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 It rained quietly all night. We lit breakfast fires and ate in abdulled tents in gentle rain. Moved off at 8.30 in quiet rain, back a mile down the road, and turned north into the straggly forest. It rained. In fact, it just darned well kept on raining in a calm, insidious manner. It rained quietly all night. We lit breakfast fires and ate in abdulled tents in gentle rain. Moved off at 8.30 in quiet rain, back a mile down the road, and turned north into the straggly forest. It rained. In fact, it just darned well kept on raining in a calm, insidious manner.
  
-Pushing through wet scrub is a bad business. You find a trail of sorts and it doesn/t quite coincide with your bearing, but you follow it because its a break from bush bashing. We did „lust that, and at 10 a.m. still in steady rain, we were in a nasty little gully west cf the correct ridge+Pushing through wet scrub is a bad business. You find a trail of sorts and it doesn't quite coincide with your bearing, but you follow it because its a break from bush bashing. We did just that, and at 10 a.m. still in steady rain, we were in a nasty little gully west of the correct ridge.
-We worked east on to the spur in a sticky tangle of spiny, pea-flowered shrubbery. It rasped our cold, wet legs cruelly and the going became so disagreeable that at 11.30 I led the party off the crown of the ridge end down towards the east arm of Wilson/s (Wanganderry) Creek. Cliffs there - probably not impossible, but the vision of tangled valley and misted gorge ahead not inviting.+
  
-By universal consent we looked for and found a generous sandstone overhang for early lunch and discussion of the situation. Having already done it once and got away with it, I rocked the party by recommending retreat. Such the influsnce of precedent Had the really truly leader of the tri:p been there the question would probably never have arisen, but Jupiter PlIlvius was here dealing with far more malleable material. The party looked its disbelief, but I was infinitely resourceful - I discovered arguments for retiring with the prodigality of a conjuror producing rabbits from a top hat. What's more, I convinced themGradually the murmlars of incredulity and dissent were stilled.+We worked east on to the spur in a sticky tangle of spiny, pea-flowered shrubbery. It rasped our cold, wet legs cruelly and the going became so disagreeable that at 11.30 I led the party off the crown of the ridge and down towards the east arm of Wilson's (Wanganderry) Creek. Cliffs there - probably not impossible, but the vision of tangled valley and misted gorge ahead not inviting. 
 + 
 +By universal consent we looked for and found a generous sandstone overhang for early lunch and discussion of the situation. Having already done it once and got away with it, I rocked the party by recommending retreat. Such the influence of precedentHad the really truly leader of the trip been there the question would probably never have arisen, but Jupiter Pluvius was here dealing with far more malleable material. The party looked its disbelief, but I was infinitely resourceful - I discovered arguments for retiring with the prodigality of a conjuror producing rabbits from a top hat. What's more, I convinced themGradually the murmurs of incredulity and dissent were stilled.
  
 A goodly fire was built, viands produced and various people set about catching trickles from rock faces in buckets and billies. Still the pestilential rain. A goodly fire was built, viands produced and various people set about catching trickles from rock faces in buckets and billies. Still the pestilential rain.
  
-Now, then, since we were turning in tho trip, should we remain overnight in our snug overhang, or beat it back to the road though the lacerating scrub tangle to pitch wet tents in the rain? Out of six people we obtained some fourteen various opinions and verdicts over .a period of time - the time it takes to 02t- leisca-ed lunch. The arguments were decided for us when we found that the water bucket beneath our most promising water point had yielded less than a pint and a half in two hours. TiGee, sat]. Don, I don't want a drycamp l" "Dry camp l" we echoed with horrible sardonic laughter+Now, then, since we were turning in tho trip, should we remain overnight in our snug overhang, or beat it back to the road though the lacerating scrub tangle to pitch wet tents in the rain? Out of six people we obtained some fourteen various opinions and verdicts over a period of time - the time it takes to eat leisured lunch. The arguments were decided for us when we found that the water bucket beneath our most promising water point had yielded less than a pint and a half in two hours. "Gee" said Don, "I don't want a dry camp!" "Dry camp !" we echoed with horrible sardonic laughter.
-So it was back to the road in rain developing into a windy downpour, back to camp a hundred yards east of the point where we had left the road eight hours earlier. The other two tents shared the Fire (note the capital) that night - a Fire carefully coaxed from seemingly saturated logs into a roaring, searing furnace. TI-o Fire was built between the two tents - and they were hardly six feet apart - so that the occupants slept salamander fashion in a boiler room atmosphere. Vapours curled from the leeward tent of Ron and Noel, and at intervals frightened faces peered out as the flames licked the steaming japara. +
-It rained all night, but with first light came a lulls then a tiny patch of pale, clear sky which widened t:11 the sur, coy at his first glimpse of Wanganderry in at least two :tays winked a tentative eye and then smiled. A chill southerly sholJherded the clouds to regions which certainly didn't need them less+
  
