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-THE S.YDNEY BUS)HW.A,LKER.
+=====The Sydney Bushwalker=====
-A monthly bulletin of natters of interest_ to the Sydney Bush Walkers, 0/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. Box No. 4476 &ydney.
-No. 250 SaT,TTE:LEIE, 1955. rice 6d.
+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. Box No. 4476 Sydney.
-Editor: Dot Butler, Boundary Road. sales & Jess Martin. Wahroonga. (JW2208Y Typed -by: Dot Barr.
-Bus iness Manager: Jack Gentle. :Production: Barbara Brown.
+====No. 250 September, 1955. Price 6d.====
-C_ONT7-111,1Ta.
+|**Editor**|Dot Butler, Boundary Road, Wahroonga. (JW2208)|
+|**Business Manager**|Jack Gentle|
+|**Sales & Subs.**|Jess Martin|
+|**Typed by**|Dot Barr|
+|**Production**|Barbara Brown|
+=====Contents=====
+| | |Page|
+|At our August Meeting|Alex Colley| 2|
+|"Look, There's Snow."|Keith Renwick| 3|
+|A Pep Talk to all would-be Marathon Experts| | 6|
+|Federation Report - August|B. Harvey| 7|
+|Colo Capers|Kevin Ardill| 8|
+|Report - Parks & Playgrounds Movement|H.I. Stoddart|11|
+|Wanted - White Ant Exterminator| |13|
+|Out in the Cold, Cold Snow|"Digby"|14|
+|Shotgun Boogie|Keith Renwick|17|
+=====Advertisements=====
+| |Page|
+|Scenic Motor Tours| 3|
+|Leica photo Service| 5|
+|Siedlecky's Taxi & Tourist Service| 7|
+|The Sanitarium Health Food Shop| 9|
+|Hattswell's Taxi & Tourist Service|12|
+|Paddy is back (Paddy's Advt.)|20|
+----
+=====Important Date To Remember=====
+Wednesday 5th October
+Federation Ball
+(Rainbow Room) Hotel Australia
+Dancing 9 - 1. Tickets 17/6
-Fage
-At our August Meeting - Alex Colley 2
-scenic Motor Tours (Advt.) 3
-"Look, Thcrels !Snow." - Keith Renwick 3
-Leica ihoto Service (Advt.) 5
-.Pep Talk to all would-be Marathon Experts. 6
-iodlecky's Taxi & Tourist S,ervice (Advt.) 7
-Federation Report - August - B. Harvey 7
-Colo Capers - Kevin ,ardill 8
-The sanitarium Health Food shop (Advt.) 9
-Report - Parks & Flaygrounds Movement - H. I.4toddart 11
-Hattswellfs Taxi & Tourist Service (L.dvt.) 12
-Wanted - White Ant Exterminator. 13
-Out in the Cold, Cold 41now. "Digby" 14
-Silaotgun Boogie - Keith Renwick 17
-Taddy is back (Paddy fs is.dvt.) 20
-IMPORTANT DATE TO REITSIMER
-+.n...:.........mwawmwr.Iw.mor
-WED. 5th OCTOBER FEDERATION BALL
-(Rainbow Room) HOTEL ia,:USTRIILL4
-Dancing 9 - 1 Tickets 17/6
 All refreshments available on the spot.
-.M..m....1.02i
-Booking L.gent:
+Booking Agent: Miss Joyce
-Miss Joyce
-This is Foderationts first dance for several
+This is Federation's first dance for several years, and as it is one of their major means of acquiring  funds, you are all urged to be present. Enjoyment guaranteed.
-years, and as it is one of their major means of acquiring  funds, you are all urged to be present. Enjoyment guaranteed.
-.
+----
-AT OUR AUGUST MEETING.
+=====At Our August Meeting.=====
 The meeting commenced at 8.10 p.m. with 33 members present and Vice-President Malcolm McGregor in the chair. He tendered apologies from the President who was not well enough to attend.
 Three new members, Pat Kelly, Howard Ireland and Brian Milne were welcomed.
-The adjourned discussion on the proposal for a National Parks Act, and the amendment, which was against the creation of a National Parks authority, was resumed. Brian Harvey favoured the motion. Allen Strom said that we should straighten up park management before it was too late, and, whatever we said, the Government would draft its own legislation. Similar legislation to that proposed had been successful in N.Z., Victoria, Great Britain and other countries. There would be some restriction on camping freedom - walkers could not assume a place In heaven. The opposition to the proposal was based on hatred of State control and departmental authority. The Fauna panel, which had 15 members, worked very well, while it was a great advantage having people meeting together round a table. Centralised control had been accepted throughout the world. Park trustees with an interest in their trust were difficult to find, as experience on Bouddi and other trusts had proved, nor did most trustees have the necessary knowledge. Tom Moppett supported the proposal in his reply speech, saying that the authority would give voluntary bodies a voice in running national parks. They would have definite direct representation instead of having to arrange deputations. The amendment was defeated by 35 votes to 1 and the motion carried by 35 votes, without dissent.
-Next Allan Hardiets deferred motion on the writing of a letter to I. Clive Evatt congratulating him on his opposition to Pasture Protection Boards declaring open seasons was discussed. The Chairman declared the motion out of order because the Boards did not,
+The adjourned discussion on the proposal for a National Parks Act, and the amendment, which was against the creation of a National Parks authority, was resumed. Brian Harvey favoured the motion. Allen Strom said that we should straighten up park management before it was too late, and, whatever we said, the Government would draft its own legislation. Similar legislation to that proposed had been successful in N.Z., Victoria, Great Britain and other countries. There would be some restriction on camping freedom - walkers could not assume a place in heaven. The opposition to the proposal was based on hatred of State control and departmental authority. The Fauna panel, which had 15 members, worked very well, while it was a great advantage having people meeting together round a table. Centralised control had been accepted throughout the world. Park trustees with an interest in their trust were difficult to find, as experience on Bouddi and other trusts had proved, nor did most trustees have the necessary knowledge. Tom Moppett supported the proposal in his reply speech, saying that the authority would give voluntary bodies a voice in running national parks. They would have definite direct representation instead of having to arrange deputations. The amendment was defeated by 35 votes to 1 and the motion carried by 35 votes, without dissent.
