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-Three "Tigers" on Training Trip|Jack Debert|13|
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 =====Editorial=====
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 We also extend to our fellow member Norris McDonald, our sincere sympathy in the loss of his father. Those members who assisted in the search, which lasted for almost a month, will be glad to hear the uncertainty has now ended. Mr. McDonald's body was found at West Pennant Hills in very thick scrub at the bottom of a 30 ft cliff from which he appears to have fallen.
-AT OUR OWN kEETING
+=====At Our Own Meeting=====
-On September 9th there was quite a large attendance at the Half-yearly Meeting because word had gone round that there were prospect f a fight - and everyone knows how S.B.W. members love a fight. However, the President opened the meeting on a very happy note by officially welcoming Mrs. John Truscott, much better known to everyone as "Griff".
-Included in the Correspondence were the acceptance with regret of Frank Mort's resignation from the club; a circular from the Federation asking members to attend its An-mai Meeting on October 17th and to produce idcias for the benefit of walking movement, also asking for volunteers prepared to give lectures to outside organisations to let DIr. Loder of the Trampers' Club of N.S.W. have their names; and from the Search & Rescue Section of the Federation a letter of thanks to those who took part in the recent "practice" week-end.
+On September 9th there was quite a large attendance at the Half-yearly Meeting because word had gone round that there were prospects of a fight - and everyone knows how S.B.W. members love a fight. However, the President opened the meeting on a very happy note by officially welcoming Mrs. John Truscott, much better known to everyone as "Griff".
-The President called for a volunteer to act as Room Steward for the ensuing month, but, as none was forthcoming, Mrs. Iris Barrett (Roxy) was elected on the nomination of Mr.Arnold Barrett.
-The Motion, of which Notice has been duly given, then came up for consideration. It was proposed by Kr.Chardon, and read:-
+Included in the Correspondence were the acceptance with regret of Frank Mort's resignation from the club; a circular from the Federation asking members to attend its Annual Meeting on October 17th and to produce ideas for the benefit of walking movement, also asking for volunteers prepared to give lectures to outside organisations to let Mr. Loder of the Trampers' Club of N.S.W. have their names; and from the Search & Rescue Section of the Federation a letter of thanks to those who took part in the recent "practice" week-end.
-"That this Club move for proportionate representation on the Council of the Federation and that the proportion be 1 delegate for every 50 members"
-After a great deal of discussion, during which one proposed amendment was lost, and another amendment (moved by Mr. Debert) was carried, the meeting carried the altered motion as follows-
+The President called for a volunteer to act as Room Steward for the ensuing month, but, as none was forthcoming, Mrs. Iris Barrett (Roxy) was elected on the nomination of Mr. Arnold Barrett.
-"That this Club move for proportionate representation on the Council of the Federation and th'=t the proportion be 05 members 2 delegates, 76/150 members 3 delegrtes, 151/300 members 4 delegates, above 300 members 5 delegates, with s limit of five delegates."
-After a small amount of general business had been attended to, on the motion of Mr. J.V. Turner, the meeting went into committee to discuss the activities of the Federation. As a result of this discussion, S.B.W. members should take to the Federation's Annul hooting a number of definite ideas for the benefit of the walking movement as a whole.
+The Motion, of which Notice has been duly given, then came up for consideration. It was proposed by Mr.Chardon, and read:-
-CLUB_ GOSSIP
-Club members who knew old-time member, Norm-n Saul, will be delighted to hear that he has been appointed electrical engineer at the Commonwealth Bank, Head Office, in Sydney. He always wanted to return to his home town, Sydney, and it is pleasing to know thet he now has a bank behind him as well as a wife.
+"That this Club move for proportionate representation on the Council of the Federation and that the proportion be 1 delegate for every 50 members."
-Country member, Jimmie Muir, was in town during September, with his fiancee, Miss Margot Aurousseau. One week-end be spent on the Upper Cox with an S.B.W. party, who all enjoyed seeing Jimmie again. We all join with them in wishing Jimmie and his future wife "all the best".
-Of course, you all know about Dave Stead's pet snake; and you have heard of Jack Debert and the wombat; but have you he rd of Tim Coffey's pet bandicoot? Even "Tigers" have their tender moments!
+After a great deal of discussion, during which one proposed amendment was lost, and another amendment (moved by Mr. Debert) was carried, the meeting carried the altered motion as follows:-
-TWENTY 7TI,V.E BLT.SHWALKERS MAKE HISTU)
+"That this Club move for proportionate representation on the Council of the Federation and that the proportion be 1/75 members 2 delegates, 76/150 members 3 delegates, 151/300 members 4 delegates, above 300 members 5 delegates, with a limit of five delegates."
