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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== |
A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney, Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney, Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | ||
- | No. 4=4.5e- 16 | + | |
- | kUGUST-, 1947 Subscriptions | + | No. 153 |
- | - | + | |
+ | AUGUST, 1947 Subscriptions | ||
Price 6d. | Price 6d. | ||
- | Editor: Alex Colley, 55 Kirri- | + | |
- | billi Ave, Milsonts Pt. Assistant Editor: Dot Butler Walks Reporter: Kevin Ardill | + | |**Editor**|Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli |
- | Production: Brian Harvey: | + | |**Assistant Editor**|Dot Butler| |
- | Production Asst; Peter Price | + | |**Walks Reporter**|Kevin Ardill| |
- | Sales & Christa | + | |**Illustrationist**|Dennis Gittoes| |
- | Typiste: Rreneth | + | |**Business Manager**|Maurie Berry| |
- | CONTENTS | + | |**Production**|Brian Harvey| |
- | Editorial - Cold Cheer for the Skier | + | |**Production Asst**|Peter Price| |
- | Social Committee Notes | + | |**Sales & Subs**|Christa |
- | At Our July Meeting | + | |**Asst. Sales & Subs**|Bill Horton| |
- | Notes on Walks | + | |**Typiste**|Gweneth |
- | Twelve Miles Easy, by " | + | |
- | Soil and Civilization, | + | |**CONTENTS**||Page| |
- | Budawang and Currockbilly, by Prolixr | + | |Editorial - Cold Cheer for the Skier||1| |
- | Walking for the Millions,. by Skip | + | |Social Committee Notes||2| |
- | Crooks, Tour, by " | + | |At Our July Meeting||2| |
- | Club Debate | + | |Notes on Walks||3| |
- | 4 | + | |Twelve Miles Easy|by " |
- | A Little Girl Told Me, byT Fitzie | + | |Soil and Civilization, |
- | EDITORIAL | + | |Diary of a Demented Man|by Ray Kirkby|7| |
- | Cold Cheer for the Skier | + | |Budawang and Currockbilly| by Prolixr|8| |
- | ...a...a...dr | + | |Walking for the Millions|by Skip|12| |
- | Page | + | |Crooks' |
- | 2 | + | |Club Debate||16| |
- | 2 | + | |A Little Girl Told Me|by Fitzie|18| |
- | 3 | + | |
- | 4 | + | =====Editorial - Cold Cheer for the Skier===== |
- | 7 | + | |
- | 8 | + | To have a snow holiday these days you need plenty of luck and money. The luck is required for the accommodation ballot. The money is to pay for the accomodation |
- | 12 | + | |
- | 14 | + | There is little prospect of more hostels or huts being built. Such structures should come near the bottom of the list of building priorities - after the homeless have been housed, the slums replaced, the immigrants housed. and enough schools and hospitals erected. This may be 10 years, 20 years, sometime or never. It will almost certainly be several years before skiing huts can be erected without arousing well-justified |
- | 16 | + | |
- | 18 | + | How to fit buShwalkers into the limited accommodation is the problem facing the S.B.W. |
- | To have a snow holiday these days you need plenty of luck and money. The luck is required for the accommodation ballot. The money is to pay for the accaTmodation | + | |
- | There is little prospect of more hostels or huts being built. Such structures should come near the bottom of the list of building priorities - after the homeless have been housed, the | + | =====Social Committee Notes===== |
- | slums replaced, the immigrants housed. and enough schools and hospitals erected. This may be 10 -,7?,P1-7, 20 years, sometime or never. It will almost certainly be several years before skiing huts can be erected without arousing well-j ustified | + | The social activities for the month of July began with a theatre party to " |
- | How to fit buShwalkers into the limited accommodation is the .-problem facing the S.B.W. | + | |
- | SOCIAL COMMITTEE NOTES | + | The dance at Pakie's on Tuesday 15th was another social success. We would like to see more at these dances. Ladies, don't be bashful! -There are no wallflowers |
- | The social activities for the month of July began with a theatre party to " | + | |
- | The dance at Pakie/s on Tuesday 15th was another social success. We would like to see no' | + | |
We have to thank Tam Moppett and his friends for the excellent entertainment on the 18th., when instructional films on | We have to thank Tam Moppett and his friends for the excellent entertainment on the 18th., when instructional films on | ||
- | the art of skiing were shown to a, packed house. It looked easy, didn't it? Ever tried to do it? | + | the art of skiing were shown to a packed house. It looked easy, didn't it? Ever tried to do it? |
Fellow morons, do you remember the debate On the 25th? You | Fellow morons, do you remember the debate On the 25th? You | ||
- | shouldn' | + | shouldn' |
- | sides were most entertaining, | + | |
- | wi_ | + | |
So much for July. There are bigger and brighter things to come in the month of August. Kevin Ardill is busy preparing | So much for July. There are bigger and brighter things to come in the month of August. Kevin Ardill is busy preparing | ||
- | a quiz session for the 15th., Ira Butler will be entertaining us with coloured films of " | + | a quiz session for the 15th., Ira Butler will be entertaining us with coloured films of " |
- | Do camel | + | |
I hear tell that Joan Savage is busy again producing | I hear tell that Joan Savage is busy again producing | ||
- | some good one act plays. The gala night is set for some time in October. We'll be coming round with the tickets soon. Nice work Joanl | + | some good one act plays. The gala night is set for some time in October. We'll be coming round with the tickets soon. Nice work Joan! |
- | AT OUR JULY MEETING | + | |
+ | =====At Our July Meeting===== | ||
The President was in the chair and there were about | The President was in the chair and there were about | ||
60 members present. | 60 members present. | ||
- | Seven new members were welcomed - Irene Jeanes, Jack Wren, | + | |
+ | Seven new members were welcomed - Irene Jeanes, Jack Wren, | ||
Jim Brown, Bruce McInnes, Stan Madden, Roy Cunningham and Kevin Deane. | Jim Brown, Bruce McInnes, Stan Madden, Roy Cunningham and Kevin Deane. | ||
- | It was resolved to delete the wordslfor | + | |
- | It was announced that Phil Hall had resigned, | + | It was resolved to delete the words " |
- | The remainder of the meeting was taken up with Federat- | + | |
- | ion business. Club policy regarding the Federation was re-affirmed. The Club's policy on advertising was also reaffirmed by a narrow margin, being opposed by sc)me of the newer members. It was decided | + | It was announced that Phil Hall had resigned, |
- | to vote against the affiliation of tho ACielaide | + | |
- | the Federation, | + | The remainder of the meeting was taken up with Federation |
- | because-of alleged differences in conservation policy. A proposal | + | the Federation, |
- | for a COmmonwealth | + | because of alleged differences in conservation policy. A proposal |
- | ion for consideration. The Federation is to be requested to protest against the cutting of timber in Mark Morton Reserve. Dorothy | + | for a Commonwealth |
