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 by Jack Debert.
-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" three times sotto voce. Gordon made light of his injuries and carried on.
-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" three times sotto voce. Gordon made light of his injuries and carried on.
 Then within an hour of Gordon's exhibition little Jessie, not to be outdone, showed what she could do. There is nothing mean about Jessie. When she stages a show she believes in providing thrillers for all. So, in full view of the rest of the party, she slid face downwards on a steep shale slope for fifteen feet, came to a smooth sandstone outcrop, and turned a few somersaults over it, and, by grabbing a gee bung, stopped further falling. She was badly shaken, had ripped her shorts from the waistband to the hem at the bottom and knocked a hole as big as a sixpenny bit in her left thigh, but she was as game as ever, and, carrying on with the good old traditions, continued walking. And the first day came to an end without any further accidents.
-Now enter the villain, George Dibley. Four of the boys had gone to swim near Billy's Peak on the lovely Wollondilly River. Tim and Gordon had dived in, George followed them in; he was to swim to the other side, turn and swim back. Jack was on the bank and saw George swim across and push Gordon under the water. Tim swam over rind was likewise ducked. George was having a wow of a time. He had ducked two and lorcs apparently only waist deep in water. Jack, standing on the bank, was enjoying the horse play but thought George very game. Tim bobs up from under the water and strikes out for the bank, and as Jack questions him, Tim simultaneously manages to gasp out "You had better come in and get him, Jack". The Royal Life would not approve of the manner of bringing George back to terra firma but Jack had no chance to secure George in the approved fashion. He dived in the water and before he caught hold of
+Now enter the villain, George Dibley. Four of the boys had gone to swim near Billy's Peak on the lovely Wollondilly River. Tim and Gordon had dived in, George followed them in; he was to swim to the other side, turn and swim back. Jack was on the bank and saw George swim across and push Gordon under the water. Tim swam over and was likewise ducked. George was having a wow of a time. He had ducked two and was apparently only waist deep in water. Jack, standing on the bank, was enjoying the horse play but thought George very game. Tim bobs up from under the water and strikes out for the bank, and as Jack questions him, Tim simultaneously manages to gasp out "You had better come in and get him, Jack". The Royal Life would not approve of the manner of bringing George back to terra firma but Jack had no chance to secure George in the approved fashion. He dived in the water and before he caught hold of George, George had thrown his arms under Jack's armpits and hugged like a grizzly bear. Holding George out of the water, Jack gave a few kicks as Gordon, assisting in keeping George up, kept quietly repeating "Steady old chap", in a most soothing manner. Tim came down to the water's edge to beach the good ship Dibley to the sighs of relief from the rest of the party watching from afar. It seems George, trying to turn, was in difficulties in deepish water when he pushed Gordon and Tim under in trying to save himself. Tim almost had another scare when he returned to lunch to see a snake coiled round his Camp Pie tin. Joker Bill Mullins had killed the snake and placed it in position, but the water excitement somewhat spiked the fun. So much for the second day.
-George, George had thrown his arms under Jack's armpits and hugged like a grizzly bear. Holding George out of the water, Jack gave a few kicks as Gordon, assisting in keeping George up, kept quietly repeating "Steady old chap", in a most soothing manner. Tim came down to the water's edge to beach the good ship Dibley to the sighs of relief from the rest of the party watching from afar. It seems George, trying to turn, was in difficulties in deepish water when he pushed Gordon and Tim under in trying to save himself. Tim almost had another scare when he returned to lunch to see a snake coiled round his Camp Pie tin. Joker Bill Mullins had killed the snake and placed it in position, but the water excitement somewhat spiked the fun. So much for the second day.
+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 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. Gordon revived rapidly and was sitting up taking notice long before the train arrived.
-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 was done.
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+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; Down the Wollondilly River and over Travis Pass to the Nattai River; Down to Little River and along Blue Gum Creek and into Couridjnh. Really it was a marvellous trip and, in spite of all the accidents, nobody died. George managed to secure some wonderfully good photographs of Bonam Pic and so he will consider it all worth while.
-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 and was sitting up taking notice long before the train arrived.
