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Various oddments of news from and about S.B.W. abroad and afield. | Various oddments of news from and about S.B.W. abroad and afield. | ||
- | ===1. Frem New Zealand.=== | + | ===1. From New Zealand.=== |
Keith Renwick, writing from 19th Ethel Street, Sandringham, | Keith Renwick, writing from 19th Ethel Street, Sandringham, | ||
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- | ===Pigs!=== | + | ===Pigs!==== |
A recent walk made its Saturday night camp at Dillons, remarking on its arrival at the tattered appearance of the turf in the camping spot used for the 25th Birthday Reunion. All became clear when several of the party spent the darkest hours in chasing some hundredweights of prowling bacon away from their tents. Apart from dirtied plates and pannikins (and the pig which was almost herded into Dormie' | A recent walk made its Saturday night camp at Dillons, remarking on its arrival at the tattered appearance of the turf in the camping spot used for the 25th Birthday Reunion. All became clear when several of the party spent the darkest hours in chasing some hundredweights of prowling bacon away from their tents. Apart from dirtied plates and pannikins (and the pig which was almost herded into Dormie' | ||
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+ | =====Have You Ever Been Smitten? | ||
- | HAVE YOU EVER BkEN SMITTEN? | ||
By Brian G. Harvey. | By Brian G. Harvey. | ||
- | This definitely is not 'a resume of the signs and gymptoms | + | |
- | We refer to that phenomenon | + | This definitely is not a resume of the signs and symptoms |
- | Lightning is the high-speed flow of electric current between charges which have accumulated in thunderclouds and/or in the earth. This flow occurs between cloud or earth: or between cloud and cloud. The exact process in which a cloud builds up electrical charges to such a magnitude as to produce a lightning stroke is not known, but it does appear that upward currents of hot air carry particles of moisture from the earthls | + | |
- | 10. | + | We refer to that phenomenon |
- | negatively or positively. Simultaneously due to the latter/s magnetic field, the earth underneath the cloud likewise is charged with the opposite | + | |
- | The point I want tc make is - donIt be the prominent figure on the landscape when that big black thunderous cloud passes overhead. In other words, don/t be the earth terminal. This could easily occur in an open paddock, whilst | + | Lightning is the high-speed flow of electric current between charges which have accumulated in thunderclouds and/or in the earth. This flow occurs between cloud or earth: or between cloud and cloud. The exact process in which a cloud builds up electrical charges to such a magnitude as to produce a lightning stroke is not known, but it does appear that upward currents of hot air carry particles of moisture from the earth' |
- | First- aid treatment for a person apparently struck dead by lightning is the same as for those apparently drowned - resuscitatio | + | |
- | will become more acute. Minor burns may be smeared with vaseline, the more severe covered with lint soaked with strong black tea to relieve the discomfort. A.P. 0/s could be given later to reduce pain. | + | The point I want to make is - don' |
- | Having saved another life, it is interesting to note there are | + | |
- | an estimated 44,000 thunderstorms every day over the face of the glob? with 100 lightning strokes every second. The worst area is Java, but fortunately the more numerous are cloud-to-cloud strokes and casualtL; | + | First-aid treatment for a person apparently struck dead by lightning is the same as for those apparently drowned - resuscitation |
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+ | Having saved another life, it is interesting to note there are an estimated 44,000 thunderstorms every day over the face of the globe with 100 lightning strokes every second. The worst area is Java, but fortunately the more numerous are cloud-to-cloud strokes and casualties | ||
Records show that of the capital cities of Australia, lightning storms on the average have occurred on the following number of days in a year:- Brisbane 73, Sydney 43, Adelaide 24, Perth 23, Melbourne 16 and Hobart 8. | Records show that of the capital cities of Australia, lightning storms on the average have occurred on the following number of days in a year:- Brisbane 73, Sydney 43, Adelaide 24, Perth 23, Melbourne 16 and Hobart 8. | ||
- | BRACKEN BE MY BED. | + | |
- | By arn Brown. | + | ---- |
