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-as I sit here a new day begins and, with the ending of the late show, all is quiet, except for the occasional patter of tiny feet bent on urgent missions.
+As I sit here a new day begins and, with the ending of the late show, all is quiet, except for the occasional patter of tiny feet bent on urgent missions.
 Presently, shadowy figures materialise from out of the gloom, shining with ghostly radiance and cluster round my chair. As my eyes grow accustomed to this unearthly light, I realise the faces are familiar - that smile could only belong to Colley; that nose, only to Knightly; and of course I'd recognise Dot Butler's feet anywhere. The one with the moustache and very happy look has just got to be Don Abdul Matthews.
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-eINZ.e.G
+===== Anzac Memorial. =====
-.,Inzacs, and, in particular, those who loved 'the bush -
-e dhall remember you in the days
+Anzacs, and, in particular, those who loved the bush -
-qhen the warth winds sigh -through the lonely house,. With a scent of the burning desert ways
-Nhere fire and storm 8nd smoke carouse;
+We shall remember you in the days\\
-We shall remember you in the spring
+When the warm winds sigh through the lonely house,\\
-."then the wattles flash a secret sign:
+With a scent of the burning desert ways\\
-When winter'hailStorms blow thundering:
+Where fire and storm and smoke carouse;\\
-then hillside harvests stand line on line.
+We shall remember you in the spring\\
-. .
+When the wattles flash a secret sign:\\
-then: dearest comrade, yr:)ur strOng right hand n d the thought of your merry, Steadfast eyes All come like a breath of a far-off land
+When winter hailstorms blow thundering:\\
-'Where spirits like yours are glad and wise:
+When hillside harvests stand line on line.
-.uld apart from the world and from Time's rebuke We two dnall read the Eternal book,
-,lnd the loud wind sinks te a'16W'rbfrain
+Ah, then! dearest comrade, your strong right hand\\
-While we walk in those green paStured fields again.
+And the thought of your merry, steadfast eyes\\
-New Zealand. -nneGlently jilson
+All come like a breath of a far-off land\\
-TRIBUTE TO NOBLE WOM _MOOD
+Where spirits like yours are glad and wise:\\
-Pte John Rignold. 13th Battalion 1st IF
+And apart from the world and from Time's rebuke\\
-I have seen them going the whole of the day and practically through the night without pause or rest - always with a sweet smile and gentle and, Comforting words to the sufferers - always by your cot at the slightedt mdvement of the patient or sufferer - talidng, whenever occasion arose, to take our - thoughts away from the horrors that one sees all around - offering to write our, letters and making a hundred other offers of assistance.
+We two shall read the Eternal book,\\
-Nothing that I.have seen in all this dreadful war has filled me with so Much gratitude and admiration es the services rendered so willingly, so gently, by the Nurses, and Sisters of the Expediti,7mary Forces.
+And the loud wind sinks to a low refrain\\
-H.L. Galway. 3. aistralia. 1916
+While we walk in those green pastured fields again.
-The Iliad on the splendid achievements of the men of nzac has yet to be written. The..fine spirit,in which.. the evacuation of_Gallipoli was taken by those men and by their kinsman in :Australia, is one of which this young nation may well be proud. Such spirit is a presage of ultimate victory.
-- Whatever regrets,there:May be for mistakes. which. robbed the noblest devotion and heroism of reward; and however poignaht the reflection may be that :so many brave men died in vain, the story of a glorious failure will ever be :::cherished throughout every corner of the world where the British flag flies.
+New Zealand.
-April 1962
-lae Sydney ,Bushwalker REUNION REPORT
+Anne Glenny Wilson
-.
-.101......0.....In
+=== Tribute to Noble Womanhood. ===
-One thing the reunion has proved - there are a lot of aleoholics who are not anonymous.
- I don't think I have ever seen so many people in tents. 'Why, on Sunday even the heat was intense. (If you think:that's weak, you should have seen some of the characters getting around on nday),
+Pte John Rignold. 13th Battalion 1st AIF.
