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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 " | 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 " | ||
- | The by-laws take over where the Constitution ends. They are provided for in the Constitution, | + | The by-laws take over where the Constitution ends. They are provided for in the Constitution, |
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. | 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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Dormie now sought to "prick that annual blister" | Dormie now sought to "prick that annual blister" | ||
- | The President consulted with the Constitution and found Dormie' | + | The President consulted with the Constitution and found Dormie' |
At which stage effective business tapered off into reminders about axe-men and entertainments for the Re-Union, overdue magazine subs., and,the like, and the President banged the bone on the table at - yes, 8.40 p.m. | At which stage effective business tapered off into reminders about axe-men and entertainments for the Re-Union, overdue magazine subs., and,the like, and the President banged the bone on the table at - yes, 8.40 p.m. | ||
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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 that we came upon a large pool, very deep with straight rock up either side. This was a case of swim, for there was no going up and over, the jungle was too thick. Even then, we said, we would probably strike further difficulties. So after consulting the map again, we finally decided to turn back and calmp 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 that we came upon a large pool, very deep with straight rock up either side. This was a case of swim, for there was no going up and over, the jungle was too thick. Even then, we said, we would probably strike further difficulties. So after consulting the map again, we finally decided to turn back and camp at the first available spot and the next day we would make back to the junction and follow the left arm. |
- | Our camp site Was hacked out of the jungle, an area just big enough 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 | + | Our camp site Was hacked out of the jungle, an area just big enough 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 |
This storm was really fierce, so fierce that two yabbies hurried from their waterside homes and seemed rather keen to spend the night with us in the tent. But after repeatedly knocking them off our sleeping bags, they finally took the hint and left. | This storm was really fierce, so fierce that two yabbies hurried from their waterside homes and seemed rather keen to spend the night with us in the tent. But after repeatedly knocking them off our sleeping bags, they finally took the hint and left. | ||
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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. " | 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. " | ||
- | 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. | + | 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 which is the only flat spot for miles and that was our Christmas Day. |
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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. | 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 | + | 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 |
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. | 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. | ||
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+ | =====Activities Of The Fauna Protection Panel 1952-53.===== | ||
+ | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rare Fauna.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Faunal Societies.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Two Societies have been established - at Hazelbrook and Wollongong; another will hold its inaugural meeting in March at the Chatswood Town Hall. These societies are to encourage interest in assisting the administration of the Fauna Protection Act, 1948. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Wedge-Tailed Eagle and Wombat.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 the 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. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ====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. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | =====February Federation Notes.===== | ||
- | ACTIVITIES OF THE F-AUNA PROTECTION PANEL, | ||
- | 1952-53 | ||
- | 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; | ||
- | WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE and WOMBAT. The Panel was carrying out investiga' | ||
- | KANGAROOS IN THE WEST. The Chief Guardian of Fauna, the Curator of EEErnaTra." | ||
- | 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. | ||
- | 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' | + | ===Social Committee |
- | 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 . | + | This will help to raise money required |
- | Borania floribunda, Gymea Lily, Rock Lily, Native Rose and Woody Pear | + | |
- | be renewed, and that such ban be extended to - | + | ===Prohibition On The Sale Of Some Wildflowers.=== |
- | .Flannel Flower, all species of Christmas Bells, Waratah, Boronia ledifolia and Boranta | + | |
- | The Federation was represented an the Panel. | + | 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 Boronia |
- | Owing to the very good -.season, the Patrols have not found as much work as earlier contemplated; | + | |
- | ANNUAL RE-UNION CAMP: | + | The Federation was represented an the Panel. |
- | Date: MarCh 21/22nd. | + | |
- | Place: Long Angle Gully, | + | ===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 | + | |
+ | Mr. S. Luke (Fire Control Officer, N.S.W. Forestry Commission) then gave a very informative talk on bushfires, fire sighting and prevention. | ||
+ | |||
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+ | |||
+ | ====Tradesmen Wanted!!==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tradesmen, (and women), skilled | ||
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 | + | ---- |
- | . | + | |
- | Well, here's February over and March beginning. The welome | + | =====Paddy Made.===== |
+ | |||
+ | Well, here's February over and March beginning. The welcome | ||
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. | ||
+ | |||
For those who want a bag for cold climates the Kossie Bag is now available again. This bag has a hood and totally encloses the sleeper except for the face. | For those who want a bag for cold climates the Kossie Bag is now available again. This bag has a hood and totally encloses the sleeper except for the face. | ||
- | Featherd own 12.19. 6d. Superdown 15. 7. 6d. | ||
- | Utility Quilts 6 72x51 | ||
- | Featherdown 8. 5. 6d. | ||
- | Sup erdown 10. 7. 3d. | ||
- | Sleeping Bags can now be recovered for 8. 0. 0 plus post of any down required. | ||
- | r' | ||
- | PADDY PAWN | ||
- | 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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