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 Australian Birds. Illustrated talk:by Mr. Waterhouse and Australian Birds. Illustrated talk:by Mr. Waterhouse and
 The Bush Music Club. The Bush Music Club.
-AT OUR Nov Elam MISTING.+ 
 +At Our November Meeting
 - Alex Colley. - Alex Colley.
-The President opened the meeting with a welcome to three new members - Richard Planting, Mildred Huntington and hichael Hailstone. + 
-In correspondence was a letter from Roy Bennett, thanking us for including him amongst our Honorary Manbers, and apologies from the Ashdowns and Harveys, who were basking in the sunshine of Lord Howe Island. Also a copy of a petition being presented by the National Parks Association requesting a National Parks Bill, a National Parks Service and the exclusion of the operation of other Acts, e g. mining rights, in National Parks. It was agreed we sign this petition. +The President opened the meeting with a welcome to three new members - Richard Planting, Mildred Huntington and Michael Hailstone. 
-The Walks Secretary told us that on27 9 out of the 15 walks on last month's programme were completed and these were attended by 52 members, 9 prospectives and 8 visitors. + 
-Notice was received of a mountaineering camp to be held at the Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, on January 13-15, with tuition in mouttfteering by George Love. +In correspondence was a letter from Roy Bennett, thanking us for including him amongst our Honorary Members, and apologies from the Ashdowns and Harveys, who were basking in the sunshine of Lord Howe Island. Also a copy of a petition being presented by the National Parks Association requesting a National Parks Bill, a National Parks Service and the exclusion of the operation of other Acts, e g. mining rights, in National Parks. It was agreed we sign this petition. 
-In General Business, Allan Hardie moved that a plazue be placed on Splendour Rock:giving the names of those than the memorial tablet commemorated. It was pointed out that the chief difficulty was in finding out the names of all the walkers who Should be honoured - many may not have been members of Clubs. The motion was lost. + 
-Another motion by Allan was that we protest against the Hotel at Govett's Leap. The beauty of the Grose Valley from this point would become the exclusive +The Walks Secretary told us that only 9 out of the 15 walks on last month's programme were completed and these were attended by 52 members, 9 prospectives and 8 visitors. 
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-privilege of those who could afford the hotel tariff. Frank Barlow said that the lease had already beengranted and Heather Joyce said that it had been discussed at the Federation, which had written to the Blue Mountains Council. The National Parks Association had also taken the matter up. It was decided not to take further action.+Notice was received of a mountaineering camp to be held at the Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, on January 13-15, with tuition in mountaineering by George Love. 
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 +In General Business, Allan Hardie moved that a plaque be placed on Splendour Rock giving the names of those than the memorial tablet commemorated. It was pointed out that the chief difficulty was in finding out the names of all the walkers who should be honoured - many may not have been members of Clubs. The motion was lost. 
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 +Another motion by Allan was that we protest against the Hotel at Govett's Leap. The beauty of the Grose Valley from this point would become the exclusive privilege of those who could afford the hotel tariff. Frank Barlow said that the lease had already been granted and Heather Joyce said that it had been discussed at the Federation, which had written to the Blue Mountains Council. The National Parks Association had also taken the matter up. It was decided not to take further action. 
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 Pe e had donated Pe e had donated
 At the =elusion of the meeting Kath Brown asked whether the slides which we had decided to make far viewing in the Club room slide viewer had been made. George Grey replied that already about 30 slides. At the =elusion of the meeting Kath Brown asked whether the slides which we had decided to make far viewing in the Club room slide viewer had been made. George Grey replied that already about 30 slides.
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 SUMMER WALKS. SUMMER WALKS.
 The first programmed walks for 1961 will be on the weekedd13-14-15th January. Christmas, and the two weekends following, will find S.Bar's who cannot get further afield camped at Era. The first programmed walks for 1961 will be on the weekedd13-14-15th January. Christmas, and the two weekends following, will find S.Bar's who cannot get further afield camped at Era.
