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-TIE SOME BUSHWALKIER.
+====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ======
-A monthly buUetin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers,
-The N.S.W. Nurses' Association Rooms, "Dbrthcabe Building",
-Reiby Place, Sydney. BcxN41.4476 G.P.O., Sydney.
+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 JW1462.
-'Phone J1V1462.
- JANUARY 1962 Price
+=== 325. January 1962. Price 1/-. ===
-Edit': Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514. Business, Mamgert Brian Harvey.
-Reproduction: Denise Hull -- Saes & Subs.: Eileen Taylor Typed by Jean Harvey.
+|**Editor**|Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. WJ3514|
- I.
+|**Business Manager**|Brian Harvey|
-maTENrs.
+|**Reproduction**|Denise Hull|
-Page
+|**Sales & Subs.**|Eileen Taylor|
-Social: Calendar 2
+|**Typed by**|Jean Harvey|
-At Our-December Meeting - A. Colley 3
-The Christmas Party - By- our "Boole]. Reporter". 4
+===== Contents =====
-Arinual SwiMaarg Ca-rnival - 1962
+| | |Page|
-From Boulder - Robert A. Duman Reports from the U.S.A. 7
+|Social Calendar| | 2|
-Just a Tree - "Taro" 8
+|At Our December Meeting|A. Colley| 3|
-Day Walks
+|The Christmas Party|By our "Social Reporter"| 4|
+|Annual Swimming Carnival - 1962| | 6|
-How Rugged Can You Get? 10
+|From Boulder - Robert A. Duncan Reports from the U.S.A.| | 7|
-Hatswell's Taxi & Tolirist SerVice (Advertisifment) 11
+|Just a Tree|"Taro"| 8|
-Federation Report far Novenber - Brian Harvey 11
+|Day Walks| | 9|
-What Happened at Christmas?
+|How Rugged Can You Get?| |10|
-Pa.'ddy's Advertisement  - 13,
+|Federation Report for Novenber|Brian Harvey|11|
-Somme Cavalcade - Part 1V -
+|What Happened at Christmas?| |12|
-Thrills, Spills & Chills in the Kowmurg - Packbr Pallin 14
+|Kowmung Cavalcade - Part 1V - Thrills, Spills & Chills in the Kowmurg|Paddy Pallin|14|
- "They, (Mallory and Irvine) did not forfeit their lives in vain. But men will live in vain, however secure and comfortable their way of existence, if they allow the apirit of adventure to die in their 'souls. For such there can be no more progress in penetrating the sttongholds of Nature and of the Spirit; they will live like fat cattle and die no better.
-'Half the charm of climbing mounbailis is born in visions preceding this mperience - visions of what is mysterious, remote, inaccessible', declared *- Mallory. And on all the other planes of cur life, it is this urge-to explore, to realise the vision, to adventure far and go always a little further, that alone justifies man's hope of all fullness of living: the unfolding and fulfilment of all the powers of his soul. This adventurous spirit must xxt be permitted to die if vianTs true way and end is not to be betrayed in a general softening of will and deprivation of purpose"
+===== Advertisements =====
-W.H. Murray - The Story of Everest 1921 - 52.
-   SOCIAL._
+| |Page|
-JABUART 172H Paul Driver "07sierzoas (5.1.11). trat,eci.).
+|Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service|11|
-JAM-AM' 24Th John Freeland- - -I'Ant!, Bull _and otherwise:.
+|Paddy's|13|
-JANUARY 31ST _ Mr. -C a sper s on 7 -- C.J. -Dennis
--1,- -Colin-Putt " New -Guinean the 1961 -N. Expedition.
+----
-Heinrich Harrer (author of Seven Years in Tibet: and The White Spider) was in Sydney during December, staying with Colin Putt to get information on Mt. Carstenz in New Guinea.
-On Comnait,t,ee Meeting night, December an, about, fifty S.B01N-'s were entertained by an unscheduled talk given by Hr. Harrel-, who -told of ad-ventures in Tibet and other places ildth rare wit and modesty. To say that the audience was spellbound 5.s an underst,at,ement
+.... "They, (Mallory and Irvine) did not forfeit their lives in vain. But men will live in vain, however secure and comfortable their way of existence, if they allow the spirit of adventure to die in their souls. For such there can be no more progress in penetrating the sttongholds of Nature and of the Spirit; they will live like fat cattle and die no better.
-On the weekend 9-10th December Cohnled a wall party'- including, his 'visitor, on a favourite S.B.T. trip - Carlon's, Breakfast Creek, Cox's River,' Galcing Creek (not to the ''Snowy Mountains' as reported in the pepixiar press)...:
-THE LOI\D 1NEEKEND. Australia Day January- 27-28,-29. -, Waterfall = Burning. Palms
+'Half the charm of climbing mountains is born in visions preceding this experience - visions of what is mysterious, remote, inaccessible', declared Mallory. And on all the other planes of our life, it is this urge to explore, to realise the vision, to adventure far and go always a little further, that alone justifies man's hope of all fullness of living: the unfolding and fulfilment of all the powers of his soul. This adventurous spirit must not be permitted to die if man's true way and end is not to be betrayed in a general softening of will and deprivation of purpose"....
-I,
-,
+- W.H. Murray - The Story of Everest 1921 - 52.
-SPITIEBASHID,G,' ObASTAL SCE=.
--T.
+----
-LEADER.: JACK GENTLE ML6121 (H)
-LA6Q41 (B). 8;30 A..K. TRAIN TO  IIVATEPTA17,.-. Easy walk to Campsite:
+===== Social Calendar. =====
--
-For further 'details see Leader_ and the Pert Hacking Tourist Map in the Cupboard.
+__January 17th__: Paul Driver - "Overseas" (illustrated).
-.
+__January 24th__: John Freeland - "Ants, Bull and otherwise".
-KIAMA. TAXI TO CARRINGTON FAT.,TiS -TEMA - RETURN ITIE SAEE WAY:. THRILLING GORGE SCENERY,
-SWPIqNG IN CRIStig, POOLS
+__January 31st__: Mr. Casperson  - C.J. Dennis
-AND
-BLACKBERRIES GALORE.
+__Coming - February 28th__: - Colin Putt "New Guinea" - the 1961 N.Z.A.C. Expedition.
-Steep drop from Carrington Falls cln. to Upper Kangaroo River. Mostly medium walking
-to corafcrtable Base Camp at Yeola.,
+----
-.
-LEADER,: FRANK =MEN UA0791, Ex-t 771.
