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 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 of thanks for Allen's representation, and suggested we express our appreciation of the work put into the case by Mr. Guy Moore of the Forestry Advisory Council.
-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 whidh were growing rare and may be the subject of special protection.
+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 which were growing rare and may be the subject of special protection.
 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 by the Local Councils, provided that a cleared space extended five feet in all directions from the fire. More stringent regulations may be imposed if the fire danger increased, but would probably be proclaimed for limited areas and brief periods only, and reviewed and re-imposed if necessary. Roy Bruggy enquired just what was a "properly constructed fire-place?" It appeared that this was not very clearly defined, and Myles Dunphy suggested that local Councils probably had their individual ideas on the subject.
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-SHOULD BUSHWALKERS MARRY?
+=====Should Bushwalkers Marry?=====
 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 there was a slight hush, followed by renewed tonsue-wagging as they arranged themselves in three long parallel rows. Gradually the chatter subsided until gossip was suspended. Then, hammer in hand, and within easy reach of the contestants, Brian Harvey introduced the teams, On his right the Government, led by Mr. Jim Brown, one who had taken the plunge; 'next him Mr. Ken Meadows, the Club's most popular bachelor; and - here he hesitated while the third member simpered and the audience teetered - Miss Edna Stretton, one "well versed in love". On his left the Opposition, led by Mr. Neil Schafer, without beard. Next Mr. Clem Hallstrom, one who, though only recently married had had enough of it (cries of "I've had it" from Mr. Hallstrom), and Mr. Roy Bruggy, evidently of the same mind.
-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 were human beings, but this was as far as definition could be stretched - he knew people who wculd not include them in the species homo sapiens. Lately, he said, many "crusty old bachelors" as well as younger members had decided to marry. He instanced Mr. Frost, who had been bitten, Mr. Fall, about to take a tumble, and Mr. Colley, now on the leash. Then he went on to describe a few of the virtues they had probably found in matrimony. Consider, for instance, that unhygeinic mess, the bachelor's billy and the menace of food poisoning. The Opposition, no doubt, had a bevy of lovely ladies in attendance ready
+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 there was a slight hush, followed by renewed tongue-wagging as they arranged themselves in three long parallel rows. Gradually the chatter subsided until gossip was suspended. Then, hammer in hand, and within easy reach of the contestants, Brian Harvey introduced the teams. On his right the Government, led by Mr. Jim Brown, one who had taken the plunge; next him Mr. Ken Meadows, the Club's most popular bachelor; and - here he hesitated while the third member simpered and the audience teetered - Miss Edna Stretton, one "well versed in love". On his left the Opposition, led by Mr. Neil Schafer, without beard. Next Mr. Clem Hallstrom, one who, though only recently married had had enough of it (cries of "I've had it" from Mr. Hallstrom), and Mr. Roy Bruggy, evidently of the same mind.
-. 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 were human beings, but this was as far as definition could be stretched - he knew people who would not include them in the species homo sapiens. Lately, he said, many "crusty old bachelors" as well as younger members had decided to marry. He instanced Mr. Frost, who had been bitten, Mr. Fall, about to take a tumble, and Mr. Colley, now on the leash. Then he went on to describe a few of the virtues they had probably found in matrimony. Consider, for instance, that unhygeinic mess, the bachelor's billy and the menace of food poisoning. The Opposition, no doubt, had a bevy of lovely ladies in attendance ready to satisfy their every whim, but there was no hope for the male members of the Government except marriage.
-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's arguments as eyewash and poppycock he turned to sciencr, and placed his reliance on statistics (no fear of figures this anti-
-* feminist). Bushwalking, he said, was a healthy activity, but when bushwalkers turn td marriage, what is the result? Quoting our ex Treasurer, there were 52 active members married to each other, a polygamous state of affairs which shouldn't be tolerated. A Schafer survey had proved that three years before marriage walkers did 13.652 walks per annum, and three years after marriage 13.650, drop of 002 walks per annum, This was the result of the reluctance of wives to let husbands go walking.
