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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | =====The Sydney Bushwalker===== |
A Monthly Bulletin devoted to matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton Street, Sydney | A Monthly Bulletin devoted to matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton Street, Sydney | ||
- | No, 54 Price 3d. JUNE, 1939 | + | |
- | Editor: Dorothy Lawry Business Manager: Brian Harvey. Publication) Misses Dot. English and Doreen Harris; | + | No, 54 Price 3d. June, 1939 |
- | Staff ) Messrs. Arthur Salmon, Dick vchofield and Bill Mullins. | + | |
- | CONTENTS. | + | |**Editor**|Dorothy Lawry| |
- | Editorial ... fee * Page 1 | + | |**Business Manager**|Brian Harvey| |
- | Out Bindook Way by Bill Hall 2 | + | |**Publication |
- | Paddy' | + | |
- | Believe It Or Not by " | + | =====Contents===== |
- | At Our Own Meeting | + | |
- | Conservation - Bill Mullins | + | | | |Page| |
- | Answered by " | + | |Editorial| | 1| |
- | and 'Little Audrey" | + | |Out Bindook Way|by Bill Hall| 2| |
- | The New Business Manager Speaks | + | |Believe It Or Not|by " |
- | Leica Photo Service - Advertisement ... 9 | + | |At Our Own Meeting| | 5| |
- | Blue Mountains National Park by E.J.D. | + | |Conservation - Bill Mullins|Answered by " |
- | Waldheim by Dorothy Langworthy 12 | + | |The New Business Manager Speaks| | 8| |
- | Federation News *of bio off 13 | + | |Blue Mountains National Park|by E.J.D.|10| |
- | Club Gossip | + | |Waldheim|by Dorothy Langworthy|12| |
- | 1MMI.1,11=1.1.1M.1111.0.+111...11.011MMIWIN. | + | |Federation News| |13| |
- | EDITORIAL | + | |Club Gossip| |14| |
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+ | =====Advertisements===== | ||
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+ | |Paddy' | ||
+ | |Leica Photo Service| 9| | ||
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+ | =====Editorial===== | ||
Having now firmly established the Club's Monthly Magazine - with the able co-operation, | Having now firmly established the Club's Monthly Magazine - with the able co-operation, | ||
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Don't think, though, that Bill has gone into retirement and is having a well- earned rest. Far from it, he is still in charge of the assembling, and of the cash sales in the Club Room. And, if he is not careful, we may get him to chase up some more advertisement for us too. We need them; and our admiration for Bill's past work belongs to the sincere variety that is usually shown by asking for more work from the same person. | Don't think, though, that Bill has gone into retirement and is having a well- earned rest. Far from it, he is still in charge of the assembling, and of the cash sales in the Club Room. And, if he is not careful, we may get him to chase up some more advertisement for us too. We need them; and our admiration for Bill's past work belongs to the sincere variety that is usually shown by asking for more work from the same person. | ||
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Yes, this is a threat to Bill, but it is also a promise to all our readers that the whole of the Publication Staff is as keen as ever to provide the best possible magazine, and to make it pay for itself. | Yes, this is a threat to Bill, but it is also a promise to all our readers that the whole of the Publication Staff is as keen as ever to provide the best possible magazine, and to make it pay for itself. | ||
- | OUT BINDOOK NAY | + | |
+ | =====Out Bindook Way===== | ||
by Bill Hall. | by Bill Hall. | ||
- | In the early hours of Good Friday morning we scrambled from the lorry at the turn-off to Oolong | + | |
- | The track to Barrallier' | + | In the early hours of Good Friday morning we scrambled from the lorry at the turn-off to Colong |
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+ | The track to Barrallier' | ||
Saturday morning, having received information from the occupant of Bindook Station homestead that it was possible to get to the bottom of Bindook Gorge, we followed his directions carefully and came to the gully down which we were able | Saturday morning, having received information from the occupant of Bindook Station homestead that it was possible to get to the bottom of Bindook Gorge, we followed his directions carefully and came to the gully down which we were able | ||
- | to descend. Four of the party decided to tslea the track over the ranges, but the rest of us braved the land-slide (that was all the gully proved to be) and gingerly began to pick our way down the mass of broken rock. We reached the bottom after one mishap, the consequences of which, fortunately, | + | to descend. Four of the party decided to take the track over the ranges, but the rest of us braved the land-slide (that was all the gully proved to be) and gingerly began to pick our way down the mass of broken rock. We reached the bottom after one mishap, the consequences of which, fortunately, |
- | piece of sapling, came to a e.', | + | |
