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-THE SYDNEY DUSHWALKER.
+====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ======
-A monthly belletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers',. C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney.
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+A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney.
-No.230 JANUARY, 1954 Price 6d.
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-Editor: Jim Brown, 103 Gipps St., Sales & Subs.: Jess Martin Drummoyne. Typed by 'Jean Harvey Production and Business Manager: Brian Harvey (JW1462).
-CONTENTS.
+=== No. 230. January, 1954. Price 6d. ===
- Page
-Editorial Proving Our Case 1
+|**Editor**|Jim Brown, 103 Gipps St., Drummoyne.|
-At the December General Meeting 3
+|**Production and Business Manager**|Brian Harvey (JW1462).|
-Scenic Motor Tours (Advertisement) 5
+|**Sales and Subs**|Jess Martin.|
-Youth Trapped in Cave, by "Oolited 6
+|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey.|
-Siedleckyfs Taxi & Tourist Service (Advert.) 9
-Felling of Timber - Upper Hunter Valley 10
+===== In This Issue: =====
-Leica Photo Service (Advertisement) 11
-The Mad Mile 11
+| | |Page|
-Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advertisement) 13
+|Editorial - Proving Our Case| | 1|
-Federation Notes - December, by Allen A. Strom 15
+|At the December General Meeting| | 3|
-Era Blacked Out 15
+|Youth Trapped in Cave|"Oolite"| 6|
-Paddyta Advertisement 16
+|Felling of Timber - Upper Hunter Valley| |10|
+|The Mad Mile| |11|
-EDITORIAL.
+|Federation Notes - December|Allen A. Strom|15|
-Proving Our Case.
+|Era Blacked Out| |15|
+===== Advertisements: =====
+| |Page|
+|Scenic Motor Tours| 5|
+|Siedlecky's Taxi & Tourist Service| 9|
+|Leica Photo Service|11|
+|Sanitarium Health Food Shop|13|
+|Paddy's Advertisement|16|
+----
+===== Editorial - Proving Our Case. =====
+During the last few months the Club has been able to call attention to breaches of the law by timber cutters in two widely separated areas. The first was the extensive milling in the Putty Valley and on Wollemi Creek, where indiscriminate cutting along stream banks had caused serious erosion. In this case the offence was against the Water Act, which forbids felling of trees within one chain of most of the waterways of the State, and a recent letter from the Minister for Conservation acknowledged that our information was correct and our complaint warranted.
-During the last few months the Club has been able to call attention to breaches of the law by timber cutters in two widely separated areas. The first was the extensive milling in the Putty Valley and on Wollemi Creek, where indiscriminate cutting along stream banks had caused serious erosion. In this case the offence was against the water Act, which forbids felling of trees within one chain of most of the waterways of the State, and a recent letter from the Minister for Conservation acknowledged that our information was correct and our complaint warranted.
-.
 The other instance was the encroachment on the Mark Morton Reserve by timber cutters operating from the Bendela Road in Kangaroo Valley. This was a timely discovery, since it coincided with our efforts to prevent disposal of the area as a Flora Reserve, to be put to the axe at the discretion of the Forestry Department, and demonstrated the eagerness of the millers to gain access to the Reserve. Here again the Department admitted our accuracy, stating that the trespass amounted to a few chains only, and the work had been halted as soon as it was known the cutters had moved into Mark Morton Reserve.
-There are several consequences of these representations. It
-must be plain to officers of the Departments concerned that our membe
+There are several consequences of these representations. It must be plain to officers of the Departments concerned that our members do get around: that we notice these things: and that our data is correct. They may not actually enjoy or appreciate having to investigate our complaints, but when we can prove that we are justified they must be impressed to the extent of taking our representations quite seriously. We can scarcely be dismissed as cranks, whingers or irresponsibles. And when we suggest that certain lands should be reserved, they can scarcely write us off as arm-chair conservationists.
-do get around: that we notice these things: and that our data is A correct. They may not actually enjoy or appreciate having to investigate our complaints, but when we can prove that we are justifW they must be impressed to the extent of taking our representations quite seriously. We can scarcely be dismissed as cranks, whingers or irresponsibles. And when we suggest that certain lands should be reserved, they can scarcely write us off as arm-chair conservationists.
-This is one kind of conservation activity in which every active walker can and should participate - but there are a few guiding principles or rules. First and foremost, the information should not be jealously stored up to be sprung on the next General Meeting, Which can hardly be expected to make a snap decision. The intelligence should reach the Conservation Secretary or other Club officer as early as possible, so that enquiries and research can be made before a meeting decides on action, and it should not be overlooked that the President and Conservation Secretary have a standing authority to act in these matters without waiting for the consent of a General Meeting.