+After a small amount of general business had been attended to, on the motion of Mr. J.V. Turner, the meeting went into committee to discuss the activities of the Federation. As a result of this discussion, S.B.W. members should take to the Federation's Annual Meeting a number of definite ideas for the benefit of the walking movement as a whole.
+=====Club Gossip=====
+Club members who knew old-time member, Norman Saul, will be delighted to hear that he has been appointed electrical engineer at the Commonwealth Bank, Head Office, in Sydney. He always wanted to return to his home town, Sydney, and it is pleasing to know that he now has a bank behind him as well as a wife.
+Country member, Jimmie Muir, was in town during September, with his fiancee, Miss Margot Aurousseau. One week-end he spent on the Upper Cox with an S.B.W. party, who all enjoyed seeing Jimmie again. We all join with them in wishing Jimmie and his future wife "all the best".
+Of course, you all know about Dave Stead's pet snake; and you have heard of Jack Debert and the wombat; but have you heard of Tim Coffey's pet bandicoot? Even "Tigers" have their tender moments!
+=====Twenty-Five Bushwalkers Make History=====
 by Yvonne Douglas.
-Saturday, August 6th, was a lovely day, bright and sunny, and Blaxland was gay with wattle. The Sunday being Johnnie Wood's birthday, twenty-nine of us set off for St.Helena to celebrate.
+Saturday, August 6th, was a lovely day, bright and sunny, and Blaxland was gay with wattle. The Sunday being Johnnie Wood's birthday, twenty-nine of us set off for St. Helena to celebrate.
 After our leaders (those few who had been before from Blaxland) had decided which road to take, and had held various consultations on the route, the rest of
-us had a meeting. However we all got under way eventually, and soon found ourselves tumbling down a very steep incline to Glenbrook Creek. This spot on the creek is very pretty; ferns -nd creepers abound, malcing a contrast with the other hill, which is very rocky and barren. The least said about this lump of rocks and boulders the better. It is a "helluva" climb, but undaunted by such obstacles, we re-ched the top. From here the going w;s good, and very ehortly we arrived at St.Helena very proud of ourselves. We had been told that to get lost was the thing to do when going to St.Helena+, and here we were, all safe and sounds the whole twenty-nine of us: But, alas! Pride indeed goeth before a fall (as we were to find out).
+us had a meeting. However we all got under way eventually, and soon found ourselves tumbling down a very steep incline to Glenbrook Creek. This spot on the creek is very pretty; ferns and creepers abound, making a contrast with the other hill, which is very rocky and barren. The least said about this lump of rocks and boulders the better. It is a "helluva" climb, but, undaunted by such obstacles, we reached the top. From here the going was good, and very shortly we arrived at St. Helena very proud of ourselves. We had been told that to get lost was the thing to do when going to St. Helena, and here we were, all safe and sound, the whole twenty-nine of us! But, alas! Pride indeed goeth before a fall (as we were to find out).
-St.Helena is certainly a lovely spot for 8 party, and, to make it specially beautiful for the occasion, the moon (which was nearly full) lent her aid to these our solemnities:I! After tea we all gathered round the fire and sang songs and rounds in approved Bushwalker style, interspersed with some "Bean-eries". Uhen food and drink for the multitide were prepered, Richard produced a cake complete with the correct number of candles. John as per usual - was fast asleep end had to be Woken up to cut the cake!
-Sunday was misty and dull, and we all made that a good reason for sleeping in. However, by 10.30 a m. we were all up and either finished or half way through breakfast. Some energetic ones even went for a walk, while the rest of us talked, and did our chores. About 11 o'clock it started to rain, and we took shelter in a hut and our tents. After an early lunch we packed up reedy to leave, our objective being to catch the 5.10 p m. train. Alas and alack what hopes We had.
+St. Helena is certainly a lovely spot for a party, and, to make it specially beautiful for the occasion, the moon (which was nearly full) lent her aid to these our solemnities!!! After tea we all gathered round the fire and sang songs and rounds in approved Bushwalker style, interspersed with some "Bean-eries". When food and drink for the multitude were prepared, Richard produced a cake complete with the correct number of candles. John - as per usual - was fast asleep end had to be Woken up to cut the cake!
