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 After you have elected your officers, treat them with the courtesy and tolerance you would wish in their position. If you believe a mistake has been made, or some matter overlooked, it is kinder to talk about it with the appropriate officer rather than produce it dramatically at a general meeting. You may have your facts wrong. After you have elected your officers, treat them with the courtesy and tolerance you would wish in their position. If you believe a mistake has been made, or some matter overlooked, it is kinder to talk about it with the appropriate officer rather than produce it dramatically at a general meeting. You may have your facts wrong.
  
-Rametber, too, that though the prestige and glamour of office may be terrific (!) the remuneration is imperceptible. The would-be critic should first investigate his own attitude, and ask himself if he is fully supporting the committee, or treating it merely as a body of lackeys appointed to do his bidding.+Remember, too, that though the prestige and glamour of office may be terrific (!) the remuneration is imperceptible. The would-be critic should first investigate his own attitude, and ask himself if he is fully supporting the committee, or treating it merely as a body of lackeys appointed to do his bidding.
  
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 The following day, Saturday, was the start of one of the main objects of the trip, the climbing of Bartle Frere (5,287-feet), the highest mountain in Queensland. Early in the morning we caught a train (at least that's what we were told it was) to Malanda, and a car out past Lamond's Hill to a clearing within 2 miles of the foot of the mountain. The road to this spot was in very good condition, having been repaired recently. The following day, Saturday, was the start of one of the main objects of the trip, the climbing of Bartle Frere (5,287-feet), the highest mountain in Queensland. Early in the morning we caught a train (at least that's what we were told it was) to Malanda, and a car out past Lamond's Hill to a clearing within 2 miles of the foot of the mountain. The road to this spot was in very good condition, having been repaired recently.
  
-We set up a base camp and spent the afternoon reconnoitring around the various tinter tracks to see which would be the most advantageous for our purpose. The next day dawned cloudy and ominous (at 5 a.m. we were up), but not having to pack, Ken and I were soon away and after about half an hour on a timber track we cut off this into the "scrub" (local term for jungle). We pushed and scrambled our way for about 200 yards when we came across a very old Army-cut track, which was a little easier and followed the saddle we wanted.+We set up a base camp and spent the afternoon reconnoitring around the various timber tracks to see which would be the most advantageous for our purpose. The next day dawned cloudy and ominous (at 5 a.m. we were up), but not having to pack, Ken and I were soon away and after about half an hour on a timber track we cut off this into the "scrub" (local term for jungle). We pushed and scrambled our way for about 200 yards when we came across a very old Army-cut track, which was a little easier and followed the saddle we wanted.
  
-About this stage it started to rain and didn't stop until we got back to camp eleven hours later. Not having brought our groundsheets because they would have been torn pushing through the scrub, we just had to put up with getting wet through. The track took us as far as the foot of the main climb, but petered out in a creek which we crossed. We went straight up the other side and followed along the side of the creek for some distance, and passed some very beautiful falls and cascades. The climb itself was eneventful, not even a small snake being seen, but about halfway up we came to a cave formed by a huge pile of boulders roughly the size of those in Bungonia Gorge, but surmounted by an enormous granite "pebble" about 50 or 60-ft. in diameter, one of the biggest single rounded stones I have seen. Several other piles of rocks wee passed farther up, but none as big as this one. Some quite good views could possibly be obtained by scrambling up on to these rocks, and looking out over the tree tops, but it was far too misty when we were there.+About this stage it started to rain and didn't stop until we got back to camp eleven hours later. Not having brought our groundsheets because they would have been torn pushing through the scrub, we just had to put up with getting wet through. The track took us as far as the foot of the main climb, but petered out in a creek which we crossed. We went straight up the other side and followed along the side of the creek for some distance, and passed some very beautiful falls and cascades. The climb itself was uneventful, not even a small snake being seen, but about halfway up we came to a cave formed by a huge pile of boulders roughly the size of those in Bungonia Gorge, but surmounted by an enormous granite "pebble" about 50 or 60-ft. in diameter, one of the biggest single rounded stones I have seen. Several other piles of rocks wee passed farther up, but none as big as this one. Some quite good views could possibly be obtained by scrambling up on to these rocks, and looking out over the tree tops, but it was far too misty when we were there.
  
-We also found in variou spots remnants of old army camps, with sticks laid out to make beds, piles of tins,. etc.+We also found in various spots remnants of old army camps, with sticks laid out to make beds, piles of tins,. etc.
  
 We stopped at the top for about a quarter of an hour, where we had a long delayed lunch and devoured half a pound of biscuits between us, and at half past two pushed off on the long trek home. To facilitate our return and allow us more time for climbing, we had blazed trees on the way up, and we were very glad to follow these on the return down, but even then progress was comparatively slow because we still had to push our way through the scrub. The mountain an its western face presents a more or less flat face with no very strongly defined ridges, and without the blaze marks we would have been very definitely "uphill" in picking out the narrow saddle at the bottom, which separates the headwaters of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers by only a few hundred yards. If we had ended in either of these streams, which fall away very suddenly, it would have taken us till next day to get out. We were very glad when we hit camp and a curried meat stew and rice were provided by Alan Wilson. We stopped at the top for about a quarter of an hour, where we had a long delayed lunch and devoured half a pound of biscuits between us, and at half past two pushed off on the long trek home. To facilitate our return and allow us more time for climbing, we had blazed trees on the way up, and we were very glad to follow these on the return down, but even then progress was comparatively slow because we still had to push our way through the scrub. The mountain an its western face presents a more or less flat face with no very strongly defined ridges, and without the blaze marks we would have been very definitely "uphill" in picking out the narrow saddle at the bottom, which separates the headwaters of the Russell and Mulgrave Rivers by only a few hundred yards. If we had ended in either of these streams, which fall away very suddenly, it would have taken us till next day to get out. We were very glad when we hit camp and a curried meat stew and rice were provided by Alan Wilson.
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 Part of that night and the following morning we spent in travelling from Milla Milla to Ravenshoe, with the idea of going out to see the Tully Falls. This, however, would have proved an expensive proposition as there were no hitches and the local taxi driver wanted some fabulous sum for the 12 mile journey, so about midday we turned our backs on the idea reluctantly, and started hitching our way down the Palmerston highway to Innisfail. We found hitching up here very similar to Tasmania, the cars are few and far between, but those that do come along are very good and invariably stop to tell you why they can't pick you up. They are mostly local people going but a short way out to farms. Part of that night and the following morning we spent in travelling from Milla Milla to Ravenshoe, with the idea of going out to see the Tully Falls. This, however, would have proved an expensive proposition as there were no hitches and the local taxi driver wanted some fabulous sum for the 12 mile journey, so about midday we turned our backs on the idea reluctantly, and started hitching our way down the Palmerston highway to Innisfail. We found hitching up here very similar to Tasmania, the cars are few and far between, but those that do come along are very good and invariably stop to tell you why they can't pick you up. They are mostly local people going but a short way out to farms.
  
-The following day at Innisfail was spent in admiring the city and its environs, which we thought were nicer than Cairns. The city is built along the banks of the Johnson River and parks line both banks. The nights we spent here we stayed at the local Camping and Parking Ground, which is one of the nicest I have seen, being situated on the banks of the river and covered with lush green grass (as are most of Innisfail parks) instead of the usual bare earth, and with smaal trees scattered here and there. It also had a laundry, showers, etc.+The following day at Innisfail was spent in admiring the city and its environs, which we thought were nicer than Cairns. The city is built along the banks of the Johnson River and parks line both banks. The nights we spent here we stayed at the local Camping and Parking Ground, which is one of the nicest I have seen, being situated on the banks of the river and covered with lush green grass (as are most of Innisfail parks) instead of the usual bare earth, and with small trees scattered here and there. It also had a laundry, showers, etc.
  
 Thursday found us invading Paronella Park, about 11 miles south of Innisfail. It is a small park, built entirely by one man, JOse Paronella, a Spaniard, and its building occupied 20 years of hi lifetime.  Apart from paths, outhouses and lunch sheds, a Spanish style "fort" occupies the centre, wherein meals are served and dances and the local picture shows are held. There were many varied and interesting things to be seen here and it was a day well spent. Thursday found us invading Paronella Park, about 11 miles south of Innisfail. It is a small park, built entirely by one man, JOse Paronella, a Spaniard, and its building occupied 20 years of hi lifetime.  Apart from paths, outhouses and lunch sheds, a Spanish style "fort" occupies the centre, wherein meals are served and dances and the local picture shows are held. There were many varied and interesting things to be seen here and it was a day well spent.
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 +=====Never The Twain.=====
 +
 +By Jim Brown.
 +
 +A crossing of the Blue Labyrinth west to east.
