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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER +====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== 
-A monthly-bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, c/Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. + 
-194 JANUARY, 1951 Price 6d, +A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, c/Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. 
-EditorAlexColley, 55 Kirribilli Reporters: Jim Brown,Kath McKay + 
- Ave., Milson's Point. Sales and SubsShirley Evans +---- 
-Tel. X..1255 Typed by Jean Harvey and Jessie + 
- Production and Business Manager: Martin. +=== No. 194. January, 1951Price 6d. === 
-Brian Harvey + 
-ilm..1.1101=11.71.1.01...Irmnaummeml +|**Editor**|Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli Av., Milson's Point. Tel. XA.1255| 
-CONTENTS Page +|**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey| 
-Editorial - The Kosciusko State Park +|**Reporters**|Jim Brown, Kath McKay| 
-Social Notes for January 2 +|**Sales and Subs**|Shirley Evans| 
-At the December General Meeting 3 +|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey and Jessie Martin
-Summer Test Walk, by Kath Brown 4 + 
-Orchid Ballet - Photograph by John Noble 8 + 
-Capers Around Carlons, by Bob Bull, +===== In This Issue: ===== 
- illustrated by Mary McGregor 9 +  
-Wombeyan Caves Walk - Notice from Allan Hardie 12 +| | |Page| 
-Fun & Games Section, by Kevin Ardill 12 +|Editorial - The Kosciusko State Park| | 1| 
-I Pay the Piper, by Jim Brown 13 +|Social Notes for January| | 2| 
-Federation Notes, by Brian Harvey 16 +|At the December General Meeting| | 3| 
-Disaster in George St., (Paddy's Advt.) 17 +|Summer Test Walk|Kath Brown4| 
-EDITORIAL. +|Orchid Ballet - Photograph|John Noble8| 
-THE KOSCIUSKO STATE PARK+|Capers Around Carlons|Bob Bull, illustrated by Mary McGregor9| 
-According to Webster the word "park'' has several meanings, but -there can be no doubt that the sense in which it is used in the above title is T'A tract of land set aside to be preserved as near its natural state as possible   to which the public have access for recreation and enjoyment'+|Wombeyan Caves Walk - Notice|Allan Hardie|12| 
-The Kosciusko area is not well situated for a park, because is too far to be seen and enjoyed by the average person. Compare it, for instance, with the Blue Mountains area, which is perfectly situated because it is within easy reach of most of the inhabitants +|Fun & Games Section|Kevin Ardill|12| 
-of the State. Better transport might have made it more accessible but there have been no improvements in transport for many years. The night train takes nearly 103; hours to cover the 267 miles to Cooma and it is usual to waste some five hours in covering the remaining 50 miles by bus to the hotel. +|I Pay the Piper|Jim Brown|13| 
-O. +|Federation Notes|Brian Harvey|16| 
-The park is used by many classes of people seeking recreation - skiers, walkers, campers, hikers, hitch-hikers, motorists, fishermen + 
-and some who just like to sit about in hotels. None of the users of the park have representation on the Park Trust. Before it was made a park a lot of money was spent in erecting the Hotel and Chalet, 'mainly for the benefit of skiers, whose sport is heavily subsidised by reason of the large annual loss shown for many years by the Hotel and Chalet a loss borne by the State. But there have been no additions to, or improvements in, accommodation since the park was created six years ago. Nearly two years ago the Department of Touris t Activities eichibited plans and models for a tourist hotel and cabin colony for 1,000 guests at Smigginis Holes, together with several 108-bed ski schools. The foundations of a building at Smigginib Holes, which were presumed to be the start of these great plans, have now been swept away to make room for a workmen's camp. Foremen's Hut, for many years a boon to skiers and hikers, has been removed by the owner. There is only one small hut in the summit area which can be used by those who cannot afford accommodation at the Chalet or Bettis Camp. +===== Advertisements: ===== 
-Though nothing has been done specifically for the walker, he has nevertheless obtained some indirect benefits from the creation + 
-of the park. On the credit side there is the almost complete absence of bush fires over the past few years, a considerable reduction in the fly population, and an abundant growth of wild flowers. These improvements are probably due to the removal of stock. Round every stockman's hut there remain grim reihinders'of former fires in the shape of hillsides covered with dead trees, but between the dead trees there is now a healthy growth of young saplings, so far unscathed. +| |Page| 
-On the debit side there is the large scale destruction of the natural beauty of this unique area by reason of the Snowy River scheme. Already hillsides are scarred by roads; huts and tents are springing up everywhere, oildrums and other of the impedimenta of public work 6 litter the landscape. When the dam is completed it will, like all dams, be ah ugly stretch of water surrounded by dead trees, bare rocks and mud, and will disfigure the Chalet area. In contrast to the stagnation in expenditure on "recreation and enjoyment" some 185,000,000 is to be spent on public works within the park. It is, to say the least, a strange procedure to call a place a "park" and then tear into it with bulldozers and explosives. +|Disaster in George St., (Paddy's Advt.)|17| 
-All this is being done in the sacred names of "progress + 
-"security", and "development", the costs of which in terms of landscape disfigurement only a few misguided nature lovers will count. But we at least have a right to protest against the misuse of the +---- 
-term "park". The area is a large catchment area and little else. Any benefits received by walkers are merely incidental. And our 01ase for the creation of a large natural park in the Blue Mountains + 
-3, +===== Editorial - The Koscuisko State Park===== 
-is strengthened. Though the Blue MoUntains too will be disfigured by a great dam, large areas could be preserved for the enjoyment of the people.+ 
-1.11MT...OMINIMa. ranisiewi +According to Webster the word "parkhas several meanings, but there can be no doubt that the sense in which it is used in the above title is "A tract of land set aside to be preserved as near its natural state as possible... to which the public have access for recreation and enjoyment". 
