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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
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-JANUARY, 1942 Price 3d. No.85+**JANUARY 1942 Price 3d. No.85** 
 Editor: Dorothy Lawry  Editor: Dorothy Lawry 
 Business Manager: Jean West Business Manager: Jean West
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 Production: Jean West. Production: Jean West.
  
-C 0 N T E- N T S  +**CONTENTS**  
-Federation Notes 1,00 444 400+ 
 +Editorial  
 +Letters from the Lads ; No.10 from Bill Burke 
 +An Appreciation  by Edna Garrad 
 +At Our Own Meetings 
 +Paddy's Advertisement  
 +"Hell & High Timber"  
 +Federation Notes 
 Another Clue; from "Wajahero" Another Clue; from "Wajahero"
 Club Fun and Food by Taro Club Fun and Food by Taro
-Goodman Bros,' Photo Supplies Advertisement Club Gossip 4.. 004 +Goodman Bros,' Photo Supplies Advertisement  
-Commentary by "Cassowary" "They're the Same the Whole World Over" +Club Gossip 
-The Voice of the Social Committee 000 +Commentary by "Cassowary"  
-NEW YEAR, 1942. +"They're the Same the Whole World Over" 
-Page 1 +The Voice of the Social Committee  
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- 5 " 6 it 8 +====== NEW YEAR, 1942 ======
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-Editorial 44 O 0,4 444 +
-Letters from the Lads ;. No.10 from Bill Burke An Appreciation ' by Edna Garrad +
-' At Our Own Meetings 044  4 44i +
-Paddy's Advertisement .. 444 440 +
-"Hell & High Timber" .400 , 004+
  
  
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-LETTERS FROM THE LADS - No.10.+====== Letters From The Lads - No.10 ====== 
 + 
 From Bill Burke. From Bill Burke.
  
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-AN APPRECIATION  by Edna Garrad.+====== An Appreciation ====== 
 + 
 +by Edna Garrad.
  
 We have in our Club a member who contributes a tremendous amount towards the success of the majority of trips undertaken each year. His work for conservation etc., is well known to all walkers - and to many other folk - but it is an appreciation of something more personal that I would like to express. We have in our Club a member who contributes a tremendous amount towards the success of the majority of trips undertaken each year. His work for conservation etc., is well known to all walkers - and to many other folk - but it is an appreciation of something more personal that I would like to express.
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-AT OUR OWN MEETINGS +====== At Our Own Meetings ====== 
  
 From the Ordinary Monthly Meeting and the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12th come the following items of interest; From the Ordinary Monthly Meeting and the Extraordinary General Meeting held on December 12th come the following items of interest;
  
-Two new members were welcomed - Miss Edna (Bobbie) Lance and Mr.Norman Scot ,+Two new members were welcomed - Miss Edna (Bobbie) Lance and Mr.Norman Scot.
  
 The war in the Pacific having started earlier in the week, President Alex. Colley repeated ex-President Richard Croker's words of September, 1939 -- briefly pointing out that, whatever trials and changes may come, the Club must go on; and WE must see that it does. The war in the Pacific having started earlier in the week, President Alex. Colley repeated ex-President Richard Croker's words of September, 1939 -- briefly pointing out that, whatever trials and changes may come, the Club must go on; and WE must see that it does.
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 Will everyone who has any ideas for the 1942 Re-Union please note that Frank Duncan has been appointed Convenor of the Re-Union Committee? Parade your ideas as early as possible, please. Will everyone who has any ideas for the 1942 Re-Union please note that Frank Duncan has been appointed Convenor of the Re-Union Committee? Parade your ideas as early as possible, please.
  
