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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' | 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' | ||
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- | eINZ.e.G | + | ===== Anzac Memorial. ===== |
- | .,Inzacs, and, in particular, those who loved 'the bush - | + | |
- | 4e 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,\\ |
- | ." | + | With a scent of the burning desert ways\\ |
- | When winter' | + | 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, | + | When winter |
- | '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' | + | Ah, then! dearest comrade, |
- | While we walk in those green paStured | + | And the thought of your merry, |
- | New Zealand. | + | 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 | + | 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 | + | And the loud wind sinks to a low refrain\\ |
- | H.L. Galway. | + | While we walk in those green pastured |
- | The Iliad on the splendid achievements of the men of nzac has yet to be written. The..fine spirit,in which.. the evacuation | + | |
- | - 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 |
- | 5. | + | |
- | 111.101......0.....In | + | === Tribute to Noble Womanhood. === |
- | One thing the reunion has proved - there are a lot of aleoholics | + | |
- | I don't think I have ever seen so many people in tents. | + | Pte John Rignold. 13th Battalion 1st AIF. |
- | , The smallest one to walk dawn under her own steam (with a,little help) was the lileon | + | |
- | 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 |
- | . 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 | + | |
- | The scene was like a bushwalkers' | + | Nothing that I have seen in all this dreadful war has filled me with so much gratitude and admiration |
- | ' | + | |
- | The moet'unusual set-up | + | === The Australiad. === |
+ | |||
+ | H.L. Galway. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Iliad on the splendid achievements of the men of Anzac has yet to be written. The fine spirit in which the evacuation | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Some excellent groundwork was done by the Godfrey and his motor mower in hacking tracks through the Kunai grass. Despite a few disparaging remarks | ||
+ | |||
+ | The scene was like a bushwalkers' | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | The most unusual set-up | ||
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. | 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, | + | |
- | -s usual DM- talent | + | 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 |
- | The Lyre Bird starred Eddie, | + | |
- | and :possession for it was hotly contested next day.: | + | As usual SBW talent |
- | 6. 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, |
- | 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 | + | 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, | + | |
- | To cap it all off, Kevin rdi1 produced a. pck full of _surprises, and initiated the yaatits | + | Audrey |
- | Supper was produced and served a la shdnwn; | + | |
- | 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 |
- | though a few, valiantly persistent amidst the effervescence of youth, tried to get a little extra sleep. | + | |
- | Under Eddie' | + | To cap it all off, Kevin Ardi1 produced a pack full of surprises, and initiated the year' |
- | 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, |
- | Audrey Kenway cleared up the damper competition with a very succulent | + | |
- | sample. | + | 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 " | + | |
- | April 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker | + | Under Eddie' |
- | 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. |
- | Official Census of 1962 --nnu a.1 | + | |
- | Membershin | + | And so, in the words of Fitzpatrick "As we say farewell to this glittering spectacle, this riot of colour, these natural |
- | 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 | + | ---- |
- | Children of snme 4 | + | |
- | Past Membership' | + | === Official Census of 1962 Annual |
- | children | + | |
- | Pro ecti-cemberthip | + | |__Active Membership__|Members|92| |
- | Visitors | + | | |Non-member |
- | Dissection | + | | |Children of above|41| |
- | 7,EUNIO N | + | |__Non-active |
- | Thprnigah. | + | | |Children of same| 4| |
- | That first time we come in buses end campud | + | |__Past Membership__|Ex-members| 8| |
- | You said Listen bell birds. There' | + | | |Children |
