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-THE SYDNEY BUSHNALKtR.
+====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ======
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers,
-Cl- The N.S.W. Nurses' Association, "Northcote Building",
+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, C/- The N.S.W. Nurses' Association, "Northcote Building", Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney. 'Phone JW1462.
-Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No. 4476 G.P.O., Sydney.
-'Phone JW1462.
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- JULY, 1959 Price 1/ -
-Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Reproduction: Brian Anderson
+=== No. 295. July, 1959. Price 1/- ===
-Pennant Hills. WJ3514. Sales & Subs.: Audrey Kenway
-Business Manager: Brian Harvey Typed by Jean Harvey.
+|**Editor**|Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514.|
+|**Business Manager**|Brian Harvey.|
+|**Reproduction**|Brian Anderson.|
+|**Sales and Subs**|Audrey Kenway.|
+|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey.|
+===== In This Issue: =====
+| | |Page|
+|Editorial| |1|
+|Social Notes| |2|
+|At Our June Meeting|Alex Colley| 3|
+|Danae Brook|Mike Peryman| 5|
+|"Respectfully Yours"|K.A.|10|
+|Walking Guide| |12, 21|
+|News from Lyn. Baber| |14 |
+|Illinbah Round Trip|Edna Garrad|17|
+|Ettrema Gorge|Colin Putt|18 |
+|Mr. Harvey Wins the Lottery|Canis Minor|19|
+===== Advertisements: =====
+| |Page|
+|Hattswell's Taxi & Tourist Service| 7|
+|Sanitarium Health Food Shop| 9|
+|Paddy's Advertisement|13|
+----
+===== Let's Be Illiterate or Burn, Bash and Bury. =====
-CONTENTS.
-Page
-Editorial 1
-Social Notes 2
-At 3ur June Meeting - Alex Colley 3
-Danae Brook - Mike Peryman 5
-Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advertisemnt) 7
-The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advertisement) 9
-"Respect fully Your s" - IC.A  10 21
-Walking Guide 12,
-Paddy's Advertisement 13
-News from Lyn. Baber 14
-Illinbah Round Trip - Edna Garrad 17
-Ettrema Gorge - Colin Putt 18
-Mr. Harvey Wins the Lottery - Canis Minor 19
-LET 'S BE ILLITERATE or BURN, BASH AND BURY.
 "Rubbish in the Bush", did I hear someone say? "In the Castle area". Shades of Blue Gum in 1938, is it possible? -
-Litter is a world-wide problem to which the answer is Education. To quote
-from the Report of a Committee on "Litter in the Royal Parks of London (1955)" -
+Litter is a world-wide problem to which the answer is Education. To quote from the Report of a Committee on "Litter in the Royal Parks of London (1955)" -
-"Litter scattering is more a consequence cf bad habits than of civilisation itself. We have only to travel to certain foreign cities to realise that litter is no problem where high standards of living are accompanied by parallel development of civilised habits and where public opinion makes an offender realise that to drop litter in a public place is a social offence... Those who use the Parks for relaxation rather than as places of amusement, are, on the whole, careful not to leave litter on the ground."
-Waste material, it should be noted, only becomes litter when disposed of in the wrong places. These Editorials always start on page one, and so long as they don't extend too far down page two, are in the right place and cannot be litter(ary) Therefore, with a clear conscience, we can issue this appeal to all offending, that is to say "litterate",Bushwalkers
+"Litter scattering is more a consequence of bad habits than of civilisation itself. We have only to travel to certain foreign cities to realise that litter is no problem where high standards of living are accompanied by parallel development of civilised habits and where public opinion makes an offender realise that to drop litter in a public place is a social offence... Those who use the Parks for relaxation rather than as places of amusement, are, on the whole, careful not to leave litter on the ground."
-"Don't leave your rubbish in the Bush, send it to the Magazine:"
-.
+Waste material, it should be noted, only becomes litter when disposed of in the __wrong__ places. These Editorials always start on page one, and so long as they don't extend too far down page two, are in the __right__ place and cannot be litter(ary). Therefore, with a clear conscience, we can issue this appeal to all offending, that is to say "litterate", Bushwalkers:-
-DATES FOR THE SOCIAL 6ALENDAR.
+"Don't leave your rubbish in the Bush, send it to the Magazine!"
+----
+===== Dates For The Social Calendar. =====
 Edna Garrad.
-JULY 15TH: Don't forget the P.M.G's Movies Night - Tasmania and other films.
-JULY 22ND: "Roving Around Australia" - George Gray, Frank Young, Frank Rigby and Henry Gold.
+|**July 15th**|Don't forget the P.M.G's Movies Night - Tasmania and other films.|
-AUGUST 19TH: S.BX. "Amateur Hour with a difference".
+|**July 22nd**|"Roving Around Australia" - George Gray, Frank Young, Frank Rigby and Henry Gold.|
-Let the Social Secretary have details of your act as soon as possible.
+|**August 19th**|S.B.W. "Amateur Hour with a difference". Let the Social Secretary have details of your act as soon as possible.|
-AUGUST 26TH: Malcolm McGregor will present more about Amaiica. Don't miss this:
+|**August 26th**|Malcolm McGregor will present more about America. Don't miss this!|
-PAST EVENTS.
-Non-Scenic Colour Slide Competition.
+----
-.
+===== Past Events. =====
+=== Non-Scenic Colour Slide Competition. ===
 Malcolm reports only Ten competitors, mosbly old hands, with a total of 53 slides. (Glad to see Ern. French among those highly commended.) The standard was high and the evening enjoyable, but where oh where are all our photographers? How about spending 2/- on a non-scenic gem now and again?
-Mr. K. Dietrich judged
-st George Gray   "Wine Vats"
+Mr. K. Dietrich judged:
-nd David Brown  "Campfire Scene"
-rd Geoff Wagg  . "Wife" (his own)
+st George Gray - "Wine Vats"
-Judge's comments on 3rd place
-Placing of figure good, red scarf perfect, sock and bare ankle not good. Bare skin should always be taken in large areas   Whacko:
+nd David Brown - "Campfire Scene"
-Prospective Members'  Night.
+rd Geoff Wagg - "Wife" (his own)
+Judge's comments on 3rd place: Placing of figure good, red scarf perfect, sock and bare ankle not good. Bare skin should always be taken in large areas... Whacko!
