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|Federation Report| |14| | |Federation Report| |14| | ||
|Santa Claus' Lament| |16| | |Santa Claus' Lament| |16| | ||
- | |Just for Prospeetives | + | |Just for Prospectives |
|Outward Bound Course for Girls| |19| | |Outward Bound Course for Girls| |19| | ||
|Snooper' | |Snooper' | ||
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Man is gregarious. This is an axiom as fundamental as the atom, or income tax. The sharing of hopes and fears is a necessary exercise that no one can really avoid, or perhaps, would want to. | Man is gregarious. This is an axiom as fundamental as the atom, or income tax. The sharing of hopes and fears is a necessary exercise that no one can really avoid, or perhaps, would want to. | ||
- | When one looks around at the range of peculiar sou1-mates available, companionship | + | When one looks around at the range of peculiar sou1-mates available, companionship |
Christmas is a perennial reminder that togetherness and common interest is the all pervading factor in the fabric of our lives. | Christmas is a perennial reminder that togetherness and common interest is the all pervading factor in the fabric of our lives. | ||
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However we bow to convention and this issue is dedicated to the joy that is Christmas, the hope that is Man. | However we bow to convention and this issue is dedicated to the joy that is Christmas, the hope that is Man. | ||
- | It is also our 25th anniverary | + | It is also our 25th anniversary |
- | "Joie de Vie" we hope you enjoy particularly - our first attempt at illustrated folk lore, and a commendable effort by the two artists concerned. The author has specialy reuested | + | "Joie de Vie" we hope you enjoy particularly - our first attempt at illustrated folk lore, and a commendable effort by the two artists concerned. The author has specially requested |
The crux of our Christmas carolling follows without further ado. | The crux of our Christmas carolling follows without further ado. | ||
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The first walk described by the Walks Secretary was that led by Bob Godfrey at the 6 hour week-end. This was something of a mystery hike. It was programmed to go to Bunbunbah Creek, but somehow the party were next heard of in a hired station wagon on a prospecting tour of the Capertee and Turon. There was no mention of any walking. The second walk that week-end led by Bill Rodgers appeared to have achieved all objectives, including Mt. Wallara, Mt. Guougang and Morong Falls. The party camped in an inch of snow on Friday night. The third walk - Reg Meekins trip from Yalwal to Tallong - went according to schedule, except that the River had to be crossed at Badgery' | The first walk described by the Walks Secretary was that led by Bob Godfrey at the 6 hour week-end. This was something of a mystery hike. It was programmed to go to Bunbunbah Creek, but somehow the party were next heard of in a hired station wagon on a prospecting tour of the Capertee and Turon. There was no mention of any walking. The second walk that week-end led by Bill Rodgers appeared to have achieved all objectives, including Mt. Wallara, Mt. Guougang and Morong Falls. The party camped in an inch of snow on Friday night. The third walk - Reg Meekins trip from Yalwal to Tallong - went according to schedule, except that the River had to be crossed at Badgery' | ||
- | Stuart Brook' | + | Stuart Brook' |
Mick Elphick told us that the Conservation Conference, chaired by Allen Strom considered some 16 motions. Subjects discussed included subdivisions, | Mick Elphick told us that the Conservation Conference, chaired by Allen Strom considered some 16 motions. Subjects discussed included subdivisions, | ||
- | The meeting closed after a few announcements of general interest. Wilf told us that a new 50,000 scale map of Canberra is available, also a sketch map of the Upper Capertee and that the Ulladulla map would be available soon. A new songbook compiled by the Kameruka | + | The meeting closed after a few announcements of general interest. Wilf told us that a new 50,000 scale map of Canberra is available, also a sketch map of the Upper Capertee and that the Ulladulla map would be available soon. A new songbook compiled by the Kameruka |
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Club members will be in camp at North Era and surfing at South Era from 26th December, 1962 to 1st January 1963. Day walkers will be welcome at any time during the period. | Club members will be in camp at North Era and surfing at South Era from 26th December, 1962 to 1st January 1963. Day walkers will be welcome at any time during the period. | ||
- | Infregdent | + | Infrequent |
=== January 6. === | === January 6. === | ||
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Alas, the Rudolph Cup has indeed disappeared, | Alas, the Rudolph Cup has indeed disappeared, | ||
- | It was conceived on a winter' | + | It was conceived on a winter' |
- | " | + | " |
