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195705 [2016/04/02 08:46] – [Social Notes for May] kennettj | 195705 [2016/04/02 16:26] – [Report on Meeting of NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs 4 April] kennettj | ||
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**SPECIAL**. The Chief White Ant was sighted carrying his lunch in a paper shopping bag at a recent working bee. What next? | **SPECIAL**. The Chief White Ant was sighted carrying his lunch in a paper shopping bag at a recent working bee. What next? | ||
- | Best Qui of the Month; George Gray, dressed in his bearskin while driving to Bendethra at Easter, was passed by another car full of hunters. Says,Joan Walker, following in car behind, "Fair dinkum, | + | Best Quip of the Month; George Gray, dressed in his bearskin while driving to Bendethra at Easter, was passed by another car full of hunters. Says,Joan Walker, following in car behind, "Fair dinkum, |
you couldn' | you couldn' | ||
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The party is now at 25 Mile Hut. | The party is now at 25 Mile Hut. | ||
- | That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellingtons | + | That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellington |
chin. | chin. | ||
- | Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one | + | Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level, |
- | pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level, | + | set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to |
- | set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days | + | the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussocky |
- | here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to | + | |
- | the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussock- | + | The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, |
- | y snow-grass slopes in bare feet to the snowline, then on with the foot- | + | |
- | wear and up over the snow slopes to Wright Col, at the far end of | + | |
- | which is the Esquilant Bivvy. At 7 p.m. we still hadn't spotted the | + | |
- | hut and were giving a bit of serious thought to our chances of returning down the mountain in daylight, when over a snow rise suddenly we | + | |
- | saw the yellow, roof of the hut half snowed under, and we gave Three | + | |
- | Hearty British Cheers! | + | |
- | The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, | + | |
A peep out of the window early next morning revealed nothing - absolutely nothing but dense snow mist - and so it remained all day. We spent the whole time in our sleeping bags reading or sleeping or eating or scruffing each other as the spirit moved us. | A peep out of the window early next morning revealed nothing - absolutely nothing but dense snow mist - and so it remained all day. We spent the whole time in our sleeping bags reading or sleeping or eating or scruffing each other as the spirit moved us. | ||
Came the next morning, and with only one breakfast and lunch left we knew we would either have to climb the mountain today or return to the low hut without having climbed it (this party would perish if it had to go without food for a meal or two.) Luckily it had stopped snowing. There was no mist and the sun shone in a bright blue sky, so by 9 a.m we were away with 2,000 ft. to climb to the summit. George had left his long pants at the shepherds hut and Snow had lost his goggles. Boy Brown is One Great Ape, and it looks as if he is being a bad influence on George. However we had fixed George up with a spare pair hanging from the rafters of 25-Mile hut, and as my goggles had a spare eyepiece I gave that to Snow and he tied it on with string to his eyeshade, so we finished up properly equipped after all. | Came the next morning, and with only one breakfast and lunch left we knew we would either have to climb the mountain today or return to the low hut without having climbed it (this party would perish if it had to go without food for a meal or two.) Luckily it had stopped snowing. There was no mist and the sun shone in a bright blue sky, so by 9 a.m we were away with 2,000 ft. to climb to the summit. George had left his long pants at the shepherds hut and Snow had lost his goggles. Boy Brown is One Great Ape, and it looks as if he is being a bad influence on George. However we had fixed George up with a spare pair hanging from the rafters of 25-Mile hut, and as my goggles had a spare eyepiece I gave that to Snow and he tied it on with string to his eyeshade, so we finished up properly equipped after all. | ||
- | We went up SOMB really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, " | + | We went up some really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, " |
I'd rather be down and disappointed than down and dead." So we started off on the return, with the actual summit only a couple of hundred feet away. Don't you think that shows very creditable restraint? | I'd rather be down and disappointed than down and dead." So we started off on the return, with the actual summit only a couple of hundred feet away. Don't you think that shows very creditable restraint? | ||
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====== Operation Holdsworth ====== | ====== Operation Holdsworth ====== | ||
+ | Betty Holdsworth | ||
- | --- Betty Holdsworth. | + | One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" |
- | One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" | + | |
- | Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out.. This takes lots of time. 6-a.m. - Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the.gossip-with bed iii next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 a.m. pills, 8.30 Temperature, | + | |
- | 2.30 Tea - what%goes in cones out but this, carries on all day - no need to mention it every time. | + | |
- | And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear unironod white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too gre,a. I am sure I receded to an all time low So great was the shock.. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secre.tive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you 7nd in 'due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. " | + | |
- | Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what' | + | |
- | And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me.in good stead - the legs were fine - | + | |
- | 16. | + | |
- | I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I Could | + | |
- | see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so | + | |
- | much water now. | + | |
- | By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more | + | |
- | calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in | + | |
- | the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes | + | |
- | the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of ' | + | |
- | put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted. | + | |
- | (Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and | + | |
- | varied experiences, | + | |
- | RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE. | + | Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out. This takes lots of time. 6a.m. Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the gossip-with bod in next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 am pills, 8.30 Temperature, |
- | In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words, | + | |
- | " | + | And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear un-ironed white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too great. I am sure I receded to an all time low so great was the shock. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secretive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you and in due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. "Tell me all" says he. I proceed. He taps and pokes and then says "Thank you. 'Good morning" |
- | Flat 12, Block 5, | + | |
- | "Bega.Flats | + | Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what' |
- | Reid, Canberra City, A.C.T. | + | |
- | Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during | + | And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me in good stead - the legs were fine - I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I could |
- | the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the | + | see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so much water now. |
- | Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that | + | |
+ | By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of achievement is terrific. And now I am becoming a nonentity when I put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted. | ||
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+ | (Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, | ||
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+ | **RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE** | ||
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+ | In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words, " | ||
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+ | Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that | ||
might prove to be fatal) | might prove to be fatal) | ||
- | We hear that ColinBrandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his Kodachrome camera under his arm. | ||
- | Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a | ||
- | working - Sightseeing holiday. Knowing these tvo, they' | ||
- | to their ears in adventures, so we are hoping for a story for the Mag. | ||
- | from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and seel | ||
- | IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE? | + | We hear that Colin Brandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his |
- | If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if | + | Kodachrome camera under his arm. |
- | such a person would be willing | + | |
- | 17 | + | |
- | ====== Rough Trips in Tasmania' | + | Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a working - sightseeing holiday. Knowing these two, they' |
+ | from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and see. | ||
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+ | **IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE?** | ||
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+ | If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if such a person would be willing to bind the Club copies of the Magazine. Please see the Secretary if you can work the oracle. | ||
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+ | ====== Rough Trips in Tasmania' | ||
- | (Being Copy of a letter from the HOBART WALKING CLUB) | + | (Being Copy of a letter from the HOBART WALKING CLUB)\\ |
Paddy Pallin, SYDNEY. | Paddy Pallin, SYDNEY. | ||
- | Enclosed herein are Some notes dealing with rough trips in Tasmania' | + | Enclosed herein are some notes dealing with rough trips in Tasmania' |
