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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== |
- | A monthly | + | |
- | No. 266 JANUARY, 1957. Price 9d. | + | A monthly |
- | Acting Editor: Frank Rigby, 70 Beach St., Sales & Subs: Jess Martin | + | |
- | CONTENTS | + | ---- |
- | New Year Resolutions | + | |
- | Leica Photo Service (Advt.) 3' | + | === No. 266. January, 1957. Price 9d. === |
- | Siedlecky' | + | |
- | It has been Reported | + | |**Acting Editor**|Frank Rigby, 70 Beach St., Darling Point (MU4411 (B)).| |
- | Hatswells Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.). 7 | + | |**Business Manager**|Jack Gentle.| |
- | We Left An Imprint, On The Pages - " | + | |**Sales and Subs**|Jess Martin.| |
- | Walks Report for November 1956 - Malcolm McGregor 8 | + | |**Typed by**|Dot Barr.| |
- | The- Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advt.) 9 | + | |**Reproduction**|Jess Martin.| |
- | Axe-Play in Mahratta Avenue | + | |
- | The Blank Spaces | + | ===== In This Issue: ===== |
- | Rain on 'My Sunglasses | + | |
- | Christmas Hop of ' | + | | | |Page| |
- | Song of the Bushwalker | + | |New Year Resolutions|The President| 1| |
- | One Nine Five Seven (Paddy' | + | |At our December Meeting|Alex Colley| 2| |
- | NEW "YELR RESOLUTIONS. | + | |It has been Reported...| | 6| |
+ | |We Left An Imprint On The Pages|" | ||
+ | |Walks Report for November 1956|Malcolm McGregor| 8| | ||
+ | |Axe-Play in Mahratta Avenue|Our Special Correspondent|10| | ||
+ | |The Blank Spaces|Jim Brown|11| | ||
+ | |Rain on My Sunglasses|Ross Laird|12| | ||
+ | |Christmas Hop of '56|Jim Brown|15| | ||
+ | |The Odd Australian|Bernard | ||
+ | |Song of the Bushwalker|Patience Strong|17| | ||
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+ | ===== Advertisements: | ||
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+ | | |Page| | ||
+ | |Leica Photo Service| 3| | ||
+ | |Siedlecky' | ||
+ | |Hattswell' | ||
+ | |Sanitarium Health Food Shop| 9| | ||
+ | |One Nine Five Seven (Paddy' | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ===== New Year Resolutions. ===== | ||
- The President. | - The President. | ||
- | From observations, | + | |
+ | From observations, | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
To All a Happy New Year and good walking in '57. | To All a Happy New Year and good walking in '57. | ||
- | 2. | + | |
- | AT OUR DECEMBER MEETING | + | ---- |
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+ | ===== At Our December Meeting. ===== | ||
- A.G. Colley. | - A.G. Colley. | ||
- | The President was in the chair and there were over 50 members present at our December meeting. One new member, Mary. Walton, was weacomed | + | |
- | In business arising from minutes Frank Ashdown again raised the question of obituary notices.in the magazine. He said that two persons with names identical with two club members had recently died and premature condolences had been expressed. The Editor said that, if you wrote to the editor when you died, it would be published, (e.g. "Dear Editor, I'm dying. P.S. I'm dead" | + | The President was in the chair and there were over 50 members present at our December meeting. One new member, Mary Walton, was welcomed |
- | The Conservation Secretary said that he had received a letter from Myles Dunphy asking us to protest to the Minister for Mines and | + | |
- | the Minister for Lands against the granting of mining leases in the | + | In business arising from minutes Frank Ashdown again raised the question of obituary notices in the magazine. He said that two persons with names identical with two club members had recently died and premature condolences had been expressed. The Editor said that, if you wrote to the editor when you died, it would be published, (e.g. "Dear Editor, I'm dying. P.S. I'm dead" |
- | Colong Caves area - as we did in 1939 about other leases at Yerrander | + | |
- | that followed it was pointed out that this move was connected with the | + | The Conservation Secretary said that he had received a letter from Myles Dunphy asking us to protest to the Minister for Mines and the Minister for Lands against the granting of mining leases in the Colong Caves area - as we did in 1939 about other leases at Yerranderie. |
- | intention of discontinuing quarrying at Bungonia. Limestone was required for industry, and it might be necessary to indicate other deposits not in scenic areas. In the absence of any motion no action was taken. | + | |