Year after year the Audley valley rang to the crash of breaking timber and the screams of the helpless victims as, deprived of their oars or their senses, they were pushed first over the finishing line. Year after year Rudolph sent hail, cloudbursts and thunder to mark his sacrifice, and the number of his devotees swelled. By 1957, scores of innocent civilian bystanders on the finishing line-bridge were being forced to empty 44 gallon drums of unholy-water on the victors. But in 1958, something waS wrong, the Deity was absent. Not a cloud in the sky. Above the crunch of the breaking ribs of boats and bushwalkers, | Year after year the Audley valley rang to the crash of breaking timber and the screams of the helpless victims as, deprived of their oars or their senses, they were pushed first over the finishing line. Year after year Rudolph sent hail, cloudbursts and thunder to mark his sacrifice, and the number of his devotees swelled. By 1957, scores of innocent civilian bystanders on the finishing line-bridge were being forced to empty 44 gallon drums of unholy-water on the victors. But in 1958, something waS wrong, the Deity was absent. Not a cloud in the sky. Above the crunch of the breaking ribs of boats and bushwalkers, | ||
- | At first there was talk of transferring the cult to salt water and I for one put aside an 85 horse engine, a 6 x 4 inch centrifugal | + | At first there was talk of transferring the cult to salt water and I for one put aside an 85 horse engine, a 6 x 4 inch centrifugal |
Puttoh. | Puttoh. | ||
- | __Footnote for scholars__. Rudolph is of course, a pagan deity, the last member of the Bushwalker' | + | __Footnote for scholars__. Rudolph is of course, a pagan deity, the last member of the Bushwalker' |
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All out at Katoomba\\ | All out at Katoomba\\ | ||
Into wintry wind;\\ | Into wintry wind;\\ | ||
- | Leader in a panic,\ | + | Leader in a panic,\\ |
Prospective left behind. | Prospective left behind. | ||
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When the theme of our way of life places emphasis on goodwill to all men. | When the theme of our way of life places emphasis on goodwill to all men. | ||
- | To ur many bushwalking friends, all here at Paddy' | + | To our many bushwalking friends, all here at Paddy' |
If you are compiling your list of gifts for the festive season remember we have a wonderful range for bushwalkers, | If you are compiling your list of gifts for the festive season remember we have a wonderful range for bushwalkers, | ||
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Nylon capes. A beautifully light 9 ozs. £3.6.6. | Nylon capes. A beautifully light 9 ozs. £3.6.6. | ||
- | New improved models of our special walking boots and super huskies | + | New improved models of our special walking boots and super huskies |
New model ' | New model ' | ||
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Paddy Pallin Pty Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. | Paddy Pallin Pty Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
- | 201 Castlereagh St., ydney. BM2685. | + | 201 Castlereagh St., Sydney. BM2685. |
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__S.B.W. Delegates__. Only three delegates from this Club attended. No advice was received from the fourth delegate. | __S.B.W. Delegates__. Only three delegates from this Club attended. No advice was received from the fourth delegate. | ||
- | __Search and Rescue__. Supt. Jardine of the Police Department has been detailed as liason | + | __Search and Rescue__. Supt. Jardine of the Police Department has been detailed as liaison |
__Annual Ball__. A total of 306 attended the Federation Ba1l on 14th September. A profit of £89 resulted from the sale of ball tickets and the profit from the guessing competition was £137.12.3. Prizes were won by (1) Mr. D.M. Mittlehauser, | __Annual Ball__. A total of 306 attended the Federation Ba1l on 14th September. A profit of £89 resulted from the sale of ball tickets and the profit from the guessing competition was £137.12.3. Prizes were won by (1) Mr. D.M. Mittlehauser, | ||
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__Blue Mountains National Park__. Picnic areas have now been provided at | __Blue Mountains National Park__. Picnic areas have now been provided at | ||
- | Mt. Banks and Hunderford Gully ("The Slide" or Pages Pass) - not to be confused with Hungerford Creek which is further to the north east. Hungerford' | + | Mt. Banks and Hunderford Gully ("The Slide" or Pages Pass) - not to be confused with Hungerford Creek which is further to the north east. Hungerford' |
- | __Heathcote Primitive Area__. Fireplaces to be built area cleared. The Trust is taking action about excessive clearing of Scout camping sites and the Scouts are now co-operating in camp ethics. Vehicles on Water Board and Electricity | + | __Heathcote Primitive Area__. Fireplaces to be built area cleared. The Trust is taking action about excessive clearing of Scout camping sites and the Scouts are now co-operating in camp ethics. Vehicles on Water Board and Electricity |
