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-INE.4......camosam.....1...tagoi......inoror...,  +===== Cheddar Chopper===== 
-- CHEDDAR CHOP7NR. - + 
-IP, IQ. WIN", +It has been brought to our attention that Eddie Stretton's walk in late March was led astray. Firstly, there were six men and Eddie. Now, I ask you, what chance has a girl got of leading a walk under those conditions? Next, Siedlecky dropped them off on Friday night on the road to Carlon's instead of Black Jerry's. The classic came when Ed bowled up to one of the numerous tents pitched at Carlon's and asked "Where are we?" Oh well, we suppose all these things go towards making a walk. 
-It has been brought to our attention that Eddie Stretton's walk in late March was led astray. Firstly, there were six men and Eddie. Now, I ask you, what chance has a girl got of leading a walk under those conditions? Next, Siedlecky dropped them off on Friday night on the road to Carlon's instead of Slack Jerry's. The classic came when Ed bowled up to one of the numerous tents pitched at Carlon's and asked There are we?" Oh well, we suppose all these things go towards making a walk. + 
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-Things certainly have come to a bad state When people like Eric Pegl-am get lost an the way to Euroli.:1.Yes, it's true! Eric couldn'fInd his way to Federation Re-union last month, and if it hadn't been for the noise from the camp-fire he would probably have ended up in Euroha Creek, + 
-  0 0 +Things certainly have come to a bad state when people like Eric Pegram get lost an the way to Euroka. Yes, it's true! Eric couldn'find his way to Federation Re-union last month, and if it hadn't been for the noise from the camp-fire he would probably have ended up in Euroka Creek
-We overheard Ross Laird going mad in the Club the other night because Geoff Y:agg is making profits from his (Ross') misdemeanours. (Tasmanian Trip, April Mag.) The least he coald have done would have been to offer to go fifty-fifty in the profits, grumbled Ross. + 
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-'Eon Voyage' to Jane and Margaret Putt who sailed on 29th April for a three month visit home in New Zealand. Colin joins them at the end of June for a month's visit and they are hoping to bring Pat Sullivan, Betty Swain and Peter Stitt home with them in July. + 
-$ 0 0 0 +We overheard Ross Laird going mad in the Club the other night because Geoff Wagg is making profits from his (Ross') misdemeanours. (Tasmanian Trip, April Mag.) The least he could have done would have been to offer to go fifty-fifty in the profits, grumbled Ross. 
-Whilst approximately 150 bods sat and patiently plucked grass seeds from their sox at Federation Reunion in trotted Federation President, Paul Barnes, with scarcely a single burr in his hosiery, to be followed half an hour later by Don Mathews in imnaculate long sox. But would they tell us the secret? Oh no, not they/ + 
- 0   +---- 
-Congratulations to Marj. and Paul Barnes on the birth of a+ 
-14. +'Bon Voyage' to Jane and Margaret Putt who sailed on 29th April for a three month visit home in New Zealand. Colin joins them at the end of June for a month's visit and they are hoping to bring Pat Sullivan, Betty Swain and Peter Stitt home with them in July. 
-c9nughter early in March, also to Betty and Phil Hall the same (makin'g 7otal of three daughters to date), and also a daughter to Helen and Horton, now in Melbourne. + 
-0000 +---- 
-To be caught outside the barrier when your train leaves its + 
-pl,:-;form is annoying enough, but to be about to step into it and have +Whilst approximately 150 bods sat and patiently plucked grass seeds from their sox at Federation Reunion in trotted Federation President, Paul Barnes, with scarcely a single burr in his hosiery, to be followed half an hour later by Don Mathews in immaculate long sox. But would they tell us the secret? Oh no, not they
-it just leave you standing is really maddening, especially when you have about three hours to wait for the next train. This happened to Jec Martin when she was about to board 5.10 p m. Mittagong train on _(J official Easter trip. + 
-INIMWOMIO40:0Wminale011am0=4.10.10...1..+---- 
-Ti END. Tricky Terrain Traps Trampers. At the Federation Reun:the President, Mr. Paul Barnes, led a small group an a tour of ail possible campsites in the area before arriving at the true one Luckily he arrived in time to open proceedings. + 
-Later, last seen wandering vaguely, etc., our Secretary and +Congratulations to Marj. and Paul Barnes on the birth of a daughter early in March, also to Betty and Phil Hall the same (making a total of three daughters to date), and also a daughter to Helen and Phil Horton, now in Melbourne. 
