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- | TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER, | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, | + | |
- | No,217 | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, |
- | 001M.awimmtV100.0=m0120.W | + | |
- | mrmmmmimrmmmm-mamrwftwim.mmommm.hrmmrdmddwmftmwmmmmmWftmoimmm.mm | + | ====No.217 December, 1952 Price 6d.==== |
- | DECEMBER, 1952 | + | |
- | .101..NIMY.M10.0101.11.11.1, | + | |
- | VIM | + | |**Editor**|Jim Brown, 103 Gipps St., Drummoyne| |
- | Editor: Jim Brown, 103 Gipps St., Sales & Subs.: Gladys Roberts. | + | |**Production & Business Manager**|Brian.Harvey (JW1462)| |
- | Production & Business Manager; Brian.Harvey (JW1462), | + | |**Sales & Subs.**|Gladys Roberts| |
- | 0 0 | + | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey| |
- | CONTENTS. | + | |
- | Editorial - Festive Season | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | At the November General Meeting | + | |
- | Leica Photo Service (Advertisement) | + | | | |Page| |
- | Victorian Search and Rescue At Work - 3 | + | |Editorial - Festive Season| | 1| |
- | By Stuart Brookes 5 | + | |At the November General Meeting| | 2| |
- | The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advertisement) 7 | + | |Victorian Search and Rescue At Work|By Stuart Brookes| 5| |
- | Should Bushwalkers Marry? | + | |Should Bushwalkers Marry?|By Alex Colley|10| |
- | Pattern Test Walks 12 | + | |Pattern Test Walks| |12| |
- | Scenic Motor Tours (Advertisement) 13 | + | |Oil Refinery At Kurnell - Report on deputation|By Allen Strom|13| |
- | Oil Refinery At Kurnell - Report on | + | |The Commandos|By " |
- | deputation | + | |Federation Notes|By Allen Strom|18| |
- | The Commandos | + | |
- | Federation Notes - By Allen Strom 18 | + | =====Advertisements.===== |
- | Paddy!s Advertisement | + | |
- | 0.. | + | | |Page| |
- | EDITORIAL. | + | |Leica Photo Service| 3| |
- | FESTIVE SEASON. | + | |The Sanitarium Health Food Shop| 7| |
- | It has often seemed strange to us that at the very time of the year when the majority of Christianised humanity hugs the family circle, and makes a special bid to live on the fat of the land, there is that small, cantankerous, | + | |Scenic Motor Tours|13| |
- | which must go off, far from their more humdrum fellows and relatives, and eat a Christmas dinner of bacon and dried potato. When you think about it quite dispassionately it does seem rather like doing | + | |Paddy's|20| |
- | 4 it the hard way. | + | |
- | However there they (we) are, and no doubt there we will remain: and a very good thing it is too. If the day does come when it seems to bushwalkers to be unreasonable to spend their Christmas slugging it out in Tasmanian mud, or shivering in the westerly gale on Townsend, then you may write " | + | ---- |
- | 2. | + | |
- | have the bush in their blood will always find that festive luxuries are poor substitutes for that long holiday trip: if their annual holidays occur over Christmas they will joyfully get by on scroggin and chocolate and a few raisins. | + | =====Editorial - Festive Season.===== |
+ | |||
+ | It has often seemed strange to us that at the very time of the year when the majority of Christianised humanity hugs the family circle, and makes a special bid to live on the fat of the land, there is that small, cantankerous, | ||
+ | |||
+ | However there they (we) are, and no doubt there we will remain: and a very good thing it is too. If the day does come when it seems to bushwalkers to be unreasonable to spend their Christmas slugging it out in Tasmanian mud, or shivering in the westerly gale on Townsend, then you may write " | ||
To those who are going to take their Christmas afar may we wish a really good trip: to those who holiday at other times and whom we will probably meet at Era - a Happy Christmas and Good Walking in 1953. | To those who are going to take their Christmas afar may we wish a really good trip: to those who holiday at other times and whom we will probably meet at Era - a Happy Christmas and Good Walking in 1953. | ||
- | AT THE NOVEMBER GENERAL MEETING/ | + | |
- | With some sixty-odd members in sight, | + | ---- |
- | The President suggested that the proper authority to give approval and blessing to such a scheme would be the Blue Gum Forest Trust. Jim Brown, speaking as a Forest Trustee, pointed out that only portions of the area referred to as Blue Gum Forest | + | |
- | Myles Dunphy hoped that the explosives experts had some previous experience in this kind of job, and Peter Stitt expressed the view that it would be necessary to get well down into the timbers of the offending trunk, and he thought they could provide a suitable drill for this. Jack Wren emphasised that there would be any amount of | + | =====At The November General Meeting.===== |
- | work not connected with the actual explosions, and a full-scale working | + | |
+ | With some sixty-odd members in sight, | ||
+ | |||
+ | The President suggested that the proper authority to give approval and blessing to such a scheme would be the Blue Gum Forest Trust. Jim Brown, speaking as a Forest Trustee, pointed out that only portions of the area referred to as Blue Gum Forest | ||
+ | |||
+ | Myles Dunphy hoped that the explosives experts had some previous experience in this kind of job, and Peter Stitt expressed the view that it would be necessary to get well down into the timbers of the offending trunk, and he thought they could provide a suitable drill for this. Jack Wren emphasised that there would be any amount of work not connected with the actual explosions, and a full-scale working | ||
The vote was taken, and it was agreed to set up the committee, the members of which would be Jack Wren, John Bookluck, Ken Angel, Peter Stitt and Colin Putt. Members of the Blue Gum Trust would be able to participate on an ex-officio basis. | The vote was taken, and it was agreed to set up the committee, the members of which would be Jack Wren, John Bookluck, Ken Angel, Peter Stitt and Colin Putt. Members of the Blue Gum Trust would be able to participate on an ex-officio basis. | ||
- | 3. | ||
- | PHOTOGRAPHY ! ? I | + | Kath Brown now raised an allied issue: would it not be a good thing, in the interests of safety of campers generally, if it were made necessary for the approval of a meeting to be gained before any work (including conservation activities) involving use of explosives was commenced. Jack Wren suggested it may not always be desirable to have to await a general meeting' |
- | You press the button, we'll do the rest ! | + | |
- | Finegrain | + | A small backwash to this extended discussion came in the Federation report, when it was mentioned that mysterious blasting had occurred in Bungonia Caves recently. A voice from the back cried urgently "I have an alibi!" |
- | Developing | + | |
- | Sparkling | + | Paul Barnes rose, looking hungrily around, seeking a Minutes Secretary for Federation (he ultimately found one in our ranks, we gather) - and volunteers for the Bush Fire Patrols which Federation had arranged in the National Park. |
- | Prints | + | |
- | Perfect | + | After the Treasurer' |
- | enlargements | + | |
- | LEICA | + | The Conservation Report contained the full account from Allen Strom of the deputation to the Premier on Kurnell (see elsewhere in this issue). Myles Dunphy moved a motion |
- | PHOTO | + | |
- | SERVICE | + | Paul Barnes, speaking of wildflower protection, mentioned that the N.S.W. Ranger Patrol was organising a meeting to decide on ways and means of garnering information on flowers |
- | 31 Macquarie Place | + | |
- | SYDNEY N.S.W. | + | Coming to General Business, the President announced the latest edict on fire-lighting in the out-doors. In the eastern and central divisions of the State cooking fires may be lit in properly constructed fireplaces, or containers of a type approved |
