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|A Photographic Ramble|Les Harpur| 5| | |A Photographic Ramble|Les Harpur| 5| | ||
|Rumours and Facts|Dorothy Lawry| 6| | |Rumours and Facts|Dorothy Lawry| 6| | ||
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|Did you Know?| |11| | |Did you Know?| |11| | ||
|Our Own Meeting| |12| | |Our Own Meeting| |12| | ||
- | |Federation | + | |Federation |
- | |Social Calendar| |15| | + | |Social Calendar| |13| |
=====Advertisements.===== | =====Advertisements.===== | ||
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I love wild ways and the day's glad glitter\\ | I love wild ways and the day's glad glitter\\ | ||
- | I love my friends, friends beautiful | + | I love my friends, friends beautiful |
But I float my soul to the deep sky stream\\ | But I float my soul to the deep sky stream\\ | ||
When the moon comes, the moon comes - for then I dream. | When the moon comes, the moon comes - for then I dream. | ||
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We came to the first snow four miles below the Mount Franklin turn-off and 18 miles from the Chalet. By the time had ploughed and skidded over that last four miles in Mr.Storen' | We came to the first snow four miles below the Mount Franklin turn-off and 18 miles from the Chalet. By the time had ploughed and skidded over that last four miles in Mr.Storen' | ||
- | At the turn-off we put on our skis and started the journey to the Chalet. Our arrival at this point was, all things | + | At the turn-off we put on our skis and started the journey to the Chalet. Our arrival at this point was, all things |
Although we were carrying only equipment, clothes and a little food, we found it hard going, so decided to stay in a comfortable " | Although we were carrying only equipment, clothes and a little food, we found it hard going, so decided to stay in a comfortable " | ||
- | Next morning it did our hearts good to see Mr.Maxwell setting out with 260 lbs. of food loaded on two prancing packhorses. There, we thought, but for the grace of Mr.Maxwell, go we - except that we couldn' | + | Next morning it did our hearts good to see Mr.Maxwell setting out with 260 lbs. of food loaded on two prancing packhorses. There, we thought, but for the grace of Mr.Maxwell, go we - except that we couldn' |
- | It was good to arrive at the chalet after what had seemed an interminable climb up the last mile and a half of road (really an easy climb). Soon we had the fires going, had a cup of tea and a belated lunch, relaxed for a while, then started fossiking around the edges of the great pile of foodstuffs Mr.Maxwell had left on the kitchen table. We had time to look around the Chalet, probably the best of its kind in the snow country. It is built of well seasoned, smooth-grained timber, his double walls with no chinks anywhere. On the ground floor is a lrge kitchen and a comfortable living room with a Canadian stove in the centre, while above there are ten cubicles each with four bunks. Never before in the snow country had we had a whole Chalet and a bedroom each to ourselves. There was even a telephone in working order. | + | It was good to arrive at the chalet after what had seemed an interminable climb up the last mile and a half of road (really an easy climb). Soon we had the fires going, had a cup of tea and a belated lunch, relaxed for a while, then started fossiking around the edges of the great pile of foodstuffs Mr.Maxwell had left on the kitchen table. We had time to look around the Chalet, probably the best of its kind in the snow country. It is built of well seasoned, smooth-grained timber, his double walls with no chinks anywhere. On the ground floor is a large kitchen and a comfortable living room with a Canadian stove in the centre, while above there are ten cubicles each with four bunks. Never before in the snow country had we had a whole Chalet and a bedroom each to ourselves. There was even a telephone in working order. |
Jean Moppett, Doreen Heimrich and I reached the Chalet on Friday 30th July. Next day Irvine Calnan arrived, clad in army working dress, which was almost ideal for the snow. It was probably the first time army gaiters have served a useful purpose. On the Sunday Ruby Payne-Scott, | Jean Moppett, Doreen Heimrich and I reached the Chalet on Friday 30th July. Next day Irvine Calnan arrived, clad in army working dress, which was almost ideal for the snow. It was probably the first time army gaiters have served a useful purpose. On the Sunday Ruby Payne-Scott, | ||