+This is one kind of conservation activity in which every active walker can and should participate - but there are a few guiding principles or rules. First and foremost, the information should not be jealously stored up to be sprung on the next General Meeting, which can hardly be expected to make a snap decision. The intelligence should reach the Conservation Secretary or other Club officer as early as possible, so that enquiries and research can be made before a meeting decides on action, and it should not be overlooked that the President and Conservation Secretary have a standing authority to act in these matters without waiting for the consent of a General Meeting.
-The information which should reach the Conservation Secretary should bG) precise. We can all read maps, and should be able to pinpoint exactly where the trespass is occurring. The nature of the trouble should be made quite clear - cutting of timber on a river bank, wild flower stealing in a protected area, erection of buildings or cutting of timber in reserves - and it should be determined whether operations are continuing or have concluded. If possible the identity of the malefactor should be obtained - indeed, in many cases, the report is of no value without this.
+The information which should reach the Conservation Secretary should be precise. We can all read maps, and should be able to pinpoint exactly where the trespass is occurring. The nature of the trouble should be made quite clear - cutting of timber on a river bank, wild flower stealing in a protected area, erection of buildings or cutting of timber in reserves - and it should be determined whether operations are continuing or have concluded. If possible the identity of the malefactor should be obtained - indeed, in many cases, the report is of no value without this.
 It may be argued that we do not know the boundaries of reserves and parklands: of course we don't - all the more reason why such data should reach the Conservation Secretary before a meeting has to make a decision. Those of us who have been walking for a few years have some shrewd notion of the limits of the major reserves.
 Lately, then, we have helped to stay two illicit timber cutting operations. Through the alertness and co-operation of members we can do a great deal to diminish this particular form of anti-social activity.
-mellanimmaMudiao
-CONGRATULATIONS TO Beryl and Fred Leake, whose marriage took place FErFEETEFFg Et--
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+=== Congratulations to: ===
+Beryl and Fred Leake, whose marriage took place on December 8th.
 Jean and Gil Webb - a daughter, Janice Robin - born December 18th.
-.
-AT THE DECEMBER GYNTERAL MEETING.
-December's General Meeting, with about 45 nembers present, was quite an animated show, with a variety of matters for attention, aid many items of interest. We first welcomed two new hands, David Moorhouse and Bob Abernethy, and romped through the minutes and correspondence, from which we learned that the timber cutting on Wollen1 Creek had been investigated by the Conservation Department and found to contravene the Water Act. We adopted the Conservation Report which proposed we ask what action was being taken against the offenders: also a recommendation that the Minister for Lands
-be asked the reasons for refusing to amend the National Park/Garawarra Park boundary. The President called attention to Brian Harvey's notice of retirement from the dual post of Magazine Business Manager and Duplicator Operator, so that prospective trainees may be found before March.
-Len Scotland enquired about the x-outre for crossing off unfinancial members, and the President outlined the triple ad,,/ice system, stating that about 61 had originally been removed from the books this year, but reinstatements had considerably reduced this since. The Treasurer's report showed that we had 2,41 in the operating funds at November 30th. Social Secretary Ross Laird recorded that the Christmas Party had been a financial success.
-MAKE IT A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
-TO INSURE YOUR CAMERA i.1ND YOURSELF Z
-Your Camera, Exposure Meter, Tripod, Filters, filns - may be insured under the Special Bashwalkers' "All Risks" Policy - against loss or accidental damage whilst anywhere in the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand - on sea, land or in the air
-The Bushwalkersf Personal Accident Policy will cover you on both Official and Non-Official Walks - provided there are three in the party of course - and whilst travelling in vehicles to and from the trip, by providing lump sums for the more serious accidents - and weekly benefits and medical expenses for the less serious. Skiing accidents may be covered for a small additional premium, with increased medical expenses.
-For full particulars see Club Member BRIAN HARVEY
-. MAHRATTA AVENUE, WAHROONGA. PHONE J71462
-...Wwww*
-During reading of the Federation Report Bill Cosgrove called attention to an opposition meeting at the rear, and the President demanded order under rain of removal. Bill Cosgrove then queried an item in the Report concerning cleaning up of reserves: the Parks and Playgrounds Delegate snid such a plan had been discussed, and was being referred to various Councils: walkers may care to co-operate. Len Scotland said motorists were mostly to blame - the wealthier you became, the more litter you caused apparently. Bob Abernethy remarked that in South Australia some councils had obtained conviotion, against people causing this kind of nuisance, and Gil Webb said any cleaning up of parks would be followed by more litter, unless proper dumps were established, and notices exhibited to direct attentiola to them. Said the President: "In answer to your Webb, Mr. Statement, this is done at Hornsby..." and then the Secretary intercepted him,
-Conservation Reports covered a variety of topics - a threat of a road into Era (suggested we keep in touch with the shack owners, who were as unhappy as we were at this plot), and that we make a new bid for a decision On dedication of Mark Morton Reserve. There was an . interim report on the Bush Fire Fighting Sub-committee's decisions, briefly, that we endeavour to enlist volunteers to fight fires in National Park at week-ends and an evenings during the week, the whole plan to be leagued with the Sutherland Bush Fire Brigade. (Len Scotland observed that the people who started fires were the abnormals sub-normals and drunks. "I fear, that covers everybody", commented the President.)
