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193811 [2016/01/27 12:44] – [News for Those Who May Be Thinking of Holidaying in Victoria] emmanuelle_c | 193811 [2016/06/29 12:46] – [The Spirit of Garrawarra] emmanuelle_c | ||
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It struck him as curious to see in the midst of a civilised people "a set of harmless savages of good-humoured and pleasant countenance, | It struck him as curious to see in the midst of a civilised people "a set of harmless savages of good-humoured and pleasant countenance, | ||
- | By mid-day Darwin and his companion had reached an elevation of 2,800 ft., where they stopped to rest their horses at the little Weatherboard Inn. Darwin then set out a further | + | By mid-day Darwin and his companion had reached an elevation of 2,800 ft., where they stopped to rest their horses at the little Weatherboard Inn. Darwin then set out a further |
Very early next morning, having reached Blackheath, Darwin and his companion walked 3 miles to view Govetts Leap, which proved to be even more stupendous than the view of the day before. "These valleys", | Very early next morning, having reached Blackheath, Darwin and his companion walked 3 miles to view Govetts Leap, which proved to be even more stupendous than the view of the day before. "These valleys", | ||
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We wonder do they realise that the Barretts are " | We wonder do they realise that the Barretts are " | ||
- | Mr.Dunphy reported that sawmilling was about to be started in the Couridjah Corridor and asked that a letter of protest be sent at once to the Minister for Mines and Forests, and also a letter to the Federation asking them to take similar action as soon as possible. Mr. Dunphy explained that there would be no Council Meeting of the Federation for a fortnight, and, in the meantime, the sawmill machinery might be installed, after which any action for its removal would probably not be taken. In view of the urgency of the matter, the meeting resolved that both letters be sent. | + | Mr. Dunphy reported that sawmilling was about to be started in the Couridjah Corridor and asked that a letter of protest be sent at once to the Minister for Mines and Forests, and also a letter to the Federation asking them to take similar action as soon as possible. Mr. Dunphy explained that there would be no Council Meeting of the Federation for a fortnight, and, in the meantime, the sawmill machinery might be installed, after which any action for its removal would probably not be taken. In view of the urgency of the matter, the meeting resolved that both letters be sent. |
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m. | There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m. | ||
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Here's a box of gadgets, thingemabobs and whatnots, straight out from England, packed specially for Paddy - or rather for you. | Here's a box of gadgets, thingemabobs and whatnots, straight out from England, packed specially for Paddy - or rather for you. | ||
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Angle steel pegs - just the thing for the main guy when the soil is a bit loose. Glass lined aluminium screw-topped jars, with liquid tight tops - just the thing for a fruit salad. Natty combination knife and fork and spoon outfits. | Angle steel pegs - just the thing for the main guy when the soil is a bit loose. Glass lined aluminium screw-topped jars, with liquid tight tops - just the thing for a fruit salad. Natty combination knife and fork and spoon outfits. | ||
- | You need no longer envy the possessor of a Gillwell Canteen. Buy one for yourself. They' | + | |
- | If you're the sort that must shave in the bush, see yourself in comfort in an unbreakable mirror. There are some nice compasss | + | You need no longer envy the possessor of a Gillwell Canteen. Buy one for yourself. They' |
- | and DRIED EGGS. You must try them. All to be seen at Paddy' | + | |
- | Telephone: B3101 F. A. PALLIN | + | If you're the sort that must shave in the bush, see yourself in comfort in an unbreakable mirror. There are some nice compasses |
- | 327 George St. Sydney | + | |
+ | and DRIED EGGS. You must try them. | ||
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+ | All to be seen at Paddy' | ||
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+ | Telephone: B3101 F. A. PALLIN\\ | ||
+ | 327 George St. Sydney\\ | ||
+ | __opp. Palings__ | ||
===== Federation News ===== | ===== Federation News ===== | ||
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John Richard Green. | John Richard Green. | ||
- | ===== Camping | + | ===== Camping |
In 1907 there was published in London "The Campers' | In 1907 there was published in London "The Campers' | ||
- | The author tells us that he himself first camped when a lad of nine, on the prairies of ',, | + | |
- | "The influx of women into camping has proved one thing of great importance to the movemant, viz, that it is NOT a dangerous and absurd pastime fit only fer those who are reckless of their health and reputation* We can see the most delicate matrons and maids walking about with their bare legs and feet in the dew, fetching and carrying, cooking and tidying about the camp, and all tiL while doing it with a smile that won't wash off, and with such a large sense of enjoyment as to suggest a honeymoon on a large scale l They not only grace a camp by their presence but give to it a homeliness and happiness it could not otherwise have." | + | The author tells us that he himself first camped when a lad of nine, on the prairies of America |
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+ | "The influx of women into camping has proved one thing of great importance to the movement, viz. that it is NOT a dangerous and absurd pastime fit only for those who are reckless of their health and reputation. We can see the most delicate matrons and maids walking about with their bare legs and feet in the dew, fetching and carrying, cooking and tidying about the camp, and all the while doing it with a smile that won't wash off, and with such a large sense of enjoyment as to suggest a honeymoon on a large scale! They not only grace a camp by their presence but give to it a homeliness and happiness it could not otherwise have." | ||
