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 +=====The Road To The Geehi.=====
  
-THE ROAD TO THE GMHI. 
 (From Jean Schoen: now working with the Snowy Mts. Authority at Cooma.) (From Jean Schoen: now working with the Snowy Mts. Authority at Cooma.)
-The Authority announced last Thurspy (April 24rd) that it would hold a ttree.:-day trip to the Geehi aturday and Sunday and Monday off on full pay, cost approximately 3.10.0. Only ten people were able to attend this trip,two Holdens being made available, two of the ten volunteering to act as drivers. I no sooner read the circular than I had filled in my application, and was fortunate enough to be one of the ten. + 
-I:ve left Cooma early on Saturday morning, lunching at the hotel at Talbingo. Then on to Tumut for Petrol and a visit to the Authority's representative there. -Batlow, Tumbarumba, Tooma, Tintaldra and finally Corryong in Victoria, Which was our destination for Saturday night. As you can imagine, our speed was amazing. e practically took off from Cooma and touched down only three times before arrival. Had a comfortable night in the pub at Corryong, but -only a cold tea, so, when the publican gave us the run of his lounge, ineluding log fire, we finished the day by frying sausage and toasting*bread with a guard posted outside the lounge room door. Fortunately, there were very few other guests, and they were pretty far gone, it being Anzac Day. No doljbt the host wondered next morning Where all the crumbs came from/ +The Authority announced last Thurspy (April 24rd) that it would hold a three-day trip to the Geehi - Saturday and Sunday and Monday off on full pay, cost approximately £3.10.0. Only ten people were able to attend this trip, two Holdens being made available, two of the ten volunteering to act as drivers. I no sooner read the circular than I had filled in my application, and was fortunate enough to be one of the ten. 
-10. + 
-Mr. Gilfillan, who is in charge of works in the Geehi region, came into Corryong to meet us the next morning and we followed him in via Bringenbrong and Khancoban (which consists of two houses, one being the P.O.) to Indi Camp, where the surveyors are under canvas. Their tents are neclly set out in two rows, each tent with a nameplate and one labelled "Visitors!, the office being a tin shack with a tremendous fireplace. It is located in lovely bushland and the stands of timber are some of the best I have ever seen. +I:ve left Cooma early on Saturday morning, lunching at the hotel at Talbingo. Then on to Tumut for petrol and a visit to the Authority's representative there. Batlow, Tumbarumba, Tooma, Tintaldra and finally Corryong in Victoria, which was our destination for Saturday night. As you can imagine, our speed was amazing. We practically took off from Cooma and touched down only three times before arrival. Had a comfortable night in the pub at Corryong, but only a cold tea, so, when the publican gave us the run of his lounge, including log fire, we finished the day by frying sausages and toasting bread with a guard posted outside the lounge room door. Fortunately, there were very few other guests, and they were pretty far gone, it being Anzac Day. No doubt the host wondered next morning where all the crumbs came from! 
-At Ind i Camp we changed into Land Rovers as it is not possible to do this trip in cars, and went down the so-called Geehi Wall to Geehi Camp. This road is the steepest the Authority has ever built, and that is saying something: Geehi Camp is beautifully situated in a hollow with the Geehi River close by and a magnificent view of the Western Faces. Regional Headquarters is a hut approximately 9 ft. by 15-ft. and staff and wages quarters are of proportionate dimensions. All very rough, but could be quite fun to live there for two to three months. The cookhouse is quite roomy and built of stones, and has a beaut. archway erected in front of it an -which is mounted the skull of a cow. Quite imposing!+ 
 +Mr. Gilfillan, who is in charge of works in the Geehi region, came into Corryong to meet us the next morning and we followed him in via Bringenbrong and Khancoban (which consists of two houses, one being the P.O.) to Indi Camp, where the surveyors are under canvas. Their tents are neatly set out in two rows, each tent with a nameplate and one labelled "Visitors", the office being a tin shack with a tremendous fireplace. It is located in lovely bushland and the stands of timber are some of the best I have ever seen. 
 + 
 +At Indi Camp we changed into Land Rovers as it is not possible to do this trip in cars, and went down the so-called Geehi Wall to Geehi Camp. This road is the steepest the Authority has ever built, and that is saying something! Geehi Camp is beautifully situated in a hollow with the Geehi River close by and a magnificent view of the Western Faces. Regional Headquarters is a hut approximately 9 ft. by 15-ft. and staff and wages quarters are of proportionate dimensions. All very rough, but could be quite fun to live there for two to three months. The cookhouse is quite roomy and built of stones, and has a beaut. archway erected in front of it on which is mounted the skull of a cow. Quite imposing! 