- | About 10 O' | + | About 10 O' |
Ever since we had come in it had snowed on and off. Now it fell continuously. Soon it became heavier and the wind started to blow. By Monday we were in the midst of a blizzard. For five days we lived in a world of white mist and driving snow. We watched through the frosted, icicle-hung windows as it piled up around the hut, weighed down the leaves and branches of green trees, transformed dead ones into ghost trees of wind-driven ice. The taps froze. We had to melt snow for water. To go outside meant putting on boots and dressing for the occasion. One realised how lucky we are to live - except on holidays - in a land where the ground is dry and the sun shines in winter. But the blizzard didn't keep us in, except for Doreen, who had the bad luck to get influenza in this worst of all possible places for the sick. | Ever since we had come in it had snowed on and off. Now it fell continuously. Soon it became heavier and the wind started to blow. By Monday we were in the midst of a blizzard. For five days we lived in a world of white mist and driving snow. We watched through the frosted, icicle-hung windows as it piled up around the hut, weighed down the leaves and branches of green trees, transformed dead ones into ghost trees of wind-driven ice. The taps froze. We had to melt snow for water. To go outside meant putting on boots and dressing for the occasion. One realised how lucky we are to live - except on holidays - in a land where the ground is dry and the sun shines in winter. But the blizzard didn't keep us in, except for Doreen, who had the bad luck to get influenza in this worst of all possible places for the sick. | ||
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On the third day of the blizzard Irvine set out for home. He rung up from Maxwells, almost exhausted, after ploughing often knee-deep, for six hours, through the newly fallen snow. | On the third day of the blizzard Irvine set out for home. He rung up from Maxwells, almost exhausted, after ploughing often knee-deep, for six hours, through the newly fallen snow. | ||
- | At last the blizzard abated. Rifts eeeeared | + | At last the blizzard abated. Rifts appeared |
Our range was covered by a smooth carpet of deep snow. By this time we felt it was " | Our range was covered by a smooth carpet of deep snow. By this time we felt it was " | ||
- | It was a different world now. Every day we glided over virgin snow, often in bright sunshine, sometimes developed in the low misty-blue clouds which drifted overhead. Southwards we looked 50 miles to the glistening massif of Jajungal | + | It was a different world now. Every day we glided over virgin snow, often in bright sunshine, sometimes developed in the low misty-blue clouds which drifted overhead. Southwards we looked 50 miles to the glistening massif of Jagungal |
During our wanderings we saw many wombats. The are quiet, good natured animals. Often they didn't bother to run away when we approached but just sat in the snow and watched with faint interest as we passed. Wombats have very short legs, so that when they try to run in the snow they sink to their little round bellies and see-saw up and down without getting far. We were able to pick several up in our arms without much trouble. Their lack of fear may be due to the fact that they seem to have no natural enemies. | During our wanderings we saw many wombats. The are quiet, good natured animals. Often they didn't bother to run away when we approached but just sat in the snow and watched with faint interest as we passed. Wombats have very short legs, so that when they try to run in the snow they sink to their little round bellies and see-saw up and down without getting far. We were able to pick several up in our arms without much trouble. Their lack of fear may be due to the fact that they seem to have no natural enemies. | ||
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Well, here is an eye-witness' | Well, here is an eye-witness' | ||
- | " | + | " |
