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|Mr. F. Pallin Speaking| |14| | |Mr. F. Pallin Speaking| |14| | ||
+ | |Club Gossip| |16| | ||
=====Advertisements===== | =====Advertisements===== | ||
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Stinging trees are uncomfortable at the best of times, but with approaching dusk and an overgrown track things were anything but pleasant. What to do? No obvious camp site and no waters! | Stinging trees are uncomfortable at the best of times, but with approaching dusk and an overgrown track things were anything but pleasant. What to do? No obvious camp site and no waters! | ||
- | Following a side track (there seemed to be several in this area) in | + | Following a side track (there seemed to be several in this area) in darkness and despair, some kind guardian angel (Gordon' |
- | darkness and despair, some kind guardian angel (Gordon' | + | |
- | us to shelter. Our torches proved it to be a blacksmith' | + | |
I gathered some long grass from close by and softened the earth. Our | I gathered some long grass from close by and softened the earth. Our | ||
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The rain ceased. For an hour and half we marked the levels of the flood, inch by inch, upon a handy rock until at last, "Look, it's going down", someone observed. We soon decided, by consensus of opinion, to repitch the tents upon the drier portions of the bank and keep one man on watch all night against a recurrence of the flood. | The rain ceased. For an hour and half we marked the levels of the flood, inch by inch, upon a handy rock until at last, "Look, it's going down", someone observed. We soon decided, by consensus of opinion, to repitch the tents upon the drier portions of the bank and keep one man on watch all night against a recurrence of the flood. | ||
- | So the fire was built again - Bill doing a " | + | So the fire was built again - Bill doing a " |
Though the waters continued to go down about two inches in the hour, the current was still strong and there was still the occasional choom! rumble, rumble, boomp! thump! rumble, rumble of boulders bashing their way along the floor of the torrent. | Though the waters continued to go down about two inches in the hour, the current was still strong and there was still the occasional choom! rumble, rumble, boomp! thump! rumble, rumble of boulders bashing their way along the floor of the torrent. | ||
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- | WOTSHERTHINK? Fierce Battles. | + | =====Wotsherthink?===== |
- | Though most people Will, by now, be aware of the decision to change the night for the Club meeting back to Friday, we record it for the benefit of those who happily, or rather haply, live in distant places and visit us rarely. On the historic night last month, there was battle in the air but results were very disappointing. However as the door of the hall opened and revealed a fresh latecomer, it was interesting to watch the eyes of the " | + | |
- | T1,ank s. | + | ====Fierce Battles. |
- | last month and also this month we have been able to publish some drawings, the work of Mary Ramsay (Tife of Tom), Denis Gittoes and our old friend | + | |
- | Les Harper. We wish to thank the artists | + | Though most people Will, by now, be aware of the decision to change the night for the Club meeting back to Friday, we record it for the benefit of those who happily, or rather haply, live in distant places and visit us rarely. On the historic night last month, there was battle in the air but results were very disappointing. However as the door of the hall opened and revealed a fresh latecomer, it was interesting to watch the eyes of the " |
- | Watch for it. | + | |
+ | ====Thanks.==== | ||
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+ | Last month and also this month we have been able to publish some drawings, the work of Mary Ramsay, (wife of Tom), Denis Gittoes and our old friend Les Harper. We wish to thank the artists | ||
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+ | ====Watch for it.==== | ||
We have received forward advice of the intended consideration of the possible production of a monumental work by Hilma Galliott on the life cycle of the cicada. This work would be based entirely upon her own extended observations used as an excuse for not doing any walking. | We have received forward advice of the intended consideration of the possible production of a monumental work by Hilma Galliott on the life cycle of the cicada. This work would be based entirely upon her own extended observations used as an excuse for not doing any walking. | ||
- | In Full Sail. | + | |
- | Doris Allden recently found time to dash home to Sydney for a few days. 'Tis whispered that she has lost condition which is hard to understand considering the number of farewell parties and Government Houses she has been patronising lately. Perhaps Doris is going to the extreme of leaving at least six cream puffs on the plate for manners, | + | ====In Full Sail.==== |
- | Pagein | + | |
- | Geoff. Higson is back with us in civilian clothes but if his pre-war suits fit him round the chest they must have been made of elastic. Geoff. will be kastralials | + | Doris Allden recently found time to dash home to Sydney for a few days. 'Tis whispered that she has lost condition which is hard to understand considering the number of farewell parties and Government Houses she has been patronising lately. Perhaps Doris is going to the extreme of leaving at least six cream puffs on the plate for manners. |
- | Interested? | + | |
+ | ====Paging | ||
