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+=====Corroboree.=====
+By "Wot Doctor".
+Saturday morning was about as dismal as you could wish, heavy cloud, drizzling to heavy rain, south to southeast winds rising to gale force at times, rather rough sea - say, this isn't a weather report - anyhow, it looked grim. When the morning walkabout began only two middle men of the tribe (young men 16-25; middle 25-35, etc.) were to be seen. These two jogged along the track (permanent) together till the Cronulla fishing grounds drew near when two other members, man and his lubra, joined in making a total of four. They launched their dugout and paddled across to Bundeena, in the rain, and then with their Paddy-Made loincloths pulled around them they set off down the coast for the ceremonial grounds at Era. Soon yam fella Clem said "No more water fallum down, cucumber skin all dry", and he was right, the sky cleared, the sun bobbed in and out a bit and it was a joy to be on the track.
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-CORROBOREE.
-By 6Wot Doctor".
-Saturday morning was about as dismal as you could wish, heavy cloud, drizzling to heavy rain, south to southeast winds rising to gale force at times, rather rough sea - say, this isn't a weather report - anyhow, it looked grim. When the morning walkabout began only two middle men of the tribe (young men 16-25; middle 25.35, etc.) were to be seen. These two jogged along the track (permanent) together till the Cronulla fishing grounds drew near when two other members, man arid his lubra, joined in making a total of four. They launched their dugout arid paddled across to Bundeena, in the rain, and than with their Paddy-Made loincloths pulled around them they set off down the coast for the ceremonial grounds at Era, Soon yam fella Clem said "No more water fallum down, cucumber skin all dry', and he was right, the sky cleared, the sun bobbed in and out a bit and it was a joy to be on the track.
 Marley care and went, then Little Marley, up the rise, out across the burnt tops, down to Wattamolla and off again to Curracurrang where they dropped their spears and sat down to a feed by the creek. After lunch they made their way farther south and coming out at Garie Head they saw that magnificent view right down the coast clear through to Saddle Back. They dropped down to the beach and came around to Era by the rocks.
-Already quite a large number of lubras, young men, a piccaninny and older folks had gathered around, and several mia mica' were dotted around the grassy flats. Much tribal gossip was going on, and the current chief who had cone down the coast greeted his fellows.
-The wind was still blowing from the south but the sky was clear as evening settled over the grounds. About thirty-five heads were counted as the little cooking fires came to life, and a fine batch of wit chetty grubs were soon frizzling in the pans, the only mishap noted was that Bet Bet burnt some yams she was frying.
+Already quite a large number of lubras, young men, a piccaninny and older folks had gathered around, and several mia mia's were dotted around the grassy flats. Much tribal gossip was going on, and the current chief who had cone down the coast greeted his fellows.
-The camp fire was lighted after dark and the people from the different gunyahs gathered around. A few little songs were sung and
-.
+The wind was still blowing from the south but the sky was clear as evening settled over the grounds. About thirty-five heads were counted as the little cooking fires came to life, and a fine batch of witchetty grubs were soon frizzling in the pans, the only mishap noted was that Bet Bet burnt some yams she was frying.
-then a'nouldy old witch doctor, sorry - our senior Witch Dootor Mouldy, moved into the centre of the firelight. A hush settled over the gathering as he began to speak. He told of the old traditions of Era and of the many gatherings previous tribes had held there, then calling on ass istant Witch Doctor Gilroy he pointed out that certain members were getting a little long in the tooth and as custom dictated the front teeth of these should be knocked out. His assistant started towards the chief and placing a foot firmly on his chest inserted his knocking out stick and with one wrench - he removed the chief's top plate - uproar - with determined stride the Witch Doctor set upon one of the young men but his seemed to be firmly stuck in, so undismayed he attacked the tribal scribe and lo, another top plate clattered to the ground - more uproar. t7Wot, no blood", said the Witch Doctor contemptuously.
-The party settled down again and soon the songs began to flow but jut then down the hill came four of the eligible young tribesmen who had spent the afternoon in town with a couple of gins. They joined in the singing but their's was not a long innings: it was one for none aid soon all out.
