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A monthly Bulletin devoted to matters of interest to The Sydney Bushwalkers, | A monthly Bulletin devoted to matters of interest to The Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
- | ===== NOVEMBER, 1942 ===== | + | ===== November, 1942 ===== |
No. 95,\\ Price 3d. | No. 95,\\ Price 3d. | ||
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|Subscriptions|Jo Newland| | |Subscriptions|Jo Newland| | ||
- | ===== CONTENTS ===== | + | ^Contents^^^ |
|Index||1| | |Index||1| | ||
|The Chase|H.I.S.|2| | |The Chase|H.I.S.|2| | ||
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- | ===== FROM MOONLIGHT ACRE ===== | + | ===== From Moonlight Acre ===== |
By Robert D. Fitzgerald | By Robert D. Fitzgerald | ||
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- | ===== THE CHASE. ===== | + | ===== The Chase. ===== |
By H.I.S. | By H.I.S. | ||
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In conclusion, does anyone know the whereabouts of a cave of Red Hands near Euro Trig. Station above the Basin. Is it north, south, east or west of the cairn? | In conclusion, does anyone know the whereabouts of a cave of Red Hands near Euro Trig. Station above the Basin. Is it north, south, east or west of the cairn? | ||
- | ===== THE END OF THE DROUGHT | + | ===== The End Of The Drought |
by Marie B. Byles. | by Marie B. Byles. | ||
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And the voice of many rushing waters falling\\ Has the mastery from the greatest to the least,\\ For it sings the end of years of death and terror,\\ And of misery for man and plant and beast. | And the voice of many rushing waters falling\\ Has the mastery from the greatest to the least,\\ For it sings the end of years of death and terror,\\ And of misery for man and plant and beast. | ||
- | ===== "DONNA BUANG" ===== | + | ===== "Donna Buang" ===== |
A letter from Dot English. | A letter from Dot English. | ||
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I have solved the problem of the Victorian weather; all you have to do is get high enough and there is the sunshine. | I have solved the problem of the Victorian weather; all you have to do is get high enough and there is the sunshine. | ||
- | ===== SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE! ===== | + | ===== Speak Now Or Forever Hold Your Peace! ===== |
by Marie B. Byle | by Marie B. Byle | ||
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Write now! Map now! Or forever-hold your peace!. | Write now! Map now! Or forever-hold your peace!. | ||
- | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS THANKFULLY RECEIVED BY THE WRITER. | + | All Contributions Thankfully Received By The Writer. |
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- | ===== THE LEGEND OF LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK ===== | + | ===== The Legend Of Lamington National Park ===== |
by Jack Debert (from a book on Lamington prepared by Qld.Forestry Dept). | by Jack Debert (from a book on Lamington prepared by Qld.Forestry Dept). | ||
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But young Jamborin remained faithful to the Koomoroo Princesses who had washed his feet for so long. Drenched by the echo from Queen Wanungara' | But young Jamborin remained faithful to the Koomoroo Princesses who had washed his feet for so long. Drenched by the echo from Queen Wanungara' | ||
- | And now the Mountains and Rivers and Valleys have grown very, very old. Today you may stand on old Tamborine' | + | And now the Mountains and Rivers and Valleys have grown very, very old. Today you may stand on old Tamborine' |
- | High up in the middle of the Lamington National Park you may stand and watch gnarled old Wanungara, still gazing out at lonely Nimbin, with the strong South land often blowing her hair back through the ancient Beech Trees, to carry a tale of sorrow to the two Princesses, - Tooloona and Caningura | + | High up in the middle of the Lamington National Park you may stand and watch gnarled old Wanungara, still gazing out at lonely Nimbin, with the strong South land often blowing her hair back through the ancient Beech Trees, to carry a tale of sorrow to the two Princesses, - Tooloona and Caningera |
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(Note: The fauna is the property of Emile Mercier, but we feel sure he would not object to it being Of service to Bushwalkers.) | (Note: The fauna is the property of Emile Mercier, but we feel sure he would not object to it being Of service to Bushwalkers.) | ||
- | ===== THE SOUTHERN SKY ===== | + | ===== The Southern Sky ===== |
- | by "CANOPUS" | + | by "Canopus" |
- | Apart from the Southern Cross, the Southern sky contains no striking constellations, | + | Apart from the Southern Cross, the Southern sky contains no striking constellations, |
fact, believed to have been their origin. Like the Milky Way they are composed of a great number of stars, clusters and nebulae. They were first fully described by Magellan, hence their name. | fact, believed to have been their origin. Like the Milky Way they are composed of a great number of stars, clusters and nebulae. They were first fully described by Magellan, hence their name. | ||
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(1) By projecting the vertical axis of the Cross three and a half times its own length. | (1) By projecting the vertical axis of the Cross three and a half times its own length. | ||
(2) It forms a nearly equilateral triangle with the Magellanic clouds. | (2) It forms a nearly equilateral triangle with the Magellanic clouds. | ||
