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-THESYDNEY BUSHaLKER
+====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ======
-. .
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney
+A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. Box No.4476, G.P.O. Sydney.
-Bush Walkers, C/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. Box No.4476 G,P,O., SYDNEY
-N00258 MAY, 1956 Price 9d.
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-,...11.I.M MOIMMOMMII1
-Editor: Dot Butler, Boundary Road, Wahroonga, (JW2208) Business Manager: Jack Gentle
+=== No. 258. May, 1956. Price 9d. ===
-Tales & Subs.: Jess Martin
-Typed by: DOt Butler
+|**Editor**|Dot Butler, Boundary Road, Wahroonga (JW2208).|
-Production: Barbara Brown
+|**Business Manager**|Jack Gentle.|
-CONTENTS
+|**Production**|Barbara Brown.|
-At Our April Monthly Meeting - A.G.C.
+|**Sales and Subs**|Jess Martin.|
-Siedlocky's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.) Down in the. Dumps - "Mulga"
+|**Typed by**|Dot Butler.|
-The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advt.) To Be or Not To Be Brian G. Harvey
-Hattswell's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.) Letter to Members - Kath Gibbs
+===== In This Issue: =====
-Leica Photo Service (Advto)
-Federation Notes - April - Brian G. Harvey Easter Jottings - The Roundsman
+| | |Page|
-Roll on River - Alex Colley
+|At Our April Monthly Meeting|A.G.C.| 1|
-"Men of the Trees" - from 'Taro"
+|Down in the Dumps|"Mulga"| 3|
-Government and the Geese - from Mouldy
+|To Be or Not To Be|Brian G. Harvey| 6|
-It was all Snow' S Fault, or Bludging with Brown - 411 The Joys of Aqua-Lunging - Dot Butler New Zealand Influence - John Bookluck Are you Snow-bound this Winter?(Padrty's advt.)
+|Letter to Members|Kath Gibbs| 8|
-Caloola Club - May Trit to Warrumbungles &Nandewars The Putt Farewell Party - Dot Butler
+|Federation Notes - April|Brian G. Harvey| 9|
-AT OUR APRIL MEETING
+|Easter Jottings|The Roundsman|10|
-Page
+|Roll on River|Alex Colley|11|
+|"Men of the Trees"|from "Taro"|14|
+|Government and the Geese|from Mouldy|15|
+|It was all Snow's fault, or Bludging with Brown|A11|16|
+|The Joys of Aqua-Lunging|Dot Butler|17|
+|Caloola Club - May Trip to Warrumbungles & Nandewars| |18a|
+|New Zealand Influence|John Bookluck|19|
+|The Putt Farewell Party|Dot Butler|20|
+===== Advertisements: =====
+| |Page|
+|Siedlecky's Taxi and Tourist Service| 3|
+|Sanitarium Health Food Shop| 5|
+|Hattswell's Taxi & Tourist Service| 7|
+|Leica Photo Service| 9|
-; I.
+|Are you Snow-bound this Winter? (Paddy's Advt.)|24|
+----
+===== At Our April Meeting. =====
 The President, Brian Harvey, was in the chair and there were over 40 members present at our last meeting.
-No controversial issues were raised until it was revealed in the Treasurer's Report that donations of R,2,2/- each had been made to the
-Z.,ustralian Folklore Society and the Bushwackers? Band. Frank Ashdown
+No controversial issues were raised until it was revealed in the Treasurer's Report that donations of £2/2/- each had been made to the Australian Folklore Society and the Bushwackers' Band. Frank Ashdown questioned the authority of the Committee to give away the Club funds. If this were permitted there was nothing to prevent the Committee from making a donation of £10/10/-, or, for that matter, from giving away all the Club's funds. The Treasurer, Jim Brown, said that this payment was on the same footing as the payment for a dance bands in which matter the Committee's authority had never been questioned. The President quoted Section 9, clause (d) of the constitution, which
-questioned the authority of the Committee to give away the Club funds. If this were permitted there was nothing to prevent the Committee from making a donation of.2,10/10/-, ors for that matter, from giving
+reads: "The Committee shall arrange all activities, keep a record of same, keep members informed and generally manage the affairs of the Club as provided for in the Constitution", in support of the Committee's action. Jack Wren then moved that the meeting endorse the Committee's action. This was interpreted by Malcolm McGregor as a motion of no confidence in the Committee, since the power to make the donation was already vested in the Committee and there was no need for such a motion unless there was lack of confidence. The motion was, nevertheless, carried. Later Malcolm gave notice of a motion he would move at the next meeting to rescind Jack Wren's motion.
