the ridges, +(Yet our membership just went on rising....\\ 
-Our campsites were still by the rills, +Four hundred and fifty and more,\\ 
-At our meetings we crossed many bridges, +The Walk Program too was surprising,\\ 
-But our hearts  they were still in the hills.) +Monthly walks went up to a score.) 
-For the Franklin, Rain Forests and Daintree. In the conservationist cause We gave funds: And of course we supported proposals for Wilderness Laws. (But this you must know of the walkers + 
-Those odd-balls who toil with their packs, +At our meetings we talked of Insurance, and amongst all the things we'debate\\ 
-They are more often doers than talkers. +We looked into a new Constitution.... Decided we'd Incorporate. 
-Their true meeting place  OUT ON THE TRACKS+ 
-The axe fell late in 1986, and we knew we'd have to go again. The reason - as usual - +(But our footprints were still on the ridges,\\ 
-premises sold, demolition pending +Our campsites were still by the rills,\\ 
 +At our meetings we crossed many bridges,\\ 
 +But our hearts.... they were still in the hills.) 
 + 
 +For the Franklin, Rain Forests and Daintree. In the conservationist cause\\ 
 +We gave funds: And of course we supported proposals for Wilderness Laws. 
 + 
 +(But this you must know of the walkers\\ 
 +Those odd-balls who toil with their packs,\\ 
 +They are more often doers than talkers.\\ 
 +Their true meeting place... out on the tracks!) 
 + 
 +The axe fell late in 1986, and we knew we'd have to go again. The reason - as usual - premises sold, demolition pending.... 
 At first it appeared we may be able to refuge in another Council-administered hall in the North Sydney area - but this prospect wasn't realised. At first it appeared we may be able to refuge in another Council-administered hall in the North Sydney area - but this prospect wasn't realised.
-Indeed, at one stage there was a deal on concern as to where we might go. Until someone discovered the Federation Suburb - HABERFIELD.+ 
 +Indeed, at one stage there was a deal on concern as to where we might go. Until someone discovered the Federation Suburb - Haberfield. 
 (Song - to "Over the Rainbow") - (Song - to "Over the Rainbow") -
-Somewhere south of the Harbour Way out west + 
-We found somewhere to go to Cheaper than all the rest. +Somewhere south of the Harbour\\ 
-When this home for the homeless Was revealed, +Way out west\\ 
-There were cries in some quarters "Where is this Haberfield?" +We found somewhere to go to\\ 
-It may seem distant if one drives, from Mona Vale or from St. Ives To greet us. +Cheaper than all the rest. 
-But walkers are determined souls, and used to getting to their goals. We think you'll meet us  + 
-So our caravan halted +When this home for the homeless\\ 
-And we meet +Was revealed,\\ 
-In our 9th place of resting Out in Dalhousie Street! +There were cries in some quarters\\ 
-* * * * * * * *. * * +"Where is this Haberfield?" 
-THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING.+ 
 +It may seem distant if one drives, from Mona Vale or from St. Ives\\ 
 +To greet us. 
 +But walkers are determined souls, and used to getting to their goals.\\ 
 +We think you'll meet us.... 
 + 
 +So our caravan halted\\ 
 +And we meet\\ 
 +In our 9th place of resting\\ 
 +Out in Dalhousie Street! 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====The April General Meeting.===== 
 by Barry WAllace. by Barry WAllace.
 +
 The meeting began at about 2010 when the new President (Barrie Murdoch) called the 30 or so members present to order. There were no new members to welcome and no call for apologies. The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting were read and received with no business arising. The meeting began at about 2010 when the new President (Barrie Murdoch) called the 30 or so members present to order. There were no new members to welcome and no call for apologies. The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting were read and received with no business arising.
 +
 Correspondence included a letter from The Paddy Pallin Foundation advising the successful applicants for P.P. Foundation grants, but S.B.W. were not among them; and a letter from Sydney Tech. advising of courses available. Correspondence included a letter from The Paddy Pallin Foundation advising the successful applicants for P.P. Foundation grants, but S.B.W. were not among them; and a letter from Sydney Tech. advising of courses available.
