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 On Mt. Mackay we found a fire watcher, in his little cabin surrounded by glass windows. The Victorian State Electricity Commission employs him. We were very interested in a map just completed by the Commission - on which by the way a correct survey has proved most of the peaks higher then shown on the available maps - and had grand views of a panoramic nature aided by his field glasses.
-For the benefit of those who do not know the area at all, these "mountains" do not entail any climbing as we think of the word. You are up on the high plains and the tops simply rise out of the plains, or else you walk out along ridges with beautiful views on either side, and in the case of Feathertop and fainter tracks lead you almost to the trigs. Mt. Bogong was the exception end after dropping about 1000 feet from Roper Hut you rise about 2,500 on to the mountain to the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut, and from there the Summit is a couple of miles away and, I think, 700 feet higher. Many times we dropped our packs beside the track and wandered off to visit a trig. We also made base camps here ::11.d there - Diamantina, Tawonga, Cope, etc. - and did a tremendous lot of walking without packs. For the "not so tigerish" that is the ideal.
+For the benefit of those who do not know the area at all, these "mountains" do not entail any climbing as we think of the word. You are up on the high plains and the tops simply rise out of the plains, or else you walk out along ridges with beautiful views on either side, and in the case of Feathertop and fainter tracks lead you almost to the trigs. Mt. Bogong was the exception end after dropping about 1000 feet from Roper Hut you rise about 2,500 on to the mountain to the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut, and from there the Summit is a couple of miles away and, I think, 700 feet higher. Many times we dropped our packs beside the track and wandered off to visit a trig. We also made base camps here and there - Diamantina, Tawonga, Cope, etc. - and did a tremendous lot of walking without packs. For the "not so tigerish" that is the ideal.
-Views are extensive - away to Kosciusko and the Cobberas, Mount Wellington end lots of other peaks, and, down the valleys to the Ovens, Ki'ewa end other rivers. On,the High Plains, in Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley, are fast running little streams which wind their tortuous way between the brilliant green mosses. and low growing alpine type plants.
+Views are extensive - away to Kosciusko and the Cobberas, Mount Wellington end lots of other peaks, and, down the valleys to the Ovens, Kiewa end other rivers. On,the High Plains, in Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley, are fast running little streams which wind their tortuous way between the brilliant green mosses. and low growing alpine type plants.
-One of our most delightful camps was at Tawonga Hut. We pitched our tents in front of the hut, among snow gums on a grassy bank, with a lovely stream racing by. We were encircled by grassy hills on which. the cattle grazed.
+One of our most delightful camps was at Tawonga Hut. We pitched our tents in front of the hut, among snow gums on a grassy bank, with a lovely stream racing by. We were encircled by grassy hills on which the cattle grazed.
-We were rather interested in the activities of the ski clubs in regard to their huts. Obviously, they have a more sympathetic Government Department in Victoria and are able to obtain the necessary materials - the club members supplying the labour. A group of University boys were building a hut at Hotham - the lower half of local stone. Near Cope Hut the Victorian Ski club have taken over the disused S.E.C. cottage and with renovations now in progress it will be an excellent ski hut. Provision for about ten bunks, kitchen with fuel stove, bathroom with bath and inside lavatory, common room with lovely stone fireplace and a tank inserted to provide a hot water service. On Mount Bogong we found Skippy and Tony Beveridge (other Bushwalkers have met this cheery pair) who with the aid of Mr. Beveridge Senior were re-erecting the Summit Hut which had been demolished by the snow last year. It looked quite a job and they were working hard. Johnston's Hut near Mount Nelson has been taken over by a local ski club, so don't race there in bad weather expecting shelter, DS it is locked. , You would have to sit up all night on the porch! There is very pleasant camping among small trees in the vicinity of this hut with a grand view across to Mt. Wills.
+We were rather interested in the activities of the ski clubs in regard to their huts. Obviously, they have a more sympathetic Government Department in Victoria and are able to obtain the necessary materials - the club members supplying the labour. A group of University boys were building a hut at Hotham - the lower half of local stone. Near Cope Hut the Victorian Ski club have taken over the disused S.E.C. cottage and with renovations now in progress it will be an excellent ski hut. Provision for about ten bunks, kitchen with fuel stove, bathroom with bath and inside lavatory, common room with lovely stone fireplace and a tank inserted to provide a hot water service. On Mount Bogong we found Skippy and Tony Beveridge (other Bushwalkers have met this cheery pair) who with the aid of Mr. Beveridge Senior were re-erecting the Summit Hut which had been demolished by the snow last year. It looked quite a job and they were working hard. Johnston's Hut near Mount Nelson has been taken over by a local ski club, so don't race there in bad weather expecting shelter, as it is locked. You would have to sit up all night on the porch! There is very pleasant camping among small trees in the vicinity of this hut with a grand view across to Mt. Wills.
