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In the constellation Taurus there are two star clusters, The Hyades and the Pleiades. The brightest stars in the Hyades form a remarkably symetrical group in the form of the letter " | In the constellation Taurus there are two star clusters, The Hyades and the Pleiades. The brightest stars in the Hyades form a remarkably symetrical group in the form of the letter " | ||
- | It is probable that the Babylonians first likened the constellation to a bull. In Greek Mythology Taurus represents the white bull whose form Jupiter assumed when he abducted Europa and swam with her on his back to the island of Crete. The Pleiades, sometimes called the " | + | It is probable that the Babylonians first likened the constellation to a bull. In Greek Mythology Taurus represents the white bull whose form Jupiter assumed when he abducted Europa and swam with her on his back to the island of Crete. The Pleiades, sometimes called the " |
The planet Saturn is now in Taurus and is brighter than any of the stars of the constellation. Jupiter is to the West of Taurus at present. The planets may be identified by their brightness, and by the time they rise and set as shown in the meteorological reports. | The planet Saturn is now in Taurus and is brighter than any of the stars of the constellation. Jupiter is to the West of Taurus at present. The planets may be identified by their brightness, and by the time they rise and set as shown in the meteorological reports. | ||
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Doreen Helmricj. | Doreen Helmricj. | ||
- | The moon silvered the biliowing clouds as we climbed into the mountains and silvered the heavy white clusters of flowers on the May trees by the roadside. The valley beyond the mountains spread silently, moon-misted | + | The moon silvered the biliowing clouds as we climbed into the mountains and silvered the heavy white clusters of flowers on the May trees by the roadside. The valley beyond the mountains spread silently, moon-misted |
- | Climbing steeply again next morning we reached The Barren Lands, lonely and remote above the fertile coastal plain. The marshy uplands blazed with flowers, colour splashed among the tall grasses - rose of Bcronia, pink of Heata, scarlet of Christmas bell, and blue, mauve, gold, white and yellow of a dozen other flowers. Only the breeze stirred as we walked among them and crossed to the sheer cliff-edge on the farther side, where we sat for a long while, meditating... | + | Climbing steeply again next morning we reached The Barren Lands, lonely and remote above the fertile coastal plain. The marshy uplands blazed with flowers, colour splashed among the tall grasses - rose of Boronia, pink of Heata, scarlet of Christmas bell, and blue, mauve, gold, white and yellow of a dozen other flowers. Only the breeze stirred as we walked among them and crossed to the sheer cliff-edge on the farther side, where we sat for a long while, meditating... |
The mountain side below us was covered by rich jungle which merged into the emerald of the valley and a vivid patchwork of cultivation and red earth, new1y ploughed. Pastel shaded roads spread like narrow ribbons from farm houses, half hidden among clumps of dark foliaged trees. Far away the benches curved, pale gold, separated from the deep bright blue of the sea by two long lines of breakers. Lake Illawarra showed palely ahead, and the mountains brooded over all. | The mountain side below us was covered by rich jungle which merged into the emerald of the valley and a vivid patchwork of cultivation and red earth, new1y ploughed. Pastel shaded roads spread like narrow ribbons from farm houses, half hidden among clumps of dark foliaged trees. Far away the benches curved, pale gold, separated from the deep bright blue of the sea by two long lines of breakers. Lake Illawarra showed palely ahead, and the mountains brooded over all. | ||
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The worst part of the "big push" is over and I'm still on top of the ground so I have high hopes of seeing Aussie once more. There were one or two sticky moments when I thought the game was over. Received word the other day that both my cobbers had come through O.K. as a result I'm feeling particularly cheerful these days. That little Guardian Angel that hovers around me and mine is doing a first class job. | The worst part of the "big push" is over and I'm still on top of the ground so I have high hopes of seeing Aussie once more. There were one or two sticky moments when I thought the game was over. Received word the other day that both my cobbers had come through O.K. as a result I'm feeling particularly cheerful these days. That little Guardian Angel that hovers around me and mine is doing a first class job. | ||