- | "If you know the Pelion Shack you will know it is, or rather, was constructed entirely of a light pine, including the chimney which was wood right to floor level. The locals have habit of poking branches of wood up the chimney, resting on the bar on which the billies are hung, so to dry them off, I presume. Whether this was so in the Pelion Shack I haven' | + | "If you know the Pelion Shack you will know it is, or rather, was constructed entirely of a light pine, including the chimney which was wood right to floor level. The locals have habit of poking branches of wood up the chimney, resting on the bar on which the billies are hung, so to dry them off, I presume. Whether this was so in the Pelion Shack I haven' |
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- | "I left my name and address with Mr.Connell, and he will no doubt inform me of the verdict of the Park Trustes | + | "I left my name and address with Mr.Connell, and he will no doubt inform me of the verdict of the Park Trustees |
- | "One can't spend ten yeers of one's life bushwalking without a few accidents happening. Still, I think this latest accident is the worst thing that has yet happened, in its own small way as bad as the bombing destruction of Coventry, Cologne, or the Ruhr, and equally regrettable. | + | "One can't spend ten years of one's life bushwalking without a few accidents happening. Still, I think this latest accident is the worst thing that has yet happened, in its own small way as bad as the bombing destruction of Coventry, Cologne, or the Ruhr, and equally regrettable. |
"Well, that's the whole tale. I begin to feel depressed and will call it a day". | "Well, that's the whole tale. I begin to feel depressed and will call it a day". | ||
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+ | =====Alpine Hut, 1943.===== | ||
- | . -- ... p. | + | By The Asst. Censor. |
- | DY THTE ASST. C,74,SLR. | + | |
- | In pe,;ce time if one were %:.K.c milai a Ski-ing brochure, he would see illustrAed r n, bright Tung thing in nifty clot-s, skillfully manoeuvring in front ,f a snow | + | |
- | covered hotel bathed in sunshine. A.nd lured by descriptins of fun ,aid | + | |
- | frolic in tho snow, he would probTlbly set off in 171.1c1 Harbertla moth-e.7.ton ski- | + | |
- | suit and br nd n w set of kle-lenr:; | + | |
- | Ha would return with a lot of Av r exposed sn-.Dshots, Ski-ing Cert- | + | |
- | ific:to and 2_ lot of ,.:.xagr ted rtories of his skill t stalm turns. | + | |
- | Jr..-4 time offers ,--, different picture. dith all org.-nised ski-ins resorts closed down, the enthusi Et is forciA to spend his hrIlid,ys -tt a hut. | + | |
- | This yc,,r a number of wenc. to the _lpine Hut in the Brassy Mountins, | + | |
- | one of thom t least havig som, unple sant ex riences. | + | |
- | This p rty left Sydney _b,ut the end of July, and proceeded by train to Coom , Bus to BerridJae, nd th-ince to Snowy Pl' | + | |
- | They arrived at Snowy Plai ls -.bout midday anciaft3r lunching, freight was divid,3d ,,mont the m le :zlembrs of the ,Dirty,and they set off for the hut. The freight ws th t 1)rt of the f2 d which h d not been previously stored in the hut | + | |
- | consisted m:dnly of me't f r the fortnight. | + | |
- | The first p Tt of the journey, between -Dthalils Hut and the r-:.ssy c-p w-s | + | |
- | made in beautiful sunshine, but immedi tely on passing through the C411D they en- | + | |
- | countcred a blizz:rd which made it vry difficult to continue. Howav:r, all hands | + | |
- | arrived at Kidmans Hut befc.,re d rh and r,_sted -orior to the last section of the | + | |
- | j urney. The run from Kidm nls to the Hut wi m de in d-rknesF, with the blizzard | + | |
- | increasing in intensity but 11 1.1:mbJrc m do the j-,urney without Mish.:Ip with the - exception of one who became E'en tad from the rest owing to tho limited visibility and arrived some hours ov:rdua. He had found his way in by following Dc-td. Horse Creek up the valley. On cou-Dle of occions during the trok he felt inclLied to | + | |
- | 'ask the horse to move ov,r, but m-ned to c rry on mainly s a result of his tri_nins 7,F a bush A d yE in bed in the hut rest,-,red his health, | + | |
- | They found the hut plaully sup.,lied with food including powdered milk and egg, butter, dried vegetble, ad sm:11 quantity of fresh veget-bles | + | In peace time if one were to examine a Ski-ing brochure, he would see illustrated a bright young thing in nifty clothes, skillfully manoeuvring in front of a snow covered hotel bathed in sunshine. And lured by descriptions of fun and frolic in the snow, he would probably set off in Uncle Herbert' |