 +
 The Treasurer's Report indicated that we began the period with a balance of $1401.77 (at 31st January), received $2223.50, paid out $3109.65 and ended up with $515.62. The Treasurer's Report indicated that we began the period with a balance of $1401.77 (at 31st January), received $2223.50, paid out $3109.65 and ended up with $515.62.
-Then it was time for the WalksReport, starting with an un-programmed walk by Jan Mohandas over the weekend of 13,14,15 March. They, all 8 of them, walked from Narrowneck to Mt. Solitary and back on the Sunday through occasional showers. Maurie Bloom's programmed walk from + 
-EMgadine to the Hacking River attracted 28 people and reported fine, warm weather. The +Then it was time for the Walks Report, starting with an un-programmed walk by Jan Mohandas over the weekend of 13,14,15 March. They, all 8 of them, walked from Narrowneck to Mt. Solitary and back on the Sunday through occasional showers. Maurie Bloom's programmed walk from Engadine to the Hacking River attracted 28 people and reported fine, warm weather. The Re-union at Coolana that weekend was attended by around 90 people who spent their time re-uning, singing, swimming and feeding the ticks. 
-Re-union at Coolana that weekend was attended by around 90 people who spent their time re-uning, singing, swimming and feeding the ticks. +
-May, 1987 +
-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11+
 Over the weekend of 20,21,22 March Charlie Brown led a party of 12 on his Arabanoo Creek walk/swim, George Walton led 7 people on his Black Range walk, and David Rostron had 8 starters for his Korong Deep swim. They reported the water as cool. Of the day walks, there was no report of Derek Wilson's Heathcote to Waterfall walk but Alan Mewitt reported 31 people on his Hawkesbury River to Wondabyne walk. Over the weekend of 20,21,22 March Charlie Brown led a party of 12 on his Arabanoo Creek walk/swim, George Walton led 7 people on his Black Range walk, and David Rostron had 8 starters for his Korong Deep swim. They reported the water as cool. Of the day walks, there was no report of Derek Wilson's Heathcote to Waterfall walk but Alan Mewitt reported 31 people on his Hawkesbury River to Wondabyne walk.
 +
 The following weekend, 27,28,29 March saw Les Powell leading a party of 6 on a high speed pass through country in the upper reaches of Ettrema Creek, and Jim Percy leading 8 on his Kanangra/Stormbreaker walk. They reported a heavy storm on Saturday evening and made a swift exit via Mt. Berry the following day. Ian Debert had 13 people on his Grose River walk over 28, 29 March, and Derek Wilson had 17 plus 2 on his re-scheduled Heathcote to Waterfall trip on the Sunday. On the other day walks, Geoff McIntosh led a party of 9 on his Walls Pass trip and Jan Mohandas reported 19 people plus one dog (visitor only - not invited) on his Woy Woy to Patonga day walk. The following weekend, 27,28,29 March saw Les Powell leading a party of 6 on a high speed pass through country in the upper reaches of Ettrema Creek, and Jim Percy leading 8 on his Kanangra/Stormbreaker walk. They reported a heavy storm on Saturday evening and made a swift exit via Mt. Berry the following day. Ian Debert had 13 people on his Grose River walk over 28, 29 March, and Derek Wilson had 17 plus 2 on his re-scheduled Heathcote to Waterfall trip on the Sunday. On the other day walks, Geoff McIntosh led a party of 9 on his Walls Pass trip and Jan Mohandas reported 19 people plus one dog (visitor only - not invited) on his Woy Woy to Patonga day walk.
-April 3,4,5 saw Oliver Crawford's trip to the Colo joining with Don Finch's walk in the BUdawangs to make a total party of 29. Spiro Hajinakitas' annual epic to Mt. Oolong reported + 
-7 starters on a good walk, with good weather. Oi the F.B.W. S. & R. exercise there was no report but of the day walks Peter Christian had 7 on his Trailers Lake walk in fine, mild weather and there was no report of Ralph Pengliss' Otford to Bundeena trip. +April 3,4,5 saw Oliver Crawford's trip to the Colo joining with Don Finch's walk in the Budawangs to make a total party of 29. Spiro Hajinakitas' annual epic to Mt. Colong reported 7 starters on a good walk, with good weather. Of the F.B.W. S. & R. exercise there was no report but of the day walks Peter Christian had 7 on his Trailers Lake walk in fine, mild weather and there was no report of Ralph Pengliss' Otford to Bundeena trip. 
