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194912 [2016/02/23 16:14] – [The Bushwalker's Song] kennettj194912 [2016/02/24 07:22] (current) – [Editorial - The Bush Fires Act 1949] kennettj
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 Another provision of the bill is that a fund is to be set up for financing of bush fire brigades. Money may be allotted to trustees of supervised parks. So it appears that the next move for the establishment of effective fire control in our parks may lie with the Trustees. If they can put up a convincing case they may get enough to establish an efficient fire control organisation. Another provision of the bill is that a fund is to be set up for financing of bush fire brigades. Money may be allotted to trustees of supervised parks. So it appears that the next move for the establishment of effective fire control in our parks may lie with the Trustees. If they can put up a convincing case they may get enough to establish an efficient fire control organisation.
  
-Crown lands have been left as a sort of "no-man's land. They are not rateable and there can he little doubt that large areas of our best scenic country will continue to be burnt out regularly as soon as there is sufficient foliage to burn. It was some satisfaction to find that this point was several times raised in the debates.+Crown lands have been left as a sort of "no-man's land". They are not rateable and there can he little doubt that large areas of our best scenic country will continue to be burnt out regularly as soon as there is sufficient foliage to burn. It was some satisfaction to find that this point was several times raised in the debates.
  
 Bushwalkers who are interested in conservation should be pleased that such a Bill could be passed virtually without opposition and with speakers vying with each other in their concern about fire damage. At the same time the Bill carries a solemn warning for us. It might presage even more stringent prohibitions in the future. Already a person with a pack, a box of matches and perhaps smoking requisites too, is a worry to farmers, foresters and others. Such a person may come to be regarded as a menace. He may be forbidden to light fires at all S.B.W  members might avoid this fate by doing the right thing themselves and choosing their company with discretion. Bushwalkers who are interested in conservation should be pleased that such a Bill could be passed virtually without opposition and with speakers vying with each other in their concern about fire damage. At the same time the Bill carries a solemn warning for us. It might presage even more stringent prohibitions in the future. Already a person with a pack, a box of matches and perhaps smoking requisites too, is a worry to farmers, foresters and others. Such a person may come to be regarded as a menace. He may be forbidden to light fires at all S.B.W  members might avoid this fate by doing the right thing themselves and choosing their company with discretion.
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-This function is to be held at Lilyvale on Sunday 1Sth. December this year. The first Children's Treat in 1929 was held at this spot and it was held here for many years afterwards.+This function is to be held at Lilyvale on Sunday 15th. December this year. The first Children's Treat in 1929 was held at this spot and it was held here for many years afterwards.
  
 I would suggest to any members who have not been to one of these outings that they come along and sample the pleasure of giving joy to the children. Also I would like to make an appeal to any who can do so to save or beg and donate any butter coupons they can, as the butter situation is rather hard. Also any old bathing costumes would be welcome and appreciated by both the helpers and the children. I would suggest to any members who have not been to one of these outings that they come along and sample the pleasure of giving joy to the children. Also I would like to make an appeal to any who can do so to save or beg and donate any butter coupons they can, as the butter situation is rather hard. Also any old bathing costumes would be welcome and appreciated by both the helpers and the children.
-Finally, please come along and help - you'll love it! - Rene Do Browne+Finally, please come along and help - you'll love it! - Rene D. Browne
  
  
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-At our last meeting £20 was voted for the produdtion of a conservation supplement. Who will offer now to do any of the following : +At our last meeting £20 was voted for the production of a conservation supplement. Who will offer now to do any of the following :
-Write articles on the history of the proposal for the Greater Blue Mountains National Park; the purpose of the park, how it would be planned and administered, why it is a suitable area for such a project, etc.?' +
-Go to different parts of -the arfm ard:tae •photographs of erosion and fire damage?.\\ +
-Submit old photographs of rivers which have since become silted, hillsides that have stnce.b.edone: eroded, etc.?\\ +
-Submit photographs illustrating the scenic beauty of the area?\\ +
-Assist in typing and proof reading?\\+
  
 +Write articles on the history of the proposal for the Greater Blue Mountains National Park; the purpose of the park, how it would be planned and administered, why it is a suitable area for such a project, etc.?
  
-At the A.C. Cafe last Friday two of the Club's bachelors gave Gil Webb and Jean Mowbray the benefit of their observations on marriages they had known. It was not till the meal was practially over that they spotted Jeants engagement ring. We extend our hearty congratulations and would like to point out how lucky they are to be so well advised.+Go to different parts of the area and take photographs of erosion and fire damage?
  
 +Submit old photographs of rivers which have since become silted, hillsides that have since become eroded, etc.?
  
