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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER+**THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER**
  
 A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers,
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 Phone JW1462. Phone JW1462.
  
-303 MARCH 1960 Price 1/-+**303 MARCH 1960 Price 1/-**
  
-Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills.  WJ3514. +|**Editor** | Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514| 
-Reproduction: Eileen Taylor +|**Reproduction**| Eileen Taylor | 
-Sales & Subs.: Audrey Kenway +|**Sales & Subs.**| Audrey Kenway | 
-Business Manager: Brian Harvey  +|**Business Manager**| Brian Harvey | 
-Typed by Jean Harvey+|**Typed** | Jean Harvey | 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Contents =====
  
-CONTENTS 
    
-Direction Finding - Pisces  1 +|Direction Finding - Pisces | 1| 
-At Our February Meeting  - Alex Colley 2 +|At Our February Meeting  - Alex Colley |2| 
-Easter Trip 1960 - Warrumbungle Ranges - David Ingram 4 +|Easter Trip 1960 - Warrumbungle Ranges - David Ingram| 4| 
-Yosemite Valley - Keith Renwick 5 +|Yosemite Valley - Keith Renwick| 5| 
-Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advertisement) 9 +|Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service (Advertisement) |9| 
-The New Zealand Expedition '59-60 - R.A. Duncan 10 +|The New Zealand Expedition '59-60 - R.A. Duncan |10| 
-Sanitarium Health Food Advertisement 11 +|Sanitarium Health Food Advertisement |11| 
-Annual Swimming Carnival 1960 - Brian Harvey 14 +|Annual Swimming Carnival 1960 - Brian Harvey |14| 
-Walking Guide 15 +|Walking Guide |15| 
-Kowmung Capers - Carl Doherty  +|Kowmung Capers - Carl Doherty |16 | 
-Editorial 20+|Editorial |20| 
 + 
 + 
 +===== Direction Finding =====
  
  
-DIRECTION FINDING 
 "Pisces"  "Pisces" 
  
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-**AT OUR FEBRUARY MEETING**+===== At Our February Meeting ===== 
 Alex Colley. Alex Colley.
  
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 In correspondence was a letter from Jim Hooper asking what had happened to our Chronic Opera Company. Why no operas? In reply, Jim brown said the discontinuance had been deliberate. Operas had become harder to arrange and the audience more critical. It had been said that the presentation of operas at reunions was taking away the need for other people to put on entertainment, so it was decided not to produce one for the last reunion. The success of last year's reunion justified this action. Jim assured the meeting that Chronic Opera would shine before the footlights again when occasion justified. In correspondence was a letter from Jim Hooper asking what had happened to our Chronic Opera Company. Why no operas? In reply, Jim brown said the discontinuance had been deliberate. Operas had become harder to arrange and the audience more critical. It had been said that the presentation of operas at reunions was taking away the need for other people to put on entertainment, so it was decided not to produce one for the last reunion. The success of last year's reunion justified this action. Jim assured the meeting that Chronic Opera would shine before the footlights again when occasion justified.
  
-The Treasurer's report, showing a balance of 25.10. 3 after paying deposits of 15. 6. 6 on the North Sydney Hall - and income for the month of a. 6. 6 - revealed some tightness in the cash position.+The Treasurer's report, showing a balance of 25.10. 3 after paying deposits of 15. 6. 6 on the North Sydney Hall - and income for the month of 6. 6 - revealed some tightness in the cash position.
  
 The Social Secretary reminded us of the members' slide night on March 30th and appealed to members to put their names on their boxes of slides. The Social Secretary reminded us of the members' slide night on March 30th and appealed to members to put their names on their boxes of slides.
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 Federation Report initiated a discussion on an accident fund. Federation had rejected the Robinson and Mitchell Insurance scheme, but had discussed the creation of a Federation fund, to be raised by a levy from members, and paid out to deserving cases by the trustees of the fund. Arbitrators were to be appointed to decide to whom and how much. Federation Report initiated a discussion on an accident fund. Federation had rejected the Robinson and Mitchell Insurance scheme, but had discussed the creation of a Federation fund, to be raised by a levy from members, and paid out to deserving cases by the trustees of the fund. Arbitrators were to be appointed to decide to whom and how much.
  
