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-Once againl long Angle Gully, Tarrimoo, was the scene of the Annual Barbecue provided by the RoVer Ramblers, the boya who put the "queue" in Barbecue.
+Once again, Long Angle Gully, Warrimoo, was the scene of the Annual Barbecue provided by the Rover Ramblers, the boya who put the "queue" in Barbecue.
- The weather was perfect, just sufficient crispness in the air to whet
-the 'appetite, and after a sunny day followed a lovely starry night with a half moon to illuminate the campfire scene.
+The weather was perfect, just sufficient crispness in the air to whet the appetite, and after a sunny day followed a lovely starry night with a half moon to illuminate the campfire scene.
-The folks began to drift in on the Friday night and thQ last comers arrived in the small hours of Sunday morning. All ages, from hoary heads to tiny toddlers, and all types end sizes joined in the trek, The colony of little tents grew rapidly like mushrooms studding the grass, Abo'ut 120 were present at the camp fire - members of clubs and unattached walkers all drawn together by the common bond of a partiality for roast lamb and a god campfire concert, plus the attraction of a very pleasant camp sfpot.
-The sight and smell of the "Special Export Quality Lamb" sizzling on the spit werbvery welcome, but if anyone ventured too near with a hungry,look in eye, a caution, in no uncertain manner was forthcoming
+The folks began to drift in on the Friday night and the last comers arrived in the small hours of Sunday morning. All ages, from hoary heads to tiny toddlers, and all types and sizes joined in the trek. The colony of little tents grew rapidly like mushrooms studding the grass. About 120 were present at the camp fire - members of clubs and unattached walkers all drawn together by the common bond of a partiality for roast lamb and a good campfire concert, plus the attraction of a very pleasant camp spot.
-from the Cook-cUp-butcher,
-The afternoon was Occupied in a "Scavenge Hunt", during which the contestants had to collect an array of the most weird and wonderful items.. Everywhere', from the bottom of the creek to the top of the highest hill,
+The sight and smell of the "Special Export Quality Lamb" sizzling on the spit were very welcome, but if anyone ventured too near with a hungry look in eye, a caution, in no uncertain manner was forthcoming from the cook-cum-butcher.
-had to be searched to yield the stipulated articlesl som of the competitors
-gave up the 'struggle, but others, 'with dogged determination, went on searching' until time was up.
+The afternoon was occupied in a "Scavenge Hunt", during which the contestants had to collect an array of the most weird and wonderful items. Everywhere, from the bottom of the creek to the top of the highest hill, had to be searched to yield the stipulated articles; some of the competitors gave up the struggle, but others, with dogged determination, went on searching until time was up.
-Eventually, word went round that "IT was ready", and the boys and girls started to queue up with their plates and two bobs tightly clutched
-in their hands. All the hausekeping girls apparently felt quite athome
+Eventually, word went round that "IT was ready", and the boys and girls started to queue up with their plates and two bobs tightly clutched in their hands. All the housekeping girls apparently felt quite at home in the meat line-up even though the absence of requests for coupons must have seemed a little odd. The meat was soon expertly carved and everyone received a little lamb in due time and had a lot of fun in the process. By dusk not so much as a bone was left.
-in the meat line-up even though the absence of requests for coupons must have seemed a little odd. The meat was soon expertly crv.,-d and creryone received a little lamb in du;-? time and had a lot of fun in the process. By dusk not so much as a bone was left.
-Dozens of little booking fires gleaming amongst the tall tr-.:s made a
+Dozens of little cooking fires gleaming amongst the tall trees made a very pretty sight, someone remarking "It looks like Lilyvale on a Sunday night."
-very pretty sight, someone r:marking "It looks like Lilyvale on a Sunday
-night,"
+The camp fire (consisting of two medium sized fires -- a very good idea) was started up and community singing, assisted and controlled by several musicians, who were sitting between the two fires, was heartily joined in by the ring of walkers circling the area. Charades and other hurmourous items helped to pass the time and all too soon the cocoa supper was served. As usual, this was the signal for the gathering to break up and some drifted off to bed while the "die-hards" drew into a smaller circle and sang songs well into the night.
