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|Editor:| Marie B. Byles.| | |Editor:| Marie B. Byles.| | ||
|Business Manager:| W.J. Mullins.| | |Business Manager:| W.J. Mullins.| | ||
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|Review & New Members| |13| | |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. | 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: | 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' | (4) The continuation of the account of the Rook-Climbing Section will appear in the Federation' | ||
- | ===== FEDERATION NEWS. ===== | + | ===== Federation News. ===== |
The Railway Authorities could not see their way to permitting the __distribution of leaflets__ about the Federation' | The Railway Authorities could not see their way to permitting the __distribution of leaflets__ about the Federation' | ||
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__"The Bushwalker" | __"The Bushwalker" | ||
to please everyone, and it is 12 pages larger than wad "The Sydney Bushwalker Annual." | to please everyone, and it is 12 pages larger than wad "The Sydney Bushwalker Annual." | ||
- | ===== BREAKING INTO NEW COUNTRY. ===== | ||
- | Dot English. | + | ===== Breaking into New Country. ===== |
- | Inexperienced writers, especially those bursting into print for the first telej | + | Dot English. |
- | 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' | + | 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 |
- | ed country- down there - places | + | |
- | visit, You must write it up - Breaking into New Country " " | + | |
- | in the magazine so as to keep up the reputation. of the old members | + | |
- | for the nuw ones." | + | |
- | "Ladyj its as good as done," | + | "Ah, so you're going souht", |
- | white spaces on the South Coast Tourist Map being gradually shaded | + | |
- | our efforts, | + | |
- | On one of those innumerable holiday week-ends we had last summer, we set out in | + | "Lady, its as good as done," said I, my mind' |
- | the Johnno' | + | |
- | L thrill | + | On one of those innumerable holiday week-ends |
- | Suppose | + | |
- | noth:Ing - six nines are fifty-four - 540 miles would bring us somewhere on the | + | |
- | outskirts of Melbourne, (Sensation" | + | |
- | be considered? Well, suppose | + | |
- | enough. SI:x noughts are nothing - siz fives are thirty . that would bring us out | + | |
- | somewhere | + | |
- | collect some firewood before | + | |
- | We set out from the Johnno' | + | A thrill of excitement shook me when I noticed |
- | -2 o' | + | |
- | hoping to pick up by preezy the rudiments | + | |
- | 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 | + | We set out from the Johnno' |
- | red notice el, the wind-soreen wLioh recommended - nay, threatened under pain of | + | a female backseat element can. |
- | 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 potentialities of the speedo were unfortunately cancelled by a miserable red notice on the wind-screen |
- | comb the bench for driftwood, | + | |
- | used to eonb the sheep paddocks for manure and get a halfpenny a bucket | + | |
- | Those were the days:. | + | |
- | We collected sufficient wood from the beach to make a cooking fire, later | + | We erected |
- | augmenting this by a couple of ancient fencing posts which Johnno found, | + | |
- | the others prepared a cumbersome meal I dined off a handful | + | |
- | c4rot. Then we all snoozed off --around the fence post and woke with the sun well up | + | 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. |
- | a n4 a beautiful day began. | + | |
- | It seemed to be mutually agreed that the surf was the best place in which to | + | 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 |
- | offend | + | feature was that the blackberries up here belied their name, being small and green, whereas lower down they were dead ripe. |
- | Pass to Robertson) asc9ndiug | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | feature was that the blackberries up here belied their name, being small and green, | + | |
- | whereas lower down they were dead ripe, | + | |
- | 71e had lan3h on the mountain) and the thought suddenly came to me, " | + | We had lunch on the mountain and the thought suddenly came to me, " |
- | better do something about breaking | + | |
- | others packed up I burst through the undergrowth by the side of the road and dis- | + | |
- | covered | + | |
- | thence downwards, | + | |
- | However the car is ready to go now, so I must go back still, | + | |
- | try. | + | |
- | Continuing on, our route took us down Kangaroo Valley. towards Nowra, then off | + | 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 |
- | on a short out to Berry where we hoped to- meet another Bushwalker party on Brough- | + | |