 + 
 +===September 24th, 1952===
 +
 +This story has one unusual aspect. The trip is to take place on the weekend 26/28th September, so we are commencing the tale before setting out. If we make an unholy mess of the trip, if we strike bad weather or illness intervenes, you will probably never read this. If you do, it will be the story of a walk from go to whoa.
 +
 +I've been hankering to do a crossing of the Blue Labyrinth west to east for a couple of years. There are two ways to do it. You can start from any point on the western side, take a direct compass course and spend three or four days of extreme exertion, up and down, over and under. Or you may take a ridge - the only ridge which goes right across the Labyrinth - the watershed between the Erskine and the Warragamba.
 +
 +Not being overly partial to sheer bullocking, I never contemplated the first course. The ridge we want starts at Waratah Trig on the King's Tableland road, and weaves a course, generally east and south, to the Nepean just below the Warragamba junction. Our project is to camp at Nott's Swamp, out from Wentworth Falls along the Tableland road, on Friday night, and then trace the ridge through from Waratah to Warragamba Dam.
 +
 +Bill Rodgers and Jim Hooper appear to be lined up as co-starters, some other potentials (Kevin Ardill and Colin Ferguson) have fallen for various reasons. We have worked out an extract of bearings and distances using map and protractor. It begins like this:
 +
 +|Point|Map|Bearing|Distance|
 +|A (Waratah)|395165|133|1100 yds.|
 +|B|402157|80|400 yds.|
 +
 +and so on. The bearings are all pre-converted to magnetic, to save worry about the 10-deg. variation when sweating it out on the ground. As we commence each "leg", with compass on our measured bearing, we will note the time, then estimate our speed and compute the time required to complete the leg. If we don't spot the connecting ridge as the time runs out we sit down and try to work it out.
 +
 +There are 28 legs, ranging in length from 200 yards to 2,900 yards, and the total distance from Waratah Trig. to the Dam is 17 miles. We shall probably take from 9 to 12 hours actual walking over that stage, provided we make no serious errors. That doesn't sound impressive, but in the Labyrinth country you're doing quite well at 1 1/2 to 2 miles per hour. It means we should arrive Warragamba about midday Sunday, allowing half a day to retrieve mistakes. The Liverpool map shows a track over the last 3 or 4 miles of the ridge pattern. It may be there. Or it may not. Provisionally, we expect it to be completely grown over. We shall see.
 +
 +===Friday, 26th September.===
 +
 +It looks a good day for starting. A cool north-easterly wind, fairly clear sky. If it holds, conditions could be perfect. Number of starters slightly indefinite, as it's possible that the official Friday night walk will be diverted to the Labyrinth, through shortage of party. That news is a mixed bag. Once a party gets to be numerous it begins to lose its "reconnaissance" character. Personally I like three bodies for a preliminary canter in new ground - the party sticks together better. However, I daresay up to six will be sufficiently manageable.
  
-9. 
-NEVER THE TWAIN. 
-By Jim Brown. A crossing of the Blue Labyrinth west to east. 
-  
-September 24th, 1952 
-This story has one unusual aspect. The trip is to take place 
-on the weekend 26/28th September, so we are commencing the tale before setting out. If we make an unholy m.ess of the trip, if we strike bad weather or illness intervenes, you will probably never read this If you do, it will be the story of a walk from go to whoa. 
-I've been hankering to do a crossing of the Blue Labyrinth west to east for a couple of years. There are two ways to do it. You can start from any point on the western side, take a'direct compass course and spend three or four days of extreme exertion, up and ddwn, over and under. Or you may take a ridge - the only ridge which goes right across the Labyrinth - the watershed between the Erskine and the 1Narragamb. 
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-Not being overly partial to sheer bullocking, I never contemplated the first course. The ridge we want start t at Waratah Trig on the King's Tableland road, and weaves a course, generally east and south, to the Nepean just below the Warragamba junction. Our project is to camp at Nott's Swamp, out from Wentworth Falls along the Tableland road, on Friday night, and then trace the ridge through from Waratah to Warragamba Dam. 
-Bill Rodgers and Jim Hooper appear to be lined up as co-starters some other potentials (Kevin Ardill and Colin Ferguson) have fallen for various reasons. We have worked out an extract of bf)arings dnd distances using map and protractor. It begins like this: 
-Point Map Reartn22 Distance 
-A (Waratah) 
-395165 133 1100 yds. 
-402157 80 400 yds. 
-and so on. The bearings are all pre-converted to magnetic, to save worry about the 10-deg. variation when sweating it out on the ground. As we commence each "lee, with compass on our measured bearing, we will note the time, then estimate our speed and compute the time required to complete the leg. If we don't spot the connecting ridge as the time runs out we sit down and try to work it out. 
-There are 28 legs, ranging in length from 200 yards to 2,900 
-yards, and the total distance from Waratah Trig, to the Dam is 17 miles. We shall probably take from 9 to 12 hours actual walking over that stage, provided we make no serious errors. That doesn't sound impressive, but in the Labyrinth country you're doing quite well at li - 2 miles per hour. It means we should arrive Warragamba about midday 
-Sunday, allowing half a day to retrieve mistakes. The Liverpool map shows a track over the last 3 or 4 miles of the ridge pattern. It may 
-be there. Or it may not. Provisionally, we expect it to be completely grown over. We shall see. 
-Fridazy_26th_aatember. 
-It looks a good day for starting. A cool north-easterly wind, 
-fairly clear sky. If it holds, conditions could be perfect. Number of starters slightly indefinite, as its possible that the official Friday night walk will be diverted to the Labyrinth, through shortage ofqparty. That news is a mixed bag. Once a party gets to be numerous it begins to lose its "reconnaissance" character. Personally I like three bodies for a preliminary canter in new ground - the party sticks together better. However, I daresay up to six will be sufficiently manageable. 
 (What follows is based on "dear diary". The intention was to reproduce our notes exactly as written. Having looked them over, I feel it better to translate them into more readable prose.) (What follows is based on "dear diary". The intention was to reproduce our notes exactly as written. Having looked them over, I feel it better to translate them into more readable prose.)
-Saturaaa_27&52. 7.30 a.m. + 
-There are five of us on the jaunt finally. Bill Rodgers travelled With me in one car of the crowded 6.37 train: further down the train +===Saturday, 27/9/52. 7.30 a.m.=== 
-11. + 
-Jim Hooper and John Thornthwaite were together, whIle Petcr 5"Git'was making his way to Wentworth Falls independently. Some confusion at the "Falls, when John and Jim were dozing, and emerged through various windows. We found them stowing oddments into rucksacks as the train hauled away. Peter not in sight, so joined a taxi to Q.V. Homes, expecting to find him awaiting us. However, at Q.V. cries of alarm. "No Pedro! Where is Pedro?" A slight modification of plan, to oamp about miles past the Sanatorium so that Peter would have a reasonable chance of overtaking. +There are five of us on the jaunt finally. Bill Rodgers travelled with me in one car of the crowded 6.37 train: further down the train Jim Hooper and John Thornthwaite were together, while Peter Stitt was making his way to Wentworth Falls independently. Some confusion at the Falls, when John and Jim were dozing, and emerged through various windows. We found them stowing oddments into rucksacks as the train hauled away. Peter not in sight, so joined a taxi to Q.V. Homes, expecting to find him awaiting us. However, at Q.V. cries of alarm. "No Pedro! Where is Pedro?" A slight modification of plan, to camp about 1 1/2 miles past the Sanatorium so that Peter would have a reasonable chance of overtaking. 
-We found water in a hollow at about that distance, pitched the  tents, and presently (about 11,15 p.m.) heard the crutch,' Crunch of + 
-large boots away up the road,.and Saw the flash of a torch. Peter joined us. +We found water in a hollow at about that distance, pitched the  tents, and presently (about 11.15 p.m.) heard the crutch, crunch of large boots away up the road, and saw the flash of a torch. Peter joined us. 
-During the night a cold westerly breeze arose about 4 a.m. It's still blowing, and promises to keep the weathergood. Should be away about 8 a.m. + 
-2712/12. 10.30 a.m. +During the night a cold westerly breeze arose about 4 a.m. It's still blowing, and promises to keep the weather good. Should be away about 8 a.m. 
-Resting by a soak just short of Waratah Trig. Warm, clear and breezy. At NottTs Swamp Peter despatched a four-feet black snake, decapitated it, and is carrying the body in his water bucket. Some talk of "snake and onions" for dinner (for Peter). The country is so scorched by last year's fires, we feel it may be the Black Labyrinth we're about to cross. + 
-27191E26 +===27/9/52. 10.30 a.m.=== 
-At lunch. Peter is skinning the snake while we avert oureyes to eat. This is a turn-up! At Waratah Trig a well formed road swung off along our ridge. So surprising a development that we promptly got ourselves tangled up, and steamed off along a spur to the north. Intersected bearings on Harris and Waratah Trigs established oar mistake, so we're back to the road. Peter argues (logically) that such a defined and used roadway must go somawhere - probably right through to Warragamba Dam to save hauling timber around through the Blue Mountains. What a blow! Is it going to be a road-bash right through? Heaven forbid. + 
-440 p.p. +Resting by a soak just short of Waratah Trig. Warm, clear and breezy. At Nott'Swamp Peter despatched a four-feet black snake, decapitated it, and is carrying the body in his water bucket. Some talk of "snake and onions" for dinner (for Peter). The country is so scorched by last year's fires, we feel it may be the Black Labyrinth we're about to cross. 