+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 years' sterling work as Honorary Social Secretary, so lots of the old members rolled up specially to do honour to Rene.
-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 was done.
+Of course, that was the main business of the meeting, but first the following New Members were welcomed:- Ruth McLaren, Arthur Salmon, Ralph Holroyd and the usual routine business was put through.
-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; Down the Wollondilly River and over Trcvis Pass to the Nattai River; Down to Little River and along Blue Gum Creek and into Couridjnh. Really it was a marvellous trip and, in spite of all
+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 with the application made to the Government some time ago.
-the accidents, nobody died. George manc ged to secure some wonderfully good photographs of Bonn= Pic and so he will consider it all worth while.
+The President took the opportunity of the presence of so many members to draw 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 have been carved on trees in The Blue Gum Forest!
-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.
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-Of course, that was the main business of the meeting, but first the following New Members were welcomedg- Ruth McLaren, Arthur Salmon, Ralph HolatO.,:y: -.2,. and the usual routine business was put through.
+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 was a real success, in spite of the tent-pitching-billy-boiling contest being cut out owing to lack of wood.
-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 with the application made to the Government some time ago.
+Green in light are the hills, and a calm wind flowing\\
+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
-The President took the opportunity of the presence of so many members to draw
+-- Walter de la Mare.
-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!
-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.
-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
-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 was a real success,
-in spite of the tent-pitching-billy-boiling contest being cut out owing to lack of wood.
-Green in light are the hills, and a calm wind flowing
-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
--- 'Walter de la Mare.
-- 4 - FOCTWARE AND FOOTaLRE
+===== Footware and Footcare =====
 by "Footslogger".
-When we consider that most of us use our feet, in our daily avocations as well as in our recreations, more than any other portion of our bodies,it behoves us to study what is best in the way of what We wear and how we care for their well being.
+When we consider that most of us use our feet, in our daily avocations as well as in our recreations, more than any other portion of our bodies, it behoves us to study what is best in the way of what we wear and how we care for their well being.
-Firstly we must consider the type of boot or shoe best suited to the requirements, especially in the domain of sport and recreation. In choosing footgear We will deal here with the subject almost entirely from the standpoint of walkers, that is the recreative walkers as distinct from the racing fraternity. Now there are two types of boots or shoes, one for long trips, and ono for the shorter, fast day trips and week-end walks.
-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
+Firstly we must consider the type of boot or shoe best suited to the requirements, especially in the domain of sport and recreation. In choosing footgear we will deal here with the subject almost entirely from the standpoint of walkers, that is the recreative walkers as distinct from the racing fraternity. Now there are two types of boots or shoes, one for long trips, and one for the shorter, fast day trips and week-end walks.
-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 crooks and rivers - thereby minimising the possibility of bruises and chafing.
+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 creeks and rivers - thereby minimising the possibility of bruises and chafing.
 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 "mineral kip", as it tends to make the feet very tender. -
+Always avoid mineral tanned leather, styled "mineral kip", as it tends to make the feet very tender.
-For day walks and week-ends 4 lighter boNmay be worn. Although many walkers seem to get along in rubber shoes, the practice has so many drawbacks that it's general adoption is inadvisable.
+For day walks and week-ends a lighter boot may be worn. Although many walkers seem to get along in rubber shoes, the practice has so many drawbacks that it's general adoption is inadvisable.
-Now, as regards socks, the writer in all cases advises heavy woollen, hand- knitted golf stocking's, always at least,a full size larger than the usual socks, as they act as a packing'for the feet, and are not so apt to make holes as if they are tightly stretched over the feet.
+Now, as regards socks, the writer in all cases advises heavy woollen, handknitted golf stockings, always at least a full size larger than the usual socks, as they act as a packing for the feet, and are not so apt to make holes as if they are tightly stretched over the feet.
-If the boots. are on the large side, a pair of socks can be worn outside the stockings, with the tops'rolled oVer the boots. This is a great precaution against pebbles, etc., as the rounded surface thrOws off the offending pieces of stone,
+If the boots are on the large side, a pair of socks can be worn outside the stockings, with the tops rolled over the boots. This is a great precaution against pebbles, etc., as the rounded surface throws off the offending pieces of stone, gravel, or grit.
