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- | ===Social Notes For November.==== | + | ====Social Notes For November.==== |
The social programme this month will be shared by two "old timers" | The social programme this month will be shared by two "old timers" | ||
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- | AT THE OCTOBER MEETING. | + | =====At The October Meeting.===== |
- | As so often happens the sting was in the tail of the October General Meeting. Early in the doings, apart from some enthusiasm over the appearance of four brand new members - John Cotter, Keith Renwick, John Bookluck | + | |
- | Perhaps the first flickering of awakened interest | + | As so often happens the sting was in the tail of the October General Meeting. Early in the doings, apart from some enthusiasm over the appearance of four brand new members - John Cotter, Keith Renwick, John Bookluck |
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+ | Perhaps the first flickering of awakened interest | ||
There was no financial report to present (the Treasurer presumably having absconded with the funds), so we proceeded to the Federation Report, after which Allen Strom sought opinions on the proposed Federation Annual Conference. It would be little use merely assenting to the theory of a conference, he said: points for discussion would be required. But this was an opportunity for the rank and file walkers to have a speak, as the conference was not to be an Officers-and-Delegates show. The Club proffered no opinions and produced no motions. | There was no financial report to present (the Treasurer presumably having absconded with the funds), so we proceeded to the Federation Report, after which Allen Strom sought opinions on the proposed Federation Annual Conference. It would be little use merely assenting to the theory of a conference, he said: points for discussion would be required. But this was an opportunity for the rank and file walkers to have a speak, as the conference was not to be an Officers-and-Delegates show. The Club proffered no opinions and produced no motions. | ||
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Owing to some confusion over the date of the Forestry Advisory Council Conference it appeared that Mrs. Stoddart would be unable to appear as one of our delegates, so Dorothy Hasluck was elected in her stead. | Owing to some confusion over the date of the Forestry Advisory Council Conference it appeared that Mrs. Stoddart would be unable to appear as one of our delegates, so Dorothy Hasluck was elected in her stead. | ||
- | The President announced that the Curator of Maps, in carrying out a policy of modernising the ?Tap Library, had purchased | + | |
- | Allen Strom drew attention to an edict of the Chief Secretary that the area from Newcastle to Nowa and west to Oberon had been proclaimed a bush fire danger area during the summer months, and pointedtn | + | The President announced that the Curator of Maps, in carrying out a policy of modernising the Map Library, had purchased |
- | Here ended the humdrum, workaday part of the business, for Jack Wren stirred the meeting into discussion with a motion that the Photographic Exhibition this year be divided into two sections, Pictorial and Candid, Many very good photographs of the noandid" | + | |
- | 4. | + | Allen Strom drew attention to an edict of the Chief Secretary that the area from Newcastle to Nowra and west to Oberon had been proclaimed a bush fire danger area during the summer months, and pointed to the need for extreme care in use of fire. |
- | type were passod | + | |
- | Phil Nall sought a definition of picorial | + | Here ended the humdrum, workaday part of the business, for Jack Wren stirred the meeting into discussion with a motion that the Photographic Exhibition this year be divided into two sections, Pictorial and Candid. Many very good photographs of the "candid" |
- | Kath Brown thought the photographers themselves could decide which type they considered their exhibit to be, while Roley Cotter deplored the i' | + | |
- | Bill Cosgrove felt that the Club had itself fostered the spirit of competition by importing outside judges, and Roley appealed to the Club to avoid that view: the judge was to be an impartial commentator on the quality of the show, and his value was his ability to point out weaknesses so that the cameraman could improve his work. The motion was then slightly varied so that the sections were classed Pictorial" | + | Phil Hall sought a definition of pictorial |
- | Further discussion on the Exhibition followed, and after the matter of helpers and display had been ironed out to some extent, we came back to the matter of prizes. | + | |
- | Your reporter started the ensuing debate by reporting that a recent day test walk had proceeded without the benefit of a leader. The leader had not notified the appropriate officers that he would be unable to lead the walk, had not supplied a substitute leader, and had not subsequently reported any reason for his failure I enquired the Club's views on such cases, expressing | + | Kath Brown thought the photographers themselves could decide which type they considered their exhibit to be, while Roley Cotter deplored the competitive |