- | e.11 | + | |
- | Rollfilms | + | Finally, perhaps through association of ideas, we came to a suggestion from Don Frost that, in addition to patrols in National Park, a body of walkers may be made available for active fire-fighting in the Park. If they could have the Park's equipment made available, and perhaps a driver, they could stand by at week-ends, when few Park employees were about, and possibly arrest small bushfires before they developed. Some spotting stations were indicated - Peach Tree Trig perhaps, and another elsewhere - and a minimum of thirty-two fire fighters rostered on duty in parties of eight each weekend. |
- | or | + | |
- | Leica films | + | Edna Garrad enquired if it might not be better to support the patrols already arranged, and Don replied that the fighters could co-operate with the patrols: Myles Dunphy remarked that the Park was still disastrously |
- | deserve the | + | |
- | best SERVICE | + | Gil Webb enquired how the regulations affected the barbecue, to which the President remarked that the regulations were there, saying "a properly constructed fireplace", |
- | 4 | + | |
- | Kath Brown now raised an allied issue: would it not be a good thing, in the interests of safety of campers generally, if it were made necessary for the approval of a meeting to be gained before any work (including conservation activities) involving use of explosives was commenced. Jack Wren suggested it may not always be desirable to have to await a general meeting' | + | ---- |
- | explosives trouble'? | + | |
- | framed about it. The President said, no, but we had been very close | + | Owing to the Christmas and New Year Holidays, the January Issue of this magazine will not be on sale until Friday, 9th January, 1953. Annual Subscriptions to the magazine expire on 31st January next: |
- | to having one. The motion to limit the explosives enthusiasts was then put and lost. | + | |
- | A small backwash to this extended discussion came in the Federation report, when it was mentioned that mysterious blasting had | + | ---- |
- | occurred in Bungonia Caves recently. A voice from the back cried urgently "I have an alibi!' | + | |
- | underline the importance of obtaining permission from Trustees or other proper authority before any work, conservational or otherwise, was begun. | + | =====Victorian Search |
- | Paul Barnes rose, looking hungrily around, seeking a Minutes | + | |
- | Secretary for Federation (he ultimately found one in our ranks, we gather) - and volunteers for the Bush Fire Patrols which Federation had arranged in the National Park. | + | |
- | After the Treasurer' | + | |
- | The Conservation Report contained the full account from Allen Strom of the deputation to the Premier on Kurnell (see elsewhere in this issue). Myles Dunphy moved amotion | + | |
- | Paul Barnes, speaking of wildflower protection, mentioned that the N.S.W. Ranger Patrol was organising a meeting to decide on ways and means of garnering information on flowers | + | |
- | Coming to General Business, the President announced the latest edict on fire-lighting in the out-doors. In the eastern and central divisions of the State cooking fires may be lit in properly constructed fireplaces, or containers of a type epproved | + | |
- | Finally, perhaps through association of ideas, we came to a suggestion from Don Frost that, in addition to patrols in National Park, a body of walkers may be made available for active fire-fighting in the Park. If they cauld.have the Park's equipment made available, and perhaps a driver, they could stand by at week-ends, when few Park employees were about, and possibly, arrest small bushfires before they developed. Some spotting stations were indicated - Peach Tree Trig perhaps, and another elsewhere. - and a minimum of thirty-two fire fighters, rostered on duty in parties of eight each weekend. | + | |
- | Edna Garrad enquired if it might not be better to support the patrols already.arranged, and Don replied that the fighters could co-operate with the patrols: Myles Dunphy remarked that the Park was stilldIsastrously | + | |
- | Gil Webb enquired how the.:regulations affected the barbecue, to 4 which the President remarked that the regulations were there, saying "a properly constructed fireplace", | + | |
- | for the month. The time 9.20 p.m. | + | |
- | .0.111.1.=.101.amlowlriiIPOINIMI | + | |
- | Owing to the Christmas and New Year Holidays, the January | + | |
- | 5. VICTORIAN SEARCH | + | |
By Stuart Brookes. | By Stuart Brookes. | ||
- | Marysville is amountain | + | |
- | the Deep Creek heads of the O' | + | Marysville is a mountain |
- | very dense rain forest, with wire grass, fallen timber and all sorts | + | |
- | 0 | + | The party, four men and two girls, were not members of any club, and their ability not more than average, although they apparently held somewhat exaggerated ideas as to their capabilities. One of the girls had only one other trip to her credit. They all behaved pretty sensibly, however, when things went haywire. |
- | of rubbish between the big trees. The ridge tops are scarcely any better, and the proposed route of the missing party along the Metropolitan Board' | + | |
- | . The party, four men and two girls, were not members of any club, | + | The actual distance between Strickland and Grant is not very far along the ridge, and even with the scrub a properly |
- | and their ability not more than average, although they apparently held somewhat exaggerated ideas as to their capabilities. One of the girls had only one other trip to her credit. They all behaved pretty sensibly, however, when things went haywire. | + | |
- | The actual distance between Strickland and Grant is not very far along the ridge, and even with the scrub a properly | + | They set out from the road on Friday afternoon (25th April) up the logging track to the huts near Strickland and camped. Where they went wrong after that, no one has yet found out. The intention was, of course, to complete the round trip to Marysville by Sunday evening. |
- | the Saturday and Sunday, the days on which they must have gone south off the ridge, was quite good. The bad weather did not commence until Monday and merely added to their troubles. | + | |
- | They set out from the road on Friday afternoon (25th April) up the logging track to the huts near Strickland and =aped. Where they went wrong after that, no one has yet found out. The intention was, of course, to complete the round trip to Marysville by Sunday evening. | + | The parents informed the police |
- | The parents informed the pblice | + | |
- | and at 9.30 p.m., after a short, fruitless search by locals, the Search and Rescue Section of the Federation was called out - by Russell | + | I will digress here to explain the local set-up, as I believe it varies considerably from the N.S.W. scheme, particularly as regards relations with the Police. |
- | Street Police Headquarters. | + | |
- | I will digress here to explain the local set-up, as I believe | + | The S & R was formed several years ago and placed at the disposal of the Police, who accepted it with reservations. Since then they have made a couple of calls on the S & R, obviously |
- | it varies considerably from the LS.W. scheme, particularly as regards relations with the Police. | + | |
- | The S & R was formed several years ago and placed at the | + | Also, calls would only be made in cases of dire emergency, and not to look for dead bodies, escaped lunatics and the like. These, and other conditions, were of course all regarded very favourably by S. & R. |
- | disposal of the Police, who accepted it with reservations. Since | + | |
- | then they have made a couple of calls on the S & R, obviously | + | The S & R __could__ |
