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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** |
A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
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- | No. 179 0*G-T4;BER, 1949 Price 6d. | + | **No. 179 |
- | Editor: Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli | + | |
- | Av., Milson' | + | |**Editor**| Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli |
- | Production and Business Manager: Typed by Jean Harvey | + | |**Production Asst**| Bill Gillam | |
- | la. | + | |**Sales and Subs**| Helen Brook| |
- | CONTENTS | + | |**Production and Business Manager**| Brian Harvey | |
- | Page | + | |**Typed** | Jean Harvey |
- | Editorial - Does "7ushcraft" Matter? 1 | + | |
- | At Or September Meeting, reported by Jim Brown 2 | + | |
- | !Edgar Yardley, by Frank Cramp | + | **CONTENTS** |
- | The Frenchman, by R. Cotter | + | |
- | Mtstic | + | ^ ^Page^ |
- | fra Lands Deputation, report by Myles Dunphy 9 | + | |Editorial - Does "Bushcraft" Matter?|1| |
- | Federation Notes, by Brian•Harvey 15 | + | |At Our September Meeting, reported by Jim Brown|2| |
- | A Word to the Ounce-Counters - Paddy' | + | |Edgar Yardley, by Frank Cramp|5| |
- | Editorial | + | |The Frenchman, by R. Cotter|6| |
- | Does " | + | |Mystic |
- | In bushwalking circles the word " | + | |Lands Deputation report by Myles Dunphy|9| |
+ | |Federation Notes, by Brian Harvey|15| | ||
+ | |A Word to the Ounce-Counters - Paddy' | ||
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+ | ====== Editorial - Does " | ||
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+ | In bushwalking circles the word " | ||
It is not for us to criticise the logic of this pastime. In the light of reason it is just as sensible as striking rubber balls with sticks, bats, racquets etc of prescribed sizes, or kicking them about, or if it comes to that, as carrying large packs over mountains. | It is not for us to criticise the logic of this pastime. In the light of reason it is just as sensible as striking rubber balls with sticks, bats, racquets etc of prescribed sizes, or kicking them about, or if it comes to that, as carrying large packs over mountains. | ||
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- | But we can legitimately ask - what on earth has it got to do with bushwalking? | + | But we can legitimately ask - what on earth has it got to do with bushwalking? |
- | Does this matter? It does if the Federation seeks to achieve the main purpose for which if was created - conservation. If it makes representations to the Minister for Lands, the President of the National | + | |
- | the waste-paper basket, or, more properly, to the furthest file. This aspect is much more important than the daTesge | + | The reason, we believe, is that the Association seeks to popularise its beliefs. Why bushcraft should be regarded as anything |
- | What really matters is that the time and enthusiasm of our able' | + | Does this matter? It does if the Federation seeks to achieve the main purpose for which if was created - conservation. If it makes representations to the Minister for Lands, the President of the National Park Trust, the Chief Secretary, or other people in high places, they will, if they know the Bushcraft Association and see it is an affiliated club, consign the Federation' |
- | AT OUR SEPTEMBER MEETING. | + | |
+ | What really matters is that the time and enthusiasm of our able delegates is wasted in endless argument within the Federation. Had the credentials of the applicants for affiliation been considered conscientiously the Federation' | ||
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+ | ====== At Our September Meeting ====== | ||
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Reported by Jim Brown | Reported by Jim Brown | ||
- | Vice President Roley Cotter was in the chairfor the half-yearly general meeting, which was also the first meeting AB (after blackout). Judy Dockroll, Jean Schoen, Eric Boman, Graham Grove and Wal Tombleson were the five wise prospectives who had somehow deferred admission to full membership until they were visible. Minutes of the last half- yearly meeting were read - rather like picking up last week's newspaper - and a few veterans smiled reminiscently at the record,• of the great debate on and: this year we were not messing around' | + | |
- | Prom correspondence we.learned that National Fitness deemed its Narrabeen project a high priority, but if funds were available | + | Vice President Roley Cotter was in the chairfor the half-yearly general meeting, which was also the first meeting AB (after blackout). Judy Dockroll, Jean Schoen, Eric Boman, Graham Grove and Wal Tombleson were the five wise prospectives who had somehow deferred admission to full membership until they were visible. |
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- | would follow up the Era Resumption plan, Dorothy Lawry had written the Club that she was settling down at Batlow, and Marie Byles notified her resignation from the position of Club Solicitor. This was received with regret and an exprcssion | + | Minutes of the last half yearly meeting were read - rather like picking up last week's newspaper - and a few veterans smiled reminiscently at the record of the great debate on and: this year we were not messing around with the constitution. |