-In conclusion I would strongly recommend parties to follow our itinerary in taking a car to Hotham, rather than climbing up from Harrietville to Feathertop,as so many parties do, carrying heavy, packs and starting your holiday so weary that most of the savour goes out of your first week. Also our leader (Harry Ellis) organised so that we collected food at Rocky Valley for the second week. A good thing.
+In conclusion I would strongly recommend parties to follow our itinerary in taking a car to Hotham, rather than climbing up from Harrietville to Feathertop, as so many parties do, carrying heavy, packs and starting your holiday so weary that most of the savour goes out of your first week. Also our leader (Harry Ellis) organised so that we collected food at Rocky Valley for the second week. A good thing.
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 The warmest day of the trip dawned as I rose at 5.30 and, stepping over the prone bodies of two University boys who had joined us the night before, proceeded to make the morning tea. The said boys having refused my tent, thinking it would be too cold, had spent a miserable night on the earth floor and were not feeling the best for the three or four hours climb before us. However after some tea and breakfast life assumed a less doleful aspect and Bob, who was a bright type, became his own chirpy self.
-It was a lovely morning and the change that had been predicted by some stockman seemed most unlikely as we set off down the ridge to the Big River. The track was well graded making it an enjoyable descent, through some lovely timber. In view of the long hot climb Edna and I decided to have a dip. Then the photographers decided they wanted some snaps first, so after much arranging and altering of positions, we getting colder and colder, our plunge was achieved and we were well and truly cooled down when we emerged from the icy water's. Passing an old campsite we started r up the 'Tn spur. We had considered camping on the river instead, of at Ropers Hut but on looking down from Tim's Lookout it looked so precipitous that we doubted whether we would find a flat space to camp. And so it proved except for this one delightful spot across the river. The sun blazed down on the ridge and there was no breeze just as we could have done with it, high winds having prevailed most of the time previously. However we came in sight of the waterfall much sooner than we expected, having been told it was a four hour climb. The creek next appeared and after copious draughts of water we proceeded up the valley to the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut set amidst trees at the head of the valley. It was charming, built of stone of the loveliest colours; a shower, which was operated by a pump, was a decided asset. The bunks were long shelves from wall to wall the width tfAl'ing the length of one's body. Finding the hut was already occupied the four of us decided to camp out, and just as well, as two men arrived at night and another two in the middle of the night, making 13 in all, although, according to records in the visitors' books, that is nothing to what they pack in at times. The two former men we had seen in the distance the day before going on to Tim's Ridge. In the interim they had lost themselves and had a really gruelling triT,d. The previous occupants proved to be Skippy and her husband and his father, who were rebuilding the Summit Hut, We had seen her name e lot in the various books and came to the conclusion she spent most of her time on the Alps. She wished to be remembered to Roley and party, Roley particularly having endeared himself to her by damper making (or was it scones?).
+It was a lovely morning and the change that had been predicted by some stockman seemed most unlikely as we set off down the ridge to the Big River. The track was well graded making it an enjoyable descent, through some lovely timber. In view of the long hot climb Edna and I decided to have a dip. Then the photographers decided they wanted some snaps first, so after much arranging and altering of positions, we getting colder and colder, our plunge was achieved and we were well and truly cooled down when we emerged from the icy water's. Passing an old campsite we started up the spur. We had considered camping on the river instead of at Ropers Hut but on looking down from Tim's Lookout it looked so precipitous that we doubted whether we would find a flat space to camp. And so it proved except for this one delightful spot across the river. The sun blazed down on the ridge and there was no breeze just as we could have done with it, high winds having prevailed most of the time previously. However we came in sight of the waterfall much sooner than we expected, having been told it was a four hour climb. The creek next appeared and after copious draughts of water we proceeded up the valley to the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut set amidst trees at the head of the valley. It was charming, built of stone of the loveliest colours; a shower, which was operated by a pump, was a decided asset. The bunks were long shelves from wall to wall the width and the length of one's body.
-Next morning we woke, alas, to the dismal sound of rain. This was most unpropitious as we were looking forward to glorious vieWs from High 30gong (6,500 feet). I thought the weather Gods had behaved rather capriciously. It should have come on one of the rest days. A thick mist finally developed, blotting out everything, so we went by the snow poles fearit decided to cut out West Peak, having been warned of the danger in a mist. Still, when we reached the cairn the Gods relented a trifle, and lifting the veil for a few minutes, flung their scarves of grey over deep ravine and narrow cleft, revealing enchanting views of the valley thousands of feet below. One sc ,med to be in a high remote land enclosed from the rest of the world.
