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|Federation Report, March|Allen A. Strom| 5| | |Federation Report, March|Allen A. Strom| 5| | ||
|Quarterly Report of Parks & Playgrounds Movement|H.I. Stoddart| 7| | |Quarterly Report of Parks & Playgrounds Movement|H.I. Stoddart| 7| | ||
- | |The S.B.W. versus Tasmania, | + | |The S.B.W. versus Tasmania, |
|Federation Re-union, 1956|Brian Harvey|14| | |Federation Re-union, 1956|Brian Harvey|14| | ||
|The Chudleigh Lakes, Tasmania|The Gent in the Tent|15| | |The Chudleigh Lakes, Tasmania|The Gent in the Tent|15| | ||
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|Conservation Secretary|Tom Moppett| | |Conservation Secretary|Tom Moppett| | ||
|Editor|Dot Butler| | |Editor|Dot Butler| | ||
- | |Committe | + | |Committee |
|Federation Delegates|Jean Golding, Allen Strom, Paul Barnes, Tom Kenny-Royal| | |Federation Delegates|Jean Golding, Allen Strom, Paul Barnes, Tom Kenny-Royal| | ||
|Substitute Federation Delegates|Brian Harvey, John White| | |Substitute Federation Delegates|Brian Harvey, John White| | ||
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The Fish River at the place we were headed for cuts through a north-south granite outcrop ridge of rock via a gorge which should act as a natural ripple and trap the gold coming down the river. We found a pretty good campsite on the flats just on the eastern side of this, (better spots on the western side of the gorge we found later), and made camp. | The Fish River at the place we were headed for cuts through a north-south granite outcrop ridge of rock via a gorge which should act as a natural ripple and trap the gold coming down the river. We found a pretty good campsite on the flats just on the eastern side of this, (better spots on the western side of the gorge we found later), and made camp. | ||
- | Lunch was an hillarious | + | Lunch was an hilarious |
We spent all that afternoon trying various cracks in the rocks, and a few microscopic specks were found, but My, they were tiny! So we returned to camp for an early tea and sat round talking for hours and hours over coffee - a very pleasant pastime. Our fine weather was threatened by a bank of clouds which yielded a few drops of rain, but nothing serious. | We spent all that afternoon trying various cracks in the rocks, and a few microscopic specks were found, but My, they were tiny! So we returned to camp for an early tea and sat round talking for hours and hours over coffee - a very pleasant pastime. Our fine weather was threatened by a bank of clouds which yielded a few drops of rain, but nothing serious. | ||
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+ | === Hattswell' | ||
- | SPEEDY 5 OR 8 PASSENGER CARS AVAILABLE | + | For all your transport problems contact Hattswell' |
- | LARGE OR SMLL PARTIES CATERED FOR. | + | |
- | FARES: KLNANGRL WALLS 3q/- per head (minimum 5 passengers: | + | |
- | PERPY!S LOOKDOWN . It 51 IT fi | + | |
- | JEONOLAN STATE FOREST 20/.;- " TT | + | |
- | CARLONS FARM 1dk- if | + | |
- | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE OTHER TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLIC4TION. | + | |
+ | Telephone: Blackheath 129 or 249. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner' | ||
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+ | Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for. | ||
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+ | Fares: | ||
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+ | * Kanangra Walls - 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Perry' | ||
+ | * Jenolan State Forest - 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Carlon' | ||
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+ | We will be pleased to quote other trips or special parties on application. | ||
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+ | ===== Federation Report - March. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Allen L. Strom | ||
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+ | __Practice Search & Rescue Weekend__ is set down for April 14-15th in the Wheehey Creek area. See your Search & Rescue Contact Men for further details. | ||
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+ | The Federation S. & R. has received a letter of thanks from a grateful parent of one of the boys overdue recently an a trip to Mt. Solitary. | ||
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+ | __Can you help__? Federation is in trouble - it needs a __Treasurer__!! | ||
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+ | In a review of some __Conservation Projects__ with which Federation has been connected, the following results are to hand: | ||
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+ | - __The Barren Grounds__: About 3 3/4 thousand acres have been declared a Faunal Reserve. | ||
+ | - __The Budderoo Peninsula__ (which adjoins the Barren Grounds): About 8,000 acres have been reserved from sale and lease for the preservation of flora and fauna. | ||
+ | - __The Morton Primitive Reserve__: Whilst the establishment of a Faunal Reserve has been refused, the Dept. of Lands has expressed confidence in the Trust that has been administering the Reserve since 1938. | ||
+ | - __Kariong-Patonga Area__: Recent actions by the Dept. of Lands and unofficial reports, suggest some satisfaction in the Kariong National Park proposal. | ||
