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+=====Editorial.=====
+===="Matters of Interest".====
+Over many years the magazine has carried as a sub-title "A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers". The very first editorial, in 1931, invited members "to consider their various experiences in the light of common interest to fellow members and to hand in clearly written accounts, in serious or humourous vein, together with personal items or jokes concerning members and walking".
+All in all the matters which are of interest to us have not suffered any great change in the intervening years. The functions of the magazine are to provide information, entertainment and education, and if it can do this it is a useful agent in furthering the ideals of the Club.
+By publishing data concerning trips, transport, etc., it can both "amalgamate those who esteem walking" and "form an institution of mutual aid in regard to routes". Articles on conservation, botany and creature life, and geology serve to "establish a definite regard for the welfare and preservation of the wild life and natural beauty of the country". Gossip items, humourous tales and verse all assist in establishing those good relations which "promote social activities amongst members".
-EDITORIAL.
-"Matters of Interest".
-.
-Over many years the magazine has-calpied as a sub-tit "A
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-monthly bulletin o2 matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers' The very first editorial, in 1931, invited members "to consider their various experiences in the light of common interest to fellow members and to hand in clearly.written accounts, in serious or humourous vein, together with personal items or jokes concerning members and walking".
-All in e_11 the matters which are of interest to us have not suffered any great change in the intervening years. The functions of the magazine, are to provide information, entertainment and education,and if it can do this it is a useful agent in furthering the ideals of the Club.
-By publishing data concerning trips, transport, etc., it can both 'amalgamate those who esteem walking and 'form an institution of mutual aid in regard to routes'. Articles on conservation, botany and creature life, and geology serve to 'establish a definite regard for the welfare and preservation of the wild life and natural beauty of the country'. Gossir items, humourous tales and verse all assist in establishing those good relations which 'promote social activities amongst members'.
 It is desirable, of course, that there should be balance in the presentation of these three groups of material. Too much conservation would certainly make dull reading for some. A magazine loaded with persiflage and gossip would soon pall, and even information items served up in large doses would fail to register and hold little interest for the non-active walker. A steady income of contributions is the best means of ensuring that the Editor can give a balanced literary diet.
-Now, that word flliterary" should not be given a highbrow interpretation. This is not a club of journalists or authors (if it were, we should not be Editor) and we shall certainly not notice it if you fail to cross your Tts' and dot your 'Is'. You will probably have no difficulty in getting away :tsith a split infinitive. Also, we do not believe in heavy blue-pencilling: an individual's style of writing is something personal to him- or herself, and in a magazine of this kind it should not be necessary to edit an article to the stage where the author's touch is lost, simply for the sake of slightly improved phrasing. In our view it is more important to 'have news and contributions from many members than a very Pew well- turned items from the more literary members.
-As with the lialks Programme, the magazine is a self-help, self-
+Now, that word "literary" should not be given a highbrow interpretation. This is not a club of journalists or authors (if it were, we should not be Editor) and we shall certainly not notice it if you fail to cross your "ts" and dot your "Is". You will probably have no difficulty in getting away with a split infinitive. Also, we do not believe in heavy blue-pencilling: an individual's style of writing is something personal to him- or herself, and in a magazine of this kind it should not be necessary to edit an article to the stage where the author's touch is lost, simply for the sake of slightly improved phrasing. In our view it is more important to have news and contributions from many members than a very few well-turned items from the more literary members.
-service organisation. Members gain from it in proportion to what they put into it. You can go write your awn ticket. The magazine is in your keeping.
-, 'AT THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING.
+As with the Walks Programme, the magazine is a self-help, self-service organisation. Members gain from it in proportion to what they put into it. You can go write your own ticket. The magazine is in your keeping.
-(IncorporEUEgfre=FFenria-FrCreii7Fal Meeting
-of April 18th.)