+=== Prospective Members' Night. ===
 This time a panel of experts faced "prepared" questions asked by Prospectives and a few ring ins. Unofficial tampering with the questions added some hilarity to this solemn occasion.
 Then followed the S.B.W. T.V. film with soundtrack. This provoked amusement or admiration depending on the viewer's sense of dignity.
-To round the evening off Ken Meadows showed
-"Murder at the Meeting"
+To round the evening off Ken Meadows showed "Murder at the Meeting", that silent Metro-Goldwyn McGregor classic filmed at the historic Ingersoll Hall with a cast of thousands, Terry's Meat, and a plastic privy seat. There should be more like this (films, we mean).
-that silent Metro-Goldwyn McGregor classic filmed at the historic Ingersoll Hall with a cast of thousands, Terry's Meat:and a plastic privy seat. There should be more like this (films, we mean).
-.
+----
-AT OUR JUNE MEETING.
+===== At Our June Meeting. =====
 Alex Colley.
-The meeting commenced with a welcome to two new members Dick Childs and his
-son, Ted. It was quite a family affair and probably the first time father and son
+The meeting commenced with a welcome to two new members Dick Childs and his son, Ted. It was quite a family affair and probably the first time father and son have been admitted together. Later in the meeting Carl Doherty came in and was also welcomed.
-have been admitted together. Later in the me ing Carl Doherty came in and was also welcomed,
-In business arising from the minutes, Malcolm McGregor told us that the binding
+In business arising from the minutes, Malcolm McGregor told us that the binding of an additional 119 song books had been held up in an attempt to find covers to meet the requirements of bathroom singers, who complained that the dye runs. Research had led to the discovery of suitable covers at a cost of £5, if the meeting approved, which it did.
-of an additional 119 song books had been held up in an attempt to find covers to
-meet the requirements of bathroom singers, who complained that the dye runs. Research had led to the discovery of suitable covers at a cost of 5, if the meeting approved, which it did.
+Malcolm then submitted a report on behalf of the Club projectionists (George Gray, Frank Ashdown and himself) on the desirability of a new projector and screen. (This report was requested by the May meeting). The present projector, he said, emitted a large amount of stray light. This meant not only that people in the vicinity were annoyed, but that the image on the screen was degraded. The temperature of the light was high. Nevertheless, although not modern, the present projector was not bad. With more modern equipment, however, four times the amount of light could be thrown on the screen, while a temperature as low as 140°, the lowest practicable for projection, could be achieved. This would not prevent "popping" (buckling) of slides, but would lessen it. The amount of stray light was small. The cost of the projector would be £53.10. 9 and a spare lamp £2. There was no purpose in submitting alternative models, which were inferior and all cost between £45 and £50. He suggested a 4 inch lens, though a larger lens (6 ins.) would allow the projector to be shifted back another 6' to a distance of 21' from the screen, which would then require less tilting. The larger lens would cost another £14.17. 0. He suggested a 5' square screen at a cost of £12, as against about £6 for a normal 4' square screen. A "matte" screen was preferable to a beaded screen because it was less susceptible to damage. It also gave a wider angle of vision (120° as against 36°). There was better colour contrast in a "matte" screen. A hanging screen, costing about £12, was probably best, though there were other types costing more. The total cost of the equipment would be about £65, less, perhaps, about £10 for our present ecuipment.
-Malcolm then submitted a report on behalf of the Club projectionists (George Gray, Frank Ashdown and himself) on the desirability of a new projector and screen. (This report was requested by the May meeting). The present projector, he said, emitted a large amount of stray light. This meant not only that people in the
-vicinity were annoyed, but that the image on the screen was degraded. The temperature of the light was high. Nevertheless, although not modern, the present projector was not bad. With more modern equipment, however, four times the amount of light could be thrown on the screen, while a temperature-as low as 140, the lowest practicable for projection, could be achieved. This would not prevent "popping" (buckling) of slides, but would lessen it. The amount of stray light was small. The cost of the projector would be E 53.10. 9 and a spare lamp 2. There was no purpose in submitting alternative models, which wero inferior and all cost between 45 and 50. He suggested a 4 inch lens, though a larger lens (6 ins.) would allow the projector to be shifted back another 6' to a distance of 21 from the screen, which would then require less tilting. The larger lens would cost another 14.17. 0. He suggested a 5' square screen at a cost of 12, as against about 6 for a normal 4' square screen. A "matte" screen was preferable to a beaded screen because it was less susceptible to damage. It also gave a wider angle of vision (120 as against 36). There was better colour contrast in a "matte" screen. A hanging screen, costing about E12, was probably best, though there were other types costing more. The total cost of the equipment would be about 65, less, perhaps, about 10 for our present ecuipment.
+While moving that the projectionists' recommendation for a 6" x 5" Leitz Preda 500 projector with a 4 inch lens and a 5' square "matte" screen be purchased, the Treasurer, Ron Knightley, said that the showing of Kodachrome slides was a major social activity of the Club. He anticipated that the annual subscription would about offset our increased rental, leaving us with about £180 in reserve after purchasing the new equipment. There was some discussion of the merits of beaded screens, Frank Leyden being of the opinion that the extra brightness of a beaded screen was an advantage. Jack Wren supported a "matte" screen because of the wider angle of vision and the unavoidable closeness of the audience. Malcolm agree that a beaded screen gave more brightness, but, as we would be stepping up the amount of light reaching the screen by a factor of 4, he did not think the difference would be significant. Ron's motion for purchase of the equipment was carried, and Bill Burke said he might be able to get a discount for us.
-While moving that the projectionists' recommendation for a 6" x 5" Leitz Preda 500 projector with a 4 inch lens and a 5' square "matte" screen be purchased, the Treasurer, Ron Knightley, said that the showing of Kodachrome slides was a major
-social activity of the Club. He anticipated that the annual subscription would about
+The meeting then moved on to discussion of the Christmas Party. Edna Garrad was authorised to engage a band for up to £20 and arrange for catering at 6/6d. a head.
-offset our increased rental, leaving us with about 180 in reserve after purchasing the new equipment. There was some discussion of the merits of beaded screens, Frank Leyden being of the opinion that the extra brightness of a beaded screen was an advantage. Jack Wren supported a "matte" screen because of the midar angle of vision
-and the unavoidable closeness of the audience. Malcolm agree that a beaded screen
-gave more brightness, but, as we would be stepping up the amount of light reaching
-the screen by a factor of 4, he did not think the difference would be significant. Ron's motion for purchase of the equipment was carried, and Bill Burke said he might
-be able to get a discount for us.