- | ton Mill Creek. A search for a mile or so both up and down the from a given | + | |
- | spot failed to" | + | |
- | furious driving, slept like logs. | + | |
+ | 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. | ||
- | Another red.hot day dawned on Monday, so we sallied forth to Seven.-Mile Beach | + | 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 |
- | and spent the morning there, later gathering blackberries in the environs, then | + | |
- | stowed | + | |
- | 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 | + | Go-o-o-od Night. |
- | 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. | + | |
+ | ==== Nudism Among Foreign Immigrants ==== | ||
- | Go-o.-o,od Night. | + | 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?" |
- | ==== NUDISM AMONG FOREIGN ' | + | ==== Bacteria. |
- | We knew nudism was rampant among foreigners. The latest proof comes | + | She (at the camp fire), "Please go and wash those plums, Tom." |
- | from a: foreign bi_Ishwalking friend who when asked out to diviner enquired, | + | ... The end is missing ... |
- | "Shall I come c",resed or undressed?" | + | |
- | ==== BACTERIA. ==== | + | ===== Walking Through Southern Tasmania. ===== |
- | thelat | + | "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 " |
- | vow | + | |
- | ===== WALKING THROUGH SOUTHERN TASMANIA. ===== | + | Arriving in Hobart at the end of December, I had three months of glorious summer weather before me. |
+ | 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' | ||
- | "See your country | + | As many people have walked through the Cradle Mt. Reserve, |
- | when I had an opportunity of spending January, February | + | |
- | made up my mind, to see Southern Tasmania on foot. By this I mean. 1 would-pack my | + | |
- | rucksack | + | |
- | Isle, which is a " | + | |
- | Arriving in Hobart | + | 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 |
- | summer woother before | + | |
- | Many people maintain that walking is not a pleasure, but merely a means of | + | Lake Fenton is 3,450 ft. above sea level, and is one of the smaller lakes of Tasmania. |
- | 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 | + | |
- | written about-their experiences, | + | |
- | many lakes and tarns dotted all over the Reserve. | + | |
- | + | ||
- | Lake Fenton is approximately 48 miles from Hobart, and only 6 miles from | + | |
- | National Park,- whereone sees the very well known Russell Falls, which live up to | + | |
- | all that is" | + | |
- | " 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" | + | |
- | the-tall, | + | |
- | onward and upward. | + | |
- | lake Fenton is 3,450 ft. above sea level, and" | + | |
- | of Tasmania. | + | |
On Good Friday. | On Good Friday. | ||
- | Our first day's trip took us past Lake Fenton, to the Saoger' | ||
- | tUrn.offs then across Windy *Por, and on-to Mt. Field East. It was bitterly cold, | ||
- | Notth strong mind blowiag.: | ||
- | and shirt, but felt that a pair of breeohes) as worn by the girls of the Hobart | ||
- | 14' | ||
- | the bad visibility, but I thought it" waq raher, | ||
- | 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' | ||
- | walk, | ||
- | Unfortunately, tho weather was not the bast on Easter Saturday when we set | + | Our first day's trip took us past Lake Fenton, to the Saoger' |
- | out for Lakos Belton taTA ::mod Iim afraid that souse of humour, which is so | + | walk. |
- | necessary | + | |
- | Belton, after haring | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | Belcher are joined by a small waterfall | + | |
- | 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_ | + | Unfortunately, the weather |
- | was wet bread, but which turned out to be snow. As I gradually regained my | + | Fenton. All these little lakes have their individual charm, and as one walker wandered ahead, her figure was silhouetted on the surface |
- | faculties I realised | + | |
- | gently but surely falling at Lake Fenton | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | southerly direction, with the now Ski Club Hut at Lake Newdigate as our first objec- | + | |
- | tive. We crossed the Broad River, | + | |
- | within sight of the Twisted Tarn. Standing on a shelf only about 100 ft, above the | + | |
- | Tarn, all the beauty | + | |
- | 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 | + | 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 |
- | more picturesque and inspiring than, onets first view of the. Tarn Shelf, with Lake | + | paths looked so white and soft, that it seemed almost a crime to disturb |
- | Newdigate passed | + | 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 |
- | 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 " | + | |
- | 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 | + | |
