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-=====Quite Days on "Canobla">=====
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 By H.I.S.
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 by "Ubi".
 Cripes I wish I hadn't been such a dope. Fancy choosing tonight of all nights to leave my tent at home. Well I think there are shelter sheds at the top anyway; but they are out of the way and my plans for tomorrow will be ruined. "Hullo. Yes, it is cold isn't it? Do you think it is going to rain? I hope you're right because I haven't brought a tent." He sounded very confident but it doesn't matter to him and I suppose his guess is no better than mine. I'll see what it is like at the top. It's a pity the pictures are not out - I might have nuked a lift in one of those cars. There might be a shed somewhere beyond the top - in any case there's the old hut though it is four miles too far. Hot. That's a bad sign but of course I am walking uphill, it's not really warmer. I'll stop here and take off some clothes. The sky is rather beautiful. The clouds seem to be dashing over the moon like waves, it's all restless like the sea. Now I am high enough to see the towns on the plains - the lights are crowded together as though they are afraid of the dark. When the angle is right the lights in the centre of that one are symmetrical. There are orange trees flowering here.
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-LETTERS FROPITHE LADS AND LASSIES
+=====Letters From The Lads And Lassies.=====
+We received letters this month from: Basil Dickinson, Bill Burke, Bill Whitney, Norm Scott and seven members of the other Clubs.
+===Bill Burke - 1-10-42 - Egypt.===
+I'm still up in the "blue" amongst the sand, heat and flies. Chances of leaving the desert seem further away than ever. There's always a date flying round on which we are supposed to be relieved, but I think that is only wishful thinking on our part. Home sweet home at present consists of a slit trench with a roof on it. It may not sound very attractive to you, but, believe me, I think a hell of a lot of my little "douver" - (douver, sanger, dugout, donger, all mean the-one thing; a hole in which to pop if Jerry gets playful).
+When I first occupied this spot it wasn't so good; the hole was too small, every time I moved a shower of dirt and stones descended upon me, however, with the aid of a pick and shovel, some hessian to line the sides, and an old petrol tin to act as an air vent, I've worked wonders. When one has to spend over half one's time in a hole in the ground it pays to make it comfortable. At first glance the post resembles an old rabbit warren; some loose dirt lying around, entrances leading below, and occasionally a head pops up, contemplates on the surroundings for a few minutes then retires underground again. Life is both peaceful and pleasant at the moment, that is, as far as one can expect that sort of thing up here.
+The weather is as good as ever it gets; the days not too hot with cool nights and only an infrequent dust storm. Even the flies are only up to half their normal strength. The wind blew from the south yesterday - the first of the winter "blows" - and brought with it a dust storm. It was only a mild blow compared with some I struck last year, but was sufficient to keep us all below ground for the day. The only time I poked my head up was when the cook yelled, "come and get it". As far as tucker is concerned the situation is better than ever. The section is on what is called "post cooking", the rations are delivered to us and we have to cook them ourselves. A former bushman from out Hillston way was nominated cook, and he's not too bad on the pots and pans either. Provided us with a treat the other day when he turned out a batch of scones for morning tea. We are out of baking powder at present, but an s.o.s. has gone forth and as soon as it arrives he's promised us fruit fritters and one or two other luxuries. Our favourite occupation is boiling the billy, there's no rationing here and it usually goes on about six times a day. Seems to help pass the time away. I would have taken on the cooking myself except for the bren. It's enough for one man especially with half a dozen others loafing about the post. Between eating, sleeping and watching, the days are slipping by fairly quickly. Have to have someone on duty the whole time in case he tries anything. Occasionally we receive an alarm and all have to occupy our weapon pits for an hour or so.