+The camp fire was lighted after dark and the people from the different gunyahs gathered around. A few little songs were sung and then a mouldy old witch doctor, sorry - our senior Witch Doctor Mouldy, moved into the centre of the firelight. A hush settled over the gathering as he began to speak. He told of the old traditions of Era and of the many gatherings previous tribes had held there, then calling on assistant Witch Doctor Gilroy he pointed out that certain members were getting a little long in the tooth and as custom dictated the front teeth of these should be knocked out. His assistant started towards the chief and placing a foot firmly on his chest inserted his knocking out stick and with one wrench - he removed the chief's top plate - uproar - with determined stride the Witch Doctor set upon one of the young men but his seemed to be firmly stuck in, so undismayed he attacked the tribal scribe and lo, another top plate clattered to the ground - more uproar. "Wot, no blood", said the Witch Doctor contemptuously.
+The party settled down again and soon the songs began to flow but just then down the hill came four of the eligible young tribesmen who had spent the afternoon in town with a couple of gins. They joined in the singing but their's was not a long innings: it was one for none and soon all out.
 The singing grew stronger as the night wore on and then softened as the numbers gradually thinned leaving only a few. As the smallest hour of the morning approached the chief set off for his shelter and soon all was quiet.
-The sunlight care aid people were seen moving off for an early swim, or to gather shellfish for breakfast. It seemed to be a continual stream moving to and from the sea depending on their rising times. Several other members of the tribe arrived daring the morning and everyone enjoyed a beautiful day lazing, swimming or eating.
+The sunlight care and people were seen moving off for an early swim, or to gather shellfish for breakfast. It seemed to be a continual stream moving to and from the sea depending on their rising times. Several other members of the tribe arrived during the morning and everyone enjoyed a beautiful day lazing, swimming or eating.
 After lunch fella Stitt decided walking was too tough so he sent out two young women from his gunyah and waited for them to bring him a brumby. He mounted in due course but didn't seem to like the one they had brought so he dismounted almost immediately - clunk.
-Well, there i not much more to report, but all people who attended, about 44, had a very comfortable and enjoyable weekend and here's to the next corroboree.
-KURRAJONG BUS SERVICE. Train service between Richmond and Kurrajong HEFEFE-6775=677--David Ingram supplies following details re 'bus service:
-FRIDAY EVENING: Bus to Kurrajong and Heights meets 5.40 ex Central. SATURDAY: Buses to Kurrajong ana Heights meet 8.30 a.m.,
-.26 a.m., 1.58 p.m. and 2.44 p.m. trains ex Central.
-Connection with 6,5 p.m. train to Kurrajong only. SUNDAY MORNING: Bus to Kurrajong Heights meets 9.8 a.m. ex Cefttral. SUNDAY RETURN: Buses leave Kurrajong Heights 1.5, 4.45 and 7.15 p.m.,
-pass Kurrajong 1,30, 5.15 dnd 7.40 meeting trains
-arriving Sydney at 3.47, 7.28 and 9.49 p.m.
-YOU DON IT HAVE TO BE DEAD TO BE STIFF. By Ross, Col aid
+Well, there is not much more to report, but all people who attended, about 44, had a very comfortable and enjoyable weekend and here's to the next corroboree.
-Nobody really had any idea of what the Upp or Kowmung could be like, and in spite of all the misinformation we had been given, we were most optimistic and almost expected fine weather.
-Leaving the mighty metropolis of Gingkin, we travelled through cultivated country of the Tuglow to where she hurls herself into the Kowmung over a spectacular eighty-foot, two-stage fall. Wtilst various unsociables were partaking of Christmas dinner and generally procrastinating, the rest of us amused ourselves by being repeatedly washed down the box-gorge at the foot of the fals at a great rate of knots.
+----
-- Despite the '8" bends which were not shown on Rudolphts tourist nap, the going at this stage and to within a few miles of Morong Falls was deceptively easy. Some members of the party wailed loudly at having left their cycles at home, and cries of 'lpress on regardless
-to Katoombe were heard during the halts taken for swimming. The camp site that night, just beyond the last outcrop of limestone rock an the Kowmung was almost superior to Blue Gum. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came.