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 CA, Four Mile C D W Hostel, Port Moresby, Papua. CA, Four Mile C D W Hostel, Port Moresby, Papua.
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 PI JOINS THE S.B.-vV. PI JOINS THE S.B.-vV.
 _ Stuart Brooks. _ Stuart Brooks.
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 In the village that is Sydney there dwell many people, yea, even more than one could count 'trees in a day's march and the greatest 9f the sand the faif;est, do meet together in solemn conclave each Woden's Day, planning deieds of iiteat wonder. In the village that is Sydney there dwell many people, yea, even more than one could count 'trees in a day's march and the greatest 9f the sand the faif;est, do meet together in solemn conclave each Woden's Day, planning deieds of iiteat wonder.
 So that none save full blood members of the may participate and re the glory of Such Wonders, it is their wont to veil these coming- Oeeds in allegory and mysticism, yea, even 24 - 25 Great Southern- Kanangra 37 R 6 25 P M S,...canada So that none save full blood members of the may participate and re the glory of Such Wonders, it is their wont to veil these coming- Oeeds in allegory and mysticism, yea, even 24 - 25 Great Southern- Kanangra 37 R 6 25 P M S,...canada
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 And as he thus spake the doorway to the inner sanctum vas thrown aside as the leaves by the gale and there entered a member well revered for his powers of speech and the generosity of the time he would devote to this art, and such were his magic powers ofpersuasion that a voice called at once, yea; before he even uttered yet a word "Move the motion be put" and it was, and carried, and there was again great rejoicing save with the late member who snote his chest and tore his hair and waxed sore displeased that he be not heard. And as he thus spake the doorway to the inner sanctum vas thrown aside as the leaves by the gale and there entered a member well revered for his powers of speech and the generosity of the time he would devote to this art, and such were his magic powers ofpersuasion that a voice called at once, yea; before he even uttered yet a word "Move the motion be put" and it was, and carried, and there was again great rejoicing save with the late member who snote his chest and tore his hair and waxed sore displeased that he be not heard.
 And thus it came about that a strange new symbol appeared upon. the scrolls of deeds to be wrought so that all members might truly know "Be. in on this one - it'll be a piece of cake - plenty of sweet young things with loads of food". And thus it came about that a strange new symbol appeared upon. the scrolls of deeds to be wrought so that all members might truly know "Be. in on this one - it'll be a piece of cake - plenty of sweet young things with loads of food".
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 JOTTINGS FROM LORD HON ISLAM. JOTTINGS FROM LORD HON ISLAM.
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 Have you heard hew a certain female member holidaying on Lard Howe Island distinctly asked for "lbdesa" and had the shop girl searching for adhesive "Bear" tape? Not "Bear Tape" says female member of S.B.W. in stage whisper - "Nedesa". "But you said Adhesive". "No, I didn't, I said "Medesa". (Stage whisper a little Have you heard hew a certain female member holidaying on Lard Howe Island distinctly asked for "lbdesa" and had the shop girl searching for adhesive "Bear" tape? Not "Bear Tape" says female member of S.B.W. in stage whisper - "Nedesa". "But you said Adhesive". "No, I didn't, I said "Medesa". (Stage whisper a little
 louder) "Toilet Paper". Now the whole shop and the Island knew we used toilet paper::: louder) "Toilet Paper". Now the whole shop and the Island knew we used toilet paper:::
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 Dear Readers, Dear Readers,
 Do you really think that 'Madesal said quietly and demurely by feminine lips could possibly sound like Adhesive? Supposing we had been served with "Bear Tape", then the following conversation piece could really have been fact. Do you really think that 'Madesal said quietly and demurely by feminine lips could possibly sound like Adhesive? Supposing we had been served with "Bear Tape", then the following conversation piece could really have been fact.