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+ | Prom correspondence we.learned that National Fitness deemed its Narrabeen project a high priority, but if funds were available would follow up the Era Resumption plan, Dorothy Lawry had written the Club that she was settling down at Batlow, and Marie Byles notified her resignation from the position of Club Solicitor. This was received with regret and an expression | ||
In presenting his monthly financial statement Treasurer Gil Webb pointed to an excess of disbursements over receipts and coyly hinted that a few overdue subscriptions would restore the position next month. | In presenting his monthly financial statement Treasurer Gil Webb pointed to an excess of disbursements over receipts and coyly hinted that a few overdue subscriptions would restore the position next month. | ||
- | Evidently jaded Bushwalkers are no longer satisfied with the routine discussions | + | |
- | Alan read his report of about 1,500 words, setting out that there was no evidence of destruction of plants or creatures, or that traps were actually used in National Park. A number of trees cut down in the vicinity of the Bushcraft camp were according to Mr. Graves destroyed by some other agency - possibly the Park Trust. The objects of Bushcraft had been represented to the SBW delegates as teaching young people the uses of bush plants, in effect, sublimating the hunter tendencies of -youths, and encouraging them in conservation ideals. A specimen of grass rope was produced, and Dick Graves had told Dorrie that his people were 'more discrim:; | + | Evidently jaded Bushwalkers are no longer satisfied with the routine discussions |
- | Dormie' | + | |
- | In the ensuing debate, Bill Gillam moved that we apologise | + | Alan read his report of about 1,500 words, setting out that there was no evidence of destruction of plants or creatures, or that traps were actually used in National Park. A number of trees cut down in the vicinity of the Bushcraft camp were according to Mr. Graves destroyed by some other agency - possibly the Park Trust. The objects of Bushcraft had been represented to the SBW delegates as teaching young people the uses of bush plants, in effect, sublimating the hunter tendencies of youths, and encouraging them in conservation ideals. A specimen of grass rope was produced, and Dick Graves had told Dorrie that his people were more discriminating |
- | to the Bushcraft Association, | + | |
- | Brian Harvey moved "that the motion be not now rut" until all reports were to hand. Which was carried. | + | Dormie' |
- | Dormie now rose to move that we write to the National Park Trust4es | + | |
- | down by their orders or with their cognisance. | + | In the ensuing debate, Bill Gillam moved that we apologise to the Bushcraft Association, |
- | . at Era. Wal Roots imagined that Bushcraft night well he employed setting traps for cows at Era, since cattle were largely responsible for our earlier failure, and after some support for the motion from Gil Webb, it was lost on the score that we still lacked a full report from all delegates on the visit to Bushcraft, | + | |
- | Bill Gillam again raised the issue of re-admitting Bushcraft to the Federation, and Allan Strom insisted that the matter was out of order. It was moved that Mr. Gittoes be requested to furnish a written report on the Bushcraft visit, and Laurie Raynor amended this with a request that Mr. Gillam also be asked to report in writing. Bill Gillam asked did Mr. Rayner want a statutory declaration of his motions on visiting Bushcraft, and Laurie demanded the PresidentTs | + | In the absence of the Editor, Laurie Rayner suggested that he may not be prepared to accept this as magazine material, and Kevin Ardill somewhat killed the whole ambitious plan by pointing out that there was only one written report to date, and so there was no report before the meeting. |
- | A momentls | + | |
- | At c.45 we closed on this elevating note. | + | Brian Harvey moved "that the motion be not now put" until all reports were to hand. Which was carried. |
- | CONGRATULATIONS DEPARTMENT | + | |
- | Our warmest congratulations to Bob Bright and Audrey (Billie) Davis, who have announced their engagement, and to the following happy parents:- | + | Dormie now rose to move that we write to the National Park Trustees |
- | Jean and Ray Kirkby - a daughter (Christine Anice) Laurie and John Woods - also a daughter | + | |
- | Alice and Alan Wyborn - a son. | + | Bill Gillam again raised the issue of re-admitting Bushcraft to the Federation, and Allan Strom insisted that the matter was out of order. It was moved that Mr. Gittoes be requested to furnish a written report on the Bushcraft visit, and Laurie Raynor amended this with a request that Mr. Gillam also be asked to report in writing. Bill Gillam asked did Mr. Rayner want a statutory declaration of his motions on visiting Bushcraft, and Laurie demanded the President' |
- | EDGAR YARDLEY. | + | |
+ | A moment' | ||
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+ | At 9.45 we closed on this elevating note. | ||
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+ | **CONGRATULATIONS DEPARTMENT** | ||
