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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! | 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! | ||
- | 11.111.......m.., | + | =====Fire Building Under Adverse Conditions===== |
- | FIRE BUILDING UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS | + | |
by Warren N. Watson. | by Warren N. Watson. | ||
- | (Ed.Note: The following extract is taken from an article in one of the " | + | |
+ | (Editor' | ||
- | Sooner or later the outdoor person will be confronted with the necessity of building a fire after a three-day rain or with stiffening fingers at low temperature and with a deep blanket of snow in the woods, Fire means not only comfort | + | Sooner or later the outdoor person will be confronted with the necessity of building a fire after a three-day rain or with stiffening fingers at low temperature and with a deep blanket of snow in the woods. Fire means not only comfort |
- | greenhorn, after endless delay, usually gets a heap of smoking chunks or a blistering bonfire, and when under adverse conditions he needs the fire most, he fails. | + | |
- | Select a waterproof match box that gloats | + | A greenhorn, after endless delay, usually gets a heap of smoking chunks or a blistering bonfire, and when under adverse conditions he needs the fire most, he fails. |
- | Use only the " | + | |
- | the letter | + | Select a waterproof match box that floats |
- | The " | + | |
- | It is good woodsmanship to get a fire going with promptness, If you have been dumped out of a canoe, or fallen through the ice, speed countS. A candle will save your matches. Fire squares are made by dipping two-.inch pieces of Celotex wall board in melted paraffin. One will burn ten minutes. " | + | Use only the " |
- | Carry a medium sized sheath knife. A jack-knifo will do in the summers but eannot | + | the latter |
- | FIRE MAKING: In dry weather, dead, sound twigs from trees make good kindling material when they are stacked up in tepee or tripod fashion with larger twigs and split limbs added after lighting for building up the fire, | + | |
- | - 7 - | + | The " |
- | After a rainstorm, however, this small stuff is too wet to burn. The outside of the big dead limbs is wet, but the inside dry. Split a three-inch limb and cut from the dry heart-wood a straight-grained piece 12 to 14 inches long and about threefourths | + | |
- | The kinds of wood used depend upon the section of the country and the location* Use soft wood for kindling and for quick, hot fires, and hard wood for long lasting fires, and for coals for cooking. Select sound, dead limbs on the tree, avoiding | + | It is good woodsmanship to get a fire going with promptness. If you have been dumped out of a canoe, or fallen through the ice, speed counts. A candle will save your matches. Fire squares are made by dipping two-inch pieces of Celotex wall board in melted paraffin. One will burn ten minutes. " |
- | punky or wct ground wood, which burns like graveyard mold. Five minutes spent in collos ting real wood will repay a thousandfold.You don't save time by picking up down wood, which is usually damp to the core or rotten. Split wood burns faster than round brauchel | + | |
- | In conclusion, you cannot be too careful of your fire. Never build on peaty soil, as it will spread by burrowing beneath the surface. Clear away a large surface before starting a fife; build on sand, gravel, or a rock when possible. Know the fire laws of the State, section, or park you are in, and obey them. | + | Carry a medium sized sheath knife. A jack-knife will do in the summers but cannot |
- | A woodsman is known by his fires, and when he is done, HE PUTS THEM OUT. | + | |
- | 111Nompm.....-.....-411..11.4ws..... | + | __Fire Making:__ In dry weather, dead, sound twigs from trees make good kindling material when they are stacked up in tepee or tripod fashion with larger twigs and split limbs added after lighting for building up the fire. |
- | WORD FROM WIFF | + | |
- | From Cape Tribulation, | + | After a rainstorm, however, this small stuff is too wet to burn. The outside of the big dead limbs is wet, but the inside dry. Split a three-inch limb and cut from the dry heart-wood a straight-grained piece 12 to 14 inches long and about three-fourths |
- | We had a very smooth trip up, but I got an awful cold and it knocked all the good out of me. It took two weeks' sunbaking to kill it at Greene Island. We staid foul weeks at the Island and both learned to climb cocoanut | + | |