+====Kurrajong Bus Service.====
-Although only one-third of the party slept in tents, everybody was almost dry next morning, the highlight of the night taking place at some unearthly hour'when Betty was spied, vigourausly towelling herself in the pouring rain, clad only in a speedo costume.
-The next morning the sun shone, the going was still easy then we came to the beginning of Morong Deep.
+Train service between Richmond and Kurrajong has been suspended. David Ingram supplies following details re 'bus service:
-Now cane our eagerly anticipated opportunity to float with our packs in the approved Sydney Bushwalker text-book manner. Tragedy ensued almost immediately, when Harry Rolandsi pack treacherously capsized, drowning 80 worth of photographic equipment, and nearly Harry as well. Meanwhile Bookie, having lost his way, was desperately towing a swiftly sinking pack upstream instead of down.
-Two hours mad two hundred yards later we cane across Col, who had -wisely packed all his gear inside his waterp roof sleeping bag, and had swum the river in the Tproved New Zealand style, with his pack on his back. We dried our sodden gear in the midst of a thunder storm - the text book was put aside for use after breakfast next morning.
+Friday evening: Bus to Kurrajong and Heights meets 5.40 ex Central.
+Saturday: Buses to Kurrajong ana Heights meet 8.30 a.m., 11.26 a.m., 1.38 p.m. and 2.44 p.m. trains ex Central. Connection with 6.5 p.m. train to Kurrajong only.
+Sunday morning: Bus to Kurrajong Heights meets 9.8 a.m. ex Central.
+Sunday return: Buses leave Kurrajong Heights 1.5, 4.45 and 7.15 p.m., pass Kurrajong 1.30, 5.15 dnd 7.40 meeting trains arriving Sydney at 3.47, 7.28 and 9.49 p.m.
+----
+=====You Don't Have To Be Dead To Be Stiff.=====
+By Ross, Col and Pete.
+Nobody really had any idea of what the Upper Kowmung could be like, and in spite of all the misinformation we had been given, we were most optimistic and almost expected fine weather.
+Leaving the mighty metropolis of Gingkin, we travelled through cultivated country of the Tuglow to where she hurls herself into the Kowmung over a spectacular eighty-foot, two-stage fall. Whilst various unsociables were partaking of Christmas dinner and generally procrastinating, the rest of us amused ourselves by being repeatedly washed down the box-gorge at the foot of the falls at a great rate of knots.
+Despite the "S" bends which were not shown on Rudolph's (see glossary) tourist map, the going at this stage and to within a few miles of Morong Falls was deceptively easy. Some members of the party wailed loudly at having left their cycles at home, and cries of "press on regardless to Katoomba" were heard during the halts taken for swimming. The camp site that night, just beyond the last outcrop of limestone rock on the Kowmung was almost superior to Blue Gum. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came.
+Although only one-third of the party slept in tents, everybody was almost dry next morning, the highlight of the night taking place at some unearthly hour when Betty was spied, vigourously towelling herself in the pouring rain, clad only in a speedo costume.
+The next morning the sun shone, the going was still easy... then we came to the beginning of Morong Deep.
+Now came our eagerly anticipated opportunity to float with our packs in the approved Sydney Bushwalker text-book manner. Tragedy ensued almost immediately, when Harry Roland's pack treacherously capsized, drowning £80 worth of photographic equipment, and nearly Harry as well. Meanwhile Bookie, having lost his way, was desperately towing a swiftly sinking pack upstream instead of down.
+Two hours and two hundred yards later we cane across Col, who had wisely packed all his gear inside his waterproof sleeping bag, and had swum the river in the approved New Zealand style, with his pack on his back. We dried our sodden gear in the midst of a thunder storm - the text book was put aside for use after breakfast next morning.
 Upon reaching Morong Falls for lunch, Bookie and Harry decided to pull out and follow Morong Creek back up to the Kanangra road, and from there make their way as quickly as possible back to civilisation.