-, The smallest one to walk dawn under her own steam (with a,little help) was the lileon lass, aged 15 months - obviously good material. (Now its
-no good rushing to phone the Hon. c6C or putting in a report to Committee if you have a younger child who made the grade unaided -.you should have broadcast it more.)
+I have seen them going the whole of the day and practically through the night without pause or rest - always with a sweet smile and gentle and comforting words to the sufferers - always by your cot at the slightest movement of the patient or sufferer - talking, whenever occasion arose, to take our thoughts away from the horrors that one sees all around - offering to write our letters and making a hundred other offers of assistance.
-. some excellent groundwork was do ne by the Godfrey and his. motor mower; in hacking tracks through the Kunai Lnass. Despite a few disparaging, remarks ,7,./ad grumbles - ("This is THL end!" - "Oh no! Not fire trails in Aloods Cie") the ohly ones ever seen to spurt the tracks and bash throuEh the long virgin grass were a couple of odd bods tramping through the bush late on Saturday night searching for stretchers.
-The scene was like a bushwalkers' FarnboroUgh, with all the old models 'patting on a brave frhnt-,.. nd the-lateet adclit-i,ott- standing c-Infident and gleaming amidst the sombre background of their mr5re time and trail-wnrh counter,- parts. (Lest anyone be offended, I must hasten to make it perfectly clear that this last paragraph refers exclusive]y to items of er'uipment).
+Nothing that I have seen in all this dreadful war has filled me with so much gratitude and admiration as the services rendered so willingly, so gently, by the Nurses, and Sisters of the Expeditionary Forces.
-' The biggest bonanza was the Knightly entourage (neat word, eh?) boasting, as it did, a 10 x 8 marquee with floor, aluminium deck chairs, beach umbrella and pressur& gas stove (Prospectives please note that this is not standard walking gear).
-The moet'unusual set-up Was undoubtedly the Putt double -abdul, New Zealand style, long and lean with 3 feet of open wall all round. (If it had walls, young Harry would probably just pull them down anyway).
+=== The Australiad. ===
+H.L. Galway. s. Australia. 1916.
+The Iliad on the splendid achievements of the men of Anzac has yet to be written. The fine spirit in which the evacuation of Gallipoli was taken by those men and by their kinsman in Australia, is one of which this young nation may well be proud. Such spirit is a presage of ultimate victory.
+Whatever regrets there may be for mistakes which robbed the noblest devotion and heroism of reward, and however poignaht the reflection may be that so many brave men died in vain, the story of a glorious failure will ever be cherished throughout every corner of the world where the British flag flies.
+----
+===== Reunion Report. =====
+One thing the reunion has proved - there are a lot of alcoholics who are not anonymous.
+I don't think I have ever seen so many people in tents. Why, on Sunday even the heat was intense. (If you think that's weak, you should have seen some of the characters getting around on Sunday).
+The smallest one to walk down under her own steam (with a little help) was the Wilson lass, aged 15 months - obviously good material. (Now its no good rushing to phone the Hon. Sec or putting in a report to Committee if you have a younger child who made the grade unaided - you should have broadcast it more.)
+Some excellent groundwork was done by the Godfrey and his motor mower in hacking tracks through the Kunai grass. Despite a few disparaging remarks and grumbles - ("This is THE end!" - "Oh no! Not fire trails in Woods Ck!") the only ones ever seen to spurn the tracks and bash through the long virgin grass were a couple of odd bods tramping through the bush late on Saturday night searching for stretchers.
+The scene was like a bushwalkers' Farnborough, with all the old models putting on a brave front, and the latest additions standing confident and gleaming amidst the sombre background of their more time and trail-worh counterparts. (Lest anyone be offended, I must hasten to make it perfectly clear that this last paragraph refers exclusively to items of equipment).
+The biggest bonanza was the Knightly entourage (neat word, eh?) boasting, as it did, a 10 x 8 marquee with floor, aluminium deck chairs, beach umbrella and pressure gas stove (Prospectives please note that this is __not__ standard walking gear).
+The most unusual set-up was undoubtedly the Putt double abdul, New Zealand style, long and lean with 3 feet of open wall all round. (If it had walls, young Harry would probably just pull them down anyway).