-There were further conservation reports on timber cutting at Linden and along King's Tableland, and the development of Kedumba Pass to a rough road: also of the deputation to the Minister for Lands in connection with the Greater Blue Mountains National Park an November 18th. Surveyors seemed to be in short supply, but the Minister wculd consider the points raised. At the zresent time attention was focussed on the Central Section of the scheme, involving the Blue Mountain towns and their environs.
-We were into General Business, with Dormie urging our Federation Delegates to goad the "University Ramblers" into pressing the Speliological Group to carry candles at all times. Amid cheers the motion was seconded, and afpr a brief, animated discussion of candles, carbide lamps, unfaithful newspaper reports, and the deficiencies of electric lanterns, the motion was lost.
-. Len Fall mentioned the proposal to plant a memorial drive of  trees between Canberra and Sydney, sponsored by General Berryman, and sugrcested we support the plan and possibly meet tie cost of a tree (about 10). Kath Brown moved an amendment that we should definitely have our tree in the grove, and, after Tom Moppett had enlarged on the story, explaining that the scheme was not simply a line of trees or a grove, but envisaged retaining certain foreted Places adjacent to the road, amendment and motion were carried.
-Now came a rather muddled debate Whidh started lucidly enough when Frank Ashdown mentioned excellent films available from American Informatim sources, provided a projeCtorcouJd be obtained for 16 m m. films. Len' Scotland asked did we want a'16 m m. projector. Up to the Club, said the President, he wouldn't touch it himself.
-.
-Ross Laird said he was aware films were available from the American Council and would investigate for future Social evenings. Len .. Scotland moved the purchase of a projector for 50. 50?" said someone, ard after some hubbub the whole thing lapsed.
-The President stated he proposed to place on the minutes a note of the work done by a party of members at Ern the previous weekend, when a bush fire was put out at the cost of considerable time and effort. Assent was readily given, though some one seemed upset at the quantity of drinking water used - cries answered that it was only the cows' drinking water.
-Brian Anderson appealed for support for the winter walks Programme which would be commenced shortly - support and sore enterprise in working out novel trips or producing routes which had  been Programmed for sone time.
-At 9.5, with the President's benediction and wish for, a Happy v Christmas, we ended the last General Meeting of 1953.
-MI.V.P.101...11Wl m[MII11
-THE SKULL (Alias the Admiral).
-The Walks Secretary has joined that colony of queer people whose names appear in applications, for membership as having-been-walkedwith. Weld already seen Roy Bucty, Dothery Haslack and John Bootlace. Now we have BRAIN Anderson!
-IF YOU ARE GOINg PLACES CONTACT
-SCENIC MOTOR TOURS
-RAILWAY STEPS,
-.11MIIMM.MMINUI11.11.1M1
-KATOOMBA.
-DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO THE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SIGHTS.
-TRANSPORT BY COACHES FOR PARTIES OF BUSH7:ALKERS TO KANANGRA WALLS, GINKIN OR OTHER SUITABLE POINTS BY ARRANGEMENT.
-FOR ALL INFORMATION
-Ifffff TO P.O. BOX 60. KATOOMBA
-TELEPHONE 60.'KAT67MBA.
+----
-.
-YOUTH TRAPPED IN CAVE.
+===== Make It A New Year Resolution... =====
-ri r; By Oolite
-The 6.37 train brought to Mount Victoria on Friday 27th November species of a type relatively rare in such a progressive country. Several whispers of "Erskine Gap Monster" and "I'll sign the pledge's were overheard from the Pioneer populace of the station Bar. The solution lay in an item in the S.D.T. Walks Progranre which read simply:"Jenolan Caves Exploration". The party, consisting of our intrepid'leader Beverly (this one's a dead-end) Price, Brian "Admiral" Anderson, Frank ".lonno" Barn, David "Choom" Moorllouse, was met with loud gesticulations of delight from David "Snow" Brown, who, it is rumoured, was inbtrumental in causing a financial crisis on the Blue Mountains as the result of a card gam, whidh he insists he was dragged into, an the 6.23 train, and Ken "Bostik" Angel, who hitched up from the Nowra area.
