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+=====Editorial - Best Interests Of The Public.=====
-EDITORIAL.
-Best Interests of the Public.
 In formally notifying the Club of his intention to add the resumed Era lands to The National Park, the Minister for Lands states that various individuals nad organisations submitted proposals which were "widely at variance, but all have merited thorough investigation". However, "the circumstances of the case are such that the paramount point for consideration can only be the best interests of the public as a whole", and he has decided "the best interests of the public generally can be served by vesting control of the resumed lands in The National Park.
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-We would, of course, have preferred to see the Era lands amalgamated with Garawarra Park, and have repeatedly represented our case to the Lands Department. One cannot judge from the Ministerts letter whether he infers that administration by Garawarra Park Trust would be inimical to the hinterests of the public6. Most probably, however, his viewpoint is that The National Park Trust is experienced in handling a recreational area used by large numbers, and should therefore be fitted to employ the additional lands for what he regards as the greatest possible benefit of the public.
+We would, of course, have preferred to see the Era lands amalgamated with Garawarra Park, and have repeatedly represented our case to the Lands Department. One cannot judge from the Minister's letter whether he infers that administration by Garawarra Park Trust would be inimical to the "interests of the public". Most probably, however, his viewpoint is that The National Park Trust is experienced in handling a recreational area used by large numbers, and should therefore be fitted to employ the additional lands for what he regards as the greatest possible benefit of the public.
-To our minds, the record of The National Park Trust has not been particularly impressive. Bearing in mind that The National Park was dedicated with a conservational as well as a recreational purpose, it it is not reassuring to note that portions of the Park have been suffered to become rubbish dumps, that playing field have been made in areas once noted for their wild flowers, aad that gravel for road- making and standing timber have been taken from the park in areas close to habitation. Perhaps, by opening roads, the Trust has catered for a section of the public, but by that same action it has driven away other people who find their recreation in unspoiled places. The public, whose best interests have to be served, should mean all citizens, not only a majority, yet the latter appears to be the
-interpretation of The National Park Trust.
+To our minds, the record of The National Park Trust has not been particularly impressive. Bearing in mind that The National Park was dedicated with a conservational as well as a recreational purpose, it it is not reassuring to note that portions of the Park have been suffered to become rubbish dumps, that playing fields have been made in areas once noted for their wild flowers, and that gravel for road-making and standing timber have been taken from the park in areas close to habitation. Perhaps, by opening roads, the Trust has catered for a section of the public, but by that same action it has driven away other people who find their recreation in unspoiled places. The public, whose best interests have to be served, should mean __all__ citizens, not only a majority, yet the latter appears to be the interpretation of The National Park Trust.
-At the same time, we must acknowledge that we were happy enough
-to see the resumption of Era and, if the lands we re not to be placed under the control of Garawarra, then probably The National Park is the next best thing. It is just possible that the Minister can be persuaded to amend the boundary between The National Park and Garawarra to the more logical Burgh Ridge, between Burning Palms and Era: so
+At the same time, we must acknowledge that we were happy enough to see the resumption of Era and, if the lands were not to be placed under the control of Garawarra, then probably The National Park is the next best thing. It is just possible that the Minister can be persuaded to amend the boundary between The National Park and Garawarra to the more logical Burgh Ridge, between Burning Palms and Era: so far as Era is concerned, we can now only be vigilant and vocal if any attempt is made to "improve" one of the few remaining near-primitive beaches within a hundred miles of Sydney.
-far as Era is concerned, we can now only be vigilant and vocal if any
-attempt is made to "improve" one of the few remaining near-primitive beache.,: within a hundred miles of Sydney.
+The Minister's decision does indicate, however, that there is a lack of appreciation of the nature of primitive and near-primitive regions, and of the types of administration which they demand. Perhaps one lesson we should learn from the addition of Era to The National Park is to re-orient our own attitude in seeking resumptions and reservations.
-The Ministerts decision does indicate, however, that there is a lack of app reciation of the nature of primitive and near,primitive regions, and of the types of administration which they demand. Perhaps one lesson we should learn from the addition of Era to The National Park is to re-orient our own attitude in seeking resumptions
-and reservations.
+The Conservation Secretary has suggested, for instance, that we should try to reach agreement with other conservation bodies an a definition of "primitive area", and seek its acceptance by the Government Departments concerned. With this basic point settled we should perhaps be in a stronger position in the future to draw a distinction between reserves which are established for preservation of flora and fauna or as vital catchment areas, and those which are set aside "for the greatest public use".
-The Conservation Secretary has suggested, for instance, that we
-should try to reach agreement with other conservation bodies an a definition of "Primitive area", and seek its acceptance by the Government Departments concerned. With this basic point settled we should perhaps be in a stronger position in the future to draw a distinotian
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-between reserves which are established for preservation of flora and fauna or as vital catchment areas, and those Which are set aside "for
-the greatest public use".
+Federation Ball - 14th September - Paddington Town Hall.
-FEDERATION BALL - 14TH SEPTEMBER - PADDINGTON TOWN HALL.
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-SEARCH & RESCUE PRACTICE WEEKEND - 19/20 SEPTEMBER.
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+Search and Rescue Practice Weekend - 19/20 September.
-AT THE JULY GENERAL MEETING.
-Friday, 10th July, had been a danp cold day in Sydney, and
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-there had been heavy snowfalls an the local highlands, but about sixty of the old firm were present to have their feet chilled by one of the longest meetings in recent times. We had time to notice that the new drinking vessels were Present also before things got under way with the introduction of Alastair (Al) Robieson to the Club, followed a little later by the addition of Eric Adcock.
-During reading of the minutes a tumult sounded on the stairs, and we thought the Noises Off Club was having a revival: the President deserted his post to open the door for them, and they crept with catlike tread to seats. We wandered if they had been initiating the Clubs drinking vessels, but fear it was less distinguished glassware. A couple of brief queries, ard the reading of a portion of the
+=====At The July General Meeting.=====
-Minister for Lands! Era letter, brought us quickly to General Business, and announcements of the Half-Yearly General in September (constitutional amenaments to be ready for the August Committee) aid the Colour Slide Exhibition for late August, judging of entries to be done in advance by the Photographic Association of N.S.W.
