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+ | =====Editorial.===== | ||
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+ | ===Constitution and By-Laws.=== | ||
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+ | Recently we noticed on our calendar block the legend: "Man, the tool-making animal" | ||
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+ | It was little wonder that, when the accumulated rules and laws of the Club were first rendered into a written form, about a year ago, it was argued that by-laws were unnecessary. | ||
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+ | "Rules (it was said) are only for fools... The wise don't need them: and the fools don't heed them". | ||
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+ | Surely, though, one would not quarrel with the need for some regulations. Would we happily dispense with the Poisons Act, the Pure Food Act, and the various laws governing safe driving of vehicles? The Club itself has sought State legislation on a number of matters - among them control of the use of firearms and protection of wild flowers. | ||
- | EDITORIAL | ||
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- | Constitution and By-Laws. | ||
- | Recently we noticed on our calendar block the legend: "Man, the tool-making animal" | ||
- | behaviour, and some ordinances for the supposed betterment of existence. From time to time, with changes in moral standards, | ||
- | scientific advances, wars, depressions, | ||
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- | It was little wonder that, when the accumulated rules and laws | ||
- | of the Club were first rendered into a written form, about a year ago, it was argued that by-laws were unnecessary. | ||
- | "Rules (it was said) are only for fools .. | ||
- | The wise don't need them: and the fools don't heed them". | ||
- | Surely, though, one would not quarrel with the need for some regulations. Would we happily dispense with the Poisons Act, the Pure Food Act, and the various laws governing safe driving of vehicles? The Club itself has sought State legislation on a number | ||
- | of natters - among them control of the use of firearms and protection of wild flowers. | ||
No doubt in an Utopian community we should need no laws. In a perfect Club, with each and every member conscientiously striving for the best for the organisation as a whole, we could probably do without rules. Unfortunately, | No doubt in an Utopian community we should need no laws. In a perfect Club, with each and every member conscientiously striving for the best for the organisation as a whole, we could probably do without rules. Unfortunately, | ||
- | Our own Club efforts at law-making are represented by the Constitution and the By-Laws, which complement one aaother, and provide a reasonably rational set of rules, which have not grown too intricate up to the present, and have proved adequate for most of our Club needs. | + | |
- | The Constitution came first, of course, and has proved an admirable document. As a basic statement of 012" | + | Our own Club efforts at law-making are represented by the Constitution and the By-Laws, which complement one another, and provide a reasonably rational set of rules, which have not grown too intricate up to the present, and have proved adequate for most of our Club needs. |
- | The- by-laws take over where the Constitution ends. They are provided for in the Constitution, | + | |
- | The fob of the by-laws is to provide a set of working rules | + | The Constitution came first, of course, and has proved an admirable document. As a basic statement of our aims and procedure it would be difficult to improve, but it is desirable that it remain a broad charter, and not become complicated with petty issues. In order to alter the Constitution it is necessary that the proposed amendment be adopted by a three-quarters majority at an Annual or Half-yearly General Meeting. Some such qualification is desirable, so that the Constitution may express the will of the great bulk of members: at the same time the requirement of a three-quarters majority can mean that a worthy amendment may be scotched by a small group (in a meeting with 80 members present, it could be defeated by 21 "No" |
- | affecting management of the Club's daily affairs, the behaviour of the members, the responsibilities of the officers, and these laws are | + | |
- | 3, | + | The by-laws take over where the Constitution ends. They are provided for in the Constitution, |
- | based on long-standing.resolutions of General and Committee Meetings and the experience of the years: From time to time some may become passe; other fresh rules needed, but the simpler they can be kept, the better. | + | |
- | In some respects Constitution and By-Laws may appear to invade one another' | + | The job of the by-laws is to provide a set of working rules affecting management of the Club's daily affairs, the behaviour of the members, the responsibilities of the officers, and these laws are based on long-standing resolutions of General and Committee Meetings and the experience of the years. From time to time some may become passe; other fresh rules needed, but the simpler they can be kept, the better. |
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- | BEST WISHES | + | In some respects Constitution and By-Laws may appear to invade one another' |
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- | ' | + | =====At The February General Meeting.===== |
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- | Rollfilms | + | A perfectly normal gathering of about 60 witnessed a perfectly normal meeting on a Friday 13th. Three new members |
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- | 01 | + | Minutes, correspondence, |
- | Leica films | + | |
- | deserve the | + | So, already we were at General Business, with the final caution of the bush fire danger period, and the customary recital of the conditions of the Annual General Meeting (closed to prospectives, |
- | best SERVICE | + | |
- | LEICA PHOTO SERVICE | + | Brian Harvey reported seeing a notice at Era forbidding construction of farther huts, and out of ensuing comment it appeared that similar notices were at Little Garie and Burning Palms, and that a recent |