+To insure your camera and yourself!!!
+Your Camera, Exposure Meter, Tripod, Filters, films - may be insured under the Special Bashwalkers' "All Risks" Policy - against loss or accidental damage whilst anywhere in the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand - on sea, land or in the air!
+The Bushwalkers' Personal Accident Policy will cover you on both Official and Non-Official Walks - provided there are three in the party of course - and whilst travelling in vehicles to and from the trip, by providing lump sums for the more serious accidents - and weekly benefits and medical expenses for the less serious. Skiing accidents may be covered for a small additional premium, with increased medical expenses.
+For full particulars see Club Member Brian Harvey, 12 Mahratta Avenue, Wahroonga. Phone JW1462.
+----
+===== At The December General Meeting. =====
+December's General Meeting, with about 45 members present, was quite an animated show, with a variety of matters for attention, and many items of interest. We first welcomed two new hands, David Moorhouse and Bob Abernethy, and romped through the minutes and correspondence, from which we learned that the timber cutting on Wollemi Creek had been investigated by the Conservation Department and found to contravene the Water Act. We adopted the Conservation Report which proposed we ask what action was being taken against the offenders: also a recommendation that the Minister for Lands be asked the reasons for refusing to amend the National Park/Garawarra Park boundary. The President called attention to Brian Harvey's notice of retirement from the dual post of Magazine Business Manager and Duplicator Operator, so that prospective trainees may be found before March.
+Len Scotland enquired about the routine for crossing off unfinancial members, and the President outlined the triple advice system, stating that about 61 had originally been removed from the books this year, but reinstatements had considerably reduced this since. The Treasurer's report showed that we had £41 in the operating funds at November 30th. Social Secretary Ross Laird recorded that the Christmas Party had been a financial success.
+During reading of the Federation Report Bill Cosgrove called attention to an opposition meeting at the rear, and the President demanded order under pain of removal. Bill Cosgrove then queried an item in the Report concerning cleaning up of reserves: the Parks and Playgrounds Delegate said such a plan had been discussed, and was being referred to various Councils: walkers may care to co-operate. Len Scotland said motorists were mostly to blame - the wealthier you became, the more litter you caused apparently. Bob Abernethy remarked that in South Australia some councils had obtained convictions against people causing this kind of nuisance, and Gil Webb said any cleaning up of parks would be followed by more litter, unless proper dumps were established, and notices exhibited to direct attention to them. Said the President: "In answer to your Webb, Mr. Statement, this is done at Hornsby..." and then the Secretary intercepted him.
+Conservation Reports covered a variety of topics - a threat of a road into Era (suggested we keep in touch with the shack owners, who were as unhappy as we were at this plot), and that we make a new bid for a decision on dedication of Mark Morton Reserve. There was an interim report on the Bush Fire Fighting Sub-committee's decisions, briefly, that we endeavour to enlist volunteers to fight fires in National Park at week-ends and on evenings during the week, the whole plan to be leagued with the Sutherland Bush Fire Brigade. (Len Scotland observed that the people who started fires were the abnormals, sub-normals and drunks. "I fear that covers everybody", commented the President.)
+There were further conservation reports on timber cutting at Linden and along King's Tableland, and the development of Kedumba Pass to a rough road: also of the deputation to the Minister for Lands in connection with the Greater Blue Mountains National Park on November 18th. Surveyors seemed to be in short supply, but the Minister would consider the points raised. At the present time attention was focussed on the Central Section of the scheme, involving the Blue Mountain towns and their environs.
+We were into General Business, with Dormie urging our Federation Delegates to goad the "University Ramblers" into pressing the Speliological Group to carry candles at all times. Amid cheers the motion was seconded, and after a brief, animated discussion of candles, carbide lamps, unfaithful newspaper reports, and the deficiencies of electric lanterns, the motion was lost.
+Len Fall mentioned the proposal to plant a memorial drive of trees between Canberra and Sydney, sponsored by General Berryman, and suggested we support the plan and possibly meet the cost of a tree (about £10). Kath Brown moved an amendment that we should definitely have our tree in the grove, and, after Tom Moppett had enlarged on the story, explaining that the scheme was not simply a line of trees or a grove, but envisaged retaining certain forested places adjacent to the road, amendment and motion were carried.
+Now came a rather muddled debate which started lucidly enough when Frank Ashdown mentioned excellent films available from American Informatim sources, provided a projector could be obtained for 16 m.m. films. Len Scotland asked did we want a 16 m.m. projector. Up to the Club, said the President, he wouldn't touch it himself.
