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- | Well, then, if no legitimate course is open, we must conddder | + | Well, then, if no legitimate course is open, we must consider |
Finally, if, in spite of our best endeavours, the couple proceeds to the state of engagement, we shall announce it in the magazine, followed by the word " | Finally, if, in spite of our best endeavours, the couple proceeds to the state of engagement, we shall announce it in the magazine, followed by the word " | ||
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After hearing the Financial and Federation Reports the Conservation Secretary referred to a meeting convened by the Forestry Advisory Council on July 31st, to make a final bid to save the Kurnell Peninsula from the oil refinery. A number of conservation bodies had been represented, | After hearing the Financial and Federation Reports the Conservation Secretary referred to a meeting convened by the Forestry Advisory Council on July 31st, to make a final bid to save the Kurnell Peninsula from the oil refinery. A number of conservation bodies had been represented, | ||
- | Tfle Chairman called for General Business, once, twice, and again. There wasn't a peep from the meeting, and at 8.40 p.m. the business of the evening was wound up. | + | The Chairman called for General Business, once, twice, and again. There wasn't a peep from the meeting, and at 8.40 p.m. the business of the evening was wound up. |
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- | It is hoped that the foregoing, if carefully cut out and pasted in her rucksack, will avoid the risk of the leader of the last Instructional Walk missing the train. We understand it was a close thirg. However, she did make the 12.27, only to find that, having battled to get aboard, it was even harder to alight. | + | It is hoped that the foregoing, if carefully cut out and pasted in her rucksack, will avoid the risk of the leader of the last Instructional Walk missing the train. We understand it was a close thing. However, she did make the 12.27, only to find that, having battled to get aboard, it was even harder to alight. |
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====Whodunnit? | ====Whodunnit? | ||
- | In the leading car of the 12.27 West were about 24 rucksacks and the equivalent number of bodies to man (or woman) them. At Glenbrook they alighted in a steady stream from the one exit until an untimely rightaway was given, the englne | + | In the leading car of the 12.27 West were about 24 rucksacks and the equivalent number of bodies to man (or woman) them. At Glenbrook they alighted in a steady stream from the one exit until an untimely rightaway was given, the engine |
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The night was mild and cloudy. Eric Pegram' | The night was mild and cloudy. Eric Pegram' | ||
- | Next morning was almost wet, but a wind came from somewhere and gradually dispersed the clouds. We set off before 9 a.m, and were soon at the junction of Marra Marra Creek where there appears to be a good camp site on the North-western corner of the junction. A couple of hundred yards downstream, then up on to a ridge going generally South, which we hoped would take us to what we called " | + | Next morning was almost wet, but a wind came from somewhere and gradually dispersed the clouds. We set off before 9 a.m, and were soon at the junction of Marra Marra Creek where there appears to be a good camp site on the North-western corner of the junction. A couple of hundred yards downstream, then up on to a ridge going generally South, which we hoped would take us to what we called " |
We walked along " | We walked along " | ||
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===But Girls Never Trifle With Men Who Carry Rifles?=== | ===But Girls Never Trifle With Men Who Carry Rifles?=== | ||
- | Seen in the Club toom, several Friday nights ago - Peter Stitt with the rifle which fired the first shot in the Napoleonic Wars (or was it the Battle of Hastings?). It is reliably reported that he is NOT entering for the King's Cup. However, here is the chance for some forward lassie to prove that you __can__ get a man with a gun. | + | Seen in the Club room, several Friday nights ago - Peter Stitt with the rifle which fired the first shot in the Napoleonic Wars (or was it the Battle of Hastings?). It is reliably reported that he is NOT entering for the King's Cup. However, here is the chance for some forward lassie to prove that you __can__ get a man with a gun. |
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- | AN AUSTRALIAN IN PARIS - Letter from Allan Hardie. | + | =====An Australian in Paris.===== |
- | .T'C/- Grand Hotel du Nord, Rue Lafayette,. | + | |
- | Paris, France, | + | ===Letter from Allan Hardie.=== |
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+ | "C/- Grand Hotel du Nord, Rue Lafayette, Paris, France. | ||
30th June, 1952. | 30th June, 1952. | ||
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Dear Jim, | Dear Jim, | ||
- | Please publish this letter in your journal for ti information of my friends in the Club. | + | |
- | My trip throuh | + | Please publish this letter in your journal for the information of my friends in the Club. |
- | On the other hand, walking along a Paiisian | + | |
- | Again, swimming in the Seine River joa the heat of the day is not unlike swimming in the Kowmung River on the hottest day. The water is delightfully fresh, deep and cold. Provided you do not make an eXhibition | + | My trip through |