- | But time waits not for the walker, and we walked on. to Mt. Wersoli, taking photos | + | |
- | Lake Seal lying about 1,000 ft, below the Tarn Shelf, and just curls away round | + | |
- | one of the hills. Walking | + | |
- | 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 | + | 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 |
- | weakens who go out for the sheer joy of walking, and delight in the beauties that | + | pools, sparkling in the one ray of sun we had on the trip - and named after two men, Robert Mackenzie Johnston |
- | 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 | + | |
- | 20k, gsang at the trees reflected in the Derwent River. Wallace was inspired-to | + | |
- | write -Booms that.arc prightsit' | + | |
- | ===== MORE ABOUT THAT RECREATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY. ===== | + | 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. |
- | By Frank Duncan. | + | 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. |
- | It is generally agreed | + | It is no wonder then, that sitting on the verandah of the Bush Hotel, New Norfolk, gasing at the trees reflected |
- | 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: | + | ===== More About that Recreational Co-Operative Society. ===== |
- | for happier and healthier enjoymont of ou:, .door rcorecion, but lule,;, | + | |
- | matters of clubrooms, ownership of property, cowling grounds and other business | + | |
- | dealings there are legal and financial dIfficulbics, | + | |
- | dissatisfaction with the clubrooms now available. | + | |
- | - On the other hand a registered co.-, | + | By Frank Duncan. |
- | 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, | + | It is generally agreed that it is time the open air recreational movement had an organisation to carry out its business |
- | Society come under three convenient headings:- | + | |
- | 1. Its scope, aims, and facilities provided. | + | 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 |
- | 2. Its financial foundation. | + | |
- | 3. The legal basis, and position. | + | |
- | In the original prospectus I circulated, I mentioned developments which might | + | On the other hand a registered co-operative society can with its legal standing, and through the principle of co-operation |
- | take years to complete, but here we are interested in what is obtainelle immedia: | + | |
- | and yet which would be a very welcome improvement | + | |
- | present moment, mad indeed | + | |
- | Thore are between four and five hundred members associated with the various | + | Briefly, the activities |
- | clubs, and many more keen individuals unattached to the clubs who might be IrterP)st- | + | |
- | ed in the Society. I have inspected about twenty or thirty different prE.,m;.los about | + | |
- | the city, ranging from a rental of five pounds to fifteen pounds per 7Trcr, | + | |
- | two ti-otJelarld to seven thouc9nd squa=re :Rot in | + | |
- | " Ghi,s potential source of 01,0.12Drt end with thP range o:C° prem:i.ses | + | |
- | monfion | + | |
- | Soelucy should elm to provide. | + | |
- | 10 Cr.D large room suitable | + | |
- | Danes, and Flay production. | + | |
- | 2. One medium room suitable for medium club meetings, lectures, rehearsals, etc. | + | |
- | 30 One Committee Room. | + | |
- | 4o 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. | + | |
- | 5. 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 | + | |
- | might operate till later in the evening. | + | - Its financial foundation. |
- | 5. 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 | + | |
- | 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, | + | |
- | 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: | + | |
- | 1" | + | 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 |
- | 2. 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. | + | |
- | 4. The takings of Cafe and buffet. | + | |
- | 5. Duplicating and circularizing | + | |
- | use of the office by officers of the clubs. | + | |
- | ===== SOCIAL PROGRAMME ===== | + | 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. |
- | 1937 | + | 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. |
- | December 3rd. Committee Meeting, | + | |
- | 10th. Monthly Meeting. | + | |
- | 19th Children' | + | |
- | For the Social | + | - __One large room__ suitable for large club meetings, lectures, and also for Dances, and Play production. |
- | Rene D, Browne, | + | - __One medium room__ suitable for medium club meetings, lectures, rehearsals, etc. |
- | ar " | + | - __One Committee |
+ | - __One Office__ for the work of the Society, and for the use of the Associated Clubs. Fitted with duplicator and type writer. | ||
+ | - __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. | ||
+ | - Another service provided by the society for those associated with the movement would be a personal and yet a social one. | ||