-And we road bashed in thirteen miles to Mittagong. The pastoral country was green and fresh in the weak sun, the massed clouds pictorial, but it was still road-bashing. The little girl in the cafe couldn't identify the battered, unshaven team ao her customers of Friday night until Meadows unleashed his baby blue eyes and animated eye lasheswhen we were persona grata.+So it was back to the road in rain developing into a windy downpour, back to camp a hundred yards east of the point where we had left the road eight hours earlier. The other two tents shared the Fire (note the capital) that night a Fire carefully coaxed from seemingly saturated logs into a roaring, searing furnace. The Fire was built between the two tents - and they were hardly six feet apart - so that the occupants slept salamander fashion in a boiler room atmosphere. Vapours curled from the leeward tent of Ron and Noeland at intervals frightened faces peered out as the flames licked the steaming japara.
  
-We entrained, and Don discarded a pair of boots from the carriage window, after significant gestures to Sunday afternoon strollers who came to investigate. Two of the party actually thanked me for the trip as they left us at Liverpool — Don went his way to explain to his food party (Don't be unkind to him, food party - his unfailing cheerfulness meant a good deal to us that weekend), drained the bitter dregs of defeat again (good cliche there d-'you see7, and have since been carefully cautioning people about the Cl-ctb, "I've had wet weekends" or Im a fair weather walker from now on'l+It rained all night, but with first light came a lulls then a tiny patch of pale, clear sky which widened ti11 the sun, coy at his first glimpse of Wanganderry in at least two days winked a tentative eye and then smiled. A chill southerly shepherded the clouds to regions which certainly didn't need them less.  
-Well, I'm a pansy. I'm a heel. Itra a sissy bushwalker. So what?"+And we road bashed in thirteen miles to Mittagong.  
 + 
 +The pastoral country was green and fresh in the weak sun, the massed clouds pictorial, but it was still road-bashing. The little girl in the cafe couldn't identify the battered, unshaven team as her customers of Friday night until Meadows unleashed his baby blue eyes and animated eye lashes, when we were persona grata. 
 + 
 +We entrained, and Don discarded a pair of boots from the carriage window, after significant gestures to Sunday afternoon strollers who came to investigate. Two of the party actually thanked me for the trip as they left us at Liverpool — Don went his way to explain to his food party (Don't be unkind to him, food party - his unfailing cheerfulness meant a good deal to us that weekend), drained the bitter dregs of defeat again (good cliche there do you see?), and have since been carefully cautioning people about the Club, "I've had wet weekends" or "I'a fair weather walker from now on". 
 + 
 +Well, I'm a pansy. I'm a heel. I'a sissy bushwalker. So what?"
  
  
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 By Jess Martin, Librarian. By Jess Martin, Librarian.
  