- | Lawry has drafted a letter to give effect to this motion. The proposal for a war memorial in the form of a brass plate on Splen- | + | the matter |
- | dour Rock was revived by Brian Harvey and it was resolved to bring | + | |
- | the natter | + | |
The meeting closed at 10.35 p m. | The meeting closed at 10.35 p m. | ||
- | NOTES ON WALKS | + | |
+ | =====Notes on Walks===== | ||
Bill Carter' | Bill Carter' | ||
- | Gdulburn, scheduled for July 25th. has changed place with Leon Blumer''s walk and will now be done on Sept. 26-27-28., The number of starters will be limited to eight because the truck to be hired will not take more. | + | Goulburn, scheduled for July 25th. has changed place with Leon Blumer' |
Dave Ingram advises an alteration of train tine for his | Dave Ingram advises an alteration of train tine for his | ||
Parramatta-Cattai Creek-Nelson-Rouse Hill walk on Aug. 24th. The train by which the party will travel to the 8,30 a m. for Liverpool | Parramatta-Cattai Creek-Nelson-Rouse Hill walk on Aug. 24th. The train by which the party will travel to the 8,30 a m. for Liverpool | ||
- | from Central electric platform. It will be necessary to change at GRANVILLE FOR PARRAMATTA and change at PARRAvATTA for the 9..15 | + | from Central electric platform. It will be necessary to change at GRANVILLE FOR PARRAMATTA and change at PARRAvATTA for the 9.15 |
a m. KELLYVILLE bus (Route no. 200). | a m. KELLYVILLE bus (Route no. 200). | ||
- | The train time for Ruby Clark' | + | |
+ | The train time for Ruby Clark' | ||
(This column is open to any walks leader. Use it to give members the information they want and at the sane time save yourself repeated explanations.) | (This column is open to any walks leader. Use it to give members the information they want and at the sane time save yourself repeated explanations.) | ||
- | TT,II,T3S EASY. | + | |
- | , | + | =====Twelve Miles, Easy===== |
- | B7 "Tess-.. | + | by "Tess" |
- | That's what it was -Liriced | + | |
- | 7ould I go :boo? Of course I would. A nice quiet trip. would be just the thing after a trying week. There were to be five. | + | That's what it was marked |
- | of us. Three M. and Two W., the second W. to join the party at | + | |
- | i; " station. | + | Would I go too? Of course I would. A nice quiet trip. would be just the thing after a trying week. There were to be five. |
- | Saturday | + | of us. Three M. and Two W., the second W. to join the party at "____" station. |
- | and my faith in the L. who said " | + | |
- | The next jolt c," | + | Saturday |
- | this time,:mars had been produced, and studied. I began to think second W. must have had the right idea and a mapt. Various reassuring | + | and my faith in the L. who said " |
- | Once the launch left " and it was. too-late toturn | + | |
- | back, my worst fears were realised. I was the one H. to three M. kow don't misunderstand me, I'm not exactly the bashful type, but I am a weak walker. However, the l iiles, easy, was used as the proVerbial | + | The next jolt came at "____" station. No second W! By |
- | Th ignored a perfectly good track and scrambled up a gully to a ridge overlooking where, to our leader' | + | this time, maps had been produced, and studied. I began to think second W. must have had the right idea and a map! Various reassuring |
- | panicking. | + | |
- | five coupasses, four and a half maps, one protractor, and one pencil | + | Once the launch left "____" and it was too late to turn |
+ | back, my worst fears were realised. I was the one W. to three M. Now don't misunderstand me, I'm not exactly the bashful type, but I am a weak walker. However, the 12 miles, easy, was used as the proverbial | ||
+ | |||
+ | We ignored a perfectly good track and scrambled up a gully to a ridge overlooking | ||
+ | panicking. | ||
+ | five compasses, four and a half maps, one protractor, and one pencil | ||
between us, it was a little difficult to work out something to suit all concerned. | between us, it was a little difficult to work out something to suit all concerned. | ||
- | There was a debate as to whether we should | + | |
- | From now on, things improved. There was no track to follow, and consequently, | + | There was a debate as to whether we should |
+ | |||
+ | From now on, things improved. There was no track to follow, and consequently, | ||
In all fairness, I must admit I was well looked after. It's not often a solitary W. has her supper cooked by 3 M. and is fed | In all fairness, I must admit I was well looked after. It's not often a solitary W. has her supper cooked by 3 M. and is fed | ||
- | Rice Pudding as Mother makes it made by a Master Hand. As we sat round the fire, I began to think that it was not such a bad walk after all. Incidentally, | + | "Rice Pudding as Mother makes it" |
- | 5, | + | |
- | discussing W, in general and particular. It reminded me of many a cosy knitting bee among my own sex. | + | After a good ten hours sleep we awoke to prepare for an early start at 10.00 a.m., and at 10.30 a.m., heard the familiar call, |
- | After a good ten hours sleep we awoke to prepare for an early start at 10.00 a m., and at 10.30 a m., heard the familiar call, | + | " |
- | oving off 30 minutes ago L" Then began the real business of the trip. I will not harrow the reader with a detailed description. We walked by copass | + | |
- | We struck a main road, which seemed to worry the leader a little, | + | |
but doubtless it had been made since the map was printed. | but doubtless it had been made since the map was printed. | ||
+ | |||
At lunch time we camped amid rocks covered with Aboriginal | At lunch time we camped amid rocks covered with Aboriginal | ||
carvings. I would not have noticed them, but the three H. assiduously | carvings. I would not have noticed them, but the three H. assiduously | ||
pointed out various scrawls of undoubted abo. origin. One in particular interested me. It was shaped like a broad arrow and drawn immediately below the power line. It seemed to indicate a high standard of culture. | pointed out various scrawls of undoubted abo. origin. One in particular interested me. It was shaped like a broad arrow and drawn immediately below the power line. It seemed to indicate a high standard of culture. | ||
- | Soon after this I lost all interest in the surrounding country; and we staggered onto a road for the last lap of three miles into " " There our Leader left us. He wanted to follow the | + | |
- | power Tine to find a shorter route for the official trip, and arranged a rendezvous at a certain cross-roads. We reached the meeting place, but no Leader. | + | Soon after this I lost all interest in the surrounding country; and we staggered onto a road for the last lap of three miles into "____" There our Leader left us. He wanted to follow the |
- | We were hurrying on to reach help and contact the Search and Rescue, when we spied a khaki-clad figure on the skyline. Yes, 'it'was the Leader. He had " | + | power line to find a shorter route for the official trip, and arranged a rendezvous at a certain cross-roads. We reached the meeting place, but no Leader. |