-The meeting then moved on to discussion of the Christmas Party. Edna Garrad
-was authorised to engage a band for up to 20 and arrange for catering at 6/6d. a head.
 The Walks Secretary told us that 50 members, 21 prospectives and 2 visitors had attended the previous month's walks.
-Len Fall told us that the National Parks Association had nominated Tom Mbppett as a member of the Brisbane Waters National Park Trust. On his suggestion Myles Dunphy was nominated by the Club as a Trustee of the Blue Mountains Park which the Premier announced recently, was about to be created. A letter from Allen Strom asking for motions for the August Conservation Conference evoked no response.
-The President told us that Lyndsey Grey had undertaken to look after Club publications. In particular the Magazine, which contained much information of value in planning trips, could be made available on request. There was an index done by Jim Brown, which listed articles and could easily be brought up to date if anyone would volunteer to do so. Frank:Rigby said he would do the job.
+Len Fall told us that the National Parks Association had nominated Tom Moppett as a member of the Brisbane Waters National Park Trust. On his suggestion Myles Dunphy was nominated by the Club as a Trustee of the Blue Mountains Park which the Premier announced recently, was about to be created. A letter from Allen Strom asking for motions for the August Conservation Conference evoked no response.
-On a motion by Len Fall appreciation was expressed of Paul Barnes' services to the Club as oar Federation delegate for 13 years. Paul had been President and Vice President of.Federntion and would cease to be a delegate next month.
+The President told us that Lyndsey Grey had undertaken to look after Club publications. In particular the Magazine, which contained much information of value in planning trips, could be made available on request. There was an index done by Jim Brown, which listed articles and could easily be brought up to date if anyone would volunteer to do so. Frank Rigby said he would do the job.
+On a motion by Len Fall appreciation was expressed of Paul Barnes' services to the Club as our Federation delegate for 13 years. Paul had been President and Vice President of Federntion and would cease to be a delegate next month.
 The President bid "au revoir" on our behalf to Margaret Ryan, who is going to Canada and expressed the hope that she would be back in the Club again.
-.01111=10
-"CRACKER" NIGHT.
+----
+===== "Cracker" Night. =====
 It was also a "cracker night".
-A full moon shone on Kanangra Walls and you could Walk across the tops without a torch and see the distant lights of The Tourist Towns. Now and again a coloured light mould glow, rise slightly and disappear - rockets, 25 miles away as the crov flies:
-On a rock slab under a waterfall in Danae Brook slept (?) the Danae adventurerc and on Kanangra Creek (more comfortably) were the Paralyser Trio.
+A full moon shone on Kanangra Walls and you could walk across the tops without a torch and see the distant lights of The Tourist Towns. Now and again a coloured light would glow, rise slightly and disappear - rockets, 25 miles away as the crow flies!
-It was "cracker" night at the Harvey's to celebrate Irene(Canada) Pridham's.: birthday. Our reporter was there:
-At the Harvey's.
+On a rock slab under a waterfall in Danae Brook slept (?) the Danae adventurers and on Kanangra Creek (more comfortably) were the Paralyser Trio.
-Notice to All Bushie Car Owners: If your car bottom is dragginl, place car near very new culvert and put at the wheel one Hooper filled with Kickapooch Joy Juice. The result is not quite spontaneous combustion but it gives a new lift to the-bottom
-If to greater heights you wish to soar, Go to Molly, wife of Will.
+It was "cracker" night at the Harvey's to celebrate Irene(Canada) Pridham's birthday. Our reporter was there:
-She'll fill your boots, socks and pockets With lighted fuse;
+=== At the Harvey's. ===
+__Notice to All Bushie Car Owners__: If your car bottom is draggin', place car near very new culvert and put at the wheel one Hooper filled with Kickapooch Joy Juice. The result is not quite spontaneous combustion but it gives a new lift to the bottom.
+If to greater heights you wish to soar,\\
+Go to Molly, wife of Will.\\
+She'll fill your boots, socks and pockets\\
+With lighted fuse;\\
 And earthly cares won't bother you anymore.
-While nations are trying to outdo one ano-ther in the rocket field, Hooper mildly has them coming and going from Canada to Nahroonga. If he isn't famous now it is only because he doesn't like publicity.
+While nations are trying to outdo one another in the rocket field, Hooper mildly has them coming and going from Canada to Wahroonga. If he isn't famous now it is only because he doesn't like publicity.
 If your cracker night wasn't a success, next year try mixing Roaring Wind Mountain Brew with your bangers and you will have a night your friends will long remember. Did you hear about the absent minded President who punctuated his tale(tail) with a lighted bunger?
-.
-DANAE BROOK.
+----
+===== Danae Brook. =====
 Mike Peryman.
-After the usual flurry nf providing transport for a party to Kanangra Tops, our group arrived finally in the wee cool hours of Saturday morning at the old clay hut,
-welcomed by a clear crisp sky and a brilliant moon as only Kanangra can provide.
+After the usual flurry of providing transport for a party to Kanangra Tops, our group arrived finally in the wee cool hours of Saturday morning at the old clay hut, welcomed by a clear crisp sky and a brilliant moon as only Kanangra can provide.
-Still in the same small hours, we were all rudely and drastically awakened by
-our ill chosen leader, David A. Brown, to face the dawning of a brilliant Autumn day, which we knew favoured our trip, the descent of Danae Brook.
+Still in the same small hours, we were all rudely and drastically awakened by our ill chosen leader, David A. Brown, to face the dawning of a brilliant Autumn day, which we knew favoured our trip, the descent of Danae Brook.
-Being all hard working city folk and having such persons as the Dalai Lama and
-the Stitts with us, it was to the leader's amazed gaze that we were all -packed and ready to move by 8.15 a m, to cross Kanangra Brook and sidle into Thurat Rivulet thence to Big Misty on our aonroach to the chasms of Dance.
+Being all hard working city folk and having such persons as the Dalai Lama and the Stitts with us, it was to the leader's amazed gaze that we were all packed and ready to move by 8.15 a.m, to cross Kanangra Brook and sidle into Thurat Rivulet thence to Big Misty on our approach to the chasms of Danae.