- | By means of the Youth Hostel Movement, I have been able to live within the Z100-sterling allowed me by the Commonwealth Government. This Movement is one of the greatest ideas ever conceived by the brain of man. By paying the equivalent of 2/6d. in our money (or even less in Germany and Austria) you may secure a bed in one of these hostels for | + | |
- | the night, and you are also enabled to meet other English-speaking | + | On the other hand, walking along a Parisian |
- | So, in Paris, I secured accommodation at the rate of 450 French | + | |
- | francs (equal to 11/3d. in our money) per night, and had fou, late night;3 | + | Again, swimming in the Seine River in the heat of the day is not unlike swimming in the Kowmung River on the hottest day. The water is delightfully fresh, deep and cold. Provided you do not make an exhibition |
- | MAINTAIN YOUR HEAL_T H ON THE TRACK | + | |
- | THE SANITARIUM HEALTH | + | By means of the Youth Hostel Movement, I have been able to live within the £100-sterling allowed me by the Commonwealth Government. This Movement is one of the greatest ideas ever conceived by the brain of man. By paying the equivalent of 2/6d. in our money (or even less in Germany and Austria) you may secure a bed in one of these hostels for the night, and you are also enabled to meet other English-speaking |
- | 1.0a0+Jftaf9. | + | |
- | 0 0 0 0 | + | So, in Paris, I secured accommodation at the rate of 450 French francs (equal to 11/3d. in our money) per night, and had four late nights. |
- | FOOD SHOP | + | |
- | ammINCINY.m.411.1eMlIcal | + | On the first night I saw a naughty French film, which, after seeing the Folies Bergere |
- | L. 3 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY. | + | |
- | WHEATFLAKE BISCUITS TERREY/S MEAL | + | My great regret is that we have not in our capital cities Youth Hostels to reciprocate the hospitality we enjoy when we go to the big cities of Europe. Young and poorer people from overseas, |
- | DRIED APRIC70TS APPLE RINGS | + | |
- | SEED-FREE RAISINS | + | |
- | NEW SEASON DATES - FOR ENERGY | + | |
- | TURKISH FIGS HONEY , | + | |
- | THE GREAT RICE SUBSTITUTE - RYCOLAI CRYSTALLIZED PINEAPPLE | + | |
- | On the first night I saw a naughty French film, which, after seeing the Folies Bergere | + | |
- | My great regret is that we have not in aar capital cities Youth Hostels to reciprocate the hospitality we enjoy when we go to the big cities of Europe. Young and poorer people from overseas, | + | |
Yours sincerely, | Yours sincerely, | ||
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Allan Hardie." | Allan Hardie." | ||
- | EXPLORAPHOBIA. You won't find that word in the dictionary, but it deserves to be there. On the Instructional Walk ;to end all Instructional Walks) we saw a pitiful case Kevin Ardill was kneeling on a flat rock, surroundld | + | |
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+ | ===Exploraphobia.=== | ||
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+ | You won't find that word in the dictionary, but it deserves to be there. On the Instructional Walk (to end all Instructional Walks) we saw a pitiful case. Kevin Ardill was kneeling on a flat rock, surrounded | ||
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Heard of the member who decided to spend holidays at a Guest House at Leura? She proved to be the Guest (the only one) and got very bored at sitting in solitary state at meals. After one week, the guest House was reduced to the status of House. | Heard of the member who decided to spend holidays at a Guest House at Leura? She proved to be the Guest (the only one) and got very bored at sitting in solitary state at meals. After one week, the guest House was reduced to the status of House. | ||
- | 10. | + | |
- | YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE BUSH. | + | ---- |
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+ | =====Young People In The Bush.===== | ||
By Allen Strom. | By Allen Strom. | ||
- | (For almost twenty years prior to 1950 it was the practice for the Club to conduct a Christmas Treat for children from the poorer areas of Sydney. This usually took the form of a picnic outing in bushland close to Sydney. While the Club could not, under its Constitution, | + | |
- | Are there any amongst readers of the Magazine who would be interested in introducing young people to the pleasures of our bush- lands, particularly if it permits the establishment of an attitude of preservation? | + | (For almost twenty years prior to 1950 it was the practice for the Club to conduct a Christmas Treat for children from the poorer areas of Sydney. This usually took the form of a picnic outing in bushland close to Sydney. While the Club could not, under its Constitution, |
- | Work in the field, with children and young people, frequently meets with numerous difficulties .. the carrying of gear and food over long distances, the problem of transport and safe accommodation, | + | |
- | The Caloola Club believes that it has reduced the hazards to a minimum without affecting the opportunity to instil the basic principles that bushwalhers | + | Are there any amongst readers of the Magazine who would be interested in introducing young people to the pleasures of our bushlands, particularly if it permits the establishment of an attitude of preservation? |
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+ | Work in the field, with children and young people, frequently meets with numerous difficulties... the carrying of gear and food over long distances, the problem of transport and safe accommodation, | ||
