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|Voice of the Social Committee| | 16| | |Voice of the Social Committee| | 16| | ||
- | ===== "PEACE ON EARTH"? ===== | + | ===== "Peace on Earth"? ===== |
- | December again! And the third Christmas of the war is here! Can you remember away back to the days before the war, When life ran smoothly and once a year, almost automatically, | + | December again! And the third Christmas of the war is here! Can you remember away back to the days before the war, When life ran smoothly and once a year, almost automatically, |
- | Here in Sydney we are fortunate; we can still find peace in the bush near our homes - our homes are still safe. 7ith those overseas it is still "chins up" and " | + | Here in Sydney we are fortunate; we can still find peace in the bush near our homes - our homes are still safe. With those overseas it is still "chins up" and " |
- | lest December your Editor suggested that " | + | Last December your Editor suggested that " |
- | Look where the Russians are making their magnificent stand against the hordes of Hitler. See how the admiration of all free men for them is dispersing the fog of misunderstanding that has for so long hidden all the good points and distorted and magnified the bad ones of that mighty people, A Communist is still a bogey-man to many people - but during the past six months the term " | + | Look where the Russians are making their magnificent stand against the hordes of Hitler. See how the admiration of all free men for them is dispersing the fog of misunderstanding that has for so long hidden all the good points and distorted and magnified the bad ones of that mighty people. A Communist is still a bogey-man to many people - but during the past six months the term " |
- | The proof of this is in the British American, | + | The proof of this is in the British, American, |
- | From co-operation comes true understanding - and just recently we lov6ard(through a B.B.C.broadcast) the assurance of the British Foreign Secretary that this co-operation with the Russians will continue after the. war, Let us, themforelmarch | + | From co-operation comes true understanding - and just recently we heard (through a B.B.C. broadcast) the assurance of the British Foreign Secretary that this co-operation with the Russians will continue after the war. Let us, therefore, march forward |
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- | FEDERATION NOTES | + | |
- | At the November meting quite a lot of time was occupied in dealing with the correspondence arising out of the various instructions given by the October meeting. Of course, not all the replies expected had been received from the various authorities contacted, but the following results were reported. (More next month, we hope). | + | |
- | Windsor Shire Council has in hand the matter of clearing water hyacinth from South Creek, and thank S the Federation. for its letter. | + | ===== Federation |
- | The Secretary to the Railways reports. that it has now been decided to extend | + | At the November meeting quite a lot of time was occupied in dealing with the correspondence arising out of the various instructions given by the October meeting. Of course, not all the replies expected had been received from the various authorities contacted, but the following results were reported. (More next month, we hope). |
- | The Boy Scouts Association located the boys who did the carving | + | Windsor Shire Council has in hand the matter |
- | Regarding sawmilling on Mt. Coricudgy, a ,reply had been received from the Forestry Commission, but it was not considered satisfactory, | + | The Secretary to the Railways reports that it has now been decided to extend the electric light at Waterfall Station as requested, and the work will be done as soon as possible. |
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+ | The Boy Scouts Association located the boys who did the carving in the rocks at the junction of French' | ||
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+ | Regarding sawmilling on Mt. Coricudgy, a reply had been received from the Forestry Commission, but it was not considered satisfactory, | ||
At the request of the S.B.W., Council of the Federation decided to write to Johnny Manson and ask him to remove the notices regarding " | At the request of the S.B.W., Council of the Federation decided to write to Johnny Manson and ask him to remove the notices regarding " | ||
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To avoid clashing with the S.B.W. Christmas Party, the Federation has moved its December meeting forward one week and delegates will be reporting back to Council on the second Tuesday, which is December 9th. | To avoid clashing with the S.B.W. Christmas Party, the Federation has moved its December meeting forward one week and delegates will be reporting back to Council on the second Tuesday, which is December 9th. | ||
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- | "PP W.11.0..... | + | OH, Yez! OH, YEZ! |
- | OH, Yez OH2 YEZ | + | |