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- | SYDNEY N.S.W. | + | Len Scotland wanted to " |
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- | AT THE FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING. | + | Brian Harvey sought a Sales and Subscriptions volunteer for the magazine in succession to Gladys Roberts and our thanks go to a stalwart |
- | A perfectly normal gathering of about 60 witnessed a perfectly normal meeting on a Friday 13th. Three new meribers | + | |
- | Minutes, correspondence, | + | Dormie now sought to "prick that annual blister" |
- | So, already we were at General Business, with the final caution of the bush fire danger period, and the customary recital of the conditions of the Annual General Meeting (closed to prospectives, | + | |
- | Brian Harvey reported seeing | + | The President consulted with the Constitution and found Dormie' |
- | Len Scotland wanted to " | + | |
- | Brian Harvey sought a Sales and Subscriptions volunteer for the magazine in succession to Gladys Roberts and our thanks go to a stalwa/ | + | At which stage effective business |
- | Dormie now sought to "prick that annual blister" | + | |
- | The President consulted with thel Constitution and fcund Dormiefs mbtion | + | ---- |
- | of the Annual General or not 'Was it a by-law?" | + | |
- | At ivki, | + | =====Lamington |
- | LAMINGTON | + | |
- | By Molly Gallard. | + | By Molly Gallard. |
- | As we, that is Betty Holdsworth, Colin Ferguson, Bill Rodgers | + | |
- | and myself | + | ===Part One.=== |
- | When we had left the train at 1930 at the Cougal Signal Box, we walked through the Richmond Tunnel which, I might add, took us fifteen minutes | + | |
- | During tea, we wee quiet - we were all thinking! Betty put | + | As we, that is Betty Holdsworth, Colin Ferguson, Bill Rodgers and myself |
- | our thoughts into words. | + | |
- | We agreed unanimously. | + | When we had left the train at 1.30 at the Cougal Signal Box, we walked through the Richmond Tunnel which, I might add, took us fifteen minutes |
- | Now, otr plan for the first seven days originally was to go to the Lamington Plateau, and our reason for going via Running Creek was to see the falls on this creek wItLch | + | |
- | The next morning saw us on the track bright and early. It was warm and muggy, threatening rain and thunder could be heard in the | + | During tea, we were quiet - we were all thinking! Betty put our thoughts into words. |
- | distance. We followed Running Creek up to the junction and after a little cogitation, decided to follow the right arm. You see, Running | + | |
- | Creek Falls aren't marked on the military map aid that particular area doesn' | + | Now, our plan for the first seven days originally was to go to the Lamington Plateau, and our reason for going via Running Creek was to see the falls on this creek which are said to be the finest in the whole Reserve. Then, having seen the falls, we would follow the newly cut track up the ridge to the Border Track and follow this through Point Lookout, Throakban, Ratatat and so an, to O' |
- | Seeing a largish pool, we decided to have a swim and we had barely | + | |
- | changed back into our walking clothes before the storm broke. It poured and the thunder and lightning was terrific - a little too close for me, | + | The next morning saw us on the track bright and early. It was warm and muggy, threatening rain and thunder could be heard in the distance. We followed Running Creek up to the junction and after a little cogitation, decided to follow the right arm. You see, Running Creek Falls aren't marked on the military map and that particular area doesn' |
- | We continued, rock-hopping up the creek, for we had left open country behind and the jungle-clad mountains rose steeply on either | + | |
- | side. Rock-hopping, | + | Seeing a largish pool, we decided to have a swim and we had barely changed back into our walking clothes before the storm broke. It poured and the thunder and lightning was terrific - a little too close for me. |
- | I soon tired of trying to keep my feet dry, in fact, I seemed to be more in the water than out of it. To make matters worse, there were hundreds of gaily coloured flies and March flies that seemed only too keen to spur one on the way with great nips in the more tender part of one's anatomy. | + | |
- | 6. | + | We continued, rock-hopping up the creek, for we had left open country behind and the jungle-clad mountains rose steeply on either side. Rock-hopping, |
- | Came lunch time and we took shelter under a large overhanging log. The boys did battle with the wet wood but soon had a fire going and tea brewed, | + | |
+ | Came lunch time and we took shelter under a large overhanging log. The boys did battle with the wet wood but soon had a fire going and tea brewed. | ||
That afternoon we had our first encounter with Stinging trees. Not very attractive trees but if you touched one you weren' | That afternoon we had our first encounter with Stinging trees. Not very attractive trees but if you touched one you weren' | ||
- | A little further on we came to a small waterfall, that one which is marked on the military map, but it wasn't worth seeing. Beyond | + | |
- | difficulties. So after consulting the map again, we finally decided to turn back and cal/p at the first available spot and the next day we would make back to the junction and follow the left arm. | + | A little further on we came to a small waterfall, that one which is marked on the military map, but it wasn't worth seeing. Beyond |
- | Our camp site Was hacked out of the jungle, an area just big enoh for the tent and as we were cooking tea the storm burst again. We all made a bee-line for the tent except Bill, who stood by the firE in swim trunks aad hat until everything was cooked. | + | |
- | This storm was really fierce, so fierce that two yabbies hurried from their waterside homes and seamed | + | Our camp site Was hacked out of the jungle, an area just big enough |
- | The next morning, we retraced our steps to the junction, lunched and followed up the left arm of Running Creek as far as the junction | + | |
- | We made camp at the junction of England Creek on the only pioce of flat ground - solid rock. | + | This storm was really fierce, so fierce that two yabbies hurried from their waterside homes and seemed |
