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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER. | + | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | + | |
- | Immoral | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St. Sydney. |
- | as- | + | |
- | No.201 | + | ** No.201 AUGUST 1951 Price 6d.** |
- | AUGUST; 1951 | + | |
- | =a Imam ammummic.E.M.1IM. 2.1.0.01.1 | + | |
- | Price 6d. | + | |**Editor** | Bill Gillam, Berowra |
- | Editor: Bill Gillam, | + | |**Reporters** |Tim Brown, Kath McKay | |
- | Brian Harvey (JW146.2:). | + | |**Sales and Subs**| Shirley Evans | |
- | CONTENTS. | + | |**Production and Business Manager**| Brian Harvey (JW1462) | |
- | Page | + | |**Typed** | Jean Harvey | |
- | Editolial | + | |
- | At the July General Meeting 3 | + | |
- | .Social Notes for August 4 | + | **Contents** |
- | Letter to the Editor | + | |
- | Day Walk, Sunday 19th August, 1951 5 | + | |Editorial |
- | A Hut Is Built, by Alex Colley. 6 | + | |At the July General Meeting |
- | The Tasmanian Scenic Reserve, by A. Hardie 7 | + | |Social Notes for August| 4| |
- | I"The Colo Gorge" - Reprint 10 | + | |Letter to the Editor |
- | Federation Notes 11 | + | |Day Walk, Sunday 19th August, 1951 |5| |
- | IN di 6 | + | |A Hut Is Built, by Alex Colley.| 6| |
- | EDITORIAL. | + | |The Tasmanian Scenic Reserve, by A. Hardie| 7| |
- | ManaFement | + | |"The Colo Gorge" - Reprint |
- | Any organisation with a reasonable number of members must find that, sooner or later, it will be necessary to give to some few of its members the task of regulating its affairs. Such a delegation of powers is perhaps an evil but necessary compromise; obviously it is far better for one person having the special knowledge required to manage the financial affairs for a certain period; again, for the | + | |Federation Notes |11| |
- | sake of continuity a secretary is essential to guide the more work-a-day aspects of management. A committee so formed must always bear in mind that their power is only derived from the expediency of allowing a few members to do efficiently that whidh the general body could only do with difficulty. | + | |
- | 2. | + | |
- | Our awn constitution provides that the committee "shall arrange all activities, keep a record of the same, keep members informed and generally manage affairs as provided for in the constitution" | + | |
- | Iis no mention of regulating the affairs in a manner which the committee thinks fit. It can only act on the powers delegated to it by a general meeting and has no power in itself to act in a fashion other 1 than strictly laid down in its charter. This is a very laudable \insertion by the framers of the constitution, | + | ====== Editorial ====== |
- | committee the general meeting has a definite right to be kept informed | + | |
- | of the committee' | + | |
+ | **Management | ||
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+ | Any organisation with a reasonable number of members must find that, sooner or later, it will be necessary to give to some few of its members the task of regulating its affairs. Such a delegation of powers is perhaps an evil but necessary compromise; obviously it is far better for one person having the special knowledge required to manage the financial affairs for a certain period; again, for the sake of continuity a secretary is essential to guide the more work-a-day aspects of management. A committee so formed must always bear in mind that their power is only derived from the expediency of allowing a few members to do efficiently that which the general body could only do with difficulty. | ||
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+ | Our own constitution provides that the committee "shall arrange all activities, keep a record of the same, keep members informed and generally manage affairs as provided for in the constitution" | ||
+ | is no mention of regulating the affairs in a manner which the committee thinks fit. It can only act on the powers delegated to it by a general meeting and has no power in itself to act in a fashion other 1 than strictly laid down in its charter. This is a very laudable \insertion by the framers of the constitution, | ||
The committee cannot be judged alone on the tangible evidence such as slide nights and lectures which it arranges.So long as there is a favourable financial report most members are apathetic towards the | The committee cannot be judged alone on the tangible evidence such as slide nights and lectures which it arranges.So long as there is a favourable financial report most members are apathetic towards the | ||