 The camp fire was a great success. Paddy led the singing in his own vivacious manner - first with the small fry and later with the more mature types.
-Tara played his flute, to the envy of many a younger one whose lungs are a bit wheezy, and Christine Kirkby entranced everyone with her descant and treble recorder playing, the lic,uid music being most appropriate to the surroundings.
--s usual DM- talent Produced a series of entertaining sketches and it was encouraging to see the younger ones contributing their share. The Noble children with Nancy Mop-oett Eave us,The Mad Psychiatrist' and under difficult conditions for young voices did an excellent job.
+Taro played his flute, to the envy of many a younger one whose lungs are a bit wheezy, and Christine Kirkby entranced everyone with her descant and treble recorder playing, the liquid music being most appropriate to the surroundings.
-The Lyre Bird starred Eddie, VvaEL, Putto and.:Don Matthews with oriEinal costumes by the house of Kirkby. The.-Lyre bird's tail work like a charm
- and :possession for it was hotly contested next day.:
+As usual SBW talent produced a series of entertaining sketches and it was encouraging to see the younger ones contributing their share. The Noble children with Nancy Moppett gave us "The Mad Psychiatrist" and under difficult conditions for young voices did an excellent job.
-. The Sydney Bushwalkur _pril 1962 La Perouse starred Ray Kirkby, Dave Ingram, Eddie (sheIstireless),
-Knightly and a host of extras (Pretty scabby lot actually). Jim Brown,
+The Lyre Bird starred Eddie, Wagg, Putto and Don Matthews with original costumes by the house of Kirkby. The Lyre bird's tail work like a charm and possession for it was hotly contested next day.
-ably assisted by Malcolm McGregor and Grace Rigg gave us the problems involved in running a T.V. advertising office.
- ,-.u drey.Kenway and Bob Godfreypresiti a "srngwithout words: arid Eileen Taylor and Jack Wren a golfing sketch.-
+La Perouse starred Ray Kirkby, Dave Ingram, Eddie (she's tireless), Knightly and a host of extras (Pretty scabby lot actually). Jim Brown, ably assisted by Malcolm McGregor and Grace Rigg gave us the problems involved in running a T.V. advertising office.
-Later, Jim Brown auctioned off a number of slaves delivered to his care by Aodul Matthews all the way from lier, and we lc,arned a few things about.' them we hadn't previously realised, Th.) Adding was brisk fnr..the younger - more attractive slaves but little enthusiasm- could be raised in the large crowd for some of the older, 3more stringy ones.. (ell, let's face it.. iould zL_1.2 like to own Frank _Stdown or Paddy:).
-To cap it all off, Kevin rdi1 produced a. pck full of _surprises, and initiated the yaatits crop of new members. Paddy ;and Bill 7odgers (nnd we believe, Molly t6.0) scored a cup of tea in bed, and v.71rious odd shouts broke the stillness from time to time through the ensuing hours, aS the hapless members (unCer. pain of very. moVing treatment) carried nut their chores.
+Audrey Kenway and Bob Godfrey presented a "song without words" and Eileen Taylor and Jack Wren a golfing sketch.
-Supper was produced and served a la shdnwn; and closely resembled the original feeding of the multitudes. The battlers carried on at Zillara'. and Malcolm McGregor produced his own private song book to augment the club issues and some fine singing ansued,lpeing Occasionally drowned-out,h2wever, by the gOssip. and giggling going. on on the other side of the fire.
-On Sunday morning there were a lot of bleary--dyed people staggering around,
+Later, Jim Brown auctioned off a number of slaves delivered to his care by Abdul Matthews all the way from Mer, and we learned a few things about them we hadn't previously realised, The bidding was brisk for the younger more attractive slaves but little enthusiasm could be raised in the large crowd for some of the older, more stringy ones. (Well, let's face it. Would __you__ like to own Frank Ashdown or Paddy!).
-though a few, valiantly persistent amidst the effervescence of youth, tried to get a little extra sleep.