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+ | Our warmest congratulations to Bob Bright and Audrey (Billie) Davis, who have announced their engagement, and to the following happy parents:-\\ | ||
+ | Jean and Ray Kirkby - a daughter (Christine Anice)\\ | ||
+ | Laurie and John Woods - also a daughter\\ | ||
+ | Alice and Alan Wyborn - a son.\\ | ||
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+ | ====== Edgar Yardley ====== | ||
By Frank Cramp | By Frank Cramp | ||
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Club members, past and present, were shocked to hear of the untimely death of our friend, Edgar Yardley. | Club members, past and present, were shocked to hear of the untimely death of our friend, Edgar Yardley. | ||
- | The keynote of his character was kindness and a gentle understanding of human nature. Yet there was no fighter more ruthless against injustice and meanness, or one more jealous of the rights of man. - | + | The keynote of his character was kindness and a gentle understanding of human nature. Yet there was no fighter more ruthless against injustice and meanness, or one more jealous of the rights of man. His artistry as a character actor was due very much to his facility of reading human emotions and what lay behind them. |
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- | His artistry as a character actor was due very much to his facility of reading human emotions and what lay behind them. | + | In the early days of the Club most of us had very little money to speak of (those were depression years), so we made the Club the centre of our social life. Our dances and amateur theatricals in the Clubroom were attended by the whole list of members. Edgar was our director par excellence and acted in most of our concerts and plays. |
- | In the early days of the Club most of us had very little money to speak of (those were depression years), so we made the Club the centre of our social life. Our dances and amateur theatricals in the Clubroom were attended by the whole list of membcrs. Edgar was our director par excellence and acted in most of our concerts and plays. | + | |
- | The great success of most of them was the joint effort of more than one of the old gang, but dependable Edgar was always to the fore and, yet, somehow,, was so self-effacing that he never seemed to - be too much in evidence. | + | The great success of most of them was the joint effort of more than one of the old gang, but dependable Edgar was always to the fore and, yet, somehow was so self-effacing that he never seemed to be too much in evidence. |
- | The camp fire memories of most of us would lose some of their best without Edgar' | + | |
- | For a period Edgar and I used to sneak off to Emu Plains for a lazy weekend, and we discussed everything under the sun, and would drop off to sleep still talking. These weekends showed him to me better than years of ordinary | + | The camp fire memories of most of us would lose some of their best without Edgar' |
- | All the years that I knew Edgar I never knew him to tell a risque story or sing that kind of song and no one could say that he wasntt | + | |
- | You always knew where to find him on a tough walk. He would always be somewhere close to the weakest walkers, | + | For a period Edgar and I used to sneak off to Emu Plains for a lazy weekend, and we discussed everything under the sun, and would drop off to sleep still talking. These weekends showed him to me better than years of ordinary |
- | He was reaching the summit of his profession and in that circle he will be missed. | + | |
- | His old friends will agree that no one over heard of him doing a mean or nasty thing and all of us can remeber | + | All the years that I knew Edgar I never knew him to tell a risque story or sing that kind of song and no one could say that he wasn' |
- | He willed his by to be used for medical research. Absolutely in character to the last. | + | |
- | His friends will not forget him. (.J | + | He was reaching the summit of his profession and in that circle he will be missed. His old friends will agree that no one over heard of him doing a mean or nasty thing and all of us can remember |
- | G. | + | |
- | THE FRENCHMAN | + | He willed his body to be used for medical research. Absolutely in character to the last. His friends will not forget him. (.J.G.) |
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+ | ====== The Frenchman ====== | ||
By R. Cotter. | By R. Cotter. | ||
- | The summ.er | + | |
- | Finishing a trip throug4 | + | The summer |
- | who had made attempts to reach The Frenchman and failed through bad weather. Some had reached Lake Tehune and had seen nothing because of mist, fog and rain. We were assailed with a chorus of "YouT11 | + | |
- | be sorry - yot011 | + | Finishing a trip through |
It was still overcast and misty when we arrived at the New Jane River turnoff and we spent the night in a clean and comfortable hut as recommended by Wick. | It was still overcast and misty when we arrived at the New Jane River turnoff and we spent the night in a clean and comfortable hut as recommended by Wick. | ||
- | The next day dawned bright and clear. All signs of bad weather had gone and a mile_ and a half down the road we turned off along the Old Jane River •track. | + | |