- | conduct of affairs. Contributing markedly to this apathy are " | + | conduct of affairs. Contributing markedly to this apathy are " |
- | been the practice to hold committee meetings in camera and to regard the | + | |
- | 1 minutes as closed to everyone. This very secretiveness, | + | We must beware then of building |
- | We must beware then of buil, | + | |
- | The, Club does not ta ke its, | + | The Club does not take its strength |
- | who are active | + | who are active |
- | iMpress | + | |
- | ...1.6m....RIM.I.MM.M4m1 | + | Social notes missed last month were the wedding of Don and Gwen Frost, and the engagement of Roy Bruggy and Elsie Toy. Congratulations and best wishes to all concerned. (The Editor requests those " |
- | Social notes missed last month were the wedding of Don and Gwen | + | |
- | Frost, and the engagement of Roy Bruggy and Elsie Toy. Congratulations and best wishes to all concerned. | + | |
- | (The Editor requests those " | + | ====== At the July General Meeting ====== |
- | 3. | + | |
- | AT THE JULY GENERAL KEETING. | + | |
- | aeam..m m.ma ww ml a mar man a Lomai | + | About 50 members were present |
- | About 50 members were present | + | |
- | The Chairman enquired if he wished to appeal against the Committee' | + | The Chairman enquired if he wished to appeal against the Committee' |
- | Correspondence was now received, after a brush in wnich the Chairman was charged with bias, and the appeal proceeded. The following forty minutes were so charged with invective, abuse, points of order and counter charges that it was impossible to take complete | + | |
- | noes. Summing up, Committee was accused of exceeding its constitutional powers in demanding that prospectives must attend an Instructional Walk or that members could be admitted conditionally. It was suggested in several quarters that Committee had been actuated by an ulterior motive. | + | Correspondence was now received, after a brush in which the Chairman was charged with bias, and the appeal proceeded. The following forty minutes were so charged with invective, abuse, points of order and counter charges that it was impossible to take complete |
Others took the view that there had been instances of prospectives admitted without attending an Instructional Walk. On the other hand, it was argued that a contract entered into by two parties was binding, even if such a course of action was unconstitutional: | Others took the view that there had been instances of prospectives admitted without attending an Instructional Walk. On the other hand, it was argued that a contract entered into by two parties was binding, even if such a course of action was unconstitutional: | ||
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It was held by some that Instructional Walks were of little value, especially in cases where the member already had considerable knowledge of map and compass work and first aid. In reply it was maintained that in the case under dispute, the actual attendance at a Field Weekend was no longer the issue - it was the failure to carry out a promise. | It was held by some that Instructional Walks were of little value, especially in cases where the member already had considerable knowledge of map and compass work and first aid. In reply it was maintained that in the case under dispute, the actual attendance at a Field Weekend was no longer the issue - it was the failure to carry out a promise. | ||
- | Several members | + | |
- | The closure was finally applied with the meeting still full of fight, and John Cotter' | + | Several members |
- | The remainder | + | The closure was finally applied with the meeting still full of fight, and John Cotter' |
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+ | The remainder | ||
A canvass of Club opinion an the date for the Federation Re-Union brought only Len Scotland' | A canvass of Club opinion an the date for the Federation Re-Union brought only Len Scotland' | ||
- | 4. | + | |
- | In General Business Len was again on his feet to draw attention to a number of trees along the track to Euroka Clearing | + | In General Business Len was again on his feet to draw attention to a number of trees along the track to Euroka Clearing had been slashed apparently with an axe about the date of this year's Federation Re-Union. He thought someone may have done this to mark the trail, and urged that we write Federation enquiring. It was felt this may imply that we suspected Federation of conniving to cut trees, and the motion was lost. |
- | Edna Stretton | + | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR 1:1IGUET. | + | Edna Stretton |
