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 Retracing our steps over the saddle we almost strolled down the well-made track, stopping near the bottom to fill our billies with mushrooms, remembering what frugality awaited us back in the "batch." Passing by the farm, the farmer's wife called us in to tea and scones, enquired after our trip, and then asked us how we planned to get back. As we weren't in a hurry we had intended to hitch or walk, but the very kindly farmer's wife rang some neighbours further down the road and found one who was going in to Motueka by car in an hour's time. Fatigue and wet weather made us doubly thankful for this very kind gesture both on her part and the driver's. The miles quickly passed and later that evening, over a meal of mushrooms and bacon, we discussed the best all-round trip either of us had ever done. So ended Easter 1953. Retracing our steps over the saddle we almost strolled down the well-made track, stopping near the bottom to fill our billies with mushrooms, remembering what frugality awaited us back in the "batch." Passing by the farm, the farmer's wife called us in to tea and scones, enquired after our trip, and then asked us how we planned to get back. As we weren't in a hurry we had intended to hitch or walk, but the very kindly farmer's wife rang some neighbours further down the road and found one who was going in to Motueka by car in an hour's time. Fatigue and wet weather made us doubly thankful for this very kind gesture both on her part and the driver's. The miles quickly passed and later that evening, over a meal of mushrooms and bacon, we discussed the best all-round trip either of us had ever done. So ended Easter 1953.
  
-THE SCROUNGE OF TEE CENTURY+=====The Scrounge Of The Century===== 
 - Alex Colley. - Alex Colley.
-Some walkers have long realised that scrounging saves poundage + 
-the pack, and the at has skilled practitioners. Some admire their neighbour's cooking, others habitually visit spoon in hand. And ther,_ +Some walkers have long realised that scrounging saves poundage in the pack, and the art has skilled practitioners. Some admire their neighbour's cooking, others habitually visit spoon in hand. And there are those who arrive without a tent and are taken in. But it remained for mere beginners to achieve the ultimate. It is doubtful whether any scrounger has arrived with nothing but the clothes he stood in and obtained his complete needs for a week-end camp. Nevertheless this was the achievement, not of a single wily walker, but of the entire Croker family! They came to enjoy the re-union camp fire and return that night, but were offered sleeping bags and blankets by the Kirkbys and the Barretts (who drove back after supper), and tents by Mouldy Harrison and the Harveys. Two entire meals and the wherewithal to eat them were contributed by others, and Richard even managed to wring some pipe tobacco out of Jim Brown, so all was well with the Crokers. 
-are those who arrive without a tent and are taken in. But it remainc + 
-for mere beginners to achieve the ultimate. It is doubtful whether +=====Federation Report - April.===== 
-scrounger has arrived with nothing but the clothes he stood in and ob- + 
-talned his coftplete needs for a week-end canP. Nevertheless this was +- Allen A. Strom 
-the achievement, not of a single wily walker, but of the entire Croke: famil71 They came to enjoy the re-union camp fire and return that + 
-night, but were offered sleeping bags and blankets by the Kirkbys and +====Barrington House:==== 
-the Barretts (who drove back after supper), and tents by Mouldy Harrison and the Harveys. Two entire meals and the wherewithal to eat them were contributed by others, and Richard even managed to wring some pipe tobacco out of Jim Brown, so all was well with the Crokers. + 
-14. +The Propeirtor of the House has indicated that he has no objections to Bushwalkers using the access through his property to the track to Carey's Peak. His objections had previously arisen from the actions of some walkers who did not observe the code of ethics. Bushwalkers are therefore advised to be discreet behaviour when passing the Barrington House. 
-FEDERATION REPORT - APRIL. + 
-1111111114..1 +====Saint Helena:==== 
-. Allen A. Strom + 
-BARRINGTON HOUSE: The Propeirtor of the House has indicated that +Federation would like Bushwalkers to know that St. Helena is held on a permissive occupancy by the Federation in an effort to prevent development at that place. Bushwalkers are invited to visit the area regularly and to encourage an interest in the retention of the primitive conditions existing. 
-he hos no objections to Bushwalkers using the access through his property to the track to Careyis Peak. His objections had previously arisen from the actions of some walkers who did not observe the code of ethics. Bushwalkers are therefore advised to be discreet behaviour when passing the Barrington Houseo + 
-SAINT HELENA: Fede',:atj3n would like Bushwalkers to know that St. +====Conservation Bureau:==== 
-Helena is held on a permissive occupancy by the Federation in an effort to prevent development at that place. Bushwalkers are invited to visit the area regularly and to encourage an interest in the retention of the primitive conditions existing. + 
-CONSERVATION BUREAU: Two new members have been added to the Bureau... Mr. B.W. Peach (C.M.W.), and Mr. Tom Moppett. (S.B.W.). +Two new members have been added to the Bureau... Mr. B.W. Peach (C.M.W.), and Mr. Tom Moppett (S.B.W.). 