 After being treated to cups of tea by the cook, we climbed back into our Land Rovers and followed a road up the Geehi River to within three or four miles of Windy Creek, which is as far as the access track is through at the moment, and watched road building operations there. We saw the bulldozer push the rubble over the edge and it was quite eerie to hear the avalanche down into the valley. The men that build these roads are truly amazing. The slope is very steep indeed and the Road Location Man had been through there blazing the trees and selecting the route. However, he must have strapped himself to the trees, for I cannot see how he could have had a foothold. All the way out to Windy Creek we had the main range on our right, and the most magnificent panoramas unfolded themselves at every bend of the road. Naturally the camera enthusiasts had a field day. After being treated to cups of tea by the cook, we climbed back into our Land Rovers and followed a road up the Geehi River to within three or four miles of Windy Creek, which is as far as the access track is through at the moment, and watched road building operations there. We saw the bulldozer push the rubble over the edge and it was quite eerie to hear the avalanche down into the valley. The men that build these roads are truly amazing. The slope is very steep indeed and the Road Location Man had been through there blazing the trees and selecting the route. However, he must have strapped himself to the trees, for I cannot see how he could have had a foothold. All the way out to Windy Creek we had the main range on our right, and the most magnificent panoramas unfolded themselves at every bend of the road. Naturally the camera enthusiasts had a field day.
-From there we retraced our steps part of the way and went down a half-formed track to Bogong Creek (the approximate site of a future power. station). We were the first white women down this road and it was quite hair raising. At one hairpin bend we nearly failed to make it. Our front wheels stopped three inches away from the edge Which was soft and over an 800-ft. drop. We prudently got out, except the driver, who must be given the credit of getting the car around all right. Boiled the billy at Bogong Creek and munched sausages and back again to the top, where we arrived without mishap. + 
-As we were to see everything there was to see, Mr. Gilfillan now took us on to the road which has been built to Tom al'ogin and we even went past this well-known sp ot, Victoria being again close enough to touch, only several yards of river separating it from N.S.W. Oh the way back we inspected the Tom Grogin Indi River gauging station, and then back to Indi Camp, where we arrived about 7 p.m. I might add that Geehi cattle lived up to their reputation by chasing one of the Land Rovers, luckily not far very long. For those interested I might add that a suspension bridge (3 tons) across the Swamp Plains River has been built and is now open to vehicle traffic. The road is quite reasonable, and there should be no difficulty in getting in provided +From there we retraced our steps part of the way and went down a half-formed track to Bogong Creek (the approximate site of a future power station). We were the first white women down this road and it was quite hair raising. At one hairpin bend we nearly failed to make it. Our front wheels stopped three inches away from the edge which was soft and over an 800-ft. drop. We prudently got out, except the driver, who must be given the credit of getting the car around all right. Boiled the billy at Bogong Creek and munched sausages and back again to the top, where we arrived without mishap. 
-11. + 
-IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE +As we were to see everything there was to see, Mr. Gilfillan now took us on to the road which has been built to Tom Grogin, and we even went past this well-known spot, Victoria being again close enough to touch, only several yards of river separating it from N.S.W. On the way back we inspected the Tom Grogin Indi River gauging station, and then back to Indi Camp, where we arrived about 7 p.m. I might add that Geehi cattle lived up to their reputation by chasing one of the Land Rovers, luckily not for very long. For those interested I might add that a suspension bridge (3 tons) across the Swamp Plains River has been built and is now open to vehicle traffic. The road is quite reasonable, and there should be no difficulty in getting in provided reasonable care is taken, though as it is an access track only, there are gutters every few yards which have to be negotiated very slowly. 
-BUSHIVALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT + 
-FROM BLACKHEATH   ANY HOUR +We were given the run of the fireplace at Indi Camp and again made sausages and Sao biscuits vanish in double quick time. Said goodbye to Mr. Gilfillan and the surveyors and went on to Tumbarumba for the night, arriving there well after 11 p.m. As we had had a comparatively light lunch and not very much for tea, I'm afraid most of us spent the time between going to bed and falling asleep thinking of the gnawing emptiness in our stomachs. Paid the penalty next day when at breakfast time most of us suffered from dizziness but soon recovered after the meal. 
-RING, WRITE OR CALL   + 
-SIEDLECKY'S TAY AND TOURIST SERVICE +From Tunbarumba we returned to Cooma via Batlow, which is a very pretty and fertile area with apple trees everywhere. We stopped again for petrol at Tumut and this time lunched at Yarrangobilly, which is a good place to by-pass when an a budget. Lunch came to 9/- each! - while Talbingo Hotel charges only 5/6d. 
-116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH + 
-24 HOUR SERVICE +Returned to Cooma in time for tea at the mess on Monday night, the whole weekend having cost us £3.9.3 each, which includes hotel accommodation and meals. We were all agreed that it was well worth it and that we would do it again - any time. 
-BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!  + 
-'PHONE BTHEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK RR CARS TC5210 or TV270 +---- 
-OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION. + 
-reasonable care is taken, though as it is an access track only, there are gutters every few yards which have to be negotiated very slowly. +Whisper and we shall hear... who was the member who turned up for a recent day walk carrying an umbrella and no pack? 