- | Since an epidiascope could not be procured for Harry Whitehouse on 27th July, the " | + | |
- | On the 24th August we have an interesting debate lined up | + | |
- | about a most controversial subject of great interest to all walkers. | + | ====== Social Notes ====== |
- | The dance on 31st August will supplythe | + | |
- | Those people in the lower income group should start saving their pennies for the Christmas Party on 12th December at the Coronet, dancing 8 p m. to 1 a m. Tickets this year will be 12/6d. (including tax). | + | |
- | - Ed. Stretton, | + | Since an epidiascope could not be procured for Harry Whitehouse on 27th July, the " |
+ | |||
+ | On the 24th August we have an interesting debate lined up about a most controversial subject of great interest to all walkers. | ||
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+ | The dance on 31st August will supply the same high class entertainment as our previous Good music, good floor, good M.O.! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Those people in the lower income group should start saving their pennies for the Christmas Party on 12th December at the Coronet, dancing 8 p m. to 1 am. Tickets this year will be 12/6d. (including tax). | ||
+ | Ed. Stretton, | ||
Social Secretary. | Social Secretary. | ||
- | About 40 members and their friends attended a slap-up birthday party at Moorabinda on 21st-22nd July. That with John Bookluck' | + | |
- | camp fire, Vora Matasin' | + | |
- | Jen Bransdon' | + | About 40 members and their friends attended a slap-up birthday party at Moorabinda on 21st-22nd July. That with John Bookluck' |
- | and Bob Chapman' | + | |
- | Did you hear about the character who brought sandwiches for breakfast on Roley' | + | Did you hear about the character who brought sandwiches for breakfast on Roley' |
- | be ready in time for the 8 a m. start from The Oaks. | + | |
- | 5. | + | |
- | LETTER TO THE EDITOR. | + | ====== Letter to the Editor ====== |
+ | |||
+ | "Sir: | ||
In the Editorial for April the opinion was expressed that the leader of an official walk should not have power to decline a member' | In the Editorial for April the opinion was expressed that the leader of an official walk should not have power to decline a member' | ||
- | It is also desired to point out that every walk appearing on the programme is not necessarily designed to suit the capacity of all members, as the Walks Secretary endeavours to cater for the" | + | |
- | (Sgdo) J. Brown, | + | It is also desired to point out that every walk appearing on the programme is not necessarily designed to suit the capacity of all members, as the Walks Secretary endeavours to cater for the tastes and capabilities of all members by providing walks of varying types, mileages and severity.\\ |
- | Hon. Secretary. | + | (Sgd) J. Brown\\ |
- | (On behalf of the Committee). | + | Hon. Secretar\\ |
- | (It can reasonably be argued that when a member places his name on a Walks Prorcramme tnat he is inviting members to join a walk. His right to refuse any personal request can only be held in respect if it is not used indiscriminately. The editorial in question was to protest against an indiscriminate and unjust application. - Ed.) | + | (On behalf of the Committee\\ |
- | DAY WALK SUNDAY 19TH AUGUST | + | |
+ | (It can reasonably be argued that when a member places his name on a Walks Program that he is inviting members to join a walk. His right to refuse any personal request can only be held in respect if it is not used indiscriminately. The editorial in question was to protest against an indiscriminate and unjust application. - Ed.) | ||
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+ | **Day Walk Sunday 19th August | ||
Parramatta (bus to) Rouse Hill - Annangrove - Blue Gum Creek - Cattai Creek - Cataract Creek - Vineyard Station. 15 miles. | Parramatta (bus to) Rouse Hill - Annangrove - Blue Gum Creek - Cattai Creek - Cataract Creek - Vineyard Station. 15 miles. | ||
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Return tickets to Vineyard (Richmond Line) NOT Wynyard (City). at 4.4d. each, plus bus fare about 2/-. | Return tickets to Vineyard (Richmond Line) NOT Wynyard (City). at 4.4d. each, plus bus fare about 2/-. | ||
- | 8.44 a m. Parramatta train from Central Electric Station. | + | 8.44 a m. Parramatta train from Central Electric Station. Detrain at Parramatta and proceed immediately at North side of the station for Rouse Hill bus, (Route 20-01 T-67.ang at 0.23 a m. |
- | Detrain at Parramatta and proceed immediately at North side of the station for Rouse Hill bus, (Route 20-01 T-67.ang at 0.23 a m. | + | D. Ingram, Leader. |