+Ross Laird said he was aware films were available from the American Council and would investigate for future Social evenings. Len Scotland moved the purchase of a projector for £50. "What 50?" said someone, and after some hubbub the whole thing lapsed.
+The President stated he proposed to place on the minutes a note of the work done by a party of members at Era the previous weekend, when a bush fire was put out at the cost of considerable time and effort. Assent was readily given, though some one seemed upset at the quantity of drinking water used - cries answered that it was only the cows' drinking water.
+Brian Anderson appealed for support for the winter walks programme which would be commenced shortly - support and some enterprise in working out novel trips or producing routes which had been programmed for some time.
+At 9.5, with the President's benediction and wish for a Happy Christmas, we ended the last General Meeting of 1953.
+----
+=== The Skull (Alias the Admiral). ===
+The Walks Secretary has joined that colony of queer people whose names appear in applications, for membership as having-been-walked-with. We'd already seen Roy Buggy, Dothery Haslack and John Bootlace. Now we have BRAIN Anderson!
+----
+=== Scenic Motor Tours. ===
+If you are going places, contact Scenic Motor Tours, Railway Steps, Katoomba.
+Daily tours by parlor coach to the world famous Jenolan Caves and all Blue Mountain sights.
+Transport by coaches for parties of bushwalkers to Kanangra Walls, Ginkin or other suitable points by arrangement.
+For all information, write to P.O. Box 60, Katoomba. Telephone 60, Katoomba.
+----
+===== Youth Trapped In A Cave. =====
+By "Oolite".
+The 6.37 train brought to Mount Victoria on Friday 27th November species of a type relatively rare in such a progressive country. Several whispers of "Erskine Gap Monster" and "I'll sign the pledge" were overheard from the Pioneer populace of the station Bar. The solution lay in an item in the S.B.W. Walks Programme which read simply: "Jenolan Caves Exploration". The party, consisting of our intrepid leader Beverly (this one's a dead-end) Price, Brian "Admiral" Anderson, Frank "Bonno" Barn, David "Choom" Moorhouse, was met with loud gesticulations of delight from David "Snow" Brown, who, it is rumoured, was instrumental in causing a financial crisis on the Blue Mountains as the result of a card game, whidh he insists he was dragged into, on the 6.23 train, and Ken "Bostik" Angel, who hitched up from the Nowra area.
 The caves were reached with only the usual amount of disturbance, and camp was made on McKeown's Creek.
-Any anthropologist coming upon our camp site lust after breakfast next morning could perhaps be excused for jumping in a mad frenzy, accompanie-1 by delirious shouts of "The Missing Link". The fact of the matter was that we were ready to begin our expedition and so, Up the creek went our intrepid party of Troglodytes, clad in regulation "troe suits, complete with head lamps, carbide lamps, 200-ft. of rope- and 30-ft. of wire ladder with duralumin rungs (What - No candles? - Ed.). Our safety helmets were somewhat makeshift, being army berets filled with rubber rucksack shoulder pads inside. These proved most effective.
-Our intrepid leader, in true intrepid leader's style, managed to lead us about 2 miles off course, finally locating the Mammoth Cave entrance 25 yards from our campsite. Oh well: Carbide lamps were lit, head lamps switched on the excitement mounte'l, our intrepid leader entered the hole, the party was tense, our leader emerged at a somewhat faster rate, mutterins something about a wombat keeping its hole 'cause we didn't wart to go in anyway. Choam" saved the day and, n.(winp; 10 yards to the left, we clustered about the entrance of the Mammoth. It was decided that the last man ("Snow" Brown) would leave a paper trail at all turning points, so that Mr. Winsor had the honour of helping us to safely retrace our steps (his being the most satisfactory material and is readily available, being found on all true Bushwalkers).
+Any anthropologist coming upon our camp site just after breakfast next morning could perhaps be excused for jumping in a mad frenzy, accompanied by delirious shouts of "The Missing Link". The fact of the matter was that we were ready to begin our expedition and so, Up the creek went our intrepid party of Troglodytes, clad in regulation "trog" suits, complete with head lamps, carbide lamps, 200-ft. of rope and 30-ft. of wire ladder with duralumin rungs (What - No candles? - Ed.). Our safety helmets were somewhat makeshift, being army berets filled with rubber rucksack shoulder pads inside. These proved most effective.
-Ignoring the obvious routes to the caverns below, our intrepid party headed for the sfnallest squeeze hole in sigh. The first two went through all right, but then came the "Admiral'. You've guessed it At the moment his feet were off the ground on one side and hands not quite touching on the other, he got stuck. A council of war followed to a background of doubtful compliments from the doomed one. Our always intrepid leader saved the day. Thanks to her great presence of mind, the gap between her lamp and the Admiral's rear portion of anatomy was seen to decrease rapidly -- the rest of the party followed through without further ado.