+ | |||
+ | We were hurrying on to reach help and contact the Search and Rescue, when we spied a khaki-clad figure on the skyline. Yes, it was the Leader. He had " | ||
There is no more to be said. Names and places have been omitted, for I have been threatened with dreadful things if I warn off the unsuspecting Prospectives. The only hint I dare give is:- " | There is no more to be said. Names and places have been omitted, for I have been threatened with dreadful things if I warn off the unsuspecting Prospectives. The only hint I dare give is:- " | ||
- | 6 | + | |
- | pop..mq.CTVILIzilyIoN. | + | =====Soil and Civilisation===== |
- | A book of areat earnestness and depth by ELYNE | + | ====A book of great earnestness and depth by Elyine Mitchell" |
- | 7 ,T | + | |
By Allen Strom. | By Allen Strom. | ||
- | NY.F | + | |
To all Australians, | To all Australians, | ||
- | the conventional, | + | the conventional, |
- | forests and the erosions of the plain lands go on and on and we do nothing? Shall our children grow to know Australia to be desert like the lands of Babylon -- a city and a land that was once verdnnt and rich and timbered? | + | To bushwalkers Elyne Mitchell can come closer and be understood |
- | Tp bushwalkers Elyne Mitchell can come closer and be under.7 stood in a manner which comes of intimate knowledge of the wind and the rain and the majesty of mountain peak. She has more for us than a warning and a plea. "Soil and Civilization" | + | |
their contact with the earth; how civilizations have waned and died | their contact with the earth; how civilizations have waned and died | ||
- | through | + | through |
the way to a restoration of the balance between plant and animal | the way to a restoration of the balance between plant and animal | ||
- | life on whichnture | + | life on which future |
"We could awaken and focus our eyes beyond the confines of | "We could awaken and focus our eyes beyond the confines of | ||
the city. A wholeness of wisdom can come through experiencing all | the city. A wholeness of wisdom can come through experiencing all | ||
- | of life -- the death and rebirth of creation; the season' | + | of life -- the death and rebirth of creation; the season' |
and sun; the discipline of exhausting effort in burning sun --- and freezing cold ---; the companionableness around a camp-fire in the | and sun; the discipline of exhausting effort in burning sun --- and freezing cold ---; the companionableness around a camp-fire in the | ||
- | mountainsttall | + | mountains' |
go towards life seeking this wisdom, integrating all their experience, would not be ravishers of the soil, for they would know that the | go towards life seeking this wisdom, integrating all their experience, would not be ravishers of the soil, for they would know that the | ||
earth is part of themselves." | earth is part of themselves." | ||
- | It is in the simple things of life that we find the most lasting pleasures; the soul-enriching experiences of leaving a real mark upon the world and our fellow men. Somewhere I have read: "the bush has given us much -- we owe it much in return" | + | |
+ | It is in the simple things of life that we find the most lasting pleasures; the soul-enriching experiences of leaving a real mark upon the world and our fellow men. Somewhere I have read: "the bush has given us much -- we owe it much in return" | ||
I have maintained (and not without considerable opposition) for many years that bushwalking should mean more than it does -- not only to the general public but the bushwalkers themselves. The inadequacies of my poor expression have been overcome in this t/,' | I have maintained (and not without considerable opposition) for many years that bushwalking should mean more than it does -- not only to the general public but the bushwalkers themselves. The inadequacies of my poor expression have been overcome in this t/,' | ||
- | "Soil and Civilization" | + | |
- | DIARY OF A DMENTED | + | "Soil and Civilization" |
- | By R. Y | + | |
- | The first morning I look through my hotel window, which, with the roam also, is on the third floor, and spy a range of hills staring me right in the face. They are brown and peppered with trees. | + | =====Diary of a Demented |
+ | By Ray Kirkby | ||
+ | |||
+ | The first morning I look through my hotel window, which, with the roam also, is on the third floor, and spy a range of hills staring me right in the face. They are brown and peppered with trees. I discover that the hotel has a flat roof and eargerly scan the | ||
surrounding country. There are low mountain ranges all round with lulling curves. Sheep country. But on the flats the wheat is up and the recent rain has pepped its greenness; the Winter pinks and blues | surrounding country. There are low mountain ranges all round with lulling curves. Sheep country. But on the flats the wheat is up and the recent rain has pepped its greenness; the Winter pinks and blues | ||
- | a are soft, the last few leaves of the willows add a dash of yellow | + | a are soft, the last few leaves of the willows add a dash of yellow |
along its tops. | along its tops. | ||
- | To maps: To mapsi These innocent hills are shown and | + | |
+ | To maps: To maps! These innocent hills are shown and | ||
identified and now to see behind their screen. Behind this low range lie the Moonbis -- why, only 15 miles away. The Nandewars are only | identified and now to see behind their screen. Behind this low range lie the Moonbis -- why, only 15 miles away. The Nandewars are only | ||
80. miles away and there' | 80. miles away and there' | ||
possibly see the Nandewars for years. What's up this way? Nundle. I think I have vaguely heard of it before. Under the Great Dividing Range -- Hanging Rocky that sounds interesting -- the Barnard River rises here and the Hunter, and the Peel, too. | possibly see the Nandewars for years. What's up this way? Nundle. I think I have vaguely heard of it before. Under the Great Dividing Range -- Hanging Rocky that sounds interesting -- the Barnard River rises here and the Hunter, and the Peel, too. | ||
+ | |||
I'll try the railways first. I study the boards on the | I'll try the railways first. I study the boards on the | ||
platform attentively. I read them upwards, downwards, crosswards. | platform attentively. I read them upwards, downwards, crosswards. | ||
Line 157: | Line 180: | ||
I find that a train leaves the town at 5 p m. on Saturday which may be of some use but no other train conceivably can be of any use and | I find that a train leaves the town at 5 p m. on Saturday which may be of some use but no other train conceivably can be of any use and | ||
that there are no trains at all on Sunday. | that there are no trains at all on Sunday. | ||
+ | |||
I begin to spot buses. There is one marked " | I begin to spot buses. There is one marked " | ||
run back to the map. Manilla. Namoi River -- it would be nice to | run back to the map. Manilla. Namoi River -- it would be nice to | ||