-Federation Report advised that the Minister has acknowledged receipt of F.B.W. letter regarding a proposal to charge rescued parties the cost of rescue. Keith Maxwell has requested that walkers report dumped vehicles found in bushland to the police. Keith's work 'phone + 
-number is 805 8329 if you wish to discuss the matter further with him. TAFE are still proposing +Federation Report advised that the Minister has acknowledged receipt of F.B.W. letter regarding a proposal to charge rescued parties the cost of rescue. Keith Maxwell has requested that walkers report dumped vehicles found in bushland to the police. Keith's work 'phone number is 805 8329 if you wish to discuss the matter further with him. TAFE are still proposing changes to the Bush Leadership Course and F.B.W. continue to resist certain of these. 
-changes to the Bush Leadership Course and F.B.W. continue to resist certain of these.+
 The 60th Anniversary Committee reported to the meeting, details appeared in last month's magazine. The 60th Anniversary Committee reported to the meeting, details appeared in last month's magazine.
-General Business brought news that Alan Doherty has made a new notice board and projector + 
-box for the clubroom. Incorporation of the Club is proceeding, we are now past the first admin- +General Business brought news that Alan Doherty has made a new notice board and projector box for the clubroom. Incorporation of the Club is proceeding, we are now past the first administrative hurdles. The S. & R. call-out lists are being updated. Any volunteers? 
-istrative hurdles. The S. & R. call-out lists are being updated. Any volunteers?+
 The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 2101. The announcements followed and the meeting closed at 2101.
-* * * * * * * * * * * + 
-A course for total beginners starts soon. Play Folk and Blues while +---- 
-learning the basics on the world's most portable instrument. The lessons are in a small group and allow for learning at your own pace. + 
-The course goes for 10 weeks, ares61ble for adults and studeriz.;, feature live back-up and are active (lots of playing in class). +====Play The Harmonica.==== 
-Phone LEE ROSEN DIP ED MUSIC - 818 1182 + 
-WHAT BETTER WAY TO HARMONISE THE PLEASURES OF +A course for total beginners starts soon. Play Folk and Blues while learning the basics on the world's most portable instrument. The lessons are in a small group and allow for learning at your own pace. 
-NATUREMUSIC AND TRAVEL + 
-Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERMay, 1987 +The course goes for 10 weeks, are suitable for adults and students, feature live back-up and are active (lots of playing in class). 
-For tri2e to YERRANDERIE+ 
-ST? IFFP To +Phone Lee Rosen  Dip Ed Music - 818 1182 
-c 19t-+ 
-C 4.  ( ),),   +What better way to harmonise the pleasures of naturemusic and travel
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-   "   +=====For Trips To Yerranderie.===== 
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-   4 > 11, cJ a ,....., a-   +===Strip map to Bats Camp 15/8/86.=== 
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- .... 0.2.    ,  +|C|~0.2| |Take this road| 
-    Pviso... ca..-12   +|D|5| |Turn right at T junction| 
-   -r, .fc ,A- 0- -tL,, 7-- , ck-zo-,  +|E|28|Large sign on left|Township of Shooters Hill| 
-   OL2410-.   +|F|32| |Leave bitumen here"Yerranderie" is separate yellow sign.| 
-    >>1 > Ecum....-14'   +|G|37| |"Mt Werong" sign tied to "No petrol" notice| 
-   w..0!. V...5 14 11   +|H|42| |Sign post is yellowPine plantation ends at this pointNative forest from now on.| 
-   C,... , t er-. C 0,,1)   +|I|51|Red "V" on tree to left|Road deteriorates and narrowMt WerongSingle local stone house on left.| 
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- -. 2.  012:wp, 4,0 I c CN-V1  +|K|73.5|None|!!STOP!! Find very rough 4-wheel track to Bats Camp on left.| 
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-May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 13 +
-For trips to YERRANDERIE - (See previous page) +
-Bats Camp is usually the  Friday night camp site for trips into the Yerranderie area.+
 It is a long drive from Sydney but the road is clear until Oberon is reached. It is a long drive from Sydney but the road is clear until Oberon is reached.