+Friday, 10th July, had been a danp cold day in Sydney, and there had been heavy snowfalls on the local highlands, but about sixty of the old firm were present to have their feet chilled by one of the longest meetings in recent times. We had time to notice that the new drinking vessels were present also before things got under way with the introduction of Alastair (Al) Robieson to the Club, followed a little later by the addition of Eric Adcock.
+During reading of the minutes a tumult sounded on the stairs, and we thought the Noises Off Club was having a revival: the President deserted his post to open the door for them, and they crept with cat-like tread to seats. We wandered if they had been initiating the Club's drinking vessels, but fear it was less distinguished glassware. A couple of brief queries, and the reading of a portion of the Minister for Lands' Era letter, brought us quickly to General Business, and announcements of the Half-Yearly General in September (constitutional amendments to be ready for the August Committee) and the Colour Slide Exhibition for late August, judging of entries to be done in advance by the Photographic Association of N.S.W.
 If you have ever been present for debates on purchase of a new projector screen and the conservational deficiencies of Boy Scouts you can now spare your eyes and go on to other material in this magazine.
-IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES CONTACT
-SCENIC MOTOR TOURS,
+Dormie moved that we buy a modern beaded screen and, if total cost did not exceed £50, a cooling device for the projector. He said we might as well try to "resurrect the Pyramids" as persevere with the existing screen, which needed a working bee to set it up. A bearded (no, beaded) screen like Bill Rodgers' would cost about £21. At this stage the motion was split, and we dealt first with the screen only.
-RAILWAY STEPS,
-KATOOMBA.
+Ken Meadows thought the price would be higher - nearer £27, and Jim Hooper mentioned a new variety of screen being developed for 3-D work, costing about £15. Bill Cosgrove questioned the size of the screen, and the President believed Bill Rodgers' was 54" x 42". Alex Colley moved that the whole proposal be referred to a select committee.
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-TRANSPORT ET COACHES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH- WALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGEMENT.
+Frank Rigby thought 70 per cent of our present holding in cash was too much to expend, and Neil Schafer asked if our present screen really was worthless. At this stage Kevin Ardill, who had heard it all before, made his excuses and departed the meeting. Bill Cosgrove said the present screen was a strain on the eyes, when no slide was in the machine it was also a disadvantage to the projectionist to operate behind the screen, and Brian Harvey agreed that the screen didn't do justice to slides, and if we could spend £30 on a party, we should be ready to buy a screen.
-FOR ALL INFTEATION
-WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, KATOOMBA TFLEPHONE 60, KATOOMBA.
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-Dormie moved that we buy a modern beaded screen and, if total cost did not exceed 250, a cooling device for the projector. He said we might as well try to "resurrect the Pyramids" as persevcre with the existing screen, whidh needed a working bee to set it up. A bearded (no, beaded) screen like Bill Rodgers' would cost about 21. At this stage the motion was split, and we dealt first with the screen only.
-Ken Meadows thought the price would be higher - nearer 227, and Jim Hooper mentioned a new variety of screen being developed for 3-D work, costing about 2,15. Bill Cosgrove questioned the size of the screen, and the President believed Bill Rodgers' was 54" x 42. Alex Colley moved that the whole proposal be referred to a select committee
-Frank Rigby thought 70 per cent of our present holding in cash was too much to expend, and Neil Schafer asked if our present screen really was worthless. At this stage Kevin Ardill, who had heard it all before, made his excuses and departed the meeting. Bill Cosgrove said the present screen was a strain on the eyes, when no slide was in the machine it was also a disadvantage to the projectionist to operate behind the screen, and Brian Harvey agreed that the screen didn't do justice to slides, and if we could spend 230 on a party, we should be ready to buy a screen.
 Tom Moppett questioned if the matter was already under consideration, and the President on being invited to relate his investigations said that the beaded type screen gave brilliance but a small angle of vision (about 36-degrees for best results). A flat, white matt screen would give almost equal reflection coupled with a viewing angle of about 120-degrees. The storage problem would remain. Tom Moppett then supported Alex Colley's amendment because of the numerous possibilities.
-Dormie replied, saying that he adhered to his original motion, and if our money was tied up in bonds, it should be "unbonded" and made liquid (was there silent applause fram the revellers?). A s6lect committee would he at oneanother's throats". Finally the amendment was carried, and after four names had been received, it was decided to limit the committee - to three, no, to six, no, to Peven on a motion by Roy Bruggy so that there should be a certain majority. We elected Allan Hardie, the President, Ken Meadows, Bill Rodgers, Jim Hooper,
-the Secretary and Bill Cosgrove, and charged them to report to the
+Dormie replied, saying that he adhered to his original motion, and if our money was tied up in bonds, it should be "unbonded" and made liquid (was there silent applause from the revellers?). A select committee would "be at one another's throats". Finally the amendment was carried, and after four names had been received, it was decided to limit the committee - to three, no, to six, no, to seven on a motion by Roy Bruggy so that there should be a certain majority. We elected Allan Hardie, the President, Ken Meadows, Bill Rodgers, Jim Hooper, the Secretary and Bill Cosgrove, and charged them to report to the next General Meeting.
-next General Meeting.
 We came to the cooling device, and it was evident that there was opposition. Dormie said the projector may scorch members' slides, but several members argued that a cooling fan wasn't necessary, and Alan Wilson made the point that a 500-watt projector with fan was no cooler than ours (a 250-watt) without. Finally, this was also passed over to the select committee.
-Alex Colley moved that the Conservation Secretary write the
-Minister for Conservation, calling attention to the shambles in
+Alex Colley moved that the Conservation Secretary write the Minister for Conservation, calling attention to the shambles in Wollemi Creek (see July editorial), and pointing to the apparent disregard of the provions of Section 26D of the Water Act. The Wollemi-Putty Creeks would give evidence of what could happen with indiscriminate timber cutting: motion carried. Bill Cosgrove suggested our Federation delegates try to stir up the dormant Blue Mountains National Park project.