-We were now fairly into the redoubtable Morong Deep and, with a feeling of panic the party realised what was ahead of them for the
-next three days - or would it be six? At this stage Ben became exceedingly popular because of the extra five day/8 food he was carrying.
+We were now fairly into the redoubtable Morong Deep and, with a feeling of panic the party realised what was ahead of them for the next three days - or would it be six? At this stage Ben became exceedingly popular because of the extra five day's food he was carrying.
-tSee Glossary.
-.
+We soon realised it would be quicker to climb above the wall of the gorge - only 200-feet up in spite of what we had been told - than to swim.
-We soon realised it would be quicker to climb above the wall of the gorge.- only 200-feet up in spite of what we had been told - than to swim.
 Twenty minutes of indescribable scrub-bashing in the pouring rain got us around the mighty Morong. The rest of the day was a pleasant blend of swimming, rock-climbing and a little walking. We camped that night on a small grassy ledge beside the river, wondering if we had yet come to the horrible Morong Deep, of which we had heard such vivid descriptions. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came. Sleeping without tents held few terrors for Bev, who rigged up an ingenious awning out of her groundsheet.
-After disposing of the text book and the burning of, Geoff Broad- head's pair of boots, we hobbled off painfully, our foot gear now being rather the worse for wear. Soon the walls closed in again and for the rest of that day, when not swimming, we crawled precariously along greasy rock ledges from which one could spit an awful long way down.
-To celebrate our entry into the Moonah Loombah Straights, Bet sprained her ankle rather badly at a most inconvenient hour in the morning, ten o'clock, too early for lunch - curses1 First aid was added to Bet's Other troubles, and we swam an. Late that afternoon we climbed 12100-feet over a great bluff to cut off a nasty-looking gorge and found to our delight-we hadA.eft the granite behind and were in a wide open valley with grassy banks. While descending this bluff Gordozi Adam showed us the fastest possible way of getting down a 20-ft rock slab, even if not the most c2mfortable. You could almost hear Rudolph's 6-inch trunk borer grinding its way into his posterier, and Brian Anderson remarked, "My God, mane Isn't there an easier way down?"
+After disposing of the text book and the burning of Geoff Broadhead's pair of boots, we hobbled off painfully, our foot gear now being rather the worse for wear. Soon the walls closed in again and for the rest of that day, when not swimming, we crawled precariously along greasy rock ledges from which one could spit an awful long way down.
-We camped that night by sudh a beautiful swimming hole that Geoff's sleeping bag went In fora dip an. its own accord. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came.
-We strolled off next morning confident that our worries were over and all our gorges behind us. But by lunch time we had already spent three hours in the water. Perhaps this was just as well as our foot gear was in no condition for walking. Swift calculations led us to the conclusion that Church Creek was not 10 miles away - and then the "burnt' began. Any leather or crepe that we had left fairly flew off, our velocity approaching that of the proverbial rocket, as we were swept down the longest gorge of the whole trip.
+To celebrate our entry into the Moonah Loombah Straights, Bet sprained her ankle rather badly at a most inconvenient hour in the morning, ten o'clock, too early for lunch - curses! First aid was added to Bet's other troubles, and we swam on. Late that afternoon we climbed 1,100-feet over a great bluff to cut off a nasty-looking gorge and found to our delight we had left the granite behind and were in a wide open valley with grassy banks. While descending this bluff Gordon Adam showed us the fastest possible way of getting down a 20-ft rock slab, even if not the most comfortable. You could almost hear Rudolph's 6-inch trunk borer (see glossary) grinding its way into his posterier, and Brian Anderson remarked, "My God, man! Isn't there an easier way down?"
-Very late that night we decided to camp, three tiles short of Church Creek. We weren't dead, but were we stiffs Dinner was completed before Midnight. We were up before five and a sociable breakfast commenced - and then the rains came. They came as they had never come before. They came to stay.
-We stuffed the remains of our feet into the remains of our bootand plodded off. Church Creek and the track to Yerranderie were locate
+We camped that night by such a beautiful swimming hole that Geoff's sleeping bag went in for a dip on its own accord. A sociable tea was commenced - and then the rains came.
