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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. 175  APRIL, 1949 Price 6d**
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-|**Editor**| Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli Ave., Milson's Point|
+=== No. 173. April, 1949. Price 6d. ===
-|**Production Asst**| Bill Gillam |
-|**Sales and Subs**| Helen Brook|
-|**Production and Business Manager**| Brian Harvey |
-|**Typed** | Jean Harvey |
-**CONTENTS**
+|**Editor**|Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli Av., Milson's Point|
+|**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey|
+|**Production Asst**|Bill Gillam|
+|**Sales and Subs**|Helen Brooks|
+|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey and Jessie Martin|
-|Editorial - The Magazine |1|
-|At the Annual General Meeting |3|
-|Club Officers, Committee 1949 |6 |
-|Social Notes for April| 8|
-|Bogong High Plains, by Edna Garrad and Dorothy Hasluck |12|
-|Cradle Mountain Reserve, by Leon Blumer |15|
-|Safety First in the Bush, by Jim Brown |16|
-|The Library |16|
-|Gossip |17|
-|The Gruesome Twosome |18|
-|News from the Rucksack Front (Paddy's Advt.)| |
+===== In This Issue: =====
+| | |Page|
+|Editorial - The Magazine| | 1|
+|At the Annual General Meeting| | 3|
+|Club Officers, Committee 1949| | 6|
+|Social Notes for April| | 6|
+|Bogong High Plains|Edna Garrad and Dorothy Hasluck| 8|
+|Cradle Mountain Reserve|Leon Blumer|12|
+|Safety First in the Bush|Jim Brown|15|
+|The Library| |16|
+|Gossip| |16|
+|The Gruesome Twosome| |17|
-====== Editorial : The Magazine ======
+===== Advertisements: =====
-Perhaps only the members who work every month on the magazine realise how much voluntary effort is put into every issue. There is more than a full day's work in typing the stencils. Four or more people give an evening to duplicating and collating it.
+| |Page|
+|News from the Rucksack Front (Paddy's Advt.)|18|
-There is an evening's work in addressing and posting the subscribers A copies, while subscriptions, and the clerical and other work necessary to keep the business side going take a lot of time. As
+----
-an indication of that this saves subscribers we might compare the cost of the annual report, which this year was typed and duplicated by a copying firm. The annual report is a smaller job than the
-magazine, but typing and duplicating alone cost nearly 10. Anyone with a fancy for figures could work out what the magazine would cost if everyone's time was paid for - it might well cost 2/- a copy.
-As well as this there are the contributors, who probably put in an equal amount of time and effort. There are a number of these who, without any prompting, write up any interesting trip they do. Others dont wait till they go on a trip but send in enjoyable descriptive or humorous pieces on some topic which appeals to Club members. Two of the Club officers make a monthly report on their particular sphere of activities; Others write up little pars on the doings of members, and these are always popular with readers.
+===== Editorial - The Magazine. =====
-All these people work willingly to produce a readable monthly magazine. When a good magazine results they feel that their efforts have been worth while. But though a lot of good articles appear in the magazine - many of them good by any standard - the magazine is not what it could be. Sometimes it is good, often it is mediocre, occasionally it is short and dull.
-But there is no reason why it should not be consistently good. There are a number of ways in which it could be improved. It could be made much more informative. Walks leaders, for instance, have frequently been invited to publicise and describe any interesting official or other walk they are going to lead. Very few do, even when asked. Club officers have been invited to make full use of these pages for announcements or information. Most of them still pass their messages round verbally. People who want to make improvements or changes in club organisation have been invited to express opinions, but either they don't have any opinions or they can't be bothered writing them down. Conservationists have been invited to give us the benefit of their views and knowledge. Most of them leave it to the editor. But the worst of the lot are that happy band who have the education and the ability to write up trips and incidents but never do so. They read all about the trips others have done, spend weeks planning and preparing to go to the places they have read about, but never, by any chance, let others have the benefit of their own experience. They read with interest the happenings, humorous instructive or even unfortunate, on other persons trips, but make not the slightest effort to contribute anything of interest they know themselves. This is just plain selfishness.