- | At this point, I feel I should comment on the noise. There must be more locusts up there per cubic foot than anywhere else in Austral: | + | |
- | , As I said before, the point of our trip was to see the Running Creek Falls which aren't marked on the map. But it aeomed | + | The next morning, we retraced our steps to the junction, lunched and followed up the left arm of Running Creek as far as the junction |
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+ | We made camp at the junction of England Creek on the only piece of flat ground - solid rock. | ||
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+ | At this point, I feel I should comment on the noise. There must be more locusts up there per __cubic__ | ||
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+ | As I said before, the point of our trip was to see the Running Creek Falls which aren't marked on the map. But it seemed | ||
The falls were straight ahead of us. Nothing spectacular, | The falls were straight ahead of us. Nothing spectacular, | ||
- | Skirting round these falls, we literally came up against a blank wall. It was quite sheer. Not a toe-hold anywhere. Betty and I looke back at the waterfall we had just climbed. Wild horses wouldn' | + | |
- | gust then, Colin, who had gone exploring, care back, saying that he had found an'easy' | + | Skirting round these falls, we literally came up against a blank wall. It was quite sheer. Not a toe-hold anywhere. Betty and I looked |
- | After a short rest, further on, we scrambled and slithered and clawed our way to the top of the ridge and cane out into a narrow grassy belt. It was a bit early for lunch so we decided to continue for another half an hour. We were influenced to take this rid,ge, that is, the ridge between England and Running Creeks, as it was the only negotiable one. As I said, it began in open grassy, gum country but after only ten minutes walking, we struck jungle or, it might be more correct to say, the jungle struck us. Some people say that rain forest | + | |
- | ON* | + | Just then, Colin, who had gone exploring, care back, saying that he had found an "easy" |
- | 00.MPLETE YOUR | + | |
- | f , | + | After a short rest, further on, we scrambled and slithered and clawed our way to the top of the ridge and came out into a narrow grassy belt. It was a bit early for lunch so we decided to continue for another half an hour. We were influenced to take this ridge, that is, the ridge between England and Running Creeks, as it was the only negotiable one. As I said, it began in open grassy, gum country but after only ten minutes walking, we struck jungle or, it might be more correct to say, the jungle struck us. Some people say that rain forest country is pretty but all I can say is that their activity was confined |
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- | it | + | We were all glad when lunch time came and it was here that we saw a curious thing - a piece of silver paper an the ground! Not ours. Deciding that the sooner we got out of the jungle the better, we only had half an hour for lunch. The going was the same as before, zigzagging to get round the really impenetrable parts. We were averaging a quarter to half a mile an hour. At 4.00 Betty and I went on strike, so we camped on a sloping ridge. As water was a quarter of a mile away through more jungle, the four of us cooked, washed up and cleaned our teeth with just the one bucket of water. In all, from 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. with half an hour for lunch we had covered exactly |
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- | AT THE . 0 | + | Progress was just as tough and slow the next day. We stopped to rest at one spot and the boys went off to scout around a bit. They came back with serious faces. |
- | SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP | + | |
- | 13 HUNTER | + | We retraced our steps and took a more easterly direction. Within fifteen minutes we struck the track. So thrilled were we to get on to a track that we raced along it like hairy goats. But it was then that Bill, in his efforts to avoid a snake which was by the side of the track, hooked his foot under a fallen branch, hurting it badly enough to make it sore to walk on. At 3.00 p.m, we hit the main Border Track and taking the left hand turn, made for the Stinson Base Camp whidh is the only flat spot for miles and that was our Christmas Day. |
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- | SPECIAL. | + | (In the next instalment - "On to O' |
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- | FRUIT AND NUT ROUGHS - IN PLAT CELLOPHANE PACK | + | Tallong - Long Point - Shoalhaven River - Bungonia Gorge - Block Up - Tryers Creek - Tallowal Creek - Touga Trig - Badgery' |
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- | country is pretty but all I can say is that thair activity was confine( | + | About 45 miles (includes 18 miles of optional walking - without |
- | We were all glad when lunch time same and it was here that we saw a curious thing - a piece of silver paper an the ground! Not ours. Deciding that the sooner we got out of the jungle the better, we only had half an hour for lunch. The going was the sam as before, zigzagging to get round the really impenetrable parts. We were averaging a quarter to half a mile an hour. At 4.00 Betty and I went on strike, so we camped on a sloping ridge. As water was a quarter of a mile away through more jungle, the four of us cooked, washed up and cleaned our teeth with just the one bucket of water. In all: from 7.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. with half an hour for lunch we had covered exactly | + | |
- | Progress was just as tough- and slow the next day. We stopped to rest at one spot and the boys w2nt off to scout around a bit. They came back with serious faces. We' | + | Type: Medium |
- | We retraced our steps and took a more easterly direction. Within fifteen minutes we struck the track. So thrilled were we to get on to a track that we raced along it like hairy goats. But it was then that Bill, in his efforts to avoid a snake which Was by the side of the track, hooked his foot under a fallen branch, hurting it badly enough to make it sore to walk on. At 3.00 p.m, we hit the main Border Track and taking the left hand tarn, made for the Stinson Base Camp whidh is the only flat spot for miles and that was our Christmas Day. | + | |
