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- | THE SYDNEY BUS HWALKER | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
- | 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, |
- | Price 6d. | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No. 193. December, 1950. Price 6d.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |**Editor**|Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli Ave., Milson' | ||
+ | |**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey| | ||
+ | |**Reporters**|Jim Brown, Kath McKay| | ||
+ | |**Sales and Subs**|Shirley Evans| | ||
+ | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey & Gladys Martin| | ||
+ | |**Maps traced by**|Jo Morris| | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====In This Issue: | ||
+ | |||
+ | | | |Page| | ||
+ | |Editorial - Saving our Wildflowers| | 1| | ||
+ | |Social Notes for December|Edna Stretton| 3| | ||
+ | |At the November General Meeting|Jim Brown| 4| | ||
+ | |Milford Sound - Winning Photograph of 1950|Arthur Gilroy| 7| | ||
+ | |Conservation Notes| | 8| | ||
+ | |Books In Your Library|The Librarians|13| | ||
+ | |Thurat Spires And Big Misty|R.J. Meakins|14| | ||
+ | |Map Reading For Many|Jim Hooper|15| | ||
+ | |Hot Weekend|" | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Advertisements.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | | |Page| | ||
+ | |Twenty Years Ago - Paddy' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Editorial - Saving Our Wildflowers.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the first Club minute book, under the date 22nd May, 1928, appears the following record:- Resolved "That we write to the Wildlife Conservation Society informing them that the S.B.W. will support [whatever action] they may take [in] the further protection of wild [illegible] er was, written to the Under Secretary [illegible] that staghorns, elkhorns, and [illegible] around the Gosford District, [illegible] be placed on the [illegible] extension of [illegible]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There were further activities along similar lines during the thirties, but it was not until 1944 that our efforts reached a climax. How, in that martial year, the attention of the public and the Legislature could be diverted to wild flowers is a wondrous thing, yet it was done, mainly through the efforts of Marie Byles, then Federation Secretary, and Rae Page. Some 60 copies of a petition for banning the sale of wildflowers were distributed and over 4,000 signatures obtained. The petition was presented to the Minister for Local Government by a deputation led by the President and Secretary of the Federation and supported by the Ku-ring-gai Chase Trust, the National Park Trust, the Rangers' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The five years since the regulations were made have provided an almost perfect testing period of their efficacy. During the war few people could get into the bush. By 1945 wildflowers were growing right alongside the roads. Then came a succession of excellent seasons and an almost complete absence of bush fires. The growth of wildflowers however, in all accessible parts, has been checked, and over large areas waratahs, native rose and other beautiful flowers have almost disappeared. The process has been accelerated by the lifting of petrol rationing, but the main damage is done, as is acknowledged by all authorities, | ||
+ | |||
+ | On September 26th this year the matter was raised in Parliament. Again the main reason given by the Minister for Local Government for not banning sales was that growers might be deprived of their means of making a living. It was similar reasoning which led to the granting of licenses for the trapping of koalas and almost caused their extinction. Furthermore, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Other reasons given by the Minister were "that the loss of flowers is due not so much to people picking them as to bushfires an the encroachment of settlement on open areas. Wildflowers could be transported across the border and sold there" | ||
+ | |||
+ | There is no insuperable difficulty in preserving our unique and beautiful wildflowers. But unless the simple and obvious steps we have indicated are taken many species will never be seen either by local residents or by tourists. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Social Notes For December.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A final reminder about the Christmas Party!! | ||
+ | |||
+ | When? Tuesday, 12th December. Where? The Coronet, just up from Wynyard. There are Several people selling tickets - Betty Digiden, Gwen Jewell, Mary McGregor and myself. Those who wish to book a table, see me, or if unable to come to the Club, post me information. This time it is to be a really wonderful Christmas Party - for non-dancers as well as dancers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mr. Michael Sawtell will be at the Club on 15th December. Mr. Sawtell recently paid a visit to Central Australia and should have some interesting information for us. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Don't forget now! See you at the Party!! | ||
+ | |||
+ | - Edna Stretton, Social Secretary. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====At The November General Meeting.===== | ||
- | Editor; Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli | ||
- | Ave., Milsonls Point. | ||
- | .Tel. XA.1255 Production and Business Manager; | ||
- | Brian Harvey | ||
- | Reporters; Jim Brown, Kath McKay Sales and Subs; Shirley Evans Typed by Jean Harvey 0.TKI., | ||
- | S | ||
- | CONTENTS | ||
- | Editorial - Saving our Wildflowers | ||
- | Social Notes for December | ||
- | At the November General Meeting | ||
- | Milford Sound - Winning Photograph of 160 Exhibition with comments by Max Dupain. Conservation Notes | ||
- | Annual Report of the Parks & PlaygroundMovernt: | ||
- | Ira Trinds; Plea for Primitive Aron seeds for free distributj | ||
- | Page-- | ||
- | 1 | ||
- | 3 | ||
- | 4 | ||
- | 7 | ||
- | al | ||
- | Bool iv L | ||