+Perhaps only the members who work every month on the magazine realise how much voluntary effort is put into every issue. There is more than a full day's work in typing the stencils. Four or more people give an evening to duplicating and collating it. There is an evening's work in addressing and posting the subscribers' copies, while subscriptions, and the clerical and other work necessary to keep the business side going take a lot of time. As an indication of what this saves subscribers we might compare the cost of the annual report, which this year was typed and duplicated by a copying firm. The annual report is a smaller job than the magazine, but typing and duplicating alone cost nearly £10. Anyone with a fancy for figures could work out what the magazine would cost if everyone's time was paid for - it might well cost 2/- a copy.
-Another class are those who are "too busy". If they are honest about it they would admit the truth, which is that they would rather be doing something else. Many of these people have more than average education and ability, but they gain just as much from the magazine as any others and should be prepared to let fellow members have the benefit of their knowledge. Forthwith business will not be accepted as an excuse. Time could not be spent better than in writing for the magazine, which is closely read by some 200 people with a common interest in walking.
+As well as this there are the contributors, who probably put in an equal amount of time and effort. There are a number of these who, without any prompting, write up any interesting trip they do. Others don't wait till they go on a trip but send in enjoyable descriptive or humorous pieces on some topic which appeals to Club members. Two of the Club officers make a monthly report on their particular sphere of activities. Others write up little pars on the doings of members, and these are always popular with readers.
-Financially the magazine is doing reasonably well. It can make available to contributors a complete range of reproduction. Maps, pen drawings and diagrams have often been reproduced. Anyone can draw or trace a map to describe their trip. It doesn't matter if the map is not well drawn, or the printing not neat, so long as it is plain, and the proportions right, it can be redone by a professional tracer and come out like the maps already printed. Whether contributors assume that people know the places where they have been, or whether they are not game to try their hand at mapping questionable, but many articles on walks are ever so much clearer to follow with the aid of a map. The magazine can now publish photographs too occasionally. A page containing one or more photographs will cost a little over a. Should anyone like to contribute the photographs and bear half the cost we would be only too pleased at any time to find the other half of the cost and have them published.
+All these people work willingly to produce a readable monthly magazine. When a good magazine results they feel that their efforts have been worth while. But though a lot of good articles appear in the magazine - many of them good by any standard - the magazine is not what it could be. Sometimes it is good, often it is mediocre, occasionally it is short and dull.
-The magazine staff offer you all the facilities necessary for a good publication. There is plenty of literary scientific and artistic talent in the club. We urge everybody who has anything worth while to contribute to make the effort, so that we will have a magazine that is consistently first rate.
+But there is no reason why it should not be consistently good. There are a number of ways in which it could be improved. It could be made much more informative. Walks leaders, for instance, have frequently been invited to publicise and describe any interesting official or other walk they are going to lead. Very few do, even when asked. Club officers have been invited to make full use of these pages for announcements or information. Most of them still pass their messages round verbally. People who want to make improvements or changes in club organisation have been invited to express opinions, but either they don't have any opinions or they can't be bothered writing them down. Conservationists have been invited to give us the benefit of their views and knowledge. Most of them leave it to the editor. But the worst of the lot are that happy band who have the education and the ability to write up trips and incidents but never do so. They read all about the trips others have done, spend weeks planning and preparing to go to the places they have read about, but never, by any chance, let others have the benefit of their own experience. They read with interest the happenings, humorous instructive or even unfortunate, on other persons trips, but make not the slightest effort to contribute anything of interest they know themselves. This is just plain selfishness. Another class are those who are "too busy". If they are honest about it they would admit the truth, which is that they would rather be doing something else. Many of these people have more than average education and ability, but they gain just as much from the magazine as any others and should be prepared to let fellow members have the benefit of their knowledge. Forthwith business will not be accepted as an excuse. Time could not be spent better than in writing for the magazine, which is closely read by some 200 people with a common interest in walking.
-In conclusion we remind contributors that the magazine is published an Committee nights - i e. the first Friday of every month (unless it is a holiday weekend). Articles may be accepted up till the last Friday of the previous month - but please don't leave them till the last day if you can help it. Maps, drawings, etc. nay be accepted up till a fortnight before publication, and photographs up till three weeks beforehand.