- | (In the next instalment - "On to O' | + | If the Shoalhaven is badly flooded an alternative trip starting from Tallong will be done. |
- | Tallong - Long Point - Shoalhaven River - Bungonia Gorge - Block Up - Tryers Creek - Tallowal Creek Touga Trig - Badgery' | + | |
- | ABOUT 45 miles (includes 18 miles of optional walking - without | + | Jim Brown - 'Phone LM-2163 (Business). |
- | . a fortnight before | + | |
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- | ... ...*-...r...w.-wa, | + | =====The Chardonnet Episode.===== |
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- | THE CHARDONNET EPISODE. | + | |
By Leon Blumer. | By Leon Blumer. | ||
- | (Below is the first of three articles on climbing in the European Alps received from Leon Blumer. The other two stories will be published ip subsequent issues. We learn that Leon has now ' | ||
- | We were very tired after the Du Tour ascent and argued that evening whether to attempt the Auguille du Chardcnnet. Tomorrow was our second day in the Alps and to climb a fairly difficult 14,000-ft. peak was very ambitious. Ian, our third limn, was obviously too ill from the day's excursions and needed rest, but Brian and I decided that if we climbed slowly from an early start, we two would make the top. The weather was fine, the route fairly obvious, and the peak worth climbing, We could have a rest day after. | ||
- | We left about 4.0 a.m., following numercas parties bound for the Du Tour. A Swiss party of two had left even earlier and, as the dawn awakened, we could see the two dots gradually working their way towards a steep ice ridge an the other side of the mountain. It was interesting to compare 'choir progress amid such grand mountain scenery, mere files on walls of blue, white and green. We followed Du Tour route for quite a way in order to avoid a badly crevassed section in the middle of the glacier, but soon found new nrrihln,- | ||
- | on our own route. WP hcarq | ||
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- | not feel inclined to explore some of the enormous cavities cutting across our path, the axe being poked nervously into each doubtfultridge | ||
- | Above the middle section on the rising slope it was naleh better and so second breakfast was declared. The =is rays were warming, and layer after layer of clothing was gradually peeled off and placed in th, rucksac. This is a set-back of "good weather' | ||
- | The Swiss party was now on the thin ice ridge, a gleaming arc lit by the sun. Evidently they were leading through, as we observed one dot slowing advancing the length of the rope, the other stationary. Seeing others at work on difficult climbs is sometimes nearly as good as being in the actual battle. One can sense the expectancy and doUbt as each difficult section is overcome. The sheer beauty of the day, thE freshness of the sun on snowfield and peak, took my mind back to happy days in the Australian bush. This was living indeed. | ||
- | We strapped on crampons and threaded our way through several large crevu.t> | ||
- | At last we reached the col and walking along its crest to a clump of rocks ate in the sun While we surveyed the next part of the route. Someone had evidently disregarded the guide book and worked their way up a steep ice couloir above the col, then cliMbed a short steep rook cliff. We decided on the guide books instructions to traverse upwards' | ||
- | A horizontal crack a few inches wide split the slope at this point, and by using this we managed to traverse to blow the ice couloir. At least if we slipped here we could hope to brake with our axes, and slide back to the col. | ||
- | Another badly needed rest on some rocks, then we took to the ice until it became so steep that it waS necessary to climb rocks on the left. Just before reaching the top, there came a stinging shower of | ||
- | ice particles and we heard voices. Yes, it was the Swiss party attempting to cut steps in an ice slope above. They had been moving very strongly, obviously very fit and competent. We waved a greeting, as | ||
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- | cheery as possible under the circumstances, | ||
- | Another rest an more rocks, lemon, sugar and snow water being greedily gulped down. Possibly another hour to the summit - another hour of torture. Every upward move now was gained by placing one foot slowly in front of the other, and leaning on the axe shaft every few minutes. A quarter-hour of this and Brian turned round and said he would be ill and couldn' | ||
- | We pushed on but were brought up short by a long, narrow snow | ||
- | ridge, both sides plunging down incredibly steep slopes. A bit unnervel | ||
- | :tackled this on one side, arms hanging over the top. This resulted | ||
- | some floundering and only undermined the ridge, so I balanced along the crest, Brian being warned to jump down the opposite face if it collapsed and carried me down one side. We staggered over to the varmilL and collapsed. The hours of torture had ceased. | ||
- | A little more food and sugared lemon gradually put us in a better state of mind and body. The view was startling, the 15eaks on the other side of the Argentiere Glacier smoking with mist and cloud, presenting some of the most sheer ice and rock cliffs we had ever seen. It was very pleasant to lie back and tai in in all this grand scenery, and an hour went by before we eased our cramped limbs and started back. | ||
- | Brian, unfortunately, | ||
- | Further down, the mixed snow and ice slope required care as it was getting rather soft, so the crampon points were placed securely before transferring weight. Another much needed rest at the rocks and then down 50-ft. into the ice couloir. We were just about to take to the ice when we heard a whirring and clattering noise, so shrank back again the wall - just in time those rocks coming down were unpleasantly close. | ||