+ | - __The Warrumbungle National Park__: has been established on 14,000 acres, and although this did not meet with our initial wishes, we are hopeful of extensions. | ||
+ | - __Barrington-Gloucester Tops__: Information coming to hand indicates that there will be some areas of National Park and Primitive Area in this region. The recommendations are being finalised. | ||
+ | - __The Bouddi Natural Park__ is now 1,200 acres and acquisitions would now appear to have almost reached finality. The Trust has been hampered in its efforts to develop walking tracks, erect signposts and prepare nature trails, by bad weather and a generally poor response for voluntary work parties. | ||
+ | - __Nadgee__: The Dept. of Lands has made surveys of the area and we await a decision by the Minister. | ||
- | FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT PROBLEMS CONTACT | ||
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- | RING, WRITE.W7RE OR CALL LIY HOT7?., DAY OR NIGHT | ||
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- | Phone: Blheath 128 or 249. | ||
- | Booking office - 4 doors from Gardne/s Inn | ||
- | (LOOK FOR TH7 NF!nl ,FATC ) | ||
- | FEDERATION REP= - MARCH | ||
- | *.rWM M YY.- Allen L.. Strom | ||
- | PRACTICE SEARC7 & RESCUE WEET77. is set down for Ap-4.1 1A-15th in tie Whoehey Creek area.- See your Search & Rescue CcAtact Men for further cktailso | ||
- | The Federation S. & R. has received a letter of thanks from a | ||
- | grateful parent of one of the boys overdue recently an a trip to Mt, Solitary. | ||
- | CAN YOU HELP? Federation is in trouble - it needs a TR7ASURERIII | ||
- | In a review of some Conservation Proiects with which Federation has been connected, the following results are to hand: | ||
- | 1. The Barren Grounds: About 3 3/4 thousand acres have been -B77=0-a-TETEgi Reserve. | ||
- | 2. The Budderoo Peninsula (which adjoins the Barren Grounds): About 8,000 acres have been reserved from sale and lease for the preservation of flora and fauna. | ||
- | 3G The Morton Primitive Reserve: Whilst the establishment of a Faunal Reserve has been refused, the Dept. of Lands has express ed confidence in the Trust that has been administering the Reserve since 1938. | ||
- | 40 EalsInamEIL2nsl_LEta: | ||
- | 50 The Warrumbungle National Park: has been established on 14000 --acres, and although this did not meet with our initial wishes, we are hopeful of extensions. | ||
- | 6. Barrington-Gloucester To s: Information coming to hand indicates ---t1here wifl be some areas of National Park and Primitive Area in this region. The recommendations are being finalised. | ||
- | 7. The Bouddi Natural Park is now 1,200 acres and acquisitions woul0 now appear to have almost reached finality. The Trust has been hampered in its efforts to develop walking tracks, erect signposts and prepare nature trails, by bad weather and ELIgenerall poor response forlvuluntary work parties. | ||
- | 8, Nadgee: The Dept. of Lands has made surveys of the area and we await a decision by the Minister. | ||
No progress has been made in these projects: | No progress has been made in these projects: | ||
- | a) Bungonia Gorge Preservation | + | |
- | b) Blue Mountains Natural Park Proposal. | + | - Bungonia Gorge Preservation. |
- | The Federation | + | |
- | The Feeeration rilinion | + | |
- | Paddy Pallin | + | __The Federation |
- | A vote by Council has indicated that,Federation has general approval for the fixing of a chain and plaque on Splendour Rock as a Memorial | + | |
- | Perfect | + | __The Federation __Reunion |
- | Enlargements .v | + | |
- | deserve the | + | __Paddy Pallin__ |
- | best SERVICE | + | |
- | PHOTOGRAPHY I ? ? I | + | A vote by Council has indicated that Federation has general approval for the fixing of a chain and plaque on Splendour Rock as a __Memorial |
- | You press the button, | + | |
- | or | + | ---- |
- | Leica films | + | |
- | LEICA PHOTO SERVICE | + | === Photography!?!?! === |
- | 31 Macquarie Place | + | |
- | SYDNEY | + | You press the button, |
- | QULRT7RLY REPORT | + | |
- | H.I.Stoddart. | + | Finegrain Developing. Sparkling Prints. Perfect Enlargements. Your Rollfilms or Leica films deserve the best service. |
- | .OPERa HOUSE SITE. | + | |
- | The question as to whether the Opera House should be built at Benelong Point on the site of the old Fort which is used as a Tram Depot is still being debated by the Parks Playgrounds Movement. | + | Leica Photo Service. |
- | 0 Olinion | + | |
- | Benelong Point will not be enough. The Hon. Sec., Mr. Hume, advocat. | + | 31 Macquarie Place, Sydney, |
- | ridding Sydney of slums. It is considered that Benelong Point is a beautiful | + | |
- | E.S. MARKS ATHLETIC FIELD. | + | ---- |
- | The City Council proposes to spend 922000 | + | |
- | after the Games in Melbourne. The proposal is to erect stands and an amphitheatre to provide accommodation | + | ===== Quarterly Report Of Parks And Playgrounds Movement. ===== |
- | EMEDLELEEL_EPIELIELEM. | + | |
- | There are 36 acres of land in this park on the border of the Cemetry. Council has agreed to the proposal to make a golf course and has promised to retain about 12 acres for a playing field; | + | - H.I. Stoddart. |
- | GILBERT PARK MLNLY | + | |
- | This attractive park adjacent to the Council Chambers and front ing Sydney Road and Belgrav6 | + | === Opera House Site. === |
- | WHALE BEACH IMPROVEMENTS: | + | |