- | -Thura .es & Map Re, ng for | ||
- | ot Wee)-, | ||
- | Twenty 'Years Ago - | ||
- | ' 5con AllsL | ||
- | R.J.Mc | ||
- | Jim Hooper | ||
- | Issifv--Erink" | ||
- | 7 | ||
- | 18 | ||
- | EDITORIAL | ||
- | , SAVING OUR WILDFLOWERS | ||
- | In the first Club minute book, under the date 22nd May, 1928, -npears the following record: | ||
- | --gtion Society informing them that the S.B.W. will support | ||
- | ilhey may t,a,- the further protection of wild | ||
- | -er was, written to the Under Secret-2 | ||
- | thatstaghorns, | ||
- | rill around the Gosford District, | ||
- | hp pL7ced on the | ||
- | oxtension of | ||
- | 2. | ||
- | There were further activities along similar lines during the thirties, but it was not until 1944 that our efforts reached a climax. How, in that martial year, the attention of the public and the Legislature could be diverted to wild flowers is a wondrous thing, yet it was done, mainly through the efforts of Marie Byles, then Fede,-ntion Secretary, and Rae Page. Some 60 copies of a petitionfor banning the sale of wildflowers were distributed and over 4,000 signatures obtained. The petition was presented to the Minister for Local Government by a deputation led by the President and Secretary of the 1 Federation and supported by the Ku-ring-gai Chase Trust, the National Park Trust, the Rmgerst League, the Garawarra Trust, the Killara Community Service Club, the Wild Life Preservation Society and the Blue Mountains Shire. Though the depUtation did not succeed in having the sale of wildflowers banned, it did result in an amendment to the Wild FlOwers and Native Plants Protection Act in 1945. This enabled the gazetting of a regulation in July 1945 requiring that growers should be licensed, that flowers should be bunched, and that labels should be affixed clearly ' | ||
- | the grower and the number of his license. The reason given for no \. banning sales was that it mi,ht deprive growers of their means of earning a living. | ||
- | The five years since the regulations were made have provided an | ||
- | almost perfect testing period of their efficacy. During the war few lieople could get into the bush. By 1945 wildflowers were growing right alongside the roads. Then came a succession of excellent seasons ard an almost complete absence of bush fires. The growth of wildflowers however, in all accessible parts, has been checked, and | ||
- | over large area waratahs, native rose and other beautiful flowers | ||
- | have almost disappeared. The process has been accelerated by the lifting of petrol rationing, but the main damage is done, as is acknowledged by all authorities, | ||
- | On September 26th this year the matter was raised in Parliament. Again the main reason given by the Minister for Local Government for not banning sales was that growers might be deprived of their means | ||
- | of making a living. It was similar reasoning which led to the granting | ||
- | - of licenses for the trapping of koalas and almost caused their extinction. Furthermore, | ||
- | depend entirely on wildflowers for a living, and' holdings are usil small and of little value. | ||
- | Other reasons given by the Minister were "that the loss of flowers is due not so much to people picking them as to bushfires an the encroachment of settlement on open areas. Wildflowers could be transported across the border and sold there" | ||
- | . fires may be more difficult to prevent, but the main reason for their prevalence in the bushlands where wildflowers grow, is that usually nobody tries to stop them there unless they are near " | ||
- | may be' | ||
- | There is no insuperable difficulty in preserving our unique and beautiful wildflowers. But unless the simple and obvious steps we | ||
- | have indicated are taken many species will never be seen either by local residents or by tourists. | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR DECEMBER. A final reminder about the Christmas Party): | ||
- | When? Tuesday, 12th December. Where? The Coronet, just up | ||
- | from Wynyard. There' | ||
- | Jok a table, see me, or if unable to come to the Club, post me ,nformtion. This time it is to be a really' | ||
- | Mr. Michael Sawtell will be at the Club on 15th December. | ||
- | Mr. Sawtell recently paid a visit to Central Australia and should have some interesting iniormation for us. | ||
- | Don't forget now) See. you at the Partyll | ||
- | - Edna Stret ton, Social Secretary. | ||
- | 4. AT THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING. | ||
Jim Brown, | Jim Brown, | ||
- | What make a good General Meeting? The Navember meeting had all the makings, including a large attendance, a healthy swag of new members to welcome, and lively debate, albeit on the part of | ||
- | the old faithfuls to a large degree. Yet your reporter didn't enjoy the latter part of it the least little bit, especially when he came to the end of his note-book, and was scratching around for odd half- pages to record both official minutes and the bones for this report. You have been warned if this summary of a long and interesting meeting is rather disjointed! | ||
- | The President la:A, been called away, and in the absence of both Vice Presidents, Allen Strom was elected Chairman for the meeting. At the peak attendance about 70 members were in evidence, and we welcomed in swift sequence Audrey ard Valmai Brady, Elaine Prince, MabeltHirst, | ||
- | Hailing back to the minutes of the previous meeting, Committee reported on the case of the day test walk which went more or less leaderless. It had been considered that the leader had made an honest mistake, and so Committee had resolved to take no further action, but a warning was given that the failure of leaders to conduct their walks could result in the Walks Programme becoming worthless. | ||
- | -A very serious view would be taken of future cases, Bill Gillam supported-with a motion that the Club take a stern view of futUre instances, and this was carried. | ||
- | In the correspondence was a note from the Hon. Solicitor | ||
- | endlosing the Valuer-General' | ||
- | at Er' as at date of resumption to be 400. It was resolved that we prot 4t to the Valuer General' | ||
