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-THE SYDNEY BUSIIWALKER.
+THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER.
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers,
-The N.S W. Nurses' Association Rooms, "Northcote Building",
+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S W. Nurses' Association Rooms, "Northcote Building", Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.4476 G.P.O., Sydney. Phone JTA11462.
-Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.4476 G.P.O., Sydney.
-'Phone JTA11462.
+ NOVEMBER 1960
- LTO=ER 1960
 Price 1/-
-Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Reproduction: Denise Hull
-Pennant Hills. IfiJ3514- Sales ,Sz Subs.: Eileen Taylor
+Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills.
-Business Manager: Brian Harvey Typed by Jean Harvey
+Reproduction: Denise Hull
-C ONTENTS
+Sales and Subs.: Eileen Taylor
-Page
+Business Manager: Brian Harvey
+Typed by Jean Harvey
+CONTENTS
 Social Forecast - Pam Baker 2
 At Our October Meeting - Alex Colley 2
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 Vtralid ng? - Eric Adcock 15
 The Wanderings of a Bull Moose - Eric Pegrama 18
-"If a man will begin with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end. in certainties"
-The above might well serve as good advice for the exploretion of a new area of country with the aid of a Rudolph map, or for a Walks Secretary looking for Leaders, or an Editor wonderi_ng, if he can fill the next Magazine.
+"If a man will begin with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts he shall end in certainties"
-One thing we can be certain of at present - walkers are walld_ng again!
-Once a leader could come in on Wednesdar nights confident of a spinebash weekend. Now (unless he's made of the sternest stuff) he has to stay home and leave the 'phone off the hook or he'll find himself pounding across the countryside trying to catch up with sturdy prosipectives.
+The above might well serve as good advice for the exploration of a new area of country with the aid of a Rudolph map, or for a Walks Secretary looking for Leaders, or an Editor wondering, if he can fill the next Magazine.
-And in the midst of this booming activity, are walkers recording these exciting moments for the enjoyment of fellow members and the interest of posterity? Not on your life;
-Cane on, you latter day Tigers, give the Editor a break and turn a negative. doubt into a poslive certainty!
+One thing we can be certain of at present - walkers are walking again!
-.
+Once a leader could come in on Wednesday nights confident of a spine bash weekend. Now (unless he's made of the sternest stuff) he has to stay home and leave the phone off the hook or he'll find himself pounding across the countryside trying to catch up with sturdy prospectives.
+And in the midst of this booming activity, are walkers recording these exciting moments for the enjoyment of fellow members and the interest of posterity? Not on your life. Come on, you latter day Tigers, give the Editor a break and turn a negative doubt into a positive certainty!
 SOCIAL FORECAST.
-.7 Pamela Baker.
+Pamela Baker.
-"BABES IN THE BUSH"  Here is the opportunity to bring out that photograph that proves you were beautiful as a child. All the photos from the past will be displayed (don't worry if you weren't attractive even at an early age, as there will be no names attached) on 23rd November. Those Busbies with the longest memories or most discerning eye will then list Who's Who. There will be a small prize for theneatest, correct entry".
-THIS SCENIC SLIDE BUSINESS has come up again. I am hoping the response to the competition will be a little better in November than to that earlier in: the year. Give me as many as six slides before the 16th, and you may have the honour and glory of an honourable mention by the judges, if not first prize!!!! The night of judging is 30th November.
+"BABES IN THE BUSH"
-CHRISMAS BRINGS  BOTH CHRISTMAS AND TEE CHRISTMAS PARTY. Everyone can come dressed in their coolest and most comfortable - it's to be a Tropical Night - bring out your old grass skirts and beachcomber outfits. The Party will be at North Sydney Council Chambers, as before; the building is handy to transport, but the hotels are not so conveniently situated, so bring along your orange juice, etc.