-Under Eddie's (that girl's still here) professional eye (or voice) the children's competitions went off with much gusto, no tears, lusty digging and
+To cap it all off, Kevin Ardi1 produced a pack full of surprises, and initiated the year's crop of new members. Paddy and Bill Rodgers (and we believe, Molly too) scored a cup of tea in bed, and various odd shouts broke the stillness from time to time through the ensuing hours, as the hapless members (under pain of very moving treatment) carried out their chores.
-some fine models. Meantime, the older children were playing up-stream, throwing
-coloured powder all over each other. Before long the erstwhile peaceful Grose resembled the massacre of St. Francis with its brilliant red water and an occasional many-hued body floating down.
+Supper was produced and served a la Ashdown, and closely resembled the original feeding of the multitudes. The battlers carried on at Killara and Malcolm McGregor produced his own private song book to augment the club issues and some fine singing ensued, being occasionally drowned out, however, by the gossip and giggling going on on the other side of the fire.
-Audrey Kenway cleared up the damper competition with a very succulent
-sample. n otherwise successful competition was marred by one unfortunate episode. _L competitor (who shall be nameless) resorted to the use of eggs in her damper, and was disc ualifiedi Futilely she argued that it was a roc egg and had, in fact, ceased to be an egg when it was 'petrified eons ago. trust there will be no repetition in future years. -mongst th- extraneous activities going on, we heard Jenny Madden delivbr an impassioned address on the rights of womanhood (they appan3nt1y do have some) and the Coneys demolished their house and built a new One (on paper of course) en that ,Ilex could see the sun set.
+On Sunday morning there were a lot of bleary-dyed people staggering around, though a few, valiantly persistent amidst the effervescence of youth, tried to get a little extra sleep.
-.1nd so, in th6 words of Fitzpatrick " 2,9 we say farewell to this glittering spectacle, this riot of colour, these natural voiden beaches, these shady woodlands,. and the interesting inhabitants with their own poculi--ir songs and legends the last figure we see as the'sun sinks SLAwly in the west, is that well-known ex tribal leader, Gentl(J Jack, swinging around the camp sites with his big smile and a long-handled shovel on his shoulder."
-April 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker
+Under Eddie's (that girl's still here) professional eye (or voice) the children's competitions went off with much gusto, no tears, lusty digging and some fine models. Meantime, the older children were playing up-stream, throwing coloured powder all over each other. Before long the erstwhile peaceful Grose resembled the massacre of St. Francis with its brilliant red water and an occasional many-hued body floating down.
-P.S. Before you parents get too excited, be warned that there is
-no truth,in the rumour that Putto has volunteered to mind all the children at next year's reunion.
+Audrey Kenway cleared up the damper competition with a very succulent sample. An otherwise successful competition was marred by one unfortunate episode. A competitor (who shall be nameless) resorted to the use of eggs in her damper, and was disqualified. Futilely she argued that it was a roo egg and had, in fact, ceased to be an egg when it was petrified eons ago. We trust there will be no repetition in future years. Amongst the extraneous activities going on, we heard Jenny Madden deliver an impassioned address on the rights of womanhood (they appanent1y do have some) and the Colleys demolished their house and built a new one (on paper of course) so that Alex could see the sun set.
-Official Census of 1962 --nnu a.1  Re-union.
-Membershin Members 92
+And so, in the words of Fitzpatrick "As we say farewell to this glittering spectacle, this riot of colour, these natural golden beaches, these shady woodlands, and the interesting inhabitants with their own peculiar songs and legends the last figure we see as the sun sinks slowly in the west, is that well-known ex tribal leader, Gentle Jack, swinging around the camp sites with his big smile and a long-handled shovel on his shoulder."
-Non-mbr husbands and/or
-wivs of Active members
+P.S. Before you parents get too excited, be warned that there is no truth in the rumour that Putto has volunteered to mind all the children at next year's reunion.
-Children of above
-Non-active Nembershin Members 6
+----
-Children of snme 4
-Past Membership' Ex-members 8
+=== Official Census of 1962 Annual Re-union. ===
-children of same 5
-Pro ecti-cemberthip Prospective Members 6
+|__Active Membership__|Members|92|
-Visitors Friends - dult Children
+| |Non-member husbands and/or wives of Active members| 4|
-Dissection Adults Children
+| |Children of above|41|
-,EUNIO N
+|__Non-active Membership__|Members| 6|
-Thprnigah.