-away all the Club's funds. The Treasurer, Jim Browns said that this
-payment was on the same footing as the payment for a dance bands in
-which matter the Committee's authority had never been questioned. The President cr: ted Section 9, clause (d) of the constitution, which
-reads: "The Committee shall arrange all activities, keep a record of same, keep members informed and generally manage the affairs of the Club as provided for in the Constitution", in support of the
-.
-Committee's action, Jack Wren then moved that the meeting endorse the Committee's action. This was interpreted by Malcolm McGregor as a motion of no confidence in the Committee, since the power to make the donation was already vested in the Committee and there was no need for such a motion unless there was lack of confidence. The motion was, nevertheless, carried. Later Malcolm gave notice of a motion he would move at the next meeting to rescind Jack Wren's
-motion.
 While the dust was settling a new member, Bernie Hall, was welcomed by the President.
 The meeting agreed to the postponement of the play reading by Malcolm McGregor and Grace Jolley from Wednesday 25th April (Anzac Day) to a suitable date later.
-After this brief interlude the meeting reverted to financial topics. This time it was the caving enthusiasts who wanted to spend the Club's funds and the non-cvers who defended them. The discussion was started by Dave Brown moving that the Club spend 5 on the materials needed for the construction of a duralumin ladder. The lack of a ladder, he said, had caused a great deal of inconvenience on cave trips, and if the materials were bought the labour would be provided free, thus saving expense. The motLon was seconded by Peter Stitt and supported by Brian Anderson, who pointed out that
-little had been spent on walking equipment though plenty had been spenlin a social way. In reply to a question he said that trips to Colec, Jenolan, Bungonia and other parts went frequently and he
+After this brief interlude the meeting reverted to financial topics. This time it was the caving enthusiasts who wanted to spend the Club's funds and the non-cvers who defended them. The discussion was started by Dave Brown moving that the Club spend £5 on the materials needed for the construction of a duralumin ladder. The lack of a ladder, he said, had caused a great deal of inconvenience on cave trips, and if the materials were bought the labour would be provided free, thus saving expense. The motion was seconded by Peter Stitt and supported by Brian Anderson, who pointed out that little had been spent on walking equipment though plenty had been spent in a social way. In reply to a question he said that trips to Colong, Jenolan, Bungonia and other parts went frequently and he estimated that easily 25% of active Club members went along. Frank Ashdown said that we were not Bushwalkers Unlimited; we were a walking club, and spelio trips cut out walking trips on the programme. Those interested in caves could join the Spelio Club. Malcolm McGregor said that although caveing might not be the same as bushwalking, many caves could only be entered by persons capable of bushwalking. It was an activity which might not affect attendance on walks, since many walks were not attended anyway. Private trips could be arranged that would not affect the programme. He moved an amendment that those interested in caving should supply 25% of the cost of the ladder. Jack Gentle opposed the amendment. Bob Duncan said that labour would be the main cost if a ladder were bought. If the spelios constructed a ladder and contributed 25% of the materials cost, who would own it. Would a new member have a share in it? Alan Wilson said he was "dead against giving that mob at the back there £5 to spend." If they represented 25% of the active walkers than it would only cost them 5/- each to provide their own ladder. Peter Stitt estimated that nearly 60 of the members who were active walkers would attend at least one caveing trip. The trips were frequently better attended than walks. On being put to the meeting both the amendment and the motion were lost by a very small margin.
-esti:!ated that easily 25% of active Club members went alor.g. Frank Ashdown said that we were not Bushwalkers Unlimited; we were a walking club, and spelio trips cut out walking trips on the programme. Those interested in caves could join the Spelio Club, Malcolm McGregor said that although caveing might not be the same as bush.
-walking, many caves could only be eiltered by persons capable of bush
+At the conclusion of the meeting the President wished "bon voyage" to David Ingram, due to leave on April 17th for a seven months trip to England, and the same wish here is extended to the Putts who leave at the end of the month, Colin for a business trip abroad, and Jane and the babies home to New Zealand till his return.