+Financially the magazine is doing reasonably well. It can make available to contributors a complete range of reproduction. Maps, pen drawings and diagrams have often been reproduced. Anyone can draw or trace a map to describe their trip. It doesn't matter if the map is not well drawn, or the printing not neat, so long as it is plain, and the proportions right, it can be redone by a professional tracer and come out like the maps already printed. Whether contributors assume that people know the places where they have been, or whether they are not game to try their hand at mapping questionable, but many articles on walks are ever so much clearer to follow with the aid of a map. The magazine can now publish photographs too occasionally. A page containing one or more photographs will cost a little over £2. Should anyone like to contribute the photographs and bear half the cost we would be only too pleased at any time to find the other half of the cost and have them published.
+The magazine staff offer you all the facilities necessary for a good publication. There is plenty of literary scientific and artistic talent in the club. We urge everybody who has anything worth while to contribute to make the effort, so that we will have a magazine that is consistently first rate.
+In conclusion we remind contributors that the magazine is published an Committee nights - i.e. the first Friday of every month (unless it is a holiday weekend). Articles may be accepted up till the last Friday of the previous month - but please don't leave them till the last day if you can help it. Maps, drawings, etc. may be accepted up till a fortnight before publication, and photographs up till three weeks beforehand.
-====== At The Annual General Meeting ======
+===== At The Annual General Meeting. =====
 by Jim Brown
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 Four new members, Misses Pat Newnan and Molly Gallard, and Messrs. Roy Bruggy and Jack Perry were first welcomed, and the social round continued with the presentation of trophies and championship cards to the winners in the Swimming Carnival. Gwen Jewell featured with the collection of the Henley Trophy and a half share with Kevin Ardill in the Mandelburg Cup. Vera Matasin and Eric Pegram appeared several times at the chair to collect cards.
-It was announced that a telegram from Dorothy Lawry, a letter from Joe Turner and a phone call from Frank Duncan had been received, all wishing the Club a successful meeting and reunion. After which we descended from the high spiritual plane to mundane business. Filthy lucre was represented early in our descent with Gil Webb's motion that the Treasurer be instructed to place £210 of reserve funds in the Seventh Security Loan, with the notion of easy pickings 3-1-% interest instead of 1% as a bank deposit. This was opposed by the retiring Treasurer on sundry grounds, but the motion was carried, and Gil Webb, as successor to the Club purse, will have the satisfaction of being instructed to nurse his own brain child.
+It was announced that a telegram from Dorothy Lawry, a letter from Joe Turner and a phone call from Frank Duncan had been received, all wishing the Club a successful meeting and reunion. After which we descended from the high spiritual plane to mundane business. Filthy lucre was represented early in our descent with Gil Webb's motion that the Treasurer be instructed to place £210 of reserve funds in the Seventh Security Loan, with the notion of easy pickings - 3 1/8% interest instead of 1 1/4% as a bank deposit. This was opposed by the retiring Treasurer on sundry grounds, but the motion was carried, and Gil Webb, as successor to the Club purse, will have the satisfaction of being instructed to nurse his own brain child.
 Suspension of standing orders was carried to permit the election of office bearers to proceed during the execution of other business, and Ruby Payne-Scott, Ray Kirkby, Kevin Deane and Alan Strom appointed scrutineers. The President, Tom Moppett, was promptly elected unopposed, and the remainder of the office bearers elected are mentioned below.
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 Joe Turner's letter was read, and regret was expressed at the death of Cliff Moseley of Point Lookout in the New England National Park. It was resolved to transfer his honorary membership to Mrs. Moseley.
-So far the debate, though often spirited, had been affable and conducted on a distinctly intellectual plane. It was not until after Renee Brown moved that the Annual Re-Union be postponed that it descended to the level of "parliamentary procedure". Renee supported her motion by pointing out that the Re-Union was largely for the benefit of old members and mothers with children. It had been raining for weeks, and even if it did clear up the ground was thoroughly soaked and would be too wet for the old members to camp on. In the uproar which ensued the President must have felt thankful that his calls for order were preceded by the clanging of his presentation gong rather than the gentle knocking of the bone. Many times the gong penetrated the hubbub and restored order, if not tranquillity. In one such interval Dormie was heard to whisper loudly that there hadn't been much rain in the Liverpool area. Gil Webb wondered if the weather may not be just as bad three weeks hence and to a suggestion that the river may be too high for fording, Roley Cotter argued that there was a satisfactory camp site on the west bank. Frank Cramp commented that he, for one would not take his family out in the downpour, and Bill Gillam asked what about the foodstuffs bought for the affair. Bill Hall thought the only actual loss might be the fruit cake, value of about £2.