 "Why do all those mainland Bushwalkers walk with that queer gait?" "Bear Tape, my dear". "Why do all those mainland Bushwalkers walk with that queer gait?" "Bear Tape, my dear".
 - From one who might easily-have been a queer gaiter. - From one who might easily-have been a queer gaiter.
-HEALTH FOOD SHOPoiviVEGETARIAN CAFE + 
-SUMMER CAMPS + 
-THE SANITARIUM FOOD PRODUCTS ARE IDEAL FOR THE HOT WEATHER. +
-DRIED FRUITS NUTS LIGHTWEIGHT +
-BISCUITS DELICIOUS TINNED FRUIT JUICES. +
-13 HUNTER ST SYDNEY. BWI725.+
 CAVING AT CLIEFDEN. CAVING AT CLIEFDEN.
 - Bob Duncan. - Bob Duncan.
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 WEN= BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION. WEN= BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION.
 10. 10.
-TIE WANDERINGS OF A BULL MOOSE.+ 
 +THE WANDERINGS OF A BULL MOOSE.
 ---(6-orr-binued) ---(6-orr-binued)
 - Eric Pegram. - Eric Pegram.
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 Pressing on down the more picturesque part of the castle-studded Rhine to Pressing on down the more picturesque part of the castle-studded Rhine to
 Kan then across to Hamburg and a much too short visit to Denmark: and Sweden before returning to Bremerhaven and the QSS "Ankadia" en route for Canada. Kan then across to Hamburg and a much too short visit to Denmark: and Sweden before returning to Bremerhaven and the QSS "Ankadia" en route for Canada.
-The ship -which called at Amatetdam, London, two Fren0hand one Irish port was loaded with immigrants of a mixture of nationalities. English lessons were beirg conducted for those (and there were quite a few) with language difficulties on board alternatively by a "through the nose" American and a "plumb in the mouth" Englishman. These accents only seemed to confuse the unfortunate new Canadian citizens.+The ship -which called at Amatetdam, London, two Fren0hand one Irish port was loaded with immigrants of a mixture of nationalities. English lessons were being conducted for those (and there were quite a few) with language difficulties on board alternatively by a "through the nose" American and a "plumb in the mouth" Englishman. These accents only seemed to confuse the unfortunate new Canadian citizens.
 It was interesting to watch the way in which people of different nationalities on board behave in different circumstances. For instance, in the leisure period you'd find the young well-built Germans out on the bow (the pointed end) of the ship doing vigorous PT - the Englishmen playing bridge in the lounge - the returning Canadians, mostly servicemen, in the bar telling army type jokes While the Frenchmen coupled with mine bottle and female found a cosy corner and whispered in an attentive ear. It was interesting to watch the way in which people of different nationalities on board behave in different circumstances. For instance, in the leisure period you'd find the young well-built Germans out on the bow (the pointed end) of the ship doing vigorous PT - the Englishmen playing bridge in the lounge - the returning Canadians, mostly servicemen, in the bar telling army type jokes While the Frenchmen coupled with mine bottle and female found a cosy corner and whispered in an attentive ear.
 Nearing the end of the Atlantic crossing I was asked to write an article for the ship's paper on the North American courting customs - why I was asked remains a mystery - but it seems they wanted a humorous article (I guess I fit there 0.K) to show the young men, who outnanbered all others on board, the different courting approach and to slow dawn their sometimes over enthusiastic lovemaking. So with the help of a young Canadian lass at the dining table we compiled an article which even tickled the German's sense of humour and got us an invite to the select "end-of-thevoyage" party put on by Immigration Group. And then at last Blizzardly Cold Canada, the land of the lumberjacks, bull nooses and Buckley's Canadiol Mixture. I reckon it's a lot of propaganda. I don't see any ice or snow, in fact I arrived im Toronto in a real beaut Sydney-type thunderstorm and its been hot and humid ever since. Nearing the end of the Atlantic crossing I was asked to write an article for the ship's paper on the North American courting customs - why I was asked remains a mystery - but it seems they wanted a humorous article (I guess I fit there 0.K) to show the young men, who outnanbered all others on board, the different courting approach and to slow dawn their sometimes over enthusiastic lovemaking. So with the help of a young Canadian lass at the dining table we compiled an article which even tickled the German's sense of humour and got us an invite to the select "end-of-thevoyage" party put on by Immigration Group. And then at last Blizzardly Cold Canada, the land of the lumberjacks, bull nooses and Buckley's Canadiol Mixture. I reckon it's a lot of propaganda. I don't see any ice or snow, in fact I arrived im Toronto in a real beaut Sydney-type thunderstorm and its been hot and humid ever since.