-Wilf Hilder was afraid that, secure in the knowledge that Federation would pay, people might get helicopter's when they didn't really need them. Frank Ashdown envisaged the difficulty of several claims at once and not enough cash to meet them. Ron Knightley said that one of the main difficulties in getting a policy was the lack of previous history. There might be expenses outside of transport - e g. track cutting - would these be covered? Brian Harvey told us that there had been only one quotation for an insurance policy. This would have cost us 60, or 1/6d. a head and would cover only bushwalking, which was difficult to define. What happened when someone was injured rock-climbing, caving, or even in the Rudolph Cup? These activities would not be covered in the policy. A policy to cover them would probably cost L1 a head. With the proposed fund, however, Federation would be guaranteeing to pay 500 out of a fund it didn't have. Colin Putt said that this was not the idea of the fund. It was to reserve against contingencies, which could accrue at a suitable rate, to be used as and when needed, and collecting could stop when the fund was large enough. Jack Wren said we were all scared about something that might never happen.  He thought that people should cover themselves up to L50. But surely bushwalkers could afford a levy of, say, 10/- every few years, if necessary, instead of collecting 1/6d. a time.  Bill Burke supported Jack Wren'S proposal. He thought we would have no trouble getting the money. Kath Brown thought that people going to hazardous places should take out a special policy. The accident might be caused by behaviour which we didn't approve. Frank Young pointed out that all would have to pay, and at least one affiliated Club, the W.E.A., which only did day walks, didn't want to be in it. John White foresaw all sorts of troubles arising from the complication of the scheme and difficulties of definition. Bob Binks thought that if there was a lower limit, it should be 25, not 50, and Jim Brown foresaw that, if the money were required quickly it could mean 100 from Club funds in one payment. Bob Duncan thought it was unrealistic to expect everyone to pay 10/-, and the person for whom the levy was made could reasonably be embarrassed.+Wilf Hilder was afraid that, secure in the knowledge that Federation would pay, people might get helicopter's when they didn't really need them. Frank Ashdown envisaged the difficulty of several claims at once and not enough cash to meet them. Ron Knightley said that one of the main difficulties in getting a policy was the lack of previous history. There might be expenses outside of transport - e g. track cutting - would these be covered? Brian Harvey told us that there had been only one quotation for an insurance policy. This would have cost us 60, or 1/6d. a head and would cover only bushwalking, which was difficult to define. What happened when someone was injured rock-climbing, caving, or even in the Rudolph Cup? These activities would not be covered in the policy. A policy to cover them would probably cost L1 a head. With the proposed fund, however, Federation would be guaranteeing to pay 500 out of a fund it didn't have. Colin Putt said that this was not the idea of the fund. It was to reserve against contingencies, which could accrue at a suitable rate, to be used as and when needed, and collecting could stop when the fund was large enough. Jack Wren said we were all scared about something that might never happen.  He thought that people should cover themselves up to L50. But surely bushwalkers could afford a levy of, say, 10/- every few years, if necessary, instead of collecting 1/6d. a time.  Bill Burke supported Jack Wren's proposal. He thought we would have no trouble getting the money. Kath Brown thought that people going to hazardous places should take out a special policy. The accident might be caused by behaviour which we didn't approve. Frank Young pointed out that all would have to pay, and at least one affiliated Club, the W.E.A., which only did day walks, didn't want to be in it. John White foresaw all sorts of troubles arising from the complication of the scheme and difficulties of definition. Bob Binks thought that if there was a lower limit, it should be 25, not 50, and Jim Brown foresaw that, if the money were required quickly it could mean 100 from Club funds in one payment. Bob Duncan thought it was unrealistic to expect everyone to pay 10/-, and the person for whom the levy was made could reasonably be embarrassed.
  
