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- | FOR WE OURSELVES HAVE SAID IT | + | =====For We Ourselves Have Said It.===== |
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- | From the Foreword to the Journal of the Soil Conservation Service of N.S.V.. (issued April, 1953). The views expressed and the facts stated are not new or unfamiliar to us, but it is gratifying to see our own Club's case for preservation of vital catchment regions given the blessing of the official journal of the Conservation Department. | + | From the Foreword to the Journal of the Soil Conservation Service of N.S.W. (issued April, 1953). The views expressed and the facts stated are not new or unfamiliar to us, but it is gratifying to see our own Club's case for preservation of vital catchment regions given the blessing of the official journal of the Conservation Department. |
- | "It is only when disaster of some kind overtakes a region that serious thought is given by the community in general to the cause of | + | |
- | such disaster and the means by which it can be prevented. This is | + | "It is only when disaster of some kind overtakes a region that serious thought is given by the community in general to the cause of such disaster and the means by which it can be prevented. This is true whether the disaster be floods, dust-bowls or fire. In the case of excessive floods, as with erosion, if we are to mitigate them, the first step to take is to cease causing them. This, of course, is so obvious that it should not be necessary to mention it. Nevertheless, |
- | true whether the disaster be floods, dust-bowls or fire. In the case of excessive floods, as with erosion, if we are to mitigate them, the | + | |
- | first step to take is to cease causing them. This, of course, is so | + | The community consists not only of groups of quite different interests, but also individuals of different |
- | obvious that it should not be necessary to mention it. Nevertheless, | + | |
- | has occurred are taken while no action is taken to prevent the continuation of the trouble at its source. We have in the past, by man's unwise actions on the watersheds, contributed greatly to the increasin | + | The condition of the vegetative cover and the degree and extent of erosion on these top areas determine the amount and rate of run-off which, in turn, determines the height and frequency of floods. It also determines whether these floods will bring down useful alluvial deposits from vegetated catchment areas to deposit on the flats and enrich them, or sand, gravel and stones from the bare eroded surfaces to deposit on the good flats an the lower river. Many a good flat has been destroyed |
- | floods and, unfortunately, | + | |
- | The community consists not only of groups of quite different interests, but also individuals of different | + | It is obviously illogical to spend money remedying areas with one hand while still causing it with the other. If wise land use determinations throughout the catchment are made, the foundations can be made for flood control. It is in the highest |
- | The condition of the vegetative cover and the degree and extent of erosion on these top areas determine the amount and rate of run-off which, in turn, determines the height and frequency of floods. It also determines whether these floods will bring down useful alluvial deposits from vegetated catchment areas to deposit on the flats and enrich them, or sand, gravel and stones from the bare eroded surfaces to deposit on the good flats an the lower river. Many a good flat has | + | |
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- | TO GIVE AND GET Fall CHRISTMAS | + | |
- | MAKE YOUR "igIFT BOX" CHOICE FROM THESE HEALTHFUL AND DELICIOUS PACKS | + | __" |
- | "YOUR DELIGHT" | + | |
- | OTHER FRUITS ., 11/- .. AND THE LARGER SIZE PACK INCLUDING CRYSTALLISED PA-PA, CUMQUATS ... 14/- .. AND OTHER FRUITY SELECTIONS - CALL IN AND INSPECT III | + | First page headline in the " |
- | FOR THE SUMMER V,ALKING TRIPS HINE A FULL RANGE OF | + | |
- | DRIED FRUITS - APRICOTS PEACHES PEARS PRUNES | + | ---- |
- | STONELESS DATES RAISINS SULTANAS DRIED FIGS BISCUITS | + | |
- | THE SANITARIUM | + | =====Survival Of The Fittest.===== |
- | 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY | + | |
- | been lestroyed | + | Ted Phillips of the River Canoe Club reports an amanzing item of news: |
- | It is obviously illogical to spend money remedying areas with one hand while still causing it with the other. If wise land use determinations throughout the catchment are made, the foundations can be made fc flood control. It is in the highest | + | |