- | As present, unfortunately, | + | |
- | to make notes. We can give advice on equipmant, food drops, and general notes on route, however; and these are enclosed We also | + | At present, unfortunately, |
- | strongly recommend that parties | + | |
- | experienced. Many badly organised parties have reached the top in the past,loutthat | + | Other areas in south-west Tasmania vary a lot; there are easy and hard trips, and many routes are a combination of both. Weather is a governing factor, and many Mainland |
- | Other areas in south-west Tasmania vary a lot; there are | + | |
- | easy and hard trips, and many routes are a combination of both. Weather is a governing factor, and many Mainland | + | |
- | be thrown at them. Good warm clothes (including a change of trousers and shirt) are essential, as snow is possible at any time of the year. Maps of the south-west are not very detailed and there seems to be a | + | |
- | tendency to underestimate the times required, unless the person concerned has travelled in this type of country before. Our club feels that experience in the Lake St. Clair Reserves Frenchman' | + | |
South-West areas is necessary before attempting Federation Peak. | South-West areas is necessary before attempting Federation Peak. | ||
- | Yours faithfully, | + | |
- | Hon. | + | Yours faithfully,\\ |
- | P.S. You will no doubt be pleased the Federation Pack especially, is | + | Hon.BRUCE W. DAVIS Secretary, HOBART WALKING CLUB.\\ |
- | BRUCE W. DAVIS Secretary, HOBART WALKING CLUB. | + | |
- | to hear that your equipment, and regarded as " | + | P.S. You will no doubt be pleased the Federation Pack especially, is to hear that your equipment, and regarded as " |
- | ROUTES TO FEDERATION PEAK. | + | **ROUTES TO FEDERATION PEAK** |
- | No detailed notes are at present available here. I myself am heading to Federation Peak at Xmas (1956) and will endeavour to get an accurate account to you early in the New Year. The Melbourne University Mountaineering Club have, without a doubt, done more around Federation Peak than any other Club, especially as they have had a | + | |
- | 18. | + | No detailed notes are at present available here. I myself am heading to Federation Peak at Xmas (1956) and will endeavour to get an accurate account to you early in the New Year. The Melbourne University Mountaineering Club have, without a doubt, done more around Federation Peak than any other Club, especially as they have had a few months and 6-weeks ' |
- | few months and 6-weeks ' | + | |
- | Club members could also give personal advice if contacted here. 3 NORMAL ROUTES. | + | **NORMAL ROUTES** |
- | 1. Moss Ridge via Geeveston, Huon River, Picton Range and Craycroft Valley. | + | |
- | 2. Old River from Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey). | + | 1. Moss Ridge via Geeveston, Huon River, Picton Range and Craycroft Valley.\\ |
- | 3. Ridge Route via the Dial, Goon Moor and Four Peaks, starting from Lake Peddar | + | 2. Old River from Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey).\\ |
- | No.l. "MOSS RIDGE." | + | 3. Ridge Route via the Dial, Goon Moor and Four Peaks, starting from Lake Pedder |
- | vaise Plateau and the normal climbing gully. The route commences at | + | |
- | Geeveston about 40 miles from Hobart and the actual track commences | + | No.l. "MOSS RIDGE." |
- | 12 miles away from Geeveston along the Arve Forest Road. , Suggest transport rather than "road bash", and make sure you get on the start of the track leading to Picton Hut and FTME-FE7-banks of the Huon River to Blakes Opening. From here there is a very steep climb up Red Rag Scarp and then the grade flattens somewhat as the track is followed through myrtle forest and mixed bush to North Lake on Mount Picton. Watch your step in this stretch as there are some misleadingf | + | 12 miles away from Geeveston along the Arve Forest Road. Suggest transport rather than "road bash", and make sure you get on the start of the track leading to Picton Hut and the banks of the Huon River to Blakes Opening. From here there is a very steep climb up Red Rag Scarp and then the grade flattens somewhat as the track is followed through myrtle forest and mixed bush to North Lake on Mount Picton. Watch your step in this stretch as there are some misleading |
- | North Lake. From here the route (not track) skirts Mt. Picton out on to the junction of Hewardia and Blandfordia Ridges and then leads south along the toR of the Picton Range. Watch the weather as there are almost no landmarks - the route is exposed and navigation hard | + | |
- | in any mist. | + | Reaching the end of the South Picton Range, a descent is made by Wills Micro Lead to the Craycroft River, and the way made up the Craycroft Valley (buttongrass and some patches of fair to bad scrub) to Paperbark Camp, on the southern bank. From here the hard climb is made up the Moss Ridge - a real " |
- | Reaching the end of the South Picton Range, a descent is made by Wills Micro Lead to the Craycroft River, and the way made up the | + | |
- | Craycroft Valley (buttongrass and some patches of fair to bad scrub) to Paperbark Camp, on the southern bank. From here the hard climb is made up the Moss Ridge - a real " | + | |
- | people have bashed a clearing of sorts. M.U.M.C. has also blazed part of the route at least, but it would be easy to lose. Once at Berchevaise Plateau the peak can be climbed by the south-west chimney. This climb is not for those afraid of heights. | + | |
