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- | , .... | + | |**Editor**|Neville Page, 22 Hayward St, KINGSFORD. Ph. 34-3536| |
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- | I i ..,,, | + | |**Sales and Subscriptions**|Alan Pike 8 Sunbeam Ave, ENFIELD. Ph. |
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- | 7 | + | |Memoir of a Melbournite|Rita McCarthy |10| |
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- | A Monthly-Bulletin | + | |The Back Page|All & Sundry|24| |
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- | CHA..610 EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION CO=ORDINATING SUPERVISOR: Lesley, Brown. | + | ===== Editorial ===== |
- | MAY, 1967. NO. 390 | + | On 21st. October, 1927 was held the first meeting of the Sydney Bushwalkers, |
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- | . r del. | + | No matter how much of a tradition our Club has, nor how much sentimentality attaches to it, the new blood it very necessary, or it would die. So to those who say that these birthday celebration should be primarily for the older members, I say no, the arrangements should be made for no-one |
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- | Editorial | + | ===== The April General Meeting ===== |
- | The April General Meeting Our Reunion | + | |
- | May's Quotable Quote | + | |
- | Memoir of a Meibournite | + | |
- | Songs of the Times | + | |
- | An Alphabetical Anecdote A Troglodyte is Born rfildlife | + | |
- | Socially Speaking | + | |
- | One More Month | + | |
- | The Back Page | + | |
- | Page 2. Neville Page | + | |
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- | Gorge. Dot Butler 18. | + | |
- | Don Finch 21. | + | |
- | Owen Marks 22. | + | |
- | Observer 23. 1 | + | |
- | All & Sundry 24. | + | |
- | Page 2. -THE. SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, | + | |
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- | first meeting of the Sydney Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | of celebration. There has been a great deal of discussion as to what would. be an appropriate celebration of the occasion of our 40th. birthday. Forty years, after all, is a long time for a Club to survive. The Sydney Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | a tradition of high standards in walking activity, a tradition of achievements in the conservation field, and a tradition of | + | |
- | friendship created over the years. But what exactly is tradition? It is often associated with strength4 | + | |
- | with reaction, and with decadence. S.B.W. has sentimental attachments for many, | + | |
- | even though they no longer partake of the activities of the Club. It is these people, it is said, who must be considered primarily in arranging the | + | |
- | anniversary celebrations. The actives meet and see each other every week. It | + | |
- | is those who have families tying them down, and those who for reasons of | + | |
- | health, no longer go walking, who should benefit. The Club belongs to these people as much as it belongs to the nawies. Tradition can be compared with | + | |
- | the roots of a tree. It is those roots which form the base upon which the | + | |
- | tree stands. Yet without | + | |
- | No matter how much of a tradition our Club has, nor how much sentimentality | + | |
- | attaches to it, the new blood it very necessary, or it would die. So to those | + | |
- | who say that these birthday celebration should be primarily for the older members, I say no, the arrangements should be made for no-one | + | |
- | every member should be enabled to take part in a function as important as our 40th. Anniversary celebrations. | + | |
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- | Once in every year a terrible tragedy befalls the S.B.w Magazine Editor (whoever he or she may happen to be at the time), Jim Brown goes on holidays. As regular readers will know, Jim is our political reporter, reporting every month on the General Meeting and on other things political. Well, hardly had I settled into the position of editor when Jim hit me with the bad news that he wouldn' | + | Once in every year a terrible tragedy befalls the S.B.W Magazine Editor (whoever he or she may happen to be at the time), Jim Brown goes on holidays. As regular readers will know, Jim is our political reporter, reporting every month on the General Meeting and on other things political. Well, hardly had I settled into the position of editor when Jim hit me with the bad news that he wouldn' |
- | This was an important meeting for it was the first under the chairmanship of our new President, Frank Rigby. Frank got the meeting under way promptly at 8.05 p.m. when, according to my count, there were 48 persons present. This month there was only one new member to welcome in with badge and constitution, | + | |
- | Next on deck was the Treasurer with his report. Expenditure at $228 was abnormally high. Income was $3319 leaving the Club coffers with a closing balance of $368 in them. Significant in expenditure was the payment of $6, | + | This was an important meeting for it was the first under the chairmanship of our new President, Frank Rigby. Frank got the meeting under way promptly at 8.05 p.m. when, according to my count, there were 48 persons present. This month there was only one new member to welcome in with badge and constitution, |
- | Owen Marks then presented his Social Report, reminding everyone about the theatre party which had been arranged to see "The Dreadful Fate of the H.M.S. Revenge at the Music Hall on 4th May, | + | |
+ | Next on deck was the Treasurer with his report. Expenditure at $228 was abnormally high. Income was $331, leaving the Club coffers with a closing balance of $368 in them. Significant in expenditure was the payment of $82 for the commercial preparation of the annual report. Gordon at this point foreshadowed a motion for discussion under General Business. | ||
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+ | Owen Marks then presented his Social Report, reminding everyone about the theatre party which had been arranged to see "The Dreadful Fate of the H.M.S. Revenge” at the Music Hall on 4th May. | ||
A Federation Report was presented by Muriel Goldstein, out of which arose the matter of Budai Natural Park. It appears that proposals are under way whereby permission will have to be gained before camping in the Park. | A Federation Report was presented by Muriel Goldstein, out of which arose the matter of Budai Natural Park. It appears that proposals are under way whereby permission will have to be gained before camping in the Park. | ||
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- | This matter brought forth a lot of discussion; and it was moved by Alex Colleyg | + | This matter brought forth a lot of discussion; and it was moved by Alex Colley |
- | of parks, but we are in favour of charging fees". Alex stated that this Club had | + | |
- | been largely responsible for having this park reserved, and any plan whereby | + | Margaret Child was not on hand to present he Parks and Playgrounds Report personally, but the Secretary read out the salient features. It dealt mainly with Scouts building halls, in public parks, and was not of general interest to bushwalkers. |
