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Early in the evening an old member will rise and move the suspension of standing orders so as to enable the election of the Committee - a process which usually takes an hour or so between other business. It is to be hoped that long before the second Friday in March members will have a fair idea of who they mean to propose or vote for on the Committee. It is not much use asking people to take on committee jobs on the night of the meeting, because many Committee members who are worth their salt don't commit themselves so lightly to a year's work, particularly if they are proposed as one of the Club Officers. | Early in the evening an old member will rise and move the suspension of standing orders so as to enable the election of the Committee - a process which usually takes an hour or so between other business. It is to be hoped that long before the second Friday in March members will have a fair idea of who they mean to propose or vote for on the Committee. It is not much use asking people to take on committee jobs on the night of the meeting, because many Committee members who are worth their salt don't commit themselves so lightly to a year's work, particularly if they are proposed as one of the Club Officers. | ||
- | Who is a good Committee member? This might best be answered by considering what the Committee has to do. According to the Constitution it "shall arrange all activities, keep a record of same, keep members informed and generally manage the affairs of the Club". Quite a formidable list of duties, but most would probably agree that its main jobs are the admission of new members, and the checking of the walks and social programmes. These jobs, and most of the other things which concern the Committee, call for people with first hand knowledge of club activities - in particulap | + | Who is a good Committee member? This might best be answered by considering what the Committee has to do. According to the Constitution it "shall arrange all activities, keep a record of same, keep members informed and generally manage the affairs of the Club". Quite a formidable list of duties, but most would probably agree that its main jobs are the admission of new members, and the checking of the walks and social programmes. These jobs, and most of the other things which concern the Committee, call for people with first hand knowledge of club activities - in particular |
In addition to the Committee there are several other Club officers to be elected - the Hon. Solicitor, Auditor, delegates to other bodies, etc. and for some of these offices we are fortunate in having some trusted members who regularly fill them. One job to be filled is that of Editor. This position requires a combination of literary genius - to write editorials - and hypnotic powers - to force members to contribute against their wills. The present Editor has scraped along in spite of his deficiencies but will not be doing so next year. Readers therefore have five weeks to select a successor. | In addition to the Committee there are several other Club officers to be elected - the Hon. Solicitor, Auditor, delegates to other bodies, etc. and for some of these offices we are fortunate in having some trusted members who regularly fill them. One job to be filled is that of Editor. This position requires a combination of literary genius - to write editorials - and hypnotic powers - to force members to contribute against their wills. The present Editor has scraped along in spite of his deficiencies but will not be doing so next year. Readers therefore have five weeks to select a successor. | ||
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This introduced a revolution against the notion of Information Bureau Reports. Many said, why submit them on all walks? Why not just the unusual trips? Couldn' | This introduced a revolution against the notion of Information Bureau Reports. Many said, why submit them on all walks? Why not just the unusual trips? Couldn' | ||
- | There was a suggestion in the Social Report that we hold a Winter Party, and Social Secretary Edna Stratton | + | There was a suggestion in the Social Report that we hold a Winter Party, and Social Secretary Edna Stretton |
In the Federation Report was a call to consider whether the Arnold Reay Bequest might be used to purchase some land near Yeola: speakers promptly argued that the late Arnold Reay was himself a lover of Blue Gum, and would have preferred that his fund be devoted to purchase of Mr. Hordern' | In the Federation Report was a call to consider whether the Arnold Reay Bequest might be used to purchase some land near Yeola: speakers promptly argued that the late Arnold Reay was himself a lover of Blue Gum, and would have preferred that his fund be devoted to purchase of Mr. Hordern' | ||