-Treasurer, also infected with this wanderlust, spent a happy half-hour + 
-wandering vainly from ridge to ridge trying to remember where they had left their tents. +---- 
-I hear that Federation is authorising a detailed map of Eureka to be published, printed in luminous ink. + 
-RUDOLPH STRIKES BACKDushwalker shot in street! It was a pity, sfadF57Uor770Inliis report, that the deceased ow+To be caught outside the barrier when your train leaves its platform is annoying enough, but to be about to step into it and have it just leave you standing is really maddening, especially when you have about three hours to wait for the next train. This happened to Jess Martin when she was about to board the 5.10 p.m. Mittagong train on the official Easter trip. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== Lost Weekend--- 
 + 
 +Tricky Terrain Traps Trampers. At the Federation Reunion the President, Mr. Paul Barnes, led a small group on a tour of all possible campsites in the area before arriving at the true oneLuckily he arrived in time to open proceedings. 
 + 
 +Later, last seen wandering vaguely, etc., our Secretary and Treasurer, also infected with this wanderlust, spent a happy half-hour wandering vainly from ridge to ridge trying to remember where they had left their tents. 
 + 
 +I hear that Federation is authorising a detailed map of Euroka to be published, printed in luminous ink. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=== Rudolph Strikes Back=== 
 + 
 +Bushwalker shot in street! It was a pity, said the Coroner in his report, that the deceased... 
 Could it have come to this? That is for you to decide. I feel it is time that the true facts of these disgraceful goings on were revealed to the amazed gaze of apathetic Club members. The Monica Gang, they caused the trouble. This despicable gang comprises three young - er - ladies (mentioning no names of course, but one has a brother in New Zealand, one has a sister at Barham, and the third has a brother who is writing this article). To continue, however: it is beyond doubt that members of this unscrupulous group were involved in the big Ski Trousers Tie Up, and also the sudden slump in Tents. Could it have come to this? That is for you to decide. I feel it is time that the true facts of these disgraceful goings on were revealed to the amazed gaze of apathetic Club members. The Monica Gang, they caused the trouble. This despicable gang comprises three young - er - ladies (mentioning no names of course, but one has a brother in New Zealand, one has a sister at Barham, and the third has a brother who is writing this article). To continue, however: it is beyond doubt that members of this unscrupulous group were involved in the big Ski Trousers Tie Up, and also the sudden slump in Tents.
-How long could it continue? The Walks Secretary's life was a + 
-misery and other members were becoming involved. How long? Not long, +How long could it continue? The Walks Secretary's life was a misery and other members were becoming involved. How long? Not long, you'll agree. And so it was that at the Federation Reunion Rudolph struck back! The spirits of the Monica Gang were dampened once and for all, in fact some were quite put out. The Walks Secretary and the Co-Editor also carried out an extremely clever outflanking movement by crawling three hundred yards through bracken and grass seeds. Unfortunately, by the time these stealthy attackers arrived the victims had gone so completely that it seemed doubtful if they had been there at all. 
-you'll agree. And so it was that at the Federation Reunion Rudolph struck back! The spirits of the Monica Gang were dampened once and for all, in fact some were quite put out. The Walks Secretary and the Co-Editor also carried out an extremely clever outflanking movement by crawling three hundred yards through bracken and grass seeds. Unfortunately, by the time these stealthy attackers arrived the victims had gone so completely that it seemed doubtful if they had been there at all.+
 The outcome, of course, was that Rudolph was totally victorious and Monica vanquished for good - we hope! The outcome, of course, was that Rudolph was totally victorious and Monica vanquished for good - we hope!