-Just in case you should be wondering what happened to the motions to amend +Just in case you should be wondering what happened to the motions to amend the Constitution -- the first was lost, the password being "regimentation".
-the Constitution -- the first was lost, the password being "regimentation".+
  
 Mentally, any member will be able to hear all the noble democrats rising to declare, "We will not have the Prospectives REGIMENTED! and the reformers declaring, "This would not regiment them, it would only make sure that they were enthusiastic and that we got to know them in the bush", etc, etc. Having visualised the scene, are you surprised to hear that motions two and three were carried and so nominators are now compelled to report to the Committee on the sociability, stamina and regard for the Club's welfare of the prospectives nominated for membership? Mentally, any member will be able to hear all the noble democrats rising to declare, "We will not have the Prospectives REGIMENTED! and the reformers declaring, "This would not regiment them, it would only make sure that they were enthusiastic and that we got to know them in the bush", etc, etc. Having visualised the scene, are you surprised to hear that motions two and three were carried and so nominators are now compelled to report to the Committee on the sociability, stamina and regard for the Club's welfare of the prospectives nominated for membership?
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-"HELL AND HIGH TIMBER" +====== Hell and High Timber ====== 
  
 In June 1938 an article under the above title appeared in Collier's magazine; a condensed version of it appeared in the "Reader's Digest" for October 1938, (our copy half-price from the N.S.W.Bookstall Co recently) and as it is once more the bushfire season in Australia, we are taking the liberty of republishing part of it. We trust all our readers will be warned, and always exercise the utmost care to prevent bushfires as a result of reading this article and we believe the authors and previous publishers will be glad we have given their words a chance to do more good work.-- Editor. In June 1938 an article under the above title appeared in Collier's magazine; a condensed version of it appeared in the "Reader's Digest" for October 1938, (our copy half-price from the N.S.W.Bookstall Co recently) and as it is once more the bushfire season in Australia, we are taking the liberty of republishing part of it. We trust all our readers will be warned, and always exercise the utmost care to prevent bushfires as a result of reading this article and we believe the authors and previous publishers will be glad we have given their words a chance to do more good work.-- Editor.
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 Most Australian Bushfires are not quite so bad as those described, but-- remember, because of the drought, this summer again the bush is tinder-dry and the Australian fire-fighting organisation cannot be compared with the American. Most Australian Bushfires are not quite so bad as those described, but-- remember, because of the drought, this summer again the bush is tinder-dry and the Australian fire-fighting organisation cannot be compared with the American.
  
-Here, as everywhere else, 90% of bushfires are caused by men. See that "cu. are not a Mr. Spelvin:+Here, as everywhere else, 90% of bushfires are caused by men. See that "you are not a Mr. Spelvin:
 NEVER LEAVE CAMP UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOUR FIRE IS OUT -- DEAD OUT. NEVER LEAVE CAMP UNTIL YOU ARE SURE YOUR FIRE IS OUT -- DEAD OUT.
  
  
-FEDERATION NOTES.+**FEDERATION NOTES.**
  
 In December the Federation Council meeting was held a week early to avoid clashing with the S.B.W. Christmas Party. In December the Federation Council meeting was held a week early to avoid clashing with the S.B.W. Christmas Party.
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-NOTICE TO ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS.+**NOTICE TO ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS.** 
 Owing to the increased postage rates, the annual subscription of posted  copies of this magazine will in future be 4/6d. Reserved copies will continue to be 3/- p a. Owing to the increased postage rates, the annual subscription of posted  copies of this magazine will in future be 4/6d. Reserved copies will continue to be 3/- p a.
 To NON-SUBSCRIBERS: Make sure of your copy of each month, and join our happy list of subscribers To NON-SUBSCRIBERS: Make sure of your copy of each month, and join our happy list of subscribers
  
- +**ANOTHER CLUE!**
-ANOTHER CLUE!+
  
 I was interested in Mumbedah's article in the last Bushwalker regarding the route of Guouagang to Kanangaroo, and the other night to keep myself sane after listening to the war news, I dug up some old photographs. One I have is a beauty and it gives the route quite clearly. I think Munbedah is not quite correct however his sketch would suggest that the way down is a combination of routes 2 and 1 as it gives the impression that 2 and 1 join. I was interested in Mumbedah's article in the last Bushwalker regarding the route of Guouagang to Kanangaroo, and the other night to keep myself sane after listening to the war news, I dug up some old photographs. One I have is a beauty and it gives the route quite clearly. I think Munbedah is not quite correct however his sketch would suggest that the way down is a combination of routes 2 and 1 as it gives the impression that 2 and 1 join.
 from "Wajahero". from "Wajahero".
  