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR JANUARY+ 
-There is an alteration in the January Social programme. Instead of the Play Night on 19th, there will be a dance. The play will be presented on 23rd February. This change is necessary since so many people with parts in the play will be holidaying over Christmas and well into the New Year and rehearsals are impossible. Grace Noble will be producing the play - an adapta- tion of Thurbers "The White Deer', and already a great deal of work has been done. +The Kosciusko area is not well situated for a park, because is too far to be seen and enjoyed by the average person. Compare it, for instance, with the Blue Mountains area, which is perfectly situated because it is within easy reach of most of the inhabitants of the State. Better transport might have made it more accessible but there have been no improvements in transport for many years. The night train takes nearly 10 1/2 hours to cover the 267 miles to Cooma and it is usual to waste some five hours in covering the remaining 50 miles by bus to the hotel. 
-AT THE DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING+ 
-December's General Meeting would rank as a perfectly normal, undistinguished one. The President was in the chair, about 60 members present, and three new hands welcomed: Betty Sisley, Olive Symons and Bill Harrison. Mr. H,ALindsay of the Adelaide Bush Walkers was with us as a visitor.+The park is used by many classes of people seeking recreation - skiers, walkers, campers, hikers, hitch-hikers, motorists, fishermen and some who just like to sit about in hotels. None of the users of the park have representation on the Park Trust. Before it was made a park a lot of money was spent in erecting the Hotel and Chalet, mainly for the benefit of skiers, whose sport is heavily subsidised by reason of the large annual loss shown for many years by the Hotel and Chalet a loss borne by the State. But there have been no additions to, or improvements in, accommodation since the park was created six years ago. Nearly two years ago the Department of Touris t Activities eichibited plans and models for a tourist hotel and cabin colony for 1,000 guests at Smigginis Holes, together with several 108-bed ski schools. The foundations of a building at Smiggin'Holes, which were presumed to be the start of these great plans, have now been swept away to make room for a workmen's camp. Foremen's Hut, for many years a boon to skiers and hikers, has been removed by the owner. There is only one small hut in the summit area which can be used by those who cannot afford accommodation at the Chalet or Bett'Camp. 
 + 
 +Though nothing has been done specifically for the walker, he has nevertheless obtained some indirect benefits from the creation of the park. On the credit side there is the almost complete absence of bush fires over the past few years, a considerable reduction in the fly population, and an abundant growth of wild flowers. These improvements are probably due to the removal of stock. Round every stockman's hut there remain grim reminders of former fires in the shape of hillsides covered with dead trees, but between the dead trees there is now a healthy growth of young saplings, so far unscathed. 
 + 
 +On the debit side there is the large scale destruction of the natural beauty of this unique area by reason of the Snowy River scheme. Already hillsides are scarred by roads; huts and tents are springing up everywhere, oildrums and other of the impedimenta of public works litter the landscape. When the dam is completed it will, like all dams, be an ugly stretch of water surrounded by dead trees, bare rocks and mud, and will disfigure the Chalet area. In contrast to the stagnation in expenditure on "recreation and enjoyment" some £185,000,000 is to be spent on public works within the park. It is, to say the least, a strange procedure to call a place a "park" and then tear into it with bulldozers and explosives. 
 + 
 +All this is being done in the sacred names of "progress", "security", and "development", the costs of which in terms of landscape disfigurement only a few misguided nature lovers will count. But we at least have a right to protest against the misuse of the term "park". The area is a large catchment area and little else. Any benefits received by walkers are merely incidental. And our case for the creation of a large natural park in the Blue Mountains is strengthened. Though the Blue Mountains too will be disfigured by a great dam, large areas could be preserved for the enjoyment of the people. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Social Notes For January===== 
 + 
 +There is an alteration in the January Social programme. Instead of the Play Night on 19th, there will be a dance. The play will be presented on 23rd February. This change is necessary since so many people with parts in the play will be holidaying over Christmas and well into the New Year and rehearsals are impossible. Grace Noble will be producing the play - an adaptation of Thurbers "The White Deer", and already a great deal of work has been done. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== At The December Meeting===== 
 + 
 +December's General Meeting would rank as a perfectly normal, undistinguished one. The President was in the chair, about 60 members present, and three new hands welcomed: Betty Sisley, Olive Symons and Bill Harrison. Mr. H.ALindsay of the Adelaide Bush Walkers was with us as a visitor. 
 Minutes and correspondence took their normal course, and the meeting was informed by the President (in answer to a question regarding valuation of Portion 7 at Era) that the form of protest against the Valuer General's figure was being submitted. Minutes and correspondence took their normal course, and the meeting was informed by the President (in answer to a question regarding valuation of Portion 7 at Era) that the form of protest against the Valuer General's figure was being submitted.