+(next half page was censored) good honest sweat that night, We had a poker school going; which used to keep us occupied for best part of the day until "Sykes" my cobber and one of the payers, got knocked. It happened on the ridge just mentioned, The ground was practically solid rock, with the result that we wore only down a couple of feet by daybreak. We should have spent the entire day under cover, but the holes were too uncomfortable, so a few of us got fed up and hopped out in the afternoon for a cup of tea. It as a mad thing to do. But it is in keeping with the opinion that everyone has of the Australians over here. Hermann was quite decent about the whole business and let us finish our cup of tea, before he sent his little messengers whispering past our ears. Everyone was quite happy with the outcome; we were still intact and "Sykes", with a perfect blighty - a bullet through the fleshy part of the thigh - wasn't particularly disappointed with the prospects of a month or so back near civilisation. At least he'd be able to poke his head up and set a spot of leave. Jerry must be saving his shells up as he doesn't worry us much. Occasionally gets a rush of blood to the brain and sends over half a dozen. Have his guns tagged by now however, and know which one shoots closest to us. I've lost a bit of skin at times in my hurry to clasp mother earth to my bosom and now and again we get a laugh when someone is caught in an awkward position. Our arty pops away all day long just to let him know that they are here. Once every so often they put on a shoot and belt away a few thousand shells. They cause us more annoyance than Jerry as when the big guns open up, the ground just shudders and ahakes and sleep is impossible. Saw some of them firing in daylight and with each shot the guns jumped about three feet in the air. Strolled over to ---- one day and was allowed to send a souvenir over his way. Hope it did some good. Had a couple of ---- attached to us for a while learning the tricks of the trade. They were quite taken up with us and were sorry to leave. Don't blame them as they were getting decent tucker for a change and could dress as they pleased. I've been getting around barefoot and with only a pair of shorts on for the past three weeks. Haven't had a shave in that time either. I scored a victory a week ago. Was sitting on the edge of my sabger when up strollod the Brig. and the Colonel. We had quite a chat before they passed on. It's usually the other way about, I'm standing up while they remain seated. Still having no trouble from the planes. One came a little close a few days ago and I grabbed my bren and let him have a burst. Wanted to try her out firing from the shoulder. The Stukas were over a couple of times bombing a mine or so away, but our planes got amongst them one day and they've sort of given up the idea. Rarely a day goes past without us hearing sounds of a "mix-in" up above, but no planes have crashed close enough for me to be first to them. It's a great elief to be able to blaze away at any that come instead of just sitting and taking it.
+----
+=====Canis Major and Canis Minor.=====
+by "Canopus"
+The hounds of Orion (see last month's article) are represented by the constellations Canis Major and Canis Minor (The big dog and the little dog). Canis Major is easily found because it contains Sirius, the brightest star in the sky (not the brightest planet - stars twinkle, planets dent). Sirius is a lovely flashing star and has a very high surface temperature. It is also one of the nearest stars, being only 8 1/2 light-years away. The name "Sirius" means scorching or sparkling, and the star was so named by the Greeks because it rose just before the sun in summer in Greece at that time. It is also known as the "Dog Star", and the "Dog Days" were a period of about 40 of the hottest summer days. Canis Minor contains only one bright star, Procyon. Procyon is also a near star, being only 10 light years away.
+===Visits to the Observatory:===
+This month two parties of Bushwalkers will be visiting the observatory. The following are some of the most interesting objects to be seen now through a telescope - Three planets are visible - Venus, the nearest and brightest planet, Saturn with its rings and moons, and Jupiter with its belts and seven moons. Sirius and the star cluster M41 (see diagram) are in good positions for obsrvation. The nebula in the belt of Orion will also be near the Zenith. The times at which the planets rise are in the "Herald" meteorological reports. Star maps for January, and other information about these and other objects of interest, are to be found in Sir James Peck's "Constellations" (now in the library) and James Nangle's "Stars of the Southern Heavens."
+----
+=====At Our Own Meeting.=====
+In the absence of the President, who had a bad cold, and of both Vice Presidents, Maurie Berry was elected to the chair.
+Two now members, Phil Peters and Harold Eldridge, were welcomed.
+A letter of thanks was received from the Rucksack Club for the help rendered by Ray Kirkby when Millie Horne sprained her ankle on Mount Solitary.
-We received 4.etters this 'month fro:mz
-Basil Dickinson
-Bill Burke
-.Bill Whitney
-Norm Scott and seven members of the other Clubs, Bill Burke 1-10,L.42 Zap:L.
-I'm still up in the "blue" amongst the sand, heat and flies, Chances of leaving the desert seem further away than ever. There's always a date flying round on which we are supposed to be relieved- but I think that is only wishful thinking on Our part, Home sweet home at present
-consists of a slit trench with a roof on it, It may not sound very attractive to you, but, believe me, I think a hell of a lot of my little "douver" (douver, sanger, dugout, donger, all mean the-one thing; a
-hole in which to pop if Jerry gets playful). .