+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's arguments as eyewash and poppycock he turned to science and placed his reliance on statistics (no fear of figures this anti-feminist). Bushwalking, he said, was a healthy activity, but when bushwalkers turn to marriage, what is the result? Quoting our ex Treasurer, there were 52 active members married to each other, a polygamous state of affairs which shouldn't be tolerated. A Schafer survey had proved that three years before marriage walkers did 13.652 walks per annum, and three years after marriage 13.650, drop of .002 walks per annum. This was the result of the reluctance of wives to let husbands go walking.
-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, all! think of the kitchen tea, where you eat somebody else's food; the wedding breakfast, with all the bushwalker guests guzzling round a heaped table next the kitchen. After the wedding married couples could be visited - more food: and then the christening with its ample provender (at this stage a drop of saliva escaped from the corner of Mr. Meadow's mouth). Then think of the Club's membership - the best members would come from good bushwalking stock. Think too of the money you saved - 2/6d. a year each in subs. - and the gossip you provided when marriage was impending. Then when you were married you could sit back and watch the unmarried "scrambling for mates". Best of all there would be no more of those damn fool questions about co- tenting.
-Clem Hallstrom, after slating the Government's unsound reasoning,
+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, ah! think of the kitchen tea, where you eat somebody else's food; the wedding breakfast, with all the bushwalker guests guzzling round a heaped table next the kitchen. After the wedding married couples could be visited - more food: and then the christening with its ample provender (at this stage a drop of saliva escaped from the corner of Mr. Meadow's mouth). Then think of the Club's membership - the best members would come from good bushwalking stock. Think too of the money you saved - 2/6d. a year each in subs. - and the gossip you provided when marriage was impending. Then when you were married you could sit back and watch the unmarried "scrambling for mates". Best of all there would be no more of those damn fool questions about co-tenting.
-started off on the fields, the birds and the bees. Ears twitched in
-anticipation of further enlightenment, but his purpose in describing the beauties of nature was to contrast the sorry lot of the married
+Clem Hallstrom, after slating the Government's unsound reasoning, started off on the fields, the birds and the bees. Ears twitched in anticipation of further enlightenment, but his purpose in describing the beauties of nature was to contrast the sorry lot of the married 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?") and running messages. The trials of bushwalking - flies, heat, sleeping in the wet etc. were as nothing compared to the mollycoddling that went on within the confines of the paling fence.
-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?") and running messages. The trialsof bushwalking - flies, heat, sleeping
+Edna Stretton described the Opposition as "revelling in confusion" and put it down to ignorance. This being the case she would give them 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 oat 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.
-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 "That's all he's allowed to say".
-Edna Stretton described the Opposition as "revelling in confusion"
-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 considerable dissent. From this we gather that bushwalkers should marry, and thus honour is preserved. Nevertheless we hope the matter will not be left thus suspended unsatisfactorily in mid-air and that the next debate will be more specific - i.e. which bushwalkers should marry and who should they marry?
-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.
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-.
-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 0 him. At all events his eloquence ceased with a brief bthat's all I have to say" and some cad in the audience said "That's all he's allowed to say".
-After a brief reply by the leader of the Government, Mr. Harvey put the matter to the vote. He declared the motion carried despite conpiderable dissent. From this we gather that bushwalkers should marry, and thus honour is preserved. Nevertheless we hope the matter' will not be left thus suspended unsatisfactorily in mid-air and that the next debate will be more specific - i.e. which bushwalkers should marry and who should they marry?
+Published in accordance with the requirements of By-Law No.14, Section K.
-Mamalarana=101.4=.1111/MIllaadbrila
-PATTERN TEST WALKS.
+====2-Day Walks.====
-Published in accordance with, the requirements of By-Law No.14, Section K.
--DAY WALKS.
+  - Katoomba - Six Foot Track - Gibraltar Creek - Cox's River - Tin Pot Hill - Carlon's Katoomba.
-Katoomba - Six Foot Track - Gibraltar Creek - Cox's River - Tin Pot Hill - Carlon's Katoomba,
--DAy WALKS.
+====1 1/2-Day Walks.====
-. Bundeena - Marley Wattamolla Garie - Burning Palms,-Bola Heights - Wilson's Creek - Helensburgh.
-. Blackheath - Govett's Leap - Blue Gum Forest - Grose River - Mt. Victoria.