-The trip was to be in conjunction with a party from the Tech. Bushwalkers and
-we proposed to rope dawn Danae BrOok knowing full well that it contained many water-
+The trip was to be in conjunction with a party from the Tech. Bushwalkers and we proposed to rope dawn Danae Brook knowing full well that it contained many waterfalls of over 100' and a total drop, in a little over a mile, of 1500'. The descent had been done before by parties from the Tech., but this would be the first mixed group and also the largest, being 10 in number.
-falls of over 100' and a total drop, in a little over a mile, of 1500'. The descent had been done before by parties from the Tech., but this would be the first mixed group and also the largest, beirig 10 in number.
-The actual canyon rim was reached at 9.00 and all spread themselves on a huge gendarme in the very centre of the canyon to gaze into the depths, realising that this would be the last sun felt by all on this day. This gendarme is situated at the side of the first (upper) fall of 80' and the view down the canyon walls neatly
+The actual canyon rim was reached at 9.00 and all spread themselves on a huge gendarme in the very centre of the canyon to gaze into the depths, realising that this would be the last sun felt by all on this day. This gendarme is situated at the side of the first (upper) fall of 80' and the view down the canyon walls neatly frames the sandstone cliffs of Crafts Walls, across the valley.
-frames the sandstone cliffs of Crafts Walls, across the valley.
 To descend into the actual creek bed, a concealed stone shute to the right provides an easy path for the most part and finally the last drop necessitated our first use of the rope. At this stage it was found that half of the party, had done little or no rope work before, but needless to say, with the motto of the Tech. ringing in our ears "we pressed on regardless".
-We were now imprisoned in our cany6n.; our only way out being down, as three sides were now sheer to overhanging and Our gendarme loomed immediately behind and about 300' above us. The rock strata is at all times inclined out and away from the
-canyon floor, so that by sidling to our left to skirt a large waterfall of 90' we
+We were now imprisoned in our canyon, our only way out being down, as three sides were now sheer to overhanging and our gendarme loomed immediately behind and about 300' above us. The rock strata is at all times inclined out and away from the canyon floor, so that by sidling to our left to skirt a large waterfall of 90' we were forced higher and higher, till a likely ledge with a favourable belay allowed us to descend again into the creek. Here we used our full length of rope to descend vertically 120' to a spot where, after more sidling along "narrow" ledges with sparse, vegetation, we could reach the creekbed, our quickest way of travel.
-were forced higher and higher, till a likely ledge with a favourable belay allowed us
-to descend again into the creek. Here we used our full length of rope to descend vertically 120' to a spot where, after more sidling along "narrow" ledges with sparse, vegetation, we could reach the creekbed, our quickest way of travel.
+We now followed the creek itself, as it cut its way through solid rock, down a series of small, very slippery and very awkward drops, for about 100 yards, each drop causing much delay whilst packs were passed ahead, and bodies roped together. All began to feel the chill of the canyon. Fortunately, everyone except a certain ex-bearded scientist, were able to keep completely dry. We had at this stage progressed about 300-400 yards along the canyon whilst time raced ahead to 3.00 p m. and still we hadn't come to a lunch spot.
-We now followed the creek itself, as it cut its way through solid rock, down a series of small, very slippery and very awkward drops, for about 100 yards, each
-drop causing much delay whilst packs were passed ahead, and bodies roped together. All began to feel the chill of the canyon. Fortunately, everyone except a certain
+At this stage the programmed leader, trusting fully in the first hand knowledge of his guide, allowed the party to be dragged up yet another series of broken ledges (away from the likely creekbed) to where the next "known" belay station would be. The guide, remembering this part well, said "just around the corner". All were cautioned on the dangers of dislodged rocks; the guide clung to grass roots, twigs and air and looked for a belay - no go. Finally a likely tree was seen overhanging a small drop from which appeared to lead an easy but steep shute, ending at the foot of a waterfall; a fine one of 90', ringed by a grove of turpentines and large tree ferns. The ropes were lowered, the first climber, fastened to his rope sling and snap link, rolled off his belay station and bounded down a full 120' to what appeared a good grassy ledge. The second and third were also sent down in this fasion. At this stage, a large rock was dislodged and it crashed down towards those below who could be seen transfixed to their ledge. Phew! it missed them.
-ex-bearded scientist, were able to keep completely dry. We had at this stage
-progressed about 300-400 yards along the canyon whilst time raced ahead to 3.00 p m. and still we hadn't COMB to a lunch spot.
+The hour had by now crept to 5.00, and the leader, somewhat concerned at the time taken for this descent, decided to split his party, those above would return to the creek to seek a campsite and packs would be lowered to the intrepid three below. Trying to out shout the roar of the waterfall and indicate the decision of the leader whilst lowering packs took up the rest of the daylight. From below came up the call "more rope" - one rope was untied, the packs lowered further. "More rope" again. In all 200' was required to lower the packs to the foot of the fall. The "ledge" they had been "standing" on was about 10' wide but lost over 30' in height.
-At this stage the programmed leader, trusting fully in the first hand knowledge of his guide, allowed the party to be dragged up yet another series of broken ledges (away from the likely creekbed) to where the next "known" belay station would
-.
+Hauling up the ropes the main party prepared to retreat to the creek... "and all I ask is a quiet rest when the long day is over". The campsite chosen on was a delight to our sore, tired, hungry bodies. Our bed was to be of jagged, cold, uneven rocks, varying from 6 cubic inches to many cubic feet in size, not one side of which was flat. To our left (upstream), a small fall fed into a large pool, the foot of our bed; behind us, a cascading waterfall provided a natural shower for those desirous of one before retiring; the whole site was as uneven, rock strewn, wood bare and draughty as any 20 square feet could be in a canyon under a waterfall.
-be. The guide, remembering this part well, said "just around the corner". All were cautioned on the dangers of dislodged rocks; the guide clung to grass roots, twigs and air and looked for a belay - no go. Finally a likely tree was seen overhanging a small drop from -which ap-oeared to lead an easy but steep Shute, ending at the foot of a waterfall; a fine one of 90', ringed by a grove of turpentines and large tree ferns. The ropes were lowered, the first climber, fastened to his rope sling and snap link, rolled off his belay station and bounded dawn a full 120' to what appeared
-a good grassy ledge. The second and third were also sent down in this fasion. At
+But were there any complaints? Not one whimper was to be heard, well maybe one, or two or.... or....
-this stage, a large rock was dislodged ard it crashed down towards those below who
-could be seen transfixed to their ledge. Phew! it missed them.