- | Hear Ye All Bushwalkers | + | Hear Ye All Bushwalkers! |
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- | Will anyone having such a copy and not wanting same please negotiate with said " | + | |
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+ | Will anyone having such a copy and not wanting same please negotiate with said " | ||
===== Down Arethusa Way ===== | ===== Down Arethusa Way ===== | ||
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By Stoddy Junior. | By Stoddy Junior. | ||
- | When Laurie, anxious to tackle the Arethusa steeps and chasms, suggested that we co-lead a rogramme | + | When Laurie, anxious to tackle the Arethusa steeps and chasms, suggested that we co-lead a Programme |
A thunderstorm preceded our arrival at Leura, and we made our way out through gleaming wet streets to sing along three dark miles of the Mt Hay Road, where we spent the night in an abandoned cow-shed. | A thunderstorm preceded our arrival at Leura, and we made our way out through gleaming wet streets to sing along three dark miles of the Mt Hay Road, where we spent the night in an abandoned cow-shed. | ||
- | Early next morning we continued our way along the track, which now resembled a garden path, so profuse were the wild irises, fringed violets, pink buttons, flannel flowers, boronia, vanilla plants and roseate gumtips. We sew many waratahs and shook their honey on to our fingers. Nectar of the Gods! | + | Early next morning we continued our way along the track, which now resembled a garden path, so profuse were the wild irises, fringed violets, pink buttons, flannel flowers, boronia, vanilla plants and roseate gumtips. We saw many waratahs and shook their honey on to our fingers. Nectar of the Gods! |
- | After about 2 1/2 miles we left the track, and followed a low ridge downward into a small creek. There was a type of pink GreVillea | + | After about 2 1/2 miles we left the track, and followed a low ridge downward into a small creek. There was a type of pink Grevillea |
Presently we pushed our way through masses of palest pink and white boronia, and reached the Rookery Nook. This is a small but comfortable cave, furnished with a fireplace, a breakwind, sundry pots and pans, a griller and a billy. To the partition post is nailed a neat sign, which reads, ' | Presently we pushed our way through masses of palest pink and white boronia, and reached the Rookery Nook. This is a small but comfortable cave, furnished with a fireplace, a breakwind, sundry pots and pans, a griller and a billy. To the partition post is nailed a neat sign, which reads, ' | ||
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As I write, I reflect that I was the only one present who had been a member of that previous walk in which these heights had been scaled from below. I feel that my companions were both brave and foolhardy to pursue the adventure from that point, having only my word for it that it could be done. It is a vastly different matter to climb **down**, however, as I found to my disquiet. | As I write, I reflect that I was the only one present who had been a member of that previous walk in which these heights had been scaled from below. I feel that my companions were both brave and foolhardy to pursue the adventure from that point, having only my word for it that it could be done. It is a vastly different matter to climb **down**, however, as I found to my disquiet. | ||
- | We retraced our steps a little way till we were able to descend into Rookery Nook Canyon. This was not very difficult, but it inVolved | + | We retraced our steps a little way till we were able to descend into Rookery Nook Canyon. This was not very difficult, but it involved |
One long-legged member of the party safely overcame this obstacle and fastened the rope so that those following were assured of a secure handhold. We four remaining came down with the rope about our chests as a precautionary measure. The packs were despatched more simply over the cliff face. | One long-legged member of the party safely overcame this obstacle and fastened the rope so that those following were assured of a secure handhold. We four remaining came down with the rope about our chests as a precautionary measure. The packs were despatched more simply over the cliff face. | ||
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Next, we followed the base of the cliff to gaze over the third and last drop. Pooh! A mere nothing of about 60 feet! | Next, we followed the base of the cliff to gaze over the third and last drop. Pooh! A mere nothing of about 60 feet! | ||
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Syncarpia is a lovely place. As we lay on our backs beside the campfire, contemplating the aspiring tree-trunks, | Syncarpia is a lovely place. As we lay on our backs beside the campfire, contemplating the aspiring tree-trunks, | ||
- | Next day we made our way back to Arethusa Falls. We left our dry clothes in the sunlight, and, clad in swim suits, entered the shadowed archway of the canyon. Between the cold green walls nearly meeting over our heads, we swam " | + | Next day we made our way back to Arethusa Falls. We left our dry clothes in the sunlight, and, clad in swim suits, entered the shadowed archway of the canyon. Between the cold green walls nearly meeting over our heads, we swam " |