+Here is the opportunity to bring out that photograph that proves you were beautiful as a child. All the photos from the past will be displayed (don't worry if you weren't attractive even at an early age, as there will be no names attached) on 23rd November. Those Bushies with the longest memories or most discerning eye will then list Who's Who. There will be a small prize for the neatest, correct entry".
-I shall be selling the tichats -within the nod few weeks.
-..1..
+THIS SCENIC SLIDE BUSINESS has come up again. I am hoping the response to the competition will be a little better in November than to that earlier in the year. Give me as many as six slides before the 16th, and you may have the honour and glory of an honourable mention by the judges, if not first prize!!!! The night of judging is 30th November.
-AT OUR OCT OBM. ffIKETING.
+CHRISTMAS BRINGS BOTH CHRISTMAS AND THE CHRISTMAS PARTY.
+Everyone can come dressed in their coolest and most comfortable - it's to be a Tropical Night - bring out your old grass skirts and beachcomber outfits. The Party will be at North Sydney Council Chambers, as before; the building is handy to transport, but the hotels are not so conveniently situated, so bring along your orange juice, etc. I shall be selling the tickets within the next few weeks.
+AT OUR OCTOBER MEETING.
 - Alex Colley.
-There were no new members to welcome, but we did have a new Assistant Secretary - Helen Mel/laugh - tho helped out at the September meeting, and was appointed Assistant. Secretary at the last Committee meeting.
+There were no new members to welcome, but we did have a new Assistant Secretary - Helen Mel/laugh - who helped out at the September meeting, and was appointed Assistant. Secretary at the last Committee meeting.
 The minutes of the last meeting raised some debatable points. The proposal to blaze a trail along the White Dog ridge had been raised at Federation and Paul Barnes had pointed out that it was illegal, because the White Dog ridge was within two miles of stored water. Bob Duncan pointed out that it would probably not be long before there was a bull-dozed track there anyway.
-Another matter left over from last meeting was the purchase of public address systeM for the Club room. Frank Ashdown said it was difficult to hear sothe speakers, particularly when they were not addressing the audience directly, as, for instance, when a person was showing his slidds and spealring about them. Frank had posted several systems ranging in cost from C40 to Er and considered that one thich would have three speakers mounted over the sCreen (cost E5O) would be satisfactory. John White thought that an amplification system was not real.-4. necessary - we could hire one for the few occasions mhen it was really needed. Colin Putt addressed the Chairman from the far corner of the room. in moderate tones and asked could he be heard? He could be heard even though he was not trying and so, he said, could anyone with ordinary lungs. The system would be just
-.
+Another matter left over from last meeting was the purchase of public address system for the Club room. Frank Ashdown said it was difficult to hear some of the speakers, particularly when they were not addressing the audience directly, as, for instance, when a person was showing his slides and speaking about them. Frank had posted several systems ranging in cost from L40 to Er and considered that one which would have three speakers mounted over the screen (cost E5O) would be satisfactory. John White thought that an amplification system was not really necessary - we could hire one for the few occasions when it was really needed. Colin Putt addressed the Chairman from the far corner of the room in moderate tones and asked could he be heard? He could be heard even though he was not trying and so, he said, could anyone with ordinary lungs. The system would be just something else to play with, but it might be nice to play a tape-recording of a general meeting on every second Wednesday of the month, instead of holding a
-something else to play with, but it might be nice to play a tape-recording of
+new one every time. Ron Kenneally suggested cardboard megaphones for speakers, and Bob Jones favoured ear trumpets too for the listeners. The motion for the acquisition of a sound system was then put and lost. We shall just have to get along without microphones, speaker megaphones and ear trumpets and do deep- breathing exercises instead.
-a general meeting on every second Wednesday of the month, instead of holding a
-new one every time. Ron Kenneally suggested cardboard megaphones for speakers,
+The Treasurer's report revealed that our bank balance is 290, and the Social Secretary reported a most sociable month, with a theatre party, a ball and other activities. The Walk's Secretary told us that 80 members, 20 prospectives and 8 visitors had been on the track last month, about half of them at the walking trial.