-Things have clarified a little. We followed the road until about 2.30, passing various encampments (all either abandoned or deserted for the weekend) and sundry earth moving equipment. The road forked once, one arm running down toward the Erskine, and the other presently leaving the main ridge on the southern side. We appeared to be getting down on to Pocket Creek, so left the road, cut off up a ridge, and returned to the divide about half mile west of the Euroka Trig turn off. Followed this east and south, and now on a great bare rock outcrop overlooking muchof the mountains, with 2KA masts and the Carrington chimney in sight, also some of the walls of Burragorang and Green Wattle Creek; deep rifts on both sides of us. We shortly tarn north There have been blazes and marks along the ridge so far. There were no bush fires through here last summer so its clean, scratchy going. + 
-12. +===27/9/52. 12.45 p.m.=== 
-27/9 52. 6.0 + 
-Made camp about 5.10 p.m. on a saddle, about li miles short of the edge of the Liverpool nap. Water is a problem, scarce, aid to be fcund in small rock pools a couple of hundred feet down. Markers have thinned out latelyWild flowers are wonderful - waratahs ,7,0:17onia (pinnata, I think), and the air scented with masses of on of th.i, dilwynnias. +At lunch. Peter is skinning the snake while we avert our eyes to eat. This is a turn-up! At Waratah Trig a well formed road swung off along our ridge. So surprising a development that we promptly got ourselves tangled up, and steamed off along a spur to the north. Intersected bearings on Harris and Waratah Trigs established oar mistake, so we're back to the road. Peter argues (logically) that such a defined and used roadway must go somewhere - probably right through to Warragamba Dam to save hauling timber around through the Blue Mountains. What a blow! Is it going to be a road-bash right through? Heaven forbid. 
-Sunda2812212. 8.15 a.m. + 
-Looks like a tardy departure about 9 this morning. slot in (well, more or less in) one tent"last night because of limiI;ed 31c,ice +===27/9/524.10 p.m.=== 
-in the 6addle. Fine, mild night, and a bright, clear morning. Weather is kind, if a little warm. + 
-E.PA/52. +Things have clarified a little. We followed the road until about 2.30, passing various encampments (all either abandoned or deserted for the weekend) and sundry earth moving equipment. The road forked once, one arm running down toward the Erskine, and the other presently leaving the main ridge on the southern side. We appeared to be getting down on to Pocket Creek, so left the road, cut off up a ridge, and returned to the divide about half mile west of the Euroka Trig turn off. Followed this east and south, and now on a great bare rock outcrop overlooking much of the mountains, with 2KA masts and the Carrington chimney in sight, also some of the walls of Burragorang and Green Wattle Creek; deep rifts on both sides of us. We shortly turn northThere have been blazes and marks along the ridge so far. There were no bush fires through here last summer so its clean, scratchy going. 
-That a lovely old morningWe've proved beyond doubt that the eastern edge of the Jenolan map is hopelessly wrong hereabout. A fair- sized side creek, shown as flowing into Ripple Creek (and the Warragamba) actually joins the Erskine. The divide which is therefore shown north of the creek, goes to its south, We walked until 10.30, covering out 1miles, found our rid-ge broke down, and afte stadyin the spur next to the south from a distance, drew the correct conclusion, went right back past last night's camp, and around in a great semicircle. We lost 2i hours. We believe we are now on the head of Ripple Creek, just on the Liverpool map, but can't confirm it until we get on a high point. An hour ago, I wouldn't have given us a chcIrc,of getting through tonight. Now, provided our assumption is cori,eot, we may just make it, if that track over the last few miles really exists. + 
-The great trouble is, we can'connoot up the Jenolan and Liverp,00 maps to get a coherent picture, because the former is definitely wl,ongIts been a dry old morning, and we're almost dehydrated. +===27/9/52. 6.0 p.m.=== 
-Monda 29 9 52. After it's all over, + 
-There was no time last night to end the story. We climbed out of Ripple Creek, and found the country exactly as we hoped. Went through another saddle, up another knob - and that was just as it should be. With great relief, we turned along the ridge, bearing 107, and held to it for over an hour - about two miles of raspy going. Near the end +Made camp about 5.10 p.m. on a saddle, about l 1/2 miles short of the edge of the Liverpool map. Water is a problem, scarce, and to be found in small rock pools a couple of hundred feet down. Markers have thinned out latelyWild flowers are wonderful - waratahs , boronia (pinnata, I think), and the air scented with masses of one of the dilwynnias. 
-of the leg we found a surveyor's mark, and, as we slewed into our next bearing, 139, picked up a blazed way and a cut track. It was 4.30 and we were still about 6 "Ales from WarraganbaAt5.30, quite suddenly, we came on to a rebuilt edition of the old trail, just where it should be a little beyond was a large clearing where logging had been done, and a rutted, tractor-trampled highway led us right through, four + 
-miles to Warragamba Dam site. It was 7.5 as we started out across the lofty suspension bridge which, to all intents and purposes, marked journey's end. West-east. The twain had met. +===Sunday 28/9/52. 8.15 a.m.=== 
-(NOTE: We were told at the Dam that the road we had followed from Iingts Tableland for about 4 miles does go all the way through. That + 
-13. +Looks like a tardy departure about 9 this morning. All slept in (well, more or less in) one tent last night because of limited space in the saddle. Fine, mild night, and a bright, clear morning. Weather is kind, if a little warm. 
-course it follo*s we can't guess. It must negotiate the deep gorges of Pocket Creek, Gogongolly Creek and Ripple Creek at least. When someone drives through it, we shall be glad to learn what happens, but we advise a jeep or land-rover for the trip.) + 
-BUSH FIRE PREVENTION IN VICTORIA+===28/9/52. 2.5 p.m.=== 
-Graham ("Mould?) Harrison has sent us a copy of a pamphlet produced by the Forests Commission of Victoria,ava distributed to motorists, campers and the like in that State. + 
-It is rather interesting as-an exanple of the educative part of Victoria's bush-fire precautions, and is reproduced below: +What a lovely old morningWe've proved beyond doubt that the eastern edge of the Jenolan map is hopelessly wrong hereabout. A fair-sized side creek, shown as flowing into Ripple Creek (and the Warragamba) actually joins the Erskine. The divide which is therefore shown __north__ of the creek, goes to its __south__. We walked until 10.30, covering out 1 1/2 miles, found our ridge broke down, and after studying the spur next to the south from a distance, drew the correct conclusion, went right back past last night's camp, and around in a great semi-circle. We lost 2 1/2 hours. We believe we are now on the head of Ripple Creek, just on the Liverpool map, but can't confirm it until we get on a high point. An hour ago, I wouldn't have given us a chance of getting through tonight. Now, provided our assumption is correct, we may just make it, if that track over the last few miles really exists. 
-HOLIDAY MESSAGE+ 
-HILL or MOUNTAIN, lake or river, a green woodland setting is the ideal retreat for a Summer Holiday. +The great trouble is, we can'connect up the Jenolan and Liverpool maps to get a coherent picture, because the former is definitely wrongIt'been a dry old morning, and we're almost dehydrated. 
-Whether you propose camping, hiking, fishing, or just "having a day outh you will really enjoy the bush, where the clean air, the green and the quiet will give new life to mind and body for the months ahead. + 
-As you go about the forests, absorbing the freshness and fascinated by the busy-ness of the birds and animals they shelter, you will come across notices warning of the danger of fire. These are to remind you that it is in your hands to keep the forests reen - that a moment's absent-EETEdnesrWITE-a match, ciFFFT e, camp-fire or pipe could destroy all the natural beauty which you seek'to enjoy. Nothing would ruin your holiday more quickly than the worry, panic and perhaps even tragedy of a forest fire. +===Monday 29/9/52. After it's all over.=== 
-Constant care and discretion in the use of fire by each one of ut will make it possible for our forests to remain green and flourishing, refuges of quiet and loveliness, + 
-OBSERVE THE FIVE POINTS OF CAREFUL CANTING:- +There was no time last night to end the story. We climbed out of Ripple Creek, and found the country exactly as we hoped. Went through another saddle, up another knob - and that was just as it should be. With great relief, we turned along the ridge, bearing 107, and held to it for over an hour - about two miles of raspy going. Near the end of the leg we found a surveyor's mark, and, as we slewed into our next bearing, 139, picked up a blazed way and a cut track. It was 4.30 and we were still about 6 miles from WarragambaAt 5.30, quite suddenly, we came on to a rebuilt edition of the old trail, just where it should be a little beyond was a large clearing where logging had been done, and a rutted, tractor-trampled highway led us right through, four miles to Warragamba Dam site. It was 7.5 as we started out across the lofty suspension bridge which, to all intents and purposes, marked journey's end. West-east. The twain had met. 