- | The Movement was asked to write to the Warringah Shire Council about the unsatisfactory state of the Beach by a meiyber, Mr. Wearne, | + | The question as to whether the Opera House should be built at Benelong Point on the site of the old Fort which is used as a Tram Depot is still being debated by the Parks Playgrounds Movement. |
- | THE BARREN GROUNDS JAMBER00 | + | |
- | The Minister for Lands wrote to the Movement giving approval of the dedication of the Barren | + | === E.S. Marks Athletic Field. === |
- | WARRAH SANCTUARY | + | |
- | Miss-oromellin- | + | The City Council proposes to spend £92, |
- | NATIONAL PARK. | + | |
- | Housing schemes are reported to be contemplated by Sutherland Shire Council on land alienated from National Park. It was decided to write to the ,Dept. of Lands asking for details of land alienated from the Park over the last 30 years. | + | === Hudson Park, Strathfield. === |
- | OATLEY HEIGHTS PARK. | + | |
- | The Movement wrote to Hurstville Council about the cutting down of trees in this park and the danger from bushfiros, | + | There are 36 acres of land in this park on the border of the Cemetery. Council has agreed to the proposal to make a golf course and has promised to retain about 12 acres for a playing field. |
- | 9. | + | |
- | Ir' | + | === Gilbert Park, Manly. === |
- | BUSHWALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT | + | |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH. ANY HOUR | + | This attractive park adjacent to the Council Chambers and fronting |
- | RING, WRITE OR CALL | + | |
- | SIEJ2LECKY7S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE, | + | === Whale Beach Improvements. === |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLLCKHEATH, | + | |
- | 24 HOUR SERVICE | + | The Movement was asked to write to the Warringah Shire Council about the unsatisfactory state of the Beach by a member, Mr. Wearne, |
- | BUSHWALKERS arriVing | + | |
- | ' | + | === The Barren Grounds, Jamberoo. === |
- | OR BOOK AT MARK SN1ON RADIO SHOP - OPPOSITE STATION. | + | |
- | THE S.B.Wt versus TASMANIA ROUND TWO | + | The Minister for Lands wrote to the Movement giving approval of the dedication of the Barren |
- | Digby | + | |
- | It was barely 5 a.m., Friday? Jan. 6th0 I hardly dared to turn my head to the windov. This was our promisod | + | === Warrah Sanctuary |
- | " | + | |
- | P "The sky's clear but hasn't had time to get blue yet, " I lied in a half hopeful sort cf way. He wasn't convinced and we lapsed again into half-sleep. 5.30 I was awakened by an excited yell. | + | Miss Cromellin |
- | e' Goof was stEnding | + | |
- | " | + | === National Park. === |
- | Eix bods jolted into consciousness. Without a doubt the " | + | |
- | hit the pinnacles of Oakleign; shrifia | + | Housing schemes are reported to be contemplated by Sutherland Shire Council on land alienated from National Park. It was decided to write to the Dept. of Lands asking for details of land alienated from the Park over the last 30 years. |
- | lo | + | |
- | of the hew-born day. Nothing could stop us now. This would be our day, and we could have shouted it to the mountain top. | + | === Oatley Heights Park. === |
- | Score: Tasmania | + | |
- | S.B.W. | + | The Movement wrote to Hurstville Council about the cutting down of trees in this park and the danger from bushfires. |
- | The girls were galvanised into bustling activity. It was yheir turn to cook the breakfast, and with incredible efficiency the boys were fed with porridge and corn fritters in their sleeping bags. Then all were in action. We must struggle with boots and gaiters, pack up quickly and take full advantage of the sunshine. 7.30 was our deadline. It came and went. At a quarter to eight Bev was still setting out her vast array of photographic gear, while outside our leader paced it up and down, straining at the leash. | + | |
- | Du Cane Range. And on our left was Doris, leading up to snowy Ossa, its mighty dolerite columns all standing up in rows. It was | + | ---- |
- | indeed a fine sight but we could not afford to linger long; already new clouds were peeping over the horizon. Aha, here's Don. What's happened to Bev. Oh, no A mile out from the hut she had discoveree | + | |
- | Up we started, over the top of Doris and down onto the saddle on the Ossa side. Our boots sank into the deep snow and we loved it. The route to the lower summits was now clear. We climbed up a broad gully, floored with rooks and snow which led up between two enormous spires. It was like a giant cathedral, | + | === Important Transport Notice. === |
- | 11. | + | |
- | slope led to the final summit, its virgin snow untrepalled | + | Bushwalkers requiring transport from Blackheath, any hour, ring, write or call... |
- | Nearly-half of Tasmania was spread out around us. Visibility was perfect, the clouds had kept their distance. To describe our feelings as we stood on that great white summit would be tapossfble. We drank it in bit by bit; we got busy with our cameras (all six of them), but it was all to vast. Far to the south a great snowcapped | + | |
- | 4p the Frenchman hold for us? Whatever happened, we would never forget the Day of Ossa. It was time to chalk up a victoryJ | + | Siedlecky' |
- | Score: Tasmania 3 | + | |
- | S.B.W. | + | 116 Station Street, Blackheath. |
- | We returned to the track for lunch, and reunion with Bev. We looked up at Felon East and wondered. Could we tuck a second mountain under our belts and still reach Du Caae Hut by dark? | + | |