-SEARCH AND RESCUE: The Practice Week-end held on April 16/17th was + 
-not very satisfactory, Army Signals had taken over completely and generally upset the efficacy of the practice as far as Bushwalkers were concerned. The Police have expressed a similar opinion and thanked the Bushwalkers for their patience and forbearance. +====Search And Rescue:==== 
-SOCIAL: Miss Edna Stretton (S.B.W.) has volunteered to organise + 
-a Bushwalkers4 Ball and a committee is being called together, +The Practice Week-end held on April 16/17th was not very satisfactory. Army Signals had taken over completely and generally upset the efficacy of the practice as far as Bushwalkers were concerned. The Police have expressed a similar opinion and thanked the Bushwalkers for their patience and forbearance. 
-THE WARRUMBUNGLE NATIONAL PARK: News has been received that the Trust for the Park has been set up. The Federation-will ask for the names of the Trustees. + 
-Maal..=1.0.1..11=010.1.1=1MINIMMI +====Social:==== 
-BE AT BLUE GUY - on MAY 13 - 14 - 15. . CONJOINT WORKING BEE CORROBOREE - INSTRUCTIONAL WEEK-END. Pro ramme of Events. + 
-Saturday Sat night Sunday +Miss Edna Stretton (S.B.W.) has volunteered to organise a Bushwalkers' Ball and a committee is being called together. 
-- Light work to keep-the river chanel clear and prevent bank erosion (Shovels, spades, pick axes and mattocks usefu: + 
-- Campfire under the control of Malcolm McGregor. Possibly another 'opera". +====The Warrumbungle national Park:==== 
-- Instructional forProspectives. Fraternising for Member. + 
-Leaders: Ross Laird. Jim, Brown. +News has been received that the Trust for the Park has been set up. The Federation will ask for the names of the Trustees. 
-TH.E CALOOLA GLUE + 
-...so.* [Founded_ 1945] +=====Be At Blue Gum - on May 13-14-15.===== 
-OUR MAY GEOGRAPHY TOUR, 1955. + 
-(May 20th to June 1st) +Conjoint working Bee - Corroboree - Instructional Week-End. 
- 111.  Sib. S. + 
-TEE TOUR will he by Club Coach, visiting Tamworth, Armidale, the old mining town of Hingrove, the New England National Park at Pint Lookout, the Nymboida, Graftonl, Port Macquarie, the Comboyne, The Foorganna Faunal Reserve on the Bulga Plateau, Crowdy Head near Taree, and Newcastle4, +====Proramme of Events.==== 
-TEE PURPOSE OF THE TOUR  will hp to afford_ opportunities to observe the geography and natural history of the areas visited, + 
-COST. OF THE TOUR Share in the running cost of the vehicle and food: E 10 (ten pounds) +Saturday - Light work to keep-the river chanel clear and prevent bank erosion (Shovels, spades, pick axes and mattocks useful) 
-Each member of the party must be affiliated with the Club. This costa 2/6d. + 
-The Club will provide food, cooking and eating uten- +Saturday night - Campfire under the control of Malcolm McGregor. Possibly another 'opera". 
-sils and oampimg gear to, be included in the E 10. + 
-The Tour will be under the leadership of Allen A. Strom, A.W. Dingeldoi will be in charge of vehicles and (Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei tn charge of catering. Each member of party will he required, to undertake Camp Duties which will include preparation and distribution of food, camp cleaning and tenting. +Sunday - Instructional for Prospectives. Fraternising for Member. 
-0 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED: Each application must he accompanieE + 
-by a deposit of three pounds (E 3) plus +Leaders: Ross Laird, Jim Brown. 
-the affiliatian fee of 2/6  where such + 
-0 +=====The Caloola Club===== 
-is applicable. + 
-Further details and application forms available from +[Founded 1945] 
-Allen. A. Strom:, (Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei, + 
-Th.e Teachers' College, 42 Byron Street, +Our May Geography Tour, 1955. (May 20th to June 1st) 
-Smith Street, HALMAIN. CROYDON. + 
-WR 2528 UA 2983 +====The Tour:==== 
-di + 
-HE CALOOLA. CLUB, +will be by Club Coach, visiting Tamworth, Armidale, the old mining town of Hillgrove, the New England National Park at Point Lookout, the Nymboida, Grafton, Port Macquarie, the Comboyne, The Boorganna Faunal Reserve on the Bulga Plateau, Crowdy Head near Taree, and Newcastle. 
-Fo =Id ed. 1945) + 
-NEVIBOIDA. +====The Purpose Of The Tour:==== 
-- /11/  + 
-\-, C,larence .t +will be to afford opportunities to observe the geography and natural history of the areas visited. 