-It is obvious from the number of books :missing that nymerbers +It is obvious from the number of books missing that members have forgotten that the Club has a "LENDING" library, and how many of our newer members are familiar with its contents and how it as first established?
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-have forgotten that the Club has hLENDING Lfal=, and how many +
-of our newer members are familiar with its conen:and how it as first established? +
-One evening in 1932 Mr. W.J. Cleary vii-L.:3ed the Club to give an address entitled hThe Literature of Walking", 7h:h he quoted from many poets and essayists who all delighted f_n ;131Pg and writing of the beauties of the countryside enjoyed d.:)rix.g. bheir rara-,les, +
-The suggestion was made that the works quoted by Mr. Cleary would form the nucleus of a fine library, the idea was enthusiasictaly adopted and, in the capable hands of the first Librarian, the Library was an established fact.+
  
-From time to time new books have been added, The more serious side of bushwalking is catered for in books on Mal:. Reading and Making, Astronomy, Meteorology, .Photography, Birds, Trees and Wildflowel-s. The 'Sydney Bush Walkerh Magazi nes, which cover all phases of our activities, from the first issue until end of 1948have now baer. bound ard are available (for reference only). Magazines whf,h published by other walking clubs are also available for referen30 +One evening in 1932 Mr. W.J. Cleary visited the Club to give an address entitled "The Literature of Walking", during which he quoted from many poets and essayists who all delighted in singing and writing of the beauties of the countryside enjoyed during their rambles. The suggestion was made that the works quoted by Mr. Cleary would form the nucleus of a fine library, the idea was enthusiasictaly adopted and, in the capable hands of the first Librarian, the Library was an established fact. 
-Unfortunately, our Space is somewhat liroled, but fresh books of general i nterest to walkers can always be f.s2id.ed to our shelves + 
-•11-zr (9nnnt-Ann nr h fnlinwina nrno.nciin-an 2- +From time to time new books have been added, The more serious side of bushwalking is catered for in books on Map Reading and Making, Astronomy, Meteorology, Photography, Birds, Trees and Wildflowers. The Sydney Bush Walker Magazines, which cover all phases of our activities, from the first issue until end of 1948 have now been bound and are available (for reference only). Magazines which were published by other walking clubs are also available for reference. 
-IS •+ 
 +Unfortunately, our space is somewhat limited, but fresh books of general interest to walkers can always be added to our shelves by donation or by the following procedure :
  
 The Librarian to purchase any book when nine people sign a petition for its purchase and pay a fortnightly subscription in advance. It shall be the duty of the proposer of the books to collect the subscriptions and hand them to the Librarian. Non-fiction books of interest to walkers are to be purchased by the Librarian when five people sign a petition and pay a fortnightly subscription and the Committee votes the balance of the purchase price. The Committee shall not in any period of six months, vote more than L2.10.0 for the purchase of such books. The Librarian to purchase any book when nine people sign a petition for its purchase and pay a fortnightly subscription in advance. It shall be the duty of the proposer of the books to collect the subscriptions and hand them to the Librarian. Non-fiction books of interest to walkers are to be purchased by the Librarian when five people sign a petition and pay a fortnightly subscription and the Committee votes the balance of the purchase price. The Committee shall not in any period of six months, vote more than L2.10.0 for the purchase of such books.
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 ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY
  
-The following books have been donat,•e Mrs. J. Morris :- +The following books have been donated to the library by Mrs. J. Morris \\ 
-"OUR SAMHILL COUNTRY" by /1_11F„DLj ;Life of Nature are. Man in South-Ve,sc:crl +"OUR SANDHILL COUNTRY" by A.M. Duncan- Kemp (Life of Nature and Man in South-Western Queensland)\\ 
-"AN AVIARY GP THE PLAINS" by Henry C27 Lion +"AN AVIARY OF THE PLAINS" by Henry G. Lamond (Sketches of Bird Life in Western Queensland).\\ 
-(Sketches of Bird Life in Western (7,;n1,1rfl). +
-mramown-dv....mareor-a+
  
  
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 by Brian G. Harvey. by Brian G. Harvey.
  