- | (3) It is about half way between Beta Contatrk | + | (3) It is about half way between Beta Centauri |
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- | ===== LETTERS FROM THE LADS AND LASSES | + | ===== Letters From The Lads And Lasses |
Letters this month received from:- | Letters this month received from:- | ||
- | |Jack Debert - S.B.W.\\ David Martin - Y.M.C.A.\\ Dick Schofield S.B.W.\\ W.R. Wood - Rover Ramblers\\ | + | |Jack Debert - S.B.W.\\ David Martin - Y.M.C.A.\\ Dick Schofield S.B.W.\\ W.R. Wood - Rover Ramblers\\ Alf Watts - S.B.W.\\ John Green - Y.M.C.A.\\ Doug McKellar - Rucksack| |
- | Alf Watts - S.B.W.\\ John Green - Y.M.C.A.\\ Doug McKellar - Rucksack | + | |
**DICK SCHOFIELD: | **DICK SCHOFIELD: | ||
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There are all sorts of things to arrange for - tent sites, holes for latrines. The kitchen is nearly completed and the messing hut for the men is all but finished." | There are all sorts of things to arrange for - tent sites, holes for latrines. The kitchen is nearly completed and the messing hut for the men is all but finished." | ||
- | ===== FEDERATON NOTES ===== | + | ===== Federation Notes ===== |
Dealing with the C.M.W' | Dealing with the C.M.W' | ||
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It was decided to revive and re-organise the Search and Rescue Section so as to provide for the increasing number of inexperienced walkers, to make use of the work and knowledge of the G. & R.C. to provide a group of bushwalkers available at short notice if needed in a national emergency. | It was decided to revive and re-organise the Search and Rescue Section so as to provide for the increasing number of inexperienced walkers, to make use of the work and knowledge of the G. & R.C. to provide a group of bushwalkers available at short notice if needed in a national emergency. | ||
- | ===== AT OUR OWN MEETING | + | ===== At Our Own Meeting |
One new member, Miss Grace Moroney, was welcomed into the Club. Roly Cotter' | One new member, Miss Grace Moroney, was welcomed into the Club. Roly Cotter' | ||
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Alex Colley then moved that the motion of the last General Meeting, approving of the erection of a hostel at Marley should be rescinded. The rescinding of this motion was approved by the meeting. It was also resolved that members should be acquainted with other proposed hostel sites and the matter be discussed at the next meeting (See article on page 7). | Alex Colley then moved that the motion of the last General Meeting, approving of the erection of a hostel at Marley should be rescinded. The rescinding of this motion was approved by the meeting. It was also resolved that members should be acquainted with other proposed hostel sites and the matter be discussed at the next meeting (See article on page 7). | ||
- | ===== INNOCUOUS ITEMS ===== | + | ===== Innocuous Items ===== |
Quite a lot of old bushwalkers were present at the Services Committee Concert on Friday 23rd October. Charles Kilpatrick, the first Club Secretary, brought along several Mountain Trails Club members. They hurried through their meeting in order to be present. Several clubs were represented: | Quite a lot of old bushwalkers were present at the Services Committee Concert on Friday 23rd October. Charles Kilpatrick, the first Club Secretary, brought along several Mountain Trails Club members. They hurried through their meeting in order to be present. Several clubs were represented: | ||
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Mr & Mrs Fred Svensen have a son, we give them our blessing. It is with no little interest that we learn that Grace Edgecombe is sewing a table centre!!! If she starts a supper cloth we may be able to tell you something. More congratulations to Edith Findlay and Bill Watson who were recently married and Lola Bennett and John Manson who were married last Wednesday. | Mr & Mrs Fred Svensen have a son, we give them our blessing. It is with no little interest that we learn that Grace Edgecombe is sewing a table centre!!! If she starts a supper cloth we may be able to tell you something. More congratulations to Edith Findlay and Bill Watson who were recently married and Lola Bennett and John Manson who were married last Wednesday. | ||
- | ===== IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR | + | ===== Important Dates For Your Social Calendar |
|November 27th (Friday)|Miss Esme Brown will tell us of her experience in "Fiji Today" | |November 27th (Friday)|Miss Esme Brown will tell us of her experience in "Fiji Today" | ||
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|FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS\\ and for\\ EXCELLENT DEVELOPING WORK\\ and\\ ENLARGING SERVICE\\ \\ GOODMAN BROS.\\ 20 Hunter Street, Sydney. (opp. Wynyard)\\ Tel. B3438.\\ | | |FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC REQUIREMENTS\\ and for\\ EXCELLENT DEVELOPING WORK\\ and\\ ENLARGING SERVICE\\ \\ GOODMAN BROS.\\ 20 Hunter Street, Sydney. (opp. Wynyard)\\ Tel. B3438.\\ | | ||
- | ===== YOU CAN NEVER TELL! ===== | + | ===== You Can Never Tell! ===== |
Recently an Allied Nations Naval Officer walked into the shop. We were busy demonstrating waterproof sleeping bags to a couple of soldiers. | Recently an Allied Nations Naval Officer walked into the shop. We were busy demonstrating waterproof sleeping bags to a couple of soldiers. |
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