-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.
-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.
 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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+(( Note: between pages four and five there is a little line sketch of a happy walker shaking hands with a smiling rucksack.  http://sbw.ozultimate.com/1938/193808.pdf#5 ))
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+===== On Hats =====
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+Hats have come down in the world. From articles of necessity they have descended to mere ornaments and doubtful ornaments at that.
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+Originally designed to protect eyes from glare and heads from heat of noonday sun; of such a shape and texture as to protect the wearer from the downpourings of Jupiter Pluvius. Alas for mere utility! The mad hatter has truly come to stay with us.
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+Hats like soup plates upturned to catch the rain. Hats with front and no back, with back and no front, with crown and no brim, with brim and no crown.
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+Of course we refer to ladies hats, but the men are going gay with glamorous greens and gallant greys. But when we go camping hats become strictly utilitarian and so with camp gear.
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-ON HATS
- Hats have come down in the world. From articles of necessity they have des-
-cended to mere ornaments and doubtful ornaments at that.
-Originally designed to protect eyes from glare and heads from heat of noonday sun, of such a shape and texture as to protect the wearer from the downpourings of Jupiter Pluvius. Alas for mere utility: The mad hatter has truly coma to stay with us.
-Hats like soup plates upturned to catch the rain. Hats with front an no b with back and no front, with crown and no brim, with brim and no crown. \\
-Of course we refer to ladies hats, but the mon are going gay with glamorous greens and gallant groys. But when wo go camping hats become strictly utilitarian and so with camp gear.
 Paddy-made gear is designed primarily for use and because its design expresses function, it has a sturdy beauty of its own.
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 Talking about gear, Paddy has added two more Rucksacks to his range. In honour of the new club for Juniors, they are called Bunyip and Bunyip Junior. Sturdy well designed jobs that will take all a youngster wants for the day (or a grown up too for that matter). They weigh but ounces. They cost 9/- or 5.6d.
-'Phone S3101.
+|\\ 'Phone B3101.|F. A. Pallin\\ 327 George St. Sydney\\ opp. Palings,|
-F. A. FALUN
+===== In Defence of the Pack =====
+by "Tuggie"
-George St. Sydnoy opp. Palings,
+My monthly "Bushwalker" I buy,\\
+And what's this verse that meets my ete (( [sic] ))?\\
+A "Hymn of Hate" about a pack --\\
+Shame! 'tis a most unkind attack.\\
+Now, Walkers, I appeal to you,\\
+Without our packs what would we do?\\
+How would we carry all we need?\\
+Food, clothing and a book to read.\\
+I know that sometimes in the heat,\\
+When toiling on with blistered feet,\\
+The pack may seem a heavy curse, --\\
+To be without one would be worse !\\
+For when we reach the journey's end,\\
+The pack is proved a thorough friend.\\
+And when its hidden store is tried,\\
+We find our needs are satisfied.\\
+Warm bed, soft shoes, and ere we stop\\
+Perhaps some raisins or a chop --\\
+I hope for many years to tramp,\\
+To climb a mountain, make a camp,\\
+And wander miles of bushland track,\\
+With my good friend still on my back !
-In Defence of the Pack by "Tuggle'
+("Tuggie was one of the seven who, last Easter, were caught by mist when out for )\\
+( a short jaunt without packs. They had groundsheets, and they did find shelter )\\
+( but __She Knows__. -- Ed. )
-My monthly "Bushwalker" I.buy,
+----
+(( Note: between pages five and six there is a line sketch illustrating "Debert's Last Walk - with apologies to Madam Melba". It includes "Interviewing a wombat about the water supply". http://sbw.ozultimate.com/1938/193808.pdf#7 ))
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-And what's this verse that meets my ete? A "Hymn of Hate" about a pack -- Shame! 'tis a most unkind attack. Now, Walkers, I appeal to you, Without our packs what mould we do? How would we carry all we need? Food, clothing and a book to read. I know that sometimes in the heat, When toiling on with blistered feet, The pack may seem a heavy curse, -- To be without one would bo worse 4 For when we reach the journey's end, The ptcok is proved a thorough friend. And when its hidden store is tried,
-We find our needs are satisfied. Warm body soft shoes, and ore we stop Perhaps some raisins or a chop -- I hope for many years to tramp, To climb a mountain, make a camp, And wander miles of bushland track, With my good friend still on my back 1
-v("Tuggie was one of the seven who, last Easter, were caught by mist when out for ) ( a short ;:iaunt without packs. They had groundsheets, and they did find shelter ) ( but SHE KNOWS. -- Ed.
