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In conclusion we remind contributors that the magazine is published an Committee nights - i.e. the first Friday of every month (unless it is a holiday weekend). Articles may be accepted up till the last Friday of the previous month - but please don't leave them till the last day if you can help it. Maps, drawings, etc. may be accepted up till a fortnight before publication, | In conclusion we remind contributors that the magazine is published an Committee nights - i.e. the first Friday of every month (unless it is a holiday weekend). Articles may be accepted up till the last Friday of the previous month - but please don't leave them till the last day if you can help it. Maps, drawings, etc. may be accepted up till a fortnight before publication, | ||
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===== At The Annual General Meeting. ===== | ===== At The Annual General Meeting. ===== | ||
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|**Treasurer**|Mr. G. Webb| | |**Treasurer**|Mr. G. Webb| | ||
|**Walks Secretary**|Mr E. Pegram| | |**Walks Secretary**|Mr E. Pegram| | ||
- | |**Membership | + | |**Membership |
|**Social Secretary**|Miss E. Stretton| | |**Social Secretary**|Miss E. Stretton| | ||
|**Committee**|(Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley, Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill, Mr. J. Brown| | |**Committee**|(Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley, Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill, Mr. J. Brown| | ||
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| |(Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.)| | | |(Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.)| | ||
|**Federation Delegate** 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren)|W. Hall| | |**Federation Delegate** 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren)|W. Hall| | ||
- | |**Federatoin | + | |**Federation |
|**Substitute Federation Delegates** from 1/8/49|Miss D. Harris, Mr. J. Noble| | |**Substitute Federation Delegates** from 1/8/49|Miss D. Harris, Mr. J. Noble| | ||
|**literary Editor**|Mr. A. Colley| | |**literary Editor**|Mr. A. Colley| | ||
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|**Auditor**|Mr. C. Haines| | |**Auditor**|Mr. C. Haines| | ||
|**Solicitor**|Miss M. Byles| | |**Solicitor**|Miss M. Byles| | ||
- | |**Forestry Advisory | + | |**Forestry Advisory |
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They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.\\ | They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.\\ | ||
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.\\ | Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.\\ | ||
- | At the goind down of the sund, and in the morning,\\ | + | At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,\\ |
We shall remember them. | We shall remember them. | ||
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The staircase - our way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut, but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn' | The staircase - our way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut, but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn' | ||
- | Now we were on the way to Roper' | + | Now we were on the way to Roper' |
Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life. | Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life. | ||
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By Jim Brown | By Jim Brown | ||
- | Scorns | + | Seems to me most bushwalkers |
- | boost our too slender | + | |
- | l' u sh mishaps usually fall into one of those ti-rue | + | Bush mishaps usually fall into one of those three categories: |
- | (1) Lost, strayed, | + | |
- | (2) Casualty (accident). | + | - Lost, strayed, |
- | (3) Casualty (burnt off). | + | |
- | hope to rlevoto | + | |
- | ,,.cOntrol ny pen once I get under 1Ta.._ | + | |
- | Moanlivhile, I want to give you notice of the Annual Search and Rescue Practice Week-end, occurring on the weekend of 20-21-22nd May. All invited. The locale is kept secret till the lest -claent | + | I hope to devote |
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+ | Meanwhile, I want to give you notice of the Annual Search and Rescue Practice Week-end, occurring on the weekend of 20-21-22nd May. All invited. The locale is kept secret till the last moment | ||
Till next month when I will explain how easy it is to get lost, cheers. | Till next month when I will explain how easy it is to get lost, cheers. | ||
- | MARK MORTON PRIMITIVE RESERVE | + | ---- |
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+ | === Mark Morton Primitive Reserve. === | ||
At the Annual General Meeting a letter was read from the Minister for Lands in which he advised that the various matters relating to the area in question, including that of an aerial survey for the purpose of classification of the various types of country embraced by the Reserve, are still under consideration. | At the Annual General Meeting a letter was read from the Minister for Lands in which he advised that the various matters relating to the area in question, including that of an aerial survey for the purpose of classification of the various types of country embraced by the Reserve, are still under consideration. | ||