-without mishap, and the whole pack of cripples increased speed as their hopes of catching the Ibus increased.
-.
+We strolled off next morning confident that our worries were over and all our gorges behind us. But by lunch time we had already spent three hours in the water. Perhaps this was just as well as our foot gear was in no condition for walking. Swift calculations led us to the conclusion that Church Creek was not 10 miles away - and then the "burn" began. Any leather or crepe that we had left fairly flew off, our velocity approaching that of the proverbial rocket, as we were swept down the longest gorge of the whole trip.
-The inhabitants of Yerranderie are used to seeing rare sights,
-but seldom as rare as this. N2t a garrent but had been attacked by
+Very late that night we decided to camp, three miles short of Church Creek. We weren't dead, but were we stiff! Dinner was completed before midnight. We were up before five and a sociable breakfast commenced - and then the rains came. They came as they had never come before. They came to stay.
-. Rudolph's 24-inch trunk borer." Not a foot but needed a Jocal anaes-
-thetic, But we will do it again. Who's coming?
+We stuffed the remains of our feet into the remains of our boots and plodded off. Church Creek and the track to Yerranderie were located without mishap, and the whole pack of cripples increased speed as their hopes of catching the 'bus increased.
-(List of party to reach Yerranderie on Monday, 29th December,1952: Betty Swain (S.B.W.), Beverley Price (S.B,W.), Geoff Broadhead
-(Rucksack Club) Gordon Adam (St. George Bushwalkers), Colin Putt (S.B.W.), Peter Stitt (S,B,W.), Brian Anderson
+The inhabitants of Yerranderie are used to seeing rare sights, but seldom as rare as this. Not a garment but had been attacked by Rudolph's 24-inch trunk borer (see glassary). Not a foot but needed a local anaesthetic. But we will do it again. Who's coming?
-Ben Bishop (S.B.W.), Ross Laird (S.B.W.).)
-*
+(List of party to reach Yerranderie on Monday, 29th December, 1952: Betty Swain (S.B.W.), Beverley Price (S.B,W.), Geoff Broadhead (Rucksack Club), Gordon Adam (St. George Bushwalkers), Colin Putt (S.B.W.), Peter Stitt (S.B.W.), Brian Anderson (S.B.W.), Ben Bishop (S.B.W.), Ross Laird (S.B.W.).)
-isLGLOSSARY: Rudolph: ) If you don't know what this is Six-inch trunk borer:) all about listen to "Take It
-" t;
+__Glossary__: Rudolph: Six-inch trunk borer: 24-inch trunk borer: If you don't know what this is all about listen to "Take It From Here".
-) From Here.
-THE SWIIVThUNG C AR NI VAL
+----
-By Remo"
-We'll see you at the Carnival You'll bring your trunks I hope. There'll be lots and lots of water But we're not providin' soap.
+=====The Swimming Carnival.=====
-We'll give you entertainment, Maybe a thrill or two
-Surprise will leave you speechless At what the champs can do..
+By "Nemo".
-We'll have a bit of freestyle (Same styles are rather new) But put your big straw hat on Or you may get sunstroke too.
-PRODIGAL'S RETURN: Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the FF7771737775=ed absence -
+We'll see you at the Carnival\\
-Frank Leyden from three years sojourn.in England, punctuated by
+You'll bring your trunks I hope.\\
-climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" r
+There'll be lots and lots of water\\
-sports coat which vaguely resembled a.tr 'cated version of the
+But we're not providin' soap.
-current female trend in slit Skirts.
-Allan Hardie, from an eight months, tour embracina,. the British Isles, large hunks of Italy, France and Scandihavia, not to mention a transit of South Afrioa and a flying call on India.
+We'll give you entertainment,\\
+Maybe a thrill or two\\
+Surprise will leave you speechless\\
+At what the champs can do.
+We'll have a bit of freestyle\\
+(Some styles are rather new)\\
+But put your big straw hat on\\
+Or you may get sunstroke too.
+----
+=====Prodigal's Return.=====
+Sighted in the Club Room lately, after the proverbial extended absence -
+Frank Leyden from three years sojourn in England, punctuated by climbing trips in Europe. Frank was immaculate in an "old countryish" sports coat which vaguely resembled a truncated version of the current female trend in slit skirts.