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 There was no daylight next morning when we were awakened from our slumbers by the thump: thump! thump! of Malcolm's heavy-soled shoes, and the flashes of There was no daylight next morning when we were awakened from our slumbers by the thump: thump! thump! of Malcolm's heavy-soled shoes, and the flashes of
 his strong torch as he endeavoured to locate Snow, ;leather and Bill who were to start at six o'clock. his strong torch as he endeavoured to locate Snow, ;leather and Bill who were to start at six o'clock.
-/ WHERE + 
-AITILL YOU + 
-ALL BE AT +
-7/6.1-RISTMAS? PM?, +
-HAPS ON AN ALPINE A SUNNY BEACH, +
-HOLDING_DSWN A TENT IN A TORRENT= GALE, TOILING- UP MOUNTAIN PASS, +
-ABSEILING DOWN A CLIF +
-FACE. +
-WEEREVER YOU ARE, ALL AT PADDY 'S SEND YOU +
-CHRIsras +
-GREETINGS +
-AND +
-WISH YOU -WELL FOR +
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-PADDY PALLIN +
-Lightweight Camp Gear +
-201 CASTLE REAGH St SYDNEY +
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 Lyndsey sat up in her sleeping,. bag ,and blinked in ,the darkness for a 'moment, then rolled over Me and proceeded-to walle. John Logan-berry. John did not respond to ..all this pounding, thumping and rolling of his _thin wiry body, but just lay there, cool and calm until Lyndsey gave up from lack of energy (such self-control he has). She then quickly slipped on a pair of brown coloured sandshoes which were worn out in the uppers and made a fast dash across to the already blazing fire. Ben Esgate had patiently coaxed this fire to life with specially selected dry bark, amidst great ,competition and as he was the only one to succeed the campers came from all directions to rob hit of it. . Lyndsey sat up in her sleeping,. bag ,and blinked in ,the darkness for a 'moment, then rolled over Me and proceeded-to walle. John Logan-berry. John did not respond to ..all this pounding, thumping and rolling of his _thin wiry body, but just lay there, cool and calm until Lyndsey gave up from lack of energy (such self-control he has). She then quickly slipped on a pair of brown coloured sandshoes which were worn out in the uppers and made a fast dash across to the already blazing fire. Ben Esgate had patiently coaxed this fire to life with specially selected dry bark, amidst great ,competition and as he was the only one to succeed the campers came from all directions to rob hit of it. .
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 With bent backs and aching muscles we steadily plodded up - up - up, stopping occasionally to gain breath, and admire the view. The darlmess was closing in on us, and from the top of the ridge it was a quick run back along the road to Carlon's, where we received a very warm welcome and a hot cup of tea. With bent backs and aching muscles we steadily plodded up - up - up, stopping occasionally to gain breath, and admire the view. The darlmess was closing in on us, and from the top of the ridge it was a quick run back along the road to Carlon's, where we received a very warm welcome and a hot cup of tea.
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 THE KOKODA TRAIL. THE KOKODA TRAIL.
 - Roy Craggs. - Roy Craggs.