+Heinrich Harrer (author of Seven Years in Tibet, and The White Spider) was in Sydney during December, staying with Colin Putt to get information on Mt. Carstenz in New Guinea.
-TRAIN: 5.45 P.M. TO ICIAMA. MAP: IiIAMA.
-.
+On Committee Meeting night December 6th, about fifty S.B.W's were entertained by an unscheduled talk given by Mr. Harrer, who told of adventures in Tibet and other places with rare wit and modesty. To say that the audience was spellbound is an understatement.
-AT OUR DECEMBER MEErl-NG.
-_ Colley. -
+On the weekend 9-10th December Colin led a small party - including his visitor, on a favourite S.B.W. trip - Carlon's, Breakfast Creek, Cox's River, Galong Creek (not to the 'Snowy Mountains' as reported in the popular press).
-There were no neck members presehr at the start of our meeting, 'out one old member, Ron Knightley, ha-d-returned from farawaY plaOes and was Welcomed back by the President. Several- other old members; still faraway, sent us Christmas cards. They included Ken: Lewis, Dorothy Lawry, Margaret Ryan and Sheila Binns.
-The Treasurer-its Report revealed that, even r--ar the close of the financial year subs still rolled in. TheY totalled 13 for the -month, contributing to ottr bank balance of l1.17. 5d. Our Social Secretary reported mixed financial results on the social front. The auction sale had been a success, netting 15 for the Club. But the same amount had been lost on the dance because, although we catered
+----
- for 80 and provided our own supper, only 60 turned up. Pam was rather-puzzled by
-this - would the Club prefer a Small pt,rty in the Club room? However the response to Jack Gentle 's vote of thanks to Pam for organising the dance, and also the very enjoyable supper, left no doubt that those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Ron Knightley attributed the low attendance to the purely unpredibtable nature of bushwalker s. The President said that complaints had been registered that many of the items brought to the bnction sale could be regarded as rubbish. It had been suggested that the auctioneer migat be empowered in the future to decide what was worth auctioning.
+===== The Long Weekend. =====
-Our Walks Secretary reported that Snow Brown's Da nae Brook trip had been made after heavy rain. However, after five rather long abseils the 8 starters -found the rest mainly rock hopping. Some magnificent cedars were found along the creek.. On the Sunday the party returned via Crafts Walls. Brian Harvey and Frank Ashdown's
-boat trip from Bobbin Head had been altered to 1 day and had been attended by 9 Starters. ,Ern French's Glenbrook Gorge trip had been attended by one member. Ern reported that the fire trail now extended from the end of Glenbrook Road to the cause. It was therefore now Continuous through to WoOdford. Will's trip from.
+Australia Day. January 27-28-29.
-the Road had attfiacted tl-r ee -Starters. The Water Board ha'd centIy 'e-
-surveyed Bullee trig. Colin Putt's rook-:climbitig instfuctional to PeriVe Lookdown and Lockley's Pylon attracted 9--starter-S', but 'Bob Gcdff'ey's swimming. boating--a nd walking trip to -Glenbrook and. Erskine Creeks ran foul of the rain and The four starters holed up in a cave under the flying fox at Glenbrook Creek, from which they watched the water rise. Jim Brown's trip to Stanvvell Tops on the lath also had rain trouble. Because of a landslide, causing train cancellation, the ti-d_p didn't get under way till 11.15 a m. By -the 17th the valkgrs had had the rain, and there were no starters on Ben Esgate's trip, nor on Lynette White's camping and swimming trip to Camd en, which wculd have provided plenty of swimming, but no camping. However by the 26th the waters were receding, and Irene Pridham's walk to Burning Palms was well attended.
+=== Waterfall - Burning Palms. ===
+Swimming, fishing, spinebashing, coastal scenery.
+Leader: Jack Gentle. XM6121 (H), LA6041 (B).
+.30 a.m. train to waterfall. Easy walk to Campsite.
+For further details, see Leader and the Port Hacking Tourist Map in the Cupboard.
+=== Kiama - taxi to Carrington Falls - Yeola - return the same way. ===
+Thrilling gorge scenery, swimming in crystal pools and blackberries galore.
+Steep drop from Carrington Falls on to Upper Kangaroo River. Mostly medium walking
+to comfortable Base Camp at Yeola.
+Leader: Frank Leyden. UA0791, Ext 771.
+Train: 5.45 p.m. to Kiama.
+Map: Kiama Military.
+----
+===== At Our December Meeting. =====
+- Alex Colley.
+There were no new members present at the start of our meeting, but one old member, Ron Knightley, had returned from faraway places and was welcomed back by the President. Several other old members, still faraway, sent us Christmas cards. They included Ken Lewis, Dorothy Lawry, Margaret Ryan and Sheila Binns.
+The Treasurer's Report revealed that, even near the close of the financial year, subs still rolled in. They totalled £13 for the month, contributing to our bank balance of £l81.17. 5d. Our Social Secretary reported mixed financial results on the social front. The auction sale had been a success, netting £15 for the Club. But the same amount had been lost on the dance because, although we catered for 80 and provided our own supper, only 60 turned up. Pam was rather puzzled by this - would the Club prefer a small party in the Club room? However the response to Jack Gentle's vote of thanks to Pam for organising the dance, and also the very enjoyable supper, left no doubt that those who attended thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Ron Knightley attributed the low attendance to the purely unpredibtable nature of bushwalkers. The President said that complaints had been registered that many of the items brought to the auction sale could be regarded as rubbish. It had been suggested that the auctioneer might be empowered in the future to decide what was worth auctioning.
+Our Walks Secretary reported that Snow Brown's Danae Brook trip had been made after heavy rain. However, after five rather long abseils the 8 starters found the rest mainly rock hopping. Some magnificent cedars were found along the creek. On the Sunday the party returned via Crafts Walls. Brian Harvey and Frank Ashdown's boat trip from Bobbin Head had been altered to 1 day and had been attended by 9 starters. Ern French's Glenbrook Gorge trip had been attended by one member. Ern reported that the fire trail now extended from the end of Glenbrook Road to the causeway. It was therefore now continuous through to WoOdford. Wilf's trip from the Tolwong Road had attracted three starters. The Water Board had recently re-surveyed Bullee trig. Colin Putt's rock-climbing instructional to Perry's Lookdown and Lockley's Pylon attracted 9 starters, but Bob Godfrey's swimming, boating and walking trip to Glenbrook and Erskine Creeks ran foul of the rain and the four starters holed up in a cave under the flying fox at Glenbrook Creek, from which they watched the water rise. Jim Brown's trip to Stanwell Tops on the 18th also had rain trouble. Because of a landslide, causing train cancellation, the trip didn't get under way till 11.15 a.m. By the 17th the walkers had had the rain, and there were no starters on Ben Esgate's trip, nor on Lynette White's camping and swimming trip to Camden, which would have provided plenty of swimming, but no camping. However by the 26th the waters were receding, and Irene Pridham's walk to Burning Palms was well attended.