see it -- rather pleasant-looking peaky thing not far from town. I decide something might come of that. Exciting news. There is a bus | see it -- rather pleasant-looking peaky thing not far from town. I decide something might come of that. Exciting news. There is a bus | ||
to Nundlei And a mail car. Idiot, I am, I havenIt remembered to examine the mail car position. | to Nundlei And a mail car. Idiot, I am, I havenIt remembered to examine the mail car position. | ||
- | "When do they run?!, I ask the man at the Post Office | + | |
+ | "When do they run?", I ask the man at the Post Office | ||
they treat you like honoured guests, they pick up the letters, they | they treat you like honoured guests, they pick up the letters, they | ||
- | deliver the letters -- the angels, the angels ---- but not on Saturday afternoon or Sunday.. | + | deliver the letters -- the angels, the angels ---- but not on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. |
- | Back to buses. There is a Nundle | + | |
- | the Yost Tai. bus connect in case I want to go from North to ' fest very hurriedly.) The Armidale bus which leaves at 7 a.M. Sunday | + | Back to buses. There is a Nundle |
- | might be of sonic use but merely duplicates the only rail service which is of any use. | + | the West Tam. bus connect in case I want to go from North to West very hurriedly.) The Armidale bus which leaves at 7 a.M. Sunday |
- | (.:c11, what' | + | might be of some use but merely duplicates the only rail service which is of any use. |
- | Anyway, I shall walk up the hill which stares at no from lay hotel window. | + | |
+ | Well, what' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Anyway, I shall walk up the hill which stares at me from my hotel window. | ||
I pull down the window. I pull down the blind. I shall drink myself to death behind my hotel door. | I pull down the window. I pull down the blind. I shall drink myself to death behind my hotel door. | ||
- | BUDAANG AND CURROCKBILLY. | + | |
- | , | + | =====Budawang and Currockobilly (PART I)===== |
- | PART I. By Prolix. | + | By Prolix. |
- | Anzac reekond, 1947. Programme perused some weeks before and a walk led by Frank Leyden noted for further action. The schedule was: Nowra, | + | |
- | Prank was most accommodating in the matter of trqnsport, as was the bus in which we travelled from Nowra -- it being the one scheduled to take his party back on the Sunday and thus went out with Prolixia and myself as only passengers. | + | Anzac weekend, 1947. Programme perused some weeks before and a walk led by Frank Leyden noted for further action. The schedule was: Nowra, Wog Wog Mountain, Currockbilly Mountain, Budawang Range, Budawang Mountain, |
- | It was a very pleasant trip. 'We were shown the Tianjara Falls; on the Sassafras, Mountains, dropping from the road level into a huge gorge hundreds of feet below, walled all around with perpendicular | + | |
- | 9# valley had dropped, en masse, to its present depth, | + | Frank was most accommodating in the matter of transport, as was the bus in which we travelled from Nowra -- it being the one scheduled to take his party back on the Sunday and thus went out with Prolixia and myself as only passengers. |
+ | |||
+ | It was a very pleasant trip. We were shown the Tianjara Falls, on the Sassafras, Mountains, dropping from the road level into a huge gorge hundreds of feet below, walled all around with perpendicular | ||
in with precipitous walls. | in with precipitous walls. | ||
- | We passed | + | |
- | well and headed north along the old Yongarlaue | + | We passed |
- | It as quite early afternoon so we decided to scout around in the direction of Budawang,Vountain, looming over us to the East. Nearby was an eucalyptus still on a farm property. | + | |
- | These stills were a very noticeable feature of this part of the country. Several were passed on the road at creek crossings and also on farm properties. The trees here are particularly suited to the industry and suffer accordingly, | + | It as quite early afternoon so we decided to scout around in the direction of Budawang |
- | ringbarked some beautiful specimens too - or ruthlessly | + | |
+ | These stills were a very noticeable feature of this part of the country. Several were passed on the road at creek crossings and also on farm properties. The trees here are particularly suited to the industry and suffer accordingly, | ||
Our observations on the obvious ignorance of the locals | Our observations on the obvious ignorance of the locals | ||
- | of their -responsibilities to the soil from both the erosion and national aspect, particularly when considering the meagreress of top-soil available, offer sufficient material for a separate article. To say the least it is distressing to pass through country | + | of their responsibilities to the soil from both the erosion and national aspect, particularly when considering the meagreress of top-soil available, offer sufficient material for a separate article. To say the least it is distressing to pass through country showing so much evidence of tan's carelessness, |
- | showing-so much evidence of tan's carelessness, | + | |
- | I5owever | + | However |
- | - trees was a deep gorge. We veered left and followed a steep timber | + | |
- | track down to Budawang Creek, flowing south. This, we were told, | + | From this point, where we seemed to be going too far south, we turned upward on a likely-looking spur; this, we hoped, would correspond to a certain hump-shaped ridge which had appeared from the farm to be the most suitable way up. Fortunately this proved to be a correct |
- | -goes over a fair sized falls. The track petered out shortly after | + | |
- | neeting | + | The scenery was wonderful - a complete cyclorama with the ocean and coastline to the East, and, to the south the coast and southern ranges. Blue transparent ranges lay in the far West |
- | From this point, where we seemed to be going too far south, we turned upward on a likely-looking spur; this, we hoped, would correspond to a certain hump-shaped ridge which had appeared. from the farm to be the most suitable way up. Fortunately this proved to be a correct | + | |
- | The scenery was wonderful - a complete cyclorama with the ocean and coastline to the East, and, to the south the coast | + | |
- | and southern ranges. Blue transparent ranges lay in the far West | + | |
with the wide farmland plateau separating us. Northward lay the craggy mass of Currockbilly and the Clyde River country; Pigeon | with the wide farmland plateau separating us. Northward lay the craggy mass of Currockbilly and the Clyde River country; Pigeon | ||
House and the dissected plateaux forming a background. | House and the dissected plateaux forming a background. | ||
We found some difficulty in re-locating the timber track and this time stayed on it instead of dropping down to our previous crossing. It became more and more distinct, finally | We found some difficulty in re-locating the timber track and this time stayed on it instead of dropping down to our previous crossing. It became more and more distinct, finally | ||
