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(1) That the club write to the Premier, with copies to Mr. Kingsmill and the Bush Fire Committee, making the following suggestions: | (1) That the club write to the Premier, with copies to Mr. Kingsmill and the Bush Fire Committee, making the following suggestions: | ||
- | | + | (a) Many Councils have not exercised their powers under the Act, so fully-trained District Fire Officers, under the control of the Bush Fire Committee, paid by the State Government, should be appointed to: |
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- | - Stimulate local authority into action. | + | i. Stimulate local authority into action. |
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- | | + | ii. Help to police the Act. |
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- | | + | iii. Help Councils, Fire Captains, etc. in recruiting and training of volunteers, caring fcr equipment, co-ordination of Brigades in the District, |
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+ | iv. Keep in touch with new developments. | ||
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+ | v. Develop bush fire education in the district. | ||
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+ | vi. Issue permits for.burning off, burning breaks, etc. | ||
Districts would need to be small enough for the District Fire Officers to know their districts thoroughly. | Districts would need to be small enough for the District Fire Officers to know their districts thoroughly. | ||
- | That arrangements be made for fire fighting and spotting forces to stand by on " | + | (b) That arrangements be made for fire fighting and spotting forces to stand by on " |
- | firemen under the Board of Fire Commissioners. | + | |
- | (c) That full arrangements be made for the Army ard R..A.A.F. to play 'a full part in fire spotting (at present a very weak | + | (c) That full arrangements be made for the Army ard R.A.A.F. to play a __full__ |
- | (b | + | |
- | 4. | + | (d) That the Army and R.A.A.F. be used, not only in the protection of private property, State Forests and Crown Lands, but that they be specially charged to protect Parks and Reserves, as these have practically no manpower, equipment or funds available for fire prevention. |
- | link) and fighting and standing by on " | + | |
- | (d) That the Army and R.A.A.F. be used, not only in the protection of private property, State Forests and CroArn | + | (e) When considering the cost of fire control, the damage caused by fires (at least £6 1/2 million in 1951/52) be kept in mind. |
- | they be specially charged to protect Parks and Reserves, as | + | |
- | these have practically no manpower, equipment or funds available for fire prevention. | + | (2) That the Club write to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition urging the training, equipping and use of the Army and R.A.A.F. for fire fighting as a special national service. |
- | ) When considering the cost of fire control, the damage caused by fires (at least 2,4- million in 1951/52) be kept in mind. | + | |
- | That the Club write to the Prime Minister and Leader of the | + | (3) That the Sub-Committee remain in being to follow up matters |
- | Opposition urging the training, equipping and use of the Army and R.A.A.F. for fire fighting as a special national service. | + | |
- | (3) That the Sub-Committee remain in being to follow up natters | + | The Report was adopted, and thrown |
- | The Report was adopted, and thrown | + | |
- | was only one subject of comment, for Len Scotland wanted the incorporation of a request for rangers to be issued with a really impressive warrant - something with a big crown an it, he suggested. Gil Webb | + | The meeting promptly adopted the recommendations of the Report, and very soon we were back to general business and the matter of rangers' |
- | thought the addition of such a tag may detract from the reasoned and reasonable recommendations of the sub-committee. Bill Henley said | + | |
- | rangers should have a suitable badge or authority - held been | + | At this stage the motion sustained an amendment, which limited its scope to those walkers acting as special bush fire patrols under the Federation/ |
- | ranger for 7: | + | |
- | threw a spanner by pointing out that car ds of autharit' | + | Brian Harvey appealed for support for the magazine advertisers, |
- | by various departments: | + | |
- | Scotland agreed to suggestions to withdraw his motion, and bring it | + | Tom Moppett drew attention to the latest amendment of the Act protecting native plants, |
- | up in general business. | + | |
- | The meeting promptly adopted the recommendations of the Report, and very soon we were back to general business and the matter of rangers' | + | Bill Cosgrove had two matters to complete the evening. He felt we should express our appreciation to the Parks and Playgrounds Movement (and especially its Secretary, Mr. Hume) for the dour fight up to save Kurnell |
- | the issue many times, and reached no decision. It was suggested that the motion was out of order, since we couldn' | + | |