- | The bridge on which we crossed the Franklin River has since been washed away, but we made good time to Mullins Gap where we got our first sight of the white capped Frenchman. When the photographers recovered, we went on down through the Valley of the Flowers, a botanists' | + | The next day dawned bright and clear. All signs of bad weather had gone and a mile and a half down the road we turned off along the Old Jane River track. |
- | An early start was made next morning in still perfect weather, and after sk: | + | |
- | From here we sidled round the ridge across the glacial | + | The bridge on which we crossed the Franklin River has since been washed away, but we made good time to Mullins Gap where we got our first sight of the white capped Frenchman. When the photographers recovered, we went on down through the Valley of the Flowers, a botanists' |
- | Finally we arrived at Lake Tehune - very tired but very thrilled with this attractive, almost land-locked lake, with the | + | |
- | 2 | + | An early start was made next morning in still perfect weather, and after skirting |
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- | Frenchman rising sheer and while almost from the lake itself. | + | From here we sidled round the ridge across the glacial |
- | The hut at Lake Tehune had no roof, but as there was very little flat ground | + | |
- | The followinF | + | The hut at Lake Tehune had no roof, but as there was very little flat ground |
- | 174rom | + | |
- | On top the wind was very bleak and we could see the weather breaking and the mist .sweeping towards | + | The following |
- | A hot meal-and a comfortable bed presented no difficulties that night but continuous snow for the next twenty-four hours made a fire very difficult to light and almost impossible to keep alight. However, we remained warm and well-fed for that day although, in spite of extra rations carried, we were beginning to feel anxious | + | |
- | as it seemed the snow could last for days. Soon after breakfast next day it stopped snowing for a short time and we packed hastily and were away over the snow by the time a gleam of sunshine broke temporarily through the mist. It was a relief to reach Artichoke Valley again as the route from Lake Tehune to the point was not easy to follow in the snow and mist. | + | From the top itself there is a wonderful view. The mountains in the Reserve to the North East, the National Park to the South East, the unexplored South and South West, and the denuded hills around Queenstown |
- | At Barron Pass we looked back to the Frenchnian | + | |
+ | On top the wind was very bleak and we could see the weather breaking and the mist sweeping towards | ||
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+ | A hot meal and a comfortable bed presented no difficulties that night but continuous snow for the next twenty-four hours made a fire very difficult to light and almost impossible to keep alight. However, we remained warm and well-fed for that day although, in spite of extra rations carried, we were beginning to feel anxious as it seemed the snow could last for days. Soon after breakfast next day it stopped snowing for a short time and we packed hastily and were away over the snow by the time a gleam of sunshine broke temporarily through the mist. It was a relief to reach Artichoke Valley again as the route from Lake Tehune to the point was not easy to follow in the snow and mist. | ||
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+ | At Barron Pass we looked back to the Frenchman | ||
At Lake Vera we stopped for lunch and a fire that burnt without constant fanning was indeed a treat. | At Lake Vera we stopped for lunch and a fire that burnt without constant fanning was indeed a treat. | ||
A camp that night between the Lodden Rivers and we were back on the road early the next morning. | A camp that night between the Lodden Rivers and we were back on the road early the next morning. | ||
Certainly a memorable trip. | Certainly a memorable trip. | ||
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- | MYSTIC MORN | + | |
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+ | ====== Mystic Morn ====== | ||
by Wal Roots | by Wal Roots | ||
- | Placed second at our Annual Exhibition. | + | |
- | The judge, Mr Eade, said that th-p technical | + | Placed second at our Annual Exhibition. The judge, Mr Eade, said that the technical |
- | quality of this photograph was everything that could be desired. There was a beautiful | + | quality of this photograph was everything that could be desired. There was a beautiful |
- | bakground | + | |
- | not have quite the same interest as Laurie | + | |
- | a very good interpretation of the Australian bush in | + | |
- | winter time. One or two minor improvements might have been made by darkening the tree on the extreme right | + | ====== |
- | and strengthening the white patch at the back. Some of the highlights might have been improved. | + | |
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- | 6 | + | (Mr. A.R. Jones), at 10 a.m Friday,29th Ju1y, |
- | 1 | + | (It is regretted that this report was not received in time for the last issue. - Ed.) |