- | Passing over the formalities of the Social, Treasurer' | ||
- | days of the meeting, and had seen both S.B.W. motions passed. Certain matters came to the notice of the conference, however, which affected the F.A.C. constitution, | ||
- | 5. | ||
- | We considered then a number of questions arising from these deferred motions, so that our delegates to the projected special meeting could be instructed. We assented to the doctrine that the F.A.C. should be an active tree-planting organisation, | ||
- | The last matter for consideration was our attitude to Zoos: a motion before the F.A.C. had recommended abolition and replacement by free technicolour films of animal life. Betty Hall thought we should obtain som definition of Zoo - did that refer to all | ||
- | animal sanctuaries, | ||
- | Alex Colley brought up the matter of two holiday camps proposed for the Narrabeen Area one on Deep Creek and one On Middle Harbour Creek. Years ago, he said, the Club had been interested in that area, which was still reasonably unspoiled. He foresaw holiday campers running around with their little hatchets would shortly change all that, and moved that we write to the Cumberland County Council protesting against the erection of the camps, and pointing to our previous efforts to have the district reserved as a primitive area. | ||
- | Dorothy Lawry believed that we had never sought it as a primitive area, but as a recreational area. Had it been Crown land, she felt it would have been so reserved some years ago, but it was private property. There was a possibility that construction along new roads thereabouts would block access to the wilder parts. George Spicer in a maiden speech ventured the opinion that holiday camps may encourage people in the love of out-of-doors, | ||
- | Dormie raised the question of Yeola, which we had represented for reservation years ago. He moved that we ask Federation to approach the Minister for Lands with an enquiry whether a resumption in reasonable tine was likely (carried). A second motion that the Hon. Solicitor be requested to investigate the title to a number of blocks and probable costwith a view to purchase was lost. Alex Colley opposed the second motion on the score that it wasn't fair to | ||
- | L,,k the Hon. Solicitor to do a job we could well 40 for ourselves, whilst Dorothy Lawry suggested that Yeola was rather distant for us to police it effectively. | ||
- | Dormie responded that many parties visited Yeola and would report transgressions by timber cutters: some years ago he had obtained quite a deal of information on the values and ownership of land there, and this had been forwarded to the Conservation Bureau. Land prices had bon very, cheap then; Gil Webb and Kath Brown | ||
- | pointed to two flies in the ointment, first that we had no money until reimbursed for Era, and second that the damage had already been done. At this stage the motion was lost, | ||
- | It was then decided to reciuK,st Conservation Bureau to return Allan Hardie 's data so that we should have the full facts for consideration, | ||
- | One final spasm remained to complete the evening - Era again. Much had appeared in nwspapeTs pro and con the shacks, and it had been learned that the Minister for Lands would probably be dealing with the allocation of the resumed lands in the near future. We decided to ask Tom Herbert to interview the Minister and renew our arguments for the :inclusion of Era with Garawarra, together with requests that additional hut building and cattle pasture there be prevented. | ||
- | As the evening wound up, a certain dearth of applicants for the positions of Room Stolvardswas evident, but new membor George Spicer presently volunteered, | ||
- | The long, discursive meeting closed (none too soon for your reporter who was inspecting the Chairman' | ||
- | gm. ollosooftaPs1.0....10.2.11.1Mtall | ||
- | Several comments have been made from time to time, upon the haste of certain members to return to Sydney early on Sunday evening so that they may enjoy a home cooked meal. There seems to be a new | + | What make a good General Meeting? The November meeting had all the makings, including a large attendance, a healthy swag of new members to welcome, and lively debate, albeit on the part of the old faithfuls to a large degree. Yet your reporter didn't enjoy the latter part of it the least little bit, especially when he came to the end of his note-book, and was scratching around for odd half-pages to record both official minutes and the bones for this report. You have been warned if this summary of a long and interesting meeting is rather disjointed! |
- | excuse to arrive home for 8 p m. The B.B.C. Show 'Much Binding in | + | |
- | the Marsh" emanates from 2F0 at that hour, and, judging by the amount of discussion about it on train trips and around camp fires, it is popular with a large section of the Club - or is it just a new. approach? | + | The President had been called away, and in the absence of both Vice Presidents, Allen Strom was elected Chairman for the meeting. At the peak attendance about 70 members were in evidence, and we welcomed in swift sequence Audrey and Valmai Brady, Elaine Prince, Mabel Hirst, Dulcie Jeanes, Jack Gentle, David King, George Spicer, John Edwards and John Wonham. Certainly the best aggregation of new members for over two years. |
- | MiLYORD SuUND | + | |
- | | + | Hailing back to the minutes of the previous meeting, Committee reported on the case of the day test walk which went more or less leaderless. It had been considered that the leader had made an honest mistake, and so Committee had resolved to take no further action, but a warning was given that the failure of leaders to conduct their walks could result in the Walks Programme becoming worthless. A very serious view would be taken of future cases. Bill Gillam supported with a motion that the Club take a stern view of future instances, and this was carried. |