-and Bob Jones favoured ear trumpets too for the listeners. The motion for the acquisition of a sound system was then put and lost. We shall just have to
-get along without microphones, spa akersi megaphones and ear trumpets and do deep- breathing exercises instead.
+Frank Young then referred to the difficulty experienced by latecomers to Club meetings in getting into the hall, let alone finding a seat, and suggested that extra seats should be put in the hall for them. It was decided that more seats should be arranged, and Frank Ashdown suggested that all who voted for the motion do the arranging.
-The Treasurer's report revealed that our bank balance is 290, and the
-Social Secretary reported a most sociable month, with a theatre party, A bail and other activities. The Walk's Secretary told ue that 80 members, 20 prospectives and 8 visitors had been on the track last month, about half of them at the walking trial.
+SOME WEEKEND TRIPS.
-Frank Young then referred to the difficulty experienced by latecomers to Club meetings in getting into the hall, let alone finding a seat, and suggested that extra seats should be put in the hall for them. It was decided that more
-seats should be arranged, and Frank Ashdown suggested that all who voted for the motion do the arranging.
-SOME WEEEEND TRIPS.
 NOVEMBER 11-12-13 Booledjah Creek - Danjera Creek exploration 'YaIwal area). A continuation of recent trips in an unspoiled area new to most walkers. Steady going, rock hopping and scrambling,
 creek scenery.
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 of Jerrara itself."
 See Leader George Grey re transport.
-"When I look at those trees growing right from the ground, I seem to feel something mysterious which comes from the trees and from the mother earth herself. And I
-seem to be living in them and they in me and with me. I do not know whether this
+"When I look at those trees growing right from the ground, I seem to feel something mysterious which comes from the trees and from the mother earth herself. And I seem to be living in them and they in me and with me. I do not know whether this communion could be called spiritual or not. I have no time to call it anything. I am just satisfied." -- Suzuki.
-communion could be called spiritual or not. I have no time to call it anything.
-I am just satisfied." -- Suzuki.
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 ANTARCTIC MOUNT.P.,INEERING IN TIM PUTT'S BACKCARD.
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 memories of those who heard it. Leaders of the Outward Bound Movement in the audience were no doubt wishing that they could transfer their terrain from Hawkesbury River to Antarctica - after all, a good slice of it is Australian territory. The scope there for adventurous living would be terrific.
 By 11 p m. the party began to break up and depart for home, everyone declaring it a truly mighty evening, -which can always be expected when it is Puttarganised, and many people the richer for having met such a fine chap as Bob Cawley.
 SOCIAL DOITIS.
 The B.P. films brought out a fairly full house on October 19th.
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 On 26th October Professor Griffith Taylor charmed a capacity audience with an illustrated talk on his trip South With Scott"
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 YALTVAL TO TALLOM.
 - 11.eg Mealdn,s.
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 an ideal spot far a quiet serene :Lunch! And then, up and away. I discovered for the first time that it is essential to have your foot outside the pack before you do up the straps.
 The end of the trip can come quietly and pleasantly, but if you have just skipped some umpteen miles and your car still resides on the top of a 1500 foot climb, that is unlikely. People with pogo sticks for legs ar ancestors that lived on the rocky crags of the mountains can rise above these things, but if you have been lax and not kept up with your daily skipping practice you have had it.
-SOLITARY.
+SOLITARY
 - Irene Pridham.
-"Down in the forest something stirred" , 'twas only a bird, not a bushwalker, for they were all fast asleep. However, by 5.30 a m. everyone was up except Jack Gentle who told two prosipectives. that he could do everything in half an hour, and the three of them went back to sleep. Our President sure is a shining example.,
-By 7.30 a m., on a. perfectly- beautiful day, 21 persons were following me up the wrong ridge, and it was all Jack's fault again, so from then on I led from the rear- of the party.