-l'te were given the run of the fireplace at Indi Camp and again made sausages and Sao biscuits vanish in double quick time. Said goodbye to Mr. Gilfillan and the surveyors and went an to Tumbarumba for the night, arriving there well after 11 p.m. As we had had a comparatively light lunch and not very much for tea, I'm afraid most of us spent the time between going to bed and falling asleep thinking of the gnawing emptiness in our stomachs. Paid the penalty next day when at breakfast time most of us suffered from dizziness but soon recovered after the meal. + 
-From Tunbarumba we returned to Cooma via Batlow, which is a very pretty and fertile area with apple trees everywhere. We stopped again for petrol at Tumat and this time lunched at Yarr angobilly, which is a good place to by-pass when an a budget. Lunch came to 9/- each! - while Talbingo Hotel charges only 5/6d. +---- 
-Returned to Coma in time for tea at the mess on Monday night, the whole weekend having cost us 3.9.3 each, which includes hotel accommodation and meals. Vve were all agreed that it was well worth it and that we would do it again - any time. + 
-=mmi..arl.....IMPM  +====Further Working Bee Jottings.==== 
-Whisper and we shall hear .. who was the member who turned up for a recent day walk carrying an umbrella and no pack? + 
-12. +To the keeper of Club Records... the following people were observed, standing up, with eyes open and showing signs of animation at 6.03 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th, at Perry's Lockdown: Swain, Miss B., Wilson, Mr. A., Anderson, Mr. B. 
-FURTHER WORKING BEE JOTTINGS + 
-To the keeper of Club Records .. the following people were observed, stanaing up, with eyes open and showing signs of animation at 6.03 a.r on Saturday, April, 25th, at Perry's Lockdown : +(Hey, how did this get through? - we declined to disclose the names last issue. - Editor.) 
-SWAIN, Miss B. + 
-WILSON, Mr. A. +---- 
-ANDERSON, Mr. B. + 
-. (Hey, how did this get through? - we declined to disclose the names last issue. - Editor.) +Our magnanimous President ("Slave Driver" "S. Legree") McGregor was heard offering __triple time__ to anyone who would work a night shift at the Blue Gum Working Bee. Just imagine - three times the amount they were getting for day work!!!  
-OurmagnaniMous President ("Slave Driver" "S. Legree") McGregor was heard offering1421e.time.to anyoneWho'wculd work a night shift at the Blue Gum Working-767677 Just imagine - three times the amount they were getting for day work:I! + 
 +---- 
 War Cry of the Workers: "To the Hills!" War Cry of the Workers: "To the Hills!"
-Committee has decided to re-examine Frank AShdown on map-reading. He went Walkabcut in the wee hours of Sunday '(at Blue Gum)' and finished up trying to get into the Browns' tent. + 
--      11 +---- 
-Cooks Section: orkI2E Bee Stew - Put the ingredients from five 151717727777.Fge billy, 77737Ereiz, place an fire and forget. When tasted and found to be burnt, disguise with curry powder and cinnamon. Serve with confidence. + 
-Once again it has been proved that a leopard can't change its spots. A certain well-known Club identity was seen on numerous occasions heaving on the chain of the block and tackle. This chain-pulling urge was so strong that the same bloke entered the Grose chest deep at + 
-5.30 p.m. on Saturday just to give the dam log (NOTE - No "N") a few extra nudges towards its final resting place. +Committee has decided to re-examine Frank Ashdown on map-reading. He went walkabout in the wee hours of Sunday (at Blue Gum) and finished up trying to get into the Browns' tent. 
-(Editorial comment - was it to get in training, or is it a new and insidious malaise? The gent reported above attained a measure of notoriety last August by hauling an a very small chain in a railway carriage. In December he was seen fondling a dog chain Whilst visiting another walker's residence - there was no dog on the &lain. Should we write Reg Wins or and caution him to watch all coupling chains used on NSWGR? Or is it only a frustration - must make a minute to check on his toilet next time over his way ....) + 
-PLEASE TO REMEMBER +---- 
-THE GREAT PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION OF 1953 + 
-JrNE 26TH +====Cooks Section - Working Bee Stew.=== 
-BRING YOUR PRINTS IN GOOD AND EARLY. IMPARTIAL AND INCORRUPTIBLE + 
-=GING ASTaRED. +Put the ingredients from five packs into large billy, add water, place on fire and forget. When tasted and found to be burnt, disguise with curry powder and cinnamon. Serve with confidence. 
-GOSSIP FROM COAL MINE CREEK AND "MR". KING GECIRGE (see Walks Programme),, + 
-Neil Schafer appealed for any interesting specimenc of fungi found growing on dead wood. Plucking at The Beard, he emphasised "dead wood". No one was so unkind as to refer to logs. +---- 
-The trip started inauspiciously by becoming lost in Blue Gum Forest. Ten minutes pest the foot of Perryts track the leader became suspicious and went down to the River, which was towing the wrong way. Brilliant deduction by indiffer ent torch light led to the conclusion that the party was charging up Govettts Leap Creek. \ + 
-Anyone desiring to be in on a bargain should consult Mr. F. Barr, who has lately acquired a 50-lbs. bag of Terry's meal. Recommended for walkers and dhooks (fowls fed on it produce more ancl larger eggs - what it does to walkers isntt yet diagnosed). Frank's next project is to buy a ton lot in the interests of economy. +Once again it has been proved that a leopard can't change its spots. A certain well-known Club identity was seen on numerous occasions heaving on the chain of the block and tackle. This chain-pulling urge was so strong that the same bloke entered the Grose chest deep at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday just to give the dam log (Note - No "N") a few extra nudges towards its final resting place. 
