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 |Editor:| Marie B. Byles.|
 |Business Manager:| W.J. Mullins.|
-|PUblication staff :|Misses Clare Kinsella, Dot English, Flo Allsworth,Kath McKay, Messrs John R. Wood, Brian C. Harvey, W.L. (Bill) Piggott|
+|Publication staff :|Misses Clare Kinsella, Dot English, Flo Allsworth,Kath McKay, Messrs John R. Wood, Brian C. Harvey, W.L. (Bill) Piggott|
-===== CONTENTS =====
+===== Contents =====
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 |Review & New Members| |13|
-===== THANKS =====
+===== Thanks =====
 The Sydney Bush Walkers offer their most sincere thanks to Alan Rigby for the design which fronts this, the first issue of our monthly edition, and which will front all monthly editions hereafter. If the inside is as good as the outside we shall have a journal of which to be proud.
-===== ERRATA IN LIEU OF EDITORIAL =====
+===== Errata in Lieu of Editorial =====
 The Editor wishes to draw attention to four serious errors in last issue:.
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 (4) The continuation of the account of the Rook-Climbing Section will appear in the Federation's publication, "The Bushwalker", not "in our next."
-===== FEDERATION NEWS. =====
+===== Federation News. =====
-The Railway Authorities could not see their way to permitting the
+The Railway Authorities could not see their way to permitting the __distribution of leaflets__ about the Federation's work on the train. They suggested instead that the Federation might advertise its activities on the back of a series of new hiking maps being published by them. It is not certain whether the __Federation__ will do this, but in the meantime it was mutually arranged that the Federation should review and __revise the maps before publication__, and Mr. Ninian Melvine has this work in hand.
-distribution of leaflets about the Federationts work on the train. They suggested
-head thatTITTon might advertise its activities on the back of a series
-of new hiking maps being published by them. It is not certain whether the Federation
-will do this, but in the meantime it was mutually arranged that the Federation should
-review and revisethemaDlication, and hr. Ninian Melvine'has this work
-in hand.
+The Federation has sent a protest to the Trustees of __Garrawarra__ about the __private shacks__ there. This was followed up by an interview with the "Herald", and various letters, and it is now suggested that the matter should be carried to the Minister.
-The Federation has sent a protest to the Trustees of Garrawarra about the
+The Trustees of __Bouddi Natural Park__ reported the planting of seven Norfolk Island pines at Maitland Bay and demolition of various private shacks so that only two now remain.
-private shacks there. This was followed up by' an interviewwitrae -"herald", and
-various letters, and it is now suggested that the matter should be carried to the
-Minister.
+The best news of the year is the reservation as a __primitive area__ of the __Komung-Kanangra District__. There is little doubt that this is due to the untiring efforts of Myles Dunphy.
-The Trustees of Bouddi Yatural Park reported the planting of seven Horfolk-
+The fast train to Lilyvale on Sunday mornings appears in the summer timetable and apparently now for good.
-Island-pines at .Maitland B6.TaiiTTETWMITnnof various private shacks so that
-only two now remain.
+Mr. Melville gave details of the __track__ he has mapped, at the request of the Minister, to take the place of the one that will be destroyed. by the new __Lady Carrington Drive__ extension.
-The best news of the year is the reservation as a rimitive area of the
+__The Federation has arranged a general meeting to discuss the proposed Recreational Co-Operative Society.__
-Komung-Kanagra District. There is little doubt that this is due o the untiring
-efforts of Myles D._nphy.                                                                                                                                                                                            "
-The fast train to Liarrale on Sunday mornings appears in the summer'time
+The Federation is approaching the Railway Department as to the possibility of issuing return tickets __on branch or parallel lines__ at Challis house, without the present necessity of writting to the Chief Traffic Manager.
-table and                                                                  apparently                                                                            now for                                                                                                                            "
-Mrs Melville gave details of .the track he has mapped, at the request of the
-Minister, to take the place of the one that will be destroyed. by the new
-Drive extension.
+__"The Bushwalker"__ has gone to press, and will probably appear before Christmas. When thinking of Christmas presents remember this. It contains pictures, sketches, humorous and serious articles, maps, - in fact something
+to please everyone, and it is 12 pages larger than wad "The Sydney Bushwalker Annual."
-The Federation has arran ed a general meeting to discuss the proposed.
+===== Breaking into New Country. =====
-RecreationZ Co-Operative Society.
+Dot English.
+Inexperienced writers, especially those bursting into print for the first time, seem to consider it necessary to preface their work with an apology, but I see no reason why I should adopt these tactics, despite the fact that the title is definitely cribbed, because I had no choice in the matter - it was already out and dried before our trip took place.
-The Federation is approaching the Railway Department as to the possibility
+"Ah, so you're going souht", said the Editor. "There's quite a bit of unexplored country down there - places the average week-end Walker doesn't get a chance to visit. You must write it up - Breaking into New Country - we need more of that in the magazine so as to keep up the reputation of the old members and set a standard for the new ones."
-of issuing return tickets on branch or p,Trallei lines at Challis nous°, without the
-present neengnir'Iri-...,ager.
+"Lady, its as good as done," said I, my mind's eye visualising one of the vast white spaces on the South Coast Tourist Map being gradually shaded in as a result of our efforts, and new landmarks being dotted in where previously there was a blank.
-The Bushwalker has gone to press, and will probably appear before
+On one of those innumerable holiday week-ends we had last summer, we set out in the Johnno's new car, purchased only the previous day.
-Christmas. ':IhenTEITIKIE, of Christmas presents remember this. It contains
-Pictures, sketches, humom-ous and serious articles, maps, - in fact something
-to please everyorn, and it is 12 pages larger than wad "The Sydney Bushwalker Annual."