Speeding back over enormous boulders, down waterfalls and cracks and crannies, creeping under one tremendous rock which blocked the chasm from side to side, we plunged into the last dark pool and at length regained the blessed sunshine. | Speeding back over enormous boulders, down waterfalls and cracks and crannies, creeping under one tremendous rock which blocked the chasm from side to side, we plunged into the last dark pool and at length regained the blessed sunshine. | ||
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The walk finished via Grand Canyon and Medlow Bath to the tune of 'Down Argentina Way' and these words: | The walk finished via Grand Canyon and Medlow Bath to the tune of 'Down Argentina Way' and these words: | ||
- | ' | + | ' |
- | + | If you learn to rock-climb\\ | |
- | If you learn to rock-climb | + | Arethusa. (Tsk, tsk, tsk, |
- | + | Before each obstacle' | |
- | Arethusa. (Tsk, tsk, tsk, | + | You think each moment' |
- | + | Down Arethusa. (Ditto.)\\ | |
- | Before each obstacle' | + | Though with cold it is true\\ |
- | + | You may be purple and blue\\ | |
- | You think each moment' | + | You still can be gay-----\\ |
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- | Down Arethusa. (Ditto.) | + | |
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- | Though with cold it is true | + | |
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- | You may be purple and blue | + | |
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- | You still can be gay----- | + | |
Down Arethus--a way! | Down Arethus--a way! | ||
+ | ===== Your Christmas Photographs ===== | ||
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- | YOUR CHRISTMAS- PHOTOGRAPHS | ||
will of course go to Goodman Bros. for processing. | will of course go to Goodman Bros. for processing. | ||
Please remember a few points: | Please remember a few points: | ||
- | When you bring your films or negatives, don't forget to mention that you are a Clubmember. It will ensure particular attention to your order, and consequently the best results. | + | When you bring your films or negatives, don't forget to mention that you are a Club member. It will ensure particular attention to your order, and consequently the best results. |
- | If you have not yet seen the outcome of our experiments with colour toning of photographs | + | If you have not yet seen the outcome of our experiments with colour toning of photographs |
Many nice Christmas cards are for sale at stationers' | Many nice Christmas cards are for sale at stationers' | ||
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A big enlargement from one of your nice negatives, mounted and framed, or coloured, makes a beautiful, personal Christmas present for your friends, and is not expensive. Here, too, we ask you to bring your orders in time. Framemakers are frightfully busy before Christmas. | A big enlargement from one of your nice negatives, mounted and framed, or coloured, makes a beautiful, personal Christmas present for your friends, and is not expensive. Here, too, we ask you to bring your orders in time. Framemakers are frightfully busy before Christmas. | ||
- | Other Christmas presents comprise cameras, enlargers, photographic accessories of all kinds, and the beautiful Swiss precision watches, MARVIN. No further supplies of these latter are available, and we sell our small r, | + | Other Christmas presents comprise cameras, enlargers, photographic accessories of all kinds, and the beautiful Swiss precision watches, MARVIN. No further supplies of these latter are available, and we sell our small remaining |
- | And there is our optometrical department with a firstclass | + | And there is our optometrical department with a first-class |
Now you know all about what to get at | Now you know all about what to get at | ||
- | GOODMAN BROS. PHOTO SUPPLIES 20 Hunter Street, City. | + | **GOODMAN BROS. PHOTO SUPPLIES** |
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+ | 20 Hunter Street, City. | ||
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+ | (Opposite Wynyard entrance) | ||
- | (Opposite- Wynyard entrance) | + | **Open Friday |
===== Crime Can Be Made To Pay ===== | ===== Crime Can Be Made To Pay ===== | ||