-I. Light your fire only in a fireplace, swept clear for ten feet around. + 
-2. Avoid lighting in a strong wind. +(NOTE: We were told at the Dam that the road we had followed from King'Tableland for about 4 miles does go all the way through. What course it follows we can't guess. It must negotiate the deep gorges of Pocket Creek, Gogongolly Creek and Ripple Creek at least. When someone drives through it, we shall be glad to learn what happens, but we advise a jeep or land-rover for the trip.) 
-3. Never leave a camp fire unattended. + 
-4. Extinguish your fire with water - don't bury it. +---- 
-5. Make mare your match is out before you drop it. + 
-Kee Victoria Green and Grain,+=====Bushfire Prevention In Victoria.===== 
-ERRATA comiagnp_It_App=and WELCOME. Because our January MeetTrirre-portd-rdnenti-dri-fhe various people welcomed, we neglected to refer to Jahn de Bavay of the Hobart Walking Club,'who graced Ingersoll Hall with hi S presence. Quite a few of our people, embarking an walks in less-well-known parts of Tassy, have blessed the name of de Bavay. + 
-14. +Graham ("Mouldy") Harrison has sent us a copy of a pamphlet produced by the Forests Commission of Victoria, and distributed to motorists, campers and the like in that State. 
-TI E BARBECUE.+ 
 +It is rather interesting as an example of the educative part of Victoria's bush-fire precautions, and is reproduced below: 
 + 
 +===Holiday Message.=== 
 + 
 +Hill or Mountain, lake or river, a green woodland setting is the ideal retreat for a Summer Holiday. 
 + 
 +Whether you propose camping, hiking, fishing, or just "having a day out" you will really enjoy the bush, where the clean air, the green and the quiet will give new life to mind and body for the months ahead. 
 + 
 +As you go about the forests, absorbing the freshness and fascinated by the busyness of the birds and animals they shelter, you will come across notices warning of the danger of fire. These are to remind you that __it is in your hands to keep the forests green__ - that a moment's absent-mindedness with a match, cigarette, camp-fire or pipe could destroy all the natural beauty which you seek to enjoy. Nothing would ruin your holiday more quickly than the worry, panic and perhaps even tragedy of a forest fire. 
 + 
 +Constant care and discretion in the use of fire by each one of us will make it possible for our forests to remain green and flourishing, refuges of quiet and loveliness. 
 + 
 +===Observe the five points of careful camping:-=== 
 + 
 +  - Light your fire only in a fireplace, swept clear for ten feet around. 
 +  Avoid lighting in a strong wind. 
 +  Never leave a camp fire unattended. 
 +  Extinguish your fire with water - don't bury it. 
 +  Make mare your match is out before you drop it. 
 +   
 +__Keep Victoria Green and Growing__
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +====Errata, Corrigendum, Addendum and Welcome.==== 
 + 
 +Because our January Meeting report didn't mention the various people welcomed, we neglected to refer to John de Bavay of the Hobart Walking Club, who graced Ingersoll Hall with his presence. Quite a few of our people, embarking an walks in less-well-known parts of Tassy, have blessed the name of de Bavay. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====The Barbecue.===== 
 By "Fed Up Freddie". By "Fed Up Freddie".
  
 The mere fact that everyone had more than sufficient to eat is enough to suggest that the event was a complete success. By motor chariot, by train, and by shanks pony, about 80 jawbones, accompanied by an equal number of expectant tummies had congregated for the feast. The mere fact that everyone had more than sufficient to eat is enough to suggest that the event was a complete success. By motor chariot, by train, and by shanks pony, about 80 jawbones, accompanied by an equal number of expectant tummies had congregated for the feast.
-Dumb Dora is reputed to have thought a barbecue was a line of men waiting for a haircut and I must confess I have not much more knowledge than this inoffensive lady. Still, as per instructions, I equip myself with plate, knife and fork, and clutching my five shillingin my hot little palm I head for the Wal Roots mansion.. Our little party was slightly late, having stopped en route to collect a member and his wife. He assured us that it was only a hop skip and a jump over to Wal's. And talking of hops-,-well, you can't be early on every occasion, and it was close to Christmas, can't keep on saying no all one's life, here today and gone the day before sort of thing. + 
-THE BARBEQUE", hic+Dumb Dora is reputed to have thought a barbecue was a line of men waiting for a haircut and I must confess I have not much more knowledge than this inoffensive lady. Still, as per instructions, I equip myself with plate, knife and fork, and clutching my five shilling in my hot little palm I head for the Wal Roots mansion. Our little party was slightly late, having stopped en route to collect a member and his wife. He assured us that it was only a hop skip and a jump over to Wal's. And talking of hops, well, you can't be early on every occasion, and it was close to Christmas, can't keep on saying no all one's life, here today and gone the day before sort of thing. 
 + 
 +"The Barbecue", hic 
 By "Fred up Feddie". By "Fred up Feddie".
-How Wal acquired his residence in the heart of Kuring-gai Chase is beyond me. The bloke's got a bushwalking club all of his own. + 
-All the walking country you could wish for in his own backyard and if weather conditions are bad he can adjourn to the house for a hotmeal and change of clothes. A flickering light down among the trees +How Wal acquired his residence in the heart of Kuring-gai Chase is beyond me. The bloke's got a bushwalking club all of his own. All the walking country you could wish for in his own backyard and if weather conditions are bad he can adjourn to the house for a hot meal and change of clothes. A flickering light down among the trees guided our feet and the quietness prevailing indicated that the doings had begun. Were we too late? Lamb No.1 was almost a memory and No.2 was saluting the carver, so joining the queue we got in for our cut. A lovely thick slice of lamb from Sam, a portion of potato from Bill, green peas and mint sauce - I said mint sauce - from some angel and silence reigned supremewith one satisfied customer lining up for a second helping. Taking a good look at this bird I resolve never to be in a food party with him. A second helping! impossimposs, ridic, ridic. 
-guided our feet and the quietness prevailing indicated that the doings had begun. Were we too late? Lamb No.1 was almost a memory and No.2was saluting the carver, so joining the queue.we got in for our cut. A lovely thick slice of lamb from Sam, a portion of potato from green peas and mint sauce - I said mint sauce - from some angel and silence reigned supremewith one satisfied customer lining up for a second helping. Taking a good look at this bird I resolve never to be in a food party with him. A second helping! impossimposs, ridic, ridic. + 
-The typical Bill Henley fire both illuminated aid warmedthecircle of sitters. Gil Webb endeavoured to ancourage the songsters but honestly how can one sing through a mass of lamb and green peas. For the same reason I suppose there was a complete lack of skits and sketches. Rene Brown provided a surprise by singing of the pathetic experiences of Polly Perkins, late of Paddington Green. Bravo Rene! I noticed quite a large nupber of old members not seen for quite +The typical Bill Henley fire both illuminated and warmed the circle of sitters. Gil Webb endeavoured to encourage the songsters but honestly how can one sing through a mass of lamb and green peas. For the same reason I suppose there was a complete lack of skits and sketches. Rene Brown provided a surprise by singing of the pathetic experiences of Polly Perkins, late of Paddington Green. Bravo Rene! I noticed quite a large number of old members not seen for quite a long time. Ray Bean, very quiet I admit, but looking the same, and I began to think that if all the crowd turned up at the swimming carnival on February 14th at Lake Eckersley what an entertaining and socially successful day we could have. A free plug for the swimming carnival please Mr. Editorbut we didn't really get a chance to chat with many of our errant members and the carnival is the next event and there will be sunlight to illuminate their happy faces (we hope). The Barbecue - several of the younger lads climbing up a sheer rock face at the back of the assemblage gives rise to the suspicion that maybe the lambs - oh horror - acting the goat is O.K. with me, but as interior lining! Wal, you wouldn't treat an old pal like that. Still, the lads going up the rock face were remarkably sure footed. "The food you eat today walks and talks tomorrow". I say bah. What rot. 