- | A few week-ends ago, while gathering a heap of bracken in my groundsheet to keep the cold oat and the ageing bones from too firma terra, I remembered a General Meeting of many years ago when the club was hashing over the old matter of someone destroying native vegetation and who should we write to. One bold member arose and suggested that we ought to put our own house in order first, and cease this nefarious practice of cutting bracken fern for our beds. Well, no one stood up to challenge this particular | + | |
- | Having recalled this; I also rerlembered another discourse on bracken. A well-informed | + | =====Bracken Be My Bed.===== |
- | IMPORTAINT TRANSPORT NOTICE. | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT | + | By Jim Brown. |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | ANY | + | A few week-ends ago, while gathering a heap of bracken in my groundsheet to keep the cold out and the ageing bones from too firma terra, I remembered a General Meeting of many years ago when the club was hashing over the old matter of someone destroying native vegetation and who should we write to. One bold member arose and suggested that we ought to put our own house in order first, and cease this nefarious practice of cutting bracken fern for our beds. Well, no one stood up to challenge this particular |
- | HOUR | + | |
- | RING, WRITE OR CALL | + | Having recalled this, I also rerlembered another discourse on bracken. A well-informed |
- | SIEDLETCYTS TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE, | + | |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH. | + | Well, while we' |
- | 2 4 SOUR SERVICE | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can 'ring for car' | + | On this bedding problem, personally I prefer strips of bark shed by trees as an underbody. It doesn' |
- | !PHONE BTHEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK FOR CARS T05210 _or TV270 | + | |
- | OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OP?. STATION. | + | There' |
- | lantana and tho rabbit. | + | |
- | 12. | + | Now, a little research. Ferns, I gather, belong generally to a grouping called Pteridophyta, |
- | Well, while welre being sympathetic towards bracken fern, Paddy' | + | |
- | On this bedding problem., personally I prefer strips of bark shed by trees as an underbody. It doesn' | + | Bracken, evidently, is a pretty universal kind of growth. |
- | There' | + | |
- | Now, a little research. Ferns, I gather, belong generally to a grouping called Pteridophyta, | + | One thing I know. Whether |
- | Bracken, evidently, is a pretty universal kind of growth. | + | |
- | One thing I know. nether | + | ---- |
- | a night on a hotel bed at Mansfield at the end of our holiday trip last summer - a hotel bed, I say, where the poor old mattress had been battered | + | |
- | At a recent Committee Meeting a member was debating whether to endure a hard thair'or to use a particularly frowsy cushion - a veritable flea-trap. Quoth Colin Putt:- "Well, the hard chair will be with, you for the duration of the meeting only ...II | + | At a recent Committee Meeting a member was debating whether to endure a hard chair or to use a particularly frowsy cushion - a veritable flea-trap. Quoth Colin Putt:- "Well, the hard chair will be with you for the duration of the meeting only ..." |
- | IF With a Diff). | + | |
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+ | =====If (With a Diff).===== | ||
Mudyard (Angelface) Stripling. | Mudyard (Angelface) Stripling. | ||
- | If you can walk the " | + | |
- | Or hurtle down Kedumba late at night, | + | If you can walk the " |
- | And only grin when head o'er heels you stumble | + | Or hurtle down Kedumba late at night,\\ |
- | And yourpack | + | And only grin when head o'er heels you stumble\\ |
- | If you have patience when, as leader of the partyx. | + | And your pack then hits your head with all its might -- |
- | After warning all " | + | |
- | At just the tine the mcb is right to 1blowU | + | If you have patience when, as leader of the party,\\ |
- | If you can stand the talk of "what exposure"? | + | After warning all " |
- | - phooey, I would call that much too slow!" When all the time you're bursting to get moving | + | You find some character still intent on breakfast\\ |
- | .Away from the wind and all the blooming snow -- | + | At just the time the mob is right to " |
- | If you can keep quite calm when Stitt' | + | |
- | In spite of all just would refuse to act | + | If you can stand the talk of "what exposure"? |
- | Is forced on you with: ?Hold this for a minute | + | " |
+ | When all the time you're bursting to get moving\\ | ||
+ | Away from the wind and all the blooming snow -- | ||
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+ | If you can keep quite calm when Stitt' | ||
+ | In spite of all just would refuse to act\\ | ||
+ | Is forced on you with: "Hold this for a minute\\ | ||
While I see what the detonator lacked" | While I see what the detonator lacked" | ||
