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- | EDITORIAL | + | =====Editorial.===== |
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+ | What is Life? | ||
To this, Ogden Nash answers - | To this, Ogden Nash answers - | ||
- | BLife is stepping down a step or sitting on a chair And it isnit theren | + | |
- | In a word, disallusionment, but that's not the way I've found it. How could it be? Irly life is bushwalking, | + | " |
- | We, who know these things, are very fortunate for they are our refuge from the backbiting hypocrisy of nationalism, | + | And it isn't there" |
- | beauty or inspiring grandeur, and our experiences there, bring colour and meaning into our lives to such an extent that I think for us they are Life. | + | |
+ | In a word, disillusionment, but that's not the way I've found it. How could it be? My life is bushwalking, | ||
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+ | We, who know these things, are very fortunate for they are our refuge from the backbiting hypocrisy of nationalism, | ||
Life and then the People. | Life and then the People. | ||
- | Ah yes, the people. When I came to this club about five years ago, my first sensation was a strange one, hard to describe. It was, more than anything, a feeling of coming home a spiritual unity. I knew that these were my kind of people and I was happier than over before. Now that I've read more, and spoken to more people, and thought a bit about it, I realise that it goes much further than just our club or the Federation or even the other bushwaikers of Australia. This spirit of kinship and understanding cuts through the puny bounds of national prejudice to unite people of like mind throughout the worlds | ||
- | While there are mountains, there will be people who go to thorn to revive their humanity and for that long too, there will be a part of the community that keeps its sense of proportion. Let the world be glad. | ||
- | From this you might gather that I think bush-v.11ring is a good thing. I do. It's the BEST thing I knowl Itm glad to be where I am with the job I have and I hope to make a good job of it. | ||
- | Goof Wagg | ||
- | FEDERATION REUNION | + | Ah yes, the people. When I came to this club about five years ago, my first sensation was a strange one, hard to describe. It was, more than anything, a feeling of coming home - a spiritual unity. I knew that these were my kind of people and I was happier than ever before. Now that I've read more, and spoken to more people, and thought a bit about it, I realise that it goes much further than just our club or the Federation or even the other bushwalkers of Australia. This spirit of kinship and understanding cuts through the puny bounds of national prejudice to unite people of like mind throughout the world. |
- | One hundred and fifty bushwalkers means a lot of fun, especially with Era as a background to their antics, so you will understand why this reunion was such a success. Thanks to the efforts of Paul and his minions, the fire was a very fine flame, and the barbeque would have excited the gastric juices of Mr. (4 Hallstrom. | + | |
- | The presence of a set of bagpipes and operator was greeted with mingled cheers and groans, but added to the fun of the fire, which was con,- siderable, with good entertainment for all. | + | While there are mountains, there will be people who go to them to revive their humanity and for that long too, there will be a part of the community that keeps its sense of proportion. Let the world be glad. |
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+ | From this you might gather that I think bushwalking is a good thing. I do. It's the BEST thing I know! I'm glad to be where I am with the job I have and I hope to make a good job of it. | ||
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+ | Geof Wagg | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | =====Federation Reunion.===== | ||
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+ | One hundred and fifty bushwalkers means a lot of fun, especially with Era as a background to their antics, so you will understand why this reunion was such a success. Thanks to the efforts of Paul and his minions, the fire was a very fine flame, and the barbeque would have excited the gastric juices of Mr. C. Hallstrom. | ||
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+ | The presence of a set of bagpipes and operator was greeted with mingled cheers and groans, but added to the fun of the fire, which was considerable, with good entertainment for all. | ||
Sunday was a delightful day, fine and clear, and even though the surf was inclined to be boisterous with a strong pull in the direction of out, everyone was happy. There was one rescue, prompt and painless, effected by the South Era Lifesavers, when a young feller (not S.B.W.) was drifting off in the direction of New Zealand and didn't think he could get back. All in ail, Era proved a popular choice and was in fine condition for our benefit. | Sunday was a delightful day, fine and clear, and even though the surf was inclined to be boisterous with a strong pull in the direction of out, everyone was happy. There was one rescue, prompt and painless, effected by the South Era Lifesavers, when a young feller (not S.B.W.) was drifting off in the direction of New Zealand and didn't think he could get back. All in ail, Era proved a popular choice and was in fine condition for our benefit. | ||
- | Our club's representation was | ||
- | Members ***** ......31 | ||
- | Members' | ||
- | Prospectives 1 | ||
- | 35 (Watt No dogo?) | ||
- | gUEL4011121JaALELKNEE | ||
- | Roneod c,pies of the current opera "The Return of the Admiral' | ||
- | 3. | ||
- | ====== At Our Annual General Meeting ====== | + | Our club's representation was:- |
+ | |Members|31| | ||
+ | |Members' | ||
+ | |Prospectives| 1| | ||
+ | |TOTAL|35| | ||
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+ | (Watt No dogs?) | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ===Sing a Song for Sixpence.===== | ||
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+ | Roneod copies of the current opera "The Return of the Admiral" | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ====== At Our Annual General Meeting ====== | ||
The meeting commenced at 8.15 with the President in the chair and over 60 members present. Our first act was the sad one of standing in memory of our Honorary Member, Norbert Carlon. Fond memories of his hospitality at the farm homestead will long be cherished by all those bushwalkers who have called in over the last 35 years or more. | The meeting commenced at 8.15 with the President in the chair and over 60 members present. Our first act was the sad one of standing in memory of our Honorary Member, Norbert Carlon. Fond memories of his hospitality at the farm homestead will long be cherished by all those bushwalkers who have called in over the last 35 years or more. | ||
- | Two new members, Bob 91Hara | + | Two new members, Bob O' |
- | Prizes ' | + | |
- | .... | + | |
- | In correspondence. attention'' | + | |
- | After the adoption of the Annual Report, the : | + | Prizes ' |
- | was partly | + | |
+ | In correspondence attention was drawn to "A Bushwalkers' | ||
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+ | After the adoption of the Annual Report, the Club's finances were gone over. Jim Brown said that the profit of £11/8/10 made him a bad prophet (pun). We had, however, " | ||
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+ | This brought us to the " | ||
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+ | Between these debates the election of Club Officers proceeded. When it came to the position of Literary Editor, several nominees declined, including our now Editor, who later requested permission to " | ||
