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In last issue " | In last issue " | ||
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In this issue Alex Colley disagrees, saying that the " | In this issue Alex Colley disagrees, saying that the " | ||
- | Is the ordinary bushwalker an " | + | |
- | may: % we are not. Let our lives prove it. | + | Is the ordinary bushwalker an " |
One of the fundamental things about bushwalking is that it is a recreation, not a sport; co-operative enjoyment of the world as it was made, not competitive effort to change it, or to beat the other fellow. | One of the fundamental things about bushwalking is that it is a recreation, not a sport; co-operative enjoyment of the world as it was made, not competitive effort to change it, or to beat the other fellow. | ||
- | Does the " | + | |
- | - 2- poor specimen and trample on you | + | Does the " |
- | Is it any wonder that the world is beset by wars and alarms of wars? The whole | + | |
- | atmosphere is impregnated with war thoughts! No, not quite all of it. Out in the bush there is comparative peace - and co-operation. | + | Is it any wonder that the world is beset by wars and alarms of wars? The whole atmosphere is impregnated with war thoughts! No, not quite all of it. Out in the bush there is comparative peace - and co-operation. |
Let us all prove that bushwalkers have more than average intelligence by deliberately thrusting aside the fears that beset us as " | Let us all prove that bushwalkers have more than average intelligence by deliberately thrusting aside the fears that beset us as " | ||
- | Every extra person who is led by our example to think co-operatively instead of competitively counts two. He is one more on our side, the side of real peace, and one | ||
- | less on the other side. | ||
- | You say? How futile! Individuals can't stop war." Can't they? If there are enough of them, and they co-operate, they can. A raindrop is small and ineffective, | ||
- | ====== An Ascent on Billy' | + | Every extra person who is led by our example to think co-operatively instead of competitively counts two. He is one more on our side, the side of real peace, and one less on the other side. |
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+ | You say? How futile! " | ||
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+ | ===== An Ascent on Billy' | ||
By Marie Byles | By Marie Byles | ||
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After that we had some little search for a way up the balance of the cliffs, but at least we found a chimney on the right and there were no more difficulties. We arrived on the Narrow Neck Plateau at 10 a m. Of course we had started early - Ray Birt's parties usually do! | After that we had some little search for a way up the balance of the cliffs, but at least we found a chimney on the right and there were no more difficulties. We arrived on the Narrow Neck Plateau at 10 a m. Of course we had started early - Ray Birt's parties usually do! | ||
- | ====== At Our Meeting ====== | + | ===== At Our Meeting ===== |
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+ | For the second time in the Club's History, the King's Birthday got all mixed up with our monthly General Meeting, and this year the Honorary Secretary, (Tom Moppett), scanned the Constitution even more anxiously than his predecessor (Richard Croker) had done last year, since a further complication this June was the President' | ||
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+ | As each additional member appeared, the Assistant secretary, the Chairman and our Special Reporter, simultaneously altered their attendance figures, but we can only state that the highest number present at any one time was twenty four, although we understand that another seven members were in the entrance lobby, as usual! By the way, it would be helpful if all those members who prefer talking to attending meetings or lectures would note that there is no glass above the door between the entrance lobby and the main room. Their conversation would be much less disturbing if they assembled in the committee room. | ||
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+ | Proceeding to business, and progressing to the correspondence, | ||
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+ | Other members mentioned were Gwen Lawrie, " | ||
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+ | Several circulars have been received from the Federation, one being a preliminary announcement of a Working Bee at Maitland Bay next May. The Trustees of Bouddi Natural Park want help in erecting a sheltershed complete with tank so there will be good water available at Maitland Bay instead of the present well water. They are also anxious to have tracks constructed from the northern end of Killcare Beach to Maitland Bay so that walkers can avoid the road if they wish; from Maitland Bay over the hills to Little Beach; and an improved track from the Bay up to the road. All affiliated Clubs have been asked to include this Working Bee on 1lth/12th May 1940, as a fixture on their Walks Programmes. | ||
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+ | Another Federation circular reported progress towards securing Rooms for the Federation and asked clubs each to appoint a representative to inspect any suggested rooms. Mr. Frank Duncan will act for and report to the S.B.W. | ||