-Return of the Pain in the Train. Ascent of "Mr. King George" had left its mark an the spindly shanks of Ray Braggy. Whenever Elsie leaned on the limbs to communicate with others in the compartment, came the Bruggy screech "The Pain; an, the Pain!" + 
-Comment on'the knobbiness of the Bruggy Rucksack evoked the cryptic "Everything bulges except Bruggy". +(Editorial comment - was it to get in training, or is it a new and insidious malaise? The gent reported above attained a measure of notoriety last August by hauling on a very small chain in a railway carriage. In December he was seen fondling a dog chain whilst visiting another walker's residence - there was no dog on the chain. Should we write Reg Winsor and caution him to watch all coupling chains used on NSWGR? Or is it only a frustration - must make a minute to check on his toilet next time over his way....) 
-Frank Barr complained at Bell at the lack of worthwhile arguments with the tent-fellows. The onlooker reminded him of the battle over who should cook breakfast, who should rise first and start the fire, who should carry the tent' + 
-... At this stage "You dirty mugs!" quoth Barr "And you let me carry it all day!" (Note: If Messrs. D. Brown, F. Barr and G. Wagg want post-graduate instruction in the refinements of arguing, we recomakind the old firm of Leyden, Cosgrove and Scotland) +---- 
-The prospective wasn't very happy. Hetd brought a ropeto haul packs up Coal Mine Credk, and it wasn't needed. Then he fell for the lift + 
-- +====Please to remember.==== 
-up seat in the box carriage going home. The final indignity was When nomeone tripped the catch of the door benind his back. Ah, the rope! the rope: The trip finished with lavvy door moored to the rack. + 
-Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroke Clearing was named. This year the Instructional Weekend of May 23/24 formally dubbed Rocket Ridge and Cracker Camp. No burns requiring first aid were recorded. No ono took off at the tail af a rocket. It was a quiet weekend (well, almost). +===The great photographic exhibition of 1953 - June 26th.=== 
-Perhaps the elusive George contributed to that quiet. He sneaked into the Ardill car somewhere between Sydney and Glenbrook and hid + 
-the half-dozen detonators Kevin had acquired for the occasion. Otherwise George was on his best behaviour, and no erratic compasses or misled parties were noted. +Bring your prints in good and early. Impartial and incorruptible judging assured. 
-PROPOSED WARRINGAH NATIONAL PARK. + 
-mammem +---- 
-14. + 
-ago the Federation plaCed before the Parks and scheme for a:national park of about 4,000 acres, the territory lying betWeen Elanora Golf Links nkehurst Parkway, in the vicinity' of Middle and +=====Gossip from Coal Mine Creek and "Mr." King George (see Walks Programme).===== 
-Some 7 or.8 years Playgrounds Movement a embracing the Whole of and the newly opened 17 Deep Creeks, Narrabeen. + 
-It was. anticipated that, consequent upon the opening of this, fine roadway between Seaforth and Narrabeen, this land would be subdivided, sold and built upon. +Neil Schafer appealed for any interesting specimens of fungi found growing on dead wood. Plucking at The Beard, he emphasised "dead wood". No one was so unkind as to refer to logs. 
-Nearly all the land is in its natural state, rugged, hilly, road- less, and of little value excepting for its natural purpose, namely, public recreation. Along the banks of the creeks there are several lovely camping and picnicking flats. + 
-The Parks and Playgrounds Movement asked the Government and the 1,arringah Shire Council to purchase the privately awned portions, and consolidate them and the existing reserves into a national park, but neither the Government nor the Council was willing to find the funds required. +The trip started inauspiciously by becoming lost in Blue Gum Forest. Ten minutes pest the foot of Perry's track the leader became suspicious and went down to the River, which was flowing the wrong way. Brilliant deduction by indifferent torch light led to the conclusion that the party was charging up Govett's Leap Creek. 
-About 2 or 3 years ago the Wild Life Preservation Society brought forward a still more ambitious proposal for an 8,000-acre park, which included the area above described. On this occasion high hopes for success were entertained, but the sdheme was eventually turned down by the authorities. + 
-Now the park plan has been revived owing to the offering for auction sale on 5th March last of 1280 acres (Portions 73, 7G and 77, Parish of Narrabeen) in the Estate of the late T.H. Kelly. These P ortions are zoned as Rural Area in the County Plan, and therefore cannot be subdivided intoblocks of less than 5 acres. The price required is only per acre, but no buyer for the land has been found yet. + 
-The Parks and PiaygroUnds Movement has 'asked the Government, the Cumberland-Cbunty Council and the Warringah Shire Council to act quickly and secure this fine recreation area to form the nucleus of the proposed national park. +Anyone desiring to be in on a bargain should consult Mr. F. Barr, who has lately acquired a 50-lbs. bag of Terry's meal. Recommended for walkers and chooks (fowls fed on it produce more and larger eggs - what it does to walkers isn't yet diagnosed). Frank's next project is to buy a ton lot in the interests of economy. 