-Every Australian has heard of or remembers the Kbkoda Trail where Australia's Armed Forces repelled the Japanese Invasion Armry in Papua and finally pushed them back to the coast of New Guinea and ultimate annihilation. + 
-The Trail starts in Papua near Rouhd Falls 20 miles from Port Moresby and is markad by a Monument to the men involved in action there. It ends at Kokoda about 80 miles away and is also marked by monuments, one a tribute to the "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels", the native bearers who toiled back and forth with supplies and wounded. The other is to the memory of Australian Armed Infantry. Forces.+Every Australian has heard of or remembers the Kokoda Trail where Australia's Armed Forces repelled the Japanese Invasion Army in Papua and finally pushed them back to the coast of New Guinea and ultimate annihilation. 
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 +The Trail starts in Papua near Round Falls 20 miles from Port Moresby and is marked by a Monument to the men involved in action there. It ends at Kokoda about 80 miles away and is also marked by monuments, one a tribute to the "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels", the native bearers who toiled back and forth with supplies and wounded. The other is to the memory of Australian Armed Infantry. Forces.
 Eighty miles of Trail which commences very rough, then plunges into the heart of the twisted, tortured, Owen Stanley Ranges. The trail is of native origin and takes the highest and longest ridges and the deepest gorges. Eighty miles of Trail which commences very rough, then plunges into the heart of the twisted, tortured, Owen Stanley Ranges. The trail is of native origin and takes the highest and longest ridges and the deepest gorges.
 To get a mental picture of the trail, imagine Badgery's on the Shoalhaven, keep the same grade but stretch it for anything up to 8 miles. Throw in mud, To get a mental picture of the trail, imagine Badgery's on the Shoalhaven, keep the same grade but stretch it for anything up to 8 miles. Throw in mud,
 tangled roots and sharp stones, stinging plants, insects, boiling heat during the day and biting cold during the night. tangled roots and sharp stones, stinging plants, insects, boiling heat during the day and biting cold during the night.
-Shortly after I arrived in Port Moresby I met an Australian chap in the "Snake Pit Saloon". His name is John Chapman and he comes from Ulladulla, John + 
-expressed his desire to negotiate the Kokpda Trail. I was immediately interested of course and we began to make plans aver several glasses of ale. +Shortly after I arrived in Port Moresby I met an Australian chap in the "Snake Pit Saloon". His name is John Chapman and he comes from Ulladulla, John expressed his desire to negotiate the Kokoda Trail. I was immediately interested of course and we began to make plans aver several glasses of ale. 
-Each of us obtained a bearer to help carry our supplies as we realised heavy packs would doom our efforts. John's boy was a Well educated native about 20 years named Gani Hamou. MY boy's name was Lucano N-amu (he was about 18 years old).+ 
 +Each of us obtained a bearer to help carry our supplies as we realised heavy packs would doom our efforts. John's boy was a Well educated native about 20 years named Gani Hamou. My boy's name was Lucano Namu (he was about 18 years old). 
 On October 30th an Austrian friend, Carl, drove us out to the Monument. We started walking at 8.30 a m. and toiled up the Golden Stairs (named after the famous Katoomba Stairs). At the top of the ridge we took the wrong turn and by lunch time we realised we were wrong. We found a rubber plantation house and asked directions, We turned back along our original path and camped 5 miles short of the Kokoda Trail that night. On October 30th an Austrian friend, Carl, drove us out to the Monument. We started walking at 8.30 a m. and toiled up the Golden Stairs (named after the famous Katoomba Stairs). At the top of the ridge we took the wrong turn and by lunch time we realised we were wrong. We found a rubber plantation house and asked directions, We turned back along our original path and camped 5 miles short of the Kokoda Trail that night.