-The camp fire (consistiing of two medium sized fires -- a very good
-idea) was started up and community singing, assisted and controlled by
+The programme of sports and games for Sunday was, apparently, compild by the young and virile with a total disregard for safety of neck and limb. The boys, and some of the girls, climbed trees and cliff faces, and finally took part in some strenuous tugs-o-war. A very funny fancy dress parade amused the less energetic ones and the morning passed with gossiping and laughter. At the mention of lunch the whole company melted away like snowflakes in the sun.
-several musicians, who were sitting between the two fires, was heartily joined in by the ring of walkers circling the area. Charades and other huri,ourous items helped to pass the time and all too soon the cocoa supper was served.
-As usual, this was the signal for the gathering to break up and some drifted off to bed while the"die-hards" drew into a smaller circle and sang songs well into the night.
+The afternoon found the parties slowly beginning to pack up and the tents falling one by one. A few youngsters made time and found energy to do some very hectic and fancy skipping, but the lengthening shadows saw rucksacks on backs and the folks slowly stringing towards the station. The long walk to the station caused, of course, a fierce thirst and famine with the result that the local shop enjoyed an unprecedented boom in trade. Fortified with the delicacies of Warrimoo the barbecuists felt able to face the usual assault on the train but (what do you thinks?) there were two reserved carriages to take them back to town. That was a fine ending to a fine barbecue.
-The programme of sports and games for Sunday was, apparently, compild by the young and virile with a total disregard for safety of neck and limb. The boys, and some of the girls, climbed trees and cliff faces, and finally took part in some strenuous tugs-o-war. A very funny fancy dress parade amused
+=====Here are some items of Special Interest from the Report of the August Meeting of the Federation.=====
-the less energetic ones and the morning passed with gossiping and laughter.
-At the mention of lunch the whole company melted away like snowflakes in
+====Federation Re-union====
-the sun.
-The afternoon found the parties slowly beginning to pack up and the tents falling one by one. A few youngsters made time and found energy to do some very hectic and fancy skipping, but the lengthening shadows saw rucksacks on backs and the folks slowly stringing towards the station. The long walk to the station caused, of course, a fierce thirst and famine with the result that the local shop enjoyed an unprecedented boom in trade, Fortified with the delicacies of Warrimoo the barbecuists felt able to face the usual assault on the train but (what do you thinks?) there were two reserved carriages to take them back to town. That was a fine ending to a fine barbecue.
+The date of the Federation's Re-union was fixed as 20th and 21st October. The Rover Ramblers' delegates undertook to convene an organising committee as they have done on previous years. This committee (members to be co-opted from the various Clubs) will arrange a suitable location. Further details of this matter also later, but book the week-end now, 20th and 21st October.
-HERE ARE SOME ITEMS OF SPECIAL INTEREST FROM THE REPORT OF THE AUGUST MEETING OF THE FEDERATION.
-FEDERATION RE-UNION: The date of the Federation's Re-union was fixed as
+====Commonwealth Disposals Commision====
-th and 21st October, The Rover Ramblerst delegates undertook to convene
-an organising committee as they have done on previous years. This committee
+Miss Byles advised that her attention as Hon. Sec. of the Federation had been drawn to an advertisement stating that the buildings at West Head were to be auctioned individually __or as one unit plus a lease of the area, which was considered suitable for a guest house__. However, when the auctinneer was approached, he stated that the latter proposition had had to be withdrawn as the State Minister for Lands, Mr. Tully, had intervened and objected to the land being leased for the purpose. Federation decided to write and congratulate Mr. Tully on his action, also to write to the Parks & Playgrounds Movement of N.S.W., the Minister for the Interior, and the Property Officer of the Department of the Interior regarding the position of Commonwealth Lands when the temporary buildings are up for disposal. It was considered that the action taken regarding West Head, Hungry Beach and Barrenjoey had been unsatisfactory and delegates were asked to try to get information regarding any other such areas and Commonwealth proposals.
-(members to be co-opted from the various Clubs) will arrange a suitable
-location. Further details of this matter also later, but book the week-end now, 20th and 21st October.