- | IMM.11111WIMINOIMIIBNINIMMEMZO11 | + | "If the newspapers had grabbed hold of it, it would doubtless |
- | ANNUAL MEETING WAS QUIET AND ORDERLY | + | |
- | That's news in any walking club. | + | But the odd part of such a glaring notice would have been that, for once in a while, the press would have been stating a fact WITHOUT usual fanciful journalistic padding. Yes, it WAS true - and it happened during the River Canoe Club's September mapping walk at West Head. |
- | 12. | + | |
- | SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST. | + | An unfortunate member of the party slipped from the track, sixty feet above the blue surface of Pittwater, and rolled, as a log does, over, over, over and OVER down a sixty-degree rock-boulder-no-scrub slope to the water below. The non-stop roll was abruptly ended when the unfortunate one crashed against a shore-line tree, which prevented his ending up with a final bash on to the rocks below. Screams of the women of the party disturbed the quietness of the bush, but they and the men present just couldn' |
- | Ted Phillips of the River Canoe Club reports an amang itn of news: | + | |
- | 41.3 | + | Apart from the few cuts mentioned and a little shaking-up the unfortunate one suffered no harm. Medical examination proved that no bones were broken |
- | "If the newspapers had grabbed hold of ft, it wou2d doubtles | + | |
- | But the odd part of such a glaring notice would have been that, for once in a while, the press would have been stating a fact WITHOUT usual fanciful journalistic padding. Yes, it WAS true - and it happened during the River Canoe Club's September mapping walk at Test Head. | + | The rucksack was ripped from its frame on the downward horror fall, but the unfortunate one vows that that sturdy |
- | An unfortunate member of the party slipped from the track, sixty feet above the blue surface of Pittwater, and rolled, as a log does, over, over, over and OVER down a sixty-degree rock-boulder-no-scrub slope to the water below. The non-stop roll was abruptly ended When the unfortunate one crashed against a shore-line tree, which prevented his ending up with a final bash on to the rocks below. Screams of the women of the party disturbed the quietness of the bush, but they and the men present just couldn' | + | |
- | Apart from the few cuts mentioned and a little shaking-up the unfortunate one suffered no harm. Medical examination proved that no bones were broken | + | But if you really want to know what it feels like to roll fifty feet down a mountainside, |
- | The rucksack was ripped from its frame on the downward horror fall, but the unfortunate one vows that 'that sturdy | + | |
- | But if you really want to know what it feels like to roll fifty feet down -a mountainside, | + | ---- |
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On the we 23/24/25 Operation Loveaduck was launched, as Brian Anderson, Jim Hooper and others set out to voyage the Middle Wollondilly by rubber dinghy. Baggage for four men was contained in two kerosene tins. We hope for further data on the exploit later. | On the we 23/24/25 Operation Loveaduck was launched, as Brian Anderson, Jim Hooper and others set out to voyage the Middle Wollondilly by rubber dinghy. Baggage for four men was contained in two kerosene tins. We hope for further data on the exploit later. | ||
- | Frank Rigby squatted on a rock near the top of Devil' | + | |
- | Renault" | + | ---- |
- | 13. | + | |
- | THE MONSTER OF ERSKINE GAP. | + | Frank Rigby squatted on a rock near the top of Devil' |
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+ | =====The Monster Of Erskine Gap.===== | ||
By Jim Brown. | By Jim Brown. | ||
- | Joining Loch Ness and Mount Everest, the Blue Labyrinth has now acquired a fabulous monster. In a Sydney newspaper of October 12th it was recorded that a party of soldiers carrying out a cross-country march from Ingleburn to Katoomba had been altered concerning a hairy creature reported by timber cutters to inhabit the vicinity of Mount Harris (on Kings Tableland road south from Wentworth Falls). This evoked quite a deal of further comment in the newspapers. The Army, traditionally stolid and unmoved by vapourings, commented that its trans-Labyrinth marathon would not take special arms to deal with the Umonster of Erskine Gap". | ||
- | It is quite plain, of course, why " | ||
- | hMonster of Mount Harris" | ||
- | We have the greatest' | ||
