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When the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed, Brian Harvey observed that each tree in the proposed Memorial Grove was to be named for an ex-serviceman and the Club had lost two members during the War. The President said he understood that the actual names of men would not be used, but the name of the donating body would be displayed. Jean Harvey then moved that Federation be urged to join in the tree-planting proposal, and the motion was adopted. | When the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed, Brian Harvey observed that each tree in the proposed Memorial Grove was to be named for an ex-serviceman and the Club had lost two members during the War. The President said he understood that the actual names of men would not be used, but the name of the donating body would be displayed. Jean Harvey then moved that Federation be urged to join in the tree-planting proposal, and the motion was adopted. | ||
- | Skipping briskly through reports, we came to Conservation, | + | Skipping briskly through reports, we came to Conservation, |
Came the momentous decision an a site for the Annual Re-Union, and a chorus declaimed "Woods Creek" | Came the momentous decision an a site for the Annual Re-Union, and a chorus declaimed "Woods Creek" | ||
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| | |7.20 p.m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | | | |7.20 p.m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | ||
| | |9.55 p.m. (Kurrajong)| | | | |9.55 p.m. (Kurrajong)| | ||
- | |**Saturday**| |9.5 a.m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | + | |**Saturday**|Buses leave Richmond at:|9.5 a.m. (Kurrajong Heights)| |
| | |10.55 a m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | | | |10.55 a m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | ||
| | |1.20 p.m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | | | |1.20 p.m. (Kurrajong Heights)| | ||
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I led 30-feet across a small deep avalanche groove, losing my hat during this difficult move. It righted itself and quickly rolled on its brim down the slabs. Just an old felt hat gathering speed -- I wonder? | I led 30-feet across a small deep avalanche groove, losing my hat during this difficult move. It righted itself and quickly rolled on its brim down the slabs. Just an old felt hat gathering speed -- I wonder? | ||
- | The climbing now became spectacular, | + | The climbing now became spectacular, |
We moved off reluctantly, | We moved off reluctantly, | ||
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Then we were there - at last - moving as quickly as possible down the buttress. We were still in danger of stones above, but the worst part was over. The rest was normal climbing until we reached the snow slope below the buttress. Here Brian accidentally started an avalanche, but was held by the rope. | Then we were there - at last - moving as quickly as possible down the buttress. We were still in danger of stones above, but the worst part was over. The rest was normal climbing until we reached the snow slope below the buttress. Here Brian accidentally started an avalanche, but was held by the rope. | ||
- | A sharp trot across the glacier and down the rough path brought us to the hut about 6.0 p.m. - it was a welcame | + | A sharp trot across the glacier and down the rough path brought us to the hut about 6.0 p.m. - it was a welcome |
We made a cryptic entry in the log-book " | We made a cryptic entry in the log-book " | ||
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The normal life of mistletoe on Eucalypts is computed at approximately ten years under favourable conditions. One host tree may support twenty or more separate mistletoes all in a state of healthy development. The most notable effect on the host tree is loss of vitality, disfigurement, | The normal life of mistletoe on Eucalypts is computed at approximately ten years under favourable conditions. One host tree may support twenty or more separate mistletoes all in a state of healthy development. The most notable effect on the host tree is loss of vitality, disfigurement, | ||
- | There are two possible reasons for the prolixity of mistletoe on roadside trees; first, such trees are most accessible to birds bearing the seeds, and seccndly, mistletoe is dependent on a good supply of sunlight in order to carry out its process of photosynthesis, | + | There are two possible reasons for the prolixity of mistletoe on roadside trees; first, such trees are most accessible to birds bearing the seeds, and secondly, mistletoe is dependent on a good supply of sunlight in order to carry out its process of photosynthesis, |
=== Control Measures. === | === Control Measures. === | ||