- | Mr. Max Dupain, who kindly acted as judge and critic at the exhibition, described this photograph as a landscape in the grand manner. It was a well balanced and dramatic composition"with traditional leanings. Good judgment was shown in keeping the foreground dark, thus making the massive mountains recede in tone. This helped a suggestion of three dimensional quality. The photograph | + | |
- | The sky, he said, was, unfortunately, | + | In the correspondence was a note from the Hon. Solicitor enclosing the Valuer-General' |
- | adequate | + | |
- | ,r) | + | Passing over the formalities of the Social, Treasurer' |
- | CONSERVATION NOTES. | + | |
- | THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS MOVFMFNT contains FC7777-3=77-57-ii: | + | We considered then a number of questions arising from these deferred motions, so that our delegates to the projected special meeting could be instructed. We assented to the doctrine that the F.A.C. should be an active tree-planting organisation, |
- | A great part of the Narrow Necks, Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary lands has been held under Mining Conditional Purchases, which have now been surrendered and is now available for reclassification, The Council of the City of Blue Mountains has requested the Lands Department to reserve about 2,000 acres. This constitutes the remainder of the area. (640 acres was reserved following representations by the S.B.W., the P, and P. Movement and other bodies). | + | |
- | The report also states that no less than 27 species of flora formerly common to the Hawkesbury Sandstone area are now extinct, and points to the danger that many more species may disappear unless the Government prohibits the sale of wildflowers. "The last two generations have played havoc with our native flowers", | + | The last matter for consideration was our attitude to Zoos: a motion before the F.A.C. had recommended abolition and replacement by free technicolour films of animal life. Betty Hall thought we should obtain some definition of Zoo - did that refer to all animal sanctuaries, |
- | 5 miles of the G.P.O. north or south. Today, except in a few specially protected spots, a journey of 50 miles must be taken to see these flowers growing in their natural habitat. Their rarity makes them precious, and it is only now that the danger can be fully realised now is the time for action. The great menaces to' | + | |
- | THE MARK MORTON PRIMITIVE RESERVE: The Forestry Advisory Conference | + | Alex Colley brought up the matter of two holiday camps proposed for the Narrabeen Area - one on Deep Creek and one on Middle Harbour Creek. Years ago, he said, the Club had been interested in that area, which was still reasonably unspoiled. He foresaw holiday campers running around with their little hatchets would shortly change all that, and moved that we write to the Cumberland County Council protesting against the erection of the camps, and pointing to our previous efforts to have the district reserved as a primitive area. |
- | retained in a primitive condition" | + | |
+ | Dorothy Lawry believed that we had never sought it as a primitive area, but as a recreational area. Had it been Crown land, she felt it would have been so reserved some years ago, but it was private property. There was a possibility that construction along new roads thereabouts would block access to the wilder parts. George Spicer in a maiden speech ventured the opinion that holiday camps may encourage people in the love of out-of-doors, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dormie raised the question of Yeola, which we had represented for reservation years ago. He moved that we ask Federation to approach the Minister for Lands with an enquiry whether a resumption in reasonable time was likely (carried). A second motion that the Hon. Solicitor be requested to investigate the title to a number of blocks and probable cost with a view to purchase was lost. Alex Colley opposed the second motion on the score that it wasn't fair to ask the Hon. Solicitor to do a job we could well do for ourselves, whilst Dorothy Lawry suggested that Yeola was rather distant for us to police it effectively. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dormie responded that many parties visited Yeola and would report transgressions by timber cutters: some years ago he had obtained quite a deal of information on the values and ownership of land there, and this had been forwarded to the Conservation Bureau. Land prices had been very cheap then. Gil Webb and Kath Brown pointed to two flies in the ointment, first that we had no money until reimbursed for Era, and second that the damage had already been done. At this stage the motion was lost. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was then decided to request Conservation Bureau to return Allan Hardie' | ||
+ | |||
+ | One final spasm remained to complete the evening - Era again. Much had appeared in newspapers pro and con the shacks, and it had been learned that the Minister for Lands would probably be dealing with the allocation of the resumed lands in the near future. We decided to ask Tom Herbert to interview the Minister and renew our arguments for the inclusion of Era with Garawarra, together with requests that additional hut building and cattle pasture there be prevented. | ||
+ | |||
+ | As the evening wound up, a certain dearth of applicants for the positions of Room Stewards was evident, but new member George Spicer presently volunteered, | ||
+ | |||