-in fact, have this power, but Mr. Hardie modified his motion to read that we should congratulate L. Evatt, even if he was incorrect. Allen Strom said that Mr. Evatt!s administration as Chief Secretary had been one of frustration because of his disregard of the obvious losses inflicted on farmers when the numbers of kangaroos, eagles, and other fauna reached pest proportions. Colin Putt spoke up for the unfortunate a'.B.W. Secretary who would have to write such a letter. Allan Hardie said that, despite all, Mr. Evatt had championed the cause of fauna conservation as an individual, net as a party meMber, and deserved credit for his stand. The motion was defeated.
-Brian Harvey told us that, as the replacement of the wooden rungs of Tarofs ladder had been approved by Federation, he would undertake the job.
+Next Allan Hardie's deferred motion on the writing of a letter to Mr. Clive Evatt congratulating him on his opposition to Pasture Protection Boards declaring open seasons was discussed. The Chairman declared the motion out of order because the Boards did not, in fact, have this power, but Mr. Hardie modified his motion to read that we should congratulate Mr. Evatt, even if he was incorrect. Allen Strom said that Mr. Evatt!s administration as Chief Secretary had been one of frustration because of his disregard of the obvious losses inflicted on farmers when the numbers of kangaroos, eagles, and other fauna reached pest proportions. Colin Putt spoke up for the unfortunate S.B.W. Secretary who would have to write such a letter. Allan Hardie said that, despite all, Mr. Evatt had championed the cause of fauna conservation as an individual, not as a party meMber, and deserved credit for his stand. The motion was defeated.
-Frank Rigby drew attention to the difficulties of walks leaders early on the programme should the programme not be out on time. He was assured that it would be out in good time- i.e. more than a fortnight in advance of the first walk. In the course of this discussion it was suggested that there might well be two or three walks on the programme on long week-ends. At the conclusion of the meeting Jim Hooper said that the Sioarch and Rescue list of volunteers was being brought up to date and new members, of either sex, would be
-welcomed. Alex Colley.
+Brian Harvey told us that, as the replacement of the wooden rungs of Taro's ladder had been approved by Federation, he would undertake the job.
-.
-SCENIC MOTOR TOURS,
+Frank Rigby drew attention to the difficulties of walks leaders early on the programme should the programme not be out on time. He was assured that it would be out in good time- i.e. more than a fortnight in advance of the first walk. In the course of this discussion it was suggested that there might well be two or three walks on the programme on long week-ends. At the conclusion of the meeting Jim Hooper said that the Search and Rescue list of volunteers was being brought up to date and new members, of either sex, would be welcomed.
-RAILWAY STEPS,
-KATOOEBA,
+- Alex Colley.
-DAILY TOURS BY PARLOR COACH TO THE WORLD FAMOUS JENOLAN CAVES AND ALL BLUE MOUNTAIN SHIGHT3.
-FOR ALL INFORMTION:
+====="Look, There's Snow."=====
-WRITE TO P.O. BOX 60, EATOOMBA TELEPHONE 60, KATOOMBA.
-"LOOK, THERE'S SNOW."
 - Keith Renwick.
-The 6.33 p.m. from Central was crowded to the gunwales with tourists, and even of the keen bushwalking types only three or four managed to get seats. The other ten of the fourteen deposited themselves in the corridor as best their shapes permitted. The long journey dragged longer as hold-up followed hold-up, and the train was three quarters of an hour late when we arrived at Katoomba. Dave Brown, who had arranged transport to the Summit on the Jenolan Rd., was anxiously chewing his nails when we arrived, Digby saw him first and immediately signalled the others with "Look, there's 3nowL We are not quite sure of the next few seconds, but the ten husky trampors lined up at the windows were immediately trodden underfoot as the tourist contingent of the train scrambled to the windows to see "snow".
-Out into the cold, sleet-swept Katoomba streets to be greeted by a large and spacious bus - ours. Practically two seats each, but still cheaper than taxi. We stopped only at Blackheath to pick up any who may have gone through as per programme, then on into the bleak black night. Soon the sleet changed to snow, then the snow piled up on the ground so that by the time we were on the main range with the moon shining strongly through the breaks in the snow clouds the ground was well covered and we were driving through a snow- covered fairyland. The camera addicts were moaning at not having brought cameras, and the sneaker addicts were wishing for boots, but nobody was looking forward to leaving the comparatively warm bus. 4111 too soon the time came to be evicted. "Bracing, what" cried our driver heartily as he threw open the door and watched with a grin as we shivered ourselves off into the snow-covered bush to find enough room to erect our small homes.
+The 6.33 p.m. from Central was crowded to the gunwales with tourists, and even of the keen bushwalking types only three or four managed to get seats. The other ten of the fourteen deposited themselves in the corridor as best their shapes permitted. The long journey dragged longer as hold-up followed hold-up, and the train was three quarters of an hour late when we arrived at Katoomba. Dave Brown, who had arranged transport to the Summit on the Jenolan Rd., was anxiously chewing his nails when we arrived. Digby saw him first and immediately signalled the others with "Look, there's Snow!" We are not quite sure of the next few seconds, but the ten husky trampers lined up at the windows were immediately trodden underfoot as the tourist contingent of the train scrambled to the windows to see "snow".
-What does one do with a bod who wakes up at 6.30 a.m., thinks it's 7.30, and promptly wakes everyone? Fortunately he was silenced
-.
+Out into the cold, sleet-swept Katoomba streets to be greeted by a large and spacious bus - ours. Practically two seats each, but still cheaper than taxi. We stopped only at Blackheath to pick up any who may have gone through as per programme, then on into the bleak black night. Soon the sleet changed to snow, then the snow piled up on the ground so that by the time we were on the main range with the moon shining strongly through the breaks in the snow clouds the ground was well covered and we were driving through a snow-covered fairyland. The camera addicts were moaning at not having brought cameras, and the sneaker addicts were wishing for boots, but nobody was looking forward to leaving the comparatively warm bus. All too soon the time came to be evicted. "Bracing, what" cried our driver heartily as he threw open the door and watched with a grin as we shivered ourselves off into the snow-covered bush to find enough room to erect our small homes.