- | We then had more trouble half-way down the ice slope when my left leg developed cramp. As last man, I did not dare to fall, so yelled a warning and hobbled down on one crampon till comparative safety was reached. The ice couloir was now running with water, and the place did not seem very healthy, especially When a feWmoro stones whizzed past our heads. Even though we were dead tired, our mental faculties were still alert and our retreat becare more like a military operation,, slippery ice and missiles being endured till we jumpiod the subsidiary bergschrund and rattled down to the col. Oh, well, no harm doneI Lord: - what is this? The slope we had climbed in the morning looked horribly steep now, as we craned our necks over it. Had we really came up this? | ||
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- | We belayed properly down this now sun-softened slope, and slowly neared the large bergschrund. Brian plucked up colra.ge and jumped the fifteen feet into the trough. I followed suit - a most peculiar flying feeling this - one second you are high up on the lip, and the next you have landed and a.re trying to pull both feet out of the soft snow. Brian was feeling much better by this time and ha:d lost his sick feeling, but I still retained a slight ,heacrahe. We threaded our way through the crevassed area, and fairly-romped, | ||
- | Ian, good lad that he was had a special brew waiting for US 2 so while we sipped hot sugary tea we told him of our exploits | + | (Below is the first of three articles on climbing in the European Alps received from Leon Blumer. The other two stories will be published in subsequent issues. We learn that Leon has now 'bagged!' |
- | ' | + | We were very tired after the Du Tour ascent and argued that evening whether to attempt the Auguille du Chardonnet. Tomorrow was our second day in the Alps and to climb a fairly difficult 14,000-ft. peak was very ambitious. Ian, our third limn, was obviously too ill from the day's excursions and needed rest, but Brian and I decided that if we climbed slowly from an early start, we two would make the top. The weather was fine, the route fairly obvious, and the peak worth climbing. We could have a rest day after. |
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+ | We left about 4.0 a.m., following numerous parties bound for the Du Tour. A Swiss party of two had left even earlier and, as the dawn awakened, we could see the two dots gradually working their way towards a steep ice ridge on the other side of the mountain. It was interesting to compare their progress amid such grand mountain scenery, mere files on walls of blue, white and green. We followed Du Tour route for quite a way in order to avoid a badly crevassed section in the middle of the glacier, but soon found new problems on our own route. We had [illegible] not feel inclined to explore some of the enormous cavities cutting across our path, the axe being poked nervously into each doubtful bridge. | ||
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+ | Above the middle section on the rising slope it was much better and so second breakfast was declared. The sun's rays were warming, and layer after layer of clothing was gradually peeled off and placed in the rucksac. This is a set-back of "good weather" | ||
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+ | The Swiss party was now on the thin ice ridge, a gleaming arc lit by the sun. Evidently they were leading through, as we observed one dot slowing advancing the length of the rope, the other stationary. Seeing others at work on difficult climbs is sometimes nearly as good as being in the actual battle. One can sense the expectancy and doubt as each difficult section is overcome. The sheer beauty of the day, the freshness of the sun on snowfield and peak, took my mind back to happy days in the Australian bush. This was living indeed. | ||
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+ | We strapped on crampons and threaded our way through several large crevasses to an enormous bergschrund below a very steep snow slope, about 400-ft. high. This proved exciting, as two other tracks had crossed on parts which had since melted and dropped into the depths. This part was still in shadow so, after donning more clothing, Brian belayed with his axe, while I led up a frail bridge between the previous tracks. Slowly and gently I managed to lodge myself on the wall, axe buried to the hilt in the-soft snow. Brian led through and established himself a rope length away, ploughing through hip-deep snow. It was slow and exhausting progress, and ice was encountered at one stage less than two feet below the surface. | ||
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+ | At last we reached the col and walking along its crest to a clump of rocks ate in the sun while we surveyed the next part of the route. Someone had evidently disregarded the guide book and worked their way up a steep ice couloir above the col, then climbed a short steep rook cliff. We decided on the guide books instructions to traverse upwards to the right on to a steely-looking ice slope leading to a smaller col. It was only after we had crossed the smaller bergschrund and were launched on this slope that we realised its difficulty. It was brittle hard, and the crampon points had to be punched in at every step. We moved slowly and cautiously - one slip and we would fall back, not to the col, but down its sides for thousands of feet to the Argentiere glacier. Steps were cut for 20-ft., but the effort left us panting and heaving for breath. A few weeks later we could have walked up, but at this early stage of the holiday we were badly in need of training. | ||
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+ | A horizontal crack a few inches wide split the slope at this point, and by using this we managed to traverse to below the ice couloir. At least if we slipped here we could hope to brake with our axes, and slide back to the col. | ||
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+ | Another badly needed rest on some rocks, then we took to the ice until it became so steep that it was necessary to climb rocks on the left. Just before reaching the top, there came a stinging shower of ice particles and we heard voices. Yes, it was the Swiss party attempting to cut steps in an ice slope above. They had been moving very strongly, obviously very fit and competent. We waved a greeting, as cheery as possible under the circumstances, | ||