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-liVe commenced with the Extraordinary Meeting right on the scheduled hour of 7.30, whenloarely 35 members and visitors were present,
-but that number increased swiftly during the ensuing ten or fifteen
+=====At The April General Meeting.=====
-minutes. Malcolm McGregor, occupying the chair for his first General Meeting, briefly stated the business of the Extraordinary Meeting, and the Secretary read the replies to letters sent to the various contributors. The majority of those who had written indicated they were quite happy to let the Club be the arbiter of the destination of the fund, and se7eral suggested a project similar to Era would be a worthy cause.
-The history of the fund was outlined briefly, and the Presiclert P called for discussion. Thereat the Conservation Secretary rose and moved that the fund be retained for a conservational purpose, its
+(Incorporating the Extraordinary General Meeting of April 18th.)
-.
-employment to be at the direction of a It majority of members present at an extraordinary meeting of the Club. After several members had delivered themselves of questions or comments regarding the motion, Brian Harvey suggested some provision should be made for non-members
+We commenced with the Extraordinary Meeting right on the scheduled hour of 7.30, when barely 35 members and visitors were present, but that number increased swiftly during the ensuing ten or fifteen minutes. Malcolm McGregor, occupying the chair for his first General Meeting, briefly stated the business of the Extraordinary Meeting, and the Secretary read the replies to letters sent to the various contributors. The majority of those who had written indicated they were quite happy to let the Club be the arbiter of the destination of the fund, and several suggested a project similar to Era would be a worthy cause.
-to withdraw their donations if they wished.
-Paddy Pallin also pointed out that if the motion were carried
+The history of the fund was outlined briefly, and the President called for discussion. Thereat the Conservation Secretary rose and moved that the fund be retained for a conservational purpose, its employment to be at the direction of a 3/4 majority of members present at an extraordinary meeting of the Club. After several members had delivered themselves of questions or comments regarding the motion, Brian Harvey suggested some provision should be made for non-members to withdraw their donations if they wished.
-in its existing form it precluded non-member donors from suggesting
-how the fund might be used. There may even be some who had suggestions
+Paddy Pallin also pointed out that if the motion were carried in its existing form it precluded non-member donors from suggesting how the fund might be used. There may even be some who had suggestions to offer present at the Meeting. Tom Moppett agreed that if there were specific suggestions perhaps they could be brought forward during debate, and if there were sufficient apparent support, his motion could be withdrawn. Allen Strom observed that it was desirable the Club should have power to utilise the funds - if it were necessary to consult outside donors who had contributed only a small part of the total fund, the procedure could be very unwieldy.
-to offer present at the Meeting. Tom Moppett agreed that if there were specific suggestions perhaps they could be brought'forward during
-debate, and if there were sufficient apparent support, his motion
+This view was supported by Alex Colley, who argued that Era was primarily an S.B.W. project, and the Club should control the funds. At this stage Wal Roots contributed an amended form of the motion, containing a reference to the fund as being compensation for Portion 7, Era, and provision for the Club's Trustees to control the fund pending usage. With agreement of the mover and seconder this became the motion.
-could be withdrawn. Allen Strom observed that it was desirable the Club should have power to utilise the funds - if it were necessary
-to consult outside donors who had contributed only a small part of the total fund, the procedure could be very unwieldy.
+Now we heard from Mr. Fred King, one of the non-member donors, who suggested for our consideration St. Helena or Werong. Bill Cosgrove remarked again we were wasting time, and may end up behind bars. We must have written consent from all donors before determining how the Club could employ the fund.
-This view was supported by Alex Colley, who argued that ra was primarily an S.B.W. project, and the Club should control the funds. At this stage Wal Roots contributed an am3nded form of the motion, containing areference to the fund as being compensation for Portion 7, Era, and provision for the Club's Trustees to control the fund pending
-usage. With agreement of the mover and seconder this became the motion.
+Ron Compagnoni, representing Federation, remarked that the Club had had the courtesy of inviting all donors, and would probably do the same when some suitable project was under review. He was quite prepared to leave it to the discretion of S.B.W. Paddy Pallin wanted to hear opinions on the specific areas suggested - Werong, for instance. He understood Mr. Green, the owner, would have been happy to sell out cheaply a year or so back. John Cotter remarked there were probably 200 acres of the Werong property, and it might be valued as highly as £10 per acre. Alex Colley said he spoke also for Frank Duncan, one of the principal contributors, who thought what we wanted was a pleasant camping place where we could also practice our ideals of conservation. He believed we should find a place which was suitable within a reasonably short time.