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- | I-•.. | + | Subject: ERA LANDS, GARAWARRA, Alienated Portions Nos.1, |
- | .41 | + | |
- | Report on deputation | + | (Note: The following report was not transcribed from stenographers' |
- | (It is regretted that this report was not received in time for tIze last issue. - Ed.) | + | |
- | Subject: ERA LANDS, GARAWARRA, Alienated Portions Nos.1,7,13, | + | The convener club, the Sydney Bush Walkers, through its nominated Organiser, Mr. M.J. Dunphy, asked a number of conservation societies and bushwalking clubs to form a deputation to the Under Secretary for Lands, for the purpose of bringing before the Department of Lands the urgent necessity for resuming Era and other alienated portions of Garawarra, in the public interest and for attachment to Garawarra (primitive area) Park. |
- | 44,47,48 | + | |
- | (Note: The following report was not transcribed from stenographers' | + | The large deputation of more than twenty representatives of societies met the Under Secretary, Mr. A.S. Jones, and the Assistant Under Secretary, Mr. G. Harphan, at 10 a.m. Friday, 29th July, 1949. |
- | The convener club, the Sydney Bush Walkers, through its | + | |
- | nominated Organiser, Mr. H.J. Dunphy, asked a number of conservation | + | The following societies were represented: |
- | societies and bushwalking clubs to form a deputation to the Under Secretary for Lands, for the purpose of bringing before the Department of Lands the urgent necessity for resuming Era and other alienated portions of Garawarra, in the public interest and for attachment to Garawarra (primitive area) Park. | + | The Sydney Bush Walkers: Messrs. T. Moppett (Pres.); N. Berry, A. Colley; |
- | The large deputation of more than twenty representatives of | + | deputation); |
- | societies met the Under Secretary, Mr. A.S. Jones, and the Assistant Under Secretary, Mr. G. Harphgn, at 10 a.m. Friday, 29th July, 1949. | + | New South Wales Federation of Bush Walking Clubs: Messrs. S. Cottier (Pres.), R. Compagnoni (Hon.Sec.); |
- | The following societies were represented: | + | About eight of the twenty six affiliated clubs were directly represented by members: Mountain Trails Club; The Bush Club; Trampers' |
- | The Sydney Bush Walkers: Messrs. T. Moppett (Pros.); N. 'Berry, A. Colley; | + | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement of N.S.W.: Mr. W.H. Childs (Pres.)\\ |
- | deputation); | + | Wild Life Preservation Society of Australia: Miss T. Harris (Pres.);\\ |
- | New South Wales Federation of Bush Walking Clubs: Messrs. | + | The Rangers' |
- | S. Cottier (Pres.), R. Compagnoni (Hon.Sec.); About eight of the twenty six affiliated clubs were directly represented by members: Mountain Trails Club; The Bush Club; Trampers' | + | The Forestry Advisory Council of N.S.W.: Mr. Green.\\ |
- | The Parks aid. Playgrounds Movement of N.S.W.: Mr. W.H. Childs (Pres.); Wild Life Preservation Society of Australia: Miss T. Harris (Pres.); The Rangers' | + | National |
- | The Forestry Advisory Council of N.S.W.: Mr. Green. | + | The National Fitness Council: Mr. G. Young, and Tiss M. Byles represented the Recreation Areas Committee of the Council;\\ |
- | National | + | Garawarra Park Trustees: Mr. T. Herbert;\\ |
- | Garawarra Park Trustees: Mr. T. Herbert; | + | Heathcote Primitive Area Trustees: Mr. H. Fortes.\\ |
- | Heathcote Primitive Area Trustees: Mr. H. Fortes. | + | |
- | After delegates had been introduced to Mr. A.R. Jones by the convenor, Mr. Jones extended a general welcome and explained he had invited Mr. G. Harphan, Asst. Under Secretary, and Mr. Gordon Young. (Note: Mr. Young received the S.B.W' | + | After delegates had been introduced to Mr. A.R. Jones by the convenor, Mr. Jones extended a general welcome and explained he had invited Mr. G. Harphan, Asst. Under Secretary, and Mr. Gordon Young. (Note: Mr. Young received the S.B.W' |
- | the Convenor to attend in the first place; also, at previous meeting of Recreation Areas Committee it was resolved, on motion by | + | |
- | 10. | + | No.1 Speaker: MR. M.J. DUNPHY, in opening the matter, said the deputation' |
- | M.J. Dunphy, that a representative should attend the deputation, | + | |
- | No01 Speaker: MR. LI.J. DUNPHY, in opening the matter, said the deputation' | + | A further 120 acres of Crown lands were added later, making a total of 1,440 acres. Bushwalkers, |
- | 4 Garawarra campaign of 1933, following which some 1,320 acres of Crown lands were reserved as parkland | + | |
- | A further 120 acres of Crown lands were added later, making a total of 1,440 acres. Bushwalkers, | + | Many thousands of visitors went to Garawarra in the warmer months; mostly they walked from Lilyvale Railway Station. They appreciated the scenic primitive area at the Era lands. |
- | Many thousands of visitors went to Garawarra in the warmer months; mostly they walked from Lilyvale Railway Station. They appreciated the scenic primitive area au the Era lands. | + | |
- | The boundary between Garawarra Park and Portion | + | The boundary between Garawarra Park and Portion |
- | He gave a brief outline of the efforts of owners of four | + | |
- | portions to float the Garie Estate Development Co. in 1929, to establ, | + | He gave a brief outline of the efforts of owners of four portions to float the Garie Estate Development Co. in 1929, to establish |