- | I always liked him, sonlthing | + | |__Prospective Membership__|Prospective Members| 6| |
- | d11 they sing those rounds? | + | |__Visitors__|Friends - Adult| 2| |
- | The children sing it now. Black 'Abel. Vory nice. | + | | |Children| 4| |
- | She was a talrgirl r: | + | | | |**172**| |
- | 2 | + | |__Dissection__|Adults|118| |
- | 4 | + | | |Children|54| |
- | 172 | + | |
- | 118 | + | ---- |
- | 54 | + | |
- | 8. The Sydney Bushwalker 1962 | + | ===== Reunion. ===== |
- | nT OUR _JOWL GEIEMI NETXTNG, | + | |
- | elex Colley. | + | That first time we come in buses and camped\\ |
- | Our thirty-fourth | + | Nearer |
- | re uested | + | You said Listen bell birds. There' |
- | 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 | + | I always liked him, something |
- | Club funds would therefore be nil under Brian' | + | Will they sing those rounds? |
- | 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 | + | Poor Tommy Tinker; you've brought ice;\\ |
- | the machine or the operator, | + | The children sing it now. Black Label. Very nice. |
- | strongly recommended the hand operated machine, He said it would do the job adenuatay | + | |
- | 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 | + | She was a tall girl rather |
- | Club year. This would enable Federation delegates from other Clubs to get to | + | Was her friend, |
- | 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 | + | and the rest. Yes someone she met there:\\ |
- | 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker | + | 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, | + | 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' | + | 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 | + | |
- | . Jim Brown reported | + | ===== 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 | + | |
- | . 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 | + | Alex Colley. |
- | Nhile these discussions took place the election of officdrs | + | |
- | full list of office-bearers will be published next month. | + | Our thirty-fourth |
- | YOU BUDD:ING FR OK HURLEY | + | |
- | Polish up the wide angle lenses and mposure | + | As requested |
- | " Why?" you ask. - Foolish | + | |
- | .apparently | + | 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 |
- | . Don't forget, | + | |
- | So if yo q have something-good in the way rmf ,71 colour | + | In his walks report |
- | See Tom linppett | + | |
- | 10 The Sydney Bushwalker .1pri...1" | + | In response to a request from Federation, Brian Harvey moved, and it was resolved, that the S.B.W provide suitable camp fire entertainment, |
- | HIKING' | + | |
+ | It was decided to leave the annual | ||
+ | |||
+ | Jim Brown reported | ||
+ | |||
+ | In general business Elsie Bruggy appealed for lady search and rescue members. Phyllis Ratcliffe suggested that, in our lectures to scouts we should | ||
+ | |||
+ | Heather Joyce offered the thanks of S. and R. to the people | ||
+ | |||
+ | While these discussions took place the election of officers | ||
+ | |||
+ | A full list of office-bearers will be published next month. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== You Budding Frank Hurley's. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Polish up the wide angle lenses and exposure | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Apparently | ||
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+ | Don't forget, | ||
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+ | So if you have something good in the way of a colour | ||
+ | |||
+ | See Tom Moppett | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Hiking In Burma's Holy Hills. ===== | ||
Marie B. Byles. | Marie B. Byles. | ||
- | 1 suppose you would call it hiking, not bushwalking, | + | |
- | ' | + | I suppose you would call it hiking, not bushwalking, |
- | crossed the wide Irrawaddy river in a bat like abird apinted | + | |
- | The path mounts steeply passing | + | But even though it was only hiking I thoroughly enjoyed the days I was taken on pilgrimage up the sacred |
- | Higher up, the nunneries and monasteries become fewer and fewer, likewise the huge concrete' | + | |
- | Some of the paths pass through shady jungle whose taller trees, such as frangipani, and tamarind have been imported but which would now grow wild. Some 'of'them lead you up frightfully steep steps the first ten or so of' | + | We crossed the wide Irrawaddy river in a boat like a bird painted |
- | However, there are large earthenware pots containing drinking water - except being a foreigner it is unwise to drink unboiled water.- at convenient resting | + | |