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- | WAIPOUA FDREST N.Z. At the PaoificScience Congress it was resolved to | ||
- | EHTFili-6EEPT67.Z.7-7foverriffieril; | ||
- | of unique plant association tol3e proserved absolutely intact and surrounded by a suitable zone. | ||
- | 16. | ||
- | THE LI RR.A.PY | ||
- | The following publications receiverl contain articles of interest to S.-R.y. members - | ||
- | f;THE TASMATIA T7AHr- OC,t. 1C.143, An nual Magazine of the Hobart | ||
- | Conservationists in Tasmania also have their troubles. The | ||
- | Hobart Walking Club supported the Scenery Preservation Board and the to Field National park Hoard in tlicir opposition to the proposed | ||
- | exclusion of several thousan2 acres fro_: th,-, Et. National Park | ||
- | of viro:Ln eucalypt forest Th Australian Newsprint 71.11s seek this area as -1. tillber concession. | ||
- | Descriptions are given of trips to the Snowy Range, 30 miles west of Hobart, 0hudieirt. Lakes (behind the north-west escarpment | ||
- | of th,2 Central Platoala), rinison taki:s, Mt. Gell and Upper Franklin Valley, and the Innias Track (Plion to Liena and Windero to Tuilab). An attempt to climb Federation Peak is also described. | ||
- | '17E rE,', | ||
- | tory of the head of the Murray River country, under the shadow of Mts. Kosciusko and Townsend; full information on Wilson s Promontory (reserved as National Park); an article for conservationists - nA Now Deal for National Parks;fl Bogong High Plains and Dargo High Plains ct, 8c a description of walking country in Australian Capital Territory. | ||
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- | ===== Gossip. ===== | + | ---- |
+ | === Waipoua Forest - NZ. === | ||
- | Those who may have wondered where Mouldy Harrison disappeared to will be interested to hear that recently written from New Zealand, and has given us news of members over there. He met Joan and Jack Hunter and their three children, also Ted Dollimore, who is luring visitors to New Zealand - he writes for the Tourist Bureau there. | + | At the Pacific Science Congress it was resolved to impress on the N.Z. Government the importance of this forest as a sample of unique plant association to be preserved absolutely intact and surrounded by a suitable zone. |
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+ | ===== The Library. ===== | ||
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+ | The following publications received contain articles of interest to S.B.W. members: - | ||
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+ | === "The Tasmanian Tramp" - Oct. 1943, Annual Magazine of the Hobart Walking Club. === | ||
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+ | Conservationists in Tasmania also have their troubles. The Hobart Walking Club supported the Scenery Preservation Board and the Mt. Field National Park Board in their opposition to the proposed exclusion of several thousand acres from the Mt. Field National Park of virgin eucalypt forest. The Australian Newsprint Mills seek this area as a timber concession. | ||
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+ | Descriptions are given of trips to the Snowy Range, 30 miles west of Hobart, Chudleigh Lakes (behind the north-west escarpment of the Central Plateau), Denison Lakes, Mt. Gell and Upper Franklin Valley, and the Innes Track (Pelion to Liena and Windermere to Tullah). An attempt to climb Federation Peak is also described. | ||
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+ | === "The Melbourne Walker", | ||
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+ | Contains the following: | ||
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+ | Articles giving interesting history of the head of the Murray River country, under the shadow of Mts. Kosciusko and Townsend; full information on Wilsons Promontory (reserved as National Park); an article for conservationists - "A Now Deal for National Parks"; | ||
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+ | ===== Gossip. ===== | ||
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+ | Those who may have wondered where "Mouldy" | ||
Mouldy himself has been flying a great deal and appears to have enjoyed it all very much. | Mouldy himself has been flying a great deal and appears to have enjoyed it all very much. | ||
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Copied from a recent newspaper. The engagement of Betty Taylor to John Batty, congratulations and good wishes. | Copied from a recent newspaper. The engagement of Betty Taylor to John Batty, congratulations and good wishes. | ||
- | Our ex Assistant Secretary Jim Brown and Kath Hardy were married on Saturday 26th. Tom Moppott | + | Our ex Assistant Secretary Jim Brown and Kath Hardy were married on Saturday 26th. Tom Moppett |
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===== The Gruesome Twosome. ===== | ===== The Gruesome Twosome. ===== | ||
- | by The Forestry Logs | + | by The Forestry Logs. |