- | S & R representatives and laid down certain conditions. One was that | + | |
- | fila_ would decide when a call was to be made. Furthermore the Officer in Charge of Communications at D.24 (radio headquarters/ would make the decision and not the local Police in the area. | + | |
- | Also, calls would only be made in cases of dire emergency, and | + | |
- | not to look for dead bodies, escaped lunatics and the like. These, and other conditions, were of course all regarded very favourably by S. & R. | + | |
- | 6. | + | |
- | The S & R could put on a private search if they wished, but must notify D.24 first. | + | |
The call-up system is simply that D.24 ' | The call-up system is simply that D.24 ' | ||
- | To continue: the first party was requested to assemble at Police Headquarters at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29th. Twenty turned up and * we left immediately in " | + | |
- | The locals regarded the conditions as very unusual for the time of year. We learned once'again, as we had on previous searches, that it is a mistake to get caught up with the locals, with rare exceptions. They were not terribly enthusiastic to head out into | + | To continue: the first party was requested to assemble at Police Headquarters at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29th. Twenty turned up and we left immediately in " |
- | the snow covered scrub, although I must admit that in this particular region they get a lot of calls on their time to search for lost" parties of young people from guest houses. | + | |
+ | The locals regarded the conditions as very unusual for the time of year. We learned once again, as we had on previous searches, that it is a mistake to get caught up with the locals, with rare exceptions. They were not terribly enthusiastic to head out into the snow covered scrub, although I must admit that in this particular region they get a lot of calls on their time to search for "lost" parties of young people from guest houses. | ||
The exception in this case was Jack Lewis, Head Ranger of the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works, who control the Water Catchment Reserves. | The exception in this case was Jack Lewis, Head Ranger of the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works, who control the Water Catchment Reserves. | ||
- | Tuesday' | ||
- | At about this time the Police decided to call on the Army for assistance and this was immediately forthcoming on a large scale. The organisers-of the search at this stage were the local policeman at Marysville, Jack Lewis and two S & R members. By this time the Police were beginning to rely more ard more on S & R'nen, and it was on their recommendation that Army assistance was s ought. Not more than twenty locals participated in the search at any time. | ||
- | The Army duly arrived Wednesday evening, with a great fleet of trucks and jeeps,, radio trucks, cookhouse, etc. The Major in charge and a Captain joined the organising staff-, but made no attempt to | ||
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- | dominate proceedings. It was apparent that they could best assist as regards to transport, communications and rationing. | ||
- | Transport was becoming a bottleneck as by this time there were over 100 S R members on the spot and they had to be shifted to and from search area. At a conference that night it was decided to set up five main camps, supplied and maintained by the Army, from which search parties, all bushwalkers, | ||
- | I returned to Melbourne on Tuesday night late, with the parents of the missing people, in order to procure more maps, etc. from Government Departments (which were falling over themselves to assist us by this time), and also to ensure that the large party of S R members scheduled to leave town on Wednesday had as many petrol stoves as we coUld get, and full winter kit, such as mittens, two pairs long trousers, etc. I returned to Marysville on the Wednesday night with a party of about 45, including some members of the Ski Patrol. It was thought advisable to have them an hand, though in the areas then being searched the scrub made skis useless. | ||
- | On Thursday, May 1st, the amsistanbe of the Army made possible | ||
- | the establishment of four forward camps, carried out as follows: Actual searching was to be carried out by bushwalkers assisted by a few locals. All walkers and skiers were lined up before the Police Station (about 150 persons all told) and four search parties were selected, with leaders. All these front-rank searchers carried gear and rations for four days. From the remainder a track cutting party was selected to cut a track to the Paradise Plains Camp (No,2) qnd the balance, about 30, were to be used to help the Army " | ||
- | 8. | ||
- | etc. into this camp. These latter stout souls had the hardest job of all, and did it willingly. Some of the radio units weighed 60 lbs. | ||
- | was with the No.1 camp party and its set-up was typical. The searchers comprised 20 walkers and skiers, supported: | ||
- | a 30-cwt. 4 x 4, a 4 x-4 radio truck and a GMC 3-axle drive 10-wheeler. sack Lewis, the Ranger, also came with us, as he thought the allotted search area a very likely one. 0 | ||
- | We had to take a circuitous route of over 40 miles to reach the camp site (see map) and whilst the Army set about establishing the camp, we set off into the scrub, led by sack Lewis. We also had Issued to us 12 4-1/2 lb. walkie-talkie radios, but soon discovered their range in scrub or timber is very limited (about 300 yards) SO we returned them to the radio truck. | ||
- | We searched along the river below our carp that afternoon, and on return heard that the party had been found - ironically enough by local graziers, the Keppel Brothers, some of the few locals to take part. They -had been into the Bellel Creek area the day before and were asked tc give it another go an the Thursday. In the meantime the party was working its way a the creek and met the Keppels at about the place the latter had reached the previous day. The missing party had travelled about 3/4 mile in the meantime. They were in fair condition, but had had trouble in getting two of their number to rise that morning. We have had no opportunity yet to closely question them as to their movements. They do not belong to any walking club, although one or two of them had been out as visitors with various Clubs. | ||
- | When we returned to our camp it was dark and we were cold and | ||
- | wet, but the Army had tents pitched, a roaring fire for drying clothes, and hot cocoa, followed shortly by a 'hot meal, on tap. Once they Qvercame their initial diffidence at working with civilians all of the Army personnel co-operated splendidly. They made no attempt to take control, but summed up the situation rapidly and decided the role they could best fill. The Army officers were much impressed by the equipment carried by the walkers, especially the four days/ rations (they didn't believe this at first) and by the teamwork of the search parties comprising as they did members of different clubs. The officers were also at a loss to understand how the leaders could maintain discipline without any apparent authority, and commented on this aspect several times. | ||
- | With the finding of the missing party, the wtple organisation had to be put into reverse. It took over 24 hours to get all the personnel back to Marysville, and could well have taken much longer. The poor 4 devils who packed the military stores into Camp 2 had to pack it all out again, but the track had been out in for about a rdle by this time. | ||
- | To sum up, the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs, and particularly the S & R Section, is now held in pretty high esteem by the various Government authorities. 'Right from the start the Police gave full scope to the S & R organisers and acted promptly an all | ||