Ron Knightley told us that no trail had yet been cut over Clear Hill as the organiser was not available on the week-end arranged. | Ron Knightley told us that no trail had yet been cut over Clear Hill as the organiser was not available on the week-end arranged. | ||
- | The Social Secretarkj said that the Christmas Party had been very successful. Eighty members were there and we had COMB out a little on the credit side. Once again, however, some who said they would buy tickets had not, thus adding to the difficulties of organising, and raising the question of whether they should be charged anyway. The Children' | ||
- | In his Conservation Report Tom Moppett said that about 20 bushwalkers and about 20 from the Sutherland Brigade had turned out to fight a fire in National.Park one evening a couple of weeks earlier. | ||
- | He said that the bushwalkers, | ||
- | Most of the rest of the meeting was devoted to a discussion of a motion that the Club was in favour of the acquisition of a suitable ski hut in the Kosciusko area. Alex Colley said that a great deal of discussion and several unofficial meetings had already taken place. There was much enthusiasm, and those interested felt that the project was now definite enough to be placed before the meeting. He said that accommodation in the snow country was expensive and had to be shared with other organisations. He had found that ski holidays were much easier to organise and more enjoyable with an S.B.W. party who knew | ||
- | PHOTOGRAPHY I ? I ? | ||
- | You press the button, | + | The Social Secretary said that the Christmas Party had been very successful. Eighty members were there and we had come out a little on the credit side. Once again, however, some who said they would buy tickets had not, thus adding to the difficulties of organising, and raising the question of whether they should be charged anyway. The Children' |
- | Your | + | |
- | DevelopIng Rollfilms | + | In his Conservation Report Tom Moppett said that about 20 bushwalkers and about 20 from the Sutherland Brigade had turned out to fight a fire in National Park one evening a couple of weeks earlier. He said that the bushwalkers, |
- | Sparkling | + | |
- | Prints | + | Most of the rest of the meeting was devoted to a discussion of a motion that the Club was in favour of the acquisition of a suitable ski hut in the Kosciusko area. Alex Colley said that a great deal of discussion and several unofficial meetings had already taken place. There was much enthusiasm, and those interested felt that the project was now definite enough to be placed before the meeting. He said that accommodation in the snow country was expensive and had to be shared with other organisations. He had found that ski holidays were much easier to organise and more enjoyable with an S.B.W. party who knew each other well, and could be depended on to do their share of the many chores in a hut. Many members enjoyed summer holidays too in the snow country, and the hut would be suitable for one of two families. |
- | Perfect | + | |
- | Enlargements | + | Paddy Pallin quoted the experience |
- | or | + | |
- | Leica films | + | Arthur Gilroy raised the question of foundations, |
- | deserve | + | |
- | best SERVICE | + | Tom Moppett said that the poject had come up before but few people had been interested. He thought it would help the Club spirit. Distance was the greatest difficulty, and the work would have to be done on holidays, Easter and Christmas. The Trust had rejected the huts of the Snowy Mountains Authority because they warped when taken apart and the warping would be worse if the hut was left lying around. (Here it was suggested that the President could insure us against warping). The site was most important because a good summer site - e.g. on Mount Stilwell, would be very unsuitable for winter. We should seek advice from others who had built huts. |
- | LEICA PHOTO SERVICE | + | |
- | 31 Macquarie Place | + | Peter Stitt said that some of the dismantled huts had been left lying about for a couple of months, and warping was understandable. In N.Z. Clubs smaller than ours had built huts 80 to 200 miles from the city, and one to four hours walk from the road. A whole hut and ski-tow had been carried up a "real mountainside - an ice-axe job." |
- | SYDNEY N.S.W. | + | |
- | each other well, and could be depended on to do their share of the many chores in a hut. Many members enjoyed summer holidays too in | + | |
- | the snow country, and the hut would be suitable for one of two familiea | + | |
- | shares and loans. Finance, however, would probably be the easiest | + | |