- | permission to use the park would have to be obtained beforehand would be an unwarranted restriction of freedom. Phil Butt gave a brief explanation of the | + | |
- | reasons why this action is being considered. Apparently the limitea | + | General Business now reared its ugly head and the first item was the election of a new Secretary. This is one position which, because of the volume of work involved, always seems to be hard to fill. There was one nomination only, being Ian Steven, and his election was accepted by the meeting. Did I detect a sigh of relief from Uncle David as a great work burden was lifted from his shoulders? Sandra Butt was elected to a second term of office as assistant secretary. |
- | space is being overtaxed, and the system of prior permission would ensure that only a certain number of people used the park at any,one time. Bill Burke reminded us that Alan Strom, in a talk he gave to the'Glub; foreshadowed this | + | |
- | type of thing. Already there are parks, such as the Barren Grounds Fauna | + | The President next asked for the general opinion of bushwalkers present regarding the provision of tea and biscuits at some meetings. Upon a show of hands, it appeared that the work involved in serving, washing up, etc. on the part of a few did not make the suppers worthwhile. |
- | Reserve, where it is necessary to obtain prior permission before walking there. Alex's motion was put to the vote and passed. | + | |
- | Margaret Child-was not on hand to present he Parks and Playgrounds Report personally, but the Secretary read out the salient features. It dealt | + | Now came Gordon Redmond' |
- | mainly with Scouts building halls, in public parks, and was not of general interest to bushwalkers. | + | |
- | General Business now reared its ugly heae.2 | + | Things were now beginning to warm up considerably, |
- | election of a new Secretary. This is one position which, because of the volume | + | |
- | of work involved, always seems to be hard to fill, There was one nomination only, being Ian Steven, and his election was accepted by the meeting. Did I detect a sigh of relief from Uncle David as a great work burden was lifted from | + | Jack Perry next moved that a fresh approach to the Nurses' |
- | his shoulders. Sandra Butt was elected to a second term of office as assistant secretary. | + | |
- | The President next asked for the general opinion of bushwalkers | + | Alex Colley brought up the matter of R,A.A.F. survival training courses at Bluegum Forest, and suggested that we write to the Blue Mountains Park Trust concerning the matter. This being all of the __general__ General Business, the retiring Secretary handed out some typing work to be done, room stewards were appointed, and the meeting was duly closed. |
- | present regarding the provision of tea and biscuits at some meetings. Upon a | + | |
- | show of hands, it appeared that the work involved in serving, washing up, etc. on the part of a few did not make the suppers worthwhile. | + | Frank, apart from failing to put an amendment |
- | Now came Gordon Redmond' | + | |
- | Things were now beginning to warm up considerably, | + | ---- |
- | was being done. The Social Secretary said that everything was under control, and | + | ===== Our Reunion ===== |
- | he and his wife (Jack' | + | |
- | Jack Perry next moved that a fresh approach to the Nurses' | + | |
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- | Reunion in the April Magazine. " | + | May this " |
- | to explain away my obvious guilt, "I just didn't seem to find time to write it". Dearly indeed have I been made to pay for my error, being chastised,- not by one, but by many, including the President himself. It would appear that an apology would be in order; but no, I refuse to apologise. In fact, I'm glad there was no Reunion article in April, because if there had been we would. have missed out on the colourfully written | + | |
- | NOW READ ON: | + | Aye! like unto a bunch of grapes was this cluster of faithful S.B.W.' |
- | May this " | + | |
- | that fits the crime!" | + | Only a sprinkling of elders turned up, but the " |
- | Aye! like unto a bunch of grapes was this cluster of faithful S.B.W.' | + | |
- | Only a sprinkling of elders turned up, but the " | + | This time, most tents were at the big campfire end of the Eden. More colours than in a rainbow. The grass was lush, and Woods Creek was running, thus saving that awkward scramble up from the river when billy-laden. And " |
- | This time, most tents were at the big campfire end of the Eden. More colours than in a rainbow, The grass was lush, and Woods Creek was running, thus saving that awkward scramble up from the river when billyladen. And " | + | |
- | Page 6 SYDLIFY BUalV1ALKER May 1967 | + | On the Saturday night - temperature |
- | welcome. Also, a week before, some Titigere | + | |
- | On the Saturday night temperature | + | Jim Brown gave a Star turn - a long monologue; humorous |
- | Jim Brown gave a Star turn a long mc,i:_logue; humourous | + | |
- | THEN a new couple, young, German, gave some folksongs | + | THEN - a new couple, young, German, gave some folk-songs |
- | . AND PLUS A GUITAR1S | + | |
- | ever again to hear such perfection It was purest magic!, It stunned the | + | Came the usual ceremony of past Presidents |
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- | Europe | + | After this, the initiation of the " |
- | Came the usual ceremony of past Presidents | + | |
- | MIGHTY BIG, MIGHTY GOOD even exclusive | + | Then, of course, HO for supper. That a tumble of getting together with hailstorms of chatter. The usual " |
- | After this, the initiation of the " | + | |
- | Then, of course, HO for supper. That a tumble of getting together with hailstorms of chatter. The usual " | + | The night remained dumb - glass down to 57F degrees |
- | The night remained dumb glass down to 570 at 5.30, then the early " | + | |
- | waiting all night for those desirous of toasting over it, their bread. Very good for the Spartan few early enough to revel in the early morn. | + | Then a few of those nice “kids" which the S.B.W. finds no trouble to produce got together with the reviewer, and together we watched the breakfast fires spring up everywhere, and thus we " |
- | Then a few of those nice ifkids" which the S.B.W. finds no trouble to produce got together with the reviewer, and together we watched the breakfast fires spring up everywhere, and thus we " | + | |
- | May; 1967 | + | Came the races - really a fun feast. Events for every size and age. The under 6 was a knockout; had it happened with the Melbourne Cup, it would have been a riot. They had 30 feet to run, with all the Mums at the winning tape. Four entries - BANGI They are off - at least one was - the teeny babe with his teeny legs - the others |
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- | fire -seeing, by light of day, just who was who Never were there so many " | + | |
- | Came th-e' | + | |
- | He had the privilege of starting from a mark of his choice. He snipped one | + | |
- | third off the course and found it easy, BUT at the post, instead of breasting the tape, instinot | + | |