-The Federation Report called for a few comments and decisions, for it canvassed Club opinion on an offer of volunteer fire watchers in National Park during the bush fire danger period. Brian Harvey mentioned that a similar offer had been made to the National Park Trust several years before but no re ply had been received. It was felt that the offer should be repeated, and, as only a dozen or so weekends were involved, no volunteer could expect to be called on frequently. Several questions were asked: Who would watch on Mondays to Fridays? Would fire fighting equipment and communications for the isolated watchers be available? The answers were that the risk Of fire was less during the week with fewer irresponsibles abroad, and that it would be up to the Park Trust to supply egaipment Lad communications. The Club then gave its blessing to the scheme, aid fifteen members volunteered to take their turn as watchers. + 
-r. +The Federation Report called for a few comments and decisions, for it canvassed Club opinion on an offer of volunteer fire watchers in National Park during the bush fire danger period. Brian Harvey mentioned that a similar offer had been made to the National Park Trust several years before but no reply had been received. It was felt that the offer should be repeated, and, as only a dozen or so weekends were involved, no volunteer could expect to be called on frequently. Several questions were asked: Who would watch on Mondays to Fridays? Would fire fighting equipment and communications for the isolated watchers be available? The answers were that the risk of fire was less during the week with fewer irresponsibles abroad, and that it would be up to the Park Trust to supply equipment and communications. The Club then gave its blessing to the scheme, and fifteen members volunteered to take their turn as watchers. 
-4. + 
-Also questioned by the Federation, the Club agreed that joint walks organised between thA Oliabs would be worth while in establishing good relations. +Also questioned by the Federation, the Club agreed that joint walks organised between the Clubs would be worth while in establishing good relations. 
-Alex Colley enquired if Federation had discussed the report of its delegates to the Forestry Advisory Conference, and was inform:that no report had been presented to the Council. + 
-Brian Harvey drew Attention to the proposed amendment to Federation constitution, requiring an increase in delegates and club; represented to provide a quorum for meetings. He felt that the proposed amendment didn't go far enough, and moved that our delegates seek a further increase to 15 members representing 8 ClubsAfter afew polite enquiries as to the numbers normally attending Federation  meetings, we espoused the cause. +Alex Colley enquired if Federation had discussed the report of its delegates to the Forestry Advisory Conference, and was informed that no report had been presented to the Council. 
-The President announced that Jack Wren had left the Committee, and accordingly a replacement Committee Member would be elected at  the January meeting. + 
-We approached the matter of the Annual Re-union: unlike the motley array oflast year, there was only one location nominated - EurOka ClearingWe went on to elect a convenor of the appropriate sub-camthittee which wag Gil Webb: and we appointed as committee members, Edna Stretton, Kevin Ardill and Ernie French (vested with the customary power to co-opt). +Brian Harvey drew attention to the proposed amendment to Federation constitution, requiring an increase in delegates and clubs represented to provide a quorum for meetings. He felt that the proposed amendment didn't go far enough, and moved that our delegates seek a further increase to 15 members representing 8 ClubsAfter a few polite enquiries as to the numbers normally attending Federation meetings, we espoused the cause. 
-As the business ended, Mr. Lindsay spoke briefly on the need for more creature $ anctuaries and National Parks, pointing to projects taking shape in Victoria and along the Murray Valley, and mentio ning that a move for res ervation of an area in the Mount Lofty Ranges behind Adelaide was under way. He mentioned his association with the Rural Broadcasts Organisation, and stressed the necessity for co-operation in all conservation programmes. + 
-The meeting closed quietly at 9.0 p m. +The President announced that Jack Wren had left the Committee, and accordingly a replacement Committee Member would be elected at the January meeting. 
-IM.1111...1 11..... + 
-SUMIVIER TEST-WALK.+We approached the matter of the Annual Re-union: unlike the motley array of last year, there was only one location nominated - Euroka ClearingWe went on to elect a convenor of the appropriate sub-committee which was Gil Webb: and we appointed as committee members, Edna Stretton, Kevin Ardill and Ernie French (vested with the customary power to co-opt). 
 + 
 +As the business ended, Mr. Lindsay spoke briefly on the need for more creature sanctuaries and National Parks, pointing to projects taking shape in Victoria and along the Murray Valley, and mentioning that a move for reservation of an area in the Mount Lofty Ranges behind Adelaide was under way. He mentioned his association with the Rural Broadcasts Organisation, and stressed the necessity for co-operation in all conservation programmes. 
 + 
 +The meeting closed quietly at 9.0 p.m. 
 + 
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 + 
 +===== Summer Test Walk===== 
 By Kath Brown. By Kath Brown.
-Most people dislike being too energetic in the hot weather, and club members, perhaps wisely, invariably prefer a lazy camping trip with swimming facilities to walking, let alone test-walking, on summer week-ends. Jim and I are no exception to this rule, but just the same, prospective mutt be given tome opportunities even in summertime to complete the necessary tests, and anyway Jim has a theory that walking in hot weather is possible and even enjoyable if you start early, have a long, long rest in the middle of the day, + 
-5. +Most people dislike being too energetic in the hot weather, and club members, perhaps wisely, invariably prefer a lazy camping trip with swimming facilities to walking, let alone test-walking, on summer week-ends. Jim and I are no exception to this rule, but just the same, prospective must be given tome opportunities even in summertime to complete the necessary tests, and anyway Jim has a theory that walking in hot weather is possible and even enjoyable if you start early, have a long, long rest in the middle of the day, and have fairly frequent opportunities to plunge the body into cool water, at surf, river or swimming hole. To this I add that a shady hat and scanty clothes are also a help. 