opening out at a crossing of the creek, well above the previously | opening out at a crossing of the creek, well above the previously | ||
- | mentionedsli3ggr alaolang,pink granitic rock outcrops | + | mentioned crossing and showing |
- | through which the creek poured. This was at the edge of a green paddock at which the track disappeared. We crossed and found OUT way through a belt of timber and back to our camp at dusk. | + | through which the creek poured. This was at the edge of a green paddock at which the track disappeared. We crossed and found our way through a belt of timber and back to our camp at dusk. |
At this stage a warning may be useful to those who follow. Budawang Creek, which we crossed flowing south, descends rapidly into a deep gorge separating the plateau from the mountain. This same creek, which also crosses the pink rocks, starts right up in the saddle on Budawang Mountain and falls rapidly | At this stage a warning may be useful to those who follow. Budawang Creek, which we crossed flowing south, descends rapidly into a deep gorge separating the plateau from the mountain. This same creek, which also crosses the pink rocks, starts right up in the saddle on Budawang Mountain and falls rapidly | ||
- | into a deep gash to the left as you ascend the spur. No sugges- | + | into a deep gash to the left as you ascend the spur. No suggestion |
- | tion of this creek and its doings is apparent from the road and farm. When descending from the top, keep to the left of Budawang' | + | |
track on the slopes, and likewise the mountain sides, are thickly | track on the slopes, and likewise the mountain sides, are thickly | ||
- | covered with wattle-like scrub or saplings growing closely | + | covered with wattle-like scrub or saplings growing closely |
- | gether. Those on the mountain side are smaller and it is helpful to twig your way up | + | |
- | (This space was reserved for the map mentioned in | + | (This space was reserved for the map mentioned in " |
- | " | + | |
- | map or to do it on a stencil. However we hope to include it in next month' | + | |
- | new and interesting one, and, as there is no satisfactory printed map, we want to publish this one so that. bushwalkers can refer to it - Ed.) | + | |
- | I tj | + | |
- | 3-1- | + | |
Summarising (see sketch), the best approach would be up | Summarising (see sketch), the best approach would be up | ||
via the timber track and upper rocky crossing by which we returned. If approaching from our campsite via the farm then bear left to | via the timber track and upper rocky crossing by which we returned. If approaching from our campsite via the farm then bear left to | ||
avoid the lower gorge. The rocky creek crossing at the paddock | avoid the lower gorge. The rocky creek crossing at the paddock | ||
could be regarded as a flat or step in the descent of the same creek. | could be regarded as a flat or step in the descent of the same creek. | ||
+ | |||
The range between Budawang and Currockbilly Mountains appears inviting as a means of access to the latter, going north | The range between Budawang and Currockbilly Mountains appears inviting as a means of access to the latter, going north | ||
- | - apparently in easy undulations. A similar idea suggests itself from the road, at this end of the range. However, | + | - apparently in easy undulations. A similar idea suggests itself from the road, at this end of the range. However, |
is a deep gap. between the two mountains just south of Currockbilly which would take some negotiating. | is a deep gap. between the two mountains just south of Currockbilly which would take some negotiating. | ||
+ | |||
We kept to the road the following day and just outside | We kept to the road the following day and just outside | ||
- | . 1Tongarlowe | + | Mongarlowe |
direction of Currockbilly Mountain. This road wound up over a rise and down on to the flatter plateau of grassy holdings with scattered belts of trees. The road faded out here and we followed roads and tracks through paddocks and gates. One of these properties, about half way to Currockbilly, | direction of Currockbilly Mountain. This road wound up over a rise and down on to the flatter plateau of grassy holdings with scattered belts of trees. The road faded out here and we followed roads and tracks through paddocks and gates. One of these properties, about half way to Currockbilly, | ||
greenest lush grass of any we saw. It was a picture, with the homestead nestling in a glorious spot on the leeward side of a | greenest lush grass of any we saw. It was a picture, with the homestead nestling in a glorious spot on the leeward side of a | ||
- | higher portion of the land, fncing | + | higher portion of the land, facing |
(to be continued) | (to be continued) | ||
- | DE.BERT WALKS AGAIN | + | |
+ | =====Debert Walks Again===== | ||
Yes, he was seen, and heard, at the Club roams on last | Yes, he was seen, and heard, at the Club roams on last | ||
- | meeting night, complete with pack and on his way to Bungonia. And, in case anyone | + | meeting night, complete with pack and on his way to Bungonia. And, in case anyone |
- | The Bean knows better - he gets there without walking and gets paid for it. As photographer for Walkabout' | + | |
+ | The Bean knows better - he gets there without walking and gets paid for it. As photographer for "Walkabout" | ||
We saw Frank Whiddon recently. While on his way to work | We saw Frank Whiddon recently. While on his way to work | ||
on his land at Church Point he was unlucky enough to pick the bus that overturned. He emerged in one piece, but frayed, though he recovered in a couple of weeks. | on his land at Church Point he was unlucky enough to pick the bus that overturned. He emerged in one piece, but frayed, though he recovered in a couple of weeks. | ||
+ | |||
Mr. E. Caines Phillips (R.C.C.) advises that a map of | Mr. E. Caines Phillips (R.C.C.) advises that a map of | ||
the Tumut and Murrumbidgee Rivers (Blowering to Gundagai section) is now available. | the Tumut and Murrumbidgee Rivers (Blowering to Gundagai section) is now available. | ||
- | WALKING FOR Tin] MILLIONS. | + | |
- | Bv | + | =====Walking for the Millions===== |
+ | By " | ||
It's a bit late now to apologise, but it was all my fault if a recent Working Bee at Garrawarra was deprived of the best in society and the working classes. For one Gweneth Roots, having nobly undertaken to take under her wing a collection, rather heterogeneous, | It's a bit late now to apologise, but it was all my fault if a recent Working Bee at Garrawarra was deprived of the best in society and the working classes. For one Gweneth Roots, having nobly undertaken to take under her wing a collection, rather heterogeneous, | ||
- | better to do, was to be found, now and again, in the forefront of three 41 clubs which all ended up at the same place even if they didn't mean to. a | + | better to do, was to be found, now and again, in the forefront of three clubs which all ended up at the same place even if they didn't mean to. |
