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-THE_SYDNEY
+======The Sydney Bushwalker======
-kmonthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 25.6 Crown St Sydney.
-No.227 NOVEDUKER, 1953 Price 6d,
+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney.
-Editor: Jim Brown, 103 Gipps St., Sales & Subs.: Jess Martin
-Drummoyne. Typed by Jean Harvey
+===No.228. October, 1953. Price 6d.===
-Production and BUsiness Manager: Brian Harvey (JW1462)
-CONTENTS.
+|**Editor**|Jim Brown, 103 Gipps St, Drummoyne|
-Page
+|**Sales & Subs.**|Jess Martin|
-Editorial - The Pruning Season 1
+|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey|
-Siedlecky's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advertisement) 3
+|**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey (JW1462)|
-At the October General Meeting 3
-The Matterhorn - A Traverse, by Leon Blumer 5
+=====Contents.=====
-Leica Photo Service (Advertisement) 7
-More Inflation, By nCrikeyn 9
+| | |Page|
-For We Ourselves Have Said It 10
+|Editorial - The Pruning Season| | 1|
-Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advertisement) 11
+|At the October General Meeting| | 3|
-Survival of the Fittest 12
+|The Matterhorn - A Traverse|Leon Blumer| 5|
-Scenic Motor Tours (Advertisement) 13
+|More Inflation|"Crikey"| 9|
-The Monster of Erskine Gap, by Jim Brown 13 Wild Flowers and Our Feelings, by Clem Hallstrom 16 Federation Notes - October Meeting,
+|For We Ourselves Have Said It| |10|
-by Allen A. Strom 17
+|Survival of the Fittest| |12|
-Shopping Lists Are In Season (Paddy's Advert.) 18
+|The Monster of Erskine Gap|Jim Brown|13|
-EDITORIAL.
+|Wild Flowers and Our Feelings|Clem Hallstrom|16|
-The Prunina Season.
+|Federation Notes - October Meeting|Allen A. Strom|17|
+=====Advertisements.=====
+| |Page|
+|Siedlecky's Taxi and Tourist Service| 3|
+|Leica Photo Service| 7|
+|The Sanitarium Health Food Shop|11|
+|Scenic Motor Tours|13|
+|Shopping Lists Are In Season - Paddy's Advertisement|18|
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+=====Editorial - The Pruning Season.=====
 At the Committee Meeting of October, the names of about 60 unfinancial members were crossed off the books. The number was made up of approximately 40 "active" and 20 non-active members, and reduced the total membership in all categories to 216. Notification is being sent to all concerned.
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-Some of those removed from the books will certainly apply for re-instatement, and it is probable that a number previously on the "active" list will ask to be restored as non-active, and that Committe( will approve most requests of this kind. However, the majority of those crossed off will simply pass out of the records of the Club, and in one year we will show a wastage of more than forty members.
+Some of those removed from the books will certainly apply for re-instatement, and it is probable that a number previously on the "active" list will ask to be restored as non-active, and that Committe will approve most requests of this kind. However, the majority of those crossed off will simply pass out of the records of the Club, and in one year we will show a wastage of more than forty members.
-To date the intake of new mambers this year has been 11, and with only 15 names on the current list of prospective members, it is quite certain that the end of the club year on January 31st will see us with depleted numbers. As a comparison, the following tabulation, taken from annual reports, may be of interest:
+To date the intake of new members this year has been 11, and with only 15 names on the current list of prospective members, it is quite certain that the end of the club year on January 31st will see us with depleted numbers. As a comparison, the following tabulation, taken from annual reports, may be of interest:
+|As at Jan. 31st|1941|1945|1947|1949|1950|1951|1952|1953|
+|Active members|237|259|238|225|223|215|216|203|
+|Non-active members|25|39|45|56|51|57|63|49|
-Note:- (x)- During 1947 all members who had been on active service
+|Intake during year|28|26|30|37|26|28|32|20|
-with the Forces' and had not returned to the Club were
+|Crossed off or resigned during year|13|4|52(x)|37|32|30|25|47|
-crossed off
-...._____-__-_-2.----___-___------____-----
+Note:- (x) - During 1947 all members who had been on active service with the Forces and had not returned to the Club were crossed off.
-That will be the consequences of this reduction of membership? Of course, it does not necessarily denote a diminution of our liveliness, as most the "active" walkers affected were in fact totally non-active, either as walkers or in any other aspect of Club enterprise_ indeed,'on n proportionate basis, it leaves us rather more active than we were, and from a thoroughly mercenary viewpoint the principal result in the loss of revenue - scmething like one-sixth of our previous annual income.