-  a + 
-UNFAIR TO COWS. We have heard of a few lousy doings in our day but Have 37-(3u heardone to equal this?  In the early days of the Club Bushwalkers arriving at Era from the midnight train would kick up a +---- 
-cow and sleep on the spot of earth the poor cow had spent half the night warming up. + 
-15+=== Unfair To Cows=== 
-FEDERATION NOTES APRIL MEETING.+ 
 +We have heard of a few lousy doings in our day but have you heard one to equal this?  In the early days of the Club Bushwalkers arriving at Era from the midnight train would kick up a cow and sleep on the spot of earth the poor cow had spent half the night warming up. 
 + 
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 + 
 +=== Important Transport Notice=== 
 + 
 +Bushwalkers requiring transport from Blackheath, any hour, ring, write or call... 
 + 
 +Siedlecky's Taxi and Tourist Service. 
 + 
 +116 Station Street, Blackheath. 
 + 
 +24 hour service. 
 + 
 +Bushwalkers arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address __it's never too late__! 
 + 
 +'Phone Blackheath 81 or 146Look for cars 3210 or TV270 or book at Mark Salon Radio Shop - opposite Station. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Federation Notes - April Meeting. ===== 
 by Allen A. Strom. by Allen A. Strom.
-14TH ANNUAL_AMP was held at Euroka on April 4/5th. 167 attended but 
-the absence of older folk was pronounced. The Campfire was very 
-successful. Owing to the heat of the day, most people left early 
-on the Sunday thus defeating the purpose of bringing Clubs together. A complaint about the general tone of the reunion and the effectiveness of the Federation was received from a member of the S.D.W. After much discussion, it was decided to circularise a questionnaire amongst members of affiliated clubs in an effort to determine a more effective way to achieve the aims of the Annual Federation Reunion. 
-POLLUTION OF WATERHOLES: Following reception of a letter on this sia-ject-frE-T.B..7-TY was agreed that :- 
-1. Federation should compaign against this practice, particularly in areas such as the Warrumbungle Mountains where the soaping of waterholes and troughs had interfered with stock. 
-2. Federation should wl,ite to Mr. Gale, ,a farmer in the 
-Warrumbungle Mountain Area, informing him of our action and 
-asking his advice on any factors particularly applicable 
-to his area. 
  
-T .7 :7 /-1"-e C 7 '7  +__14TH Annual Camp__ was held at Euroka on April 4/5th167 attended but the absence of older folk was pronouncedThe Campfire was very successful. Owing to the heat of the daymost people left early on the Sunday thus defeating the purpose of bringing Clubs together. A complaint about the general tone of the reunion and the effectiveness of the Federation was received from a member of the S.B.WAfter much discussionit was decided to circularise a questionnaire amongst members of affiliated clubs in an effort to determine a more effective way to achieve the aims of the Annual Federation Reunion. 
-Tc177PL2.,=1 7AXT AT.7D TOURIST SERVICE, + 
- r %M.A.  +__Pollution of Waterholes__Following reception of a letter on this subject from S.B.W.it was agreed that :- 
-115 ST.LTT0111 BLACKHEATH. + 
-2 4 H 0 7 +  -Federation should compaign against this practiceparticularly in areas such as the Warrumbungle Mountains where the soaping of waterholes and troughs had interfered with stock. 
--; ) ";  +  - Federation should write to MrGalea farmer in the Warrumbungle Mountain Area, informing him of our action and asking his advice on any factors particularly applicable to his area
-+ 
-7J3HWAS,KER3 Dla:',khoa'Gh lae at night +__Bushfire Fighting__ in the National Park: The recommendations of the S.B.W. were discussed. It was decided to refer the matter to the Clubs and to call for reports from them at the June meeting of Federation. These reports should contain a list of volunteers. A report was made that numerous fires were left burning in the Megalong Valley over the Easter weekend. It was observed that these were the work of the freelance walker and camper. It was decided to seek Press and Radio publicity in an effort to counteract the practice. 