As Clemmie says there are a lot of suckers in the Club - those who are sucked in and the bloodsuckers who do it. This one member and one prospective (both of the weaker sex) found out to their sorrow one Friday. | As Clemmie says there are a lot of suckers in the Club - those who are sucked in and the bloodsuckers who do it. This one member and one prospective (both of the weaker sex) found out to their sorrow one Friday. | ||
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Having an unsuspecting nature the certain young prospective, | Having an unsuspecting nature the certain young prospective, | ||
- | At 12.50 p m. on Friday 18th they merrily set off for Albert Street to see a Mr, o. (something starting with H) on the first floor (she thought) to collect some photos (or something) for the exhibition. After they had sorted themselves out from the Farmers & Graziers Association and collected a projector in three sections from Mr. B of the basement, one stood guard in case Hercules came along and pinched them, while the other young hopeful dashed off for a taxi. | + | At 12.50 p.m. on Friday 18th they merrily set off for Albert Street to see a Mr. (something starting with H) on the first floor (she thought) to collect some photos (or something) for the exhibition. After they had sorted themselves out from the Farmers & Graziers Association and collected a projector in three sections from Mr. B - of the basement, one stood guard in case Hercules came along and pinched them, while the other young hopeful dashed off for a taxi. |
- | All was peaceful in " | + | All was peaceful in " |
- | Finally they reached | + | They explained their sorry plight to the sergeant who picked up one case, then wisely called |
- | They explained their sorry plight to the sergeant who picked up one case, then wisely called a constable to get the other two. He confidently picked them up, staggered, then muttered " | + | The aforesaid member and prospective decided to collect three big strong muscly men to bring the stuff from the station to the club. On returning to work at 3 p.m. they also decided that in future if anyone wants some small thing done, just contact them and we guarantee that the answer is "No, no, a thousand times no!" |
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- | NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS | + | ===== News From The Rucksack Front. ===== |
- | Arising out of an enquiry submitted | + | In an endeavour |
- | T.R. Compagnonis\\ | + | | | |__Capacity__|__Price.__| |
- | HON. SECRETARY.\\ | + | |" |
- | COPY.\\ | + | |" |
- | Dept. of Tourist Activities & Immigration, 169 Phillip Street, SYDNEY. 9th March, 1949. | + | |" |
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- | The Honorary Secretary, New South Wales Federation | + | After experimenting for some months with the co-operation of walkers, Paddy has re-designed the harness on all steel frame rucksacks. The new style keeps the top of the frame much nearer to the back. |
- | Dear Sir, | + | Paddy Pallin. Camp Gear For Walkers. |
- | I refer to your letter of the 14th February, 1949, regarding bush walkers and the purchase of supplies by them from the Chalet at Mt. Koseiusko. We desire, of course, to encourage tourists of every description to the area and to facilitate their enjoyment of their holidays. Such supplies as are available at the Chalet and the Hotel Kosciusko will be purchaseable by members of hiking parties and we will endeavour to help them in every practicable way. | + | 327 George Street, Sydney. ' |
- | However, there are certain observations which I would like to make and these are \\ | + | __Ski-ers please note:__ Paddy is importing Skis, waxes and Bindings |
- | (a) Not all hikers using the area are members of the Walking Clubs. | + | |
- | The requests | + | |
- | The impression which your members got of a "cold reception" | + | ---- |
- | Our estimates for catering are based on the number of resident guests. It is impossible to carry extra stocks of bread, meat and other perishables just in case a week-end party would happen to call. | + | ===== Circular |
- | It may be necessary therefore in certain circumstances | + | Arising out of an enquiry submitted |
- | like you and your members to understand that refusal | + | |
- | (b) | + | |
- | (c) (a) | + | |
- | The bar at the Chalet is only open at various periods during the day and all hikers who have arrived during these periods have been served. It is not considered that a hiking party should be served at whatever time they chance to arrive if the bar is closed. To do so would mean that I would have to pay overtime to staff attending to them. | + | T.R. Compagnonis. Hon. Secretary. |
- | Many walking parties, not necessarily members of your club, invariably arrive in the most unkempt state wearing soiled and crumpled clothes. They freely use the, co=n rooms, | + | __Copy.__ |
- | lounge, etc. of the Chalet ,and no objection is-talised to this provided that damage to the furnish IneA does not result. , In yret wez-ther, for example, the carpet in the lounge which is a very valuable one is liable to heavyw ez-4. and marking from heavy hobnail boots covered with either | + | |