- | We came over and staid in Cairns three days; on one day we went to the Barron River and the Intake for the water supply for Cairns. The dam that catches the water | + | The kinds of wood used depend upon the section of the country and the location. Use soft wood for kindling and for quick, hot fires, and hard wood for long lasting fires, and for coals for cooking. Select sound, dead limbs on the tree, avoiding punky or wet ground wood, which burns like graveyard mold. Five minutes spent in collecting |
- | is no more than 10 x 12 feet and about 3ft. deep,but an endless supply coming down the | + | |
- | river. The scenery was very pritty | + | In conclusion, you cannot be too careful of your fire. Never build on peaty soil, as it will spread by burrowing beneath the surface. Clear away a large surface before starting a fire; build on sand, gravel, or a rock when possible. Know the fire laws of the State, section, or park you are in, and obey them. |
- | Then on another day we took the train to Deeral and then a launch down the Mulgrave River to the mouth to put a couple off, and back a bit and up the Russell River to see the crocks sunbaking on side of river. It was a beautiful river, with tropical vegetation right to water' | + | |
- | Then we caught the " | + | A woodsman is known by his fires, and when he is done, **he puts them out**. |
- | country is very poor and dry. We went over to the Endeavour River, passed a Lutheran Mission Station and some other settlers; you would pity them living in such a place: | + | |
- | We left Cooktown at six in the morning, and struck a tremendous sea. The waves came right over the boar and everywhere was wet. She seemed to stand right on end,and we had to hand on the seats. I was sick nearly all the way but the wife never got sick, but she was not too comfortable. There were only two other men passengers. The wife's sister and hubby went back to Cairns by plane. | + | =====Word from Wiff===== |
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+ | ====From Cape Tribulation, | ||
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+ | We had a very smooth trip up, but I got an awful cold and it knocked all the good out of me. It took two weeks' sunbaking to kill it at Greene Island. We stayed four weeks at the Island and both learned to climb coconut | ||
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+ | We came over and stayed | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then on another day we took the train to Deeral and then a launch down the Mulgrave River to the mouth to put a couple off, and back a bit and up the Russell River to see the crocks sunbaking on side of river. It was a beautiful river, with tropical vegetation right to water' | ||
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+ | Then we caught the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | We left Cooktown at six in the morning, and struck a tremendous sea. The waves came right over the boat and everywhere was wet. She seemed to stand right on end, and we had to hand on the seats. I was sick nearly all the way but the wife never got sick, but she was not too comfortable. There were only two other men passengers. The wife's sister and hubby went back to Cairns by plane. | ||
This place, Tribulation, | This place, Tribulation, | ||
- | into the flat-bottom rowing boat, and I was not sorry when I stepped out on to :there. A | + | into the flat-bottom rowing boat, and I was not sorry when I stepped out on to shore. A Mr. Col. Mason made me welcome and we were invited up to his place for dinner. He came here five years ago. The depression knocked him bad and he lost everything except his wife, 6 children, and £28. This place is a veritable jungle and we must have had a stout heart and a good pal. He has planted bananas, paw-paws, tomatoes, cane, rice. This place grows everything he wants, and he told me he is on his feet again, and won't leave the place. He has 300 acres, his son 200; his brother has a sawmill to cut their wants, and |
- | Mr. Col.Mason made me welcome and we were invited up to his place for dinner He came here five years ago. The depression knocked him bad and he lost everything except his wife, 6 children, and 28. This place is a veritable jungle and we must have had a stout | + | |
- | heart and a good pal. He has planted bananas, paw-paws, tomatoes, cane, rice. This place | + | |
- | grows everything he wants, and he told me he is on his feet again, and won't leave the place. He has 300 acres, his son 200; his brother has a sawmill to cut their wants, and | + | |
I believe there is three other settlers here. | I believe there is three other settlers here. | ||
- | Vire carped | + | |
- | tracks to his place and his neighbours! A party just spoke to us, they have been on a | + | We camped |