-Wollemi Creek (see July editorial), and pointing to the apparent disregard of the Provions of Section 26D of the Water Act. The Wollemi-Putty Creeks would give evidence of what could happen with
-indiscriminate timber cutting: motion carried. Bill Cosgrove
+Now the Scouts were for it! Bill Cosgrove mentioned the display in the windows of the Scout Shop advertising a booklet on bushcraft. Bush beds, tables and a kennel-like affair "big enough to hold a lion" were on show. He thought we should point out to the Movement that this was contrary to conservation principles. The President pointed out that personal representations could be made, then Frank Ashdown commented that we used much timber ourselves, for instance in the Blue Gum working bee, and should put our own house in order. Betty Sisley pointed out it was dead wood at Blue Gum, and Betty Hall thought the personal approach best. Bill Henley said removal of dead wood reduced the fire risk, and Neil Schafer argued that we couldn't overlook the display, which seemed definitely opposed to conservation. Alex Colley remarked that scout camps were growing barer and barer, and Dormie moved as an amendment that the Conservation Secretary personally contact the Scouts, endeavouring to find out what lay behind the booklet and the display. Scouts were inchoate walkers, he said, trained in certain crafts, but not clear how they should be used, and sometimes they were vandals.
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-suggested our Federation delegates try to stir up the dormant Blue Mountains National Park project.
+Vera Matasin suggested that they were not vandals by nature, but short of leaders, and if more walkers became scoutmasters the scouts may be better conservationists. She was roundly applauded. Tom Moppett said the whole thing was worth investigation, and he was prepared to make a direct approach. The gag was applied anl the amended motion carried.
-Now the Scouts were for it! Bill Cosgrove mentioned the display in the windows of the Scout Shop advey-tising a booklet on bushcraft. Bush beds, tables and a kennel-like affair "big enough to hold a lion were on show. He thought we should point out to the Movement that this was contrary to conservation principles. The President pointed out that personal representations could be made, then Frank Ashdown commented that we used much timber ourselves, for instance in the Blue Gum working bee, and should put our own house in order. Betty Sisley pointed out it was dead wood at Blue Gum, and Betty Hall thought the personal approach best. Bill Henley said removal of dead wood reduced the fire risk, and Neil Schafer argued that we Gouldn't overlook the display, which seemed definitely opposed to conservation. Alex Colley
-:remarked that scout camps were growing barer and barer, and Dormie moved as an amendment that the Conservation Secretary personally contact the Scouts, endeavouring to find out what lay behind the booklet and the display. Scouts were inchoate walkers, he said, trained t- certain crafts, but not clear how they should be used, and sometimes they were vandals.
+Dormie complained of the conduct of leaders, and the President pointed out that certain reasons were considered sufficient for a leader to cancel a walk - among them the presence of only one starter. Dormie suggested a code of ethics for leaders, but the motion failed. Len Scotland suggested a code for members going on walks, but the President ruled the motion facetious, and closed the meeting at 9.40 just as our feet froze hard.
-Vera Matasin suggested that they were not vandals by nature, but short of leaders, and if more walkers became scoutmasters the scouts may be better conservationists. She was xloundly applauded. Tom Moppett said the whole thing was worth investigation, and he was prepared to malin a direct approach. The gag was applied anl the amended motion carried.
-Dormie complained of the conduct of leaders, and the President pointed out that certain reasons were considered sufficient for a leader to cancel a walk - among them the presence of only one starte. Dormie suggested a code of ethics for leaders, but the motion failed. Len Scotland suggested a code for members going on walks, but the President ruled the motion facetious, :gni closed the meeting at 9.40 just as our feet froze hard.
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-WALK - AUG7ST 15 16. Normal Bus Service from Richmond to Kurrajong Heights - Wheeney Gap - Wheeney Creek - Dollins Track - Kurrajong - Rough.- 14 miles - Test Walk.
+====Walk - August 15/16.====
-(Last time some of you may recall the amount of endeavour we had in getting OUT of Wheeney Creek. Who sat in the creek with her pack on? Who laughed, took photographs, then fell in himself? .. On August 16th it is hoped to find a more gracious mode of exit, instead of adopting the fly technique.)
-Leader: Jim Hooper. /Phone xmool.
+Normal Bus Service from Richmond to Kurrajong Heights - Wheeney Gap - Wheeney Creek - Dollins Track - Kurrajong - Rough - 14 miles - Test Walk.
-The "Farewell - to England" party to be held at Euroka on 11/12th July was cancelled owing to a stroke of very bad luck. Joan Cordell, in whose honour the party was to be held, was put to bed on the Friday morning with chicken pox! Here!s hoping that by the time this is printed Joan is well over her sickness, and well aid tntly on the high seas. Bon voyage, Joan.
-.
+(Last time some of you may recall the amount of endeavour we had in getting OUT of Wheeney Creek. Who sat in the creek with her pack on? Who laughed, took photographs, then fell in himself? ... On August 16th it is hoped to find a more gracious mode of exit, instead of adopting the fly technique.)
-WINNING WIVES FOR WALKERS,
-Advice to Bushwalking Bachelors from an ex-Bachelor. By Rcy Braggy.
+Leader: Jim Hooper. 'Phone XM6001.
-How many active young male walkers are lost to the bushwalking cause due to the lack of eligible 1y-dung bushwalking females? This article is designed to assist such young males.
-We will assume to begin with, that the male concerned has searohe0 in vain for a lass of hi S choice; the time has then 3ome for him to explore the field of non-walking females. But, one might say, the girls outside the walking fraternity are not interested in bushwalking, only string bag picnics and the like. That hope has one of inducing one of these types to the walking field? To that, I say, rubbish! Wity a little practice, possibilities can be readily picked from the field. So long as one has a singleness of purpose in mind, and works along the lines advised, success can be assured.
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-Hint No.1: Fraternise freely with the opposite sex. Obviously a ISUFEHT2Ing type of girl cannot be obtained unless one first finds a girl.
-Hint No02: When you meet a girl don't make bushwalking the entire -.6775T-5-77conversation: in fact, the first couple of meetings the less bushwalking is talked about the better, but as time goes on gradually introduce it more and more into the conversation.
+The "Farewell - to England" party to be held at Euroka on 11/12th July was cancelled owing to a stroke of very bad luck. Joan Cordell, in whose honour the party was to be held, was put to bed on the Friday morning with chicken pox! Here's hoping that by the time this is printed Joan is well over her sickness, and well and truly on the high seas. Bon voyage, Joan.
-Hint No.3: When introducing bushmalking into the conversation, don't start off by telling her of your trips across the Blue Labyrinth, Kanangra Walls and back in two days, etc., or she may do some serious thinking as to your sanity. Ratter, start by talking about Euroka, Blue Gum, Lake Eckersley, OtHares Creek, etc., then perhaps talk of the less sane section of your nature.
