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- | One of the most remarkable trips on account of the series of incidents* all or any of which might easily have proved serious, was made at Anzac week end 1938. | + | One of the most remarkable trips on account of the series of incidents, all or any of which might easily have proved serious, was made at Anzac week end 1938. |
- | Gordon was the first to create a sensation. He staged a private preview for | + | Gordon was the first to create a sensation. He staged a private preview for Hilma and Tim by flying through the air with the greatest of ease. Catching hold of a large boulder as he wormed his way round a cliff edge, half the boulder gave way, and Gordon fell twenty-five feet and gave a perfect three-point landing demonstration on feet and backside. Tim rushed to assist whilst Hilma said "Oh Gordon" |
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- | Hilma and Tim by flying through the air with the greatest of ease. Catching hold of a large boulder as he wormed his way round a cliff edge, half the boulder gave way, and Gordon fell twenty-five feet and gave a perfect three-point landing demonstration on feet and backside. Tim rushed to assist whilst Hilma said "Oh Gordon" | + | |
Then within an hour of Gordon' | Then within an hour of Gordon' | ||
- | Now enter the villain, George Dibley. Four of the boys had gone to swim near Billy' | + | Now enter the villain, George Dibley. Four of the boys had gone to swim near Billy' |
- | 4 George, George | + | Now for the final episode. The party had arrived at Couridjah |
- | Now for the final episode. The party had arrived at -Couridjah and were preparing a meal when Gordon, who had previously complained of not feeling too clever and was | + | Bill all but staged another incident by dropping a billy full of boiling water onto the ground. Boiling water splashed everywhere, but fortunately no further damage |
- | - 3 - | + | The walk, in case you would like to know, was from the Wanganderry Road turn off to Bonnum Pic, down Bonnum Pic Creek to the Wollondilly; |
- | evidently feeling some ill effect from his fall, literally staggered into their midst. AS he walked into branches of wattle trees someone rushed to take the pack off his back. Gordon then collapsed and fell forward flat out on his face. In two shakes the boys had rubbed him down, dressed him in dry clothes, put him in a sleeping bag by the fire and were pouring coffee and hot tomato soup into him. | + | ===== At Our Own Meetings ===== |
- | Gordon revived rapidly | + | June General Meeting was attended by 55 members, many of whose faces we had not seen for months |
- | Bill all but staged another incident by dropping a billy full of boi "ag water onto the ground. Boiling water splshed everywhere, but fortun7tely no further damage | + | Of course, that was the main business |
- | The walk, in case you would like to know, wrs from the Wanganderry Road turn off to Bonnum Pic, down Bonnum Pic Creek to the Wollondilly; | + | Arising |
- | the accidents, nobody died. George manc ged to secure some wonderfully good photographs | + | The President took the opportunity of the presence |
- | AT OUR OWN MEETING | + | From this sad subject everyone turned gladly to the pleasant business of paying tribute to the work done for the Club by that consistently energetic member, Rene Browne, who is now taking a well-earned rest from official work. |
- | June General Meeting was attended by 55 members, many of whose faces we had not seen for months and months. No, there was no fight in the offing; quite the reverse. All members had been advised by circular that at this meeting a presentation would be made to Miss Rene Browne in recognition of her many ye rs' sterling work as Honorary Social Secretary, so lots of the old members rolled up specially to do honour to Rene. | + | ---- |
- | Of course, that was the main business | + | The last Sports Carnival has been held at Emu Plains. When our new Hon. Social Secretary (Flo. Allsworth) and fifteen other "early birds" arrived there on the Saturday, they were surprised to find that the old spot is now part of the Prison Farm. Fortunately the river was very low, because they had to paddle across and camp on the other side. However, next day permission was obtained to hold the sports as planned; the threatening clouds blew away, the chilly wind died down, over sixty more people came along, and the events were all keenly contested in good weather before a large audience, so the last Sports Carnival at Emu Plains |
- | Arising from the Federation Report, a resolution was passed that the Federation | + | ---- |
- | be asked to press for the acquisition of the lands at Era in accordance | + | Green in light are the hills, and a calm wind flowing\\ |
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+ | Wings in this mansion of life are coming and going,\\ | ||
+ | Voices of unseen loveliness carol and sing | ||
- | The President took the opportunity of the presence of so many members to draw | + | -- Walter de la Mare. |
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- | attention to the constant need to set an example as well as preaching to others against leaving rubbish about, or doing any kind of injury to the bush. He mentioned that recently initials h7Ave been carved on trees in The Blue Gum Forest! | + | |
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- | From this sad subjeci everyone turned gladly to the pleasant business of paying tribute to the work done for the Club by that consistently energetic member, Rene Browne, who is now taking a well-earned rest from official work. | + | |
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- | The last Sports Carnival has been held at Emu Plains. When our new HonSocial Secretary (Flodillsworth) and fifteen other "early birds" arrived there on the | + | |
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- | Saturday, they were surprised to find that the old spot is now part of the Prison Farm. Fortunately the river was very low, because they had to paddle across and | + | |
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- | camp on the other side. However, next day permission was obtained to hold the sports as planned; the threatening clouds blew away, the chilly wind died down, over sixty | + | |