-.
+Our intrepid leader, in true intrepid leader's style, managed to lead us about 2 miles off course, finally locating the Mammoth Cave entrance 25 yards from our campsite. Oh well! Carbide lamps were lit, head lamps switched on the excitement mounted, our intrepid leader entered the hole, the party was tense, our leader emerged at a somewhat faster rate, muttering something about a wombat keeping its hole 'cause we didn't want to go in anyway. "Choom" saved the day and, moving 10 yards to the left, we clustered about the entrance of the Mammoth. It was decided that the last man ("Snow" Brown) would leave a paper trail at all turning points, so that Mr. Winsor had the honour of helping us to safely retrace our steps (his being the most satisfactory material and is readily available, being found on all true Bushwalkers).
-After much head-banging, crawling, wriggling, wading, clim12tag and dog-paddling our efforts were brought to a halt by an underVound river. Many were the groans of disappointment as we had not as 7et seen any formations worthy of much comment. Just as we were at to turn back a small squeeze hole was noticed about 20 feet abOVe. Ken managed to climb through this and the rest followed by way Of the wire ladder. We appeared to be in a sort of cavern. Then the 'carbide ;amps arrived. Immec4ately the air was filled with, "Arrr - mighty!"
-Bonno !" "Terrif!" Get a load of tbatl" - etc. We were at last in the Oolite Cave. This cavern is about 100-ft. long, 40-ft. wide and is 87-ft. high (found by a balloon tied to a string and filled with hydrogen).
+Ignoring the obvious routes to the caverns below, our intrepid party headed for the smallest squeeze hole in sight. The first two went through all right, but then came the "Admiral". You've guessed it! At the moment his feet were off the ground on one side and hands not quite touching on the other, he got stuck. A council of war followed to a background of doubtful compliments from the doomed one. Our always intrepid leader saved the day. Thanks to her great presence of mind, the gap between her lamp and the Admiral's rear portion of anatomy was seen to decrease rapidly -- the rest of the party followed through without further ado.
-Our intrepid leader, fearing to annoy the Gods whidh must surely dwell there, offered them a sacrifice by placing her camera on the floor and jumping on it with sacrificial hobnail boots - one less to waste time taking photos. We decided to have dinner in the cavern. It must be one of the most beautiful places I have ever eaten in. Surrounded by oolites, shawls, stalactites and -mites, some. 400-ft. below the surface, the calcite crystals glistening and rippling around us from the reflected light of our lamps. After lunch, flashbulbs, magnesium flares, photos, etc., our intrepid party retreated to the squeeze hole and abseiled to the river below. Our hSnoie Brown decided it was time we departed and to help make our minds up, he
-Proceeded to clean out his carbide lamp. A hasty retreat enslm-1,
+After much head-banging, crawling, wriggling, wading, climbing and dog-paddling our efforts were brought to a halt by an underground river. Many were the groans of disappointment as we had not as yet seen any formations worthy of much comment. Just as we were about to turn back a small squeeze hole was noticed about 20 feet above. Ken managed to climb through this and the rest followed by way of the wire ladder. We appeared to be in a sort of cavern. Then the carbide lamps arrived. Immediately the air was filled with, "Arrr - mighty!" "Bonno!" "Terrif!" "Get a load of that!" - etc. We were at last in the Oolite Cave. This cavern is about 100-ft. long, 40-ft. wide and is 87-ft. high (found by a balloon tied to a string and filled with hydrogen).
-picking up the paper trail as we went case of emergency".
-The Admiral, (of squeeze hole fame), noting the dejected atmosphEre of the returning party, did quite a good job of livening things up by becoming once more stuck. This time firmly. How lucky for Jeaolan that we had a female in the party. As it was several stalactites were observed to dissolve, presumably from the Admiral's answers to our
+Our intrepid leader, fearing to annoy the Gods which must surely dwell there, offered them a sacrifice by placing her camera on the floor and jumping on it with sacrificial hobnail boots - one less to waste time taking photos. We decided to have dinner in the cavern. It must be one of the most beautiful places I have ever eaten in. Surrounded by oolites, shawls, stalactites and -mites, some. 400-ft. below the surface, the calcite crystals glistening and rippling around us from the reflected light of our lamps. After lunch, flashbulbs, magnesium flares, photos, etc., our intrepid party retreated to the squeeze hole and abseiled to the river below. Our "Snow" Brown decided it was time we departed and to help make our minds up, he proceeded to clean out his carbide lamp. A hasty retreat ensued, picking up the paper trail as we went "in case of emergency".