-===== BREAKING INTO NEW COUNTRY. =====
+A thrill of excitement shook me when I noticed the speedO numbered up to 90. Suppose we travelled for six hours on the Saturday afternoon - six noughts are nothing - six nines are fifty-four - 540 miles would bring us somewhere on the outskirts of Melbourne. (Sensation!) But isn't there something about averages to be considered? Well, suppose we averaged only fifty miles an hour; that's fair enough. Six noughts are nothing - six fives are thirty - that would bring us out somewhere in the Kosciusko district in plenty of time to select a good campsite and collect some firewood before the light faded. Gee, was this any good!
-	Dot English.
+We set out from the Johnno's family homestead later than we expected - nearer 2 o'clock than 12, with little brother Bennie at the wheel and Johnno a close second, hoping to pick up by proxy the rudiments of driving. The feminine element, represented by Jinni, Helen and myself, crowded into the back seat and gave advice, as only
+a female backseat element can.
-Inexperienced writers, especially those bursting into print for the first telej
+The potentialities of the speedo were unfortunately cancelled by a miserable red notice on the wind-screen which recommended - nay, threatened under pain of strained innards - that a speed of 30 be not exceeded for the first 400 miles. So we averaged a fast 15 down the coast, and reached Shellharbour some 70 miles distant, just on sunset.
-neem to consider it necessary to preface their work with an apology, but I see no
-frason why I should adopt these tactics, despite the fact that the title is definite-
-ly cribbed, because I had no choice in the matter - it was already out and dried
-before our trip took place,
-youro going eeetecht', 'Tnerele quite a bit ef-Un4xPlor..
+We erected the tent on a grassy flat skirting the sea shore and proceeded to comb the beach for driftwood, which doings reminded me of my juvenile days when we used to comb the sheep paddocks for manure and get a halfpenny a bucket for it. Those were the days!
-ed country- down there - places the average week-end Walker doesn't get a chance to
-visit, You must write it up - Breaking into New Country " "  - we need more of that
-in the magazine so as to keep up the reputation. of the old members and set a standard
-for the nuw ones."
-"Ladyj its as good as done," said I, my mind's eye visualising one of the vast
+We collected sufficient wood from the beach to make a cooking fire, later augmenting this by a couple of ancient fencing posts which Johnno found, and while the others prepared a cumbersome meal I dined off a handful of dates and a mumbled carrot. Then we all snoozed off around the fence post and woke with the sun well up and a beautiful day began.
-white spaces on the South Coast Tourist Map being gradually shaded in as a result of
-our efforts, and new landmarks being dotted in where previously there was a blank.
-On one of those innumerable holiday week-ends we had last summer, we set out in
+It seemed to be mutually agreed that the surf was the best place in which to spend the morning, and it wasn't till midday that we set out again, up Macquarie Pass to Robertson, ascending with such gusto that the radiator boiled and spluttered like an overfull kettle and we had to step on the top of every hill to put the model on the ice, as it were. And speaking of ice, it was quite chilly on top of the Pass, and we took quite a pleasure in shivering and raising gooseflesh, especially as it had been as hot as an oven down at sea. Another noticeable, but regrettable,
-the Johnno's new car, purchased only the previous day,
+feature was that the blackberries up here belied their name, being small and green, whereas lower down they were dead ripe.
-L thrill of excitement shook me when I noticed the speed() numbered up to 90.
+We had lunch on the mountain and the thought suddenly came to me, "Gosh, I'd better do something about breaking into new country or my name's mud." So while the others packed up I burst through the undergrowth by the side of the road and discovered a narrow, moss-grown track which ran under an overhanging precipice and thence downwards, darkly, among dripping trees and tall ferns, I knew not where. However the car is ready to go now, so I must go back still, don't say I didn't try.
-Suppose we travelled for six hours on the Saturday afternoon - six noughts are
-noth:Ing - six nines are fifty-four - 540 miles would bring us somewhere on the
-outskirts of Melbourne, (Sensation") But isn't there something about averages to
-be considered? Well, suppose we averaged only fifty miles an hour; that's fair
-enough. SI:x noughts are nothing - siz fives are thirty . that would bring us out
-somewhere in the Kosciusko district in plenty of time to select a good campsite and
-collect some firewood before the light faded. Gee, was this any goodl
-We set out from the Johnno's family homestead later than we expected - nearer
+Continuing on, our route took us down Kangaroo Valley towards Nowra, then off on a short out to Berry where we hoped to meet another Bushwalker party on Broughton Mill Creek. A search for a mile or so both up and down the river from a given spot failed to disclose them, however; so our party had tea and, worn out with furious driving, slept like logs.
--2 o'clock than 12, with little brother Bennie at the wheel and Johnuo a close second,
-hoping to pick up by preezy the rudiments of driving. The feminine element, represe.A-
-ted by Jinni, Helen anii myself, crowtled into the back seat and gave advice, as only
-a female backseat elemelit can.
-The potentialities of the speedo were unfortunately cancelled by a miserable
+Another red hot day dawned on Monday, so we sallied forth to Seven-Mile Beach and spent the morning there, later gathering blackberries in the environs, then stowed ourselves into the demoralizing chariot and in lamentably suburban fashion -  sped for home and a hot bath while yet the sun was barely past its youth.
-red notice el, the wind-soreen wLioh recommended - nay, threatened under pain of
-stra.eed ..:marde - that a speed of 30 be net exceeded for the first 400 miles. So
-we exc.,7eL;e1 a fast 15 duvet the coast, and reached Shellharbour some 70 miles distant,
-just on sunset.