The race events were a Carnival of fun, gleaming with fraternity - like every other moment of this magnificent week-end. | The race events were a Carnival of fun, gleaming with fraternity - like every other moment of this magnificent week-end. | ||
- | Of course a S.B.W. Re-une mould not be complete without the Damper | + | |
- | Yes, this Reunion was uniquoo | + | Of course a S.B.W. Re-une mould not be complete without the Damper |
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- | MAYTS QUOTABLE QUOTE | + | Yes, this Reunion was unique. |
- | He that can draw a charm | + | |
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- | All mute, and does it - is wise. | + | //He that can draw a charm\\ |
- | ....Bryan Waller Procter | + | From rocks, or woods, or weeds, or things\\ |
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- | Lightweight- CaritO Gear | + | **__MEMOIR OF A MELBOURNEITE __ **\\ |
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- | I have revisited Era many times since that first trip; and never fail to be impressed by the warm colours of the Sydney Red Gums in contrast to the stark white Scribbly' | + | |
I have enjoyed seeing the N.S.W. flora too; which seemed to be abundant and constant despite the climatic conditions. I don't know the names of them all, (as some of you do) but I remember well the Flannel Flowers, the tall Gymea Lilies, the Banksia and the Waratah. | I have enjoyed seeing the N.S.W. flora too; which seemed to be abundant and constant despite the climatic conditions. I don't know the names of them all, (as some of you do) but I remember well the Flannel Flowers, the tall Gymea Lilies, the Banksia and the Waratah. | ||
- | Equally enjoyable was being amongst you all You have a fine Club and are to be commended on the work some c;f1 you do to ensure Prospective Members' | + | |
- | I would have liked to have spent more time with you all as there is obviously an abundance of bushwalking enjoyment to be had with your Club. I thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Party in that lovely setting with the green lawns; the fairylit | + | Equally enjoyable was being amongst you all. You have a fine Club and are to be commended on the work some of you do to ensure Prospective Members' |
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- | Page 10 THE SYDINTErf BUMILIER May, | + | I would have liked to have spent more time with you all as there is obviously an abundance of bushwalking enjoyment to be had with your Club. I thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Party in that lovely setting with the green lawns; the fairy lit willow; and the photographic display |
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- | by Alex Colley. Being what we wore, old fashioned types, our party of seven (Frank | + | After a short stay in Melbourne |
- | Leyden, Bill Cosgrove, John Scott, Colin Ferguson, Grace Rigg, Gordon | + | |
- | Redmond and I) left its six cars behind and all caught the 2.25 p.m. train | + | __Signed:__ RITA McCARTHY. |
- | to Bathurst on the Thursday before Easter. Long before this, in our typically stodgy way, we had decided exactly where we were going - from Turondale to Ophir, had booked our seats back on the 3.20 p.m. from Orange on the Monday, and had as good an idea of OUT route as our 4 mile to the inch map could | + | |
- | provide. From Bathurst we took two taxis to the Turon River, where we | + | ---- |
- | arrived a little after 9 p,m. It was good to get out of the heated cars and | + | ===== Vegetables All ===== |
- | savour the typical inland scent of dry grass and eucalyptus borne to us an | + | by Alex Colley. |
- | the cool night air. A few minutes | + | |
- | Next morning we were away about 8. The clear, greenish-blue | + | Being what we wore, old fashioned types, our party of seven (Frank Leyden, Bill Cosgrove, John Scott, Colin Ferguson, Grace Rigg, Gordon Redmond and I) left its six cars behind and all caught the 2.25 p.m. train to Bathurst on the Thursday before Easter. Long before this, in our typically stodgy way, we had decided exactly where we were going - from Turondale to Ophir, had booked our seats back on the 3.20 p.m. from Orange on the Monday, and had as good an idea of our route as our 4 mile to the inch map could provide. From Bathurst we took two taxis to the Turon River, where we arrived a little after 9 p,m. It was good to get out of the heated cars and savour the typical inland scent of dry grass and eucalyptus borne to us on the cool night air. A few minutes |
- | along grassy banks and pebble flats, There were few big stones, because the river flowed too. slowly to transport them. The warm dry autumn sun soon had | + | |
- | us peeling off our shirts. There was no undergrowth either, but one plant | + | Next morning we were away about 8. The clear, greenish-blue |
- | had to be watched. This was a small prickly pear with spines about half an | + | |
- | inch long. These would go right through boots, penetrate the skin, and stick there, like burrs to wool, at the slightest contact. Around us were the typical inland birds such as rosellas, magpies, willy-wagtails, | + | As the river was not deeply entrenched we were able to climb the hills to cut off bends. From the tops we had extensive views of the broad valley. It was rolling country covered with brown grass beyond which rose the blue hills - typical " |
- | respectable distance) and wedge-tailed eagles just over the tree tops. We walked through vertically bedded slates laid down horizontally by the seas which covered this part of the continent when life on land. had just begun. On the hillsides veins of qUartz | + | |
- | in their vests and bowyangs, toiling and sweating with pick and shovel, were | + | On the first day we covered about 12 miles before camping on one of the many flats by the river. The next day could have been made more interesting had we lazed about till 11 a.m, then set off at a brisk pace and camped on a rock in the dark. But we got up at 6. We did, however, manage a late start. This was partly because of a discussion on that very old theme "Is the club dying on its feet?". By the time we had decided it was not on its feet it was nearly 9 o' |
- | with us in spirit. More substantially, | + | |
- | quinces and apples. | + | Just after lunch that day we crossed the Hill End road. Along the bank, between |
- | As the river was not deeply entrenched. we were able to climb the hills to cut off bends. From the tops we had extensive views of the broad valley. | + | |
- | It was rolling country covered with brown grass beyond which rose the blue hills - typical " | + | On Sunday we left the river at 7.30 and climbed on and off for most of the morning. Although it was open sheep country we enjoyed the sun and the unobstructed views of the valley. Between us and the river was a long flat dissected plateau which may have represented the old river valley before the Kosciusko uplift which created the Blue Mountains. |
- | On the first day we covered about 12 miles before camping on one of the many flats by the river. The next day could have been made more interesting had MB lazed about till 11 a.m, then set off at a brisk pace | + | |