+| |Children of same| 4|
-That first time we come in buses end campud Nearer th: riv,:x. Wasn't this the tree
+|__Past Membership__|Ex-members| 8|
-You said Listen bell birds. There's Jack
+| |Children of same| 5|
-I always liked him, sonlthing long ego.
+|__Prospective Membership__|Prospective Members| 6|
-d11 they sing those rounds? Thu one I like - Poor Tommy Tinker; you've brought ice;
+|__Visitors__|Friends - Adult| 2|
-The children sing it now. Black 'Abel. Vory nice.
+| |Children| 4|
-She was a talrgirl r:Ith-r thin. No thnt Was her friend, yml always did confuse them. Came a few times then went to England, Italy and the rest. Yes someone she met there: Someone keeps in touch. Surburban drudge. We crossed the Cox in really bitter weather, We used to go to symphonies together.
+| | |**172**|
+|__Dissection__|Adults|118|
+| |Children|54|
+----
-. The Sydney Bushwalker 1962
+===== Reunion. =====
-nT OUR _JOWL GEIEMI NETXTNG,
-elex Colley.
+That first time we come in buses and camped\\
-Our thirty-fourth ennual General Meeting commenced with a welcome to new member Fred Thynne.
+Nearer the river. Wasn't this the tree\\
-re uested at our last meeting, Brian Harvey, Magazine Business Manager, had made inquiries about a new duplicator, 2rian reported that, as a result of his investigations, he was of the opinion that a Rota machine, costing Z129.7.6 would be suitable The net cost to the Club, after allowing l5 for a trade-in of the old machine, would be Z114.7.6. He moved that we purchase the machine, the cost to be Dorm Z50 by the Club and Z64.7.6 by
+You said Listen bell birds. There's Jack\\
-the magazine, which could afford this amount by reason of accumulated surpluses bringing cash in hemd and at bank to.Z96.10. (Members will recall that Fred Kennedy donated Z50 to Club funds for thiS purpose the real net cost to
+I always liked him, something long ago.\\
-Club funds would therefore be nil under Brian's preprial). The motion was well received. Jack Gentle pointed out thatthe dunli-Cator was the hardest Worked machine in the Club, Clem Hallstrom's main concern was that we were not spending enough, and he moved an atendment that the amount should be. increased
+Will they sing those rounds? The one I like -\\
-by E40. This was debated at some length, Brian. told is that the only difference between the model he proposed and the next most expensive, costing another 70 was that the more expensive machine was electrically operated. Colin Putt said that, from an engineering viewpoint, if the machine was strong enough to withstand the battering of mechaniea1 motivation it would be adequately strong for hand operation. Colin counselled spending the money immediately on a new machine before we had time to think of something else ouite useless to spend. it bn...Ray Kirkby was of the opinion that our choice should be determined by Whether it was
+Poor Tommy Tinker; you've brought ice;\\
-the machine or the operator, -Denise Hull, that would wear. In reply Brian
+The children sing it now. Black Label. Very nice.
-strongly recommended the hand operated machine, He said it would do the job adenuatay and was simple and easy to service, His motion was carried.
-Next Jack Gentle explained to the meeting the purpese of his constitutional amendment. He said that one of the reasons for writing letters to Federation, instead of leaving Club business to our delegates, was that Federation delegates were not on committee and did not always attend general uketings. He thought it would be an advantage too if the term of our delegates corresponded with the-
+She was a tall girl rather thin. No that\\
-Club year. This would enable Federation delegates from other Clubs to get to
+Was her friend, you always did confuse them.\\
-know them before the annual election of Federation delegates in July. The amendment was carried,
+Came a few times then went to England, Italy\\
-In his walks report ilf Hilder told us. that his exploration of the Block- up area at the beginning of Fobru3ry had been atteinded by three'nrospectives who had walked and swat very well, The 3aturday walk on the Grose on the same weekend was hot. Camp; sites alc5ng the Grose, Always few, are now non-existent between the FaulconbridFc track and BUrreany.7 Cron:. On the week-end of 16, 17 and 18, the weather was so bad that '-ftuart Brooks:with'four members and four prospectives wasunable t6 determine his exact -6nsitien in the Mists which enoympassed Mountain Lagoon, with Frank Lshdown's bench trip witheBrian Harvey's Boat trip were cancelled, 4ice Fmith's Wood-'sCreek Burralow Creek trip on the next week-end was attended by. 6 members and 1 proSpective. The instructional week,-end, led by Dick Child, was enjoyed by 6 Members, 10 prospectives and 1 visitor. ilf also told us that the Gundangeroo area was now covered by two Lands Department maps.