__N.P.A. Central Region__ is to survey primitive areas in National Park and Kuringai Chase. It appears likely that a national park will be established in time on the Shoalhaven River (Horseshoe Bends) on the Western Peak about the Blockup. The Gloucester Tops reserve has been extended and the fire trail from Barrington Tops to Gloucester Tops is no longer trafficable for vehicles. | __N.P.A. Central Region__ is to survey primitive areas in National Park and Kuringai Chase. It appears likely that a national park will be established in time on the Shoalhaven River (Horseshoe Bends) on the Western Peak about the Blockup. The Gloucester Tops reserve has been extended and the fire trail from Barrington Tops to Gloucester Tops is no longer trafficable for vehicles. | ||
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__Colong Caves__. A gate has been erected there, according to reports, but the location of it is not clear. No doubt more details will be forthcoming. | __Colong Caves__. A gate has been erected there, according to reports, but the location of it is not clear. No doubt more details will be forthcoming. | ||
- | __Minute Secretary__. Owing to pressure of business, Mr Rosentool has had to resign from teh position of Minute Secretary. The position must be filled at the November meeting and the Club's delegates would be pleased to hear from any members willing to take the position. | + | __Minute Secretary__. Owing to pressure of business, Mr Rosentool has had to resign from the position of Minute Secretary. The position must be filled at the November meeting and the Club's delegates would be pleased to hear from any members willing to take the position. |
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=== N.Z. Invaded!! === | === N.Z. Invaded!! === | ||
- | With what must be the biggest operation since Lkinawa, Colin Putt plans to invade New Zealand this month (probably make about as much noise as the Yanks did, too). No less than 25 will leave Sydney late in December for 3 weeks climbing. | + | With what must be the biggest operation since Okinawa, Colin Putt plans to invade New Zealand this month (probably make about as much noise as the Yanks did, too). No less than 25 will leave Sydney late in December for 3 weeks climbing. |
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I find with it all, twelve months just suffice. | I find with it all, twelve months just suffice. | ||
- | A few days ago I was fihally | + | A few days ago I was finally |
So I packed all those toys without more ado.\\ | So I packed all those toys without more ado.\\ | ||
And labelled them clearly to each land on Earth,\\ | And labelled them clearly to each land on Earth,\\ | ||
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If you are in this category, and haven' | If you are in this category, and haven' | ||
- | After half an hour or go depending upon the ability and practice of the leader, he will start to slow down and perhaps even permit an interjection or two. This invatiably | + | After half an hour or go depending upon the ability and practice of the leader, he will start to slow down and perhaps even permit an interjection or two. This invariably |
He will be so relieved and inspired to find that here, at last, is someone who does not think him completely crazy, that he will launch forth on another flood of words, but don't be dismayed, this second phase rarely lasts more than 10 minutes or so. Now comes your knock-out punch line, "Got many going, Charlie?" | He will be so relieved and inspired to find that here, at last, is someone who does not think him completely crazy, that he will launch forth on another flood of words, but don't be dismayed, this second phase rarely lasts more than 10 minutes or so. Now comes your knock-out punch line, "Got many going, Charlie?" | ||
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Here are a few of this year's selection for your introductory guidance. This is not the place for any comment re the leaders or their walks - this must be your decision alone. | Here are a few of this year's selection for your introductory guidance. This is not the place for any comment re the leaders or their walks - this must be your decision alone. | ||
- | Frank Leyden is going down the Kowmung | + | Frank Leyden is going down the Kowmung |
- | Wilf Hilder' | + | Wilf Hilder' |
Stuart Brooks will he going down the Kowmung (if he can find it) from Tuglow Creek to Gingra Range to Kanangra and hopes to combine with Frank Leyden' | Stuart Brooks will he going down the Kowmung (if he can find it) from Tuglow Creek to Gingra Range to Kanangra and hopes to combine with Frank Leyden' | ||
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===== Outward Bound Course For Girls. ===== | ===== Outward Bound Course For Girls. ===== | ||
- | Dot Batler | + | Dot Butler |
