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 |Food (net weight)| 3| 8|
 |Towel __or__ swim costume __or__ spare shirt or blouse (all lightweight)| | 5|
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+|__Total__|20| -|
 === Sample list for the 15 lb. pack. ===
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 You will notice that I have omitted several items, which seem to be dear to the heart of many bushwalkers e.g. slacks, windjacket, the second billy, excess toilet gear etc. They are by no means essential. On the 15 lb. list you swim without benefit of costume, dry naturally, and don't have a clean shirt or blouse to put on for coming home. If anyone can prove that any of these items are __essential__, I'll be only too pleased to hear their arguments. However, I do not suggest that you have to adhere strictly to the foregoing lists to arrive at these pack weights, as they can be modified within limits to suit individual requirements. For instance, on the 20 lb. list, you might prefer to substitute a plastic cup or bowl for the enamel mug and use the saved 4 oz. to advantage somewhere else - that is only one of the many modifications which can be made. The main thing to watch is that when you __add__ something, don't forget to __subtract__ the same weight away from something else simultaneously. Finally a few hints:
-  _ Regard ounces, __not pounds__, as being significant.
+  - Regard ounces, __not pounds__, as being significant.
   - Steel tent pegs are unnecessary.
   - Dice that heavy sleeping bag as soon as you can afford a lighter one.
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-CAR TRIAL - SAT. 30th NOV. & SUN-. 1st DEC.
+===== Car Trial - Sat. 30th Nov. & Sun. 1st Dec. =====
-This rally will be a weekend's enjoyment for driver, navigator and passengers
-DEFINITELY NOT A SPEED,TRIAL
+  - This rally will be a weekend's enjoyment for driver, navigator and passengers. __Definitely not a speed trial__.
-The trial willcommende from the traffic island at Strathfield station at 1.30.p...114 Saturday. The first section ofthe trial will end at a good camping spot-(If the fire ban is still on, bring your primus). The second half of the'trial will be on Sunday morning and will finish at.the lunch spot'wherethere will be good swimming for the afternoon.
+  - The trial will commence from the traffic island at Strathfield station at 1.30 p.m. Saturday. The first section of the trial will end at a good camping spot (If the fire ban is still on, bring your primus). The second half of the trial will be on Sunday morning and will finish at the lunch spot where there will be good swimming for the afternoon.
-) The course will be about 110 miles.
+  - The course will be about 110 miles.
-. 4) Any number of secret controls may be situated around the course
+  - Any number of secret controls may be situated around the course.
-) The course has been set from Gregory's Street Directory and from
+  - The course has been set from Gregory's Street Directory and from the Windsor, St. Albans and Liverpool Military Survey Maps.
-the Windsor, St. Albans and Liverpool Military Survey Maps.
+  - Each competitor enters at his own risk and the organisers accept no responsibility for liabilities.
-. Each competitor enters at his own risk and the organisers accept no responsibility. for liabilities.
+  - All rules of the road are to be strictly adhered to, especially the 30 mph speed limit.
-) All rules of the road are to loc) strictly adhered to, especially the 30 mph speed limit.
+  - Bring as many passengers as possible - they will help you to work out the clues.
-p) Bring as many passengers as possible - they will help you to work out the clues.
+  - Please lodge your entry with George Gray or Dave Brown (Dave Brown YL 7137)
-) Please lodge your entry with George Gray or Dave Brown (Dave Brbwn YL 7137)
-.
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-YOUR WALKING GUIDE.
-November
+===== Your Walking Guide. =====
--16-17 Victoria Falls-Grose River Faulconbridge From the top of Vic oria Fa s, a ong Grose o e en of the Fauloonbridge ridge, the going is fairly rough. (sandstone rock-hopping and bush scrambling). Also near summer temperature will make it harder, although there is the advantage of being able to dive in for a swim anywhere along the way. Definitely be in good condition - travel light and don't forget your hat even if you wear nothing else. The scenery in this area is second to none for sandstone cliffs, so take that roll of colour film. Return train fare 26/-.
--17 Woy Woy to Palm Beach. Walking is easy to medium along good tracks. Swimming spots near National Fitness Camp. Pleasant
+|November| |
-views of southern Brisbane Waters. Also ferry ride to Palm 0 Beach rounds trip off nicely with interesting aspects of Broken Bay. Combined total cost is approx. 15/-.