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- | .., 4 | + | Tuesday' |
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- | eittr e oL--itTp . 41,:,,,,4t4 001111,1, ,...,Ogf 4, ,0.004,11, V., 4 - ..... , 0- I., mil 1:, NVA | + | At about this time the Police decided to call on the Army for assistance and this was immediately forthcoming on a large scale. The organisers of the search at this stage were the local policeman at Marysville, Jack Lewis and two S & R members. By this time the Police were beginning to rely more and more on S & R men, and it was on their recommendation that Army assistance was sought. Not more than twenty locals participated in the search at any time. |
- | .." | + | |
- | 6,41y,f A | + | The Army duly arrived Wednesday evening, with a great fleet of trucks and jeeps, radio trucks, cookhouses, etc. The Major in charge and a Captain joined the organising staff, but made no attempt to dominate proceedings. It was apparent that they could best assist as regards to transport, communications and rationing. |
- | . -'4,14, | + | |
- | ...._, Ye' '..V.- Ik | + | Transport was becoming a bottleneck as by this time there were over 100 S & R members on the spot and they had to be shifted to and from search areas. At a conference that night it was decided to set up five main camps, supplied and maintained by the Army, from which search parties, all bushwalkers, would fan out. |
- | ' | + | |
- | ..,,A." | + | I returned to Melbourne on Tuesday night late, with the parents of the missing people, in order to procure more maps, etc. from Government Departments (which were falling over themselves to assist us by this time), and also to ensure that the large party of S & R members scheduled to leave town on Wednesday had as many petrol stoves as we could get, and full winter kit, such as mittens, two pairs long trousers, etc. I returned to Marysville on the Wednesday night with a party of about 45, including some members of the Ski Patrol. It was thought advisable to have them an hand, though in the areas then being searched the scrub made skis useless. |
- | 14. .0,4.., ,A.4. /.._ -1-ZiPi ''',,, | + | |
- | 1.1-" | + | On Thursday, May 1st, the assistance of the Army made possible the establishment of four forward camps, carried out as follows: Actual searching was to be carried out by bushwalkers assisted by a few locals. All walkers and skiers were lined up before the Police Station (about 150 persons all told) and four search parties were selected, with leaders. All these front-rank searchers carried gear and rations for four days. From the remainder a track cutting party was selected to cut a track to the Paradise Plains Camp (No.2) and the balance, about 30, were to be used to help the Army "back-pack" supplies, radio gear, etc. into this camp. These latter stout souls had the hardest job of all, and did it willingly. Some of the radio units weighed 60 lbs. |
- | )4% | + | |
- | Nt$\ | + | was with the No.1 camp party and its set-up was typical. The searchers comprised 20 walkers and skiers, supported:by 15 Army personnel under a Captain. For transport we had a jeep, a 3-ton 4 x 4, a 30-cwt. 4 x 4, a 4 x-4 radio truck and a GMC 3-axle drive 10-wheeler. Jack Lewis, the Ranger, also came with us, as he thought the allotted search area a very likely one. |
- | -.-.: E-- .._... - | + | |
- | = I ,,,,Ip"hititio *-, , 2 - | + | We had to take a circuitous route of over 40 miles to reach the camp site (see map) and whilst the Army set about establishing the camp, we set off into the scrub, led by Jack Lewis. We also had issued to us 12 4-1/2 lb. walkie-talkie radios, but soon discovered their range in scrub or timber is very limited (about 300 yards) SO we returned them to the radio truck. |
- | --, | + | |
- | -1 ',...' *. :&_, | + | We searched along the river below our camp that afternoon, and on return heard that the party had been found - ironically enough by local graziers, the Keppel Brothers, some of the few locals to take part. They had been into the Bellel Creek area the day before and were asked to give it another go on the Thursday. In the meantime the party was working its way __up__ the creek and met the Keppels at about the place the latter had reached the previous day. The missing party had travelled about 3/4 mile in the meantime. They were in fair condition, but had had trouble in getting two of their number to rise that morning. We have had no opportunity yet to closely question them as to their movements. They do not belong to any walking club, although one or two of them had been out as visitors with various Clubs. |
- | 1.00 | + | |
- | la Si: j | + | When we returned to our camp it was dark and we were cold and wet, but the Army had tents pitched, a roaring fire for drying clothes, and hot cocoa, followed shortly by a hot meal, on tap. Once they overcame their initial diffidence at working with civilians all of the Army personnel co-operated splendidly. They made no attempt to take control, but summed up the situation rapidly and decided the role they could best fill. The Army officers were much impressed by the equipment carried by the walkers, especially the four days' rations (they didn't believe this at first) and by the teamwork of the search parties comprising as they did members of different clubs. The officers were also at a loss to understand how the leaders could maintain discipline without any apparent authority, and commented on this aspect several times. |
- | 7., . _a | + | |
- | t '' | + | With the finding of the missing party, the whole organisation had to be put into reverse. It took over 24 hours to get all the personnel back to Marysville, and could well have taken much longer. The poor devils who packed the military stores into Camp 2 had to pack it all out again, but the track had been cut in for about a mile by this time. |
- | 4'-::.- i k. _._!.- | + | |
- | -,.,. 1 :...,..,. | + | To sum up, the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs, and particularly the S & R Section, is now held in pretty high esteem by the various Government authorities. Right from the start the Police gave full scope to the S & R organisers and acted promptly on all requests or suggestions made. The Inspector in charge has since had a conference with S & R Convenors, and stated that the Police Department was most satisfied with the efforts of the Section. He requested that the Federation immediately appoint a Liaison Officer, whose duty it would be, on a future call-up to report at once to Police Headquarters and remain there during the search. A similar post, plus deputies, is to be created to do the same job at the Police Station nearest the search area. |
- | ---; | + | |
- | ifoat. / | + | The Police are now fully satisfied as to the ability of S & R members and no longer concerned, as apparently they were previously, that the searchers might have to be searched for. |
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- | q | + | As previously mentioned, Police Headquarters has deliberately chosen to retain control of S & R personnel in that they assess any given situation, and decide whether to call on the S & R. If they do decide, the S & R people are then sent to the local Police who must employ them, whether they like it or not. This method, we feel, is very satisfactory as it ensures that we are not called out without good reason, and when we do go, our time is not wasted. |
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- | requests or suggestions made. The Inspector in charge has since had a conference with S & R Convenors, and stated that the Police Department | ||
- | was most satisfied with the efforts of the Section. He requested that | ||