- | particularly entranced* Then, following the granite bed of the creek, we were suddenly confronted with a waterfall* It was impossible to climb down so we | + | We all met again at the junction of Bindook |
- | decided to sidle it. The further we went the worse it became and we eventually | + | |
- | came to the conclusion that to continue in this fashion was foolish. A rope was then brought into use, but four of us, refusing to face the danger of fal: | + | Awakened on Sunday morning by kookaburras (yesterday it was magpies) and getting away to a late start, we followed Murruin Creek down. This delightful |
- | of seeking a way to the heights above. It was a doubtful way out as it was by | + | in front of us. From recent rains the creek was plentifully supplied with water, and portions of it were compared with both the Coxs and Kowmung |
- | a different route to the one we came down, but, fortunately, | + | |
- | We all met again at the junction of BindOok | + | Away early next morning, we found the rocky banks of the Wollondilly |
- | Awakened on Sunday morning by kookaburras (yesterday it was magpies) and | + | |
- | - 3 - | + | We had many miles to cover this Easter Monday and frequent crossings of the swollen Wollondilly were made. At one particular crossing |
- | getting away to a late start, we followed Murruin Creek down Thiel delhtful 'little stream is known too as Gulf Creek, and is referred to as such by the local stockmen. Of course, we were seeing it at its best and, as we moved along the dew-drenched banks, frightened shags and rabbits soared and scampered away from | + | |
- | in front of us. From recent rains the creek was plentifully supplied with water, and portions of it were compared with both the Cox' | + | Keeping up a steady pace, we arrived on time at the appointed place on the valley road, where we were to meet the lorry to take us back to town. Unhappily, we had a wait of some hours, and it was a crowd of tired and sleepy walkers who, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, arrived home to crawl in between blankets. Nevertheless it was a wonderful trip, through country which walkers are rarely privileged to visit, and, should |
- | Away eerly next morning, we found the rocky banks of the Zollondilly | + | |
- | We had many miles to cover this Easter Monday and frequent crossings of the swollen Wollondilly were made, At one particular crossing | + | =====Beauty===== |
- | Keeping up a steady pace, we arrived on time at the appointed place on the valley road, where we were to meet the lorry to take us back to town. Unhappily, we had a wait of some hours, and it was a crowd of tired and sleepy walkers who, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, arrived home to crawl in between blankets. Nevertheless it was a wonderful trip, through country which walkers are rarely privileged to visit, and, shoed the gods continue to beam upon us, we will do it again sometime. | + | |
- | BEAUTY | + | In spite of all,\\ |
- | In spite of all) | + | Some shape of beauty moves away the pall\\ |
- | Some shape of beauty moves away the pall | + | From our dark spirits. Such the sun, the moon,\\ |
- | From our dark spirits, Such the sun, the moon, | + | Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon\\ |
- | Trees old and young, sprouting a shady boon | + | For simple sheep; and such are daffodils\\ |
- | For simple sheep; and such are daffodils | + | With the green world they live in; and clear rills\\ |
- | With the green world they live in; and clear rills That for themselves a eooling | + | That for themselves a cooling |
- | iGainst | + | ' |
-- John Keats. | -- John Keats. | ||
- | STINGS SCRATCHES SUNBURN SORE FEET SCALDS SNAKE-BITLAND SUCH LIKE. | + | |
- | Sensible souls seldom suffer severely from such sl', | + | =====Stings, |
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+ | Sensible souls seldom suffer severely from such simple | ||
In other words come and have a look at Paddy' | In other words come and have a look at Paddy' | ||
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Finding it impossible to buy a ready made kit containing just what was wanted at a reasonable price, Paddy got to work and made a kit up himself. | Finding it impossible to buy a ready made kit containing just what was wanted at a reasonable price, Paddy got to work and made a kit up himself. | ||
- | In addition to the usual 1" and 2" bandages, | + | |
+ | In addition to the usual 1" and 2" bandages, | ||
In a handsome red tin all for 3/-. | In a handsome red tin all for 3/-. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN | + | |
- | 327 George Street, Sydney 'Phone B.3101. Opposite Palings. | + | Paddy Pallin |
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- | j3ELIEVE IT OR NOT | + | 327 George Street, Sydney |
- | by "aumbedahn. Light Ileight Capapers. | + | |
- | The light weight camper says *Everything should have two uses". Did you hear about the two members who recently camped on the " | + | 'Phone B.3101. |
- | R.P in Megalong | + | |