-Photos +Submit photographs illustrating the scenic beauty of the area? 
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-illustratira +Assist in typing and proof reading? 
-Newnes-Mt.Urnerer-Capertee Mt. Trip. + 
-Top row. •Tyan Pic from Capertee LIt.and some Yypical gorge country south of-Mt.BoonbourWa+ 
-Second rowRuinsat Newnes. +At the A.C. Cafe last Friday two of the Club's bachelors gave Gil Webb and Jean Mowbray the benefit of their observations on marriages they had known. It was not till the meal was practically over that they spotted Jean's engagement ring. We extend our hearty congratulations and would like to point out how lucky they are to be so well advised
-Third rowThe Capertee River below Glen Davis+ 
-ana more ruins at Newnes (model excluded). + 
-PanoramaFrom Mt. 7ratorer, The left extreme +**Photos illustrating Newnes-Mt.Uraterer-Capertee Mt. Trip.** 
-••■■• + 
-edge is about west ard the right extreme edge about north. +Top row Tyan Pic from Capertee Mt. and some typical gorge country south of-Mt.Boonbourwa. 
-The numbered mounts are 1. Tyan Pic, 2. Dunn Ts Ht.3. Capertee Mt.4. Mt. Boonbourwa - on the second line of hills down from the horizon, + 
-5. Mt, Coricudgy. The party travelled diagonally across this panorama, from the midpoint of the left edge to Mt. Boonbourwa and then back in the +Second rowRuins at Newnes. 
-far distance nearly to Tyan Pic going over Caper4.ee Mt. on the way. + 
-(Note for_photo_Eraphers. All of these TDhotos wore taken on 16i. film and represent enlargemen%s of about 40 times in terms of area.)+Third rowThe Capertee River below Glen Davis and more ruins at Newnes (model excluded). 
 + 
 +PanoramaFrom Mt. Uratorer. The left extreme edge is about west and the right extreme edge about north. 
 + 
 +The numbered mounts are 1. Tyan Pic, 2. Dunn's Mt Ht. 3. Capertee Mt. 4. Mt. Boonbourwa - on the second line of hills down from the horizon, 5. Mt, Coricudgy. The party travelled diagonally across this panorama, from the midpoint of the left edge to Mt. Boonbourwa and then back in the far distance nearly to Tyan Pic going over Capertee Mt. on the way. 
 + 
 +(Note for photographers. All of these photos wore taken on 16mm film and represent enlargements of about 40 times in terms of area.)
  
  
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 Mighty pack that he is bearing,\\  Mighty pack that he is bearing,\\ 
 Now you'll understand him swearing,\\ Now you'll understand him swearing,\\
-"I'll never come again".+"I'll never come again".\\
 Attacked attacked by ant and fly,\\ Attacked attacked by ant and fly,\\
 Now and then you'll hear him sigh,\\ Now and then you'll hear him sigh,\\
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 By Brian G. Harvey. By Brian G. Harvey.
  
-**THE CODE OF ETHICS** as adopted at the October Meeting will be re-or a ncl c-i-r7o-urth.ted amongst all Twribers of all affiliated bodies. +**THE CODE OF ETHICS** as adopted at the October Meeting will be roneoed and circulated amongst all members of all affiliated bodies. 
  
-**BOUDDI NATURAL PARK**. The Department of Lands has acknowledged our +**BOUDDI NATURAL PARK**. The Department of Lands has acknowledged our nominees for vacancies of the Trust, namely Mr. Allan Strom and Miss Daphne Ball, and is giving consideration to selection. Work is in progress for the re-erection of the shelter shed, water from the roof of which is used to replenish the tank.
-rnees- for tliTe—vacanci es of the Trust,namelyMr. Allan Strom and Miss Daphne Ball, and is giving consideration to selection. Work is in progress for the re-erection of the shelter shed, water from the roof of which is used to replenish the tank.+
  
-Nooll "BITSTIWALICER"Oorteniittee is pleased to report that proceeds ri-7677-37:1777Eir-Fqua1led expenses. (pies are still available at Paddy 1+**No 11 BUSHWALKER**Committee is pleased to report that proceeds from sales have equalled expenses. Copies are still available at Paddy's. 
  
-THE SOCIAL (J-0M.M=TEE is experiencing d.iffi culty in obtaining -6.-c-crOFM7c17.=7-o7 he Federation Dance. The Show Boat is being c,,onsidered.. Ideas will be welcomed by our delegates..+**THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE** is experiencing difficulty in obtaining accommodation for the Federation Dance. The Show Boat is being considered. Ideas will be welcomed by our delegates.
  