-1)uk*m7 foncar from + 
-Ra:wcyt,:,f call f,1.; cre addrss -- ITS NLVER rf-00 L.d7E! +__Fraser Park__: A further effort has been made to step gravel filching by the Trustees of the Palk. 
-Niko + 
-/PHOE 137EATI7 ql OR 143, LOOK 7OR Ci\RS 3210 or TV270 +__Barren Grounds__: The Fauna Protection Panel will ask that the Grounds be declared a Faunal Reserve. 
-w VILW,....6,  g.+ * ,1J41+ 
-OR 7300K AT MAI7OL SALc.) am. OPP. STATION +__Barrington Tops__: A contact has been made with the Barrington Club which is inter alia, interested in reservations on the Barrington - Gloucester Plateau. This will be followed up and a concerted effort attempted for a National Park. 
-TRANSPORT +
-j 1 +
-16. +
-7TSHFIRE FIGHTING in the National Park: The recommendations of the +
-were discussed. It was decided to refer the matter to the +
-.LDS and to call for reports from them at the June meeting of T",ration. These reports sl-lould contain a list of volunteers. A rcrt was made that numerous fires were left burning in the MegalonG Valley over the Easter weekend. It was Observed that these were the work of the freelance walker and camper. It was decided to seek Press and Radio publicity in an effort to counteract the practice. +
-FRA;LTER PARK: A further effort has been =e to step gravel filching by 1)e Trustees of the Palk. +
-Tn:RTZ7 GR CUNDS The Fauna Protection Panel will ask that the UF(577717-377nared a Faunal Reserve. +
-DAE1?-7T0N TOPS: A contact has been made with the Barrington Club which is inter alia, interested in reservations on the Barrington - Gloucester Plateau. This will be followed up and a concerted effort attempted for a National Park.+
 The Fauna Protection Panel is continuing the examination of :- The Fauna Protection Panel is continuing the examination of :-
-(a) Morton Primitive Reserve +   
-(b) Nadgee Area+  - Morton Primitive Reserve 
 +  Nadgee Area 
 for possible dedication as Faunal Reserves. for possible dedication as Faunal Reserves.
-Visits to National Park Areas are planned as follows Bond Bong (Budderoo): May 14/15/16th. Kariong: June 18/19/20th. + 
-Details: A.U. Dingeldei - UA2983. +Visits to National Park Areas are planned as follows :- 
-EASTER PARADE.+ 
 +  * Bong Bong (Budderoo): May 14/15/16th. 
 +  * Kariong: June 18/19/20th. 
 + 
 +Details: A.W. Dingeldei - UA2983. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Easter Parade===== 
 - Jim Brown. - Jim Brown.
-PART I LOLLY WALK.+ 
 +=== Part 1 Lolly Walk=== 
 "No seats up front" said the ticket examiner curtly, then, with a softening of heart, "Hop in here. Keep the door closed and don't let anyone fool round with the switches. You'll be right". "No seats up front" said the ticket examiner curtly, then, with a softening of heart, "Hop in here. Keep the door closed and don't let anyone fool round with the switches. You'll be right".
-We shot the bolts on the door between the luggage compartment and the rest of the carriage, managed to sneak a few more walkers in with us, and the train lit out at 5.0 D.M. Holding a sausage in one band, and the ''ncuinal roll of draft" in the other, I proceeded to check off the party. In the brake compartment we were Sheila Binns, Ross Laird, John Dookluck, Colin Putt, Eric Pegram, prospectives Peter Gill and Don Newis, and self, the leader of the push. Eight. + 
-At this moment, while we passed through Redfern there was a hammering at the communication door, and we admitted Elsie Bruggy. Withvery proper Secretarial efficiency she reported those aboard - husband Roy: Edna Stretton, Frank Ashdown, visitor Alai Clarke: in +We shot the bolts on the door between the luggage compartment and the rest of the carriage, managed to sneak a few more walkers in with us, and the train lit out at 5.0 p.m. Holding a sausage in one band, and the "nominal roll of draft" in the other, I proceeded to check off the party. In the brake compartment we were Sheila Binns, Ross Laird, John Bookluck, Colin Putt, Eric Pegram, prospectives Peter Gill and Don Newis, and self, the leader of the push. Eight. 