-We erected the tent on a grassy flat skirting the sea shore and proceeded to
+So, children, when we're young we must work hard, and walk everywhere and be happy, and we our pennies so that we may earn the right to buy ourselves a car when we get older, and ride everywhere and be miserable.
-comb the bench for driftwood, which doings reminded me of my juvenile days when we
-used to eonb the sheep paddocks for manure and get a halfpenny a bucket for it.
-Those were the days:.
-We collected sufficient wood from the beach to make a cooking fire, later
+Go-o-o-od Night.
-augmenting this by a couple of ancient fencing posts which Johnno found, and while
-the others prepared a cumbersome meal I dined off a handful of dates and a mumbled
-c4rot. Then we all snoozed off --around the fence post and woke with the sun well up
+==== Nudism Among Foreign Immigrants ====
-a n4 a beautiful day began.
-It seemed to be mutually agreed that the surf was the best place in which to
+We knew nudism was rampant among foreigners. The latest proof comes from a foreign bushwalking friend who when asked out to dinner enquired, "Shall I come dressed or undressed?"
-offend the morning, and it wasli/t till mi,l,day that we set, out again, up Macquarie
-Pass to Robertson) asc9ndiug with such uzsi-o that the radiator boiled and spluttered
-like an overfull kettle and we had to step on the top of every hill to put the model
-on the ice, as ill were. kid speaking of ice , it was quite chilly on top of the Pass,
-and we took quite a pleasure in shivering and raising gooseflesh, especially as it
-had been as hot as an oven down at sea     Another robiceable, but regrettable,
-feature was that the blackberries up here belied their name, being small and green,
-whereas lower down they were dead ripe,
-e had lan3h on the mountain) and the thought suddenly came to me, "Gosh, Ild
+==== Bacteria. ====
-better do something about breaking :.into new country or my names mud." So while the
-others packed up I burst through the undergrowth by the side of the road and dis-
-covered a narrow, moss-grown track which ran under an overhanging precipice and
-thence downwards, clerkly, among dripping trees and tall ferns, I knew-not where.
-However the car is ready to go now, so I must go back still, donit say I didn!t
-try.
-Continuing on, our route took us down Kangaroo Valley. towards Nowra, then off
+She (at the camp fire), "Please go and wash those plums, Tom."
-on a short out to Berry where we hoped to- meet another Bushwalker party on Brough-
+... The end is missing ...
-ton Mill Creek. A search for a mile or so both up and down the from a given
-spot failed to" disclose them, however; so our party had tea and, worn out with
-furious driving, slept like logs.
+===== Walking Through Southern Tasmania. =====
-Another red.hot day dawned on Monday, so we sallied forth to Seven.-Mile Beach
+"See your country - Walk" is the slogan of the Hobart Walking Club, and when I had an opportunity of spending January, February and March in the Apple Isel, I made up my mind, to see Southern Tasmania on foot. By this I mean I would pack my rucksack and spend every week-end tramping, exploring the beauties of this little Isle, which is a "Walker's Paradise."
-and spent the morning there, later gathering blackberries in the environs, then
-stowed ourselves into the demoralizing chariot and in lamentably suburban fashion -
-sped for home and a hot bath while yet the sun was barely past its youth.
-SO, children, when wetre young we must work hard, and walk everywhere and be
+Arriving in Hobart at the end of December, I had three months of glorious summer weather before me.
-happy: andswe our pcarlies so that ire may earn the right to buy ourselve6 a car when
-we get older, and ride " everyhero and be miserable.
+Many people maintain that walking is not a pleasure, but merely a means of getting somewhere. Anyone who has walked in Tasmania will agree that walking is the one way to appreciate this Island. Every trip brought sheer delight. Whether it was a climb up Mt. Wellington to view the Derwent from beyond Claremont to the sea; a scramble up from the Nor'West Bay River to Cathedral Rock; a leisurely walk to Marion Bay (on the East Coast); exploring the caves around Port Arthur; a week's walk through the Cradle Mt. - Lake St. Clair Reserve; or five days spent tramping through the Lake Fenton area, each corner turned brought scenes of changing beauty to behold.
-Go-o.-o,od Night.
+As many people have walked through the Cradle Mt. Reserve, and perhaps have written about their experiences, I will endeavour to describe Lake Fenton, and the many lakes and tarns dotted all over the Reserve.
-==== NUDISM AMONG FOREIGN 'MIGRANTS ====
+Lake Fenton is approximately 48 miles from Hobart, and only 6 miles from National Park, where one sees the very well known Russell Falls, which live up to all that is  said and written about them. But as my story concerns another trip, we will leave National Park, and take the new road up to Lake Fenton Huts. The six miles along this road reminded me very much of our Cambewarra Mts. (N.S.W), with the tall tree ferns, and taller timbers forming an avenue through which one goes onward and upward.
-We knew nudism was rampant among foreigners. The latest proof comes
+Lake Fenton is 3,450 ft. above sea level, and is one of the smaller lakes of Tasmania. We camped in the huts, for warmth and convenience, and started to walk
-from a: foreign bi_Ishwalking friend who when asked out to diviner enquired,
+On Good Friday.
-"Shall I come c",resed or undressed?"
-==== BACTERIA. ====
+Our first day's trip took us past Lake Fenton, to the Saoger's look-out turn-off, then across Windy Moor, and on to Mt. Field East. It was bitterly cold, with a strong wind blowing. I adopted the N.S.W Walking clothes, which is shorts and shirt, but felt that a pair of breeches, as worn by the girls of the Hobart Walking  Clubs would be more serviceable. The view from Mt. Field East was spoilt by the bad visibility, but I thought it was rather uninteresting country, with nothing particularly to recommend it. The return to camp was via Lake Nicol and Beattie's Tarn, and we arrived back at the Huts, wet and hungry, but satisfied with the day's
+walk.