- | There existed a very real .fear that a second Bundeena township would arise quickly | + | |
- | The deputation asked that the whole 350 acres of alienated land be resumild | + | There existed a very real fear that a second Bundeena township would arise quickly on the Era lands, a menace to the surrounding parklands. Already there were more than 90 huts and small houses between Burning Palms and Little |
- | . area (Note: Later it was seen this desire was unanimous). The work of the Garawarra Trustees was very satisfactory but the Park was not large enough. | + | |
- | 0 | + | The Sydney Bush Walkers and other sympathisers |
- | 11. | + | |
- | The Sydney Bush Walkers and other sympathiser 3 had bought | + | He said that the re-classification of the Era lands on the final Cumberland County Plan, from rural area to reserve area parkland greatly strengthened the deputation' |
- | He said that the re-classification of the Era lands on the final Cumberland County Plan, from "rural area to reserve area parkland greatly strengthened the deputation' | + | |
- | No.2 Speaker: MR. T. NOPPETT | + | No.2 Speaker: MR. T. MOPPETT |
- | road would cross it; therefore it protected Portion 1 to this extent. | + | |
- | No.3 Speaker: MR. R. COMPAGNONI (N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs) said he spoke for twenty-six affiliated clubs that gave unqualified support to the objects of the deputation. The Federation and affiliations desired the whole of the alienated portions to be resumed and reserved, and added to Garawarra park if possible, failing this to have Portion 1 added to the Park in ordel, | + | No.3 Speaker: MR. R. COMPAGNONI (N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs) said he spoke for twenty-six affiliated clubs that gave unqualified support to the objects of the deputation. The Federation and affiliations desired the whole of the alienated portions to be resumed and reserved, and added to Garawarra park if possible, failing this to have Portion 1 added to the Park in order to overcome the inconveniences of awkward boundary, defective access, and a lot of private shacks right in Burning Palms itself. It was most desirable to have this Era land, situated as it was between adjacent parklands, dealt with as public parkland, not allowed to become a township. He particularly stressed the fact that Portion I extended southward into Burning Palms and, with its shacks, was an acute problem for the park trustees. The unique, beautiful Burning Palms amphitheatre, |
- | Bushwalkers quite rightly wished to keep away from motoring roads and motorists/ resorts. They wished to retain use of the beaches at Era and Burning Palms, probably the only beaches in County of Cumberland to remain in a natural condition. They wanted them to remain so for pc,5eterity. This was not a selfish attitude; it would be in the public interest to have them preserved in their natural state. | + | |
- | 404 P | + | Bushwalkers quite rightly wished to keep away from motoring roads and motorists/ resorts. They wished to retain use of the beaches at Era and Burning Palms, probably the only beaches in County of Cumberland to remain in a natural condition. They wanted them to remain so for eternity. This was not a selfish attitude; it would be in the public interest to have them preserved in their natural state. |
- | At resent | + | |
- | o not make sense. A township was in the making there, now. It should' | + | At present |
- | No.4 Speaker: MR. W.H. GUILDS (Parks and Playgrounds Movement) said he had never visited the locality but he was present to say that the Parks ard Playgrounds Movement was convinced of the necessities of the case, ard unreservedly supported it as outlined by the convenor. The Movement hoped the resumption would be made and the land be added to Garawarra Park. | + | |
- | No.5 Speaker: MR. GORDON YOUNG (Director, National Fitness Council) said that all the history | + | No.4 Speaker: MR. W.H. GUILDS (Parks and Playgrounds Movement) said he had never visited the locality but he was present to say that the Parks ard Playgrounds Movement was convinced of the necessities of the case, and unreservedly supported it as outlined by the convenor. The Movement hoped the resumption would be made and the land be added to Garawarra Park. |
- | No.5a Speaker: MISS Y. BYLES (Recreation Areas Committee of National Fitness Council) stated that a tremendous amount of work had been done'towards possible resumption of thisland. This work had been going on for years. When the clubs' efforts appeared to flag the National Fitness Council had taken up the matter, | + | |
- | . were to hand. The late Mr. Barry, Deputy Surveyor-General, | + | No.5 Speaker: MR. GORDON YOUNG (Director, National Fitness Council) said that all the history |
- | No. Speaker: MR. T. HERBERT (Garawarra Park Trust) spoke on | + | |
- | 0 behalf of Yr. Theo. Atkinson (co-trustee) and himself in particular, and for the Trust on general principles. Two new trustees had just: been appointed; this matter had not been discussed, as no meeting had been held lately. He thought the whole of the land should be resumed, | + | No.5a Speaker: MISS M. BYLES (Recreation Areas Committee of National Fitness Council) stated that a tremendous amount of work had been done towards possible resumption of this land. This work had been going on for years. When the clubs' efforts appeared to flag the National Fitness Council had taken up the matter, |