- | as my own that, in the absence of adequate explanation, | + | |
+ | Bill Cosgrove felt that the Club had itself fostered the spirit of competition by importing outside judges, and Roley appealed to the Club to avoid that view: the judge was to be an impartial commentator on the quality of the show, and his value was his ability to point out weaknesses so that the cameraman could improve his work. The motion was then slightly varied so that the sections were classed | ||
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+ | Further discussion on the Exhibition followed, and after the matter of helpers and display had been ironed out to some extent, we came back to the matter of prizes. | ||
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+ | Your reporter started the ensuing debate by reporting that a recent day test walk had proceeded without the benefit of a leader. The leader had not notified the appropriate officers that he would be unable to lead the walk, had not supplied a substitute leader, and had not subsequently reported any reason for his failure. I enquired the Club's views on such cases, expressing as my own that, in the absence of adequate explanation, | ||
Ken Meadows moved that the Committee investigate the case, and ascertain the reason for the leader' | Ken Meadows moved that the Committee investigate the case, and ascertain the reason for the leader' | ||
- | 7P7i7 | ||
- | 5. | + | Roley Cotter seconded, and commented that too many walks, including test walks, were being abandoned or altered. There had been cases where test walks had been curtailed and the prospectives cautioned |
- | Roley Cotter seconded, and commented that too many walks, including test walks, were being abandoned or altered. There had been cases where test walks had been curtailed and the prospectives cautioned | + | |
- | Bob Bull felt it was time we considered the capabilities and records of members before permitting them to lead test walks. If for any reason a leader was unable to conduct his walk he should | + | Bob Bull felt it was time we considered the capabilities and records of members before permitting them to lead test walks. If for any reason a leader was unable to conduct his walk he should at least notify Committee and arrange for someone to turn up at the station. Dorothy Lawry agreed that a substitute leader should be provided as it had been for years past - in instances of failure action was always taken. Recently she herself had contacted the leader of a day walk to find that he had completely forgotten about it: he then led the walk as planned. |
- | at least notify Committee and arrange for someone to turn up at the station. Dorothy Lawry agreed that a substitute leader should be provided as it had been for years past - in instances of failure action was always taken. Recently she herself had contacted the leader of a day walk to find that he had completely forgotten about it: he then led the walk as planned. | + | |
Kevin Ardill said we were going about it the wrong way - most sporting bodies suspended an offender and then awaited his appeal, but Roy Bruggy argued that the member should first be heard as he may have become sick or sustained injury just before the Sunday. | Kevin Ardill said we were going about it the wrong way - most sporting bodies suspended an offender and then awaited his appeal, but Roy Bruggy argued that the member should first be heard as he may have become sick or sustained injury just before the Sunday. | ||
- | Eric Rowen agreed with the motion, but pointed to the risk | + | |
- | of leaders forgetting that they were scheduled to take a trip. He thought a reminder should be sent to leaders a week or so before the due date. Leaders were sometimes programmed without knowing it | + | Eric Rowen agreed with the motion, but pointed to the risk of leaders forgetting that they were scheduled to take a trip. He thought a reminder should be sent to leaders a week or so before the due date. Leaders were sometimes programmed without knowing it. |
Frank Young remarked that there were many modern means of communication available, and leaders who failed for any reason should at least report the matter without waiting for a General Meeting to debate the case. | Frank Young remarked that there were many modern means of communication available, and leaders who failed for any reason should at least report the matter without waiting for a General Meeting to debate the case. | ||
- | Walks Secretary Don Frost could see no reason for reminding | + | |
- | Claude Haynes thought there was a decided deterioration in | + | Walks Secretary Don Frost could see no reason for reminding leaders. They all possessed a copy of the walks programme, and would surely look at it sometime: it was definitely up to the leader to appear. Every leader on the present programme knew very well that he had a walk to lead, and although he had been compelled to " |
- | the standard of leadership, and in the number of leaders and future leaders. Dorothy Lawry suggested that if consideration were given to the nreminders" notion, sufficient notice be given to allow leaders to make a prior reconnaissance trip over the ground. | + | |