- | It is perhaps of interest to know, with the present widespread publicity given to air raid precautions, | + | =====Believe It Or Not===== |
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- | LT OUR OWN MEETING | + | by "Mumbedah" |
- | Two new members were welcomed at the May meeting when Miss Gladys Roberts and Er.Alfred Watts were admiitted to the Club. | + | |
- | c. To Maurie Berry goes the honour of being the last of a long line of Roam | + | ====Light Weight Campers.==== |
- | Stewards. The Committee has decided that this office will no longer exist and that, in future, it will be the responsibility of the Social Committee to see that the Clubroom is made ready for lecturers, or whatever form of entertainment that might be on the Social Programme. | + | |
- | It was very pleasing to learn, during the evening, that the efforts of the Parks and Playgrounds Movement and the Hornsby Shire Council supported by the Federation and other iLterested | + | The light weight camper says "Everything should have two uses". Did you hear about the two members who recently camped on the " |
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+ | ====A.R.P. in Megalong | ||
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+ | It is perhaps of interest to know, with the present widespread publicity given to air raid precautions, | ||
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+ | =====At Our Own Meeting===== | ||
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+ | Two new members were welcomed at the May meeting when Miss Gladys Roberts and Mr. Alfred Watts were admiitted to the Club. | ||
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+ | To Maurie Berry goes the honour of being the last of a long line of Room Stewards. The Committee has decided that this office will no longer exist and that, in future, it will be the responsibility of the Social Committee to see that the Clubroom is made ready for lecturers, or whatever form of entertainment that might be on the Social Programme. | ||
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+ | It was very pleasing to learn, during the evening, that the efforts of the Parks and Playgrounds Movement and the Hornsby Shire Council supported by the Federation and other interested | ||
According to the Federation report a new club known as the Campfire Club has affiliated. | According to the Federation report a new club known as the Campfire Club has affiliated. | ||
- | We were informed from the same report that the Greater Blue Mountains National Park Scheme is to be the principal project of the Conservation Bureau. | + | |
- | Further discussion was held on the natter | + | We were informed from the same report that the Greater Blue Mountains National Park Scheme is to be the principal project of the Conservation Bureau. Further discussion was held on the matter |
- | a paid Secretary and a paid Assistant Secretary, provided that they be members of one ( of the affiliated clubs and persons suitable for the positions. The amount of payment to total 50 per annum. In addition a bonus to be paid to both if work be satisfactory and if Federation funds permit. The money for payment of these officers to be raised by (1) raising the annual subscription to 1/6d per member of affiliated clubs, (2) circularising individuals who are not members of any club and who may be interested in the work of the Federation and asking them to become associate members or make a donation to funds. | + | |
- | The meeting was informed by Maurie Berry that the Glebe Ambulance Brigade had ttcquired | + | The meeting was informed by Maurie Berry that the Glebe Ambulance Brigade had acquired |
Dorothy Lawry, who is the S.B.W. representative on the Federation Publication Committee, reminded members that the Federation would be publishing another " | Dorothy Lawry, who is the S.B.W. representative on the Federation Publication Committee, reminded members that the Federation would be publishing another " | ||
- | Just before the meeting closed at 9.25 p m. it was agreed to follow Maurie Berry' | + | |
- | C ONSERVATION | + | Just before the meeting closed at 9.25 p.m. it was agreed to follow Maurie Berry' |
- | BILL MULLINS IS ANMERED by "CONSERVATIVE" | + | |
- | smlwilmals | + | =====Conservation===== |
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+ | ====Bill Mullins Is Answered By "Conservative"==== | ||
Mr. Mullins has written an article which, he says, is intended to start a controversy. I always hate to see people disappointed so, though all he says is correct, I shall beg to differ. | Mr. Mullins has written an article which, he says, is intended to start a controversy. I always hate to see people disappointed so, though all he says is correct, I shall beg to differ. | ||
- | Recently a large party of bushwalkers spent the week-end at my cottage and camped in my bush garden. On the Monday I wont down to inspect the damage and, frankly, I should not have known they had been there. If that does not display an interest in conservation, | + | |
