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 +Summer is A'coming in Again... and with it the __Walks Programme for the months of January to April.__ This includes the critical period January and February, when folk are reluctant to commit themselves to leading trips... Plan that walk now, and you won't have to dodge the Walks Secretary.
  
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-Summer is A' coming in Again... for the months _of JANUARY to APRIL January and FebrUary,,wheE fak are to leading trips... Plan that walk the Walks Secretary. + 
- and with it the WALKS PROGRAMNE +After an absence of (it was said) 14 years, Wilbur Morris appeared in the Club Room on Friday, August 2lst. All unwittingly, he perched himself on one of the new tables, which promptly folded up, taking with it the two tables adjoining. It says much for the durability of walkers (no, not that he survived the fall) but that he found many familiar faces. 
-This includes the cr=cal-Fa.iod reluctant to commit themselves now, and you won 't have to dodge + 
-After an absence of (it was said) 14 year-,1, Wilbur Morris +---- 
-appeared in the club Room on Friday,. August 2lst. All unwittingly, + 
-he perched himself on one of the new tables, which promptly folded up, taking with it the two tables adjoining. It says much for the durability- of walkers (no, not that he survived the fall) but that he found many familiar faces. +It has been suggested by some people that there was a misprint on Page 7 of our August issue. These people are evidently unaware that the name of Blue Gum Forest has been changed since the Working Bee of April last when many workers toiled up to the waist in cold water. 
-It has been suggested by some people  that there was a- misprint on Page 7 of our August issue. These people are evidently unaware that the name of Blue Gum Forest has been changed since the Working Bee of April last when many workers toiled up to the wait in cold water. + 
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-CORROBOREE Mark 2 was held on August 22/23, with 47 folk present. At about 5 p.m. on. Saturday it looked as though there may be two corroborees .. more about this interesting Possibility in the October magazine+ 
 +Corroboree Mark 2 was held on August 22/23, with 47 folk present. At about 5 p.m. on Saturday it looked as though there may be two corroborees... more about this interesting possibility in the October magazine... 
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-The Colour Slide Exhibition p/ovided another triumph for that placidly insidious character Bill Rodgers with his "Mount Roland". The other places to George Grey and John Bookluck. Those highly commended by the judge included entries by Audrey Brady, Ken Angel and Geoff Greethead - as well as repeat mentions of Bill, George and John. +The Colour Slide Exhibition provided another triumph for that placidly insidious character Bill Rodgers with his "Mount Roland". The other places to George Grey and John Bookluck. Those highly commended by the judge included entries by Audrey Brady, Ken Angel and Geoff Greethead - as well as repeat mentions of Bill, George and John. 
-POD + 
-"And now I11 show you on the map just where you are" quoted the leader of a recent Sunday walk back of Hornsby, as his party downed rucksacks and gathered around him. And was his face red as +---- 
-he carefully unfolded the KIAMA Military District Map. We are pleased to report a prospective member was able to produce the Broken Bay map, and save the day.+ 
 +"And now I'll show you on the map just where you are" quoted the leader of a recent Sunday walk back of Hornsby, as his party downed rucksacks and gathered around him. And was his face red as he carefully unfolded the __Kiama__ Military District Map. We are pleased to report a prospective member was able to produce the Broken Bay map, and save the day. 
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 +=====Searching.=====
  
-SEARCHING. 
 By Malcolm McGregor. By Malcolm McGregor.
 +
 Search and Rescue was called out on the weekend of 19th June to assist the Katoomba Police to look for Mrs. Mary Lewis, who had been reported missing on Wednesday 17th. Search and Rescue was called out on the weekend of 19th June to assist the Katoomba Police to look for Mrs. Mary Lewis, who had been reported missing on Wednesday 17th.
-This job had none of the glamour and none of the uaccess that the 1952 search had. It was Plain hard work, shoving through scrub, looking in likely places and unlikely ones as well, covering the tracks that the Police and locals had searched the previous days to make sure they had not overlooked anything, and to add to OUT discomfort it was bitterly cold the whole two days. + 
-IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES CONTACT +This job had none of the glamour and none of the success that the 1952 search had. It was Plain hard work, shoving through scrub, looking in likely places and unlikely ones as well, covering the tracks that the Police and locals had searched the previous days to make sure they had not overlooked anything, and to add to our discomfort it was bitterly cold the whole two days. 