+====Era====
-COMMONWEALTH DISPOSALS COMMISSION: Miss Byles advised that her attention as
-Hon.Sec, of the Federation had been drawn to an advertisement stating that the buildings at West Head wereto be auctioned individually or as one unit
+It was reported that the National Fitness Council has included in its estimates money for resumption as well as for a hostel.
-alusalease of the area, which was considered suitable for a guest house. However, when the auctinneer was approached, he stated that the latter proposition had had to be withdrawn as the State Minister for Lands, Mr.Tully had intervened and objected to the land being leased fpr the purpose. Federation decided to write and congratulate Mr,Tully on his action,
-also to write to the Parks & Playgrounds Movement of N&S.W., the Minister
+====Road to Maynards====
-for the Interior, and the Property Officer of the Department of the Interior
-regarding the position of Commonwealth Lands when the temporary buildings are up for disposal. It was considered that the action taken regarding
+Bulli Council had referred to Garawarra Park Trust for its opinion of a request from Maynards for the improvement of their access road. On behalf of the Park Trust the Hon. Secretary, Tom Herbert, had asked Marie Byles for the Federation's opinion. Council endorsed her action in advising that the Bushwalkers are not in favour of its improvement. Mr. Herbert agreed.
-West Head, Hungry Beacb and Barrenjoey had been unsatisfactory and delegates
-were asked to try to get information regarding any other such areas and Commonwealth proposals.
+====Sales of Wildflowers====
-ERA: It was reported that the National Fitness Council has included in its estimates money for resumption as well as for a hostel.
-ROAD TO MAYNARDS.:. Bulli Council had referred to GarRwarra Park Trust for its opinion of a request from Maynards for the improvement of their access road. On behalf of the Park Trust the Hon,Secretary,Tom Herbert, had asked Marie Byles for the Federation's opinion. Council endorsed her action in
+It was reported that Mr. Allan of the Rangers' League had told a delegate recently that so far very few people have applied for licences as growers under the Wildflowers Act and that sales have dropped away very considerably.
-advising that the Bushwalkers are not in favour of its improvement. Mr.
-Herbert agreed.
+=====Letter to the Editor - We Are Not Dead But Sleeping=====
-SALES OF WILDFLOWERS: It was reported that Mr.Allan of the RangerstLeague
-had told a delegate recently that so far very few people have applied for
-licences as growers under the Wildflowers Act and that sales have dropped away very considerably.
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-LETTER TO THE EDITOR
-WE ARE NOT DEAD BUT SLEEPING
 Dear Sir,
-"The Club is not what it used to be" is the theme of two recent correspondents. Of course it isn't. After six years of war, with some 70 of its most active members in the Services, with the 2,Jrnainder working long hours, with transport cut and big wqlks few it couldn't nossibly be its old self. The marvel is that it has kept so much of its old snirit, in fact that it has kert going at all.
-For its continued existence we owe our thanks to a body of old and devoted members and to the many newer members who have taken on big jobs with very little exnerience in Club affairs. Before the war many worked
+"The Club is not what it used to be" is the theme of two recent correspondents. Of course it isn't. After six years of war, with some 70 of its most active members in the Services, with the remainder working long hours, with transport cut and big walks few it couldn't nossibly be its old self. The marvel is that it has kept so much of its old spirit, in fact that it has kept going at all.
- willingly fcr the Club, not as a matter of duty, but because they liked it, This is not to deny that there are some hard and rather thankless jobs to be done, and that anyone who accents the Clubs benefits should take
- at least one of these jobs on in his day, but the fact remains that it was fun to lead walks, debate the Club affairs, act in plays, arrange parties and, in general, take an active part in Club affairs. Why did so many people do these things and like it?
+For its continued existence we owe our thanks to a body of old and devoted members and to the many newer members who have taken on big jobs with very little experience in Club affairs. Before the war many worked willingly for the Club, not as a matter of duty, but because they liked it. This is not to deny that there are some hard and rather thankless jobs to be done, and that anyone who accepts the Club's benefits should take at least one of these jobs on in his day, but the fact remains that it was fun to lead walks, debate the Club affairs, act in plays, arrange parties and, in general, take an active part in Club affairs. Why did so many people do these things and like it?