-thelat the camp fire), "Please go az wash those plums, Tom."
+Unfortunately, the weather was not the best on Easter Saturday when we set out for Lakes Belton and Belcher, and I'm afraid that sense of humour, which is so necessary to a bushwalker, was brought very much to the fore. We arrived at Lake Belton, after haring a splendid view of Adamson's Peak, very wet, but with high spirits, and although the rain was pouring down, we had our lunch in front of a huge fire, (A good bushman can always light a fire in the wet). Lake Belton and Belcher are joined by a small waterfall and are about 300 ft. higher than Lake
-vow
+Fenton. All these little lakes have their individual charm, and as one walker wandered ahead, her figure was silhouetted on the surface of the water.
-===== WALKING THROUGH SOUTHERN TASMANIA. =====
+Sunday morning I was awakened by someone rubbing in my face, what I though was wet bread, but which turned out to be snow. As I gradually regained my faculties I realised the whole place was covered in a mantle of white. Snow, was gently but surely falling at Lake Fenton on Easter Sunday. This was an unexpected surprise, as coming from N.S.W we get few opportunities of seeing the snowflakes softly falling, and I felt my trip was worth while, if only for the view I got on leaving the Hut. From every tree and shrub were hanging white icicles, and the
+paths looked so white and soft, that it seemed almost a crime to disturb the snow. This day promised to be the best of the trip, from a walking and scenic point of view. Quite a good walker of the main party, picked a small party of five to do a trip with him, and I was one of the lucky members. We left the Huts about 9.30 a.m. in a light snow storm, and skirted the northern side of Lake Fenton, and across Kangaroo Moor to Lake Webster. Lake Webster is slightly smaller than Fenton, but has much prettier surroundings. From the Lake we rose sharply, and then dropped a
+little to Twilight Tarn, on which is built the Tasmanian Ski Club Hut. We had lunch here and then started on again for Mt. Mawson. Leaving Twilight Tarn we walked in a southerly direction, with the new Ski Club Hut at Lake Newdigate as our first objective. We crossed the Broad River, and then followed it up for awhile until we came within sight of the Twisted Tarn. Standing on a shelf only about 100 ft, above the Tarn, all the beauty of this little spot was magnified. The tarn is aptly named, for it twists all over the place, as if endeavouring to run away from itself.
+Leaving this spot behind, there was more beauty ahead, I can't imagine anything more picturesque and inspiring than, one's first view of the Tarn Shelf, with Lake Newdigate passed on the way. The Tarn Shelf is a plateau of rock, with Mt. Field West (4,721 ft.) away in the background. On this plateau are six tarns - small
+pools, sparkling in the one ray of sun we had on the trip - and named after two men, Robert Mackenzie Johnston and James Backhouse Walker. Possibly it was unfortunate that we saw the Tarn Shelf on a day with snow lying on the ground, but to me the white mantle added to the beauty. I was very loath to leave this spot, which seemed to be ours alone, as no one had walked through the virgin snow before us that day. But time waits not for the walker, and we walked on to Mt. Mawson, taking photos of Lake Seal lying about 1,000 ft, below the Tarn Shelf, and just curls away round one of the hills. Walking and sliding down Mawson, we had a close view of Lake Dobson, and also said good-bye to the lakes and tarns of Fenton. Reluctantly I turned my feet towards Wombat Moor, and so home round the southern side of Lake Fenton.
-"See your country . Walk" is the slogan of the Hobart Talking Clubs and
+This is one of the trips that will always be a living memory with me. Bushwalkers who go out for the sheer joy of walking, and delight in the beauties that come to them. will find their reward in this area, which the Tasmanian Government has wisely made a National Reserve.
-when I had an opportunity of spending January, February and Harch in. the Apple Isel,
-made up my mind, to see Southern Tasmania on foot. By this I mean. 1 would-pack my
-rucksack and spend every week-end tramping, exploring the beauties of this 1itti6
-Isle, which is a "Walker's Paradise."
-Arriving in Hobart at the end of December, I had three months of glorious
+I will not be content now until I have returned, to this happy Island, to renew the friendships I made with members of the Hobart Walking Club, and refresh my memory with the scenes I do not want to forget.
-summer woother before me.
-Many people maintain that walking is not a pleasure, but merely a means of
+It is no wonder then, that sitting on the verandah of the Bush Hotel, New Norfolk, gasing at the trees reflected in the Derwent River. Wallace was inspired to write "Scenes that are brightest" one of the gems of the English Opera "Maritana."
-getting somewhere. Anyone who has walked in Tasmania will agree that walking is the
-one way to appreciate this Island* Every trip brought sheer delight. Inhether it
-was a. climb up Ht. Wellington to view the Dement 2rom beyond Claremont to the sea;
-a scramble up from the NortWest Bay River to Cathedral Rook; a leisurely walk to
-Marion Bay ( on the East Coast); exploring the caves around Port Arthur; a weekts
-walk through the Cradle Ht. - Lake Bt. Clair Reserve; or five days spent tramping
-through the Lake Fenton area, each corner turned brought scenes of changing beauty
-to behold.
-As many people have walked through the Cradle Mt. Reserve, and perhaps have
+===== More About that Recreational Co-Operative Society. =====
-written about-their experiences, I will endeavour to describe Lake Fenton, and the
-many lakes and tarns dotted all over the Reserve.
-Lake Fenton is approximately 48 miles from Hobart, and only 6 miles from
+By Frank Duncan.