- | Could we-stand the anticlimax | + | 24 hour service. |
- | lowly-while the rest of us were soon scaling the -200 ft. crumbling rock which crowns the mountain-top. It was not the spectacular scenery of the morning, but it rounded off the day. The colour | + | |
- | It was a weary party who trudged into Du Cane Hut on that Friday night, but we were supremely happy. That one day had made up for everythingc, | + | Bushwalkers arriving |
- | Score: 3 all. | + | |
- | Next morning it was pretty obvious that the Big Day had left its mark. Grace could not be debagged | + | 'Phone Blackheath |
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- | Score: Tassi 4 S.B.W. | + | ---- |
- | The weather still held, though and we moved off-at a slow dog-trot finding any number of exauses | + | |
- | 12. | + | ===== The S.B.W. Versus Tasmania - Round Two. ===== |
- | we could not miss those. The lethargy increased. Our goal for | + | |
- | that day was Pine Valley Huts still a good ten miles off. Should we mght-to try for it? Less strenuous plans were trotted out and painted up in glowing colours. Wanted: A White Ant Exterminator. | + | - Digby |
- | Fortunately we had him.' | + | |
- | It was a gift to find a new short-cut trail across to Pine Valley. | + | It was barely 5 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6th. I hardly dared to turn my head to the window. This was our promised |
- | Two map miles saved, Hurrah Push on up the valley as ominous | + | |
- | grey clouds- roll acrositha skyo At lasts the hut, and what a setting - mountains all around | + | " |
- | s " | + | |
- | Score: Even Stephen. | + | "The sky's clear but hasn't had time to get blue yet," I lied in a half hopeful sort of way. He wasn't convinced and we lapsed again into half-sleep. 5.30 I was awakened by an excited yell. Geof was standing |
- | Not until six nights later, at FrendftMan's Cap, were we to enter another hut. This was bushwalking as we knew it. Soup, D.V.; stew, syrup dumplings and apricots for teas cocoa for supper. This diet chart never left us wanting - it Was a bobby dazzler. Full oflcontentment | + | |
- | out at Mt. Gould and the Parthenon, | + | " |
- | at 6.2500 in perfect weather, | + | |
- | Score: Tassi on up. | + | Six bods jolted into consciousness. Without a doubt the " |
- | % | + | |
- | Oh well, there was still the easy way up, and as time was mooching on we didn't hesitate. First, up to the giant columns, | + | __Score__: Tasmania 3, S.B.W. 1. |
- | set like huge blocks balanced fantastically, | + | |
- | 13. | + | The girls were galvanised into bustling activity. It was their turn to cook the breakfast, and with incredible efficiency the boys were fed with porridge and corn fritters in their sleeping bags. Then all were in action. We must struggle with boots and gaiters, pack up quickly and take full advantage of the sunshine. 7.30 was our deadline. It came and went. At a quarter to eight Bev was still setting out her vast array of photographic gear, while outside our leader paced it up and down, straining at the leash. |
- | We needed no coaxing for a cold bathwhen | + | |
- | and set off for Nicholls Hut. It was hard to leave this beautiful valley behind, and we discussed the pros and cons of a winter return trip some day. | + | Up we started, over the top of Doris and down onto the saddle on the Ossa side. Our boots sank into the deep snow and we loved it. The route to the lower summits was now clear. We climbed up a broad gully, floored with rocks and snow which led up between two enormous spires. It was like a giant cathedral, |
- | The hut was occupied so we camped out again,. this timein | + | |
- | The following day, our eighth in the Reserve, we were due at Cynthis | + | Nearly-half of Tasmania was spread out around us. Visibility was perfect, the clouds had kept their distance. To describe our feelings as we stood on that great white summit would be impossible. We drank it in bit by bit; we got busy with our cameras (all six of them), but it was all too vast. Far to the south a great snow-capped |
- | The end at lastJ No more boots, no more gaiters, no more walking for ithree | + | |
- | We pitched the tents on'the shingle | + | __Score__: Tasmania 3, S.B.W. 2. |
- | Tuesday morn saw us heading for the West Coast Road. We were spic and span again. A few eight-day growths had been painfully removed and the girls were full of glamour. This was important, for we had to hitch to Queentown | + | |
- | We paired | + | We returned to the track for lunch, and reunion with Bev. We looked up at Pelion |
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+ | It was a weary party who trudged into Du Cane Hut on that Friday night, but we were supremely happy. That one day had made up for everything. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Score__: 3 all. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Next morning it was pretty obvious that the Big Day had left its mark. Grace could not be debagged | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Score__: Tassi 4, S.B.W. 3. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The weather still held, though, and we moved off at a slow dog-trot finding any number of excuses | ||
+ | |||