- | Theh Forestry Commission had carried out earlier investigations, | + | The Forestry Commission had carried out earlier investigations, |
In 1949 the Forestry Commission approached the Department of Main Roads with a view to collaboration on further tests on mistletoe eradication by the use of hormone sprays. | In 1949 the Forestry Commission approached the Department of Main Roads with a view to collaboration on further tests on mistletoe eradication by the use of hormone sprays. | ||
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How many bushwalkers who sing this song realise that the first bushwalkers, | How many bushwalkers who sing this song realise that the first bushwalkers, | ||
- | My first stopping place was Rajgir, which is a pilgrim centre for those of many different religions. Hindus, Moslems, Jains and Buddhists have shrines and temples there, many of them 2500 years old, and generally situated near the top of hills - if bushwalkers bag trig stations, pilgrims bag temples, and it is amazing how women in saris down to their ankles trip up those hills for this purpose! Most of the Ganges basin consists of perfectly flat land cut up into small fields bounded by low mud walls serving as footpaths and with villages every mile or so, and each village with its mango grove. But occasionally there are hills, like the Warrumbungles geologically, | + | My first stopping place was Rajgir, which is a pilgrim centre for those of many different religions. Hindus, Moslems, Jains and Buddhists have shrines and temples there, many of them 2500 years old, and generally situated near the top of hills - if bushwalkers bag trig stations, pilgrims bag temples, and it is amazing how women in saris down to their ankles trip up those hills for this purpose! Most of the Ganges basin consists of perfectly flat land cut up into small fields bounded by low mud walls serving as footpaths and with villages every mile or so, and each village with its mango grove. But occasionally there are hills, like the Warrumbungles geologically, |
Those really tough Tibetans, I mentioned, sleep out in the open wrapped in their big cloaks, and cook their own meals like bushwalkers. But the wealthier Tibetans, as well as the pilgrims from other countries, prefer to make use of a dharmasala, a guest house for religious purposes (something like the medeaeval monastery) and this is what I have done, though, unlike others, I have often taken my sleeping bag and slept under a mango tree. Most pilgrims bring their own servants to cook for them, but those travelling alone, like myself find it easier to arrange with the dharmasala servant to do the cooking and also the buying of the food in the village. Every guest brings his own bedding and spreads it on the string bed or wooden bed that is provided. Very superior I have felt with my lightweight " | Those really tough Tibetans, I mentioned, sleep out in the open wrapped in their big cloaks, and cook their own meals like bushwalkers. But the wealthier Tibetans, as well as the pilgrims from other countries, prefer to make use of a dharmasala, a guest house for religious purposes (something like the medeaeval monastery) and this is what I have done, though, unlike others, I have often taken my sleeping bag and slept under a mango tree. Most pilgrims bring their own servants to cook for them, but those travelling alone, like myself find it easier to arrange with the dharmasala servant to do the cooking and also the buying of the food in the village. Every guest brings his own bedding and spreads it on the string bed or wooden bed that is provided. Very superior I have felt with my lightweight " | ||
- | My last place of pilgrinage | + | My last place of pilgrimage |
And do these pilgrims have their "Green grow the rushes, O!"? Yes, but, as they chant in Tibetan, Pali or Sanscrit, I do not know what they sing. I only know that their chants are often very haunting and sometimes strangely beautiful. | And do these pilgrims have their "Green grow the rushes, O!"? Yes, but, as they chant in Tibetan, Pali or Sanscrit, I do not know what they sing. I only know that their chants are often very haunting and sometimes strangely beautiful. | ||
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A best-seller written by Nevil Shute several years ago and titled "The Far Country" | A best-seller written by Nevil Shute several years ago and titled "The Far Country" | ||
- | The ranges east of Mansfield form the watersheds for a number of rivers: the Delatite and Howqua flowing into the Goulburn: the King, Rose, Catherine and Dandongadale, | + | The ranges east of Mansfield form the watersheds for a number of rivers: the Delatite and Howqua flowing into the Goulburn: the King, Rose, Catherine and Dandongadale, |