- | At this stage the motion sustained an amendment, which limited its scope to those walkers acting as special bush fire patrols under the | + | |
- | Federation/ | + | |
- | was carried, and Federation will be duly asked to arrange for suitable authorities to be issued to our patrols. After some further brief discussion, the amended motion (in effect simply the amendment) was | + | |
- | also carried. | + | |
- | 5. | + | |
- | Brian Harvey appealed for support for the magazine advertisers, | + | |
- | Tom Moppett drew attention to the latest amendment of the Act | + | |
- | protecting native plants, | + | |
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- | Native Rose, Pink Boronia, Rock Lily, Giant Lily and Woody Pear, and also requires growers to submit returns showing the quantity of native flowers forwarded for sale. | + | |
- | Bill Cosgrove had two matters to complete the evening. He felt we should express our appreciation to the Parks and Playgrounds Movement (and especially its Secretary, Mr. Hume) for the dour fight up | + | |
- | to save lurnell | + | |
- | cause, but it was still a game bid - and the meeting agreed. Bill also queried whether we were in order in placing a time limit on replies to our circular to Era fund donors. The President said we were, yes, we had legal advice, and in fact everything was quite all right. | + | |
Which was the end of the session for another month. It was 9.15 p.m. | Which was the end of the session for another month. It was 9.15 p.m. | ||
- | IMMIMINI101111 | + | |
- | APPETISING SUGGESTIONS. | + | ---- |
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- | CRISP CRUNCHY WHEATFLAKE BISCUITS | + | =====In The Steps Of The Explorers.===== |
- | RYEVITA RYE BISCUITS STONED DATES IN CELLOPHANE | + | |
- | CREAMED HONEY NEW SEASONS APPLE RINGS | + | |
- | TURKISH FIGS LIMA BEANS | + | |
- | FRUIT NOUGAT SALTED CASHEW NUTS REDUCED CREANE. ALL BRANDS gLICKLY-MADE BREAKFAST FOODS | + | |
- | THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP | + | |
- | 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY. | + | |
- | 0,. | + | |
- | IN THE STEPS OF THE EXPLORERS | + | |
By Kevin Ardill. | By Kevin Ardill. | ||
- | I made two mistakes - I laughed too loudly, and I resurrected | + | |
- | some colour slides for the last Club Slide Night. The loud laughter | + | I made two mistakes - I laughed too loudly, and I resurrected some colour slides for the last Club Slide Night. The loud laughter was indirectly the innocent cause of my showing the slides, and the said slides provoked some questions, so I tholight the best thing to do was to tell the story. Its quite ancient, so am I, the hour is late, the fire is warm and so is my little cot, so, roaming countrymen, lend me your ears. |
- | was indirectly the innocent cause of my showing the slides, and the | + | |
- | said slides provoked some questions, so I tholight the best thing to do | + | Secretary Jim Brown started it all. Co-respondence at the monthly meeting included a note from Paddy Pallin advising that the Blue Mountains City Council was sponsoring a re-enactment of the Blue Mountains crossing by Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson. The Federation of Bushwalkers |
- | was to tell the story. Its quite ancient, so am I, the hour is late, the fire is warm and so is my little cot, so, roaming countrymen, lend me your ears. | + | |
- | | + | Early next morn I' |
- | me - not much! Bushies walking along a tar road for thirteen days! Pardon me, Mr. Pallin such humour. | + | |
- | Early next morn Itm assisting my brother with some repairs to his house and having nothing to do except suck my thumb every time my | + | A meeting of those interested came next. Meet Mr. Dick Gadd, Publicity |
- | brother mishits with the hammer, I think of Paddy' | + | |
- | !phone so what could I do but ask him about the re-enactment joke? 'I'd be in it myself but for business, etc. - the trip of a lifetime, don't miss it, something to tell your grandchildren about..." | + | I travel to and from work by train. Trains have people in them. People think. I become a champion thought reader. Thought of the week "Why doesn't the dirty blighter have a shave?" |
- | there, Paddy! This is Mrs. Ardill' | + | |
- | ;white, and a little over twenty-one! A bachelor, fond of children admit, but honest, Paddy, I haven' | + | The next couple of weeks the going was easier. I had even got to the stage of staring back at people, picking mostly old women and children for retaliation. A prize for the brightest remark to the friend who inquired quite seriously if I "went out at night with it on". |
- | for his lack of knowledge, but will not budge an inch in any other | + | |
- | direction, so after bashing my head once more on the roof of the !phone box, I submit my name. Looney, of course. | + | We had some difficulty in getting our clothes, but as the starting day neared we completed our wardrobes. The party comprised seven members, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and four servant companions, plus four pack horses with saddle bags and equipment. Our civvy clothes were to be carried from point to point by car and our walking clothes were old tight trousers, odd check shirts, spotted ' |