+and the rest. Yes someone she met there:\\
-The Sydney Bushwalker  9.
+Someone keeps in touch. Surburban drudge.\\
-In response to a request from Federation, Brian Harvey moved, and it was resolved, that the e.B.4 provide suitable camp fire entertainment, in
+We crossed the Cox in really bitter weather,\\
-keeping with the commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the reservation of Bluegum forest, at the Federational annual reunion to be held there this year. Ron Knightley's sacgestion, l Roots was made the convenor of a committee to ergenise the entertainment. Delegates reported that Federation
+We used to go to symphonies together.
-was seriously concerned about our report (from last meeting) of the proposed
-bulldozed road over Cloudmaker.
+----
-It was decided to leave the annual subscripti n and entrance fee unchanged.
-. Jim Brown reported mox'se dot:, traps in welkinp celAntry (one went off and grazed his Shoe). The traps are on the c;assafras-Tolwnng Road, beyond the good motor road. and on the track along the south side of Jerricknorra Creek near the Gap leading to Hadboro Creek.
+===== At Our Annual General Meeting. =====
-In general business Elsie Bruggy appealed for lady search and rescue members. Phyllis Ratcliffe suggested that, in our lectures to scouts we Should tell them more about light-weight gear, and in partici:liar; advise little scouts not to carry big heavy ropes, great gridirons and other backbreaking paraphenalia.
-. Heather Joyce offered the thanks of S. and R. to the penple-out on two _.recent searches. One hundred and two had turned out for the Katdomba search, thich had occasioned very favourable comment from the police. It might prove possible to recompense searchers from public funds.
+Alex Colley.
-Nhile these discussions took place the election of officdrs went on. It- ve s after 10 p m. when he President closed the meeting and called upon members to "reune".
-full list of office-bearers will be published next month.
+Our thirty-fourth Annual General Meeting commenced with a welcome to new member Fred Thynne.
-YOU BUDD:ING FR OK HURLEY 'S:
-Polish up the wide angle lenses and mposure meters, oil the tripod and get cracking:
+As requested at our last meeting, Brian Harvey, Magazine Business Manager, had made inquiries about a new duplicator. Brian reported that, as a result of his investigations, he was of the opinion that a Rota machine, costing £129.7.6 would be suitable. The net cost to the Club, after allowing £l5 for a trade-in of the old machine, would be £114.7.6. He moved that we purchase the machine, the cost to be borne £50 by the Club and £64.7.6 by the magazine, which could afford this amount by reason of accumulated surpluses bringing cash in hand and at bank to £96.10. (Members will recall that Fred Kennedy donated £50 to Club funds for this purpose - the real net cost to Club funds would therefore be nil under Brian's proposal). The motion was well received. Jack Gentle pointed out that the duplicator was the hardest worked machine in the Club. Clem Hallstrom's main concern was that we were not spending enough, and he moved an amendment that the amount should be increased by £40. This was debated at some length. Brian told is that the only difference between the model he proposed and the next most expensive, costing another £70 was that the more expensive machine was electrically operated. Colin Putt said that, from an engineering viewpoint, if the machine was strong enough to withstand the battering of mechanica1 motivation it would be adequately strong for hand operation. Colin counselled spending the money immediately on a new machine before we had time to think of something else quite useless to spend it on. Ray Kirkby was of the opinion that our choice should be determined by whether it was the machine or the operator, Denise Hull, that would wear. In reply Brian strongly recommended the hand operated machine. He said it would do the job adequately and was simple and easy to service. His motion was carried.