+ | The hut was rather full already. It would be overflowing with another seven. As I suggested tenting out the first drops of rain wet our heads. It was not a popular idea at first - a Job' | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Score__: Even Stephen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Not until six nights later, at Frenchman's Cap, were we to enter another hut. This was bushwalking as we knew it. Soup, D.V., stew, syrup dumplings and apricots for tea, cocoa for supper. This diet chart never left us wanting - it was a bobby dazzler. Full of contentment | ||
+ | |||
+ | At 6.30, in perfect weather, | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Score__: Tassi on up. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Oh well, there was still the easy way up, and as time was mooching on we didn't hesitate. First, up to the giant columns, set like huge blocks balanced fantastically, | ||
+ | |||
+ | We needed no coaxing for a cold bath when we returned. It was the only time we didn't hesitate, but it was an icy dip just the same. The others had enjoyed a lazy morning and our No.1 patient had improved a little, so after lunch we all packed up and set off for Nicholls Hut. It was hard to leave this beautiful valley behind, and we discussed the pros and cons of a winter return trip some day. | ||
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+ | The hut was occupied so we camped out again, this time in leechiferous country. The selection of a site was easy but of somewhat doubtful value. If you could sit down for two whole minutes and still be free of leeches, then, brother, that was the place to put your tent. | ||
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+ | The following day, our eighth in the Reserve, we were due at Cynthia | ||
+ | |||
+ | The end at last! No more boots, no more gaiters, no more walking for three whole days. We found a secluded spot along the lakeside | ||
+ | |||
+ | We pitched the tents on the shingle | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tuesday morn saw us heading for the West Coast Road. We were spic and span again. A few eight-day growths had been painfully removed and the girls were full of glamour. This was important, for we had to hitch to Queenstown | ||
(To be concluded) | (To be concluded) | ||
- | ALTERATION TO WALES PROGRAMME. Brian Harvey-It walk of 22nd April has been shown as 18 miles. This is a misprint. It should read | + | |
- | 13 miles. This alteration may encourage more to camecn | + | ---- |
- | 14. | + | |
- | THE 1956 FEDERATION ANNUAL RE-UNION | + | === Alterations To The Walks Programme. === |
+ | |||
+ | Brian Harvey' | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== The 1956 Federation Annual Re-Union. ===== | ||
- Brian G. Harvey | - Brian G. Harvey | ||
- | Those travelling to the Federation Re-union on Sat., 17th March, approached Glenbrook Creek' | + | |
- | Nobody could recall seeing the clearing so lush and green, nor Euroka Creek running so well, nor the hillsides so oozey, , It was very pleasant on arrival to see the gold and green and white tents dotted about the emerald background, with the blue smoke of the afternoon-tea fires curling lazily upwards. | + | Those travelling to the Federation Re-union on Sat., 17th March, approached Glenbrook Creek with some anxiety. However, by removing boots and socks we made a safe way over, to continue by muddy track to Euroka Clearing, hoping there would be no overnight rain heavy enough to cause a rise in the creek and so cut us off from getting back to the station and civilisation. Flood marks on the banks disclosed a recent 25-feet rise! |
- | Despite heavily overcast conditions, the rain held off, and after tea about 110 souls foregathered before a large log-fire on the hillside, where Ken Stewart of the Rover Ramblers took charge of the entertainment. Like our own re-union, the camp-fire refused to light until extra stokers were called in to the accummiment' | + | |
- | We couldn' | + | Nobody could recall seeing the clearing so lush and green, nor Euroka Creek running so well, nor the hillsides so oozey. It was very pleasant on arrival to see the gold and green and white tents dotted about the emerald background, with the blue smoke of the afternoon-tea fires curling lazily upwards. |
- | Everyone apparently decided it would be dryer to wait at Glenbrook for the 505.train, and soon after lunch the site Wa5 practically deserted and so ended another foregathering of the Federated clubs. | + | |
- | 15. | + | Despite heavily overcast conditions, the rain held off, and after tea about 110 souls foregathered before a large log-fire on the hillside, where Ken Stewart of the Rover Ramblers took charge of the entertainment. Like our own re-union, the camp-fire refused to light until extra stokers were called in to the accompaniment |
- | THE CHUDLEIGH LAKES - TASMANIA.. | + | |
- | - "The Gent in the Ten | + | We couldn' |
- | A fortnight before Xmas, Betty Holdsworth Jess Martin and I found that the lIkelihood | + | |
- | Before leaving Sydney, any spare minutes of the last couple of days were spent in making a rapid digest of " | + | Everyone apparently decided it would be dryer to wait at Glenbrook for the 5.5 train, and soon after lunch the site was practically deserted... and so ended another foregathering of the Federated clubs. |