- | ===== CORRESPONDENCE ===== | + | 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' |
+ | words the facilities of a club, during each day until say 7-30 p.m. | ||
- | The Editor, | + | The above mentioned members' |
- | "The Sydney Bushwalker." | + | |
+ | 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. | ||
- | Dear Madam, | + | __The Capital would be raised |
- | 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 oblij,- | + | |
- | ing as the Tasmanian Bureau, if not more so. When I asked for some advice as to the | + | |
- | best walks in Nei 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. | + | |
- | 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", | + | |
- | 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 ===== | + | 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. |
- | CENTENARY DINNER - For many years various bushwalkers have had small Christmas | + | Individuals, |
- | 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 | + | |
- | 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 | + | Clubs would be invited |
- | to discuss this. It livilf7;=1 on Thursday 9th. December at 8 p.m. in the Real | + | |
- | Estate Institute, 30a Martin Place. All bushwalkers: | + | |
- | welcome. | + | |
+ | __Income would consist of:__ | ||
- | Nhen etre I take my walks abroad | + | - Rents paid by the associated clubs for the use of rooms. |
- | Mat bally fools I see, | + | - Rents from the hiring |
- | But such the justice | + | - Members personal club fees as suggested. |
- | They think the same of me, | + | - The takings |
+ | - Duplicating and circularizing for associated clubs, and rental for the use of the office by officers of the clubs. | ||
- | R. Blachford., | + | ===== Social Programme ===== |
- | FROM | + | __1937__ |
- | THE " | + | |December 3rd.| Committee Meeting.| |
- | c"- " | + | |December 10th.| Monthly Meeting.| |
- | HEIGHT. - 7 | + | |December 19th.| Children' |
- | 0000 | + | For the Social Committee, |
+ | Rene D. Browne,\\ | ||
+ | __Hon. Social Secretary__ | ||
+ | ===== Correspondence ===== | ||
+ | The Editor,\\ | ||
+ | "The Sydney Bushwalker." | ||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | 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", | ||
+ | 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, | ||
- | Breathless the little group clambered up on to the last rook, flung off their packs | + | Gwen Clarke, |
- | and turned to gaze at the splendid gorge at their feet. Ahead, folded into intric- | + | ===== Stop Press ===== |
- | ate patterns lay the ranges fading away gradually into the pearly blue haze. | + | __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, | ||
+ | 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.\\ | ||
- | "What a picture this will make" said the photographer busily fussing with photo- | + | R. Blachford. |
- | elecGric meter, filter and tripod. "Its a pity there is not a tree to make a bit of | + | ==== From the Height. ==== |
- | foreground, '61-16 blessed things never grow where you want them. | + | 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." | ||
- | "Well 1 reckon you're wrong" one would he geologist was saying to another, "It is | + | And of course, the pioneers hadn't been idle. Map laid out on the rock, compasses |
- | + | ||
- | 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 | busy, they were arguing about landmarks. "I can't help it" said Bill - "I know | ||
- | |||
everyone calls it Byrnes' | everyone calls it Byrnes' | ||
+ | view of Byrnes' | ||
- | view of Byrnes' | + | Meanwhile, the plain walker had made himself comfortable |
+ | "Blest if I know why you folks can' | ||
+ | said he. | ||
- | that's Full Island Gap." | + | 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" | ||
+ | F.A. PALLIN,\\ | ||
+ | Phone B3101\\ | ||
+ | 327 George St.\\ | ||
- | Meanwhile, the plain walker had made himself comfortable and was having a smoke. | + | ===== In Defence of " |
- | " | + | By Jack Debert. |
- | said h6. | + | So frequently have I heard of or actually overheard the remark "But do not let it be a Gordon Smith walk," that I am forced to the conclusion that most club members have an entirely wrong idea of the walks Gordon undertakes. (I write undertakes advisedly, for every longish and toughish walking party that happens to have the good fortune of Gordon' |
- | But there was one point on which they all agreed as was clearly illustrated when | + | Now I want to correct a number of mistaken ideas many members and prospective members have or may obtain of Gordon Smith, who goes quietly |