- | of the place. He agreed with the convenor that, at the Tcorste | + | |
- | No.7 Speaker: MISS THISTLE HARRIS (Wild Life Preserva-ion | + | No.6 Speaker: MR. T. HERBERT (Garawarra Park Trust) spoke on behalf of Mr. Theo. Atkinson (co-trustee) and himself in particular, and for the Trust on general principles. Two new trustees had just been appointed; this matter had not been discussed, as no meeting had been held lately. He thought the whole of the land should be resumed, |
- | Mr, HARPHAN (Assistant | + | |
- | 1-Issuming | + | No.7 Speaker: MISS THISTLE HARRIS (Wild Life Preservation |
- | you do about the shack-owners? | + | |
- | MR. COMPAGNONI added that the shacks were only week-enders; | + | Mr HARPHAN (Assistant Under Secretary, and a trustee of both The National Park and Garawarra Park Trusts) asked MR, Dunphy |
- | that actually they usurped land which wap used by vf.sitors | + | |
- | occupancy were terminated. However, to satisfy the occupiers, a reasonable term of tenure could be granted, no .doubt. | + | MR. COMPAGNONI added that the shacks were only week-enders; |
- | MR. HERBERT said that seven huts were allowed to stand at Burning Palms, the residue of a greater number built by squatters. Some occupiers acted as honorary rangers. The Park Ranger lived in one. He could not iay authoritatively, | + | |
- | • In his concluding remarks | + | MR. HERBERT said that seven huts were allowed to stand at Burning Palms, the residue of a greater number built by squatters. Some occupiers acted as honorary rangers. The Park Ranger lived in one. He could not say authoritatively, |
- | CONCLUSION. As Mr. Jones had another appointment to keep he signified that the matter should be concluded, Therefore several other speakers in reserve were not needed. The cae had been put very well and all were satisfied. | + | |
- | 7 In his reply to the deputation the Under Secretary said he And other officers had visited Garawarra recently, and had viewed the land in question. After having perused the files carefully, having viewed the locality, and having listened to the opinions of the members of the large deputation, he believed | + | In his concluding remarks |
- | report on the matter to the Minister and convey | + | |
- | 000 *00.•00 | + | **CONCLUSION**. As Mr. Jones had another appointment to keep he signified that the matter should be concluded. Therefore several other speakers in reserve were not needed. The case had been put very well and all were satisfied. |
- | (Note: It appears that the action of this deputation was exactly what was needed to bring this contentious and desperately urgent matter to a head. The strong community opinion and request of the deputation fixed the interest of the Department of Lands, not only | + | |
- | on to the rising settlement at Garawarra, but also on to the Bundeena township menace to The National Park. The main consideration is to have the settlement at Era halted and the lard reserved for the public as a primitive area. Control of it is another matter. The deputation voiced its very unanimous opinion and request. Our conservative conscience is now clear.) | + | In his reply to the deputation, the Under Secretary said he and other officers had visited Garawarra recently, and had viewed the land in question. After having perused the files carefully, having viewed the locality, and having listened to the opinions of the members of the large deputation, he believed |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FuR OCTOBE.111 lAarie-fiayner | + | |
- | holiday in N.Z. will entertain us on 21st Oct. with a lecture, "This is New Zealand." | + | (Note: It appears that the action of this deputation was exactly what was needed to bring this contentious and desperately urgent matter to a head. The strong community opinion and request of the deputation fixed the interest of the Department of Lands, not only on to the rising settlement at Garawarra, but also on to the Bundeena township menace to The National Park. The main consideration is to have the settlement at Era halted and the land reserved for the public as a primitive area. Control of it is another matter. The deputation voiced its very unanimous opinion and request. Our conservative conscience is now clear.) |
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- | FEDFRATION NOTES. | + | |
+ | ====== Social Notes for October ====== | ||
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+ | |||
+ | Laurie Rayner | ||
+ | |||
+ | Another dance on the 28th should gladden the hearts of those who like to " | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Federation Notes ====== | ||
By Brian G. Harvey. | By Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | 2A:RAWARRA. Theo. Atkinson' | + | |
- | .'" | + | **GARAWARRA.** Theo. Atkinson' |
- | NATIONAL PARK. Council resolved to write to the Pcrl. Trust suggestrEg--76=7, | + | |
- | YOUTH HOSTEL ASSOCIATION has intimated that accommodation | + | **BUSHWALKER ANNUAL**. Committee |