-The main reason was that we were able to walk a lot more and in
-bigger p-irties. Not a month paSsed without several large parties setting
+The main reason was that we were able to walk a lot more and in bigger parties. Not a month paSsed without several large parties setting out on two or three day walks, often hard walks, which were only possible with good organisation and co-operation. And it is hardly necessary to say that the way to get to know your fellow members is to go on walks with them.
-out On two or three day walks,of ten hard walks, which were only possible with good organisation and co-operation, And it is hardly iecess ary to say that the way to get to know your fellow members is to go on walks with them.
-.
+The running of the club means a lot to an active walker. It was one of the chief topics around the camp-fire, It was important that office holders should run things the way you wanted them run, and an honour to be entrusted with such a responsibility. Healthy minorities formed to combat real or imagined "worserism" or conservatism. A lot of high spirited new members were attracted. They just couldn't resist taking an active part.
-The running of the club means a lot to an active walker, It was one of the chief topics around the cacip-fire, It was important that office holders should run things the virly you wanted them run, and an honour to be entrusted with such a responsibility, Healthy minorities formed to c9mbat real or imagined "worscrise-or conversatism. A lot of high spirited new members were attracted. They just couldn't resist taking an active part,
-During the war we have not been able to get together as we used to. Neither old nor new members h-tve done much walking, Many members have never h-td much chance to know their clubmates. Most old members h-iven't been out much.: We have become a collection of rather tired individuals rather than a Club, "Our psychologist's" groups in the last issue are true of any bollection of people without a strong common interest,
+During the war we have not been able to get together as we used to. Neither old nor new members have done much walking. Many members have never had much chance to know their clubmates. Most old members haven't been out much. We have become a collection of rather tired individuals rather than a Club, "Our psychologist's" groups in the last issue are true of any collection of people without a strong common interest.
-Are we "dying on our feet"? (shades of Debert), I don't think so, Already there are signs that interest is reviving, Most of the members in the Fbrces haven't lost interest (thanks largely to the B.S.C.), and they will be glad to come b-Ick into the Club,
-It is quite likely thatr-) shall have a big increase in membership, "Yes", say the pessimists, "t -at will make things even worse," But they forget the possibilities it opens up - our own Club rooms, better transport - motor coaches - perhps buses or even planes. And there will always be plenty of scope for the small private p-,,rty, Maybe there is some "rough and no tracle! ahead till we find club-rooms, That is something in which we can all help right now, In the meantime we must make the best of poor cam11- sites.
+Are we "dying on our feet"? (shades of Debert). I don't think so. Already there are signs that interest is reviving. Most of the members in the Forces haven't lost interest (thanks largely to the B.S.C.), and they will be glad to come back into the Club.
+It is quite likely that we shall have a big increase in membership. "Yes", say the pessimists, "that will make things even worse." But they forget the possibilities it opens up - our own Club rooms, better transport - motor coaches - perhps buses or even planes. And there will always be plenty of scope for the small private party. Maybe there is some "rough and no track" ahead till we find club-rooms. That is something in which we can all help right now. In the meantime we must make the best of poor camp-sites.
 The danger is not that we shall "die on our feet" - a not unworthy end for a walking club - but that we shall lie down and die.
-I am, etc,, THE CLUB OPTIMIST,
-From DREAM EXHIBITION OF A FINAL WORLD,
+I am, etc.,
-Harold Monro,
-Beyond is the last great valley (Charabanc, Charabanc, roaring!) Here are the old cascades,
+The Club Optimist.
-Warranted still in their ancient courses,
-Guaranteed to be haunted yet by the spirit of beauty,
+=====From "Dream Exhibition of a Final World"=====
-Mumbling mysteriously far within their barb-wire
-encircled enclosures;
+Harold Monro.
-And every train-and-villa-girdled mountain Is crowned with proud hotels.
+Beyond is the last great valley (Charabanc, Charabanc, roaring!)\\
+Here are the old cascades,\\
+Warranted still in their ancient courses,\\
+Guaranteed to be haunted yet by the spirit of beauty,\\
+Mumbling mysteriously far within their barb-wire encircled enclosures;\\
+And every train-and-villa-girdled mountain\\
+Is crowned with proud hotels.