N.B. On all routes at least 40 ft, of cord or rope is needed for pack hauling, even if not used for climbing. Holds are plentiful, but long leads are required as belays are few and far between. | N.B. On all routes at least 40 ft, of cord or rope is needed for pack hauling, even if not used for climbing. Holds are plentiful, but long leads are required as belays are few and far between. | ||
- | Approximate times: Start of track - Blakes Opening - 5 hours. Steep climb from Blakes-North Lake - 6 " | + | |
- | Craycroft Paperbark Camp - 3 hours | + | Approximate times: Start of track - Blakes Opening - 5 hours. Steep climb from Blakes-North Lake - 6 - North Lake - Craycroft - 1.5 days, Craycroft Paperbark Camp - 3 hours, Moss Ridge - 1 day at least. |
- | Moss Ridge - 1 day at least. | + | |
- | Return can be over same route or via Ridge. i.e. from Hobart to the Peak and return | + | Return can be over same route or via Ridge. i.e. from Hobart to the Peak and return |
- | No.2. OLD RIVER ROUTE. This route involves flying to Cox's Bight and walking to the Kings' home at " | + | |
- | 19. | + | No.2. OLD RIVER ROUTE. This route involves flying to Cox's Bight and walking to the Kings' home at " |
up to the peak. Advance notice should be given to Dennis King as he would need to take a day off from mining to use his boat across the Harbour. | up to the peak. Advance notice should be given to Dennis King as he would need to take a day off from mining to use his boat across the Harbour. | ||
- | Few details are available as to the routes although Olegas Truchanas (Hobart) pioneered the route and oneor two Mainland parties have since attempted it. It brings you out at Hanging Lake, and the climb to the top from here is definitely not for the novice. It appears to be much clearer of scrub than other routes, but time could be lost waiting for suitable weather for the planes and boat. | + | |
- | 3. RIDGE ROUTE (Considering it as a return from Berchevaise Plateau) | + | Few details are available as to the routes although Olegas Truchanas (Hobart) pioneered the route and one or two Mainland parties have since attempted it. It brings you out at Hanging Lake, and the climb to the top from here is definitely not for the novice. It appears to be much clearer of scrub than other routes, but time could be lost waiting for suitable weather for the planes and boat. |
- | From the plateau a steep descent down a rock slide is made to the Craycroft Lakes over 1,000 ft. below; then the foot of the peak is skirted (a fantastic sight), and another steep bash and haul to regain the ridge and plateau on the other side. There is a campsite along the ridge towards FOUR PEAKS and thus far would take a day. It. is pointed out that campsites govern this route, which is extremely rough and exposed.- Bad weather here can occur very suddenly, and there is almost no chance of getting off the ridge to shelter. | + | |
- | Passing on the sou' | + | 3. RIDGE ROUTE (Considering it as a return from Berchevaise Plateau)\\ |
- | EQUIPMENT: | + | From the plateau a steep descent down a rock slide is made to the Craycroft Lakes over 1,000 ft. below; then the foot of the peak is skirted (a fantastic sight), and another steep bash and haul to regain the ridge and plateau on the other side. There is a campsite along the ridge towards FOUR PEAKS and thus far would take a day. It. is pointed out that campsites govern this route, which is extremely rough and exposed. Bad weather here can occur very suddenly, and there is almost no chance of getting off the ridge to shelter. |
- | DON'T FORGET: 1. Register with Tasmanian Search & Rescue Organisation before leaving. | + | |
+ | Passing on the south western side of the Four Peaks, thick richea and dwarf myrtle scrub make for slow going before the ridge is followed over the tops of crags etc to drop down on to Goon Moor. Here there are one or two possible campsites. The next day is spent in traversing the Needles, then down a scree slope and up on to Stuart | ||
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+ | EQUIPMENT: | ||
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+ | DON'T FORGET: 1. Register with Tasmanian Search & Rescue Organisation before leaving.\\ | ||
2. Hobart Walking Club members will be glad to show slides, maps, etc. of routes if contacted in Hobart. | 2. Hobart Walking Club members will be glad to show slides, maps, etc. of routes if contacted in Hobart. | ||
- | AIR DROP & TRANSPORT: | + | |
- | CONTACT:- Aero Club of Southern Tasmania, | + | AIR DROP & TRANSPORT:\\ |
- | Cambridge Aerodrome, Hobart, | + | CONTACT: Aero Club of Southern Tasmania, Cambridge Aerodrome, Hobart, Special charter rates, etc., on application, |
- | Special charter rates, etc., on application, | + | |
- | TRANSPORT | + | TRANSPORT |
- | (Coxfs Bight | + | (Cox' |
- | ' | + | |
- | suitable.) AIR DROPS: | + | AIR DROPS:\\ |
- | 1. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, e and packed in sugar bags. | + | 1. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx |
- | per person and pack. Approx.5 Hobart - Lake Pedder. | + | |
- | E7 Hobart - Cox's Bight. | + | |
and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being | and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being | ||
AP, | AP, | ||
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2. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave top of augar,bag as " | 2. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave top of augar,bag as " | ||