-National Park,- whereone sees the very well known Russell Falls, which live up to
-all that is"  said and written about them; But as my- story concerns another trip, we
-" will leave National Park,,aad take the new- roadup to Lake Fenton Huts. The six
-miles along this road reminded me very moll of our.CaMbewarra" Mts. (11.80.), with-
-the-tall,tree ferns, and taller timbers forming an avenue through which one goes
-onward and upward.
-lake Fenton is 3,450 ft. above sea level, and" is" one of the smaller lakes
-of Tasmania. 774 camped in the huts, for warmth and convenience, and started to walk
-On Good Friday.
-Our first day's trip took us past Lake Fenton, to the Saoger's lookout
-tUrn.offs then across Windy *Por, and on-to Mt. Field East. It was bitterly cold,
-Notth strong mind blowiag.:1-adopted the 11'.'S    Walking clothes, which is shorts
-and shirt, but felt that a pair of breeohes) as worn by the girls of the Hobart
-'king .Clubs,would be more serv1.oea1I.c,,- The view from Mt. Field East was spoilt by
-the bad visibility, but I thought it" waq raher,Unintorosting country, with nothing
-particularly to' r000mment it. -Thy return to camp was via Lake Nicol and Beattieis-
-.Tarn, and. we arrived. back at the hats, limt and-hungry, lout satisfiid with the day's
-walk,
-Unfortunately, tho weather was not the bast on Easter Saturday when we set
+It is generally agreed that it is time the open air recreational movement had an organisation to carry out its business activities and assist it in the provision of facilities.
-out for Lakos Belton taTA          ::mod Iim afraid that souse of humour, which is so
-necessary to a bushwalkor, waa brought very. much to the :Vora. We arrived at Lake
-Belton, after haring a splendid view of Aliamsonts Pack, very wet, but with high
-spirits, and although the rain was pouring down, we had our lunch in front of a
-huge fire, (it good bushman oan always light a fire in the wilt). Lake Belton and
-Belcher are joined by a small waterfall and are about 300 ft. higher than Lake
-Fenton, All these little lakos have their individual charm, and as one walker
-wandered ahead, her figure was silhouetted on the surface of the water.
-Sunday morning I was awakened by someone rubbing in my face, what I though_
+clubs in the movement have done wonders in the organisation of individuals for happier and healthier enjoyment of outdoor recreation, but unfortunately in the matters of clubrooms, ownership of property, camping grounds and other business dealings there are legal and financial difficulties, and an apparently universal dissatisfaction with the clubrooms now available.
-was wet bread, but which turned out to be snow. As I gradually regained my
-faculties I realised the whole place was covered in a mantle of white. Snow, was
-gently but surely falling at Lake Fenton on Easter Sunday. This was an unexpected
-surprise, as coming from N.S.L we get few opportunities of seeing the snowflakes
-softly falling, and I felt my trip was worth while, if only for the view T got on
-leaving the Hut. From every tree and shrub were hanging white icicles, and the
-paths looked so white and soft, that it seemed almost a crime to disturb the snow.
-This day promised to be the best of the trip, from a walking and scenic point of
-viewp Quite a good walker of the main party, picked a small party of five to do a
-trip with him, and I was one of the lucky members. We left the Huts about 9,30 a.m.
-in a light snow storm, and skirted the northern side of Lake Fenton, and across
-Kangaroo Moor to Lake Webster. Lake Webster is slightly smaller than Fenton, but
-has much prettier surroundings. From the Lake we rose sharply, and then dropped a
-little to Twilight Tarn, on which is built the Tasmanian Ski Flub Hut. We had lunch
-here and then started on again for Mt. Mawson. Leaving Twilight Tarn we walked in a
-southerly direction, with the now Ski Club Hut at Lake Newdigate as our first objec-
-tive. We crossed the Broad River, and then followed it up for awhile until we came
-within sight of the Twisted Tarn. Standing on a shelf only about 100 ft, above the
-Tarn, all the beauty of this little spot was magnified. The tarn is aptly named, for
-it twists all over the place, as if endeavoring $0 run away from itself.
-Leaving this spot behind, there was more beauty ahead, I can't imagine anything
+On the other hand a registered co-operative society can with its legal standing, and through the principle of co-operation in the financial sphere, greatly extend the scope of what can be done for the Associated Clubs and members.
-more picturesque and inspiring than, onets first view of the. Tarn Shelf, with Lake
-Newdigate passed on the way. The Tarn Shelf is a plateau of rock, with Mt. Field
-West (4,721 ft.) away in the background. On this plateau are six tarns - small
-pools, sparkling in the one ray of sun We had on tho trip "  and named after two men,
-Robert Mackenzie Johnston and James. Backhouse Walker. Possibly it was unfortunate
-that we saw the Tarn Shelf on a day with snow lying on the ground, but to me the
-white mantle added to the beauty. I was very loath to leave this spot, which seemed
-to be ours alone, as no one had walked through the virgin snow before us that day.
-But time waits not for the walker, and we walked on. to Mt. Wersoli, taking photos of
-Lake Seal   lying about 1,000 ft, below the Tarn Shelf, and just curls away round
-one of the hills. Walking and sliding down Mawson, we had a close view of Lake
-Dobson, and also said good-bye to the lakes and tarns of Fenton. reluctantly I
-turned my feet towards Wombat Moor, and so home round the southern side of Lake
-Petton
-This is one of the trips that will always be a living memory with me. Bush-
+Briefly, the activities and problems connected with the formation of the Society come under three convenient headings:
-weakens who go out for the sheer joy of walking, and delight in the beauties that
-some to thorn. will find their reward in this area, whioh. the Tasmanian Government
-has wisely made a National Reserve.
-I will not be content now until I have returned, tO this happy Island, to renew
-the friendships I made with members of the Hobart Milking Club, and refresh my
-memory with the scenes I do not want to forget.