 The Maid: I am leaving, Give me back my character.
 The Master: Sossosh, My Wife may be listening.
-The number of cluh membera, who have this year spent holidays in (sic)
-the snow is so great an to juStify one meWoer's proposed Ski-ing Sub-committee. Space prevents us from giving all the names but, if your name is not one of the many, you also must brave been suf-ficiently misguided as to send in an income tax return, Bill cosgrove sounded very disillusioned after a fortnight's bad weather and I fear that the usual perty will be hooking in at the Hydro- Majestic next year.
-Another Club is reported to have expressed scorn at the wide advertising
-in our club of the bias to the top of Era. They little know that the remarkable feature is; not that the Club cannot walk to Era, but that it is willing to pay the fare.
-They're coming back in dribs and drabs, in mufti and in uniform. In the lattex class is Betty Isaacs (Mr.Isaac's little girl) who has the miserable job at Bradfield of handing out discharges to other peol.Dle.
-Betty Jeans is reported to be engaged and, by her absence from the Club, we opine that fiance comes under "Other" in the usual classification of the population into "Club" and "Other,
-Did someone say Debert,was in the camouflage sectien of the R.:A..A.F.? Only by such experience could he conceal for a period of a-)proximately
-weeks the arrival of a son from the ramifications of our Super-sensitive, supercharged Spy Service. You have hurt our feelings, Jack, and next time we shall be more wary.
-We report with pleasure that the request in last month's issue for a tent has resulied'in a satisfied client, Will subscribers please let us know their views on a possible merger with "The Sydney Morning Herald"?
-With all humility we should like to know what are the qualifications
-for being invited on special trips such as the recent one to Kxnxngrz (apart, of course, from payment of transport costs in advance). Is it a question of worth, girth or year of birth? As we are halfway through Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence Peo 'le" we hoped to be asked one way,
-The Iredalos were able to have a holiday recently through the kindly offices of Hilma who looked after the numerous progeny - a family of two these days is enoralus. Hilma gave a guarantee that they would be returned
-clean but probably hungry". Hilma must have been reminded of the quotation
-"The child is father to the man" when she saw those children chewing apples.
-The British Navy was in the Club the other night with a destroyer of the "Stretton" class in attendance,
-"He is only a British bosun but on= day he may be a mate".
-We admit that we have not yet heard any news of the six members-Who
- participated in the "extraordinary test for women athletes" but they should
- get a cut price if they take a whole ward in the local hospital. Should
-they put up a good showing, however, we suggest that their names be publicised in order that we weaker, male members can avoid them on walks,
-The Woodsesses are home from the Wars!
-Johnnie's two brothers walked in, we understand, almost
-,simultaneously, and we guarantee 4 good time is being had
-by all. It is hardly possible now to see the trees 4:zugili4wq
-the Woods,
+The number of club members, who have this year spent holidays in (sic) the snow is so great an to justify one member's proposed Ski-ing Sub-committee. Space prevents us from giving all the names but, if your name is not one of the many, you also must brave been sufficiently misguided as to send in an income tax return. Bill Cosgrove sounded very disillusioned after a fortnight's bad weather and I fear that the usual perty will be hooking in at the Hydro-Majestic next year.
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+Another Club is reported to have expressed scorn at the wide advertising in our club of the bias to the top of Era. They little know that the remarkable feature is, not that the Club cannot walk to Era, but that it is willing to pay the fare.
-AIR TRANSPORT FOR WALKERS
+They're coming back in dribs and drabs, in mufti and in uniform. In the latter class is Betty Isaacs (Mr. Isaac's little girl) who has the miserable job at Bradfield of handing out discharges to other peolple.
+Betty Jeans is reported to be engaged and, by her absence from the Club, we opine that fiance comes under "Other" in the usual classification of the population into "Club" and "Other.
+Did someone say Debert was in the camouflage sectien of the R.A.A.F.? Only by such experience could he conceal for a period of approximately 20 weeks the arrival of a son from the ramifications of our Super-sensitive, supercharged Spy Service. You have hurt our feelings, Jack, and next time we shall be more wary.