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+ | The Caloola Club believes that it has reduced the hazards to a minimum without affecting the opportunity to instil the basic principles that bushwalkers | ||
Costs are at a minimum ... | Costs are at a minimum ... | ||
- | under 12 years 2/6d. | + | |
- | 12 to 15 years ... 10/- | + | under 12 years; 2/6d.\\ |
- | all others | + | 12 to 15 years; 10/-\\ |
- | covering transport and accommodation. Visits are planned for the following weekends ... | + | all others; 17/6d. |
- | September 19/20/-21 | + | |
- | October 17/18/19 | + | ...covering transport and accommodation. Visits are planned for the following weekends ... |
- | November 21/22/23 | + | |
- | December 19/20/21. | + | September 19/20/21\\ |
+ | October 17/18/19\\ | ||
+ | November 21/22/23\\ | ||
+ | December 19/20/21.\\ | ||
We wish to bring this matter to the notice of the altruistic bushwalker or social worker who wishes to bring one or two young people (for a start) into the light of the true appreciation of the bush. More information will be gladly supplied. | We wish to bring this matter to the notice of the altruistic bushwalker or social worker who wishes to bring one or two young people (for a start) into the light of the true appreciation of the bush. More information will be gladly supplied. | ||
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- | AT OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT THE DUNG014AN'' | ||
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- | A/ 4-) 2.1_ /1-/ 4 | + | |
- | .1...,,, | + | ===Come And Join Us...=== |
- | AT OUR 1;,EEKFXD BUSH PARTY - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - 18TH & 19TH OCTOBER - AT A LOCATION SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED | + | |
- | ,,,....- -.. | + | At our 25th Anniversary Party at "the Dungowan", |
- | WALKS NOTES. | + | |
- | ALTERATION: As it has not been possible to make suitable arrangements for the programmed day walk on Sunday 28th September, this trip will be altered to :- | + | ===and Later...=== |
- | BUNDEENA | + | |
+ | At our weekend bush party. Saturday and Sunday, 18th & 19th October, at a location soon to be announced... | ||
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+ | =====Walks Notes.===== | ||
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+ | ===Alteration:=== | ||
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+ | As it has not been possible to make suitable arrangements for the programmed day walk on Sunday 28th September, this trip will be altered to :- | ||
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+ | Bundeena | ||
8.14 a.m electric train, tickets to Cronulla - Gladys Martin, Leader. | 8.14 a.m electric train, tickets to Cronulla - Gladys Martin, Leader. | ||
- | 4 | + | |
- | In place of the official walk over Mt. Solital-y, prograrmed | + | ---- |
- | Mr. Ted Phillips of the River Canoe Club'advises that the following map has now been produced by this section, and is available for perusal by those interested :- | + | |
- | N0.53. TUROSS RIVER (BELIMBLA CREEK, (BELOWRA) TO BODALLA Co AND THE SEA SECTION); THIS INCLUDES THE WHOT7 OF THE TUROSS LAKES AND LAKES BORO AND BUMBO. | + | In place of the official walk over Mt. Solitary, programmed |
- | .111.16.IalamumrpoM/ | + | |
- | John Bookluck (alias Bootlace, alias Bookcase) has acciairea | + | ---- |
- | new identity. For his recent walk from Faulconbridge to Kurrajuil2; | + | |
- | 12. | + | Mr. Ted Phillips of the River Canoe Club advises that the following map has now been produced by this section, and is available for perusal by those interested :- |
- | IN THE STEPS OF THE EXPLORERS. | + | |
- | By Kevin Ardill. | + | No.53. Tuross River (Belimbla Creek, (Berowra) to Bodalla and the sea section); this includes the whole of the Tuross Lakes and Lakes Boro and Bumbo. |
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+ | John Bookluck (alias Bootlace, alias Bookcase) has acquired a new identity. For his recent walk from Faulconbridge to Kurrajong | ||
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+ | =====In The Steps Of The Explorers - Part 3.===== | ||
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+ | By Kevin Ardill. | ||
(Concluding the story of the re-enactment of the First Crossing of the Blue Mountains.) | (Concluding the story of the re-enactment of the First Crossing of the Blue Mountains.) | ||
- | The barbecue was being held in a paddock behind the pub at Wentworth Falls. In addition to sheep, there were legs of mutton and about 20 ducks. Our old friend | + | |
- | on the coals, skin and all, declaring he was going to eat it. I lost sight of Perce when a wary chef caught a peckish soul trying to thieve a leg of mutton. After supper there was square dancing and at a late hour we returned to the Hotel in time to participate in an impromptu Scotch dance. Some of the pipe band were present, and we finished up touring the corridors to the skirl of the pipes, with a number of startled heads popping out of doorways. | + | The barbecue was being held in a paddock behind the pub at Wentworth Falls. In addition to sheep, there were legs of mutton and about 20 ducks. Our old friend |