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+ | Another rest on more rocks, lemon, sugar and snow water being greedily gulped down. Possibly another hour to the summit - another hour of torture. Every upward move now was gained by placing one foot slowly in front of the other, and leaning on the axe shaft every few minutes. A quarter-hour of this and Brian turned round and said he would be ill and couldn' | ||
+ | |||
+ | We pushed on but were brought up short by a long, narrow snow ridge, both sides plunging down incredibly steep slopes. A bit unnerved I tackled this on one side, arms hanging over the top. This resulted in some floundering and only undermined the ridge, so I balanced along the crest, Brian being warned to jump down the opposite face if it collapsed and carried me down one side. We staggered over to the summit and collapsed. The hours of torture had ceased. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A little more food and sugared lemon gradually put us in a better state of mind and body. The view was startling, the peaks on the other side of the Argentiere Glacier smoking with mist and cloud, presenting some of the most sheer ice and rock cliffs we had ever seen. It was very pleasant to lie back and take in in all this grand scenery, and an hour went by before we eased our cramped limbs and started back. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Brian, unfortunately, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Further down, the mixed snow and ice slope required care as it was getting rather soft, so the crampon points were placed securely before transferring weight. Another much needed rest at the rocks and then down 50-ft. into the ice couloir. We were just about to take to the ice when we heard a whirring and clattering noise, so shrank back again the wall - just in time - those rocks coming down were unpleasantly close. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We then had more trouble half-way down the ice slope when my left leg developed cramp. As last man, I did not dare to fall, so yelled a warning and hobbled down on one crampon till comparative safety was reached. The ice couloir was now running with water, and the place did not seem very healthy, especially when a few more stones whizzed past our heads. Even though we were dead tired, our mental faculties were still alert and our retreat becare more like a military operation, slippery ice and missiles being endured till we jumped the subsidiary bergschrund and rattled down to the col. Oh, well, no harm done! Lord! - what is this? The slope we had climbed in the morning looked horribly steep now, as we craned our necks over it. Had we really came up this? | ||
+ | |||
+ | We belayed properly down this now sun-softened slope, and slowly neared the large bergschrund. Brian plucked up courage and jumped the fifteen feet into the trough. I followed suit - a most peculiar flying feeling this - one second you are high up on the lip, and the next you have landed and are trying to pull both feet out of the soft snow. Brian was feeling much better by this time and had lost his sick feeling, but I still retained a slight headache. We threaded our way through the crevassed area, and fairly romped home to the hut, very fatigued, but quite happy. We had spent a long time over it, but there were no mishaps. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ian, good lad that he was, had a special brew waiting for us, so while we sipped hot sugary tea we told him of our exploits. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====The Annual Re-Union - at Woods' Creek. March 14/ | ||
Trains to Richmond on Saturday: | Trains to Richmond on Saturday: | ||
- | 6.59 a.m.. (Electric) 12.33 p.m. (Steam)' | ||
- | .1 | ||
- | 95 (Steam). 2,44 p.m. (Electric) | ||
- | ' 11 ' '`26 " | ||
- | 6, 5 P.m, (Steam) | ||
- | - tBus is being booked ,to meet 12.33 p.m. ,return. | ||
- | Mollw.11.1CRFalamrradlInrisali | ||
- | 2.!!)......H2..qA2EA" | ||
- | l | ||
- | rain f'rom Sydney. Fare 4/- | ||
- | Mary and Bob Eastoe - a ' | ||
- | A.t the advanced age of 10. days G.R. Eastoo' | ||
- | camping (with her parents) at Brandy Mary Flat -on the Tumut River. | ||
- | , | ||
- | The train time for the last Instruction.al | + | 6.59 a.m. (Electric), 8.30 a.m. (Electric), 9.15 a.m. (Steam), 11.26 a.m. (Electric), 12.33 p.m. (Steam), 1.38 p.m. (Steam), 2.44 p.m. (Electric), 4.29 p.m. (Electric), 6.5 p.m. (Steam), 8.35 p.m. (Steam). |
- | travelled on it. Two prospectives and your report' | + | |
- | . , | + | 'Bus is being booked to meet 12.33 p.m. train from Sydney. Fare 4/- return. |
- | , . | + | |
- | T.171E ANNUAL RE-1.1NION' | + | ---- |
- | ' | + | |
- | Such circumstances, | + | ====Congratulations To:==== |
- | bon). 6/1/53. | + | |
- | 13. | + | Mary and Bob Eastoe - a daughter, Gillian Rosemary, born 6/1/53. |
- | ACTIVITIES OF THE F-AUNA PROTECTION PANEL, | + | |
- | 1952-53 | + | At the advanced age of 10 days G.R. Eastoe was to be seen camping (with her parents) at Brandy Mary Flat on the Tumut River. |
- | 01.1=0....10.4.PIP.11 | + | |
- | By Allen A. strom. | + | ---- |
- | RARE FAUNA. The Brush and Plain Turkey have been declared GRare PE-ii-na' | + | |
- | FAUNAL SOCIETIES. Two Societies have been established - at Hazelbro-6111=o1-6-rTgong; | + | The train time for the last Instructional |
- | WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE and WOMBAT. | + | |
- | KANGAROOS IN THE WEST. The Chief Guardian of Fauna, the Curator of EEErnaTra." | + | Such circumstances, |
- | APPOINTMEET OF FIELD STAFF and CO-OPERATION OF HONORARY RANGERS. Te77ne-FTT-effOFFS7-TEvernment eFOnoffreg-nntine To prevenrThe appoin ment of even one permanent ranger. Several bulletins have been circulated to Honorary Rangers under the Fauna Protection Act. These will serve to encourage interest and co-operation. | + | |
- | REPTILES. During the year the Wild Life Preservation Society requoeted FTErmeasure of protection for certain species of Reptiles, in particular the very useful Blue Tongue LiEard. After considerable trouble and interchange of correspondence, | + | ---- |
- | BIOLOGICAL SURVEY AND COMMONWEALTH CO-ORDINATION. The Panel has ' | + | |
- | 14. | + | =====Activities Of The Fauna Protetion |