-It is Ao wonder then, that sitting on the verandah of the Bush Hotel, New Nor-
-k, gsang at the trees reflected in the Derwent River. Wallace was inspired-to
-write -Booms that.arc prightsit's . one or the gems of the rnglish Opera "Maritana,"
-===== MORE ABOUT THAT RECREATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. =====
+  - Its scope, aims, and facilities provided.
+  - Its financial foundation.
+  - The legal basis, and position.
-By Frank Duncan.
+In the original prospectus I circulated, I mentioned developments which might take years to complete, but here we are interested in what is obtainable immediately, and yet which would be a very welcome improvement in every way on what we have at the present moment, and indeed be a social centre for the whole movement.
-It is generally agreed that it is time the open air recreational movement
-an organisation to carry out its business activities and assist it in the provision
-of facilities.
-clubs in the movement have done wonders in the organis-Aion of !_ndiNidAa:s
-for happier and healthier enjoymont of ou:, .door rcorecion, but lule,;,rtl_nately in the
-matters of clubrooms, ownership of property, cowling grounds and other business
-dealings there are legal and financial dIfficulbics, and an apparent17. universal
-dissatisfaction with the clubrooms now available.
-- On the other hand a registered co.-,operative society can with its legal stand-
-ing, and through the principle of co-operation in the financial sphere, greatly "
-extend the scope of what can be done for the Associated Clubs and members.
-Briefly, the activities and problems connected with the formation of the
-Society come under three convenient headings:-
-. Its scope, aims, and facilities provided.
+There are between four and five hundred members associated with the various clubs, and many more keen individuals unattached to the clubs who might be interested in the Society. I have inspected about twenty or thirty different premises about the city, ranging from a rental of five pounds to fifteen pounds per week, and from two thousand to seven thousand square feet in area.
-. Its financial foundation.
-. The legal basis, and position.
-In the original prospectus I circulated, I mentioned developments which might
+Now, with this potential source of support and with the range of premises mentioned to choose from, I visualise the following for the list of facilities the Society should aim to provide.
-take years to complete, but here we are interested in what is obtainelle immedia:Gely,
-and yet which would be a very welcome improvement in every way on what. we have at the
-present moment, mad indeed be a social centre for the whole mevemont,
-Thore are between four and five hundred members associated with the various
+  - __One large room__ suitable for large club meetings, lectures, and also for Dances, and Play production.
-clubs, and many more keen individuals unattached to the clubs who might be IrterP)st-
+  - __One medium room__ suitable for medium club meetings, lectures, rehearsals, etc.
-ed in the Society. I have inspected about twenty or thirty different prE.,m;.los about
+  - __One Committee Room__.
-the city, ranging from a rental of five pounds to fifteen pounds per 7Trcr, and from
+  - __One Office__ for the work of the Society, and for the use of the Associated Clubs. Fitted with duplicator and type writer.
-two ti-otJelarld to seven thouc9nd squa=re :Rot in
+  - __One catering department__ having a small kitchen, and using the medium sized room for a Cafe during the day and up to, say 7-30 p.m. The members of the Associated clubs would have the exclusive use of the rooms which their club rented from the society on specified nights, and the use of the Cafe, to which they could bring friends, every day up to 7-30 p.m. In the case of socials etc. or when large club meetings were held, the buffet might operate till later in the evening.
-" Ghi,s potential source of 01,0.12Drt end with thP range o:C° prem:i.ses
+  - Another service provided by the society for those associated with the movement would be a personal and yet a social one.
-monfion     Ch0000 from, I visuallso th following for the list of racilities the
-Soelucy should elm to provide.
-Cr.D large room suitable :'or large club meetings, lectures, and also for
-Danes, and Flay production.
-. One medium room suitable for medium club meetings, lectures, rehearsals, etc.
-One Committee Room.
-o Ore Office for the work of the Society, and for the use of the ()Motors of the
-Associated Clubs. Fitted with duplicator and type Triter.
-. Ocicaterinld222ELment having a small kitchen, and using the medium sized room
-fox 9 Gale during the day and up to, say 7-30 p.m. Tho members of the Associated
-club;; would have the exclusive use of the rooms which their club rented from the
-society ox speoified nights, and the use of the Cafe, to which they could bring
-friends, every day up to 7-30 p" m
-In the case of socials etc. or when large club meetings were held, the buf
+Those desiring such facilities, and paying a fee of about ten pence per week (10/- per quarter) would have the advantages of a post restante, the use of a locker and changing room, the members' lounge and writing room, facilities for games, deck tennis, table tennis etc. perhaps gymnasium facilities, toilet and showers. In other
-might operate till later in the evening.
-. Another service provided_ by the society for those associated with the movement
-would be a personal and yet a social one.
-Those desiring such facilities, and paying a fee of about ten pence per week
-(10/- per quarter) would have the advantages of a post restante, the use of a looker
-and changing room, the memberst lounge and writing room, facilities for games, rie,
-tennis: table tennis etc, perhaps gymnasium facilities, toilet and showers. In
 words the facilities of a club, during each day until say 7-30 p.m.
-The above mentioned members! lounge and games facilities would be obtained by
-suitably subdividing the large room during the day time.
-It will thus be seen that such arrangements make the fullest day and evening use
-of the premises, so providing the income, staff and facilities obtainable in no other
-way,
-The Capital would be raised as follows:-
-Clubs taking out shares as associated organisations would be asked to take out
-a minimum of ten pounds paid up, and over one hundred members an extra five pounds
-for every fifty members. Most clubs could easily raise this by one or more socials
-or dances.