The thick mist made the going slow to Bodington and Queen Victoria hospitals next day. All the patients had heard the broadcast the previous day and we got a great kick out of their interest as we were shown over the hospitals. The school sports were cancelled in the afternoon and instead we joined the kids in a film showing, one explorer blotting his copy book by dozing off at his desk. The Jubilee dance topped off the day and we were presented with " | The thick mist made the going slow to Bodington and Queen Victoria hospitals next day. All the patients had heard the broadcast the previous day and we got a great kick out of their interest as we were shown over the hospitals. The school sports were cancelled in the afternoon and instead we joined the kids in a film showing, one explorer blotting his copy book by dozing off at his desk. The Jubilee dance topped off the day and we were presented with " | ||
- | We left Wentworth Falls on a beautiful sunny day. I think we planted about 20 trees prior to leaving and, after 15 minutes roadbashing, | + | |
- | Dick Gadd was accompanying us with the utility waggon and was particularly worried as to whether we would be late and held up at the rail crossing at Katoomba. While Dick waited for us an top of a hill we took a short out through the bush around the base and were half a mile ahead before a very disturbed publicity officer caught up with us. Dick lost about a stone in weight during the re-enactment, | + | We left Wentworth Falls on a beautiful sunny day. I think we planted about 20 trees prior to leaving and, after 15 minutes roadbashing, |
- | There were 8,000 folk lining the street in Katoomba and we were given a welcome at the Post Office. Three days were spent at Katoomba. At the school sports we participated in a maypole dance. There was a howling wind and some small girls were having difficulty with their maypole: Joe Gore went to their assistance and held the pole. I joined him and we were doing well when an extra strong gust snapped the pole and we finished an our backs in a tangle of red and white ribbons. Another day we were taken on a motor tour and shown the mountains. There were fireworks, a dance,anri, the last evening we had the Jubilee Dinner and Ball. At the Ball we did a broadcast over 2KA and there was | + | |
- | 13. | + | Dick Gadd was accompanying us with the utility waggon and was particularly worried as to whether we would be late and held up at the rail crossing at Katoomba. While Dick waited for us an top of a hill we took a short cut through the bush around the base and were half a mile ahead before a very disturbed publicity officer caught up with us. Dick lost about a stone in weight during the re-enactment, |
- | confusion when we introduced our partners. As you might guess they were very new friends and one explorer introduced his girl by her correct Christian name and her girl frend's surname. It wouldn' | + | |
- | Leaving Katoomba we narked | + | There were 8,000 folk lining the street in Katoomba and we were given a welcome at the Post Office. Three days were spent at Katoomba. At the school sports we participated in a maypole dance. There was a howling wind and some small girls were having difficulty with their maypole: Joe Gore went to their assistance and held the pole. I joined him and we were doing well when an extra strong gust snapped the pole and we finished an our backs in a tangle of red and white ribbons. Another day we were taken on a motor tour and shown the mountains. There were fireworks, a dance, |
- | Saturday morning we arrived in Blackheath. It was bitterly cold and the log fire at the hotel was the biggest attraction. There were fireworks and a dance at night. Sunday was quiet, with a re-enactment | + | |
- | Monday morning, and our last day. A bleak morning greeted the explorers, but we sallied forth, did a broadcast in a group of trees to the accompaniment of the wail of the wind. Poetic, eh? Well, we had all the clothing we possessed on under our explorer' | + | Leaving Katoomba we marked |
- | wines with the courses and we sat back sipping liqueurs as the snow | + | |
- | drifted against the windows. Temperance fellows please note, with the wine always flowing freely, the boys never forgot themselves, and | + | Saturday morning we arrived in Blackheath. It was bitterly cold and the log fire at the hotel was the biggest attraction. There were fireworks and a dance at night. Sunday was quiet, with a re-enactment |
- | moderation was the prevailing theme. | + | |
- | As usual, we were late in leaving, and covered the four miles to Mount York in under the hour. Air Force ' | + | Monday morning, and our last day. A bleak morning greeted the explorers, but we sallied forth, did a broadcast in a group of trees to the accompaniment of the wail of the wind. Poetic, eh? Well, we had all the clothing we possessed on under our explorer' |
- | closing ceremony took place. All the notables were present, we were | + | |
- | presented with silver medals and, with the snow falling over Jenolan and the Kanimbla and Megalons | + | As usual, we were late in leaving, and covered the four miles to Mount York in under the hour. Air Force ' |
- | on Mount York end headed back to hone and - perish the thought! - work. | + | |
- | No words can express my feeling about the trip. As Paddy said in the first place tithe experience of a lifetime', | + | No words can express my feeling about the trip. As Paddy said in the first place " |
- | the beard, and the last shades of Gregoitr | + | |
To quote the original Gregory (and many an enlightened Bushie) "The way is found" | To quote the original Gregory (and many an enlightened Bushie) "The way is found" | ||
- | =1 | + | |
- | Rock climbing must be hungry work. In the train returning from the notorious Instructional Walk two of the team_ which spent Saturday | + | ---- |