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+===== Debert's Last Walk =====
 by Alex. Colby.
-Willing hands assisted the old gentleman out of the carriage on to the platform at Katoomba. Othors, anxious to make things easier for him, tried to help him on with his pack. But as they were unable to lift it, the old man had to bend down himself, and slowly raise it on to his feeble shoulders.
+Willing hands assisted the old gentleman out of the carriage on to the platform at Katoomba. Others, anxious to make things easier for him, tried to help him on with his pack. But as they were unable to lift it, the old man had to bend down himself, and slowly raise it on to his feeble shoulders.
-Soon the party was on its way down Katoomba St. As this is mostly down hill he found little difficulty in getting along. In fact, as he gathered pace, the local residents were nonplussed by the sight of one so advanced in years, yet so fleet of foot, Of course they did not realise, as we did, that he was unable to pull up on the down-grade, but nevertheless we all had to admit that it was a fine sight to see the old buffer (no, its not a misprint), speeding down the street, his beard streaming behind him in the wind. We eventually lost sight of him for a time but came upon him again clinging to a telegraph pole at the bottom of the street.
+Soon the party was on its way down Katoomba St. As this is mostly down hill he found little difficulty in getting along. In fact, as he gathered pace, the local residents were nonplussed by the sight of one so advanced in years, yet so fleet of foot. Of course they did not realise, as we did, that he was unable to pull up on the down-grade, but nevertheless we all had to admit that it was a fine sight to see the old buffer (no, its not a misprint), speeding down the street, his beard streaming behind him in the wind. We eventually lost sight of him for a time but came upon him again clinging to a telegraph pole at the bottom of the street.
-Though a little shaky he managed to make his way to Narrow Neck, and as we started on the rough stony track he began to reminisce. "Dear me - yes, yes - I can remember when Centennial Pak was just like this - when I was a boy. Yes, I remember, it all comes back - it was the best walk I ever did - 100 miles round and round in 24 hours." We were used to him wandering a little, but one of the party said that he had really done 100 miles in 24 hours ih the early days. We were surprised to learn that he had lost his reason so early.
+Though a little shaky he managed to make his way to Narrow Neck, and as we started on the rough stony track he began to reminisce. "Dear me - yes, yes - I can remember when Centennial Park was just like this - when I was a boy. Yes, I remember, it all comes back - it was the best walk I ever did - 100 miles round and round in 24 hours." We were used to him wandering a little, but one of the party said that he had really done 100 miles in 24 hours in the early days. We were surprised to learn that he had lost his reason so early.
-When we came to the end of Clear Hill he insisted on going down the ladders, though but few of the rungs remained - he said he had always gone down that way before and was not going to change now. We, however, decided to go round by the
+When we came to the end of Clear Hill he insisted on going down the ladders, though but few of the rungs remained - he said he had always gone down that way before and was not going to change now. We, however, decided to go round by the wallaby trail, (( [sic] )) As we were about half way round we were surpriied (( [sic] )) to hear a considerable uproar emanating from the direction of the ladders, and on investigating found that he had, unfortunately, got his beard tangled in the wires. Had it not been for the strength of his vocal powers, which was (( [sic] )) still unimpaired, he might have remained suspended there for some little time.
-. wallaby trail, As we were about half way round we were surpriied to hear a considerable uproar emanating from the direction of the ladders, and on investigating found that he had, unfortunately, got his beard tangled in the wires. Had it not been for the strength of his vocal powers, which was still unimpaired, he might have remained suspended there for some little time.