+The wood was easily and quickly gathered, as there were only half a dozen watersoaked, moldy pieces in all, and the fire(?) lit - every available wisp of smoke was rubbed on our heat devouring billies, whilst our only wet companion held his wet clothes over our wet wood fire to dry out. The resulting drips into our billies were "flavour", said he; and his complaints "why wasn't I told it would be like this. It makes me mad", were repeated over and over.
-The hour had by now crept to 5.00, and the leader, somewhat concerned at the time taken for this descent, decided to split his party, those above would return to the creek to seek a campsite and packs would be lowered to the intrepid three below. Trying to out shout the roar of the waterfall and indicate the decision of the leader whilst lowering packs took up the rest of the daylight. From below came up the call "more rope" - one rope was untied, the packs lowered further. "re rope" again. In all 200' was required to lower the packs to the foot of the fall. The "ledge" they had been "standing" on was about 10' wide but lost over 30' in height.
-Hauling up the ropes the main party prepared to retreat to the creek... "and all I ask is a quiet rest when the long day is over". The campsite chosen on was a delight to our sore, tired, hungryJbodies. Our bed was to be of jagged, cold, uneven rocks, varying from 6 cubic inches to many cubic feet in size, not one side of which was flat. To our left (upstream), a small fall fed into a large pool, the foot of our bed; behind us, a cascading waterfall provided a natural shower for those desirous of one before retiring; the whole site was asuneven, rock strewn, wood bare and draughty as any 20 square feet could be in a canyon under a waterfall.
+Considering the circumstances our meal was an excellent one, and so as not to lose any of its body warming heat, we hit the sack by 7.15. Our seven fleabags were "laid" side by side on the flattest spot, 8'6" wide by 7' long (7'.6" was in the water) so that we created something of a togetherness record for sleeping quarters - if No.7 in the row should happen to cough, No.1 almost had his back broken by the resulting pressure wave; and there was no danger of sliding into the water, as one's hip was wedged very firmly between two boulders. Yet I must admit, I've not spent a warmer night. Not one calorie of heat was lost as our tents were spread over and under us.
-But were there any complaints? Not one whimper was to be heard, well maybe one, or two or....or....
-The wood was easily and quickly gathered, as there were only half a dozen
-watersoaked, moldy pieces in all, and the fire(?) lit - every available wisp of
-smoke was rubbed on our heat devouring billies, whilst our only wet companion held his wet clothes over our vet wood fire to dry out. The 'resulting drips into our billies were "flavour", said he; and his complaints "why wasn't I told it would be like this
-It makes me mad", were repeated over and over.
-Considering the circumstances our meal was an excenent one, and so as not to lose any of its body warming heat, we hit the sack by 7.15. Our seven fleabags were "laid" side by side on the flattest spot, 8'6" wide by 7' long (7'.6" wPs in the water) so that we created something of a togetherness record for Sleeping quarters -
-if No.7 in the row should haploen to cough, No.1 almost had his back broken by the resulting pressure wave; and there was no danger of Sliding into the water, as one's hip was wedged very firmly between two boulders. Yet I must admit, I've not spent a warmer night. Not one calorie of heat was lost as our tents were spread over and under us.
 About 9.00 a full moon peered over the edge of the canyon rim and bathed us with its reflected glory, and moonbeams cascaded from the four walls and for some hours its glow added "warmth" to our boudoir.
-Dawn came with mixed feelings; leader, where to get down quickest; conk, how to cook without heat; scientist, no feelings; guide, thinks, have I led them astray; rest of party, oh my hips, back, shoulder, etc.
-.
+Dawn came with mixed feelings; leader, where to get down quickest; cook, how to cook without heat; scientist, no feelings; guide, thinks, have I led them astray; rest of party, oh my hips, back, shoulder, etc.
-After much procrastination and other time-thieving delays, "camp" was broken an, the new found descent investigated. Using a ledge to our right and keeping in the creekbed, we came to the top of the large fall of the night before and halloed to -)12.7 companions below, caught sight of their luxuriously wooded campsite and smelt their cooking breakfast.. We also saw the layout of the canyon - this small fall led into a huge amphitheatre, the left hand walls of which rose far more than 1000' to the rim of the Pooken Head, the right hand walls climbed 600' to the Shoulders of Big Misty and the edges of Thurat Spires, in front a huge rock fall filled the entire canyon floor far about 400 yards; something like the entrance to Bungonia Gorge but inclined at 30 to 40 degrees. Both walls stood about 100' apart and rose without break almost vertically. It tended to make this waterfall insignificant, but it sti3 took both our ropes to descend it with a change of belay half way down. We all finally assembled at the foot of the fall at 10.30. Progress down the rock fall was quick, every man-for-himself style, and the creek with all its setbacks was well buried beneath our feet.
-At the end of this huge talus a series of small falls brought us back to our rope tricks again. And again the leader trusted tn his guide, and scorned the apparently direct creek descent far the wonders of a scramble around broken (crumblini ledges, clothed in nettles, vines and huge gympie trees.
+After much procrastination and other time-thieving delays, "camp" was broken and the new found descent investigated. Using a ledge to our right and keeping in the creekbed, we came to the top of the large fall of the night before and halloed to our companions below, caught sight of their luxuriously wooded campsite and smelt their cooking breakfast. We also saw the layout of the canyon - this small fall led into a huge amphitheatre, the left hand walls of which rose far more than 1000' to the rim of the Pooken Head, the right hand walls climbed 600' to the shoulders of Big Misty and the edges of Thurat Spires, in front a huge rock fall filled the entire canyon floor for about 400 yards; something like the entrance to Bungonia Gorge but inclined at 30 to 40 degrees. Both walls stood about 100' apart and rose without break almost vertically. It tended to make this waterfall insignificant, but it still took both our ropes to descend it with a change of belay half way down. We all finally assembled at the foot of the fall at 10.30. Progress down the rock fall was quick, every man-for-himself style, and the creek with all its setbacks was well buried beneath our feet.
-Finally the last of the rope was to be seen by 1.30 p m. and all charged downstream to Kanangra Creek to food, sunlight and brief but well earned respite. Danae Brook changed in appearance drastically now, as it wound its way through a rain growth of gympies, cedars, tree ferns and turpentines -which towered over us.
-FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT PROBLEMS
+At the end of this huge talus a series of small falls brought us back to our rope tricks again. And again the leader trusted in his guide, and scorned the apparently direct creek descent for the wonders of a scramble around broken (crumbling) ledges, clothed in nettles, vines and huge gympie trees.