 From the debate there emerged a motion that the Club was in favour of Federation continuing its investigations. Second motion was carried asking the Federation also to consider the alternative of raising a fund, to be subscribed voluntarily, as and when necessary. From the debate there emerged a motion that the Club was in favour of Federation continuing its investigations. Second motion was carried asking the Federation also to consider the alternative of raising a fund, to be subscribed voluntarily, as and when necessary.
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-** +===== The Weight of the Years ===== 
-THE WEIGHT OF THE YEARS**+
 BIG H. BIG H.
  
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-**SOCIAL NOTES** +===== Social Notes ===== 
-- Edna Garrad.+ 
 +Edna Garrad
  
 On the 23rd March Palmer Kent will be talking to us about Japan, As previously mentioned in this magazine, Palmer was in Japan during the typhoon last year and was previously in Japan in 1932, when he did a walking trip, staying in out-of-the-way inns, etc. He is an excellent lecturer as we know from past experience and this should be a very entertaining night. On the 23rd March Palmer Kent will be talking to us about Japan, As previously mentioned in this magazine, Palmer was in Japan during the typhoon last year and was previously in Japan in 1932, when he did a walking trip, staying in out-of-the-way inns, etc. He is an excellent lecturer as we know from past experience and this should be a very entertaining night.
  
-March 30th is Members' Slide night, and this is the opportunity for members to show a limit of 20 slides each. Will you please hand your slide to Pam Baker (with names on the boxes so that it is easy to return them) before 8 p m.+March 30th is Members' Slide night and this is the opportunity for members to show a limit of 20 slides each. Will you please hand your slide to Pam Baker (with names on the boxes so that it is easy to return them) before 8 p m. 
  
 +===== Easter Trip 1960 Warrumbungle Ranges =====
  
-**EASTER TRIP 1960 
-WARRUMBUNGLE RANGES** 
 David Ingram David Ingram
  
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-YOSEMITE VALLEY+===== Yosemite Valley ===== 
 Keith Renwick. Keith Renwick.
  
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-** + 
-THE NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITION '59-'60. AN 8-DAY ROUND TRIP FROM GLENORCHY**+===== The New Zealand Expedition '59-'60. An 8-Day Round Trip From Glenorchy ===== 
 As recorded by Duncan. As recorded by Duncan.
  
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-**ANNUAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL 1960** +===== Annual Swimming Carnival 1960 ===== 
-- Brian Harvey,+ 
 +Brian Harvey
  
 The attendance this year was below that of the previous two years, but no doubt the threat of rain on the Saturday discouraged some from donning their packs. Again, heavy rain in the city overnight did nothing to help, yet in spite of it twenty-one adults, accompanied by eleven children put in an appearance on Sunday; but alas most were either too young or too aged or too decrepit to race. There was a dearth of lady starters, which proved that the men were not afraid of dissolving in the rain. Sunday proved dry, until a beaut thunderstorm about 4 p m. Total attendance was 32 bods with 13 children. Two pounds of peanuts were consumed. The attendance this year was below that of the previous two years, but no doubt the threat of rain on the Saturday discouraged some from donning their packs. Again, heavy rain in the city overnight did nothing to help, yet in spite of it twenty-one adults, accompanied by eleven children put in an appearance on Sunday; but alas most were either too young or too aged or too decrepit to race. There was a dearth of lady starters, which proved that the men were not afraid of dissolving in the rain. Sunday proved dry, until a beaut thunderstorm about 4 p m. Total attendance was 32 bods with 13 children. Two pounds of peanuts were consumed.
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-** +**IN MEMORY OF MIKE PERYMAN**
-IN MEMORY OF MIKE PERYMAN**+
  
-"There are waters blown by changing winds to laughter And lit by the rich sides, all day. And after, Frost, with a gesture, stays the waves that dance And wandering loveliness; He leaves a white Unbroken glory, a gathered radiarre, +"There are waters blown by changing winds to laughter \\ 
-A width, a shining peace, under the night."+And lit by the rich sides, all day. And after, \\ 
 +Frost, with a gesture, stays the waves that dance \\ 
 +And wandering loveliness; He leaves a white unbroken glory, a gathered radiance,\\ 
 +A width, a shining peace, under the night."\\
 - Rupert Brooke. - Rupert Brooke.
  