- | they picked up their RIsacks. They knew good camping gear. They all used | + | It is admitted that some of these walks undertaken are tough, but they are by no means beyond most of the average walkers in the club. The main reasons for their successful culmination are the splendid and thorough preparatory organisation, |
- | ' | + | I have heard so many ridiculous remarks about Gordon killing the girls on his walks that right now I ask, "Whom has Gordon killed on a walk yet and which, if any girl can be pointed |
- | i0Eal: | + | |
- | Wishes | + | |
- | ===== IN DEFENCE OF " | + | The truth of the matter is as follows, and I know for I have observed faithfully over a longish period. There is only one person Gordon is ever likely to kill on a walk and that is himself. But he is just too strong for that even though his generosity and consideration make him a veritable pack horse for the party. |
- | | + | |
- | So frequently | + | One more correction: It is also frequently |
- | it be a Gordon Smith walk," that I am forced to the conclusion that most club members | + | |
- | have an entirely wrong idea of the walks Gordon | + | |
- | advisedly, for every longish | + | |
- | fortune of Gordonts company is immed: | + | |
- | fact that pe6ple such as Dave, Stead, Alex Colley, Max Gentle, Bill Mullins | + | |
- | have actually been the leaders of many of these). | + | |
- | Now I want to correct a number of mistaken ideas many members and prospective | + | |
- | members have or may obtain of Gordon Smiths who goes quietly on, doing far more got to | + | |
- | for the club than so many of those who only sit and talk, and so seldom walk. | + | |
- | It is admitted that some of these walks undertaken are tough, but they are by :ee, | + | |
- | means beyond most of the average walkers in the club. The main reasons for theil- | + | |
- | sucoessful culmination are the splendid and thorough preparatory organisation, | + | |
- | bodyts willingness | + | |
- | in carrying Tar more than his share - not only carrying any extra weight from the | + | |
- | girlts packs, but also carrying same of the ments weight as well. | + | |
- | I have heard so many rididuious remarks about Gordon killing the girls en hir | + | |
- | waJics that xight now I ask, "Whom has Gordon killed | + | |
- | girl can be pointed | + | |
- | trip? Gan Eirlyone truthfully pciut to one girl in the elut and says °She used to go | + | |
- | on some of the ; | + | |
- | it?" Now come on my himrties and smarties, bring out foicts or fft, ever hold your | + | |
- | peace. | + | |
- | The truth of the matter is as follows, and I know for I have observed faithfully | + | Now I am all for Gordon' |
- | over a longish period. There is only one person Gordon is ever likely to kill on a | + | |
- | walk and that is himself. But he is juot too strong for that even though his generps | + | |
- | ity and consideration make him a -veritable pack horse for the party. | + | |
- | One more correction: It is also frequently asked, "What can they see on such | + | |
- | trip?" Well take my word for it, as one who undertakes strolls, loafs and hard | + | |
- | that those who are normally observant see more on a Gordon Smith walk than, they | + | |
- | on an ordinary walk, and when it cores to asking prospective members to show or a 11,...p | + | |
- | where they have been, those who have had the good fortune to have been on a Gordon | + | |
- | Smith walk are more able to do so than those who frequent slower walks. | + | |
- | Now I am all for Gordon' | + | |
- | We eat as much and as well as other parties. | + | |
- | the other parties. I am jolly glad I go out with Gordon and I know I. am voicing the | + | |
- | opinion of many. | + | |
- | So now if any of you want to pick a bone with Der-bert come out on the mat and | + | So now if any of you want to pick a bone with Der-bert come out on the mat and have your say. |
- | have your say. | + | |
- | ==== SURGERY FOR BUSHWALKING | + | ==== Surgery for Bushwalking |
- | Foreigi | + | Foreign |
- | ===== CAMPFIRE CHATTER | + | ===== Campfire Chatter |
By " | By " | ||
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its latest recruit, we notice. | its latest recruit, we notice. | ||
- | ===== REVIEW | + | ===== Review |
- | The Warrkal | + | __The Warrigal |
- | 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" | + | |
- | 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 |
- | The" | + | origin, aims and activities of the Club. |
- | The Black alsketeers . by A.J. Marshall (better knomn:sa " | + | |
+ | "A Matter of Control" | ||
+ | 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" | ||
+ | The Black Musketeers by A.J. Marshall (better known as " | ||
- | ===== NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED SINCE JUNE 1937. ===== | + | ===== New Members Admitted Since June 1937. ===== |
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