+Finding the hut was already occupied the four of us decided to camp out, and just as well, as two men arrived at night and another two in the middle of the night, making 13 in all, although, according to records in the visitors' books, that is nothing to what they pack in at times. The two former men we had seen in the distance the day before going on to Tim's Ridge. In the interim they had lost themselves and had a really gruelling time. The previous occupants proved to be Skippy and her husband and his father, who were rebuilding the Summit Hut. We had seen her name a lot in the various books and came to the conclusion she spent most of her time on the Alps. She wished to be remembered to Roley and party, Roley particularly having endeared himself to her by damper making (or was it scones?).
-The staircase - our, way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut,- but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn't help wondering how much of all the beautiful bush we hod seen would still be there in 50 years time. On the way down we met the packers who were taking materials to the Summit Rut. One is generally known as Frankie Sin9tra due to his singing (or should i say crooning) abilities. They said we might use their camp for lunch, for which we were very thankful on account of the rain, and a merry. 'lunch was enjoyed to
+Next morning we woke, alas, to the dismal sound of rain. This was most unpropitious as we were looking forward to glorious views from High Bogong (6,500 feet). I thought the weather Gods had behaved rather capriciously. It should have come on one of the rest days. A thick mist finally developed, blotting out everything, so we went by the snow poles and decided to cut out West Peak, having been warned of the danger in a mist. Still, when we reached the cairn the Gods relented a trifle, and lifting the veil for a few minutes, flung their scarves of grey over deep ravine and narrow cleft, revealing enchanting views of the valley thousands of feet below. One seemed to be in a high remote land enclosed from the rest of the world.
-the accompaniment of a few tit-bits read out of ''Man" by Boblli
+The staircase - our, way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut - but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn't help wondering how much of all the beautiful bush we had seen would still be there in 50 years time. On the way down we met the packers who were taking materials to the Summit Hut. One is generally known as Frankie Sinatra due to his singing (or should I say crooning) abilities. They said we might use their camp for lunch, for which we were very thankful on account of the rain, and a merry lunch was enjoyed to
+the accompaniment of a few tit-bits read out of "Man" by Bob.
 Now we were on the way to Roper's Hut the second, with a mountain creek threading its way through the forest and companionably crossing the road many times as much as to say here I am again. By
-now we had walked out of the rain. We arrived at the end of the ridge where we thought the hut should be but there was no sign of it. However, Harry, with true intuition, turned off the road and crossed a creek and there in the distance was our refuge, and refuge it proved to be, for a perfect deluge descended in the night. But, in spite of a few discrepancies in the walls, we were quite dry and snug. The boys had gone on, having bade us goodbye for the third, or was it the fourth time. Morning dawned very watery and the creek had risen considerably so I thought I would cross on a narrow slippery log by straddling it; not so easy I found - what with my pack swaying an,1 overbalancing me, a nasty spike to manouvre over, and some interfering thorn branches to negotiate I nearly had an unwanted cold bath. However between spasms of laughter and with encouraging words from Ed and Marion I managed to make the grade and we wended our way to T_:wonga. After a dinner at the hotel - I wouldn't say a hearty one - we decided to gc to Bogong as our bus for Albury did not leave till 5 p n. The bus traverses' the gorges of the Kiewa Fiver, passing Mt. Beauty township, which is still in the course of construction. As one rises into the mountains the views are magnificent, reminding me of the Otira Gorge in New Zealand. One looks down hundreds of feet to the river threading its way like a silver ribbon through the mazes of green; one is lot in admiration at the work of the engineers in bridging those immense gorges with:the power, lines flung as it 'were from cliff to cliff. Suddenly as we came round a bend the 'little township of Bogong burst upon our gaze, a perfect little gem nestling in the mountain about 2,000 feet above sea level. There not being much flat ground it has all been terraced and this enhances the aspect of the green-roofed prefabricated cottages. To the right is a large lake which has been dammed up,and hillsides and spare ground have been planted with English trees. It must be a picture in the autumn. It would mal,:c a delightful tourist resort in the future, but at present the men working for the State Electricity Commission are housed there. The scheme is to cost 23 million and employs between 2,000 and 3,000 men, a very large number being at the construction camps of Rocky and Pretty Valleys. There are tremendous tunnels, concrete' races are being run along near the tops of the mountain ridges to catch the snow water, many dams are being constructed and several valleys on the Alps will be flooded, thus enhancing its beauty. This all to free Victoria from the bondage of coal. What a pity our Snowy River Scheme is not as advanced.