-When I first'occImied this s-,:lot it wasn't so good; the hole was too small, every time I moved a shower of dirt and stones descended upon me, however, with the aid of a pick and shovel, some hessian to line the sides, and an oTd petrol tin to act as an air vent, I've worked wonders, When one has to spend over half one's time in a hole in the ground it pays to make it comfortable, At first glance the post resembles an old rabbit warren; some
-loose dirt lying around, entrances leading below, and occasionally a had pops up, contemplates on the surroundings for a few minutes then retires
-underground again. Life is both peaceful and pleasant at the moment, that is, as far as one can expect that sort of thing up here.
-The weather is as good as ever it gets; the days not too hot with cool nights and only an infrequent dust storm, Even the flies are only up to
-half their normal strength. The wind blew from the south yesterday the first of the winter "blows" and brought with it a dust storm, It was only
-a mild blow com-Dared with some I struck last year, but was sufficient to keep us all below ground for the day. The only time I poked my head up was when
-the cook yelled, "come and get it". As far as tucker is concerned the situation is better than ever. The section is on what us called "post
-cooking", the rations are delivered to us and we have to cook them ourselves, A former bushman from out Hillston way was nominated cook, and belt not too bad on the pots and pans either. Provided us with a treat the other day when he turned out a batch of scones for morning tea. We are out of baking powder
-at present, but an sio s. has gone forth and as soon as it arrives he's promised us fruit fritters and one or two other luxuries. Our favourite occupation is boiling the billy, there's no rationing here and it usually goes on about six times a day. Seems to help pass the time away. I would have taken on the cooking myself except for the bren. It's enough for one man especially with half a dozen others loafing about the post. Between eating,
-sleeping and watching, the days are sapping by fairly quickly. Have to have someone on duty the whole time in case he tries anything. Occasionally we receive an alarm and all have to ooculoy our weapon pits for an hour or so.
-(next half page was censored) good honest sweat that ni,., ,rht We 117.-d a poker school going; which used to keen us occupied for best part of the day until "Sykes" my'cobber and one of the payers, got knocked. It hap-Dened on the ridge
-just mentioned, The ground was practically solid rock, with the result that we wore only down a couple of feet by daybreak. We should have spent the entir day under cover, but the holes were too uncomfort,lble2 so a few of uszot fed up and hopped out in the afternoon for a cup of tea. It as a mad thing to do. But it is in keeping with the opinion that everyone has of the Australians over here. Hermann was quite decent about the whole business and let us finish our CUD of tea, before he sent his little messengers whispering past our ears. Everyone was quite ha-opy with the outcome; we were still intact and Sykes", with a perfect blighty a bullet through the fleshy part of the thigh wasn't particularly disappointed with the prospects of a month or so back near civilisation. At least he'd be able to poke his head up and set a s:ot of leave
-Jerry must be saving his shells up as he doesn't worry us much. Occasionally
-gets a rush of blood to the brain and sends over half a dozen. Have his guns tagged by now however, and know which one shoots closest to us. I've lost a bit
-of skin at times in my hurry to clasp mother earth to my bosom and now and again we get a laugh when someone is caught in an awkward 7osition. Our arty pops
-away all day long just to let him know that they are here. Once every so often
-they put on a shoot and belt away a few thousand shells. They cause us more annoyance than Jerry as when the big guns open up, the ground just shudders and ahakes and sleep is im-possible. Saw some of them firing in daylight and with
-each shot the guns jumped about three feet in the air. Strolled over to----one day and was allowed to send a souvenir over his way. Hope it did some good. Had a couple of----attached to us for a while learning the tricks of the trade. They w-re quite taken up with us and were sorry to leave. Don't blame then as they were getting decent tucker for a change and could dress as they pleased. I've been getting around barefoot and with only a pair of shorts on for the Past three weeks. Haven't had a shave in that time either. I scored a victory a week ago. Was sitting on the edge of my so:Dger when up strollod the Brig. and the Colonel. We had quite a chat before they passed on. It's usually the other way about, tim standing up while they remain seated. Still having no trouble from the planes. One c me a little close a few days ago and I grabbed my bren and lot him have a burst, 7anted to try her out firing from the shoulder. The Stukas were over a couple of times bombing a mine or so away,
-but our planes got amongst them one day and they've sort of given up the idea. Rarely a day goes past without us hearing sounds of a "mixin" up above,
-but no planes have crashed close enough for me to be first to them. It's a great elief to be able to blaze away at any that come instead of just sitting and taking it.