-Here one might readily digress with an analysis of our income aid expenditure, pointing to variable items, such as postages, which are largely influenced by membership: while other costs are constant, such as rental of Club room. The fact is that we will not be able to live "in the manner to which we have been accustomed" if the present trend continues.
+What will be the consequences of this reduction of membership? Of course, it does not necessarily denote a diminution of our liveliness, as most of the "active" walkers affected were in fact totally non-active, either as walkers or in any other aspect of Club enterprise. Indeed, on a proportionate basis, it leaves us rather more active than we were, and from a thoroughly mercenary viewpoint the principal result in the loss of revenue - something like one-sixth of our previous annual income.
-For some years our membersnip was reasonably stable. Last year a reduction was evident, and this year a steep decline is indicated. It is probably a direct product of the generally waning interest in which we have remarked previously, the reasons for which seem to be numerous and varied. While we should not be alarmed by the tendency, WE should perhaps consider what we want the Club to be in the future. Are we content to see our numbers falling? Do we believe it will presently level out at a satisfactory figure? Or do we feel that some action should be taken to stabilise or increase our membership?
-This has been a vexed problem in the past, when Club opinion has generally been opposed to promiscuous growth, or any for of advertising for new members. Certainly there is a maximum figure at which the jobs of some officers, notably Treasurer and Secretary, would become too onerous altogether. In any case, lowering of our standard of
+Here one might readily digress with an analysis of our income and expenditure, pointing to variable items, such as postages, which are largely influenced by membership: while other costs are constant, such as rental of Club room. The fact is that we will not be able to live "in the manner to which we have been accustomed" if the present trend continues.
-As at Jan. 31st 1941 1945 1947 1949. 1950 1951 1952
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+For some years our membersnip was reasonably stable. Last year a reduction was evident, and this year a steep decline is indicated. It is probably a direct product of the generally waning interest in which we have remarked previously, the reasons for which seem to be numerous and varied. While we should not be alarmed by the tendency, we should perhaps consider what we want the Club to be in the future. Are we content to see our numbers falling? Do we believe it will presently level out at a satisfactory figure? Or do we feel that some action should be taken to stabilise or increase our membership?
-   Mairovr
-Active member 237 259 238 225 223 215 216
+This has been a vexed problem in the past, when Club opinion has generally been opposed to promiscuous growth, or any form of advertising for new members. Certainly there is a maximum figure at which the jobs of some officers, notably Treasurer and Secretary, would become too onerous altogether. In any case, lowering of our standard of admission would be an undesirable thing. The point calling for consideration is whether we wish to embark on something in the nature of a recruiting drive to maintain our membership. Should we agree to move in that direction we must be careful that our decision is not dictated by the selfish desire to secure more funds for the gratification of existing members. The Club is the thing, and the only motive which should govern our thoughts is the continued welfare of the walking game to which the Club has contributed, and can continue to contribute, so much.
-Non-active members 25 39 45 56 51 57 63
-Intake during year 28 26 30 37 26 28 32
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-Crossed off or 13 4 52(x) 37 32 30 25
-resigned during year
+=====At The October General Meeting.=====
-.
-IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE.
-BUSHWALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT
-FROM BLACKHEATH   ANY HOUR
-RING WRITE OR CALL
-SIEDLECKYIS TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE,
-STATION STREET BLACEHEATH.
-4 HOUR SERVICE
-BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO'LATEI
-SaNNENNOZMIZWZ7ZZ1Zr.71;;MORMONA=Mag=5
-'PHONE B7HEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK FOR CARS T03210 or TV270
-OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OP?. STATION.
-admission would be an undesirable thing. The point caling for consideration is whether we wish to embark on something in the nature of a recruiting drive to maintain our membership. Should we agree to move in that direction we must be careful that our decision is not dictated by the selfish desire to secure more funds for the gratification of existing members. The Club is the thing, and the only motive which should govern our thoughts is the continued welfare of the walking game to which the Club has contributed, and can continue to contribute, so much.
-AT THE OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING.
 Reported by Alex Colley.
-Latecomers seeing a stream of walkers merging into Crown Street shortly after 8 p.m. on the night of the General Meeting might well have believed that the Noises Off Club was staging a revival, but the real reason for the exodus was that the door of the Club Room couldn't be opened. Fortunately the fire escape door was open and so a street corner meeting in Crown Street was averted. The new entrance provided no cover for late-comers, who perforce made an impressive entry up the
-broad stairs past a jardiniere of gum-leaves instead of slinking in by the side door. The arrival of Mr. Henley aad Miss Steenbhm, announced by Mr. Moppett, was most elegant.