+  - Bundeena - Marley - Wattamolla - Garie - Burning Palms - Bola Heights - Wilson's Creek - Helensburgh.
-. Campbelltown - Minerva Pool - O'Hare's Creek - Pheasant's Creek - Wedderburn Bridge - Campbelltown.
+  - Blackheath - Govett's Leap - Blue Gum Forest - Grose River - Mt. Victoria.
-DAY WALKS.
+  - Campbelltown - Minerva Pool - O'Hare's Creek - Pheasant's Creek - Wedderburn Bridge - Campbelltown.
-. Mt. Kuring-gai Crosslands Berowra Creek  Fish Ponds - Hornsby.
-. Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott Myuna Creek - Heathcote Creek - Scouters Mountain - Woronora River - Sabugal Crossing - Engadine.
+====Day Walks.====
-. Waterfall - The Mill - Island Track - Palona Brook - Garie Trig - Era - Lilyvale,
-. Gordon - Rocky Creek - Middle Harbour Creek - Cowan Creek - track to Sphinx - Cockle Creek - Wahroonga.
+  - Mt. Kuring-gai - Crosslands - Berowra Creek - Fish Ponds - Hornsby.
-ZL REFINERY AT KURNELL.
+  - Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott - Myuna Creek - Heathcote Creek - Scouters Mountain - Woronora River - Sabugal Crossing - Engadine.
-(From the report submitted to the Club by Allen Strom, who
+  - Waterfall - The Mill - Island Track - Palona Brook - Garie Trig - Era - Lilyvale.
-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 TrUst, N.S.W. Teachers' Federation, Parks and Playgrounds Movement, Forestry Advisory Council, League oP Oyster Fishermen, Local Councils (excluding Sutherland She) Cook's River Improvement League and the National Council of Women. It was organised and Led by Mr. Guy Moore of the Forestry Advisory Council, and introduced by Colonel Bruxner, Leader of the Country Party who stressed four points
+----
-(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 amphasiS on the fact that the Landing Place Reserve was already too small, and should not be despoiled. Mr. O.H. Wyndham of the NatIonal Trust made the point that increasing population made it more and more difficult
-to repossess places of National importance, and Mr.. H. Heath (Teachers' Federation) said we could never develop a tradition without the places to enshrine.
+The deputation represented numerous bodies, including the Royal Australian Historical Society, National Trust, N.S.W. Teachers' Federation, Parks and Playgrounds Movement, Forestry Advisory Council, League of Oyster Fishermen, Local Councils (excluding Sutherland Shire), Cook's River Improvement League and the National Council of Women. It was organised and led by Mr. Guy Moore of the Forestry Advisory Council, and introduced by Colonel Bruxner, Leader of the Country Party who stressed four points:
-IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES
-CONTACT,
+  - Preservation of places of early Australian history.
-SCENIC MOTOR TOURS,
+  - Industrial usage and preservation of flora and fauna cannot go hand in hand.
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+  - The desirability of decentralisation.
-DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO TFE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS.
+  - The war time hazard of placing a vulnerable point at Kurnell.
-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 emphasis on the fact that the Landing Place Reserve was already too small, and should not be despoiled. Mr. O.H. Wyndham of the National Trust made the point that increasing population made it more and more difficult to repossess places of National importance, and Mr. H. Heath (Teachers' Federation) said we could never develop a tradition without the places to enshrine.
-WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, KATOOMBA TELEPHONE 60, KATOOMBA.
-.
+Mr. W.L. Hume (Parks & Playgrounds) summarised the history of Caltex's application to use Kurnell, and underlined the evidence of apparent coercion and shilly-shallying to procure Kurnell for industrial purposes. Allen Strom put forward the following points:
-.
-Mr. W.L. Hume (Parks & Playgrounds) summarised the history of Caltex's applicntion to use Kurnell, and underlined the evidence of apparent coercion and shilly-shallying to procure Kurnell for industrial purposes. Allen Strom put forward the following points:
+  - The Landing Place Reserve had been "improved" thus reducing the picture of the true Kurnell when Cook landed.