- | 5-day walk to Bloomfield and back. One of the locals took them, a Mr. Jaskie and wife - | + | tracks to his place and his neighbours! A party just spoke to us, they have been on a 5-day walk to Bloomfield and back. One of the locals took them, a Mr. Jaskie and wife - I believe they write books. |
- | I believe they write books. | + | |
- | dangerous to go around, and it took some doing. A, slip would have sent us down about 100 ft, into the sea. Then, when on top, we found we had to go straight down the side about two to three hundred feet to the beach; made me think of the Mountains near Cox and Breakfast Creek. | + | |
Just at the back of our camp we have mountains two to three thousand feet high. | Just at the back of our camp we have mountains two to three thousand feet high. | ||
I don't think it could be scaled as the undergrowth is too thick, and full of stinging tree. | I don't think it could be scaled as the undergrowth is too thick, and full of stinging tree. | ||
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You will have to excuse pencil and paper shortage. We ordered a pad and ink | You will have to excuse pencil and paper shortage. We ordered a pad and ink | ||
- | with out groceries and they were not put in. | + | with our groceries and they were not put in. |
- | We are about 60 to 70 miles north of Cairns, and about 30 to 40 miles south of Cooktown. No crocks here but, I am informed, plenty of snakes. I have not seen any yet. Oysters and crabs 7.re plentyful, and a blacks' | + | |
- | * I called on Walley Roots and family | + | We are about 60 to 70 miles north of Cairns, and about 30 to 40 miles south of Cooktown. No crocks here but, I am informed, plenty of snakes. I have not seen any yet. Oysters and crabs are plentyful, and a blacks' |
- | I read Marie Byles' report in " | + | |
- | THITGS THAT HAVEN'T YET BEEN INVENTED. | + | I called on Walley Roots and family |
- | " | + | |
- | in any case they would die rather than try. The consequence was that most parties took ai to 3 lbs per head per day. This meant 30 to 40 lbs per person for a fortnight and as in those days a persons camping gear weighed nearly 20 lbs, it can easily be imagined that none Taut robust persons ever attempted trips of such long duration without replenishing | + | I read Marie Byles' report in " |
- | The new system of growing food on the trip by means of" | + | |
+ | =====Things That Haven't Yet Been Invented===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | The new system of growing food on the trip by means of " | ||
It is history now what terrific repercussion this discovery had on the farming communities throughout the world. From the bushwalkers point of view the important thing was that enormous tracts of poor farming land were reconverted to forests for the provision of timber which cannot yet be economically produced in the laboratory. | It is history now what terrific repercussion this discovery had on the farming communities throughout the world. From the bushwalkers point of view the important thing was that enormous tracts of poor farming land were reconverted to forests for the provision of timber which cannot yet be economically produced in the laboratory. | ||
- | But walkers were very much more interested when it was discovered that certain chemical substances (which used to be classed somewhat vaguely and mysteriously as vitamins) would speed up the growth to such an extent that the plants would mature in one to three hours. These chemicals are known as " | + | |
- | gonth. Of course these things can't be done yet, but when they can Paddy will supply them. | + | But walkers were very much more interested when it was discovered that certain chemical substances (which used to be classed somewhat vaguely and mysteriously as vitamins) would speed up the growth to such an extent that the plants would mature in one to three hours. These chemicals are known as " |
Till then Paddy will gladly cooperate with all who wish to reduce the load. | Till then Paddy will gladly cooperate with all who wish to reduce the load. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN | + | |
- | 327 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY, | + | Paddy Pallin |
- | OF?. PALINGS. | + | |
- | PHONE, | + | 327 George Street, Sydney. |
- | -10- | + | |
- | HOW FAR AHEAD SHOULD WE LOOK | + | Opp. Palings |
- | by J,W.MullinS. | + | |
- | t (Ed.Note: Some readers may think the suggestions contained in this Article are ) (taking too much for granted. We know there is, at present, no certainty that ) (the recommendation which led to the Article will be adopted by the Federation, | + | Phone: |
- | (but we publish the Article as expressing the opinion of one Club memberyand ) | + | |
- | (s0 that other members will have their thoughts turned to the consideration of ) | + | =====How Far Ahead Should We Look===== |