+We report with pleasure that the request in last month's issue for a tent has resulted in a satisfied client. Will subscribers please let us know their views on a possible merger with "The Sydney Morning Herald"?
+With all humility we should like to know what are the qualifications for being invited on special trips such as the recent one to Kxnxngrz (apart, of course, from payment of transport costs in advance). Is it a question of worth, girth or year of birth? As we are halfway through Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" we hoped to be asked one way.
+The Iredales were able to have a holiday recently through the kindly offices of Hilma who looked after the numerous progeny - a family of two these days is enormous. Hilma gave a guarantee that they would be returned "clean but probably hungry". Hilma must have been reminded of the quotation "The child is father to the man" when she saw those children chewing apples.
+The British Navy was in the Club the other night with a destroyer of the "Stretton" class in attendance.
+"He is only a British bosun but one day he may be a mate".
+We admit that we have not yet heard any news of the six members who participated in the "extraordinary test for women athletes" but they should get a cut price if they take a whole ward in the local hospital. Should they put up a good showing, however, we suggest that their names be publicised in order that we weaker, male members can avoid them on walks.
+The Woodsesses are home from the Wars! Johnnie's two brothers walked in, we understand, almost simultaneously, and we guarantee a good time is being had
+by all. It is hardly possible now to see the trees for the Woods.
+=====Air Transport For Walkers=====
 E. Garrad.
-A recent plane trip to and from the Warrumbungle Mountains has been the means of converting me to an enthusiasm for air travel. Apart from the cleanliness and 1,ck of fatigue as compared with train or other earthbound traffic, it is the saving of time which is so miraculous. On that occasion we covered the journey by air to Tooraweenah in 2+ hours as against 18 hours in the traid with car to follow.
-It was only a tiny plane, a De Haviland Dragon, carrying the pilot and six passengers. When we arrived at Mascot aerodrome on the morning of our take-ef it looked like a little mosquito, against the bombers and A.M.A. planes that were grouped around, In fact I felt that if I pushed it, tt wight just fall apart. My father, who had driven us to the drome, was ob-, viously trying hard not to look aghast at its unsubstantial aTTearance. However, it is very comforting to note the nonchalant air of the pilot on thse occasions, and having once made the Taunge I don't suploose oAe would have these qualms again.
+A recent plane trip to and from the Warrumbungle Mountains has been the means of converting me to an enthusiasm for air travel. Apart from the cleanliness and lack of fatigue as compared with train or other earthbound traffic, it is the saving of time which is so miraculous. On that occasion we covered the journey by air to Tooraweenah in 2 1/2 hours as against 18 hours in the train with car to follow.
-We taxied around and rose very nicely and it Wp.6 most intriguing picking out all the familiar landmarks' below. To-the-delight of Pay atd Dorothy we flew right over the roof otItheirt,hibme at Clifton Gardens. As we went north we looked -down on West Head and all the waterways in that vicinity, end thoroughly enjoyed seeing from this new angle all the bays and ridges we knew. This interest continued until we were north of Gosford and then I felt that I should like a map to assist me in recognising the mountains and townships.
+It was only a tiny plane, a De Haviland Dragon, carrying the pilot and six passengers. When we arrived at Mascot aerodrome on the morning of our take-off it looked like a little mosquito, against the bombers and A.N.A. planes that were grouped around. In fact I felt that if I pushed it, it might just fall apart. My father, who had driven us to the drome, was obviously trying hard not to look aghast at its unsubstantial appearance. However, it is very comforting to note the nonchalant air of the pilot on thse occasions, and having once made the plunge I don't suppose one would have these qualms again.
+We taxied around and rose very nicely and it was most intriguing picking out all the familiar landmarks below. To the delight of Ray and Dorothy we flew right over the roof of theirt home at Clifton Gardens. As we went north we looked down on West Head and all the waterways in that vicinity, and thoroughly enjoyed seeing from this new angle all the bays and ridges we knew. This interest continued until we were north of Gosford and then I felt that I should like a map to assist me in recognising the mountains and townships.
 The weather deteriorated and we had a good deal of cloud and some rain.