+now we had walked out of the rain. We arrived at the end of the ridge where we thought the hut should be but there was no sign of it. However, Harry, with true intuition, turned off the road and crossed a creek and there in the distance was our refuge, and refuge it proved to be, for a perfect deluge descended in the night. But, in spite of a few discrepancies in the walls, we were quite dry and snug. The boys had gone on, having bade us goodbye for the third, or was it the fourth time. Morning dawned very watery and the creek had risen considerably so I thought I would cross on a narrow slippery log by straddling it; not so easy I found - what with my pack swaying and overbalancing me, a nasty spike to manouvre over, and some interfering thorn branches to negotiate I nearly had an unwanted cold bath. However between spasms of laughter and with encouraging words from Ed and Marion I managed to make the grade and we wended our way to Twonga. After a dinner at the hotel - I wouldn't say a hearty one - we decided to go to Bogong as our bus for Albury did not leave till 5 p n. The bus traverses the gorges of the Kiewa River, passing Mt. Beauty township, which is still in the course of construction. As one rises into the mountains the views are magnificent, reminding me of the Otira Gorge in New Zealand. One looks down hundreds of feet to the river threading its way like a silver ribbon through the mazes of green; one is lost in admiration at the work of the engineers in bridging those immense gorges with the power lines flung as it were from cliff to cliff. Suddenly as we came round a bend the little township of Bogong burst upon our gaze, a perfect little gem nestling in the mountain about 2,000 feet above sea level. There not being much flat ground it has all been terraced and this enhances the aspect of the green-roofed prefabricated cottages. To the right is a large lake which has been dammed up,and hillsides and spare ground have been planted with English trees. It must be a picture in the autumn. It would make a delightful tourist resort in the future, but at present the men working for the State Electricity Commission are housed there. The scheme is to cost 23 million and employs between 2,000 and 3,000 men, a very large number being at the construction camps of Rocky and Pretty Valleys. There are tremendous tunnels, concrete races are being run along near the tops of the mountain ridges to catch the snow water, many dams are being constructed and several valleys on the Alps will be flooded, thus enhancing its beauty. This all to free Victoria from the bondage of coal. What a pity our Snowy River Scheme is not as advanced.
 Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life.
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 By Jim Brown
-Scorns to lo most bushwalkr)rs art, also crusaders, wielding a Sir Galahad blade for conservation, or organising 'PCd works at Era, or 7ouddi or Tilue Gam. 0Well, since tho folk who espouse these' good causes arenft shy when it cons to publicising them, and donit hcsit'Ite to invoke aid for th.:;1--1, feel itis about tine I struck a
+Scorns to lo most bushwalkers art, also crusaders, wielding a Sir Galahad blade for conservation, or organising 'PCd works at Era, or Bouddi or Blue Gum. Well, since tho folk who espouse thes' good causes aren't shy when it comes to publicising them, and don't hesitate to invoke aid for th.:;1-- I feel it is about time I struck a blow for Search and Rescue. So stand by to bc, indectrii-r,te(J with Safety T-Pirst propaganda, to rt,sist imnssionod :.ppeals designed to
-blow for' Search a./-0 Rescue. So stand by to bc, indectrii-r,te(J with Safety T-Pirst propaganda, to rt,sist imnssionod :.ppeals designed to
 boost our too slender p:-Inel of S. & Volunteers.
 l' u sh mishaps usually fall into one of those ti-rue categories
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 (3) Casualty (burnt off).
 hope to rlevoto a brief article - brief, that is, if I can
-,,.cOntrol ny pen once I get under 1Ta.._ about each of these. But not tonip:ht, Josephine'. Until.' get arcund to giving you bhe G.G. on these ponderou problems, havo a good look at the counsel on the back of the iivaks pregv..arrae, end if you!ro too- weary to read my subsequent treatises, 7ouril find it in dehydrated forLL there.
+,,.cOntrol ny pen once I get under 1Ta.._ about each of these. But not tonight, Josephine. Until.' get around to giving you the G.G. on these ponderous problems, have a good look at the counsel on the back of the iivaks pregv..arrae, end if you!ro too- weary to read my subsequent treatises, 7ouril find it in dehydrated forLL there.