-and have fairly frequent opportunities to plunge the body into cool water, at surf, river or swimming hole. To this I add that a shady hat and scanty clothes are also a help. + 
-So it came about that on the first week-end in December Jim led a party of four prospectives (eager to get in another test), David Ingram and myself, out from Warrimoo to do (in a day and'a half) a trip which by way of Long Angle Gully, Yellow Rock Creek, 5 miles of the Nepean and a long ridge up into the foothills would bring us back in a big loctle to the railway line at Blaxland. This trip has +So it came about that on the first week-end in December Jim led a party of four prospectives (eager to get in another test), David Ingram and myself, out from Warrimoo to do (in a day and a half) a trip which by way of Long Angle Gully, Yellow Rock Creek, 5 miles of the Nepean and a long ridge up into the foothills would bring us back in a big loop to the railway line at Blaxland. This trip has not (to our knowledge) appeared on any S.B.W. programme before, and although it would not take us far from the well-known railway line and Nepean River, we were hoping it would have all the necessary aspects of a test walk, and would also provide good swimming. 
-not (to our knowledge) appeared on any S.B.W. programme before, and + 
-although it would not take us far from the well-known railway line and Nepean River, we were hoping it would have all the necessary aspects of a test walk, and would also provide good swimming. +The afternoon had become cloudy and dull, and though I knew I would be cursed by all the Sydneyites who wanted a hot week-end for sunbaking on the beaches, I was praying that it would stay dull because it would be so much cooler and more pleasant for us. 
-The afternoon had become cloudy and dull, and though I knew I would be cursed by all the Sydneyites who wanted a hot week-end for + 
-sunbaking on the beaches, I was praying that it would stay dull +An easy walk along road and track brought us to Long Angle Gully, which once had a fine stand of bluegums, is still lovely and green, but the many tree-stumps are mute witness to the depredations of the timber-getters. 
-because it would be so much cooler and more pleasant for us. + 
-An easy walk 'along road and track brought us to Long Angle Gully, +There is a rough and rocky ridge of about 400 feet which we crossed to reach Yellow Rock Creek, a small stream in a very scrubby valley. We came to a little flat about 4.30 p.m. and decided to camp, although the scrub had to be slightly trampled to make roam for the tents. With 2 1/2 hours of daylight still ahead it was an easy matter to make ourselves comfortable for the night, get our fires going, our dinners cooked and eaten, and then we gathered round one fire for a good chinwag before turning in. 
-which once had a fine stand of bluegums, is still lovely and green, but the many tree-stumps are mute witness to the depredations of the timber-getters. + 
-There is a rough and rocky ridge of about 400 feet which we crossed to reach Yellow Rock Creek, a small stream in a very scrubby valley. We cane to a little flat about 4.30 p m. and decided to camp, although the scrub had to be slightly trampled to make roam for the tents. With 2i hours ofdb.-ylight still ahead it was an easy matter to make ourselves comfortable'for the night, get our fires going, our dinners cooked and eaten, and then we gathered round one fire for a good chinwag before turning in. +Sitting round the fire we were interested to see a firefly, with a light which flashed on and off, fly from the opposite hillside towards us and then off into the night. 
-Sitting round the fire we were interested to see a firefly, with a light which flas hed on and off, fly from the opposite hillside towards us and then off into-the night.+
 But fireflies were not our only winged visitors. Mosquitoes were there in their hundreds, and most of us had very little sleep that night in consequence. Reveille at 5.30 was almost welcomed, in fact two prospectives beat the gun, declaring they had had enough of being eaten alive! But fireflies were not our only winged visitors. Mosquitoes were there in their hundreds, and most of us had very little sleep that night in consequence. Reveille at 5.30 was almost welcomed, in fact two prospectives beat the gun, declaring they had had enough of being eaten alive!
-The morning was again dull, which was just as well, because as soon as we started off we had to climb a hillWe could have reached the Nepean by following our little creek down, but decided that although prickly bushes on the ridge were probably no more pleasant than scratchy scrub in the gully , up higher the going would be more open and consequently quicker. + 
-6. +The morning was again dull, which was just as well, because as soon as we started off we had to climb a hillWe could have reached the Nepean by following our little creek down, but decided that although prickly bushes on the ridge were probably no more pleasant than scratchy scrub in the gully, up higher the going would be more open and consequently quicker. 
-So up 400 feet again, then a couple of miles along the ridge top (and the bushes were veL7. prickly) to an-outlook of the river and the plains. The river winding and muddy, but thc farms on the far bank looking very nice and green. A steep hillside led us down to the river and soon we were walking along a little track through deserted farms on the near bank, looking for a suitable swimming spot. It was very muggy now we were down to a lower elevation and + 
-the thought of a dip in the river (muddy or not) seamed very pleasanO+So up 400 feet again, then a couple of miles along the ridge top (and the bushes were __very__ prickly) to an outlook of the river and the plains. The river winding and muddy, but the farms on the far bank looking very nice and green. A steep hillside led us down to the river and soon we were walking along a little track through deserted farms on the near bank, looking for a suitable swimming spot. It was very muggy now we were down to a lower elevation and the thought of a dip in the river (muddy or not) seemed very pleasant. 