- | The w-t:r s.;rvice h d frozen | + | |
- | previous | + | War time offers a different picture. With all organised ski-ing resorts closed down, the enthusiast is forced to spend his holidays at a hut. |
- | water in buckets from the cruek. :hen the 3_) dar f the ?vrty said th-t on the second | + | |
- | The we-th-,r durin-, | + | This year a number of parties went to the Alpine Hut in the Brassy Mountains, one of them at least having some unpleasant experiences. |
- | with the exce-otien | + | |
- | cooking | + | This party left Sydney about the end of July, and proceeded by train to Cooma, Bus to Berridale, and thence to Snowy Plains by means of an automotive bird cage, reputed to be charabanc. |
- | orc i., | + | |
- | -rdvs brithsociFaly | + | They arrived at Snowy Plains about midday and after lunching, freight was divided amongst the male members of the party, and they set off for the hut. The freight was that part of the food which had not been previously stored in the hut and consisted mainly of meat for the fortnight. |
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- | rights | + | The first part of the journey, between Mathali' |
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- | Ey a*stroke of good fortune the weather cleared the day they left; providing good visibility for the j.-, | + | They found the hut plentifully supplied |
- | FRC.: THf, F=S. | + | |
- | Word has been received that 'Gordon Smith is a prisoner-of-war in Mal,,.ya! This is the best piece of news th,: | + | The water service had frozen |
- | Gordon is back among us, le2., | + | |
- | our finest | + | The weather during |
- | Following close on the amex-nce | + | |
- | . - | + | Cooking |
- | " | + | |
- | enemy territory, including a,ftlumber aginst t7.rgets | + | Nights |
- | An exceptional | + | |
- | excellent directions resulted in the rescue of a crew of an aircraft forced down to sea." | + | By a stroke of good fortune the weather cleared the day they left; providing good visibility for the journey |
- | "This officer | + | |
- | As soon as Jean passed the ne': | + | ---- |
- | " | + | |
- | LETLERS | + | =====News From The Forces.===== |
- | Brian Harvey Jack Debert | + | |
- | Betty Isaacs Harry Thom ,:s | + | Word has been received that Gordon Smith is a prisoner-of-war in Malaya! This is the best piece of news that we have heard for a long time, confounding the rumours |
- | Lee Williams David Lintrn | + | |
- | HARRY THOMS ' RTTJTIS FRCL TaeTANT CRA.- Thanks ever so much for your | + | Following close on the appearance |
- | 0 ,0 0 | + | |
- | very chatty letter, which I received | + | ===Citation.=== |
- | Yes: I also prefer to walk "ImidSt | + | |
- | Blue Gum Forest. I'll buy a couple of -Cedechroma | + | " |
- | Doubtlest3 | + | |
- | I'm afraid I have h curtail my w lking now. The we ther is | + | "An exceptional |
- | sr duealy makin, | + | |
- | LE7 jILTJaLiS IN 11., GULJJLL Hare is a bel,, | + | "This officer |
- | thank the Committee for its frequent practical thoughts in the shape of | + | |
- | magazines, | + | As soon as Jean passed the news on the following cable was sent from the Club - |
- | sweets. The view from Splendour Rock w a: | + | |
- | I will tell you of my j, | + | " |
- | I have not met any of the bushwe lkiag fr-ternity | + | |
- | And that completes my brief resume of "dolins" to dete end with a final ' | + | ---- |
- | - | + | |
- | DID Y U KNCY:T? | + | ====Letters Were Received From The Following: |
- | It doen't always pay to be original. Frosty, with h.Jr flair for originality | + | |
- | ocr c ast, :rd with decided decorum, | + | Brian Harvey, Jack Debert, Betty Isaacs, Harry Thomas, Lee Williams, David Lintern, |
- | The) raa t ws th, | + | |
- | sorry to he r bout it Frosty, | + | ===Harry Thomas writes from Tennant Creek:-=== |
- | Should you want to inr:lulge rluiter | + | |
- | from enggements | + | Thanks ever so much for your very chatty letter, which I received |
- | these .ce h.: | + | |
- | sorry, bike and we think he does his bush in the evenings. (This is firsthInd inform,, | + | Yes: I also prefer to walk "' |
- | Very pissed | + | |