- | Bill Hall moved the closure, and it was resolved. on Ken Meadow' | + | Claude Haynes thought there was a decided deterioration in the standard of leadership, and in the number of leaders and future leaders. Dorothy Lawry suggested that if consideration were given to the " |
- | Eric Rowen enquired about the walks without leaders on the summer | + | |
- | Bob Bull now moved, with Jim Hooper' | + | Bill Hall moved the closure, and it was resolved on Ken Meadow' |
- | It was obvious that the meeting was drawing to a close, and with a flurry of reminders about Christmas Party tickets, volunteers for the unfilled walks on the new programme, and general conversation, | + | |
- | DRONE ON TBE DOMINANT | + | Eric Rowen enquired about the walks without leaders on the summer |
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+ | Bob Bull now moved, with Jim Hooper' | ||
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+ | It was obvious that the meeting was drawing to a close, and with a flurry of reminders about Christmas Party tickets, volunteers for the unfilled walks on the new programme, and general conversation, | ||
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+ | =====Drone On The Dominant.===== | ||
By Kath McKay. | By Kath McKay. | ||
- | To ho 1 Yo hol" the Walks Sec. said, | + | |
- | Walks must be led, walks must be led. | + | " |
- | Whether you wake with splitting head, Tonsils | + | "Walks must be led, walks must be led". |
- | And nose quite uninhibited, | + | |
+ | Whether you wake with splitting head,\\ | ||
+ | Tonsils | ||
+ | And nose quite uninhibited, | ||
Walks must be led: walks must be led. | Walks must be led: walks must be led. | ||
- | Whether your only love has fled, Or, conversely, you're due to wed Upon the very date you said | + | |
+ | Whether your only love has fled,\\ | ||
+ | Or, conversely, you're due to wed\\ | ||
+ | Upon the very date you said\\ | ||
You'd lead a walk - it must be led. | You'd lead a walk - it must be led. | ||
- | Whether the tax-collector tread | + | |
- | Hard on your heels, or from your bed The bailiff strip the last poor shred, Walks 'must be led: walks must, be led. | + | Whether the tax-collector tread\\ |
- | Despite distraint, disease or dread, If you're the leader on the schedule, see the walk is led, - | + | Hard on your heels, or from your bed\\ |
- | Or got 7 substitute instead. | + | The bailiff strip the last poor shred,\\ |
- | Be ye alive or be ye dead, | + | Walks must be led: walks must be led. |
- | Wain MUST BE LED.' | + | |
- | LACEY'S CREEK | + | Despite distraint, disease or dread,\\ |
+ | If you're the leader on the sched-\\ | ||
+ | ule, __see the walk is led__, -\\ | ||
+ | Or get a substitute instead. | ||
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+ | Be ye alive or be ye dead,\\ | ||
+ | WALKS MUST BE LED. WALKS MUST BE LED! | ||
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+ | =====Lacey's Creek.===== | ||
By "Gent in the Tent". | By "Gent in the Tent". | ||
- | This is almost ancient | + | |
- | Next morning revealed Bull Island Gap straight ahead. An 8 o' | + | This is almost ancient |
- | Climbing steadily for over an hour by fairly easy ridges, we reached the base of the curious | + | |
- | C) | + | Next morning revealed Bull Island Gap straight ahead. An 8 o' |
- | About 100 yards further on along the Western side of the rock was a wallaby track up through the cliffs to the plateau above. This was assumed to be Lacey' | + | |
- | After negotiating a couple of swamps, we descended on to the head of Lacey' | + | Climbing steadily for over an hour by fairly easy ridges, we reached the base of the curious |
- | As the valley slowly widened out a camp spot became the order of the day. A flat site right on the creek bank was selected and was most comfortable in spite of a few leeches. After a lot of warning, a thunderstorm sent us all to bed soon after 8 p m. | + | |
- | The morning was clear again. A-fair amount of "djscussion" took place as to just where we were along the creek, so by 9 a m. we were on our way to find out. The going alternated from rough to fairly open valley with lawyer vines felt more often than seen. The creek was beautiful as it gurgled and splashed along. About mid-day a large valley came in from the right and soon after Lacey' | + | About 100 yards further on along the Western side of the rock was a wallaby track up through the cliffs to the plateau above. This was assumed to be Lacey' |
- | To avoid a sheer drop it was necessary to keep fairly close. to the creek on the left hand bank. At the bottom, the going was rough for about a mile, where. several recent landslides of oozy mud didn't help matters. However, the second party halted for lunch as soon as it was obvious that the alling | + | |
- | Refreshed, we went on at about 2 p m. The creek soon became | + | After negotiating a couple of swamps, we descended on to the head of Lacey' |
- | a succession | + | |