-MINUTES of the September Meeting were not adopted as some doubt arose as to the authority of certain delegates to vote on the notion to lift the suspension on the Bushcraft Assocation, Evidence is premised, which, if unsatisfactory, may result in the pre-fieufs voting being held invalid, and the whole matter oe'L n[;af.n. AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION whir_.h Till eee:LM 3:eaer consideration to be given .17---t= affiliation ct now ,017, was adopted unanimously. Applications will now have to lie on the table for two months. +**MINUTES** of the September Meeting were not adopted as some doubt arose as to the authority of certain delegates to vote on the motion to lift the suspension on the Bushcraft Association. Evidence is promised, which, if unsatisfactory, may result in the previous voting being held invalid, and the whole matter being raised again  
-NOTICE OF MOTION to amend the Constitution to provide for a Y.Inutes 77-077tth7'y ns given. + 
-THE ANNUAL REUNION CAMP Committee Report was recei.7e,',, It indicated an-03aCeful FFETITTons—at the last reunion, Comp :e.7.1e."-,was neglected, rubbish scattered freely, prcfane ge .c.eed, tent cords slashed and animal antics indulged in generLilly, Apparently young walkerL, of the irresponsible type wore rani:11y reoneible A motion by the C.M.W. "that the Annual Renien be now known as the Annual Circus" was lostn (Not fully justified) +**AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION** which will enable greater consideration to be given to the affiliation of new clubs, was adopted unanimously. Applications will now have to lie on the table for two months. 
-THE UNIVERSITY BUSETWALKERS gave notice of a motjen to rescind the + 
-an-771-177nion be hold in September. They pointed out that University examinations are held in the succeeding months. Clubs are requested to consider an alternative month: +**NOTICE OF MOTION** to amend the Constitution to provide for a Minutes Secretary was given. 
-FErrORATION DANCE. It was decided to investgate the possibility of 1-7617617-iTETance in the near future. The date will be advised as soon as known, if a hall is obtainable, + 
-OUTDOORS AND FISHING. Clubs are asked to centribv.te articles to this T%airne-On our point of view on conservation, and record of trips which would interest a non-bushwalker, +**THE ANNUAL REUNION CAMP** Committee Report was received. It indicated disgraceful conditions at the last reunion, Camp hygine was neglected, rubbish scattered freely, profane language used, tent cords slashed and animal antics indulged in generally. Apparently young walkers of the irresponsible type wore main1y responsible. A motion by the C.M.W. "that the Annual Reunion be now known as the Annual Circus" was lost (Not fully justified) 
-CONSERVATION was defined as "The prevention eC indiscriminate slaughter and/or mutilation of 1,ndigeneus flera and fauna and the landscape"+ 
-17. +**THE UNIVERSITY BUSHWALKERS** gave notice of a motion to rescind the 
-ODE OF TITICS was adopted unanimously as a standard for members +minute that the Annual Reunion be held in September. They pointed out that University examinations are held in the succeeding months. Clubs are requested to consider an alternative month
-of e7ffrIraled-clubs. Copies will be circulated. It does not contain + 
-anything the S.B.W. has not taught and practised since its inception,+**FEDERATION DANCE.** It was decided to investigate the possibility of holding a Dance in the near future. The date will be advised as soon as known, if a hall is obtainable
 + 
 +**OUTDOORS AND FISHING.** Clubs are asked to contribute articles to this Magazine our point of view on conservation, and records of trips which would interest a non-bushwalker. 
 + 
 +**CONSERVATION** was defined as "The prevention of indiscriminate slaughter and/or mutilation of indigenous flora and fauna and the landscape"
 + 
 +**CODE OF ETHICS** was adopted unanimously as a standard for members of affiliated clubs. Copies will be circulated. It does not contain anything the S.B.W. has not taught and practised since its inception,
 but it will be of immeasurable use to the erring and misguided organisation in our midst, and fills a long felt want. but it will be of immeasurable use to the erring and misguided organisation in our midst, and fills a long felt want.