- | If you can bash Barr's ear till he begs mercy, And bounce back worser puns than Betty Swain, And cover up your ears in early morning | + | |
+ | If you can bash Barr's ear till he begs mercy,\\ | ||
+ | And bounce back worser puns than Betty Swain,\\ | ||
+ | And cover up your ears in early morning\\ | ||
When our secretary lets off language so profane -- | When our secretary lets off language so profane -- | ||
- | If you can survive " | + | |
- | With Rinso in your stew to make it right .. | + | If you can survive " |
- | Watch Elsie Bruggy burn her husband' | + | With Rinso in your stew to make it right...\\ |
+ | Watch Elsie Bruggy burn her husband' | ||
Stand Price and Swain' | Stand Price and Swain' | ||
- | If you will croon a tune whidh makes us sleepy | + | |
- | Then come and bring US coffee as we nod. Instead of "IS EVERYBODY HAPPY?" at four-thirty. | + | If you will croon a tune which makes us sleepy\\ |
- | (Ohl how I hate that bodi) | + | Then come and bring us coffee as we nod.\\ |
- | If you can stand your van with these requirements | + | Instead of "Is Everybody Happy?" at four-thirty. |
- | WiJh to see the world and have some fun: | + | ... (Oh! how I hate that bod!)... |
- | Then come and join the good old Sydney Bushies. | + | |
+ | If you can stand your own with these requirements\\ | ||
+ | Wish to see the world and have some fun.\\ | ||
+ | Then come and join the good old Sydney Bushies.\\ | ||
'Cos man, oh man, we sure could use you, son. | 'Cos man, oh man, we sure could use you, son. | ||
- | Thinking to do the decent thing by Ken Angel, in the fastnesses of Newcastle, Brian Anderson sent a telegram during the week before Labour Day Weekend: arrange food Meet Kosciusko Express" | + | |
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- | 14. | + | Thinking to do the decent thing by Ken Angel, in the fastnesses of Newcastle, Brian Anderson sent a telegram during the week before Labour Day Weekend: |
- | CLUB COFROBOREF MARK II | + | |
- | ffnEiga....2.NIS147.10 | + | ---- |
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+ | Support our advertisers - they support us! | ||
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+ | =====Club Corroboree Mark II.===== | ||
By Damalja Ingregown. | By Damalja Ingregown. | ||
- | It was held on August 22/23rd on the nameless creek which flows between Roach Trig and Cowan Trig. It was a double-barreled affair, with a morning party from Mt. KUring-gai led by the President, and an afternoon party (more correctly, parties) coming in from Terrey Hills with David Ingram in general control. This report is mostly about the manner of getting to the site, and for the moment we will be concerned with the morning party, numbering ten at Mt. Kuring-gai. The weather, unpleasant the previot, | + | |
- | So, down to Cowan Creek, and per WoodnuttIs | + | It was held on August 22/23rd on the nameless creek which flows between Roach Trig and Cowan Trig. It was a double-barreled affair, with a morning party from Mt. Kuring-gai led by the President, and an afternoon party (more correctly, parties) coming in from Terrey Hills with David Ingram in general control. This report is mostly about the manner of getting to the site, and for the moment we will be concerned with the morning party, numbering ten at Mt. Kuring-gai. The weather, unpleasant the previous |
- | and the creeping hardenbergia claimed our attention, and we gladly assumed he had "gone before'' | + | |
- | For perhaps half an hour we moved steadily towards Cowan Trig, | + | So, down to Cowan Creek, and per Woodnutt' |
- | when a distant coo" halted us. It seemed to 3ome from the creek below and behind on our right. We called back, heard no answer and | + | |
- | went on. A couple of hundred yards further, as we enthused over a | + | For perhaps half an hour we moved steadily towards Cowan Trig, when a distant |
- | fine boronia serrulata, we heard the cries again, still in the sane region. We decided to let the missing man overtane | + | |
- | over to the rim rocks of the ridge, calling frequently and receiving | + | Quite suddenly from below came a hoarse, urgent " |
- | periodical replies. | + | |
- | Quite suddenly from below came a hoarse, urgent " | + | |
- | our startled glance, it was plain the McGregor and I drew the same | + | |
- | concl.u.sion. Trouble! Down there was our missing | + | |
As we joined forces an the top of the spur, the cause of the alarm wandered in from Cowan Trig: he had been to the camp spot, wearied of waiting for us, and returned. | As we joined forces an the top of the spur, the cause of the alarm wandered in from Cowan Trig: he had been to the camp spot, wearied of waiting for us, and returned. | ||
- | A "dry lunch" hastily eaten on the ridge top restored the nervous system a trifle, so we proceeded through more ragnificent | + | |