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-walking. It was an activity which might not affect attendance on walks, since many walks were not attended anyway. Private trips coul( be arranged that would not affect the programme. He moved an amendment that those interested in caving should supply 25% of the cost of the ladder. Jack Gentle opposed the amendment. Bob Duncan said that labour would be the main cost if a ladder were bought. If the spelios constructed a ladder and contributed 25% of the materials cost, who would own it. Would a new member have a share in it? Alan Wilson said he was "dead against giving that mcb at the back there 5 to spend." If they represented 25% of the active walkers than it would only cost them 5/- each to provide their own ladder. Peter Stitt estimated that nearly 60 of the members who were active walkers would attend at least one caveing trip. The trips were frequently better attended than walks. On being put to the meeting both the amendment and the notion were lost by a very small margin.
+----
-At the conclusion of the meeting the President wished "bon voyage" to Davi Ingram, due to leave on April 17th for a seven months trip to England, and the same wish here is extended to the Putts who leave at the end of the month, Colin for a business trip abroad, and Jane and the babies home to New Zealand till his return.
-.
+=== Important Transport Notice. ===
-IMPORTENT TRANSPORT  NOTICE
-BUSHW-ALKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT
+Bushwalkers requiring transport from Blackheath, any hour, ring, write or call...
-FROM BLACKHEATH  . . ANY HOUR
-RING, WRITE OR CALL .
+Siedlecky's Taxi and Tourist Service.
-SIEDLECKY'S TAXI AND  TOURIST SERVICE,
- STATION STREET BLACKHEATH.
+ 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!
+ hour service.
-!PHONE: BlHEATH. 81 or 146 LOOK FOR CARS TC3210 or TV270
-OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPPOSITE STATION.
+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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 "DOWN IN THE DUMPS"
 "Mulga"
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 The Brent Goose will no doubt continue to winter in England where, even if he has no vote, he enjoys representation.
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-IT WAS ALL_ SNOW'S FAULT
- or
+====== It Was All Snow's Fault - Or Bludging with Brown ======
-BLUDGING WITH BROWN
-- By the whole party.
+By the whole party.
 This was a typical S.B.W. trip; it didn't go - well, anyway, not as per programme.
-Originally we were to go to Colong Caves and Snow Brown was leader, but Snow was lurking at Penrith refreshment rooms so the party made a snap decision at Central to take the leader to Jenolan. The beauty of this scheme was that we had heard that the Catholic Bushwalkers were also going to Jenolan that week-end, presumably
-with permission to cave, and here was our opportunity for some first- class bludging - perhaps we could even borrow their duralumin ladder.
+Originally we were to go to Colong Caves and Snow Brown was leader, but Snow was lurking at Penrith refreshment rooms so the party made a snap decision at Central to take the leader to Jenolan. The beauty of this scheme was that we had heard that the Catholic Bushwalkers were also going to Jenolan that week-end, presumably with permission to cave, and here was our opportunity for some first- class bludging - perhaps we could even borrow their duralumin ladder.
-The Admiral escorted the three girls of the party into a dog- box with a gent in one corner and a do-dah-what in the other. (Sorry to have to mention this structure, but both it and the gent are important to our story.) The Admiral outlined the plot to utilize the C.B.C. by careful infiltration of their camp and unobtrusively
-adding ourselves to their party whilst caving. "Whacko," said we, "that sound's beautl" A smirk slid over the silent gent's face.
+The Admiral escorted the three girls of the party into a dog-box with a gent in one corner and a do-dah-what in the other. (Sorry to have to mention this structure, but both it and the gent are important to our story.) The Admiral outlined the plot to utilize the C.B.C. by careful infiltration of their camp and unobtrusively adding ourselves to their party whilst caving. "Whacko," said we, "that sound's beaut!" A smirk slid over the silent gent's face.
-From then on the conversation became more general. And then a second plot emerged - Heather hid one pack in the do-dah-what
-so when Snow joined us he would think that the Admiral hadn't turned
+From then on the conversation became more general. And then a second plot emerged - Heather hid one pack in the do-dah-what so when Snow joined us he would think that the Admiral hadn't turned up, thus leaving Snow unchaperoned with the three girls. Unfortunately the Admiral himself didn't have time to hide.
-up, thus 7eaving Snow unchaperoned with the three girls. Unfortunately the Admiral himself didn't have time to hide.
-Snow joined us at Penrith counted packs and bods, and assumed the gent in the corner was a tourist, which indeed he looked with clean shoes and creasedpants. We told you it was all Snow's fault.
+Snow joined us at Penrith counted packs and bods, and assumed the gent in the corner was a tourist, which indeed he looked with clean shoes and creased pants. We told you it was all Snow's fault.