- | This brought us to the " | ||
- | that a higher subscription would put us in a better position to look for improved Club rooms. Frank Ashdown thought we could use the " | ||
- | . carried* | ||
- | Between these debates the election of Club Officers proceeded. When it came to the position of Literary Editor, several nominees declined, including our now Editor, who later requested permission to " | ||
In the Social Report our Social Secretary tendered hearty thanks to Dr. Bob Binks for his very informative lecture on first aid. | In the Social Report our Social Secretary tendered hearty thanks to Dr. Bob Binks for his very informative lecture on first aid. | ||
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The Walks Secretary then described a system of symbols to replace the terms " | The Walks Secretary then described a system of symbols to replace the terms " | ||
- | At the conclusion of the meeting Jess Martin thanked all those who had helped her during the year with the duplicating work* As her present helpers wouldn' | + | |
- | The meeting closed at 10.30 p m., when "Let us Reu,unet" was the cry, as it has been for so many years* | + | At the conclusion of the meeting Jess Martin thanked all those who had helped her during the year with the duplicating work. As her present helpers wouldn' |
- | ...rowirmurerimumemsommems | + | |
- | X 11 .L11' ARic | + | The meeting closed at 10.30 p.m., when "Let us Reune!" was the cry, as it has been for so many years. |
- | For those new members and prospective members who have done little or no walking in the Blue Mountains, the walk of 16/17/18 May to be led by Brian Harvey has been specially placed on the forthcoming Walks Programme to give them the opportunity to view the main walking country. There' | + | |
- | be carried. Fares about 24/6d. An easy bash for the older members | + | ---- |
- | OFFIZRS ELEOTED OR192.1 | + | |
- | 5. | + | ====Calling New Members And Prospectives.==== |
- | PRESIDENT: | + | |
- | VICE PRESIDENTS: SECRETARY: TREASURER: WALKS SECRETARY: NEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: SOCIAL SECRETARY: CONSERVATION SECRETARY: COMMITTBE MEMBERS: | + | For those new members and prospective members who have done little or no walking in the Blue Mountains, the walk of 16/17/18 May to be led by Brian Harvey has been specially placed on the forthcoming Walks Programme to give them the opportunity to view the main walking country. There' |
- | FEDERATION DELEGATES: | + | |
- | TRUSTEES: | + | ---- |
- | MAGAZIM BUSINESS MANAGER: | + | |
- | Jack Gentle | + | =====Officers Elected For 1958.===== |
- | Brian Harvey and Tom Moppett | + | |
- | Ken Meadows | + | |**President**|Jack Gentle| |
- | Ron Knightly | + | |**Vice Presidents**|Brian Harvey and Tom Moppett| |
- | Joan Walker Edna &rotten 'Don Newis | + | |**Secretary**|Ken Meadows| |
- | Tom Moppett | + | |**Treasurer**|Ron Knightly |
- | Lynnette Baler, Heather Joyce Bill Rodgers, John White | + | |**Walks Secretary**|Joan Walker| |
- | Len Fall (c), Peter Stitt (c) Dave Brown, Paul Barnes | + | |**Membership Secretary**|Edna Stretten| |
- | Wal Roots, Joe Turner, Maurice Berry Brian Harvey | + | |**Social Secretary**|Don Newis| |
- | PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS DELEGATE: | + | |**Conservation Secretary**|Tom Moppett| |
- | HONORARY AUDITOR: | + | |**Committee Members**|Lynnette Baler, Heather Joyce, Bill Rodgers, John White| |
- | HONORARY SOLICITOR: | + | |**Federation Delegates**|Len Fall (c), Peter Stitt (c) Dave Brown, Paul Barnes| |
- | EDITOR: | + | |**Trustees**|Wal Roots, Joe Turner, Maurice Berry| |
- | IIIMIAMMIIINC011: | + | |**Magazine Business Manager**|Brian Harvey| |
+ | |**Parks | ||
+ | |**Honorary Auditor**|Nan Bourke| | ||
+ | |**Honorary Solicitor**|Colin Broad| | ||
+ | |**Editor**|Geof | ||
+ | |||
+ | (c) To sit on Committee | ||
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+ | |||
+ | =====Reunion - 1958.===== | ||
Dot Butler | Dot Butler | ||
- | A week before the event half a dozen pre-Reunion workers spent a drizzly weekend at Woods Greek constructing a bridge over the creek, | + | A week before the event half a dozen pre-Reunion workers spent a drizzly weekend at Woods Creek constructing a bridge over the creek, |
- | A few keen types had arrived on the Friday night and welcomed the first Saturday arrivals from a fully-loaded Puttmobile. By lunch-time the pattern of the camp was taking shape - the usual isolationists in remote bosky dells, and the gregarious slum dwellers in their abdulled terrace apartments, except that this year they decided to advance step up the social ladder and refer to their compound as a 'housing settlement'. | + | A few keen types had arrived on the Friday night and welcomed the first Saturday arrivals from a fully-loaded Puttmobile. By lunch-time the pattern of the camp was taking shape - the usual isolationists in remote bosky dells, and the gregarious slum dwellers in their abdulled terrace apartments, except that this year they decided to advance |
- | Lunch disposed of, what do we see? The very young, pursued by vigilant dads and mums, scattering in the direction of the river and the lovely black mud; the Opera addicts getting into small groups to flex their vocal cords; the fire-builders constructing a professional campfire, for the first time in many years without the supervision of Bill Henley who was unfortunately having a spell in bed. The usual round of re-uning took place, and great was the joy of old-timers to see the happy faces of Ray and Peter Page at a re. union after so many years. | + | Lunch disposed of, what do we see? The very young, pursued by vigilant dads and mums, scattering in the direction of the river and the lovely black mud; the Opera addicts getting into small groups to flex their vocal cords; the fire-builders constructing a professional campfire, for the first time in many years without the supervision of Bill Henley who was unfortunately having a spell in bed. The usual round of re-uning took place, and great was the joy of old-timers to see the happy faces of Ray and Peter Page at a reunion |
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+ | Soon after seven the campfire call went out and shadowy figures with torches began to converge at the site and settle in. A round of singing, then the new President, Jack Gentle, was welcomed in with the usual ceremony - not so many ex-Presidents as last year though. Next item - something we have come to regard as a regular annual feature - THE OPERA. This year's composition by the Crown Street composers went by the name of "The Return of the Admiral", | ||
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+ | It was late breakfast for everyone next morning, than while the more active ones betook themselves upstream with rubber dingy and inflated Li-Lo to spend the time swimming and lazing on the warm rocks, others who remained at the camp occupied themselves with gossip and snoozing. The highlight of the morning was a half hour recital of songs by Peter Page, accompanied by Taro's flute, which brought back many a memory of old times to those who remembered Peter' | ||
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+ | By midday the wanderers returned for lunch, then came a great letting down of tents and packing up, and one by one parties began moving off to the cars. Before long the campsite was deserted, the only indication of its recent occupation by 150 people being a flattening down of the tall grass where the tents had been. | ||
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+ | And so ended Re-union 1958. See you all again in '59. | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | =====In Tasmania' | ||
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+ | Frank Rigby | ||