From all these main tops, and quite a number of the lesser summits superb views are to be had. As a purely selfish reaction, I liked the scenery as well as that of the Lake St.Clair-Cradle Mountain Reserve in Tasmania, but perhaps I was prejudiced by reason of the agreeable camping conditions. I certainly preferred this country to all of the Kosciusko Alpine area, with the exception of the views of the west face from Townsend and Twynam, which the Victorian scene rather resembles in grandeur. A tilted rock strata, which appears to be a variety of sandstone and conglomerate, | From all these main tops, and quite a number of the lesser summits superb views are to be had. As a purely selfish reaction, I liked the scenery as well as that of the Lake St.Clair-Cradle Mountain Reserve in Tasmania, but perhaps I was prejudiced by reason of the agreeable camping conditions. I certainly preferred this country to all of the Kosciusko Alpine area, with the exception of the views of the west face from Townsend and Twynam, which the Victorian scene rather resembles in grandeur. A tilted rock strata, which appears to be a variety of sandstone and conglomerate, | ||
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Camp sites are often dictated by water supply, and it would be unwise to press on from a sure spring late in the afternoon. Otherwise camping conditions are generally excellent, with soft couches of snow-grass and abundance of dry snow gum for firewood. The region above the tree-line is so limited in extent that one need never fear being caught out on a completely exposed place. | Camp sites are often dictated by water supply, and it would be unwise to press on from a sure spring late in the afternoon. Otherwise camping conditions are generally excellent, with soft couches of snow-grass and abundance of dry snow gum for firewood. The region above the tree-line is so limited in extent that one need never fear being caught out on a completely exposed place. | ||
- | Like the Kosciusko country, it is summer time walking | + | Like the Kosciusko country, it is summer time walking |
Our trip, deliberately planned to be easy, was: | Our trip, deliberately planned to be easy, was: | ||
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__Day 5__: In the morning without packs to Mt. Cobbler and back to Hut. (8 miles - ascent and descent about 1,800-ft.) | __Day 5__: In the morning without packs to Mt. Cobbler and back to Hut. (8 miles - ascent and descent about 1,800-ft.) | ||
- | __Day 6__: South across Cobbler Plateau to Mts. Koonika | + | __Day 6__: South across Cobbler Plateau to Mts. Koonika |
__Day 7__: Over Speculation and Cross Cut Saw to Mt. Howitt and Macalister Springs (ascents totalling 2,700-ft. - about 6 miles - a short but rugged day with heavy packs - no water en route). | __Day 7__: Over Speculation and Cross Cut Saw to Mt. Howitt and Macalister Springs (ascents totalling 2,700-ft. - about 6 miles - a short but rugged day with heavy packs - no water en route). | ||
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Mr. Fred Fry, of Howqua Homestead, will also undertake similar jobs. I daresay parcels would have to be mailed to him C/- Merrijig, via Mansfield. He would be able to pack stores to part of Howqua River, or to Howitt Hut, 7 miles south-east of the mountain of that name and 6 miles from Macalister Springs. | Mr. Fred Fry, of Howqua Homestead, will also undertake similar jobs. I daresay parcels would have to be mailed to him C/- Merrijig, via Mansfield. He would be able to pack stores to part of Howqua River, or to Howitt Hut, 7 miles south-east of the mountain of that name and 6 miles from Macalister Springs. | ||
- | __Transport__: | + | __Transport__: |
- | To come in to Buller or the Howqua River, Benalla is the detraining point. A 'bus leaves Benalla for Mansfield at 7.45 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, returning from Mansfield at 8.30 in the morning. Distance 40 miles, fare 9/- single, 15/- return (don't know currency of return tickets). Several hire car proprietors at Mansfid | + | To come in to Buller or the Howqua River, Benalla is the detraining point. A 'bus leaves Benalla for Mansfield at 7.45 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, returning from Mansfield at 8.30 in the morning. Distance 40 miles, fare 9/- single, 15/- return (don't know currency of return tickets). Several hire car proprietors at Mansfield |
Owing to delays involved in 'bus travel, a party with little time to spare may be advised to hire a car right through from Benalla (67 miles to Buller, 52 to Merrijig). There is a 'bus service from Mansfield to Mirimbah (beyond Merrijig and at the foot of Buller), and at certain tiMes this plies as far as the top of Buller, but the service is infrequent, and enquiry should be made before relying on this. | Owing to delays involved in 'bus travel, a party with little time to spare may be advised to hire a car right through from Benalla (67 miles to Buller, 52 to Merrijig). There is a 'bus service from Mansfield to Mirimbah (beyond Merrijig and at the foot of Buller), and at certain tiMes this plies as far as the top of Buller, but the service is infrequent, and enquiry should be made before relying on this. | ||