+ | Recently a large party of bushwalkers spent the week-end at my cottage and camped in my bush garden. On the Monday I went down to inspect the damage and, frankly, I should not have known they had been there. If that does not display an interest in conservation, | ||
One cannot expect the average person to take an active interest in public movements. He is doing his part simply by living in his own life the ideals we should like to see in public life. When people have learned to treat each other decently in everyday life we shall easily solve the problems of International amity and social organization. Plans and systems are important, but one has to begin with the individual, and plans and systems are hopeless without the right thinking and right acting individuals as their basis. | One cannot expect the average person to take an active interest in public movements. He is doing his part simply by living in his own life the ideals we should like to see in public life. When people have learned to treat each other decently in everyday life we shall easily solve the problems of International amity and social organization. Plans and systems are important, but one has to begin with the individual, and plans and systems are hopeless without the right thinking and right acting individuals as their basis. | ||
- | And so it is with conservation, The average person is not fitted to hold forth at Federation meetings and does not want to; and as for dividing up lands into Primitive Areas, Tourist Open Areas and National | + | |
- | "Say not the struggle nought availeth, The suffering and the wounds are vain, The enemy faints not, nor faileth, And as things have been they remain. | + | And so it is with conservation. The average person is not fitted to hold forth at Federation meetings and does not want to; and as for dividing up lands into Primitive Areas, Tourist Open Areas and National |
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- | "For while the tired wave vainly breaking Seems here no painful inch to gain, Far back, 'mid creek and inlet making, Comes silent flooding in, the main." | + | "Say not the struggle nought availeth,\\ |
- | .11=1.11w. | + | The suffering and the wounds are vain,\\ |
- | MR. MULLINS IS ALSO ANSUERED h "MOTHER OF SEVEN". " | + | The enemy faints not, nor faileth,\\ |
- | How are the mighty fallen! Sad indeed is it when a reputable publication such as "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | And as things have been they remain. |
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- | Meantime, though we cannot, without long and patient research, bring to light | + | "For while the tired wave vainly breaking\\ |
- | fully his fell and hidden purposes, we may deal with a few statements which manage to rise to the surface of the general morass. | + | Seems here no painful inch to gain,\\ |
- | For one thing, he suggests that " | + | Far back, 'mid creek and inlet making,\\ |
- | 0 with bulging eyes, open mouths, and waggling ears, in order to impress him? Assuming we are a demouratic institution, | + | Comes silent flooding in, the main." |
- | Then there is a plea for " | + | |
- | Finally, I should like to point out that Mr.Mullins, true to the traditions of politicians and the press, puts forward no concrete evidence of an " | + | ====Mr. Mullins Is Also Answered by "Mother Of Seven".==== |
- | members, so that he can state with authority that a majority of interest? If so, why does he not produce his figures? If not, upon him of proving his case (if any) by such means. | + | |
- | " | + | " |
- | them do not display the onus is now | + | |
- | Seven" | + | How are the mighty fallen! Sad indeed is it when a reputable publication such as "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
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+ | Meantime, though we cannot, without long and patient research, bring to light fully his fell and hidden purposes, we may deal with a few statements which manage to rise to the surface of the general morass. | ||
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+ | For one thing, he suggests that " | ||
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+ | Then there is a plea for " | ||
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+ | Finally, I should like to point out that Mr.Mullins, true to the traditions of politicians and the press, puts forward no concrete evidence of an " | ||
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P.S. To further the cause of briefer and brighter journalism, Mr.Mullins might, in future articles on such subjects, take a pencil and cross out every second word, and later publish the deleted portion as at answer to himself. | P.S. To further the cause of briefer and brighter journalism, Mr.Mullins might, in future articles on such subjects, take a pencil and cross out every second word, and later publish the deleted portion as at answer to himself. | ||
- | AND HERE IS A REPLY TO MR MULLINS FROM "LITTLE AUDREY". | + | |
+ | ====And Here Is A Reply To Mr. Mullins From " | ||
As a new member, Bill Mullin s article on Conservation rather appealed to me. | As a new member, Bill Mullin s article on Conservation rather appealed to me. | ||