+ | The long, discursive meeting closed (none too soon for your reporter who was inspecting the Chairman' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Several comments have been made from time to time, upon the haste of certain members to return to Sydney early on Sunday evening so that they may enjoy a home cooked meal. There seems to be a new excuse to arrive home for 8 p.m. The B.B.C. Show "Much Binding in the Marsh" emanates from 2FC at that hour, and, judging by the amount of discussion about it on train trips and around camp fires, it is popular with a large section of the Club - or is it just a new approach? | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Milford Sound.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Winning photograph of the.S.B.W. 1950 Exhibition. | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Arthur Gilroy | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mr. Max Dupain, who kindly acted as judge and critic at the exhibition, described this photograph as a landscape in the grand manner. It was a well balanced and dramatic composition with traditional leanings. Good judgment was shown in keeping the foreground dark, thus making the massive mountains recede in tone. This helped a suggestion of three dimensional quality. The photograph | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Conservation Notes.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====The Annual Report Of The Parks And Playgrounds Movement: | ||
+ | |||
+ | contains several items of particular interest to Bush Walkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A great part of the Narrow Necks, Ruined Castle and Mount Solitary lands has been held under Mining Conditional Purchases, which have now been surrendered and is now available for reclassification. The Council of the City of Blue Mountains has requested the Lands Department to reserve about 2,000 acres. This constitutes the remainder of the area. (640 acres was reserved following representations by the S.B.W., the P. and P. Movement and other bodies). | ||
+ | |||
+ | The report also states that no less than 27 species of flora formerly common to the Hawkesbury Sandstone area are now extinct, and points to the danger that many more species may disappear unless the Government prohibits the sale of wildflowers. "The last two generations have played havoc with our native flowers", | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====The Mark Morton Primitive Reserve:==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Forestry Advisory Conference | ||
There can be little doubt that Forestry Commission control of parks would mean " | There can be little doubt that Forestry Commission control of parks would mean " | ||
- | When our motion came 'before the conference it was enthusiastically supported by some delegates who had been to Barrettsand | + | |
- | ERA LANDS: The S.B.W. motion "That the Minister for Lands be 71-5TF=Cre" | + | When our motion came before the conference it was enthusiastically supported by some delegates who had been to Barretts and had vivid recollections of the beauty of the trees. An amendment seeking to water down our motion was refused by our delegates and the motion was carried without dissent. |
- | PLEA FOR PRIMITIVE AREAS: In a recent issue of the Auckland Weekly | + | |
- | Apart from the aesthetic viewpoint, | + | ====Era Lands:==== |
- | "In Southland" | + | |
- | 10, | + | The S.B.W. motion "That the Minister for Lands be approached |
- | Admittedly there are a number of valuable public domains and reserves scattered over the North Island, | + | |
- | Thanks to the foresight | + | ====Plea For Primitive Areas:==== |
- | a number of unspoiled tracts belonging to different state departments. " | + | |
- | That will another century of alleged progress in this direction reveal? Surely not all New Zealanders hate trees? ..... Unless Parliament in the near future proclaims adequate protection over largely untouched blocks like the Urewera, can anyone guarantee that all future Governments could resist the pressure of special interests who, for a fleeting profit, would desire to exploit the forest cover of this area, which man could not recreate in a thousand years, and leave it a series of slashed and eroded hillsides and valleys?" | + | In a recent issue of the Auckland Weekly |
- | Substitute Australian names for the New Zealand ones, and how well the cap fits. Here too it is true, as Mr. Fowlds remarks, that "the major portion of this mountain country is of such broken character that most of it is obviously unsuitable for successful farming, and its earmarking in this way (i e. as a National Park) would not hurt but promote the national interest. | + | |
- | His final cry - Are we not in the position of trustees of a valuable forest heritage, which after being in the possession of our Maori fellow-citizens for 600 years, was handed over practically intact? Look what we'have done with it in a century - is echoed in our own conscience, with the added stigma that our heritage is older still - and that we have not the grace to rate its former trustees as " | + | Apart from the aesthetic viewpoint, |
- | COLLECTION OF TREE 'SEEDS FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION: This scheme, | + | |
- | 11. | + | "In Southland" |
- | KOALA SURVEY: The Fauna Protect | + | |
- | ion Panel received 109 reports | + | Admittedly there are a number of valuable public domains and reserves scattered over the North Island, |
- | has established that Koalas exist low. There appear to be some in the State. | + | |
- | ea( ton | + | Thanks to the foresight of early surveyor generals, |
- | t#' | + | |
- | .Nrct4la. ' | + | What will another century of alleged progress in this direction reveal? Surely not all New Zealanders hate trees? ..... Unless Parliament in the near future proclaims adequate protection over largely untouched blocks like the Urewera, can anyone guarantee that all future Governments could resist the pressure of special interests who, for a fleeting profit, would desire to exploit the forest cover of this area, which man could not recreate in a thousand years, and leave it a series of slashed and eroded hillsides and valleys?" |
- | Tarr-A./Qv-Lila | + | |
- | .5).) | + | Substitute Australian names for the New Zealand ones, and how well the cap fits. Here too it is true, as Mr. Fowlds remarks, that "the major portion of this mountain country is of such broken character that most of it is obviously unsuitable for successful farming, and its earmarking in this way (i.e. as a National Park) would not hurt but promote the national interest. |
- | et-fe' | + | |