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+ | The tiny aircraft which had brought our party into Lake Pedder skimmed down the rain-pattered beach, circled out over the water and buzzed us a final farewell as it roared over our heads and set course for Hobart. I watched it disappear in a grey ocean of murky clouds and just then an intense, but rather wonderful, feeling of isolation and remoteness crept upon me. As I looked at the faces around me, I felt sure that these thoughts were not mine alone. This sensation is not new to bushwalkers who delight in leaving civilization far behind, but I had never experienced it quite so forcefully. Perhaps it was the sudden and overwhelming contrast in our surroundings; | ||
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+ | The Aero Club has a permanent camp at Lake Pedder, for which all bushwalkers are truly thankful. Two big 14' X 11' heavyweight tents are pitched among the trees just beyond the beach embankment. Thus they are comfortably sheltered from the strong west and south-west winds which blow almost interminably across the Lake. As the weather was anything but pleasant, we lost no time in settling ourselves in one of those roomy shelters. Next the food boxes were attacked and what looked like a miniature supermarket was soon spread out in a three foot wide strip down one side of the tent. What a mountainous heap of grub; would we ever eat it all in ten days? Joan was doing some brisk mental calculations, | ||
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+ | Talking of base-camping reminds me that I Should tell you something of our projected plan of action for the trip. Not counting our arrival day, my idea was to stay put at Pedder for three days and then trek to Mt. Anne (one day). About two days could profitably be spent around the Armes and then we would have three days left to walk out to Maydena. Perhaps we could temper our laze at the lake with just enough activity to keep the inevitable base camp lassitude at bay; but all our plans, of course, depended on our old friend, the weather, which would have the final say. So far it had not been kind to us, but who knew what the New Year might usher in? Yes, it was New Year's Eve, we vaguely recollected; | ||
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+ | As soon as the rain had eased, I could not wait to have a better look at what we had come so far to see. From the sandy embankment atop the beach I drank it all in, bit by bit. I will always feel that the written word will never do justice to this superb creation of Nature' | ||
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+ | Beautiful as the lake is in itself, there is no chance of its being relegated to just another lake, even by the unimaginative. The setting sees to that. Around the southern and western shores curves the mighty Frankland Range, an impressive backdrop of quartzite mountain peaks, as though set purposely in their place by the hand of some Master Artist. How inviting to the explorer are these mountains when naked and revealed, and yet how mysterious and forbidding when clothed in swirling mists and rain squalls. During our short stay at Pedder we rarely saw their summits in the clear - we longed to challenge them but it was not to be the feeling that we have missed much and have experienced this lake in so few of her moods will surely draw us back again - perhaps this is as it should be. Skirting the northern shore are more mountains, smaller, more isolated and less impressive than the Franklands, but providing, I feel, a very welcome contrast. To the north-west, far beyond the valley of the Serpentine River which drains Lake Pedder, looms the rugged landscape that stretches away to Frenchman' | ||
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+ | A daccling yellow shape suddenly interrupted my meditations - it was Henry parading in his brand new Yak Jacket. Henry' | ||
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+ | The following morning we were up early (to beat the B.C. Lassitude) and as the weather had improved we decided to climb Mt. Solitary before. Solitary seemed to be in the middle of everything and should give us a find overall picture of this part of the Sou' | ||
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+ | However, not a soul remained when that plane flew on - perhaps even then as I ran up the beach those same tourists were admiring the precipices of Federation Peak or looking at the Southern Ocean from the strip at Cox's Bight. For a fleeting moment I felt very earthbound and immobile, but then I remembered the twilight on the lake and our evening campfire and the freedom of the great outdoors, and I felt sorry for the tourists couped up in their stuffy hotels in the middle of Hobart. Just as I was regaining some sense of that isolation I spoke about previously, our sanctuary was again invaded. There we wore on the beach, the four of us hushwalkers, | ||
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+ | The next two days at Pedder allowed us just a modicum of exploration and almost an overdose of spine-bashing. No, it was not the White Ants this time. The inclement weather was mostly to blame for this delightful situation. Occasionally a blue patch of sky would show up and we would gear up and set off to climb in the Franklands much against the advice of our chief Jonah, Mr. H. Gold, who was always predicting that more " | ||
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+ | The morning of departure came upon us with a startling difference. For the first time in three days the wind had dropped - the stillness of the air seemed out of place. Someone peeped over the embankment to see --- not the Lake Pedder that we knew but a giant glassy mirror which faithfully reflected every contour of the lovely peaks behind it, peaks which now stood out clearcut and serene against the morning sky. But we could not linger - there were new fields we must try to conquer waiting across the plains. We loaded six days' equipment into heavy bulging packs, took a long wistful look across the lake and plodded up the track towards Mt. Anne and our next adventure. | ||
- | Soon after seven the campfire call went out and shadowy figures with torches began to converge at the site and settle in. A round of singing, then tho new Frebident, Jack Gentle, was welcomed in with the usual ceremony - not so many ex.Presidents as last year though. Next item - something we have come to regard as a regular annual feature THE OPERA. This year's com. position by the Grown Street composers went by the name of iThe Return of the Adrdralft, and many were the laughs it produced. The star part was taken by tho Admiral in person, who has never taken a lesson in acting in hie whole life but that makes no difference. Why should it? The strength of the C.S. Jam posers was this year reduced by the absence of Malcolm ncGreger, so our thanks for a wonderful effort must go to the rest of the team who must have worked extra hard to produce this latest masterpiece. Despite the fact that the personell for the mock Trial of Perspectives was only recruited at ten minutes notice, the initiation was painlessly effected, though no one thought to check up on the party given the job of ' | ||
- | It was late breakfast for everyone next morning, than while the more active ones betook themselves upstream with rubber dingy and inflated Li-Lo to spend the time slamming and lazing on the warm rocks, others who remainod at the camp occupied themselves with gossip and snoozing. The highlight of the morning was a half hour recital of songs by Peter Page, accompanied by Taro's flute, which brought back many a memory of old times to those who remembered Peter' | ||