- | In Launceston, after seeing the lovely fountain in Princes Square, the Gorge of the South Es k River is the obvious place to spend an afternoon. The day was warm and the locals were flocking to the First Basin Swimming Pool. We did not sample it but pressed on, after a leisurely lunch, to the Second Basin and the old Powep Station. There were plenty of native flowers growing near the path and on the banks above it. The Gorge retains most of its natural charm beyond the First Basin and is a credit to the City of Launceston. The return is by a quiet country road which serves the Power House residence and affords fine panoramic views of Mt. Barrow and Ben Lomond some 30 miles to the east. We were considering | + | |
- | The 30 mile trip through the late afternoon was a delight. As the bus climbed out of Launceston we had a glimpse of the camping area which looked all right for an overnight stay, but we have since heard theet tents are not encouraged as the area is designed | + | ---- |
- | 0 relling | + | |
- | The Meander River bank at Deloraine looked | + | ===== The Chudleigh Lakes - Tasmania. ===== |
- | We rose late, bathed, and the girls spent the miming | + | |
- | 16. | + | - "The Gent in the Tent" |
- | food and stores for the trip. When all was ready a Mr. Pratt took t. out to Western Creek in a very spacious hire car. At Western Creek P.O. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham were most helpful with directions to the start of Higg's Track up the Mountains. There seemed to be a reasonable camp spot at the P.O., but we decided to go on up the mountain in case the weather became too bad to travel | + | |
- | A mile west of the P.O. a tree lined timber road turns south an. continues up a gentle grade im a bridge over Dale Brook, an ideal spot for a late lunch. The climb begins in earnest now and ascends about 2,700 ft. in 4 miles. Not far above Dale Brook is a deserted timber mill where there is one hut which would still offer shelter in very bad weather. Near the mill a mall cairn indicates the correct route upwards. The track was very wet and sloppy, but the lovely rain forest, tree ferns, waratahs and other flowers compensated for wet feet. Near the tap, wind, rain and mist were added to a very stoney path about as steep as the top of Perry' | + | A fortnight before Xmas, Betty Holdsworth, Jess Martin and I found that the likelihood |
- | Next morning was cold, wet and miserable, so when chores had beE. done we played Scrabble with a special lightweight set of Holdsworth design. By lunchtime the weather had improved to winter conditions at Katoomba and there was no rain. After a hurried meal we sallied forth to explore. The northern end of Bastion Bluff was most to the east, and a short climb up the snow-poled track southuard | + | |
- | In the norning' | + | Before leaving Sydney, any spare minutes of the last couple of days were spent in making a rapid digest of " |
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- | 17, | + | In Launceston, after seeing the lovely fountain in Princes Square, the Gorge of the South Esk River is the obvious place to spend an afternoon. The day was warm and the locals were flocking to the First Basin Swimming Pool. We did not sample it but pressed on, after a leisurely lunch, to the Second Basin and the old Power Station. There were plenty of native flowers growing near the path and on the banks above it. The Gorge retains most of its natural charm beyond the First Basin and is a credit to the City of Launceston. The return is by a quiet country road which serves the Power House residence and affords fine panoramic views of Mt. Barrow and Ben Lomond some 30 miles to the east. We were considering |
- | passed on over a low ridge covered with yellow flowers to Sandy Beach Lake, living up to its name. Evidence here of campers, a burnt-out hut right on the lake shore and enormous mosquitoes. Mole Creek folk say there is excellent fishing in these waters, and they seem to visit the area frequently, The lakes are all between 3,500 and 3,800 ft. above sea level, and most of them are connected by a stream which flows into the Fisher River, then through the gorge of the Devil' | + | |
- | from the' | + | The 30 mile trip through the late afternoon was a delight. As the bus climbed out of Launceston we had a glimpse of the camping area which looked all right for an overnight stay, but we have since heard that tents are not encouraged as the area is designed |
- | ly north-westerly direction to the gap whence a good track demands tc Mole Creek. Crossing the plains towards the gap, Barn Bluff, Cradle* | + | |
- | | + | The Meander River bank at Deloraine looked very inviting as a camp spot, but we were told, upon enquiry, that the new camping area was about half a mile up river. We soon reached the spot and got a fire going for tea in spite of the scarcity of firewood. The place was deserted |
- | drifts, came into view about 25 miles to the south-test. We hoped to see and explore these mountains about 10 days later, | + | |
- | After lunching where there was an excellent view of the principa, | + | We rose late, bathed, and the girls spent the morning |
- | to the north-east and east. The Mole Creek Track is step in parts, but a very pleasant descent even if long. Soon after starting we | + | |