-Moanlivhile, I want to give you notice of the Annual Search krid Rescue Practice Week-end, occurring on the weekend of 20-21-22nd May. All invited. The locale is kept secret till the lest -claent to simulate the conditions of 'a fair dinkun S. R. job. ,L1 the inform'tion offered is that the rail fare will be less than V-. "Lost" parties will probably decamp on Friday night and searchers on Saturday a m. At tino of writing (mid-March) I canrt give any more gen. but should be able to expand this in an announcement at the May General Meeting.
+Moanlivhile, I want to give you notice of the Annual Search and Rescue Practice Week-end, occurring on the weekend of 20-21-22nd May. All invited. The locale is kept secret till the lest -claent to simulate the conditions of a fair dinkum S. R. job. ,L1 the information offered is that the rail fare will be less than V-. "Lost" parties will probably decamp on Friday night and searchers on Saturday a m. At time of writing (mid-March) I can't give any more gen. but should be able to expand this in an announcement at the May General Meeting.
-... Till next month when I will oxplain how easy it is to get lost, cheers.
-'MARTc MORTON PRIMITIVE RESERVE
+Till next month when I will explain how easy it is to get lost, cheers.
+MARK MORTON PRIMITIVE RESERVE
-At the Annual General Meeting a letter was read from the Minister for Lands in which he advised that the various matters relating r:e the area in question, including that of an aerial survey' for the purpose of classification of the various types of country embraced by the Reserve, are still under consideration.
+At the Annual General Meeting a letter was read from the Minister for Lands in which he advised that the various matters relating to the area in question, including that of an aerial survey for the purpose of classification of the various types of country embraced by the Reserve, are still under consideration.
  . .
 WAIPOUA FDREST N.Z. At the PaoificScience Congress it was resolved to
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 .
 THE LI RR.A.PY
-The following publications receiverl contain articles of interest to S.-R.y. menb ers -
+The following publications receiverl contain articles of interest to S.-R.y. members -
 f;THE TASMATIA T7AHr- OC,t. 1C.143, An nual Magazine of the Hobart
 Conservationists in Tasmania also have their troubles. The
-Hobart Walkirrr, Club supported the Scenery Presrvation BoE)rd and the t0 Field National park Hoard in tlicir opposition to the proposed
+Hobart Walking Club supported the Scenery Preservation Board and the to Field National park Hoard in tlicir opposition to the proposed
-exclusion of several thousan2 acres fro_: th,-, Et. 'Tational Park
+exclusion of several thousan2 acres fro_: th,-, Et. National Park
-of viro:Ln eucalypt fort,st Th Australian Newsprint 71.11s seek this area as -1. tillber concession.
+of viro:Ln eucalypt forest Th Australian Newsprint 71.11s seek this area as -1. tillber concession.
-Descriptions are given of trips to the Snowy Range, 30 miles westofl Hobart, 0hudieirt. Lakes (behind the north-west escarpment
+Descriptions are given of trips to the Snowy Range, 30 miles west of Hobart, 0hudieirt. Lakes (behind the north-west escarpment
-of th,2 Central Platoala), rinison taki:s, Mt. Gell and Upper Franklin Valley, and the Innias Track (Plion to Liena and Windero to Tuilab). An attempt to climb Federation Pak is also- described.
+of th,2 Central Platoala), rinison taki:s, Mt. Gell and Upper Franklin Valley, and the Innias Track (Plion to Liena and Windero to Tuilab). An attempt to climb Federation Peak is also described.
 '17E rE,',T)0uRuT11 WALJR u, 1049: Contains the following:-
-tory of the head of the Murray River country, under the shadow of Mts. Kosciusko and Townsend; full infornation on Wilson s Promontory (reserved as National Park); an article for conservationists - nA Now Deal for National Parks;fl Bog ong High Plains and Dargo High Plains ct, 8c a description of walking country in Australian Capital Territory.
+tory of the head of the Murray River country, under the shadow of Mts. Kosciusko and Townsend; full information on Wilson s Promontory (reserved as National Park); an article for conservationists - nA Now Deal for National Parks;fl Bogong High Plains and Dargo High Plains ct, 8c a description of walking country in Australian Capital Territory.
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 by The Forestry Logs
-As Clennie says there are a lot of suckers in the Club - those who are sucked in and the bloodsuckers who do it.. This one member and one prospective (both of the weaker sex) found out to their sorrow one Friday.
+As Clemmie says there are a lot of suckers in the Club - those who are sucked in and the bloodsuckers who do it. This one member and one prospective (both of the weaker sex) found out to their sorrow one Friday.
-Having an unsuspecting nature the certain young prospective, hearing the Soecial Secretary ask in a honeyed voice "Does anyone work near the Quay?" foolishly answered do". This was the beginning of the end for the prospective aforesaid and the member she sucked in.