-THE QUARANTINE STATION AT NORTH HEAD. + 
- A great many residents af Manly have been trying for half a century to get the Quarantine Stationm'aved from their vicinity. +Return of the Pain in the Train. Ascent of "Mr. King George" had left its mark on the spindly shanks of Ray Bruggy. Whenever Elsie leaned on the limbs to communicate with others in the compartment, came the Bruggy screech "The Pain! Oh, the Pain!" 
-From the public'point of view the. station (658 acres in area) is admirably located, and it has been developed and equiPped to cope with any emergency in the event of a threat of the introduction of an epidemic from overseas. + 
-15. +Comment on the knobbiness of the Bruggy Rucksack evoked the cryptic "Everything bulges except Bruggy". 
-Settlemaat of Manly Municipality has now extended to its boundaries, f rom both sides of The Corso, a-id some people (especially business men and politicians) see a potential housing settlement in the square mile occupied by the quarantine station. + 
-The Parks and Playgrounds Movement, however, feeling that far too much Of the harbour foreshores has already been alienated, visualis e another fine foreshore par k. The MOvement's view is that the-whole of the northern gateway to the harbour, being public propert now, should remain so for all time. +Frank Barr complained at Bell at the lack of worthwhile arguments with the tent-fellows. The onlooker reminded him of the battle over who should cook breakfast, who should rise first and start the fire, who should carry the tent... At this stage "You dirty mugs!" quoth Barr "And you let me carry it all day!" (Note: If Messrs. D. Brown, F. Barr and G. Wagg want post-graduate instruction in the refinements of arguing, we recommend the old firm of Leyden, Cosgrove and Scotland). 
-0  There seems to be same doubt as to whether the Federal or State Government owns the land, though the buildings belong to the State.+ 
 +The prospective wasn't very happy. He'd brought a rope to haul packs up Coal Mine Creek, and it wasn't needed. Then he fell for the lift-up seat in the box carriage going home. The final indignity was when someone tripped the catch of the door behind his back. Ah, the rope! the rope! The trip finished with lavvy door moored to the rack. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroke Clearing was named. This year the Instructional Weekend of May 23/24 formally dubbed Rocket Ridge and Cracker Camp. No burns requiring first aid were recorded. No one took off at the tail af a rocket. It was a quiet weekend (well, almost). 
 + 
 +Perhaps the elusive George contributed to that quiet. He sneaked into the Ardill car somewhere between Sydney and Glenbrook and hid the half-dozen detonators Kevin had acquired for the occasion. Otherwise George was on his best behaviour, and no erratic compasses or misled parties were noted. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Proposed Warringah National Park.===== 
 + 
 +Some 7 or 8 years ago the Federation placed before the Parks and Playgrounds Movement a scheme for a national park of about 4,000 acres, embracing the whole of the territory lying betWeen Elanora Golf Links and the newly opened Wakehurst Parkway, in the vicinity of Middle and Deep Creeks, Narrabeen. 
 + 
 +It was anticipated that, consequent upon the opening of this fine roadway between Seaforth and Narrabeen, this land would be subdivided, sold and built upon. 
 + 
 +Nearly all the land is in its natural state, rugged, hilly, road-less, and of little value excepting for its natural purpose, namely, public recreation. Along the banks of the creeks there are several lovely camping and picnicking flats. 
 + 
 +The Parks and Playgrounds Movement asked the Government and the Warringah Shire Council to purchase the privately owned portions, and consolidate them and the existing reserves into a national park, but neither the Government nor the Council was willing to find the funds required. 
 + 
 +About 2 or 3 years ago the Wild Life Preservation Society brought forward a still more ambitious proposal for an 8,000-acre park, which included the area above described. On this occasion high hopes for success were entertained, but the scheme was eventually turned down by the authorities. 
 + 
 +Now the park plan has been revived owing to the offering for auction sale on 5th March last of 1280 acres (Portions 73, 76 and 77, Parish of Narrabeen) in the Estate of the late T.H. Kelly. These Portions are zoned as Rural Area in the County Plan, and therefore cannot be subdivided into blocks of less than 5 acres. The price required is only £6 per acre, but no buyer for the land has been found yet. 
 + 
 +The Parks and Piaygrounds Movement has asked the Government, the Cumberland County Council and the Warringah Shire Council to act quickly and secure this fine recreation area to form the nucleus of the proposed national park. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====The Quarantine Station At North Head.===== 
 + 
 +A great many residents af Manly have been trying for half a century to get the Quarantine Station moved from their vicinity. 