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+ | Yet another circular announced the appointments of Mr. Alex Colley as Hon.Secretary to the Conservation Bureau and Mr.Norrie Macdonald as an Assistant Secretary of the Federation, in place of Mr. R.E. Mitchell who recently resigned from these offices. | ||
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+ | Finally, the Federation asked for club representatives for this year's Ball Committee, and it was announced that our Hon.Social Secretary, Miss Edna Garrad, will represent the S.B.W. | ||
- | For the second time in the Club's History, the King's Birthday got all mixed up with our monthly General Meeting, and this year the Honorary Secre- | ||
- | o tary, (Tom Moppett), scanned the Constitution even more anxiously than his predecessor (Richar,3 Croker) had done last year, since a further complication this June was the President' | ||
- | As each additional member appeared, the Assistant secretary, the Chairman and our Special Reporter, simultaneously altered their attendance figures, but we can only state that the highest number prezent at any tote time was twenty- four, although we understand that another seven members were in the entrance lobby, as usual Z By the way, it would be helpful if all those members who prefer talking to attending meetings or lectures would note that there is no glass above the door between the entrance lobby and the main room. Their conversation would be much less disturbing if they assembled in the committee room. | ||
- | Proceeding to business, and progressing to the correspondence, | ||
- | -Other members mentioned were Gwen Lawrie, " | ||
- | Several circulars have been received from the Federation, one being a preliminary announcement of a Working Bee at Maitland Bay next May. The Trustees of Bouddi Natural Park want help in erecting a sheltershed complete with tank so there will be good water available at Maitland Bay instead of the present well water. They are also anxious to have tradhs constructed from the northern end of Killcare Beach to Maitland Bay so that walkers can avoid the road if they wish; from Maitland Bay over the hills to Little Beach; and an improved track from the Bay up to the road. All affiliated Clubs have been asked to include this Working Bee on Ilth/12th May 1940, as a fixture on their Walks Programmes. | ||
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- | for the Federation and asked cube each to appoint a representative to inspect any suggested rooms. Mr. Frank Duncan will act for and report to the S.B.W. | ||
- | Yet another circular announced the appointments of Mr. Alex Colley as Hon.Sergetary to the Conservation Bureau and Mr.Norrie Macdonald as an Assistant Secretary of the Federation, in place of Mr. R.E. Mitchell who recently resigned from these offices. | ||
- | Finally, the Federation asked for club representatives for this year's Ball Committee, and it was announced that our Hon.Social Secretary, Miss | ||
- | Edna Garrad, will represent the S.B.W. | ||
The Hon.Treasurer' | The Hon.Treasurer' | ||
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It was reported to the meeting that the Ladders at Clear Hill are again in a dangerous condition, and - after quite a lot of discussion - it was resolved that the Federation be approached again about the removal of the Ladders and the making of the alternative Track. | It was reported to the meeting that the Ladders at Clear Hill are again in a dangerous condition, and - after quite a lot of discussion - it was resolved that the Federation be approached again about the removal of the Ladders and the making of the alternative Track. | ||
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There being no further business, Mr.Berry declared the meeting cicsed at 9.20 p m. and simultaneously a vote of thanks to the Chairman was carried on the motion of Mr.Charles Pryde. | There being no further business, Mr.Berry declared the meeting cicsed at 9.20 p m. and simultaneously a vote of thanks to the Chairman was carried on the motion of Mr.Charles Pryde. | ||
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Then everyone dashed off home to pack for the holiday week-end. | Then everyone dashed off home to pack for the holiday week-end. | ||
- | FROM HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE | + | |
- | Recently Charlie Pryde let us see some pal3ers. | + | ===== From Here, There and Everywhere ===== |
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- | of the prospective party are formed into a committee of ways and means, to arrange about a site, tent, etc. It is a very interesting sight to sea a party of novices putting up a tents Generally each fellow thinks he knows the only way to get it up and each sets about doing it in a different way,until, after halfan-hour' | + | Recently Charlie Pryde let us see some papers |
- | get things right. There is usually great excitement getting the first meal ready unless there is a hired cook with the party. This is the best way to do because, then, you are not so much confined to tinned food of which even the least fastidious get tired in a day or two, and there ix someone to look after the camp, which in some places is very necessary, without leaving one of the party behind...! | + | |