- | Presently | + | A "dry lunch" hastily eaten on the ridge top restored the nervous system a trifle, so we proceeded through more magnificent |
- | 15. | + | |
+ | Presently | ||
(Here David Inaram tahes over the tale). | (Here David Inaram tahes over the tale). | ||
- | There were two suitable buses from Chatswood to Terrey Hills | + | |
- | available for the se3ond | + | There were two suitable buses from Chatswood to Terrey Hills available for the second |
- | for a brisk mile. It was then time for me to return to Terrey Hills | + | |
- | to meet the second bus. With a description of the route to Roach Trig, and an annotated map, the remaining 24 were despatched on their way north-west. | + | The second bus brought another 8 or 9 enthusiasts and we were soon hot on the trail of the earlier contingent. Even so, we had time to admire the couple of hundred waratah buds growing close to the track. When we reached the foot track leading to Roach Trig it was obvious that no 24 Corroborators had passed that way, as the damp sandy track was undisturbed. However, the other party had maps, compasses and several experienced walkers, so we pressed on to Roach Trig. A short distance west of the Trig we could hear Malcolm and his early morning party, who were soon located at about 3.20 p.m. at an excellent Corroboree Ground. |
- | The second bus brought another 8 or 9 enthusiasts and we were soon hot on the trail of the earlier contingent. Even so, we had time to admire the couple of hundred waratah buds growing close to the track. When we reached the foot track leading to Roach Trig it was | + | |
- | obvious that no 24 Corroborators had passed that way, as the damp sandy track was undisturbed. However, the other party had maps, compasses and several experienced walkers, so we pressed on to Roach Trig. A short distance west of the Trig we could hear Malcolm and his | + | Chief Corroborator McGregor was dbviously disappointed at our small number and the absence of the S.B.W. Singers. His mouth dropped still further when I announced that there were 24 or so would-be revellers who were obviously, by now, not in that part of Kuring-gai Chase where they were expected. |
- | early morning party, who were soon located at about 3.20 p.m. at an excellent Corroboree Ground. | + | |
- | Chief Corroborator McGregor was dbviously disappointed at our | + | Immediately a miniature search and rescue was organised by the Chief Corroborator. He made for Cowan Trig while I made for Roach Trig (there is only a mile between the two points). At the Trig I left a note on a sheet of newspaper under a stone in case the missing party should arrive. Then I set out along the track over which we had come out. Soon I could hear faint shouts away to the South, which became fainter as I hurried towards them. At last the sounds seemed a little nearer, and, above the sound of the wind, which was fairly strong, appeared to be coming from a swamp at the head of a creek south of Cowan Trig. Then the voices ceased for a few minutes until I received an answering call to mine quite close at hand. As I stumbled out of the bush, the party came into sight, straggling along the foot track which would eventually lead them to Roach Trig. |
- | small number and the absence of the S.B.W. Singers. His mouth dropped | + | |
- | still further when I announced that there were 24 or so would-be revellers who were obviously, by now, not in that part of Kuring-gai Chase where they were expected. | + | Their adventure, as retold, has a fairly familiar ring. Turned off on to a ridge before arrival at the foot track, with subsequent wanderings to and fro along the ridge in efforts to locate the rather elusive beginning of the foot track. Now all was plain sailing |
- | Immediately a miniature search and rescue was organised by the | + | |
- | Chief Corroborator. He made for Cowan Trig While I made for Roach Trig (there is only a mile between the two points). At the Trig I | + | |
- | left a note on a sheet of newspaper under a stone in case the missing | + | |
- | party should arrive. Then I set out along the track over which we had | + | |
- | come out. Soon I could hear faint shouts away to the South, which | + | |
- | became fainter as I hurried towards them. At last the sounds seemed a little nearer, and, above the sound of the wind, which was fairly strong, appeared to be coming from a swamp at the head of a creek souti of Cowan Trig. Then the voices ceased for a few minutes until I received an answering call to mine quite close at hand. As I stumbled out of the bush, the party came into sight, straggling along the foot track which would eventually lead them to Roach Trig. | + | |
