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195705 [2016/04/02 16:23] – [Operation Holdsworth] kennettj | 195705 [2016/04/03 11:56] – [Report on Meeting of NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs 4 April] kennettj | ||
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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. 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, | + | 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, |
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" | 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" | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
- | (Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, | + | (Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, |
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- | SECTION SECRETARY, The position remains vacant and a volunteer is required urgently to fill this important post. | + | S& |
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, | 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' | + | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' |
- | 7FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick | + | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation |
- | Council | + | |
- | ary suggesting | + | |
- | organisations, | + | |
- | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of | + | WILLIAMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation |
- | interested conservation bodies | + | |
- | Minister | + | |
- | WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received | + | FEDERATION REUNION. |
- | a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this | + | |
- | area which was at present | + | |
- | FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee | + | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned |
- | that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17.- resulted from donations received | + | |
- | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland | + | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee |
- | Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned | + | |
- | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee | + | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal |
- | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal | + | CODE OF ETHICS. It was decided |
- | 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. | ||
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**EASTER AFTERMATH** | **EASTER AFTERMATH** |
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