- | I arrived at Katoomba in time to have a cup of coffee with what turned out to be the second half of the first batch. But no sooner was the Bod projected into the night air than it was about faced, | + | |
- | The idiscellanae | + | I arrived at Katoomba in time to have a cup of coffee with what turned out to be the second half of the first batch. But no sooner was the Bod projected into the night air than it was about faced, and refuelled with the third instalment. |
- | only chance reveals 30? bushwalkers. Owing to weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control we would give this a margin of 4. or - 1. | + | |
+ | The miscellanae | ||
+ | only chance reveals 30? bushwalkers. Owing to weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control we would give this a margin of +1 or -1. | ||
The gathering was rent in the ration 1:10 when Jenny and a couple of the boys decided to climb Mouin with a brutal frontal assault | The gathering was rent in the ration 1:10 when Jenny and a couple of the boys decided to climb Mouin with a brutal frontal assault | ||
instead of taking the more usual route around the sides to Wombat Parade. This gained nobody anything as the party was stretched out in its entirety once more beside the coal seam. | instead of taking the more usual route around the sides to Wombat Parade. This gained nobody anything as the party was stretched out in its entirety once more beside the coal seam. | ||
- | We come next to the pleasant occupation of eating lunch on the slopes of Mt. 1arrigal. Firmly ensconced on a piece of pebbly | + | |
- | Upper Marine Sandstone, just to distinguish it from Hawkesbury | + | We come next to the pleasant occupation of eating lunch on the slopes of Mt. Warrigal. Firmly ensconced on a piece of pebbly |
- | stone, the last crumbs fall with the first raindrops. So heigh-ho | + | Upper Marine Sandstone, just to distinguish it from Hawkesbury |
for Splendour Rock where the mist flirted with our eyebrows and the fossil collection was increased somewhat. The rain was now light and | for Splendour Rock where the mist flirted with our eyebrows and the fossil collection was increased somewhat. The rain was now light and | ||
- | unrelenting which might have had something to do with the party pursueing | + | unrelenting which might have had something to do with the party pursuing |
- | There was however, if you care for the niceties of the 0 | + | |
+ | There was however, if you care for the niceties of the | ||
business, what the historians would call a fair balance of power. Out in front breaking the trail were the heavy footed tigers, followed in | business, what the historians would call a fair balance of power. Out in front breaking the trail were the heavy footed tigers, followed in | ||
the middle by the inevitable flock of sheep or goats (herd, not flocks) (goats that is), whilst the weary of limb straggled behind on a well made track like Good King Wenceslaus' | the middle by the inevitable flock of sheep or goats (herd, not flocks) (goats that is), whilst the weary of limb straggled behind on a well made track like Good King Wenceslaus' | ||
- | I've seen camps and camps, but this was the nearest I've seen to a Reunion in the Rain. The two end tents were about 1/5 mile apart - honest - and yoU'should have seen the firelighting, | + | |
+ | I've seen camps and camps, but this was the nearest I've seen to a Reunion in the Rain. The two end tents were about 1/5 mile apart - honest - and you should have seen the firelighting, | ||
shame. Some ate cold, some ate luke-warm, and none ate hot. | shame. Some ate cold, some ate luke-warm, and none ate hot. | ||
- | Fortunately the morning was a brighter, greener thing, but because of the immensities of thepopulation | + | |
- | The inner mfl,n must needs be satisfied, and hungry moans | + | Fortunately the morning was a brighter, greener thing, but because of the immensities of the population |
- | wore stifled with the aid of Mrs. Carlon' | + | |
+ | The inner man must needs be satisfied, and hungry moans | ||
+ | wore stifled with the aid of Mrs. Carlon' | ||
So we headed towards Megalong and the Six Foot Track at a high speed. Apart from some photographic holdups, the walk down to | So we headed towards Megalong and the Six Foot Track at a high speed. Apart from some photographic holdups, the walk down to | ||
said track developed into a contest with first one and then the other in front. It may be mentioned here of figures that the tall triumphed on the downhill stages whereas the short excelled in the ascent. The | said track developed into a contest with first one and then the other in front. It may be mentioned here of figures that the tall triumphed on the downhill stages whereas the short excelled in the ascent. The | ||
medium stayed, obviously in the middle. | medium stayed, obviously in the middle. | ||
+ | |||
The Six Foot Track has changed little in five years I find, | The Six Foot Track has changed little in five years I find, | ||
- | although in the approaching gloom I saw little of it. One, Shirley, intent on loosing | + | although in the approaching gloom I saw little of it. One, Shirley, intent on losing |
- | little persuasion led them back again. Yours truly tried a preliminary diversion along a promision | + | little persuasion led them back again. Yours truly tried a preliminary diversion along a promising |
- | Now I might hasten to point out that since the first para- | + | |
- | graph, no mention has been made of that Scion of Leaders, Miss Gweneth | + | Now I might hasten to point out that since the first paragraph, no mention has been made of that Scion of Leaders, Miss Gweneth |
- | Roots. We were informed at Canon's that Miss Roots had left an hour before we arrived so thdt even yours truly abandoned all hopes of | + | Roots. We were informed at Carlon's that Miss Roots had left an hour before we arrived so that even yours truly abandoned all hopes of |
seeing her again, maybe for ever. (I haven' | seeing her again, maybe for ever. (I haven' | ||
- | The rearguard turned Off up the Devil' | + | |
+ | The rearguard turned Off up the Devil' | ||
occasional kicks, in the teeth were the only indication that someone | occasional kicks, in the teeth were the only indication that someone | ||
ahead of you had ascended abruptly. In Devil' | ahead of you had ascended abruptly. In Devil' | ||
- | anything to be seen of the moon anywhere, but when a drop of water came out of the darknet | + | anything to be seen of the moon anywhere, but when a drop of water came out of the darkness |
- | Once on top, the rain meant nothihg, and velocities, fossils, and blondes were forgotten in the rush'for the,last train.' | + | |
- | Follow the Leader? | + | Once on top, the rain meant nothihg, and velocities, fossils, and blondes were forgotten in the rush for the last train. |
- | t''' | + | |