 Next the President welcomed a newly arrived new member - Pat Dalton.
-Federation report revealed that considerably better sales of the Fetleration magazine would be requir ed if its cost were to be covered. Federation deletes then told us that it had been decided to atk each club to take on a specific responsw...4-.t.A.-.,- at the Federation Reunion. It was pr oposed that the 8.13.w. the cleaning
-up of the campsite. This initiated a long debate which was only reSolveor +,he
-affirmative by the Chairman's casting vote. Jack Wren said that our responsibiii ty should only be to organise the cleaning up, since it was not known in advance-how maw S.B.W. members wculd turn up and there could. be a repetition of last year, when
-OiB or two S.B 11V  members had to build a camp fire at Burning Palms. Prank Ashdown pointed out that many who voted on the issue wou ld n t be there anyway. Snow Brown said that some jobs had to be allotted beforehand, or- they wouldn't be organised, and it was understood that the Club responsible didn't have to do the job it8elf; but merely see that it was carried out with the help available. Another, school of thought was tisre should be no mess to clean up after a bushwal:ker 's camp, partiallarly a Federation Reunion. It was decided that the S.B. W. would undertake the job, but another motion, moved by. Kath Brown, requested Federation delegate to point out that, although we were undertaking the Sob of cleaning up, this did not excuse Clubs leaving dirty camp sites. ,
- Next our ow il Reunion CommitEee was appointed. It included Bill Rodgers, Jack Gentle, Bob Godfrey and Pam Baker.
-Discussing- the pr oVision or-camping gear for pro&-pectives, Frank Ashdown. said that it was bray practical to provide tiuc-ksacks and groundsheets arid these onlr fcr the first couple of trips downe by a-prospective. got of the- other eqUipment was easily obtained..- there via s. no need,: for -instance, to ovide billi6s. Sleeping
-bags required laundering, or inner bags, which bad to be washed and dried.
-_
- The subject of "ruthing for the door" after social functions, without waiting for announcements, was then btought up. It was pointed out that this usually occurred only when the functions went, on after 10 p m., but a motion by Kath Brown that social functions end before 10 p m. was defeated.
-It was decided that we imuld not concede to a request to write a letter of- thanks to the builders of a memorial in Queensland to Ludwig Leichhardt. Jim Brotin was of the opinion that we should-al:a at a standard of pathfinding somewhat higher than that attributed to the explorer.
-On Frank AShdown's motion it was decided to delete the question as to the occupation of prospectives from the membership form.
-After the _election of room stewards, the meeting closed at 9.35 p m.-
-THE CHRISMEAS PARTY.
+Federation report revealed that considerably better sales of the Federation magazine would be required if its cost were to be covered. Federation delegates then told us that it had been decided to ask each club to take on a specific responsibility at the Federation Reunion. It was proposed that the S.B.W. undertake the cleaning up of the campsite. This initiated a long debate which was only resolved in the affirmative by the Chairman's casting vote. Jack Wren said that our responsibility should only be to organise the cleaning up, since it was not known in advance how maw S.B.W. members would turn up and there could be a repetition of last year, when one or two S.B.W. members had to build a camp fire at Burning Palms. Frank Ashdown pointed out that many who voted on the issue would not be there anyway. Snow Brown said that some jobs had to be allotted beforehand, or they wouldn't be organised, and it was understood that the Club responsible didn't have to do the job itself; but merely see that it was carried out with the help available. Another school of thought was there should be no mess to clean up after a bushwalker's camp, partiallarly a Federation Reunion. It was decided that the S.B.W. would undertake the job, but another motion, moved by Kath Brown, requested Federation delegate to point out that, although we were undertaking the job of cleaning up, this did not excuse Clubs leaving dirty camp sites.
+Next our own Reunion Committee was appointed. It included Bill Rodgers, Jack Gentle, Bob Godfrey and Pam Baker.
+Discussing the provision of camping gear for prospectives, Frank Ashdown said that it was only practical to provide rucksacks and groundsheets and these only for the first couple of trips done by a prospective. Most of the other equipment was easily obtained - there was no need, for instance, to provide billies. Sleeping bags required laundering, or inner bags, which had to be washed and dried.
+The subject of "rushing for the door" after social functions, without waiting for announcements, was then brought up. It was pointed out that this usually occurred only when the functions went on after 10 p.m., but a motion by Kath Brown that social functions end before 10 p.m. was defeated.
+It was decided that we would not concede to a request to write a letter of thanks to the builders of a memorial in Queensland to Ludwig Leichhardt. Jim Brown was of the opinion that we should aim at a standard of pathfinding somewhat higher than that attributed to the explorer.
+On Frank Ashdown's motion it was decided to delete the question as to the occupation of prospectives from the membership form.
+After the election of room stewards, the meeting closed at 9.35 p.m.
+----
+===== The Christmas Party. =====
 By "Our Social Reporter".
-Well: the grand Christmas Party for 1961 has come and gone again. The North Sydney Cbuncil Chambers was the rendezvous and the date was Friday December 8th.
+Well, the grand Christmas Party for 1961 has come and gone again. The North Sydney Council Chambers was the rendezvous and the date was Friday December 8th.
-This year, the Social Secretary decided to dd the catering herself and by
+This year, the Social Secretary decided to do the catering herself and by 7.45 p.m. Pam, assisted by Jack Gentle, David Ingram, Bob O'Hara, Ron Knightley and Mrs. Stuart Brooks, was hard at work directing operations such as the opening of tins, filling up plates, laying tables and putting out glasses. The supper was a triumph of ingenuity in that anything which wasn't eaten or used, except the drinking glasses, could be consigned to the garbage can.
-.45 p m. Pam, assisted by Jack Geritl-e,-David Ingram, Bob O'Hara, Ron Knightley and Mrs. Stuart Brooks, was hard at work directing operations such as the 'opening of tins, filling up plates, laying tables anzi putting out glasses. The supper was a triumph of ingenuity in that /.lything which wasn't eaten or used, except the drinidr glasses,'could be consigned to the garbage can.