-before too much damage was done. Eventually, one by one, bod.1 emerged to a Christmas postcard-like morning - snow piled up on each leaf and twig and plastered by the wind, before it had dropped, against the sides of trees. The only water available for the breakfast brew was 25% good earth and came from the tyre ruts kindly left by the timber trucks, Even the prinus fiends had to use this.
-By dint of great effort we were away by something like 9.30 a,m, Very fortunately the mud on the road hadn't frozen to ice for the sneaker and gym shoe bods, but some pools were iced and the whole bush was well covered with snow. The temperature was ohly 34 degrees Fah. near the tents. It certainly was a wonderful experience, and though I have seen a lot of snow in New Zealand; there certainly is something about gum trees with snow on that takes a lot of beating,
+What does one do with a bod who wakes up at 6.30 a.m., thinks it's 7.30, and promptly wakes everyone? Fortunately he was silenced before too much damage was done. Eventually, one by one, bods emerged to a Christmas postcard-like morning - snow piled up on each leaf and twig and plastered by the wind, before it had dropped, against the sides of trees. The only water available for the breakfast brew was 25% good earth and came from the tyre ruts kindly left by the timber trucks. Even the primus fiends had to use this.
-The weather showed signs of clearing;the-further east we got the less snow, and the more we got out of the clouds. Everything was going fine - nice timber-track to walk on, nice weather, nice party, till snow noticed that we should be going along yonder ridge against the skyline and not the one we were on. Maps, compasses and theories were churned out at a great rate, and eventually we retreated across the head of a gully to the said ridge. This presented us with a now problem: what was that other ridge over there on the skyline? Ugh! More maps, more compasses, more theories) the Admiral expounding at a great rate on the last mentioned. So here we go round another gully, up on to another ridge, and at last, the right one! At the first clearing the white ants wanted to camp, but this proved impossible even for white ants. (Who ever heard of white ants living in a clearing!) We followed the ridge out along the Mini Mini Range to Gibralta Rocks, All sign of snow was now gone from the ground but a chill wind hurried us along. Dawn, a prospective, executed a very neat double forward somersault pirouette with half pike and full twist over a log, but how is she going to convince the others at werk that, that is how she got the cut ever her left eye?
-We stopped for a snack at the "Rocks" with splendid views In all directions except back at the main range where it appeared to be still snowing. 4 hawk left its lofty perch on the cliff face by merely spreading its wings and dropping into the rising air currents. It then rose, hovered for some ninutes without moving a wing, then finally glided back to its porch on Gibralta Rocks without so much as flitting a wing-tip. "Oh, if I had the wings of a dove" or something, The chill wind chased us right out to the end, then down the chimney and along the ridge to Gibralta Creek for a late lunch. It was getting on towards three o'clock when we finally moved off down the Gibralta Creek track to the Cox and pitched camp. After tea that night we had a very enjoyable campfire with songs, sketches and a ceremonial burning of Brian's boots - Oh yes, they were worn out. Then supper and bed - and a somewhat warmer night than last.
+By dint of great effort we were away by something like 9.30 a.m. Very fortunately the mud on the road hadn't frozen to ice for the sneaker and gym shoe bods, but some pools were iced and the whole bush was well covered with snow. The temperature was only 34 degrees Fah. near the tents. It certainly was a wonderful experience, and though I have seen a lot of snow in New Zealand, there certainly is something about gum trees with snow on that takes a lot of beating.
-A beautiful fine day greeted us when we arose next morning at
-the most respectable hour of 8 a.m. Some climbing literature promptft several bods to practice the standard call of "Heidi'", used whenever you lose balance so that your rope _partner has 'softie warning of the coning pull on the rope, as would be the case-if you fell during a climb. The thing is that you are supposed to call "hold" automatically. To play this game you creep up behind the.victim and
+The weather showed signs of clearing; the further east we got the less snow, and the more we got out of the clouds. Everything was going fine - nice timber-track to walk on, nice weather, nice party - till Snow noticed that we should be going along yonder ridge against the skyline and not the one we were on. Maps, compasses and theories were churned out at a great rate, and eventually we retreated across the head of a gully to the said ridge. This presented us with a now problem: what was that other ridge over there on the skyline? Ugh! More maps, more compasses, more theories, the Admiral expounding at a great rate on the last mentioned. So here we go round another gully, up on to another ridge, and at last, the right one! At the first clearing the white ants wanted to camp, but this proved impossible even for white ants. (Who ever heard of white ants living in a clearing!) We followed the ridge out along the Mini Mini Range to Gibralta Rocks. All sign of snow was now gone from the ground but a chill wind hurried us along. Dawn, a prospective, executed a very neat double forward somersault pirouette with half pike and full twist over a log, but how is she going to convince the others at work that, that is how she got the cut over her left eye?
-give him a push to throw him off balance. He then should. instinctively call ihold."! This bit of tuition all took place at one
-particular camp fire. Snow decided, to via it the 441 dmiralTs fire over
+We stopped for a snack at the "Rocks" with splendid views in all directions except back at the main range where it appeared to be still snowing. A hawk left its lofty perch on the cliff face by merely spreading its wings and dropping into the rising air currents. It then rose, hovered for some minutes without moving a wing, then finally glided back to its porch on Gibralta Rocks without so much as flitting a wing-tip. "Oh, if I had the wings of a dove" or something. The chill wind chased us right out to the end, then down the chimney and along the ridge to Gibralta Creek for a late lunch. It was getting on towards three o'clock when we finally moved off down the Gibralta Creek track to the Cox and pitched camp. After tea that night we had a very enjoyable campfire with songs, sketches and a ceremonial burning of Brian's boots - Oh yes, they were worn out. Then supper and bed - and a somewhat warmer night than last.
- furtlae.2 to test the dmiral7a r eflexos in this new little game, but
-his effort only produced a hail of abuse. Now just imagine yourself
+A beautiful fine day greeted us when we arose next morning at the most respectable hour of 8 a.m. Some climbing literature prompted several bods to practice the standard call of "Hold!", used whenever you lose balance so that your rope  partner has some warning of the coming pull on the rope, as would be the case if you fell during a climb. The thing is that you are supposed to call "hold" automatically. To play this game you creep up behind the victim and give him a push to throw him off balance. He then should instinctively call "hold"! This bit of tuition all took place at one particular camp fire. Snow decided to visit the Admiral's fire over further to test the Admiral's reflexes in this new little game, but his effort only produced a hail of abuse. Now just imagine yourself belaying a bod above you on a precipitous cliff face when all of a sudden your partner drops past your face yelling blue murder at you!