- | Their adventure, as retold, has a fairly familiar ring. Turned off on to a ridge before arrival at the foot track, with subsequent wanderings to and fro along the ridge in efforts to locate the rather elusive beginning of the foot track. Now all was plain sailing | + | |
(And Malcolm McGraor reports on the Case of the Bearded Thief). | (And Malcolm McGraor reports on the Case of the Bearded Thief). | ||
- | Now, with the odd thirty walkers | + | |
- | 16. | + | Now, with the odd thirty walkers |
- | We plodded through the flowers for a little while, | + | |
- | was shouted. The beard looked up and then, before our amazed gaze, it turned and fled together with a second body who had been hidden from view. | + | We plodded through the flowers for a little while, |
- | They tore through the bush as if devils were after them, and when we came up to their starting point, a huge bunbhof | + | |
+ | They tore through the bush as if devils were after them, and when we came up to their starting point, a huge bunch of eriostamon was found scattered | ||
(And to finish the tale). | (And to finish the tale). | ||
- | Strangely enough, there doesntt | + | |
- | The campfire was eminently | + | Strangely enough, there doesn' |
- | Despite the absence of tribal rites, and although the initiation of the young men (and lubras) was withheld for the dark hours of the Annual General Meeting, we can no longer doubt that the Corroboree, Club-style, fills a real need. There must be more of tem. | + | |
- | WILDFLOWER. | + | The campfire was eminently |
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+ | Despite the absence of tribal rites, and although the initiation of the young men (and lubras) was withheld for the dark hours of the Annual General Meeting, we can no longer doubt that the Corroboree, Club-style, fills a real need. There must be more of 'em. | ||
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+ | =====Wildflower.===== | ||
by Enid Hallstrom. | by Enid Hallstrom. | ||
- | Far more wonderful is Nature | + | |
- | Than the work of hutan hands. | + | Far more wonderful is Nature\\ |
- | For there you bloom in glorious beauty Among the rocks or on the sands. Each petal fashioned in perfect lines And tinted as only Nature designs. To man your beautY seams more fair Than the flowers | + | Than the work of human hands.\\ |
+ | For there you bloom in glorious beauty\\ | ||
+ | Among the rocks or on the sands.\\ | ||
+ | Each petal fashioned in perfect lines\\ | ||
+ | And tinted as only Nature designs.\\ | ||
+ | To man your beauty seems more fair\\ | ||
+ | Than the flowers grown by his care. | ||
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It is alleged, from a usually reliable source, that Yvonne Renwick has now traversed Mt. Solitary on four occasions in about two years. Any records involved? | It is alleged, from a usually reliable source, that Yvonne Renwick has now traversed Mt. Solitary on four occasions in about two years. Any records involved? | ||
- | SOCIAL NOTES - OCTOBER. | + | |
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+ | =====Social Notes - October.===== | ||
We have five Friday nights this months but unfortunately (or should it be, fortunately) the first one, on the weekend of the 2nd, is Six-Hour Weekend and consequently the Club is closed. | We have five Friday nights this months but unfortunately (or should it be, fortunately) the first one, on the weekend of the 2nd, is Six-Hour Weekend and consequently the Club is closed. | ||
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On the 23rd we have another Members' | On the 23rd we have another Members' | ||
- | On 30th October the night is to be given over to play reading. This is the first try at this type of entertainment for many years, | + | |
- | so it will be much of an experiment. If anyone has had any experience at this type of thing, or has any ideas, will you please let me know. | + | On 30th October the night is to be given over to play reading. This is the first try at this type of entertainment for many years, so it will be much of an experiment. If anyone has had any experience at this type of thing, or has any ideas, will you please let me know. |
- | Are you all saving the pennieS | + | |
- | - Ross Laird, | + | Are you all saving the pennies |
- | Social Secretary. | + | |
- | On the Search weekend in June, the S & R team spent one night in KatoOmba | + | - Ross Laird, Social Secretary. |
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- | Which reminds one of a certain counsel-of-war between S & R and the Police Rescue officers, concerning a Practice weekend, when one of the S & R representatives (urging the utmost realism) said we didn't want a "big game of Bobbies and Bushiesh. | + | ---- |
- | During September Kevin Ardill led the first official half-day walk in the Club's history. His only apparent starter, a visitor, was keen to see historic building at Campbelltown, | + | |