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+Finally the last of the rope was to be seen by 1.30 p.m. and all charged downstream to Kanangra Creek to food, sunlight and brief but well earned respite. Danae Brook changed in appearance drastically now, as it wound its way through a rain growth of gympies, cedars, tree ferns and turpentines which towered over us.
-RING, WRITE, MIRE or CALL
-ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT
+Side streams now came in from the huge walls of Thurat Spires, and from the hidden glens of the Pooken Hole to our left, until finally the casuarinas of Kanangra Creek were reached at 2.30 and a well earned lunch was devoured.
-BOOKING  OFFICE: 4 doors
-from Gardner e Inn Hotel,
+However, realising that our cars were waiting at the top of the walls and that our climb up was equal to our descent of the previous day and a half, we were forced to leave the creek for the sally gum of the sandstone ridges of this side of Kanapgra Deep. We all groaned and huffed our way to meet at Smith's Pass at 4.30 to enjoy a quick few minutes gazing into the depths of the Deep, some planning new canyon trips from this exalted height; some noting to be absent on that future weekend; others just recalling the wonders of nature they had so quickly passed throaugh; and still others just gasping for their lost breaths. With the sun lowering itself into the ranges to the west we moved through the freshening evening air to the cars.
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+It has been stated that no mountain is climbed until it has been slept in, I think this saying could fit our descent of Danae Brook. We had really done it.
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-Side streams now came in from the huge walls ef Thurat Spires, and from the hidden glens of the Pooken Hole to our left, until finally the casuarinas of Kanangra Creek were reached at 230 and a well earned lunch was devoured.
-However, realising that our cars were waiting at the top of the walls and that our climb up was equal to our descent of the previous day and a half, we were forced to leave the creek for the sally gum (.1f the sandstone ridges of this side of Kanapgra Deep. We all groaned and huffed our way to meet at Smith's Pass at 4.30 to enjoy a quick few minutes gazing into the depths of the Deep, Some planning new canyon trips from this exalted height; some noting to be absent on that future weekend; others just recalling the wonders of nature they had so quickly passed thrc:augh; and still others just gasping for their lost breaths. With the sun lowering itself into the ranges to the west we moved through the freshening evening air to the cars.
-It has been stated that no mountain is climbed until it has been slept nn, I think this saying could fit our descent of Danae Brook. We had really done it
 All in all a mighty trip and quite an easy day for a lady.
-THE LONG WEEKEND.
-The President's Trip.
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+=== Hatswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. ===
+For all your transport problems contact Hattswell's Taxi and Tourist Service. Ring, write, wire or call any hour, day or night.
+'Phone: Blackheath W459 or W151. Booking Office - 4 doors from Gardner's Inn Hote1 (look for the neon sign.)
+Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for.
+Fares:
+  * 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)
+We will be pleased to quote other trips or special parties on application.
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+===== The Long Weekend. =====
+__The President's Trip.__
 by Black Dog.
-Jack Gentle's Cox's River - Cedar Creek Walk lured cut 26 starters - including the Chief White Ant. All set out from Katoomba and all arrived back at Katoomba as per programmed route.
-Ever seen 26 bads emerging from their tents at 5.45 a m, on a June morning,
+Jack Gentle's Cox's River - Cedar Creek Walk lured out 26 starters - including the Chief White Ant. All set out from Katoomba and all arrived back at Katoomba as per programmed route.
-black as the Ace of Spades, ice everywhere? - I have
-It was good to see the Cosgrove, Leyden, Ardill trio on the track - never a quiet moment - good whipper inners
+Ever seen 26 bods emerging from their tents at 5.45 a.m, on a June morning, black as the Ace of Spades, ice everywhere? - I have!
-Kodachrome ha S it that Jack Gentle was seen crossing the Cox' s River - a pair of ladies shoes in one hand - My Fair Lady's Hand in the other.
-It was felt that the Railway's deficit should be less this year since three bods lost their- return rail tickets.
+It was good to see the Cosgrove, Leyden, Ardill trio on the track - never a quiet moment - good whipper inners!
-Best wishes fer a speedy recovery to Brian Harvey Who broke, a bone in his ankle prior to the rocky section of Cedar Creek - Brian completed the walk in fighting style.
-Jean Ashdown attained great heights and was not too keen to change positinn despite assurances from Husband Frank that the fall would not be great. His ministerings comforted all in Jamieson Valley, and Ilegalong too, I believe.
+Kodachrome has it that Jack Gentle was seen crossing the Cox's River - a pair of ladies shoes in one hand - My Fair Lady's Hand in the other.
-Bad luck to David and Betty Bennett whose car would net go down Nellie 's Glen.
+It was felt that the Railway's deficit should be less this year since three bods lost their return rail tickets.
+Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brian Harvey who broke a bone in his ankle prior to the rocky section of Cedar Creek - Brian completed the walk in fighting style.
+Jean Ashdown attained great heights and was not too keen to change position despite assurances from Husband Frank that the fall would not be great. His ministerings comforted all in Jamieson Valley, and Megalong too, I believe.
+Bad luck to David and Betty Bennett whose car would not go down Nellie's Glen.
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-Wyanbene Cave.
+__Wyanbene Cave.__
-Dave Brown led 11 starters towlaplore the caves and they report finding a new one Location:- about 30 miles South of Braidwood between the headwaters of the Shoalhaven and Deua Rivers. MHre details hoped for shortly.
-. HEALTH FOOD SHOP QA4VEGETARIAN CAF:
+Dave Brown led 11 starters to explore the caves and they report finding a new one. Location:- about 30 miles South of Braidwood between the headwaters of the Shoalhaven and Deua Rivers. More details hoped for shortly.
-BISCUITS ARE LIGHTER
-AND  LESS BULKY THAN BREAD CHOOSE FROM OUR WIDE RANGE :-
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-WEEATFLAKES KAVLI RYKING DANO
-RYVITA VITAWEAT - AND SPREAD WITH MARMITE !
+__N.P.A. at Kanangm.__
-IS HUNTER ST SYDNEY, 8A/1725.
-TEE LONG WEEKEND.
-N.P.A. at Kanangm.
 Len Fall.
-Twelve adults and two children were at Kanangra Walls for the ovting arranged by the National Parks Association to enable members to have a look at part of the area included in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park proposal.'
-We were welcomed at the Boyd River by the first snow fall the season, but the weather cleared t'wards evening and a very cold night followed.