-Up to this stage the newer members and younger types had been like stout Cortez's men, "'gazing at each other with wild surmise... silent". The battle had been between the old hands but here Phil Hall interposed a note of sweet reasonableness. He was willing to go if the Re-Union was held, he said, but it would not be a satisfactory Re-union without the older members and the children. The motion was carried by approximately two to one in favour.
+So far the debate, though often spirited, had been affable and conducted on a distinctly intellectual plane. It was not until after Renee Brown moved that the Annual Re-Union be postponed that it descended to the level of "parliamentary procedure". Renee supported her motion by pointing out that the Re-Union was largely for the benefit of old members and mothers with children. It had been raining for weeks, and even if it did clear up the ground was thoroughly soaked and would be too wet for the old members to camp on. In the uproar which ensued the President must have felt thankful that his calls for order were preceded by the clanging of his presentation gong rather than the gentle knocking of the bone. Many times the gong penetrated the hubbub and restored order, if not tranquillity. In one such interval Dormie was heard to whisper loudly that there hadn't been much rain in the Liverpool area. Gil Webb wondered if the weather may not be just as bad three weeks hence and to a suggestion that the river may be too high for fording, Roley Cotter argued that there was a satisfactory camp site on the west bank. Frank Cramp commented that he, for one, would not take his family out in the downpour, and Bill Gillam asked what about the foodstuffs bought for the affair. Bill Hall thought the only actual loss might be the fruit cake, value of about £2.
-Now two other motion's stemmed from the first: one, to the effect that the news of the postponement be broadcast was not well received and was lost - "Oh, for the shame of it all" was the tenor of the opposition. Alan Wyborn foreshadowed a motion to re-design the Club badge as a pansy. The second motion, that leaders of walks on the week-end 1/2/3 April be permitted to lead their trips if agreeable (in opposition to the Re-Union) was overwhelmingly lost.
+Up to this stage the newer members and younger types had been like stout Cortez's men, "gazing at each other with wild surmise... silent...". The battle had been between the old hands but here Phil Hall interposed a note of sweet reasonableness. He was willing to go if the Re-Union was held, he said, but it would not be a satisfactory Re-union without the older members and the children. The motion was carried by approximately two to one in favour.
+Now two other motion's stemmed from the first: one, to the effect that the news of the postponement be broadcast was not well received and was lost - "Oh, for the shame of it!" was the tenor of the opposition. Alan Wyborn foreshadowed a motion to re-design the Club badge as a pansy. The second motion, that leaders of walks on the week-end 1/2/3 April be permitted to lead their trips if agreeable (in opposition to the Re-Union) was overwhelmingly lost.
 At this stage, large numbers of members began to vanish from the meeting, which was hurriedly brought to a close at 11.5 p m. after a decision to have notices posted at Liverpool and Macquarie Fields Stations.
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+=== Facilities - The Hotel and Chalet, Mt. Kosciusko. ===
-FACILITIES - THE HOTEL & CHALET, MT. KOSCIUSKO.
+By courtesy of the Federation of the supplement concerning facilities available to walkers in the Kosciusko region is forwarded with this magazine for the information of members intending visiting this interesting area. We hope members will pay heed to the requests of the Chalet management.
-By courtesy of the Federation of the supplement concerning facilities available to walkers in the Kosciusko region is forwarded with this magazine for the information of members intending
+=== Federation Annual. ===
-visiting this interesting area. We hope members will pay heed to the requests of the Chalet management.
-FEDERATION ANNUAL. Laurie Rayner advises that contributions are invited to the new Federation magazine; articles, photos, reports, etc.
+Laurie Rayner advises that contributions are invited to the new Federation magazine; articles, photos, reports, etc.
+----
-====== Election of Officers and Committee 1949 ======
+===== Election Of Officers And Committee 1949. =====
 The following were elected at the Annual General Meeting.