-The recent floods had left the banks muddy too, but at length we found a place where it was more sand than mud, and a gentle slopeSo an hour passed very enjoyably as we splashed or rested (and incidentally acquired quite a lot of sunburn as we found later). + 
-At this stage we were about 2i miles from our projected lunch spot at the junction of Fitzgerald's Creek with the Nepean, and we felt that another hour would easily see us there. Well, an houil and a quarter did, but not easily. Very soon the old farmland gave way to scrub and tall grass, and a couple'of side creeks grown thickly with lantana had to be negotiated, so this stretch of the river proved much more sticky than expected. HoweVer it lifted the walk from being a "possible" test to a certain one, and did not distress us unduly. +The recent floods had left the banks muddy too, but at length we found a place where it was more sand than mud, and a gentle slopeSo an hour passed very enjoyably as we splashed or rested (and incidentally acquired quite a lot of sunburn as we found later). 
-At our lunch spot we had another lovely long break - a swim, or rather a splash in the cobbley entrance of Fitzgerald's CPeek as the Nepean was flowing too ' wiftly to be safe just here  a laze - and of course the inevitable and aptreaiated mug of tea with our lunch. The sun had come out by now, but some casuarinas provided pleasant shade. + 
-We pushed off at 3.30 to do the climb back into Blaxland, taking the ridge immediately behind our lunch spot. It rose steeply about 700 feet but wasquite easily negotiatedUp top there wa more prickly scrub, but before long we picked up a road and by 5.30 had reached Blaxland. +At this stage we were about 2 1/2 miles from our projected lunch spot at the junction of Fitzgerald's Creek with the Nepean, and we felt that another hour would easily see us there. Well, an hour and a quarter did, but not easily. Very soon the old farmland gave way to scrub and tall grass, and a couple of side creeks grown thickly with lantana had to be negotiated, so this stretch of the river proved much more sticky than expected. However it lifted the walk from being a "possible" test to a certain one, and did not distress us unduly. 
-By this time we were all rather sunburnt and tired, but feltwe had had a really good week-end and were not at all "burnt off", despite the fact that it had been a summer test-walk. + 
-Mr. E. Caines (Ted) Phillips, of the Cruising Canoe Club, advises that map No.3, illustrating the canoeing possibilities of the three lakes of the "Tuggerah Chain", as well as the extent of the canoeability of the lakesmany creeks, and the Wyong River, is now available for perusal by those interested. +At our lunch spot we had another lovely long break - a swim, or rather a splash in the cobbley entrance of Fitzgerald's CPeek as the Nepean was flowing too swiftly to be safe just here a laze - and of course the inevitable and appreciated mug of tea with our lunch. The sun had come out by now, but some casuarinas provided pleasant shade. 
-4,...A.4....0000.0.0100.0.0wrOmmomilipows + 
-p +We pushed off at 3.30 to do the climb back into Blaxland, taking the ridge immediately behind our lunch spot. It rose steeply about 700 feet but was quite easily negotiatedUp top there was more prickly scrub, but before long we picked up a road and by 5.30 had reached Blaxland. 
-ORCHID BALLET+ 
--Photograph placed Second at the S.B.W. 1950 Exhibition by John Noble +By this time we were all rather sunburnt and tired, but felt we had had a really good week-end and were not at all "burnt off", despite the fact that it had been a summer test-walk. 
-Commenting on this photograph Mr. Max Dupain, the judge, said that the subject had been treated romantically, rather than ina scientific or analytical manner.. The lighting was dramatic and the distribution of light made it a good eye-catcher. The spacing was extravagant, and a viewpoint might have beenchosen which would give a more concentrated presentation of the three elements of the picture. This would automatically mean a closer shot with more detail. There was a tenderness expressed in the print which made it emotionally appealing, and it was highly commendable because + 
-of this feature. For exhibition purposes a much larger print - about four times the area - would have been more suitable. +---- 
-0. + 
-CAPERS AROUND CARLON'S0+Mr. E. Caines (Ted) Phillips, of the Cruising Canoe Club, advises that map No.3, illustrating the canoeing possibilities of the three lakes of the "Tuggerah Chain", as well as the extent of the canoeability of the lakesmany creeks, and the Wyong River, is now available for perusal by those interested. 
 + 
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 + 
 +===== Orchid Ballet===== 
 + 
 +Photograph placed Second at the S.B.W. 1950 Exhibition by John Noble
 + 
 +Commenting on this photograph Mr. Max Dupain, the judge, said that the subject had been treated romantically, rather than in a scientific or analytical manner. The lighting was dramatic and the distribution of light made it a good eye-catcher. The spacing was extravagant, and a viewpoint might have been chosen which would give a more concentrated presentation of the three elements of the picture. This would automatically mean a closer shot with more detail. There was a tenderness expressed in the print which made it emotionally appealing, and it was highly commendable because of this feature. For exhibition purposes a much larger print - about four times the area - would have been more suitable. 
 + 
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 + 
 +===== Capers Around Carlon's. ===== 
 By Bob Bull. By Bob Bull.