-After that (about km) it deteriorates, with various turns and few signposts. Some car parties have got lost before their trip from Batsh Camp to Yerranderie has even started!+ 
 +After that (about km) it deteriorates, with various turns and few signposts. Some car parties have got lost before their trip from Bats Camp to Yerranderie has even started! 
 This detailed sketch map (see also previous page) is to help you get to the start of your walking trip. This detailed sketch map (see also previous page) is to help you get to the start of your walking trip.
-On the June Holiday + 
-Weekend, 5,6,7 & 8 +On the June Holiday Weekend, 5,6,7 & 8 a trip will be led to Yerranderie by Ian Debert. A base camp with day walks. Phone 982 2615. 
-a trip will be led to Yerranderie by Ian Debert. A base camp with day walks. Phone 982 2615. + 
-Attach to your Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist Map. +---- 
-  i + 
-i , Bushwalking  ii;, A HUGE  +=====Letter To The Editor.===== 
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-  i -  .,.   Proprietors: Jack. Nancy and David Fox  +
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-May, 1987 THESYDNEYBUSHWALKER Page 15 +
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR.+
 Dear Editor, Dear Editor,
-In reply to Joan Rigby's article "Walkers' Gear'', I welcome the opportunity to make a few comments.+ 
 +In reply to Joan Rigby's article "Walkers' Gear", I welcome the opportunity to make a few comments. 
 I also, like Joan, feel upset about the demise of the Japara tent and a good waterproof rucksack. We continued making these products well after any reasonable business person would have ceased production. This is mainly due to the continued involvement of active walkers in the company. I also, like Joan, feel upset about the demise of the Japara tent and a good waterproof rucksack. We continued making these products well after any reasonable business person would have ceased production. This is mainly due to the continued involvement of active walkers in the company.
-It would be impossible for a shop like "Paddy's" to exist on selling to walkers alone. + 
-We sell to travellers, climbers, hostellers and therefore must have a range of expertise in our shops. We do not pretend that every assistant in "Paddy's" is a tiger walker, but we can say +It would be impossible for a shop like "Paddy's" to exist on selling to walkers alone. We sell to travellers, climbers, hostellers and therefore must have a range of expertise in our shops. We do not pretend that every assistant in "Paddy's" is a tiger walker, but we can say that all people in design and key management positions are active walkers including Barry Higgins, Distribution Manager, Ian Gibson, Managing Director and myself. 
-that all people in design and key management positions are active walkers including Barry Higgins, Distribution Manager, Ian Gibson, Managing Director and myself.+
 As head of the company that used "Designed for Australian conditions by Australian Walkers", I have tried to keep that ethic alive and well, and considering the conditions of the last few years I believe we have succeeded as well as we could. As head of the company that used "Designed for Australian conditions by Australian Walkers", I have tried to keep that ethic alive and well, and considering the conditions of the last few years I believe we have succeeded as well as we could.
-There are two main points that need to be made. The first is that no matter how much Joan and I like the Japara tent, unless a reasonable number of people buy them then we cannot afford to produce them. This is aggravated by Us being one of the few countries which continued to make cotton tents well after the nylon "miracle cloth" revolution, which causes a lack of cloth manufacturers willing to produce for such a small market. + 
-The second point is the apparent aim of the customs department ta tali to put us out of business. We have to constantly fight to be able to buy cloth, which is not available from local suppliers, without having to pay prohibitive duties, quite often higher than the duty on importing the finished product. At one stage, to prove a point to the government, we were importing sleeping bag shells ready to be filled, cheaper than we could import the raw cloth. This anomoly still applies to cloth suitable for tents. +There are two main points that need to be made. The first is that no matter how much Joan and I like the Japara tent, unless a reasonable number of people buy them then we cannot afford to produce them. This is aggravated by us being one of the few countries which continued to make cotton tents well after the nylon "miracle cloth" revolution, which causes a lack of cloth manufacturers willing to produce for such a small market. 