- | w | + | Joining Loch Ness and Mount Everest, the Blue Labyrinth has now acquired a fabulous monster. In a Sydney newspaper of October 12th it was recorded that a party of soldiers carrying out a cross-country march from Ingleburn to Katoomba had been altered concerning a hairy creature reported by timber cutters to inhabit the vicinity of Mount Harris (on Kings Tableland road south from Wentworth Falls). This evoked quite a deal of further comment in the newspapers. The Army, traditionally stolid and unmoved by vapourings, commented that its trans-Labyrinth marathon would not take special arms to deal with the " |
- | IF YOU ARE GOING PLACES CONTACT | + | |
- | SCENIC MOTOR TOURS, | + | It is quite plain, of course, why " |
- | RAILWAY STEPS, | + | |
- | KATOOMBA. | + | We have the greatest admiration for the monster which can survive on Blue Labyrinth country, especially if he be a carnivore. Even a herbivorous monster, on a diet of prickly moses, lambertia and oxylabium, leavened by occasional bracken and geebungs, would have just cause for being as wild as wild can be. The most monstrous |
- | wea.racwizemilimmit, | + | |
- | DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO THE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS. | + | At first the vague description " |
- | TRANSPORT BY COACHES FOR PMTIES OF BUSH- WALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGEMENT. | + | |
- | FOR ALL INFORMATION | + | At the timber cutters' |
- | WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, KATOOMEA TELEPHONE 60, KATOOMEA. | + | |
- | 14. | + | Of course, there is one sure thing. There is a monster which may appear in any forested country. It is all consuming, its breath is smoke, red flame stabs from its nostrils. Usually it is born of a small sliver of wood, tipped with a compound of phosphorus. It is a killer. |
- | labium, leavened by occasional bracken and geebungs, would have just cause for being as wild as wild can be. The most mcn; | + | |
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- | At the timber cutters | + | |
- | Of course, there is one sure thing. There is a monster which may | + | =====Casualty List For Six-Hour's Day Week-End.===== |
- | appear in any forested country. It is all consuming, its breath is | + | |
- | smoke, red flame stabs from its nostrils. Usually it is born of a | + | (By John Bookluck.) |
- | small sliver of wood, tipped with a compound of phosphorus. It is a killer. | + | |
- | 111.1.MPIVII4IMMENI.M1w.walawl, | + | __Trip__: Katoomba - Splendour Rock - Cox's River - Megalong |
- | CASUALTY LIST FOR SIX-HOUR'S DAY_WEEK-END (By John Bookluck.) | + | |
- | Trip: Katoomba - Splendour Rock - Cox's River - Megalong Medlow Bath. | + | __Leaders__: Roley Cotter and Peggy Bransdon. |
- | Leaders: Roley Cotter and Peggy Bransdon. | + | |
- | Tally of Casualties: The I: | + | __Tally |
- | (a) External: Judy Wagg: Only half an hour from Katoomba developed | + | |
- | (right heel) in the morning. Dr. Cotter-(hon. degree) attended. | + | (a) __External__: |
- | Heather Joyce: (Another prospective) decided she neede,. 776FHer | + | |
- | rarace Aird: (Prospective) actually unscathed externally, punishment - 5 hrs. carrying Judy's boot (I boot is heavier, than J. Aird's tent). Others who got the boot were: Yvonne Renwick, Alan Wilson, Clem Halls trom, Eric lidcock, Ron Parkes. | + | __Judy Wagg__: Only half an hour from Katoomba developed |
- | (b) Damage: J. Bookluok | + | |
- | Roley Cotter). | + | __Heather Joyce__: (Another prospective) decided she needed another |
- | Peg Bransdon). | + | |
- | Enid Hallstrom: Ten tons T.N.T. | + | __Grace Aird__: (Prospective) actually unscathed externally, punishment - 5 hrs. carrying Judy's boot (1 boot is heavier than J. Aird's tent). Others who got the boot were: Yvonne Renwick, Alan Wilson, Clem Hallstrom, Eric Adcock, Ron Parkes. |
- | Clem Hallstrom: (Who was asleep at the time) - Atom bomb fell near his home. | + | |
- | 15. | + | (b) __Damage__: |
- | Internal: Judy liaggy | + | |
+ | __J. Bookluck__ | ||
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+ | * Claude Haynes: An explosion at Guthega. | ||
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+ | (c ) __Internal__: Judy Wagg, Jean Aird, Grace Aird, Heather Joyce, Yvonne Renwick, Beverley Price: most of all to Allan Wilson, John Edwards, Eric Adcock, but NOT J. Bookluck. All the above suffered a bilious attack of delayed-action type, reactions generally took place on Wednesday | ||
The old foxes were unaffected - they had neither. | The old foxes were unaffected - they had neither. | ||
- | An atmosphere of unseemly hilarity prevailed at the slide night of October 23rd. The usual cries of l'Ah-h-h-h! and " | + | |
- | So help me, this is true, lAhen Dave Brown' | + | ---- |
- | DANGEROUS GAME. | + | |
- | The " | + | An atmosphere of unseemly hilarity prevailed at the slide night of October 23rd. The usual cries of "Ah-h-h-h!" |