- | ESSAY CCMPETITION. A Competition was organised by the Panel tfirough Eag-ren7771-FE effort to drouse interest in conservation of fauna. Whilst the response was very limited, some of the essays were well don, The Panel has also organised a Poster Competition ror children. | + | |
- | EDUCATIONAL FILMS. The Panel has in its possession ten films on the subject of-Direure Protection, and these are being put to good use in t educational field: Interested persons are invited to contact the Chie Guardian of Fauna, Chief Secretary' | + | |
- | WILD LIFE SURVEYS. Some time ago the Panel carried out agurvey to nre=7-777117-as possible the disposition aid numbers of the Koala population of N.S.W. During the year a similar survey has been made for the Mallee Fowl, and this has supplied the Panel with some idea of suitable areas for reservation as a Faunal Reserve, in an effort to give permanent sanctuary to the Mallee Fowl. A new survey of the incidence of the Brush and Plain Turkeys has been commenced in cooperation with the Royal Australasian Ornithological Union. | + | |
- | OPEN SEASONS The Panel has expressed, as its official opinion, the MITTEIT-F5t reduction of protected animals that reach pest proportia is best done, particularly in the central and eastern districts of the State, by a system of permits rather than Open Seasons. In Western | + | |
- | Districts, because of the magnitude of the distances and the sparoity of the population involved; it may be necessary to declare an. Open Season. Such Open Seasons, however, should not be more frequent nor o: greater duration than one or two months in any twelve. | + | |
- | Regarding the Duck, the Panel was of the opinion that special circumstances of dry conditions concentrated large numbers of ducks in the rice growing areas. In addition poor germination aggravated the situation. The Panel agreed that a state-wide Open Season could not be justified on the circumstances, | + | |
- | MACQUARIE MARSHES. The Panel has cohtinued its efforts to have the Marshes set a= as a Faunal Reserve so far without success. | + | |
- | MOWN M, | + | |
- | WANTED - BY THE LIBRARIAN. | + | |
- | The Club Librarian would like a copy of the undermentioned magazines to enable him to have the 1950 and 1951 volumes bound February, 1950 | + | |
- | March, 1951 | + | |
- | April, 1951 | + | |
- | June, 1951 | + | |
- | November, 1951, | + | |
- | t.," | + | |
- | FEBRUARE FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | SOCIAL COMMITTEE | + | |
- | This will help to raise money requii' | + | ===Rare Fauna.=== |
- | PROHIBITION ON TEE SALE OF SOME WILDFLOWERS: | + | |
- | A Panel organised by the N.S.W. Ranger Patrol has recommended to the Department of Local overnment, that the ban on the sale of . | + | The Brush and Plain Turkey have been declared "Rare Fauna. Penalties for interfering with these animals in any fashion entail heavy fines and/or imprisonment. |
- | Borania floribunda, Gymea Lily, Rock Lily, Native Rose and Woody Pear | + | |
- | be renewed, and that such ban be extended to - | + | ===Faunal Societies.=== |
- | .Flannel Flower, all species of Christmas Bells, Waratah, Boronia ledifolia and Boranta pinnata. | + | |
- | The Federation was represented an the Panel. | + | Two Societies have been established |
- | Owing to the very good -.season, the Patrols have not found as much work as earlier contemplated; | + | |
- | ANNUAL RE-UNION CAMP: | + | ===Wedge-Tailed Eagle and Wmobat.=== |
- | Date: MarCh 21/22nd. | + | |
- | Place: Long Angle Gully, | + | The Panel was carrying out investigations relative to protection of these animals when Mr. Clive Evatt, then Chief Secretary, in July 1951 gave them protection for 12 months. When Mr. Kelly was appointed to the Ministry he requested the advice of the Panel on the two animals but, since the Panel' |
+ | |||
+ | ===Kangaroos in teh West.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Chief Guardian of Fauna, the Curator of Mammals at the Australian Museum and Allen A. Strom investigated reports that kangaroos had reached pest proportions west of the Darling River. Observations justified the reports and some thinning by a licensing system was recommended. Considerable delay by the Minister finally led to Cabinet granting an Open season in the Western Division for two months - December/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Appointment of Field Staff and Co-operation of Honorary Rangers.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Despite all efforts, Government economies continue to prevent the appointment of even one permanent ranger. Several bulletins have been circulated to Honorary Rangers under the Fauna Protection Act. These will serve to encourage interest and co-operation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Reptiles.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | During the year the Wild Life Preservation Society requested some measure of protection for certain species of Reptiles, in particular the very useful Blue Tongue Lizard. After considerable trouble and interchange of correspondence, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Biological Survey and Commonwealth Co-Ordination.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Panel has expressed support for a survey of our resources of wild life, its disposition and allied matters. It has also agreed that Open Seasons and the dedication of lands for Faunal Reserves should be correlated between States and with Commonwealth inspiration. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Essay Competition.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Competition was organised by the Panel through the schools in an effort to arouse interest in conservation of fauna. Whilst the response was very limited, some of the essays were well done. The Panel has also organised a Poster Competition for children. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Educational films.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Panel has in its possession ten films on the subject of Nature Protection, and these are being put to good use in the educational field. Interested persons are invited to contact the Chief Guardian of Fauna, Chief Secretary' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wild Life Surveys.