- | wata le \ | + | His final cry - "Are we not in the position of trustees of a valuable forest heritage, which after being in the possession of our Maori fellow-citizens for 600 years, was handed over practically intact? Look what we have done with it in a century - is echoed in our own conscience, with the added stigma that our heritage is older still - and that we have not the grace to rate its former trustees as " |
- | urL fiC | + | |
- | ney | + | ====Collection Of Tree Seeds For Free Distribution:==== |
- | _KOALA PISTRAIL2L101 AN Skacieci areas ' | + | |
- | Probe:A-At wtsterri rtm it | + | This scheme, |
- | prey sous di titr' | + | |
- | A NATIONAL PARK FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA: | + | ====Koala Survey:==== |
- | ntern=r3=7177n | + | |
- | a National Park. At present there is no large park handy to Adelaide, though there is a 2,000 acre picnic and sports ground so described at Belair. The A.BR. surveyed a ninety-mile stretch of the Mt, Lofty Ranges and found that there was but one large area , | + | The Fauna Protection Panel received 109 reports |
- | of virgin forest left, a 5,000 acre tract which had never been out over or swept by fires, lying at Humbug Scrub, about 25 miles northeast of the city. (There is probably no such area anywhere in N.S.W. - Ed.) It was privately owned and valued at 218,000. | + | |
- | After some months of work the A.B.W. had a pledge of support from one of the leading newspapers, a plan to make the park a war memorial, and promises of donations of up to 500. They then called a meeting to which every society which had flora and fauna oonservation | + | ====A National Park For South Australia:==== |
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+ | Mr. H.A. Lindsay sends an interesting description | ||
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+ | After some months of work the A.B.W. had a pledge of support from one of the leading newspapers, a plan to make the park a war memorial, and promises of donations of up to £500. They then called a meeting to which every society which had flora and fauna conservation | ||
After this reverse the A.B.W. carried on the fight alone. The owner of Humbug Scrub died and an official party which later went up to purchase the land failed to obtain it. | After this reverse the A.B.W. carried on the fight alone. The owner of Humbug Scrub died and an official party which later went up to purchase the land failed to obtain it. | ||
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The A.B.W. are now attempting to obtain a smaller area, and are placing their faith in a few business men rather than the learned societies. | The A.B.W. are now attempting to obtain a smaller area, and are placing their faith in a few business men rather than the learned societies. | ||
- | mmammsammmeallImi......MININI.mmlmsMOlumwe | + | |
- | The next Walks Programme (March to June) will have to be complete for the January Committee meeting. Christmas holidays and the Walks Secretaryls | + | ---- |
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+ | The next Walks Programme (March to June) will have to be complete for the January Committee meeting. Christmas holidays and the Walks Secretary' | ||
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Congratulations and best wishes to Roy and Mary Braithwaite, | Congratulations and best wishes to Roy and Mary Braithwaite, | ||
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- | Discussing the number | + | ---- |
- | 13. | + | |
- | BOOKS IN YOUR LIBRARY. | + | Discussing the number |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Books In Your Library.===== | ||
by The Librarians. | by The Librarians. | ||
- | For those who find the gallant attempts on Mt. Everest fascinating, | + | |
- | a lively wit and humorous understanding of life combine to make this a delightful book. | + | For those who find the gallant attempts on Mt. Everest fascinating, |
Would you like to learn a bit more about mapping? We have some very interesting and instructive books, which can tell you all you wish to know. | Would you like to learn a bit more about mapping? We have some very interesting and instructive books, which can tell you all you wish to know. | ||
- | Prospective members please take note' | + | |
- | Here are some which are sure to be of interest to you | + | Prospective members please take note! If you read some of the following |
- | (1) Manual of Map Reading and Field Sketching. | + | |
- | TErm: | + | Here are some which are sure to be of interest to you: |
- | No.8 reading and develops into more detail, should be very interesting for anyone who wishes to pursue the subject more extensively. | + | |
- | (2) Camping | + | ===Manual of Map Reading and Field Sketching |
- | A book well worth while reading. The author treats everything | + | |
- | of lightweight gear. Mr. Kephart' | + | This is a military publication, starts with elementary map reading and develops into more detail, should be very interesting for anyone who wishes to pursue the subject more extensively. |
- | woodcraft makes this a thoroughly intriguing book.. | + | |
- | (3) Manual of Man Reading and Sketching. No.114-nalar-nTrT-aran7=0-77TUra. | + | ===Camping |
- | THE FEDERATION BALL: will be held at Sydney University Hall on 4th May. There will be novelties, prizes and dancing till 1 a m. Dress is optional. | + | |
- | 14. | + | A book well worth while reading. The author treats everything from camp cooking and first-aid to map-reading and the history of lightweight gear. Mr. Kephart' |
- | THURAT SPIRES AND BIG MISTY. | + | |
- | By R.J. Moakins. | + | ===Manual of Man Reading and Sketching |
- | During a recent discussion on busbwalking | + | |
- | , my attention was drawn to an article by W. Gillam entitled "An Easter Pilgrimage" | + | Similar to the No. 8 above but an older edition. |
- | was the first to be made, and information to the contrary was invited. | + | |
- | Although it is probable that the route followed by this party is new there is a record of a previous traverse of the Thurat Spires by a different route. This trip is described by J.C. Barnard in The Bushwalker Annual" | + | ---- |
- | My own introduction to the Spires was in November, 1947, in company with Rudy Lemberg, Alan Harper and Jack Mitchell the latter | + | |