-a long time. Ray Bean, very quiet I aamit, but looking the same, and I began to think that if all the crowd turned up at the swimming carnival on February 14th atLake Eckersley what an entertaining and socially successful day we couldhave.A free plug for the swimming carnival please Mr. Editorbut we didn't really get a chance to chat with many of our errant members and the carnival the next event and there will be sunlight to illutainate'their happy faces (we hope). The Barbecue - 'several of the younger lads climbing up a sheer rock face at the back of the assemblage givas rise to the suspicion that maybe the lambs - oh horrom - acting the goat is O.K. + 
-15, +By eleven quite a number were heading homewards and here this very obscure report of the Barbecue must end. Some camped the night, and were to go on a walk next day. Returning to the railway station would be quite a good enough walk and I fancy would be sufficient for most. A word of thanks to Wal Roots, Gil Webb and the other helpers. At least six hours work went into preparing the lambs. A most pleasant evening and here's hoping they feel disposed to repeat the dose next Christmas. 
-with me,but as interior lining! Wal, you wouldn't treat an old pal like that'. Still, the lads going up the rock face were remarkably sure footed. "The food you eat today walksand talks tomorrown. I say bah. That rot. + 
-By eleven quite a number were heading homewards and here this very obscure report of the Barbecue must end. Some camped the night, and were to go on a walk next day. Returning to the railway station would be quite a good enough walk and I fancy would be sufficient for most. A word of thanks to Wal Roots, Gil Webb and the other helpers. At least six hours work went into preparing the lambs. A most pleasant +---- 
-evening and here's hoping they feel disposed to repeat the dose next Christmas. + 
-summarnewwaplwinInallba +=====Corroboree.===== 
-CORROBOREE+ 
-By 6Wot Doctor"+By "Wot Doctor". 
-Saturday morning was about as dismal as you could wish, heavy cloud, drizzling to heavy rain, south to southeast winds rising to gale force at times, rather rough sea - say, this isn't a weather report - anyhow, it looked grim. When the morning walkabout began only two middle men of the tribe (young men 16-25; middle 25.35, etc.) were to be seen. These two jogged along the track (permanent) together till the Cronulla fishing grounds drew near when two other members, man arid his lubra, joined in making a total of four. They launched their dugout arid paddled across to Bundeena, in the rain, and than with their Paddy-Made loincloths pulled around them they set off down the coast for the ceremonial grounds at EraSoon yam fella Clem said "No more water fallum down, cucumber skin all dry', and he was right, the sky cleared, the sun bobbed in and out a bit and it was a joy to be on the track.+ 
 +Saturday morning was about as dismal as you could wish, heavy cloud, drizzling to heavy rain, south to southeast winds rising to gale force at times, rather rough sea - say, this isn't a weather report - anyhow, it looked grim. When the morning walkabout began only two middle men of the tribe (young men 16-25; middle 25-35, etc.) were to be seen. These two jogged along the track (permanent) together till the Cronulla fishing grounds drew near when two other members, man and his lubra, joined in making a total of four. They launched their dugout and paddled across to Bundeena, in the rain, and then with their Paddy-Made loincloths pulled around them they set off down the coast for the ceremonial grounds at EraSoon yam fella Clem said "No more water fallum down, cucumber skin all dry", and he was right, the sky cleared, the sun bobbed in and out a bit and it was a joy to be on the track. 
 Marley care and went, then Little Marley, up the rise, out across the burnt tops, down to Wattamolla and off again to Curracurrang where they dropped their spears and sat down to a feed by the creek. After lunch they made their way farther south and coming out at Garie Head they saw that magnificent view right down the coast clear through to Saddle Back. They dropped down to the beach and came around to Era by the rocks. Marley care and went, then Little Marley, up the rise, out across the burnt tops, down to Wattamolla and off again to Curracurrang where they dropped their spears and sat down to a feed by the creek. After lunch they made their way farther south and coming out at Garie Head they saw that magnificent view right down the coast clear through to Saddle Back. They dropped down to the beach and came around to Era by the rocks.
-Already quite a large number of lubras, young men, a piccaninny and older folks had gathered around, and several mia mica' were dotted around the grassy flats. Much tribal gossip was going on, and the current chief who had cone down the coast greeted his fellows. + 
-The wind was still blowing from the south but the sky was clear as evening settled over the grounds. About thirty-five heads were counted as the little cooking fires came to life, and a fine batch of wit chetty grubs were soon frizzling in the pans, the only mishap noted was that Bet Bet burnt some yams she was frying. +Already quite a large number of lubras, young men, a piccaninny and older folks had gathered around, and several mia mia'were dotted around the grassy flats. Much tribal gossip was going on, and the current chief who had cone down the coast greeted his fellows. 
-The camp fire was lighted after dark and the people from the different gunyahs gathered around. A few little songs were sung and + 
-16. +The wind was still blowing from the south but the sky was clear as evening settled over the grounds. About thirty-five heads were counted as the little cooking fires came to life, and a fine batch of witchetty grubs were soon frizzling in the pans, the only mishap noted was that Bet Bet burnt some yams she was frying. 
-then a'nouldy old witch doctor, sorry - our senior Witch Dootor Mouldy, moved into the centre of the firelight. A hush settled over the gathering as he began to speak. He told of the old traditions of Era and of the many gatherings previous tribes had held there, then calling on ass istant Witch Doctor Gilroy he pointed out that certain members were getting a little long in the tooth and as custom dictated the front teeth of these should be knocked out. His assistant started towards the chief and placing a foot firmly on his chest inserted his knocking out stick and with one wrench - he removed the chief's top plate - uproar - with determined stride the Witch Doctor set upon one of the young men but his seemed to be firmly stuck in, so undismayed he attacked the tribal scribe and lo, another top plate clattered to the ground - more uproar. t7Wot, no blood", said the Witch Doctor contemptuously. + 
-The party settled down again and soon the songs began to flow but jut then down the hill came four of the eligible young tribesmen who had spent the afternoon in town with a couple of gins. They joined in the singing but their's was not a long innings: it was one for none aid soon all out.+The camp fire was lighted after dark and the people from the different gunyahs gathered around. A few little songs were sung and then a mouldy old witch doctor, sorry - our senior Witch Doctor Mouldy, moved into the centre of the firelight. A hush settled over the gathering as he began to speak. He told of the old traditions of Era and of the many gatherings previous tribes had held there, then calling on assistant Witch Doctor Gilroy he pointed out that certain members were getting a little long in the tooth and as custom dictated the front teeth of these should be knocked out. His assistant started towards the chief and placing a foot firmly on his chest inserted his knocking out stick and with one wrench - he removed the chief's top plate - uproar - with determined stride the Witch Doctor set upon one of the young men but his seemed to be firmly stuck in, so undismayed he attacked the tribal scribe and lo, another top plate clattered to the ground - more uproar. "Wot, no blood", said the Witch Doctor contemptuously. 
 + 
 +The party settled down again and soon the songs began to flow but just then down the hill came four of the eligible young tribesmen who had spent the afternoon in town with a couple of gins. They joined in the singing but their's was not a long innings: it was one for none and soon all out. 
 The singing grew stronger as the night wore on and then softened as the numbers gradually thinned leaving only a few. As the smallest hour of the morning approached the chief set off for his shelter and soon all was quiet. The singing grew stronger as the night wore on and then softened as the numbers gradually thinned leaving only a few. As the smallest hour of the morning approached the chief set off for his shelter and soon all was quiet.
-The sunlight care aid people were seen moving off for an early swim, or to gather shellfish for breakfast. It seemed to be a continual stream moving to and from the sea depending on their rising times. Several other members of the tribe arrived daring the morning and everyone enjoyed a beautiful day lazing, swimming or eating.+ 
 +The sunlight care and people were seen moving off for an early swim, or to gather shellfish for breakfast. It seemed to be a continual stream moving to and from the sea depending on their rising times. Several other members of the tribe arrived during the morning and everyone enjoyed a beautiful day lazing, swimming or eating. 
 After lunch fella Stitt decided walking was too tough so he sent out two young women from his gunyah and waited for them to bring him a brumby. He mounted in due course but didn't seem to like the one they had brought so he dismounted almost immediately - clunk. After lunch fella Stitt decided walking was too tough so he sent out two young women from his gunyah and waited for them to bring him a brumby. He mounted in due course but didn't seem to like the one they had brought so he dismounted almost immediately - clunk.
-Well, there i not much more to report, but all people who attended, about 44, had a very comfortable and enjoyable weekend and here's to the next corroboree. 
-KURRAJONG BUS SERVICE. Train service between Richmond and Kurrajong HEFEFE-6775=677--David Ingram supplies following details re 'bus service: 
-FRIDAY EVENING: Bus to Kurrajong and Heights meets 5.40 ex Central. SATURDAY: Buses to Kurrajong ana Heights meet 8.30 a.m., 
-11.26 a.m., 1.58 p.m. and 2.44 p.m. trains ex Central. 
-Connection with 6,5 p.m. train to Kurrajong only. SUNDAY MORNING: Bus to Kurrajong Heights meets 9.8 a.m. ex Cefttral. SUNDAY RETURN: Buses leave Kurrajong Heights 1.5, 4.45 and 7.15 p.m., 
-pass Kurrajong 1,30, 5.15 dnd 7.40 meeting trains 
-arriving Sydney at 3.47, 7.28 and 9.49 p.m. 