+Twelve adults and two children were at Kanangra Walls for the outing arranged by the National Parks Association to enable members to have a look at part of the area included in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park proposal.
-Sunday was spent roaming over the t(-)ps and thnse who had not visited the area previously were suitably imnressed by the grandeur nf the views and the necessity fnr conserving it as a National Park. Monday was another beautiful clear day fnr a second visit to the tops -L7 round off a vury cold, but most interesting and inf-,rtfative weekend.
+We were welcomed at the Boyd River by the first snow fall the season, but the weather cleared towards evening and a very cold night followed.
-Davies Canyon.
-Jack Perry had a party of three. Somehow, they managed to visit the tops of Danae Brook and Thurat Rift bef)re reaching Sally Camp Creek and had to by-pass the Canyon. Knowing how cold it can be down there in the middle of summer, and knowing how Joan Walker's party fared last June, we reckon Jack got out of it lightly.
+Sunday was spent roaming over the tops and those who had not visited the area previously were suitably imnressed by the grandeur of the views and the necessity for conserving it as a National Park. Monday was another beautiful clear day for a second visit to the tops to round off a very cold, but most interesting and informative weekend.
-in
-"RESPECTFULLY YOURS".
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+__Davies Canyon.__
+Jack Perry had a party of three. Somehow, they managed to visit the tops of Danae Brook and Thurat Rift before reaching Sally Camp Creek and had to by-pass the Canyon. Knowing how cold it can be down there in the middle of summer, and knowing how Joan Walker's party fared last June, we reckon Jack got out of it lightly.
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+===== Respectfully Yours. =====
 K. A.
-Dear Mr. Editor, you did request a report on a walk, didn't you? And, dear Mr. Editor, you know damn well I only go walkabout every now and then. Do I participate in perilOus parades and peep at peerless panoramas? Not me, mate. Tried trips and trusted troopleaders are my meat and if there, are any unusual happenings being "bunged on, I do not -wish to be included. As Mr. Knightley somewhat unkindly placed on record at the last general Meeting, I'm now bracketed with the hasbeens.
-Leader Frank Leyden could almost be labelled as an ancient walker and more
+Dear Mr. Editor, you did request a report on a walk, didn't you? And, dear Mr. Editor, you know damn well I only go walkabout every now and then. Do I participate in perilous parades and peep at peerless panoramas? Not me, mate. Tried trips and trusted troopleaders are my meat and if there are any unusual happenings being bunged on, I do not wish to be included. As Mr. Knightley somewhat unkindly placed on record at the last general meeting, I'm now bracketed with the hasbeens.
-because of friendship than anything else I find myself being entrained on the 5.45 P.m. on Friday night bound for Kiama. What with being issued with the wrong ticket and several dashes around the Assembly Platform to rectify same I finally climb aboard and justly claim to be the last and most breathless traveller on the train. At Hurstville this claim is challenged by Col Ferguson, whose time allowance of 13 minutes to get from Electric to Steam Platform is thrown somewhat askew on account of his connecting train being eleven minutes late into Central.
-Eight bushies fit nicely into two taxis and we camp near the headwaters of Brogher's Creek. A nice habit of Frank's is to boil the Friday night billy and I begin to like bushwalking again. Mist and light rain in the mnrning, plus a prosaeci lye who got up last and was ready first, put me back:in perspective smartly and then I endure a two hour's non-stop track: bash. At 10 a m., with the promise of sunshine, we stopped and here I became aware that we have eggs in the party. This lanky prospective has a very small pack and he takes this opportunity to inspect and repack, At the conclusion of this task there is an overflow of one brown paper parcel. "Eggs'; the owner briefly explained, and is immediately overwhelmed with advice and suggestions as to the best way to carry the oval delicacies. The egg man doesn't seem very interested in this well meant advice and when we get going again he swings the bundle in his hand.
+Leader Frank Leyden could almost be labelled as an ancient walker and more because of friendship than anything else I find myself being entrained on the 5.45 p.m. on Friday night bound for Kiama. What with being issued with the wrong ticket and several dashes around the Assembly Platform to rectify same I finally climb aboard and justly claim to be the last and most breathless traveller on the train. At Hurstville this claim is challenged by Col Ferguson, whose time allowance of 13 minutes to get from Electric to Steam Platform is thrown somewhat askew on account of his connecting train being eleven minutes late into Central.
-At the first opportunity Frank lost the track - a familiar turn of his. "Was there last time", "spread out a bit", then "can't afford the time to look" and finally the ominous 'We'll steer a compass c-urse". So we push through bracken and vines, cross creeks on rotting logs and generally perform like idiots. Then in the thickest part of it Bill Cosgrove found the egg. Bellows cut "Look at the big. aird's egg" and pounces on it like a starving goanna. "There's another one" (Bill),
-and so. there was, and both specimens passed by the egg board as fresh and fit for a human consumption. You wouldn't have to be told that the brown paper -parcel. had sprung a leak and a couple of the contents had gone to earth. Bill is a bit disappointed, but not as much as the owner who has a swift check and finds only four out of twelve eggs are still surrounded by shell.
+Eight bushies fit nicely into two taxis and we camp near the headwaters of Brogher's Creek. A nice habit of Frank's is to boil the Friday night billy and I begin to like bushwalking again. Mist and light rain in the morning, plus a prospective who got up last and was ready first, put me back in perspective smartly and then I endure a two hour's non-stop track bash. At 10 a.m., with the promise of sunshine, we stopped and here I became aware that we have eggs in the party. This lanky prospective has a very small pack and he takes this opportunity to inspect and repack. At the conclusion of this task there is an overflow of one brown paper parcel. "Eggs", the owner briefly explained, and is immediately overwhelmed with advice and suggestions as to the best way to carry the oval delicacies. The egg man doesn't seem very interested in this well meant advice and when we get going again he swings the bundle in his hand.
-E1entually we hit semi-open country and peer expectantly down to Brngher's Creek and from a point further South we had a look into the luverley Kangaroo Valley. We had lunch before descending into the valley of Br-)gher's Creek. I presume four eggs were eaten as a lunch but I'm not sure. The climb down the chimney was interesting and unexciting except to the leader who kept imploring the tailenders not to kick rocks down on top of him. I keep thinking to myself "Why not", but I suppose the thought is a little uncharitable.