-belaying a bod above you on a precipitous cliff face when all of a
- sudden your partner drops past your face yelling blue murder at you/
+Now the time had come when we must think of moving off. Garth and Dot were off first as they were going via Black Jerry's to Megalong in order to get to know the route for a future Friday night trip. The rest of us finally left soon after 10 a.m. for the long slow pull up the 6ft. track. En route we ran into about twenty bods from the Catholic Walking Club on their way down to the Cox for lunch. At first we thought Katoomba was being evacuated. Lunch on Megalong Creek near where it crosses the road developed into a battle of the primuses between Brian and  Snow, climaxed when Snow's recently acquired pride and joy blew up with a spectacular sheet of flame. Their conversation resembled that of two high-pressure salesmen each trying to sell the party their particular make of primus and expounding on its virtues at great length. After lunch we ran into Dot and Garth again who, it appears, were themselves lunching only a hundred yards or so down the creek.
-Now the time had come when we must think of moving off. Garth and Dot were off first as they were going via Black JerryYs to Megalong in order to get to know the route for a future Friday night trip. The rest of us finally left soon after 10,a.m. for the long slow pull up the eft, track, al route we ran into about twenty bod.s from the Catholic Walking Club on their way down to the Cox for lunch, At first we thought Katoomba was being evacuated. Lunch on Megalong Creek near where it crosses the road developed into a battle of the prir,:uses between Brian and. snow, climaxed when anowis recently acquired. Pride and joy blew up with a spectacular sheet of flame. Their conversation reserabled that of two high-pressure salesmen each trying to sell the /arty their particular make of primus and expounding on its virtues at great length. After lunch we ran into Dot and Garth again who, it appears, were themselves lunching only a hundred yards or so down the creek.
-You press the button, wo'll do the rest !
+Up the Devil's Hole and back to KatooMba via a shortcut across the golf links, with golfers yelling "fore" right, left and centre. "Well, this is where I leave you," said Snow. That's what he thought. We did eventually unhand him and allow him to go home, while the rest of us made for the Rigor Mortis Cafe where we ate, then caught the 6.01 p.m. to Central. (P.S, The train journey __wasn't__ dull.)
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-Up the Devil's Hole and back to KatooMba via a shortcut across the golf links, with golfers yelling "fore" right, left and centre. "Well, this is where I leave you," said Snow. That's what he thought, We did eventually unhand him and allow him to go home, while the rest of us made for the Rigor Mortis Cafe where we ate, then caught the 6.01 p.m. to Central. (F.S, The train journey wasn't dull.)
-A PEI' TALK TO ATI, TOUT,D-BE MLRLTHON EXPERTS.
 A 45-year-old South African has created a sensation by running 159 miles 562 yards in 24 hours on a special track in Surrey, England. Possibly for the time mentioned this creates something of a record, but for sheer endurance it lies a long way back.
-For example, in January, 1914,Charlie Hart ran from Brighton to London and back, up hill and down hill, a distance of 154 miles, In 1925 he beat two horses in a contest lasting six days. In 1926 he ran from London to Glasgow and back. acots folk are asking why he ran back and :Londoners are asking why he ever started to run at all. At the age of 65 years the same individual ran across the U.S.A. from New York to Los Angeles-a distance of about 3000 miles.
-A Norwegian did better than that. He was Mensen Ernst, who first of all ran from Faris to Moss ow in two weeks, averaging 125 miles each day. Later he ran from Gonstnntinople to Calcutta, a distance of 5625 miles, making an average of 95 miles a day. This must surely be the greatest endurance feat in the annals of man, - specially as the running was done for thousands of miles over the roughest tracks. Some very extraordinary feats have been achieved
+For example, in January, 1914, Charlie Hart ran from Brighton to London and back, up hill and down hill, a distance of 154 miles. In 1925 he beat two horses in a contest lasting six days. In 1926 he ran from London to Glasgow and back. Scots folk are asking why he ran back and Londoners are asking why he ever started to run at all. At the age of 65 years the same individual ran across the U.S.A. from New York to Los Angeles - a distance of about 3000 miles.
-by the Tarahumara Indians of North Mexico. These folk jo'g barefooted across mountain tracks in their native State of Chihuahua. Over these tracks they think little of running distances of 100 miles or more. A curious fact is that when efforts are made to train these Indians for athletic competitions they are no good at all. They are out of it in the short distance of 20 or 30 miles favoured by athletic meetings and they are unable to run in shoes.
-In England between the 15th and 19th centurbs wealthy people always kept a small staff of endurance runners to help them out in emergencies. Their: task was to deliver urgent letters and do other odd jobs of that nature. It was not unusual for them to cover 60 miles a day over hilly and 7/cry bad "rccia In fact, a good running footman was able to beat a horseman in a dayts journey. They thought little of travelling over difficult country. Runs of 148 miles in 48 hours were recorded. One footman ran a distance of 30 miles, starting at the time dinner started and being back before it ended
+A Norwegian did better than that. He was Mensen Ernst, who first of all ran from Paris to Moss ow in two weeks, averaging 125 miles each day. Later he ran from Constantinople to Calcutta, a distance of 5625 miles, making an average of 95 miles a day. This must surely be the greatest endurance feat in the annals of man, specially as the running was done for thousands of miles over the roughest tracks. Some very extraordinary feats have been achieved by the Tarahumara Indians of North Mexico. These folk jog barefooted across mountain tracks in their native State of Chihuahua. Over these tracks they think little of running distances of 100 miles or more. A curious fact is that when efforts are made to train these Indians for athletic competitions they are no good at all. They are out of it in the short distance of 20 or 30 miles favoured by athletic meetings and they are unable to run in shoes.
-admittedly it is not mentioned when it did end. Folk in those days were apt to be a bit leisurely over their dinners.
-IMPORTANT TRAMPORT NOTICE.