- | 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker 11. | + | The path mounts steeply passing |
- | places, and tea-Shops and stalls at all the principal shrines, and no lack of strictly teetotal. beveragps | + | |
- | But perhaps the most satisfying aspect of the sacred hills nre the countleSs | + | Higher up, the nunneries and monasteries become fewer and fewer, likewise the huge concrete water tanks with cement catchment areas generally guarded by two faithful dragons whose long tails keep away both rubbish and human beings. |
- | the earth, One large pagoda | + | |
- | little further up the Irrawaddy | + | Some of the paths pass through shady jungle whose taller trees, such as frangipani, and tamarind have been imported but which would now grow wild. Some of them lead you up frightfully steep steps the first ten or so of which are as high as they are wide, and the others not much gentler so that you almost feel as if you were rock-climbing. Others again are sloping colonades roofed with corrigated iron in picturesque tiers and supported |
- | the meditator | + | |
- | Alway-s | + | However, there are large earthenware pots containing drinking water - except being a foreigner it is unwise to drink unboiled water - at convenient resting places, and tea-shops and stalls at all the principal shrines, and no lack of strictly teetotal |
- | planted with a patchwork of crops bordered with a fringe of emerald green rice. Here the hard-working peasant, his wife and his faithful bullocks ploughs the earth | + | |
- | With the same wooden | + | But perhaps the most satisfying aspect of the sacred hills are the countless |
- | reap the harvest. He does not mind much whether he pays his taxes to U Nu's Government or General Ne Win's or to some rebel chief, On special days he visits the shrines; at other times he makes gifts to monks and pagodas and puts flowers before the effigies of the NUts. There is no hunger in-Burma and at all times hecalls | + | |
- | The sacred hills are a delic htful district for hiking provided you go with a heart that does not mind taking off shoes and going down with the-face on the gmand before sacred | + | A little further up the Irrawaddy |
- | Overheard in the clubroom. "le 's a real puritan. HuTs myver cot over being born in bed with a 1,1dy. | + | |
- | SEN Crossword L '1 | + | Always |
- | 1 across. - Silence a letter to make a product that wasn't very popular | + | |
- | pamiNG LKS. | + | The sacred hills are a delightful |
- | APRIL. St. Anthony' | + | |
- | 13.14.1 | + | ---- |
- | .11 mystery walk. Be warned, Peter has not -been ,here and is 'going | + | |
- | on Boy BroWn's advice.. Good wilkini; | + | Overheard in the clubroom. "He's a real puritan. HuTs myver got over being born in bed with a lady." |
- | - | + | |
- | 19.20.21. Easter' | + | ---- |
- | 22.23. There are three official | + | |
- | Cars to The Vince - the Castle | + | __SBW Crossword__ |
- | ' | + | |
- | Leader Eric dcock U 3257. Private transport. | + | |X|1| | | | |X| |
- | 2. Glen Davis - Capertee R. - Mt. Uraterer - Capertoe R Wolgan R. - Newnes Glen Davis. | + | |
- | trip for the rugged and energetic. (A poor sense of smell will also be an advantage if Wilftakes | + | 1 across. - Silence a letter to make a product that wasn't very popular |
- | Badgery' | + | |
- | This is good walking-country. Half the walk is on the tops till"' | + | ---- |
- | Blackheath - Blue Gum - Locklay's Pylon - Leurn. Leader | + | |
- | perennial favourite you' | + | ===== Coming Walks. ===== |
- | MI | + | |
- | 4.5.6 Barallier - MUrrun | + | === April. === |
- | Leader - Mick Elfick Private Transport. | + | |
- | 5.6 Glenbrook - St. Helena - Western Ck Martin' | + | __13.14.15__. St. Anthony' |
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+ | __19.20.21.22.23__. Easter (as if you didn't know). There are three official | ||
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+ | 1. Cars to "The Vines" | ||
+ | |||
+ | 2. Glen Davis - Capertee R. - Mt. Uraterer - Capertoe R - Wolgan R. - Newnes Glen Davis. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 3. Badgery' | ||
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+ | __28.29__. | ||
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+ | === May. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | __4.5.6__. Barallier - Murrun | ||
+ | |||
+ | __5.6__. Glenbrook - St. Helena - Western Ck - Martin' | ||
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