- | (what is in itself a very important matter. ) | + | |
- | 11, | + | by J.W. Mullins. |
- | The Helf-yearly General Meeting brought up a most important discussion | + | |
- | The Sydney Bush Walkers Club has instructed its delegates to make certain proposals to the Federation. These proposals directly concern future club repres- | + | (Editor' |
- | entation | + | |
- | heve recognised and enacted. If this brief is drewn up and circulated, all new members who are not cognisant of the work that the Federation is doing and undertaking will become | + | The Half-yearly General Meeting brought up a most important discussion |
- | We value new club members as fellowmen having a similar outlook on our Aims and Objects (as set out in our Constitution) who, by their acquieAcence | + | |
- | The reasons for this education, or enlightenment, | + | The Sydney Bush Walkers Club has instructed its delegates to make certain proposals to the Federation. These proposals directly concern future club representation |
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+ | We value new club members as fellowmen having a similar outlook on our Aims and Objects (as set out in our Constitution) who, by their acquiecence | ||
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+ | The reasons for this education, or enlightenment, | ||
(a) The club members, in carrying the vote, have acknowledged that the adopted system of representation is just, reasonable, and equitable; | (a) The club members, in carrying the vote, have acknowledged that the adopted system of representation is just, reasonable, and equitable; | ||
- | (b) Similarly, they have also agreed that certain particular increases in membership give the _rj...ght | + | |
- | Now, although as a club we will, on the acquisition of a certain number of members, assume the rialto | + | (b) Similarly, they have also agreed that certain particular increases in membership give the __right__ |
- | Justification can be brought about by equipping new members with every available piece of knewledge | + | |
- | FIRST AID CLASS | + | Now, although as a club we will, on the acquisition of a certain number of members, assume the __right__ to additional representation, |
- | Much time has been given to the consideration of the commencmment | + | |
- | Members intending to take the First Aid Course should let Li'', | + | Justification can be brought about by equipping new members with every available piece of knowledge |
- | - 11 - OLD SHADES | + | |
- | A Wail from " | + | =====First Aid Class===== |
- | Some heavy fog and rain I see And little Eva cooks the tea. | + | |
- | The rain drops flood the ground with mud But Duncombeis worried not at all For she lights fires in arly. squall With never one a dud. | + | Much time has been given to the consideration of the commencement |
- | A deep sea launch sails past us now, And heels well over on her bow. | + | |
- | There sounds a wail midst spume and gale, Thel.Hellyer turns a haggard green And wishes she could pot be seen, While strong men turn and quail. | + | Members intending to take the First Aid Course should let L. G. Harrison (Mouldy) have their names so that they can be notified when the classes are about to commence. |
- | Now Hilda Blunt, a lady fine Invites us one and all to dine; Her appetite is small, oh quite: But I have seen her put away Three melons at the " | + | |
- | Two yards and more of little Dick Glare down- he's wounded to the quick For 'tis a crime even in a rhyme To call him thus. Its not the same As " | + | =====Old Shades===== |
- | Oh: what an awfullfrightful row Breaks in upon us all here now. It's Jock Debert who wo,ld revert To savagery; he roars and growls And yodelsaells and rants and bowels A=1,nd never is inert. | + | |
- | And near him too a man of size | + | A Wail from " |
- | Holds in his hands a torch and tries To signal Morse,but then of course It is well known to everyone | + | |
- | That " | + | In Warragamba' |
- | A swinging bough above us all, | + | I'm banished from you for a time\\ |
- | Supports a female from a fall. | + | And oft in space my thoughts will race\\ |
- | We look, and see Dot in her tree; | + | To scenes |
- | She loughs aloud and thumbs her nose While hanging by her feet and toes - | + | And then I curse and rue the day\\ |
- | ,;uite mad we all agree.' | + | I saw this flaming place. |
- | In Warragamba' | + | |
- | I'm banished from you for a time | + | An exile, |
- | And oft in space my thoughts will race To scones | + | Recall old friends and oft awhile\\ |
- | An exile, | + | In reverie I dimly see\\ |
- | Recall old friends and oft awhile In reverie I dimly see | + | Vague shadows in a swirling cloud;\\ |