+Latecomers seeing a stream of walkers merging into Crown Street shortly after 8 p.m. on the night of the General Meeting might well have believed that the Noises Off Club was staging a revival, but the real reason for the exodus was that the door of the Club Room couldn't be opened. Fortunately the fire escape door was open and so a street corner meeting in Crown Street was averted. The new entrance provided no cover for late-comers, who perforce made an impressive entry up the broad stairs past a jardiniere of gum-leaves instead of slinking in by the side door. The arrival of Mr. Henley and Miss Steenbhom, announced by Mr. Moppett, was most elegant.
 Correspondence revealed that Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Carlon,  Mrs. C. Devitt, Messrs. Colin Broad and Roy Bennett had been elected to Honorary Membership, while Mr. Coates of Hilltop, who had been very helpful to Club members, has been offered Honorary Membership.
 From the Y.M.C.A. Ramblers came invitation for 12 of our members to attend their annual camp at Yarramundi, on 21st and 22nd November.
-The Treasurer's Report provided evidence of a very satisfactory round-up of late payers. No less than E19.10.0 had been collected in subscriptions. In fact it au-pears from correspondence that all but one has paid (Far be it from us to point the finger). (Alas - far more than one - Editor.)
-The Conservation Secretary's Report described a Conference on Bushf ire Control, presided over by the Chcirman of the Bushfires Committee, Mr. Messer. At the conference Mr. Morris, Bushfire
-liaison officer of the Sutherland Shire Council had described the Fire Fighting Centre at Sutherland Council Chambers and Brigades at Engadin and Heathcote, which include in their areas portion of National Park eastward to Kangaroo Creek,also the brigades at I":aterfall Sanitorium, Loftus and Bundeena, and some further away from National Park. He asked what manpower Bashwalkers might provide for bushfire fighting in National Park, using the Park's equipment and with assistance and direction from members of the various Sutherland Shire Bushfire Brigad,
-Tom Moppett explained that Mr. Morris's idea was that any bush- walkers in the park during bushf ire periods might report fires and Perhaps help the brigades. Some discussion ensued, in Which Gil Webb suggested that the provision of a good c,amp site Might be an inducemeni to bushwalkers to stay around ready to help. It was decided to appoin a Committee consisting of Malcolm McGregor, Tom Moppett, Paul Barnes, Allen Strom and Alex Colley to report on the practicability of the suggestion.
-Rumours of a road to Era were discussed. The most likely source of the rumours seemed to be Mr. Hawkin's Statement that Era should be  opened to the public.
-In the 'absence of further subjects. for discussion the meeting was closed 35 minutes after it started. The problem of how to lock the fire-escape from the outside was solved, happily, by the arrival of the key to the main door.
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-INSTRUCTIONAL gEK-END. ,Roy Bruggyfs programmed walk for November -21-275th has been converted into an Instructional Valk, the camp to be held at Moorabinda. Rest of details as advertised.
-.
+The Treasurer's Report provided evidence of a very satisfactory round-up of late payers. No less than £19.10.0 had been collected in subscriptions. In fact it appears from correspondence that all but one has paid (Far be it from us to point the finger). (Alas - far more than one - Editor.)
+The Conservation Secretary's Report described a Conference on Bushfire Control, presided over by the Chairman of the Bushfires Committee, Mr. Messer. At the conference Mr. Morris, Bushfire liaison officer of the Sutherland Shire Council had described the Fire Fighting Centre at Sutherland Council Chambers and Brigades at Engadin and Heathcote, which include in their areas portion of National Park eastward to Kangaroo Creek, also the brigades at Waterfall Sanitorium, Loftus and Bundeena, and some further away from National Park. He asked what manpower Bushwalkers might provide for bushfire fighting in National Park, using the Park's equipment and with assistance and direction from members of the various Sutherland Shire Bushfire Brigade.
+Tom Moppett explained that Mr. Morris's idea was that any bushwalkers in the park during bushfire periods might report fires and perhaps help the brigades. Some discussion ensued, in which Gil Webb suggested that the provision of a good camp site might be an inducement to bushwalkers to stay around ready to help. It was decided to appoint a Committee consisting of Malcolm McGregor, Tom Moppett, Paul Barnes, Allen Strom and Alex Colley to report on the practicability of the suggestion.
+Rumours of a road to Era were discussed. The most likely source of the rumours seemed to be Mr. Hawkin's statement that Era should be opened to the public.
+In the absence of further subjects for discussion the meeting was closed 35 minutes after it started. The problem of how to lock the fire-escape from the outside was solved, happily, by the arrival of the key to the main door.
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+===Instructional Weekend.===
+Roy Bruggy's programmed walk for November 28-29th has been converted into an Instructional Walk, the camp to be held at Moorabinda. Rest of details as advertised.
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 THE EETELHORN
 By Leon Blumer.