  
-**WALKING GUIDE**+===== Walking Guide =====
  
-MARCH 25-26-27 +** 
 +MARCH 25-26-27** 
 Car to MacDonald River - Mt. Yengo return to car via ridges. Map: Mt. Yengo Military. Car to MacDonald River - Mt. Yengo return to car via ridges. Map: Mt. Yengo Military.
 For an account, by Jim Brown of a recent trip to Yengo, see the December 1959 issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker". Interesting area not often visited. Extensive views of the northern Blue Mountains. 10 days notice required. For an account, by Jim Brown of a recent trip to Yengo, see the December 1959 issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker". Interesting area not often visited. Extensive views of the northern Blue Mountains. 10 days notice required.
 Leader: Jim Brown B0543, act. 299. Leader: Jim Brown B0543, act. 299.
  
-MARCH 26-27 APRIL 1 -+**MARCH 26-27 APRIL 1 -**
 Instructional Weekend. Instructional Weekend.
 Berowra - Joe Crafts Creek - Cowan. Berowra - Joe Crafts Creek - Cowan.
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 Leader: Colin Putt JU3218 Leader: Colin Putt JU3218
  
-APRIL 2-3 +**APRIL 2-3** 
 Federation Re-Union. Federation Re-Union.
 See Notice Board for details. See Notice Board for details.
  
-APRIL 3+**APRIL 3**
 Blaxland St.Helena Glenbrook Blaxland St.Helena Glenbrook
 Map: Liverpool Military Map: Liverpool Military
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-APRIL 9-10+**APRIL 9-10**
 Blackheath - Car to Perry's Lookdown- Blue Gum Forest - Lockley's Pylon- Leura. Blackheath - Car to Perry's Lookdown- Blue Gum Forest - Lockley's Pylon- Leura.
 Map; Katoomba Military. Map; Katoomba Military.
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 Leader: Bill Rodgers 3X3106. Leader: Bill Rodgers 3X3106.
  
-APRIL 10+**APRIL 10**
  
 Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott - Myuna Creek - Heathcote Creek - Scouter's Mountain Heathcote. Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott - Myuna Creek - Heathcote Creek - Scouter's Mountain Heathcote.
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-**KOWMUNG CAPERS.**+===== Kowmung Capers ===== 
 Carl Doherty. Carl Doherty.
 Illustrations by Helen Barrett. Illustrations by Helen Barrett.
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 Thus as we bade, our money farewell at the Paragon's door, we also said finis to a wonderful walk. Thus as we bade, our money farewell at the Paragon's door, we also said finis to a wonderful walk.
  
-** + 
-EDITORIAL.**+===== Editorial ===== 
  
 Twelve issues of "The Sydney Bushwalker"! Twelve issues of "The Sydney Bushwalker"!
  
 There were times when the Editor tore his hair and wrote furiously into the night to make up a few missing pages. Then in the post would come a last minute contribution so superior that it went in instead. There were times when he pursued evasive writers around the Clubroom and even went on official walks to get "copy". But despite it all he enjoyed the experience and wishes to thank those who wrote for the mag. during the year. He hopes that members will express their gratitude to the long suffering but, always cheerful production types who kept the presses rolling. There were times when the Editor tore his hair and wrote furiously into the night to make up a few missing pages. Then in the post would come a last minute contribution so superior that it went in instead. There were times when he pursued evasive writers around the Clubroom and even went on official walks to get "copy". But despite it all he enjoyed the experience and wishes to thank those who wrote for the mag. during the year. He hopes that members will express their gratitude to the long suffering but, always cheerful production types who kept the presses rolling.
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