- | Vague shadows in a swirling cloud; The phantoms of a " | + | The phantoms of a " |
- | What is that glowing redly near? Ah: now I see: 'tis auburn hair, And Scotty' | + | That camped and walked with me. |
- | Rene Brownie is simple and so pure, She's known to all,of that I'm sure. When on a walk oh: how she'll talk And always trundle with the last, But nothing, though she's never fast, Will ever make her baulk. | + | |
- | A hearty bellow sounds quite near Reverberating 'pan my ear, | + | What is that glowing redly near?\\ |
- | A thundirous | + | Ah! now I see: 'tis auburn hair,\\ |
- | Now Ernie Austen' | + | And Scotty' |
- | Is lifted vibrant, clear, and strong, In" | + | And lowly mirth - appears to shock\\ |
- | The strains of favirite | + | A maiden of this hybrid flock\\ |
- | I see a figure saturnine | + | Whose eyes flash fire within. |
- | And lean, who gives no word or sign, And in his hands as there he stands Reposes the official "bone" Conferring dignity and tone As silence he commands. | + | |
- | - 12 - | + | Rene Brownie is simple and so pure,\\ |
- | The mists of time are closing in | + | She's known to all, of that I'm sure.\\ |
- | And blotting out the strife and din; They disappear upon the air | + | When on a walk oh! how she'll talk\\ |
- | Those glimpses past of walking folk. They blend with fog and fire and smoke And leave no substance there. | + | And always trundle with the last,\\ |
- | But yet with eyes shut tightly fast I hear a murmur to the last | + | But nothing, though she's never fast,\\ |
- | That wafts on high and passes by - | + | Will ever make her baulk. |
- | "Oh come to the bush" it calls to me, Bt that's the pend - no more I see And then I turn and sigh. | + | |
- | The vision' | + | A hearty bellow sounds quite near\\ |
- | For after all you weren' | + | Reverberating 'pan my ear,\\ |
- | And lastly now a warning word | + | A thund' |
- | To end this reverie absurd: | + | As Whiddon drowns all other things\\ |
- | Although in verse I'm truly terse Just treat me well when next we meet Or I'll be even less discreet | + | With roars, full throated as he sings,\\ |
+ | And "King of Song" he's crowned. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now Ernie Austen' | ||
+ | Is lifted vibrant, clear, and strong,\\ | ||
+ | In " | ||
+ | The strains of fav' | ||
+ | Bring Peter Page to mind once more\\ | ||
+ | In camp and concert play. | ||
+ | |||
+ | I see a figure saturnine\\ | ||
+ | And lean, who gives no word or sign,\\ | ||
+ | And in his hands as there he stands\\ | ||
+ | Reposes the official "hone"\\ | ||
+ | Conferring dignity and tone\\ | ||
+ | As silence he commands. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Some heavy fog and rain I see\\ | ||
+ | And little Eva cooks the tea.\\ | ||
+ | The rain drops flood the ground with mud\\ | ||
+ | But Duncombe' | ||
+ | For she lights fires in __any__ squall\\ | ||
+ | With never one a dud. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A deep sea launch sails past us now,\\ | ||
+ | And heels well over on her bow.\\ | ||
+ | There sounds a wail midst spume and gale,\\ | ||
+ | Thel. Hellyer turns a haggard green\\ | ||
+ | And wishes she could __not__ be seen,\\ | ||
+ | While strong men turn and quail. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now Hilda Blunt, a lady fine\\ | ||
+ | Invites us one and all to dine;\\ | ||
+ | Her appetite is small, oh quite!\\ | ||
+ | But I have seen her put away\\ | ||
+ | Three melons at the " | ||
+ | Where oft we'd dine at night. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Two yards and more of little Dick\\ | ||
+ | Glare down- he's wounded to the quick\\ | ||
+ | For 'tis a crime even in a rhyme\\ | ||
+ | To call him thus. Its __not__ the same\\ | ||
+ | As " | ||
+ | I'll not forget next time! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Oh! what an awful, frightful row\\ | ||
+ | Breaks in upon us all here now.\\ | ||
+ | It's Jock Debert who would revert\\ | ||
+ | To savagery; he roars and growls\\ | ||
+ | And yodels, yells and rants and howels\\ | ||
+ | And never is inert. | ||
+ | |||
+ | And near him too a man of size\\ | ||
+ | Holds in his hands a torch and tries\\ | ||
+ | To signal Morse,but then of course\\ | ||
+ | It is well known to everyone\\ | ||
+ | That " | ||
+ | And unknown in its source. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A swinging bough above us all,\\ | ||
+ | Supports a female from a fall.\\ | ||
+ | We look and see Dot in her tree;\\ | ||
+ | She laughs aloud and thumbs her nose\\ | ||
+ | While hanging by her feet and toes -\\ | ||
+ | Quite mad we all agree. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The mists of time are closing in\\ | ||