- | and camped on a rock in the dark. But we got up at 6. We did, however, | + | Navigation difficulties due to the small scale of our map were soon offset by the breadth of our view, and it was soon obvious that we were well up on schedule. We had lunch on Daddys Holes Creek, about half a mile from Lewis Ponds Creek. This was good bushwalking country |
- | manage a late start. This was partly because of a discussion on that very | + | |
- | May, 1967 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page -9"- | + | Back in Orange I had time to visit the famous Cook Park. There I saw a giant Sequoia, a peacock, a scrub turkey, and a bride being photographed on the steps of the sunken garden a very lovely setting. The park contains what is probably one of the most mature stands of cold country trees to be seen in the State, and is well patronised |
- | old theme "Is the club dying on its feet?", By the time we had decided it was not on its feet it was nearly 9 o' | + | |
- | Just after lunch that day we crossed the Hill End road. Along the bank, bettsen | + | The 3.20 from Orange had us back in town before 10. So ended another of our old-fashioned |
- | listen to the transistor, with an occasional sortie outside to fire a few shots when the programme became | + | |
- | On Sunday we left the river at 7.30 and climbed on and off for most | + | Back home on Tuesday I was pleased to read that the 80 police on the Bathurst road had charged 200 motorists, booked another 400 and sent 150 bad girls back home to Sydney. |
- | of the morning. Although it was open sheep country we enjoyed the sun and the unobstructed views of the valley. Between us and the river was a long flat dissected plateau which may have represented the old river valley before the Kosciusko uplift which created the blue Mountains. | + | |
- | Navigation difficulties due to the small scale of our map were soon offset by the breadth of our view, and it was soon obvious that we Iwire well up on schedule. We had lunch on Daddys Holes Creek, about half a mile from Lewis Ponds Creek. This was good bushwalking country | + | Obviously this is no walk for the modern walker. However, it might be adapted to suit. The best time to do it would probably be in late July, when those icy westerlies blow. The distance from Sydney is too short to provide a worthwhile drive for a weekend, let alone an Easter trip. It would probably be best as a day walk. If a starting time of 10 a.m were agreed upon some might be ready then and the joke would be on them when the others arrived at 12. Those who like to leave it to the last thing to decide whether to come should be jammed in. The cheerful conversation of these carefree types will compensate for any lack of seats. A couple of hours driving should see the party at Bathurst, from which most of the route we covered could be seen by taking short drives to the main vantage points. There are some cliff faces on Lewis Ponds Creeks if the party reached there about sunset it could lower a rope over one of these and do a dangle (an abseil I think it’s |
- | Back in Orange I had time to visit the famous Cook Park. There I saw a giant Sequoia, a peacock, a scrub turkey, and a bride being photographed on the steps of the sunken garden | + | |
- | The 3.20 from Orange had us back in town before 10. So ended another of our oldfashioned | + | ---- |
- | Back home on Tuesday I was pleased,to read that the 80 police on the | + | ===== Songs of the times===== |
- | Bathurst road had charged 200 motorists, booked another 400 and sent 150 bad girls back home to Sydney. | + | |
- | 344.00 4- alamy Buenimam May, | + | **MOUNT BENELONG**\\ |
- | Obviously this is no walk for the modern walker. However, it might be adapted to suit. The best time to do it would probably be in late July, When those icy westerlies blow. The distance from Sydney is too short to provide a worthwhile drive for a weekend, let alone an Easter trip. It would probably be best as a day walk. If a starting time of 10 a.m0 were agreed upon some might be ready then and the joke would be on them when the others arrived at 12. Those who like to leave it to the last thing to decide whether to Come should be jammed in. The cheerful conversation of these carefree types will compensate for any lack of seats. A couple of hours driving should see the party at Bathurst, from which most of the route we covered could be seen by taking short drives to the main vantage points. There are some cliff faces on Lewis Ponds Creeks if the party reached there about sunset it could lower a rope over one of these and do a dangle (an abseil I | + | |
- | think itts called) down to the creek bed. After a good swim with packs on | + | |
- | they could get back to the cars not long after dark. Some of those prickly pears scattered on the seats would provide conversation pieces. A couple of hours in a t., | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | c)r),\10- rj_J I I ij | + | |
- | OUJiLi | + | |
- | I \ | + | |
- | MOUNT BENELONG | + | |
- | PART A: | + | |
- | TUNE: First Subject of F MAJOR ORGAN OONCITTO (Handel) | + | |
- | What's the gutz on | + | |
- | This bloke Utzon, | + | |
- | Many people have gone nuts an. Is he a dreamer | + | |
- | Or a schemer? | + | |
- | Does he know his stuff? | + | |
by Jim Brown | by Jim Brown | ||
- | PART Bs | + | |
- | TUNE: | + | PART A:\\ |
- | (1) Oh his name is Peter Hall, Peter Hall, Peter Hall, | + | TUNE: First Subject of F MAJOR ORGAN CONCERTO (Handel) |
- | And he's going up the wall, up the mall. | + | |
- | As the Opera House grows tall, People say it's far too smalls | + | // |
- | He just hopes the roof won't fall, Both the halls, big and small, In the stalls, that is | + | This bloke Utzon,\\ |
- | (conttd) | + | Many people have gone nuts on. \\ |
- | May, 1967 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER , | + | Is he a dreamer\\ |
- | ../MErlanam/ | + | Or a schemer?\\ |
- | (2) There are people raising Cain, raising Cain, raising Cain, | + | Does he know his stuff?// |
- | With the cry "Bring back the Dane, bring the Dane", | + | |
- | While he sorts the tangled skein, Jobs for life they stand_ | + | PART B:\\ |
- | They'd obtain in his train | + | TUNE: |
- | Once again, that is plain. | + | (1)\\ |
- | PART C: | + | //Oh his name is Peter Hall, Peter Hall, Peter Hall,\\ |
+ | And he's going up the wall, up the wall.\\ | ||
+ | As the Opera House grows tall, \\ | ||
+ | People say it's far too small: | ||
+ | He just hopes the roof won't fall, \\ | ||
+ | Both the halls, big and small, | ||
+ | In the stalls, that is all.// | ||
+ | |||
+ | (2)\\ | ||
+ | //There are people raising Cain, raising Cain, raising Cain,\\ | ||
+ | With the cry "Bring back the Dane, bring the Dane",\\ | ||
+ | While he sorts the tangled skein, | ||
+ | Jobs for life they stand to gain, \\ | ||
+ | Money pouring down the drain,\\ | ||
+ | They'd obtain in his train\\ | ||
+ | Once again, that is plain.// | ||
+ | |||
+ | PART C:\\ | ||
TUNE: "If You Are After a Little Amusement" | TUNE: "If You Are After a Little Amusement" | ||
- | (1) I have no interest in music or singing, | + | |
- | I get my kicks on a precipice clinging, | + | (1)\\ |
- | Where therels | + | //I have no interest in music or singing,\\ |
