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=====Report On Progress At Blue Gum.===== | =====Report On Progress At Blue Gum.===== | ||
- | At the weekend of 16/17th May we inspected the results of the Working Bee. The silt-pack is still there, though slightly battered by the flooding of the previous fortnight. A considerable amount of sand and debris has been piled against the bank end, and there is no flow at this point. Further out, towards the river oak, some of the upright piles have been shifted, and there is a trickle of water here. The old main channel, above the weir, has become a backwater, and about 75% of the flow follows the diversion | + | At the weekend of 16/17th May we inspected the results of the Working Bee. The silt-pack is still there, though slightly battered by the flooding of the previous fortnight. A considerable amount of sand and debris has been piled against the bank end, and there is no flow at this point. Further out, towards the river oak, some of the upright piles have been shifted, and there is a trickle of water here. The old main channel, above the weir, has become a backwater, and about 75% of the flow follows the diversion |
The only pronounced weakness at present is just below the silt pack, where some of the flow of the river leaves the diversion channel and runs around behind the river oak to join the old bed. This is not prone to damage the bank under existing conditions, but further floods could convert it to the main channel, so outflanking the silt pack. Parties travelling through Blue Gum can assist by piling further stones across this deviation and coaxing more water to keep to the midstream channel. | The only pronounced weakness at present is just below the silt pack, where some of the flow of the river leaves the diversion channel and runs around behind the river oak to join the old bed. This is not prone to damage the bank under existing conditions, but further floods could convert it to the main channel, so outflanking the silt pack. Parties travelling through Blue Gum can assist by piling further stones across this deviation and coaxing more water to keep to the midstream channel. | ||
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Tom Moppett reported on the working bee at Blue Gum, with a reference to the " | Tom Moppett reported on the working bee at Blue Gum, with a reference to the " | ||
- | In Genaral | + | In General |
Efforts for the night were almost spent, and with an announcement extraordinary from the Social Secretary that the Christmas Party this year would be at the R.S.L. Hall in Elizabeth Street an December 4th, tickets probably 15/- per head, we had settled all natters on and off the agenda, and the rest of the evening was ours from about 9 p.m. | Efforts for the night were almost spent, and with an announcement extraordinary from the Social Secretary that the Christmas Party this year would be at the R.S.L. Hall in Elizabeth Street an December 4th, tickets probably 15/- per head, we had settled all natters on and off the agenda, and the rest of the evening was ours from about 9 p.m. | ||
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June 27-28-29: Hill Top - Nattai River - Central Burragorang. | June 27-28-29: Hill Top - Nattai River - Central Burragorang. | ||
- | Leader Frank Barr is being sent to the coantry | + | Leader Frank Barr is being sent to the country |
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Falling into the " | Falling into the " | ||
- | Suitable seeds had been sown earlier in unofficial discussions at "lower levels" | + | Suitable seeds had been sown earlier in unofficial discussions at "lower levels" |
Pencils and paper were produced; we would have no long-winded Constitution, | Pencils and paper were produced; we would have no long-winded Constitution, | ||
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(f) Subscription: | (f) Subscription: | ||
- | It will be appreciated from the foregoing rigid regimentation was not sought. Meetings would be made to coincide as far as possible with social functions, but no doubt there will be more social events than meetings. As provided in the Constitution, | + | It will be appreciated from the foregoing rigid regimentation was not sought. Meetings would be made to coincide as far as possible with social functions, but no doubt there will be more social events than meetings. As provided in the Constitution, |
The deliberations in drawing up the Constitution had gone on without regard to time and before we realised it it was after midnight. Those with cars slipped away, dropping those less fortunate along the route. It was a lucky coincidence that the Sunday walk next day commenced from Wahroonga Station, about a mile away. Some who intended attending the walk had brought their sleeping bags to the fire. It was a beautiful night and, tired out by this time, they curled up alongside the glowing embers, under the stars. They were all sound asleep next morning when I went out at 6 a.m. to awaken them by pulling their legs, just as I have pulled yours for the past three pages. | The deliberations in drawing up the Constitution had gone on without regard to time and before we realised it it was after midnight. Those with cars slipped away, dropping those less fortunate along the route. It was a lucky coincidence that the Sunday walk next day commenced from Wahroonga Station, about a mile away. Some who intended attending the walk had brought their sleeping bags to the fire. It was a beautiful night and, tired out by this time, they curled up alongside the glowing embers, under the stars. They were all sound asleep next morning when I went out at 6 a.m. to awaken them by pulling their legs, just as I have pulled yours for the past three pages. | ||
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(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 | + | The Authority announced last Thursday |
- | 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' | + | 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' |
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 " | 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 " | ||
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- | Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroke | + | Three years ago at the end of May Fireworks Ridge at Euroka |
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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 | + | The Parks and Playgrounds |
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=====The Quarantine Station At North Head.===== | =====The Quarantine Station At North Head.===== | ||
- | A great many residents | + | A great many residents |
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. | 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. | ||
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The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should I say ' | The papers were hard hit - their famous, or should I say ' | ||
- | 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 | + | 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 |
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. | 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. | ||
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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 catching alight. The canvas bucket brigade was totally inadequate. We were soon beaten back - water buskets | + | 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 buckets |
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Don't miss the Walks Programme - September to December. | Don't miss the Walks Programme - September to December. | ||
- | Batten on the Walks Secretary with details of your walk before | + | Batten on the Walks Secretary with details of your walk before |
1 1/2 and day-walks in great demand (by Walks Secretary). | 1 1/2 and day-walks in great demand (by Walks Secretary). | ||
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===Buildings in National Parks:=== | ===Buildings in National Parks:=== | ||
- | Discussion and report from Clubs could be summarised: "No objection to the ereetion | + | Discussion and report from Clubs could be summarised: "No objection to the erection |
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Coast and Mountain Walkers' | Coast and Mountain Walkers' | ||
- | ===Christams | + | ===Christmas |
Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of printing Christmas Cards with a view to profit-making. | Enquiries will be made as to the possibilities of printing Christmas Cards with a view to profit-making. |
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