-Hint No.4: Find out if she has a good'knowledge of cooking. If the findings are in the negative, then do not proceed with investigations, as this point is of supreme importance.
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-Well, now, we will assume that the spare part concerned has found a young lady and after several dates finds that she is completely disinterested in walking: then that first failure can be put down to experience. After that another subject is found: she may also be completely disinterested and so the elementary process of mixing freely with the opposite sex goes an.
+=====Winning Wives For Walkers.=====
+===Advice to Bushwalking Bachelors from an ex-Bachelor.===
+By Roy Bruggy.
+How many active young male walkers are lost to the bushwalking cause due to the lack of eligible young bushwalking females? This article is designed to assist such young males.
+We will assume to begin with, that the male concerned has searched in vain for a lass of his choice; the time has then come for him to explore the field of non-walking females. But, one might say, the girls outside the walking fraternity are not interested in bushwalking, only string bag picnics and the like. What hope has one of inducing one of these types to the walking field? To that, I say, rubbish! With a little practice, possibilities can be readily picked from the field. So long as one has a singleness of purpose in mind, and works along the lines advised, success can be assured.
+__Hint No.1__: Fraternise freely with the opposite sex. Obviously a bushwalking type of girl cannot be obtained unless one first finds a girl.
+__Hint No.2__: When you meet a girl don't make bushwalking the entire topic of conversation: in fact, the first couple of meetings the less bushwalking is talked about the better, but as time goes on gradually introduce it more and more into the conversation.
+__Hint No.3__: When introducing bushmalking into the conversation, don't start off by telling her of your trips across the Blue Labyrinth, Kanangra Walls and back in two days, etc., or she may do some serious thinking as to your sanity. Ratter, start by talking about Euroka, Blue Gum, Lake Eckersley, O'Hares Creek, etc., then perhaps talk of the less sane section of your nature.
+__Hint No.4__: Find out if she has a good knowledge of cooking. If the findings are in the negative, then do not proceed with investigations, as this point is of supreme importance.
+Well, now, we will assume that the spare part concerned has found a young lady and after several dates finds that she is completely disinterested in walking: then that first failure can be put down to experience. After that another subject is found: she may also be completely disinterested and so the elementary process of mixing freely with the opposite sex goes on.
 To start with, it does not matter one iota whether the girls concerned appear to be interested or not, as all this mixing with the opposite sex goes to improve your knowledge of female psychology, which is very important in achieving the final result. Remember, the man who has never made a mistake has never made anything.
 This primary step may take many months, possibly years, but will not interfere to any noticeable degree with your normal activities.
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-IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE.
+Finally, after an amount of practice, a girl is found whom you consider will make an ideal walking companion. Then the next process of introducing her to walking and then to the Club begins. This is the most important job of all, as a clumsy approach to this job could mean failure. It may mean keeping company with her for about three months, or more, before even bringing her into the Club, or the bush. The time will depend on the girl concerned, but when she is first introduced to the bush, don't take her to a place like Blue Bum Forest, because by the time she descends into the valley by way of Perry's or Govett's, she will be reduced to a "knock kneed twirp" and not likely to come out again: rather, take her to a place like Euroka Clearing, which appears to be made just for that purpose.
-B USHWALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT
-FROM BLACKHEATH  ANY HOUR
+If you are beginning around January or Fdbruary, you are very fortunate, as she can be introduced to O'Hare's Creek, Lake Eckersley, etc., and the joys of a swim before breakfast (???). From there it's Euroka, Blue Gum, ard then to the usual stamping grounds. Once again, if failure is encountered at this stage don't despair, it was a good try anyway, as a good time was had in the process, but start all over again looking for some one else.
-RING, WRITE OR CALL OOOOO
-SIEDLECKY1S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE
-STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH
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-Finally, after an amount of practicer a girl is fcund Whom you consider will make an ideal walking companion. Then the next Process of introducing her to walking and then to the Club begins. This is the most important job of all, as a clumsy approach to this job could mean failure. It may mean keeping con-many with her for about three months, or more, before even bringing her into the Club, or the bush. The time will depend on the girl concerned, but when she is first introduced to the bush, dontt take her to a place like Blue Bum Forest, because by the time she descends into the valley by way of Perryts or Govettts, she will be reduced to a ''knock kneed twirp" and not likely to come out again : rather, take her to a place like Euroka Clearing, which appears to be made just for that purpose.
-If you are beginning around January or Fdbruary, you are very fortunate, as she can be introduced to OtHarets Creek, Lake Eckersley/ etc., and the joys of a swim before breakfast (???). From there it/s Euroka, Blue Gum, ard then to the usual stanTing grounds. Once again/ if failure is encountered at this stage dontt despair, it-was a good try anyway, as a good time was had in the process, but start all over again looking for some one else.
 Persistence will assure success --- mine did!
-annassommaoorlmag
-Colin Putt, with a mathematical turn of mind, noted the number of ounces gained in a week by his infant. He computes that, at the present rate of gin, his daughter will attain. the weight of one ton at 94 years of age.
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-HOUR SERVICE.
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+Colin Putt, with a mathematical turn of mind, noted the number of ounces gained in a week by his infant. He computes that, at the present rate of gain, his daughter will attain the weight of one ton at 94 years of age.
-BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - ITtS-NEVER TOO LATE!
-!PHONE  BIHEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK FOR CARS TC5210 or TV270
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-OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION.
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+=====Gloucester to Barrington.=====
-.
-GLOUCESTEH TO BARRINGTON.
 By Ern French.
-As we alighted at Gloucester at 6.30 a.m.; on Easter Friday we
-were greeted by splendid weather and an.amused knot pf fellow passengers who watched the operation of fitting seven men and six
+As we alighted at Gloucester at 6.30 a.m. on Easter Friday we were greeted by splendid weather and an amused knot of fellow passengers who watched the operation of fitting seven men and six rucksacks into a Holden.
-rucksacks into a Holden.
-The thirty miles or so north to Curricabark is through pleasant country and the road is fairly good, but some of the splash crossings
+The thirty miles or so north to Curricabark is through pleasant country and the road is fairly good, but some of the splash crossings would be difficult if the creeks were up.
-would be difficult if the creeks were up.