-Now we heard from Mr'.' Fred King, one of the non-member donors, who suggested for our consideration St. Helena or Werong. Bill Cosgrove remarked again we were wasting time, and may end up behind bars. We must have written consent from all donors before determining how the Club could employ the fund:
-Ron Compagnoni,.representing Federation, remarked that the Club had had the courtesy of invfting all donors, and would probably do' the same when some suitable project was under review. He was quite prepared to leave it-to the discretion of S.B.W. Paddy Pallin wanted to hear opinions',on the specific areas suggested - Werong, for instance. He 'understood Mr. Green, the owner, would have been happy to sell lout cheaply a year or so back. John Cotter remarked there were probably 200 acres of the Werong property, and it might be Valued as highly as 10 per acre. Alex Colley said he spoke also for Frank Duncan, one of the principal contributors, who thought what we wanted was a pleasant camping place where we could also practice our ideals of conservation. He believed we should find a place which was suitable within a reasonably short time.
+Myles Dunphy harked back to an earlier suggestion that something should be done to allow contributors to withdraw if they so wished, and Brian Harvey voiced an amendment, which provded an impromptu subcommittee consisting of Tom Moppett, Wal Roots and Brian, with fleeting counsel from Ron Compagnoni. The outcome was the motion in its final form: That after allowing all contributors an option to withdraw their contributions, the amount received as compensation for the resumption of Portion 7, Era, be reserved for conservational purposes in accordance with a direction contained in any resolution passed by a three-quarters majority of the members of the S.B.W. present at an extraordinary general meeting specifically called for that purpose: pending disbursement, the fund shall be under the control of the Trustees of the S.B.W."
-Myles Dunphy harked back to an earlier suggestion that something should be done to allow contributors to withdraw if they so wished, and Brian Harvey voiced an amendment, which provded an impromptu subcommittee consisting of Tom Moppett, Wal Roots and Brian, with fleeting counsel from Ron Compagnoni. The outcome was the motion in its final form: That after allowing all contributors an option to wiuhdraw their contributions, the amount received as compensation for the resumption of Portion 7, Era, be reserved for conservational purposes in accordance with a direction contained in any resolution passed by a three-quarters majority of the members. of the S.B.W. present at an extraordinary general meeting specifically called for that purpose:
-.
+There was a further motion, that letters be sent to all contributors seeking their consent to this action, and allowing five weeks for reply, which was duly carried, and the Extraordinary Meeting closed at 8.20 p.m.
-pending disbursement, the fund shall be under the control of the Trustees of the S.B.W."-
-There was a further motion, that letters be sent to all contributOrs seeking their consent to this action, and allowing five weeks for reply, which was duly carried, and the Extraordinary Meeting closed at 8.20 p.m.
+When we resumed at about 8.30 we had roughly 60 members present, welcomed new member Harold Ross, and after the reading of the minutes, decided that the more salubrious condition of the room meant we needn't acquire the fumigators approved at the February meeting.
-When we resumed at about 8.30 we had roughly 60 members present, welcomed new member Harold Ross, and after the reading of tl..e minutes, decided that the more salubrious condition of the room meant we needn't acquire the fumigators approved at the February meeting.
 Correspondence brought two small matters - Gil Webb's suggestion that the Hon. Solicitor should be appointed as an Honorary Member (referred to Committee) and an enquiry from an ex-Member concerning purchase of a Club badge. Constitutionally we couldn't, so the matter was discreetly shelved.
 There were two Federation reports, disclosing amongst other things that Paddy was again official Information Officer for Federation: there was much to-do about the Caltex Oil Refinery and whether it should pollute Kurnell, Kariong Peninsula or some place else: Garawarra Trust had declined permission for a surf club house at Burning Palms: Federation quorum had been reduced to 9 members from 5 Clubs: and a couple of stout young walkers was required by Federation to escort some Forestry officers through the Mark Morton Reserve on the Queen's Birthday week-end.