 A feature of the "do" was the number of members from away back who turned up. Dorothy and Len Webb and son Alan, Flo (Allsworth) and David McKinnon, Lola and Jack Manson [John Manson] and Peter and Mrs Price came along and Tom and Jean Moppett were accompanied by daughters Nancy and Katherine. Ron Knightley fresh from Worcester Park, Surrey, was in excellent "Mahratta Avenue form" - and had Stuart Brooks to keep him company.
-The the of the evening was "By The Sea", or as Pam expressed it, an invitation to 'tear cool, comfortable clothing and; as the night was warn, we were glad of opportunity to do just tist. Peggy Woolhouse, well camoufla ged as "the wrecie, Pat Dalton and Bill Rowlands were the only mw members to turn up after the recent influx of "newies"
+The theme of the evening was "By The Sea", or as Pam expressed it, an invitation to wear cool, comfortable clothing and, as the night was warm, we were glad of opportunity to do just that. Peggy Woolhouse, well camouflaged as "the wreck", Pat Dalton and Bill Rowlands were the only new members to turn up after the recent influx of "newies".
-At about. 9.30 p m., a curiously garbed creature crept into the room under a large umbrella. Dancing was temporarily suspended until we explored further. Whisk away the umbrella and Edna Stretton stands revealed in a pink and white striped neck.- to knee, complete with bathing oap and bow, black stockings and slippers. A real 1910 edition. What an entrance, Ed; You really stopped the show. After much deliberation, the expensive (?) prizes were awarded to Molly and Bill Rodgers as the Prawn and the Fisherman.
+At about. 9.30 p.m., a curiously garbed creature crept into the room under a large umbrella. Dancing was temporarily suspended until we explored further. Whisk away the umbrella and Edna Stretton stands revealed in a pink and white striped neck-to-knee, complete with bathing cap and bow, black stockings and slippers. A real 1910 edition. What an entrance, Ed! You really stopped the show. After much deliberation, the expensive (?) prizes were awarded to Molly and Bill Rodgers as the Prawn and the Fisherman.
-The evening was an undoubted success - how could it be otherwise when every-  body present knew most of the other dancerS! On the more Serious side, financially, it was another flop. The number of  admissions paid was 66, but the Social Secretary had estimated her costs on the conservative figure of 80.
+The evening was an undoubted success - how could it be otherwise when everybody present knew most of the other dancers! On the more serious side, financially, it was another flop. The number of admissions paid was 66, but the Social Secretary had estimated her costs on the conservative figure of 80.
-' Let's face it! Nothing pays far the lossess ex-Oef5t the Membership Sulpsci-iptions and, unless a lot More interest i6 taken in the functions where. payment of a reasonable admission charge is -inVolved, thee "flings"ust be discontinued. I say Irmust" because the loss on this function will absorb any profit from The recent highly succe-S-S.ful auction. In addition; we s-bill haven't been able to-purchase a new duplicator. How urgent this is becoming is demonstrated by the fact that the production ten recently Spent 2, bights struggling with the present monster in an effort to produce a neW tOng book, whereas it should have all been completed in one night together with a re-run of "Hints to Prospective Members".
+Let's face it! Nothing pays for the losses except the Membership Subscriptions and, unless a lot more interest is taken in the functions where payment of a reasonable admission charge is involved, these "flings" must be discontinued. I say "must" because the loss on this function will absorb any profit from the recent highly successful auction. In addition, we still haven't been able to purchase a new duplicator. How urgent this is becoming is demonstrated by the fact that the production team recently spent 2 nights struggling with the present monster in an effort to produce a new song book, whereas it should have all been completed in one night together with a re-run of "Hints to Prospective Members".
 The Social Secretary has asked specially that her thanks be conveyed to all helpers who did their bit to make the function a success.
-FEBRUARY L;..TH WOCDS CREEK &PRIM-WOOD CREEK - WOODS CREEK. Leader Alex Colley.
+----
+=== February 3 - 4th. ===
+Woods Creek - Springwood Creek - Woods Creek.
+Leader Alex Colley.
+This will go by private transport which will leave Turramrra Station at 11.40 a.m. on Saturday 3rd February. The 10.55 a.m. electric from Wynyard will get starters to Turramurra by 11.32 a.m. in time to get on the Land Rover. Accommoddtion is at present limited to 7. In the unlikely event of a rush of starters the first 7 will be selected. Others can come if they have their own transport. About 4 of the 6 miles are pretty rough.
+----
+===== annual Swimming Carnival 1962. =====
+At Lake Eckersley, a wide sandy bend of the Woronora River, on 10th-11th February.
+__How to get there__.
+The official train for Saturday is the 8.30 a.m. to Heathcote. The leader for this party will be announced later.
+For the Sunday trip Brian Harvey will meet the party from the 8.20 a.m. train at Heathcote Station at 9.14 a.m.
+If you can't catch the official trains, see any seasoned Club member for directions or ring official leader after 4th February - 48-1462.
+Easy 2½ mile walk from Heathcote Stations mostly along the unused Water Board Road.
-This will go by private transport Ithich Will leave Turramrra Station at-11.40 a tri. on Saturday 3rd February:: The 10.55 a m. electric from Wynyard Teal get -Starters to Turramurra by 11.32 -a m. in time to get on the Land Rover. Accommoddtion is at present litited to 7. In the unlikely event, of a rush of starters th'e" fir st 7 will be selected. Others can come if they have their own transport. About L. of the 6 miles are pretty rough.
-a
-b.
-ANNUAL SWIMMING C,RITIVAL 1962. AT LAZE ECIERS' LEY,
-a wide sandy bend of the Woronora River,
-ON 10-11TH FEBRUAHT. HOW TO GET Thhiq.E.
-The official trainIfor Saturday is the 8.30 a m. to Heathcote. The leader fcr this- party will be announced later.
-For the Sunday trip Brian Harvey will meet the party from the 8.20 a m. train at Heathcote Station at 9.14 a m.
-If you can't catdh the official trains, see-any seasoned Club
-member for directions or ring official leader after 4th February - 48-1462.
-Easy 2 mile walk from Heathcote Stations mostly along the unused Water Board Road.
 There are two Annual Trophies to be won -
-The Henley Memorial Cup for higlest point score. The Man delberg Cup Mixed Relay Handicap.
-Everts will be :-
+  * The Henley Memorial Cup for higlest point score.
-Men's Open Championship Women's Open Championship Men's Breaststroke
+  * The Mandelberg Cup Mixed Relay Handicap.
-Women's Breaststroke - Mired Relay Race
-:.._Teams Race
+Events will be :-
-Long Plunge Gent a Long Plunge - Ladies Peanut Scramble.