- | A meeting of those interested came next. Meet Mr. Dick Gadd, Publicitt | + | |
- | the new Gregory Blaxland. Never was explorer so well equipped, complete with itinerary, list of hotels we were to honour with our presence, and I even had the date of our arrival at Mt. York. The trip was to start in about six weeks! time and growing a beard was a priority. Growing a beard has two disadvantages. It takes time and you've got to grow it where you intend to wear it. A s nag indeed, but one has to face such things. A joke with whiskers on it. | + | The trip was to start from Emu Plains, so we travelled thence on the Tuesday evening, where we were met and motored to Huntingdon Hall for the night. Some of the guests were enjoying a dance. We joined in and, after treading on all available toes, retired for the night. A certain amount of hilarity in a pre-breakfast session on John Polglase' |
- | I travel to and from work by train. Trains have people in them. People think. I become a champion thought reader. Thought of the week "Why doesn,t the dirty blighter have a shave?. By the end of the second week I have learned never to be away from home base without a newspaper, book or periodical. I have also learned how to crouch low in my seat and am even thinking of buying a hat. With the fear that I shall look SINISTER, I refrain. With three weeks! growth the suspicions | + | |
- | 7. | + | At our starting point we met for the first time Mr. Galway, the Mayor. We planted trees and we listened to speeches, including one by Paul Barnes, our own Federation President. Finally, accompanied by the cheers of the people we were an our way. We never did work out if the people cheered us as we went, or because we went, but as all the school children received a day's holiday, we had hopes that their cheering was genuine. |
- | are confirmed | + | |
- | The next couple of weeks the going was easier. I had even got to -,, the stage of staring back at people, picking mostly old women and | + | When we arose in the morning it was cold and as we stepped out along the road the bodies became warm so by the time Lapstone Hill was reached we were hot. Passing motorists were entertained with the spectacle of the explorers removing their undergarments (top half). We didn't stop for the change over, but near the top of the hill a barrage of whistle blasts halted the exploration. Dick Gadd had informed us that Boy Scouts would be posted at the Glenbrook turnoff (lest we get lost) and I'm darned if we hadn't arrived an hour early. We sat in the bushes while Scouts, Cubs and Guides rushed about preparing for our arrival, and we then proceeded as far as the Air Force Headquarters. Would we accept the hospitality of the Air Force? |
- | children for retaliation. A prize for the brightest remark to the | + | |
- | friend who inquired quite seriously if I went out at night with it | + | Air Vice Marshal McCauley met us, introduced us to his officers, passed the sandwiches and gave us a choice of tea or beer. Well, you know how awkward it is balancing a saucer on the knee. Couldn' |
- | on | + | |
- | We had some difficulty in getting our clothes, but as the starting day neared we completed our wardrobes. The party comprised seven members, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and four servant companions, plus four pack horses with saddle bags and equipment. Our civvy clothes were to be carried from point to point by car and our walking clothes were old tight trousers, odd check shirts, spotted ' | + | The stay was short but when we came out into the sunlight the personnel of the station were lined up, the Air Vice Marshal made a peach of a speech, the guard fell in and we went out - into the army of Cubs, Scouts, etc., who had boiled up a large billy of tea to wash down mounds of pikelets. Too full for words, and led by a small band, we became part of a procession into Glenbrook, where we were greeted by hundreds of people, quite a number in period costume. |
- | clothes, tight pants, velvet wdistcoats, cutaway coats buckle shoes | + | |
- | and white cravat with black bow. Wouldn' | + | Peter McGregor, with the A.B.C. Mobile Broadcasting Unit, met us, a fine bunch of chaps who helped to put some very green explorers on the air. We were welcomed and I managed to stutter a few words of thanks. We planted trees and then planted the official luncheon. Can the Glenbrook ladies cook! The oldest residents were asked to speak and in doing so each took advantage of the presence of the Mayor and aldermen to complain of the lack of Council attention to the district. A very bright session, and at the conclusion we were introduced to our respective hosts, as we were staying at Private homes. |
- | The trip was to start from Emu Plains, so we travelled thence on the Tuesday evening, where we were met and motored to Huntingdon Hall for the night. Some of the guests were enjoying a dance. We joined in and, after treading on all available toes, retired for the night. A certain amount of hilarity in a pre-breakfast session on John Polglase' | + | |