- Joan makes a point about Goretex. I do believe this type of cloth to be a major step + 
-forward for our market, and it does work. If anyone has a jacket they claim doesn't work they should speak to the Goretex agents or the store where they bought it. +The second point is the apparent aim of the customs department to try to put us out of business. We have to constantly fight to be able to buy cloth, which is not available from local suppliers, without having to pay prohibitive duties, quite often higher than the duty on importing the finished product. At one stage, to prove a point to the government, we were importing sleeping bag shells ready to be filled, cheaper than we could import the raw cloth. This anomaly still applies to cloth suitable for tents. 
-Joan asks if there is anyone designing specially for the bushwalker market. My answer is "Yes, there is". We are and will continue to provide a service to walkers second to none. + 
-We are always willing to receive comment on our products and are always trying to improve them. However to remain in business we can only make and sell products that are economical to do so. In the end it really depends on how much the bushwalker supports those that try to give a good +Joan makes a point about Goretex. I do believe this type of cloth to be a major step forward for our market, and it does work. If anyone has a jacket they claim doesn't work they should speak to the Goretex agents or the store where they bought it. 
-service to walkers. It's a free market and that has its positive and negative sides, but in + 
-the end it's up to you; the bushwalker.+Joan asks if there is anyone designing specially for the bushwalker market. My answer is "Yes, there is". We are and will continue to provide a service to walkers second to none. We are always willing to receive comment on our products and are always trying to improve them. However to remain in business we can only make and sell products that are economical to do so. In the end it really depends on how much the bushwalker supports those that try to give a good service to walkers. It's a free market and that has its positive and negative sides, but in the end it's up to you; the bushwalker. 
 Yours sincerely, Yours sincerely,
- ROBERT PALLIN. Chairman, Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. + 
-1986 ADVENTURER OF THE YEAR.+Robert Pallin. Chairman, Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +====1986 Adventurer Of The Year.==== 
 Colin Putt received the Gold Medallion for a lifetime of adventure which includes voyages to the Arctic, Antarctic, mountaineering in Irian Jaya and the attempt to sail a boat of a 2,000-year-old design from Bali to Madagascar. Colin Putt received the Gold Medallion for a lifetime of adventure which includes voyages to the Arctic, Antarctic, mountaineering in Irian Jaya and the attempt to sail a boat of a 2,000-year-old design from Bali to Madagascar.
 +
 As well, he has encouraged others to pursue adventure and, in doing so, has helped keep alive this vital spirit in our country. As well, he has encouraged others to pursue adventure and, in doing so, has helped keep alive this vital spirit in our country.
-AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC+ 
-i***####* +Australian Geographic
-May, 1987 + 
-THE  SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 16 +---- 
-THE ART EXHIBITION.Report by Ainslie Morris.+ 
 +=====The Art Exhibition.===== 
 + 
 +Report by Ainslie Morris. 
 What a delightful showing of our artistic members' works of art we saw on Wednesday, 29th April! The underlying theme emerged more as the works were hung than as an intention of the organisers. What a delightful showing of our artistic members' works of art we saw on Wednesday, 29th April! The underlying theme emerged more as the works were hung than as an intention of the organisers.
-Our Australian scenery was the theme. Paintings in oil and watercolour and crayon, all + 
-captured the essence of the bush, be it burnt yellow or cool canyon. The pottery and wood- +Our Australian scenery was the theme. Paintings in oil and watercolour and crayon, all captured the essence of the bush, be it burnt yellow or cool canyon. The pottery and wood-turned articles and batik in a frog pattern all stirred images of our earthy bushland. 
-turned articles and batik in a frog pattern all stirred images of our earthy bushland.+
 The exhibitors were: The exhibitors were:
-VIVIEN SHEFFER, with her professional portraits and house drawings, as well as lovely watercolours and paintings in oil. 
-JEFF RIGBY, also professional, whose drawings of the bush showed a family likeness to drawings by his parents, Alan and Enid. 