-SKETCH OFOF RIDGES LADING FROM GUOUAGANG TO KONANGAROO TRACED FROM A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM SPLENDOUR ROCK. 
  
 +SKETCH OF RIDGES LEADING FROM GUOUAGANG TO KONANGAROO TRACED FROM A PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM SPLENDOUR ROCK.
  
-CLUB FUN AND FOOD by Taro.+ 
 +====== Club Fun and Food ====== 
 +  
 +by Taro.
  
 Not that I do it very often - but I admit it is nice to walk into the clubroom on Friday nights. It is nice to see all the horrible old faces and the lovely new ones. Better still to drop in on a free night, when liberty is spelt with 2 Capital LLs. Not that I do it very often - but I admit it is nice to walk into the clubroom on Friday nights. It is nice to see all the horrible old faces and the lovely new ones. Better still to drop in on a free night, when liberty is spelt with 2 Capital LLs.
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 To pacify the blood pressure, I went straight to the high court - alias Judge Colley. I put the case to him; he broke into his wide range grin. "Whisst", ses he - ever so softly, "It is a food list." "What!" ses I. "Yes", ses he, "a food list!" To pacify the blood pressure, I went straight to the high court - alias Judge Colley. I put the case to him; he broke into his wide range grin. "Whisst", ses he - ever so softly, "It is a food list." "What!" ses I. "Yes", ses he, "a food list!"
  
-An hour later, when all but a few had fled, they were still at it, skulls +An hour later, when all but a few had fled, they were still at it, skulls (X)linked - seats exposed - toes digging the lino - leadies down to the last inch and piles of paper up to their noses. And still Myles had not seen my specials - me for Wynyard.
-(X)linked - seats ex osed - toes digging the lino - leadies down to the last inch and piles of paper up to their noses. And still Myles had not seen my specials - me for Wynyard.+
      
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 The night watchman incredibly informs me that, just after midnight, he saw half-a-dozen worn, slinky shadows creeping up Hamilton lane snail bent for the last train. The night watchman incredibly informs me that, just after midnight, he saw half-a-dozen worn, slinky shadows creeping up Hamilton lane snail bent for the last train.
  
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-Some Camping Notes for 1942. +**Some Camping Notes for 1942.** 
  
 A minimum of transport (at a maximum cost) means trips as close to home as possible. Don't forget that "Lights out along the coast" means ---- "No fires after dark", And always, everywhere, EXTINGUISH your fire before leaving it. A minimum of transport (at a maximum cost) means trips as close to home as possible. Don't forget that "Lights out along the coast" means ---- "No fires after dark", And always, everywhere, EXTINGUISH your fire before leaving it.
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-CLUB GOSSIP+====== Club Gossip ====== 
    
 This month's most important announcement is that the first English Bride of this war, as far as the S.B.W. is concerned, is Mrs Oliver Moriarty. In London on November 1st, Miss Sheila Scanlan and "Morrie" were married, and the idea then was that we might be seeing them in Sydney sometime in February. Whatever changes world events may make to their plans, we wish them both every happiness. This month's most important announcement is that the first English Bride of this war, as far as the S.B.W. is concerned, is Mrs Oliver Moriarty. In London on November 1st, Miss Sheila Scanlan and "Morrie" were married, and the idea then was that we might be seeing them in Sydney sometime in February. Whatever changes world events may make to their plans, we wish them both every happiness.
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 +====== Commentary ======
  
-COMMENTARY By "Cassowary".+By "Cassowary".
  