- | part. Building a hut in a remote place meant constant difficulty in organising materials, transport etc. He thought that between thirty and fifty man-weeks of labour would be required to do the job. This meant thirty to fifty members would have to be prepared to give a week to the work, or, alternatively, | + | |
- | 4. | + | |
- | this meant a great deal of work and then the running of the hut, collecting of fees, maintenance - e.g. painting every 3 years - and getting in supplies, called for persons willing to give considerable time to it. But so long as members clearly realised what was involved, and were willing to put their backs into it, there was no difficulty we could not overcome. Other organisations had done it and so could we. In fact we had great advantages because we had a wide variety of practical talent in the club and we met frequently and regularly. The project would be a wonderful thing for the Club. It would bring the members together more and give'us a common objective. It would probably attact new members. A big camp on the hut site attended by 30 or more members and families would be most enjoyable. | + | |
- | Paddy Pallin quoted the 4xperience | + | |
- | Arthur Gilroy raised the question of foundations, | + | |
- | Mr. Cleary had advanced the money to buy the forest and over a period of years, dances, theatre parties and other functions had been arranged to raise funds. These social activities were enjoyed for themselves quite apart from their purpose. | + | |
- | Tom Moppett said that the poject had come up before but few people had been interested. He thought it would help the Club spirit* Distance was the greatest difficulty, and the work would have to be | + | |
- | done on holidays/ Easter and Christmas. The Trust had rejected the huts of the Snowy Mountains Authority because they warped when taken | + | |
- | apart and the warping would be worse if the hut was left lying around* | + | |
- | (Here it was suggested that the President could insure us against warping). The site was most important because a good summer site - | + | |
- | e.g. on Mount Stilwell, would be very unsuitable for winter. We should seek advice from others who had built huts. | + | |
- | Peter Stitt said that some of the dismantled huts Id been left lying about for a couple of months, and warping was understandable. In N.Z. Clubs smaller than ours had built huts 80 to 200 miles from the city, and one to four hours walk from the road. A whole hut and ski-tow had been carried up a "real mountainside - an ice-axe job." | + | |
Taro said that, far from being a drain on our finances, the hut should be a real money spinner when it was finished, since there would be no large recurring expenses and fees for accommodation in the ski country were high. | Taro said that, far from being a drain on our finances, the hut should be a real money spinner when it was finished, since there would be no large recurring expenses and fees for accommodation in the ski country were high. | ||
- | Frank Leyden said that he had been Secretary of the Lake Albina Hut for two years. This was in the most hazardous and difficult position of any hut in Australia. It was impossible to make any money and debts aggregated | + | |
- | 5. | + | Frank Leyden said that he had been Secretary of the Lake Albina Hut for two years. This was in the most hazardous and difficult position of any hut in Australia. It was impossible to make any money and debts aggregated |
- | Fridey | + | |
- | would take skiers up to a point near the Ram's Head. He stressed the | + | John Scott said there should be nothing very difficult about moving and re-erecting the hut. He thought we would save between |
- | difficulties of organising transport and working parties in Sydney. It had meant constant telephone calls and demands on his time. It would be advisable to form an executive separate from the Club. Frank Duncan described the troubles of huts in the Perisher area. | + | |
- | Supplies and access had been difficult in a heavy snow year with | + | Colin Putt said that huts on low foundations were most practical, since the main danger was that the hut would be pushed off the foundations, |
- | snowmobiles constantly breaking down. He suggested a site on Farm | + | |
- | or Blue Cow Creek, which is accessible by a road up the Snowy and is | + | The motion to acquire a suitable hut was then carried without dissent. Another motion - that members be circularised to ascertain the amount of financial support, labour, and administrative assistance they were prepared to give, was also carried. It was decided to give Frank Duncan, who is going to Kosicusko for a holiday, a letter from the Club to the Park Trust, saying |