-The point score will be decided on the open races, breastroke and long plunge,
+  * Men's Open Championship
+  * Women's Open Championship
+  * Men's Breaststroke
+  * Women's Breaststroke
+  * Mixed Relay Race
+  * Teams Race
+  * Long Plunge Gent
+  * Long Plunge - Ladies
+  * Peanut Scramble
+The point score will be decided on the open races, breastroke and long plunge.
 Prospective members and visitors are welcome, but cannot be awarded places in races.
-See Notice Board for fixther details.
-. FROM BOULDER.
+See Notice Board for further details.
-Robert A. Duncan reports from the U.S.A.  High Altitude Observatory,
-Boulder, Colorado,
+----
-th October, 1961. -
-"I am writing from rem quarters; a bloke from work who has gone to New Zealand for 6 months has bequeathed me his house, a large moddrn 3-bedroom job on a mesa overlooking Boulder, with the-Mountains as a backdrop. It is very - luxurious and much more than I can properly use. Coming here will put up my cost of living, as, with winter coming, heating a house of this. size will cost a packet; also it will involve ne in sweeping the floor and changing the Sheets once a month Whether they need it or not, and sundry other chores such as shovelling the shOw from the garden path; but for good or ill, I have moved in. Fortunately, there is no canary to feed.
+===== From Boulder - Robert A. Duncan reports from the U.S.A. =====
-Autumn has arrifed in Colbrado and the tree colours are fantabulous. The localt, moistly Easterne'rs in origin0-deprecate therd-saying that New England iS much better but still it's colossal as far as I am concerned and I am taking lots of photos.
-The mountains are under heavy snow now, and last Saturday I had my first experience of an-avalanche. I gat onto a patch where there W-ds about a foot of powder snow on top of a hard glaze, and the whole lot just took off with me down the hill. I finished up bouncing acroSs glazed rock at the bottom of the slope, but didn't suff-dr any injuries apart from bruises. However I can see that avalahches are- a danger. This snow looked just like the rest of the snow.I had been tramping through all day......"
+High Altitude Observatory,\\
+Boulder, Colorado,\\
+th October, 1961.
+"I am writing from new quarters; a bloke from work who has gone to New Zealand for 6 months has bequeathed me his house, a large modern 3-bedroom job on a mesa overlooking Boulder, with the Mountains as a backdrop. It is very luxurious and much more than I can properly use. Coming here will put up my cost of living, as, with winter coming, heating a house of this size will cost a packet; also it will involve me in sweeping the floor and changing the sheets once a month whether they need it or not, and sundry other chores such as shovelling the snow from the garden path; but for good or ill, I have moved in. Fortunately, there is no canary to feed.
+Autumn has arrived in Colorado and the tree colours are fantabulous. The locals, moistly Easterners in origin, deprecate them saying that New England is much better but still it's colossal as far as I am concerned and I am taking lots of photos.
+The mountains are under heavy snow now, and last Saturday I had my first experience of an avalanche. I got onto a patch where there was about a foot of powder snow on top of a hard glaze, and the whole lot just took off with me down the hill. I finished up bouncing across glazed rock at the bottom of the slope, but didn't suffer any injuries apart from bruises. However I can see that avalanches are a danger. This snow looked just like the rest of the snow I had been tramping through all day......"
 st December.
-"I'm "marking over Christmas. There's a mighty-trip costing only 60 dollars going through Indian country in Mexico and with a climb of Pop-the-cat-in-the-Kettle en roate-,- but I've decided that I -waste so much time as it is in skiing, climbing and choir singing that I have to draw the line somewhere, and that I'd better not go.....
-Tell Stitt that my 400 dollar car is still going well I use it to go -
-siding each weekend and have a permanent arrangement with a women's dormitory at the University to fill any vacant seats. The car has only one trouble; the heater doesn't work properly, and at 55 below this causes the passengers to grumble, especially the one next to me, as she has a permanent job rubbing frost off the
-windscreen
-.11.11
-From the Launceston :Walking Club's Bulletin :-
-"NARCISSUS HUT. This-has been burnt crown.- NO rdrtEeil details are known at the moment". The Secretary anticipates further information shortly.
-NEW aiNU BOOK. A new collection of Club songs, supplementary to the books already issued, is now available from Audrey Kenway at 1/- per copy. The "Jages are not board into book form and are intended to be added to your red covered Song Book.
+"I'm working over Christmas. There's a mighty trip costing only 60 dollars going through Indian country in Mexico and with a climb of Pop-the-cat-in-the-Kettle en route, but I've decided that I waste so much time as it is in skiing, climbing and choir singing that I have to draw the line somewhere, and that I'd better not go.....
-Al/All-ARM NOW FROM PADDY -
-"THE TASlad','JIAN TRA1P" NUIVBER 15.
+Tell Stitt that my 400 dollar car is still going well - I use it to go skiing each weekend and have a permanent arrangement with a women's dormitory at the University to fill any vacant seats. The car has only one trouble; the heater doesn't work properly, and at 55 below this causes the passengers to grumble, especially the one next to me, as she has a permanent job rubbing frost off the windscreen...."
+----
+From the Launceston Walking Club's Bulletin :-
+"Narcissus Hut. This has been burnt down. No further details are known at the moment". The Secretary anticipates further information shortly.
+----
+=== New song book. ===
+A new collection of Club songs, supplementary to the books already issued, is now available from Audrey Kenway at 1/- per copy. ThepJages are not bound into book form and are intended to be added to your red covered Song Book.
+----
+Available now from Paddy -
+===== "The Tasmanian Tramp" = Number 15. =====
 Magazine of the Hobart Walking Club contains :-
-"TiAo articles on the Port Davey area complete the coverage of thiswonderful rtgion, our first long article being in the last issue No.14: The geology and the flora of the area are described.
-When the 'distinguished mountaineers Sir Fdmund. Hillary and George Lolire visited Tasmania, walkers from many States damped With them in the mountains-. The pleasa_re,3 they fcund in the Tasmanian scene are recorded.
+"Two articles on the Port Davey area complete the coverage of this wonderful region, our first long article being in the last issue No.14. The geology and the flora of the area are described.
-Binoculars may become standard equipTent after reading "Birds and Bushwalking".
-Will _
+When the distinguished mountaineers Sir Edmund Hillary and George Lowe visited Tasmania, walkers from many States camped with them in the mountains. The pleasures they fcund in the Tasmanian scene are recorded.
-we change our diet after reading "Food for Thought"?