+On Debert Knob he acted in rather a peculiar manner. He started wandering about, intently examining the ground and rocks. "I think," he said, "that it should be here - no, perhaps it would be more conspicuous up here" - and so on. Eventually we asked him what it was that should be here, or there. "Why," he replied, "my bust, of course!"
-On Debert Knob he acted in rather a peculiar manner. He started wandering about, intently examining the ground and rocks, "1 think," he said, "that it should be here - no, perhaps it would be more conspicuous up here" - and so on. Eventually we asked him what it was that should be here, or there. "Why," he replied, "my bust, of course"
+During the afternoon he managed to totter up Mount Merri Merrigal, down to the Cox, and thence four miles up Kanangra River to our camp spot. That night it was very cold, so we all got into his tent with him to keep him warm. This was very unselfish of the rest of the party who had been looking forward to sleeping in the open, so as to enjoy the fresh air and moonlight.
-During the afternoon he managed to totter up Mount Morn i Merrigal, down to the Cox, and thence four miles up Kanangra River to our camp spot. That night it was very cold, es we all got into his tent with him to keep him warm. This was very unselfish of the rest of the party who had been looking forward to sleeping in the open, so as to enjoy the fresh air and moonlight.
+Next day we climbed up 3000 feet to the top of Krunglebungle Pass. The old fellow collapsed when he got to the top, and by the time the rest of us had got up to him he was in a bad state. One of the party had brought a small bottle of rum for such an event, but we found that it had been entrusted to Dave Stead, who had left us on the previous day. Hearing this Debert lost consciousness altogether, and we were afraid that he might pass out there and then. However we managed to pull him round eventually, and went a little further along the ridge for our midday meal. It looked as if we were in for a dry lunch, but the old man's knowledge of bushcraft proved very useful. He went down the other side of the mountain, interviewed a wombat concerning the local water supply, and returned with a full bucket.
-Next day we climbed up 3000 feet to the top of Krunglebungle Pass. The old fellow collapsed when he got to the top, and by the time the rest of us had 'got up to him he was in a bad state. One of the party had brought a small bottle of rum for such an event, but we found that it had been entrusted to Dave Stead, who had left us on the previous day. Hearing this Debert lost consciousness altogether, and we were afraid that he might pass out there and then. However we managed to pull him round eventually, and went a little further along the ridge for our midday meal. It looked as if we were in for a dry lunch, but the old man's knowledge of bushcraft proved very useful. He went down the other side of the mountain, interviewed a wombat concerning the local water supply, and returned with a full bucket.
+The rest of the day was fairly uneventful, and we pitched camp that night on the Cox. Just as we were settling into his tent for the night a few spots of rain came down, and things looked rather black for a time. With the tent Abdulled (( ?? )) we were all able to fit in, but if we had to put the side down this would no longer be possible, and we hated to think of the poor old fellow being out in the rain on such a cold night! However he assured us that it wouldn't rain much, and, as we had seen him prowling round a large hole nearby, we knew that this information must have come straight from the wombat's mouth. He was right, it didn't rain. So impressed were we by his strange intimacy with these furry creatures that thereafter we dubbed him "King of the Wombats".
-The rest of the day was fairly uneventful, and we pitched camp that night on the Cox. Just as we were settling into his tent for the night a few spots of rain came down, end things looked rather black for a time. With the tent Abdulled we were all able to fit in, but if we had to put the side down this would no longer be
+We arrived at Carlons for lunch the next day and all agreed that, when planning a walk to Carlons for lunch, it is best to approach the place by a circuitous route - ones appetite is greatly improved by the added exercise. Not, of course, that we over ate - not much anyway. It was a most enjoyable repast - even the old man was able to sit up and take a little nourishment. After lunch he fell into a reflective mood, at the end of which he announced that he had decided to have his ashes scattered by plane over the Carlon homestead. But the Carlons, though pleasant enough about the matter, did not seem really to appreciate his kind thought.
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+After lunch we set off up the Creek towards Katoomba. Debert was leading. In a little while he started to increase his pace. Gradually he drew away. Faster and faster he went till eventually he disappeared over the top of the hill at a trot. That was the last we saw of him. We heard however, that an old gentleman, clad only in a pair of shorts, had arrived at Katoomba and enquired the way to Morella Karong. Probably it was Debert - his grand-children have poultry farms down there. But where was his gear? No doubt the souvenir hunters got that.