- | a lump of hair about three inches square. Van Dyke beards not being | + | Charlie and I had the pleasant experience of staying with Mr. Tom Latimer and his wife. A retired planter from New Guinea, he has a beautiful home palms, swimming pool 'nall. Briefly we rested, |
- | a la mode, the boys pulled the square into various narrow bits, covered his face with spirit gum, and then bearded him from ear to ear via the chin. Bits of that beard fluttered to the roadway with such regularity | + | |
- | that by the time we reached Springwood we were sick of picking up the tufts, so John showed a clean face for the rest of the trip. | + | |
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- | When we arose in the morning it was cold and as we stepped out along the road the bodies became warm so by the time Lapstone Hill | + | |
- | was reached we were hot. Passing motorists were entertained with the | + | |
- | 8. | + | |
- | spectacle of the explorers removing their undergarments (top half).. We didn't stop for the change over, but near the top of the hill a barrage of whistle blasts halted the exploration. Dick Gadd had informed us that Boy Scouts would be posted at the Glenbrook turnoff | + | |
- | (lest we get lost) and I'm darned if we hadn't arrived an hour early. | + | |
- | We sat in the bushes while Scouts, Cubs and Guides rushed about preparing for our arrival, and we then proceeded as far as the Air Force Headquarters. Would we accept the hospitality of the Air Force? | + | |
- | 'Fall Out the Guard! up the drive went the exploration party, | + | |
- | escorted by a guard about 20-strong. A pause while I blush. | + | |
- | Air Vice Marshal McCauley met us, introduced us to his officers, passed the sandwiches and gave us a choice of tea or beer. Well, you know how awkward it is balancing a saucer on the knee. Couldn' | + | |
- | the risk of an accident in such a,comfortable lounge, so we were forced | + | |
- | to drink beer. | + | |
- | The stay was short but when we came out into the sunlight the personnel of the station were lined up, the Air Vice Marshal made a peach -Of a speech, the guard fell in and we went out - into the army of Cubs,'Scouts, etc., who had boiled up a large billy of tea to wash | + | |
- | down mounds of pikelets. Too full for words, and led by a small band, we became part of a procession into Glenbrook, where we were greeted | + | |
- | by hundreds of people, quite a number in period costume. | + | |
- | Peter McGregor, with the A.B.C. Mobile Broadcasting Unit,'met us, | + | |
- | a fine bunch of chaps who helped to put Some very green explorers on | + | |
- | the air. We were welcomed and I managed to stutter a few words of thanks. We planted trees and then planted the official luncheon. Can the Glenbrook ladies cook: The oldest residents. were asked to speak and in doing so each took advantage of the presence of the Mayor and aldermen to complain of the lack of Council attention to the district. A very bright session, and 'at the conclusion we were introduced to our respective hosts, as we were stayingat | + | |
- | Charlie and I had the pleasant experience of staying with Mr. Tom Latimer and his wife. retired planter from New Guinea, he has a | + | |
- | beautiful home,palms, swimming pool !nail. Briefly we rested, | + | |
- | noon tea 5 p.n., dinner 8 p.M., off to the Ball at 9 p.m. If we created an impression in our glad rags I felt We earned it. My pants were so tight I couldn' | + | |
It was 2 a.m. before we stiff-legged our way homewards to hot drinks, supper and slumber. | It was 2 a.m. before we stiff-legged our way homewards to hot drinks, supper and slumber. | ||
- | My only knowledge of horSes | + | |
- | 9. | + | My only knowledge of horses |
- | saddled the horses next morning and, with an Air Force band in the lead, left Glenbrook in fine style. We detoured around the lagoon so as to pass Pilgrims | + | |
- | explain that the Park was named after old G.E. Ardill, a diStant | + | The food and welcome was fit for a king, and we were half an hour late when we left for Springwood. Being bushwalkers at heart, and the only pedestrians |
- | The food and welcome was fit for a king, and we were half an hour late when we left for Springwood. Being bushwalkers at heart, and the only Pedestrians | + | |
- | Five of the boys were at a hotel and Charlie and I were rpughing | + | Five of the boys were at a hotel and Charlie and I were roughing |
- | ARE YOU REQUIRING TRANSPORT | + | |
- | Mfm..11IMIIM.M1.: | + | (Will the exploreres be able to stand the punishment |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH ? ? | + | |
- | RING | + | ---- |
- | OR WRITE | + | |
- | SIEDLECKY' | + | |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH. | + | |
- | 'PHONE B' | + | |
- | LOOK FOR T03210 OR TV270 | + | |
- | OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION. | + | |
- | imMIMY | + | |
- | right now. If the Editor reckons you can take it, you'll get the rest of the trip next month - even if it kills both of us. | + | |
- | (WILL THE EXPLORERS BE ABLE TO STAND TEE PUNISHMENT | + | |
DID THE DUCKS EAT YOUR RICE? | DID THE DUCKS EAT YOUR RICE? | ||
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