- | We had the pleasure of att nding A hens n rty th(i oth r we ak-end all civilized in u house in the Mnuntc ins. All club it was vary enlightening to see the way the girls : | + | Doubtless |
- | plain savage, | + | |
- | predomin :bed. Jean M0 act w e dres::: | + | I'm afraid I have had to curtail my walking |
- | overcoat, almost the it in hats, 1924 we think, shoes, | + | |
- | At Strathfield we 7atch, | + | ===Lee Williams in New Guinea says:-=== |
- | We w,re v2ry unkind and lau, | + | |
- | Just as we go to press comes the announcra mt of the engagement of Liut..J.J,Mullins (our Bill) to Sister | + | Here is a belated |
- | Congratulations | + | |
- | walk to Barrington Tops tht Dill and Sheilah first met and she has been to many club & | + | I will tell you of my journeyings |
- | AT uUR | + | |
+ | I have not met any of the bushwalking fraternity | ||
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+ | And that completes my brief resume of "do'ins" to date and with a final "Thank you!" | ||
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+ | =====Did You Know?===== | ||
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+ | It doesn't always pay to be original. Frosty, with her flair for originality | ||
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+ | Should you want to indulge in a quieter | ||
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+ | Very pleased | ||
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+ | We had the pleasure of attending a hens party the other week-end all civilized in a house in the Mountains. All club members, | ||
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+ | We were very unkind and laughed | ||
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+ | Just as we go to press comes the announcement | ||
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+ | =====At Our Own Meeting.===== | ||
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- | F:rar new members ware welcomed, Freda Newman, Dick Howard, Bob Banks and Ken Tcylr -.Peter Jones has also been admitted to the Club, but was unable to be | + | Four new members ware welcomed, Freda Newman, Dick Howard, Bob Banks and Ken Taylor. Peter Jones has also been admitted to the Club, but was unable to be present. |
- | present. | + | |
- | The proposal to purchase lot 7 at T]ii was discussed at length and it wc..s eventually decided "Th,t the 01u.') devote from its Savings Bank Account, | + | |
- | towards the purchase of the whole or half of Lot 7 at ra, provided that the balance of the money required be raised from individuals by loan or gift.'' | + | |
- | sub-committue was appointed make further enquiries and negotiate with the | + | |
- | owner. It was announced that lo,.;.na to the value of E130 been promised by | + | |
- | members. The Tauer-GenDralic v-lution is E.410 and the r:tes E4 per year. The owner is reported to want Lrazing rights over the area, if he slls, but it is hoped that he may relinquish grazing rights over the land in the vicinity of | + | |
- | Pater Page's camp spot, this being of little value for grazing. Lot 7 is | + | |
- | 40 acres in ara, It includes Stocky rd Creak camping site, most of the north Erc.,', | + | |
- | Several letters were discussed. Joe Turner drew attention to the Eis.-Jstrous effects of a 350 ft. dam on tLi -T.rro_gamba. The waters, he said, would flood the whole of the Burn-zor, | + | |
- | uruld be kept off the as this catchm.,-nt differed from others in tix:.t the | + | |
- | water would have to be purified before it w-s fit for use. Myles Dunphy said that a 250 ft. (1,tm would be c,i-a-)1e. This w,uld bring the water to a point below the Cox junction. Great difficulty would be experienced because the gravel being washed down the Cox w-.uld silt up thr. | + | |
- | Paddy Pallin is putting in h nd A third edition of "Bush Walk and Campin. | + | |
- | Any suggestions for alterations, | + | |
- | Joe Turner would like to know of anybody who would like to go for a walk including Ebor F-11s and A.Look-ut betw:en J-Dc.25th and Jan. 1st. The walk will be put on the proL; | + | |
- | FD.iR' | + | |
- | Further reports irire he rd from deleg-tes in the endIvour to dissuade Woy Woy Council from ccintinuing with their intention of establishing a sanitary | + | |
- | depot in Warrah Reserve. Num-,rous other b,dies have also protested, but even their united voices a-ne r t hi h vin little effect. It was decicled th,:t if it were deemed necess ry to seek an iiju_., | + | |