On Saturday, 15th December, a visit will be made to the Outward Bound School on the Hawkesbury. Anyone interested in attending, to see the School in action, please contact Dot Butler. People influential in quarters which could be forthcoming with recruits for the next Girls Course are especially invited. Instructors are also wanted - see Dot B. if interested. | On Saturday, 15th December, a visit will be made to the Outward Bound School on the Hawkesbury. Anyone interested in attending, to see the School in action, please contact Dot Butler. People influential in quarters which could be forthcoming with recruits for the next Girls Course are especially invited. Instructors are also wanted - see Dot B. if interested. | ||
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Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. | Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. | ||
- | 201 Castereagh | + | 201 Castlereagh |
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- | | + | ===== Science, Naturally. ===== |
- | Our Aboriginies: | + | |
+ | === Our Aborigines. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Australian aboriginal has been much maligned, being variously described as shiftless, dull, filthy, uncivilised (whatever that means) and dour. | ||
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+ | H. Finlayson, sometime Curator of Mammals, South Australian Museum has studied them in their natural surroundings and his views, apart from their interest, must carry some weight. In his words, 'the typical western black is a fine figure of a man. Though he tends to be sparse, particularly around the legs, many men of middle age are as heavily muscled about the upper parts as the average white man. In emergency, they are capable 6f extraordinary feats of endurance in covering long distances in a short time without sustenance. | ||
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+ | Amazement has often been expressed that the aborigines make no use Of animal skins in constructing covering to improve their living conditions, and this fact has been regarded as another instance of their " | ||
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+ | Rather, they have an in-bred dislike of all impedimenta. They will tolerate no sacrifice of mobility. A party may decide suddenly to move on to another locality. Without more ado, the men reach for their spears and walk away, and their women follow, carrying no more than a yam stick, (a sharpened stake about 4 feet long) a wirra (a shallow wooden bowl used for scooping aside earth loosened by the yam stick) and their youngest child. | ||
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+ | In evolving a capacity to endure, naked, heat, cold and rain they have acquired something much more portable and permanent than a skin tent or a fur cloak. | ||
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+ | So long as he is quite naked, he has a natural dignity of bearing, but when he dons the cast-offs of the white-man he becomes a scarecrow. Also, since he knows nothing of those precautions against accumulating filth which long ages of experience in the wearing of clothes have taught the white man, he rapidly becomes verminous and dirty. | ||
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+ | In their tracking ability, they display more than acuteness of vision, for the rapid interpretation of what is observed is even more remarkable. The tracks of many of the small marsupials and rodents are almost identical, and are usually distorted in the sandy soil. Yet the aboriginal will unhesitaing1y name the animal from its tracks, and the subsequent capture from its burrow will invariably prove him correct. | ||
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+ | He is a remarkable eater, and I have seen two men sit down and in a six-hour session, consume a fifty pound kangaroo. This is not gluttony, but a very valuable asset in surroundings where meals could be a long way apart. | ||
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+ | Among themselves, a general kindliness of disposition is a marked trait, and there is little evidence of implacable hatreds and the lusting delight in another' | ||
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+ | A sweet tooth is a leading characteristic of both sexes at all ages, and the gins go to infinite trouble to get honey and other local sweets like the sugary exudation of the mulga twigs and the honey ant. The latter is relished exceedingly. It is a deep burrowing ant which feeds on the mulga bloom. After rain, its abdomen distends to a bladder the size of a grape, and is filled with a thin syrup, the sweetness of which is relieved by a slight acidity and a flavour of malt. The gins will frequently do half a day's heavy digging, sometimes following the galleries four feet deep in the loam to get perhaps fifty or a hundred ants. | ||
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+ | It is a solemn moment for the gins when at last they lay down their yam-sticks, and prepare to give themselves up to the silent enjoyment of the ravishing delicacy. One by one, the feebly struggling ants are tenderly seized by the forepart, the abdomen placed between the lips, and its contents squeezed into the mouth... | ||