-We broke can at 7.00 a m. on October 31st and located the correct track at 9.00 a m. This place is known as Owen's Corner. From here the Trail descends down to the Laloki River, crosses the river and rises to Uberi, a native village on the south side of Tmita Ridge. The village was deserted so we had lunch and pressed on. Two miles later we found the villagers clearing jungle in preparation for new gardens. The natives were very friendly; they are Koiaries and live all along tho trail almost to Isurava, where Oirakavas are settled. We bought fruit from these natives. I tried to pay them in Kuku (trade tobacco) but they are all Seventh Day Adventists therefore take no stimulants. However, we had 50/- worth of silver in case of such a thing happening. + 
-The Trail from here rose very sharply for 3 miles to 2,700 feet at a pass where we rested a short time until we were attacked by and a large bloodsucking +We broke camp at 7.00 a m. on October 31st and located the correct track at 9.00 a m. This place is known as Owen's Corner. From here the Trail descends down to the Laloki River, crosses the river and rises to Uberi, a native village on the south side of Tmita Ridge. The village was deserted so we had lunch and pressed on. Two miles later we found the villagers clearing jungle in preparation for new gardens. The natives were very friendly; they are Koiaries and live all along tho trail almost to Isurava, where Oirakavas are settled. We bought fruit from these natives. I tried to pay them in Kuku (trade tobacco) but they are all Seventh Day Adventists therefore take no stimulants. However, we had 50/- worth of silver in case of such a thing happening. 
-fly. These flies grow to an inch long and are terribly vicious. They brought us much distress. Any insect or leech bites in this country usually become infected + 
-17. +The Trail from here rose very sharply for 3 miles to 2,700 feet at a pass where we rested a short time until we were attacked by and a large bloodsucking fly. These flies grow to an inch long and are terribly vicious. They brought us much distress. Any insect or leech bites in this country usually become infected and form painful ulcers. 
-and farm painful ulcers. + 
-The track dropped sharply for 3 miles to a river then followed the river bed for 2 miles in the water most of the time. We camped 50 yards from the river that night within hearing of Iorabaiwa village. The track rose very steeply to the village and we were too exhausted to make the climb. Urfortunately our campsite was situated over an old ammunition dump -which became all too clear to us when the fire exploded, scattering billies everywhere. A very upsetting situation I can assure you. There were no volunteers to douse the fire SD we sat well back and shivered in the cool night air until the fire ceased to erupt. In the morning investigation of the area showed evidence of many sunken holespmsumably filled with ammlanition. We found several tl!' mortar bombs and Australian and American rifle cartridges scattered on the ground. Just imagine what would have happened if our fire had been over a 4" mortar bomb:+The track dropped sharply for 3 miles to a river then followed the river bed for 2 miles in the water most of the time. We camped 50 yards from the river that night within hearing of Iorabaiwa village. The track rose very steeply to the village and we were too exhausted to make the climb. Unfortunately our campsite was situated over an old ammunition dump which became all too clear to us when the fire exploded, scattering billies everywhere. A very upsetting situation I can assure you. There were no volunteers to douse the fire so we sat well back and shivered in the cool night air until the fire ceased to erupt. In the morning investigation of the area showed evidence of many sunken holespmsumably filled with ammlanition. We found several tl!' mortar bombs and Australian and American rifle cartridges scattered on the ground. Just imagine what would have happened if our fire had been over a 4" mortar bomb:
 This area is thick:rain forest and daring the night luminous fungus lies every- there and fireflies flitter all over the place. The fireflies were drawn to our fire and I felt unhappy to see these beautiful little creatures'winking lights extinguished by harsh flames. So far we had not encountered any mosquitoes. This area is thick:rain forest and daring the night luminous fungus lies every- there and fireflies flitter all over the place. The fireflies were drawn to our fire and I felt unhappy to see these beautiful little creatures'winking lights extinguished by harsh flames. So far we had not encountered any mosquitoes.