- | The walk was originally planned to go on up Brinstono | + | As the valley slowly widened out a camp spot became the order of the day. A flat site right on the creek bank was selected and was most comfortable in spite of a few leeches. After a lot of warning, a thunderstorm sent us all to bed soon after 8 p.m. |
- | ' | + | |
- | not insist that it continue. A bit of ferreting around soon produced a taxi driver with reasonable ideas about the fare to Camden, just as it started to rain again. That taxi man certainly came along at the right time: The journey | + | The morning was clear again. A fair amount of "discussion" took place as to just where we were along the creek, so by 9 a.m. we were on our way to find out. The going alternated from rough to fairly open valley with lawyer vines felt more often than seen. The creek was beautiful as it gurgled and splashed along. About mid-day a large valley came in from the right and soon after Lacey' |
- | OPEN LETTER TO THE CLUB. | + | |
- | The pound rise in the basic wage had nothing to do with the expensive luxury of purchasing the October issue of this magazine at one penny per page, which, incidentally, | + | To avoid a sheer drop it was necessary to keep fairly close to the creek on the left hand bank. At the bottom, the going was rough for about a mile, where several recent landslides of oozy mud didn't help matters. However, the second party halted for lunch as soon as it was obvious that the falling |
- | It is not for the Magazine Staff to make any apology to its Ifpublic". Quite the reverse - they expect an apology from Club members for their abject failure to make contributions so that the Production Staff would have been in the happ y position of being able to turn out a publication with that degree of pride in which they always indulge. | + | |
- | Personally, I don't give a hoot whether the Club Members objected to paying 6d. for such a dehydrated issue, but the Club has a moral responsibility to the many outsiders who subscribe to this magazine and, who, I know, look forward to receiving their money' | + | Refreshed, we went on at about 2 p.m. The creek soon became a succession |
- | It is of little satisfaction to us, the Magazine Staff, to have produced such a mediocre journal as was October - worse than any in the darkest depths of the War period, A vast amount of unflagging time and organisation goes into each issue, from the Editor down to those whose names don't even appear on the official list - but who are always ready ' | + | |
+ | The walk was originally planned to go on up Brimstone | ||
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+ | =====Open Letter To The Club.===== | ||
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+ | The pound rise in the basic wage had nothing to do with the expensive luxury of purchasing the October issue of this magazine at one penny per page, which, incidentally, | ||
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+ | It is not for the Magazine Staff to make any apology to its " | ||
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+ | Personally, I don't give a hoot whether the Club Members objected to paying 6d. for such a dehydrated issue, but the Club has a moral responsibility to the many outsiders who subscribe to this magazine and, who, I know, look forward to receiving their money' | ||
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+ | It is of little satisfaction to us, the Magazine Staff, to have produced such a mediocre journal as was October - worse than any in the darkest depths of the War period. A vast amount of unflagging time and organisation goes into each issue, from the Editor down to those whose names don't even appear on the official list - but who are always ready to lend their shoulder to the wheel - and to say the least - they were thoroughly disgusted at last month' | ||
- Brian G. Harvey. | - Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | PMLEMILIanIMIPC..i | ||
- | Congratulations and bc-st wishes to Arthur and Val Gilroy, who are new-tour-ing up-Lamington-way after their wedding last monty. | ||
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- | COMING EVENTS | ||
- | WONDABYNE-ROCKY PONDS - WO Y WOY WALK. NOV.11-12 - - 11E.OPITTAT_TriVtiT: | + | ---- |
- | GEOLOGY. The greater part of the area is ' | + | |
- | Sandstone because of the great thickness of the beds along the | + | Congratulations and best wishes to Arthur and Val Gilroy, who are now touring up Lamington way after their wedding last month. |
- | Hawkesbury.River. A quarry at Wondabyne Siding exposes some good freestone" | + | |
- | A very fine view may be had from Wondabyne Trig. Station, a | + | ---- |
- | typical sugarloaf formation. Other sugarloafs in view include Kariong (to the north) and Topham (in the Ku-ring-gai Chase), | + | |
- | whilst the whole landscape gives the impression of an elevated plain into which the creeks and rivers have cut their valleys. | + | =====Coming Events.===== |
- | These phenomena may be explained by reference to the horizontal layering in the sandstone and the gentle, even elevation that has brought an almost sea-level ", | + | |
- | loaf. The Brisbane Waters, Broken Bay ard other tidal watercourses | + | ====Wondabyne - Rocky Ponds - Woy Woy Walk. Nov. 11-12.==== |