+|15-16-17|__Victoria Falls-Grose River, Faulconbridge__. From the top of Victoria Falls, along Grose to the end of the Faulconbridge ridge, the going is fairly rough. (sandstone rock-hopping and bush scrambling). Also near summer temperature will make it harder, although there is the advantage of being able to dive in for a swim anywhere along the way. Definitely be in good condition - travel light and don't forget your hat even if you wear nothing else. The scenery in this area is second to none for sandstone cliffs, so take that roll of colour film. Return train fare 26/-.|
- Nepean Lookout - Glenbrook_Gorge area, A good'medium Sunday test walk. Mainly track walking to Nepean Lookout via Euroka then medium creek walking through Glenbrook Gorge to Station. Descent from Lookout is easily negotiated. Return fare 12,/3. From Lookout views of Nepean and Sydney Plain.
+|16-17|__Woy Woy to Palm Beach__. Walking is easy to medium along good tracks. Swimming spots near National Fitness Camp. Pleasant views of southern Brisbane Waters. Also ferry ride to Palm Beach rounds trip off nicely with interesting aspects of Broken Bay. Combined total cost is approx. 15/-.|
--23-24 Solitary - Cedar Ck. Tourist track walking to and from Solitary. Going will be a little rough off Solitary and in Cedar Ck., although bushfires have now made the climb out of Cedar Ck. to the Ruined Castle a lot easier. From Solitary good views of surrounding cliffs of Jamieson Valley and tourists on Echo Point. Return fare 22/2. Easy ascent and descent on Narrow Neck by means of Golden Stairway.
+|17|__Nepean Lookout - Glenbrook Gorge area__. A good medium Sunday test walk. Mainly track walking to Nepean Lookout via Euroka then medium creek walking through Glenbrook Gorge to Station. Descent from Lookout is easily negotiated. Return fare 12/3. From Lookout views of Nepean and Sydney Plain.|
--24 Red Ledge Pass - Mitchells Ck. Very interesting trip for those who like exploring ways on and off Narrow Neck. A little intrepid in some spots on Red Ledge and Mitchells Ck but these are easily negotiated. Leader will probably make a base camp at Coral Swamp making the trip a lot easier. Return fare train 22/2, if tempted by taxi fare is approx.  1/- each way for car load of four. View over Megalong.
+|22-23-24|__Solitary - Cedar Ck__. Tourist track walking to and from Solitary. Going will be a little rough off Solitary and in Cedar Ck., although bushfires have now made the climb out of Cedar Ck. to the Ruined Castle a lot easier. From Solitary good views of surrounding cliffs of Jamieson Valley and tourists on Echo Point. Return fare 22/2. Easy ascent and descent on Narrow Neck by means of Golden Stairway.|
-Erskine Ck. Lookout - Breakfast Ck. area. Mostly track walk- a ing except fro Breakfast Gk. where going is a little scratchy. Medium test walk. Return train fare 12/3
+|23-24|__Red Ledge Pass - Mitchells Ck.__ Very interesting trip for those who like exploring ways on and off Narrow Neck. A little intrepid in some spots on Red Ledge and Mitchells Ck but these are easily negotiated. Leader will probably make a base camp at Coral Swamp making the trip a lot easier. Return fare train 22/2, if tempted by taxi fare is approx. 1/- each way for car load of four. View over Megalong.|
--30-1 Arethusa - Grand Canyon. As leader intends going through with packs, care should be taken to waterproof equipment. Rope work ind pool swimming involved in Gorge. Views in
+|24|__Erskine Ck. Lookout - Breakfast Ck. area__. Mostly track walking except for Breakfast Ck. where going is a little scratchy. Medium test walk. Return train fare 12/3.|
-Gorge and Canyon area are excellent. Leader also intends to
+|29-30-1|__Arethusa - Grand Canyon__. As leader intends going through with packs, care should be taken to waterproof equipment. Rope work and pool swimming involved in Gorge. Views in Gorge and Canyon area are excellent. Leader also intends to meet up with Brian Harvey's Blue Gum walk.|
-meet up with Brian Harvey's Blue Gum walk.
+|30-1|__Blue Gum - Govett's Leap__. Ideal summer walk with swimming at Blue Gum and easy tracks to follow. Tracks down Perry's and up Govett's are in fair order. A Bonno, photographic area for campfire scene merchants. Train and car fare approx. 28/-. Scenery is mighty. Prospectives don't miss this walk.|
--1 Blue Gum - Govett's L. Ideal summer walk with swimming at Blue Gum and easy tra-dk-E to follow. Tracks down Perry's and up Govett's are in fair order. A Donn, photographic area for campfire scene merchants. Train and car fare approx. 28/- Scenery is mighty. Prospectives don't miss this walk.