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We relaxed to elect Jim Hooper to the Committee in succession to Jack Wren: the vote was by show of hands after the two nominees respectively moved and seconded that it be held in that brazen fashion. Next John Edwards and Roy Bruggy were appointed Room Stewards, and an announcement made that rising costs had caused an increase in the cost of replacement badges to 4/-. | We relaxed to elect Jim Hooper to the Committee in succession to Jack Wren: the vote was by show of hands after the two nominees respectively moved and seconded that it be held in that brazen fashion. Next John Edwards and Roy Bruggy were appointed Room Stewards, and an announcement made that rising costs had caused an increase in the cost of replacement badges to 4/-. | ||
- | We had done nothing about the Swimming Carnival it appeared: Bob Chapman and Roy Bruggy ironed it out with offers to convert their walks to Lake Eckersley on 17th and 18th February into the Carnival: we elected Bill Henley | + | We had done nothing about the Swimming Carnival it appeared: Bob Chapman and Roy Bruggy ironed it out with offers to convert their walks to Lake Eckersley on 17th and 18th February into the Carnival: we elected Bill Henley |
- | Gil Webb brought up the matter of the destructive fire in Paddy' | + | Gil Webb brought up the matter of the destructive fire in Paddy' |
Brian Harvey issued a dire warning that the January magazine would be the last issue on the old subscription, | Brian Harvey issued a dire warning that the January magazine would be the last issue on the old subscription, | ||
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The necessary information about the area came from our mutual friends "The Melbourne Bushwalkers", | The necessary information about the area came from our mutual friends "The Melbourne Bushwalkers", | ||
- | The trip by car up the MacAlister from Wiffra was in itself a revelation. First the Glenmaggie Reservoir, then rich river flats, splendent in their green brilliance, trapped by steep, brooding mountains. A peculiar chocolate-red slate, tilted at an angle, dominates the lardscape, throwing a contrast into the green of the trees - but they' | + | The trip by car up the MacAlister from Wiffra was in itself a revelation. First the Glenmaggie Reservoir, then rich river flats, splendent in their green brilliance, trapped by steep, brooding mountains. A peculiar chocolate-red slate, tilted at an angle, dominates the landscape, throwing a contrast into the green of the trees - but they' |
- | At Licola Bridge we leave the car and follow up along the MacAlister to register our presence at the home of W. Reeve, the last house we are likely to see for some days. For this is primitive country at preeont. How long it will stay, perhaps the Forestry Commission knows best. | + | At Licola Bridge we leave the car and follow up along the MacAlister to register our presence at the home of W. Reeve, the last house we are likely to see for some days. For this is primitive country at present. How long it will stay, perhaps the Forestry Commission knows best. |
Reeve speaks of the terrible '39 fires; and as we scan the skyline with its heavily wooded peaks and towering ridges, we can share his fear of the Red Devil and maybe live again in miniature, Black Friday, when trees and houses burst into flames five miles ahead of the fire, when water holes and tanks were hot enough to scald a man, when a ball of incandescent gas came hurtling from the heavens to bring death and desolation in its path. The wounds heal, Nature covers the bare skin - but for those who look deeply, the scars are there - blackened stumps, gaunt giants stretching bare arms to the sky, undergrowth gone mad and choking good grazing land, and, on the minds of men, the memories of losses and terrible anxiety. Through the length and breadth of Gippsland the same story is told - there can be no mistake about the aftermath of fire. | Reeve speaks of the terrible '39 fires; and as we scan the skyline with its heavily wooded peaks and towering ridges, we can share his fear of the Red Devil and maybe live again in miniature, Black Friday, when trees and houses burst into flames five miles ahead of the fire, when water holes and tanks were hot enough to scald a man, when a ball of incandescent gas came hurtling from the heavens to bring death and desolation in its path. The wounds heal, Nature covers the bare skin - but for those who look deeply, the scars are there - blackened stumps, gaunt giants stretching bare arms to the sky, undergrowth gone mad and choking good grazing land, and, on the minds of men, the memories of losses and terrible anxiety. Through the length and breadth of Gippsland the same story is told - there can be no mistake about the aftermath of fire. | ||
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Tarli Karng! Staggering up Riggall' | Tarli Karng! Staggering up Riggall' | ||