+Allan Hardie, from an eight months' tour embracing the British Isles, large hunks of Italy, France and Scandinavia, not to mention a transit of South Africa and a flying call on India.
 Beryl Christiansen who, as Beryl English, was an active walker several years ago, and is now proposing to return to the game.
-Too bad they weren't an deck for the Barbecue so that we could pretend the fatted lamb was for their benefit.
-.
+Too bad they weren't on deck for the Barbecue so that we could pretend the fatted lamb was for their benefit.
-JANUARY FEDERATION NOTES.
-By. Kath Brown.
+----
-MINUTES SECRETARY: Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as MYEEE77-77retary.until Miss G. Roberts (S.B,W.) is able to resume,
--
+=====January Federation Notes.=====
-SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION: S & R is making enquiries into the recent
-FIV-67-7Kno7=75-777117 on the Snowy River.
+By Kath Brown.
-Katoonba Council is to be asked to display the 'Tints for Safety drawn up by S R in prominent places to avoid tourists going aotray on mountain walks.
-MR. N. ALLEN: Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the -2a1Y-Tommittee and as Asst. Information Officer as he is being transferred to Canberra. A vote of thanks to Mr. Allen for past work was carried by acclamation.
+===Minutes Secretary:===
-ASST. INFORMATION OFFICER: Nominations for this post are so',; Tht from
-HYTTITEfgrnalbs.
+Miss J. Quinn (Bush Club) volunteered to act as Meeting Secretary until Miss G. Roberts (S.B.W.) is able to resume.
-BUNDEENA ROUTE TO MARLEY: Sutherland Council advises that no track
--27=Y=W-E=1717-out in plans of Bundeena. The Lands Department
+===Search And Rescue Section:===
-will be approached to ascertain if this information is correct, and
-if so Federation will endeavour to have a Right of Thoroughfare allowed.
+S & R is making enquiries into the recent River Canoe Club fatality on the Snowy River.
-ANNUAL RE-UNION: Federation Re.Union will be held on 21st/22nd March at a site to be decided by the Camp Committee when three suggested sites have been inspeOted. These are Euroka Clearing, Long Angle Gully and the Hacking River, Otford,
-COMMANDOS IN TEE RAIN: Those of the Commandos Who hadn't been ruined 7E-rni-r5=777115.7Thome who hadn't gone swimming, tried Splendour Rock an the weekend after New Year's Day. Our private eye in the party reports droughty conditions about Mouin, which frustrated-them and sent them down an to Breakfast Creek. There the position righted itself with a generous downpour, and Commandos being what they are, all six spent the night in a one-nan tent.
+Katoomba Council is to be asked to display the "Hints for Safety" drawn up by S & R in prominent places to avoid tourists going astray on mountain walks.
+===Mr. N. Allen:===
+Mr. Allen tendered his resignation as Convenor of the Ball Committee and as Asst. Information Officer as he is being transferred to Canberra. A vote of thanks to Mr. Allen for past work was carried by acclamation.
+===Asst. Information Officer:===
+Nominations for this post are sought from affiliated Clubs.
+===Bundeena Route To Marley:===
+Sutherland Council advises that no track to Marley has been laid out in plans of Bundeena. The Lands Department will be approached to ascertain if this information is correct, and if so Federation will endeavour to have a Right of Thoroughfare allowed.
+===Annual Re-Union:===
+Federation Re-Union will be held on 21st/22nd March at a site to be decided by the Camp Committee when three suggested sites have been inspected. These are Euroka Clearing, Long Angle Gully and the Hacking River, Otford.
+----
+====Commandoes In The Rain.====
+Those of the Commandos who hadn't been ruined on the Kowmung, plus some who hadn't gone swimming, tried Splendour Rock on the weekend after New Year's Day. Our private eye in the party reports droughty conditions about Mouin, which frustrated them and sent them down on to Breakfast Creek. There the position righted itself with a generous downpour, and Commandos being what they are, all six spent the night in a one-nan tent.