-GRACE NOBLE, our oldest and most versatile artist, with her exquisite coloured woodcuts, silk- screen prints and quilted batik silk jackets. 
-HELEN GRAY, whose character sketches were "The spitting image" - Digby was unmistakable. 
-KATHLEEN GRAY, with pottery, smooth and glowing browns, and two ultramod pieces, as well as paintings. 
-SUSAN GRAY, whose fabulous patchwork quilt of a Renaissance city on a hill has to be seen to be believed. 
-ALAN PIKE' e- wood-turned bowls were lovely to feel. 
-MORAG RYDER, who dismantled her cushions to bring the covers, handpainted with gorgeous butterflies, each taking 40 hours to paint. Her horses and landscapes. showed her versatility. 
-RAY DARGAN, with several oil landscapes of warmth and beauty. 
-NADEEN LOVELL, with four large oil landscapes of Australian and Scottish scenes. 
-GEOF WAGG brought his delicate ceramic models of Lord of the Rings characters, which were duly labelled appropriately "The Treasurer" (holding a club and scowling), "Wet Sunday on the Kowmung" (three decrepit miserable crouched figures), and "Paddy's Latest Fashion" (figure in head to toe groundsheet/coat). 
-Wine served in teacups and cheeses and biscuits on a silver tray added class to an outstanding exhibition. An annual event would allow us to see the work of other members as well as more by 
-these same artists. 
-* * * * * * * * 
-SOCIAL  WEEKEND. by Wendy Aliano. 
-JUNE 20-21 there will be a social weekend camp up near Mt. Wilson. The aim of the 
-weekend is to encourage those not familiar with camping out to enjoy the pleasures of the bush and 'happy hour' etc. without the pain of carrying weekend packs far (2 km there and 2 km back) and the pressures of having to walk a long distance. 
-Ben Esgate has kindly agreed to instructing us in bushcraft. Ben is a very experienced 
-bushman and could teach all of us a thing or two. In tandem with this Don Finch has agreed 
-to instructing us in the finer points of planning extended trips, including the difficult organisation of food parties. 
-So come on all you closet weekend walkers and enjoy. Any problems with food or gear can be worked at if I get enough notice. Gear can be hired, if you know where. Car transport 
-can be arranged, so please phone me five to seven days before the weekend (85 2067). For 
-regular weekend walkers, there are offered the delights of a bludge weekend, with the opportunity 
-to learn about long trips and where and how to go. Hope to see everyone there. 
-May, 1987 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 1? 
  
-ARTICLES WANTED.+Vivien Shefer, with her professional portraits and house drawings, as well as lovely watercolours and paintings in oil. 
 + 
 +Jeff Rigby, also professional, whose drawings of the bush showed a family likeness to drawings by his parents, Alan and Enid. 
 + 
 +Grace Noble, our oldest and most versatile artist, with her exquisite coloured woodcuts, silk-screen prints and quilted batik silk jackets. 
 + 
 +Helen Gray, whose character sketches were "The spitting image" - Digby was unmistakable. 
 + 
 +Kathleen Gray, with pottery, smooth and glowing browns, and two ultramod pieces, as well as paintings. 
 + 
 +Susan Gray, whose fabulous patchwork quilt of a Renaissance city on a hill has to be seen to be believed. 
 + 
 +Alan Pike's wood-turned bowls were lovely to feel. 
 + 
 +Morag Ryder, who dismantled her cushions to bring the covers, handpainted with gorgeous butterflies, each taking 40 hours to paint. Her horses and landscapes showed her versatility. 
 + 
 +Ray Dargan, with several oil landscapes of warmth and beauty. 
 + 
 +Nadeen Lovell, with four large oil landscapes of Australian and Scottish scenes. 
 + 
 +Geof Wagg brought his delicate ceramic models of Lord of the Rings characters, which were duly labelled appropriately "The Treasurer" (holding a club and scowling), "Wet Sunday on the Kowmung" (three decrepit miserable crouched figures), and "Paddy's Latest Fashion" (figure in head to toe groundsheet/coat). 
 + 
 +Wine served in teacups and cheeses and biscuits on a silver tray added class to an outstanding exhibition. An annual event would allow us to see the work of other members as well as more by these same artists. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Social Weekend.===== 
 + 
 +by Wendy Aliano. 