- | The pleasure of discovery came to one Riggall, who following the ridge now bearing his name, saw the majestic stretch of water from the same spot that gave us our first, not-easily-forgotten view. Apparently considerable controversy surrounds the origin of the lake and consequently maybe, we should " | + | The pleasure of discovery came to one Riggall, who following the ridge now bearing his name, saw the majestic stretch of water from the same spot that gave us our first, not-easily-forgotten view. Apparently considerable controversy surrounds the origin of the lake and consequently maybe, we should " |
- | Snow plains anywhere are "a thing of beauty and a joy forever"; | + | Snow plains anywhere are "a thing of beauty and a joy forever"; |
The gorges drop deeply to the right and left of the range and many views of wild confusion are close at hand. The weird raggedness of Buffalo dominates the northern skies, whilst Bogong and Mt. Erica are " | The gorges drop deeply to the right and left of the range and many views of wild confusion are close at hand. The weird raggedness of Buffalo dominates the northern skies, whilst Bogong and Mt. Erica are " | ||
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We camped a night near Ritchies Hut. This is a very substantial hut built by a local station owner. It is comfortably fitted up and contained an amazing assortment of tinned foods. | We camped a night near Ritchies Hut. This is a very substantial hut built by a local station owner. It is comfortably fitted up and contained an amazing assortment of tinned foods. | ||
- | Another interesting hut was situated at the foot of a cleared ridge. It was a pre-fabripated | + | Another interesting hut was situated at the foot of a cleared ridge. It was a pre-fabricated |
On the last night we camped near the home of Mr. Fred Fry, a Forestry Officer. He talked to us of the gold mining days when there was a small settlement on this portion of the Howqua, and of the outsize water wheel used in connection with the smelting. Fires have wiped out all signs practically of the " | On the last night we camped near the home of Mr. Fred Fry, a Forestry Officer. He talked to us of the gold mining days when there was a small settlement on this portion of the Howqua, and of the outsize water wheel used in connection with the smelting. Fires have wiped out all signs practically of the " | ||
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=== Final Notice. === | === Final Notice. === | ||
- | Annual subscribers who have not renewed their subscriptions are reminded that this is now overdue. The Business Manager will be very pleased if they would remit imediately. Subscription rates are:- For magazines held in clubroom 5/-; posted 7/-. | + | Annual subscribers who have not renewed their subscriptions are reminded that this is now overdue. The Business Manager will be very pleased if they would remit immediately. Subscription rates are:- For magazines held in clubroom 5/-; posted 7/-. |
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It is wise to turn slightly northwest on top to avoid the headwaters of creeks flowing back to the Tonalli. Hold this bearing about half a mile, turning north to pick up any creek flowing north or north-east. These are the heads of Lacy's Creek. Follow down, descending into the gorge before the walls become impassable. | It is wise to turn slightly northwest on top to avoid the headwaters of creeks flowing back to the Tonalli. Hold this bearing about half a mile, turning north to pick up any creek flowing north or north-east. These are the heads of Lacy's Creek. Follow down, descending into the gorge before the walls become impassable. | ||
- | The going at the top of Lacy's Creek is very rough, and for a mile or so it is 1/2-mile an hour stuff, then improving to about mile-an-hour. It remains so for six or seven miles, and it took us from early afternoon Saturday to lunch on Sunday to travel about 8 miles from the top of Lacy's Gap. Dense growth, with lawyer vines, fallen timber and thorny scrub persist all this wy, the better going being two or three hundred feet above the creek as a rule: we found the right bank negotiable throughout. There is no evidence of the intrusion of man or domestic animals all the way down this portion of Lacy' | + | The going at the top of Lacy's Creek is very rough, and for a mile or so it is 1/2-mile an hour stuff, then improving to about mile-an-hour. It remains so for six or seven miles, and it took us from early afternoon Saturday to lunch on Sunday to travel about 8 miles from the top of Lacy's Gap. Dense growth, with lawyer vines, fallen timber and thorny scrub persist all this way, the better going being two or three hundred feet above the creek as a rule: we found the right bank negotiable throughout. There is no evidence of the intrusion of man or domestic animals all the way down this portion of Lacy' |