  
-YOU DON IT HAVE TO BE DEAD TO BE STIFF. By Ross, Col aid +Well, there is not much more to report, but all people who attended, about 44, had a very comfortable and enjoyable weekend and here's to the next corroboree. 
-Nobody really had any idea of what the Upp or Kowmung could be like, and in spite of all the misinformation we had been given, we were most optimistic and almost expected fine weather. + 
-Leaving the mighty metropolis of Gingkin, we travelled through cultivated country of the Tuglow to where she hurls herself into the Kowmung over a spectacular eighty-foot, two-stage fall. Wtilst various unsociables were partaking of Christmas dinner and generally procrastinating, the rest of us amused ourselves by being repeatedly washed down the box-gorge at the foot of the fals at a great rate of knots. +---- 
-Despite the '8" bends which were not shown on Rudolphts tourist nap, the going at this stage and to within a few miles of Morong Falls was deceptively easy. Some members of the party wailed loudly at having left their cycles at home, and cries of 'lpress on regardless + 
-to Katoombe were heard during the halts taken for swimming. The camp site that night, just beyond the last outcrop of limestone rock an the Kowmung was almost superior to Blue Gum. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. +====Kurrajong Bus Service.==== 
-Although only one-third of the party slept in tents, everybody was almost dry next morning, the highlight of the night taking place at some unearthly hour'when Betty was spied, vigourausly towelling herself in the pouring rain, clad only in a speedo costume. + 
-The next morning the sun shone, the going was still easy then we came to the beginning of Morong Deep. +Train service between Richmond and Kurrajong has been suspended. David Ingram supplies following details re 'bus service: 
-Now cane our eagerly anticipated opportunity to float with our packs in the approved Sydney Bushwalker text-book manner. Tragedy ensued almost immediately, when Harry Rolandsi pack treacherously capsized, drowning 80 worth of photographic equipment, and nearly Harry as well. Meanwhile Bookie, having lost his way, was desperately towing a swiftly sinking pack upstream instead of down. + 
-Two hours mad two hundred yards later we cane across Col, who had -wisely packed all his gear inside his waterp roof sleeping bag, and had swum the river in the Tproved New Zealand style, with his pack on his back. We dried our sodden gear in the midst of a thunder storm - the text book was put aside for use after breakfast next morning.+Friday evening: Bus to Kurrajong and Heights meets 5.40 ex Central. 
 + 
 +Saturday: Buses to Kurrajong and Heights meet 8.30 a.m., 11.26 a.m., 1.38 p.m. and 2.44 p.m. trains ex Central. Connection with 6.5 p.m. train to Kurrajong only. 
 + 
 +Sunday morning: Bus to Kurrajong Heights meets 9.8 a.m. ex Central. 
 + 
 +Sunday return: Buses leave Kurrajong Heights 1.5, 4.45 and 7.15 p.m., pass Kurrajong 1.30, 5.15 and 7.40 meeting trains arriving Sydney at 3.47, 7.28 and 9.49 p.m. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====You Don't Have To Be Dead To Be Stiff.===== 
 + 
 +By Ross, Col and Pete. 
 + 
 +Nobody really had any idea of what the Upper Kowmung could be like, and in spite of all the misinformation we had been given, we were most optimistic and almost expected fine weather. 
 + 
 +Leaving the mighty metropolis of Gingkin, we travelled through cultivated country of the Tuglow to where she hurls herself into the Kowmung over a spectacular eighty-foot, two-stage fall. Whilst various unsociables were partaking of Christmas dinner and generally procrastinating, the rest of us amused ourselves by being repeatedly washed down the box-gorge at the foot of the falls at a great rate of knots. 
 + 
 +Despite the "S" bends which were not shown on Rudolph's (see glossary) tourist map, the going at this stage and to within a few miles of Morong Falls was deceptively easy. Some members of the party wailed loudly at having left their cycles at home, and cries of "press on regardless to Katoomba" were heard during the halts taken for swimming. The camp site that night, just beyond the last outcrop of limestone rock on the Kowmung was almost superior to Blue Gum. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. 
 + 
 +Although only one-third of the party slept in tents, everybody was almost dry next morning, the highlight of the night taking place at some unearthly hour when Betty was spied, vigourously towelling herself in the pouring rain, clad only in a speedo costume. 
 + 
 +The next morning the sun shone, the going was still easy... then we came to the beginning of Morong Deep. 
 + 
 +Now came our eagerly anticipated opportunity to float with our packs in the approved Sydney Bushwalker text-book manner. Tragedy ensued almost immediately, when Harry Roland'pack treacherously capsized, drowning £80 worth of photographic equipment, and nearly Harry as well. Meanwhile Bookie, having lost his way, was desperately towing a swiftly sinking pack upstream instead of down. 
 + 
 +Two hours and two hundred yards later we cane across Col, who had wisely packed all his gear inside his waterproof sleeping bag, and had swum the river in the approved New Zealand style, with his pack on his back. We dried our sodden gear in the midst of a thunder storm - the text book was put aside for use after breakfast next morning. 
 Upon reaching Morong Falls for lunch, Bookie and Harry decided to pull out and follow Morong Creek back up to the Kanangra road, and from there make their way as quickly as possible back to civilisation. Upon reaching Morong Falls for lunch, Bookie and Harry decided to pull out and follow Morong Creek back up to the Kanangra road, and from there make their way as quickly as possible back to civilisation.
-We were now fairly into the redoubtable Morong Deep and, with a feeling of panic the party realised what was ahead of them for the + 
-next three days - or would it be six? At this stage Ben became exceedingly popular because of the extra five day/8 food he was carrying. +We were now fairly into the redoubtable Morong Deep and, with a feeling of panic the party realised what was ahead of them for the next three days - or would it be six? At this stage Ben became exceedingly popular because of the extra five day'food he was carrying. 
-tSee Glossary. + 
-18. +We soon realised it would be quicker to climb above the wall of the gorge - only 200-feet up in spite of what we had been told - than to swim. 
-We soon realised it would be quicker to climb above the wall of the gorge.- only 200-feet up in spite of what we had been told - than to swim.+
 Twenty minutes of indescribable scrub-bashing in the pouring rain got us around the mighty Morong. The rest of the day was a pleasant blend of swimming, rock-climbing and a little walking. We camped that night on a small grassy ledge beside the river, wondering if we had yet come to the horrible Morong Deep, of which we had heard such vivid descriptions. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. Sleeping without tents held few terrors for Bev, who rigged up an ingenious awning out of her groundsheet. Twenty minutes of indescribable scrub-bashing in the pouring rain got us around the mighty Morong. The rest of the day was a pleasant blend of swimming, rock-climbing and a little walking. We camped that night on a small grassy ledge beside the river, wondering if we had yet come to the horrible Morong Deep, of which we had heard such vivid descriptions. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. Sleeping without tents held few terrors for Bev, who rigged up an ingenious awning out of her groundsheet.
-After disposing of the text book and the burning ofGeoff Broad- head's pair of boots, we hobbled off painfully, our foot gear now being rather the worse for wear. Soon the walls closed in again and for the rest of that day, when not swimming, we crawled precariously along greasy rock ledges from which one could spit an awful long way down. + 
-To celebrate our entry into the Moonah Loombah Straights, Bet sprained her ankle rather badly at a most inconvenient hour in the morning, ten o'clock, too early for lunch - curses1 First aid was added to Bet'Other troubles, and we swam an. Late that afternoon we climbed 12100-feet over a great bluff to cut off a nasty-looking gorge and found to our delight-we hadA.eft the granite behind and were in a wide open valley with grassy banks. While descending this bluff Gordozi Adam showed us the fastest possible way of getting down a 20-ft rock slab, even if not the most c2mfortable. You could almost hear Rudolph's 6-inch trunk borer grinding its way into his posterier, and Brian Anderson remarked, "My God, mane Isn't there an easier way down?" +After disposing of the text book and the burning of Geoff Broadhead's pair of boots, we hobbled off painfully, our foot gear now being rather the worse for wear. Soon the walls closed in again and for the rest of that day, when not swimming, we crawled precariously along greasy rock ledges from which one could spit an awful long way down. 