-. It was particularly interesting when we reached the plains, but rather heartbreaking to see them so brown and caked and seared with eroded gullies. Our trip coincided with the breaking of th drought and on the way home the transformation was staggering. We returned in brilliant sunshine and looked down on to vivid patches of grass, crops, and large areas of black, red and brown soil that had been ploughed up immediately the rains came. There were rivers and crecks where before we had seen only the dry
-beds. It was interesting too to see many homesteads and villages that had been obscured by cloud on the trip up,
+It was particularly interesting when we reached the plains, but rather heartbreaking to see them so brown and caked and seared with eroded gullies. Our trip coincided with the breaking of the drought and on the way home the transformation was staggering. We returned in brilliant sunshine and looked down on to vivid patches of grass, crops, and large areas of black, red and brown soil that had been ploughed up immediately the rains came. There were rivers and crecks where before we had seen only the dry beds. It was interesting too to see many homesteads and villages that had been obscured by cloud on the trip up.
 When the Warrumbungles came into view it was just breath-taking. All the extraordinary shapes of the spires and cliffs (that we knew from magazines and tourists derartment photos) were stretched across the horizon, becoming more incredibly weird as we drew nearer.
-I gazed eagerly below, looking for the aerodrome. I ned not have bthered. We landed gently in an open paddock - without a building of any kind! However great pride is taken in the fact that it Ills, alwayi been possible to land on this field - neve ;has thepilot had to turn away owing to fog or flooded land.
-The forward trip was over and wq were safely in sight of the mountains we were to climb during the next fortnight - nne of the most successful walking holidays we haVe known.
+I gazed eagerly below, looking for the aerodrome. I need not have bothered. We landed gently in an open paddock - without a building of any kind! However great pride is taken in the fact that it Ills, alwayi been possible to land on this field - never has the pilot had to turn away owing to fog or flooded land.
-The purl)oso of this article ir- tc ir i.ross on toiior, mIlioJrs enormous scope that plane transport will open up for us when we have the extension of plane routes that is bound to follow these war years, Do you realise that, with plane transport, an Easter trip to the Warrumbungles is well worthwhile, and we shall be able to make trips to all sorts of distant places for short holidays?
-It is a most excitiYag th3ught, and the Quicker we as,, a body become air minded the sooner we shall be ready to take advantage of the very many opportunities which, I feel,,will become available
+The forward trip was over and we were safely in sight of the mountains we were to climb during the next fortnight - one of the most successful walking holidays we have known.
-mANciasTEkt
-.8,1945.
+The purpose of this article is to impress on fellow members the enormous scope that plane transport will open up for us when we have the extension of plane routes that is bound to follow these war years. Do you realise that, with plane transport, an Easter trip to the Warrumbungles is well worthwhile, and we shall be able to make trips to all sorts of distant places for short holidays?
-FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT "ON THE SPOT".
-What mehistoric date! This morning I awoke at 230 atm. to strange noises, Put on dressing gown and then to the front windows. It had happened! Wizzed back to my bedroom, on with strong shoes and warm clothes, and out on to Manchester streets. Standing at the head of th- steps was one of the Hotel Porters. "ThWs ours" said he, pointing, "and all we can get
+It is a most exciting thought, and the quicker we as a body become air minded the sooner we shall be ready to take advantage of the very many opportunities which, I feel, will become available.
-back so far is one castor". The Hotel piano was doing more than_aolaltiltz_ in the centre of the street, right on the tram lines! It was withstanding blast from fireworks and surging crowds, some dancing round it others just singing - albeit a little hoarsely, The Hotel had given free beer to service men, and several bottles of champagne had also been given out. A jeen. nipped round the corner with 15 'dboard. A hansom cab with a FLAGPOLE attached and huge Union Jack came by with very "celebrating" occupants. A Baby Austin car does mot wear its usual grown up dignity when three are on the roof astride, one with a piano accordion.
+=====From Our Special Correspondent "On The Spot"=====
+Manchester, 14.8,1945.