- | By midday the wanderers returned for lunch, then came a great letting down of tents and packing up, and one by one parties began moving off to the cars. Before long the campsite was deserted, the only indication of its recent occupation by 150 people being a flattening down of the tall grass whore the tents had been. | ||
- | And so ended Re-union 1958. See you all again in 159. | ||
- | 7. DT_TaMI, | ||
- | The tiny aircraft which had brought our party into Lake Pedder Skimmed down the rain-pattered beach, circled out over the water and buzzed us a final farewell as it roared over our heads and set course for Hobart. I watched it disappear in a grey ocean of murky clouds and just then an intense, but rather wonderful: feeling of isolation and remoteness crept upon me. As I looked at the faces around me, I felt sure that these thoughts were not mine alone. This sensation is not new to bushwalkers who delight in leaving civilization far behind, bu I nad never experienced it quite so forcefully. Perhaps it was the sudden and overwhelming contrast in our surroundings; | ||
- | The Aero aub has a permanent camp at Lake Pedder, for which all bushwalkers are truly thankful. Two big 142 X 111 heavyweight tents are pitched among the trees just beyond the beach embankment. Thus they are comfortably sheltered from the strong west and south-west winds which blow almost interminably across the Lake. As the weather was anything but pleasant, we lost no time in settling ourselves in one of those roomy shelters. Next the food boxes were attacked and what looked like a miniature supermarket was soon spread out in a three foot wide strip down one side of the tent. What a mountainous heap of grub; would we over eat it all in ten days? Joan was doing some brisk mental calculvtions, | ||
- | Talking of base-camping reminds me that I Should tell you something of our projected plan of action for the trip. Not counting our arrival day, my idea was to stay put at Pedder for three days and then trek to Mt. Anne | ||
- | (one day). About two days could profitably be spend around the Armes and then we would have three days left to walk out to Maydena. Perhaps we could temper our laze at the lake with just enough activity to 'keep the inevitable base camp lassitude at bay; but all our plans, of course, depended on our old friend, | ||
- | the weather, which would have the final say. So far it had not been kind to Us, but who knew what the New Year might usher in? Yes, it was New ' | ||
- | As soon as the rain had eased, I could not wait to have a better look at -what we had come so far to see. From the sandy embankment atop the beach I drank it all in, bit by bit. I will always feel that the written word will never 2o UStiCe to this superbe creatiul, of Nature' | ||
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- | it must be experienced. It is a lake of a thousand moods, constantly changing its character with the changing elements and the hour of the day. However in a mundane sort of way, I will try to give you some idea of our surroundings. Before me, the lake, roughly about two miles square, stretched out to the westward. The prevailing westerly winds have formed a beautiful firm beach of fine white quartzite sand along the entire eastern shore. Actually this sand, which has the same composition as the adjacent mountains, has a slight but definite overtone of pink colouration - the effect under classical sunsets surely can be imaginedi The beach will vary in width from zero to four hundred yards or more depending on the season; so quick is this change that a casual glance can pick a difference from morning to afternoon. This sandy bed extends under the entire surface of the lake so that the water is always clean and clear. However, do not imagine it is colourless - far from iti The extract from the button grass plains has stained the lake water to a reddish-brown, | ||
- | Beautiful as the lake is in itself, there is no chance of its being relegated to just another lake, even by the unimaginative: | ||
- | purposely in their place by the hand of some Master Artist. How inviting to the explorer are these mountains when naked and revealed, and yet how mysterious and forbidding when clothed in swirling mists and rain squalls. During our Short stay at Pedder we rarely saw their summits in the clear - we longed to challenge them but it was not to be the feeling that we have missed much and have experienced this lake in so few of her moods will surely draw us back again - perhaps this is as it Should bee Skirting the northern shore are more mountains, smaller, more isolated and less impressive than the Franklands, but providing, I feel, a very welcome contrast. To the north-west, far beyond the valley of the Serpentine River which drains Lake Pedder, looms the rugged landscape that stretches away to Frenchman' | ||
- | daccling yellow shape suddenly interrupted my meditations - it was Henry parading in his brand new Yak Jacket: Henry' | ||
- | meant two things - you squinted from the glare and then burst out into rollicking laughter. Maybe it was this reaction that sent our Henry wading out into the lake. At any rate, there he was, with long pants rolled up, gingerly feeling his way out into the cold red water: Silhouetted against the evening twilight of the western sky, he resembled some huge fantastic yellow bird from another world, discovering Earth' | ||
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- | The following morning we were up early (to beat the Bio.). Lassitude) and as the weather had improved we decided to climb Mt. Solitary before,. Solitary seemed to be in the middle of everything and should give us a find overall picture of this part of the SoutWest. I surveyed the plains in a boolino with the highest summit | ||
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- | reward was an excellent view on almost every side, but we kept turning southward, for right across the southern horizon stretched the tantalising serrated skyline of the Arthurs. They would have to wait for another year for we had our hands more than full. As we relaxed, the unmistakable drone of a light aircraft fell upon our ears. We strained our eyes - yes, look, there it is, winging along the valley towards the lake. It was losing height but surely it not --- yes, it must be --- it's going to land on the beach. Whig next? Perhaps we would have visitors when we returned | ||
- | However, not a soul remained when that plane flew on - perhaps even then as I ran up the beach those same tourists were admiring the precipices of federation Peak or looking at the Southern Ocean from the strip at t:loxis Bight. For a fleeting moment I felt very earthbound and imnobile, but then I remembered the twilight on the lake and our evening campfire and the freedom of the great outdoors, and I felt sorry for the tourists couped up in their stuffy hotels in the middle of Hobart. Just as I was regaining some sense of that isolation I spoke about previously, our sanctuary was again invaded. There we wore on the beach, the four of us hushwalkers, | ||
- | The next two days at Pedder allowed us just a modicum of exploration and almost an overdose of spine-bashing. No, it was not the White 4nts this time. The inclement weather was mostly to blame for this delightful situa, tion. Occasionally a blue patch of Sky would dhow up and we would gear up and set off to climb in the Franklands much against the advice of our chief Jonah, Mts. H. Gold, who was always predicting that more ndirtn would soon come sweeping in over the mountains. To make matters worse, he was invariably right and we could have dunked him in the lake for it So we contented ourselves with strolls around the shore until the last afternoon, when, desperate because of the time that was running out, Joan and I managed to get up into the lower Franklands without being beclouded. All in all, it was a happy carefree Stay at Fodder, enlivened by Arthur' | ||