- | The uplifting that raised the sandstones to their present | + | |
- | elevation was apparently accompanied by some volcanic activity. | + | |
- | This was during Recent or Tertiary Times (during the very early | + | __Leader__: Allen A. Strom. Some interesting points for the naturalist. |
- | history of Man). Remains of two volcanic centres may be seen on | + | |
- | our trip - at Dillon' | + | __Geology__: |
- | of volcanic rock fragments mixed with solidified lava - may be | + | |
- | seen. Basalt Saddle may also be a neck, but it consists of basalt rock that has been badly afro cted by chemical action from fluids in the volcanic centre. | + | A very fine view may be had from Wondabyne Trig. Station, a typical sugarloaf formation. Other sugarloafs in view include Kariong (to the north) and Topham (in the Ku-ring-gai Chase), whilst the whole landscape gives the impression of an elevated plain into which the creeks and rivers have cut their valleys. These phenomena may be explained by reference to the horizontal layering in the sandstone and the gentle, even elevation that has brought an almost sea-level "peneplain" |
- | (If you are interested, you may be able to obtain a . | + | |
- | copy of 'The Geology of Sydney and the Blue Mountains" | + | The uplifting that raised the sandstones to their present elevation was apparently accompanied by some volcanic activity. This was during Recent or Tertiary Times (during the very early history of Man). Remains of two volcanic centres may be seen on our trip - at Dillon' |
- | THE PLANTS AM ANIMALS. | + | |
- | The trees are Bloodwoods,'Sydney Red Gums, Peppermints and Scribbly | + | (If you are interested, you may be able to obtain a copy of "The Geology of Sydney and the Blue Mountains" |
- | Gums, Banksias, Ti-trees, | + | |
- | their many relatives are all present; there are sure to be many species in bloom. | + | __The plants and animals__: |
- | 11. | + | |
- | The volcanic soils (particularly at Dilionts) demonstrate how closely plants and soils are associated, | + | The volcanic soils (particularly at Dillon' |
- | And if you are interested in still further noting Plant Communities - there are the Paperbarks | + | |
- | The sandstone flora has its Honeyeaters and Roselias; the Rain Forest its Lyre Birds ard Whip Birds - the Whole story adds up: rocks give soils - soils determine plants - plants have their particular animal fancies, | + | And if you are interested in still further noting Plant Communities - there are the Paperbarks |
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+ | The sandstone flora has its Honeyeaters and Rosellas; the Rain Forest its Lyre Birds and Whip Birds - the whole story adds up: rocks give soils - soils determine plants - plants have their particular animal fancies. | ||
If you want to come and talk rocks and plants and animals, the leader will be pleased to help, if he can - but he would prefer you to open up the topic as then he knows you are interested. And by the way - this area comprises part of the proposed Warrah Kariong National Park. | If you want to come and talk rocks and plants and animals, the leader will be pleased to help, if he can - but he would prefer you to open up the topic as then he knows you are interested. And by the way - this area comprises part of the proposed Warrah Kariong National Park. | ||
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(Maps: Broken Bay and Gosford Military Sheets.) | (Maps: Broken Bay and Gosford Military Sheets.) | ||
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- | JAMBEROO-BEN RICKETTS | + | ---- |
- | This is more a week-end camp than a :walk being designed to give members an opportunity to see over "Ben Ricketts" | + | |
- | On the Friday night about 3 miles will be covered - to the foot of the Jamberoo Mountain. | + | ====Jamberoo - Ben Ricketts - Kiama Walk. December |
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+ | __Leader__: Alex Colley. | ||
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+ | This is more a week-end camp than a walk being designed to give members an opportunity to see over "Ben Ricketts" | ||
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+ | On the Friday night about 3 miles will be covered - to the foot of the Jamberoo Mountain. | ||
On the Sunday there is about nine miles to do, mostly downhill, to Kiama. | On the Sunday there is about nine miles to do, mostly downhill, to Kiama. | ||
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This is a good opportunity, | This is a good opportunity, | ||
- | 00000 90 * o Go a | + | |
- | THE CHRISTMAS PARTY. KEVIN ARDILL | + | ---- |
- | Well boys ard girls, folks and folkesses. This was supposed to be a Par to remind you of our ChristmaS Party at the Coronet on Tues day, December 12th, but seeing the magazine was rather lean | + | |
- | last month I'd like to spread a little. In the first place, as | + | =====The Christmas Party.===== |
- | M.C. Pro tern, I'd like to express my appreciation of the co-operation of almost all at the last two club dances. | + | |
+ | Kevin Ardill, | ||