+Having an unsuspecting nature the certain young prospective, hearing the Social Secretary ask in a honeyed voice "Does anyone work near the Quay?" foolishly answered "I do". This was the beginning of the end for the prospective aforesaid and the member she sucked in.
-At 12.50_ p m. on Friday 18th they merrily set off for Albert Street to see a Mr, o. (something starting with H) on the first floor (she thought) to collect some photos (or something) for the exhibition. After they had sorted themselves out from the Farmers & Graziers Association and collected a projector in three sections from Mr. B - of the basement, one stood guard in case Hercule s came along and pinched them, while the other young hopeful dashed off for a taxi.
+At 12.50 p m. on Friday 18th they merrily set off for Albert Street to see a Mr, o. (something starting with H) on the first floor (she thought) to collect some photos (or something) for the exhibition. After they had sorted themselves out from the Farmers & Graziers Association and collected a projector in three sections from Mr. B of the basement, one stood guard in case Hercules came along and pinched them, while the other young hopeful dashed off for a taxi.
-All was peaceful in "Ingersoll Hall". Except for a pyjama
-factory upstairs and a furniture shop downstairs hothing was to be
-seen. No caretaker da:shed madly around with brooms or keys. In
-fact no caretaker. Three trips upstairs, round the back and over
-the road failed to reveal him. Then they decided to get a taxi back to work, it now being 2.10 pm. and instant dismissal seemed likely. Even a Vacuum Oil truck wouldn't give them a lift, but
-minutes later they asked a policeman what to do. Finally it was decided to relieve the weight on their minds in a safe place, a police station in fact. All that remained to be done was to take them up there. Ha/ Hal With a de'err 'breath they took a grip, staggered
-some three feet and collapsed. Eight times t4s procedure was re-
-peated to the deliht of several helpful gentlemen (?) who smirked
-at them and asked and then went merrily on their way.
-Finally they reached the police station (Oh well, any port in a storm) and proceeded to upset all the official routine. The sight of two dishevelled females laden with formidable burdens and heaving great sighs and liAhhhs11 all over the place was apparently unusual.
+All was peaceful in "Ingersoll Hall". Except for a pyjama factory upstairs and a furniture shop downstairs nothing was to be seen. No caretaker dashed madly around with brooms or keys. In fact no caretaker. Three trips upstairs, round the back and over the road failed to reveal him. Then they decided to get a taxi back to work, it now being 2.10 pm. and instant dismissal seemed likely. Even a Vacuum Oil truck wouldn't give them a lift, but 15 minutes later they asked a policeman what to do. Finally it was decided to relieve the weight on their minds in a safe place, a police station in fact. All that remained to be done was to take them up there. Ha Ha! With a deep breath they took a grip, staggered some three feet and collapsed. Eight times the procedure was repeated to the delight of several helpful gentlemen (?) who smirked at them and asked and then went merrily on their way.
-They explained their sorry plight to the sergeant who picked up one case, then wisely called a constable to get the other two. He confidently picked them up, staggered, then muttered "Muscles"
+Finally they reached the police station (Oh well, any port in a storm) and proceeded to upset all the official routine. The sight of two dishevelled females laden with formidable burdens and heaving great sighs and aahs all over the place was apparently unusual.
-The aforesaid member and prospective decided to collect three
-big strong muscly men to bring the stuff from the station to the club. On returning to work at 3 p m. they also decided that in future if anyone wants some small thing done, just contact them and we guarantee that the answer is "No, no, a thousand times no!"
-NEWS FROM THE RUCKSACK
+They explained their sorry plight to the sergeant who picked up one case, then wisely called a constable to get the other two. He confidently picked them up, staggered, then muttered "Muscles" The aforesaid member and prospective decided to collect three big strong muscly men to bring the stuff from the station to the club. On returning to work at 3 p m. they also decided that in future if anyone wants some small thing done, just contact them and we guarantee that the answer is "No, no, a thousand times no!"
-In an endeavour to cater for all extended his range of steel frame lines are now as follow :-
-.
-FRONT.
+NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS
-tastes, Paddy has rucksacks. Stock
-gla911z- Price.
+Arising out of an enquiry submitted to the Tourist Bureau relevant to the facilities available to bushwalkers at the Hotel and the Chalet, Mount Kosciusko, the following reply has been received from the Department of Tourist Activities and Immigration and is promulgated for the information of all walkers.
-"LADIES" 3 Pocket usual style. Leather fittings.
-"ROVER" 4 Pocket Lightweight Duck bag. Web harness and fittings.