At the lower gorge of the creek we first made a crossing to the left bank, climbed over the foot of a spur which gave us our first extensive view ahead down the valley, and descending steeply into the creek, crossed and stuck close to the water on the right bank through a very rough patch. This appeared to be the best way of passing through the gorge, as there were cliffs on the west side. | At the lower gorge of the creek we first made a crossing to the left bank, climbed over the foot of a spur which gave us our first extensive view ahead down the valley, and descending steeply into the creek, crossed and stuck close to the water on the right bank through a very rough patch. This appeared to be the best way of passing through the gorge, as there were cliffs on the west side. | ||
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The trip took us the whole week-end from 8 a.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday: we did not move rapidly, however, and rested hourly; some time was lost in locating Lacy's Gap. No doubt a small strong party, with sure knowledge of the Gap, and wearing gaiters or slacks as protection against the lawyers and prickles, could clip our times considerably. | The trip took us the whole week-end from 8 a.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday: we did not move rapidly, however, and rested hourly; some time was lost in locating Lacy's Gap. No doubt a small strong party, with sure knowledge of the Gap, and wearing gaiters or slacks as protection against the lawyers and prickles, could clip our times considerably. | ||
- | ==== Mini Mini Range. ==== | + | ==== 2. Mini Mini Range. ==== |
Reported simply because to my knowledge no other club party has been along Mini Mini Range in the last few years. We expected fairly rough prickly conditions after the wet winter, but found it reasonably open and quite easy. | Reported simply because to my knowledge no other club party has been along Mini Mini Range in the last few years. We expected fairly rough prickly conditions after the wet winter, but found it reasonably open and quite easy. | ||
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The timber trail running off the Jenolan Road to the east about 1/2-mile north of "The Summit" | The timber trail running off the Jenolan Road to the east about 1/2-mile north of "The Summit" | ||
- | The clear trail ascends the other side of the hollow, and maintains a fairly general easterly | + | The clear trail ascends the other side of the hollow, and maintains a fairly general easterly |
- | After a short distance, say, half a mile, a descent is made into a saddle, and the road can be seen veering away to the south along the flank of the range. It is time to leave the track which, apparently, leaves the Mini Mini Range on a long spur running out towards Little River. Ascend the hill beyond the saddle, bearing about 55-degrees magnetic, and once on top, keep to the ridge top. It is reasonably safe from this point onward to keep close to the north edge of the Mini Mini Range, looking out towards Table Rock and Cullenbenbong Valley. Beware of any small ridges running | + | After a short distance, say, half a mile, a descent is made into a saddle, and the road can be seen veering away to the south along the flank of the range. It is time to leave the track which, apparently, leaves the Mini Mini Range on a long spur running out towards Little River. Ascend the hill beyond the saddle, bearing about 55-degrees magnetic, and once on top, keep to the ridge top. It is reasonably safe from this point onward to keep close to the north edge of the Mini Mini Range, looking out towards Table Rock and Cullenbenbong Valley. Beware of any small ridges running |
From the point of leaving the timber road it takes about two hours along the crown of the ridge to Gibraltar Rocks at the extreme end of the Mini Mini Range. The forest is open and there is no dense scrub. Views to the north are delightful. For the last mile or two before reaching the rim rocks, a succession of small, abrupt saddles are negotiated, and here the scrub is slightly heavier. | From the point of leaving the timber road it takes about two hours along the crown of the ridge to Gibraltar Rocks at the extreme end of the Mini Mini Range. The forest is open and there is no dense scrub. Views to the north are delightful. For the last mile or two before reaching the rim rocks, a succession of small, abrupt saddles are negotiated, and here the scrub is slightly heavier. | ||
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+ | ===== The Kosciusko State Park. ===== | ||
- | THE KOSCIUSKO STATE PARK. | ||
By Paul Barnes. | By Paul Barnes. | ||
- | Although one hesitates to get intoprint | + | |