- | crossed a scree slope of enormous boulders, fortunately at its harrowest | + | A mile west of the P.O. a tree lined timber road turns south and continues up a gentle grade to a bridge over Dale Brook, an ideal spot for a late lunch. The climb begins in earnest now and ascends about 2,700 ft. in 4 miles. Not far above Dale Brook is a deserted timber mill where there is one hut which would still offer shelter in very bad weather. Near the mill a small cairn indicates the correct route upwards. The track was very wet and sloppy, but the lovely rain forest, tree ferns, waratahs and other flowers compensated for wet feet. Near the top, wind, rain and mist were added to a very stoney path about as steep as the top of Perry' |
- | made inroads into the bes# stands of trees. Arriving at the bottot ir the evening we surprised a family of rabbits having their supper - | + | |
- | apparently no myxamatosis here. Two young men in a utility offered | + | Next morning was cold, wet and miserable, so when chores had been done we played Scrabble with a special lightweight set of Holdsworth design. By lunchtime the weather had improved to winter conditions at Katoomba and there was no rain. After a hurried meal we sallied forth to explore. The northern end of Bastion Bluff was most to the east, and a short climb up the snow-poled track southward |
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- | Jan.27-28-29-30 Sassafrass-Braidwood Road-Endrick River and Return. Leader Geof Wagg. That's what the programme said, and that is what it was. But the programme didn't say by ' | + | |
- | Friday night we met at COlin Putt's place and our number for the trip was, at that stage, five: Colin Putt, Brian Milne, | + | Jan. 27-28-29-30, Sassafrass - Braidwood Road - Endrick River and Return. Leader Geof Wagg. That's what the programme said, and that is what it was. But the programme didn't say by ' |
- | .bedded, or rather bagged down in the hall. By 1 a.m. we were aU packed into the 1Puttmobilel | + | |
- | We arrived at Tomarong just after daybreak and turned off on to t the rough'dirt Braidwood road. At Sassafras6 | + | Friday night we met at Colin Putt's place and our number for the trip was, at that stage, five: Colin Putt, Brian Milne, |
- | Arrival, and after much Irubbering, | + | |
- | of coursel) After tea as things were damp and everybody | + | We arrived at Tomarong just after daybreak and turned off on to the rough dirt Braidwood road. At Sassafrass |
- | (no sleep the night before), it was bed first stop, and, so the | + | |
- | leader, "Early start in the morning. | + | Arrival, and after much ' |
- | Next morning, full of beans and breakfast, we were off to an early start - well, 9 o' | + | |
- | a mile from camp someone discovered we were minus one. " | + | Next morning, full of beans and breakfast, we were off to an early start - well, 9 o' |
- | Off again along the track, with lunch and rock climbing ahead. But no:. It was to be rock climbing and lunch, instead. A single rocky outcrop about the size of a house offered some experimental climbing for a while, and at this stage some chaps were sighted coming along the track, out for a stroll with their 30315. " | + | |
- | Ftom the owners of the 303's - "You crowd rock climbing? You're keen; It's too blooming energetic," | + | Off again along the track, with lunch and rock climbing ahead. But no!. It was to be rock climbing and lunch, instead. A single rocky outcrop about the size of a house offered some experimental climbing for a while, and at this stage some chaps were sighted coming along the track, out for a stroll with their .303's. " |
- | was lunch time, but " | + | |
- | Lunch was eaten on top of the bluff gazine | + | From the owners of the .303's - "You crowd rock climbing? You're keen! It's too blooming energetic," |
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- | inviting. But the activity of the moment was rock climbing, and armed with the rope we walked to the other end of the rocky outcrop in search of possible practice ground. This was found, in the f)rm of a rock shelf with a steeply sloping side, sheltered from wind and possible exposure by an opposite cliff face which all but joined the bottom of the rock shelp, and left only a chimney dropping | + | Lunch was eaten on top of the bluff gazing |
- | first, you ask? Geof Wagg was first with Colin Putt running a close second. No mishaps en route! | + | |
- | Waiting at camp for our return was the Dalai Lama and cr.s7 without any fish! They had left the coast later than they :: | + | Waiting at camp for our return was the Dalai Lama and crew, without any fish! They had left the coast later than they intended, but the car did have something to do with it. Fancy loading |
- | Tea, campfire, and then bed, ended a day which had be0-1 0 for a change. | + | |
- | Next morning the rain greeted us again, and after breal: | + | Tea, campfire, and then bed, ended a day which had been sunny for a change. |
- | headed once more for the falls with the object of viewing | + | |
- | Lunch dispensed with, packing | + | Next morning the rain greeted us again, and after breakfast we headed once more for the falls with the object of viewing |
- | the Puttmobile was loaded with us plus the aqua lungs, and t7no Ford'Prefect in the lead we were on the road home. But only j1t in time, the drought had broken - again. | + | |
- | We rattled and bumped along the dirt road, Made worse by rain, to Tomarong,- and at last On to the bitumen. The tra. | + | Lunch dispensed with, packing |
- | not too heavy and we literally sailed along, to musical | + | |