-helpful suggestions. We hereby formally apologise to other members of
-the Club for missing such a perfect opportunity, but wish them to note that, being in the centre of the party, he HAD to be released to permit the end ones to escape. Half an hour and several lbs. less later he emerged with a loud pop which was thought by some to be the kick in the
+The Admiral, (of squeeze hole fame), noting the dejected atmosphere of the returning party, did quite a good job of livening things up by becoming once more stuck. This time firmly. How lucky for Jenolan that we had a female in the party. As it was several stalactites were observed to dissolve, presumably from the Admiral's answers to our helpful suggestions. We hereby formally apologise to other members of the Club for missing such a perfect opportunity, but wish them to note that, being in the centre of the party, he HAD to be released to permit the end ones to escape. Half an hour and several lbs. less later he emerged with a loud pop which was thought by some to be the kick in the teeth which Frank was promised in return for one particularly helpful suggestion.
-teeth which Frank was promised in return for one particularly helpful suggestion.
-The trip out proved uneventful except for several rocks being bounced an our intrepid leader's skull from about 20-ft. up (200-ft.
+The trip out proved uneventful except for several rocks being bounced on our intrepid leader's skull from about 20-ft. up (200-ft. in newspaper units) and we reached the entrance near sundown after 8 1/2 hours underground.
-in newspaper units) and we reached the entrance near sundown after 8-1- hours underground.
-Back in camp we were joined by Jim (i haven't got your spoon")
+Back in camp we were joined by Jim ("I haven't got your spoon") Holloway of the Sydney Rock Climbers, who had hitched up that afternoon - Mr. Holloway entertained the party with some delightful renditions of something or other on the recorder.
-Holloway of the Sydney Rock Climbers, who had hitched up that afternoon - Mr. Holloway entertained the party with some delightful renditions of
-something or other on the recorder.
+Next morning the party split, Jim and Frank going back down the Mammoth with some of the University Spelios (by a different route) and exploring the central level. A short cut was made, so we are informed by Frank, by a daring 40-ft. climb (it is not known whether these are actual or newspaper feet).
-Next morning the party split, Jim and Frank going back down the Mammoth with some of the University Spelios (by a different route) and exploring the central level. A short cut was made, so we are informed by Frank, by a daring 40-ft. climb (it is not ?mown whether these are actual or newspaper feet).
-B.
+The rest of the party departed for the Aladdin's Cave, down McKeown's Creek. Several hours were spent underground in this cave, which sports many beautiful flows, terraces, helectites, shawls, wings, columns, oolites, limestone encrusted bones, stalactites and -mites and many deviations were made from the main caverns. A large number of photos was taken and many formations gazed upon by the light of magnesium flares. You will be hearing more about this cave in the New Year and will see many slides of this and others at members' slide nights.
-The rest of the party departed for the Aladdin's Cave, down McKeown's Creek. Several hours were spent underground in this care, which sports many beautiful flows, terraces; helectites, shawls, wings columns, oolites, limestone encrusted bones, stalactites and -mites and many deviations were made from the main caverns. A large number photos was taken and many formations gazed upon by the light of magnesium flares. You will be hearing more about this cave in the New Year and will see many slides of this and others at members' slide nights.
-Unfortunately the Admiral was able to negotiate this cavern in a more dignified manner (at least as dignified as it is possible for an Admiral to be when in a boiler suit, on his back, wriggling uphill feet first) but from reports from Ken (our advance scout) who entered, on a preliminary survey, the first section of the Glass Cave, we are looking forward to quite a comedy from a certain person an our next expedition.
+Unfortunately the Admiral was able to negotiate this cavern in a more dignified manner (at least as dignified as it is possible for an Admiral to be when in a boiler suit, on his back, wriggling uphill feet first) but from reports from Ken (our advance scout) who entered, on a preliminary survey, the first section of the Glass Cave, we are looking forward to quite a comedy from a certain person on our next expedition.
-On the more serious side, I would like to note with grave concern the findings of Mr. P.A. Barr, B.O., on the absence of flowers of the Bonno species within the series.
+On the more serious side, I would like to note with grave concern the findings of Mr. F.A. Barr, B.O., on the absence of flowers of the Bonno species within the series.
 I would like to encourage walks leaders (we still have some) to be more patient with those incurably affected by the Kodachrome disease. I base my plea on the fact of a certain S.U.S.S. member taking 14 hours for 3 photos.