-SCENIC MOTOR TOURS, + 
-RAILWAY STEPS, +For the search itself there is little to say: the work was hard and uninteresting, and it was to the credit of everyone that they stuck to the job as cheerfully as they did. The main point of interest was the co-operation of the Police. A 'bus was arranged to take us to and from Katoomba, the nights were spent at Wentworth Falls School of Arts and Katoonba Court House respectively, and Police cars did any moving of personnel we considered necessary. 
-KATOOMBA. + 
- Awl +The bright spot of the weekend was Saturday night. You have to be as tired and cold as we were to appreciate the small comfort the Court House offered. Two large fire places and the necessary fuel were provided and in a flash wet clothes and boots, cooking gear, food and what-not littered the place. To describe the chaos is impossible; but if you imagine a row of boots along the Court bench, a dozen black billies before each fire, and food and clothes strewn about the floor, dock and other available furniture, you can get some idea of the scene that met the gaze of a small-ish gent in civvies when he opened the door to see what was going on. The roar he uttered could be heard miles away. It was "The Beak" himself, and it took our friend the Sergeant some time to pacify his outraged dignity that his Court House should be so used. 
-DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO TIT3 WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS. + 
-TRANSPORT BY COACHES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH- WALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGEMENT. +Without doubt, this was not the type of work for which S & R is best suited, but the call had been made, and we must answer, because there is no group of the community better fitted to move in the bush than we are. There are some people who regarded the search as useless from the outset: as it turned out they were correct, but, if this was the reason for their non-attendance, then let them think of Mrs. Lewis as one of their own kin to see whether their actions were justified. I was most disappointed that only two of our members were present for the whole weekend, plus one for the Sunday and two for part of Saturday. 
-FOR ALL INFORMATION + 
-WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, KATOOMBA TELEPHONE 60, KATOOMBA. +---- 
-For the search itself there is little to say: the work was hard and uninteresting, and it was to the credit of everyone that they stuck to the job as cheerfully as they did. The main point of interest was the co-operation of the Police. A 'bus was arranged to take us to and from Katoomba, the nights were spent at Wentworth Falls School of ArtE and Katoonba Court House respectively, and Police cars did any moving of personnel we considered necessary. + 
-The bright spot of the weekend was Saturday night. You have to be as tired aid cold as we were to appreciate the small comfort the Court House offered. Two large fire places and the necessary fuel were provided and in a flash wet clothes and boots, cooking gear, food d.nd what-not littered the place. To describe the chaos is impossible; but if you imagine a row of boots along the Court bench, a dozen bladir billies before each fire, and food and clothes strewn about the floor, dock and other available furniture, you can get some idea of the scene that net the gaze of a small ish gent in civvies when he opened the door to see what was going an. The roar he uttered could be heard miles away. It was "The Beak" himself, and it took our friend the Sergeant some time to pacify his outraged dignity that his Court House should be so used. +=====Railway Hikes.===== 
-Without doubt, this was not the type of work for Which S & R is best suited, but the call had been made, and we must answer, because there is no group of the community better fitted to move in the bush than we are. There are some people who regarded the search as useless from the outset: as it turned out they were oorre0t, but, if this waEthe reason for their non-attendande, then let theM think of Mrs. Lewia as one of their own kin to see whether their actions were justified. I was most disappointed that only two of our members were present for the whole weekend, plus one for the Sunday and two for part of Saturda? + 
-12. +(Notes made on observations by a hiker who was there.) 
-RAILWAY HIKES + 
-(Notes made on observations by a hiker who was there.) Clarence - Old Zig Zag Lithgow. +===Clarence - Old Zig Zag - Lithgow.=== 
-The train consisted of 5 coaches. Excellent detailed map of the route with notes on the trip supp lied. At least one guide and a member of the Railway Historical Society travelled with the party.+ 
 +The train consisted of 5 coaches. Excellent detailed map of the route with notes on the trip supplied. At least one guide and a member of the Railway Historical Society travelled with the party. 
 On the trip to Clarence, passengers inquired why our observer wore heavy boots. On the previous Friday, heavy snow had fallen on the Blue Mountains and when the party arrived at Clarence, deep drifts were still lying in shady places. The track was slushy in parts and those who had wondered about stout footwear soon realised how desirable this type of walking gear can be as they sank, ankle deep, in mud. No high heels were reported, but rather inadequate bootee types of feminine footwear with crepe rubber soles, and casuals, were evident. On the trip to Clarence, passengers inquired why our observer wore heavy boots. On the previous Friday, heavy snow had fallen on the Blue Mountains and when the party arrived at Clarence, deep drifts were still lying in shady places. The track was slushy in parts and those who had wondered about stout footwear soon realised how desirable this type of walking gear can be as they sank, ankle deep, in mud. No high heels were reported, but rather inadequate bootee types of feminine footwear with crepe rubber soles, and casuals, were evident.