- | . 4third | + | ====The Federation Ball:==== |
- | The following Easter | + | |
- | Doubts were soon overcome, however, and one after another we descended each man moving along t1-0 ledge to make room for the next, the last being required to gather in the rope. There followed some more very 6teep scrambling with rather loose hang and Coot holds, then another short " | + | Will be held at Sydney University Hall on 4th May. There will be novelties, prizes and dancing till 1 a.m. Dress is optional. |
- | 15. | + | |
- | still the long climb up Big Misty ahead of us, however, and we had no notion of what obstacles might be encountered. It turned out to be nothing more than a steep scramble and was actually one of the high lights of the trip because of the fine views which it provided. | + | ---- |
- | From the top of Big Misty a few Miles of easy walking brought us back to our camp at Kanangra Walls, where we feasted and settled down for the night, well satisfied with the day's exploit. | + | |
- | I was so impressed with this trip that later, in November, 1948, I repeated it in company with a visiting American mountaineer, | + | =====Thurat Spires And Big Misty.===== |
- | mall col scven.12117....: | + | |
- | MAP READING FOR MATT. | + | By R.J. Meakins. |
- | %a- mucatr _ifs a necrol | + | |
+ | During a recent discussion on bushwalking | ||
+ | |||
+ | Although it is probable that the route followed by this party is new there is a record of a previous traverse of the Thurat Spires by a different route. This trip is described by J.C. Barnard in "The Bushwalker Annual" | ||
+ | |||
+ | My own introduction to the Spires was in November, 1947, in company with Rudy Lemberg, Alan Harper and Jack Mitchell, the latter being here on a short visit from England. On that occasion we made the ascent from the junction of Kanangra Crook and Danae' | ||
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+ | The following Easter | ||
+ | |||
+ | From the top of Big Misty a few miles of easy walking brought us back to our camp at Kanangra Walls, where we feasted and settled down for the night, well satisfied with the day's exploit. | ||
+ | |||
+ | I was so impressed with this trip that later, in November, 1948, I repeated it in company with a visiting American mountaineer, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Map Reading For Many.===== | ||
By Jim Hooper. | By Jim Hooper. | ||
- | Along the track no doubt you have seen a walker pause and examine his nap. He may just give it a glance, or twenty minutes later he might still be there frowning himself into a lot of worry. What is nap reading anyway? It is hoped that this series of articles | + | |
- | (1) WHAT IS MAP READING? | + | Along the track no doubt you have seen a walker pause and examine his map. He may just give it a glance, or twenty minutes later he might still be there frowning himself into a lot of worry. What is map reading anyway? It is hoped that this series of articles will help, in a little measure, to an improved understanding of maps. |
- | LS= | + | |
- | Many years ago someone told me C-A-T spelt one of those black furry things, and that it w-tsnq | + | ===(1) What is map reading?=== |
- | Map reading is like book reading because, first of All, you have to learn how to road0 you can't settle down to a good book and enjOy its contents without knowing what ideas are conveyed by the letters,' | + | |
- | you become accustomed to reading you will find yourself | + | Many years ago someone told me C-A-T spelt one of those black furry things, and that it wasn' |
- | Reading Maps is exactly the same in principle. You became thoroughly accustomed to the signs and symbols you have to read. Instead of working out the meaning of each symbol you will be | + | |
- | 16. | + | Map reading is like book reading because, first of all, you have to learn how to read. You can't settle down to a good book and enjoy its contents without knowing what ideas are conveyed by the letters, words and sentences. The more time you spend looking at each letter, the longer you'll take to read what is in front of you. As soon as you become accustomed to reading you will find yourself |
- | astonished, after a while, to find that you are actually forming complete mental pictures of the area | + | |
- | This was borne out recently by an unnamed person looking forward, with keen anticipation to his annual holidays. He was going up the North Coast. Off and on for weeks he studied his map. Arriving on locatio n" he had several days of quiet, then the place was swamped with tourists. Many were the questions they asked about the area. He answered most of these quite naturally and without much thought. . Yarning with some " | + | Reading Maps is exactly the same in principle. You became thoroughly accustomed to the signs and symbols you have to read. Instead of working out the meaning of each symbol you will be astonished, after a while, to find that you are actually forming complete mental pictures of the area. |
- | I'out of turn" - at least he thought so Describing a way over a | + | |
- | plateau he casually asked wbat the hut up there was like, The locals looked at him and didn' | + | This was borne out recently by an unnamed person looking forward, with keen anticipation to his annual holidays. He was going up the North Coast. Off and on for weeks he studied his map. Arriving |
- | In studying the map with such keen anticipation Joe had simply made his impressions so strong that he didn't have to look at the map to know where the hut was located, | + | |
- | (2) WHAT IS A MAP? | + | In studying the map with such keen anticipation Joe had simply made his impressions so strong that he didn't have to look at the map to know where the hut was located. |
- | If you were asked to record the appearance of a stretch of land, how would you do it? Writing a description of the area might help but you would need lots of no' | + | |
- | make a sketch, | + | ===(2) What is a map?=== |
- | Grab yourself a " | + | |