+|30-1|__Car Trial__. Somewhere near Sydney. This is not a race or reliability trial of cars, but more like a navigators trial where all can join in. The roads will be of a good standard - distance 110 miles. The trial will begin at 1.30 p.m. Saturday and end mid-day Sunday. The overnight and Sunday noon camps will be near good swimming holes. Bods wishing to take part with or without cars please contact David Brown YL 7137 or George Gray (See page 11 for details).|
--1 Car Trial. Somewhere near Sydney. This is not a race or
+|December| |
-reliability trial of cars, but more like a navigators trial where all can join in. The roads will be of a good standard - distance 110 miles. The trial will begin at
+|1|__Fireworks Ridge - Campfire Ck.__ Test walk. Tracks except for Fireworks Ridge and Campfire Ck. where the way is fair to medium. Leader intends to make for swimming hole in Glenbrook Ck. before returning to Station. Return train fare 12/-.|
-.30 p.m, Saturday and end mid-day Sunday. The overnight and Sunday noon camps will be near Food swimming holes. Bods
+|6-7-8|__Glen Alan Ck. - Upper Breakfast Ck. area__. Good tracks except in Glen Alan Ck. where leader wishes to spend a fair amount of time Swimming. Only long climb is Devils Hole but graded track makes this easy. This trip gives any quantity of material for photographers. Weather will be hot so light load is preferable. Train fare 22/2.|
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+|7-8|__Martin's Lookout - Sassafrass Gully__. Medium Creek walking most of the way although a little bushy in parts. Spots for swimming. Return fare from Springwood 15/5.|
-.
+|8|__Era - Burning Palms__. Ideal Sunday test walk. All track walking with good swimming and surfing at Era and Burning Palms. This part of South Coast is very photographic for colour enthusiasts. Return fare 11/2.|
-wishing to take part with or without cars please contact December David Drown YL 7137 or George Gray (See page 11 for details)
+|8|__Children's Party - Bare Ck.__ Further details from Jen. Madden - WL 5317.|
-Fireworks Ride - Campfire Ck. Test walk. Tracks except fc Fireworks Ridge  and Campfire Ck, where the way is fair to medium. Leader intends to make for swimming hole in Glen- brook Ck. before returning to Station. Return train fare 12
--7-8 Glen Alan Ck. - Upper 14reakfast Ck. area. Good tracks except in Glen Plan Ck. where leader wishes to spend a fair amount of time Swimming. Only long climb is Devils Hole bu'. graded track makes this easy. This trip gives any quantity of material for photographers. Weather will be hot so light load is preferable. Train fare 22/2.
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--8 Martin's Lookout - Sassafrass Gully. Medium Creek walking most of the way although a little bushy in parts. Spots for
-swimming. Return fare from Springwood 15/5.
+===== September Walk's Report. =====
- Era-Burning, Palms. Ideal Sunday test walk. All track walk-'
-ing with good swimming and surfing at Era and Burning Palms, This part of South Coast is very photographic for colour
+- Brian Anderson (Walks Sec.)
-enthusiasts. Return fare 11/2.
- Children's Party - Bare Ck. Further details from Jen.
+Well, it's pleasing to find that all walks during September managed to leave Central Station before being white anted.
-Madden - WL 5317.
-SEPTEMBER WALK2S REPORT.
+The month's walking began very quietly as David Brown's Marathon and the associated Saturday camp trip were transferred to the last weekend of September, but more of that later. However, Laurie Rayner's Sunday walk down Tunk's Ck. Galston Gorge proceeded as planned with seven bode attending.
--- Brian Anderson (Walks Sc.
-Well, it's pleasing to find that all walks during September manaE
+On the following weekend approximately 120 walkers joined the pleasant Saturday walk from the President's front gate to his back door where Malc. and Elsa McGregor were farewelled by their bushwalking friends and a bunch of phony Scotsmen who paraded in paint brushes and tartain shirts, worn of course, at a lower level.
-ed to leave Central Station before being white anted.
-The month's walking began very quietly as David Brown's Marathon and the associated Saturday camp trip were transferred to the last
+Although most were late getting to bed on the Saturday night, nine members and eleven prospectives still managed to accompany David Ingram down Spring Gully, Cowan Creek way. It's interesting to note, here, that of the eleven prospectives, eight were females. Probably the importance of this fact, could be best summed up in Frank Barr's own statement "Aw - Bonno!"
-weekend of Septembers but more of that later. However, Laurie Rayner'
-Sunday walk down Tunk's Ck. Galston Gorge proceeded as planned with seven bode attendincr.
+From the Editor is reported a 14 mile spine bash trip in Wheeny Creek with 11 others. Frank said, at one stage the party was going so slow that they were averaging 1/8 of a mile per hour. (Heck if they went any slower they'd stop!) Yvonne Renwick had a nasty experience whilst walking bare footed in this area, when she walked on some live coals of a burnt out log. If the truth were known, it's probably one of Digby's subtle ways of burning off the members.