+T.R. Compagnonis\\
-"ZIPPER" 4 pocket Lightweight
+HON. SECRETARY.\\
-proofed duck bag. Soft
+COPY.\\
-chrome leather harness.,
+Dept. of Tourist Activities & Immigration, 169 Phillip Street, SYDNEY. 9th March, 1949.
-Zipped pockets.
-"BUSHWALKER" The old friend.
+The Honorary Secretary, New South Wales Federation of Bushwalking Clubs.
-Sturdy proofed duck bag,
-pockets. Leather
-harness and fittings. 45 lbs.. 4: 0: O.
-After experimenting for some months with the co-operation. of walkers, Paddy has re-designed' the harness on all steel frame rucksacks. The new style keeps the top of the frame mush nearer to the back.
-PADDY PALLIN,
-CAMP GEAR FOR WALKER S, 327 George Street, SYDNEY.
-Phone : BX3595.
-SKI.ERS PLEASE NOTE: Paddy is importing Skis, 'waxes and Bindings
-together with locally. produced equipment, should provide a full range of ski gear. Price list available soon.
-lbs. 3: 5: O.
-lbs. 0:13:
-lbs. 4: 5: 0.
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-NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWAKING CLUBS.
-Arising out of an enquiry Submitted to the Tourist Bureau relevant to the facilities available to bushwalkers at the Hotel and the Chalet, Mount Kosciusko, the following reply has been received from the Department,ef Tourist Activities and Immigration and is promulgated for the information of all walkers.
-T.R. Compagnonis
-HON. SECRETARY.
-COPY.
-Rept. of Tourist Activities & Immigration, 169 Phillip Street, SYDEEY.
-th March, 1949.
-The Honorary Secretary', New South Wales Federation of Bushwalking Clubs.
 Dear Sir,
-I refer to your letter of the 14th February, 1949, regarding bush walkers and the purchase of supplies by them from the Chalet at Mt. Kbseiusko. We desire, of course, to encourage tourists of every description to the area and to facilitate their enjoyment of their
-holidays. Such supplies as are available at the Chalet and the Hotel
+I refer to your letter of the 14th February, 1949, regarding bush walkers and the purchase of supplies by them from the Chalet at Mt. Koseiusko. We desire, of course, to encourage tourists of every description to the area and to facilitate their enjoyment of their holidays. Such supplies as are available at the Chalet and the Hotel Kosciusko will be purchaseable by members of hiking parties and we will endeavour to help them in every practicable way.
-Kosciusko will be,purchaseable by members of hiking parties and we will endeavour to s let them in every practicable way.
-However, there are certain observations which I wou'a like to make and these are
+However, there are certain observations which I would like to make and these are \\
-(a) Not all hikers using the area are members of the it:1151] Walking Clubs.
+(a) Not all hikers using the area are members of the Walking Clubs.
-The requests from the hiking party should be reasonable. am informed that one such party arrived at 10.45 p m. and that other parties arrive at various times between 6.30 p m. and 9 p m. Although they all received supplies, it is not
+The requests from the hiking party should be reasonable. I am informed that one such party arrived at 10.45 p m. and that other parties arrive at various times between 6.30 p m. and 9 p m. Although they all received supplies, it is not  very fair or reasonable that these parties should request supplies at hours which would interfere with the off-duty hours of staff at the Chalet. It would be of great assistance, therefore, if your members visiting the area be informed that, as far as practicable, they should not request supplies at times requiring overtime by the Chalet staff.
-very fair or reasonable that these parties should request supplies at hours which would interfere with the off-duty
-hours of staff at the Chalet. It would be of great assistanoe, therefore, if your members visiting the area be informed that, as far as practicable, they should not request supplies at times requiring overtims by the Chalet staff.
+The impression which your members got of a "cold reception" apparently was due to the fact that the party was informed that they should plan to arrive for supplies during what are accepted as normal working hours and it is understandable that a member of the staff whose duty it is to issue supplies would naturally not be very enthusiastic about being requested to open up the store and issue supplies at 10.45 p m.
-The impression which your members got of a "cold reception" apparently was due to the fact that the party was informed that they should -slan to arrive for supplies during what are accepted as normal working hours and it is understandable that a member of the staff whose duty it is to issue supplies would naturally not be very enthusiastic about being requested to open up the store and issue supplies at 10.45 p m.
-Our estimates for catering are based on the number of resident guests. It is impossible to carry extra stocks
+Our estimates for catering are based on the number of resident guests. It is impossible to carry extra stocks of bread, meat and other perishables just in case a week-end party would happen to call.
-of bread, meat and other perishables just in case a week-end party hould happen to cgell.