-4) ) GRAFTON + 
-y 1 i +====Cost Of The Tour:==== 
-, + 
-, 7) +Share in the running cost of the vehicle and food: £10 (ten pounds). Each member of the party must be affiliated with the Club. This costs 2/6d. The Club will provide food, cooking and eating utensils and campimg gear to be included in the £10. 
-1 + 
-i +The Tour will be under the leadership of Allen A. Strom. A.W. Dingeldei will be in charge of vehicles and (Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei in charge of catering. Each member of party will he required to undertake Camp Duties which will include preparation and distribution of food, camp cleaning and tenting. 
-GOFFS HARBOUR 7e/1 / + 
-(,Beil(ngen R.. POINT. LOO OUT (New England +====Applications Are Now Invited: 
-( National + 
-(. 1 +Each application must he accompanied by a deposit of three pounds (£3) plus 
-\c\racleo R +the affiliation fee of 2/6d. where such is applicable. 
-Park) + 
-?) +Further details and application forms available from: 
-TAID/VORTH + 
-KEIEPSEY C( I J +Allen. A. Strom, The Teachers' College, Smith Street, Balmain. (WB 2528) 
-; + 
-R +(Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei, 42 Byron Street, Croydon. (UA 2983) 
-)P0RU MACQUARIE -COMBOYNE PLATEAU' + 
-BULGA PLATE.1-\xU (Boorganna +=====One Version Of The 85-Miler===== 
-/// +
-Faunal: Res. here) +
-G BEAT +
-\Oi///, \\\\10 +
-//11\ ///til\` +
-_rnts'Nerowdy Head. TARE +
-\1( +
-B. +
-SIINTGLETON +
-/-) +
-NEWCASTLE +
-THE MAY GEOGRAPHY TOUR, +
-1955. +
-. 4. a. 64 V 4. II- 4. IN I. +
-1 +
-SYDNEY, +
-1) +
-15. +
-ONE VERSION OF THE 85-MILER+
 - Kevin Ardill - Kevin Ardill
 +
 "The longest way round is the sweetest way home"  0h. Yeah  and might I also add, "Therets no fool like an old foo1.21 The foregoing is just about enough description of the trip, but a week has passed, the legs are beginning to feel like legs again, the clickitg has almost disappeared from the knee caps, blisters healing nicely, thank you, and when I've deseeded my socks I'll stagger in to the Club and resign. "The longest way round is the sweetest way home"  0h. Yeah  and might I also add, "Therets no fool like an old foo1.21 The foregoing is just about enough description of the trip, but a week has passed, the legs are beginning to feel like legs again, the clickitg has almost disappeared from the knee caps, blisters healing nicely, thank you, and when I've deseeded my socks I'll stagger in to the Club and resign.
 I'm pretty sure it was Jim Brow/17s fault. I consider he talked me into it, but he assures me that the opposite is correct. We thought to gain slight advantage by going to Katoomba on "The Fish," and I booked accordingly. I met Jim at a quarter to five and found seats 50 and 51, Car 7, a little difficult to locate in a carriage of 48 seats. After a little simple calculation by the conductor we found ourselves in eats 2 and 3, Car 9. Amazint what? Soot we are Joined by Geof Wagg, Grace Aird, Don Newis and Heather Joyce, all holders of seats 50 and 51. A gentle glow steals through my frame when Heather asks to be allowed to sit next to me. Would I mind? The glow soon departs when Heather mentions that the window seat'is the attraction. Your eyes shall be as full of coal as Bunnerong, Miss Joyce, but I shall not lift handkerchief or dig with'match on your behalf. No Sirs I disclose that I have a 25-lb pack, and Jim with a no-frame pack has slightly less. I've never had such a light pack - it floated like a gossamer. I'm pretty sure it was Jim Brow/17s fault. I consider he talked me into it, but he assures me that the opposite is correct. We thought to gain slight advantage by going to Katoomba on "The Fish," and I booked accordingly. I met Jim at a quarter to five and found seats 50 and 51, Car 7, a little difficult to locate in a carriage of 48 seats. After a little simple calculation by the conductor we found ourselves in eats 2 and 3, Car 9. Amazint what? Soot we are Joined by Geof Wagg, Grace Aird, Don Newis and Heather Joyce, all holders of seats 50 and 51. A gentle glow steals through my frame when Heather asks to be allowed to sit next to me. Would I mind? The glow soon departs when Heather mentions that the window seat'is the attraction. Your eyes shall be as full of coal as Bunnerong, Miss Joyce, but I shall not lift handkerchief or dig with'match on your behalf. No Sirs I disclose that I have a 25-lb pack, and Jim with a no-frame pack has slightly less. I've never had such a light pack - it floated like a gossamer.
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