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+ | Geoff. Higson is back with us in civilian clothes but if his pre-war suits fit him round the chest they must have been made of elastic. Geoff. will be Australia' | ||
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+ | ====Interested?==== | ||
If you see us, we can tell you where there are two paddy-made packs for sale. | If you see us, we can tell you where there are two paddy-made packs for sale. | ||
- | PM She Fall or was She Pushed? | + | |
- | 'V(? 2/9u ever earned the distinction of having maimed the whole of the Tale section of your official walk? No you mouse. Douglas, whose yuame we shall not reveal for the sake of secrecy, not only succeeded putting the President' | + | ====Did |
- | TO ALL WE e,ISH A VERY HAPPY SZAS AND, IN ORDER TO CATER FOR THE WHOLE CLUB, WE WISH FOR A PERIOD OF FAVOURABLE WEATHER FROM KOSCIUSKO TO MARBLE BAR WHERE SOME WALKERS ARE SURE TO BE GOING | + | |
- | FOR THE SURFING SEASON. | + | Have __you__ |
- | BACKYARD BUSHWALKING | + | |
- | "Come and see this locust coming out of his case" I shouted to the girls. "Cien da" corrected Jennifer, but she came nevertheless and we saw a miracle happen. After a series of convulsive back bending exercises the horny earth stained shell split revealing the insect beneath of opalescent green. Then was put on a demonstration which would make any walker | + | To all we wish a very happy Christmas and, in order to cater for the whole club, we wish for a period of favourable weather from Kosciusko to Marble Bar where some walkers are sure to be going for the surfing season. |
- | "There/3 your cicada" | + | |
- | XXXXXXXWXXX | + | =====Backyard Bushwalking===== |
- | Shop Hours. | + | |
- | Paddy is pleased to report that he is now open each day from 9 a m. to 5,45 (12.30 Saturdays). | + | "Come and see this locust coming out of his case" I shouted to the girls. "Cicada" corrected Jennifer, but she came nevertheless and we saw a miracle happen. After a series of convulsive back bending exercises the horny earth stained shell split revealing the insect beneath of opalescent green. Then was put on a demonstration which would make any walker |
- | Stock. | + | |
- | Rucksacks (without frames) cape groundsheets and in good supnly. Frame rucksacks occasionally available. Tents and sleeping bags still difficult, | + | "There' |
- | Gadgets. | + | |
+ | ====Shop Hours.==== | ||
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+ | Paddy is pleased to report that he is now open each day from 9 a.m. to 5.45 (12.30 Saturdays). | ||
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+ | ====Stock.==== | ||
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+ | Rucksacks (without frames) cape groundsheets and in good supply. Frame rucksacks occasionally available. Tents and sleeping bags still difficult. | ||
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+ | ====Gadgets.==== | ||
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Pending the return of plastic or aluminium jars, Paddy has secured supplies of faxed paper jars with lids which can be washed and used several times. | Pending the return of plastic or aluminium jars, Paddy has secured supplies of faxed paper jars with lids which can be washed and used several times. | ||
- | Prices: 2 oz. id. each | + | |
- | 4 oz. lidI' " | + | ====Prices:==== |
- | 2 | + | |
- | 6 oz. 2d. eachgd doz. | + | 2 oz. 1d. each, 9d dozen |
- | 1/3 | + | |
- | 1/9 | + | 4 oz. 1 1/2d. each, 1/3 dozen |
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- | CLUB GOSSIP. | + | =====Club Gossip.===== |
As congratulations seem to be the order of the day we think that in this issue we will emulate the " | As congratulations seem to be the order of the day we think that in this issue we will emulate the " | ||
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Under the first heading we welcome two very young ladies, one the daughter of Jean and Bill Johnson and the other the daughter of Mollie (Astridge) and Arthur Waller. We look forward to making the acquaintance of these little girls whenever their proud parents can bring them to the club room. | Under the first heading we welcome two very young ladies, one the daughter of Jean and Bill Johnson and the other the daughter of Mollie (Astridge) and Arthur Waller. We look forward to making the acquaintance of these little girls whenever their proud parents can bring them to the club room. | ||
- | The next heading, " | + | |
- | Secondly, that of Gwen Clark to John Hunt of Kandos. We hear that Gwen is to be married shortly; | + | The next heading, " |
- | Now for the " | + | |
- | | + | Secondly, that of Gwen Clark to John Hunt of Kandos. We hear that Gwen is to be married shortly. |
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+ | Now for the " | ||
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+ | George Baker was married on 17th May, in Geelong, to Miss Esme Elmer. | ||
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+ | We also heard that our ex-member Arthur | ||
To all the foregoing happy people we tender our congratulations and say, "Lots of luck and good wishes" | To all the foregoing happy people we tender our congratulations and say, "Lots of luck and good wishes" | ||