-It may be necessary therefore
+It may be necessary therefore in certain circumstances to refuse to sell certain commodities, more particularly perishables and goods on short supply such as fancy biscuits, tinned fruits, etc. I would
-s
+like you and your members to understand that refusal of any such goods to hiking parties is not evidence of lack of co-operation and it does not mean that the Chalet staff is not anxious to assist.
-in certain circumstances to refuse to sell certain commodities, more particularly perishables and goods on short
-supply such as fancy biscuits, tinned fruits, etc. I would
-like you and your gembers to understand that refusal of any such goods to hikng parties is not evidence of lack of co-operation anci it does not mean that the Chalet staff is not anxious to s,ssist.
 (b)
 (c) (a)
-The bar at the Chalet is only open at various periods during the day and all hikers who hcve arrived during these periods have been served. It is not considered that a hiking party should be. served a-rwhatever time they chance to arrive if
-the bar iS closed. To do so would mean that I would have to pay overtime totaff attending to them.
-Many walking partie's, not necessarily members of your club: invariably arrive in the most unkempt :state wearinp; soiled and crumpled clothes. They' freely use the, co=n rooms,
+The bar at the Chalet is only open at various periods during the day and all hikers who have arrived during these periods have been served. It is not considered that a hiking party should be served at whatever time they chance to arrive if the bar is closed. To do so would mean that I would have to pay overtime to staff attending to them.
-lounge, etc. of the Chalet ,and- no objection is-talised to this provided that dEmage to the furnishIneA does nbt-,- result. , In yret wez-ther, for oxaMple, the -carpet in the lounge which isa very valuable one is liable to heav5:w ez-4. and marking from heavy hobnail boots covered with either
-dust or mud according to the weather. All that is asked
+Many walking parties, not necessarily members of your club, invariably arrive in the most unkempt state wearing soiled and crumpled clothes. They freely use the, co=n rooms,
-is that thoSe. hikers who use the amenities at the Chalet
+lounge, etc. of the Chalet ,and no objection is-talised to this provided that damage to the furnish IneA does not result. , In yret wez-ther, for example, the carpet in the lounge which is a very valuable one is liable to heavyw ez-4. and marking from heavy hobnail boots covered with either  dust or mud according to the weather. All that is asked is that those hikers who use the amenities at the Chalet should make an endeavour, to spruse themselves up a trifle and take such steps as is necessary to ensure that the cleanliness of the house which is primarily for the use of resident guests is maintained.
-- should make an endeavour, to spruse themselves up a trifle and take such steps as is necessary to ensure that the cleanliness of the house which is primarily for the use of resident guests is maintained.
-It is the practice of walking parties to consign a number of packages of food addressed c/o the Chalet. This necessitates a departmental truck collecting the goods at Cooma and storing them at the Chalet awaiting the arrival of
+It is the practice of walking parties to consign a number of packages of food addressed c/o the Chalet. This necessitates a departmental truck collecting the goods at Cooma and storing them at the Chalet awaiting the arrival of the party. This service in the past was given free of charge but in view of the increased number of packages, I feel that a charge of say 3/- per package should be made to cover
-the party. This service in the past was given free of
+cartage, handling and storage.
-charge but in view of the increased number of packages, I feel that a charge of say 3/- per packa6a should be made to cover
- cartage, handling :and s;torage.
+I would like to assure you that the Manager and staff of the Chalet have no animosity towards any well-behaved member of Bushwalking Clubs. As I have said, they are most anxious to help them is every way and all that is asked is that greater consideration be given to the fact that the Chalet is a guesthouse
-I would like to assure you that the Manager and. staff of the ChalGt have no animosity towards any well-behaved member of Buzhwalking 'Clubs. As I have said, they are most anxious to help them is every way and all that is asked is that greater consideration be given to the fact thtt the Chalet is a guosthauSe
+concerned in the welfare of its guests. This means then that, at times, refusals to requests made by hiking parties may be unavoidable 1:111t t12ese' should not be interpreted as indicative of an uncooperative attitude on the part of my staff in the area.
-concerned in the welfare of its guests. This means then that, at
-times, refusals to requests made by hiking paities may be unavoidable 1:111t t12ese'should not b' interpreted as indicative of an uncooperative attitude on the part of my staff in the area.
+Should you so desire, I would be glad to have a general discussion tit'Jajdu regarding this matter at any convenient time.
-Should-yOu So desire, I would be glad to have a general discussion tit'Jajdu r.egarding this matter at any:.c onvenient bime.
 Yours faithfully,
 (Sgned) H.E. Best. 5ECRETARY & DIRECTOR.