- | The morning of departure came upon us with a startling difference. For the first time in three days the wind had dropped - the stillness of the air seemed out of place. Someone peeped over the embankment to see --- not the Lake Fodder that we knew but a giant glassy mirror which faithfully reflected every contour of the lovely peaks behind it, peaks which now stood out clearcut and serene against the morning sky. But we could not linger - there were new fields we must try to conquer waiting across the plains. We loaded six days' equipment into heavy bulging packs, took a long wistful look across the lake and plodded up the track towards Mt. Anne and our next adventure. | ||
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- | 13 HUNTER ST SYDNEY. BWI725. | + | |
- | WHO LIKES TO HANG BY THE SKIN OF THEIR TEETH? | + | Finegrain Developing. Sparkling Prints. Perfect Enlargements. |
- | No-one, I fancy, but a good strong piece of manilla rope is a different matter entirely. Not that therein | + | |
- | The object of the trip is to enter the little canyon on Jerrara | + | Your Rollfilms or Leica films deserve the best service. |
+ | |||
+ | Leica Photo Service. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 31 Macquarie Place, Sydney. N.S.W. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Sanitarium Health Food Shop and Vegetarian Cafe.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Nutolene: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Of a finer texture than Nut Meat. Spreads like butter - is particularly tasty in sandwiches with Marmite. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nutoline | ||
+ | |||
+ | Include | ||
+ | |||
+ | 13 Hunter Street, Sydney. BW1725. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Who likes to hang by the skin of their teeth?==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | No-one, I fancy, but a good strong piece of manilla rope is a different matter entirely. Not that there' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The object of the trip is to enter the little canyon on Jerrara | ||
Waterproof packs would be a wise precaution and some experience at ropework is essential. | Waterproof packs would be a wise precaution and some experience at ropework is essential. | ||
- | MLRULAN JEaRARA FALLS BUNGONIA MEEK 13UNGONIA GORGE MARULAN | ||
- | 18/19/20 APRIL | ||
- | Any questions? See Goof Wagg. | ||
- | tom= 1-11 NO MqVM MOM OHM 270a UOLE | ||
- | Henry Gold has for sale 1 pair of suede climbing boots with moulded rubber souls (Espadrilles). Size abOut a. Only worn once... | ||
- | 12. | ||
- | ====== Norbert Carlon ====== | + | Marulan - Jerrara Falls - Bungonia Creek - Bungonia Gorge - Marulan. |
+ | |||
+ | 18/19/20 April. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Any questions? See Geof Wagg. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===For folk who would walk on the ceiling!=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Henry Gold has for sale 1 pair of suede climbing boots with moulded rubber souls (Espadrilles). Size about 6 1/2. Only worn once. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Norbert Carlon ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Brian G. Harvey | ||
- | - Brian G. Harvey | ||
It is with deep regret that we record the death of our Honorary Member, Norbert Carlon, in his 75th year. | It is with deep regret that we record the death of our Honorary Member, Norbert Carlon, in his 75th year. | ||
- | Norbert' | + | |
- | I first met Norbert at the Megalong Post Office on 13th March, 1936, when he was collecting stores and the mail, The picture is indelibly stamped on my mind of him sitting bolt upright on his horse, his bright blue eyes twinkling, and a cheery word for the two lads who were en route on their first Cox trip. He still had the same cheery word and twinkle on the last occasion - my thirtieth | + | Norbert' |
- | Over that 35 years, the visitors would number thousands and the Club visitors' | + | |
- | many will recall him, with the red glow of the fire lighting up the merry faces around the room. | + | I first met Norbert at the Megalong Post Office on 13th March, 1936, when he was collecting stores and the mail. The picture is indelibly stamped on my mind of him sitting bolt upright on his horse, his bright blue eyes twinkling, and a cheery word for the two lads who were en route on their first Cox trip. He still had the same cheery word and twinkle on the last occasion - my thirtieth |
- | Our awn aub's regard for him, both as a man and for the many kind. nesses | + | |
+ | Over that 35 years, the visitors would number thousands and the Club visitors' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Our own Club's regard for him, both as a man and for the many kindnesses | ||
For many, a long association has been broken, but Norbert' | For many, a long association has been broken, but Norbert' | ||
- | HAS ANYONE HERE SE N THE uga? | ||
- | Somewhere around about the Reunion fire somewhere around about supper time, Don and Tine Ilatthews mislaid their torch. Description (of torch):. Black, bicycle typo (with glass knocked out), plain but with sentimental value. Would all finders please sez., Don. | ||
- | 13. | ||
- | ====== The Evolution of White Ants ====== | + | ---- |
- | " | + | ====Has anyone here seen the light?==== |
- | I suppose there have always been white ants in the club, from (or soon after) its foundation, but as I recallgthe older type had a much more delicate approach than their present-day ' | + | |
- | At one time a member (and a prospective member more so) timidly approached a loader and asked for permission to join a walk and it was quite common to be told that a trip would be too hard for him. Nowadays, the leader (poor degenerate) has to canvas for starters and beg for someone to go | + | |
+ | Somewhere around about the Reunion fire somewhere around about supper time, Don and Tine Matthews mislaid their torch. Description (of torch):- Black, bicycle type (with glass knocked out), plain but with sentimental value. Would all finders please see Don. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== The Evolution of White Ants ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | "Bull Moose" | ||
+ | |||
+ | I suppose there have always been white ants in the club, from (or soon after) its foundation, but as I recall, the older type had a much more delicate approach than their present-day counterpart. This approach consisting of a softer and a somehow nicer undermining of a leader' | ||
+ | |||
+ | At one time a member (and a prospective member more so) timidly approached a leader and asked for permission to join a walk and it was quite common to be told that a trip would be too hard for him. Nowadays, the leader (poor degenerate) has to canvas for starters and beg for someone to go on his trip. While he grovels on the floor of the clubroom pleading, a few may decide "Yes, we may come". The leader brightens a little and elaborates on the natural wonders and scenic beauty of the country only to be cut short by the inevitable "How hard is it?" (They all know it's a pretty tough trip) so on explaining the trip he adds "Well we could cut this off and we don't have to climb that". | ||
+ | |||