-" Why?" you ask. - Foolish yeu:
-.apparently you haven't heard that they're looking for a Eend scenic shot (in colour, naturally) for this year's N.P...1 Xmas card.
+Next Jack Gentle explained to the meeting the purpese of his constitutional amendment. He said that one of the reasons for writing letters to Federation, instead of leaving Club business to our delegates, was that Federation delegates were not on committee and did not always attend general meetings. He thought it would be an advantage too if the term of our delegates corresponded with the Club year. This would enable Federation delegates from other Clubs to get to know them before the annual election of Federation delegates in July. The amendment was carried.
-. Don't forget, What Helen Barrett has done, any of yr,u can do (except of course, for talking George Gray into getting married. 1.nyway, why the beard now, George?)
-So if yo q have something-good in the way rmf ,71 colour Slide, or as soon as you get such, produce it fnr scrutiny'.
+In his walks report Wilf Hilder told us that his exploration of the Block-up area at the beginning of February had been attended by three prospectives who had walked and swam very well. The Saturday walk on the Grose on the same weekend was hot. Camp sites along the Grose, always few, are now non-existent between the Faulconbridge track and Burralow Creek. On the week-end of 16, 17 and 18, the weather was so bad that Stuart Brooks with four members and four prospectives was unable to determine his exact position in the mists which encompassed Mountain Lagoon, with Frank Ashdown's beach trip with Brian Harvey's Boat trip were cancelled. Alice Smith's Wood's Creek - Burralow Creek trip on the next week-end was attended by 6 members and 1 prospective. The instructional week-end, led by Dick Child, was enjoyed by 6 Members, 10 prospectives and 1 visitor. Wilf also told us that the Gundangeroo area was now covered by two Lands Department maps.
-See Tom linppett (41-8873), John White (a2271 - B) or the Editor. Suggest you place it in an envelope, with your name on it. (the envelope, you clot).
-The Sydney Bushwalker .1pri...1"1962
+In response to a request from Federation, Brian Harvey moved, and it was resolved, that the S.B.W provide suitable camp fire entertainment, in keeping with the commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the reservation of Bluegum forest, at the Federational annual reunion to be held there this year. At Ron Knightley's suggestion, Wal Roots was made the convenor of a committee to orgenise the entertainment. Delegates reported that Federation was seriously concerned about our report (from last meeting) of the proposed bulldozed road over Cloudmaker.
+It was decided to leave the annual subscription and entrance fee unchanged.
+Jim Brown reported more dog traps in walking country (one went off and grazed his shoe). The traps are on the Sassafras-Tolwong Road, beyond the good motor road and on the track along the south side of Jerricknorra Creek near the Gap leading to Hadboro Creek.
+In general business Elsie Bruggy appealed for lady search and rescue members. Phyllis Ratcliffe suggested that, in our lectures to scouts we should tell them more about light weight gear, and in particuliar, advise little scouts not to carry big heavy ropes, great gridirons and other backbreaking paraphenalia.
+Heather Joyce offered the thanks of S. and R. to the people out on two recent searches. One hundred and two had turned out for the Katoomba search, which had occasioned very favourable comment from the police. It might prove possible to recompense searchers from public funds.
+While these discussions took place the election of officers went on. It was after 10 p.m. when he President closed the meeting and called upon members to "reune".
+A full list of office-bearers will be published next month.
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+===== You Budding Frank Hurley's. =====
+Polish up the wide angle lenses and exposure meters, oil the tripod and get cracking!
+"Why?" you ask. - Foolish you!
+Apparently you haven't heard that they're looking for a good scenic shot (in colour, naturally) for this year's N.P.A. Xmas card.
+Don't forget, what Helen Barrett has done, any of you can do (except of course, for talking George Gray into getting married. Anyway, why the beard now, George?)
+So if you have something good in the way of a colour slide, or as soon as you get such, produce it for scrutiny.
+See Tom Moppett (41-8873), John White (MX2271 - B) or the Editor. Suggest you place it in an envelope, with your name on it. (the envelope, you clot).
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 HIKING' IN SURNIL'S HOLY Ht-T,S.
 Marie B. Byles.