-At Curricabark we made ourselves known to the householder, and asked for information. Our first objective was a Mr. Carterls propert,T on the banks of the Pigna Barney River. We were told that a car track
+At Curricabark we made ourselves known to the householder, and asked for information. Our first objective was a Mr. Carter's property on the banks of the Pigna Barney River. We were told that a car track ran off through a paddock a little way back, and went up across the range and into the valley of the Pigna Barney. The distance was variously given as 3 to 9 miles. One member of the household expressed the opinion that the Carter's property might be visible from the ridge top and, as there was a long and easy-looking spur directly ahead of us, we decided to go straight for it. We then repaired to the nearby creek and had a very late breakfast.
-ran off through a paddock a little way back, and went up across the
-range and into the valley of the Pigna Barney. The distance was
+Under intense sunlight, the climb to the ridge was very warm work, though easy going. No sign of habitation was visible, but the extensive view showed the ridges as we had anticipated, and the sound of a "dog" howling somewhere below led us to believe that the Carter's were not far away, so, slipping off the west side of the ridge, we made our way down. A few minutes later we came upon two dingoes securely held in great ugly-looking traps. Little regard though one may have for dingoes, the sight of animals being done to death in this fashion is repulsive.
-variously given as 3 to 9 miles. One member of the household expressed
-the opinion that the Carter/s property might be visible from the ridge top and, as there was a long and easy-looking spur directly ahead of
+Half an hour's movement in a west to south-west direction brought us to a low saddle, and two scouts ascending brought back news of habitation beyond. This was the valley of the Pigna Barney, and we dropped our packs on a grassy bank near a well kept stockyard and hut.
-us, we decided to go straight for it. We then repaired to the nearby creek and had a very late breakfast.
-Under intense sunlight, the climb to the ridge was very warm
+As it was approaching 3 p.m. and we had slept little the previous night, we were loth to pass this delightful spot, as the next stage of our trip would mean a steady rise in altitude, and some uncertainty as to the conditions to be encountered. The sudden appearance of two horsemen cut short our discussion, and thinking this must surely be Mr. Carter and Co., we hurried to greet them. We were wrong, however - the Carter's place was some miles further up the valley.
-work, though easy going. No sign of habitation was visible, but the extensive view showed the ridges as we had anticipated, and the sound of a "doe howling somewhere below led us to believe that the Carterls
-were not far away, so, slipping off the west side of the ridge, we
+The chief of the two was a cattleman owning several blocks thereabouts. A quiet, slow-speaking chap, he knew the country right through, and gave us all the information we required. Some falls on the Upper Manning had been included in our plans, but these he described as of minor interest. He told us of other cascades and falls of some 300-ft. or so which adjoined a block of his which we would pass the next day. The falls, being very well concealed in a deep cleft, could easily be passed by unless one knew where to look.
-made our way down, A few minutes later we came upon two dingoes securely held in great ugly-looking traps. Little regard though one may have for dingoes, the sight of animals being done to death in this fgshion is repulsive.
-Half an hour's movement in a west to soatb-west direction brought us to a low saddle, and two scouts ascending brought back news of habitation beyond. This was the valley of the Pigna Barney, and we dropped our packs on a grassy bank near a well kept stockyard and hut.
+We decided to stay put, and spent the next two hours of glorious sunlight making camp and bathing in this fine stream, and after tea my five companions were soon abed. I stayed up till a full moon silvered the valley, and then I too to bed. Sound and restful sleep closed our first day.
-As it was approaching 3 p.m. and we had slept little the previous
-night, we were loth to pass this delightful spot, as the next stage of
+Next morning we crossed the road and took a track which runs up a spur to the south-west and, after about one hour, we found the cleared block we had been told about, and sure enough there were the cascades at a distance of half a mile, but on the opposite side of a deep gully. No sign of the falls, but following directions we went down the spur for several hundred yards, and the top portion came into view. They have cut back deeply into the rock face and are visible only from a fairly narrow angle. Dormie went a considerable way down and reported thick jungle with the bottom of the falls still obscured.
-aar trip would mean a steady rise in altitude, and some uncertainty
-ap to the conditions to be encountered. The sudden appearance of two
+The way, as directed, was via the cascades, with a tricky approach in the final stage. They looked so attractive that fine morning, and there was a strong urge to go see, but reluctantly we realised that time would not permit.
-horsemen cut short our discussion, and thinking this must surely be
-Mr. Carter and Co., we hurried to greet them. We were wrong, however - the Carter's place was some miles further up the valley.
+Sticking to the ridge top, and following a wire fence, we pushed on till lunch at a spot where an old road comes in, which we followed afterwards. About mid-afternoon we left the road and reached the rim of the heights overlooking the Gummi, a main tributary of the Manning. Descending, we gained the plain, and avoiding some swampy paths (a bad area this in heavy weather) reached the river at a point where stands a house and apple trees. Fine apples, too!
-The chief of the two was a cattleman owning several blocks thereabouts. A quiet, slow-speaking chap, he knew the country right through, and gave us all the information we required. Some falls on the Upper Manning had been included in our plans, but these he described as of minor interest. He told us of other cascades and falls of some 300-ft. or so which adjoined a block of his Whidh we would pass the next day. The falls, being very well concealed in a deep cleft, could easily be passed by unless one knew where to look.
-We decided to stay put, and spent the next two hours of glorious sunlight making camp and bathing in this fine stream, and after tea my
+Following the river we pushed on till sunset, camping eventually in the dark. It became apparent here that several of the party have strong objections to walking and camping in the dark. If they had but foreseen what was to happen next night!
-.
-five culipunions were 8u0/1 aped. I stayed up till a full moon silverec the valley, and then I too to bed. Sound and restful sleep closed CUY first day.
+However, cheery fires and hot food quieted these turbulent souls and then, gathered about our fire, we went with Frank Leyden to Europe. We climbed in Switzerland and Austria, wondered at the skill and endurance of guides as they carried up stores and wood to huts high above roads. Even to the mighty shoulders of Mt. Blanc we travelled. A goodnight cup of coffee closed this interesting trip and our second day, full like the first with interest and pleasure.
-Next morning we crossed the road and took a track which runs up t spur to the south-west and, after about one hour, we found the cleared block we had been told about, and sure enough there were the casteadeg at a distance of half a mile, but on the opposite side of a deep gully No sign of the falls, but following directions we went down the spur for several hundred yards, and the top portion came into view. They have cut back deeply into the rock face and are visible only from a fairly narrow angle. Dormie went a considerable way down and reported thick jungle with the bottom of the falls still obscured.