- | | + | I get my kicks on a precipice clinging,\\ |
- | Offers a climb that is open and breezy, On that new mountain - Mount Benelongb | + | Where there’s |
- | - ..----- | + | And I can picture my climbing rope swinging |
- | ... / | + | From that new mountain - Mount Benelong.// |
- | ,... | + | |
- | /... | + | (2)\\ |
- | / | + | //Scaling the Harbour Bridge arch is too easy, \\ |
- | \ | + | Moss on the Post Office tower makes it greasy, |
- | \ ..," | + | So for the Opera House I am strong,\\ |
- | \, / | + | Offers a climb that is open and breezy, |
- | / \y/ | + | On that new mountain - Mount Benelong// |
- | .//N ; | + | |
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- | \ | + | **__40TH. ANNIVERSARY__**\\ |
- | . / .., s. | + | How do **YOU** think the Club should celebrate |
- | ..\ / \ /r. | + | |
- | N. | + | ---- |
- | .. I \ , | + | ===== An Alphabetical Anecdote===== |
- | ., . | + | |
- | `-:,,\ / I\ / | + | |
- | \ | + | |
- | ---, | + | |
- | i. Awy.,,,,, | + | |
- | 1 | + | |
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- | .................._, | + | |
- | 40TH. ANNIVERSARY. | + | |
- | or a place which would. be appropriate for the occasion. If so, the 40th. Birthday sub-cammitte | + | |
- | Page 14 | + | |
- | pontinued from page 9. | + | |
- | excellent iced punch which was served The New Year's camp at Era, the slide nights, and the lively talk by Edgar Penzig were just a few of the many pleasures I have experienced with you allo | + | |
- | TIM SIDNEY BUSHWALICER | + | |
- | May/ 1967 | + | |
- | After a short stay in Melbourne I will be sailing to England Where I | + | |
- | hope to continue the " | + | |
- | flanala RITA McCARTHY. | + | |
- | ************** | + | |
- | Contd. from 4 | + | |
- | regarding the housing, of the Club library. The voting was very close an this | + | |
- | issue, and finally resulted in being passed by a majority of only one. Someone reminded the President that the approach to the nurses must be a fresh one. Jack also meved that the books in the library be insured. This motion was lost on a show of hands. | + | |
- | Alex Colley brought up the matter of R,A.A.F. survival training courses | + | |
- | at Bluegum Forest, and suggested that we write to the Blue MouLtains Park Ttust concerning the matter. This being all of the Eau:1211 General Business, the retiring Secretary handed out some typing work to be done, room stewards were appointed, and the meeting was duly closed. | + | |
- | Frank, apart from failing to put an amendment or two to the meeting, had performed his task almost faultlessly, | + | |
- | ***************** | + | |
- | AN ALPHABETICAL ANECDOTE | + | |
Anonymous | Anonymous | ||
- | All able abseilers are always alert about accident avoidance, and although ambitious abseilers are apparently at an advantage, adequately ambitious adherents attain alarming accuracy, and adventurous activity abounds.(Guess who reads the " | + | |
- | " | + | All able abseilers are always alert about accident avoidance, and although ambitious abseilers are apparently at an advantage, adequately ambitious adherents attain alarming accuracy, and adventurous activity abounds. (Guess who reads the " |
- | enge. Another interesting word exercise is to compile a sentence containing twenty-six words, with each. commencing | + | |
- | with a different letter of the alphabet (in order). For example, | + | " |
- | "All bushwalkers carry dehyds. exclusively etc. etc rt Try iff some time and send your attempts to the Editor, who will gladly print them. | + | |
- | APPOINTED SUPPLIER OF MILLERS | + | For example,\\ |
- | NYLON CLIMBING ROPES | + | "All bushwalkers carry dehyds. exclusively etc. etc”\\ |
- | Mountain Equipment Company have pleasure in announcing their appointment as sole suppliers of nylon climbing rope to Sydney Rockclimbing Club. we will be carrying rope in both 120 ft. and 360 ft. lengths which is available to Club members at the following prices by arrangement: | + | Try it sometime |
- | MILLERS NO. 3 | + | |
- | 4x 120 ft. ;; | + | ---- |
- | MILLERS NO. 4 | + | ===== Another Troglodyte |
- | 13m x 120 ft. $17.50 | + | |
- | If it is not convenient to call just send order by post with cheque and we will deliver free of charge in the metropolitan area. Country and interstate members please include postage. | + | |
- | See us also for the following gear: | + | |
- | FAIRY DOWN SLEEPING BAGS MOUNTAIN MULE HFRAME PACKS SLEEPING BAG OUTER COVERS DON wILLIAMS CLIMBING SACS THICK WOOL BUSH SHIRTS OILED JAPARA PARKAS CARABINERS | + | |
- | CLILTING BREECIES | + | |
- | DOWN DUVET JACKETS | + | |
- | MASTERS ROCK CLIMBING BOOTS LIGHT AIR BEDS | + | |
- | MAMMUT DYNAMIC ROPES | + | |
- | NYLON SLINGS | + | |
- | NYLON WEBB WAIST BANDS | + | |
- | MOUNTAIN EQUIPIFENT COMPANY | + | |
- | Flat 19 69 Werona Ave., GORDON. Phone 49-3329. | + | |
- | HOURS: 7.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. | + | |
- | M TAIN E UIP ENT COMPANY | + | |
- | Page 16 | + | |
- | TE 701\TEY 33USHWALIOR | + | |
- | May, 1967 | + | |
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by Barry K. Pacey | by Barry K. Pacey | ||
- | (George Bernard Shaw was noted for his practice of prefacing his plays with a | + | |
- | long dissertation which in some cases was almost as long as the work itself. | + | (George Bernard Shaw was noted for his practice of prefacing his plays with a long dissertation which in some cases was almost as long as the work itself. Barry Pacey, author of the article below, apparently has also thought |
- | Barry Pacey, author of the article below, apparently has also though | + | |
- | to disregard the maligning tendency of certain paragraphs. Ed.) | + | |
- | ***************** | + | **__PREFACE: |
- | PREFACE: | + | Recently, as many people will no doubt remember, the 1967 S.B.W. Annual General Meeting was held in the club rooms. During the course of the evening, as seats of importance were in turn vacated and filled, a sad series of events came to pass. |
- | Recently, as many people will no doubt remember, the 1967 S.B.W. Annual. General Meeting was held in the club.roada. During the course of the evening, as seats of importance were in turn vacated and filled, a sad series of events came to pass. | + | |
- | Firstly, our President, whom everyone held in such high esteem, was, due to increased business pursuits, obliged to decline re-election. Secondly, into this much coveted position was p: | + | Firstly, our President, whom everyone held in such high esteem, was, due to increased business pursuits, obliged to decline re-election. Secondly, into this much coveted position was pIaced |
- | Into the position previously held by the "White Ant" strode a confident | + | |
- | young University student; ambitious, virile, a shot in the arm to any | + | Into the position previously held by the "White Ant" strode a confident young University student; ambitious, virile, a shot in the arm to any organisation. Now this same University student, by name of Neville Page, having, prior to elections, been Officer in Charge of Magazine Sales and Subscriptions, |
- | organisation. Now this same University student, by name of Neville Page, having, prior to elections, been Officer in Charge of Magazine Sales and | + | |