-NATIONAL PARK. Copies of the S.B.W. correspondence with National IWFIF7n-TEF6 were read, intimating that the Trust was not responsibia for the felling of gum trees at the junction of haczThg River and Waterfall Creek. + 
-102■10.1.6m0.....las +**NATIONAL PARK**. Copies of the S.B.W. correspondence with National Park Trust were read, intimating that the Trust was not responsible for the felling of gum trees at the junction of Hacking River and Waterfall Creek. 
-All who attended Latrie Raynerts lecture on Now Zealand should have a very good idea of what it is like bo walk in N.Z. The rocky peaks, "Tr shaped valleys,rain-fop + 
-rushing rivers are quite a differen-pnDp3s:..tt.o-r, f-.:-)m our warm oepn bushlandsNovertheles it seEna7 tba o'%f v,t-11]Trirs might teach them a bit about lighwegLa.ei2:aipmen -wci d:.esn?t seem to count over there. It was a pity the cpidfp,-3 wasnst up to scratch because it was a very good selection n! 12u1,ographs + 
-•■•• + 
-Best wishes to Olive Cann (nee Jurd) who is on heir way to her husbandTs home town of XilmaGott7-, Wq.A. +------ 
-As the summer is upon us again we rcfe2 reath)rs to "L.SB.A. article in last Decembers issue entitlea ''Tragedy on the Cox." "Sunstroke," he wrote, is no respecter of perso:c.s, however tough that individual may think he is. Tear a hat d.t.:2ng thenext three + 
-months on your walks, even on overcast day. fr still +All who attended Laurie Rayner'lecture on Now Zealand should have a very good idea of what it is like walk in N.Z. The rocky peaks, "U" shaped valleys,rain-forest and rushing rivers are quite a differentproposition to our warm open bush landsNevertheless it seems our walkers might teach them a bit about lightweight equipment weight doesn't seem to count over there. It was a pity the epidascope wasn'up to scratch because it was a very good selection of photographs. 
-pass through the clouds. A prsaloong fai;c)!: cal-ryin& + 
-of a heavy pack on a very hoc riUncLG a E rid a t ex- + 
-ha us ti on . The onset of the. srff.ptoms may be gradiAal, com- + 
-plaints of headache or drowsiness, dizziness aria naasea, with flushed face. On the other hand the victim may suddenly oollapse, The pullse is rapid (normal 72 beats per minute) and the breathing noisy and difficult. Artificial respiration is necessary if breathing ceases. +Best wishes to Olive Cann (nee Jurd) who is on her way to her husband'home town of Kilmacott W.A. 
-Temperature may rise to 107°F0 The patient should be laid in the+ 
-shade with head and shoulders raised. Douche the body with cold + 
-water, apply wet packs, especially to the h3ad and spine, as these +As the summer is upon us again we refer readers to L.S.B.A. article in last Decembers issue entitled "Tragedy on the Cox." "Sunstroke," he wrote, is no respecter of persons, however tough that individual may think he is. Wear a hat during the next three months on your walks, even on overcast days, for the rays still pass through the clouds. A predisposing factor is the carrying of a heavy pack on a very hot humid day with its attendant exhaustion. The onset of the symptoms may be gradualcomplaints of headache or drowsiness, dizziness and nausea, with flushed face. On the other hand the victim may suddenly collapse, The pulse is rapid (normal 72 beats per minute) and the breathing noisy and difficult. Artificial respiration is necessary if breathing ceases. Temperature may rise to 107°F. The patient should be laid in the shade with head and shoulders raised. Douche the body with cold water, apply wet packs, especially to the head and spine, as these parts are congested. Continue until relieved and temperature reduced, when patient should be given plenty of fluids. It will be wise for the recovered patient to avoid the midday sun by walking in early morning and late in the afternoon on return journey." 
-parts are congested. Continue until relieved and temperature reduced, when patient should be given plenty of fluids. It will be wise for the recovered patient to avoid the midday sun by walking in early morning and late in the afternoon on return journey." + 
-al'eaking of accidents, newspaper reports indicate that the +Speaking of accidents, newspaper reports indicate that the C.M.W. members injured near Wattamolla (Sth. Coast) were the victims of the Bushwalkers no. 1 enemy - the loose rock.
-C.M.W.-=bers inured near Wattamolla (Sth. Coast) were the victims of the Bushwalkers no. 1 enemy - the loose rock.+
  
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