- | BOUDDI NATURAL PARK. Notice of intention to resign of Marie Byles and-THIT-RillWgrove | + | |
- | " | + | **NATIONAL PARK**. Council resolved to write to the Park Trust suggesting the erection |
- | 757-15r6dy=fin, | + | |
- | folk unfamiliar with the bush would be likely to be laislead | + | **YOUTH HOSTEL ASSOCIATION** has intimated that accommodation |
- | BUSHCRAFT ASSOCIATION. After a delay of four o5:1 five months, | + | |
- | Association replied to the Federation' | + | **BOUDDI NATURAL PARK.** Notice of intention to resign of Marie Byles and Bill Hillsgrove |
- | Association subscribe to the Constitution and Poliey co ecnsider | + | |
- | recent S,B.W, three-man delegation to tir2c Ass ociabica 1aterfall | + | **" |
- | camp would answer the Federation' | + | Federation Information Officer felt that folk unfamiliar with the bush would be likely to be mislead |
- | received the report, the matter remained | + | |
- | worn declaration to have been obtained from the Association' | + | **BUSHCRAFT ASSOCIATION.** After a delay of four or five months, |
- | someone had visited the campsite and erected a bush table (similar to Boy Scout' | + | |
- | 16. | + | |
- | erosion aspect of destruction of green material and;trees. A wearying discussion dragged on for two hours over the same stony road as has been traversed many times in the last two years or so, and the motion was finally put by the '' | + | |
- | w.f. _.■=a1.11.1.M.11..M.11.*.mas ...1•1111171111 | + | |
The disease of erosion has been allowed to eat deeply into the flesh of this country. The Soil Conservation Service of New South Wales has been called in as physician and surgeon, but we have been called in after the desease has become well established. We are now required to cure. To prevent would have been wiser, more effective and much more economical. As well as curing the current erosion on those lands already affected, we are also occupied in preventing it. | The disease of erosion has been allowed to eat deeply into the flesh of this country. The Soil Conservation Service of New South Wales has been called in as physician and surgeon, but we have been called in after the desease has become well established. We are now required to cure. To prevent would have been wiser, more effective and much more economical. As well as curing the current erosion on those lands already affected, we are also occupied in preventing it. | ||
- | Prevention basically resolves itself into wise land usage - using the land in accordance with its physical peculiarities. | + | |
- | In broad outline this means that land that is too hilly and mountainous for cultivation or pasture should be kept under timber. Trees are the best and most permanent crop that these 4teep lands can produce. On the farms cultivation should be restriot; | + | Prevention basically resolves itself into wise land usage - using the land in accordance with its physical peculiarities. In broad outline this means that land that is too hilly and mountainous for cultivation or pasture should be kept under timber. Trees are the best and most permanent crop that these steep lands can produce. On the farms cultivation should be restricted |
- | flat or very gently sloping land and pastures should cover the slopes, while timber protects the 'very steep country. | + | |
- | A government must be careful in choosing land for settlement. I regret | + | A government must be careful in choosing land for settlement. I regret |
+ | |||
E.S. Clayton | E.S. Clayton | ||
- | The dance on Sept. 16th got away to a quiet start. Not many were in the club room and only a few started to dance. But the =sic was infectious. It lured groups of food-listers, | + | |
- | A WORD TO THE OUNCE-COUNTERS. | + | The dance on Sept. 16th got away to a quiet start. Not many were in the club room and only a few started to dance. But the music was infectious. It lured groups of food-listers, |
- | Those wise ones who watch warily the ominous ounces will be interested in the light weig:ii; zipp pocket rucksacks Paddy has introduced e T3r :cffle in the usual two sizes - 3 pockets and 4 pockots. | + | |
- | The three pocket size is the one usually favoured by ladies and it carries up to 30 lbs. weilt. | + | |
- | The pack is made from a lightweight but strong proofed duck. The straps are of soft chrome tanned 20ther which always remains soft and pliable .2c m2..;;F:,, how often it is wetted. It requires no aft?I.on in the way of oil or dubbin. The frame is alia6a frcm aircraft steel. The total weight of this ruckr;.ack is just 3 pounds, a saving of 1+ lbs0 on the standard type rucksack. | + | |
- | The 4 pocket model is similar to the above except that itis the standard 4 pocket model (capacity about 40 lbs.). with the u(ltual inner In•ey' | + | |
- | Both these rucksacks are sturdy, serviceable jobs but naturally have to be treated with that little e:::tra care that is required with lighteight gear For instance, the frame is not intended to be sat on - but then ounce-counters wouldn?t do suc;h a thing, would they? | + | |
- | PADDY PI1LLIN, | + | |
- | Camp Gear for Walkers, ' | + | |
- | BX3595 327 George Street, | + | |
- | SYDNEY. | + | |
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