+ | And blotting out the strife and din;\\ | ||
+ | They disappear upon the air\\ | ||
+ | Those glimpses past of walking folk.\\ | ||
+ | They blend with fog and fire and smoke\\ | ||
+ | And leave no substance there. | ||
+ | |||
+ | But yet with eyes shut tightly fast\\ | ||
+ | I hear a murmur to the last\\ | ||
+ | That wafts on high and passes by -\\ | ||
+ | "Oh come to the bush" it calls to me,\\ | ||
+ | But that's the end - no more I see\\ | ||
+ | And then I turn and sigh. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The vision' | ||
+ | For after all you weren' | ||
+ | I'd like to walk and scrounge | ||
+ | With you once more but since I am\\ | ||
+ | A prisoner at this blasted dam\\ | ||
+ | It does no good to squark. | ||
+ | |||
+ | And lastly now a warning word\\ | ||
+ | To end this reverie absurd:\\ | ||
+ | Although in verse I'm truly terse\\ | ||
+ | Just treat me well when next we meet\\ | ||
+ | Or I'll be even less discreet\\ | ||
And write a great deal worse. | And write a great deal worse. | ||
- | FEDERATION Nays | + | |
- | Judging from the length of the report received from the Club's Delegates, and the number of matters dealt with, the Federation did some solid work at its August Council Meeting. Remembering that the S.BeW. members were indulging in a Night of Frivolities in the main room while the Federation was meeting in the Committee Room, we take off our hat to the delegates of the various affiliated clubs. We strongly recommend members to read the report itself,but in case some folk cannot do so, here is just an inkling of the scope of the work done at that meeting... | + | =====Federation News===== |
- | A letter from the Railway Department refusing to do anything at all at LILYVA1E STATION | + | |
- | The questions of LITTER | + | Judging from the length of the report received from the Club's Delegates, and the number of matters dealt with, the Federation did some solid work at its August Council Meeting. Remembering that the S.B.W. members were indulging in a Night of Frivolities in the main room while the Federation was meeting in the Committee Room, we take off our hat to the delegates of the various affiliated clubs. We strongly recommend members to read the report itself, but in case some folk cannot do so, here is just an inkling of the scope of the work done at that meeting... |
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+ | A letter from the Railway Department refusing to do anything at all at __Lilyvale Station__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | The questions of __litter__ | ||
It was decided to form a panel of lecturers from the various clubs who would be available to give lectures to outside bodies when required, thus gaining support for the Federation and its objects. | It was decided to form a panel of lecturers from the various clubs who would be available to give lectures to outside bodies when required, thus gaining support for the Federation and its objects. | ||
- | Several changes in the personnel of the Information Bureau and the Conser- | + | |
- | vation | + | Several changes in the personnel of the Information Bureau and the Conservation |
- | The Ball Committee' | + | |
+ | The Ball Committee' | ||
The Council decided to make a presentation to Mr. Theo Atkinson in recognition of the many years of service he gave to the Federation as its Honorary Secretary. | The Council decided to make a presentation to Mr. Theo Atkinson in recognition of the many years of service he gave to the Federation as its Honorary Secretary. | ||
- | Lastly, it was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting on October 17th. All club members are invited to attend and to express their views of ways in which the Feferation | + | |
- | - 13 - | + | Lastly, it was decided to hold the Annual General Meeting on October 17th. All club members are invited to attend and to express their views of ways in which the Federation |
- | THREE "TIGERS" | + | |
+ | =====Three | ||
By Jeck Debert. | By Jeck Debert. | ||
- | Staying in the club-room just long enough to attend a selection committee meeting and to see a long overdue alteration to the Federation' | + | |
- | We camped right in Ka-toomba | + | Staying in the club-room just long enough to attend a selection committee meeting and to see a long overdue alteration to the Federation' |
- | Just before our arrival at Galong Creek we came upon a wedge-tailed eagle lying dead on a large granite boulder. It had evidently been c7ught | + | |
- | At the junction of Cox' | + | We camped right in Katoomba |
- | The Jenolan River was as delightful as ever. Although it was too early for the rock-lillies to be in bloom, they showed promise of giving a very fine display within three or four weeks. We were about to prepare lunch some distance below Mumbodel | + | |