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 Numerous friendly snowfights occurred, but when the loutish element began to make themselves evident, they were severely reprimanded by the guide. Scenery was good and interesting. Lunch near Mt. Sinai (3,800 ft.), then down the track of the old Zig Zag to Zig Zag Signal Box where the train was waiting. Numerous friendly snowfights occurred, but when the loutish element began to make themselves evident, they were severely reprimanded by the guide. Scenery was good and interesting. Lunch near Mt. Sinai (3,800 ft.), then down the track of the old Zig Zag to Zig Zag Signal Box where the train was waiting.
-Almost total absence of ruc-sacs and cape groundsheets, but plenty of overcoats clad expensive clothing, string bags, cardboard boxes as well as small haversacks made from gas mask containers. No casualties observed. + 
-Bundanoon - Grand Canyon Lookout - Toothfs Lookout - Fairy BowerBundanoon. +Almost total absence of ruc-sacs and cape groundsheets, but plenty of overcoats and expensive clothing, string bags, cardboard boxes as well as small haversacks made from gas mask containers. No casualties observed. 
-Train consisted of 7 coaches of even better dressed hikers than attended the Zig Zag excursion. Another excellent map and notes supplied. Bundanoon was a stopping place known as Jordan's Crossing when the line was first opened to Gaulburn in the f60,s. It was renamed Bundanoon (Big Gullies") in 1881. + 
-Weather conditions dry and fine. Some hikers went golfing for the day, others went to horse, some into the 'pub h and the rest went walking with the guide. Lunch was at Grand Canyon Lookout, where local Legacy Branch had set up a stall. Ample time was allowed for sightseeing and meals. +===Bundanoon - Grand Canyon Lookout - Tooth's Lookout - Fairy Bower - Bundanoon.=== 
-The observer reports that both excursions were very well organised and conducted. However, as the next excursion is reported to be to Blackheath, then bus to Evans Lookout, walk to Govettfs Leap Lookout, then bus to Mt. Victoria to join the train, the observer does not intend to attend as he wants to walk. + 
-13.+Train consisted of 7 coaches of even better dressed hikers than attended the Zig Zag excursion. Another excellent map and notes supplied. Bundanoon was a stopping place known as Jordan's Crossing when the line was first opened to Goulburn in the 1860,s. It was renamed Bundanoon ("Big Gullies") in 1881. 
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 +Weather conditions dry and fine. Some hikers went golfing for the day, others went to horse, some into the "pub" and the rest went walking with the guide. Lunch was at Grand Canyon Lookout, where local Legacy Branch had set up a stall. Ample time was allowed for sightseeing and meals. 
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 +The observer reports that both excursions were very well organised and conducted. However, as the next excursion is reported to be to Blackheath, then bus to Evans Lookout, walk to Govett's Leap Lookout, then bus to Mt. Victoria to join the train, the observer does not intend to attend as he wants to __walk__. 
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 "TEE BUSHWALKER" N0412. "TEE BUSHWALKER" N0412.
 Federation is Publishing again this year THE BUSHWALKER" its annual magazine which has not appeared since 1948. Federation is Publishing again this year THE BUSHWALKER" its annual magazine which has not appeared since 1948.
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 In this month's issue we conclude Allen Stramts Report on National Parks of Victoria'', parts of which have been published in In this month's issue we conclude Allen Stramts Report on National Parks of Victoria'', parts of which have been published in
 the July and August magazines. We would call attention to the thought of a great Alpine Park mentioned in this part. We like it - and will have something to say about it next month's editorial column. the July and August magazines. We would call attention to the thought of a great Alpine Park mentioned in this part. We like it - and will have something to say about it next month's editorial column.
-IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE. +I AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION.
-n +
-BUSHT LKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT +
-FROM BLACKHEATH ANY HOUR +
-RING, WRITE OR CALL +
-OOOOO +
- SIEDLECKY'S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE, +
-.M.r.01.11..10,..,07.6011.01.0W +
-116 STATION STREET BLACKHEATH. +
-2 4 HOUR SERVICE +
-..nrom=lma...r.=v100.1 +
-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! +
-TPHONE BTHEATH 81 OR 146. +
-LOOK F. CARS TC5210 or TV270 +
-OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION.+
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