-THE CONSERVATION BUREAU has met.The "Bu5hman Is Handbook" has been Fe-v`-i-eVe75.-a-n757-7. r-e-poFt-will be tabled at the December Council Meeting. Mr. Lindsay /s new book - "Living Monuments" is now under review. Copies are obtainable from the Commonwealth Office of Education,Grace Building, York aid King Streets, for+**THE CONSERVATION BUREAU** has met. The "Bushman'Handbook" has been reviewed and report will be tabled at the December Council Meeting. Mr. Lindsay's new book - "Living Monuments" is now under review. Copies are obtainable from the Commonwealth Office of Education, Grace Building, York and King Streets, for 6d.
  
 **QUEEN VICTORIA HOMES**. Information has been received that recently walkers arrived at 1.30 a.m, and sought accommodation on a verandah and caused disturbance generally. The Matron has raised objections to the general use made of the Home telephone for taxi transport to Wentworth Falls as this service is most inconvenient. Walkers are generally regarded as unpopular on holiday weekends and all are asked to refrain from asking favours which throw additional work upon an already hardworking and probably short-staffed organisation. **QUEEN VICTORIA HOMES**. Information has been received that recently walkers arrived at 1.30 a.m, and sought accommodation on a verandah and caused disturbance generally. The Matron has raised objections to the general use made of the Home telephone for taxi transport to Wentworth Falls as this service is most inconvenient. Walkers are generally regarded as unpopular on holiday weekends and all are asked to refrain from asking favours which throw additional work upon an already hardworking and probably short-staffed organisation.
  
-**WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE COUNCIL** is seeking assistance in the erection of -saTe-t--176.1-Triils7-a-t-rd-alri-s-77ookout on behalf of the Bungonia Trust +**WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE COUNCIL** is seeking assistance in the erection of safety railings at Adams Lookout  on behalf of the Bungonia TrustShire clerk at Goulburn will welcome offers and supply particulars to - those interested.
-Shire clerk at Goulburn welcome offers and supply particulars to - those interested.+
  
 **WILDFLOWERS**. The Conservation Bureau is to arrange a meeting o faFe-d7-15-odies to press for the bringing down of legislation to prevent the sale of wild flowers as it is felt  that the license system is open to abuse. **WILDFLOWERS**. The Conservation Bureau is to arrange a meeting o faFe-d7-15-odies to press for the bringing down of legislation to prevent the sale of wild flowers as it is felt  that the license system is open to abuse.
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 **THE ANNUAL REUNION** of the Federated Clubs will now be held in May of each year, as the fixed date which obtained in September was found unsuitable to many walkers. Suggestions for suitable venue will be very welcome. Primitive Reserves are not favoured for this purpose as large bodies of campers are not conducive to the welfare of such areas. Sporting events will not be held in future. **THE ANNUAL REUNION** of the Federated Clubs will now be held in May of each year, as the fixed date which obtained in September was found unsuitable to many walkers. Suggestions for suitable venue will be very welcome. Primitive Reserves are not favoured for this purpose as large bodies of campers are not conducive to the welfare of such areas. Sporting events will not be held in future.
  
-Our delegates gave NOTICE OF MOTION for the establishment of a committee to consider tie of new applications for Federation membership (see November S.B.W. meeting report). We hope that this will overcome difficulties which have arisen in the past so that applicant clubs will be given to understand what is required of them. The Federation can arrange observers to do a walk with the applicant and test their ability and general knowledge of the bush and attitude towards conservation.+Our delegates gave **NOTICE OF MOTION** for the establishment of a committee to consider the credentials of new applications for Federation membership (see November S.B.W. meeting report). We hope that this will overcome difficulties which have arisen in the past so that applicant clubs will be given to understand what is required of them. The Federation can arrange observers to do a walk with the applicant and test their ability and general knowledge of the bush and attitude towards conservation.
  
  
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 (Information supplied by The Keeper of TimeTables.) (Information supplied by The Keeper of TimeTables.)
  