- | - D. Inzram, Leader. | + | |
- | 6. | + | |
- | A HUT IS BUILT, | + | ====== |
by Alex Colley. | by Alex Colley. | ||
- | " | + | |
- | At the annual meeting of the West Coast Alpine Club (New Zealand) held in May 1946, it was resolved that the Club raise funds for the construction of a hut at Arthur' | + | " |
- | by non-members during the next two years, helped to bring the Hut Fund to a balance of 175. In addition we had a grant of 100 from the Departmeat of Internal Affairs. Had it not been for the assistance given by this Department, I feel sure we should not now be the owners of the comfortable hut at Arthur' | + | |
- | The hut was designed by Sim Smith (now S.B.W.) and Section No.62 at Arthur' | + | At the annual meeting of the West Coast Alpine Club (New Zealand) held in May 1946, it was resolved that the Club raise funds for the construction of a hut at Arthur' |
- | The total cost was just overZ300; Fees for financial members of the Club are 1/6d. a night, | + | |
- | The hut is watched by the National | + | The hut was designed by Sim Smith (now S.B.W.) and Section No.62 at Arthur' |
- | Why is it that in N.S.W. a club with assets worth 831.2.5d, and 276 members, is unable to erect a hut for 6 or 8 people? To the solution of this problem further researches will be addressed. The opening move, a visit to the Department of Lands to obtain a copy of the regulations governing the erection of huts in the Kosciusko area | + | |
- | k Ranger at Arthur' | + | The hut is watched by the National |
- | 7. | + | |
- | has yielded no results. A letter, has been written to the Under Secretary for Lands re the same, as per instructions, | + | Why is it that in N.S.W. a club with assets worth 831.2.5d, and 276 members, is unable to erect a hut for 6 or 8 people? To the solution of this problem further researches will be addressed. The opening move, a visit to the Department of Lands to obtain a copy of the regulations governing the erection of huts in the Kosciusko area has yielded no results. A letter has been written to the Under Secretary for Lands re the same, as per instructions, |
- | (No comparison can rightly be drawn between the two schemes. The hut at Arthur' | + | |
- | THE TASMANIAN SCENIC RESERVE. | + | (No comparison can rightly be drawn between the two schemes. The hut at Arthur' |
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+ | ====== The Tasmanian Scenic Reserve ====== | ||
by A. Hardie. | by A. Hardie. | ||
- | When first I visited Tasmania, towards the end of 1933, a trip through the area now known as the Scenic Reserve was something spoken of in a tense whisper, as being full of dramatic | + | |
- | in November and December of 1945, when, without fear of personal danger, risk, or going astray, I walked alone through the same area on my demobilisation leave. The credit of opening up this country, and for making this Walk ,a safe one, must be given to two rangers, Messrs. | + | When first I visited Tasmania, towards the end of 1933, a trip through the area now known as the Scenic Reserve was something spoken of in a tense whisper, as being full of dramatic |
- | No visit to the Scenic Reserve is complete without a stay | + | |
- | ,for ap least a week at both the Cradle Mountain and the Lake St.Clair end. At the, latter one has the mystery and charm of seeking lakes hidden away midst dense vegetation, and of viewing mountains through trellised arches of giant fern trees. Shadow Lake and Lake Marion are instances of lakes challengingly tucked away; and, generally, one has in this end of the Reserve the 4ferny dells and secret shades" | + | No visit to the Scenic Reserve is complete without a stay for at least a week at both the Cradle Mountain and the Lake St.Clair end. At the latter one has the mystery and charm of seeking lakes hidden away midst dense vegetation, and of viewing mountains through trellised arches of giant fern trees. Shadow Lake and Lake Marion are instances of lakes challengingly tucked away and, generally one has in this end of the Reserve the 4ferny dells and secret shades" |
- | Commencing my trip from the Lake St.Clair end, I, in all good faith and perfect innocence, called on Mr. Fergusson, and sought from him a night' | + | |
- | 6. | + | Commencing my trip from the Lake St.Clair end I, in all good faith and perfect innocence, called on Mr. Fergusson, and sought from him a night' |
- | customary for people to walk through from Cradle Mountain and to stop with him for a few days. But, when I tried to assure him that I was an exception to the general rule, purposing to spend a few days at the Cradle Mountain end, he accused me of belonging-to a class that made a convenience of him. In view I pleaded | + | |