- | climbing (or was it having afternoon tea?) in Glenbrook Gorge were pleading for any old trample-1, moth-eaten remnants of bread. | + | |
- | partment | + | Rock climbing must be hungry work. In the train returning from the notorious Instructional Walk two of the team which spent Saturday climbing (or was it having afternoon tea?) in Glenbrook Gorge were pleading for any old trampled, moth-eaten remnants of bread. |
- | 14. | + | |
- | OF BUSHFIRES AND NATURE PROTECTION. | + | ---- |
- | During the early part of July the "Sun series of articles and news items dealing | + | |
- | newspaper published a | + | =====Of Bushfires And Nature Protection.===== |
- | th the bush fire problems. year, when the fire hazard to find a journal devoting at its August meeting, to | + | |
- | At the same Committee meeting a discussion arose an the matter of the five native plants, sale of which:was recently banned. It was felt to be a step in the right direction, but one which (.id not go far enough, and a decision was made to congratulate the Minister for Local | + | During the early part of July the "Sun" newspaper published a series of articles and news items dealing |
- | Government and-te suggest at the s ane time that the ban be extended to | + | |
- | include waratahs, christmas bells, eriostemon aid flannel flowers, | + | At the same Committee meeting a discussion arose an the matter of the five native plants, sale of which was recently banned. It was felt to be a step in the right direction, but one which did not go far enough, and a decision was made to congratulate the Minister for Local Government and to suggest at the same time that the ban be extended to include waratahs, christmas bells, eriostemon aid flannel flowers. |
- | "AUSTRALIAN WILD LIFE". (Review). | + | |
- | It is always encouraging to find that other people are thinking | + | ---- |
- | along the same lines as yourself, and, further, can produce the | + | |
- | testimony of experts to support those views. | + | ===="Australian Wild Life". (Review).=== |
- | This is the greatest satisfaction to be found in the journal of the Australian Wild Life Preservation Society of June, 1952. There are references to the bush fire problem, the threat to Bungonia Gorge from | + | |
- | cement workings, the lack of policy on Era, 4 years after its resump- | + | It is always encouraging to find that other people are thinking along the same lines as yourself, and, further, can produce the testimony of experts to support those views. |
- | tion - and a number of other similar matters which have already been discussed by the Club. There is an article telling the tragedy of | + | |
- | Wilsonfs | + | This is the greatest satisfaction to be found in the journal of the Australian Wild Life Preservation Society of June, 1952. There are references to the bush fire problem, the threat to Bungonia Gorge from cement workings, the lack of policy on Era, 2 1/2 years after its resumption |
- | reserve destroyed by bush fires following admission of graziers to the Park. | + | |
- | Even the walker who is not essentially interested in the case for conservation will appreciate the virtue in seeking reserves in the | + | Even the walker who is not essentially interested in the case for conservation will appreciate the virtue in seeking reserves in the Barrington Tops and Clyde-Budawang country, places where there is still ample scope for pioneering walks. |
- | Barrington Tops and Clyde-Budawang country, places where there is still ample scope for pioneering walks. | + | |
For those interested, we understand Allen Strom is in a position to supply copies of the journal. | For those interested, we understand Allen Strom is in a position to supply copies of the journal. | ||
- | A NEW NATIONAL PARK. | + | |
- | A few weeks ago Phil Mason produced a pamphlet published by the Cumberland County Council which refers to a proposed new National Park of 3,000 acres, stretching from Wallacia to Penrith along the eastern | + | ---- |
- | bank of the Nepean River, and embracing Norton' | + | |
- | Nepean Junction. | + | ===A New National Park.=== |
- | The intention is to provide a stretch of parkland for people in the western suburbs as a parallel to The National Park and Kuringa-Gat Chase in the south and north, The Cumberland County Council is now negotiating for the acquisition of the first 500 acres of the Park. | + | |
- | 15. | + | A few weeks ago Phil Mason produced a pamphlet published by the Cumberland County Council which refers to a proposed new National Park of 3,000 acres, stretching from Wallacia to Penrith along the eastern bank of the Nepean River, and embracing Norton' |
- | ,n.1.-1, | + | |
- | ARE YOU REQUIRING TRANSPORT | + | The intention is to provide a stretch of parkland for people in the western suburbs as a parallel to The National Park and Kuring-Gai Chase in the south and north. The Cumberland County Council is now negotiating for the acquisition of the first 500 acres of the Park. |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | RING OR WRITE | + | ---- |
- | LETTER TO TEE EDITOR. | + | |
- | Your.editorial in the Au ust edition of 'The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | =====Letter To The Editor.===== |
- | to hearten the toiler in this field perhaps the most disappointing aspect, the apathy, the lack of understanding, | + | |
- | frequently the organised opposition of one's fellow men ;... the very blokes that you are fighting for ... or their offspring, anyhow! | + | "Dear Sir, |