-November 1st: Left camp at 7.30 a m. and arrived Iorabaiwa village at 8.00 a m. Once again the village was completely deserted. We took 2 pawpaws and left 2/- inrayment. No water in this place and we only had 1 quart between four. The Jay was very hot and we started to climb up to 3,200 feet. The track was steep and the sun blazed mercilessly and there was no cover along the track, only short Ednai grass. At 9.30 we reached a rest house which I later discovered was Army H.Q. during a phase of the war. No water here either and our supply was gone. The heat was absolutely terrific now. We reached the top one hour later and ten minutes later we found natives in a garden, who gave us sugar cane as they had no water. One old chap + 
-here accepted Trade Kdku as payment for fruit. We stopped at a small creek for lunch, crossed a river shortly afterwards and once again climbed up a ridge to a mountain summit about 8 miles away at 4,000 feet. This may not seem a very steep grade but the track winds up and dawn innumerable gullies each one a hell in itself.+November 1st: Left camp at 7.30 a m. and arrived Iorabaiwa village at 8.00 a m. Once again the village was completely deserted. We took 2 pawpaws and left 2/- inrayment. No water in this place and we only had 1 quart between four. The day was very hot and we started to climb up to 3,200 feet. The track was steep and the sun blazed mercilessly and there was no cover along the track, only short Ednai grass. At 9.30 we reached a rest house which I later discovered was Army H.Q. during a phase of the war. No water here either and our supply was gone. The heat was absolutely terrific now. We reached the top one hour later and ten minutes later we found natives in a garden, who gave us sugar cane as they had no water. One old chap here accepted Trade Kdku as payment for fruit. We stopped at a small creek for lunch, crossed a river shortly afterwards and once again climbed up a ridge to a mountain summit about 8 miles away at 4,000 feet. This may not seem a very steep grade but the track winds up and dawn innumerable gullies each one a hell in itself. 
 Rain started at 4.30 p m. so we camped because we were once again exhausted and Luciano had breathing difficulties and dizziness. I think:this was due to him being a coastal boy. After I pitched the tent the rain stopped and again we had no Inter. We sent the boys to look:but an hour later they'returned and their answer was n:Ranu Lasin (no water). A little rain at night left us i cup of water between four! Rain started at 4.30 p m. so we camped because we were once again exhausted and Luciano had breathing difficulties and dizziness. I think:this was due to him being a coastal boy. After I pitched the tent the rain stopped and again we had no Inter. We sent the boys to look:but an hour later they'returned and their answer was n:Ranu Lasin (no water). A little rain at night left us i cup of water between four!
 November 2nd: Arose at 5.30 a m. and drank our pitiful supply of water. Heavy cloud restricted visibility. There was no -water for breakfast and so we decided to pilsh on to Nauro village first. We were not sure just how far Erauro was because we couldn't obtain reliable maps of the area. November 2nd: Arose at 5.30 a m. and drank our pitiful supply of water. Heavy cloud restricted visibility. There was no -water for breakfast and so we decided to pilsh on to Nauro village first. We were not sure just how far Erauro was because we couldn't obtain reliable maps of the area.
 Within an hour we were on a small rise overlooking 'Braun:). On the way we found more mortar bombs and old rusty steel helmets and occasionally pieces of firearms. On entering the village, the headman welcomed us and we were soon showered with flowers and fruit. But what we appreciated most was 'Ranu Karumd" (cold veter) from a spring fed creek. We received pineapples, pawpaws, mandarins, bananas and fresh roasted corn. Within an hour we were on a small rise overlooking 'Braun:). On the way we found more mortar bombs and old rusty steel helmets and occasionally pieces of firearms. On entering the village, the headman welcomed us and we were soon showered with flowers and fruit. But what we appreciated most was 'Ranu Karumd" (cold veter) from a spring fed creek. We received pineapples, pawpaws, mandarins, bananas and fresh roasted corn.