-Individuals, members of clubs or otherwise, would be asked to take out a
-minimum of two, pound shares, paying five shillings deposit on each.
-Clubs would be invited to invest their funds in the Society in the form of a
-loan, on the security of the furniture and equipment purchased by the society.
-(Clubroom chairs, cafe tables, equip. etc.)
-Income would consist of:
-"  Rents paid by the associated clubs for the use of rooms.
+The above mentioned members' lounge and games facilities would be obtained by suitably subdividing the large room during the day time.
-. Rents from the hiring of rooms to outside clubs, etc. for meetings,
-socials, etc. when not needed by the associated clubs.
-Zs Members personal club fees as suggested.
-. The takings of Cafe and buffet.
-. Duplicating and circularizing for associated clubs, mnd rental for the
-use of the office by officers of the clubs.
-===== SOCIAL PROGRAMME =====
+It will thus be seen that such arrangements make the fullest day and evening use of the premises, so providing the income, staff and facilities obtainable in no other way.
+__The Capital would be raised as follows:__
-December 3rd. Committee Meeting,
-th. Monthly Meeting.
-th  Children's Xmas Treat.
-For the Social Committee,
+Clubs taking out shares as associated organisations would be asked to take out a minimum of ten pounds paid up, and over one hundred members an extra five pounds for every fifty members. Most clubs could easily raise this by one or more socials or dances.
-Rene D, Browne,
-ar "
-===== CORRESPONDENCE =====
+Individuals, members of clubs or otherwise, would be asked to take out a minimum of two, pound shares, paying five shillings deposit on each.
-The Editor,
+Clubs would be invited to invest their funds in the Society in the form of a loan, on the security of the furniture and equipment purchased by the society. (Clubroom chairs, cafe tables, equip. etc.)
-"The Sydney Bushwalker."
+__Income would consist of:__
-Dear Madam,
+  - Rents paid by the associated clubs for the use of rooms.
-With reference to the letter written by Flo Allsworth in last issue I wish
+  - Rents from the hiring of rooms to outside clubs, etc. for meetings, socials, etc. when not needed by the associated clubs.
-to point out that the New Zealand Government Tourist Bureau is as efficient and oblij,-
+  - Members personal club fees as suggested.
-ing as the Tasmanian Bureau, if not more so. When I asked for some advice as to the
+  - The takings of Cafe and buffet.
-best walks in Nei Zealand, the Tourist Bureau drew up a detailed itinerary for a five
+  - Duplicating and circularizing for associated clubs, and rental for the use of the office by officers of the clubs.
-weeks' tour to include as much walking as possible. The itinerary, I have been told
-by those who are well-acquainted with walking in New Zealand, is a particularly good
-one. For it, the Bureau is making all arrangements.
-Could the New South Wales Government Tourist Bureau plan a tour for
-visitors, to include much walking? Could it give advice as to the degree of diff i-
-culty and the approximate time needed for, even such simple walks as the "Grand
-Canyon", Blackheath. If it could not, (and I do not think it could) there is surely.,
-much scope for developing walking as a tourist attraction, even to those not very
-active. The tourist who had walked in our Blue Mountains, could not leave New South
-Wales without having absorbed into his very being, something of their beauty,
-Yours sincerely,
-Gwen Clarke,
-===== STOP PRESS =====
+===== Social Programme =====
-CENTENARY DINNER - For many years various bushwalkers have had small Christmas
+__1937__
-parties. This is the tenth year of the Clubts existence and it was thought that if
-the small parties could gather on one night at one place we could have a happy evening
-as well as being in the fashion in the matter of centenaries, Accordingly we have
-booked the Stratford. Rooms, over the Chicken Inn, 236 George Street for 6 p.m. on
-Tuesday 21st, December, The cost of the food is 0 for which you are guaranteed
-a six course dinner, and tickets may be obtained from Graham Harrison (Mouldy).
-RECREATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY - The Federation has arranged a general meeting
+|December 3rd.| Committee Meeting.|
-to discuss this. It livilf7;=1 on Thursday 9th. December at 8 p.m. in the Real
+|December 10th.| Monthly Meeting.|
-Estate Institute, 30a Martin Place. All bushwalkers: hikers, and bushlovers are
+|December 19th.| Children's Xmas Treat.|
-welcome.
+For the Social Committee,\\
+Rene D. Browne,\\
+__Hon. Social Secretary__
-Nhen etre I take my walks abroad
+===== Correspondence =====
-Mat bally fools I see,
-But such the justice of the Lord
-They think the same of me,
-R. Blachford.,
+The Editor,\\
+"The Sydney Bushwalker."
-FROM
+Dear Madam,\\
+With reference to the letter written by Flo Allsworth in last issue I wish
+to point out that the New Zealand Government Tourist Bureau is as efficient and obliging as the Tasmanian Bureau, if not more so. When I asked for some advice as to the best walks in New Zealand, the Tourist Bureau drew up a detailed itinerary for a five weeks' tour to include as much walking as possible. The itinerary, I have been told by those who are well-acquainted with walking in New Zealand, is a particularly good one. For it, the Bureau is making all arrangements.
-THE                                                              "   (1C":"3- e.
+Could the New South Wales Government Tourist Bureau plan a tour for visitors, to include much walking? Could it give advice as to the degree of difficulty and the approximate time needed for, even such simple walks as the "Grand Canyon", Blackheath. If it could not, (and I do not think it could) there is surely,
-									 c"- "                                              _
+much scope for developing walking as a tourist attraction, even to those not very
-HEIGHT.                                                                                                     -      7
+active. The tourist who had walked in our Blue Mountains, could not leave New South
+Wales without having absorbed into his very being, something of their beauty.