-. -.............. -+.
-CANIS LAJOR AND CANIS MINOR by "Canopus"
-The hounds of Orion (see last month's article) are represented by the
-aonsteq,14tios Canis Major and Canis Minor (The big dog and the little dog). eanis ida3or is easily found because it contains Sirius, the brightest star in the sky (not the brightest planet stars twinkle, planets dent). Sirius is a'lovely flashing star and has a very high surface temperature. It is
-also one of the nearest stars, being only lightyears away. The name "Sirius" means scorching or sparkling i and the star tas- o named by the Greeks because it rose just before the sun in summer in Greece at that time. It is also known as the Dog Star", and the "Dog Days" wore a period of
-about 40 of the hottest summer days. Canis Minor contains only one bright start ProCyon. Procyon is also a near star, being only 10 light years away
-CANIS MAJOR
--3.k Betelgeuse
- M41
-.
--
-CANIS MINOR
-Procyon
-East (9 p m.,.8th. Jan.)
-VISITS TO THE OBSERVATORY:
-Thi6 month two parties of Bushwalkers will be visiting the observatory, The following are some of the most interesting objects to be seen now through a t'61escope Throe planets are visible Venus, the nearest and brightest planet7 Saturn with its rings and moons, and Jupiter with its belts -and seven moons. Sirius and the star cluster M41 (sco diagram) are in good positiOns for obsrvation. The nebula in the bolt of Orion will also be near the Zenith. The times at which the planets rise are in the "Herakd" meteorological reports. Star maps for January, and other information about these and other objects of interest, are to be found in Sir James Peck's "Constellations" (now in the library) and James Nangle's "Stars of the Southern Heavens."
-, ATOUR UTZ =TING
-_ _ _ _ _
-In the absence of the President, who had a bad cold, and of both Vice' Presidents, Maurie Berry was elected to the chair.
-Two now members, Phil Peters and Harold Eldridge, wore welcomed.
-A letter of thanks was received from the Rucksack Club for the help
-rendered by Raj Kirkby when Millie Horne sprained her ankle on Mount Solitary.
 The Services Committee sent away Christmas cards, parcels and Bushwalkor Annuals in November. Photographs of the Federation Reunion will be sent next.
-At the sugc;ostion of Tom Kenny.:,Roya I and Marie Byles it was decided to
-write to Miss Ruth Schleicher and express our appreciltion of her letters 'written
+At the suggestion of Tom Kenny-Roya I and Marie Byles it was decided to write to Miss Ruth Schleicher and express our appreciation of her letters written to the "Herald" protesting against timber cutting on Mount Wilson. The Federation is to be asked to investigate the matter and take any necessary action.
-to the "Herald" prntesting against timber cutting on Mount Wilson. The Federation is to be asked to investigate the matter and take any necessary action.
-Ruby PayneScott, the Federation Delegate to the meeting called by the National Fitn_ss Council to form a Youth Associ-_tion, gave us a report on the meeting and presented a draft constitution drawn up by the National Fitness
+Ruby Payne-Scott, the Federation Delegate to the meeting called by the National Fitness Council to form a Youth Association, gave us a report on the meeting and presented a draft constitution drawn up by the National Fitness Council. Suggestions for any amendments to this proposed constitution are to be sent in by December 31st.
-Council. Suggestions for any amendments to this proposed constitution are to be sent in by December 31st.
-The following opinions were endorsed by the S.D.W. meeting: (1) That the
+The following opinions were endorsed by the S.B.W. meeting: (1) That the time allowed for consideration of the constitution was far too short (2) That the Federation was not eligible for membership under the proposed constitution as so many members of affiliated Clubs were over 25. (3) That no member of the Committee of the proposed Youth Association should be over 25.
-time allowed for consideration of the constitution was far too short (2) That the Federation was not eligible for membership under the proposed,constitution as so many members of affiliated Clubs were over 25. (3) That no member of the Committee of the proposed Youth Association should be over 25.
-The Club sup:lorted a recent resolution of the Parks and Playgrounds Movement That future War Memorials take the form of parks rather than monuments."
+The Club supported a recent resolution of the Parks and Playgrounds Movement "That future War Memorials take the form of parks rather than monuments."