(Try flying a.p;ane and dropping heavy weights at the same t.i1/19, and you wilI-prebiate the pilotts difficulties) | (Try flying a.p;ane and dropping heavy weights at the same t.i1/19, and you wilI-prebiate the pilotts difficulties) | ||
- | 3. Tie all bags seourely, is easy, clearly show required. | + | 3. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required. |
- | 4. 'Give the hero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather. | + | 4. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather. |
mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date | mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date | ||
much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out | much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out | ||
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- | REPORT ON MEETING OF NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS HELD ON | + | ====== Report |
- | 4q-e | + | |
- | 8: R. SECTION SECRETARY, The position remaiftt, vacant and a volunteer is requirea urgenLly co fill this important post. | + | |
- | WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue | + | |
- | Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund, | + | |
- | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' | + | |
- | 7FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the | + | |
- | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel, Council resolved to write to the Chief Secret- | + | |
- | ary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary | + | |
- | organisations, | + | |
- | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of | + | |
- | interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the | + | |
- | Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act. | + | |
- | WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received | + | |
- | a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this | + | |
- | area which was at present a State Forest. | + | |
- | FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing | + | |
- | that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit | + | |
- | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens | + | |
- | Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants. | + | |
- | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organnU-TEF function for 1957. | + | |
- | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of com petitive walking races between | + | |
- | CODE OF ETHICS. It wag decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required. | + | |
- | 401 | + | |
- | EASTER AFTERMATH. | + | SECTION SECRETARY, The position remains vacant and a volunteer is required urgently to fill this important post. |
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+ | WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund, | ||
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+ | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' | ||
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+ | 7FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel, Council resolved to write to the Chief Secretary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary organisations, | ||
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+ | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act. | ||
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+ | WILLIAMS-ALLEYN RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this area which was at present a State Forest. | ||
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+ | FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17 resulted from donations received to offset expenses. | ||
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+ | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants. | ||
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+ | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organise the function for 1957. | ||
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+ | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of competitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise. | ||
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+ | CODE OF ETHICS. It was decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required. | ||
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+ | **EASTER AFTERMATH** | ||
Paddy has just got back from an Easter jaunt with the old Buffers Bushwalking Club. | Paddy has just got back from an Easter jaunt with the old Buffers Bushwalking Club. | ||
- | Each year these ruthless (and toothless) old veteMns | + | Each year these ruthless (and toothless) old veterans |
- | This year these doughty walkers horrified the shivering inmates of well closed cars at the Summit of Kosciusko by leaping out of a taxi and heading off into the | + | |
- | known in the teeth of a blizzard of sago snow. | + | This year these doughty walkers horrified the shivering inmates of well closed cars at the Summit of Kosciusko by leaping out of a taxi and heading off into the known in the teeth of a blizzard of sago snow. |
- | A few days later headlines in the paper screamed, " | + | |
- | not the "Old B's Club", they turned up at Kiandra safely at the appointed time. And so the aged ones get home to the comfort of their bath chairs. | + | A few days later headlines in the paper screamed, " |
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