- | It is the practice of walking parties to consign a number of packages of food addressed c/o the Chalet. This necessitates a departmental truck collecting the goods at Cooma and storing them at the Chalet awaiting the arrival | + | Dept. of Tourist Activities & Immigration, |
- | cartage, handling and storage. | + | |
- | I would like to assure you that the Manager and staff of the Chalet have no animosity towards any well-behaved member of Bushwalking Clubs. As I have said, they are most anxious to help them is every way and all that is asked is that greater consideration be given to the fact that the Chalet is a guesthouse | + | The Honorary Secretary, New South Wales Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. |
- | concerned in the welfare of its guests. This means then that, at times, refusals to requests made by hiking parties may be unavoidable | + | |
+ | Dear Sir, | ||
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+ | I refer to your letter of the 14th February, 1949, regarding bush walkers and the purchase of supplies by them from the Chalet at Mt. Kosciusko. We desire, of course, to encourage tourists of every description to the area and to facilitate their enjoyment of their holidays. Such supplies as are available at the Chalet and the Hotel Kosciusko will be purchaseable by members of hiking parties and we will endeavour to help them in every practicable way. | ||
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+ | However, there are certain observations which I would like to make and these are: | ||
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+ | - Not all hikers using the area are members of the Walking Clubs. | ||
+ | - The requests from the hiking party should be reasonable. I am informed that one such party arrived at 10.45 p.m. and that other parties arrive at various times between 6.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Although they all received supplies, it is not very fair or reasonable that these parties should request supplies at hours which would interfere with the off-duty hours of staff at the Chalet. It would be of great assistance, therefore, if your members visiting the area be informed that, as far as practicable, | ||
+ | - The impression which your members got of a "cold reception" | ||
+ | - Our estimates for catering are based on the number of resident guests. It is impossible to carry extra stocks of bread, meat and other perishables just in case a week-end party would happen to call. It may be necessary therefore in certain circumstances to refuse to sell certain commodities, | ||
+ | - The bar at the Chalet is only open at various periods during the day and all hikers who have arrived during these periods have been served. It is not considered that a hiking party should be served at whatever time they chance to arrive if the bar is closed. To do so would mean that I would have to pay overtime to staff attending to them. | ||
+ | - Many walking parties, not necessarily members of your club, invariably arrive in the most unkempt state wearing soiled and crumpled clothes. They freely use the common rooms, lounge, etc. of the Chalet, and no objection is raised to this provided that damage to the furnishings does not result. In wet weather, for example, the carpet in the lounge which is a very valuable one is liable to heavy wear and marking from heavy hobnail boots covered with either dust or mud according to the weather. All that is asked is that those hikers who use the amenities at the Chalet should make an endeavour to spruse themselves up a trifle and take such steps as is necessary to ensure that the cleanliness of the house which is primarily for the use of resident guests is maintained. | ||
+ | - It is the practice of walking parties to consign a number of packages of food addressed c/o the Chalet. This necessitates a departmental truck collecting the goods at Cooma and storing them at the Chalet awaiting the arrival of the party. This service in the past was given free of charge but in view of the increased number of packages, I feel that a charge of say 3/- per package should be made to cover cartage, handling and storage. | ||
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+ | I would like to assure you that the Manager and staff of the Chalet have no animosity towards any well-behaved member of Bushwalking Clubs. As I have said, they are most anxious to help them is every way and all that is asked is that greater consideration be given to the fact that the Chalet is a guesthouse concerned in the welfare of its guests. This means then that, at times, refusals to requests made by hiking parties may be unavoidable | ||
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+ | Should you so desire, I would be glad to have a general discussion with you regarding this matter at any convenient time. | ||
- | Should you so desire, I would be glad to have a general discussion tit' | ||
Yours faithfully, | Yours faithfully, | ||
- | (Sgned) H.E. Best. 5ECRETARY & DIRECTOR. | ||
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+ | (Signed) H.E. Best. Secretary and Director. | ||
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