- | Subscriptions, | + | The reader may think the above qualities favourable in a person of responsibility, |
- | The reader may think the above qualities favourable in a person of | + | |
- | responsibility, | + | If he catches you off guard and he does find out, you'll be bullied, pestered, publicly humiliated and otherwise intimidated until you can place in his clammy hand an article |
- | editor is something to be feared, Beware the sly approach of fiend Page. With a disarming smile he'll ask you how you have been lately, then with | + | |
- | a friendly pat on the shoulder, he'll want to know if yauve been on any | + | This merciless zealot is believed to be the first editor in the history of the Club to have acquired reading material five months in advance of publishing. |
- | of the recent programmed trips, DONIT TELL HIM% | + | |
- | If he catches you off guard and he does find out, you'll be bullied, | + | |
- | pestered, publicly humiliated and otherwise intimidated until you can | + | |
- | place in his clammy hand an article | + | |
- | May, 1967 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 17 | + | |
- | This merciless zealot is believed to be the first editor in the history of the Club to have acquired reading material five months in advance of publishing, | + | |
It was under the above circumstances that I came to write the following article. | It was under the above circumstances that I came to write the following article. | ||
- | THE STORY: | ||
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- | Apprehensively he wormed his | ||
- | through the gap in the ground, A short - slide and he found himself ln a pile 'of | ||
- | fresh bat dung, Shouting ,, | ||
- | rose to his feet and left half an ear on ! a projecting stalactite, He s-bumbled to | ||
- | a ledge and sat down to light his carbide i | ||
- | lamp. With a feverish mind he ran through i / | ||
- | 7 \ | ||
- | the stepsv Turn the knobs flick the flint | ||
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- | - wheel; simple enough, A spark jumped and | ||
- | died, scaring blue lights and trumpets | ||
- | out of a passing 'oat0 As he wiped it from his neck he realised that the bloke | ||
- | who told him to mix dried apricots with his carbide had only been joking, While | ||
- | boots pummelled the last of the lamp, | ||
- | white claw-like hands reached for the imaginary throat. He heard the gurgle, the gasp, the dull thud, and he was | ||
- | happy- With a gz,3, chuckle he produced his faithful bike torch and pushed one Yes, this was the way they had came - old carbide, dead batteries and the occasional lolly wrappe-_2, | ||
- | As he scrambled forward his hair became encrusted with mud and grime, His new white overalls now resembled a shredded potato sack and his boots were filled with the aforementioned bat product, It was at this point he forgot that he was a bushwalker, Sl6Shing on he came to a narrrw wire ladder which he scaled with the au:1.117 of a performing ape, | ||
- | He sniffed the air, ears pricked, eyes gleaming, and beneath quivering | ||
- | nostrils, pale lips parted in an excited leer. Scurrying through a hole which would have balked a ferret, he squealed with glee at the immense chamber on the other side As he scuttled over boulders towards his waiting companions, the limestone walls echoed his merry chortling. | ||
- | ANOTHER TROGLODYTE IS BORNE | ||
- | ********************# | ||
- | ...4, | ||
- | PORTRAIT OF A WEE JASPER TROGLODYTE IN ACTION. | ||
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- | ====== Wildlife in the Apsley River Gorge ====== | + | **__THE STORY: |
- | + | Apprehensively he wormed his through the gap in the ground. A short slide and he found himself in a pile of fresh bat dung. Shouting obscenities he rose to his feet and left half an ear on a projecting stalactite. He stumbled to a ledge and sat down to light his carbide lamp. With a feverish mind he ran through the steps. Turn the knob, flick the flint wheel; simple enough. A spark jumped and died, scaring blue lights and trumpets out of a passing bat. As he wiped it from his neck he realised that the bloke who told him to mix dried apricots with his carbide had only been joking. While boots pummelled the last of the lamp, white claw-like hands reached for the imaginary throat. He heard the gurgle, the gasp, the dull thud, and he was happy. With a gay chuckle he produced his faithful bike torch and pushed on. Yes, this was the way they had come - old carbide, dead batteries and the occasional lolly wrapper. | |
+ | |||
+ | As he scrambled forward his hair became encrusted with mud and grime. His new white overalls now resembled a shredded potato sack and his boots were filled with the aforementioned bat product. It was at this point he forgot that he was a bushwalker. Sloshing on he came to a narrow wire ladder which he scaled with the agility of a performing ape. | ||
+ | |||
+ | He sniffed the air, ears pricked, eyes gleaming, and beneath quivering nostrils, pale lips parted in an excited leer. Scurrying through a hole which would have balked a ferret, he squealed with glee at the immense chamber on the other side. As he scuttled over boulders towards his waiting companions, the limestone walls echoed his merry chortling. | ||
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+ | ===== Wildlife in the Apsley River Gorge ===== | ||
by Dot Butler | by Dot Butler | ||
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Easter Friday morning saw twelve Sydney Bushwalkers and a number of NPA members arriving at the Apsley Lookout Reserve in the New England Highlands about 12 miles out of Walcha. | Easter Friday morning saw twelve Sydney Bushwalkers and a number of NPA members arriving at the Apsley Lookout Reserve in the New England Highlands about 12 miles out of Walcha. | ||
- | The Apsley River winds its way in great loops from west to east across the map, dropping about 2,400 feet in this distance. | + | The Apsley River winds its way in great loops from west to east across the map, dropping about 2,400 feet in this distance. |
- | We clambered down a steep spur, covered with scant vegetation and moved across to a steeply-falling creek bed. Although this is to be an account of the native fauna., I can't omit mentioning a specimen of introduced fauna - the exotic Homo Sapiens who dislodged a large boulder on the hillside, which split into several pieces as it bounded down, one of them grazing Ross's head as it screamed past. Of course, being Ross's head, it caused no damage. | + | We clambered down a steep spur, covered with scant vegetation and moved across to a steeply-falling creek bed. Although this is to be an account of the native fauna., I can't omit mentioning a specimen of introduced fauna - the exotic Homo Sapiens who dislodged a large boulder on the hillside, which split into several pieces as it bounded down, one of them grazing Ross's head as it screamed past. Of course, being Ross's head, it caused no damage. |