-, The Landing Place Reserve had been "improved" thus reducing the picture of the true Kurnell when Cook landed.
+  - Establishment of the Refinery, and consequent development of the peninsula for housing would seal the fate of wild life in the Reserve.
-. Establishment of the Refinery, and consequent development of the peninsula for housing would seal the fate of wild life in the Reserve.
+  - After having reserved land (largely at the prompting of Conservation Bodies) the Government was not to let all go to private enterprise.
-. After having reserved land (largely at the prompting of Conservation Bodies) the Government was not to let all go to private enterprise.
+  - 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.)
-. 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.)
+  - Despite the vastness of our land, less than 1% has been dedicated to National Parks for preservation of wildlife and natural beauty.
-. 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, etc. were perturbed about the oil discharge problem, dust haze and similar effluents common to these industries. Ill-effects upon the panorama and the recurrence of the Bunnerong nuisances were also mentioned.
+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, etc. were perturbed about the oil discharge problem, dust haze and similar effluents common to these industries. Ill-effects upon the panorama and the recurrence of the Bunnerong nuisances were also mentioned.
-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,he could say that the Cabinet had concerned itself with all the evidence available, and had made its decision consequent upon such consideration. 4
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+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, he could say that the Cabinet had concerned itself with all the evidence available, and had made its decision consequent upon such consideration.
-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 ceremony, with dancing.
+Quiz Kid No.1: A blackfellow's ceremony, with dancing.
-Correct, but that's not what we're thinking cf. Any other ideas?
-A ballet - music by Antill (so appropriately named) - I forget who did the choreography.
+Quizmaster: Correct, but that's not what we're thinking of. Any other ideas?
-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 :'e-union, about thrBe or four times a year. The full correct title ia "Club -Corroboree".
-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.
-,
-THE COMMANDOS.
+Quizmaster: Also correct, but still not what we're getting at.
-By,"XYZ"
-"The Walker walks for miles and miles And fondly thinks that Nature smiles.
+Quiz Kid No.3: It's a special get-together of the members of Sydney Bush Walkers. The first one is set down on the programme for January 16/17/18, and the venue will probably be Morella Karong. The intention is to provide a kind of junior re-union, about three or four times a year. The full correct title is "Club Corroboree".
-I think that Nature's most polite Because it doesn't laugh outright".
+Quizmaster: Excellent! Give the lad a bottle of sulphuric acid.
+----
+=====The Commandos.=====
+By "XYZ".
+"The Walker walks for miles and miles\\
+And fondly thinks that Nature smiles.\\
+I think that Nature's most polite\\
+Because it doesn't laugh outright".
 (Verse attributed to Colin Putt.)
-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 'fickle's only used because it sounds nice.) Or was bushwalking to be revolutionised? Curiosity got the better of me. I threw away my chance of learning the secrets
+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 'fickle' only used because it sounds nice.) Or was bushwalking to be revolutionised? Curiosity got the better of me. I threw away my chance of learning the secrets 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 a handkerchief, with a few dried vegs for food.
-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 in my mind of being a saboteur and watching my fellow-bushwalkers freeze to death. They did not die (worse luck). Why?
-Bad ideas formerl in my mind of being a saboteur and watching ny
-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, Mr. Editor) hikers?
-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, Mr. Editor) hikers?
+  - The popular Pat Sullivan, actress and folk-songster
-. The popular Pat Sullivan, actress and folk-songster
+  - Jean Aird, 1st class swimming instructress
-. Jean Aird, 1st class swimming instructress
+  - Lovely Betty Swain,
-. Lovely Betty Swain,
+  - Beverley Price, keen photographer and swami girl
-. Beverley Price, keen photographer and swami girl
+  - Ross Laird, S.B.W., S.R.C., N.T.C.B.W., N.U.T.S., etc.
-. Ross Laird, S.B.W., S.R.C., N.T.C.B.W., N.U.T.S., etc.
+  - Ben Bishop, man of mystery
-. Ben Bishop, man of mystery
+  - Brian Anderson, of the chrome vombitorium (see footnote)
-. Brian Anderson, of the chrome vombitorium (see footnote)
+  - Colin Putt, man from N.Z. with tribal head-gear
-. Colin Putt, man from N.Z. with tribal head-gear
+  - Jack Wren, model bushwalker
-. Jack Wren, model bushwalker
+  - John Bookluck, of S.B.W. (Sydney Bow-tie Walker).