-Two authoritativ6 articles complete with maps, describe mans in the South Coast and Mount, Anne areas.
+Binoculars may become standard equipment after reading "Birds and Bushwalking".
-The 1-eat wave last simmer is graphically described in an account of "An Alpine Day". Read "Take Care of Your Axe" to learn that it's your friend, not an enemy. Take your copy home to discover and enjoy the remaining eleven shorter articlos."
+Will we change our diet after reading "Food for Thought"?
+Two authoritative articles complete with maps, describe walks in the South Coast and Mount Anne areas.
+The heat wave last summer is graphically described in an account of "An Alpine Day".
+Read "Take Care of Your Axe" to learn that it's your friend, not an enemy.
+Take your copy home to discover and enjoy the remaining eleven shorter articles."
 The price is 3/-, postage 5d. extra.
-JUST A TR.
-= Taro.
+----
-Just a Tree - and millions there be Evolution's greatest experiment
-They tould dover the Earth, given liberty But far man, Nature's only delinquent.
+===== Just A Tree. =====
-Mho looks at a Tree looks-at leaves, And -a beatuiful sight it is to soe, Wh-ere every twig its may it weaves
+- Taro.
+Just a Tree - and millions there be.\\
+Evolution's greatest experiment\\
+They would dover the Earth, given liberty\\
+But for man, Nature's only delinquent.
+Who looks at a Tree - looks at leaves,\\
+And a beatuiful sight it is to see,\\
+Where every twig its way it weaves\\
 Sure knowing and finding its place to be.
-Only walkers of the bush, to pause 0 'night
-Know all its secret elusive beauty.
+Only walkers of the bush, to pause o'night\\
-As the campfire fountains it's dancing light,
+Know all its secret elusive beauty.\\
+As the campfire fountains it's dancing light,\\
 Behold! ... trunk and limb! ... sculptured anatomy!
-Only walkers of the bush Accepting all gifts from Find Nature's riches - From Iffbispering creek to
-- So self contaiTnd, storn to dew,- -
+Only walkers of the bush - so self contained,\\
-for so 'tis ordained, boundless view.
+Accepting all gifts from storm to dew,\\
-Mn intle mad surge of progress and gain, To caanter the folly of man's domain,
+Find Nature's riches - for so 'tis ordained,
-Hold fast to the peace and balm the bush brings, Sling on yo r pack all Nature sings:
+From whispering creek to boundless view.
-=wrasmildlMC.A.
-DAY MHO.
+And in the mad surge of progress and gain,\\
-.
+To counter the folly of man's domain,\\
-JANUARY 14TH
+Hold fast to the peace and balm the bush brings,\\
+Sling on your pack.... all Nature sings!
+----
+===== Day Walks. =====
 (Contributed).
+=== January 14th. ===
 Layvale - Burning Palms - Era. 6 miles.
-An ideal summer excursion to our favourite sarfing beaches.
-If you didn't have-very good surfing conditions dyer Christmas why not ti'y again on January 14th? Ron doesn't say how he'll get b-ack, but, at a gueSs, it willThe bu-d-from G-arie Beach to Waterfall. Train: 8.38 a m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station. Tickets:- Lilyvale Rettirn at 7/3d.
+An ideal summer excursion to our favourite surfing beaches. If you didn't have very good surfing conditions over Christmas why not try again on January 14th? Ron doesn't say how he'll get back, but, at a guess, it will be bus from Garie Beach to Waterfall.
-Map: Port Hacking TourisE.
-leader: Ron KMightley.
+Train: 8.38 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station. Tickets:- Lilyvale Rettirn at 7/3d.
-JANUARY 21ST Emgadine - Woroncra River - Sutherland. 9 miles.
-This-wala should arrive at the--Woronora River where the fresh - water cascades into the tidal reaches (Sabagul crossing) near 2 or 3 good swimming pools. After the met Sumuer we've had, some Mosquito repellant might make conditions more comfortable. Train: 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Cehtral Electric Station.
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist.
-CHAINGE AT SUTHERIAND for rail motor to Engadine. Tickets: Engadine RetUrn at 4/9d.
-Map: Port Hacking Tourist. .
+Leader: Ron Knightley.
-Leader: Bill Rowlands,
-FEBRUARY 11TH Heathcote - Heathcote.Creek Echersley. 5 miles. To join the Swimming Carnival.
+=== January 21st. ===
-If you can't dome for the -weekend, come down for the day: Good swimming, competitive and otherwise, and plenty of fun. Train: 8.20 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station -
-CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to Heathcote.
+Engadine - Woronora River - Sutherland. 9 miles.
-(Not 8.30 a m. train as shown in the Programme).
-Tickets: Heathcote Return at 5/3d.
+This walk should arrive at the Woronora River where the fresh water cascades into the tidal reaches (Sabagul crossing) near 2 or 3 good swimming pools. After the wet Summer we've had, some Mosquito repellant might make conditions more comfortable.
-Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden. Military.
+Train: 8.50 a.m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. Change at Sutherland for rail motor to Engadine. Tickets: Engadine Return at 4/9d.
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist.
+Leader: Bill Rowlands.
+=== February 11th. ===
+Heathcote - Heathcote Creek - Lake Eckersley. 5 miles.
+To join the Swimming Carnival. If you can't come for the weekend, come down for the day! Good swimming, competitive and otherwise, and plenty of fun.
+Train: 8.20 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station - change at Sutherland for rail motor to Heathcote. (Not 8.30 a.m. train as shown in the Programme). Tickets: Heathcote Return at 5/3d.
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military.
 Leader: Brian Harvey.
-HOW' RUGGED CAN YOU GET?
+----
-Ektracted from
-The Railway Guide
+===== How Rugged Can You Get? =====
-of
-New South Wales.
+Extracted from The Railway Guide of New South Wales. (For the use of Tourists, Excursionists and others), Third Edition, 1886.
-(For the use of Tourists, Excursionists and other s)
-Third Edition
+=== Mount Hay. ===
-.
-MOUNT HAY.
+For long after the opening of the Main Western Road, Mount Hay was supposed to be inaccessible, until that indefatigable explorer, Count Strzelecki successfully crossed the ravines and ascended the summit. 'Some idea', says Sir Thomas Mitchell in his work on Australia, 'may be formed of the intricate character of the mountain ravines in the neighbourhood, from the difficulties experienced by the surveyors in endeavouring to obtain access to Mount Hay. Mr. Dixon, in an unsuccessful attempt, penetrated to the Valley of the Grose, until then unvisited by man; and when he at length emerged from the ravines in which he had been bewildered for 4 days he thanked God (to use his own words in an official letter) that he had found his way out of them...'