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- | more people came along, and the events were all keenly contested in good weather before a large audience, so the last Sports Carnival at Emu Plains was a real success, | + | |
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- | in spite of the tent-pitching-billy-boiling contest being cut out owing to lack of wood. | + | |
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- | Green in light are the hills, and a calm wind flowing | + | |
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- | Filleth the void with a flood of the fragrance of spring; Wings in this mansion of life are coming and going, Voices of unseen loveliness carol and sing | + | |
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- | -- 'Walter de la Mare. | + | |
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- | - 4 - FOCTWARE AND FOOTaLRE | + | |
+ | ===== Footware and Footcare ===== | ||
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- | When we consider that most of us use our feet, in our daily avocations as well as in our recreations, | + | When we consider that most of us use our feet, in our daily avocations as well as in our recreations, |
- | Firstly we must consider the type of boot or shoe best suited to the requirements, | + | Firstly we must consider the type of boot or shoe best suited to the requirements, |
- | After many years' experience, and after studying the various individuals engaged in this recreation, the writer definitely comes to the conclusion that boots are immeasurably superior to shoes in every instance. The reasons for this contention are many. Boots offer a greater support to the ankles, without weakening them, as well as distributing the stress and strain on the longer muscles as opposed to the distribution on the smaller balance muscles and sinews | + | After many years' experience, and after studying the various individuals engaged in this recreation, the writer definitely comes to the conclusion that boots are immeasurably superior to shoes in every instance. The reasons for this contention are many. Boots offer a greater support to the ankles, without weakening them, as well as distributing the stress and strain on the longer muscles as opposed to the distribution on the smaller balance muscles and sinews when shoes are worn. Another reason is that boots keep out foreign matter - pebbles, cinders, etc. in the bush, and sand and debris when crossing |
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- | when shoes are worn. Another reason is that boots keep out foreign matter - pebbles, cinders, etc. in the bush, and sand and debris when crossing | + | |
Now, as to the type of boot to be worn, the writer would suggest a strong, well-made, leather boot, not too high in the upper - just a little above the ankle - laced outside flap if possible; strong and heavy sole, wide at waist, and conforming as nearly as possible to the shape of the natural foot. The heel should be slightly bigger than the natural heel to prevent the flesh of heel spreading or weeping over, causing what are known as horseshoe blisters. | Now, as to the type of boot to be worn, the writer would suggest a strong, well-made, leather boot, not too high in the upper - just a little above the ankle - laced outside flap if possible; strong and heavy sole, wide at waist, and conforming as nearly as possible to the shape of the natural foot. The heel should be slightly bigger than the natural heel to prevent the flesh of heel spreading or weeping over, causing what are known as horseshoe blisters. | ||
- | Always avoid mineral tanned leather, styled " | + | Always avoid mineral tanned leather, styled " |
- | For day walks and week-ends | + | For day walks and week-ends |
- | Now, as regards socks, the writer in all cases advises heavy woollen, | + | Now, as regards socks, the writer in all cases advises heavy woollen, |
- | If the boots. are on the large side, a pair of socks can be worn outside the stockings, with the tops'rolled | + | If the boots are on the large side, a pair of socks can be worn outside the stockings, with the tops rolled |
- | gravel, or grit. | + | Now the walker must have his feet seasoned or toughened to withstand the many strains to which he will be exposed. If the feet are tender, one of the best methods of tempering them is to steep them in a strong solution of rocksalt three or four times a week. To those whose feet blister easily, the writer suggests that the feet be given two or three coats of surgical collodion before starting on each day's walk. Wash the feet well first. |
- | Now the walker must have his feet seasoned or toughened to withstand the many strains to which he will be exposed. If the feet are tender, one of the best methods of tempering them is to steep. t'ileM in a strengsolution of rocksalt three or four times a week,- To those whose feet blister easily, the writer suggests that the feet be given two or three coats of surgical collodion before starting on each day's walk. Wash the feet well first. | + | Should blisters occur, never cut them with knife or razor. Pass a darning needle with undyed wool attached right through the blister, absorbing all the fluid, then apply a piece of sticking-plaster over the whole surface to prevent further chafing. This is better than a bandage. |
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- | Should blisters occur, never cut them with knife or razor. Pass a darning | + | |
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- | needle with undyed wool attached right through the blister, absorbing all the fluid, then apply a piece of sticking-plaster over the whole surface to prevent further chafing. This is better than a bandage. | + | |
In conclusion it must be said that attention to the little details of the footwear, and a little extra care bestowed on looking after the feet more than repay the trouble taken. | In conclusion it must be said that attention to the little details of the footwear, and a little extra care bestowed on looking after the feet more than repay the trouble taken. | ||
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