+In England between the 15th and 19th centuries wealthy people always kept a small staff of endurance runners to help them out in emergencies. Their task was to deliver urgent letters and do other odd jobs of that nature. It was not unusual for them to cover 60 miles a day over hilly and very bad roads. In fact, a good running footman was able to beat a horseman in a day's journey. They thought little of travelling over difficult country. Runs of 148 miles in 48 hours were recorded. One footman ran a distance of 30 miles, starting at the time dinner started and being back before it ended - admittedly it is not mentioned when it did end. Folk in those days were apt to be a bit leisurely over their dinners.
-BUSHWALKERS REQUIRING TRANSFORT FROM ,BLACKHEATH   .ANY HOUR RING, WRITE OR CALL
-IEDLECKY ' TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE, 116 STATION STREET, BLA,CKHEATH. 24 HOUR SERVICE.
+=====Federation Report For August, 1955.=====
-BUSHWAIKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address -IT' NEVER TOO LATE!
-'PHONE BIHEATH 81 or 146. LOOK FOR CLR3 T03210 or TV270. OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOT - OFTailTE STATION.
+====Wild Flowers====
-FEDERATION REPORT FOR AUGUST 1955.
-WIID FLOW ER4 The Ranger Patrol advised the continued total ban
+The Ranger Patrol advised the continued total ban on the sale of Native Rose, Pink Boronia and the two types of Giant Lily for another season.
-on he sale of Native Rose, Pink Boronia and the two types of Giant Lily for another season.
--MIFFING SECTION An attempt is to be made to revive this dormant Section which was formed in 1952 but which has not functioned.
+====Mapping Section====
-WARRUMBUNGLE TRUST. The Federation has written to the Minister for TZETTTETYMTEEFonsideration be given to appointment on the Trust of walking and geological interests. Mr. F.A. Fallin and Mr. A. McInnes havo been submitted as suitable nominees.
-SEARCH AND RESCUE SECTION. A lengthy discussion took place on the advisability of enrolling lady walkers on the S. & R. lists, and in view of their past excellent records of work in the field and the known walking ability of many of the active affiliated club members, it was resolved to "include lady walkers whom delegates considered
+An attempt is to be made to revive this dormant Section which was formed in 1952 but which has not functioned.
-at least as competent as men as walkers, map readers and first-alders, on Contact Lists, that the delegate should choose wisely, and that the person directly organising the search have the absolute power of refusing to employ any woman or women if he thought fit when it came to the issue." The Section is calling for volunteers and these should advise the Contact Man in their respective clubs.
-*
+====Warrumbungle Trust====
-Searchers are insured against _accidents -1Th time of leaving home and/or employment until return t6 theirhome. Medical expenses and lost wages by accident are compensated.
-NATIONAL PLII,K FIRE PATROLS The Executive is. interviewing the Sutherland Fire Brigade Captain and_The-Bushfires Committee and a statement will be issued later.
+The Federation has written to the Minister for lands requesting consideration be given to appointment on the Trust of walking and geological interests. Mr. F.A. Fallin and Mr. A. McInnes have been submitted as suitable nominees.
-,FEDERATION ANNUAL BALL will be hold at the Rainbow Room of the AustraliaHotel on Wednesday, 5th October.- -Tickets 17/6d. Dress informal. No liquor will be permitted to be brought into the ball room, but will have to be purchased from the hotel services. Likewise no liquor can be taken awaT. Seeyour Social Secretary and start making up parties... Tales- May be booked through Faddy Pallinfs shop. .
-IERATHON. WALKS Attention was drawri by a delegate 'to a proposed 31777HOn Walk by an affiliated club, and after, some discussion on similar events which had taken place in the past, It was resolved "that Marathon Walks be deplored." There waS no suggestion that the S. & R. Section would ndt function if necessary the case of emergency. The resolution was only a restateffient.of the S.B.W.ts attitude.
+====Search And Rescue Section====
-FEDERATION SECRETARY is urgently required to replaoe 1W. Stan Cottier. Job i routine secretarial work as all conservation
-matters are handled by the Conservation Section* Contact Paul Barnes.
+A lengthy discussion took place on the advisability of enrolling lady walkers on the S. & R. lists, and in view of their past excellent records of work in the field and the known walking ability of many of the active affiliated club members, it was resolved to "include lady walkers whom delegates considered at least as competent as men as walkers, map readers and first-aiders, on Contact Lists, that the delegate should choose wisely, and that the person directly organising the search have the absolute power of refusing to employ any woman or women if he thought fit when it came to the issue." The Section is calling for volunteers and these should advise the Contact Man in their respective clubs.
-, Brian G. Harvey.
-Kevin dill.
+Searchers are insured against accidents from time of leaving home and/or employment until return to their home. Medical expenses and lost wages by accident are compensated.
-I hate writing. 'Letters are-bad enough,. but t.o write' an article on an excursion that was prob"ably not d Patch on the readerla, own.trip is hard labour and extreme mental cruelty...-.
-At a recent evening in the Club. I found myaelf-pooled into a
+====National Park Fire Patrols====
-panel of Experts" who knew all the,.answers. The long-suffering bushie audience soon Tan out of questions, so the process was reversed,. One expert asked what rivers' or creekscoMbined to make the COlo,and where did the said river start -! pardon me - source. You could bet someone would pick me up when I stated that the Capertee-PLiyer and Wollemi Creek combined to make the Colo.Rier* Several not so polite Murmars of disagreement reaAed. thy 'ears, so now I feel 'compelled to prove my. statement* -
-Frank Leyden, Bill Cosgrove and a genial Jack Watson Occupied the spare Seats in my jalopy as we left Strathfield station at 7a.m. on Saturday morning-of the June holiday week..-end. A social excursion the previous night was the cause of the Saturday start, and with three hours sleep to my credit I must admit I have felt brighter. You are spared the motor trip-. Fog was a close companion to Colo Heights where we climbed into bright sunshine and a lovely day.
+The Executive is interviewing the Sutherland Fire Brigade Captain and The Bushfires Committee and a statement will be issued later.
-A glance at the Mellong military sheet will almost certainly put you off bushwalking. A second glance at the lower left-hand
-C-O-L 0 CAPE 11_ S.
+====Federation Annual Ball====
-,
-THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP
+Will be hold at the Rainbow Room of the Australia Hotel on Wednesday, 5th October. Tickets 17/6d. Dress informal. No liquor will be permitted to be brought into the ball room, but will have to be purchased from the hotel services. Likewise no liquor can be taken away. See your Social Secretary and start making up parties. Tables may be booked through Paddy Pallin's shop.