+----
-Then there was the old-hand member who decided to struggle out for
+Then there was the old-hand member who decided to struggle out for a camping trip on the Australia Day weekend. After protracted search he found his aluminium plate serving as a drinking dish in the family duck-yard.
-a camping trip on the Australia Day weekend. After protracted search he found his aluminium plate serving as a drinking dish in the family duck-yard.
+----
-THE SWIMMING CARNIVAL at LAKE ECKERSLEY (WORONORA RIVER).FEB.14 15TH.
---- After yourve voted in the statrneCITOns-come along tothe
+====The Swimming Carnival at Lake Eckersley (Woronora River) Feb. 14/15th.====
-Swimming Carnival and make it a Preliminary Reunion. Trains leave Central for Heathcote at 12,32 and 1.24 (electric, change at Sutherland) and 2.0 p.m. steam train direct. On Sunday 8.44 a.m. electric train from Central to Heathcote (change at Sutherland). Kevin Ardill will conduct you to the spot.
-.
+After you've voted in the State Elections come along to the Swimming Carnival and make it a Preliminary Reunion. Trains leave Central for Heathcote at 12.32 and 1.24 (electric, change at Sutherland) and 2.0 p.m. steam train direct. On Sunday 8.44 a.m. electric train from Central to Heathcote (change at Sutherland). Kevin Ardill will conduct you to the spot.
-TALBINGO.
-Walkers who propose to set out from (or arrive back at) Talbingo may be lured into attempting the track (shown an the Northern Sheet of the Kosciusko Snow Lease Maps) which climbs up from Boonoo Hut on the Peak River, through a gap at 4.200-ft. just east of Mount Numbanange in the Peak Range, following down The Rings Creek, and,out to Talbingo. An additional inducement is the place marked as hThe Rings - Blackfellowst Borah Groundli on the upper part of Rings Creek. The Sncm Lease Maps are usually reliable, both as far as topographical detail and trails, huts, fences, etc. are concerned. In this particular case, however, the track just does not exist.
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-The ascent from Boonoo an Peaks River is similar in severity of gradient, undergrowth and rocky footing to the Wild Dog Mountains. Before leaving the river determine which is the correct gap (it is easy to Dick), and choose a ridge which leads up close beside the gap. At about 3,500-ft. the vegetation becomes sparse, but rough granite rodks make the going slow, and tree fells force one to detour. When cpproximately on a level with the gap, drop off the ridge and sidle towards the ge,p - avoiding the bed of Numbanange Creek which is thickly grown.
-- About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open count ry (without locating the Borah Ground). Presently-the creek begins to descend and the trail enters scrub and timber again, eventually petering out against a fence (about 4 miles from the gap). A further half mile along the creek brings one to the Hut shown an the map, and one is inclined to look for a clear trail out from here. However, an heading up the hill, almost due west from the hut, we lost the track On the top of the first spur, descended into the head of a small valley, and climbed the spur an-the opposite side. At this point we decided to pick up the main ridge, which is shown to have a fence following it through to Talbingo, and turned about north-west for half a mile through open stuff.
+=====Track and Trail.=====
-The fence, when we located it, was a tumble-dawn affair, and led through some very densely grown stuff over a graniteknob, then down on a gently falling grade. The going here, for a space, was about as bad as any ridge-top country I have ever encountered. Presently, following the fence, we came to a wooden gate, and from this point picked up traces of the track we had mislaid earlier. The trail dropped rapidly toward the grassed valleys more than 2,000-ft. below, emerging an Jounama Creek about half a mile west of Talbingo village.
-.Travelling slowly the whole trip tOdk,Us"fromA a.m. one day until $ pin, next day. Only 'a-ver'y strong Party caulddo the Whole: stage in one -day. r
+===Peak River - Gap 4200' (near Mt. Numbanange) - The Rings Creek - Talbingo.===
-TRACK Rnd TRAIL.