-possible, and we hated to think of the poor old fellow being out in the rain on such a cold night! However he assured us that it wouldn't rain much, and, as we had soon him prowling round a large hole nearby, We knew that this information must have come straight from the wombat's mouth. He was right, it didn't rain. So impressed wero we by his strange intimacy with these furry creatures that thereafter we dubbed him "King of the Wombats".
-We arrived at Canons for lunch the next day and all agreed that, when planning a walk to Canons for lunch, it is best to approach the place by a circuitous route - ones appetite is groatly improved by the added exercise. Not, of course, that we over ate - not much anyway. It was a most enjoyable repast - even the old man was able to sit up and take a little nourishment. After lunch he fell into a reflective mood, at the end of which he announced that he had decided to have his ashes scattered by plane over the Carlon homestead. But the Carlene, though pleasant enough about the matter, did not seem really to appreciate his kind thought.
-After lunch we set off up the Creek towards Katoombs. Debert wrs leading. In a little while he started to increase his pace. Gradually he drew away. Faster
-and faster he went till eventually he disappeared over the top of the hill at a trot. That was the last we saw of him. We heard however, that sla old gentleman, clad only in a pair of shorts, had arrived at Katoomba and enquired the way to Morella Karong. Probably it was Debert - his grand-children have poultry farms down there. But where was his gear? No doubt the souvenir hunters got that.
 And rumour has it that a well-preserved old gentleman was seen making his way down the Cox in a bath chair, with a special Paddy-made trailer attached for his pack; and a wombat by his side.
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+===== Federation News =====
-FEDERATION NEWS
+The best news received by the Federation at its meeting on June 24th last was that it's (( [sic] )) letter to the Boy Scouts' Association, protesting against the destruction of trees, etc. had been fully considered by the Scouters' Pow-Wow, and that, after about an hour's discussion, that conference was practically unanimous that the methods of Scout training should be altered.
-The best news received by the Federation at its meeting on June 24th last was that it's letter to the Boy Scouts' Association, protesting against the destruction of trees, etc. had been fully considered by the Scouters' Pow-Wow, and that, after about an hour's discussion, that conference was practically unanimous that the methods of Scout training should be altered.
+Not nearly so good was the report received from the convenor of the Recreational Co-operative Society Sub-Committee. Although 400 circulars were sent out, only 90 definite promises of support were received in reply. Such a general lack of interest was shown that the sub-committee could not recommend any further steps being taken at the present time.
-Not nearly so good wag the report received from the convenor of the Recreational Co-operative Society Sub-Committee. Although 400 circulars were sent out, only 90 definite promises of support were received in reply. Such a general lack of interest was shown that the sub-committee could not recommend any further steps being taken at the present time.
 The Conservation Bureau advised against purchasing land at Era, but recommended application to the Minister for Lands for the resumption of the whole area there. It was resolved to approach all interested bodies, requesting them also to apply for its resumption.
-PENALTIES OF SIN
+===== Penalties Of Sin =====
-Oh! It is a fearful sin
-To leave behind one empty tin.
-And may he have three kinds of gout
-Who scatters paper bags about.
-Who throws his rubbish sneath the trees
-Shall suffer water on the knees, And he who sets the bush afire
+Oh! It is a fearful sin\\
+To leave behind one empty tin.\\
+And may he have three kinds of gout\\
+Who scatters paper bags about.\\
+Who throws his rubbish 'neath the trees\\
+Shall suffer water on the knees,\\
+And he who sets the bush afire\\
 Shall tear his trousers on barbed wire?
-(1"rmn "Outdoors", the Official Organ of the Otago Tramping Club, Dunedin, N.Z.)
+(From "Outdoors", the Official Organ of the Otago Tramping Club, Dunedin, N.Z.)
-THE KUONUNG REVISITED
+===== The Kowmung Revisited =====
 Easter saw Joyce and Jean Trimble, Tom and Ron Moppett, and Doreen Helmrich