+ | Where has the pride of leadership gone? Where is the spirit of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | At one time, for a trip to be cancelled was an insult and if a trip went other than programme, the leader was asked to explain why to the committee. Cancelled walks were regarded as a serious matter for we are, above all, a walking club and the Walks Programme is the essential backbone of the Club. However, we are getting very near other clubs whose Walks Secretary takes a list of members and a list of walks - does a shuffle - and hey presto, a Walks Programme. Needless to say, few of these trips go, and needless to say, its a third rate club. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The white ants' activities are not limited to trips alone, nor do they like the truth being revealed about themselves as they pour out their subtle propaganda in all directions. In an article entitled " | ||
+ | |||
+ | "White Ants - super intelligent insects, who lay in wait for bushwalkers and force them to turn back to civilisation." | ||
+ | |||
+ | What a lie! What a low descipable twist by the ex-Editor! The submitted definition was - | ||
+ | |||
+ | "White Ants - low insects whose one objective is rettin'" | ||
+ | |||
+ | A complete reversal, this, bushwalkers, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Since they have had an opera dedicated to their infamous deeds and they spoke so confidently in the debate "Are White Ants Gnawing at the Club's Foundation" | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now that the white ant has quit his underground existence and comes forth showing himself, he can no longer be regarded as such, and a new name such as the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Evolution moves steadily on - new faces, new ideas, new expressions. Looking back, we've had other groups such as "The Burgers", | ||
+ | |||
+ | Who can say? But so long as these things are kept in their place and we can laugh at their various ventures while keeping our walking spirit thriving, there' | ||
+ | |||
+ | "They on the heights are not the souls who never erred nor went astray,\\ | ||
+ | Who trod unswerved toward their goal along a sweet rose scented way.\\ | ||
+ | Nay, they who stand where first comes dawn,\\ | ||
+ | Are they who stumbled but __went on__." | ||
+ | |||
+ | A suitable post-script to this article was provided by a Sunday Newspaper:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | Australia would have more white ants!" | ||
- | on his trip. While he grovels on the floor of the clubroom pleading, a few may decide "Yes, we may come". The leader brightens a little and elaborates on the natural wonders and scenic beauty of the country only to be cut Short by the inevitable "How hard is it?" (They all know it's a pretty tough trip) so on explaining the trip he adds "Well we could cut this off and we don't have to climb that". | ||
- | Where has the pride of leadership gone? Where is the spirit of " | ||
- | At one time, for a trip to be cancelled was an insult and if a trip | ||
- | . went other than programme, the leader was asked to explain why to the committee. Jancolled walks were regarded as a serious matter for we are, above all a walking club and the Walks Programme is the essential backbone of the Club. However, we are getting very near other clubs whose Walks Secretary takes a list of members and a list of walks - does a shuffle - and hey presto, a Walks Programme. Needless to say, few of these trips go2 and needless to say, its a third rate club. | ||
- | The white antslactivitios are not limited to trips alone, nor do they like the truth being revealed about themsolvee as they pour out their subtle propaganda in all directions. In an article entitled " | ||
- | "White Ants - super intelligent insects, who lay in wait for | ||
- | bushwalkers and force them to turn back to civilisation." | ||
- | What a liel What a low descipable twist by the ex-Editorl The submitted definition was - | ||
- | "White Ants - low insects whose one objective is rettintu. | ||
- | A complete reversal, this, bushwalkers, | ||
- | Since they have had an opera dedicated to their infamous deeds and they spoke so confidently in the debate "Are White Ants Gnawing at the aub's Foundation" | ||
- | Now that the white ant has quit his underground exist ance and comes forth showing himself, he can no longer be regarded as such, and a new name such as the " | ||
- | Evolution moves steadily on - new faces, new ideas, new expressions. Looking back, we've had other groups such as "The Burgers", | ||
- | 15. | ||
- | Who can say? But so long as these things are kept in their place and we can laugh at their various ventures while keeping our walking spirit thriving, there' | ||
- | "They on the heights are not the souls who never erred nor went astray, Who trod unswerved toward their goal along a sweet rose scented way. Nay, they who stand where first comes dawn, | ||
- | Ave they who stumbled but went on n | ||
- | A suitable pOsti seripi ta thii Otido an provided b 4 Sunday Ilewspapsert.. | ||
- | " | ||
Is there no stopping these bee white ants! | Is there no stopping these bee white ants! | ||
- | BU_SHWAIORS_I_WfiR MEMOR14....MILE_ | + | ---- |
- | To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Bush.. walkers' War Memorial at Splendour Rock, Mt. Dingo, the N.S.W. Federation | + | |
- | of Bushwalking Clubs has arranged for a Sunrise Service to be held on Saturday, 26th April, 1958, at Splendour Rock. A fitting Order of Service has been drawn up, and a wreath will be laid. The Order of Service is being printed and copies will be available beforehand and at the ceremony. Many of the Federated | + | =====Bushwalkers' |
- | Subject to any variation the Railway Department may make, the Official Party will depart by the 6.26 p m. train on Thursday night, 24th April, tickets to Blackheath. There will be car transport to Mitc4ell' | + | |
- | Telephones: Private | + | To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Bushwalkers' War Memorial at Splendour Rock, Mt. Dingo, the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs has arranged for a Sunrise Service to be held on Saturday, 26th April, 1958, at Splendour Rock. A fitting Order of Service has been drawn up, and a wreath will be laid. The Order of Service is being printed and copies will be available beforehand and at the ceremony. Many of the Federated |
- | It is unfortunate that the time element does not permit the Service to be held on Anzac Day, but a request is made that anyone unable to be present at the Service may pay-their respects by visiting | + | |
- | Their Splendour Shall Never Fader, | + | Subject to any variation the Railway Department may make, the Official Party will depart by the 6.26 p.m. train on Thursday night, 24th April, tickets to Blackheath. There will be car transport to Mitchell' |
- | 16* | + | |
+ | Telephones: Private | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is unfortunate that the time element does not permit the Service to be held on Anzac Day, but a request is made that anyone unable to be present at the Service may pay their respects by visiting | ||
+ | |||
+ | "Their Splendour Shall Never Fade" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Prospective Members' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alex Colley | ||
+ | |||
+ | Our first prospective members' | ||
- | kagElIMMEIEBELUMIL | ||
- | Alex 30lley | ||
- | Our first prospective members" | ||
Firstly, I think it should have more publicity. Mid-January - after the Christmas break - was not the best time. The night could be publicised in the magazine and prospective members advised of it. Any who were a bit diffident about " | Firstly, I think it should have more publicity. Mid-January - after the Christmas break - was not the best time. The night could be publicised in the magazine and prospective members advised of it. Any who were a bit diffident about " | ||
- | Secondly, it could be better attended. I have a suspicion that a slide night would have brought more into the Club room, and, if we want more members, it's up to everyone to make an effort to get in that night. 'Abatis | + | |