- | CROOK'S TOUR. | + | Follow the Leader? |
+ | |||
+ | =====Crook's Tour===== | ||
By " | By " | ||
- | Having heard many a tale of the superb view to be had from Pi-,; | + | |
- | This truck was scheduled to pick me up at home, (this extra service costing me no more) at 7.15 p m. on Friday evening, and the | + | Having heard many a tale of the superb view to be had from Pigeon |
- | remainder of the party at Sydenham Station at 7.30 p m. At 7.30 p m. I abandoned my place at the front gate and wont back inside to answer the ' | + | This truck was scheduled to pick me up at home, (this extra service costing me no more) at 7.15 pm. on Friday evening, and the |
+ | remainder of the party at Sydenham Station at 7.30 pm At 7.30 pm I abandoned my place at the front gate and wont back inside to answer the ' | ||
important truck. | important truck. | ||
- | At 10 p m. the irrepressable Bob Bright arrived with Roma Philps and the truck. Here I must pause to explain that this amazing conveyance was a darydrated | + | |
- | However, away at 10.15 pjm. and southward-ho we went, rolling happily along, until about a mile this side of Bulli Pass a loud explosion rent the air and besides much drunken swaying our chariot now bean to list rapidly to starboard. On examination, | + | At 10 pm. the irrepressable Bob Bright arrived with Roma Philps and the truck. Here I must pause to explain that this amazing conveyance was a dehydrated |
+ | |||
+ | However, away at 10.15 pm. and southward-ho we went, rolling happily along, until about a mile this side of Bulli Pass a loud explosion rent the air and besides much drunken swaying our chariot now bean to list rapidly to starboard. On examination, | ||
having repacked the passengers we proceeded. At least half a mile | having repacked the passengers we proceeded. At least half a mile | ||
further on that old list developed once more, and once more we abir andoned ship to find the spare tyre flat, "only on one side" as one wit was heard to remark, but never the less - flat. A closer look revealed a large split in the wall, and those ewning watches unanimously agreed that it was 1 a m. | further on that old list developed once more, and once more we abir andoned ship to find the spare tyre flat, "only on one side" as one wit was heard to remark, but never the less - flat. A closer look revealed a large split in the wall, and those ewning watches unanimously agreed that it was 1 a m. | ||
+ | |||
Our only course was to buy a new tyre at Wollongong next | Our only course was to buy a new tyre at Wollongong next | ||
morning, and it was decided that Bob and I should go down and transact | morning, and it was decided that Bob and I should go down and transact | ||
- | this business. A rather chill wind was whistling across the tops, and when a largo truck, heading south, stopped to see what was doing, we grabbed sleeping bags and, with a cheery wave, climbed aboard | + | this business. A rather chill wind was whistling across the tops, and when a large truck, heading south, stopped to see what was doing, we grabbed sleeping bags and, with a cheery wave, climbed aboard leaving eight forlorn people standing dejectedly by the " |
- | 15. leaving eight forlorn people standing dejectedly by the " | + | |
- | Wollongong at 2 a m. is inclined to be deserted, and hence when we saw a light we made fot it and found a all-night garage which actually | + | Wollongong at 2am is inclined to be deserted, and hence when we saw a light we made for it and found a all-night garage which actually |
- | turchaso | + | purchase |
It was with great regret that we arose in the morning (those who slept on top please note) and having thanked the officer of the watch, we proceeded to buy tyre, puncture outfit and levers and began our hitch hiking adtivities. Much thumbing produced a car to Bulli and back to the truck. | It was with great regret that we arose in the morning (those who slept on top please note) and having thanked the officer of the watch, we proceeded to buy tyre, puncture outfit and levers and began our hitch hiking adtivities. Much thumbing produced a car to Bulli and back to the truck. | ||
- | Repairs were effected and at 10 a m. we were once more on our way. At Wollongong once more we stopped to flow more air into the offending tube, and this process having been completed we heard | + | |
- | a loud hissing sound. Now as there are no snakes in the middle of the town we all came to the one conclusion, the tyre was once more removed and tube mended at the garage. This was the last time we had any 'trouble, except when yours truly went for a bucket of water at midnight to put out a campfire and fell in the creek. | + | Repairs were effected and at 10am we were once more on our way. At Wollongong once more we stopped to flow more air into the offending tube, and this process having been completed we heard |
- | Down the coast we toured, to Shell Harbour and explored the wreck., then on to Kiama, and at last Milton at dusk. With many sighs of relief we made camp at the farm, and on Sunday morning set off for Pidgeon House and a very fine and clear view from the bop. bn the | + | a loud hissing sound. Now as there are no snakes in the middle of the town we all came to the one conclusion, the tyre was once more removed and tube mended at the garage. This was the last time we had any trouble, except when yours truly went for a bucket of water at midnight to put out a campfire and fell in the creek. |
- | way back to camp a large cow's skull was discovered and carried back to campt This perfectly sunbleached specimen was mounted with much ceremony on the radiator of the truck and travelled home to be preserved as a memorial of this notable expedition. | + | |
+ | Down the coast we toured, to Shell Harbour and explored the wreck, then on to Kiama, and at last Milton at dusk. With many sighs of relief we made camp at the farm, and on Sunday morning set off for Pidgeon House and a very fine and clear view from the top. On the | ||
+ | way back to camp a large cow's skull was discovered and carried back to camp. | ||
Monday morning saw us off the Ulladulla, and then back to Nowra for lunch and to view the Grand Prix motor races in the afternoon. Then at last, as the sun sank slowly in the west and a howling gale blew from the inland, we wended our way back through the Kangaroo Valley and home with many pleasant memories of punctures and blowouts, dusk and bumpy roads, and a certain individual who continually told us how easy it was to break an axle, and above all, memories of our conveyance, that amazing little truck which pulled an enormous load over all sorts of terrain. May she so many more thousand miles. | Monday morning saw us off the Ulladulla, and then back to Nowra for lunch and to view the Grand Prix motor races in the afternoon. Then at last, as the sun sank slowly in the west and a howling gale blew from the inland, we wended our way back through the Kangaroo Valley and home with many pleasant memories of punctures and blowouts, dusk and bumpy roads, and a certain individual who continually told us how easy it was to break an axle, and above all, memories of our conveyance, that amazing little truck which pulled an enormous load over all sorts of terrain. May she so many more thousand miles. | ||