-Later on we made a final descent to Brogher's Creek to camp, and you'll be
+At the first opportunity Frank lost the track - a familiar turn of his. "Was there last time", "spread out a bit", then "can't afford the time to look" and finally the ominous "We'll steer a compass course". So we push through bracken and vines, cross creeks on rotting logs and generally perform like idiots. Then in the thickest part of it Bill Cosgrove found the egg. Bellows out "Look at the big bird's egg" and pounces on it like a starving goanna. "There's another one" (Bill), and so there was, and both specimens passed by the egg board as fresh and fit for a human consumption. You wouldn't have to be told that the brown paper parcel had sprung a leak and a couple of the contents had gone to earth. Bill is a bit disappointed, but not as much as the owner who has a swift check and finds only four out of twelve eggs are still surrounded by shell.
-happy to know I got scratched to the bone on another of Leyden's short cuts, blunted
-my dinner knife cutting lawyer vine, lantana and sundry vines to such a degree I couldn't cut my steak at dinner. Also fell for the old one about "feeling much better after a swim in the creek before dinner". Feeling dammit! I had feeling alright. As well as the scratches and wounds, the water stirred up a vivid reminder of the afternno/ joust with hip high stinging 'nettles. And then the character (eggless now) made a meal of a tin of coffee essence. Makes 24 cups it says on the tin and the lot went in one go: Shades of Clem Hallstrom and his cucueSers.
+E1entually we hit semi-open country and peer expectantly down to Brogher's Creek and from a point further South we had a look into the luverley Kangaroo Valley. We had lunch before descending into the valley of Brogher's Creek. I presume four eggs were eaten as a lunch but I'm not sure. The climb down the chimney was interesting and unexciting except to the leader who kept imploring the tailenders not to kick rocks down on top of him. I keep thinking to myself "Why not", but I suppose the thought is a little uncharitable.
-From Brogher's Creek we found a new way up onto C-)ok's Nob, and enjoyed a wonderful view from a rock that scraped yards of skin off my knees and shins while being surmounted. Oh yes, Mr. Editor, I'll write up a trip anytime you want it. Brian Harvey wrote one about a wheelbarrow trip once. How about one entitled The World From a Wheelchair"
-CONSERVILT ION REPORT.
+Later on we made a final descent to Brogher's Creek to camp, and you'll be happy to know I got scratched to the bone on another of Leyden's short cuts, blunted my dinner knife cutting lawyer vine, lantana and sundry vines to such a degree I couldn't cut my steak at dinner. Also fell for the old one about "feeling much better after a swim in the creek before dinner". Feeling dammit! I had feeling alright. As well as the scratches and wounds, the water stirred up a vivid reminder of the afternoon joust with hip high stinging nettles. And then the character (eggless now) made a meal of a tin of coffee essence. Makes 24 cups it says on the tin and the lot went in one go! Shades of Clem Hallstrom and his cucumbers.
-CONFERENCE OF CONSERTgION BODIES: Mr. Strom advises that a conference will be held
-on Saturday 8th August. The agenda Committee meets on June 12th and notification is requested of any res-autions the S.B.W. would like discussed. The Club is entitled to two delegates.
+From Brogher's Creek we found a new way up onto Cook's Nob, and enjoyed a wonderful view from a rock that scraped yards of skin off my knees and shins while being surmounted. Oh yes, Mr. Editor, I'll write up a trip anytime you want it. Brian Harvey wrote one about a wheelbarrow trip once. How about one entitled "The World From a Wheelchair"
-PROPOSED ROCK CARVINGS AT GOVETT'S LEAP: Attention is drawn to the press report on this subject. (See notice
-GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK: When opening 'Cahill 's Lookout" on the Scenic
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-Cliff Drive at Megalong 'Talley, the Premier said that he had apnroved a recommendation to proclaim a 150,000 acre area for the park. (See Notice Board.)
-SPREAD OF GARBAGE IN THE "CASTLE" AREA: Litter, which can only attributed to walkers because they are the only ones who visit the Area, continues to spread in this vicinity.
+===== Conservation Report. =====
-LETTER. TO THE EDITOR.
+=== Conference of conservation bodies: ===
-Dear Mr. Edit-'r,
-In your last isaue Allen Strom asks "How many of your readers, dear Sir, prefer
+Mr. Strom advises that a conference will be held on Saturday 8th August. The agenda Committee meets on June 12th and notification is requested of any resolutions the S.B.W. would like discussed. The Club is entitled to two delegates.
-to fiddle with the enjoyment of the bushlands Whilst plans are being laid to leave onl jthe ashes fir future generations"? -
-The answer can be found by counting the non-fiddlers and subtracting them from the total. lf the readers who attend meetings, two have accounted fir 95% of conservA tion business. One of these has been unable to attend meetings lately. A couple of others, though less talkative, are willing workers. CT the readers who don't attend meetings, two are leaders in conservation work and several others work. Some if not all, the non-fiddling readers who don't attend meetings, have probably wearied of trying to interest members in conservation projects.
+=== Proposed rock carvings at Govett's Leap: ===
-The number of readers taking an active interest would be 10, or less. The circulation of the magazine is about 180. The number of fiddlers is therefore
--10 - 170.
+Attention is drawn to the press report on this subject. (See notice board)
-Yours sincerely, Alex Colley.
+=== Greater Blue Mountains National Park: ===
+When opening "Cahill's Lookout" on the Scenic Cliff Drive at Megalong Valley, the Premier said that he had approved a recommendation to proclaim a 150,000 acre area for the park. (See Notice Board.)
+=== Spread of garbage in the "Castle" area: ===
+Litter, which can only attributed to walkers because they are the only ones who visit the area, continues to spread in this vicinity.
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+=== Letter to the Editor. ===
+Dear Mr. Editor,
+In your last issue Allen Strom asks "How many of your readers, dear Sir, prefer to fiddle with the enjoyment of the bushlands whilst plans are being laid to leave only the ashes for future generations"?
+The answer can be found by counting the non-fiddlers and subtracting them from the total. Of the readers who attend meetings, two have accounted for 95% of conservation business. One of these has been unable to attend meetings lately. A couple of others, though less talkative, are willing workers. Of the readers who don't attend meetings, two are leaders in conservation work and several others work. Some, if not all, the non-fiddling readers who don't attend meetings, have probably wearied of trying to interest members in conservation projects.
+The number of readers taking an active interest would be 10, or less. The circulation of the magazine is about 180. The number of fiddlers is therefore 180-10 = 170.
+Yours sincerely,
+Alex Colley.
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