- | Being a member of little over twelve months' | + | Being a member of little over twelve months' |
- | Club Rooms fairly regularly, with the exception of general meetings and Llex.Colley' | + | |
- | 6 about conservation, | + | |
I agree with Bill that delegates to the Federation are entitled to, and should have an enthusiastic backing from their fellow club members, otherwise, how can they be expected to achieve their objectives. Old members could be a great help to new members, but, with the exception of a few, they keep to their own little groups and new members are very often given the feeling that they are pushing themselves if they break in on these groups. I feel sure that it is only lack of thought causes the older members to appear that way and actually they are quite willing to be friendly and helpful. | I agree with Bill that delegates to the Federation are entitled to, and should have an enthusiastic backing from their fellow club members, otherwise, how can they be expected to achieve their objectives. Old members could be a great help to new members, but, with the exception of a few, they keep to their own little groups and new members are very often given the feeling that they are pushing themselves if they break in on these groups. I feel sure that it is only lack of thought causes the older members to appear that way and actually they are quite willing to be friendly and helpful. | ||
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Since reading Bill's article, I have asked numerous new members what they know about conservation, | Since reading Bill's article, I have asked numerous new members what they know about conservation, | ||
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In conclusion, I would like to suggest to those members who are well informed concerning conservation that they give other members, especially new ones, every opportunity to become conversant with the subject. Having done this, if they do not then receive co-operation and assistance from their fellow club members, I will be the surprised one. | In conclusion, I would like to suggest to those members who are well informed concerning conservation that they give other members, especially new ones, every opportunity to become conversant with the subject. Having done this, if they do not then receive co-operation and assistance from their fellow club members, I will be the surprised one. | ||
- | (Ed.Note. Old Members MAY have heard this complaint once or twice before. | + | |
- | THE NEW BUSINESS MANAGER SPEAKS. | + | (__Editor' |
- | It is with the greatest tribute to the efforts of the retiring Business Manager, Mr. Bill Mullins, and the Editor, Miss Dorothy Lawry, that I take pleasure in announcing the record sales of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | |
- | It is only by a guaranteed circulation that the Publication can be a financial proposition - WhilJt | + | =====The New Business Manager Speaks.===== |
- | The response of meMbers in creating the record, and the proven popularity of ourmagazine, is extremely encouraging to the PublitAion | + | |
- | 4 | + | It is with the greatest tribute to the efforts of the retiring Business Manager, Mr. Bill Mullins, and the Editor, Miss Dorothy Lawry, that I take pleasure in announcing the record sales of "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
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- | THIS REPRODUCTION OF OUR DOCKET TELLS ITS OWN STORY --,--- READ IT i | + | It is only by a guaranteed circulation that the Publication can be a financial proposition - whilst |
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- | ASK FOR YOUR SPECIAL | + | The response of meMbers in creating the record, and the proven popularity of our magazine, is extremely encouraging to the Publication |
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Mr. Alex. Colley, S.B.W. delegate, tabled a motion to this effect at a previous meeting and the matter had been referred to the Conservation Bureau for report. | Mr. Alex. Colley, S.B.W. delegate, tabled a motion to this effect at a previous meeting and the matter had been referred to the Conservation Bureau for report. | ||
- | The N.P.P.A. Council explained, in a letter to Federation, that the general scheme was one of regional planning, and that consideration should be given to Councils' | + | |
- | Council pointed out that the general boundaries of the scheme were the result of considd, | + | The N.P.P.A. Council explained, in a letter to Federation, that the general scheme was one of regional planning, and that consideration should be given to Councils' |
- | areas suitable for tourist recreation, namely, the balanced allocation of tourist developmental areas and primitive areas, should be sustained by all interested parties, mainly because of its obvious advantages over the existing " | + | |
+ | Council pointed out that the general boundaries of the scheme were the result of considerable | ||