- | Mouldy Harrison has reminded | + | On the Search weekend in June, the S & R team spent one night in Katoomba |
- | I think that I shall never see | + | |
- | A Bill board lovely as a tree | + | ---- |
- | In fact, unless the billboards fall | + | |
- | shall probably never see a tree at all. | + | Which reminds one of a certain counsel-of-war between S & R and the Police Rescue officers, concerning a Practice weekend, when one of the S & R representatives (urging the utmost realism) said we didn't want a "big game of Bobbies and Bushies" |
- | 18. | + | |
- | Paddy' | + | ---- |
- | 10 a.m. When we joined forces on Cowan Creek, there were 33 wildflower enthusiasts present. It speaks well for the leader and sub-leaders that nobody got misplaced in the dense scrub over portion of the trip. In fact the day was over too quickly and the unexpected joint walk with the Bush Club members a pleasant surprise. | + | |
- | LizIltweipht ,Walkersil | + | During September Kevin Ardill led the first official half-day walk in the Club's history. His only apparent starter, a visitor, was keen to see a historic building at Campbelltown, |
- | Why take food on a walk when Yvonne Renwick is going? Her jacket has been saturated by dozens of folk with numerous | + | |
- | The Bush Fire Committee has recommended the further localising of total prohibitions on the lighting of fires in the open air (says the September Bulletin). Last year, total prohibitions were based on | + | ---- |
- | Weather Forecast Districts. Experience has shown that these were too large. This summer it is proposed to confine the total prohibitions | + | |
- | to climatic districts, of which there are 17 in the State, compared with 8 weather forecast districts. | + | Mouldy Harrison has reminded |
- | Prohibitions will be imposed only when the fire danger rating given by the Weather Bureau is " | + | |
- | IF YOU ARE GOING TO TASSIE | + | I think that I shall never see\\ |
- | The TiraIng | + | A Bill board lovely as a tree\\ |
- | 1. The Old Forth Gorge track from Lorinna to Old Pelion Hut, an | + | In fact, unless the billboards fall\\ |
- | alternative route into the heart of the Reserve, but now becoming | + | I shall probably never see a tree at all. |
- | badly overgrown, is to be recut and made into a six-foot track. It is believed that the Scenic Board wishes to have speedy access should any serious accident occur in the Reserve. | + | |
- | 2. Ducane Hut is to be repaired and Practically | + | ---- |
- | 3. New Huts are going to be built in Waterfall Valley, below Barn Bluff, and in the Narcissus Valley, near the junction of the Overland Track and the Pine Valley | + | |
- | 4. Owing to low water level in Lake St. Clair, the Hydro Electric Commission is surveying between Narcissus and Pelion Gap to examine the possibility of taking a tunnel from the Mersey River into the Lake. If this is done, the southern section of the Reserve may be | + | Paddy' |
- | opened up" by by roads. | + | |
- | 5. Tahune Hut, below the Frenchman, has been waterproofed. Galvanised iron to take the place of the wooden roofing was dropped by 'plane in the vicinity. | + | ---- |
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- | FEDER AT ION NnTEF, SEPTT: | + | ===Lightweight Walkers!!=== |
- | ...horessl ommalcainx.7.1.0.1nontormc., | + | |
- | BUSHWALKER BALL: It was reported that the Ball held an | + | Why take food on a walk when Yvonne Renwick is going? Her jacket has been saturated by dozens of folk with numerous ingredients (accidentally, |
- | Te7re-E67777: | + | |
- | WALKS REPORTS are still desired by the Asst. Information Officers, | + | ---- |
- | CONSERVATION BUREAU: Reports were made concerning | + | |
- | Allen Strom was appointed Secretary of theBureau. | + | The Bush Fire Committee has recommended the further localising of total prohibitions on the lighting of fires in the open air (says the September Bulletin). Last year, total prohibitions were based on Weather Forecast Districts. Experience has shown that these were too large. This summer it is proposed to confine the total prohibitions to climatic districts, of which there are 17 in the State, compared with 8 weather forecast districts. |
- | BUSHFIRE PATROLS: The 1953-54 Roster for Bushfire Patrols | + | |
- | A conference between the Chairman of the Bushf ire Committee, Mr. M.E. Messer, Ranger | + | Prohibitions will be imposed only when the fire danger rating given by the Weather Bureau is " |
- | "THE BUSHWALKER NO l2. Response to the appeal for material and li | + | |
- | pZT7s for this FIETTFation, has been most disappointing. A slacial apneal | + | ---- |
- | Myles Dunphy has produced a new map - scale two inches to the | + | |