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- | MIINIMIDNII=m1711M116414101M117.1=0 | + | ===== Federation Notes - January. ===== |
- | FEDERATION NOTES - JANUARY. | + | |
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | 1954 EUSHWALKER BALL: Organiser wanted, Any volunteers? Phone W32528. | + | |
- | FRAZER PARK: Wyong Shire Council will investigate the quarrying of EFFver an the Park. | + | === 1954 Bushwalker Ball: === |
- | MORTON PRIMITIVE AREA: The Fauna Protection Panel approved of the Te7=-7177-7-1=-hs | + | |
- | BUNGONIA GORGE: The Mines Department has agreed that mining pursuits | + | Organiser wanted, Any volunteers? Phone WB2528. |
- | BARREN.GROUNDS AND BUDDEROO: The local M.L.A. has agreed to assist in EnTE' | + | |
- | BOUDDI NATURAL PARK: About one third of the Park was destroyed by fire 377717777-rgcenber | + | === Frazer Park === |
- | KARIONG PARK PROPOSAL: The District Surveyor says that he should be FET-677-EM | + | |
- | UA2983. | + | Wyong Shire Council will investigate the quarrying of gravel on the Park. |
- | Trespon' | + | |
- | $' | + | === Morton Primitive Area: === |
- | -** | + | |
- | ' | + | The Fauna Protection Panel approved of the dedication of Morton as a Faunal Reserve in 1950. The Federation has asked that the Panel proceed with the routine necessary to have the dedication completed. |
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- | , | + | === Bungonia Gorge: === |
- | VA | + | |
- | I | + | The Mines Department has agreed that mining pursuits |
- | Here is a copy of letter recently | + | |
- | received by Paddy. | + | === Barren Grounds and Budderoo: === |
- | Some short time ago you repaired a Paddymadeirucsac | + | |
+ | The local M.L.A. has agreed to assist in having | ||
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+ | === Bouddi Natural Park: === | ||
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+ | About one third of the Park was destroyed by fire on Monday, December | ||
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+ | === Kariong Park Proposal: === | ||
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+ | The District Surveyor says that he should be able to make a recommendation about the area shortly. The Lands Department has been awaiting a report before taking any action. The next visit to the area will be on the weekend, February 19,20,21. You are invited to come and bring your friends. Contact A.W. Dingeldei at UA2983. | ||
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+ | === Kedumba Valley: === | ||
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+ | Reported that the Kedumba Valley Pastoral Company | ||
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+ | ===== Paddy Made. ===== | ||
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+ | Here is a copy of letter recently received by Paddy. | ||
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+ | Some short time ago you repaired a Paddymade rucsac | ||
Your store refused payment for this service on the grounds that the seams should not have started, and I feel prompted to thank you for this excellent spirit, which is nowadays so rarely found. | Your store refused payment for this service on the grounds that the seams should not have started, and I feel prompted to thank you for this excellent spirit, which is nowadays so rarely found. | ||
- | My rucsack has in recent years done unfailing, duty in many parts of the world unc' | + | |
+ | My rucsack has in recent years done unfailing duty in many parts of the world under all manner of conditions, from the Cuillins of Skye to Kosciusko, from the Austrian Dolomites to the mountains of Ceylon. | ||
Incidentally, | Incidentally, | ||
- | V:ith good wishes to you and your organisation in 1954. | ||
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- | STOP PRESS: Triple hob-nails now in stock. | ||
- | PADDY PAWN | ||
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 201 CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
- | 4,00- | ||
- | 4111 117' | ||
+ | With good wishes to you and your organisation in 1954. | ||
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+ | __Stop Press__: Triple hob-nails now in stock. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
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+ | 201 Castlereagh St., Sydney. M2678 | ||
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