-. 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, While Colin's was a full
+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, while Colin's was a full sugar bag, 56-lbs. nett, "Use No Hooks", tied at the bottom corners 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.
-sugar bag, 56-lbs. nett, "Use No Hooks", tied at the bottom corners
+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 1). You sweat to rise early in the cold of the morning.
-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.)
-.
-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.
-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, but is rather an expensive sport. Peter and Ross "did in" their walking boots.
-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's edge, while the mystery man Ben ate something cold oltof a bag by himself (by the way, this Ben had two days' precaution rations).
+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, but is rather an expensive sport. Peter and Ross "did in" their walking boots.
-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's edge, while the mystery man Ben ate something cold out of a bag by himself (by the way, this Ben had two days' precaution rations).
+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. "You're commandos now". So, to cool off our spirits we crossed the Cox a few times. Comments are left to your imagination - the editor would assuredly censor them.
-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 two bags, Jean and Jack with groundsheet over (see footnote)0 Some had bags. A Victoria Cross goes to Ben, who did a deep freeze act or watched the fire burn out. He chose a spot furthest from the fire and in the wind. (P.S. Ben had a tent in his sugar bag.)
-Sunday passed uneventfully, except for the antics of Colin, Peter and Ross (see footnote) who were too lazy to walk. They travelled by
+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 two bags, Jean and Jack with groundsheet over (see footnote 2). Some had bags. A Victoria Cross goes to Ben, who did a deep freeze act or watched the fire burn out. He chose a spot furthest from the fire and in the wind. (P.S. Ben had a tent in his sugar bag.)
-(FOOTNOTE: Perhaps title of story should be "Commandos Strike (camp)
-At Dawn".
+Sunday passed uneventfully, except for the antics of Colin, Peter and Ross (see footnote 3) who were too lazy to walk. They travelled by 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 up gain, the local's long face was replaced by the cloud of dust, from behind his sulky.
-A If Jean and Jack wish to protest against being styled "bags" will they please submit their complaints (in writing) not later than the 20th of the month.
+All good things must come to an end. Even Ross Laird's scroggin, on which he fasted like a martyr all the weekend. So also Colin's famous community 1-gallon billy from which dozens of cups of brew were drawn must go home.
+Reflections on the 'bus decidedly put me in favour of the Commando style, with a few modifications, i.e. take sleeping bag, tent, torch, extra billy, extra food, extra clothes, map, compass, camera, spare string, towels, trunks, etc.
+(Footnote 1: 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.)
+(Footnote 2: If Jean and Jack wish to protest against being styled "bags" will they please submit their complaints (in writing) not later than the 20th of the month.)
+(Footnote 3: Perhaps title of story should be "Commandos Strike (camp) At Dawn".
 Who is "Peter" - what is he? Not referred to in list of members present at beginning of story - possibly hidden in the Putt 56-1b. sugar bag. - Ed.)
-.
-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's long face was replaced by the cloud of dust, from behind. his sulky.
+----
-All good things must comet() an end. Even Ross Laird's scroggin, 0 on which he fasted like a martyr all the weekend. So also Colin's
-' 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,Le. take sleeping bag, tent, torch; extra billy, extra food, extra clothes, map, compassi.camera, spare string, towels, trunks, etc.
+We almost held another party in town as a Christmas celebration... then wiser counsel prevailed. We say wiser counsel because the Club coffers couldn't very well stand another slug like the 25th Anniversary Celebrations this year.
-=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 held another party.in town 'as a Christmas celebrdion then wiser counsel prevailed. We say wiser counsel because the Club coffers couldn't very well stand another slug like the 25th Anniversary Celebrations this year. .
-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.' Nattai River walk of a couple of weeks weaker vessels of orthodox temperament unduly chill weather) he produced tent his stern regimen of puffed wheat.
-However, you could see his eyes light up with unholy satisfaction when a 5.30 a.m, start was decreed for Saturday. After Sunday's breakfast he was down to 2 slices of bread and a small quantity of honey.