- | We all met at Nowra, where we had tea, and then it war; via Mount Mousley and Sydney ahead. | + | We rattled and bumped along the dirt road, made worse by the rain, to Tomarong, and at last on to the bitumen. The traffic was not too heavy and we literally sailed along, to musical |
- | A letter from Joe Turner asks why, if the price of t.L. was' | + | |
- | Well, Joe, the answer seems to be that this is the the Christmas Party has shown a loss, and it could be sai offset by last year's profit, and a loss is not likelg | + | We all met at Nowra, where we had tea, and then it was off again via Mount Mousley and Sydney ahead. |
- | And imagine the difficulty of collecting another shilling each | + | |
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- | GOSSIP | + | |
- | Just to prove that Sunday walks are popular, a party of 22 turned out on David Ingram' | + | A letter from Joe Turner asks why, if the price of the magazine |
- | Old hands, Jean and Ernie Austin have arrived in London ex | + | |
- | 0 | + | Well, Joe, the answer seems to be that this is the first time the Christmas Party has shown a loss, and it could be said to be offset by last year's profit, and a loss is not likely |
- | time for the Olympic Games. Both Ernie and Jean represented Australia at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, Ernie naturally in the walking event and Jean in aquatics. | + | |
- | REUNION HAZis.RDS: | + | ---- |
- | We hear that Jane Putt kept a very vigilent | + | |
- | =111 | + | ===== Gossip. ===== |
- | AT OUR OWN 21st ANNUAL REUNION. | + | |
- | D.B. | + | Just to prove that Sunday walks are popular, a party of 22 turned out on David Ingram' |
- | Floods and consequent rising rivers cut us off at the last moment from our planned venue at Wood' | + | |
- | A great number of willing | + | ---- |
- | The rain held off and allowed the campfire events, | + | |
- | Brian Harvey was inducted as this year's President in the usucti | + | Old hands, Jean and Ernie Austin have arrived in London ex the " |
- | There was plenty of chatting the next day, and a bit of swimming when the all-nighters eventually crawled out of their sleeping bags. The Henley field events were most popular, | + | |
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- | rare. | + | === Reunion Hazards. === |
- | Meet the new sleeping bag - "THE KDANDRA" | + | |
- | With the summer behind us, sleeping bags assume a new importance,: and Paddy is pleased to announce that a new pattern of sleeping bag has been devised with a hood, incorporating the advantages of the ordinary bag without a hood with the chill-defying comfort of a hooded one. | + | We hear that Jane Putt kept a very vigilant |
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+ | ===== At Our Own 21st Annual Reunion. ===== | ||
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+ | - D.B. | ||
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+ | Floods and consequent rising rivers cut us off at the last moment from our planned venue at Wood's Creek, but by a miracle of last minute organising everybody was informed of the change of spot to Long Angle Gully, and 130 members plus children turned up, and 3 visitors. No one went astray. | ||
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+ | A great number of willing | ||
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+ | The rain held off and allowed the campfire events, | ||
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+ | Brian Harvey was inducted as this year's President in the usual solemn fashion, and the supper left nothing to be desired. | ||
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+ | There was plenty of chatting the next day, and a bit of swimming when the all-nighters eventually crawled out of their sleeping bags. The Henley field events were most popular, | ||
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+ | ===== Paddy Made. ===== | ||
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+ | Meet the new sleeping bag - "__The Kiandra__" | ||
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+ | With the summer behind us, sleeping bags assume a new importance, and Paddy is pleased to announce that a new pattern of sleeping bag has been devised with a hood, incorporating the advantages of the ordinary bag without a hood with the chill-defying comfort of a hooded one. | ||
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Varying price range announced next month. | Varying price range announced next month. | ||
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- | RESULT OF PURPLE CERTIFICATE | + | === Result of purple certificate competition. === |
- | COMPETITION | + | |
(Paddy-Made Gear plus W.I.T.) | (Paddy-Made Gear plus W.I.T.) | ||
- | Paddy-Made Camping Gear has That It Takes!! | ||
- | Purple certificateS will be sent to the wits who sent in the correct answers and semi-certificates will go to the halfwits who sent in wrong answers.. | ||
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- | Lightr.ceight Camp Gear | ||
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+ | Paddy-Made Camping Gear has __What It Takes__!! | ||
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+ | Purple certificates will be sent to the wits who sent in the correct answer, and semi-certificates will go to the halfwits who sent in wrong answers. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
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+ | 201 Castlereagh St., Sydney. | ||
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