-'For long after the opening of the Main Western Road, Mount Hay was supposed
-to be inaccessible, until that indefatigable explorer, Court Strzelecki successfully crossed the ravines-and ascended the summit. 'Some idea', says Sik. Thomas Mitchell in his -work on Australia, 'may be formed of the intricate character of the noffiltain ravines in the neighbourhood, f'rom-the difficulties exPerienced by the surveyors in endeaVturing-to obtain access to Haunt Hay. Mr. Dixon, in an unsuacessful attempt, penetrated to the Valley-of the Grose, until then unvisited by ma h; and when he at length emerged from the ravine-6 in Which he had been IDwildered for 4.days he r, thanked God (to use his own words in an of letter) that he had found his way out of them...'
+Even Count Strzelecki tells us that in the course of his researches he was engulfed in the endless labyrinth of the lmost subteraneous gullies of Mt. Hay, and was unable to extricate himself and his men until after days of incessant fatigue, danger and starvation.
-Even Court Strzelecki tells us that in the course -of his researches he was engulfed in the endless labyrinth of the lmost mfbteraneous gullies of Mt. Hay, and was unable-to extricate himself ard his men until after days of incessant fatigue, danger and starvation.
-'But, he adds, the ascent of Mt. Hay, when these difficulties are once surmounted, repays richly the exertions and fatigues thigh it entails.
+But, he adds, the ascent of Mt. Hay, when these difficulties are once surmounted, repays richly the exertions and fatigues which it entails.
-BLUE GUM FOREST.
-"From "Perry's Lookdown", the track is continued past 'Docker's Ladder', down to a place calledthe' 'Gap' and so on to 'Junction Camp' in the "Gorge of the Grow.,2 properly so called, 2,150 feet below the Blackheath platform, but noordinary viSitor should on any account attempt to visit these last named spots without a thoroughly competent guide..."..
+=== Blue Gum Forest. ===
-JAKEESON ULM( .
-From the foot of the cliffs sloped away for hundreds of feet further, a huge. talus - for one must use the -geological term as no other is available - all over--- grown with forest, and this ran down into the depths of the valley, the broad floor of thidh was all covered with small ranges of hills like the blue storm tossed billows of a-mighty sea. But in the midst of the valley right before us rises a massive hill, level with the gound-we stand on ..-this-is-the Solitary, but it's savagely isolated, inaccessible look, and its genef al-confotmation ... reminded us of views we had seen of the great unscaleable mountains of Roraima, on the borders of British Guiana.
+"From "Perry's Lookdown", the track is continued past 'Docker's Ladder', down to a place called the 'Gap' and so on to 'Junction Camp' in the "Gorge of the Grose" properly so called, 2,150 feet below the Blackheath platform; but no ordinary visitor should on any account attempt to visit these last named spots without a thoroughly competent guide..."
-FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT FROM BIACEMATH
-COBTEACT
+=== Jamieson Valley. ===
-HATSINELL'S TAX.I & TOURIST SERVICE.
-RING, -WRITE, WIRE CR CALL
+From the foot of the cliffs sloped away for hundreds of feet further, a huge talus - for one must use the geological term as no other is available - all overgrown with forest, and this ran down into the depths of the valley, the broad floor of which was all covered with small ranges of hills like the blue storm tossed billows of a mighty sea. But in the midst of the valley right before us rises a massive hill, level with the gound we stand on ... this is the Solitary, but it's savagely isolated, inaccessible look, and its general confotmation ... reminded us of views we had seen of the great unscaleable mountains of Roraima, on the borders of British Guiana.
-ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT
-'PHONE: Blackheath 1459 or W151 BOOKING OFFICE: 4. doors from Gardners Inn Hotel. (LOOK FOR THE NEON SIGN)
+----
-S.PDY5 or S CARS AVAILABLE
-LARGE OR agALL, PARTIES CATERED FOR
+=== Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service. ===
-FEDERATION REPORT FOR NOVEMBER.
- AIIMMiliM101==1111
+For all your transport from Blackheath contact Hatswell's Taxi & Transport Service. Ring, write, wire or call any hour - day or night.
+'Phone: Blackheath W459 of W151.
+Booking office: 4 doors from the Gardners Inn Hotel (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: 4/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+  * Jenolan State Forest: 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+  * Carlon's Farm: 12/6 per head (minimum 5 passengers)
+We will be pleased to quote trips or special parties on application.
+----
+===== Federation Report For November. =====
 - Brian Harvey.
-MINING LEASE IN GROSE VALLEY. It was resolved to -write to the Mines D-dpartment requesting that any damage to the bushlands in the s-darch for coal be reduced to
-a mininata and that if possible the Blue Gum Forest Area be left intact from shaft- sinking/ etc. and access roads.
+=== Mining lease in Grose Valley. ===
- BUSHWALEER ANNUAL. The Publications Committee expressed deep concern at the slow sales. The S.B.W. undertook to distribute order forms through its monthly-
-.: magazine as a meats of stimulating sales to those -who do not frequent the Club roam
+It was resolved to write to the Mines Department requesting that any damage to the bushlands in the search for coal be reduced to a minimum and that if possible the Blue Gum Forest Area be left intact from shaft-sinking, etc. and access roads.
-to maim cash purchases, or alternatively, as a means of a Christmas gift to an -- interested friend. Federation is at present very much out of pocket and all walkers are requested to purchase at least or copy.
-WED DOG 18DUNT.AINS. Mr. Paul Barnes reported a meeting with the Water Board in an efideavcur to maim arrangements for the Search and Rescue Section to be in -brie position to obtain a key to the locked road gates when searches are in progress in this area, for the admission of vehicles usefUl for S 8c. P. purposes. Good hopes are held for success.
+=== 1961 Bushwalker Annual. ===
-SEARCH EE  RESCUE SECTION. The Section report6d unprecedented interest in the-last demonstration weekend. It was estimated nVal ly 300 *alkers-dnd friends were present on the Sunday. Mr. Melville is to be congratulated on his organisation of the demonstrations.
-FARES: KANA.NGRA WALLS
+The Publications Committee expressed deep concern at the slow sales. The S.B.W. undertook to distribute order forms through its monthly magazine as a means of stimulating sales to those who do not frequent the Club room to make cash purchases, or alternatively, as a means of a Christmas gift to an interested friend. Federation is at present very much out of pocket and all walkers are requested to purchase at least one copy.