+"Down in the forest something stirred", 'twas only a bird, not a bushwalker, for they were all fast asleep. However, by 5.30 a m. everyone was up except Jack Gentle who told two prospectives that he could do everything in half an hour, and the three of them went back to sleep. Our President sure is a shining example.
-Apparently some of the new members had the impression that Solitary could not be done in such a Short time for they turned up with enough -provisions for six weeks. One chap was carrying 44 pounds, another 34 pounds, and another was carrying a huge pair of pliers which he occasionally used to pull nails out of his boots thus lightening his load. When asked if his Shoes hurt. him, he replied "No, only when walking". He also used the pliers for eating utensils and this saved hint two ounces by cutting out a knife, fork and spoon.
-However, in spite of the huge caravan of goods and chattels we made very good time to the top, went down to the swamp for a drink, then decided to walk through the swamp to save us a ridge. The usually dry swamp was filled with beautiful red goo that came up to knees at times. t any rate oat cpme twenty- two redmen who went down to the Chinaman ' s Cave for lunch  The lunch t imc was sweet and short as we were going down the Knife Edge and there were a great number of bods Who hadn't done any rock scrambling, therefore the extra time tars needed.
+By 7.30 a m., on a perfectly beautiful day, 21 persons were following me up the wrong ridge, and it was all Jack's fault again, so from then on I led from the rear of the party.  Apparently some of the new members had the impression that Solitary could not be done in such a short time for they turned up with enough provisions for six weeks. One chap was carrying 44 pounds, another 34 pounds, and another was carrying a huge pair of pliers which he occasionally used to pull nails out of his boots thus lightening his load. When asked if his shoes hurt him, he replied "No, only when walking". He also used the pliers for eating utensils and this saved him two ounces by cutting out a knife, fork and spoon.
-Reg Meakins took some of " the Visitor s to see the view from the Ruined Castle and they were so tired they missed the last train up the Scenic Railway and had to come up the Golden Stairs. Eventually we all met at the AB Cafe where ale and steaks banished all signs of tiredness. As I was paying my bill some h and- some bloke put into my pack a bottle that had been opened, and as the most hurried part of the trip was from the Cafe to the station I found 'myself running along with someone else's hand in my pack to keep the content s in, but all got for my trouble was a piece of cheese that tasted like Sunlight soap.
+However, in spite of the huge caravan of goods and chattels we made very good time to the top, went down to the swamp for a drink, then decided to walk through the swamp to save us a ridge. The usually dry swamp was filled with beautiful red goo that came up to knees at times. At any rate out came twenty- two redmen who went down to the Chinaman's Cave for lunch  The lunch time was sweet and short as we were going down the Knife Edge and there were a great number of bods who hadn't done any rock scrambling, therefore the extra time was needed.
+Reg Meakins took some of the Visitors to see the view from the Ruined Castle and they were so tired they missed the last train up the Scenic Railway and had to come up the Golden Stairs. Eventually we all met at the AB Cafe where ale and steaks banished all signs of tiredness. As I was paying my bill some bloke put into my pack a bottle that had been opened, and as the most hurried part of the trip was from the Cafe to the station I found myself running along with someone else's hand in my pack to keep the contents in, but all got for my trouble was a piece of cheese that tasted like Sunlight soap.
 Cliefden Caves (October 7-8-9).
 Helen Barrett led 10 members to this cave system West of Blayney. Good camping beneath red river gums; exploration of an extensive system of caves.
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 TIE WA:NU:RIMS OF A HULLMOOSE.
 - Eric Pegram.
 Spring arrived at last in England, and as April started the sap rising in the trees so it started peoples' feet itching to be moving around again. May saw a party of Commonwealth wanderers touring southern England in the Devon Cornwell area in changeable weather - one day rejoicing at the Spring sunshine and bursting growth, the next cursing the misty cold rain which wasn't heavy enough to be really worrying but just damp enough to make things unpleasant.
 Returning to London where a series of farewell parties andgoodbyes took place, then off to Harwich en route for the Hook of Holland. The Dutch country-