- | Bushwalkers hardly need to be told how poor is the train-andi, bus service to Kosciusko Hotel. | + | Although one hesitates to get into print to cross swords (or should it be pens?) with an Editor, it seems that our January editorial on Kosciusko State Park could be accused of containing more than a fair shore of carping criticism. Let us try to be equitable in handing out blame for the wrongs which undoubtedly need to be righted! |
- | if a decent service were provided by our Government | + | |
- | Our Editor has a very peevish approach to dams. Where has he been walkinz | + | Bushwalkers hardly need to be told how poor is the train-and-bus service to Kosciusko Hotel. |
- | Decrying the Snowy Mountains Scheme in general will get us nowhere. It is because I know so well how few are the forces of the true conservationists that I enjoin bushwalkers to concentrate on constructive | + | |
- | it could be that, with concerted effort by walkers, we will yet see in both the Kosciusko and the Blue Mountains Parks not only gre0.t | + | Our Editor has a very peevish approach to dams. Where has he been walking |
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- | (We did not presume to c riticise | + | Decrying the Snowy Mountains Scheme in general will get us nowhere. It is because I know so well how few are the forces of the true conservationists that I enjoin bushwalkers to concentrate on constructive |
- | 14. | + | |
- | walks because it is illegal to walk in most catchment areas, but we have seen some, and have seen many pictures of others. None of them were 'attractive stretches of wa ter surrounded by virgin bush". Virgin bush can't grow between the high and low water marks of dams. We did not attempt to "decry the Snowy Mountains Scheme in qeneral" but pointed out that it | + | It could be that, with concerted effort by walkers, we will yet see in both the Kosciusko and the Blue Mountains Parks not only great dams, but also those large areas " |
- | will die figure | + | |
- | that the Kosciusko area is not such a place and therefore | + | (We did not presume to criticise |
- | Whatever views bushwilkers | + | |
- | mial.=s0ame | + | Whatever views bushwalkers |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
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+ | ===== Federation Notes. ===== | ||
By Brian Harvey. | By Brian Harvey. | ||
- | NORTON' | ||
- | TEE POLICE COMMISSIONER has expressed his thanks and appreciation in respect of the members of the Cromach Club who took part in the search for lost tourist in Kedumba last October. | ||
- | BLUE GUM FOREST: The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission is unable to supply active assistance. Federation anti-erosion working bee will be held in April. | ||
- | THE NATIONAL PARK TRUST has thanked Federation for offer to | ||
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- | supply fiTe-watchers during accuto bush-fire danger periods, but | ||
- | no information as forwarded relative to any necessary organisation | ||
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- | to carry out the volunteer work. | ||
- | ARNOLD REAY BEQUEST. It was reso1vo(9 that the Conservation Bureau be authorised to apply this bequest towards the purchase of Mr. Hordern' | ||
- | BOORONG PEAK. The S.B.W. motion was adorted that the large rocky landoark at Lacy's Gap be known as " | ||
- | S. & R. SECTION. Owing to the dislocation of Paddy' | ||
- | THE FEDERATION BALL will be held on 4th May at the University lgral Hall. Tickets will be 10/6d. and will be available this month. | ||
- | INFORMATION BUREAU.. All' | ||
- | Kirrawee. | ||
- | KOSCIUSKO, The Conservation Bureau reported that it appeared | ||
- | the 17777holder of the snow lease embracing Mawson Hut was unable to renew his lease and would demolish the Hut. Federation has written to Kosciusko State Park Trust requesting the Hut be pros erved. It is important to note that soil erosion was given as the reason for the termination of the lease. | ||
- | THE FEDERATION RE-UNION will be held on 19th-20th-21st May at a site to be chosen. | ||
- | " | ||
- | AN AMENDMENT OF TEE CONSTITUTION to vary the quorum was lost and tHe S.E7T. 7777gates gave notic of motion to increase the propospA quorum to 15 delegates representing 9 clubs. | ||
- | MACKEREL BAY It is reported the Trades and Labour Council will establish a Holiday Camp on land previously owned by the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company. This may entail road construction. | ||
- | Pi= PALLIN. It was adopted that Federation should express its regret to Paddy an his recent disastrouS fire loss, offer any help in the re-establishment of his business, and thank him for the use of his premises for meetings in the past. | ||
- | -FEDERATION PROPERTY at Paddy4s shop was covered by insurance at TH7-ame of the 717e, but fortunately the only danaoe was by wateqz and smoke. | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR FEBRUARY:- Calling all photographers! Were having 7-61-17e-ErgEF-E-17n-PFb., | ||