- | mile - of the area from Mt. Solitary south to Kanangra Walls, and from the Guouogang/ | + | ====If You Are Going To Tassie...==== |
- | + | ||
- | ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL WALK: Roy Bruggy' | + | The following |
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- | 00, | + | - The Old Forth Gorge track from Lorinna to Old Pelion Hut, an alternative route into the heart of the Reserve, but now becoming badly overgrown, is to be recut and made into a six-foot track. It is believed that the Scenic Board wishes to have speedy access should any serious accident occur in the Reserve. |
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- | 00. | + | |
- | , | + | |
- | THANKS MR. FADDEN, | + | |
- | Casting all political considerations aside the old boy's not too bad after all! He did his stuff and halved the sales tax on sleeping bags and rucksacks. Luckily about the same time | + | |
- | the price of down was 2.,educea and below you will see the pleasing restat. Here are a few samples of the reduction in the prices of sleeping bags. | + | ---- |
- | Old Price New Price | + | |
- | 10111...1=iMalaMm.11.011..M71411.. | + | =====Federation Notes - September.===== |
- | 5' | + | |
+ | ===Bushwalker Ball:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was reported that the Ball held on September 14th was a very successful night socially. Abott 175 People attended which might just be sufficient to pay for running costs. The matter of choosing a Monday night for a Ball was discussed and it was decided to ask Mr. John Cotter to endeavour to make a booking for a Friday or Saturday night in 1954. Prddington Town Hall would be preferred. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Walks Report: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Are still desired by the Asst. Information Officers, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Conservation Bureau:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reports were made concerning | ||
+ | |||
+ | Allen Strom was appointed Secretary of the Bureau. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bushfire Patrols:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The 1953-54 Roster for Bushfire Patrols by the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking | ||
+ | |||
+ | A conference between the Chairman of the Bushfire | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="The Bushwalker, No.12": | ||
+ | |||
+ | Response to the appeal for material and photos | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Myles Dunphy has produced a new map - scale two inches to the mile - of the area from Mt. Solitary south to Kanangra Walls, and from the Guouogang/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Additional Instructional Walk:=== | ||
- | 6! 2" | + | Roy Bruggy' |
- | 5' | + | |
- | 1 2" | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Thanks Mr. Fadden.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Casting all political considerations aside the old boy's not too bad after all! He did his stuff and halved the sales tax on sleeping bags and rucksacks. Luckily about the same time the price of down was reduced and below you will see the pleasing result. Here are a few samples of the reduction in the prices of sleeping bags. | ||
+ | |||
+ | | |__Old Price__|__New Price__| | ||
+ | |5' | ||
+ | |6' | ||
+ | |5' | ||
+ | |6' | ||
And rucksacks too :- | And rucksacks too :- | ||
- | Tramper | + | |
- | (3 pkt. frame rucksack) | + | | |__Old Price__|__New Price__| |
- | Bushwalker 7.14. 4 6.13. 0 | + | |Tramper |
- | (4 pkt. frame rucksack) | + | |Bushwalker |
Similar reductions on all rucksacks. | Similar reductions on all rucksacks. | ||
+ | |||
Thanks Artie - you're not a bad bloke after all. | Thanks Artie - you're not a bad bloke after all. | ||
- | . . . | ||
- | PADDY, | ||
- | lightweight Camp Gear | ||
- | 201CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY | ||
- | M2678 | ||
- | The Control of Morton Prime_Area | ||
- | . . | + | Paddy Pallin. Lightweight Camp Gear. |
- | -The Control of Morton 's 45. 000 acres may soon pass into the hands of the Forestry Commission and from then on who can tell? Even now the sawmillers are waiting for the word to, start on the tall gums of the south western corner. | + | |
+ | 201 Castlereagh St SYDNEY. M2678. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====The Control of Morton Prime Area.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Control of Morton' | ||
Will you allow yet another of the sanctuaries to be destroyed without an effort to show that Progress must not mean interference with natural wilderness everywhere? | Will you allow yet another of the sanctuaries to be destroyed without an effort to show that Progress must not mean interference with natural wilderness everywhere? | ||