+What an historic date! This morning I awoke at 2.30 a.m. to strange noises. Put on dressing gown and then to the front windows. It had happened! Wizzed back to my bedroom, on with strong shoes and warm clothes, and out on to Manchester streets. Standing at the head of the steps was one of the Hotel Porters. "That's ours" said he, pointing, "and all we can get back so far is one castor". The Hotel piano was doing __more than noble duty__ in the centre of the street, right on the tram lines! It was withstanding blast from fireworks and surging crowds, some dancing round it, others just singing - albeit a little hoarsely. The Hotel had given free beer to service men, and several bottles of champagne had also been given out. A jeep nipped round the corner with 15 aboard. A hansom cab with a FLAGPOLE attached and huge Union Jack came by with very "celebrating" occupants. A Baby Austin car does not wear its usual grown up dignity when three are on the roof astride, one with a piano accordion.
 Down in Albert Square jazz rattles were going hell for leather. (Whilst away from the Hotel, a tear bomb was used to heighten the proceedings.)
-We followed a kettle drum band, and to my astonishment til-?.w the drums were "Keep your city clean" waste paper bask:ts beaten with sticks.
+We followed a kettle drum band, and to my astonishment saw the drums were "Keep your city clean" waste paper baskets beaten with sticks.
 Perhaps the most significant of all was couples dancing on the roofs of an air raid shelter 10 feet above the pavement. The bells of Manchester Town Hall were trying bravely to be heard through the noise.
-This lims all mousey quiet comp-i red with what was going on in Piccadilly London. There had be,en a "Warming up" for several nights previously, and now --!!! The din of a Victor Nation after 6 years o4 war and pent up controls
-L. G. IMPRISON,
+This lims all mousey quiet compared with what was going on in Piccadilly London. There had been a "warming up" for several nights previously, and now --!!! The din of a Victor Nation after 6 years of war and pent up controls.....!!!
-J2,
-BACKYARD BUSHWALKING
+L. G. Harrison.
-A kookaburra had a very nleasant bath in the pool the other day, He (let's hope it viasn't she) didn't just fall in and he wn c--'t catching fish, but he deliberately jum-Ded in, thrashed and splashed wildly and scrambled out to the side. Then with a rattle of his beak and a 7rodigioue fuss he shook himself, -paused on the edge and in he jui=ed again with all the gusto of a small boy on a hot day.
-He reDeated this ne?formanee a number of times and then finally tried to fly away, Unfor:Unately he carried to big a. 4_bad of water in his feathers and he male a crash landing with his undercarriage up and nearly fell in aga:n (accidentally this. time) The second attempt was more successftl and he managed to reach the branch of a tree overlooking the pool an there settled down for a sunbake and little 'reflection on the w _eked liv-lys of themorld or maYbe the. curious kinks of kookaburr:s,
+=====Backyard Bushwalking=====
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-- Now that the war is oNer things. will gradually return to normal. The rucksack situa- ion is imi)roving but please do not be too impatient for japara articles, It may be come 'months bofor-c a y.ply is better.
+A kookaburra had a very pleasant bath in the pool the other day. He (let's hope it wasn't she) didn't just fall in and he wasn't catching fish, but he deliberately jumped in, thrashed and splashed wildly and scrambled out to the side. Then with a rattle of his beak and a prodigious fuss he shook himself, paused on the edge and in he jumped again with all the gusto of a small boy on a hot day.
-Manwwer, Walkers can help bhe good work along by looking out for a likely girl for the "Ptddymade workshop. Under 18 years,
-no experience needed. Permment position,
+He repeated this performanee a number of times and then finally tried to fly away. Unfortunately he carried too big a load of water in his feathers and he made a crash landing with his undercarriage up and nearly fell in again (accidentally this time). The second attempt was more successful and he managed to reach the branch of a tree overlooking the pool and there settled down for a sunbake and little reflection on the wicked ways of the world or maybe the curious kinks of kookaburras.
-PADDY aLLIN;
-Camp Gear for Walkers
+Now that the war is over things will gradually return to normal. The rucksack situation is improving but please do not be too impatient for japara articles. It may be come months before supply is better.
-George Street,
-SYDNEY Phone
+__Manpower__. Walkers can help the good work along by looking out for a likely girl for the "Paddymade" workshop. Under 18 years, no experience needed. Permanent position.
-B 3101,
+Paddy Pallin. Camp Gear for Walkers.
+George Street, Sydney
+Phone B 3101.