-OFFERS
-THE BEST IN HEALTH FOODS FOR WALKING TRIPS AND
+====Marathon Walks====
-HOME CONSUMPTION
-RY-KING THIN CRISP BREAD IN HANDY 8 OZ. PACKETS QUALITY DRIED FRUITS, OF ALL VARIETIES
+Attention was drawn by a delegate to a proposed Marathon Walk by an affiliated club, and after some discussion on similar events which had taken place in the past, it was resolved "that Marathon Walks be deplored." There waS no suggestion that the S. & R. Section would not function if necessary the case of emergency. The resolution was only a restatement of the S.B.W.'s attitude.
-WHOLESOME NUTS FULL OF VITALITY
-ATTRACTIVE SELECTION OF DRIED FRUIT SWEETS ALL TYPES OF DELICIOUS AND SATISFYING FOODS
+====Federation Secretary====
-ALL THESE ESSENTIAL FOODS AT OUR SHOP
-HUNTER ST  SYDNEY - BW1725
+Is urgently required to replace Mr. Stan Cottier. Job is routine secretarial work as all conservation matters are handled by the Conservation Section. Contact Paul Barnes.
-corner will show the Putty Road and the spot where we stopped at the beginning of the Culoul Range. Frank is a Most able car navigator, so when he told me to pull off the road I felt satisfied the driving was over. Some time later I wasnTt so sure.
-With the car off the road, the Mellong and St.Llbans sheets or the ground, Frank gave first details of the trip: out along the Culoul Range, dump packs, a quick look-see at the start of the Colo, then back to the packs and camp on Boorai Creek. Next, drop down to the Colo, downstream 5 or 6 miles, then up a creek, a ridge, then a short road-bash and prestos We would be back at the car after a MOE L enjoyable trip in new country. New country? Oh yeah l At the mention of the Colo "few miles" a minor explosion was detonated by the two late back-seaters. I squatted in silence as they voiced their opinion of the Colo. Why not do a packless trip out to the Colo junction and back, and then spend the next two days on a trip to Parr West? The verbal battle raged fiercely, and having had some experience of the Colo I at last ventured a timid suggestion that we could easily motor back towards Farr West. This seemed to unite the other three into prompt acceptance of the original plan, not so surprising as they later admitted none of them had any intention of going anywhere else.
+- Brian G. Harvey.
-The arrival of another car as we started to walk caused us to revise our plans. The occupants advised us that a nearby timber track ran out along the ridge for several miles, so we hopped back into the car. The going was quite good, but after slipping about on a muddy section we abandoned ship close to the camp of a sleeper-
+=====Colo Capers.=====
-getter. He was about 70 ye--s of age and still earning a good living with saw and iccoajaxe. A2ter goodaying the gent he enquired
-can any of you run?" As I modestly stuck my chest out he told of waking up that morning at 3 a.m. in time to see a half loaf of bread being whizzed off by a wallaroo. The telling seemed to tickle the old chap immensely, but we still havenft worked out the "can you rui-12 query. (Edts incredulous Ltote, "IS it possible, Ardill?")
+Kevin Ardill.
-I felt like asking myself, Can you walk?" a couple of hours later. We followed the track spasmodically, originally taking a compass course then ref inding the track on the ridge top. You might guess we got on a wrong ridge and yould be right. I'm beginning to realise that the advice given and received to stick to thc ridge top: should not be taken as a hard and fast.rule. Instead of returning in a wide semicircle to reach the now obvious main ridge, we decided on a typical Leyden down-and-up route. At the creek at the bottom of the down section we had lunch, leeches and lawyer vine, L.,r1
-ellish spot, i.fter lunch we wended :our way through lawyer u.p a steep 600 feet or so, arriving-unexpectedly at the summit about a stone's throw from trig. 2060 and a track. The track speeded our progress and was explained after a couple of miles by the sight of cows grazing on an extremely lush grassy area on the ridge top.
+I hate writing. Letters are bad enough, but to write an article on an excursion that was probably not a patch on the reader's own trip is hard labour and extreme mental cruelty.
+At a recent evening in the Club I found myself pooled into a "Panel of Experts" who knew all the answers. The long-suffering bushie audience soon ran out of questions, so the process was reversed. One expert asked what rivers or creeks combined to make the Colo, and where did the said river start - pardon me - source. You could bet someone would pick me up when I stated that the Capertee River and Wollemi Creek combined to make the Colo River. Several not so polite murmurs of disagreement reached my ears, so now I feel compelled to prove my statement.
+Frank Leyden, Bill Cosgrove and a genial Jack Watson occupied the spare seats in my jalopy as we left Strathfield station at 7a.m. on Saturday morning of the June holiday week-end. A social excursion the previous night was the cause of the Saturday start, and with three hours sleep to my credit I must admit I have felt brighter. You are spared the motor trip. Fog was a close companion to Colo Heights where we climbed into bright sunshine and a lovely day.
+A glance at the Mellong military sheet will almost certainly put you off bushwalking. A second glance at the lower left-hand corner will show the Putty Road and the spot where we stopped at the beginning of the Culoul Range. Frank is a most able car navigator, so when he told me to pull off the road I felt satisfied the driving was over. Some time later I wasn't so sure.
+With the car off the road, the Mellong and St. Albans sheets on the ground, Frank gave first details of the trip: out along the Culoul Range, dump packs, a quick look-see at the start of the Colo, then back to the packs and camp on Boorai Creek. Next, drop down to the Colo, downstream 5 or 6 miles, then up a creek, a ridge, then a short road-bash and presto! We would be back at the car after a most enjoyable trip in new country. New country? Oh yeah! At the mention of the Colo "few miles" a minor explosion was detonated by the two late back-seaters. I squatted in silence as they voiced their opinion of the Colo. Why not do a packless trip out to the Colo junction and back, and then spend the next two days on a trip to Parr West? The verbal battle raged fiercely, and having had some experience of the Colo I at last ventured a timid suggestion that we could easily motor back towards Parr West. This seemed to unite the other three into prompt acceptance of the original plan, not so surprising as they later admitted none of them had any intention of going anywhere else.