- | When we reached the river bed we found it even more rugged than it looked from the top. Huge dark grey block-up boulders lay crowded together in great heaps and over these we clambered for the rest of the afternoon. | + | When we reached the river bed we found it even more rugged than it looked from the top. Huge dark grey block-up boulders lay crowded together in great heaps and over these we clambered for the rest of the afternoon. |
We camped in the afternoon on a flood-strewn heap of rocks: To say something in its favour, it was at least fairly horizontal and after we had scraped up heaps of dry casuarina needles for a bed, it was even comfortable. | We camped in the afternoon on a flood-strewn heap of rocks: To say something in its favour, it was at least fairly horizontal and after we had scraped up heaps of dry casuarina needles for a bed, it was even comfortable. | ||
- | Away bright and early in the morning. | + | Away bright and early in the morning. |
Our progress this day involved much swimming, pushing our floating packs before us. I heard no complaint about the temperature of the water from the girls, but poor Digby shivering his way over the rocks from one swim to the next was heard to remark through chattering teeth "oh for a little bit of that something that we males haven' | Our progress this day involved much swimming, pushing our floating packs before us. I heard no complaint about the temperature of the water from the girls, but poor Digby shivering his way over the rocks from one swim to the next was heard to remark through chattering teeth "oh for a little bit of that something that we males haven' | ||
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Camp for the night was another heap of rocks: the only thing offering in this steep gorge country. | Camp for the night was another heap of rocks: the only thing offering in this steep gorge country. | ||
- | Next day more swimming. | + | Next day more swimming. |
This was a glorious day with most of the food eaten the pack was light and easy to carry. | This was a glorious day with most of the food eaten the pack was light and easy to carry. | ||
- | In the afternoon the country began to flatten out. The stark rocky canyons had given way to thickly wooded mountains, which now gave way to lower hills. | + | In the afternoon the country began to flatten out. The stark rocky canyons had given way to thickly wooded mountains, which now gave way to lower hills. |
We had not finished with swimming. | We had not finished with swimming. | ||
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Next day we had only a couple of miles walk along the river flats before the long pull up a steep ridge to the farmlands above and so back to the cars and home. The Apsley Gorge has such high potential for a Natural Reserve that we hope it will be dedicated as such in the near future. | Next day we had only a couple of miles walk along the river flats before the long pull up a steep ridge to the farmlands above and so back to the cars and home. The Apsley Gorge has such high potential for a Natural Reserve that we hope it will be dedicated as such in the near future. | ||
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+ | ===== Walks ===== | ||
+ | __A GUIDE TO SUNDAY TALKS FOR THE COMING MONTH__\\ | ||
+ | **__14th May__**\\ | ||
+ | Gladys Roberts will be leading a walk to start from St. Ives. The train leaves Central electric platform at 9.10 am, meeting the bus at Pymble for conveyance to St. Ives. From there the route of the walk is to Middle Harbour Creek, Bungaroo and thence to Lindfield. This is a pleasant walk graded as 8 miles easy. | ||
- | ***********W**** | + | **__21st MAY__**\\ |
- | A GUIDE TO SUNDAY TALKS FOR THE COMING MONTH | + | Jack Perry' |
- | 14th May. | + | |
- | Maa | + | **__28th May__**\\ |
- | Gladys Roberts will be leading a walk to start from St.,Ives, The train leaves Central electric platform at 9.10 a42,, meeting the bus at PyMble for conveyance to St. Ives FTOM there the route of the walk is to Middle Harbour Creek, Bungaroo and thence to Lindfield. This is a pleasant walk graded as 8 miles easy. | + | A jaunt through Royal National Park will be led by Jack Gentle on this date. The route to be taken is Helensburgh, |
- | Jack Perry' | + | |
- | 28th May A jaunt through Royal National Park will be led by Jack Gentle on this date. The route to be taken is Helensburgh, | + | **__4th June__**\\ |
- | 4th June See the new Walks Programme. | + | See the new Walks Programme. |
- | ***************** | + | |
- | Page 22 TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER May', | + | ---- |
- | F)nr)1111 | + | ===== Socially Speaking===== |
- | LJLdrLLi | + | With our Social |
- | /- ) | + | |
- | r | + | The Music Hall show was a riproaring success, 88 Bushwalkers |
- | / | + | |
- | '- ,;- ....._ t | + | This coming month we have a motley of Wednesday night doings. |
- | ,,.------_::: \ | + | |
- | / | + | **__17th May__**\\ |
- | \.:).) | + | Peter Lannigan our illustrious English traveller and an active S.B.W. member, will be rambling on about the mountains of Norway and Austria. |
- | With .our SoCi41 | + | |
- | namely | + | **__24th May__**\\ |
- | The Music Hall show was a riproaring | + | MEMBERS’ SLIDE NIGHT. Now here is the chance for all those camera enthusiasts to show fellow members and all the new prospectives just what wonderful scenery we have in N.S.W. Bring out your Christmas slides |
- | success, 88 Bushwtlkers | + | |
- | ably backed up by Edna Gentle, Ern Farquar and others of the more dignified section of the Bushwalking fraternity. A good | + | **__31st May__**\\ |
- | supporting chorus of boos, hisses and . | + | Malcolm McGregor is giving a talk on wild and other flowers. |
- | cheers was provided by the rest of our party Food and good wine were partaken of before the show, and the play, " | + | |
- | Fate of the H.M.S. Revenge" | + | **7th June**\\ |
- | The only thing left to report is that there is no truth in the rumour that David | + | Mr. John Martyn speaks on the Himalayas (SEE NOTICE ON PAGE 24) |
- | Ingram leapt onto the stage and shouted to | + | |
- | Lucy as she was turned out to face the cold with her baby, " | + | |
- | .. ........------- -5- -.... | + | ---- |
- | 1 -....., | + | ===== One more month===== |
- | ...-- ' | + | |
- | --r-- Ji. .' -.... .. | + | |
- | i "4 | + | |
- | This coming month we have a motley of Wednesday night doingss | + | |
- | 17th May Peter Lannigan our illustrious English traveller and an active S.B47. member, will be rambling on about the, mountains of Norway | + | |
- | and Austr::.a. | + | |
- | 24th May MEMBERS/ SLIDE NIGHT. Now here is the chance for all those camera enthusiasts to show fellow members and all the new prospectives | + | |
- | just what wonderful scenery we have in N.S.7. Bring out your Christmas slides | + | |
- | own Blue Mountains. The New Zealand tourists must have many | + | |
- | excellent slides. And for the sensitive members, no one will be permitted to hiss or boo. | + | |
- | 31st May Malcolm McGregor is giving a talk on wild and other flowers. | + | |
- | June Hr. John Martyn speaks on the Himalayas (SEE NOTICE ON PAGE 24) | + | |
- | May, 1967 THE SYDNEY BUSIFIALKE. R Page 23 | + | |
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- | g. ERRATUM On page 22 of last months magazine, it ./ . -......\ \ I-- . | + | |