- | about 2 miles below Pounds Creek Hut. The road to the Guthega Dam nearby had been open all the winter. | + | |
- | John Scott said there should be nothing very difficult about | + | A Committee was appointed to consider |
- | moving and re-erecting the hut. He thought we would save between | + | |
- | tradesmen could complete the job in three weeks. An architect had | + | The last business of the meeting, |
- | told him that the foundations need not be high. Piers could be constructed with little cost. | + | |
- | IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE | + | ---- |
- | ANY HOUR. RING, WRITE or CALL | + | |
- | SIEDLECKY' | + | === Photography!? |
- | 116 STATION STREET BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | 24 HOUR SERVICE | + | You press the button, we'll do the rest! |
- | BUSHWALKERS arriving late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway station, or Gall at above address - - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE - | + | |
- | ' | + | Finegrain Developing. Sparkling Prints. Perfect Enlargements. Your Rollfilms or Leica films deserve the best service. |
- | FARES: KANANGRA WALLS 30/- | + | |
- | PERRY' | + | Leica Photo Service. |
- | JENOLAN STATE FOREST 20/- ' " | + | |
- | 10k- ftU ft | + | 31 Macquarie Place, Sydney, N.S.W. |
- | LOOK FOR T.C. 3210 or PACKHARD T.V.270 | + | |
- | CARLON' | + | ---- |
- | per head (minimum 5 passengers) | + | |
- | ft ff If If | + | === Important Transport Notice. === |
- | Colin Putt said that huts on low foundations were most practical, since the main danger was that the hut would be pushed off the foundations, | + | |
- | The motion to acquire a suitable hut was then carried without dissent. Another motion - that members be circularised to ascertain the amount of financial support, labour, and administrative assistance they were prepared to give, was also carried. It was decided to give Frank Duncan, who is going to Kosicusko for o holiday, a letter from the Club to the Park Trust, saying | + | Bushwalkers requiring transport from Blackheath, any hour, ring, write or call... |
- | A Committee was appointed to comider | + | |
- | The last business of the meeting, | + | Siedlecky' |
- | IT HAS BEEN REPORTED | + | |
- | Bolstered up by their success at the Pages' as reported elsewhere in this issue, the S.B.W. Light Opera Company,' | + | 116 Station Street, Blackheath. |
- | . in the " | + | |
+ | 24 hour service. | ||
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+ | 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__! | ||
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+ | 'Phone Blackheath 81, or Sydney No. LU3563 after hours, or MA3467. | ||
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+ | Fares: | ||
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+ | * Kanangra Walls: 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Perry' | ||
+ | * Jenolan State Forest: 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Carlon' | ||
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+ | Look for T.C.3210 or Packhard T.V.270. | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | === It has been reported.... === | ||
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+ | Bolstered up by their success at the Pages' as reported elsewhere in this issue, the S.B.W. Light Opera Company, by invitation, visited the River Canoe Club-Rooms on the night of Friday 16th November. Panic had swept through the Company earlier in the week when it was realised they only had six stars to see the show through, some members being indisposed and at least one in England, with the grim possibility of Maestro McGregor being absent. However, undaunted and spurred by previous smash hits, they showed their versatility by taking many parts in the " | ||
B. Harvey | B. Harvey | ||
- | Overheard at the Christmas Party:- Digby and Geof wagering dangerous bets - if our teetotaller Walks Secretary could be persauded to completely imbibe one (1) only glass of the hard stuff, then Digby promised to dance round the floor on his hands! Apparently the awful consequences of either escapade suddenly struck both parties simultaneously as they were seen to quickly | + | |
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- | FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT PROBLEMS CONTACT | + | |