- | I was soon to find, however, that Mi.. Fdrgusson | + | I was soon to find, however, that Mr Furgusson |
- | to , Dorman, | + | |
- | rests on his Pthe, Valley | + | I strongly advise anyone to take six, instead of the usual five, days over the trip, in order to make a digression to this shelter, not only to enjoy its comfort, |
- | Range. I strongly advise,anyone to take six, instead of the usual five, days over the trip, inorder.,to,make 'a digression to this shelter, not only to er4074-ts | + | |
- | .-0But | + | But I was particularly |
- | the fourth day when, with Mount Pelion East on my right and Mounts Doris, and Ossa on my left, I came to the half-way signpost. It clearly indicated that it signfied | + | |
- | The difference was at once apparent. From there on there were few identification marks and to find my way from the old hut near the | + | To me it was like crossing from the United States into Canada. The difference was at once apparent. From there on there were few identification marks and to find my way from the old hut near the Douglas River to the Innes Track, I was obliged to use my map and compass. |
- | 9. | + | |
- | Douglas River to the Innes Track, I was obliged to use my map and compass. | + | As I forged ahead over swampy plains and through wind and rain on to Lake Windemere, may times I could only just discern the next guidepost through the mist, and felt thankful for not being shortsighted. Later |
- | As I forged ahead over swampy plains and through wind and rain on to Lake Windemere, may times I could only just discern the next guidepost | + | on, at the end of my trip, what I had suspected was verified for me, when Mr. Connell admitted that he had employed men to stake the track, but that operations he had undergone had rendered him physically incapable of exercising supervision. |
- | through the mist, and felt thankful for not being shortsighted. Later | + | |
- | on, at the end of my trip, what I had suspected was verified for me, when Mr. Connell admitted that he had employed men to stake the track, | + | The most arduous |
- | The most arguous | + | |
- | Hut, opposite Cathedral Mountain, to Windermere Hut near the lake of | + | |
- | the same name. It was over this stretch that I encountered all the | + | |
inclemency of Tasmanian weather, as I ploughed through snow and rainstorms. At times the sun broke through for intervals only just long enough to permit me to take some pictures, before the next whirlwind | inclemency of Tasmanian weather, as I ploughed through snow and rainstorms. At times the sun broke through for intervals only just long enough to permit me to take some pictures, before the next whirlwind | ||
- | of snowflakes, tearing down the mountainside, | + | of snowflakes, tearing down the mountainside, |
- | appreciate the utility of a " | + | |
- | After lunch an the sixth day, leaving the fury of Fury Gorge | + | After lunch an the sixth day, leaving the fury of Fury Gorge behind me, I descried " |
- | behind me, I descried " | + | |
- | I stayed for a week at " | + | I stayed for a week at " |
- | 10. | + | |
- | climbinh | + | |
- | "THE COLO GORGE" | + | ====== The Colo Gorge ====== |
(Tune: It Ain't Gartner Rain No Mo!.) | (Tune: It Ain't Gartner Rain No Mo!.) | ||
- | This is the yarn of Dune and her friends who thought they were all very tough, | + | |
- | When they left one day in spirit so gay to tackle the Colo rough. They were loaded with food and cameras galore, which filled their old packs to the brim, | + | This is the yarn of Dune and her friends who thought they were all very tough,\\ |
- | But their hearts were light though they looked such a sight, and they all were in 'very good trim. | + | When they left one day in spirit so gay to tackle the Colo rough.\\ |
- | They went for two weeks with the object in view of ambling along at their leisure, | + | They were loaded with food and cameras galore, which filled their old packs to the brim,\\ |
- | With never a thought in the time so short, of anything else by their pleasure. | + | But their hearts were light though they looked such a sight, and they all were in 'very good trim.\\ |
- | But the vines lay thick in the valley bed, with their armour of bramble and thorn, | + | They went for two weeks with the object in view of ambling along at their leisure,\\ |
- | And so in dismay they made their way, all bloody and scratched and torn' | + | With never a thought in the time so short, of anything else by their pleasure.\\ |