-Nauro is a lovely Tillage of about 30 grass huts set in two neat rows facing + 
-each other about 100 feet apart and the Village 'Mission Church on a small rise at the +Nauro is a lovely village of about 30 grass huts set in two neat rows facing 
-end between the two rows. The people are wonderful and we handed around some sweets amongst the children. We hired four carriers to the next village of Menari because we were all feeling a bit knocked up. The lack of water had had a bad effect as one perspires very freely and the moisture must be replaced as quickly as possible. We had been drinking from umtreated creek water although we had not drunk water from large and therefore certainly polluted rivers.+each other about 100 feet apart and the Village Mission Church on a small rise at the 
 +end between the two rows. The people are wonderful and we handed around some sweets amongst the children. We hired four carriers to the next village of Menari because we were all feeling a bit knocked up. The lack of water had had a bad effect as one perspires very freely and the moisture must be replaced as quickly as possible. We had been drinking from untreated creek water although we had not drunk water from large and therefore certainly polluted rivers.
 We rested up until 10 a m. then with the native carriers bearing our packs we set out once mare, this time with light hearts and very much lighter feet. The natives sang and waved as we left and we called back "Barmahute Moodbye"). Tht land was level far about 3 miles; this was the riverside country of the Brown River. We crossed this river by means of a log jam. John fell in and lost his watch so my boy quickly dived into the fast water and recovered it. Shortly afterwards we passed a native heading far Merari. He had three wives because he was a rich man. His We rested up until 10 a m. then with the native carriers bearing our packs we set out once mare, this time with light hearts and very much lighter feet. The natives sang and waved as we left and we called back "Barmahute Moodbye"). Tht land was level far about 3 miles; this was the riverside country of the Brown River. We crossed this river by means of a log jam. John fell in and lost his watch so my boy quickly dived into the fast water and recovered it. Shortly afterwards we passed a native heading far Merari. He had three wives because he was a rich man. His
  wives carried all his gear as is their custom. Well trained, these women, perhaps  wives carried all his gear as is their custom. Well trained, these women, perhaps
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 November 3rd: A late start because our clothes were slow to dry in this humid air. Again we had hired bearers, a worthwhile proposition at 1/- each per hour one way. I'm not sure if this is good bushwalking and perhaps some will condemn this November 3rd: A late start because our clothes were slow to dry in this humid air. Again we had hired bearers, a worthwhile proposition at 1/- each per hour one way. I'm not sure if this is good bushwalking and perhaps some will condemn this
 practice; if any do I invite them to come up sometime and have a go at the Kokoda Trail. I'll go as guide. practice; if any do I invite them to come up sometime and have a go at the Kokoda Trail. I'll go as guide.
 +
 At 9.30 a m. we all moved off through the village, looking far all the world like an African Safari. Next stop Efogit some 2,000 feet up, after of course a 1,000 foot At 9.30 a m. we all moved off through the village, looking far all the world like an African Safari. Next stop Efogit some 2,000 feet up, after of course a 1,000 foot
 drop down a gorge. Nothing like going around for these natives, too easy they say. A native Missionary trained for medical work accompanied us as part of his rounds. His district covers 100 miles of bush tracks. This hop, skip and jump to Efogi took drop down a gorge. Nothing like going around for these natives, too easy they say. A native Missionary trained for medical work accompanied us as part of his rounds. His district covers 100 miles of bush tracks. This hop, skip and jump to Efogi took
 five hours, but our bearers wished to return to their own village before dark so they ran down the mountains and trotted up them. John and I couldn't keep up so we had five hours, but our bearers wished to return to their own village before dark so they ran down the mountains and trotted up them. John and I couldn't keep up so we had
-to stop them. Gani asked what was wrong with us? Are you sick Taubada? "No" we +to stop them. Gani asked what was wrong with us? Are you sick Taubada? "No" we replied, "the boys are going too fast that all". "Oh", says Gani, looking very
-replied, "the boys are going too fast that all". "Oh", says Gani, looking very+
 surprised and with a cursory wave of the hand exclaimed "Why this hill is 'Something Nothing". surprised and with a cursory wave of the hand exclaimed "Why this hill is 'Something Nothing".
 (To be continued). (To be continued).
  
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