 + 
 +From the public point of view the station (658 acres in area) is admirably located, and it has been developed and equipped to cope with any emergency in the event of a threat of the introduction of an epidemic from overseas. 
 + 
 +Settlement of Manly Municipality has now extended to its boundaries, from both sides of The Corso, and some people (especially business men and politicians) see a potential housing settlement in the square mile occupied by the quarantine station. 
 + 
 +The Parks and Playgrounds Movement, however, feeling that far too much of the harbour foreshores has already been alienated, visualise another fine foreshore park. The Movement's view is that the whole of the northern gateway to the harbour, being public property now, should remain so for all time. 
 + 
 +There seems to be some doubt as to whether the Federal or State Government owns the land, though the buildings belong to the State. 
 Doubtless there will be the usual fight to retain in public ownership this magnificent square mile at the entrance to the harbour. The Movement has submitted its views to the Government and the Manly Council. Doubtless there will be the usual fight to retain in public ownership this magnificent square mile at the entrance to the harbour. The Movement has submitted its views to the Government and the Manly Council.
-THE STREAM + 
-THE CAUSE.+---- 
 + 
 +=====The Stream - The Cause.===== 
 By Len Scotland. By Len Scotland.
-(Dedicated to those Who walked - or tried to - during 1950. - Editor.) + 
-Well, really, I suppose Jupiter Pluvius should get the blame. Inigo Jones was after all only his mouthpiece. No one took much notice when, back in 1949, he told us there would be no drought for 25 years. Bow true he was proved. +(Dedicated to those who walked - or tried to - during 1950. - Editor.) 
-The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should. I say !infamous! headline "LOST HIKER" was no longer of use. There were no hikers; splashers, wallowers, drifters, floaters, yes, but no hikers. There could be no dramatised search. Where could one look? Mud, slush and water held no trace or if it did it was soon washed away by the incessant rain. Either one came back or one didn't, and that was that. + 
-The ban against fires was lifted in 1950 - later replaced by one banning the extinguishing of fires. This was regarded as a bit of a joke as it took the utmost ingenuity to get one going. The time honoured scout method was useless without the addition cf some inflammable petrol, kerosene or the Stead Secret Sodium Which burns in water. +Well, really, I suppose Jupiter Pluvius should get the blame. Inigo Jones was after all only his mouthpiece. No one took much notice when, back in 1949, he told us there would be no drought for 25 years. How true he was proved. 
-The frame pack went out of fashion, being replaced by two water- p roof duffel bags lashed together and seyarately tied at the top to be watertight, thus being ready at all times to be used as a float.+ 
 +The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should I say 'infamous' headline "Lost Hiker" was no longer of use. There were no hikers; splashers, wallowers, drifters, floaters, yes, but no hikers. There could be no dramatised search. Where could one look? Mud, slush and water held no trace or if it did it was soon washed away by the incessant rain. Either one came back or one didn't, and that was that. 
 + 
 +The ban against fires was lifted in 1950 - later replaced by one banning the extinguishing of fires. This was regarded as a bit of a joke as it took the utmost ingenuity to get one going. The time honoured scout method was useless without the addition cf some inflammable petrol, kerosene or the Stead Secret Sodium which burns in water. 
 + 
 +The frame pack went out of fashion, being replaced by two water-proof duffel bags lashed together and separately tied at the top to be watertight, thus being ready at all times to be used as a float. 
 Rubber flippers and water goggles were popular and many carried bamboo poles which had been drilled to allow air to pass down to the wayfarer crossing deep parts. Dormie Long sported a collapsible aluminium tube for the purpose - it did have the advantage of fitting in the pack. Rubber flippers and water goggles were popular and many carried bamboo poles which had been drilled to allow air to pass down to the wayfarer crossing deep parts. Dormie Long sported a collapsible aluminium tube for the purpose - it did have the advantage of fitting in the pack.
-16. + 
-The old fears no longer held sway - sa.nraflies, mosquitoes, spiders and snakes took a back seat to leeches, which had developed +The old fears no longer held sway - sandflies, mosquitoes, spiders and snakes took a back seat to leeches, which had developed to the size of a man's arm. If one got a proper hold you were done as you can well imagine. Luckily a repellant had been found. A paint consisting of equal parts of thin shellac and salt on exposed parts stopped them. Clem Hallstrom used to buy it in wholesale lots until he went broke. The older members were glad they didn't have to go out as they had seen the place before conditions got so trying, but this was one time they were determined not to miss the LAST Re-union, yes, the very last - things had got too bad. 
-to the size of a man's arm. If one got a proper hold you were done as you can well imagine. Luckily a repellant had been found. A paint consisting of equal parts of thin shellac and salt on exposed Darts stopped them. Clem Hallstrom used to buy it in wholesale lots until he went broke. The older members were glad they didn't have to go out as they had seen the plamed before conditions got so trying, but this was one time they were determined not to miss the LAST Re-union, yes, the very last - things had got too bad. + 
-It was to be held at WATERFALL, which used to be spelled Waterfall. It was just the effect of environment on names - the climate had changed many of the names we knew quite a bit. +It was to be held at Waterfall, which used to be spelled Waterfall. It was just the effect of environment on names - the climate had changed many of the names we knew quite a bit. 