-Answering an enquiry Allen Strom enlarged on the report concerning the Caltex refinery, and Alex Colley moved we write the Parks and Playgrounds Movement suggesting the Hunter River area may be worth considering. Myles Dunphy said, no, not near any big city - too great a risk in wartime - natural target. That about Port Stephens? Gil Webb thought Caltex would take little heed of us antway, and Alex Colley in reply argued that it was better n t an.unspoileEPplace like Port Stephens remain as it was, while a refinery could he placed on reclaimed land well removed from Newcastle City. We agreed to write Parks and Playgrounds about it.
-On the subject of the land-holder on Cox's River, who didn't take kindly to walkers and campers, Myles Dunphy was of the opinion that
+Answering an enquiry Allen Strom enlarged on the report concerning the Caltex refinery, and Alex Colley moved we write the Parks and Playgrounds Movement suggesting the Hunter River area may be worth considering. Myles Dunphy said, no, not near any big city - too great a risk in wartime - natural target. What about Port Stephens? Gil Webb thought Caltex would take little heed of us anyway, and Alex Colley in reply argued that it was better that an unspoiled place like Port Stephens remain as it was, while a refinery could be placed on reclaimed land well removed from Newcastle City. We agreed to write Parks and Playgrounds about it.
-the Lands Department would take a sympathetic view of any case we submitted for a right of way.
-Under General Business we immediately decided to have the Club's name restored to the list published by Federation, and then swung into the piece de resistance of the night, when Len Scotland urged upon us the evils of scouting, as at present organised with large axes and
+On the subject of the land-holder on Cox's River, who didn't take kindly to walkers and campers, Myles Dunphy was of the opinion that the Lands Department would take a sympathetic view of any case we submitted for a right of way.
-tents which required sturdy poles. He had seen a number of tent poles (obviously recently cut) stored in a North Shore creek where they would be washed away, making it necessary for more saplings to be cut down. After some prompting he moved that we write Federation, asking them to take the matter up. The motion almost lapsed, but a belated seconder opened the way for lengthy argument.
+Under General Business we immediately decided to have the Club's name restored to the list published by Federation, and then swung into the piece de resistance of the night, when Len Scotland urged upon us the evils of scouting, as at present organised with large axes and tents which required sturdy poles. He had seen a number of tent poles (obviously recently cut) stored in a North Shore creek where they would be washed away, making it necessary for more saplings to be cut down. After some prompting he moved that we write Federation, asking them to take the matter up. The motion almost lapsed, but a belated seconder opened the way for lengthy argument.
-.
-Prominent in the turgid comment was Myles Dunphy's claim that the Trustees of the Heathcote Primitive area had so trained local scouting parties that they had "very little scout trouble" (he didn't define the position concerning Argentine Ant); Jack Gentle, who explained he was Secretary to a number of North Shore scouting troops, and would gladly bring the matter to their notice; Bob Bull, who commented tent poles were used over and over again, and who was going to supply scouts with hike-tents anyway; and Gil Webb, who took the original motion and turned it inside out so that we finally voted on an amendment to accept Jack Gentle's suggestion. The motion in this form was carried, after the original mover had made a valiant solitary stand for a third speech in reply, been beaten by a gag motion, and sat down a disconsolate man.
+Prominent in the turgid comment was Myles Dunphy's claim that the Trustees of the Heathcote Primitive area had so trained local scouting parties that they had "very little scout trouble": (he didn't define the position concerning Argentine Ants); Jack Gentle, who explained he was Secretary to a number of North Shore scouting troops, and would gladly bring the matter to their notice; Bob Bull, who commented tent poles were used over and over again, and who was going to supply scouts with hike-tents anyway; and Gil Webb, who took the original motion and turned it inside out so that we finally voted on an amendment to accept Jack Gentle's suggestion. The motion in this form was carried, after the original mover had made a valiant solitary stand for a third speech in reply, been beaten by a gag motion, and sat down a disconsolate man.
 We wound up the affairs of the evening at 9.45 p.m.
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 THE TWENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
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