- | There was Ninian in fronil | + | But the vines lay thick in the valley bed, with their armour of bramble and thorn,\\ |
- | With Dune at the back to flatten the track and form a permanent way. While Auntie and Roxy and the rest of the gang came trundling along behind, | + | And so in dismay they made their way, all bloody and scratched and torn'.\\ |
- | All doing their best to survive the test and Ray to preserve his mind. | + | There was Ninian in front and he hacked a path from dawn to the close of each day,\\ |
- | The days flew past and the miles crawled by, the party getting thinner and thinner, | + | With Dune at the back to flatten the track and form a permanent way\\ |
- | And the day came at last when they had to fast and go without any dinner' | + | While Auntie and Roxy and the rest of the gang came trundling along behind,\\ |
- | When Dunc caught an eel and they made a rood meal 'off the bones and the skin of the head. | + | All doing their best to survive the test and Ray to preserve his mind.\\ |
- | At last quitc, exhausted they broke from the scrub like seven grey ghosts from the west, | + | The days flew past and the miles crawled by, the party getting thinner and thinner,\\ |
- | After ninety miles odd, and they thanked their God that at last they'd be able to rest. | + | And the day came at last when they had to fast and go without any dinner.\\ |
- | Their boots were worn from right off their feet and their clothes were hanging in tatters, | + | They were down to some aspros, some tea and some rice, and it was hours since they'd last been fed,\\ |
- | But they' | + | When Dunc caught an eel and they made a good meal off the bones and the skin of the head.\\ |
+ | At last quite,exhausted they broke from the scrub like seven grey ghosts from the west,\\ | ||
+ | After ninety miles odd, and they thanked their God that at last they'd be able to rest.\\ | ||
+ | Their boots were worn from right off their feet and their clothes were hanging in tatters,\\ | ||
+ | But they' | ||
BARNEY. (Reprint from Magazine No.17 - February 1934.) | BARNEY. (Reprint from Magazine No.17 - February 1934.) | ||
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- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
+ | ====== Federation Notes ====== | ||
by Brian G. Harvey. | by Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | THE aNUAL AND GEN1RAL MONTHLY MEETINGS of the Federation were held on 177th July. The annual report will be duplicated and distributed to all affiliated bodies. Mr. Paul Barnes was re-elected President, | ||
- | , Mr. on Compagnoni - Senior Vice President, and Mr. Allen Strom - Junior Vice-President. Stan Cottier has continued as Hon. Secretary, whilst Yr. J. Ashburner is the new Hon. Treasurer. The position of Hon. Minute Secretary remains unfilled , and a nomination is sought among the clubs for a young lady typiste-stenographer. It is regrettable that the Annual Meeting was so poorly attended, some clubs having no representation whatever. | ||
- | THE ANNUAL RE-UNION date was reviewed and the fixture winnow:be held each year a fortnight before Easter to ensure warmer weather. This should meet the approval of walkers with young children who were reluctant to camp out in the frost. | ||
- | TREE-PLANTING' | ||
- | , THE KATCOMBA JUBILEE CELEBRATION COMMITTEE kindly donated 5.5.0 to 7-67-5-17tioirfunds as a gestiire-of appreoiaFion of the bush walkers1 re-enactment of the Blue Mountains crossing. The families of the | ||
- | k descendants of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth have indicated the wish to present trophies to the personnel who took part. These will be presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Youth Hostel Association. | ||
- | THE PI-RKS AND PLAYGROUNDS MOVEMENT has arranged for a delegation to | ||
- | wait upon the Ministerf77=21777Eb submit a request for the consideration of reserving portions of Narrow Neck Peninsula and the Ruined Castle area. The P. and P.M. have suggested a conference of all bodies interested in the formation of the proposed Parks Board. | ||
- | THE FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL will send a deputation to submit to the | ||
- | Minister fLo-Car--07575FTEFEE that the sale of wild flowers be prohibited in this State. | ||
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- | The Sydney Bushwalkers need not become alarmed that the Federation Reunion will clash with the S.B.W. Annual Reunion. Only once in the next ten years will Easter be in March, and that is 1959, When the two | ||