- | "It is with deep regret that the N.Z. Insurance Company Limited have found it necessary to reduce their benefits to mountain club membcrs. They state that the loss ratio since its inception is about 200% and have therefore eliminated the death benefit altogether, and extended the weekly benefits limit of eight weeks to all pastimes." | + | |
- | Must be a tough game if Insurance Companies can't make it pay off MORE ON THE "MONSTER". | + | ---- |
- | Since the original reports of the " | + | |
- | The N.S..G.R. is evidently not alone with its conducted hikes. | + | So help me, this is true, when Dave Brown' |
- | "Railways 'Railways Mystery Hike - led by F.V.W.C." | + | |
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- | 16. | + | |
- | IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? | + | ===Dangerous Game.=== |
- | Morning papers on October 21st reported an operation carried out by expert gynaecologists on a lioness at Taronga.Park. The surgery | + | |
- | | + | The " |
- | The party found the wedge-tail squatting forlornly on rocks along the edge of the Cox, with the talons of one foot caught in a rabbit trap. Evidently it had happened some days previously, for the bird wa2 too weak to fly. This posed a problem: plainly death by starvation was only a matter of time, yet no one was very happy about approaching those razor claws, or the curved beak, or the bent wings. | + | |
- | However Dr. Frank Barr took photographs (for medicinal reasons only, of course): and Dr. Ridhard Hoffman | + | "It is with deep regret that the N.Z. Insurance Company Limited have found it necessary to reduce their benefits to mountain club members. They state that the loss ratio since its inception is about 200% and have therefore eliminated the death benefit altogether, and extended the weekly benefits limit of eight weeks to all pastimes." |
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+ | Must be a tough game if Insurance Companies can't make it pay off. | ||
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+ | ===More On The "Monster".=== | ||
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+ | Since the original reports of the " | ||
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+ | The N.S.S.G.R. is evidently not alone with its conducted hikes. | ||
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+ | =====Is There A Doctor In The House?===== | ||
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+ | Morning papers on October 21st reported an operation carried out by expert gynaecologists on a lioness at Taronga Park. The surgery | ||
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+ | The party found the wedge-tail squatting forlornly on rocks along the edge of the Cox, with the talons of one foot caught in a rabbit trap. Evidently it had happened some days previously, for the bird was too weak to fly. This posed a problem: plainly death by starvation was only a matter of time, yet no one was very happy about approaching those razor claws, or the curved beak, or the bent wings. | ||
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+ | However Dr. Frank Barr took photographs (for medicinal reasons only, of course): and Dr. Ridhard Hoffman | ||
For a time post-operative complications were feared, and at one stage it was thought that the anaesthetist had been over-enthusiastic. However the patient rallied after a time, and after a convalescent period of about two hours, took off, flying slowly at a low level down the river. | For a time post-operative complications were feared, and at one stage it was thought that the anaesthetist had been over-enthusiastic. However the patient rallied after a time, and after a convalescent period of about two hours, took off, flying slowly at a low level down the river. | ||
- | 41.11maklmormassfanor..... | + | |
- | WILD FLNERS AND OUR FhELINGS. | + | ---- |
- | By Clem Hallstrom- | + | |
- | Nature' | + | =====Wild Flowers And Our Feelings.==== |
- | Spring introduces itself as a dream, but is the awakening from the cold and drab winter months. From the slumber of Ilinter | + | |
+ | By Clem Hallstrom. | ||
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+ | Nature' | ||
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+ | Spring introduces itself as a dream, but is the awakening from the cold and drab winter months. From the slumber of Winter | ||
The wild flowers and the surroundings that are in harmony with them know of a calm and this calm is a nourishing attribute to our contentment. From the necessary reserves and wild places comes a peaceful ecstasy that one feels is real living. | The wild flowers and the surroundings that are in harmony with them know of a calm and this calm is a nourishing attribute to our contentment. From the necessary reserves and wild places comes a peaceful ecstasy that one feels is real living. | ||