- | It is surprising therefore, to find my organisation prepared to sponsor a film ... an ordinary, straightforward entertainment on a | + | |
- | strip of 35m.. emulsion ... devoted to the subject of Conservation for the sake of spiritual values ... the retention of a Primitive | + | Your editorial in the August |
- | Area and the animals that go with it. Yet such is the theme of' | + | |
- | are uninitiated into the Problems | + | It is surprising therefore, to find my organisation prepared to sponsor a film... an ordinary, straightforward entertainment on a strip of 35mm. emulsion... devoted to the subject of Conservation for the sake of spiritual values... the retention of a Primitive Area and the animals that go with it. Yet such is the theme of " |
- | what else they will, in the revelations of this film; and let them parallel these in the events that we know so well at Kurnell, Morton Primitive Area, Wilsonts | + | |
- | places. For this film is more than fancy based upon the struggle for the National Parks of Kenya ... a fight for a cause designed to add to life, a little of the joy that the contemplation of natural beauty may bring ... a joy that every bushwalker experiences even if he does not know whence it comes. | + | " |
- | SIEDLECKYI TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE, | + | |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLACKEEATH. | + | It was obvious too, that the large audience was infected with this feeling... many I suspect for the first time in a mundane life. This is the propaganda that Conservation must have... an awakening of the general public to what delightful experiences there are in the bushlands. The bush has given us much... we must give something in return: surely no better than to take our story into the untouched hearts... by films, by words, by actual experience. |
- | ec.m.anosea..trimoraars moms= samil | + | |
- | tPHONE BlHEATH 81 OR 146. | + | |
- | LOOK FCR TC3210 OR TV270 | + | |
- | .4 1aw...ammeuammarzwwwr Ormiloma...NMWOPIMMaaM./ | + | |
- | OR BOOK AT MARK_SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION. | + | |
- | 16. | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | It was obvious too, that the large audience was infected with this feeling ... many I suspect for the first time in a mundane life. This is the propaganda that Conservation must have ... an awakening of the general public to what delightful experiences there are in the bushlands. The bush has given us much ... we must give something in return: surely no better than to take our story into the untouched hearts ... by films, by words, by actual experience. | + | |
Finally, may I suggest that your readers might care to " | Finally, may I suggest that your readers might care to " | ||
- | Yours sincerely, Allen A. Strom." | + | |
- | "GOVERNMENT GAZETTE | + | Yours sincerely, |
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+ | Allen A. Strom." | ||
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+ | ====="Government Gazette | ||
By Paul Barnes. | By Paul Barnes. | ||
- | Our much maligned Government has proved to me that there is at least one time when it can really MOVE - move with high speed and with as close an eye to a situation as aay battle commander. When?? When proclaiming bushfire | + | |
- | In recent summers, at least since 1949 when the Bush Fires Act | + | Our much maligned Government has proved to me that there is at least one time when it can really MOVE - move with high speed and with as close an eye to a situation as any battle commander. When?? When proclaiming bushfire |
- | became Law, we have become used to hearing fire lighting prohibitions proclaimed. Have you wondered, as I did, how they came about and just how :much value they had? | + | |
- | Commonwealth | + | In recent summers, at least since 1949 when the Bush Fires Act became Law, we have become used to hearing fire lighting prohibitions proclaimed. Have you wondered, as I did, how they came about and just how much value they had? |
- | carried out years of research on bushfires, their causes and prediction. He has concluded that the conditions giving rise to extreme bushfire danger are definit6ly | + | |
- | train" fires with such tragic certainty. | + | Commonwealth |
- | What makes a "blow up" day? - Mr. Foley enumerates four conditions | + | |
- | 1. Dry fuel, caused by a period of low rainfall | + | What makes a "blow up" day? - Mr. Foley enumerates four conditions |
- | 2. Low Humidity | + | |
- | 3. High Temperatures | + | - Dry fuel, caused by a period of low rainfall |
- | 4. Strong North or North-West winds. | + | |
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Each in turn can be further elaborated. | Each in turn can be further elaborated. | ||
- | 1. Dry Fuel. A protracted period of below-average rainfall leaves timber, leaves, and forest litter in a tinder dry | + | |
- | 19. | + | - Dry Fuel. A protracted period of below-average rainfall leaves timber, leaves, and forest litter in a tinder dry... |
- | REVIVAL OF THE BUSHWALKER ANNUAL: The matter of publishing mother edition of The BuTiawalTer' | + | |
- | .xpressed the view that, since the publication is one form of propa- | + | ---- |
- | ganda for the bushwalking movement, the subject of cost was not | + | |
- | predominant since the Federation held a fair bank balance. It was decided to canvass the Clubs for the following officers | + | =====Federation Notes.===== |
- | Editor | + | |
- | Business Manager | + | |
- | Advertising Manager | + | |
- | and delegates would be pleased to hear of any person willing to hold one of these positions. | + | |