- | 16. | + | |
- | CLUB DDB\TE MOST BUSIFAL= AR MORONS. | + | =====Club Debate - "That Most Bushwalkers are Morons" |
- | The leader of the Government, Mr. Allan Hardie, got straight | + | |
- | - pncs out of infancy, did not develop, and consequently the brain did iJot c ovlop beyond the zi11imn1 | + | The leader of the Government, Mr. Allan Hardie, got straight |
- | Is on tho walks ; | + | passes |
do these things without being constantly reminded. Further, bushwalkers could not control their impulses, as was proved by the committee' | do these things without being constantly reminded. Further, bushwalkers could not control their impulses, as was proved by the committee' | ||
- | Clem Hallstram then opened the case for the Opposition, and hopes rose that he would find an answer to the devastating logic of the Government. The bush, he saidlappealed | + | |
+ | Clem Hallstram then opened the case for the Opposition, and hopes rose that he would find an answer to the devastating logic of the Government. The bush, he said, appealed | ||
the bushwalker, thus proving that they had a mentality. Morons could | the bushwalker, thus proving that they had a mentality. Morons could | ||
not be contented looking at trees, birds, cobwebs, insects, etc., | not be contented looking at trees, birds, cobwebs, insects, etc., | ||
- | or even the human face, which was no less interesting than the trees. (It depends on the face, of course). Developing this theme, | + | or even the human face, which was no less interesting than the trees. (It depends on the face, of course). Developing this theme, |
on to describe the varied interests of topography, geology, astronomy, | on to describe the varied interests of topography, geology, astronomy, | ||
- | etc. which appeal to the walker. The instructions on the walks pro- | + | etc. which appeal to the walker. The instructions on the walks programme |
- | gramme | + | |
Hopes were dashed again by the unanswerable arguments of | Hopes were dashed again by the unanswerable arguments of | ||
- | Dot Butler, who, not having the memory of iessrs. Hardie and Hallstram, confessed herself a complete moron and pulled out her notes. The 0 | + | Dot Butler, who, not having the memory of Messrs. Hardie and Hallstram, confessed herself a complete moron and pulled out her notes. The |
Oxford and Cambridge dictionary, she said, defined a moron as being | Oxford and Cambridge dictionary, she said, defined a moron as being | ||
- | a person satisfied with monotonous pursuits too simple to satisfy | + | a person satisfied with monotonous pursuits too simple to satisfy an intelligent person. |
- | 0 | + | (not even animal, but vegetable and below ground - very low) and other vegetation such as Rose and Bean - inanimate objects such as Morris, Barnes, Banks, Chambers, Lawrie which must come from lowrie,- a talkative bird, Croker - surely a sort of frog. Take our President - more intelligent than most - Moppett - which means a kind of rag doll and Shakespeare' |
- | 17. | + | hospital patients, out-patients and a whole lot af other people who couldn' |
- | (not even animal, but vegetable and below ground.- very low) and other vegetation such as Rose and Bean:- inanimate | + | |
- | 6 hospital patients, out-patients and a whole lot af other people who couldn' | + | Dorothy Lawry (Opposition) had consulted the Oxford |
- | Dorothy Lawry (Opposition) had consui Da)o-cd | + | |
- | Laurie Rayner, addressing his remarks to "Mr Chairman and fellow morons" | + | Laurie Rayner, addressing his remarks to "Mr Chairman and fellow morons" |
and hear their conversation - mostly on food and rest and shelter. If they were not morons they could, of course, have much better food and shelter at home. Or they would go by car and do it in comfort. They had to be led and supervised as they could not think for themselves. Despite the dullness of their pastime they never learnt from experience same tracks, same company, same mistakes over and over again. They delighted in empty minds and empty spaces and took childish pleasure in train travel and the like. | and hear their conversation - mostly on food and rest and shelter. If they were not morons they could, of course, have much better food and shelter at home. Or they would go by car and do it in comfort. They had to be led and supervised as they could not think for themselves. Despite the dullness of their pastime they never learnt from experience same tracks, same company, same mistakes over and over again. They delighted in empty minds and empty spaces and took childish pleasure in train travel and the like. | ||
- | We felt a bit better when Wal Roots addressed | + | |
- | 18. | + | We felt a bit better when Wal Roots addressed |
- | This concluded the debate, and, when the issue was put to the vote, our fears were confirmed. The Government won, and this, despite the fact that it included two self-confessed morons. Bill Henley, in moving a vote of thanks to the speakers, rocked us further by quoting an expert who had said that there was no such thing as a = normal person - normality was a standard which doesn' | + | |
- | happy moron, he doesn' | + | This concluded the debate, and, when the issue was put to the vote, our fears were confirmed. The Government won, and this, despite the fact that it included two self-confessed morons. Bill Henley, in moving a vote of thanks to the speakers, rocked us further by quoting an expert who had said that there was no such thing as a normal person - normality was a standard which doesn' |
- | " | + | happy moron, he doesn' |
- | inT V VW.. | + | |
- | By lkitzie. | + | =====" |
- | Sometimes when I'm playing in the garden Lots of people come and talk to me. One da*3/ | + | By Fritzie. |
+ | |||
+ | Sometimes when I'm playing in the garden Lots of people come and talk to me. One day Kargie came, a long time ago, | ||
He's small, not big like our great big tree; I think he came down from that rock up there, I've seen hiding places for a toad. Kargie pulled the cork out of the bird bath And the poor birds couldn' | He's small, not big like our great big tree; I think he came down from that rock up there, I've seen hiding places for a toad. Kargie pulled the cork out of the bird bath And the poor birds couldn' | ||
don't like cats, they chase away our birds, Black kittens aren't quite so bad I think. One day a big cat sat in the garden And watched a snake, such a pretty snake, But I chased the cat away very soon And the snake sat up and said, " | don't like cats, they chase away our birds, Black kittens aren't quite so bad I think. One day a big cat sat in the garden And watched a snake, such a pretty snake, But I chased the cat away very soon And the snake sat up and said, " |
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