- | A large percentage of our maps these days are comioiled | + | If you were asked to record the appearance of a stretch of land, how would you do it? Writing a description of the area might help but you would need lots of notepaper. Your subsequent reader |
- | When you have once got the idea into your head that a map is not a npage from the notebook of a madman' | + | |
- | - | + | Grab yourself a " |
- | 17. | + | |
- | manoeuvred | + | A large percentage of our maps these days are compiled |
- | Sit quietly with a map of an area with which you are previously | + | |
- | wa-saileiv bet,. | + | When you have once got the idea into your head that a map is not a " |
- | HOT WEEKEND | + | |
- | - by "The Missing Link" | + | Sit quietly with a map of an area with which you are previously |
- | This is a story sad with woe | + | |
- | Of a trip on the Cox not long ago. Though walking was hampered by the heat The swimming they say was hard to beat. | + | ---- |
- | There were nine male members out on a spree, Including a New Zealander named Lee, | + | |
- | Now this here Kiwi, so I hear, | + | =====Hot Weekend.===== |
+ | |||
+ | by "The Missing Link" | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is a story sad with woe\\ | ||
+ | Of a trip on the Cox not long ago.\\ | ||
+ | Though walking was hampered by the heat\\ | ||
+ | The swimming they say was hard to beat. | ||
+ | |||
+ | There were nine male members out on a spree,\\ | ||
+ | Including a New Zealander named Lee,\\ | ||
+ | Now this here Kiwi, so I hear,\\ | ||
Swims with his boots on - ain't that queer? | Swims with his boots on - ain't that queer? | ||
- | And there was Phyl out on his own Left Bet at home there all alone To do the work, and oh, my gosh Phyl, what about the weekly wash? | + | |
- | P00-2, poor Don with red raw nose Not the only burnt spot I suppose, Oh to have a skin so fair | + | And there was Phyl out on his own\\ |
+ | Left Bet at home there all alone\\ | ||
+ | To do the work, and oh, my gosh\\ | ||
+ | Phyl, what about the weekly wash? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Poor, poor Don with red raw nose\\ | ||
+ | Not the only burnt spot I suppose,\\ | ||
+ | Oh to have a skin so fair\\ | ||
Especially when upon a chair. | Especially when upon a chair. | ||
- | So the boys came home so burnt and sore Muttering sadly, no more, no more, Except young Bill, who said "All that Didntt | + | |
- | But saddest of all was our friend Jim, On arriving home Mum said to him, | + | So the boys came home so burnt and sore\\ |
- | "Youtre | + | Muttering sadly, no more, no more,\\ |
- | fl | + | Except young Bill, who said "All that\\ |
- | TWENTY YEARS AGO. | + | Didn' |
- | Twentyfour years ago Paddy, recently arrived from England, wondered idly why no one catered for the needs of lightweight campers. (The wOrd Bushwalker" | + | |
- | Four years later, having been thrown on the labour market by that evolution of economic processes, known as the Depression, Paddy returned to his early idea of making gear for Bushwalkers. | + | But saddest of all was our friend Jim,\\ |
+ | On arriving home Mum said to him,\\ | ||
+ | "You' | ||
+ | Taking the dog's horsemeat, instead of steak!" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Twenty Years Ago.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Twentyfour years ago Paddy, recently arrived from England, wondered idly why no one catered for the needs of lightweight campers. (The word "Bushwalker" | ||
There were only a few folks in those days who had the peculiar desire to emulate the snail by sallying forth with house and furniture on their back. | There were only a few folks in those days who had the peculiar desire to emulate the snail by sallying forth with house and furniture on their back. | ||
+ | |||
Paddy' | Paddy' | ||
- | Paddy had had experience of campingin England and had fairly definite ideas on lightweight gear, but he consulted the local experts (members of the S.B.W. of course). They offered him sound advice and gave him ready support. This exchange of ideas has been a constant feature of the business and Paddy has through the years attempted to repay the debt by service over and above the gupp ly of goods to the walking fraternity. | ||
- | After about 12 months the business began to grow and Oliver Wulf joined the firm. He is still with Paddy and is in charge of the production side of the business. Many walkers know Oliver as a sort of 'Tells ex Machine who appears at rare intervals for consultation on some knotty problem. | ||
- | The fact that promises of delivery made in the shop are almost invariably kept even in these difficult times is almost solely dug to Oliver' | ||
- | The business of "Paddy Pailin" | ||
- | Paddy takes this opportunity to thank all busbwalkers for their support and trusts he can serve them for many years to come. | ||
- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS. | ||
- | YOU KNOW WHERE IT. IS. | ||
+ | Paddy had had experience of camping in England and had fairly definite ideas on lightweight gear, but he consulted the local experts (members of the S.B.W. of course). They offered him sound advice and gave him ready support. This exchange of ideas has been a constant feature of the business and Paddy has through the years attempted to repay the debt by service over and above the supply of goods to the walking fraternity. | ||
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+ | After about 12 months the business began to grow and Oliver Wulf joined the firm. He is still with Paddy and is in charge of the production side of the business. Many walkers know Oliver as a sort of "Deus ex Machine" | ||
+ | |||
+ | The fact that promises of delivery made in the shop are almost invariably kept even in these difficult times is almost solely due to Oliver' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The business of "Paddy Pallin" | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy takes this opportunity to thank all bushwalkers for their support and trusts he can serve them for many years to come. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | You know where it is. | ||
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