- | At the ridge above St. Helena KeVin Ardill halted the party and Fathered the prospectives around him for on-the-spot map instruction. | + | |
- | Keeping them hoppin ", observed President McGregor. " | + | |
- | A NEW CHAMPION FOR OUR WILD FLOWERS. | + | |
- | By Brian G. Harvey. | + | |
- | It should create much satisfaction amongst our conservationists | + | |
- | to learn that we have a new champion in our crusade against the sale of wild flowers in the Hon. Anthony Alam, of the Legislative Council. I cannot recall a member of the Upper House bringing the subject | + | |
- | before that Chamber before, and the fact is very encouraging and | + | |
- | raises our hopes for greater pressure and ultimate success for the complete prohibition on the sale of the blossoms. | + | |
- | The Hon. A.A. Alam drew attention to the depredations of protected flowers from Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, from Which, he said, professional thieves had been making 100 to 150 per week. One such thief had made 630 in one week! It had been discovered that certain Chase rangers had been prepared to, and did, accept at least &20 per week to guide thieves to the spots where blooms grew in profusion! These rangers found themselves in the Hawkesbury Police Court. It was difficult to engage new rangers, and those remaining | + | |
- | work as long as 24 hours a day at the height of the wild flower | + | |
- | season. At night they pitched their tents alongside the choicest areas and had guns, but were loth to use them. | + | |
- | Protection for the 50,000 acres area is very difficult. Present Regulations did not prohibit the sale of waratahs, flannel-flowers and boronia and the ban on these was very desirable. He said If depredations continued at the present rate, there would be no native flora in the country. 30 or 40 years ago he recalled flowers growing in profusion on the Blue Mountains. The small holdings which were licensed to sell wild-flowers would be better engaged in cultivation | + | |
- | of roses, carnations ard the like. An appeal was made to the Minister for Justice to persuade the Premier to make available the services of | + | |
- | No.21 Police Division as was done two years ago, to patrol the area | + | |
- | during the critical period of two or three weeks to combat the racketeers. | + | |
- | 18. | + | |
- | 10EDERATION NOTES - AUGUST. | + | |
By Allen A. Strom. | By Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | CANBERRA ALPINE CLUB: Mr F. Cook of the Canberra Alpine Club was Tresent | + | |
- | WERONG: Letter to Federation suggesting that Werong was likely to be offered for sale. Information to be passed on to the S.B.W. and the Garrawarra Park Trust. | + | ===Canberra Alpine Club:=== |
- | SEARCH _AND RESCUE: A minor alert during the past month had shown that one member of the lost party had not informed his parents of where 113 intended to walk. Federation reminds Club Members of the foolhardiness of this practice. | + | |
- | SOCIAL.: Arr angements | + | Mr F. Cook of the Canberra Alpine Club was present |
- | INFORMATION: Blackheath Chamber of Commerce has asked for information | + | |
- | walker interested should see Paddy Pallin. | + | ===Werong:=== |
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+ | Letter to Federation suggesting that Werong was likely to be offered for sale. Information to be passed on to the S.B.W. and the Garrawarra Park Trust. | ||
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+ | ===Search and Rescue:=== | ||
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+ | A minor alert during the past month had shown that one member of the lost party had not informed his parents of where he intended to walk. Federation reminds Club Members of the foolhardiness of this practice. | ||
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+ | ===Social:=== | ||
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+ | Arrangements | ||
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+ | ===Information:=== | ||
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+ | Blackheath Chamber of Commerce has asked for information | ||
Folders with latest information on walking country should be on display within the next few days. | Folders with latest information on walking country should be on display within the next few days. | ||
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The Brisbane Bushwalkers will supply information personally to any bushwalker requiring details of Queensland walking country. | The Brisbane Bushwalkers will supply information personally to any bushwalker requiring details of Queensland walking country. | ||
- | MAPPING: Inaugural Meeting of this section held on August 1st when the following officers were appointed | + | |
- | Chairman: J.A. Fletcher | + | ===Mapping:=== |
- | Secretary: Lionel Smith Assistant Secretary: Beverley Alcorn | + | |
- | Maps Compiler: E. Sisley. | + | Inaugural Meeting of this section held on August 1st when the following officers were appointed: |
- | Since that meeting, Mr. F.1!,. Pallin had agreed to accept the position of Convenor. The meeting decided that the Section should aim to | + | |
- | (a) Collect, record and correct maps, | + | |Chairman|J.A. Fletcher| |
- | (b) Make maps of unmapped walking | + | |Secretary|Lionel Smith| |
- | (c) Arrange for the publication of naps. | + | |Assistant Secretary|Beverley Alcorn| |
- | The officers elected were charged with the task of arranging a business agenda for the next meeting of the section set down for 4th September in the rooms of the Big Sister Movement, 6th Floor, | + | |Maps Compiler|E. Sisley| |