+The arrival of another car as we started to walk caused us to revise our plans. The occupants advised us that a nearby timber track ran out along the ridge for several miles, so we hopped back into the car. The going was quite good, but after slipping about on a muddy section we abandoned ship close to the camp of a sleeper-getter. He was about 70 years of age and still earning a good living with saw and broadaxe. After goodaying the gent he enquired "can any of you run?" As I modestly stuck my chest out he told of waking up that morning at 3 a.m. in time to see a half loaf of bread being whizzed off by a wallaroo. The telling seemed to tickle the old chap immensely, but we still haven't worked out the "can you run" query. (Ed's incredulous note, "Is it possible, Ardill?")
+I felt like asking myself, "Can you walk?" a couple of hours later. We followed the track spasmodically, originally taking a compass course then refinding the track on the ridge top. You might guess we got on a wrong ridge and you'd be right. I'm beginning to realise that the advice given and received to stick to the ridge tops should not be taken as a hard and fast rule. Instead of returning in a wide semicircle to reach the now obvious main ridge, we decided on a typical Leyden down-and-up route. At the creek at the bottom of the down section we had lunch, leeches and lawyer vine. An 'ellish spot. After lunch we wended our way through lawyer up a steep 600 feet or so, arriving unexpectedly at the summit about a stone's throw from trig. 2060 and a track. The track speeded our progress and was explained after a couple of miles by the sight of cows grazing on an extremely lush grassy area on the ridge top.
 The ridge was fairly well defined, but we were still short of our goal as the shadows lengthened. We found water by dropping down a hundred feet from a saddle, and as Jack and I prepared camp, Frank and Bill buzzed on for a look-see ahead to reccy for the next day. The camp spot was comfortable, but walkers in this area in dry weather would probably have difficulty in finding convenient water, or perhaps any water at all.
-The result of the reccy was shown next morning. The tents were left standing and we took lunch and groundsheet only - cut-lunch commandos - well, its not a bad way to spend the middle of a three_ day weekend.  As we progressed towards the Colo junction the country began to unfold. Mt. Uraterra was before us, and around to the fort west were the not so obvious Mt. Ldam and Mt. Wirriba. shades of M0'.. Gentle and a hot October week-end years ago - a tired party with hardly a spit between the lot of them, a soak that wasnit soaking, and a half-dozen of us descending about 500 ft0 for water, and the never-to-be-forgotten labour of returning with two buckets of water apiece. ,The printing of the Mellong sheet should encouraa'e some of the new blood to divorce themselves for a while from the Cox and Katoomba.
-We soldiered on; some sections of the ridge were quite fair going and others were pretty thick. The round was dropping away now and we caught glimpses of the sandstone cliffs above the Colo. One large rock about 20ft. square was covered with rock lilies, and when in bloom should be a sight both rare and beautiful. Ezvddenly we almost walked into thin air0 i thousand feet below us was the Colo junction. To describe the view as breathtaking is 'h la tourist blurb, but thatis the way I saw it. Such a gorge is almcst uribelievable. There was the Capertee, sandy bottom now unsullied by Glen Davis oil, being joined by Wollemi Creek, to give birth to the Colo River. Wollemi Creek is worthy of the title of river and was little.
+The result of the reccy was shown next morning. The tents were left standing and we took lunch and groundsheet only - cut-lunch commandos - well, it's not a bad way to spend the middle of a three day weekend.  As we progressed towards the Colo junction the country began to unfold. Mt. Uraterra was before us, and around to the nor' west were the not so obvious Mt. Adam and Mt. Wirriba. Shades of Max Gentle and a hot October week-end years ago - a tired party with hardly a spit between the lot of them, a soak that wasn't soaking, and a half-dozen of us descending about 500 ft. for water, and the never-to-be-forgotten labour of returning with two buckets of water apiece. The printing of the Mellong sheet should encourage some of the new blood to divorce themselves for a while from the Cox and Katoomba.
-.
-if at all, inferior to the Capertee. Being the only non-photographic crank in the party is a grave disadvantage in such a place. I was forced to sit, stand, and balance on every unstable rock around the place, the object being, I presume, to gain the unusual shot of a pair of boots disappearing into the depths. However lunch time arrived with three somewhat disappointed photographers and an extremely relieved foreground.
+We soldiered on; some sections of the ridge were quite fair going and others were pretty thick. The ground was dropping away now and we caught glimpses of the sandstone cliffs above the Colo. One large rock about 20ft. square was covered with rock lilies, and when in bloom should be a sight both rare and beautiful. Suddenly we almost walked into thin air. A thousand feet below us was the Colo junction. To describe the view as breathtaking is a la tourist blurb, but that's the way I saw it. Such a gorge is almost unbelievable. There was the Capertee, sandy bottom now unsullied by Glen Davis oil, being joined by Wollemi Creek, to give birth to the Colo River. Wollemi Creek is worthy of the title of river and was little, if at all, inferior to the Capertee. Being the only non-photographic crank in the party is a grave disadvantage in such a place. I was forced to sit, stand, and balance on every unstable rock around the place, the object being, I presume, to gain the unusual shot of a pair of boots disappearing into the depths. However lunch time arrived with three somewhat disappointed photographers and an extremely relieved foreground.
-After lunch we buzzed about from point to point to gain the best views, and of course, the light being different, Frank and Bill had to gather more masterpieces. As we gazed downstream our decision not to do the five miles of the Colo was mentally applauded. I venture to say it would be almost impossible to descend to the Colo in that area
+After lunch we buzzed about from point to point to gain the best views, and of course, the light being different, Frank and Bill had to gather more masterpieces. As we gazed downstream our decision not to do the five miles of the Colo was mentally applauded. I venture to say it would be almost impossible to descend to the Colo in that area.
 We returned to the camp spot in the last of the light. The area was so interesting we decided to have a look at the Colo further east, so next morning we did so. The map shows a ridge running sou' west between Trig. 1999 and Boorai Creek. Anyone intending a round trip in this country had better take a couple of weeks tucker with them. The clock prevented our proceeding to the end of this ridge, so we turned west and came out above the Colo about two miles below the junction. The gorge was slightly narrower here, but the sun was appearing only rarely and the foreground was permitted to enjoy the scene from viewpoints of his own selection.