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+ | Well boys and girls, folks and folkesses. This was supposed to be a par to remind you of our ChristmaS Party at the Coronet on Tuesday, December 12th, but seeing the magazine was rather lean last month I'd like to spread a little. In the first place, as M.C. pro tem, I'd like to express my appreciation of the co-operation of almost all at the last two club dances. | ||
Bob Chapman and friends were responsible for an introduction to the Square Dance. Its good to see such enthusiasm, but it seemed to me that quite a great deal of organisation and practice (plus a microphone) is essential for its success. Our dances are few and the dancers themselves make rather spasmodic appearances at Club dances. I fancy the old fashioned Barn Dance is going to take some beating for popularity, but who knows. | Bob Chapman and friends were responsible for an introduction to the Square Dance. Its good to see such enthusiasm, but it seemed to me that quite a great deal of organisation and practice (plus a microphone) is essential for its success. Our dances are few and the dancers themselves make rather spasmodic appearances at Club dances. I fancy the old fashioned Barn Dance is going to take some beating for popularity, but who knows. | ||
- | Talking of the Barn Dance. At the last Club dance, during the progressive part of the dance, one lady took the opportunity, | + | |
- | Our Christmas Party is going to be a combination of dance and games. Even if you don't dance - roll along. Roll home too if | + | Talking of the Barn Dance. At the last Club dance, during the progressive part of the dance, one lady took the opportunity, |
- | you like. Anything goes - almost. I'll guarantee the entertainment, | + | |
- | DAY WALKG SUNDAY 12TH N 0 VE TEE R LEAD D I 1 TGRAM | + | Our Christmas Party is going to be a combination of dance and games. Even if you don't dance - roll along. Roll home too if you like. Anything goes - almost. I'll guarantee the entertainment, |
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+ | ===Day Walk. Sunday 12th November. Leader: | ||
St. Ives - Cowan Creek - Bobbin Head - Mt.Kuringai. | St. Ives - Cowan Creek - Bobbin Head - Mt.Kuringai. | ||
- | 9 miles.. Easy. 8.43 a m. Electric Train Central - Pymble where change to bus for St. Ives. | + | |
- | Tickets to Mt. Kuringai via Bridge (return). | + | 9 miles. Easy. 8.43 a.m. Electric Train Central - Pymble where change to bus for St. Ives. Tickets to Mt. Kuringai via Bridge (return). |
- | Another Lower Income Group Outings | + | |
- | 4.0 | + | Another Lower Income Group Outing! |
- | .. 77744.., | + | |
- | 13. THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION. | + | ---- |
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+ | =====The Photographic Exhibition.===== | ||
Reported by Kath McKay. | Reported by Kath McKay. | ||
- | Despite the dire forebodings of those who did not favour its postponement from June to October, the annual Photographic | + | |
+ | Despite the dire forebodings of those who did not favour its postponement from June to October, the annual Photographic | ||
In both quality and quantity the exhibits rivalled those of former years, and there was such a crowd that one had to queue up to get a sight of the choicest shots. | In both quality and quantity the exhibits rivalled those of former years, and there was such a crowd that one had to queue up to get a sight of the choicest shots. | ||
- | Max Dupain, whose work is known to most Sydneysiders, | + | |
- | He awarded first place to Arthur Gilroy' | + | Max Dupain, whose work is known to most Sydneysiders, |
- | He compromised by bracketing two of Ira Butler' | + | |
- | In addition Mr. Dupain selected some thirteen or fourteen | + | He awarded first place to Arthur Gilroy' |
- | more as worthy of special | + | |
- | John Noble' | + | He compromised by bracketing two of Ira Butler' |
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+ | In addition Mr. Dupain selected some thirteen or fourteen more as worthy of special | ||
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+ | John Noble' | ||
Two land- and sky-scapes by John Thorpe, Spring Camp by Dorothy Lawry, a landscape by Jack Wren, another New Zealand mountain picture by Arthur Gilroy, with toe-toe in the foreground, and Phil Hall's study of tents in Blue Gum Forest were all held up for our admiration. | Two land- and sky-scapes by John Thorpe, Spring Camp by Dorothy Lawry, a landscape by Jack Wren, another New Zealand mountain picture by Arthur Gilroy, with toe-toe in the foreground, and Phil Hall's study of tents in Blue Gum Forest were all held up for our admiration. | ||
- | Mr. Dupain emphasised the difficulty of making a,selection where so much good work was submitted, and said that it was some time since he had seen such a large exhibition of landscape photography. | + | |
- | The majority, one feels sure, were in agreement with his judgment; but there were many photos that held a special and intimate appeal for club members, apart from their technical merits, | + | Mr. Dupain emphasised the difficulty of making a selection where so much good work was submitted, and said that it was some time since he had seen such a large exhibition of landscape photography. |