- | THE FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN TBE SRRING | + | |
- | MIIIMM4MyMMMBW........=.1 1M.CMIRmnYPESiiMM.IYI | + | Since that meeting, Mr. F.A. Pallin had agreed to accept the position of Convenor. The meeting decided that the Section should aim to... |
- | That vicious cycle that seemed to bedevil weekends seems to have ended and we now have had a succession of glorious weekends. Lovely weekends to enjoy the flush of flowers which each year usher in the spring. The flowers are better than ever this year - they always are. Sometimes memory plays us false and we see in imagination a more glorious picture than is actually vouchsafed to us in reality, but not so with the flowers. Each year they surpass | + | |
+ | - Collect, record and correct maps, | ||
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+ | The officers elected were charged with the task of arranging a business agenda for the next meeting of the section set down for 4th September in the rooms of the Big Sister Movement, 6th Floor, | ||
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+ | ===Revival Of The Bushwalker Annual: | ||
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+ | The matter of publishing another edition of "The Bushwalker" | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Editor | ||
+ | * Business Manager | ||
+ | * Advertising Manager | ||
+ | |||
+ | and delegates would be pleased to hear of any person willing to hold one of these positions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | At the ridge above St. Helena KeVin Ardill halted the party and gathered the prospectives around him for on-the-spot map instruction. " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | =====A New Champion For Our Wild Flowers.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | By Brian G. Harvey. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It should create much satisfaction amongst our conservationists to learn that we have a new champion in our crusade against the sale of wild flowers in the Hon. Anthony Alam, of the Legislative Council. I cannot recall a member of the Upper House bringing the subject before that Chamber before, and the fact is very encouraging and raises our hopes for greater pressure and ultimate success for the complete prohibition on the sale of the blossoms. | ||
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+ | The Hon. A.A. Alam drew attention to the depredations of protected flowers from Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, from which, he said, professional thieves had been making £100 to £150 per week. One such thief had made £630 in one week! It had been discovered that certain Chase rangers had been prepared to, and did, accept at least £20 per week to guide thieves to the spots where blooms grew in profusion! These rangers found themselves in the Hawkesbury Police Court. It was difficult to engage new rangers, and those remaining work as long as 24 hours a day at the height of the wild flower season. At night they pitched their tents alongside the choicest areas and had guns, but were loth to use them. | ||
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+ | Protection for the 50,000 acres area is very difficult. Present Regulations did not prohibit the sale of waratahs, flannel-flowers and boronia and the ban on these was very desirable. He said if depredations continued at the present rate, there would be no native flora in the country. 30 or 40 years ago he recalled flowers growing in profusion on the Blue Mountains. The small holdings which were licensed to sell wild-flowers would be better engaged in cultivation of roses, carnations and the like. An appeal was made to the Minister for Justice to persuade the Premier to make available the services of No.21 Police Division as was done two years ago, to patrol the area during the critical period of two or three weeks to combat the racketeers. | ||
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+ | =====The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | That vicious cycle that seemed to bedevil weekends seems to have ended and we now have had a succession of glorious weekends. Lovely weekends to enjoy the flush of flowers which each year usher in the spring. The flowers are better than ever this year - they always are. Sometimes memory plays us false and we see in imagination a more glorious picture than is actually vouchsafed to us in reality, but not so with the flowers. Each year they surpass | ||
An announcement of goods for sale after the above outburst hardly seems to be in keeping, so Paddy will sign off with the fervent wish that all his friends spread far and wide over Australia will be able to snatch a few hours in the bush to enjoy the flowers. | An announcement of goods for sale after the above outburst hardly seems to be in keeping, so Paddy will sign off with the fervent wish that all his friends spread far and wide over Australia will be able to snatch a few hours in the bush to enjoy the flowers. | ||
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- | PADDY PALLIN, | ||
- | CAMP GEAR FOR WALKERS, | ||
- | 201 CASTLEREAGH STREET, fPHONE. 31;2678. SYDNEY. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin, Camp Gear For Walkers. | ||
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+ | 201 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. 'Phone M2678. |
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