-The campsite at McKeown's Flat, while no doubt giving atmosphere and dramaeto., is not a very good advertisement for a certain  SpeliologX-CalSociety. Surely members can find a spot out of sight to dumia thelil spent carbide, or at least put it-on one pile.
-We -wouldn't be surprised to see a Speliological Section of S.B.W. formed before long because, as far as we are concerned, this grovelling is definitely the most!
+The campsite at McKeown's Flat, while no doubt giving atmosphere and drama, etc., is not a very good advertisement for a certain  Speliological Society. Surely members can find a spot out of sight to dump thelil spent carbide, or at least put it on one pile.
+We wouldn't be surprised to see a Speliological Section of S.B.W. formed before long because, as far as we are concerned, this grovelling is definitely the most!
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 In the small hours of Saturday December 5th a black Citroen was seen proceeding along Kent street - in the wrong direction. One might have suspected the driver of being on the Jag - except that it was the Citroen.
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-Schafer, who believes in the theme -"If you drive, don't drink: if you drink, don't drive" - brought his newly acquired _car to the Christmas Party - and lapped up the lemon squash all evening. We hear that he went to another shivoo a fortnight later: this time he brought the car - and a sleeping bag.
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-No, we can't tell you where the type of pistol used by the President. at the Christmas Party can be obtained. But there's no reason Why you shouldn't fill any water pistol with whisky and squirt it down your throat if you want to.
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+Schafer, who believes in the theme "If you drive, don't drink: if you drink, don't drive" - brought his newly acquired car to the Christmas Party - and lapped up the lemon squash all evening. We hear that he went to another shivoo a fortnight later: this time he brought the car - and a sleeping bag.
-IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE.
-BUSHWALKE_RS REQUIRING TRANSPORT
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-FROM BLACKHEATH  ANY HOUR
-RING, WRITE OR CLEL
+No, we can't tell you where the type of pistol used by the President at the Christmas Party can be obtained. But there's no reason why you shouldn't fill any water pistol with whisky and squirt it down your throat if you want to.
-SIEDLECKY'S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE
- STATION_STREET. BLACKHEATH.
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- HOUR SERVICE
-BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at nipht without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
+=== Important Transport Notice. ===
-'PHONE BTHEATH 81 OR 146. LOOK FOR CARS 3210 or TV270 OR BOOK AT laRK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPP. STATION.
+Bushwalkers requiring transport from Blackheath, any hour, ring, write or call...
+Siedlecky's Taxi and Tourist Service.
+ Station Street, Blackheath.
+ 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 late__!
+'Phone Blackheath 81 or 146. Look for cars 3210 or TV270 or book at Mark Salon Radio Shop - opposite Station.
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 Who was it fell in the Nattai? Who shivered the permanent way near Glenbrock Station? Who rattled the windows of the RSL Club on December 4th? Never mind, Sheila, so long as you can balance once a month.
-N.Z. DETACHMENT. Betty Swain sailed to join the New Zealand detadhmerit -6711757erlper 6th, and at the beginning of December had joined forces with Keith Renwick and Peter Stitt, and all were headed south to link up with Pat Sullivan at Christchurch.
-- Peter and Keith have been doing quite a deal of caveing, including, a visit to the Karamu Caves, near Hamilton, where Keith shook the natives by taking the first colour photographs of the Caves (it was reported in local papers). They must have put up quite a convincing front, for they were introduced to other cavers as "professional spelios" from Australia.
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-THE SANDS OF TIME
-Annual Subscribers to the Magazine are advised that their Annual Subscriptions for 1953/4 expired with this Magazine. Those desirinr? to renew should remit early. Annual Subscription: Copy held in Club-room - 5/-d.0...posted home 8/-d. It's cheaper to subscribe I
+=== N.Z. Detachment. ===
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+Betty Swain sailed to join the New Zealand detachment on November 6th, and at the beginning of December had joined forces with Keith Renwick and Peter Stitt, and all were headed south to link up with Pat Sullivan at Christchurch.
+Peter and Keith have been doing quite a deal of caveing, including a visit to the Karamu Caves, near Hamilton, where Keith shook the natives by taking the first colour photographs of the Caves (it was reported in local papers). They must have put up quite a convincing front, for they were introduced to other cavers as "professional spelios" from Australia.
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+=== The Sands Of Time. ===
+Annual Subscribers to the Magazine are advised that their Annual Subscriptions for 1953/4 expired with this Magazine. Those desiring to renew should remit early. Annual Subscription: Copy held in Club-room - 5/-d.... posted home 8/-d. It's cheaper to subscribe!
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 FELLING OF TIMBER - UPPER HUNTER VALLZY,
 (From an article "Keepit Dam Terrain Survey" - Journal of the Soil Conservation Service of N.S.W.)