The N.P.P.A. Council said they were prepared to discuss organization for action in the matter, and suggested roundtable conferences between interested Federation delegates and Council members. | The N.P.P.A. Council said they were prepared to discuss organization for action in the matter, and suggested roundtable conferences between interested Federation delegates and Council members. | ||
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At the Federation meeting the Conservation Bureau of the Federation tabled an adverse report on Mr. Colley' | At the Federation meeting the Conservation Bureau of the Federation tabled an adverse report on Mr. Colley' | ||
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Another member said he could not see how Federation could profit by adopting the scheme as its major objective, since Federation and the clubs always had supported it on general principles and this fact was well-known. | Another member said he could not see how Federation could profit by adopting the scheme as its major objective, since Federation and the clubs always had supported it on general principles and this fact was well-known. | ||
- | After further discussion Mr. M.J.Dunphy, Mountain Trails Club delegate and a member of the N.P.P.A. Council, said he thought it strange that the Greater Blue Mountains National Park scheme should be so depreciated by a section of Federation The project was seven years old and a going concern. The walking movement had worked with it and had profited from it to the extent of 108,000 acres; whereas Garrawarra Park, with a far greater amount of thought and action expended upon it by Federation, had yielded a reserve of only 1,450 acres. At least another 128,000 acres were immediately available in the Blue Mountains, and no real argument could be advanced against a concerted attempt to have this great additional area gazetted for recreation and bushland conservation. The argument that the scheme was not detailed was feeble. A schedule of areas, in order of importance, had been drawn up early by the N.P.P.A. Council and submitted to the authorities as a long view programme. The ultimate and official regional designing body in the State was the Surveyor-General and his staff. Where difficulties arose regarding land title or land use, this expert authority would function as a matter of course. Thus private investigators were relieved of a deal of unnecessary work. | + | |
- | In answer to a question,he said that Federation, | + | After further discussion Mr. M.J. Dunphy, Mountain Trails Club delegate and a member of the N.P.P.A. Council, said he thought it strange that the Greater Blue Mountains National Park scheme should be so depreciated by a section of Federation. The project was seven years old and a going concern. The walking movement had worked with it and had profited from it to the extent of 108,000 acres; whereas Garrawarra Park, with a far greater amount of thought and action expended upon it by Federation, had yielded a reserve of only 1,450 acres. At least another 128,000 acres were immediately available in the Blue Mountains, and no real argument could be advanced against a concerted attempt to have this great additional area gazetted for recreation and bushland conservation. The argument that the scheme was not detailed was feeble. A schedule of areas, in order of importance, had been drawn up early by the N.P.P.A. Council and submitted to the authorities as a long view programme. The ultimate and official regional designing body in the State was the Surveyor-General and his staff. Where difficulties arose regarding land title or land use, this expert authority would function as a matter of course. Thus private investigators were relieved of a deal of unnecessary work. |
- | Mr.Colley said that closer and more concerted action between Federation and Council in this matter should be encouraged. For instance, if earlier concerted representations had been made about the beautiful Couridjah Corridor, we might have succeeded in having it reserved against the ruinous operations of timber getters. | + | |
- | The motion was lilt and carried,and arrangements were made for the first roundtable conference to take place on 5th May. | + | In answer to a question, he said that Federation, under its objects, officially was only interested in the furtherance of the bushwalking recreation, and the securing of areas for preservation of bushiand and wild life. Actually the Federation only had time for these two sections of the work, and only these sections were profitable to it. As to details, they could safely be left to the roundtable conference which the N.P.P.A. Council proposed. The Council favoured the move made by the S.B.W. and were prepared to discuss the matter with genuinely interested club delegates - the more delegates |
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+ | Mr. Colley said that closer and more concerted action between Federation and Council in this matter should be encouraged. For instance, if earlier concerted representations had been made about the beautiful Couridjah Corridor, we might have succeeded in having it reserved against the ruinous operations of timber getters. | ||