+ | Just before our arrival at Galong Creek we came upon a wedge-tailed eagle lying dead on a large granite boulder. It had evidently been caught | ||
+ | |||
+ | At the junction of Coxs and Harrys Rivers | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Jenolan River was as delightful as ever. Although it was too early for the rock-lillies to be in bloom, they showed promise of giving a very fine display within three or four weeks. We were about to prepare lunch some distance below Mumbedah | ||
The air was permeated with clematis perfume yet there were very few flowers | The air was permeated with clematis perfume yet there were very few flowers | ||
in bloom. | in bloom. | ||
- | Owing to the lack of knowledge of the country from Bee' | + | |
- | Once again I would dearly have loved to camp at that glotious | + | Owing to the lack of knowledge of the country from Bees Nest Creek onto Black Range, and due to Myles Dunphy' |
- | Gordon had wakened us up on Saturday morning and so I was determined not to be beaten on the Sunday. Waking up in the darkness of night I yelled in the approved manner: "Get up" without looking at my watch. Gordon growled, Bill mumbled, turned on his torch, laughed and said many uncomplimentary remarks, to which he added ' | + | |
- | - 14- | + | Once again I would dearly have loved to camp at that glorious |
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- | SO we had more sleep and finelly | + | Gordon had wakened us up on Saturday morning and so I was determined not to be beaten on the Sunday. Waking up in the darkness of night I yelled in the approved manner: "Get up" without looking at my watch. Gordon growled, Bill mumbled, turned on his torch, laughed and said many uncomplimentary remarks, to which he added " |
- | River downstream to the Cox* It was entirely new country for both Bill and me, but it was wonderful that it goes on the next programme as an officiel | + | |
- | Little River is another of those out-of-the-way smaller rivers that h-ve not been given over much attention by Bush Walkers. It is a delightful spot, a perfect combination of typical mountain streams, green grassy banks, | + | So we had more sleep and finally |
- | 4fter very leisurely strolling through perfectly wonderful surroundings we were once again on the Cox Rival. | + | River downstream to the Cox. It was entirely new country for both Bill and me, but it was wonderful that it goes on the next programme as an official |
- | Of course, at Canons | + | |
- | A swim and sun-bake, followed by a hearty meal end a long loaf round, | + | Little River is another of those out-of-the-way smaller rivers that have not been given over much attention by Bush Walkers. It is a delightful spot, a perfect combination of typical mountain streams, green grassy banks, |
- | If you would ask me the total distance I would say 53 miles, but Gordon would make it only 50 or 51. But that's a mere detail. It's an excellent trip and one well worth doing. Still, when it becomes an official walk don't try climbing up those 2000 odd feet if you've been to two dances and had other late nights during the week--even though Gordon and Bill say it was a mere nothing. | + | |
- | TRANSPORT SERVICE DIRECTORY. | + | After very leisurely strolling through perfectly wonderful surroundings we were once again on the Cox River at 10 a.m. Sun-baking |
- | The Committee has decided to compile a directory to assist members in arranging transport facilities from railway stations, wharves etc., and asks 10-, members who know of reliable service-car or launch proprietors, | + | |
+ | Of course, at Carlons | ||
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+ | A swim and sun-bake, followed by a hearty meal end a long loaf round, | ||
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+ | If you would ask me the total distance I would say 53 miles, but Gordon would make it only 50 or 51. But that's a mere detail. It's an excellent trip and one well worth doing. Still, when it becomes an official walk don't try climbing up those 2000 odd feet if you've been to two dances and had other late nights during the week - even though Gordon and Bill say it was a mere nothing. | ||
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+ | =====Transport Service Directory===== | ||
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+ | The Committee has decided to compile a directory to assist members in arranging transport facilities from railway stations, wharves etc., and asks members who know of reliable service-car or launch proprietors, | ||
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