-The way, as directed, was via the cascades, with a tricky approaci. in the final stage. They looked so attractive that fine morning, and there was a strong urge to go see, but reluctantly we realised that time would not permit.
+Throughout the trip Frank had been giving us height from his altimeter and distance travelled from an instrument called a pedometer. The plan for the third day called for a camp at Carey's Peak, the distance estimated at 14 to 20 miles.
-Sticking to the ridge top, and following a wire fence, we pushed on till lunch at a spot where an old road comes in, which we followed afterwards. About mid-afternoon we left the road and reached the rim of the heights overlooking the Gummi, a main tributary of the Manning. Descending, we gained the plain, and avoiding some swampy paths (a bad area this in heavy weather) reached the river at a point where stands a house and apple trees. Fine apples, tool
-Following the river we pushed on till sunset, camping eventually in the dark. It became apparent here that several of the party, have strong objections to walking and camping in the dark. If they had but foreseen what was to happen next night!
+Splendid weather again attended us as we followed the Gummi for a short distance, sighting attractive rapids and cascades before striking up the west bank to gain the plateau and cut the road from Tomalla. The country so far had been easy going and continued thus in this stage, fairly well timbered but easy.
-However, cheery fires and hot food quieted these turbulent souls and then, gathered about our fire, we went with Frank Leyden to Europe. We climbed in Switzerland and Austria, wondered at the skill mad endurance of guides as they carried uP s tores and wood to huts high above roads. Even to the mighty shoulders of Mt. Blanc we travelled. A goodnight cup of coffee closed this interesting trip and cur second day, full like the first with interest and pleasure.
-Throughout the trip Frank had been giving us height from his altimeter and distance travelled from an instrument called a pedometer, The plan for the third day called for a camp at Carey's Peak, the distance estimated at 14 to 20 miles.
+Towards mid-day we realised that we would be pressed to reach Carey's Peak by nightfall. Dormie, who had walked throughout in a new kind of footgear, had reaped a crop of blisters as a consequence, and Len began also to complain of his feet. Reaching a creek running across the road we decided to stop for a snack. No time to light fire and cook!
-Splendid weather again attended us as we followed the Gummi for a short distance, sighting attractive rapids and cascades before striking up the west bank to gain the plateau and cut the road from Tomalla. The country so far had been easy going and continued thus 11 this stage, fairly well timbered but easy.
-Towards mid-day we realised that we would be pressed to reach Careyis Peak by nightfall. Dormie, who had walked throughout in a new kind of footgear, had reaped a crop of blisters as a consequence, and Len began also to complain of his feet. Reaching a creek running across the road we decided to stop for a snack. No time to light fire and cook!
+A truck load of would-be trout fishermen now hove in sight, seeking a car track down to the Gummi. We had seen a jeep alongside the river as we viewed it from the heights the day before, so presumably there is a track, though we had not noticed it.
-.
-A truck load of would-be trout fishermen now hove in sight, seeking_ a car track down to the Gummi. We had seen a jeep alongside the 'river as we viewed it from the heights the day before, so presumably there is a track, though we had not noticed it.
+Pushing on, we followed a road we believed would take us around the swamps and on to Carey's. Although we were under pressure, the walking was pleasant and the weather delightful. Late in the afternoon, with but one hour of light left, we ran down a slope to the banks of a fair sized stream, at which the track came to a full stop. We were astray. The presence of a large tripod with the well-known flood level markings, told us the story. At some point back, possibly a fallen tree, we had run off on to this access road (See "Night on Pol Blue Creek" - Magazine of March, 1952 - the tracks junction in a large meadow used as an emergency air landing ground. The track to Carey's Peak is comparatively vague from that point south - Ed.)
-Pushing on, we followed a road we believed would take us around the swamps and on to Careyfs. Although we were under pressure, the walking was pleasant and the weather delightful. Late in the afternoon, with but one hour of light left, we ran down a slope to the banks of a fair sized stream, at which the track came to a full stop. We were astray. The presence of a large tripod with the well-known flood level markings, told us the story. At some point back, possibly a fallen tree, we had run off on to this access road (See "Night on Pol Blue Creek" - Magazine of March, 1952 - the tracks junction in a large meadow used as an emergency air landing ground. The track to Careyts Peak is comparatively vague from that point south-- Ed.)
-However, as we were now an the military map, we speedily fixed our position as being on the bank of the Barrington River close to the east edge of the plateau, with Careyts Peak not more than two miles away as the crow flies. With the light fading fast, there was only one course to take. Crossing the Barrington where it runs between large boulders., we set a compass course for the peak. In dwlight this would have been no trouble at all, but as night closed doun on us and the party could produce only two torches of any use, our progress was slow and stumbling, with the temperature 2alling rapidly.
+However, as we were now on the military map, we speedily fixed our position as being on the bank of the Barrington River close to the east edge of the plateau, with Carey's Peak not more than two miles away as the crow flies. With the light fading fast, there was only one course to take. Crossing the Barrington where it runs between large boulders, we set a compass course for the peak. In daylight this would have been no trouble at all, but as night closed down on us and the party could produce only two torches of any use, our progress was slow and stumbling, with the temperature falling rapidly.
-Eventually we cut a track on the edge of a swamp and sighted a camp fire on the opposite side. Lents strong lungs established contact with the party and verified our position. An invitation to come across - they said the water was only waist deep - was declined without thanks.
-The torches were feeble now and it was decided to light an acetylene lamp. This, although not nearly so effective as one could imagine, as the reflector blacks out everything behind, did improve matters. Following the track on till it joined the one which runs up the gully to Careyfs, we struck more trouble. Fires have occurred here, timber was down, and there seemed to be tracks all over the place. AlthouEh we knew that our objective was only a few hundred yards away, it eluded us. Tired and exasperated, we retreated to a cleared patch and called it off. Frankts pedometer was registering 27 miles for the day.
+Eventually we cut a track on the edge of a swamp and sighted a camp fire on the opposite side. Len's strong lungs established contact with the party and verified our position. An invitation to come across - they said the water was only waist deep - was declined without thanks.
-Some were in favour of bed forthwith, but wiser counsel preVailed. soon a fire was blazing and hot food and drink on the way.
-The morning wtao to show tents stiff with frost End ice on the buckets. Breakfast and the dawn of another splendid day brought the party back to full spirits and, after enjoying the view from Careyts Peak, we started that enjoyable run down to Barrington House.