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+ | The motion was put and carried, and arrangements were made for the first roundtable conference to take place on 5th May. | ||
Eleven members of the Federation and N.P.P.A. Council met at the appointed place and time. Mr. Maurice Berry was appointed Chairman, and the meeting proceeded to discuss the Greater Blue Mountains National Park Scheme in general. The following motion, in effect, was carried unanimously. | Eleven members of the Federation and N.P.P.A. Council met at the appointed place and time. Mr. Maurice Berry was appointed Chairman, and the meeting proceeded to discuss the Greater Blue Mountains National Park Scheme in general. The following motion, in effect, was carried unanimously. | ||
- | "A special committee to be appointed; three from each body. Committee to describe scheme for publicity purposes. The two autonomous bodies to decide upon areas within the scheme that | + | |
- | require immediate attention." | + | "A special committee to be appointed; three from each body. Committee to describe scheme for publicity purposes. The two autonomous bodies to decide upon areas within the scheme that require immediate attention." |
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- | WALDHEIll | + | =====Waldheim===== |
by Dorothy Langworthy | by Dorothy Langworthy | ||
- | The air was rapidly becoming colder. The car skidded, crab-walked, | + | |
- | side, while below lies a short plain. This plain holds a chain of tiny brown lakes and beyond it is mountain after mountain, a world of brown. The Little Horn | + | The air was rapidly becoming colder. The car skidded, crab-walked, |
- | of Cradle Mountain peeps up above the mass of the Plateau at one end and at the other we see a suggestion of the Pinnacle. Our car comes to the end of the road. Mr. | + | of Cradle Mountain peeps up above the mass of the Plateau at one end and at the other we see a suggestion of the Pinnacle. Our car comes to the end of the road. Mr. O' |
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- | For the rest, the room is divided by two tree trunks. One side has a table and long benches, all of pine, the other forms a passage where you gind a miscellaneous collection of magazines, albums and what not. | + | For the rest, the room is divided by two tree trunks. One side has a table and long benches, all of pine, the other forms a passage where you find a miscellaneous collection of magazines, albums and what not. |
In this room we talked, laughed and ate. Most of all, we ate. Otherwise there are seven rooms tucked away, each containing bedsteads with icy sheets, a miniature mirror and a candlestick of pine. The bathroom is without. You walk along a path, cross a stream by means of a rustic bridge and there you are. Built over the stream for convenience, | In this room we talked, laughed and ate. Most of all, we ate. Otherwise there are seven rooms tucked away, each containing bedsteads with icy sheets, a miniature mirror and a candlestick of pine. The bathroom is without. You walk along a path, cross a stream by means of a rustic bridge and there you are. Built over the stream for convenience, | ||
- | This same path leads up into the forest beside the chalet and a wonder world is there. The track becomes a water-course running over tree roots. On either hand the forest is dense with undergrowth and fallen timber. Impenetrable! Trees grow high. King Billies, Kerosene Bush, Pandanis (?), Tasmanian Beech turning gold. ('The only deciduous tree in Australia", | + | |
+ | This same path leads up into the forest beside the chalet and a wonder world is there. The track becomes a water-course running over tree roots. On either hand the forest is dense with undergrowth and fallen timber. Impenetrable! Trees grow high. King Billies, Kerosene Bush, Pandanis (?), Tasmanian Beech turning gold. ("The only deciduous tree in Australia", | ||
Now the path leaves the forest and is lost in the heath covered slope of the hill top. Far below are suggestions of pools on the moor and a circle of smoke from the hidden chalet. A mist has enveloped the upper world. Is it going to clear? Will we be able to climb Cradle tomorrow? Only the gods and Mr. O' | Now the path leaves the forest and is lost in the heath covered slope of the hill top. Far below are suggestions of pools on the moor and a circle of smoke from the hidden chalet. A mist has enveloped the upper world. Is it going to clear? Will we be able to climb Cradle tomorrow? Only the gods and Mr. O' | ||
- | The gods and Mr. O' | + | |
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- | the forest by means of a great chute - a swift, silver band cutting clean through the rock. We marvel awhile, then seek our guiding sticks. Alas! There are none. There is our party strung out on the opposite hill, a miniature gorge between us. We take the shortest route, down over a rocky incline and come upon them resting by the wayside. | + | |