-INS + 
-17. +At this moment, while we passed through Redfern there was a hammering at the communication door, and we admitted Elsie Bruggy. With very proper Secretarial efficiency she reported those aboard - husband Roy: Edna Stretton, Frank Ashdown, visitor Alan Clarke: in the adjoining carriage Isabel Wilkie, Beryl Christiansen, prospective Jill Matthews, Ken Meadows, Kevin Ardill, Jack Perry and prospective Norm Potter. Total twenty. 
-the adjoining carriage Isabel Wilkie, Beryl Christiansen, prospective Jill Matthews, Ken Meadows, Kevin Ardill, Jack Perry and prospective Norm Potter. Total twenty. + 
-Amongst those known or believed to be travelling on other trains were Win McKenzie and Edna Garrad, Tine Koetsier and Frank Burt, Allan Hardie, Eric Adcock and Frank Rigby. Twenty-seven. That left only a few to be accounted for...one of them, Ray Moore, joined us +Amongst those known or believed to be travelling on other trains were Win McKenzie and Edna Garrad, Tine Koetsier and Frank Burt, Allan Hardie, Eric Adcock and Frank Rigby. Twenty-seven. That left only a few to be accounted for... one of them, Ray Moore, joined us in the baggage van at Liverpool, and further down the line we heard that Bob Younger had been seen on the platform. 
-in the baggage van at Liverpool, and further down the line we heard that Bob Younger had been seen on the platform. + 
-Now in a party of this size it is possible for many things to +Now in a party of this size it is possible for many things to happen: no one can keep tabs on every stirring, least of all the leader with his multiple considerations of pathfinding, timekeeping and watching for the halt or the lame. So, for whatever goes unrecorded here, we express regrets in advance: put it down to a failing memory, the size of the party, or what you will. 
-happen: no one can keep tabs on every stirring, least of all the + 
-leader with his multiple considerations of pathfinding, timekeeping +Recollections of the forward trip are limited to the outpost voluntarily locked in the baggage compartment, with Colin Putt and Eric Pegram reminiscing about motor cycling mishaps and all of us contributing tales of the use and abuse of train emergency alarms. Most of us ventured through into the crowded corridors to yarn with others of the Party. Approaching Mittagong the Social Secretary must have done something meritorious, for he was noted to be adorned with a perfect Cupid's bow of lipstick on the left cheek and a not-so-well-formed smear on the nape of the neck. John Bookluck woke up in time to take sixty pounds of screw coupler out of his pack before alighting. 
-and watching for the halt or the lame. So, for whatever goes unrecorded here, we express regrets in advance: put it down to a failing memory, the size of the party, or what you will. + 
-Recollections of the forward trip are limited to the outpost voluntarily locked in the baggage compartment, with Colin Putt and Eric Pegram reminiscing about motor cycling mishaps and all of us contributing tales of the use and abuse of train emergency alarms. Most of us ventured through into the crowded corridors to yarn with +Arrangements worked like a charm at Mittagong. The bus was waiting, and trundled us down to the highway for a bite of tea and toast and such like. The "other train" personnel were present, together with David Ingram, Betty Holdsworth and Jo Newland, who were joining forces with us for the 'bus ride, and walking independently. Sad to relate, Jessie Martin had just missed the train, so David was to spend several hours reading Noel Coward short stories until the midnight horror rolled in. For the rest, we were thirty-one, including 29 of our party, and the bus left town at 9.15. I tried to divide 31 into £6, and finally pronounced the fare as 4/- each, with a profit of 4/-. Cries of protest were raised; I was alleged to be turning leadership into a racket, and even the promise to donate the surplus to Club funds didn't entirely kill the outcry. More of that four bob later. 