- | the Federation immediately appoint a Liaison Officer, whose duty it would be, on a future call-up to report at once to Police Headquarters and remain there during the search. A similar post, plus deputies, is to be created to do the same job at the Police Station nearest the | ||
- | search area. | ||
- | The Police are now fully satisfied as to the ability of S & R | ||
- | members and no longer concerned, as app arently they were previously, that the searchers might have to be searched for. | ||
- | As previously mentioned, Police Headquarters has deliberately chosen to retain control of S & R personnel in that they assess any | ||
- | given situation, and decide whether to call on the S & R. If they do decide, the S & R people are then sent to the local Police who must | ||
- | employ them, whether they like it or not. This method, we feel, is very satisfactory as it ensures that we are not called out without good reason, and when we do go, our time is not wasted. | ||
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- | SHOULD BUSHWALKERS MARRY? | ||
By Alex Colley. | By Alex Colley. | ||
- | A visitor to the Club rooms on Friday 31st October might have noted that the sounding of the gong for the commencement of the debate was the signal for the assorted bushwalkers present to act in a manner reminiscent of eventide in a fowlyard. As the chattering groups separated to circumvent the narnishings | + | |
- | Mr. Jim Brown, opening the case for the Government, proclaimed that marriage was good for human beings. Anticipating that he would be outflanked on this argument, he went as far as to assert that bush- walkers | + | A visitor to the Club rooms on Friday 31st October might have noted that the sounding of the gong for the commencement of the debate was the signal for the assorted bushwalkers present to act in a manner reminiscent of eventide in a fowlyard. As the chattering groups separated to circumvent the furnishings |
- | 11. no | + | |
- | to satisfy their every whim, but there was/hope for the male members of the Government except marriage. | + | Mr. Jim Brown, opening the case for the Government, proclaimed that marriage was good for human beings. Anticipating that he would be outflanked on this argument, he went as far as to assert that bushwalkers |
- | Mr. Harry Neil Scott Schafer (without beard) came right out into the open and declared himself to be not only the Club's No.1 misogynist (woman-hater) but also No.1 misogamist (hater of marriage). Describing the Government' | + | |
- | * feminist). Bushwalking, | + | Mr. Harry Neil Scott Schafer (without beard) came right out into the open and declared himself to be not only the Club's No.1 misogynist (woman-hater) but also No.1 misogamist (hater of marriage). Describing the Government' |
- | Mr. Ken Meadows, second Government speaker, was all for marriage, if only for gastronomic reasons. Consider, he enjoined us, the mess consumed by Clem Hallstrom before he was married - oatmeal, raisins and powdered milk stirred up in cold water. But marriage, | + | |
- | Clem Hallstrom, after slating the Government' | + | Mr. Ken Meadows, second Government speaker, was all for marriage, if only for gastronomic reasons. Consider, he enjoined us, the mess consumed by Clem Hallstrom before he was married - oatmeal, raisins and powdered milk stirred up in cold water. But marriage, |
- | started off on the fields, the birds and the bees. Ears twitched in | + | |
- | anticipation of further enlightenment, | + | Clem Hallstrom, after slating the Government' |
- | bushwalker. Single bushwalkers might be misfits, but they were happy | + | |
- | misfits and better a misfit than married, confined within a 6-foot paling fence, growing lettuces (cries of'"Wot: No cucumbers?" | + | Edna Stretton described the Opposition as " |
- | in the wet etc. were as nothing compared to the mollycoddling that | + | |
- | went on within the confines of the paling fence. | + | Mr. Bruggy referred to his note book, regretting that it didn't contain the items it used to before he was married. However it evidently did contain a nostalgic reference to dirty billies, and the joy of just getting up and eating the remainder of what was half cooked the night before. What was more his billies were now even dirtier than before, having been thoroughly burnt by his wife. It also contained a reference to the cold wet night he had spent pressed against the side of his tent by his spouse. Mr. Bruggy was just warming to his theme when a hidden hand, or perhaps a note inserted by his wife, restrained him. At all events his eloquence ceased with a brief "that's all I have to say" and some cad in the audience said " |
- | Edna Stretton described the Opposition as " | + | |
- | and put it down to ignorance. This being the case she would give them | + | After a brief reply by the leader of the Government, Mr. Harvey put the matter to the vote. He declared the motion carried despite |
- | a lesson. The girls could see her lines and copy. On the first walk | + | |
- | it was well to be conventionally clad - skirts, stockings and the rest. Thereafter a slow strip tease extending over about five weekends would stimulate interest. After these preliminaries it was time to get down to business - leave cat the billy and mention the fact in front of the victim - he was sure to ask you to share his. Next leave out the tent, and so on - progressively. | + | ---- |
- | 12. | + | |
- | Mr. Bruggy referred to his note book, regretting that it didn't contain the items it used to before he was married. However it evidently did contain a nostalgic reference to dirty billies, and the joy of just getting up and eating the remainder of what was half cooked the night before. What was more his billies were now even dirtier than before, having been thoroughly burnt by his wife. It also contained a reference to the cold wet night he had spent pressed against the side of his tent by his spouse. Mr. Bruggy was just warming to his theme | + | =====Pattern Test Walks.===== |
- | when a hidden hand, or perhaps a note inserted by his wife, restrained | + | |
- | After a brief reply by the leader of the Government, Mr. Harvey put the matter to the vote. He declared the motion carried despite | + | Published in accordance with the requirements of By-Law No.14, Section K. |
- | Mamalarana=101.4=.1111/ | + | |
- | PATTERN TEST WALKS. | + | ====2-Day Walks.==== |
- | Published in accordance with, the requirements of By-Law No.14, Section K. | + | |
- | 2-DAY WALKS. | + | - Katoomba - Six Foot Track - Gibraltar Creek - Cox's River - Tin Pot Hill - Carlon' |
- | Katoomba - Six Foot Track - Gibraltar Creek - Cox's River - Tin Pot Hill - Carlon' | + | |
- | 34-DAy WALKS. | + | ====1 1/2-Day Walks.==== |
- | 1. Bundeena - Marley Wattamolla Garie - Burning Palms,-Bola Heights - Wilson' | + | |
- | . Blackheath - Govett' | + | - Bundeena - Marley |
- | 3. Campbelltown - Minerva Pool - O' | + | |
- | DAY WALKS. | + | |
- | 1. Mt. Kuring-gai Crosslands Berowra Creek Fish Ponds - Hornsby. | + | |
- | 2. Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott Myuna Creek - Heathcote Creek - Scouters Mountain - Woronora River - Sabugal Crossing - Engadine. | + | ====Day Walks.==== |
- | 3. Waterfall - The Mill - Island Track - Palona Brook - Garie Trig - Era - Lilyvale, | + | |
- | 4. Gordon - Rocky Creek - Middle Harbour Creek - Cowan Creek - track to Sphinx - Cockle Creek - Wahroonga. | + | - Mt. Kuring-gai |
- | 6ZL REFINERY AT KURNELL. | + | |
- | (From the report submitted to the Club by Allen Strom, who | + | |
- | represented the Wild Life Preservation Society, Federation | + | - Gordon - Rocky Creek - Middle Harbour Creek - Cowan Creek - track to Sphinx - Cockle Creek - Wahroonga. |
- | of Bush Walking Clubs and S.B.W. on the deputation of protest to the Premier, October 23rd.) | + | |