-Some of the parfy left about 1.30 or 2 o'clock, and by 2.50 p m the last eight of us were on the way, Climbing out of St.Helena, we struck a good track and were walking briskly along when, low and behold, before us We saw hordes of bushwalkers attacking us on all sides. After a while we managed to grasp the fact that we were all lost, and were making for the wrong ridge. hay, Ada, and Hoc were missing, also Dune and Roxy. Vie proceeded for a while,. keeping well to the left, which we were soon to discover was not right.
-We were on a good track for quite a while, when, suddenly, it stopped dead on the edge of the ridge. Down below we could see a track which we thought must be the Sassafras Gully track, while, strung out like a string of sausages, we could see all the mountain stations from Gleabrook to Katoomba.
+Sunday was misty and dull, and we all made that a good reason for sleeping in. However, by 10.30 a.m. we were all up and either finished or half way through breakfast. Some energetic ones even went for a walk, while the rest of us talked, and did our chores. About 11 o'clock it started to rain, and we took shelter in a hut and our tents. After an early lunch we packed up ready to leave, our objective being to catch the 5.10 p.m. train. Alas and alack what hopes We had.
-Some wanted to go down to the crook and walk to Springwood, but we decided that the best thing to do was to follow louldy's suggestion and go back to a flat,
-rocky spot that we all remembered passing on Saturday. Jock was heading for Burragorang, or some place, and the Beans and Hoc were still missing. It was still dull and misty, but we were just beginning to enjoy ourselves.
+Some of the party left about 1.30 or 2 o'clock, and by 2.50 p.m. the last eight of us were on the way. Climbing out of St.Helena, we struck a good track and were walking briskly along when, low and behold, before us we saw hordes of bushwalkers attacking us on all sides. After a while we managed to grasp the fact that we were all lost, and were making for the wrong ridge. Ray, Ada, and Hec were missing, also Dunc and Roxy. We proceeded for a while, keeping well to the left, which we were soon to discover was not right.
-Richard collected Jock and we all set off back to the aforementioned rocky spot. Reaching this, we decided to keep well down to the right, and, to our satisfaction, we soon began to notice familiar things around us, or so we thought. We were just sailing along nicely, thinking We were on the right track at last, when, right in the middle of our path, we saw Dune and Roxy, also lost. They had been way out on the ridge and down a bit, but thought the best plan was to coma back and get their bearings again.
+We were on a good track for quite a while, when, suddenly, it stopped dead on the edge of the ridge. Down below we could see a track which we thought must be the Sassafras Gully track, while, strung out like a string of sausages, we could see all the mountain stations from Glenbrook to Katoomba.
+Some wanted to go down to the creek and walk to Springwood, but we decided that the best thing to do was to follow Mouldy's suggestion and go back to a flat,
+rocky spot that we all remembered passing on Saturday. Jock was heading for Burragorang, or some place, and the Beans and Hec were still missing. It was still dull and misty, but we were just beginning to enjoy ourselves.
+Richard collected Jock and we all set off back to the aforementioned rocky spot. Reaching this, we decided to keep well down to the right, and, to our satisfaction, we soon began to notice familiar things around us, or so we thought. We were just sailing along nicely, thinking we were on the right track at last, when, right in the middle of our path, we saw Dunc and Roxy, also lost. They had been way out on the ridge and down a bit, but thought the best plan was to come back and get their bearings again.
 By this time we missed Ralph, and, as things were beginning to look serious,
-we decided to take the next ridge and go dom.. A shout from Iiilbur informed us that he was on a track of sorts, so we all made a bee line for him, and stuck like glue. Walking briskly, we soon started the descent to the creek. By this time we were thoroughly dirty around the legs and feet, but nevertheless We were all happy.
+we decided to take the next ridge and go down.. A shout from Wilbur informed us that he was on a track of sorts, so we all made a bee line for him, and stuck like glue. Walking briskly, we soon started the descent to the creek. By this time we were thoroughly dirty around the legs and feet, but nevertheless we were all happy.
-Arriving at Blaxland, imagine our surprise and humiliation to find that Ilay.22LA of all people had caught the 5.10 p m. train. Ralph was waiting for us on the station, and told us the details. Ray, Ada, Hoc and Ralph had arrived at Blaxland about 4.30 p m. 1 We'll never be able to lave this down1
+Arriving at Blaxland, imagine our surprise and humiliation to find that __Ray Bean__ of all people had caught the 5.10 p.m. train. Ralph was waiting for us on the station, and told us the details. Ray, Ada, Hec and Ralph had arrived at Blaxland about 4.30 p.m.! We'll never be able to live this down!
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