-PEAK RIVER:2.2m. 42001 near MT. NUMBANANGE) - THE RINGS CREEK
+Walkers who propose to set out from (or arrive back at) Talbingo may be lured into attempting the track (shown an the Northern Sheet of the Kosciusko Snow Lease Maps) which climbs up from Boonoo Hut on the Peak River, through a gap at 4.200-ft. just east of Mount Numbanange in the Peak Range, following down The Rings Creek, and out to Talbingo. An additional inducement is the place marked as "The Rings - Blackfellows' Borah Ground" on the upper part of Rings Creek. The Snow Lease Maps are usually reliable, both as far as topographical detail and trails, huts, fences, etc. are concerned. In this particular case, however, the track just does not exist.
-PADDYNEWS IS GOOD NEWS.
-:Especially this =nth. Do you remember that plastic proofed fabric Paddy had about 5 years ago? Very light yet very durable. It did not crack or scuff. It did not go hard in cold weather. It was just about the perfect cloth for a lightweight serviceable groundsheet. Well - hold your breath - It's on again!.
+The ascent from Boonoo on Peaks River is similar in severity of gradient, undergrowth and rocky footing to the Wild Dog Mountains. Before leaving the river determine which is the correct gap (it is easy to pick), and choose a ridge which leads up close beside the gap. At about 3,500-ft. the vegetation becomes sparse, but rough granite rocks make the going slow, and tree fells force one to detour. When approximately on a level with the gap, drop off the ridge and sidle towards the gap - avoiding the bed of Numbanange Creek which is thickly grown.
+About half a mile beyond the gap we picked up a faint pad along Rings Creek, and followed this over some open country (without locating the Borah Ground). Presently the creek begins to descend and the trail enters scrub and timber again, eventually petering out against a fence (about 4 miles from the gap). A further half mile along the creek brings one to the Hut shown an the map, and one is inclined to look for a clear trail out from here. However, on heading up the hill, almost due west from the hut, we lost the track on the top of the first spur, descended into the head of a small valley, and climbed the spur on the opposite side. At this point we decided to pick up the main ridge, which is shown to have a fence following it through to Talbingo, and turned about north-west for half a mile through open stuff.
+The fence, when we located it, was a tumble-down affair, and led through some very densely grown stuff over a granite knob, then down on a gently falling grade. The going here, for a space, was about as bad as any ridge-top country I have ever encountered. Presently, following the fence, we came to a wooden gate, and from this point picked up traces of the track we had mislaid earlier. The trail dropped rapidly toward the grassed valleys more than 2,000-ft. below, emerging an Jounama Creek about half a mile west of Talbingo village.
+Travelling slowly the whole trip took us from 9 a.m. one day until 3 p.m. next day. Only a very strong party could do the whole stage in one day.
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+=====PaddyNews Is Good News.=====
+Especially this month. Do you remember that plastic proofed fabric Paddy had about 5 years ago? Very light yet very durable. It did not crack or scuff. It did not go hard in cold weather. It was just about the perfect cloth for a lightweight serviceable groundsheet. Well - hold your breath - It's on again!
 Paddy has persuaded some plastic experts to reproduce the cloth and its the goods.
-Those Bushwalkers who have not made its acquaintance will be pleased to know tat. this cloth comes in a pleasant greeny grey colour and Should -suit all those who seek a really good lightweight groundsheet.
-f6x3i Cape Groundsheet Price
-f6x41 Cape Groundsheet Price
-t6x4t Cape Groundsheet Weight 15 ozs. Price
-Weight 11 ozs.
-.12. 0
-Weight 14 ozs.
-.. 2. 2. 0
-PADDY' PAWN
-Lightweight Camp Gear
-CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY
-M2678
+Those Bushwalkers who have not made its acquaintance will be pleased to know that this cloth comes in a pleasant greeny grey colour and should suit all those who seek a really good lightweight groundsheet.
+'6 x 3' Cape Groundsheet. Weight 11 ozs. Price £1.12. 0.
+'6 x 4' Cape Groundsheet. Weight 14 ozs. Price £2. 2. 0.
+'6 x 4' Cape Groundsheet plus hood. Weight 15 ozs. Price £2. 9. 0.
+Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear.
+Castlereagh St Sydney. M2678.
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