- The trip was a buck party 'consisting of seven husky (or rusty?) males. 'In case you don't know, a buck party is one whidh does not wash up, shave, or worry about torn pants or any of the other attributes of a normal respectable trip. + 
-Our happy gathering disappeared down Devil's Hole while the taxi driver shrieked a multitude of warnings to us about the man- eating snakes and wild animals which inhabit the peaceful, lovely Megalong Valley. The poor chap was Vito sincere, some hardhearted bushwalker must have pulled his leg quite unmercifully. Our laughter resounded up the crags and far down into the valley before us as we quickened our pace, for we wanted to make Canon's homestead that night. +The trip was a buck party 'onsisting of seven husky (or rusty?) males. In case you don't know, a buck party is one which does not wash up, shave, or worry about torn pants or any of the other attributes of a normal respectable trip. 
-Within sight of Duncan's farm we met Mr. Carlon who, mounted and waiting, gave us his assurance that we would have a fine weekend. No one could possibly doubt him if his assumption was based on the wondrous scene stretched out before us. Far down Megalong the evening shadows were melting the sunlight from the trees and spreading up the valley towards us. From the deep purple of the far distant ranges to the cliffs beside us, brilliant in the reflection of the sunset, everything was bathed in the radiance that can only be seen for a few short, fleeting moments before the mantle of darkness descends. Our photographers were inconsolable because none of them had any colourfilm to do justice to the closing beauty of the day. + 
-It must have boon the realisation that night was fast approaching that spurred the party on after Mr. Carlon, who was jogging along ahead of us. Bill Barren was left pondering over the beauteous mountain terrain but was given a swift boot in the pants by Bill Harrison, which certainly seemed to give him a little bit more speed of pace. Trying to keep up with a fast walking horse was fun and it raised a subject for keen debate. Could not all leaders conduct walks from horseback with -a mount for every purpose horses fcr tracks, sea-horses for rivers and horse-flies for places like Tarro's Ladder and Carlon's Head? +Our happy gathering disappeared down Devil's Hole while the taxi driver shrieked a multitude of warnings to us about the man-eating snakes and wild animals which inhabit the peaceful, lovely Megalong Valley. The poor chap was quite sincere, some hard-hearted bushwalker must have pulled his leg quite unmercifully. Our laughter resounded up the crags and far down into the valley before us as we quickened our pace, for we wanted to make Canon's homestead that night. 
-W e bid goodnight to Mr. Carlon down on the creek and proceeded upstream a little way to a perfect camp-site. In no time at all + 
-the tents were erected and smoke was drifting lazily down the valley. Suddenly a loud shriek rent the air and Jim Hooper dived for the creek with a smouldering foot. John Thornthwaite, filled with a feeling of good fellowship, had set out to make a fire for three of us, but he neglected to notice that JimTs boot was under his tinder. Much to the victim chagrin, everybody thought it was a +Within sight of Duncan's farm we met Mr. Carlon who, mounted and waiting, gave us his assurance that we would have a fine weekend. No one could possibly doubt him if his assumption was based on the wondrous scene stretched out before us. Far down Megalong the evening shadows were melting the sunlight from the trees and spreading up the valley towards us. From the deep purple of the far distant ranges to the cliffs beside us, brilliant in the reflection of the sunset, everything was bathed in the radiance that can only be seen for a few short, fleeting moments before the mantle of darkness descends. Our photographers were inconsolable because none of them had any colour film to do justice to the closing beauty of the day. 
-10. + 
-great joke, but our attention was very quickly transferred to Bill Borrellis culinary specialty of the year. It was a salad of enormous proportions topped off with a lobster.Our friend Bill Harrison was seen concocting a really terrifying mixture that looked like yellow cement. He said it was custard but when he had eaten it, mied with burnt apricots, the reactions were most unpleasant. So bad, in fact, that he would not stop talking until 1 otclock in the morning when several boots connected with his cranium and sent him to sleep. +It must have been the realisation that night was fast approaching that spurred the party on after Mr. Carlon, who was jogging along ahead of us. Bill Borrellwas left pondering over the beauteous mountain terrain but was given a swift boot in the pants by Bill Harrison, which certainly seemed to give him a little bit more speed of pace. Trying to keep up with a fast walking horse was fun and it raised a subject for keen debate. Could not all leaders conduct walks from horseback with a mount for every purpose horses for tracks, sea-horses for rivers and horse-flies for places like Tarro's Ladder and Carlon's Head? 
-The leader (yours truly) did some cooking too. He "ran up" + 
-a damper, but as it was a bit watery, willing helpers thickened the mixture with powdered milk, then threw the mixture into the fire. Hours later it was hauled out of the ashes, after many rude remarks, and tried'by its baker (who later suffered from setere indigestion). The party, after hesitatingly devouring the remains, dealt with him severely, and then sent him to bed in disgrace. Never again will this ungrateful mob enjoy a Bull damper! +We bid goodnight to Mr. Carlon down on the creek and proceeded upstream a little way to a perfect camp-site. In no time at all the tents were erected and smoke was drifting lazily down the valley. Suddenly a loud shriek rent the air and Jim Hooper dived for the creek with a smouldering foot. John Thornthwaite, filled with a feeling of good fellowship, had set out to make a fire for three of us, but he neglected to notice that Jim'boot was under his tinder. Much to the victim'chagrin, everybody thought it was a great joke, but our attention was very quickly transferred to Bill Borrell'culinary specialty of the year. It was a salad of enormous proportions topped off with a lobster. Our friend Bill Harrison was seen concocting a really terrifying mixture that looked like yellow cement. He said it was custard but when he had eaten it, mixed with burnt apricots, the reactions were most unpleasant. So bad, in fact, that he would not stop talking until 1 o'clock in the morning when several boots connected with his cranium and sent him to sleep. 