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Some time ago the Panel carried out a survey to determine as far as possible the disposition and numbers of the Koala population of N.S.W. During the year a similar survey has been made for the Mallee Fowl, and this has supplied the Panel with some idea of suitable areas for reservation as a Faunal Reserve, in an effort to give permanent sanctuary to the Mallee Fowl. A new survey of the incidence of the Brush and Plain Turkeys has been commenced in cooperation with the Royal Australasian Ornithological Union. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Open Seasons.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Panel has expressed, as its official opinion, the view that the reduction of protected animals that reach pest proportions is best done, particularly in the central and eastern districts of the State, by a system of permits rather than Open Seasons. In Western Districts, because of the magnitude of the distances and the sparcity of the population involved, it may be necessary to declare an Open Season. Such Open Seasons, however, should not be more frequent nor of greater duration than one or two months in any twelve. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Regarding the Duck, the Panel was of the opinion that special circumstances of dry conditions concentrated large numbers of ducks in the rice growing areas. In addition poor germination aggravated the situation. The Panel agreed that a state-wide Open Season could not be justified on the circumstances existing in the Irrigation Areas. During the rice growing season 1952, ducks were removed from the Protected Schedule in the Murrumbidgee and Wakool Irrigation Areas. Renewed applications for an Open Season for Duck, Quail and Snipe in recent months has resulted in the application being refused with respect to Quail and Snipe. The duck is still under review. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Macquarie Marshes.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Panel has continued its efforts to have the Marshes set aside as a Faunal Reserve so far without success. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Wanted - by the Librarian.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Club Librarian would like a copy of the undermentioned magazines to enable him to have the 1950 and 1951 volumes bound:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | February 1950, March 1951, April 1951, June 1951, November 1951. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====February Federation Notes.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Social Committee - Guessing Competition - Prize a Hot Water Jug.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This will help to raise money required | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Prohibition On The Sale Of Some Wildflowers.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Panel organised by the N.S.W. Ranger Patrol has recommended to the Department of Local Government, that the ban on the sale of Borania floribunda, Gymea Lily, Rock Lily, Native Rose and Woody Pear be renewed, and that such ban be extended to Flannel Flower, all species of Christmas Bells, Waratah, Boronia ledifolia and Boranta pinnata. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Federation was represented an the Panel. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===The National Park Fire Patrols.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Owing to the very good season, the Patrols have not found as much work as earlier contemplated; | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Annual Re-Union Camp.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Date: March 21/22nd. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Place: Long Angle Gully, | ||
The job of the S.B.W. at the Reunion: Final Cleaning Up. | The job of the S.B.W. at the Reunion: Final Cleaning Up. | ||
- | Messrs. Ken Stewart (Rover Ramblers) | + | |
- | Mr. S. Luke (Fire Control Officer, N.S.W. Forestry Commission) then gave a very informative talk on bushfires, fire sighting and preventi | + | Messrs. Ken Stewart (Rover Ramblers) |
- | WANTED!! Tradesmen, (and woMen), skilled ar unskilled, to otn a BOUDDI WORK PARTY, March 27,28/29th. Truck is available from the city Friday night. | + | |
+ | Mr. S. Luke (Fire Control Officer, N.S.W. Forestry Commission) then gave a very informative talk on bushfires, fire sighting and prevention. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Tradesmen Wanted!!==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tradesmen, (and women), skilled ar unskilled, | ||
Ring Allen A. Strom at WB2520, WB2528 or WB2529 for particulars. | Ring Allen A. Strom at WB2520, WB2528 or WB2529 for particulars. | ||
- | TRADESMEN transport | + | |
- | tormi | + | ---- |
- | . | + | |
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
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+ | |||
Paddy is pleased to say he can now supply almost anything in the way of sleeping bags. | Paddy is pleased to say he can now supply almost anything in the way of sleeping bags. | ||
- | 5710" Featherdown bags cost 10. 0. 0. | + | |
- | 5710" Superdown cost .. 12. 8. 0. | + | 5' 10" Featherdown bags cost £10. 0. 0. |
+ | |||
+ | 5'10" Superdown cost £12. 8. 0. | ||
Larger ones a little more. | Larger ones a little more. | ||
+ | |||
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- | Featherd own 12.19. 6d. Superdown 15. 7. 6d. | ||
- | Utility Quilts 6 72x51 | ||
- | Featherdown 8. 5. 6d. | ||
- | Sup erdown 10. 7. 3d. | ||
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- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 201 CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
+ | Featherdown £12.19. 6d. | ||
+ | Superdown £15. 7. 6d. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Utility Quilts 6' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Featherdown £8. 5. 6d. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Superdown £10. 7. 3d. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sleeping Bags can now be recovered for £8. 0. 0 plus post of any down required. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
+ | 201 Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678 | ||
+ | |||
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