- | Shortly after my last letter I went back for a few.days spell; at least it was supposed to be a spell, but the " | + | Shortly after my last letter I went back for a few.days spell; at least it was supposed to be a spell, but the " |
The serenity of our ways was disturbed when we were informed that "the game, she is on" as our O.C. put it. And " | The serenity of our ways was disturbed when we were informed that "the game, she is on" as our O.C. put it. And " | ||
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One of the greatest morale boosters for our side was the old " | One of the greatest morale boosters for our side was the old " | ||
- | ---------had the doubtful honour of holding off Jerry' | + | ---------had the doubtful honour of holding off Jerry' |
By the close of the second day we were just about all in. We had had no decent sleep for over a week and none at all during the previous two nights, apart from the fact that everyone was suffering from cramp after spending 48 hours cooped up in a hole one foot wide and about five feet long. I was even worse off as half the space was taken up by spare ammunition for the bren. You cam imagine how pleased we were when we were told to be prepared to move as we were to be relieved. Jerry must have got wind of it as he mounted a couple of spandaus on the ridge and kept spraying the flat/ | By the close of the second day we were just about all in. We had had no decent sleep for over a week and none at all during the previous two nights, apart from the fact that everyone was suffering from cramp after spending 48 hours cooped up in a hole one foot wide and about five feet long. I was even worse off as half the space was taken up by spare ammunition for the bren. You cam imagine how pleased we were when we were told to be prepared to move as we were to be relieved. Jerry must have got wind of it as he mounted a couple of spandaus on the ridge and kept spraying the flat/ | ||
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=====At Our Own Meeting.===== | =====At Our Own Meeting.===== | ||
- | Every Bushwalker who has been to Point Lookout has met the Moseleys and enjoydd | + | Every Bushwalker who has been to Point Lookout has met the Moseleys and enjoyed |
The Services Committee are anxious to get more magazines. Last month, amongst other activities they prepared 1800 contact prints. | The Services Committee are anxious to get more magazines. Last month, amongst other activities they prepared 1800 contact prints. | ||
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- | ====Snakebite, | + | ====Snakebite, |
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|(b) Other| |1|1| | |(b) Other| |1|1| | ||
- | Yaur chances of dying from snakebite in 1939 were; If male 1 in 589,135.5; if female 1 in 1,154,171. If male you had no chance of dying from the bite of any other " | + | Your chances of dying from snakebite in 1939 were; If male 1 in 589,135.5; if female 1 in 1,154,171. If male you had no chance of dying from the bite of any other " |
Automobiles accounted for 1,405 persons (mainly males).Personally I prefer snakes. | Automobiles accounted for 1,405 persons (mainly males).Personally I prefer snakes. | ||
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| |19th|8.0 p.m.|Lecture by Mr Strom. **" | | |19th|8.0 p.m.|Lecture by Mr Strom. **" | ||
| |26th|7.30 p.m.|**Third exhibition of water-colours**. (Loaned by Malcolm McGregor).| | | |26th|7.30 p.m.|**Third exhibition of water-colours**. (Loaned by Malcolm McGregor).| | ||
- | |March|13-14th|**Reunion weekend at Morella Karong**.| | + | |March|13-14th| |**Reunion weekend at Morella Karong**.| |
| |19th|8. 0 p.m.|**Mr. Micheal Terry** will tell us why "There is adventure in Central Australia" | | |19th|8. 0 p.m.|**Mr. Micheal Terry** will tell us why "There is adventure in Central Australia" | ||
- | | |26th|8. 0 p.m.|**" | + | | |26th|8. 0 p.m.|**" |
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====New For Old.==== | ====New For Old.==== | ||
- | Paddy hasn;t any lamps but if you have an old Groundsheet or cape that has gone sticy with old age, neglect, or some other cause, don't despair - Paddy can fix it. | + | Paddy hasn't any lamps but if you have an old Groundsheet or cape that has gone sticky |
- | Provided the cloth is sound, the old proofing can be removed and the fabric | + | Provided the cloth is sound, the old proofing can be removed and the fabric |
The cost of de-proofing and re-proofing is:- | The cost of de-proofing and re-proofing is:- |
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