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- | FEDERATION NOTES - OCTOBER MEETING. | + | ---- |
- | By Allen A. Strom, | + | |
- | FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL: The F.A.0 would be pleased to have.a -representati7e | + | =====Federation Notes - October Meeting.===== |
- | ROYAL DUTCH TOURING ASSOCIATION has asked for photos on Australian | + | |
- | RANGER PATROL. Following discussion on the activities of the Patrol, | + | By Allen A. Strom. |
- | PROPOSED V: | + | |
- | FEDERATION BALL 1954: Organiser required. Anyone willing to underEF77-77-77Dr2-1-51eancontact | + | ===Forestry Advisory Council:=== |
- | CONSERVATION REPORT covered | + | |
- | (b) Map of proposed Park on Kariong Peninsula (copies from A. Strom - WB2528) | + | The F.A.C. would be pleased to have a representative |
- | (c) Bungonia Gorge - report on destruction to panorama from Caves area and commencement of effort to have the Gorge declared a National Monument and thus prevent destruction by mining company, | + | |
- | (d) Budderoo - map of proposed Park covering Barren Grounds and Budderoo (copies from A. Strom). | + | ===Royal Dutch Touring Association: |
- | (e) Bouddi Natural Park - appeal for bushwalkers to assist voluntary patrols in Park -(contact A. Strom) and notice of Work Party on October 24/25th. | + | |
- | CONFERENCE ON BUSHERE MATTERS was held on October 1st. A number of 111777were Eascussed FiTe most important being the arrangement | + | Has asked for photos on Australian |
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+ | ===Ranger Patrol: | ||
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+ | Following discussion on the activities of the Patrol, | ||
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+ | ===Proposed Warrumbungles National Park:=== | ||
+ | Messrs. Gordon McInness and F.A. Pallin have been recommended to the Department of Lands for inclusion on the Trust, if and when set up. | ||
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+ | ===Federation Ball, 1954:=== | ||
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+ | Organiser required. Anyone willing to undertake the work please contact | ||
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+ | ===Conservation Report: | ||
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+ | Covered | ||
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+ | ===Conference On Bushfire Matters: | ||
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+ | Was held on October 1st. A number of matters were discussed the most important being the arrangement | ||
All bushwalkers wishing to assist the Bushfire Patrols in National Park and Garawarra Park are requested to contact Paul Barnes (UB1351) without delay. | All bushwalkers wishing to assist the Bushfire Patrols in National Park and Garawarra Park are requested to contact Paul Barnes (UB1351) without delay. | ||
- | If the Trustees of Ethan dint appearing in they sould be referred any hair or scalp found identity beyond doubt. | + | |
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- | one of the stalactites near the Caves entrance to Elsie Bru; | + | |
- | SHOPPING LISTS ARE IN SEASON.:. | + | If the Trustees of Colong |
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+ | =====Paddy Made.===== | ||
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+ | ===Shopping Lists Are In Season.=== | ||
Already the prudent ones are going into town armed with Christmas shopping lists. Each list is conditioned by the character and habits of its owner. A school girl's list might run: "Soap for Mum - Razor blade for Dad - Hanky for Aunt Clarice", | Already the prudent ones are going into town armed with Christmas shopping lists. Each list is conditioned by the character and habits of its owner. A school girl's list might run: "Soap for Mum - Razor blade for Dad - Hanky for Aunt Clarice", | ||
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The walker' | The walker' | ||
- | Whether you are the careful type that works with lists or the haphazard kind that just thinks of things, 7ou might note that P addy's workroom has a full programme for the next two months. We can squeeze in a few repairs but please note that we shall positively not be able to accept aay repairs or FITerations after 30th November. Your cooperation would be appreciated. Sorry, folks, but things is tough! | ||
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