-At the conclusion of the meeting Maurie Berry presented Jean and Brian Harvey with a decanter and glasses, as a mark of the Club's appreciation of
-their good work for the Club, and with best wishes for their future happiness.
+At the conclusion of the meeting Maurie Berry presented Jean and Brian Harvey with a decanter and glasses, as a mark of the Club's appreciation of their good work for the Club, and with best wishes for their future happiness.
-F:ZERATION NOTES
-A special meeting of the Federation was held to discuss its attitude
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-tow,xds Youth Hostels. It was made quite clear that the trouble was our fear
-of destruction of the bush; that we wanted any hostels kept outside Primituve areas.
+=====Federation News.=====
+A special meeting of the Federation was held to discuss its attitude towards Youth Hostels. It was made quite clear that the trouble was our fear of destruction of the bush; that we wanted any hostels kept outside Primituve areas.
 Messrs. W. Roots and G.W. Kenyon were appointed delegates to the Yotth Hostels Committee.
-The third annual camp was held in delightful weather. The S.B.W. was well represented in the crowd of a:hundred or more Who enjoyed a real, oldtime reunion.
-.
+The third annual camp was held in delightful weather. The S.B.W. was well represented in the crowd of a hundred or more who enjoyed a real, oldtime reunion.
-JUST REMARKIN1
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+=====Just Remarkin'.=====
 The Christmas party in the Club room on the 18th December was quite a reunion. In spite of this, it was a very enjoyable evening and the social committee are certainly entitled to relax on their bay leaves.
-Though faithfully interpreted sartorially by a few daring people, the flAusterity" motif was not applied to the supper, There was an elegant sufficiency, and a swarm of locusts couldntt have demolished anything in less time or left more desolation. If the committee needed any proof of satisfaction they had it there.
-One half page allowance this month, will not permit all the details we would like to pass on but we did notice, Len Scotland looking like the answer to a Koala's prayer. "Only the choicest tips" were used for his gum leaf creation. Joan Atthill looking very well and beautifully tanned, arrived
-beautifully gowned beyond mending, and Beryl English hid her charms beneath
-a bead skirt. She could not however hide her news and she will be married by the tithe you read this. Boxing Day being the day.
-The Limerick competition proved what we have always maintained, that many
-members hide their illumination under a thicket. We do wish they wouldrsee the
-Editor when they feel the urge to write.
-Arthur Gilroy and Ron Matthews came in during the eveningstraight from the Kowmung. They came up Misery Ridge, and we believe that this has not been
-done since 1930, Sea Dorothy Lawry who was on the 1930 trip.,for further details.
-WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
-Democraczfor Youth Alex Colley
-On November 18th a meeting was called by the National Fitness Ceuncil to form a Youth Association. I have it on good authority that, of the hundred or more delegates present at the meeting, not more than three appeared to be under 25. More than half looked to be 40 or over, and some over 60. A draft
-constitution was presented by the National Fitness Council, in which the Council
-reserved for itself the right to nominate the President, DeputyPresident
-and Secretary.
-Youth has practically no say in public affairs. But it suffers more than
-any other section of the community from the mismanagement of the elders. In
-epressions most of the unemployed are young men and women., In wars it is youth who leave the comfort of their homes to fight and die for the community.
-And now, while most of them are away in camps, the elders are making a nice
-new association for them in which they shall again do what the elders think is good for them. They must be kept fit. Fit for *hat? They must be trained
-for leadership. Why not for democracy? Lcannot help recalling that in Germany
-the leadership 1-1,inciple '(FuhrerPlrinzip) has been substituted for democracy.
-Youth, which does most of the "dirty work" should certainly unite to protect its interests. It should be given every facility to live a full life and make its opinions heard and felt. Surely, if we are in earnest about democracy., youth should run its own association in its own way.
-,
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-For 15 people who we re not at the previous party.
-N.B. Reservations raay ho mc
-MR. HANSON will 1.; cture on "Ti-TE MOC.N" and illustY.ate with slides.