 "Australia for the free! "Australia for the free!
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 "War effort me foot I "War effort me foot I
 This is all rot about war effort and saving tins Here's my best new hole all bunged up by Bushwalkers Because they wont carry portable rubbish bins." This is all rot about war effort and saving tins Here's my best new hole all bunged up by Bushwalkers Because they wont carry portable rubbish bins."
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 We'd like to spend Xmas very quietly at home We'd like to spend Xmas very quietly at home
 While other extravagant walkers roam While other extravagant walkers roam
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 To crawl off to good old Kowmung To crawl off to good old Kowmung
 And have a real rest. And have a real rest.
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-ON THAT HOT DAY  By "Mumbedahu.+**ON THAT HOT DAY**  By "Mumbedahu.
  
 Now that the very hot weather is here, we must be on the lookout for sun-stroke. This can occur on a cloudy day as well as a bright sunny one. The onset may be gradual, with complaints of headache and drowsiness, or the walker may drop straight down in his tracks. The skin is hot and dry,fast pulse and noisy breathing,while the victim may become delirious. Exhaustion predisposes the condition,so take care on "the ruff and tuff" to watch your mates. Now that the very hot weather is here, we must be on the lookout for sun-stroke. This can occur on a cloudy day as well as a bright sunny one. The onset may be gradual, with complaints of headache and drowsiness, or the walker may drop straight down in his tracks. The skin is hot and dry,fast pulse and noisy breathing,while the victim may become delirious. Exhaustion predisposes the condition,so take care on "the ruff and tuff" to watch your mates.
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 The treatment consists of laying the patient in the shade,stripping off his clothes and splashing him with cold water or covering him with wet towels, and fanning him. Should breathing fail,apply artificial respiration. Camp where you are and do not go on until patient feels well enough and then rest in the hottest part of the day for the balance of the trip. Allow only fluid diet for first couple of meals. The treatment consists of laying the patient in the shade,stripping off his clothes and splashing him with cold water or covering him with wet towels, and fanning him. Should breathing fail,apply artificial respiration. Camp where you are and do not go on until patient feels well enough and then rest in the hottest part of the day for the balance of the trip. Allow only fluid diet for first couple of meals.
    
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-"THEY'RE THE SAME THE WHOLE WORLD OVER". says the Editor.+"THEY'RE THE SAME THE WHOLE WORLD OVER"** says the Editor.
  
 The Melbourne Walking Club is to be congratulated on the 1941 issue of "The Melbourne Walker". Its cover and set-up are now similar in style to "The Bushwalker" and its articles are of more than local interest. The S.B.W. has only one copy of "The Melbourne Walker" for 1941 but it has over two hundred and sixty members, so probably most of them will never see this magazine.  The Melbourne Walking Club is to be congratulated on the 1941 issue of "The Melbourne Walker". Its cover and set-up are now similar in style to "The Bushwalker" and its articles are of more than local interest. The S.B.W. has only one copy of "The Melbourne Walker" for 1941 but it has over two hundred and sixty members, so probably most of them will never see this magazine. 
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 To whet the appetite of those who are in Sydney and can queue up the Club's copy - and to give members overseas some idea of our Victorian compatriots - we take the liberty of reprinting one article. Here it is: To whet the appetite of those who are in Sydney and can queue up the Club's copy - and to give members overseas some idea of our Victorian compatriots - we take the liberty of reprinting one article. Here it is:
  
-OURSELVES. by The Editor: Walker's Rag:+ 
 +**OURSELVES.** by The Editor: Walker's Rag:
  