- | Arrngements have now been made for the printing of the FedertionAnnui d. and pa-tierbeen obtained for the reproduction of photographs. The 5.B.W. Lre suggesting the 7)ointment of a photogrcohic advisor. | + | |
- | DA 1:C.1E S FuR 7' UP 1S CT2T, | + | |
- | OCTC-. NOTTE3JR 1(11J-3 | + | |
- | 6TH OCTOBER: 15TH OCTU3 22ND ()OTC: | + | |
- | 19TH INTOVELIP_ZP.: | + | |
- | 26TH NOV3M13.1-0.41 | + | |
- | A night with the Jitterbugs at the Trocjero. | + | |
- | , Fifth Watercolour -;xhibition of Austrlian fildflowers | + | |
- | A c lto-Ohildhond''' | + | |
- | dross, your shTrt md b comfHrtabl | + | |
- | "" | + | |
- | Lc.Jcturu by Mr. Locliu 1=07.yne s. | + | |
- | 7%1 g ht | + | |
- | (This hm boon postlooned from 22nd Oct 7,130 r) | + | |
- | YOUR OPTLflIST. | + | |
- | F. G0DLLh 1(1.. | + | |
- | 0211 f' | + | |
- | PO HuntorStr3et, | + | |
- | l)yL1oy | + | |
- | Tel. 3-3433- | + | |
- | Modrn muthods- of aye eXamin -Aion 7,,nd eye trodnin;. C:xeful S7,Doct 7cL., fitting. | + | |
- | Fixing an r-lp..-)oilltmnt will f 'te the res2rv tion- of time for giving you proper attention, but Lin muld 2,.)u be un-,...b1c, to ring us beforh id, y-ur vioib i1J. be welcome | + | |
- | you m y chr -,21u to c | + | |
- | t | + | |
- | OF | + | |
- | Whether conaci lus of it or not we hctve all hammered out a philosophy of | + | |
- | camping, Es-x,cially in rege rd to the ger we carry. A clsver psychologist with bushwolking experience could probably define our attitude of mind from the contents of our packs. VJe must strike a balance between our requirements and the load ) us carry. For each one of UF it is an individual problem J.nd dvice from others can at bet be only alon | + | |
- | Here are some of the consid:r tions th-t affect the problem:- | + | |
- | RIREMENTS. | + | |
- | Thee will depend on:- | + | |
- | a. Type of trip e contemplte. | + | |
- | 1. Rough or | + | |
- | 2. Durtion weekend, week, fortnight &c. | + | |
- | b. Likely weather. | + | |
- | 1. Cold or hot. | + | |
- | 2. Wet or fine. 8:c. & C. | + | |
- | But mere tabulation dcees not solve the business, Some of us - ThoreJn.1-TilTe believe that the 9.:cret is to reduce our wc nt e. There are several ae e,:roaceF. rje may contemplate a mid-winer mountain tri-e, The Tace,Ding bag for,11-the- Several ye,lr-round use is not vp..:rm enoush. oeveral possible solutions rrescnt themslveFf. We may build up our reciste to cold so tht we can bleeee well without extn: covering. This might involve mid-winter cold showers every morning and Elee-oin3 (as Gino Watkins is reputed to h ve done) with one thin blanket under an open window. On the other hand we decided to use our ingenuity and find the extra m,rmth in the cosy hollow bf a :oft bracken bed, or maybe we sleep tent flap up with friendly fire :7.earby. | + | |
- | Then there' | + | |
- | Finally, of course, wo have the coalheavr type who just chucks in "an extra | + | |
- | coupla blankets and 3 sueters for luck and don't forget those flannel duds. | + | |
- | But enough: The pae, is full, Next moth we'll discourse on weight, | + | |
- | Phone B-3101 | + | |
- | -2,DADDY PLILLIN, | + | |
- | 327 George Street, SYDN2Y. | + | |
- | CAMP G ui ': | + | |
+ | The proposal to purchase lot 7 at Era was discussed at length and it was eventually decided "That the Club devote £100, from its Savings Bank Account, towards the purchase of the whole or half of Lot 7 at Era, provided that the balance of the money required be raised from individuals by loan or gift." A sub-committee was appointed make further enquiries and negotiate with the owner. It was announced that loans to the value of £130 been promised by members. The Valuer-General' | ||
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+ | Several letters were discussed. Joe Turner drew attention to the disastrous effects of a 350 ft. dam on the Warragamba. The waters, he said, would flood the whole of the Burragorang. Allan Hardie said that it was unlikely that walkers would be kept off the area as this catchment differed from others in that the water would have to be purified before it was fit for use. Myles Dunphy said that a 250 ft. dam would be ample. This would bring the water to a point below the Cox junction. Great difficulty would be experienced because the gravel being washed down the Cox would silt up the dam. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin is putting in hand a third edition of "Bush Walk and Camping" | ||