+====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 were Tway ahead (Commando included). Presently
+The Commandos are infiltrating. One crept out on the official Nattai River walk of a couple of weeks back. Making concession to the weaker vessels of orthodox temperament in the party (and perhaps the unduly chill weather) he produced tent and sleeping bag, but starved on his stern regimen of puffed wheat.
-leader and. party, wandering along a broad trail, hoard loud and . insistent "Coos" from the wilderness on the far bank. Conversation
-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's breakfast he was down to 2 slices of bread and a small quantity of honey. With same slight assistance he was still able to board the 'bus at Central Burragorang.
-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, heard loud and insistent "Coos" from the wilderness on the far bank. Conversation followed:-
+Leader: Hello!
+Voice : Hello! (identified as Commando)
 Leader: Are you all there?
-Voice : I like that! I never thought you'd comment on my mental powersi
-.
+Voice : I like that! I never thought you'd comment on my mental powers!
-FEDERATION NOTES.
-By Allen A. Strom. BOUDDI NATURAL PARK: The Trust is organising a, work party for -
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-1779771-77=7-----
-NATIONAL TRUST: 0.H. Wyndham has been elected President and another dTre7a."677777ought to represent the Federation. Stan Oottier was elected. The Trust will press for the reservation of the lands adjoining the Warrah Sanctuary and known as "The Kariong National Park' scheme. It is proposed to use some reference to King George VI as a memorial National Park,
+=====Federation Notes.=====
-FORESTRY COMMISSION is attempting control on Phasmids (Leaf Insects) that cause defoliation an wide areas of forests. Bushwalkers are asked to report the incidence of these insects at any time to the Forestry Commissioner, Margaret Street, Sydney.
-BUSHFIRE PATROLS IN NATIONAL PARK: A Roster of thirty names has been
+By Allen A. Strom.
-prepai777-17777777=-7777=c1 disappointment at the number of
-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 delegate was sought to represent the Federation. Stan Cottier was elected. The Trust will press for the reservation of the lands adjoining the Warrah Sanctuary and known as "The Kariong National Park" scheme. It is proposed to use some reference to King George VI as a memorial National Park.
+===Forestry Commissions:===
+Is attempting control on Phasmids (Leaf Insects) that cause defoliation on wide areas of forests. Bushwalkers are asked to report the incidence of these insects at any time to the Forestry Commissioner, Margaret Street, Sydney.
+===Bushfire Patrols In National Park:===
+A Roster of thirty names has been prepared. the President expressed disappointment at the number of blanks appearing on the list and asked for further volunteers. All communications to Paul H. Barnes, UB1351.
 A list of names has been sent to the Manager, National Park, for the issue of Special Ranger's Warrants.
-The zones to be patrolled aid general hints on patrol work have been prepared and will be circulated to members of patrols.
-KOWMUNG HOUSE AND BUTLER'S HUT: Mr. Hawke of Katoamba reports that EFTge is water 771 remaining in the tanks at these places.
+The zones to be patrolled and general hints on patrol work have been prepared and will be circulated to members of patrols.
-SEARCH AND RESCUE: The pamphlet prepared by S & R has been well FFTJT7ed7--FOTITe will ask the Press aid Broadcasting Stations to use the information when giving warnings at holiday times, The Police are hopeful that Katcomba Press, Broadcasting Station and Guest Houses
-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 -sTeets, Action is earnestly requested. The President and Assistant Information Officer of the Federation propose to visit Clubs in new year to make personal appeals and contacts.
-COPIES _OF THE ANNUAL REPORT are available.
+Mr. Hawke of Katoomba reports that there is water still remaining in the tanks at these places.
-alo.aa.mmuk.O.J.em-=hrimAirmalatwari..w.mla-mrmra.munate
-SOCIALMMMITTEE was elected to organise the 1953 Bushwalker Ball. Uorman-777/77Envener), John Cotter, Joy Russell, M. Bernasconi and Ken Stewart,
+===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 byMr. H.7777777"Uutdoors and Fishing" to organise a display for the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. Approval had been obtained and the results of the display had been good,
+The pamphlet prepared by S & R has been well received. Police will ask the Press and Broadcasting Stations to use the information when giving warnings at holiday times. The Police are hopeful that Katoomba Press, Broadcasting Station and Guest Houses will circulate the advice. May 2/3rd 1953 to be practice S & R Weekend.