 "If ever you feel like going on an unorthodox ramble in the country you could not do better than to get in touch with one of the unorthodox members of the Melbourne Walking Club. To do this requires no mechanical skill. Merely shut your eyes and twirl a pin around haphazardly above the names of all the members of the Club, then let it stab into one of them: He will probably object, but the point is this: You will have chosen a suitable person for your peculiar idea, because this Club is made up of a hundred percent, died in the wool, ultra-unvarnished human essences of unorthodoxy. To see the various styles of walking gear, the different methods of erecting a tent, the numerous ways of setting and lighting a fire, the hundred and one assorted assortments of foodstuffs, and the diverse methods of cooking and eating is alone worth a close inspection; even if it means giving up mowing the back and front lawns at the week-end. "If ever you feel like going on an unorthodox ramble in the country you could not do better than to get in touch with one of the unorthodox members of the Melbourne Walking Club. To do this requires no mechanical skill. Merely shut your eyes and twirl a pin around haphazardly above the names of all the members of the Club, then let it stab into one of them: He will probably object, but the point is this: You will have chosen a suitable person for your peculiar idea, because this Club is made up of a hundred percent, died in the wool, ultra-unvarnished human essences of unorthodoxy. To see the various styles of walking gear, the different methods of erecting a tent, the numerous ways of setting and lighting a fire, the hundred and one assorted assortments of foodstuffs, and the diverse methods of cooking and eating is alone worth a close inspection; even if it means giving up mowing the back and front lawns at the week-end.
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 "We forget who it was said that there is no smoke without fire but he could have tried to start a campfire with damp twigs." --"The Open Road", Sydney. "We forget who it was said that there is no smoke without fire but he could have tried to start a campfire with damp twigs." --"The Open Road", Sydney.
 +**
  
 +THE VOICE OF THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE SAYS**
  
-THE VOICE OF THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE SAYS 
 "Heres Hoping We can enjoy These Entertainments as per the Social Programme." "Heres Hoping We can enjoy These Entertainments as per the Social Programme."
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-8.15 p m. 
-8,15 p m. 
-1942. 
-January 16th (Friday) 
-January 30th (Friday) 
-Lecture with coloured 'slides -- "A Naturalist in New Guinea" -- by MR. MEL. WARD of the Australian Museum. 
-Services Committee's NIGHT FULL OF SURPRISES. 
-February 4th (Wednesday) 
-February 14th/15th 
-February 21st/22nd. 
-February 25th 
-(Wednesday) 
-February 27th (Friday) 
-7.30 p m. 
-8,00 p m. 
-8.15 p m. 
-Moonlight Launch Trip 
-and/or dancing. (Better keep in close (this event - in case (out or anything). 
-to Balmoral - swimming 
-touch for details of) the Moon is blacked ) 
-MIMING CARNIVAL WEEK-END. 
-(Drought and Restrictions permitting). 
-FIELD INSTRUCTIONAL WEEK-END. (Details later). 
-Another MINERVA THEATRE PARTY -- may be. (If interestedlkeep in touch with the) (Social Secretary). 
-Lecture with coloured slides -- "American 
-Journey" -- by MR. W. J. CRAWFORD, Economist to the Rural Bank. 
-Naturally, all Club activities are subject to modification to meet changing conditions. The war is much nearer than it was when this social programme was drawn up; any of the doings may have to be abandoned at a moment's notice, but don't dash off to a distant cave; keep in touch with your Club and your cobbers. 
  
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 +January 16th (Friday)  Lecture with coloured 'slides -- "A Naturalist in New Guinea" -- by MR. MEL. WARD of the Australian Museum.
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 +January 30th (Friday)  Services Committee's NIGHT FULL OF SURPRISES.
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 +February 4th (Wednesday) Moonlight Launch Trip to Balmoral - swimming and/or dancing. (Better keep in close touch for details of this event - in case the Moon is blacked out or anything). 
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 +February 14th/15th  SWIMMING CARNIVAL WEEK-END. (Drought and Restrictions permitting).
 +
 +February 21st/22nd FIELD INSTRUCTIONAL WEEK-END. (Details later).
 +
 +February 25th (Wednesday) Another MINERVA THEATRE PARTY -- may be. (If interested keep in touch with the Social Secretary).
 +
 +February 27th (Friday) Lecture with coloured slides -- "American Journey" -- by MR. W. J. CRAWFORD, Economist to the Rural Bank.
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 +Naturally, all Club activities are subject to modification to meet changing conditions. The war is much nearer than it was when this social programme was drawn up; any of the doings may have to be abandoned at a moment's notice, but don't dash off to a distant cave; keep in touch with your Club and your cobbers.
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