- | The deputation represented numerous bodies, including the Royal Australian Historical Society, National | + | ---- |
- | (1) Preservation of places of early Australian history. | + | |
- | (2) Industrial usage and preservation of flora and fauna cannot go hand in hand. | + | =====Oil Refinery At Kurnell.===== |
- | (3) The desirability of decentralisation. | + | |
- | (4) The war time hazard of placing a vulnerable point at Kurnell. | + | (From the report submitted to the Club by Allen Strom, who represented the Wild Life Preservation Society, Federation of Bush Walking Clubs and S.B.W. on the deputation of protest to the Premier, October 23rd.) |
- | Mr. A. Halloran of the Historical Society placed | + | |
- | to repossess places of National importance, and Mr.. H. Heath (Teachers' | + | The deputation represented numerous bodies, including the Royal Australian Historical Society, National |
- | IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES | + | |
- | CONTACT, | + | - Preservation of places of early Australian history. |
- | SCENIC MOTOR TOURS, | + | |
- | ---grnimmTEps, | + | |
- | DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO TFE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS. | + | |
- | TRANSPORT BY COACHES FCR PARTIES OF BUSH- WALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGENENT, | + | |
- | FOR ALL INFORMATION | + | Mr. A. Halloran of the Historical Society placed |
- | WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, KATOOMBA TELEPHONE 60, KATOOMBA. | + | |
- | 13. | + | Mr. W.L. Hume (Parks & Playgrounds) summarised the history of Caltex' |
- | 14. | + | |
- | Mr. W.L. Hume (Parks & Playgrounds) summarised the history of Caltex' | + | - The Landing Place Reserve had been " |
- | 1, The Landing Place Reserve had been " | + | |
- | 2. Establishment of the Refinery, and consequent development of the peninsula for housing would seal the fate of wild life in the Reserve. | + | |
- | 3. After having reserved land (largely at the prompting of Conservation Bodies) the Government was not to let all go to private enterprise. | + | |
- | 4. The Peninsula contained many plants largely peculiar to the kind of habitat. (Lists of plants and birds prepared by Mrs. T. Stead and Mr. J.A. Palmer were handed to the Premier.) | + | |
- | 5. Despite the vastness of our land, less than 1% has been dedicated to National Parks for preservation of wildlife and natural beauty. | + | |
- | Mr. Guy Moore (Forestry Advisory Council) reiterated that the most important point for the Government was the accomplishment of ite ideal of'decentralisation. Speakers from the Oyster Fishermen, Councils, Progress Associations, | + | Mr. Guy Moore (Forestry Advisory Council) reiterated that the most important point for the Government was the accomplishment of its ideal of decentralisation. Speakers from the Oyster Fishermen, Councils, Progress Associations, |
- | In his reply the Premier indicated that all natters brought forward by the deputation would be considered, but he felt that no new ground had been opened up and, in consequence, | + | |
- | Wiww..1.1ft111111.1111.=1.140.1 | + | In his reply the Premier indicated that all natters brought forward by the deputation would be considered, but he felt that no new ground had been opened up and, in consequence, |
- | WHAT IS A CORROBOREE? | + | |
- | Quiz Kid No.1: Quizmaster: | + | ---- |
- | Quiz Kid No.2: | + | |
- | Quizmaster: Quiz Kid No.3: | + | ====What Is A Corroboree?==== |
- | Quizmaster: | + | |
- | A blackfellowts | + | Quiz Kid No.1: A blackfellow' |
- | Correct, but that's not what we're thinking | + | |
- | A ballet - music by Antill (so appropriately named) - I forget who did the choreography. | + | Quizmaster: |
- | Also correct, but still not what we're getting at. ift a special get-together of the members of Sydney Bush Walkers. The first one is set down an the programme for January 16/17/18, and the venue will probably be Morella Karong. The intention is to provide a kind of junior | + | |
- | Excellent! Give the lad a bottle of sulphuric acid. | + | Quiz Kid No.2: A ballet - music by Antill (so appropriately named) - I forget who did the choreography. |
- | 15, | + | |
- | THE COMMANDOS. | + | Quizmaster: |
- | By," | + | |
- | "The Walker walks for miles and miles And fondly thinks that Nature smiles. | + | Quiz Kid No.3: It' |
- | I think that Nature' | + | |
+ | Quizmaster: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Commandos.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | By " | ||
+ | |||
+ | "The Walker walks for miles and miles\\ | ||
+ | And fondly thinks that Nature smiles.\\ | ||
+ | I think that Nature' | ||
+ | Because it doesn' | ||
(Verse attributed to Colin Putt.) | (Verse attributed to Colin Putt.) | ||
- | A neatly typed notice on our notice board attracted my attention. | + | |
- | 0 On reading through interest was aroused. Was it a challenge to the older generation of bushwalkers whom I have often heard remark about the fickle walkers of today? (Note - word ' | + | A neatly typed notice on our notice board attracted my attention. On reading through interest was aroused. Was it a challenge to the older generation of bushwalkers whom I have often heard remark about the fickle walkers of today? (Note - word ' |
- | of the marriage question to go on the Aird-Sullivan trip along the Cox, | + | |
- | super-dooper lightweight - no sleeping bags, no tents, no extra clothes but ahandkerchief, with a few dried vegs for food. | + | Bad ideas formed |
- | Bad ideas formerl | + | |
- | fellow-bushwalkers freeze to death. They did not die (worse luck). Why? | + | I met the scheduled party at Wentworth Falls with a fiendish grin, for the cold wind had forced me to do gymnastics, and who were these high-spirited bushwalkers (correction, |
- | I met the scheduled party at Wentworth Falls with a fiendish grin, | + | |
- | for the cold wind had forced me to do gymnastics, and who were these high-spirited bushwalkers (correction, | + | - The popular Pat Sullivan, actress and folk-songster |
- | 1. The popular Pat Sullivan, actress and folk-songster | + | |
- | 2. Jean Aird, 1st class swimming instructress | + | |
- | 3. Lovely Betty Swain, | + | |
- | 4. Beverley Price, keen photographer and swami girl | + | |
- | 5. Ross Laird, S.B.W., S.R.C., N.T.C.B.W., N.U.T.S., etc. | + | |
- | 6. Ben Bishop, man of mystery | + | |
- | 7. Brian Anderson, of the chrome vombitorium (see footnote) | + | |
- | 8. Colin Putt, man from N.Z. with tribal head-gear | + | |
- | 9. Jack Wren, model bushwalker | + | |
- | 10. John Bookluck, of S.B.W. (Sydney Bow-tie Walker). | + | |
- | Yes, they were a bright and merry lot of hikers with such a conglomeration of packs. The most novel yet superlightweight packs belonged to Colin and Ben. Ben's consisted of half a sugar bag, cut in its longest direction, tied with string, | + | Yes, they were a bright and merry lot of hikers with such a conglomeration of packs. The most novel yet superlightweight packs belonged to Colin and Ben. Ben's consisted of half a sugar bag, cut in its longest direction, tied with string, |
- | sugar bag, 56-lbs. nett, "Use No Hooks", | + | |
- | 0 | + | Along the track to Kedumba Pass torches had very little use for the few that brought them. Moonlight proved stronger. In less than two hours from the station camp was made. This is where we learn a small fire about the size of an average S.B.W. re-union type was lit, thus raising the surrounding temperature to about 500°C, which fell to 0°C by 4 a.m. This type of camping can be positively thrilling to the types who like to be on the track by 5.45 a.m. (see footnote |
- | by ropes which were slung over his shoulder. The remaining bags were | + | |
- | mainly of army shoulder or rucksack type. The heaviest sack was the standard frameless bushwalker pack. | + | |