- | HATSWELL'S TAXI & TOURIST SERVICE | + | Overheard at the Christmas Party:- Digby and Geof wagering dangerous bets - if our teetotaller Walks Secretary could be persauded to completely imbibe one (1) only glass of the hard stuff, then Digby promised to dance round the floor on his hands! Apparently the awful consequences of either escapade suddenly struck both parties simultaneously as they were seen to quickly |
- | RING, WRITE, WIRE or CALL ANY HOUR, DAY or NIGHT. | + | |
- | 'Phone: Blheath 128 or 249 Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner' | + | ---- |
- | SPEEDY | + | |
- | FATES: KANANGRA WALLS 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | + | === Hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. === |
- | -PERRY'S LOOKDOWN | + | |
- | JENOLAN STATE FOREST | + | For all your transport problems contact Hattswell' |
- | CARLON'S FARM lo/- n ft If ft ft | + | |
- | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE OTHER TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION. | + | Telephone: Blackheath 129 or 249. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner' |
- | WE LEFT AN IMPRINT ON THE PAGES | + | |
+ | Speedy | ||
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+ | Fares: | ||
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+ | * Kanangra Walls - 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Perry's Lookdown - 3/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Jenolan State Forest - 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Carlon's Farm - 10/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
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+ | We will be pleased to quote other trips or special parties on application. | ||
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+ | ===== We Left An Imprint On The Pages. ===== | ||
" | " | ||
- | It was not just a coincidence that the Friday night walk and the Saturday afternoon walk of tie weekend of 2/3/4 November both met at Jamberoo on the Saturday night. For plans had been laid beforehand (and they didn't go astray) and not only did the perambulating participants in the walks arrive (plus a couple which had temporarily become mislaid), but about 60 additional bods who had motored or trained down from Sydney on the Friday night and during Saturday. The result was to be expected - bodies everywhere, but all cunningly spread over the landscape in little knots - in cabins, | + | |
- | All this was to do honour to our old members - Peter and Rachael Page - we won't tell you how long they have been in the S.B.W. or you might start calculating their age, but let us suffice to say Page's Pinnacle on the Gangerang Range was named after Peter quite some time agoll The facts of be case are that the Pages, ever keen on good music, had heard the legend of our Chronic Operas but were loth to tear themselves away from their mountain fastness, just under Barren- grounds, and come to the sinful city to see and hear for themselves. | + | It was not just a coincidence that the Friday night walk and the Saturday afternoon walk of the weekend of 2/3/4 November both met at Jamberoo on the Saturday night. For plans had been laid beforehand (and they didn't go astray) and not only did the perambulating participants in the walks arrive (plus a couple which had temporarily become mislaid), but about 60 additional bods who had motored or trained down from Sydney on the Friday night and during Saturday. The result was to be expected - bodies everywhere, but all cunningly spread over the landscape in little knots - in cabins, |
- | 8. | + | |
+ | All this was to do honour to our old members - Peter and Rachael Page - we won't tell you how long they have been in the S.B.W. or you might start calculating their age, but let us suffice to say Page's Pinnacle on the Gangerang Range was named after Peter quite some time ago!! The facts of be case are that the Pages, ever keen on good music, had heard the legend of our Chronic Operas but were loth to tear themselves away from their mountain fastness, just under Barrengrounds, and come to the sinful city to see and hear for themselves. | ||
So the S.B.W. Light Opera Company came to the mountain. | So the S.B.W. Light Opera Company came to the mountain. | ||
- | The afternoon was spent in a social whirl. Those who weren' | + | |