We climb the top of the Plateau and look down on Crater Lake, still, deep | We climb the top of the Plateau and look down on Crater Lake, still, deep | ||
- | and dark with the mountains' | + | and dark with the mountains' |
- | FEDE 2LEgi | + | |
- | At the Federation meeting on April 28th, nominations for the position of Honorary Secretary were called for but no delegate was prepared to undertake all the work of the secretaryship. However, Messrs.Mitchell, | + | =====Federaton News===== |
- | The membership of the Federation was further | + | |
+ | At the Federation meeting on April 28th, nominations for the position of Honorary Secretary were called for but no delegate was prepared to undertake all the work of the secretaryship. However, Messrs. Mitchell, Wyndham and Roberts volunteered to assist whoever was appointed and, eventually, Mr.Charles D'A. Roberts was re-elected Honorary Secretary to carry on with the help of Messrs. Ray Mitchell and Oliver Wyndham in addition to the Assistant Secretary, Miss Agnes Miller, until the election of officers at the annual meeting in July. | ||
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+ | The membership of the Federation was further | ||
The usual large volume of correspondence and big batch of reports from various committees and bureaux were dealt with, but the main business of the meeting was consideration of the steps taken and to be taken to preserve Garawarra and to prevent its being merged into The National Park. | The usual large volume of correspondence and big batch of reports from various committees and bureaux were dealt with, but the main business of the meeting was consideration of the steps taken and to be taken to preserve Garawarra and to prevent its being merged into The National Park. | ||
- | After considerable discussion the Federation carried the motion proposed by Alex Colley and so resolved that the Federation would adopt as its principal conservation project the Greater Blue Mountains National Park Scheme as planned by the National Parks and Primitive Areas Council. A Round Table Conference between members of the N.P.P.A. Council PIA interested Delegates of the Federation and members of the Coniervation | + | |
- | ... 14 - CLUB GOSSIP | + | After considerable discussion the Federation carried the motion proposed by Alex Colley and so resolved that the Federation would adopt as its principal conservation project the Greater Blue Mountains National Park Scheme as planned by the National Parks and Primitive Areas Council. A Round Table Conference between members of the N.P.P.A. Council PIA interested Delegates of the Federation and members of the Conservation |
- | by the Persipiring | + | |
- | We fear Phil Roots will be asking for her money back when she receives this m-gazine. There really isn't any "Club Gossip" | + | =====Club Gossip===== |
- | One moment though! Did you hear that the Mountain Trails Club was holding its Jubilee Dinner on Friday, 19th May? And did you know that our good friend, Myles 3. Dunphy, has been honorary secretary of that club for the whole twenty-five years? What a records | + | |
- | And did you all Itriow | + | by the Persipiring |
- | join us in wishing them better than the best of luck - Good walking, good camping, and true comradeship always: | + | |
- | In our next issue we shall be able to tell you who wee Chairman of the monthly meeting on June 9th. Vice-President L.G.Harrison (Mouldy) will be " | + | We fear Phil Roots will be asking for her money back when she receives this magazine. There really isn't any "Club Gossip" |
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+ | One moment though! Did you hear that the Mountain Trails Club was holding its Jubilee Dinner on Friday, 19th May? And did you know that our good friend, Myles J. Dunphy, has been honorary secretary of that club for the whole twenty-five years? What a record! | ||
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+ | And did you all know that Friday, 9th June, is the day chosen by Marjorie Adams and Richard Croker for their wedding? Anyway, you will certainly all join us in wishing them better than the best of luck - Good walking, good camping, and true comradeship always! | ||
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+ | In our next issue we shall be able to tell you who was Chairman of the monthly meeting on June 9th. Vice-President L.G. Harrison (Mouldy) will be " | ||
By the way, we are told that the new Committee has " | By the way, we are told that the new Committee has " | ||
- | Jack Debert, Bill Hall, Maurie Berry, Bill Mullins, Roley Cotter | + | |
- | Hilda Blunt has just returned from a trip to Cairns - on the "Manunda", | + | Jack Debert, Bill Hall, Maurie Berry, Bill Mullins, Roley Cotter, Ossie Brownlee. Misses Jessie Mantin, Yvonne Douglas, Magdalene Brown, Merle Hamilton and Mrs. Stoddart. |
- | of course; that is Rupert' | + | |
+ | Hilda Blunt has just returned from a trip to Cairns - on the "Manunds", of course; that is Rupert' | ||
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