-A new railway timetable will be operated on Country lines, commencing from Sunday 27th.Novenber. +A new railway timetable will be operated on Country lines, commencing from Sunday 27th November. Reference copy of the timetable it located in the top map drawer. 
-Reference copy of the timetaldle it located in the top map drawer.+
 Summarised, no major changes have occurred which affect the trains normally used by walkers. Services out on Friday night, Saturday morning and noon, and return services on Sunday are generally as before, or departure times varied by several minutes only. Summarised, no major changes have occurred which affect the trains normally used by walkers. Services out on Friday night, Saturday morning and noon, and return services on Sunday are generally as before, or departure times varied by several minutes only.
-The only notable changes are + 
-WESTERN LINE - Friday night. +The only notable changes are :\\ 
-6923 p.m. train extended from Mount Victoria to Lithgow, serving stations Hazelbrook to Lithgow. + 
-6.35 p.m. train will now terminate at Mount Victoria, serving Penrith.' to Yonnt Victoria, and will now depart Central at 6,37 p.m. +WESTERN LINE - Friday night.\\ 
-SOTITHERN LINE - Friday nlorp. +6.23 p.m. train extended from Mount Victoria to Lithgow, serving stations Hazelbrook to Lithgow.\\ 
- +6.35 p.m. train will now terminate at Mount Victoria, serving Penrith to Mount Victoria, and will now depart Central at 6.37 p.m. 
-Kosciusko Express (previously 8,50 p.m.) serving stations Campbelltown to Canberra, Comm and Bombala (including Mittagong, Moss Vale, Bundanoon, Tallong and Marulan) will now depart C6ntral 847 pm.+ 
 +SOUTHERN LINE - Friday night 
 + 
 +Kosciusko Express (previously 8.50 p.m.) serving stations Campbelltown to Canberra, Coma and Bombala (including Mittagong, Moss Vale, Bundanoon, Tallong and Marulan) will now depart Central 8.47 pm. 
 ILLAWARRA LINE - Saturday morning. ILLAWARRA LINE - Saturday morning.
-• e mama...am 
-All existing services cancelled, and the following sub.8tituted: 8.8 a.m. serving Helensburgh to Kiama, Berry and Nowra. 
-8,45 a.m. serving Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli and Wollongong? aid making connection at Wollongong with Branch Line train to Robertson and Moss Vale. 
-9.12 a.m. South Coast Daylight Express. serving stations Kiama to 
-Nowra only (RESERVATION OF SEATS COMPULSORY.). 
-ILLAWARRA LINE - Saturday noon. 
-12.55 p.m. train serving Helensburgh,. Lilyvale, afford, Stanwell Park, Coal Cliff, noledale, Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli, Wollongong. and all stations to Nowra will now depart at 1,5_12 m 
-. C 4 
  
-WHO1D BE FATHER CHRISTMAS?+All existing services cancelled, and the following substituted: 8.08 a.m. serving Helensburgh to Kiama, Berry and Nowra.\\ 
 +8.45 a.m. serving Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli and Wollongong and making connection at Wollongong with Branch Line train to Robertson and Moss Vale.\\ 
 +9.12 a.m. South Coast Daylight Express. serving stations Kiama to Nowra only (RESERVATION OF SEATS COMPULSORY.).\\ 
 + 
 +ILLAWARRA LINE - Saturday noon. 
 +12.55 p.m. train serving Helensburgh, Lilyvale, Otford, Stanwell Park, Coal Cliff, Coledale, Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli, Wollongong. and all stations to Nowra will now depart at 12.52 pm
  
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-Otr Australian way of life still shows the lingering impact of our English grandparents. Synthetic snow and holly decorate the shop windows. Father Christmas still arrives in a sleigh and of course his top boots ,voluminous clothing and long whiskers give evidence of his northern origin. 
-We bushwalkers, though still observing the spirit of Christmas, know better than to dress up for the festive season. We dress in the bare minimum (no pun intended) that current standards of decency allow and spend our free hours in the open, lazing, swimming, walking, camping. 
  
-Paddy wishes all his friends a happy Christmas and good camping in 1950 
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-WHAT HAS PADDY GOT? 
-Tents. Lightweight white ,japar-c: tents now available. 7x5 A tent wiighs 2 lbs.. 9 oz. costs /4/4/-. Other usual sizes in stock. 
-Rucksacks. Full range with and without frames. 
-Aluminium Billies. All wanted sizes of • squat and upright 
-AN.Naa.■+1.. ■..•■■ ■ 4.4.•••,amJam-rwam 
-types on hand. 
-Groundsheets. - Japara available again. Lightweight green 775K7K-671-DYal'!eed groundsheet capes now in stook.- 
-6'6'' x 3! (11oz.) Price £1/-/6 61611 x 41 (14oz.) Price £1/7/3 
-Disposals special. 
-.aw■ 4•44.. ■■•-. 
-Rubberised fabric cape groundsheet 616"'x 4!6" weight 26 oz. Price 17/6. Can be 7J43.bod. 
-Packs and Haversaqks. -.I. 
-Dont forget your /fishing fliiends. Paddy still has new web-military packs 9/3 
-Haversacks 4- 
-Phone BX 35g5 
-PADDY PALLIN 
-Camp Gear for Walkers. 327 George Street, SYDNEY. 
  
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