- | As Peter says is usual in his part of the camtry, it became dark after tea and all gathered round a large camp-fire in the Duncans, paddock, on the edge of the trees where the wind was not so fierce. After a short bash at the old camp-fire opening tunes and rounds, the Light Opera Company took over and for an hour and three quarters had the assemblage spell-bound - whether they were amused or simply amazed at our nerve, we shall never know. Excerpt after excerpt fell from their parched throats, and in the end they were applauded, probably a signal of relief. Great credit goes to Maestro McGregorio for his fine presentations. Peter had invited a few " | + | The afternoon was spent in a social whirl. Those who weren' |
- | It was quite chilly by this time up on the heights in spite of the summer season and before long the people who had been on the outer fringe of the crowd were warming the seats of their pants before the fire, Some of the die-hards sang the old songs for a while but the comfort of the cosy cots had too strong an appeal to keep many there for long. | + | |
- | Sunday dawned bright and sunny and the forenoon was spent in inter-visiting between tents and cabins, whilst a few energetic folk went up to the edge of the Barrengrounds for a stroll. The kiddies had an enjoyable time catching taddies in the tinking rills. The Pages' place was like Pitt Street. With their sherry gone, some were busily inspecting the goat-houses whilst inside Mouldy took charge of the curtain material cutting department | + | As Peter says is usual in his part of the country, it became dark after tea and all gathered round a large camp-fire in the Duncans' |
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+ | It was quite chilly by this time up on the heights in spite of the summer season and before long the people who had been on the outer fringe of the crowd were warming the seats of their pants before the fire. Some of the die-hards sang the old songs for a while but the comfort of the cosy cots had too strong an appeal to keep many there for long. | ||
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+ | Sunday dawned bright and sunny and the forenoon was spent in inter-visiting between tents and cabins, whilst a few energetic folk went up to the edge of the Barrengrounds for a stroll. The kiddies had an enjoyable time catching taddies in the tinking rills. The Pages' place was like Pitt Street. With their sherry gone, some were busily inspecting the goat-houses whilst inside Mouldy took charge of the curtain material cutting department | ||
The weekend bona fide walkers swallowed their pride and gladly accepted lifts down to Kiama Station while their more fortunate colleagues were druv back to Sydney. It was a grand weekend and the biggest " | The weekend bona fide walkers swallowed their pride and gladly accepted lifts down to Kiama Station while their more fortunate colleagues were druv back to Sydney. It was a grand weekend and the biggest " | ||
- | Another chapter in the life of the Pages-. | + | |
- | WALKS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER | + | Another chapter in the life of the Pages. |
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+ | ===== Walks Report For November | ||
- Malcolm McGregor. | - Malcolm McGregor. | ||
- | Apart from the Pages' weekend on 20 3, 42 November this monthIL | + | |
- | 1 visitor. An extra, led by Jim Brown increased the member tally by 3. The Pages' weekend was attended by approximately 90 people, with say, 60 members in that total, but only 11 of these did any walking, so the | + | Apart from the Pages' weekend on 2, 3, 4, November this month' |
- | 9. | + | |
- | THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP OFFERS | + | The trip up Brogher' |
- | QUALITY DRIED FRUITS, NUTS and BISCUITS | + | |
- | DELICIOUS FRUIT SWEETS | + | Oooer! |
- | WHOLSOME, LIGHT RY-KING CRISP BREAD | + | |
- | AMAZING, LOW ECONOMY PRICES | + | Finally the instructional led by Frank Young scored 9 members, and 4 prospectives. |
- | COME TO OUR STORE, 13 HUNTER STREET, SYDNEY, AND SEE OUR WONDERFUL RANGE OF HEALTH-FOODS - FOR WALKING TRIPS AND HOME USE - | + | |
- | grand totals were - 35 members, 12 prospectives and 1 visitor. | + | ---- |
- | The trip up Brogher' | + | |
- | Oooerl | + | |
- | A special trip went to Kanangra on this weekend to show Dr. Pratt,whose talk we enjoyed recently, some of our scenery first hand. Seventeen people were there all transported in the Puttmobile. Dr. Pratt was heard to say " | + | |
- | Finally the instructional led by Fralk Young scored 9 members, and 4 prospectives. | + | |
- | 10. | + | |
AXE-PLNY IN MAHRATTA AVENUE. | AXE-PLNY IN MAHRATTA AVENUE. | ||
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