-.
-AUSTRALIAN SECRETARIAT: The Federation will approach the Federation 7-777777-71-277-71ubs, the Launceston and Hobart Walking Clubs,
+===Information:===
-and Brisoane Walking Clubs to test their feelings on the establishment Of an Australian Secretariat for Bushwalking.
-YES, WE KNOW, WE'SAID IT BEFORE, but the BARBECUE is still being held an Saturday, December 13th. The venue is still Wal Roots' home. The address is the same - 93 Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga.
+Is still lagging because Club officers are not returning sheets. Action is earnestly requested. The President and Assistant Information Officer of the Federation propose to visit Clubs in new year to make personal appeals and contacts.
-There has been no charge in the caterinrr, arrangements - you should still receive barbecued lamb, potatoes or rolls, tea. You still require to bring :- knife, fork, spoon, cup or pannikin, milk and sugar. The anticipated price is five bob a head.
+===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 by Mr. Hudson of "Outdoors and Fishing" to organise a display for the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. Approval had been obtained and the results of the display had been good.
+===Australian Secretariat:===
+The Federation will approach the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs, the Launceston and Hobart Walking Clubs, W.A., S.A. and Brisbane Walking Clubs to test their feelings on the establishment of an Australian Secretariat for Bushwalking.
+----
+__Yes, we know, we said it before__, but the __barbecue__ is still being held on Saturday, December 13th. The venue is still Wal Roots' home. The address is the same - 93 Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga.
+There has been no charge in the catering arrangements - you should still receive:- barbecued lamb, potatoes or rolls, tea. You still require to bring:- knife, fork, spoon, cup or pannikin, milk and sugar. The anticipated price is five bob a head.
 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's walk will still be down into the Chase on the Sunday, following the night of the barbecue.
-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.,TIONSTOGlad-ysand 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 went through the hoops" in her contortion act, we heard Colin Putt murmur at a tense moment: "It's all right, I've got a hacksaw in my kit".
+====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.' It reported his equipment as "insured for, zp,000h.- Of course, there was one too many, but after all, 40b
-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 ,TTEgYgEr7nre7=e7=7317,77 The table issued twelve months before will do for most walking trips. Only change we've noted so far is that the 6,37 p.m. west on Fridays now reaches Katoomba at 9.44 p.m. (It used to be tabled there at 9.41.)
-M.MM.  =rM...=. MIMMW.
+----
-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 "went through the hoops" in her contortion act, we heard Colin Putt murmur at a tense moment: "It's all right, I've got a hacksaw in my kit".
+----
+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 "insured for £2,000". Of course, there was one "0" too many, but after all, "0" is only a cipher.
+----
+====Lower Income Group Department:====
+Save 6d! Don't buy the new Railway Timetable dated November 23rd. The table issued twelve months before will do for most walking trips. Only change we've noted so far is that the 6.37 p.m. west on Fridays now reaches Katoomba at 9.44 p.m. (It used to be tabled there at 9.41.)
+----
+=====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.
 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 restric tions were applied and there are good stocks of practically all lines. What next year will bring we know not.
+The position regarding stocks of materials is better than we dared hope when import restrictions were applied and there are good stocks of practically all lines. What next year will bring we know not.
 Seasonal suggestions for trips and gifts:
-Vegetables. Powdered potato. Dried potato, cabbage, carrot, parsnip,onion and mixed vegetables.
-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". V- each.
+__Knife, Fork, Spoon Sets.__ 6/-.
+__Torches.__
+__Books:__ Bushcraft Handbooks. "Bush Hut-making", "Food and Water in the Bush". "Knots and Lashings". 3/- each.
 Full supplies of sleeping bags, rucksacks, tents and aluminium ware.
-PADDY PAWN
-Lightweight Camp Gear
-CASTLEREAG11 St SYDNEY
-M2678
+Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear
+Castlereagh Street, Sydney. M2678.