-others of the Party. Approaching Mittagong the Social Secretary must have done something meritorious, for he was noted to be adorned with + 
-a perfect Cupid's bow of lipstick on the left cheek and a not-so-wellformed smear on the nape of the neck. John Dookluck woke up in time +Wanganderry was a better camp site than I remembered. We settled in quite snugly for the night, on soft grasses, with abundant firewood and plenty of slightly earthy water. During the night David and Jessie turned up per taxi, bringing with them __our__ thirtieth member, visitor Wa1 McKenzie. The Thirty shoved off on a glorious morning at 8.10, up over the hill where the far blue distance reaches out to Gangerang and a sharp westerly wind vied with the tender morning sunlight. Wollondilly valley seemed dry and yellow from afar, but most inviting, and the objective, the peaks of Yerranderie, looked really quite near at hand. 
-to take sixty pounds of screw coupler out of his pack before alighting. + 
-Arrangements worked like a charmat Mittagong. The bus was waiting, and trundled us down to the hi,ghway for a bite of tea and toast and such like. The bother trainb personnel were present, together with David Ingram, Betty Holdsworth and Jo Newland, who were joining forces with us for the 'bus ride, and walking independently. Sad to relate, Jessie Martin had just missed the train, so David was to spend several hours reading Noel Coward short stories until the midnight horror rolled in. For the rest, we were thirty-one, including 29 of our party, and the bus left town at 9.15. I tried to divide 31 into E,61 and finally pronounced the fare as 4/- each, with a profit of 4/-. Cries of protest were raised; I was alleged +It was an uneventful morning as the long column, keeping some surprisingly close order, went down Burnt Flat Creek (narrowly avoiding being misled by new timber-cutters' roads) to lunch by the river. The Wollondilly looks quite well, despite the dry, thinly-grassed banks. Two hours for lunch - just a lolly walk! Our afternoon stage was of l 1/2 hours and we camped near Basket Creek 3.45 p.m- just a lolly walk! Meadows Movietone recorded the arrival at the camp site. "Don't look at the camera!" "__Please don't look__ at the camera!" 
-to be turning leadership into a racket, and even the Promise to donate the surplus to Club funds didn't entirely kill the outcry. More of that four bob later. + 
-Wanganderry was a better camp site than I remembered. We settled in quite snugly for the night, on soft grasses, with abundant firewood and plenty of slightly earthy water. During the night David and Jessie turned UP per taxi, bringing with them our thirtieth member, visitor 17a1 McKenzie. The Thirty shoved off an a glorious morning at 8.10, up over the hill where the far blue distance reaches out to Gangerang and a sharp westerly wind vied with the tender morning sunlight. Wollondilly valley seemed dry and yellow from afar, +That night, under a moon with a corona, we held camp-fire. Following the discovery that Frank Ashdow was an inveterate home-brewer, with forty bottles of highly explosive ginger pop under his back verandah, and several demijohns of a deadly distillation from parsnipsthe singing developed into a succession of drinking ballads. Between "Little Brown Jug" and "Cigarettes and whisky" and "Whisky Johnny" we discussed the circled moon and what it may portend. And we turned in about ten. 
-but most inviting, and the objective, the necks of Yerranderie, looked really quite near at hand. + 
-It was an uneventful morning as the long column, keeping r11, +Saturday was fine and windy from the west: 21 of the Party moved off at 8.15, and duly waited for the tail to come up. We waited almost half an hour, while the rear end bolted past on the opposite bankscreened from us by a line of small casuarina. Since our group included the weaker and out-of-condition folk, we elected to go on, to cross the river just above Riley's Flat. Here four or five dunked themselves energetically if unintentionally, while the film unit, perched on a glassy boulder, used up almost all its film. Another half hour passed while we dried our own tails and waited for arrival of the other tail, then we proceeded again. 