- | It makes Ireland and the Irish sound super-civilised, | + | " |
- | 0 As a contrast, here is something Australian that will probably interest | + | |
- | those folk who are ever seeking new places to go; places where there are no | + | It makes Ireland and the Irish sound super-civilised, |
- | 41red cooks, no novices, no signs of civilisation at all. It is a letter | + | |
+ | As a contrast, here is something Australian that will probably interest those folk who are ever seeking new places to go; places where there are no hired cooks, no novices, no signs of civilisation at all. It is a letter | ||
"Dear Madam, | "Dear Madam, | ||
- | I saw your article about the Kanengra | + | I saw your article about the Kanangra |
- | rough, is quite negotiable - but only by an experienced driver. From here | + | |
- | to the junction of the Putty road the surface is not so bad, merely requiring care in a few places. All this district is shown well in the latest N.R.M.A. | + | |
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- | week-end tour map, and this is called the Wheelbarrow Road. I have not seen the Kanangra Walls, but have been to Oberon, Jenolan Caves, and down the Burragorang Valley to Yeranderie and so I know a little about scenery. The views about here are not comparable and yet I think you would appreciate the trip. | + | |
I am only sixty odd miles from Sydney and yet it is the wildest and most isolated place live ever been in. There is no mail service. I have my letters addressed to Mr.Newis, who comes here for firewood. There are lyre-birds in the gullies, also wombats, wallabys and kangaroos, and I heard a dingo howling only a few minutes ago. | I am only sixty odd miles from Sydney and yet it is the wildest and most isolated place live ever been in. There is no mail service. I have my letters addressed to Mr.Newis, who comes here for firewood. There are lyre-birds in the gullies, also wombats, wallabys and kangaroos, and I heard a dingo howling only a few minutes ago. | ||
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If you chance a visit, come by Richmond, Upper Colo, cross the bridge over the Colo river and then up the newly constructed road going to Putty. If you have a good car and driver you could go back by Lower Portland and I think you would find the scenery is quite good enough to warrant the trip. | If you chance a visit, come by Richmond, Upper Colo, cross the bridge over the Colo river and then up the newly constructed road going to Putty. If you have a good car and driver you could go back by Lower Portland and I think you would find the scenery is quite good enough to warrant the trip. | ||
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I am, Madam, | I am, Madam, | ||
Yours faithfully, | Yours faithfully, | ||
R. S. WHITEMAN." | R. S. WHITEMAN." | ||
- | How many of you have been into that country north of the Colo River? It sounds as though Mr fihiteman | + | |
- | .... | + | How many of you have been into that country north of the Colo River? It sounds as though Mr.Whiteman |
From " | From " | ||
- | In order to preserve the woodlands and garden beauty for which the island of Madeira is famous, everyone who cuts down a tree is required by law to plant another in its place. | + | |
- | 611,11.*.o. | + | "In order to preserve the woodlands and garden beauty for which the island of Madeira is famous, everyone who cuts down a tree is required by law to plant another in its place." |
- | Did you realise that -- "Not only wood, but many other things also, come from the forests. Tans, dyes, oils, resins, charcoal, formalin, acetic acid are all forest products." | + | |
- | t====1 | + | Did you realise that -- "Not only wood, but many other things also, come from the forests. Tans, dyes, oils, resins, charcoal, formalin, acetic acid are all forest products." |
- | Why not buy your | + | |
- | LEICA & ACCESSORIES | + | ===== A "Grose" |
- | on EXTENDED TERMS ? For instance: | + | by Clare Kinsella |
- | LEICA III chrome with ELMAR 5cm Lens:- | + | |
- | CASH PRICE L34 : 17 : 6 On 25% Deposit, and | + | It was on a Sabbath morning |
- | only 12/6d per week I | + | |
- | ALSO take advantage of the SPECIAL 10% DISCOUNT on all developing, printing & enlarging work, allowed to members of the affiliated Bushwalking Clubs. | + | |
- | alms | + | |
- | THE LEICA PHOT6 SERVICE | + | |
- | Kyle House", | + | |
- | 31 Macquarie Place, | + | |
- | Sydney | + | |
- | 'Phone B74854 | + | |
- | -7-. A "GROSS" | + | |
- | by Clare Kinsella. | + | |
- | It was on a Sabbath morning But the thought that made them tremble | + | |
In the soft autumnal weather Made them shiver in their shoeses | In the soft autumnal weather Made them shiver in their shoeses | ||
In the deep and narrow valley Would they be found compatible? | In the deep and narrow valley Would they be found compatible? | ||
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Molly-moo-ma, | Molly-moo-ma, | ||
Like the lovely Aphrodite, Had been brought to land and safety. | Like the lovely Aphrodite, Had been brought to land and safety. | ||
- | 4Ryill11 | + | |
FEDERATION NEWS | FEDERATION NEWS | ||
The meeting of the Federation held on May 26th was a comparatively short | The meeting of the Federation held on May 26th was a comparatively short |
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