-We camped that night by sudh a beautiful swimming hole that Geoff's sleeping bag went In fora dip an. its own accord. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. + 
-We strolled off next morning confident that our worries were over and all our gorges behind us. But by lunch time we had already spent three hours in the water. Perhaps this was just as well as our foot gear was in no condition for walking. Swift calculations led us to the conclusion that Church Creek was not 10 miles away - and then the "burnt' began. Any leather or crepe that we had left fairly flew off, our velocity approaching that of the proverbial rocket, as we were swept down the longest gorge of the whole trip. +To celebrate our entry into the Moonah Loombah Straights, Bet sprained her ankle rather badly at a most inconvenient hour in the morning, ten o'clock, too early for lunch - curses! First aid was added to Bet'other troubles, and we swam on. Late that afternoon we climbed 1,100-feet over a great bluff to cut off a nasty-looking gorge and found to our delight we had left the granite behind and were in a wide open valley with grassy banks. While descending this bluff Gordon Adam showed us the fastest possible way of getting down a 20-ft rock slab, even if not the most comfortable. You could almost hear Rudolph's 6-inch trunk borer (see glossary) grinding its way into his posterier, and Brian Anderson remarked, "My God, man! Isn't there an easier way down?" 
-Very late that night we decided to camp, three tiles short of Church Creek. We weren't dead, but were we stiffs Dinner was completed before Midnight. We were up before five and a sociable breakfast commenced - and then the rains came. They came as they had never come before. They came to stay. + 
-We stuffed the remains of our feet into the remains of our bootand plodded off. Church Creek and the track to Yerranderie were locate +We camped that night by such a beautiful swimming hole that Geoff's sleeping bag went in for a dip on its own accord. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. 
-without mishap, and the whole pack of cripples increased speed as their hopes of catching the Ibus increased. + 
-19. +We strolled off next morning confident that our worries were over and all our gorges behind us. But by lunch time we had already spent three hours in the water. Perhaps this was just as well as our foot gear was in no condition for walking. Swift calculations led us to the conclusion that Church Creek was not 10 miles away - and then the "burn" began. Any leather or crepe that we had left fairly flew off, our velocity approaching that of the proverbial rocket, as we were swept down the longest gorge of the whole trip. 
-The inhabitants of Yerranderie are used to seeing rare sights, + 
-but seldom as rare as this. N2t garrent but had been attacked by +Very late that night we decided to camp, three miles short of Church Creek. We weren't dead, but were we stiff! Dinner was completed before midnight. We were up before five and a sociable breakfast commenced - and then the rains came. They came as they had never come before. They came to stay. 
-Rudolph's 24-inch trunk borer.Not a foot but needed a Jocal anaes- + 
-thetic, But we will do it again. Who's coming? +We stuffed the remains of our feet into the remains of our boots and plodded off. Church Creek and the track to Yerranderie were located without mishap, and the whole pack of cripples increased speed as their hopes of catching the 'bus increased. 
-(List of party to reach Yerranderie on Monday, 29th December,1952: Betty Swain (S.B.W.), Beverley Price (S.B,W.), Geoff Broadhead + 
-(Rucksack Club) Gordon Adam (St. George Bushwalkers), Colin Putt (S.B.W.), Peter Stitt (S,B,W.), Brian Anderson +The inhabitants of Yerranderie are used to seeing rare sights, but seldom as rare as this. Not garment but had been attacked by Rudolph's 24-inch trunk borer (see glossary). Not a foot but needed a local anaesthetic. But we will do it again. Who's coming? 
-Ben Bishop (S.B.W.), Ross Laird (S.B.W.).) + 
-* +(List of party to reach Yerranderie on Monday, 29th December, 1952: Betty Swain (S.B.W.), Beverley Price (S.B,W.), Geoff Broadhead (Rucksack Club)Gordon Adam (St. George Bushwalkers), Colin Putt (S.B.W.), Peter Stitt (S.B.W.), Brian Anderson (S.B.W.), Ben Bishop (S.B.W.), Ross Laird (S.B.W.).) 
-0 isLGLOSSARY: Rudolph: If you don't know what this is Six-inch trunk borer:all about listen to "Take It  + 
-24 " t; +__Glossary__: Rudolph: Six-inch trunk borer: 24-inch trunk borer: If you don't know what this is all about listen to "Take It From Here"
-From Here. + 
-THE SWIIVThUNG C AR NI VAL  +---- 
-By Remo+ 
-We'll see you at the Carnival You'll bring your trunks I hope. There'll be lots and lots of water But we're not providin' soap. +=====The Swimming Carnival.===== 
-We'll give you entertainment, Maybe a thrill or two + 
-Surprise will leave you speechless At what the champs can do.. +By "Nemo"
-We'll have a bit of freestyle (Same styles are rather new) But put your big straw hat on Or you may get sunstroke too. + 
-PRODIGAL'S RETURN: Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the FF7771737775=ed absence - +We'll see you at the Carnival\\ 
-Frank Leyden from three years sojourn.in England, punctuated by +You'll bring your trunks I hope.\\ 
-climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" +There'll be lots and lots of water\\ 
-sports coat which vaguely resembled a.tr 'cated version of the +But we're not providin' soap. 
-current female trend in slit Skirts+ 
-Allan Hardie, from an eight monthstour embracina,the British Isles, large hunks of Italy, France and Scandihavia, not to mention a transit of South Afrioa and a flying call on India.+We'll give you entertainment,\\ 
 +Maybe a thrill or two\\ 
 +Surprise will leave you speechless\\ 
 +At what the champs can do. 
 + 
 +We'll have a bit of freestyle\\ 
 +(Some styles are rather new)\\ 
 +But put your big straw hat on\\ 
 +Or you may get sunstroke too. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Prodigal's Return.===== 
 + 
 +Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the proverbial extended absence - 
 + 
 +Frank Leyden from three years sojourn in England, punctuated by climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" sports coat which vaguely resembled a truncated version of the current female trend in slit skirts. 
 + 
 +Allan Hardie, from an eight monthstour embracing the British Isles, large hunks of Italy, France and Scandinavia, not to mention a transit of South Africa and a flying call on India. 
 Beryl Christiansen who, as Beryl English, was an active walker several years ago, and is now proposing to return to the game. Beryl Christiansen who, as Beryl English, was an active walker several years ago, and is now proposing to return to the game.
-Too bad they weren'an deck for the Barbecue so that we could pretend the fatted lamb was for their benefit. + 
-20. +Too bad they weren'on deck for the Barbecue so that we could pretend the fatted lamb was for their benefit. 
-JANUARY FEDERATION NOTES+ 
-ByKath Brown. +---- 
-MINUTES SECRETARY: Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as MYEEE77-77retary.until Miss G. Roberts (S.B,W.) is able to resume, + 
-- +=====January Federation Notes.===== 
-SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION: S & R is making enquiries into the recent + 
-FIV-67-7Kno7=75-777117 on the Snowy River. +By Kath Brown. 
-Katoonba Council is to be asked to display the 'Tints for Safety drawn up by S R in prominent places to avoid tourists going aotray on mountain walks. + 
-MR. N. ALLEN: Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the -2a1Y-Tommittee and as Asst. Information Officer as he is being transferred to Canberra. A vote of thanks to Mr. Allen for past work was carried by acclamation. +===Minutes Secretary:=== 
-ASSTINFORMATION OFFICER: Nominations for this post are so',; Tht from + 
-HYTTITEfgrnalbs+Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as Meeting Secretary until Miss G. Roberts (S.B.W.) is able to resume. 
-BUNDEENA ROUTE TO MARLEY: Sutherland Council advises that no track + 
-767-27=Y=W-E=1717-out in plans of Bundeena. The Lands Department +===Search And Rescue Section:=== 
-will be approached to ascertain if this information is correct, and + 
-if so Federation will endeavour to have a Right of Thoroughfare allowed. +S & R is making enquiries into the recent River Canoe Club fatality on the Snowy River. 
-ANNUAL RE-UNION: Federation Re.Union will be held on 21st/22nd March at a site to be decided by the Camp Committee when three suggested sites have been inspeOted. These are Euroka Clearing, Long Angle Gully and the Hacking River, Otford, + 
-COMMANDOS IN TEE RAIN: Those of the Commandos Who hadn't been ruined 7E-rni-r5=777115.7Thome who hadn't gone swimming, tried Splendour Rock an the weekend after New Year's Day. Our private eye in the party reports droughty conditions about Mouin, which frustrated-them and sent them down an to Breakfast Creek. There the position righted itself with a generous downpour, and Commandos being what they are, all six spent the night in a one-nan tent.+Katoomba Council is to be asked to display the "Hints for Safetydrawn up by S R in prominent places to avoid tourists going astray on mountain walks. 
 + 
 +===Mr. N. Allen:=== 
 + 
 +Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the Ball Committee and as Asst. Information Officer as he is being transferred to Canberra. A vote of thanks to Mr. Allen for past work was carried by acclamation. 
 + 
 +===AsstInformation Officer:=== 
 + 
 +Nominations for this post are sought from affiliated Clubs
 + 
 +===Bundeena Route To Marley:=== 
 + 
 +Sutherland Council advises that no track to Marley has been laid out in plans of Bundeena. The Lands Department will be approached to ascertain if this information is correct, and if so Federation will endeavour to have a Right of Thoroughfare allowed. 