+Yours sincerely,
+Gwen Clarke,
+===== Stop Press =====
+__CENTENARY DINNER__ - For many years various bushwalkers have had small Christmas
+parties. This is the tenth year of the Club's existence and it was thought that if
+the small parties could gather on one night at one place we could have a happy evening as well as being in the fashion in the matter of centenaries. Accordingly we have booked the Stratford. Rooms, over the Chicken Inn, 236 George Street for 6 p.m. on Tuesday 21st, December, The cost of the food is 4/6 for which you are guaranteed a six course dinner, and tickets may be obtained from Graham Harrison (Mouldy).
+__RECREATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY__ - The Federation has arranged a general meeting to discuss this. It will be held on Thursday 9th. December at 8 p.m. in the Real Estate Institute, 30a Martin Place. All bushwalkers, hikers, and bushlovers are welcome.
+When e're I take my walks abroad\\
+What bally fools I see,\\
+But such the justice of the Lord\\
+They think the same of me.\\
-Breathless the little group clambered up on to the last rook, flung off their packs
+R. Blachford.
-and turned to gaze at the splendid gorge at their feet. Ahead, folded into intric-
+==== From the Height. ====
-ate patterns lay the ranges fading away gradually into the pearly blue haze.
+Breathless the little group clambered up on to the last rock, flung off their packs and turned to gaze at the splendid gorge at their feet. Ahead, folded into intricate patterns lay the ranges fading away gradually into the pearly blue haze.
+"What a picture this will make" said the photographer busily fussing with photoelectric meter, filter and tripod. "Its a pity there is not a tree to make a bit of foreground, the blessed things never grow where you want them.
+"Well I reckon you're wrong" one would be geologist was saying to another, "It is
+obviously a waterworn valley, just look at those cliffs over there."
-"What a picture this will make" said the photographer busily fussing with photo-
+And of course, the pioneers hadn't been idle. Map laid out on the rock, compasses
-elecGric meter, filter and tripod. "Its a pity there is not a tree to make a bit of
-foreground, '61-16 blessed things never grow where you want them.
-"Well 1 reckon you're wrong" one would he geologist was saying to another, "It is
-obviour4 a waterworn valley, just look at those cliffs over there."
-And of course, the pioneers hadn't been. idle. Map laid out on the rock, compasses
 busy, they were arguing about landmarks. "I can't help it" said Bill - "I know
 everyone calls it Byrnes' Gap but it isn't. From this direction we get an end on
+view of Byrnes' Gap and so we can't see it - if you know what I mean - no sir, that's Bull Island Gap."
-view of Byrnes' Gap and so we can't see it - if you know what I mean - no sir,
-that's Full Island Gap."
 Meanwhile, the plain walker had made himself comfortable and was having a smoke.
+"Blest if I know why you folks can't sit down and enjoy a damn good view in peace,"
-"Blest- if I know why you folks can't sit down and enjoy a damn good view in peace,"
+said he.
-said h6.
 But there was one point on which they all agreed as was clearly illustrated when
+they picked up their R'sacks. They knew good camping gear. They all used "Paddymade" Camp Gear for Walkers.
-they picked up their RIsacks. They knew good camping gear. They all used
+F.A. PALLIN,\\
+Phone B3101\\
+George St.\\
-'Paddymade" Camp Gear for Walkers.                                  F.A. PALLIN,           'Phone
+===== In Defence of "Gordon Smith Walks" =====
-i0Eal:
-Wishes to thank -1-.11 14-           _cryi rm-trrn cal e Arm rizr"  ".Ia              rt-      3W7 _peorge St. 83101.
-===== IN DEFENCE OF "GORDON SMITH WALKS" =====
+By Jack Debert.
-																													   By Jack Debert.
 So frequently have I heard of or actually overheard the remark "But do not let
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 have your say.
-==== SURGERY FOR BUSHWALKING	 ====
+==== Surgery for Bushwalking ====
-Foreigi bushwalking friend, "We crossed several rivers; they were so deep we had to talk our feet off to get over them:"
+Foreign bushwalking friend, "We crossed several rivers; they were so deep we had to talk our feet off to get over them!"
-===== CAMPFIRE CHATTER =====
+===== Campfire Chatter =====
 By "Firelight"
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 its latest recruit, we notice.
-===== REVIEW =====
+===== Review =====
-The Warrkal Volume 1, No. 1.
+__The Warrigal Volume 1, No. 1.__
-From the T;arrigal Club comes the first issue of its magazine, setting forth the--
-origin,, aims and activities of the Club.
-"1. Matter of Control" puts forward a plea for a land utilization survey with proper
-control of land set apart as wilderness. Those lovers of our bushland who wish to be
-able to identify our gumtrees will find a most interesting and informative article -
-the first of a series on this subject. The Mhrrigal Club is to be congratulated
-on this issue.
-Ad.d it ions to the Club...19nm
+From the Warrigal Club comes the first issue of its magazine, setting forth the
-The"Hali-Way Sun" by T. Inglis Moore - presented- by D. Lawry.
+origin, aims and activities of the Club.
-The Black alsketeers . by A.J. Marshall (better knomn:sa "Jock")
+"A Matter of Control" puts forward a plea for a land utilization survey with proper
+control of land set apart as wilderness. Those lovers of our bushland who wish to be able to identify our gumtrees will find a most interesting and informative article -  the first of a series on this subject. The Warrigal Club is to be congratulated on this issue.
+__Additions to the Club Library__
+The"Half-Way Sun" by T. Inglis Moore - presented- by D. Lawry. \\
+The Black Musketeers by A.J. Marshall (better known as "Jock")
-===== NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED SINCE JUNE 1937. =====
+===== New Members Admitted Since June 1937. =====