And here is praise indeed for these " | And here is praise indeed for these " | ||
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- | in smartness and cleverness. How quickly they pick up the making and mounting of a tent and its appliances; the cooking and tidying up; and how they take to the Bathing! How the beautiful spirit of brightness and the marry ring of their laughter within hearing of the man is an added pleasure to | + | " |
- | In regard to mixed camping Mr*Holding' | + | |
+ | In regard to mixed camping Mr.Holding' | ||
A whole chapter is devoted to Ladies' | A whole chapter is devoted to Ladies' | ||
- | "THE SKIRT. The one beat for camping should finish three inches off the ground. It will do three yards in length around the boton." (I would say " | + | |
- | the necessary freedom. Being wool, they kcal) the temperature of the body more even." | + | "THE SKIRT. The one beat for camping should finish three inches off the ground. It will do three yards in length around the bottom." (I would say " |
- | Mr.Holding found it " | + | |
- | One cannot help but heave a sigh of regret for the "good old days" of trailing skirts, bird' | + | Mr.Holding found it " |
- | Without adventure, civilization is in full decay si.Nahitehead. | + | |
+ | One cannot help but heave a sigh of regret for the "good old days" of trailing skirts, bird' | ||
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+ | Without adventure, civilization is in full decay - A.N.Whitehead. | ||
===== The Spirit of Garrawarra ===== | ===== The Spirit of Garrawarra ===== | ||
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by Frank Cramp. | by Frank Cramp. | ||
- | The scone is a Blackfellowts | + | The scene is a Blackfellow' |
YOUNG MAN: The strange people who landed at the Bay of the Stingrays have gone in their great canoes like those who were here when we were still unmade men. Now we can hunt and fish just as we always did. | YOUNG MAN: The strange people who landed at the Bay of the Stingrays have gone in their great canoes like those who were here when we were still unmade men. Now we can hunt and fish just as we always did. | ||
- | OLD MAIN: Never again, or at least only for a little time. Our day is done. Last night, whilst the camp slept, the Fire Spirit spoke to me th: | + | |
- | "You are an old man. You have seen the men of the Garrawarra Tribe grow from childhood. You have officiated at the Bora Ceremonies and at the the making of men. You have led the tribe in peace and war, and now you are old - and your time will die with you. For a while those strange- people, who can make lightning and thunder from their spears, will camp at the Bay of Stingrays, but later they will go further north to the Big Bay, and there they will make a camp that will grow and grow, and from there they will over-run all the land, making camps at Burn., Wollongong, Geringong, and other places that you know vell,and north and west further than your greatest travellers have ever been. They will destroy the kangaroo, the wallaby; the very birds will leave their lands. They will cut down the trees, | + | OLD MAN: Never again, or at least only for a little time. Our day is done. Last night, whilst the camp slept, the Fire Spirit spoke to me through |
- | YOUNG MN: But that can never be. When the Great Spirit divided the lands, said he not to our fathers:- | + | |
- | "On this place shall the Garrawarra Tribe dwell. From where the high hill slopes down to the beach, to the south, along the shore, where the palms shine as fire in the sun, past the high cliffs to the place whore the river meets the sea, to the north and along the river to the west, there the Spirit of Garrawaria | + | "You are an old man. You have seen the men of the Garrawarra Tribe grow from childhood. You have officiated at the Bora Ceremonies and at the the making of men. You have led the tribe in peace and war, and now you are old - and your time will die with you. For a while those strange people, who can make lightning and thunder from their spears, will camp at the Bay of Stingrays, but later they will go further north to the Big Bay, and there they will make a camp that will grow and grow, and from there they will over-run all the land, making camps at Bulli, Wollongong, Geringong, and other places that you know well, and north and west further than your greatest travellers have ever been. They will destroy the kangaroo, the wallaby; the very birds will leave their lands. They will cut down the trees, |
- | Said he not this, 0 Fathbr or the Tribe? | + | |
- | OLD MIN: 4.iye2 | + | YOUNG MAN: But that can never be. When the Great Spirit divided the lands, said he not to our fathers: |
- | These things are part of man, and while man lives his heart will yearn for them, | + | |
- | This I saw in the fire embers, | + | "On this place shall the Garrawarra Tribe dwell. From where the high hill slopes down to the beach, to the south, along the shore, where the palms shine as fire in the sun, past the high cliffs to the place where the river meets the sea, to the north and along the river to the west, there the Spirit of Garrawarra |
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+ | Said he not this, O Father of the Tribe? | ||
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+ | OLD MAN: Aye, the Spirit of Garrawarra! But not the men of Garrawarra! | ||
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+ | These things are part of man, and while man lives his heart will yearn for them. | ||
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+ | This I saw in the fire embers, | ||
===== Thirteen Over Thurat ===== | ===== Thirteen Over Thurat ===== |
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