+The torches were feeble now and it was decided to light an acetylene lamp. This, although not nearly so effective as one could imagine, as the reflector blacks out everything behind, did improve matters. Following the track on till it joined the one which runs up the gully to Carey's, we struck more trouble. Fires have occurred here, timber was down, and there seemed to be tracks all over the place. Although we knew that our objective was only a few hundred yards away, it eluded us. Tired and exasperated, we retreated to a cleared patch and called it off. Frank's pedometer was registering 27 miles for the day.
-On a previous trip this track had been a sea of mud, but today it was dry almost throughout, and we had time to change and thaw out our tents before our car left at 11.30. The driver informed us that a ?bus, which was standing in the grounds, runs daily to Dungog at 3.0 p.m., and can be arranged to run to Maitland, from whih Sydney
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+Some were in favour of bed forthwith, but wiser counsel prevailed. Soon a fire was blazing and hot food and drink on the way.
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+The morning was to show tents stiff with frost and ice on the buckets. Breakfast and the dawn of another splendid day brought the party back to full spirits and, after enjoying the view from Carey's Peak, we started that enjoyable run down to Barrington House.
-I Finagrain
-Developing
+On a previous trip this track had been a sea of mud, but today it was dry almost throughout, and we had time to change and thaw out our tents before our car left at 11.30. The driver informed us that a 'bus, which was standing in the grounds, runs daily to Dungog at 3.0 p.m., and can be arranged to run to Maitland, from which Sydney can be reached by midnight. This would have suited us better.
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-can be reached by midnight. This would have suited us better.
 A trip into new country arouses interest, stimulates the imagination, and, when done with good company in splendid weather, as this was, it stores itself away in the memory as a really good trip.
-"THE BUSHWALKER" NO.12.
-Federation is publishing again this year "THE'BUSHWALKER" its annual magazine which has not appeared since 1948.
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-Material requil'ed: Stories describing walks, ineidents on walk, oeng, climbing, skiing, caveing, etc. - and
-photographs. Closing date - September 20th)0
+===="The Bushwalker" No.12.====
-Advertisements: Thntact Business Manager, Jack Evans, BX1245.
-Material to be sent to: The Hon. Editor, 'The Bushwalker" No,12, 77 Hudson Street, Hurstville, (Or 'phone L114648.
+Federation is publishing again this year "The Bushwalker" - its annual magazine which has not appeared since 1948.
-CORROBOREE AND WILD FLOWER WALK.
-AUGUST 22ND - 23RD.
+__Material requied__: Stories describing walks, incidents on walk, canoeing, climbing, skiing, caveing, etc. - and photographs. (Closing date - September 20th).
-ST PARTY: Mt. Kuring-gai - Cowan Creek - Roach Trig - Cowan
-Creek - Turramurra.
+__Advertisements__: Contact Business Manager, Jack Evans, BX1245.
-.35 a.m. train to Mt. Kuring-gai (steam train via
-main line).
+Material to be sent to: The Hon. Editor, "The Bushwalker" No.12, 77 Hudson Street, Hurstville (Or 'phone LU4648).
-.25 a.m. electric train via North Shore - connects
-with above at Hornsby).
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-Leader: Malcolm McGregor.
-ND PARTY: Chatswood - bus to Terrey Hills - Roach Trig - Cowan Creek - Turramurra.
+====Corroboree and Wild Flower Walk - August 22nd-23rd.====
-.6 and 12.48 p.m. electric trains from Central to Chatswood.
-.36 and 1.15 p.m. buses Chatswood to Terrey Hills.
+__1st Party__: Mt. Kuring-gai - Cowan Creek - Roach Trig - Cowan Creek - Turramurra. 8.35 a.m. train to Mt. Kuring-gai (steam train via main line). 8.25 a.m. electric train via North Shore - connects with above at Hornsby). Leader: Malcolm McGregor.
-(As 12.36 bus from Chatswood will probably be crowded, would advise travel by 1.15 p.m. bus. Arrangements
-will be made to meet each bus at Terrey Hills terminus).
+__2nd Party__: Chatswood - bus to Terrey Hills - Roach Trig - Cowan Creek - Turramurra. 12.6 and 12.48 p.m. electric trains from Central to Chatswood. 12.36 and 1.15 p.m. buses Chatswood to Terrey Hills. (As 12.36 bus from Chatswood will probably be crowded, would advise travel by 1.15 p.m. bus. Arrangements will be made to meet each bus at Terrey Hills terminus). Train tickets - return to Turramurra via Bridge. Leader: David Ingram.
-Train tickets - return to Turramurra via Bridge. Leader: David Ingram.
-M11Y11.011M1.9.1.1.51111Imulio.
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-SOCIAL NOTES - AUGUST.
-August brings us two very interesting social nights in the form of Allen Stromis "Work of the Fauna Protection Panel" an August 21st,
+=====Social Notes - August.=====
-and an August 28th the members? colour slide exhibition. The exhibition, which will be judged by Mr. Jones, the President of the
-N.S.W. Photographic Society, will be a gala closing for the current Social Programme. All members and friends are welcome - so come early and get a good seat.
+August brings us two very interesting social nights in the form of Allen Strom's "Work of the Fauna Protection Panel" an August 21st, and on August 28th the members' colour slide exhibition. The exhibition, which will be judged by Mr. Jones, the President of the N.S.W. Photographic Society, will be a gala closing for the current Social Programme. All members and friends are welcome - so come early and get a good seat.
-All those people in the "Lower Income Group" should start saving their pennies for the Federation Ball on the 14th September at
-Paddington Town Hall. Dancing 8.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. Tickets this year will be 17/6d. (incl. tax), and can be bought from me. Any ideas for an original way of decorating the table for the "Best
+All those people in the "Lower Income Group" should start saving their pennies for the Federation Ball on the 14th September at Paddington Town Hall. Dancing 8.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. Tickets this year will be 17/6d. (incl. tax), and can be bought from me. Any ideas for an original way of decorating the table for the "Best Dressed Table" Competition will be welcomed by the Social Secretary.
-Dressed Table" Competition will be welcomed by the Social Secretary.
-Put this in your diary - Christmas Party, 1953 - Friday,
+Put this in your diary - Christmas Party, 1953 - Friday, 4th December, at the R.S.L. Hall, Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Tickets will be l5/- each.