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+ | Joe Turner would like to know of anybody who would like to go for a walk including Ebor Falls and Pt. Lookout between Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st. The walk will be put on the programme. | ||
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+ | =====Federation Notes.===== | ||
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+ | Further reports were heard from delegates in the endeavour to dissuade Woy Woy Council from continuing with their intention of establishing a sanitary depot in Warrah Reserve. Numerous other bodies have also protested, but even their united voices appear to be having little effect. It was decided that if it were deemed necessary to seek an injunction to prevent Woy Woy Council from implementing its intention the Federation would support the move financially to the extent of £25. | ||
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+ | Arrangements have now been made for the printing of the Federation Annual and paper has been obtained for the reproduction of photographs. The S.B.W. are suggesting the appointment of a photographic advisor. | ||
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+ | =====Dates For Your Social Calendar.===== | ||
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+ | |6th October|A night with the Jitterbugs at the Trocadero.| | ||
+ | |15th October| Fifth Watercolour Exhibition of Australian Wildflowers.| | ||
+ | |22nd October| A " | ||
+ | |19th November|Western Ramblings. Lecture by Mr. Leslie Haynes.| | ||
+ | |26th November|Play Night (This has been postponed from 22nd October)| | ||
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+ | =====Philosophy Of Walking.===== | ||
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+ | Whether conscious of it or not we have all hammered out a philosophy of camping. Especially in regard to the gear we carry. A clever psychologist with bushwalking experience could probably define our attitude of mind from the contents of our packs. We must strike a balance between our requirements and the load we carry. For each one of us it is an individual problem and advice from others can at best be only along general lines. | ||
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+ | Here are some of the considerations that affect the problem:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Requirements: | ||
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+ | These will depend on:- | ||
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+ | a. Type of trip to contemplate.\\ | ||
+ | 1. Rough or easy.\\ | ||
+ | 2. Duration - weekend, week, fortnight &c. | ||
+ | |||
+ | b. Likely weather.\\ | ||
+ | 1. Cold or hot.\\ | ||
+ | 2. Wet or fine. &c. &c. | ||
+ | |||
+ | But mere tabulation does not solve the business. Some of us - Thereau-like believe that the secret is to reduce our wants. There are several approaches. We may contemplate a mid-winter mountain trip. The sleeping bag for all-the-year-round use is not warm enough. Several possible solutions present themselves. We may build up our resistance to cold so that we can sleep well without extra covering. This might involve mid-winter cold showers every morning and sleeping (as Gino Watkins is reputed to have done) with one thin blanket under an open window. On the other hand we decided to use our ingenuity and find the extra warmth in the cosy hollow of a soft bracken bed, or maybe we sleep tent flap up with friendly fire nearby. | ||
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+ | Then there' | ||
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+ | Finally, of course, we have the coalheaver type who just chucks in "an extra coupla blankets and 3 sweaters for luck and don't forget those flannel duds." | ||
+ | |||
+ | But enough! The page is full. Next month we'll discourse on weight. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin. Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
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+ | Phone B-3101. 327 George Street, Sydney. | ||
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