-13. + 
-surprisingly close order, went down Burnt Flat Creek (narrowly avoid ftng being misled by new tinber-cutters' roads) to lunch by the river. The -Follondilly looks quite well, despite the dry, thinly-gruzsed nns. Two hours for lunch - just a lolly walk! Our afternoon scc;;was of l hours and we canped near Basket Creek 3.45 p,m- just a lolly ,walk! Meadows Movietone recorded the arrival at the canp site. "Don't look at the cameralli hPLEASE D014!T LOOK at the camera!" +At lunch-time the advance party overtook the rearguard, which is a kind of paradox. They were camped on the far bank, and Roy Bruggy was ordered across. We greeted him with "Where hast tha been since a saw thee?" and worked out what had happened. The morning's stage had taken not quite 3 hours, including our hour's wait (lollywalk!). Two hours for lunch again (lollywalk!) and away up the steep Millnigang trail at 1.0 p.m. We moved in very open order at independent pace and topped the saddle at 2.15, rested, and dropped into the calm green hollow of Millnigang Creek: only 2 1/2 miles up we camped again at 3.45. We were a little short of the intended stage for the day, but the westerly was still piping, and the shelter of the gentle valley was welcome. 
-That night, under a moon with a corona, we held camp-fire. Following the discovery that Frank Ashdow was an inveterate home- brewer, with forty bottles of highly explc6ive ginger pop under his back verandah, and several demijohns of a deadly distillation from parsnips the singing developed intL) a succession of drinking ballad Between 'Little Brown Jug" and "Cigarettes and whisky" and "Whiy Johnny" we discussed the circled moon and what it may portend. And we turned in about ten. + 
-Saturday was fine and windy from the west: 21 of the Party +There was no organised fire that evening, but several cooking fires were built up, and people wandered about, settling to talk here and there. Norm Potter, who appeared to spend the four days gorging himself, settled down with pipe tobacco slightly impregnated with kerosene, which had leaked from the minute hurricane lamp he carried. At one fire a grave discussion on acquisition of Club Rooms somehow became a shaggy-dog debate on raising funds with bath-tub gin and Blue Gum Forest timber rafted down the Grose with fare-paying tourists. To bed again about ten - except for the adjoining food party which cooked a fearsome damper. During the night a little rain fell, and all the sugar was washed off the lolly walk. 
-moved off at 8.15, and duly waited for the tail to come up. waited almost half an hour, while the rear end bolted past on the opposite bankscreened from us by a line of small casuarina. Since our group included the weaker and out-of-condition folk, we elected to go on, to cross the river just above Riley's Flat. Here four or five dunked themselves energetically if unj,atentionally, while the film unit, perched on a glassy boulder, used up almost all its film. Another half hour passed while we dried our own tails and waited for arrival of the other tail, then we proceeded again. + 
-'Atlunch-time the advance party overtook the rearguard, which is a kind of paradox. They were camped on the ,far bank, and Roy Bruggy was orderedracross. We greeted him with t'Where hast tha been since a saw thee?" and worked out what had happened. The morning's stage had taken not quite 3 hours, including ourhour's wait (lolly- walk!). Two hours fOr lunch again (lollywalki) and away up the steep Millnigang trail at 1.0 p m emoved in veryopen order at independent pace and topped the saddle at 2.15, rested, and dropped into the calm green hollow of Millnigang Creek: only 2i miles up +(To be continued...) 
-we camped again at 3.45. We were a little short of the intended stage for the day, but the westerly wae still piping, and the shelter of the gentle valley was welcome. + 
-There was no-o,ganised fire that evening, but several cooking fires were built up, and people wandered about, settling to talk here and there. Norm Potter, who apPeared to spend the four days gorging himself, settled down with pipe tobacco slightly impregnated with kerosene, which had leaked from the minute hurricanDla= he carried. At one fire a grave discussion on acquisition of Club Rooms somehow became a shaggy-;dog debate on raising funds with bath-tub gin and +---- 
-Blue Gum Forest timber rafted down the Grose with fare-paying tourists. To bed again about ten - except for the adjoining food Darby which cooked a fearsomedamper. During the night a little rain fell, and all the sugar was washed off the lolly walk. +
-(TO BE C:CNTINUED..)+
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