-PRESIDENT: Mr. T. Moppett\\
+|**President**|Mr. T. Moppett|
-VICE PRESIDENTS: Mr. A Colley: Mr. R. Cotter\\
+|**Vice Presidents**|Mr. A Colley: Mr. R. Cotter|
-HON. SECRETARY: Miss H Galliott\\
+|**Hon. Secretary**|Miss H Galliott|
-ASST. SECRETARY: Miss D. Harris\\
+|**Asst. Secretary**|Miss D. Harris|
-TREASURER: Mr. G. Webb\\
+|**Treasurer**|Mr. G. Webb|
-WALKS SECRETARY: Mr E. Pegram.\\
+|**Walks Secretary**|Mr E. Pegram|
-MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY : J. Bransdon.\\
+|**Membership Sectretary**|J. Bransdon|
-SOCIAL SECRETARY: Miss E. Stretton \\
+|**Social Secretary**|Miss E. Stretton|
-COMMITTEE:. (Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley: Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill: Mr. J. Brown\\
+|**Committee**|(Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley, Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill, Mr. J. Brown|
-FEDERATION DELEGATES : FROM 1/8/1949: Mr. W. Hall: Mr. B. Harvey\\
+|**Federation Delegates** from 1/8/1949|Mr. W. Hall, Mr. B. Harvey, Mr. P. Barnes, Mr. A. Strom.|
-Mr. P. Barnes: Mr. A. Strom. (Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.)
+| |(Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.)|
-FEDERATION DELEGATE to 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren):  W. Hall. \\
+|**Federation Delegate** 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren)|W. Hall|
-FEDERATION DELEGATES, to sit on Committee to 31/7/49 (2) : Mr. L. Rayner. W. Hall.\\
+|**Federatoin Delegates,** to sit on Committee to 31/7/49|Mr. L. Rayner, W. Hall|
-SUBSTITUTE FEDERATION DELEGATES from 1/8/49: , Miss D. Harris: Mr. J. Noble.\\
+|**Substitute Federation Delegates** from 1/8/49|Miss D. Harris, Mr. J. Noble|
-LITERARY EDITOR: Mr. A. Colley.\\
+|**literary Editor**|Mr. A. Colley|
-BUSINESS MANAGER, MAGAZINE: Mr. B. Harvey. \\
+|**Business Manager, Magazine**|Mr. B. Harvey|
-PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS DELEGATE: Mrs. H. Stoddart.\\
+|**Parks and Playgrounds Delegate**|Mrs. H. Stoddart|
-TRUSTEES: Mr. W.Roots: Mr. J.V. Turner: Mr. M. Berry \\
+|**Trustees**|Mr. W.Roots, Mr. J.V. Turner, Mr. M. Berry|
-AUDITOR: Mr. C. Haines \\
+|**Auditor**|Mr. C. Haines|
-SOLICITOR: Miss M. Byles \\
+|**Solicitor**|Miss M. Byles|
-FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL DELEGATE: Mr. A. Wyborn.
+|**Forestry Advisory Councl Delegate**|Mr. A. Wyborn|
+----
-====== Social Notes for April ======
+===== Social Notes For April. =====
 With Easter and Anzac Week-ends falling this month, there remains only one night for social activities. That is on 29th. A lecture lined up for that night - "Geology and the Bushwalkers" - to be presented by Allen Strom.
-Would you like to have a big "do" round about July? Could hire a suitable hall and really go to town. Think about it and let me have your answer at the next general meeting.\\
+Would you like to have a big "do" round about July? Could hire a suitable hall and really go to town. Think about it and let me have your answer at the next general meeting.
-Edna Stretton,\\
-Social Secretary.
+Edna Stretton, Social Secretary.
+----
 The large official party to Blue Gum on the 19/20th March enjoyed the Forest at its best. The trees as lovely as ever, the forest carpeted with maiden hair, and the Grose flowing freely.
+----
+[Plaque: In memory of bushwalkers who fell in World War II. Their splendour shall never fade.]
+They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.\\
+Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.\\
+At the goind down of the sund, and in the morning,\\
+We shall remember them.
+----
-====== Impressions of a Trip To The Bogong High Plains ======
+===== Impressions Of A Trip To The Bogong High Plains. =====
 PART 1\\
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 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.
-====== Sloshing Through Cradle Mountain Reserve ======
+===== Sloshing Through Cradle Mountain Reserve. =====
 By Leon Blumer
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 **PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION.** The Photographic Exhibition Committee havd invited Mr Arthur Eadie, a successful exhibitor from the Photographic Society, to be critic and judge at our annual photographic exhibition in June.
-====== Safety First in the Bush ======
+===== Safety First In The Bush. =====
 By Jim Brown
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-====== Gossip ======
+===== Gossip. =====
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-====== The Gruesome Twosome ======
+===== The Gruesome Twosome. =====
 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.