 + 
 +June 20-21 there will be a social weekend camp up near Mt. Wilson. The aim of the weekend is to encourage those not familiar with camping out to enjoy the pleasures of the bush and 'happy hour' etc. without the pain of carrying weekend packs far (2 km there and 2 km back) and the pressures of having to walk a long distance. 
 + 
 +Ben Esgate has kindly agreed to instructing us in bushcraft. Ben is a very experienced bushman and could teach all of us a thing or two. In tandem with this Don Finch has agreed to instructing us in the finer points of planning extended trips, including the difficult organisation of food parties. 
 + 
 +So come on all you closet weekend walkers and enjoy. Any problems with food or gear can be worked at if I get enough notice. Gear can be hired, if you know where. Car transport can be arranged, so please phone me five to seven days before the weekend (85 2067). For regular weekend walkers, there are offered the delights of a bludge weekend, with the opportunity to learn about long trips and where and how to go. Hope to see everyone there. 
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 + 
 +====Articles Wanted.==== 
 Articles of between half to one page in length, even longer if required, are wanted for publication in the magazine on the following topics:- Articles of between half to one page in length, even longer if required, are wanted for publication in the magazine on the following topics:-
 +
 Day packs, weekend packs, footware, parkas and raincoats, tents, sleeping bags, equipment in general, materials of construction in general. Day packs, weekend packs, footware, parkas and raincoats, tents, sleeping bags, equipment in general, materials of construction in general.
 +
 The articles may be updates of previous reports or completely new; they may be a personal view or may attempt to be an objective review of current trends. Objective reports should be as factual as possible. The articles may be updates of previous reports or completely new; they may be a personal view or may attempt to be an objective review of current trends. Objective reports should be as factual as possible.
 +
 Articles are also wanted on "starting off in bush walking, what does one need" and "starting off in cross-country skiing". Articles are also wanted on "starting off in bush walking, what does one need" and "starting off in cross-country skiing".
 +
 Kindly ring the Editor to discuss your proposed article. Kindly ring the Editor to discuss your proposed article.
-BELVEDERE TAXIS BLACKHEATH + 
-10 SEATER MINI BUS TAXI +---- 
-047-87 8366 + 
-k +===Help!=== 
- KANANGRA BOYD + 
-. UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS +House-trained bushwalker needs accommodation for up to two months from 1st July. I am selling my house and need somewhere to stay while looking for another place. I'm happy to pay $50 p.w. rent. Can anyone help? Peter Miller - 818 1990. 
-. SIX FOOT TRACK + 
-PICK UP ANYWHERE FOR START OR FINISH OF YOUR WALK - BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT +---- 
-Share the Fare Competitive Rates + 
-HELP! House-trained bushwalker needs accommodation for up to two months +===Annual Subscriptions 1987.=== 
-from 1st July. I am selling my house and need somewhere to stay while + 
-looking for another place. I'm happy to pay $50 p.w. rent. Can anyone +For application form see reverse of this notice. 
-help? PETER MILLER - 818 1990. + 
-ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 1987 for application form see reverse of this notice. +---- 
-, Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, 1987 + 
-WHICHBANKSIA? by Kath Brown. +=====Which Banksia?===== 
-Towards the end of April, 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his famous passenger Joseph + 
-(not yet Sir Joseph) Banks sailed into Botany Bay. Banks was so impressed with the wealth of +by Kath Brown. 
-native flowering trees, shrubs and other plants that he named the place "Botany Bay". One of the flowering shrubs that he took specimens of, and later described back in England was later called after him, "Banksia"+ 
-But which Banksia? The one we think of, and which probably was the one he took specimens of, is now known as "Banksia serrate", the Old Man Banksia whose dead cones stay on the tree or shrub for a very long time. +Towards the end of April, 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his famous passenger Joseph (not yet Sir Joseph) Banks sailed into Botany Bay. Banks was so impressed with the wealth of native flowering trees, shrubs and other plants that he named the place "Botany Bay". One of the flowering shrubs that he took specimens of, and later described back in England was later called after him, "Banksia". 