-Strolling into Canon's next morning we were confronted with a report that ours was a mixed party l l'cp a group of assorted fuzzy wuzzybluebeards this cane as a great shook. Some gentleman (?) had been watching us with a pair of binoculars and, after spotting some of our company, had come to the conclusion that a few of us + 
-at least were females. Can't really blame him because one "recently17 imported model wore a pink milanese shirt and a Pdrisian model of dirty purple, suitably adorned with scrambled egg, tilted invitingly over one eye.Our observer thought that one of our number, mho habitually wears a yellow, woolly cap, was an attractive blonde! Jim Hooper clinched matters by prancing up hill and down dale taking photos. Our short-sighted friend actually thought that our Jim had legs like Betty Grable! +The leader (yours truly) did some cooking too. He "ran up" a damper, but as it was a bit watery, willing helpers thickened the mixture with powdered milk, then threw the mixture into the fire. Hours later it was hauled out of the ashes, after many rude remarks, and tried by its baker (who later suffered from severe indigestion). The party, after hesitatingly devouring the remains, dealt with him severely, and then sent him to bed in disgrace. Never again will this ungrateful mob enjoy a Bull damper! 
-About eleven next morning the ascent on Carlon's Head was started by our party of sevenl&a visitor from Carlon's. About half way up John was seen hanging by his eye-lashes from a piece of chain. Bill Barrel was being lacerated by David's hob-nails on his face while Bill Harrison could not see where he was going because his hat had fallen over his eyes. He ran madly all over the mountain before some one tilted his bonnet off his eyes, back + 
-over his ears, and let him see again. At one stage Jim was sitting on Ronts face in an effort to haul himself up the chains while David was performing some amazing gymnastics by clamping the chain in his teeth and swinging like a =key. Pity some talent scouts from Wirthts circus werentt there. +Strolling into Canon's next morning we were confronted with a report that ours was a mixed party! To a group of assorted fuzzy-wuzzy bluebeards this came as a great shock. Some gentleman (?) had been watching us with a pair of binoculars and, after spotting some of our company, had come to the conclusion that a few of us at least were females. Can't really blame him because one "recently" imported model wore a pink milanese shirt and a Parisian model of dirty purple, suitably adorned with scrambled egg, tilted invitingly over one eye. Our observer thought that one of our number, who habitually wears a yellow, woolly cap, was an attractive blonde! Jim Hooper clinched matters by prancing up hill and down dale taking photos. Our short-sighted friend actually thought that our Jim had legs like Betty Grable! 
-71-ell, one by one everybody clambered over the top dnd- -- murmured all sorts of things from (censored) to Eureka! We just sat and gazed at the glorious panorama stretched out before us. + 
-11, +About eleven next morning the ascent on Carlon's Head was started by our party of seven, & a visitor from Carlon's. About half way up John was seen hanging by his eye-lashes from a piece of chain. Bill Borrell was being lacerated by David's hob-nails on his face while Bill Harrison could not see where he was going because his hat had fallen over his eyes. He ran madly all over the mountain before some one tilted his bonnet off his eyes, back over his ears, and let him see again. At one stage Jim was sitting on Ron'face in an effort to haul himself up the chains while David was performing some amazing gymnastics by clamping the chain in his teeth and swinging like a monkey. Pity some talent scouts from Wirth'circus weren'there. 
-Our eyes dropped naturally to the green well of the valley from whence we had come, and strayed from the ridges nearest us spreading like an outstretched hand to the ranges in the far distance. 'With such beauty laid out before us, the warm sunshine and the sleepy, comfortable feeling of having expended some energy on a worthwhile project, how could anyone think of getting on the track? Someone did, but stipulated that we could all have lunch at Corral SwamP if we moved off then. + 
-Corral Swamp was invaded a little while later by the seven malea but they did not stay long. It seemed to be an accepted fact that we would all race into Katoomba to catch an early train. The only trouble was that everybody cheated by catching the bus to the station and we all agreed to disqualify ourselves from the minor narathon. The last the citizens of Katoomba saw of us 'was a bunch of chaps racing madly around a bend and up on to the platform. The Railway Department obliged us by supplying a special compartment. Or was it +Well, one by one everybody clambered over the top and murmured all sorts of things from (censored) to Eureka! We just sat and gazed at the glorious panorama stretched out before us. 
-that the other passengers did not appreciate our company at its true worth? + 
-mamigaa yamm..wwwwleame +Our eyes dropped naturally to the green well of the valley from whence we had come, and strayed from the ridges nearest us spreading like an outstretched hand to the ranges in the far distance. With such beauty laid out before us, the warm sunshine and the sleepy, comfortable feeling of having expended some energy on a worthwhile project, how could anyone think of getting on the track? Someone did, but stipulated that we could all have lunch at Corral Swamp if we moved off then. 