- | At the present time, the Morton Primitive Area is controlled by | ||
- | a Trust of public-spirited citizens. This Trust has resisted all efforts to date, to allow the sawmiller access. They rightly contend that some of the valleys of the Kangaroo River. System should remain untouched for the enjoyment of people, now and in the futut/e. The taking of timber leads to an undesirable interference with plant and animal habitats with consequent loss. THIS OPINION IS HELD BY THE FORESTRY AUTHORITY IN QUEENSLAND AND THEY HAVE LEFT SOME AREAS COMPLETELY UNTOUCHED EXCEPT FOR WALKING TRACKS. Excellent examples of the work of the Queenslanders are to be seen in the Lamingtoa and Cunningham' | ||
- | Now the N.S.W. Forestry Commission says that Morton Primitive Area is at present wasteland...the Trust has no money to develop the area and whole reserve is seldom used. We agree that the Trust has no money...neither has many another Trust that controls a public parkland; this is a criticism.of the Government' | ||
- | visits the area can be answered by Bushwalkers and lovers of the out-of-doors very aptly. The area is very well known to us and its primitive beauty prompts many of us to protest against the timber geter and the destroyer. Give the Trust sufficient money to lay down tracks and advertise, and we will soon have an area as popular as Lamington National Park. | ||
- | The Forestry Commission wants the area declared a Flora Reserve, a type of reserve defined in the Forestry Act, 1916-1949; | ||
- | Section 25A, pp 17-18. If the area was declared a Flora Reserve, the Forestry Commission would take over control and only an Act of Parliament could revoke the declaration. Then a detailed scheme of the operations which it is proposed to undertake on or in relation to the flora reserve must be approved by the Minister. This scheme then becomes the worklEa_21aa._ and no variation is permitted without Ministerial approval. Although the Act says that the object of a Flora Reserve is the preservation of Flora, a license may be issued (Section 26) for the taking of timber and timber products. The Forestry Commission will let in the sawmiller and may quite conceivOly, restrict the access of recreational users. | ||
- | We want Morton Primitive Area dedicated so that only an Act of Parliament cab revoke its untouched nature. You are personally, requested to lot the Ministers for Lands and Conservation, | ||
- | Issued by The Caloola Cldb031 Byron St., Croydon. UA 2983 | ||
+ | At the present time, the Morton Primitive Area is controlled by a Trust of public-spirited citizens. This Trust has resisted all efforts to date, to allow the sawmiller access. They rightly contend that some of the valleys of the Kangaroo River System should remain untouched for the enjoyment of people, now and in the future. The taking of timber leads to an undesirable interference with plant and animal habitats with consequent loss. **This opiniono is held by the Forestry Authority in Queensland and they have left some areas completely untouched except for walking tracks**. Excellent examples of the work of the Queenslanders are to be seen in the Lamington and Cunningham' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now the N.S.W. Forestry Commission says that Morton Primitive Area is at present wasteland... the Trust has no money to develop the area and whole reserve is seldom used. We agree that the Trust has no money... neither has many another Trust that controls a public parkland; this is a criticism of the Government' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Forestry Commission wants the area declared a Flora Reserve, a type of reserve defined in the Forestry Act, 1916-1949, Section 25A, pp 17-18. If the area was declared a Flora Reserve, the Forestry Commission would take over control and only an Act of Parliament could revoke the declaration. Then a detailed scheme of the operations which it is proposed to undertake on or in relation to the flora reserve must be approved by the Minister. This scheme then becomes the __working plan__ and no variation is permitted without Ministerial approval. Although the Act says that the object of a Flora Reserve is the preservation of Flora, a license may be issued (Section 26) for the taking of timber and timber products. The Forestry Commission will let in the sawmiller and may quite conceivably, | ||
+ | |||
+ | We want Morton Primitive Area dedicated so that only an Act of Parliament can revoke its untouched nature. You are personally, requested to let the Ministers for Lands and Conservation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Issued by The Caloola Club, 31 Byron St., Croydon. UA 2983. | ||
+ | |||
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