- | Along the track to Kedumba Pass torches had very little use for the few that brought them. Moonlight proved stronger. In less than two hours fram the station camp was Made. This is where we learn a small fire about the size of an average S.B.W. re-union type was lit, thus | + | |
- | (FOOTNOTE: We don't know what a vombitorium is, even less a chrome one. Perhaps we misread the manuscript, but that's what it looks like, and its too lovely a word to alter. - Ed.) | + | |
- | 16. | + | |
- | raising the surrounding temperature to about 500C, which fell to 000 by 4 a.m. This type of camping can be positively thrilling to the types who like to be an the track by 5.45 a.m. (see footnote). You sweat to rise early in the cold of the morning. | + | |
By 6.30 we were burning along the track to cool off in the Cox. By 9 a.m. you would have sworn it was noon. This is unnatural for the lazy city toiler. | By 6.30 we were burning along the track to cool off in the Cox. By 9 a.m. you would have sworn it was noon. This is unnatural for the lazy city toiler. | ||
- | Old Father Cox was very frisky, but not so with us. That day Colin introduced us to the sport of Running the Rapids. This game is played in boots by running along with the rapids, making sure you lift your feet well. It could be,recommended, | + | |
- | Walking and swimming go hand in hand along the Cox, and this is how our kind leaders led us. I forgave them for their early rising. Before the heat of the day gave way to the cool of the evening the party had one last swim, entertainment tax free by Jean (instructor) and Pat (instructed) on how to swim. Tea followed, the main bulk of the party cooking in cramped style an the river' | + | Old Father Cox was very frisky, but not so with us. That day Colin introduced us to the sport of Running the Rapids. This game is played in boots by running along with the rapids, making sure you lift your feet well. It could be recommended, |
- | The after-tea walk was most delightful. The full stomach, the friendly mood, the songs and the magic of the moonlit trail, led us along the Cox in high spirits. Our views were of silvery sheen an the water and the silhouetted flowing curves of the mountains. This is what I like - but this I didn't -- | + | |
+ | Walking and swimming go hand in hand along the Cox, and this is how our kind leaders led us. I forgave them for their early rising. Before the heat of the day gave way to the cool of the evening the party had one last swim, entertainment tax free by Jean (instructor) and Pat (instructed) on how to swim. Tea followed, the main bulk of the party cooking in cramped style on the river' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The after-tea walk was most delightful. The full stomach, the friendly mood, the songs and the magic of the moonlit trail, led us along the Cox in high spirits. Our views were of silvery sheen on the water and the silhouetted flowing curves of the mountains. This is what I like - but this I didn't -- | ||
Our leaders, being Amazons, didn't like to see us enjoying ourselves. " | Our leaders, being Amazons, didn't like to see us enjoying ourselves. " | ||
- | Sleep that night was organised successfully. The party grouped and shared groundsheet over and under, with a layer of bracken. A Gold Star goes to Miss Pat Sullivan, who slept, as the saying has it, snug as a bug in a rug, )2etween | + | |
- | Sunday passed uneventfully, | + | Sleep that night was organised successfully. The party grouped and shared groundsheet over and under, with a layer of bracken. A Gold Star goes to Miss Pat Sullivan, who slept, as the saying has it, snug as a bug in a rug, between |
- | (FOOTNOTE: Perhaps | + | |
- | At Dawn". | + | Sunday passed uneventfully, |
- | A If Jean and Jack wish to protest against being styled " | + | |
+ | All good things must come to an end. Even Ross Laird' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reflections on the 'bus decidedly put me in favour of the Commando style, with a few modifications, | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Footnote 1: We don't know what a vombitorium is, even less a chrome one. Perhaps | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Footnote 2: If Jean and Jack wish to protest against being styled " | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Footnote 3: Perhaps title of story should be " | ||
Who is " | Who is " | ||
- | 17. | + | |
- | water. At one stage, I am told, a local saw these three beds floating down the Cox looking quite dead;When suddenly one with a band round his head and fully clothed made an appearance on the road, bowed to the amazed local, and disappeared back over the brink. The apparition was too much for the local, for when the banded one looked Alp gain, the local' | + | ---- |
- | All good things must comet() an end. Even Ross Laird' | + | |
- | ' famous community 1-gallon billy from Which dozens of cups of brew were | + | ====Please Do Remember The Nineteenth December.==== |
- | - drawn must go home. | + | |
- | Reflections on the 'bus decidedly put me in favour of the Commando style, with a few modifications, | + | We almost |
- | =4.1.16111..NONNI | + | |
- | PLEASE TO REMEMER THE NINETEENTH DECEMBER. | + | However, all is not lost. Ingersoll Hall may be an indifferent substitute for the flesh pots of the city, but the spirit of the night is what counts. December 19th is the night of our local Christmas Party, the "Fun and Games Night". |
- | We alMost | + | |
- | However, all is not lost. Ingersoll'Hall may be an indifferent substitute for the flesh pots of the dity,lout the spirit of the night is what counts. December 19th is the night of our local Christmas Party, the "Fun and Games Night"c | + | Be in it to win it... and __bring your own grub__. |
- | Be in it to win it .. and BRING YOUR OWN GRUB. THE COMMANDO TOUCH. | + | |
- | One crept out on the offi.ciaq back. Making concession to the in the party (and perhaps the and sleeping bag, but starved on | + | ---- |
- | The Commandos are infiltrating.' | + | |
- | However, you could see his eyes light up with unholy satisfaction when a 5.30 a.m, start was decreed for Saturday. After Sunday' | + | ====The Commando Touch.==== |
- | P With same slight assistance he was still able to board the 'bus at Central Burragorang. | + | |
- | TALL THERE. There was a time on this sane Nattai River trip When three of FEFparty | + | The Commandos are infiltrating. |
- | leader and. party, wandering along a broad trail, | + | |
- | followed:- Leader: Hello: | + | However, you could see his eyes light up with unholy satisfaction when a 5.30 a.m. start was decreed for Saturday. After Sunday' |
- | Voice : Hello: (identified as Commando) | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Not All there.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | There was a time on this same Nattai River trip when three of the party were way ahead (Commando included). Presently leader and party, wandering along a broad trail, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leader: Hello! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Voice : Hello! (identified as Commando) | ||
Leader: Are you all there? | Leader: Are you all there? | ||
- | Voice : I like that! I never thought you'd comment on my mental | + | |
- | 18. | + | Voice : I like that! I never thought you'd comment on my mental |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |
- | By Allen A. Strom. | + | ---- |
- | 1779771-77=7----- | + | |
- | NATIONAL TRUST: 0.H. Wyndham has been elected President and another | + | =====Federation Notes.===== |
- | FORESTRY COMMISSION is attempting control on Phasmids (Leaf Insects) that cause defoliation | + | |