 We retraced our steps, lunched, picked up packs and returned - by the ridge tops, thank you - to the sleeper getter's. He and a companion seemed somewhat surprised to note our return. A couple of hours later we were home again. This walk could be done in a two-day weekend taking reasonable care with the mapreading, but water could be a difficulty, especially in dry periods. The views are something to tell your grandchildren about, and, last but not least you unbelieving blighters, you can see where the Capertee and Wollemi combine to make the Colo.
-REPORT - PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS HOVEMENT
-H.I. Stoddart.
+=====Report - Parks And Playgrounds Movement.=====
-OPERA HOUSE aITE.
-At the meeting of the T. & P. Movement held on July 7th at Cricket House, the choioe of the site for the Opera House
+- H.I. Stoddart.
-was discussed. Mr. Herbert, Architect and member of the Movement brought in a plan he had prepared of the probable amount of ground which will be needed for the building which he thinks will encroach on the small area of park land surrounding the Fort Macquarie tram sheds.
-.
+====Opera House Site====
-FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT FR.OBLE1a5
-CONTACT
+At the meeting of the P. & P. Movement held on July 7th at Cricket House, the choice of the site for the Opera House was discussed. Mr. Herbert, Architect and member of the Movement brought in a plan he had prepared of the probable amount of ground which will be needed for the building which he thinks will encroach on the small area of park land surrounding the Fort Macquarie tram sheds.
- HATTSWELL 7.3 TAXI & TOURIST SERVICE
-.. ..  11
+====Lane Cove Park====
-RING, WRITE, WIRE OR CALL
-ANY H OUR ,DAY OR NIGHT
-Telephone: BIHEATH 128 or 249. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner ?s Inn Hotel (LOOK FOR THE. NEON SIGN.)
-SPEEDY 5 OR 8 PASSENGER qARS AVAILABLE LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES; CATERED FOR
-KANANGR:, WAILLS., 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) TERRYYS LOOKDOWN 3/- " f? it 5
-JENOLL'IN STATE FOREST 20/- u .5 . u
-CI:IRLONTS. FARM, 10/- per head r! 5
-WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE OTHER TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION.
-LANE COVE PARK
 A Womens Bowls Club requested permission to establish one green on Lane Cove Park, but this request was refused.
-WEST EPPING PARK.
-Residents in West Epping are anxious to acquire land for a Park and hope to do this if part of Hazelwoods Nursery is resumed. It is understood that the nursery, occupies about 50 acres..
+====West Epping Park====
-ROSE BAY PARK.
-.A Liens Bowling Club asked for land at the western end of Rose Bay Beach which is part of Rose Bay. Park, Council  approved the application but the ilinis.t.er for Lands refused permission.
+Residents in West Epping are anxious to acquire land for a Park and hope to do this if part of Hazelwoods Nursery is resumed. It is understood that the nursery occupies about 50 acres.
-.
-r, ,.
+====Rose Bay Park====
-WANTED
-WHITE ANT EXTERMINATOR
+A Mens Bowling Club asked for land at the western end of Rose Bay Beach which is part of Rose Bay Park. Council  approved the application but the Minister for Lands refused permission.
-INTENDING APPLICANT4 atHOUTT) BE COMPETENT LEADERS AND CAPABLE
-OF INFLUENCING LARGE CROWDS.
+====Warrumbungles====
-SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF ERADICATING WHITE ANTS FROM FEET AND a0ui4
-OF RECALCITRANT WALKERS.
+Mr. Hume reported the formation of a Trust for this area and the appointment of Allan Strom to the Trust.
-MUST BE A DOMINATING PERSONALITY i,BLE TO EDUCATE. BACKWARD WALKERO
-BUT MUST NOT BE TOO FORWARD.
+====Domain Car Park====
-FREE TENTING TO auccEissFuL APPLICANT
--HOUR DAY. EXC ELLENT FOOD AND CONDITIONs
+It has been decided to make a Car Park in the Domain when and if the money is forthcoming. Mr. Hume suggested that when the car park is made and roofed over with turf, this area might be made into a Womens Playing field.
-APPLICATIONS IN CONFIDENC: TO "BLACK ANT", KORROWAL POST OFFICE,
-MT SOLITARY,
+====Heliocopters====
-WARRUMBUNGLM.
-Mr. Hume reported the formation of a Trust for this area and the appointment of llan Strom to the Trust.
+Landing rounds for Heliocopters and the threat to park lands were mentioned, but members seemed to think there was no need to worry as the heliocopters might not eventuate.
-DOMAIN CLIZ PARK.
-It has been decided to make a Car Park in the Domain when and, if the money is forthcoming. Mr. Hume suggested that when the car park is made and roofed over with turf, this area might be made into a Womens Playing field.
+====Conference On Conservation Matters====
-HELIOCUTERS.
-Landing rounds for Heliocopters and the threat to park lands were mentioned, but meMbers seemed to think there was no need to worry as the heliocopters might not eventuate.
-CONFERENCE ON CONSERVATION MATTERS.
 Mr. Hume reported at length on this conference held at St.James Hall, Phillip Street on 2nd July, 1955. Messrs. A. Strom and T. Moppett will have reported this Conference to the S.B.W.
-.
-OUT IN THE COLD, COLD SNOW.
+=====Out In The Cold, Cold Snow.=====
 - "Digby"
 A rather asthmatic loco finally pulled the 6.37 into Katoomba atation-on that Friday night, nearly an hour late. "Look, there's Znow, I yelled to the others, waving to Dave Brown, who had come to meet us. A couple of tourists, misinterpreting my greeting, were visibly moved and full of expectancy at the news, and could probably already picture themselves frolicing in the whiteness. Now all this caused the party a great deal of merriment but I might add we were soon laughing on the other side of our faces, because it came true, oh yes, so very true indeed t But more of that anon.
 Snow had a really fine bus waiting and an even dozen of us, in various stages of active and prospective membership, piled in. On the active side there were Dot, Garth, snow, leader Beverly and Keith while the Admiral, Bookie and I comprised the Not-Too-Active Bloc. In addition, we had with us prospectives Pat, Kath, Dawn and Brian. All in all, a good mixed bag. The bus moved off and shortly afterwards came the shocker. The hazy lights of Blackheath revealed a