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+ | The majority, one feels sure, were in agreement with his judgment; but there were many photos that held a special and intimate appeal for club members, apart from their technical merits, as for example Jack Wren's priceless study of Peter Page and Ben, patriarch of Rae's famous goat-family, | ||
There was George Dibley' | There was George Dibley' | ||
- | Olive Simmons' | + | |
- | Frank Young and Ken Renwick' | + | Olive Simmons' |
- | A feature of Dormie' | + | |
+ | Frank Young and Ken Renwick' | ||
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+ | A feature of Dormie' | ||
Malcolm McGregor' | Malcolm McGregor' | ||
- | T-ra Butler' | + | |
- | In such an extensive exhibition it is Impossible | + | Ira Butler' |
- | , of work s ent along by the Caloola Club. River and pastoral subjects were equally well treated, some were tinted and the mounting was particularly good. Allan Fox and Laurie Ninness were the chief exhibitors. | + | |
- | Thanks are due to Roley Cotter and his helpers for making | + | In such an extensive exhibition it is impossible |
- | the exhibition such an outstanding success. | + | |
- | (The Committee has voted the funds for the publication of | + | Thanks are due to Roley Cotter and his helpers for making the exhibition such an outstanding success. |
- | the first and second placings, | + | |
- | subsequent issues. - Ed.) | + | (The Committee has voted the funds for the publication of the first and second placings, |
- | 15 SEARCH AND RESCUE | + | |
- | (With apologies to the author of Dolly Ballads.) By Jim Hooper. | + | ---- |
- | In days of old when knights was bolde They reached a luv-ley impasse. | + | |
- | WI' suits of armour all a-glanour | + | =====Search And Rescue.===== |
- | O'er field an' fell it caused merry Yell, They called it quite a rumpus. | + | |
- | Now young Sam one day (not as days of yore) | + | (With apologies to the author of Dolly Ballads.) |
- | Put ?e compass away far times, other more. 'Tis plain to see, no map, no compass - ?eo | + | |
+ | By Jim Hooper. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In days of old when knights was bolde\\ | ||
+ | They reached a luv-ley impasse.\\ | ||
+ | Wi' suits of armour all a-glamour\\ | ||
+ | They could nae use the compass.\\ | ||
+ | O'er field an' fell it caused merry 'ell,\\ | ||
+ | They called it quite a rumpus. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now young Sam one day (not as days of yore)\\ | ||
+ | Put 'e compass away for times, other more.\\ | ||
+ | 'Tis plain to see, no map, no compass - 'ee\\ | ||
then quite a rumpus. | then quite a rumpus. | ||
- | Young Sam all a dither ('e be lost you see), madeaBEAUTIFUL SLITHER | + | |
- | Three days of sore and Sam looked poor | + | Young Sam all a dither ('e be lost you see),\\ |
- | " | + | made a B E A U T I F U L S L I T H E R\\ |
+ | And going down recieved | ||
+ | |||
+ | Three days of sore and Sam looked poor\\ | ||
+ | " | ||
+ | The S. & R. from down mountain side.\\ | ||
+ | N' | ||
Both map an' compass for me. | Both map an' compass for me. | ||
- | 7Tis plain to see wet moral be | + | |
+ | ' | ||
Take thy map and compass to save rumpus. | Take thy map and compass to save rumpus. | ||
- | FIELD WEEK-END - S.O.S. from Edna Garrqd: | + | |
- | MCal Wool INcolil, | + | ---- |
- | The Field Weekend will be held on the 24/25th November in conjuction | + | |
- | pool above Bushwalkers' | + | ===Field Week-End - S.O.S. from Edna Garrad:=== |
- | ft, | + | |
- | Though, after last month' | + | The Field Weekend will be held on the 24/25th November in conjunction |
- | FEDERATION NOTES | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Though, after last month' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Notes.===== | ||
Brian G. Harvey. | Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | INFORMATION BUREAU: The Rover Ramblers motion was adopted that all craTs FE ci-ITF, | + | |
- | this obligation. A Committee of three has been apointed | + | ===Information Bureau:=== |
- | LOST HIKER: Aft uridfficial | + | |
- | THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE has decided to hold an Annual Bshwalkers' | + | The Rover Ramblers motion was adopted that all clubs be called |
- | A PROPOSAL FORA' | + | |
- | A IBUSHWALKING FILM has now been completed. | + | ===Lost Hiker:=== |
- | NEW AUSTRALIANS: The Department of Immigration advises that most definnesteps | + | |
- | YEOLA. is being despoiled by the timber getters and so goes another scenic camp for bushwalkers. | + | An unofficial |
- | Many unmentioned creatures, both animal and plant, stand on the | + | |
- | edge of never-return and only the wholehearted efforts of conservators, | + | ===The Social Committee: |
- | co-operation of the people, will attract them back to their rightful preserves. .Otherwise, in spite of any material gains we may | + | |
- | bequeath, we shall hand on LI world forever emptier, forever | + | Has decided to hold an Annual Bshwalkers' |
- | saddened by what might have been. It is a vision of stark tragedy that sees the last creature of its race growing old, slinking away | + | |