-ENGAGEMENT + 
-Congratulations to Walks Secretary+Corral Swamp was invaded a little while later by the seven males but they did not stay long. It seemed to be an accepted fact that we would all race into Katoomba to catch an early train. The only trouble was that everybody cheated by catching the bus to the station and we all agreed to disqualify ourselves from the minor marathon. The last the citizens of Katoomba saw of us was a bunch of chaps racing madly around a bend and up on to the platform. The Railway Department obliged us by supplying a special compartment. Or was it that the other passengers did not appreciate our company at its true worth? 
-.. Don Frost and Gwen Jewell on their engagement,, which was announced at the Christmas Party. May all their Christmases and the days'between be happy ones. + 
-MI I +[Illustration by Mary McGregor] 
-WOMBEYAN CAVES TRIP AUSTRALIA DAY WEEKEND+ 
-Those going on the Wombenn Caves trip over Australia Du weekend in January 1951'are advised that the-Darty will be proceeding to Mittagong, not by the 5.21 p m. train oh the'FOO.P.7 night (as shown an the Walks Progranme), but by the 8.38 ammitrain on Saturday morning. The reason for this alteration ip that the journey by car to the caves is better done in daytime rather than at night, so that the rugged country gone through aad tbp breath-taking experiences of the car ride may be all the better appreciated. +---- 
-The cost of transport from Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves gnd back again to Mittagong on the Monday will work out at two pOunds (2) per head (with a strong posbibility of a refund), and 411 require to be paid to the leader, Mr. A. Hardie, on or before Friday night, the 12th January, 1951. + 
-Another correction has to be made to the Walk 6 Programr4R. +=== Engagement=== 
-The distrance travelled will not be "Nil" as shown, but wilI'be a minus quantity, the walking being underground and not on the surface. + 
-A, McFHardie, Leader, 13/12/1950. +Congratulations to Walks Secretary Don Frost and Gwen Jewell on their engagement, which was announced at the Christmas Party. May all their Christmases and the days between be happy ones. 
-1111311113.1114.nowl.111..1...... + 
-FUN AND GAMES SECTION+---- 
-Well, we did have a Christmas Party after all. All sorts of spirits were in evidence including some very happy spirit. "Were we stagnant? The funny part was that the few critics who labelled the Club as "stagnant" and "almost defunct" were not noticed amoilg those vesent. Like the advertised 'inner cleanliness" I fancy ti0 + 
-stagnant" feeling must be a personal complaint. To those 114ppy characters who were so intent on enjoying themselves that thy nearly went through the floor of the Coronet, we promise a 4ppy, fancy and dancy New Year. ,.4 +===== Wombeyan Caves TripAustralia Day Weekend, 1951. ===== 
-Suggestions for a midwinter party or Ball, a basket danpe in the Club, plus several dances a la Ingersoll Hall are in thhands of the Social Secretary, so polish up your dancing shoes. qp. January 19th there is a dance in the Clubroom in place of tITIR Play Night. If you haven't been to one recently drop in and get shock. If you've been to a party in the last 10 years you've probagy still a party cap or sumnat. Let's make the dance on the 19th a Mad Hatter's Night. With prizes for the most original and hiporaus hats I think the results should be good - if not good oh, ':5'he more the merrier, so bring along a friend or two - if any. pe + 
-seeing you, Kevin Ardi,11+Those going on the Wombenn Caves trip over Australia Day weekend in January 1951 are advised that the party will be proceeding to Mittagong, not by the 5.21 p.m. train on the Friday night (as shown on the Walks Progranme), but by the 8.38 a.m. train on Saturday morning. The reason for this alteration is that the journey by car to the caves is better done in daytime rather than at night, so that the rugged country gone through and the breath-taking experiences of the car ride may be all the better appreciated. 
-A + 
-13.+The cost of transport from Mittagong to Wombeyan Caves and back again to Mittagong on the Monday will work out at two puunds (£2) per head (with a strong possibility of a refund), and will require to be paid to the leader, Mr. A. Hardie, on or before Friday night, the 12th January, 1951. 
 + 
 +Another correction has to be made to the Walks Programme. The distrance travelled will not be "Nil" as shown, but will be a minus quantity, the walking being underground and not on the surface. 
 + 
 +A, McFHardie, Leader, 13/12/1950. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Fun And Games Section===== 
 + 
 +Well, we did have a Christmas Party after all. All sorts of spirits were in evidence including some very happy spirit. Were we stagnant? The funny part was that the few critics who labelled the Club as "stagnant" and "almost defunct" were not noticed among those present. Like the advertised "inner cleanliness" I fancy the "stagnant" feeling must be a personal complaint. To those happy characters who were so intent on enjoying themselves that they nearly went through the floor of the Coronet, we promise a happy, fancy and dancy New Year. 
 + 
 +Suggestions for a midwinter party or Ball, a basket dance in the Club, plus several dances a la Ingersoll Hall are in the hands of the Social Secretary, so polish up your dancing shoes. On January 19th there is a dance in the Clubroom in place of the Play Night. If you haven't been to one recently drop in and get shock. If you've been to a party in the last 10 years you've probagy still a party cap or summat. Let's make the dance on the 19th a Mad Hatter's Night. With prizes for the most original and humorous hats I think the results should be good - if not good oh. The more the merrier, so bring along a friend or two - if any. Be seeing you, 
 + 
 +Kevin Ardill. 
 + 
 +---- 
 I PAY THE PIPER. I PAY THE PIPER.
 Jim Brown. Jim Brown.
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