- | The Australian aboriginal has been much maligned, being variously described as shiftless, dull, filthy, Uncivilised (whatever that means) Aid dour. | ||
- | H. Finlayson, sometime Curator of Mammals, South Australian Museum | ||
- | has studied them in their natural surroundings and his views, apart from | ||
- | their interest, must carry some-weight. In his words, ' | ||
- | western black i6 a fine figure of d'Man: Though he tends to be sparse, particularly around the legs) many men of middle age are as heavily muscled about the-upper. parts as the aveage white man. In emergency, they are capable 6f extraordinAry feats of endurance in covering long distances in a short time without sustenance. | ||
- | Amazement has Often been expressed that the-aborigines make no use Of animal skins in constructing covering to improve their living donditions) and this fact has-been tegarded 8.6 another instande of -their-ulowlinas" | ||
- | Rather, they have an in=bred dislike of all impedimenta. They -will - t6lerate no gacrifice of mObility. A-15arty may decide euddenly to move on to another locality. Without more ado, the men' | ||
- | scooping aside earth loosened by the yam stick) and their youngest child. | ||
- | In-evolling a capacity-to endure, naked, heat, cold and rain they have acquired something much more portable and permanent that a skin tent or a - fur cloak. | ||
- | so' | ||
- | 86 long as he is quite, | ||
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- | - In their tracking ability, ' | ||
- | for the rapid interpretation of what is obseved is even m6re remarkable. The tracks of many' | ||
- | are usually distorted in the sandy soil. Yet the aboriginal will unhesitaing17 mame the animal Ma* its tracks, and the subsequent Capture from its burrow will invariably prove him correct. | ||
- | December 1962 The Sydney Bushwalkor 23 | ||
- | He-iS a remarkable eater, and I have seen tl-h76 men sit dowt and in-a six hour session, consume a fiftyTpound kangaroo. This-is not gluttony, but a very valuable asset in surroundings where meals could be a long way apart. | ||
- | Among themselves, a general, kindliness of disposition is a marked trait, and there is little evidence of implacable hatreds and the lustingdelight in anotheris pain, which in the natives of the Americas, for example, servo to remind one that man is part fiend. | ||
- | A sweet tooth is a leading aharacto: | ||
- | the sugary exudation of the mulga twigs and the honey ant. The - latter is relished exceedingly. It i6 a deep burrowing ant which feeds on | ||
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- | the tulga bloom. After rain, its abdomen distends to a bladder the size of a grape, and is filled with a thin sy' | ||
- | relievod by a slight acidity and-a flavour-of-malt. The gins will frequently do half a dayts heavy digging, sometimes following the galleries four feet | ||
- | 0 deep in the loam to get perhaps fiftY or a hundred ants. | ||
- | It is a soleMh moment for the gins when gt lest they lay downtheir yam. | ||
- | sticks, and prepare to give themselves up to the silent enjoyment of the ravishing delicacy. One by on the feebly struggling ants are tenderly seized by the forepart, the abdomen placed between the lips, and its contents | ||
- | squeezed into the mouth | ||
It is a solemn moment for the ants, also.' | It is a solemn moment for the ants, also.' | ||
- | W dal-10Tbr brings home notes from school | + | |
- | Each one of them 1ge1ating | + | ---- |
- | The bUgs to-which she's been exposed | + | |
+ | My daughter | ||
+ | Each one of them re1ating\\ | ||
+ | The bugs to which she's been exposed\\ | ||
Their time of incubating. | Their time of incubating. | ||
- | in vain I've waited hopefully For some slight indiCation She's been exposed-to anything Resembling educationt | ||
- | Congratulations to Colin and Jane Putt on the arrival of their fourth child a daughter. | ||
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- | 24 The Sydney Bushwalker December 1962 | ||
- | . | + | In vain I've waited hopefully\\ |
- | - | + | For some slight indication\\ |
- | We trust 1963 will find you contented, relaxed and at peace | + | She's been exposed to anything\\ |
- | with your fellow:mane. | + | Resembling education. |
- | ... Staff Manager | + | |
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- | . Sales Manager | + | |
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- | . Office Boy | + | |
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- | Sm. tram St. b g 0 | + | |
+ | Congratulations to Colin and Jane Putt on the arrival of their fourth child - a daughter. | ||
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+ | We trust 1963 will find you contented, relaxed and at peace with your fellow man. | ||
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+ | Denise Hull: Staff Manager\\ | ||
+ | E D Taylor: Sales Manager\\ | ||
+ | Lola Wedlock: Sales Manager\\ | ||
+ | Shirley: Technical Director\\ | ||
+ | Stuart Brooks: Office Boy | ||
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