- | Thirdly, I noticed a tendency for groups of cronies to stick together instead of seeking out the prospectives and talking to them. Everyone should keep firmly in mind that the prospectives come first on that night* | + | Secondly, it could be better attended. I have a suspicion that a slide night would have brought more into the Club room, and, if we want more members, it's up to everyone to make an effort to get in that night. |
- | It was a good idea for the Club officers to say a few words explaining their. function. Our organization must be a bit of a mystery to the newcomers and everyone could go out of their way to explain it to them. | + | |
- | Lastly, I think prospective members' | + | Thirdly, I noticed a tendency for groups of cronies to stick together instead of seeking out the prospectives and talking to them. Everyone should keep firmly in mind that the prospectives come first on that night. |
- | All this could be arranged on prospective members' | + | |
- | by a walk not far short of test standard, with plenty of instruction | + | It was a good idea for the Club officers to say a few words explaining their function. Our organization must be a bit of a mystery to the newcomers and everyone could go out of their way to explain it to them. |
- | If we do these things, not only on special occasions, bat on other nights and other walks, I don't think we need worry about memberso | + | |
- | NO NEED FOR ALARM | + | Lastly, I think prospective members' |
- | Just in case some member may feel concerned, we hasten | + | |
- | Club that the none" which was used by the " | + | If we do these things, not only on special occasions, bat on other nights and other walks, I don't think we need worry about members. I doubt whether we have ever attracted so many prospectives, |
- | 17. | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====No need for alarm.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Just in case some member may feel concerned, we hasten | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
A letter with a crest of haze blue peaks for decoration brings this invitation from Guy Hunt, Secretary of the Mount Kaputar Trust: | A letter with a crest of haze blue peaks for decoration brings this invitation from Guy Hunt, Secretary of the Mount Kaputar Trust: | ||
- | Dear Bushwaikers, | + | |
+ | Dear Bushwalkers, | ||
The Kaputar Trust invites you to visit the Trust area in the Nandewar Range. | The Kaputar Trust invites you to visit the Trust area in the Nandewar Range. | ||
- | About New Year three members of the Brisbane Bushwalkers Club spent three days in the Trust area and were very impressed with the beauty of the Nandewars and the fine 360 degrees view from the top of Mt. Kaputar. | + | |
- | The best time is really in autumn or spring, for then the heat hue over the plains has gone and the views are at their best. Winter is also a good time, but the tomperaturo | + | About New Year three members of the Brisbane Bushwalkers Club spent three days in the Trust area and were very impressed with the beauty of the Nandewars and the fine 360 degrees view from the top of Mt. Kaputar. |
- | There is an excellent road from Narrabri to Coryah Gap (3,900 ft.) about 29 miles. From the Gap there is a jeep track to within 100 ft. of the top of Kaputar. However, it is not advisable to use a car on this track unloss | + | |
+ | The best time is really in autumn or spring, for then the heat haze over the plains has gone and the views are at their best. Winter is also a good time, but the temperature | ||
+ | |||
+ | There is an excellent road from Narrabri to Coryah Gap (3,900 ft.) about 29 miles. From the Gap there is a jeep track to within 100 ft. of the top of Kaputar. However, it is not advisable to use a car on this track unless | ||
Should you decide to have a look at the beauties of the Nandewar, I would be happy to help if you write to or call at 14 Balonno St., Narrabri. | Should you decide to have a look at the beauties of the Nandewar, I would be happy to help if you write to or call at 14 Balonno St., Narrabri. | ||
+ | |||
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
- | For anyone interested, a further description of the country will be found in Alan WYborn's article in nushwalkor 194611, available in the clubroom for 2/6. The rail faro to Narrabri is a bit below E4 | + | |
- | Hera are a few farewell lines from that irrepressible Kiwi, Arthur Peters : | + | For anyone interested, a further description of the country will be found in Alan Wyborn's article in " |
- | Vust a note to say goodbye to all the bode in S.B.W. and to thank them for the mighty trips and fun, we had together. Also to demand that anyone with a trip to the Maley drops= amte and/Or contacts me when they are in Christchurch. | + | |
- | The address is: 87 Buckley' | + | ---- |
- | Christchurch. | + | |
- | or: C/ The Christchurch Tramping | + | Here are a few farewell lines from that irrepressible Kiwi, Arthur Peters:- |
- | G.P.O. Box 1948. | + | |
- | and all possiblo | + | " |
+ | |||
+ | The address is: 87 Buckley' | ||
+ | |||
+ | or: C/ The Christchurch Tramping | ||
+ | |||
+ | and all possible | ||
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
- | 18. | ||
- | THE MANDELEERG CUP | ||
- | - Brian G. Harvey | ||
- | No doubt many new members, and a few not-so-new, were somewhat curious as to the origin of the Mandelberg eup which was presented at the Annual General Meeting to this year's joint-winners - John Scott and Mary Walton. The "cup o is actually an aluminium dipper and is competed for at each Swimming Carnival, being held jointly for one year and returned for presentation at the close of the twelve months. The particular race is a relay in which one gent and one lady form a team, the names being drawn from a hat and the race handicapped by the organizers on the spot as best as can be judged from performances in events held earlier in the day. It is quite likely that the ', | ||
- | Where David Jones! Elizabeth Street store stands, there used to be a row of old-fashioned shops and amongst these was a pawn-broker' | ||
- | It so happened that our old member, Thomas Ambrose Herbert, in the' days before the advent of rucksacks, had secured for himself the old-style too- small military pack, with the result that there dangled therefrom such oddments as his billy, frying-pan, mug and other bushwalkerls paraphenalia which wouldn' | ||
- | FOUND& | ||
- | At Reunion camp - one sleeping bag cover. All claimants please see Dot Butler, and on giving a ' | ||
- | KATOOMEk-SOLITARY-07DAR ammic-JumaialaIK MAY -10-1:0 | ||
- | This is a walk for those who like to got off the beaten track. About half of it is not beaten at all and the symbols on the Walks Programme | ||
- | are inadequate to describe it. On the Friday night we go down the coal mine track and about half a mile beyond the landslide (about 3i- miles altogether)* The walk up Solitary and down into Cedar Creek is rough, but there is no roca climbing. It will take most of Sunday morning to cover about 5 miles of | ||
- | Cedar Greek. Some, if not all of this country has been burnt, bu'o judging by our Reunion campsite, it may look all right again now. The distant views of Burragorang and the %uthern Blue Mountains will be as beautiful as over. | ||
- | Alex Colby (Leader) | ||
- | 19. | ||
- | !MR WALKING GUIDE, | ||
- | Walk No.. | ||
- | 35 A good walk with varied interests, combining thrilling scenery, abseiling and possibly some necessary swimming. A waterproof pack advisable. | ||
- | 36 Instructional Weekend to'be held at Eureka. Track all the way. Good camping with a short walk to Nepean River for swimming etc. Cost - 12/3d. | ||