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In a crowd of 15 to 20 people - and official walks often number that, and would number more if people were not partly impervious to propaganda - do you get to know anything more about people than their names and faces? Do you find out if they keep good-tempered when they are tired, whether they can find their own way through the bush, and unless you happen to be in the rear of the party, even whether they drag behind? Often I have been asked to support the nomination of a prospective member who has been on some official walk I have been on, and I have had only the vaguest idea of both his walking capabilities and his character. But a person who has been with me on a small private walk remains indelibly impressed on my mind together with all his virtues and vices. | In a crowd of 15 to 20 people - and official walks often number that, and would number more if people were not partly impervious to propaganda - do you get to know anything more about people than their names and faces? Do you find out if they keep good-tempered when they are tired, whether they can find their own way through the bush, and unless you happen to be in the rear of the party, even whether they drag behind? Often I have been asked to support the nomination of a prospective member who has been on some official walk I have been on, and I have had only the vaguest idea of both his walking capabilities and his character. But a person who has been with me on a small private walk remains indelibly impressed on my mind together with all his virtues and vices. | ||
- | I put it to you that you do not get to know people on Club walks, anyhow not intimately enough to know if they are good bush men and women. | + | I put it to you that you do **not** get to know people on Club walks, anyhow not intimately enough to know if they are good bush men and women. |
**And What About Bushcraft? | **And What About Bushcraft? | ||
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I do not want to decry Field Week Ends, and lectures and demonstrations may be useful, but they do not teach bushcraft. The only teacher of bushcraft is the bush, and the only guides are your own mistakes. Until you have been lost, you cannot say you can find your way. It is only in the small party that you can learn to do things for yourself and learn to find your own way. | I do not want to decry Field Week Ends, and lectures and demonstrations may be useful, but they do not teach bushcraft. The only teacher of bushcraft is the bush, and the only guides are your own mistakes. Until you have been lost, you cannot say you can find your way. It is only in the small party that you can learn to do things for yourself and learn to find your own way. | ||
- | I put it to. you that you do not learn bushcraft on Club Walks, nor even on Field Week Ends. | + | I put it to you that you do **not** learn bushcraft on Club Walks, nor even on Field Week Ends. |
**Bush Hosts and Hostesses** | **Bush Hosts and Hostesses** | ||
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===== Club Gossip ===== | ===== Club Gossip ===== | ||
- | Edith Finlay(S.B.W.) and Bill Watson(Rover Ramblers) have announced their engagement, and we offer our congratulations to both parties in this inter-club event. | + | Edith Finlay (S.B.W.) and Bill Watson (Rover Ramblers) have announced their engagement, and we offer our congratulations to both parties in this inter-club event. |
- | We extend our sympathy to those members and prospectives who got their feet burned on a recent " | + | We extend our sympathy to those members and prospectives who got their feet burned on a recent " |
Did you hear of Ray Bean's splendid gift to the Bushwalker' | Did you hear of Ray Bean's splendid gift to the Bushwalker' | ||
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By " | By " | ||
- | We all store away our impressions and memories in a series of photographicslide-like mental pictures of the happenings | + | We all store away our impressions and memories in a series of photographic-slide-like mental pictures of the happenings |
- | -- Scores of cheery, chattering Walkers, each with a bulging | + | -- Scores of cheery, chattering Walkers, each with a bulging |
-- Paddy and others tying odd parcels and paraphenalia to the outside of said bus with pieces of string. | -- Paddy and others tying odd parcels and paraphenalia to the outside of said bus with pieces of string. | ||
-- The lass who succeeded in securing a front seat in the bus htving to clutch to herbosom the "body in the bag", - the " | -- The lass who succeeded in securing a front seat in the bus htving to clutch to herbosom the "body in the bag", - the " | ||
- | -- The camp during two glorious sunny d-tys and under the calm serenity of the full moon that was Nature' | + | -- The camp during two glorious sunny days and under the calm serenity of the full moon that was Nature' |
-- Many little tents under the casuarinas, with the smoke of cooking fires curling lazily into the purple dusk. | -- Many little tents under the casuarinas, with the smoke of cooking fires curling lazily into the purple dusk. | ||
-- Members of the various clubs enjoying gay and happy camerderie and the exchange of ideas and opinions about all those things dear to bush walking hearts; but with time to stop, think and chat about absent friends - especially those overseas. | -- Members of the various clubs enjoying gay and happy camerderie and the exchange of ideas and opinions about all those things dear to bush walking hearts; but with time to stop, think and chat about absent friends - especially those overseas. |
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