-On the following, weekend approximately 120 walkers joined the
-pleasant Saturday walk from the President's front gate to his back
+Saturday walk, jointly led by Jess Martin and Edna Garrad in the Salvation Ck. area proceeded well despite an abundance of ticks trying to get free rides on passing bushwalkers. Jess and Edna's party comprised six members, one visitor and a prospective prospective.
-door where Maio, and Elsa McGregor were farewelled by their bushwalk-
-ing friends and a bunch of phony Scotsmen who paraded in paint brusheF and tartain shirts, worn of course, at a lower level.
+Dot Butler's Sunday climbing trip in Glenbrook Gorge had 14 members and four visitors all over the rock faces. Also Colin Putt's demonstration of climbing techniques made the day a profitable one for prospective climbers.
-Although most were late getting to bed on the Saturday night, nin,
-members and eleven prospectives still managed to accompany David Inr;ra
+Now the last weekend proved very popular for walking with 41 bods joining the three programmed walks and the deferred marathon.
-down Spring Gully, Cowan Creek way. It's interesting to note, here,
-that of the eleven prospectives, eight were females. Probably the importance of.this fact, could be best summed up in Frank Barr's own statement "Aw Bonnol"
-From the Editor is reported a 14 mile spine bash trip in Wheeny Creek with 11 others. Frank said, at one stage the party was going so slow that they were aye/aging 1/8 of a mile per hour. (Heck if they went any slower they'd stop) Yvonne Renwick had a nasty experience whilst walking bare footed in this area, when she walked on some live coals of a burnt out lor. If the truth were known, it's probably one of Digby's subtle ways of 'Durnine,, off the merbers,
-.
-Saturday walk, jointly led by Jess Martin and Edna Garrad in the Salvation Ck. area proceeded well despite an abundance of ticks tryinL to get free rides on passing bushwalkers. Jess and Edna's party
-'
-comprised six members, one visitor and a prospective prospective.
-Dot Butler's Sunday climbing trip in Glenbrook Gorge had 14 members and four visitors all over the rock faces. Also Colin Putt's demonstration of climbing techniques made the day a profitable one foy prospective climbers.
-Now the last weekend proved very popular for walking with 41 bode joining the three programmed walks and the 'deferred marathon.
 On the Friday "nighter" troubles of all kinds handicapped Joan Walker's party of six members along the Cox and Blackheath Creek. Firstly the multitude of sleepy snakes basking in the sun and secondly the four would-be marathoners who just "didn't make the grade".
 John White and 19 others armed with maps, compasses, film, projectors and good ideas ventured out to Dr. Barnado's Home for boys at Picton to show the lads the Walkers' way of life. John reports great interest was shown by the boys and that a wealth of potential members were available if the club were to invite one or two, now and then, on official suitable club walks.
-Rumour has it that one of the boys was so grateful for his butine that he presented Bob Binks with his catapult.
-Finally, Sunday's walk led by David Ingram. to Uloola Falls had seven members and three prospectives.
+Rumour has it that one of the boys was so grateful for his outing that he presented Bob Binks with his catapult.
+Finally, Sunday's walk led by David Ingram to Uloola Falls had seven members and three prospectives.
 Now, if I may be so bold to include the 120 walkers at McGregor'c farewell, the tally for September would be 226.
-WARRUMBUNGLE NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
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+===== Warrumbungle National Park Photographic Competition. =====
 May we remind all photographers about this lucrative competition which closes on 29th November. Two sections:
-a) Colour Transparencies ... 1st Prize 75 and five consolation prizes of 5 each.
-b) Black and White Prints .. 1st Prize 25 and five consolation prizes of 5 each.
+a) Colour Transparencies - 1st Prize £75 and five consolation prizes of £5 each.
+b) Black and White Prints - 1st Prize £25 and five consolation prizes of £5 each.
 Entry fee is 2/- each and entries should be accompanied by the official entry form and sent to the Secretary, Warrumbungle National Park Trust, C/o Mr. G. A. Gould, Shire Clerk, Coonabarabran.
-The Competition Rules with the attached Entry Form was included with your April, 1957 magazine. If you can't find this, Ron Knightle:y will be pleased to oblige with a duplicate.
-BE IN IT ... THIS IS YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CAMERA TO PUT A FEW CHIPS BACK INTO YOUR POCKET.
+The Competition Rules with the attached Entry Form was included with your April, 1957 magazine. If you can't find this, Ron Knightley will be pleased to oblige with a duplicate.
+Be in it - this is your big opportunity for your camera to put a few chips back into your pocket.
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 ,INTERNATIONAL PHYSICAL YEAR
 "MY DEAH  I'LL INTRODUCE YOU AFTER TEA   HE'S ROUND THE