- | was reported that Peter Cameron was leaving for | + | |
- | ROGER GOTING S.B.W. member, jolly gentleman, balmy bushwalker, comic cow- | + | |
- | cocky, champion chess-player and stupendous stew-maker, left Sydney to take up a temporary posting at Kempsey Post Office on Wednesday, 26th | + | |
- | April. Roger will be leading a walk in his own district over the Queen' | + | |
- | Birthday weekend, so we'll get to see him again then. For further details | + | |
- | see the notice on Page 24. | + | |
- | PETER FINCH, the bearded brother of Don, came of age on the 5th May, almost coinciding with the Music Hall do, That9 of course, called for a toast and a cheery round of "21 Today", | + | |
- | adding further to the festive atmosphere of the turn. | + | |
- | THE BUDAWANGS on the weekend of 20th-21st April were literally crawling | + | |
- | with Sydney Bushwaikers. Owen Marks had a large party (only one prospective | + | |
- | - mainly lazy members) base-camped near Sally Creek Also in the area was | + | |
- | Colin Putt,with a family group, and Jim Brown doing a lightning leg-stretch by himself. | + | |
- | MIMES Further to the report that entry to the Glow Worm tunnel in the Wolgan Valley would be restricted, it has now been announced that access would remain open to all wishing to see the tunnel. Whether this is a | + | |
- | good or bad thing from the bushwaiker' | + | |
- | AVOID THE RUSINI313 SUBMIT YOUR MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS EARLY 1"" | + | |
- | This magazine relies on you, the reader, to supply sufficient copy to fill it every month. Anything which would be of general interest to Bushwalkers is acceptable. If you have a point of view to air, an important (or unimportant) announcement to make, alr a news item to report, jot it down on something (anything readable) and send it to the editor. | + | |
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- | overseas. This, unfortunately:, is not true. The item should have stated that Peter Kay (I got my | + | **__ERRATUM__** \\ |
- | names and faces mixed) was leaving for places far-flung. Apologies are tendered to all cncerned | + | On page 22 of last month’s magazine, it was reported that Peter __Cameron__ was leaving for overseas. This, unfortunately, |
- | Page 24 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER May, | + | |
- | CLUB PROPERTY | + | **__ROGER GOWING __**\\ |
- | Margaret Dogterom has been declared, | + | S.B.W. member, jolly gentleman, balmy bushwalker, comic cow-cocky, champion chess-player and stupendous stew-maker, left Sydney |
- | by special deoree of Committee, to | + | |
- | be officer | + | **__PETER FINCH__**\\ |
- | track of what we've got. If you have any Club chairs, tables, type- writers, Mandelburg Cups,,duplicating | + | The bearded brother of Don, came of age on the 5th May, almost coinciding with the Music Hall do, That, of course, called for a toast and a cheery round of "21 Today", "Why Was He Born So Beautiful" |
- | machines, desks, bookshelves, library | + | |
- | books, maps, or other Club property, would you assist Margaret in her stock,- take. Her home address | + | **__THE BUDAWANGS__**\\ |
- | rolm | + | On the weekend of 20th-21st April were literally crawling with Sydney Bushwalkers. Owen Marks had a large party (only one prospective - mainly lazy members) base-camped near Sally Creek. Also in the area was Colin Putt, with a family group, and Jim Brown doing a lightning leg-stretch by himself. |
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- | Instead of the usual open night on 7th June we will be having a | + | **__NEWNES__**\\ |
- | special guest speaker, Mr. John Martyn. A friend of Dot Butler, he has lived 20 years in India. His f talk, accompanied by slides, will | + | Further to the report that entry to the Glow Worm tunnel in the Wolgan Valley would be restricted, it has now been announced that access |
- | be about the Himalayas. So, if any 1 of you are contemplating a climbing, | + | |
- | holiday in Sikkim, Bhutan, or Nepal, then this lecture is a must. Even i | + | ---- |
- | if you are not having such contemplations, | + | ** AVOID THE RUSH - SUBMIT YOUR MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS EARLY ** |
- | NOTICE EXTRAORDINAIRE | + | |
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- | DOWN AMONG THE FOSSILS | + | |
- | IWord on the grape vine is that we | + | ---- |
- | QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY | + | **__NOTICE EXTRAORDINAIRE__**\\ |
- | I e supping with a lot of old | + | Instead of the usual open night on 7th June we will be having a special guest speaker, Mr. John Martyn. A friend of Dot Butler, he has lived 20 years in India. His talk, accompanied by slides, will be about the Himalayas. So, if any 1 of you are contemplating a climbing holiday in Sikkim, Bhutan, or Nepal, then this lecture is a must. Even if you are not having such contemplations, |
- | fossils (prehistoric type that is) in the near future. (Another hairbrained scheme by courtesy of Marks, maybe?) Keep your eyes glued to the social page orthis magazine for further details. | + | |
- | On the Queen' | + | **__CLUB PROPERTY__**\\ |
- | the Macleay River area inland a bit | + | Margaret Dogterom has been declared, by special decree of Committee, to be officer in charge of chasing up club property so that we can keep track of what we've got. If you have any Club chairs, tables, type-writers, Mandelburg Cups, duplicating machines, desks, bookshelves, |
- | from Kempsey. Roger Gowing will be | + | |
- | the leader and he will be organizing things from his end. We will go up by train (eliminating any strenuous driving) and Roger will meet us at Kempsey with a truck to provide local | + | **__QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY |
- | transport. The area is very picturesque and should prove to be | + | On the Queen' |
- | pleasant walking Country: Any persons interested in this three-day trip should see Neville | + | |
- | 1.1.11.14111.000111M11.1.0.0.1......Polf..114.1.1..! | + | **__DOWN AMONG THE FOSSILS__**\\ |
- | Paddy Pallin write on ski touring, Helen Breakwell on Wee Jasper, S.BJT, Crossword. Nool (new series), Ivy Painter on the Gibraltar Rocks walk. Another | + | Word on the grape vine is that we will be supping with a lot of old fossils |
- | as well as barrels | + | |
- | Tiwro are some ugly stories about us going around | + | **__IS |
- | INcm- | + | Unfortunately Roger, the one man who could have given us the answer, has left town. Twinkletoes thinks he saw it, but he didn't have his spectacles on at the time. Muriel said it wouldn't have been her, because she doesn' |
- | IS IT REALLY TRUE? | + | |
- | Unfortunately Roger, the one man who could have given us the answer, has left town. Twinkletoes thinks he saw it, but he didn't have his spectacles on at the time. Muriel said. it 0ouldn't have been her, because she doesn' | + | **__IN |
- | IN NEXT MONTH' | + | Paddy Pallin write on ski touring, Helen Breakwell on Wee Jasper, S.B.W. Crossword No.1 (new series), Ivy Painter on the Gibraltar Rocks walk. Another song of the times, as well as barrels of fun, excitement, and false rumours. |
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