-VISIT TO THE OBERVATK.-)RY - 2nd DIVISION
-_ _ _ _
-For 15_ other. STARGAZERS
-By 7.,nd for TIL: SERVICES COMMITTffiL "SCOPE NIGHT" - THAT NIGHT OF _SIER-2_TS:iS
-"GEOLOGY AND THE BUS In/IL/CET" a talk by 14R S TR O.L' SECOND WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION of Australian wildflowers and floworirg trese
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-ONE NINE FOUR THREE
-Magic numbers Therots- no need to be a numeralogist, astrologist or occultist to know that 1943 stands for great happenings, world shaking events, and maybe the beginning of the end cf the ware
-We have passed through difficult times and greater difficulties and troubles lie ahead, but something we bring home from the bush will stand us bushwalkers in good stead when trials beset us. A serenity and understanding which comes of quiet yarns round camp fire glow and sleep under the stars will fortify UB when all else fails,
-Good luck and an oectxclona." rampi_ns trip is Pz:Adyrs wish or 1943.
-PLDDY PALLIN:
-? CAorgc SLI-o3t,
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-Phone B310I,
+Though faithfully interpreted sartorially by a few daring people, the "Austerity" motif was __not__ applied to the supper. There was an elegant sufficiency, and a swarm of locusts couldn't have demolished anything in less time or left more desolation. If the committee needed any proof of satisfaction they had it there.
+One half page allowance this month, will not permit all the details we would like to pass on but we did notice, Len Scotland looking like the answer to a Koala's prayer. "Only the choicest tips" were used for his gum leaf creation. Joan Atthill looking very well and beautifully tanned, arrived beautifully gowned beyond mending, and Beryl English hid her charms beneath a bead skirt. She could not however hide her news and she will be married by the tithe you read this. Boxing Day being the day.
+The Limerick competition proved what we have always maintained, that many members hide their illumination under a thicket. We do wish they would see the Editor when they feel the urge to write.
+Arthur Gilroy and Ron Matthews came in during the evening straight from the Kowmung. They came up Misery Ridge, and we believe that this has not been done since 1930. See Dorothy Lawry who was on the 1930 trip, for further details.
+----
+=====What Do You Think? Democracy for Youth.=====
+Alex Colley
+On November 18th a meeting was called by the National Fitness Council to form a Youth Association. I have it on good authority that, of the hundred or more delegates present at the meeting, not more than three appeared to be under 25. More than half looked to be 40 or over, and some over 60. A draft constitution was presented by the National Fitness Council, in which the Council reserved for itself the right to nominate the President, Deputy President and Secretary.
+Youth has practically no say in public affairs. But it suffers more than any other section of the community from the mismanagement of the elders. In depressions most of the unemployed are young men and women. In wars it is youth who leave the comfort of their homes to fight and die for the community. And now, while most of them are away in camps, the elders are making a nice new association for them in which they shall again do what the elders think is good for them. They must be kept fit. Fit for what? They must be trained for leadership. Why not for democracy? I cannot help recalling that in Germany the leadership principle (Fuhrerprinzip) has been substituted for democracy.
+Youth, which does most of the "dirty work" should certainly unite to protect its interests. It should be given every facility to live a full life and make its opinions heard and felt. Surely, if we are in earnest about democracy, youth should run its own association in its own way.
+----
+=====Dates Of Importance For Your Social Calendar.=====
+|January |14th (Thursday)|7.45 p|.**Visit to the observatory - 1st Division**. For 15 people who were not at the previous party. N.B. Reservations may be mad at the Clubroom on 1/1/43 and 8/1/43.|
+| |15th (Friday)|8 p.m.|**Mr. Hanson** will lecture on "The Moon" and illustrate with slides.|
+| |21st (Thursday)|7.45 p.m.|**Visit to the observatory - 2nd Division**. For 15 other stargazers.|
+| |29th (Friday)|8 p.m.|**"Scope Night"**. that night of surprises. By and for the Services Committee.|
+|February|17th (Friday)|8 p.m.|**"Geology and the Bushwalker"**. A talk by Mr. Strom.|
+| |26th (Friday)|7.45 p.m.|**Second Watercolour Exhibition** of Australian wildflowers
+----
+=====One Nine Four Three.=====
+Magic numbers! There's no need to be a numeralogist, astrologist or occultist to know that 1943 stands for great happenings, world shaking events, and maybe the beginning of the end of the war.
+We have passed through difficult times and greater difficulties and troubles lie ahead, but something we bring home from the bush will stand us bushwalkers in good stead when trials beset us. A serenity and understanding which comes of quiet yarns round camp fire glow and sleep under the stars will fortify us when all else fails.
+Good luck and an occasional camping trip is Paddy's wish or 1943.
+Paddy Pallin.
+George Street, Sydney. 'Phone B3101.
+----