-However, during early April this year, when on an easy day walk in the Royal National Park (not so far, really, from Botany Bay), several trees and shrubs of the various kinds of Banksia were seen, but Banksia serrate, whose flowering time is usually mid-summer, only had dead flower spikes on the many trees we saw. Banksia ericifolia was getting its large red- gold spikes (it flowers mostly in May), Banksia marginate was in full flower with its small yellow spikes, and a small shrub Banksia that used to be called lasplenifolial had many green spikes that will turn pale yellow when in full flower. + 
-How was it then, that in late April Joseph Banks saw Banksia serrate in such flower that he was impressed and took specimens? Were the seasons different, perhaps a cold, wet summer in Jan/Feb 1770? Was the vegetation so dense that the flowers were late? I don't know; perhaps some other bushwalker may know. But whichever Banksia, they are all impressive and a lasting tribute to a famous man.+But which Banksia? The one we think of, and which probably was the one he took specimens of, is now known as "Banksia serrata", the Old Man Banksia whose dead cones stay on the tree or shrub for a very long time. 
 + 
 +However, during __early__ April this year, when on an easy day walk in the Royal National Park (not so far, really, from Botany Bay), several trees and shrubs of the various kinds of Banksia were seen, but Banksia serrata, whose flowering time is usually mid-summer, only had dead flower spikes on the many trees we saw. Banksia ericifolia was getting its large red-gold spikes (it flowers mostly in May), Banksia marginata was in full flower with its small yellow spikes, and a small shrub Banksia that used to be called 'asplenifolia' had many green spikes that will turn pale yellow when in full flower. 
 + 
 +How was it then, that in __late__ April Joseph Banks saw Banksia serrata in such flower that he was impressed and took specimens? Were the seasons different, perhaps a cold, wet summer in Jan/Feb 1770? Was the vegetation so dense that the flowers were late? I don't know; perhaps some other bushwalker may know. But whichever Banksia, they are all impressive and a lasting tribute to a famous man. 
 (Correspondence on this is welcome. Ed.) (Correspondence on this is welcome. Ed.)
-* + 
-WEDNESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL PROGRAM.+---- 
 + 
 +====Wednesday Night Social Program.==== 
 by Wendy Aliano. by Wendy Aliano.
-June 17th is our midwinter feast. However, this year, to tie it in with the Social Weekend, + 
-there will be a walking weekend food theme. Please bring along the sort of food you would +June 17th is our midwinter feast. However, this year, to tie it in with the Social Weekend, there will be a walking weekend food theme. Please bring along the sort of food you would eat on a weekend walk (including happy hour, of course). Liquid refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be provided. 
-eat on a weekend walk (including happy hour, of course). Liquid refreshments (alcoholic + 
-and non-alcoholic) will be provided. +June 24th is a cross-country ski night. If you want to know anything about cross-country skiing from "What to take and how to go about your first trip" to "Tips for the advanced skier", our two experts, David Rostron and Craig Austin, will show you. Even if you have only wondered what all the fuss was about cross-country skiing, come along and find out. 
-June 24th is a cross-country ski night. If you want to know anything about cross-country skiing from "What to take and how to go about your first trip" to "Tips for the advanced skier", our two experts, David Rostron and Craig Austin, will show you. Even if you have only wondered + 
-what all the fuss was about cross-country skiing, come along and find out.+---- 
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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKERS ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 1987.+ 
 +====The Sydney Bushwalkers Annual Subscription 1987.==== 
 Please send this notice with your cheque/money order to:- Please send this notice with your cheque/money order to:-
-The Hon. Treasurer, The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.C., Sydney, 2001. NAME/S: (For ALL membners in household)   
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 +The Hon. Treasurer, The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, 2001.
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 +__Name/s__: (For ALL members in household)......
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 +If a receipt is required please send a stamped addressed envelope.
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 +[Single $20 - Household $20 plus $10 for each extra person, $30 for two, $40 for three, $50 for four - Non-active with magazine $10 - Non-active $5 - Active over 70 years of age $10 - Prospective (5 months only) $15 - Magazine subscription only $10.]
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