-FERRY'S LOOEDOWN
-JENOLAN STATE FOREST
+=== Wild Dog Mountains. ===
-.CARLON'S FARM
-/- per head (Minimum 5 pa ssengers)
+Mr. Paul Barnes reported a meeting with the Water Board in an endeavour to make arrangements for the Search and Rescue Section to be in the position to obtain a key to the locked road gates when searches are in progress in this area, for the admission of vehicles useful for S & R purposes. Good hopes are held for success.
-) /
-/ n It tt n it
+=== Search & Rescue Section. ===
-/ " !I I/ It It
-/6 " It II It Ti
+The Section reported unprecedented interest in the last demonstration weekend. It was estimated nearly 300 walkers and friends were present on the Sunday. Mr. Melville is to be congratulated on his organisation of the demonstrations.
-WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PUTIES ON
-APPLICATION.
+=== Blue Mountains National Park Trust. ===
-.
-BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK TRUST. The news was received with regret that, Mr--; Nlyles D'unphy has retired from the Trust as he has reached the maximum age permitted by the Trustees Act.
+The news was received with regret that Mr. Myles Dunphy has retired from the Trust as he has reached the maximum age permitted by the Trustees Act.
-HEATHCOTE PRDITTIVE AREA. Mr. Geoffrey Wagg was nominated by the Federation to fill a vacancy on the Trust.
-SENICR VICE PRESIDENT. Mr. Hampttead as elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. David "Snow" Brown.
+=== Heathcote Primitive Area. ===
-OVERDUE 'PARTY  The S8z. R Section reported that -b. recent party changed the route of their trip without advising parents and their Club, And when overdue much inbonvenience was caused. The section made an appeal to all walkers to acquaint parents with change of plans.
-WARATAH FESTIVAL. The Publicity Section is investigating the possibility of the Federation entering a float mxt year.
+Mr. Geoffrey Wagg was nominated by the Federation to fill a vacancy on the Trust.
-FEDERATION ANNUAL RE-UNION. Club delegates are asked to submit to the January Meeting suggestions for a venue for the 1962 Re-Union.
-INHAT HAPPENED AT CI-MISTY/1S?
+=== Senior Vice President. ===
-J
-Alex Colley, Bill Cosgrove and Kevin Dean followed Ettreme Creek do-vans-tread-- from end to end (5 days). Weather mostly fine - delightful cliffy gorge scenery in the upper part with grassy flats further down.
+Mr. Hampstead was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. David "Snow" Brown.
- Frank Leyden and party of five spent 10 days on and around the Kowmung. Water very high and running strongly. More details of this later, we hope,
+=== Overdue Party. ===
+The S & R Section reported that a recent party changed the route of their trip without advising parents and their Club, and when overdue much inconvenience was caused. The section made an appeal to all walkers to acquaint parents with change of plans.
+=== Waratah Festival. ===
+The Publicity Section is investigating the possibility of the Federation entering a float next year.
+=== Federation Annual Re-Union. ===
+Club delegates are asked to submit to the January Meeting suggestions for a venue for the 1962 Re-Union.
+----
+===== What Happened At Christmas. =====
+Alex Colley, Bill Cosgrove and Kevin Dean followed Ettrema Creek downstream from end to end (5 days). Weather mostly fine - delightful cliffy gorge scenery in the upper part with grassy flats further down.
+Frank Leyden and party of five spent 10 days on and around the Kowmung. Water very high and running strongly. More details of this later, we hope.
 Jack Wren's party, also in the Kowmung area.
--The Esgat6, Brown, Joyde party cif seven spent 6-days in the Coolamen Cave e. - Goodradigbee area Caveing, walking, swimming and soaldng up the am.. Weather mainly good - Trout biting well.
+The Esgate, Brown, Joyde party of seven spent 6 days in the Coolamen Caves - Goodradigbee area. Caveing, walking, swimming and soaking up the sun. Weather mainly good - Trout biting well.
 Frank Young's party, also in the Coolamen area.
-- Twenty or so S.B.W's and camped the Neftr Year 'Weekend at the pool above Carrington Falls and from all accounts had a wow of a time. Weather mostly drizzly.
+Twenty or so S.B.W's and camped the New Year Weekend at the pool above Carrington Falls and from all accounts had a wow of a time. Weather mostly drizzly.
 More S.B.W's visited Peter and Rae Page for a New Year Re-Union. Weather mostly wet.
 Others at Era - no details.
-As`
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+----
-r iv-
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+===== Paddy Made. =====
-- 'WHAT IS "NIPOFOLIE"?
-C
+=== What Is "microfolie"? ===
-It is a foldable, transparent, soft, flexible, plastic dheet which 6an be bent and cr;easd and which will not break or show scratches. Furthermore; "mipofolie" is immure against climatic conditions and time. It is resistant to acids, alkali , oil, perspiration and sea water: It gives the 'widest protection against tearing, corroding and dirt. illy map or document this miracle material is attached to is equally immune and will last almost indefinitely despite limitless handling under the roughest conditions. ' Satcple. pieces are available at Paddy's to-see before you invest in the most terrific map protection ever'. Make your precious maps last all your walking days.
+It is a foldable, transparent, soft, flexible, plastic sheet which can be bent and creasd and which will not break or show scratches. Furthermore, "microfolie" is immune against climatic conditions and time. It is resistant to acids, alkali, oil, perspiration and sea water. It gives the widest protection against tearing, corroding and dirt. Any map or document this miracle material is attached to is equally immune and will last almost indefinitely despite limitless handling under the roughest conditions. Sample pieces are available at Paddy's to see before you invest in the most terrific map protection ever. Make your precious maps last all your walking days.
-It can be drawn on with soft coloured pencils and can easily be wiped clean Iffithcut leaving any trace.
-e have some VERY interesting new contour maps vailable of Burragorang, Yerranderie and Ulladulla eas in the very handy scale of 1 in 25,000. sk to see them. They're fascinating.
+It can be drawn on with soft coloured pencils and can easily be wiped clean without leaving any trace.
+We have some VERY interesting new contour maps vailable of Burragorang, Yerranderie and Ulladulla areas in the very handy scale of 1 in 25,000. Ask to see them. They're fascinating.
-OUR BEST wasns TO ALL FOR THE 1011TYEAR. PADDY PALLIN PTY. LIMITED.
+Our best wishes to all for the New Year.
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+Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear.
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 .KOWMUNG, CAVALCADE. 'PART 1V.
 '..iVe-.'cotitirile..the story of the Kowtrung Paddy's account of 1ds. Easter 1939 'Swimming through the gorges' trip.