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- | . things as eclipses of the moon can be predicted with a great degree of accuracy, but to anticipate the feelings of bushwalkers eight years hence is beyond my wildest imaginationIll | ||
- | SKI GEAR FOR WALKERS | ||
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- | There' | ||
- | There' | ||
- | ALL WALKERS PLEASE NOTE. | ||
- | . Paddy has an illustrated catalogue and separate price list available to all walkers, but especially prepared for those who cannot easily visit the shop. Posted free on request. | ||
- | SLEEPING BAGS | ||
- | A small number of featherdown sleeping bags available assorted sizes. Order now ready for the end of August. | ||
- | PADDY PALLINI | ||
- | Still at 1st Floor, Y.M.C.A.: 325 Pitt Street, | ||
- | S YDNEY, | ||
- | 12. | ||
- | C' | ||
+ | THE Annual and General Monthly Meetings of the Federation were held on 17th July. The annual report will be duplicated and distributed to all affiliated bodies. Mr. Paul Barnes was re-elected President, | ||
+ | Mr. on Compagnoni - Senior Vice President, and Mr. Allen Strom - Junior Vice-President. Stan Cottier has continued as Hon. Secretary, whilst Mr. J. Ashburner is the new Hon. Treasurer. The position of Hon. Minute Secretary remains unfilled and a nomination is sought among the clubs for a young lady typiste-stenographer. It is regrettable that the Annual Meeting was so poorly attended, some clubs having no representation whatever. | ||
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+ | THE ANNUAL RE-UNION date was reviewed and the fixture will now be held each year a fortnight before Easter to ensure warmer weather. This should meet the approval of walkers with young children who were reluctant to camp out in the frost. | ||
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+ | TREE-PLANTING SCHEME. In the absence of any definite proposition, | ||
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+ | THE KATOOMBA JUBILEE CELEBRATION COMMITTEE kindly donated 5.5.0 to 7-67-5-17tioir funds as a gesture-of appreciation of the bush walkers re-enactment of the Blue Mountains crossing. The families of the descendants of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth have indicated the wish to present trophies to the personnel who took part. These will be presented at the Annual General Meeting of the Youth Hostel Association. | ||
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+ | THE PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS MOVEMENT has arranged for a delegation to wait upon the Minister to submit a request for the consideration of reserving portions of Narrow Neck Peninsula and the Ruined Castle area. The P. and P.M. have suggested a conference of all bodies interested in the formation of the proposed Parks Board. | ||
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+ | THE FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL will send a deputation to submit to the Minister that the sale of wild flowers be prohibited in this State. | ||
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+ | The Sydney Bushwalkers need not become alarmed that the Federation Reunion will clash with the S.B.W. Annual Reunion. Only once in the next ten years will Easter be in March, and that is 1959, when the two | ||
+ | reunions are scheduled to occur an the same date. As the Federation & Reunion fixture has been altered three times in the last four years, I do not anticipate by 1959 that the clash is likely to take place. Such things as eclipses of the moon can be predicted with a great degree of accuracy, but to anticipate the feelings of bushwalkers eight years hence is beyond my wildest imagination. | ||
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+ | **Ski Gear for Walkers** | ||
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+ | Whether you are one of those who pronounce skis like shees or one of those different people who pronounce shees like skis you ought to know that Paddy has good stocks of ski gear. There' | ||
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+ | **All Walkers Please Note** | ||
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+ | Paddy has an illustrated catalogue and separate price list available to all walkers, but especially prepared for those who cannot easily visit the shop. Posted free on request. | ||
+ | SLEEPING BAGS. A small number of feather down sleeping bags available assorted sizes. Order now ready for the end of August. | ||
+ | PADDY PALLIN | ||
+ | Still at 1st Floor, Y.M.C.A.: 325 Pitt Street, | ||
+ | SYDNEY |
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