-th December, at the R.S.L. Hall, Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Tickets will be l5/- each.
-- Ross Laird,
+Ross Laird, Social Secretary.
-Social Secretary.
-CONGRATULATIONS TO: Miss Beryl Bannerman and our coin Fred Leake, whose engagement was announced recently.
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-A COMPLETE RANGE
-OF DRIED FRUITS FROM
+===Congratulations to:===
-THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD  SHOP 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY
-APRIGOTS APPLE RINGS PEACHES PRUNES
+Miss Beryl Bannerman and our own Fred Leake, whose engagement was announced recently.
-WALTHAM RAISINS CURRANTS SULTANAS
-STONELESS DATES GLACE FRUITS
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-FIGS ASSORTED NUTS
-THIS MONTHIS SPECIAL
+=====Ski Scandal.=====
-SUN-DRT7D SOUTH AUSTHALIAN PRUNES ONLY 3/3d. LB.
-SKI SCANDAL.
+By Paramound (The eves and ears - also nose & throat - of the bush)
-By Paramoun,
-(The eves and ears - also nose & throat - of the bush)
+Was it ski-ing or she-ing that caused Ross Laird to return from three weeks' stay at Red Hut, Kosciusko, with a dislocated thumb, a sprained ankle, and two stitches in his lip? Seems to be a subject for debate.
-Was it ski-ing or she-ing that caused Ross Laird to return from thee weeks' stay at Red Hut, Kosciusko, with a dislocated thumb, a sprained ankle, and two stitches in his lip? Seems to be a subject for debate.
-There are rumours that the only way Brian. Anderson could keep warm whilst in the hut and out of bed Was to keep moving at the double with the result that poor old Red Hut trembled.
+There are rumours that the only way Brian Anderson could keep warm whilst in the hut and out of bed was to keep moving at the double with the result that poor old Red Hut trembled.
-If colour schdmes have anything to do with making good skiers, Bev Price and Betty Swain should be qualifying for dhampionships this year.
-It was.a great misfortune for Bev Price that she turned her left knee and ankle rather badly-before:coming home - which hampered her last few valuable days. Hoping Bev, will be restored and back on the tracks again shortly.
+If colour schemes have anything to do with making good skiers, Bev Price and Betty Swain should be qualifying for championships this year.
-I
-SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS - THET SUPPORT US!
+It was a great misfortune for Bev Price that she turned her left knee and ankle rather badly before coming home - which hampered her last few valuable days. Hoping Bev will be restored and back on the tracks again shortly.
-THE CASE FCR THURSDAY.
-By ,Tiri Brown.
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-At the August General Meeting I propose to give notice of the
-following motion to be discussed at the Half-yearly General Meeting of September 11th.
+Support our advertisers - they support us!
-"That the night for Club meetings atrl social fixtures be altered from Friday to Thursday, the change to tahe effect from the introduction of the next Walks Programme in January, 1954".
-I believe Thursday has many advantages over Friday as an evening
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-for the weekly meeting in the Club Room, and such change will benefit a majority of members. The main points are
-. Will overcome clash between walking trips commencing Friday and Club Room fixtures for the sane night. This may improve attendances on Friday night walks (about 50% of these walks
+=====The Case For Thursday.=====
-fail at present) and ensure better attendances at meetings and social events.
-. Will allow members to make final arrengements only a day or so before ccthmencing a trip, instead of relying on fphone calls or long-range plans.
+By Jim Brown.
-. Will give a better deal to Club Officers Who wish to do trips commencing on Friday nights, but find that their jobs require them to be present in the Club Room almost every Friday.
-. Will allow immediate action to be taken when a meeting makes an important decision (especially conservation matters) instead of having to wait for several days.
+At the August General Meeting I propose to give notice of the following motion to be discussed at the Half-yearly General Meeting of September 11th.
-Provisional enquiriee indicate that the Club Room will be available on Thursday evenings.
-A canvass of a number of active members of the Club has not Produced any strong arguments for the retention of Friday, but I shall be glad to publish the case for Friday in the next issue of the magazine. Obviously it will come best from a member actively connected with current Club affairs, and should not exceed 300 words, and be in the hands of the Editor by August 21st.
+"That the night for Club meetings and social fixtures be altered from Friday to Thursday, the change to take effect from the introduction of the next Walks Programme in January, 1954".
-Hair cuts on walks in future will be given free of charge by Betty and Ross. They took Peter Stitt under their charge aad solved all his problems concerning hair in his eyes. It/s said that, with the help of a pair of nail scissors, razor blade, safety razor (and a battery of cameras) they gave him the pudding-basin cut to end all pudding-basin cuts.
-canuml
+I believe Thursday has many advantages over Friday as an evening for the weekly meeting in the Club Room, and such change will benefit a majority of members. The main points are:
+  - Will overcome clash between walking trips commencing Friday and Club Room fixtures for the same night. This may improve attendances on Friday night walks (about 50% of these walks fail at present) and ensure better attendances at meetings and social events.
+  - Will allow members to make final arrengements only a day or so before commencing a trip, instead of relying on 'phone calls or long-range plans.
+  - Will give a better deal to Club Officers who wish to do trips commencing on Friday nights, but find that their jobs require them to be present in the Club Room almost every Friday.
+  - Will allow immediate action to be taken when a meeting makes an important decision (especially conservation matters) instead of having to wait for several days.
+Provisional enquiries indicate that the Club Room will be available on Thursday evenings.
+A canvass of a number of active members of the Club has not produced any strong arguments for the retention of Friday, but I shall be glad to publish the case for Friday in the next issue of the magazine. Obviously it will come best from a member actively connected with current Club affairs, and should not exceed 300 words, and be in the hands of the Editor by August 21st.
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+Hair cuts on walks in future will be given free of charge by Betty and Ross. They took Peter Stitt under their charge and solved all his problems concerning hair in his eyes. It's said that, with the help of a pair of nail scissors, razor blade, safety razor (and a battery of cameras) they gave him the pudding-basin cut to end all pudding-basin cuts.
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 REPORT 'ON THE NATIONAL PARES OF VICTORIA - Allen Strom. -----==rie7717-17575age7sTrea777= Allen StramIS report on a tour of the reserves and parks of Victoria. (See July Magazine for Part 1i The last portion will be published in September.)
 Victorian Notional, Par 17-0