- | 37 A good opportunity to visit some country often inaccessible. Varied walk through open timber with patchy scrub. Possibly rock- climbing and exploration from a base camp. Private transport should keep costs down. | ||
- | 38 Main purpose of this trip is to attend a service at the Buehwalker' | ||
- | 1 Rock-hopping and-rock-scrambling down Mumbedah Ok. Waterfalls and pleasant pools on creek. First trip from this Club for some years. Galong cuts through granite walls and is one of the prettiest creeks in the mountains. Walk would be accepted as a Test Walk. Cost - 50/-d. approximately. | ||
- | 2 Pleasant Test Walk following river for main part. | ||
- | 3 Test Walk. Medium undulating tracks. Coast and bush sconery. Cost - 7/-d. approximately. | ||
- | 4 Solitary with a difference. Medium walking to mountain. Korowall Buttress rougher with some scrambling. Good outlook over Co: Valley. Rock-hopping in Cedar Crook. Ascent by Scenic Railway. Torch needed for Friday night walking. Walk would be accepted as a Test Walk. Cost 23/-d. | ||
- | 5 Pleasant country. Visit Carrington and Gerringong Falls. Fine views over coastal strip from rim of Barren Grounds. Walking mostly flat or downhill. | ||
- | IT WILL BE DELIGHTFUL (if it doesn' | ||
- | SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 3RD & 4TH MAY | ||
- | Colo Vale - Mt. Flora - Nattai River - Starlight' | ||
- | JIM BROWN - B0543 E7t. 299 (B) | ||
- | CIMEXIMMIMswl..nommumae | ||
- | RECENT ADDITIONS | ||
- | Ten Years Under the Earth - Norbert Oasteret | ||
- | Australian Seashores Bakin | ||
- | Exploration Fawcett Fawcott Forest Trees of Australia - | ||
- | dicil | + | ---- |
- | r | + | |
- | ttio | + | =====The Mandelberg Cup.===== |
- | 40,001,141,16_airu:1,. | + | |
- | orwr | + | Brian G. Harvey |
- | " | + | |
- | - | + | No doubt many new members, and a few not-so-new, were somewhat curious as to the origin of the Mandelberg Cup which was presented at the Annual General Meeting to this year's joint-winners - John Scott and Mary Walton. The " |
- | NO MORE GOO GOO GOO | + | |
- | Paddy is pleased to report that he has a new range of foods which will save the poor Bushwalker from the dreadful | + | Where David Jones' Elizabeth Street store stands, there used to be a row of old-fashioned shops and amongst these was a pawn-broker' |
- | Now the up-to-date | + | |
- | -f oz oz, chicken extract makes one pint of chicken stock. | + | It so happened that our old member, Thomas Ambrose Herbert, in the days before the advent of rucksacks, had secured for himself the old-style too-small military pack, with the result that there dangled therefrom such oddments as his billy, frying-pan, mug and other bushwalker' |
- | -f oz. of fish extract makes one pint of fish stock and 2 ozs1 of tomato concentrate makes one pint of tomato puree. | + | |
- | At present available in]. lb. tins as follows:- Tomato and vegetable concentrate 13. 3d | + | ---- |
- | ft | + | |
- | ft | + | ====Found!==== |
- | ft | + | |
- | 20. 6 | + | At Reunion camp - one sleeping bag cover. All claimants please see Dot Butler, and on giving a detailed description as to colour, weight, texture, smell, age, state of repair, any special signs or monograms, and other identifying marks of any description whatsoever, one of you might be lucky enough to get it back. Failing anyone putting in a claim, she will keep it herself. |
- | 12. 9 | + | |
- | Pea Fish | + | ---- |
- | Chicken | + | |
- | Tomato | + | ====Katoomba - Solitary - Cedar Creek - Katoomba Walk (May 9-10-11)==== |
+ | |||
+ | This is a walk for those who like to got off the beaten track. About half of it is not beaten at all and the symbols on the Walks Programme are inadequate to describe it. On the Friday night we go down the coal mine track and about half a mile beyond the landslide (about 3 1/2 miles altogether). The walk up Solitary and down into Cedar Creek is rough, but there is no rock climbing. It will take most of Sunday morning to cover about 5 miles of Cedar Creek. Some, if not all of this country has been burnt, but judging by our Reunion campsite, it may look all right again now. The distant views of Burragorang and the Southern Blue Mountains will be as beautiful as over. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alex Colley (Leader) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Your Walking Guide.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |__Walk No.__| | | ||
+ | |35|A good walk with varied interests, combining thrilling scenery, abseiling and possibly some necessary swimming. A waterproof pack advisable.| | ||
+ | |36|Instructional Weekend to be held at Eureka. Track all the way. Good camping with a short walk to Nepean River for swimming etc. Cost - 12/3d.| | ||
+ | |37|A good opportunity to visit some country often inaccessible. Varied walk through open timber with patchy scrub. Possibly rock-climbing and exploration from a base camp. Private transport should keep costs down.| | ||
+ | |38|Main purpose of this trip is to attend a service at the Bushwalker' | ||
+ | | 1|Rock-hopping and-rock-scrambling down Mumbedah Ck. Waterfalls and pleasant pools on creek. First trip from this Club for some years. Galong cuts through granite walls and is one of the prettiest creeks in the mountains. Walk would be accepted as a Test Walk. Cost - 50/-d. approximately.| | ||
+ | | 2|Pleasant Test Walk following river for main part.| | ||
+ | | 3|Test Walk. Medium undulating tracks. Coast and bush scenery. Cost - 7/-d. approximately.| | ||
+ | | 4|Solitary with a difference. Medium walking to mountain. Korowall Buttress rougher with some scrambling. Good outlook over Cox Valley. Rock-hopping in Cedar Creek. Ascent by Scenic Railway. Torch needed for Friday night walking. Walk would be accepted as a Test Walk. Cost - 23/-d.| | ||
+ | | 5|Pleasant country. Visit Carrington and Gerringong Falls. Fine views over coastal strip from rim of Barren Grounds. Walking mostly flat or downhill.| | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====It will be delightful (if it doesn' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Saturday & Sunday - 3rd & 4th May | ||
+ | |||
+ | Colo Vale - Mt. Flora - Nattai River - Starlight' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Jim Brown - B0543 Ext. 299 (B) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Recent Additions to the Library.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |Ten Years Under the Earth|Norbert Casteret| | ||
+ | |Australian Seashores|Bakin| | ||
+ | |Exploration Fawcett|Fawcett| | ||
+ | |Forest Trees of Australia| | | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No more Goo Goo Goo.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy is pleased to report that he has a new range of foods which will save the poor Bushwalker from the dreadful | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now the up-to-date | ||
+ | |||
+ | 1/2 oz. of chicken extract makes one pint of chicken stock. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 1/2 oz. of fish extract makes one pint of fish stock and 2 ozs. of tomato concentrate makes one pint of tomato puree. | ||
+ | |||
+ | At present available in 1 lb. tins as follows:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |Tomato and vegetable concentrate|13. 3d| | ||
+ | |Pea concentrate|10. 0| | ||
+ | |Fish concentrate|15. 8| | ||
+ | |Chicken concentrate|20. 6| | ||
+ | |Tomato Chicken|12. 9| | ||
Also useful in the home. Smaller packs will be available soon. | Also useful in the home. Smaller packs will be available soon. | ||
- | 1 | ||
- | PADDY PAWN | ||
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 201 CASTLE REACH St MN EY | ||
- | 444r,,, | ||
- | , | ||
- | , | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 201 Castlereagh St, Sydney | ||
+ | |||
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