- | in utter loneliness to die, or screaming a last anguished animal cry to the flames. - John Bechervaise F.R,G.S. " | + | ===A proposal |
- | TI | + | |
- | 17. | + | For the exclusive |
- | I | + | |
- | THE WORK OF THE FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL | + | ===A Bushwalking Film:=== |
+ | |||
+ | Has now been completed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===New Australians:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Department of Immigration advises that most definite steps are being taken to teach new settlers the range of our Flora and Fauna Protection Laws. Council adopted a resolution that Clubs be asked to assist in the assimilation of New Australians by inviting them to join clubs and so learn our ways and pleasures. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Yeola: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Is being despoiled by the timber getters and so goes another scenic camp for bushwalkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Many unmentioned creatures, both animal and plant, stand on the edge of never-return and only the wholehearted efforts of conservators, | ||
+ | |||
+ | - John Bechervaise F.R.G.S. - " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Work Of The Fauna Protection Panel.===== | ||
Among the conservation activities described in the 1949/50 report of the Fauna Protection Panel are the following: | Among the conservation activities described in the 1949/50 report of the Fauna Protection Panel are the following: | ||
- | Faunal Reserves; The panel decided that it would be desirable to | + | |
- | establish | + | ===Faunal Reserves:=== |
- | and Glouwoin, | + | |
- | Morton Primitive Area and an exbonsion -67711Th | + | The panel decided that it would be desirable to establish |
- | tributaries | + | |
- | Mt. Currockbilly and Clyde Mountain.) | + | __Rain |
- | Macquarie Marshes area.) | + | |
- | and MuTF77-7-Treaon | + | __Open |
- | luaas | + | |
- | western plains.) | + | __Streams |
- | Education and PublicItz: The panel requested the Education | + | |
- | protection. It was also decided to do everything possible to interest school children through school magazines and to encourage the co-operation of teachers through the medium of the Education | + | __Mallee |
- | Gazette. Publicity has been soneit | + | |
- | Education of New Australians: | + | ===Education and Publicity:=== |
- | 77175=Cers | + | |
- | conducted for new Australians in some 200 centres. The Commonwealth | + | The panel requested the Education |
- | Government has been asked to include information regarding fauna protection in material issued to newly arrived migrants. The Panel | + | |
- | propose fi to arrange for lectures and talks, illustrated wherever possible by films, to be given to new Australians in migrant centres | + | ===Education of New Australians: |
- | and in camps under the control of Government Authorities. | + | |
- | of widespread destruction of native fauna in the area aovered | + | The Commissioner of Police has asked all officers |
- | operations of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority, the Panel has proposed the following steps to protect the birds and animals: (1) The appointment, | + | |
- | Authorities, | + | ===Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme:=== |
- | (2) The declaration of the whole of the area concerned as a district of sanotuary. (3) Talks and films presented at camps | + | |
- | established by the Authority throughout the. are. | + | Because of the possibility of widespread destruction of native fauna in the area covered |
- | KoalaConservation: Being of the opinion that parts of Ku-ring-gal | + | |
- | UEasFwoUld | + | ===Koala Conservation:=== |
- | 18. | + | |
- | WHAT HAS PADDY GOT? | + | Being of the opinion that parts of Ku-ring-gai Chase would be ideal for koala sanctuaries, |
- | S amething | + | |
- | Unbreakable plastic beakers with air tight lid converting into handy lightweight container - | + | ---- |
- | 12 ozs. .. 2/5d. | + | |
- | 8 ozs. 1/9d. | + | =====What Has Paddy Got?===== |
- | 4 ozs. 1/5d. | + | |
+ | Something | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 12 ozs. 2/5d. | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
Large plastic bread bags 3/3d. and 2/11d. Soap holders 1/11d. | Large plastic bread bags 3/3d. and 2/11d. Soap holders 1/11d. | ||
- | 01104000404, | ||
- | Screw top jars 2/11d., 1/11d., | ||
- | 2/-., 2/10d. | ||
- | Combination aluminium ' | ||
- | 16/- each. | ||
- | 01140000011.0 | ||
- | ' | ||
- | BX3595. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | Camp Gear for Walkers, 327 George Street; SYDNEY. | ||
+ | Screw top jars 2/11d., 1/11d., 2/-., 2/10d. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Combination aluminium frying pan and canteen sets 16/- each. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Coming out soon Paddy' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Camp Gear for Walkers | ||
+ | |||
+ | 327 George Street, Sydney. BX3595. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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