 + 
 +===Annual Re-Union:=== 
 + 
 +Federation Re-Union will be held on 21st/22nd March at a site to be decided by the Camp Committee when three suggested sites have been inspected. These are Euroka Clearing, Long Angle Gully and the Hacking River, Otford
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 + 
 + 
 +====Commandoes In The Rain.==== 
 + 
 +Those of the Commandos who hadn't been ruined on the Kowmung, plus some who hadn't gone swimming, tried Splendour Rock on the weekend after New Year's Day. Our private eye in the party reports droughty conditions about Mouin, which frustrated them and sent them down on to Breakfast Creek. There the position righted itself with a generous downpour, and Commandos being what they are, all six spent the night in a one-nan tent. 
 + 
 +----
    
-Then there was the old-hand member who decided to struggle out for +Then there was the old-hand member who decided to struggle out for a camping trip on the Australia Day weekend. After protracted search he found his aluminium plate serving as a drinking dish in the family duck-yard. 
-a camping trip on the Australia Day weekend. After protracted search he found his aluminium plate serving as a drinking dish in the family duck-yard. + 
- +---- 
-THE SWIMMING CARNIVAL at LAKE ECKERSLEY (WORONORA RIVER).FEB.14 15TH+ 
---- After yourve voted in the statrneCITOns-come along tothe +====The Swimming Carnival at Lake Eckersley (Woronora RiverFeb. 14/15th.==== 
-Swimming Carnival and make it a Preliminary Reunion. Trains leave Central for Heathcote at 12,32 and 1.24 (electric, change at Sutherland) and 2.0 p.m. steam train direct. On Sunday 8.44 a.m. electric train from Central to Heathcote (change at Sutherland). Kevin Ardill will conduct you to the spot. + 
-21+After you've voted in the State Elections come along to the Swimming Carnival and make it a Preliminary Reunion. Trains leave Central for Heathcote at 12.32 and 1.24 (electric, change at Sutherland) and 2.0 p.m. steam train direct. On Sunday 8.44 a.m. electric train from Central to Heathcote (change at Sutherland). Kevin Ardill will conduct you to the spot. 
-TALBINGO+ 
-Walkers who propose to set out from (or arrive back at) Talbingo may be lured into attempting the track (shown an the Northern Sheet of the Kosciusko Snow Lease Maps) which climbs up from Boonoo Hut on the Peak River, through a gap at 4.200-ft. just east of Mount Numbanange in the Peak Range, following down The Rings Creek, and,out to Talbingo. An additional inducement is the place marked as hThe Rings - Blackfellowst Borah Groundli on the upper part of Rings Creek. The Sncm Lease Maps are usually reliable, both as far as topographical detail and trails, huts, fences, etc. are concerned. In this particular case, however, the track just does not exist. +---- 
-The ascent from Boonoo an Peaks River is similar in severity of gradient, undergrowth and rocky footing to the Wild Dog Mountains. Before leaving the river determine which is the correct gap (it is easy to Dick), and choose a ridge which leads up close beside the gap. At about 3,500-ft. the vegetation becomes sparse, but rough granite rodks make the going slow, and tree fells force one to detour. When cpproximately on a level with the gap, drop off the ridge and sidle towards the ge,p - avoiding the bed of Numbanange Creek which is thickly grown. + 
-About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open count ry (without locating the Borah Ground). Presently-the creek begins to descend and the trail enters scrub and timber again, eventually petering out against a fence (about 4 miles from the gap). A further half mile along the creek brings one to the Hut shown an the map, and one is inclined to look for a clear trail out from here. However, an heading up the hill, almost due west from the hut, we lost the track On the top of the first spur, descended into the head of a small valley, and climbed the spur an-the opposite side. At this point we decided to pick up the main ridge, which is shown to have a fence following it through to Talbingo, and turned about north-west for half a mile through open stuff. +=====Track and Trail.===== 
-The fence, when we located it, was a tumble-dawn affair, and led through some very densely grown stuff over a graniteknob, then down on a gently falling grade. The going here, for a space, was about as bad as any ridge-top country I have ever encountered. Presently, following the fence, we came to a wooden gate, and from this point picked up traces of the track we had mislaid earlier. The trail dropped rapidly toward the grassed valleys more than 2,000-ft. below, emerging an Jounama Creek about half a mile west of Talbingo village. + 
-.Travelling slowly the whole trip tOdk,Us"fromA a.m. one day until $ pin, next day. Only 'a-ver'strong Party caulddo the Whole: stage in one -day. r +===Peak River - Gap 4200' (near MtNumbanange) - The Rings Creek - Talbingo.=== 
-TRACK Rnd TRAIL. + 
-PEAK RIVER:2.2m. 42001 near MT. NUMBANANGE) THE RINGS CREEK +Walkers who propose to set out from (or arrive back at) Talbingo may be lured into attempting the track (shown an the Northern Sheet of the Kosciusko Snow Lease Maps) which climbs up from Boonoo Hut on the Peak River, through a gap at 4.200-ft. just east of Mount Numbanange in the Peak Range, following down The Rings Creek, and out to Talbingo. An additional inducement is the place marked as "The Rings - Blackfellows' Borah Ground" on the upper part of Rings Creek. The Snow Lease Maps are usually reliable, both as far as topographical detail and trails, huts, fences, etc. are concerned. In this particular case, however, the track just does not exist. 
-PADDYNEWS IS GOOD NEWS+ 
-:Especially this =nth. Do you remember that plastic proofed fabric Paddy had about 5 years ago? Very light yet very durable. It did not crack or scuff. It did not go hard in cold weather. It was just about the perfect cloth for a lightweight serviceable groundsheet. Well - hold your breath - It's on again!.+The ascent from Boonoo on Peaks River is similar in severity of gradient, undergrowth and rocky footing to the Wild Dog Mountains. Before leaving the river determine which is the correct gap (it is easy to pick), and choose a ridge which leads up close beside the gap. At about 3,500-ft. the vegetation becomes sparse, but rough granite rocks make the going slow, and tree fells force one to detour. When approximately on a level with the gap, drop off the ridge and sidle towards the gap - avoiding the bed of Numbanange Creek which is thickly grown. 
 + 
 +About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open country (without locating the Borah Ground). Presently the creek begins to descend and the trail enters scrub and timber again, eventually petering out against a fence (about 4 miles from the gap). A further half mile along the creek brings one to the Hut shown an the map, and one is inclined to look for a clear trail out from here. However, on heading up the hill, almost due west from the hut, we lost the track on the top of the first spur, descended into the head of a small valley, and climbed the spur on the opposite side. At this point we decided to pick up the main ridge, which is shown to have a fence following it through to Talbingo, and turned about north-west for half a mile through open stuff. 
 + 
 +The fence, when we located it, was a tumble-down affair, and led through some very densely grown stuff over a granite knob, then down on a gently falling grade. The going here, for a space, was about as bad as any ridge-top country I have ever encountered. Presently, following the fence, we came to a wooden gate, and from this point picked up traces of the track we had mislaid earlier. The trail dropped rapidly toward the grassed valleys more than 2,000-ft. below, emerging an Jounama Creek about half a mile west of Talbingo village. 
 + 
 +Travelling slowly the whole trip took us from 9 a.m. one day until 3 p.m. next day. Only a very strong party could do the whole stage in one day. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====PaddyNews Is Good News.===== 
 + 
 +Especially this month. Do you remember that plastic proofed fabric Paddy had about 5 years ago? Very light yet very durable. It did not crack or scuff. It did not go hard in cold weather. It was just about the perfect cloth for a lightweight serviceable groundsheet. Well - hold your breath - It's on again! 
 Paddy has persuaded some plastic experts to reproduce the cloth and its the goods. Paddy has persuaded some plastic experts to reproduce the cloth and its the goods.
-Those Bushwalkers who have not made its acquaintance will be pleased to know tat. this cloth comes in a pleasant greeny grey colour and Should -suit all those who seek a really good lightweight groundsheet. 
-6f6x3i Cape Groundsheet Price 
-6f6x41 Cape Groundsheet Price 
-6t6x4t Cape Groundsheet Weight 15 ozs. Price 
-Weight 11 ozs. 
-1.12. 0 
-Weight 14 ozs. 
-.. 2. 2. 0 
-PADDY' PAWN 
-Lightweight Camp Gear 
-201 CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY 
-M2678 
  
 +Those Bushwalkers who have not made its acquaintance will be pleased to know that this cloth comes in a pleasant greeny grey colour and should suit all those who seek a really good lightweight groundsheet.
 +
 +6'6 x 3' Cape Groundsheet. Weight 11 ozs. Price £1.12. 0.
 +
 +6'6 x 4' Cape Groundsheet. Weight 14 ozs. Price £2. 2. 0.
 +
 +6'6 x 4' Cape Groundsheet plus hood. Weight 15 ozs. Price £2. 9. 0.
 +
 +Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear.
 +
 +201 Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678.
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