-We elaborated the Admiral's plan of the advantages of friendly relationship with the C.B.C., and then started on the jucier items of club gossip, Marathons - oops, long walks - Kowmung trips and Love-a-ducks and ducklings. The other occupant of our compartment actually smiled at our mention of such queer names as the Dalai Lel,ma, Donna, The Admiral, The Sheriff and Snow.
-Disaster struck at Blackheath As our silent friend prepared to leave us we saw the medallion badge on his pack, and now he claimed one of the caving helmets in the luggage rack. He was a member of the CB.C. caving trileJ Now we understood the reason for his silent amusement. A thousand horrors Z What had we said. A little applied psychology was needed to save the day and the Admiral was the men to do it by claiming friendship with the leaders of their trip. So he proceeded to shoot a line of bull g "Did some of your mob go by train? I thought you were all travelling by car with
+We elaborated the Admiral's plan of the advantages of friendly relationship with the C.B.C., and then started on the juicier items of club gossip, Marathons - oops, long walks - Kowmung trips and Love-a-ducks and ducklings. The other occupant of our compartment actually smiled at our mention of such queer names as the Dalai Lama, Donna, The Admiral, The Sheriff and Snow.
-Sc
+Disaster struck at Blackheath. As our silent friend prepared to leave us we saw the medallion badge on his pack, and now he claimed one of the caving helmets in the luggage rack. He was a member of the C.B.C. caving trip. Now we understood the reason for his silent amusement. A thousand horrors. What had we said. A little applied psychology was needed to save the day and the Admiral was the man to do it by claiming friendship with the leaders of their trip. So he proceeded to shoot a line of bull "Did some of your mob go by train? I thought you were all travelling by car with Elaine Skinner, Basil Jackson and my friend Jim Weston. Do you know Jim Weston?"
-.
-Elaine Skinner, Basil Jackson and my friend Jim Weston. Do you know Jim Weston?"
+Our silent gent gave us a long, deep, thoughtful look before he replied, "I am Jim Weston." For once S.B.W. had nothing to say - not even the Admiral.
-Our silent gent gave us a long, deep, thoughtful look before he replied, "I am Jim Weston."
-For once S.B.W. had nothing to say - not even the Admiral.
+As the train moved slowly out of Blackheath we collapsed on the floor helpless with laughter. For the rest of the trip to Mt. Victoria we racked our brains, with heartfelt groans, to recall what we had said. Our next problem was what we were going to say when we met the C.B.C. party.
-As the train moved slowly out of Blackheath we collapsed on the floa helpless with laughter. For the rest of the trip to Mt. Victoria we racked our brains, with heartfelt groans, to recall what we had said. Our next Problem was what we were going to say when we met
-* the C.B.C. party.
+Fortunately we reached the campsite first and grabbed the best possies and tent poles and pinched the woodpile. We were in bed when they arrived, so it was 10 o'clock next morning before the two parties met. Even then relations were still friendly, the reason being that Jim hadn't arrived.
-Fortunately we reached the campsite first and grabbed the best possies and tent poles and pinched the woodpile. We were in bed when they arrived, so It was 10 o'clock next morning before the two parties met. Even then relations were still friendly, the reason being that Jim hadn't arrived.
-However, on our return from caving it was obvious that the cat was out of the bag and that Weston had spilt the beans. So we approached in fear and trembling when we saw their knowing grins - should we be brave or should we sneak past? Then we decided on the brazen approach, "Does anyone here know o ur friend Jim Weston?"
+However, on our return from caving it was obvious that the cat was out of the bag and that Weston had spilt the beans. So we approached in fear and trembling when we saw their knowing grins - should we be brave or should we sneak past? Then we decided on the brazen approach, "Does anyone here know our friend Jim Weston?"
-Evidently they all did, and so do we now. Just ask any of our party do they know Jim Weston and they'll say, "Do we know Jim Weston? Just ask us. Do we know our old friend Weston? Gosh, we're old pals - we've even got a colour 61ide to prove it. Why Jim has even been caving with us at Jenolan."
+Evidently they all did, and so do we now. Just ask any of our party do they know Jim Weston and they'll say, "Do we know Jim Weston? Just ask us. Do we know our old friend Weston? Gosh, we're old pals - we've even got a colour s1ide to prove it. Why Jim has even been caving with us at Jenolan."
 THE JOYS OF AQUA-LUNGING
 (As seen through the eyes of a novice)