-Sarie Gaught the "Splasb-on-all" Park train to "Tbunderland" and changed to the "Floater a train past "Heathmoat" to WATERFALL. Others caught a through train from the "Teeminal". Some of the stations + 
-passed through were Wetfern, Wetskinville, Soddenham, Bogarah, Allawash Hurstswill, Fenshurst and Boatley and so on to WATERFALL a few stations+Some caught the "Splash-on-all" Park train to "Thunderland" and changed to the "Floater" a train past "Heathmoat" to Waterfall. Others caught a through train from the "Teeminal". Some of the stations passed through were Wetfern, Wetskinville, Soddenham, Bogarah, Allawash, Hurstswill, Fenshurst and Boatley and so on to Waterfll a few stations
 before Water-lily Vale. before Water-lily Vale.
 +
 It was an amazing sight - 300 members, 300 fires, meta tablets, resin, pitch, petrol, kero, meth, persuaders, everything had been used to get the fires going. It was an amazing sight - 300 members, 300 fires, meta tablets, resin, pitch, petrol, kero, meth, persuaders, everything had been used to get the fires going.
-Then it happened! Some said it was the concentrated heat turning the rain into steam and sending it up again. Some said it was the up draught forcing the clouds away, but whatever it was it stopped the rain and the whole forest was eatching alight. The canvas bucket brigade was totally inadequate. We were soon beaten back - water buskets burning. The heat was too much fcr inc. I fainted, and when I came to - the suh was shining right on me in the tent. 
-NOTE: There are still plenty of our 45-page Special Silver Anniversary TTFie of the Magazine available. 6d. per copy - if posted 9d. 
  
-DON TT MISS THE WALKS PROGRAMME . SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER. +Then it happened! Some said it was the concentrated heat turning the rain into steam and sending it up again. Some said it was the up draught forcing the clouds away, but whatever it was it stopped the rain and the whole forest was catching alight. The canvas bucket brigade was totally inadequate. We were soon beaten back - water buskets burning. The heat was too much for me. I fainted, and when I came to - the sun was shining right on me in the tent. 
-BATTEN ON THE WALKS SECRETARY WITH DETAILS OF YOUR WALK BEFORE THE END OF JUNE - IT GOES TO PRESS IN JULY. + 
-11-DAY AND DAY-WALKS IN GREAT DAD (BY WALKS SECRETARY.) +---- 
-17  + 
-FED.FRATION NOTES - MAY MEETING.+Note: There are still plenty of our 45-page Special Silver Anniversary Issue of the Magazine available. 6d. per copy - if posted 9d. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +Don't miss the Walks Programme - September to December. 
 + 
 +Batten on the Walks Secretary with details of your walk before teh end of June - it goes to press in July. 
 + 
 +1 1/2 and day-walks in great demand (by Walks Secretary). 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +=====Federation Notes - May Meeting.===== 
 By Allen A. Strom. By Allen A. Strom.
-BUSHFIRE COMMITTEE: Paul ;arnes has been invited to attend the next Feeg-o-Y-FEJ-nafire Committee to enter into some discussion of policy. 
-ONE DAY HIKES: The Railway Department has decided to arrange transporF-F7F One Day Hikes, during Sundays in the winter. The Federation has been asked to assist by arranging the hikes and to provide Leaders. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Executive with the recommendation that all adviee might be offered but that leadership of the hikes should be left for individuals to volunteer, through the Federation. 
-SEARCH AND RESCUE WEE1EEDMAY 1/2ND was washed out. Another will 155-7174FETTE-177EFF-Yr.. ate to be announced. 
-BUSHWALKERS, BALL: Paddington Town Hall, Monday, September 14th. tickets, 7777A _GuesSing Competition with a prize of-Two Ball Tickets is being arranged to assist the Ball Fund -- see Paul Barnes for details. 
-MAPPING: Mapping of the Dogs is to proceed first. The area has 
-been divided into sections from Tin Pot to Little Cedar Creek. Various groups will eheck in the field over the next two months. People who can provide transport into the Megalong Valley are invited to volunteer. 
-BUILDINGS IN NATIONAL PARKS: Discussion and report from Clubs could be summarised: No objection to the ereetion of Hostel at Garie; buildings in National Parks generally, should be dealt with as they arise and an their merits". No declared policy was approved. 
-"THE BUS1EALKER" - Edition No.12: The appointments of Ron Waudrop ag-rat or a=-EVEFF-EF-g=gs s Manager were approved. Messrs. Ian Morrison, Ken Stewart and Bill Tomsett were elected to join with the Editor and Business Manager to form a Publications Committee. They will meet and report back to the Federation. 
-GRAVEL FROM NATIONAL PARK: Reported that the Federation had protested again at the taking of gavel from the National Park. 