- | for you to try. Sorry to disappoint you, but there will be no play night on 23rd. We found it impossible to put on the show on 23rd., so there' | ||
- | P^T, WP11,r nn the current D rogramme. | ||
+ | === Nolan' | ||
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+ | The prohibited camping areas appear to include the island. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Police Commissioner: | ||
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+ | Has expressed his thanks and appreciation in respect of the members of the Cromach Club who took part in the search for lost tourist in Kedumba last October. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Blue gum Forest: === | ||
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+ | The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission is unable to supply active assistance. Federation anti-erosion working bee will be held in April. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The National Park Trust: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Has thanked Federation for offer to supply fire-watchers during accute bush-fire danger periods, but no information was forwarded relative to any necessary organisation to carry out the volunteer work. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Arnold Reay Bequest. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was reso1ved that the Conservation Bureau be authorised to apply this bequest towards the purchase of Mr. Hordern' | ||
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+ | === Boorong Peak. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The S.B.W. motion was adopted that the large rocky landmark at Lacy's Gap be known as " | ||
+ | |||
+ | === S. & R. Section. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Owing to the dislocation of Paddy' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Federation Ball: === | ||
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+ | Will be held on 4th May at the University Union Hall. Tickets will be 10/6d. and will be available this month. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Information Bureau. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | All correspondence should be posted to C/- Federation Secretary, Mr. Stan Cottier, 287 Forest Road, Kirrawee. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Kosciusko. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Conservation Bureau reported that it appeared the leaseholder of the snow lease embracing Mawson Hut was unable to renew his lease and would demolish the Hut. Federation has written to Kosciusko State Park Trust requesting the Hut be preserved. It is important to note that soil erosion was given as the reason for the termination of the lease. | ||
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+ | === The Federation Re-Union: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Will be held on 19th-20th-21st May at a site to be chosen. | ||
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+ | === " | ||
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+ | A large number was damaged in Paddy' | ||
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+ | === An Amendment To The Constitution: | ||
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+ | To vary the quorum was lost and the S.B.W. delegates gave notice of motion to increase the proposed quorum to 15 delegates representing 9 clubs. | ||
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+ | === Mackeral Bay. === | ||
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+ | It is reported the Trades and Labour Council will establish a Holiday Camp on land previously owned by the Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company. This may entail road construction. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Paddy Pallin. === | ||
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+ | It was adopted that Federation should express its regret to Paddy on his recent disastrous fire loss, offer any help in the re-establishment of his business, and thank him for the use of his premises for meetings in the past. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Federation Property: === | ||
+ | |||
+ | At Paddy' | ||
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+ | ===== Social Notes For February. ===== | ||
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+ | Calling all photographers! We're having 7a slide night on 16th Feb., and we want to see all of those masterpieces. Remember, we have our own projector and it's there for you to try. Sorry to disappoint you, but there will be no play night on 23rd. We found it impossible to put on the show on 23rd., so there' | ||
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