- | BUSHFIRE PATROLS IN NATIONAL PARK: A Roster of thirty names has been | + | By Allen A. Strom. |
- | prepai777-17777777=-7777=c1 | + | |
- | blanks appearing on the list and asked for further volunteers. All communications to Paul H. Barnes, UB1351. | + | ===Bouddi Natural Park:=== |
+ | The Trust is organising a work party for March 28/29th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===National Trust.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | O.H. Wyndham has been elected President and another | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Forestry Commissions: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Is attempting control on Phasmids (Leaf Insects) that cause defoliation | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bushfire Patrols In National Park:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A Roster of thirty names has been prepared. the President expressed | ||
A list of names has been sent to the Manager, National Park, for the issue of Special Ranger' | A list of names has been sent to the Manager, National Park, for the issue of Special Ranger' | ||
- | The zones to be patrolled | + | |
- | KOWMUNG HOUSE AND BUTLER'S HUT: Mr. Hawke of Katoamba | + | The zones to be patrolled |
- | SEARCH AND RESCUE: The pamphlet prepared by S & R has been well FFTJT7ed7--FOTITe | + | |
- | will circulate the advice. May 2/3rd 1953 to be practice S & R Weekend. | + | ===Kowmung House and Butler's Hut:=== |
- | INFORMATION is still lagging because Club officers are not returning | + | |
- | COPIES _OF THE ANNUAL REPORT are available. | + | Mr. Hawke of Katoomba |
- | alo.aa.mmuk.O.J.em-=hrimAirmalatwari..w.mla-mrmra.munate | + | |
- | SOCIALMMMITTEE was elected to organise the 1953 Bushwalker Ball. Uorman-777/ | + | ===Search and Rescue:=== |
- | FEDERATION INSIGNIA: Proposed designs are required by the third Tuesday in December, 1952. | + | |
- | OUTDOORS EXHIBITION: Ron Waudrop reported he had been approached | + | The pamphlet prepared by S & R has been well received. Police |
- | 19. | + | |
- | AUSTRALIAN SECRETARIAT: The Federation will approach the Federation | + | ===Information: |
- | and Brisoane | + | |
- | YES, WE KNOW, WE' | + | Is still lagging because Club officers are not returning |
- | There has been no charge in the caterinrr, | + | |
+ | ===Copies of the Annual Report: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Are available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Social Committee: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Was elected to organise the 1953 Bushwalker Ball. Norman Allen (Convener), John Cotter, Joy Russell, M. Bernasconi and Ken Stewart. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Federation Insignia:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Proposed designs are required by the third Tuesday in December, 1952. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Outdoors Exhibition:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ron Waudrop reported he had been approached | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Australian Secretariat:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Federation will approach the Federation | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Yes, we know, we said it before__, but the __barbecue__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | There has been no charge in the catering | ||
The Roots' back yard is still available for camping - no favoured positions have been sold in advance. | The Roots' back yard is still available for camping - no favoured positions have been sold in advance. | ||
+ | |||
And, to the best of our knowledge, Eddie Stretton' | And, to the best of our knowledge, Eddie Stretton' | ||
- | REGRETS: That the second prize-winning photograph from the Annual Exhibition was not available for inclusion in this issue as intended. Shortage of manpower and time responsible. We hope to have it for the January issue. | + | |
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- | CON3RATI3L.P., | + | |
- | On the concert night, as Lynette Whinier went through the hoops" in her contortion act, we heard Colin Putt murmur at a tense moment: " | + | ====Regrets:==== |
- | Dormie, making a triumphal re-appearance at the recent concert night, has the most valuable walking gear in the country, to judge from a.Perth newspaper.' | + | |
- | P is only a cipher. | + | That the second prize-winning photograph from the Annual Exhibition was not available for inclusion in this issue as intended. Shortage of manpower and time responsible. We hope to have it for the January issue. |
- | LOWER INCOME GROUP DEPARTMENT: Save 6d1 Don't buy the. new Railway | + | |
- | M.MM. | + | ---- |
- | PEACE ON EARTH & GOODWILL TOWARDS N. | + | |
+ | ====Congratulations: | ||
+ | |||
+ | To Gladys and Len Fall, who, in spite of the dire warnings of the debate, were duly joined in matrimony on November 15th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | On the concert night, as Lynette Whinier | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dormie, making a triumphal re-appearance at the recent concert night, has the most valuable walking gear in the country, to judge from a Perth newspaper. It reported his equipment as " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Lower Income Group Department:==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Save 6d! Don't buy the new Railway | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Peace On Earth & Goodwill Towards Men.=== | ||
Paddy knows no better Christmas wish than to hope that all his Bushwalker friends may have that peace and serenity of spirit which comes from the quiet of the bush and the majesty of the everlasting mountains. Also that we may all give and receive more than our share of goodwill. | Paddy knows no better Christmas wish than to hope that all his Bushwalker friends may have that peace and serenity of spirit which comes from the quiet of the bush and the majesty of the everlasting mountains. Also that we may all give and receive more than our share of goodwill. | ||
+ | |||
The Spring weather has been good and the bush is looking lovelier than ever. May we all be able to enjoy it at Christmas and throughout the coming year. | The Spring weather has been good and the bush is looking lovelier than ever. May we all be able to enjoy it at Christmas and throughout the coming year. | ||
- | The position regarding stocks of materials is better than we dared hope when import | + | |
+ | The position regarding stocks of materials is better than we dared hope when import | ||
Seasonal suggestions for trips and gifts: | Seasonal suggestions for trips and gifts: | ||
- | Vegetables. Powdered potato. Dried potato, cabbage, carrot, parsnip, | + | |
- | molitor | + | __Vegetables.__ Powdered potato. Dried potato, cabbage, carrot, parsnip, onion and mixed vegetables. |
- | ratastizt | + | |
- | Dried Eus. 13/-. Tent Pes. | + | __Dried Eggs.__ 13/-. |
- | Knife Fork, Spoon Sets. 6/-. Torches. | + | |
- | Books: Bushcraft Handbooks. | + | __Tent Pegs.__ |
- | "Bush Hut-making", | + | |
- | "Food and Water in the Bush". "Knots and Lashings" | + | __Knife, |
+ | |||
+ | __Torches.__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Books:__ Bushcraft Handbooks. "Bush Hut-making", | ||
Full supplies of sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents and aluminium ware. | Full supplies of sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents and aluminium ware. | ||
- | PADDY PAWN | ||
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 201 CASTLEREAG11 St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
+ | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
+ | |||
+ | 201 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. M2678. |
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