-4 
-NATIONAL PARK TRUST will build Fireall..1_ees throughout the Park nad the T15773.7=717-REF-Te7E-TEFE5T5T-67-Y6-TEEediately proceed. 
-Coast and Mountain Walkers' Annual Photographic Exhibition will be held in Room C: Y.M.C.A.: on June 11th. 
-CHRISTMAS CARDS: Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of BYTEETEFUEFT77mas Cards with a view to profit-making. 
-. '  
-'rq 
-ovettawomptassoammeasreliciatosesomonsaamoo 
-KEEPING WARM IN WINTER. 
-''Paddymaden sleeping bags are made for average conditions and will be found comfortably warm on the large majority of nights. There are times however when the camper must exercise some skill to obtain the maximum benefit from his bag. 
-First, the tent should be pitched in a sheltered position. A constant breeze can reduce the apparent temperature very considerably. The shelter of rocks or small bushes can help a great deal. See that the tent is well pegged down and if there are gaps owing to uneven ground fill them in with leaves and grass. A bed of dry leaves, grass or bracken under, the groundsheet will add to comfort and warmth. The sleeping bag should be well shaken ana if possible warmed before the fire before turning in. The purpose of the warming is not so much to increase the temperature of the bag as to ensure that it is perfectly dry. Down can absorb a lot of moisture without showing it and if the bag is constantly slept in without airing, the result is that the down beoomes damp and fails to auff up to its fullest extent. 
-On very cold nights if you are sharing a tent it is a good plan for both to 
-sleep on one groundsheet and use the other as extra covering over the feet. 
-PADDY AWN 
-Lightweight Camp Gear 
-20i CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY 
-M2678 
  
 +===Bushfire Committee:===
 +
 +Paul Barnes has been invited to attend the next meeting of the Bushfire Committee to enter into some discussion of policy.
 +
 +===One Day Hikes:===
 +
 +The Railway Department has decided to arrange transport for One Day Hikes, during Sundays in the winter. The Federation has been asked to assist by arranging the hikes and to provide Leaders. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Executive with the recommendation that all advice might be offered but that leadership of the hikes should be left for individuals to volunteer, through the Federation.
 +
 +===Search and Rescue Weekend, May 1/2nd:===
 +
 +was washed out. Another will be arranged later in the year. Date to be announced.
 +
 +===Bushwalkers' Ball:===
 +
 +Paddington Town Hall, Monday, September 14th. Tickets, 17/6d. A Guessing Competition with a prize of Two Ball Tickets is being arranged to assist the Ball Fund - see Paul Barnes for details.
 +
 +===Mapping:===
 +
 +Mapping of the Dogs is to proceed first. The area has been divided into sections from Tin Pot to Little Cedar Creek. Various groups will check in the field over the next two months. People who can provide transport into the Megalong Valley are invited to volunteer.
 +
 +===Buildings in National Parks:===
 +
 +Discussion and report from Clubs could be summarised: "No objection to the ereetion of Hostel at Garie; buildings in National Parks generally, should be dealt with as they arise and on their merits". No declared policy was approved.
 +
 +==="The Bushwalker" - Edition No.12:===
 +
 +The appointments of Ron Waudrop as Editor and John Evans as Business Manager were approved. Messrs. Ian Morrison, Ken Stewart and Bill Tomsett were elected to join with the Editor and Business Manager to form a Publications Committee. They will meet and report back to the Federation.
 +
 +===Gravel From National Park:===
 +
 +Reported that the Federation had protested again at the taking of gavel from the National Park.
 +
 +===National Park Trust Will Build Fireplaces:===
 +
 +throughout the Park and the Superintendant has been instructed to immediately proceed.
 +
 +Coast and Mountain Walkers' Annual Photographic Exhibition will be held in Room C, Y.M.C.A., on June 11th.
 +
 +===Christams Cards:==
 +
 +Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of printing Christmas Cards with a view to profit-making.
 +
 +----
 +
 +=====Paddy Made.=====
 +
 +===Keeping Warm In Winter.===
 +
 +"Paddymade" sleeping bags are made for average conditions and will be found comfortably warm on the large majority of nights. There are times however when the camper must exercise some skill to obtain the maximum benefit from his bag.
 +
 +First, the tent should be pitched in a sheltered position. A constant breeze can reduce the apparent temperature very considerably. The shelter of rocks or small bushes can help a great deal. See that the tent is well pegged down and if there are gaps owing to uneven ground fill them in with leaves and grass. A bed of dry leaves, grass or bracken under the groundsheet will add to comfort and warmth. The sleeping bag should be well shaken and if possible warmed before the fire before turning in. The purpose of the warming is not so much to increase the temperature of the bag as to ensure that it is perfectly dry. Down can absorb a lot of moisture without showing it and if the bag is constantly slept in without airing, the result is that the down becomes damp and fails to fluff up to its fullest extent.
 +
 +On very cold nights if you are sharing a tent it is a good plan for both to sleep on one groundsheet and use the other as extra covering over the feet.
 +
 +Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear.
 +
 +201 Castlereagh St, Sydney. M2678.
 +
 +----
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