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There were two highlights in the recent social activities, one was the first club dance of the season, the other the play night at the club room. The fifty odd folks who went along to the dance had a splendid evening with lots of dancing and a very pleasant supper. Everyone voted the evening a grand one and the new Social Secretary it to be complimented on the success, in every way, of her first club dance. There' | There were two highlights in the recent social activities, one was the first club dance of the season, the other the play night at the club room. The fifty odd folks who went along to the dance had a splendid evening with lots of dancing and a very pleasant supper. Everyone voted the evening a grand one and the new Social Secretary it to be complimented on the success, in every way, of her first club dance. There' | ||
- | The curtain raiser to the thriller | + | |
+ | The curtain raiser to the thriller | ||
was two monologues by our old, but rarely seen, friend Edgar Yardley. Everyone was pleased to see Edgar and to hear a new "Dolly Ballad" | was two monologues by our old, but rarely seen, friend Edgar Yardley. Everyone was pleased to see Edgar and to hear a new "Dolly Ballad" | ||
- | The play was amusing as well as thrill producing and the collection | + | |
- | wards yielded | + | The play was amusing as well as thrill producing and the collection |
By the way, the B.W.S.C. is doing good work - the latest figures show that two hundred odd packets, magazines etc. have been forwarded to the forty five members of the bushwalking clubs in the forces. It is most gratifying too, to be receiving letters of thanks and appreciation from these lads. | By the way, the B.W.S.C. is doing good work - the latest figures show that two hundred odd packets, magazines etc. have been forwarded to the forty five members of the bushwalking clubs in the forces. It is most gratifying too, to be receiving letters of thanks and appreciation from these lads. | ||
- | If you know the addresses or change of any bush walking boys who are in the services, please pass them on to the B.W.g.C. so your friends' | + | |
- | - 16 - be added to the mailing list. | + | If you know the addresses or change of any bush walking boys who are in the services, please pass them on to the B.W.S.C. so your friends' |
Two members who are stationed in Victoria, namely, Dick Schofield and Peter Allen, have been on leave lately, we were pleased to see them in the club room. | Two members who are stationed in Victoria, namely, Dick Schofield and Peter Allen, have been on leave lately, we were pleased to see them in the club room. | ||
- | Harold Chardon was also up on short leave, looking bigger and better than ever. One would like to have the adress | + | |
- | Tom Herbert has had a letter-from-Oliver Moriarty - someWhere | + | Harold Chardon was also up on short leave, looking bigger and better than ever. (We would like to have the address |
- | The Turners have/ | + | |
- | Some people never seem to have enough of a good thing. Dot English is hardly back from New. Zealand and now she is off again for another month at Mt. Cook. It is said to be a job, but who is going to call roaming round the glaciers and snowy peaks WORK! If that is work, we-say, then let us have more of it; - sounds more like a holiday. | + | Tom Herbert has had a letter from Oliver Moriarty - somewhere |
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+ | The Turners have written | ||
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+ | Some people never seem to have enough of a good thing. Dot English is hardly back from New. Zealand and now she is off again for another month at Mt. Cook. It is said to be a job, but who is going to call roaming round the glaciers and snowy peaks WORK! If that is work, we say, then let us have more of it; sounds more like a holiday. | ||
Hilda Blunt is also jaunting again, this time we believe she has gone to Melbourne for an indefinite period. | Hilda Blunt is also jaunting again, this time we believe she has gone to Melbourne for an indefinite period. | ||
- | We don't like work much, but when its 90% play - or seems to be - then it's just fine. That's how we felt about it at the Bouddi Park Working Bee in May. Lots of people, lots of fun and frolic, lots of camp fire and song, pleasant work and lots of result. That sums up the weekend - but ther's one thing we'd like to know, where did the Trustees get the super moon? | ||
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- | Brian Harvey gave us this " | ||
- | "A doctor declares there are 'fewer people with bandy legs. Either that, or it is becoming too cold for shorts1 | ||
- | What do you think? We'd say the bandy legs must all be owned by hikers; bushwalkers are still roaming round the countryside, | ||
- | .14.1111... | ||
- | Some people don't move. Some people move and advise the Hon.Secretary of their new addresses. Some people just move. How the hek do they expect to keep in touch with the Club? .f | ||
+ | We don't like work much, but when its 90% play - or seems to be - then it's just fine. That's how we felt about it at the Bouddi Park Working Bee in May. Lots of people, lots of fun and frolic, lots of camp fire and song, pleasant work and lots of result. That sums up the weekend - but there' | ||
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+ | Brian Harvey gave us this " | ||
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+ | "A doctor declares there are fewer people with bandy legs. Either that, or it is becoming too cold for shorts!" | ||
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+ | What do you think? We'd say the bandy legs must all be owned by hikers; bushwalkers are still roaming round the countryside, | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | Some people don't move. Some people move and advise the Hon. Secretary of their new addresses. Some people just move. How the heck do they expect to keep in touch with the Club? |
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