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+=====Editorial.=====
 Hi,
 The song of a swan is a sad, sad song.
-The 'American' Negros, deprived forever of their verdant vuldts gave theirs to fUture generations in pr_apitating, ei4;htz-to-the-bar blues. Shakespeare,"Gilbert'and Sullivan, Chips Rafferty - these have all had their turn and now, I find, it's mine.
-The Sydney Bushwaker 3Lirch 1963
+The 'American' Negros, deprived forever of their verdant veldts gave theirs to future generations in palpitating, eight-to-the-bar blues. Shakespeare, Gilbert and Sullivan, Chips Rafferty - these have all had their turn and now, I find, it's mine.
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- You, oh astute reader; will. feel compelled to remark that this is not necessarily so.: Statistics, and more particularly those of bush- walkers, indicate a reluctance for change in the status quo. In fact, you will go on to point out, editors usually resign; albeit as subtly and graciously as the situation Remits.
+You, oh astute reader, will feel compelled to remark that this is not necessarily so. Statistics, and more particularly those of bushwalkers, indicate a reluctance for change in the status quo. In fact, you will go on to point out, editors usually resign, albeit as subtly and graciously as the situation permits.
-_ These,, however, are small crumbs of comfort on the editorial plate.
-Though, by tradition0. the Brooks from way back have been resigned by nature, they seldom remove themselves voluntarily. There is many a host and proprietor who rues this family failing.
+These, however, are small crumbs of comfort on the editorial plate.
-But,.with all this, there is a residual element of doubt, and, come what may, a swan-song in March is as appropriate and necessary as a does of sulphaguanadine after a trip down Kedumba Creek.
-Nostalgicly, one must confess that the lot of editor is not all sack cloth and ashes. In these pages, bne can cry, cajole, coherce ,:nd criticise without causing comment (well, more or less). At home, I would either have to wait my turn, or be told to go and feed the cat. At work, such behaviour would evoke a coldly critical recitation of the appropriate instruction regarding tacit and unquestioning co-operation with top managemunt. These pages therefore afford a safety valve for those normdl repressions which
+Though, by tradition, the Brooks from way back have been resigned by nature, they seldom remove themselves voluntarily. There is many a host and proprietor who rues this family failing.
-are, for editors in particular, sli,jatly accentuated by the car-es of office. Preparations for departure viuld not be complete without some indication
-of gratitude to those who strew the editor's path - to the various contributors of articles (may their tribe inarensC), to Dave Ingrain for his punctual and informative notes on Day Walks 2,11:1 the'Federntion Report (we are looking for a stand-in for Dave, by the way), to Alex Colley whose accurate and attractive accounts of GenerAl Meetings turn up at 'my place with the same regularity as the milk bill, and to the girls who, though perhaps not silently, produce the not inconsiderable effort required to type, duplicate, assemble and sell.
+But, with all this, there is a residual element of doubt, and, come what may, a swan-song in March is as appropriate and necessary as a does of sulphaguanadine after a trip down Kedumba Creek.
-Win; lose or draw, I am pleased to have had' a part in whipping along the tired old horse for another year.
-- ANN= GEa7RAL METING.
+Nostalgicly, one must confess that the lot of editor is not all sack cloth and ashes. In these pages, one can cry, cajole, coherce and criticise without causing comment (well, more or less). At home, I would either have to wait my turn, or be told to go and feed the cat. At work, such behaviour would evoke a coldly critical recitation of the appropriate instruction regarding tacit and unquestioning co-operation with top managemunt. These pages therefore afford a safety valve for those normal repressions which are, for editors in particular, slightly accentuated by the cares of office.
-The annual general meeting of the Wild Life Preservation Society will be held on Monday, March l8, in the New Education Fellowship Room,
-Castlereagh Street, Sydney at 7.45 p m. After the general business
+Preparations for departure would not be complete without some indication of gratitude to those who strew the editor's path with rose petals - to the various contributors of articles (may their tribe increase), to Dave Ingram for his punctual and informative notes on Day Walks and the Federntion Report (we are looking for a stand-in for Dave, by the way), to Alex Colley whose accurate and attractive accounts of General Meetings turn up at my place with the same regularity as the milk bill, and to the girls who, though perhaps not silently, produce the not inconsiderable effort required to type, duplicate, assemble and sell.
-there will be an address by Mr. F. Hersey of the Fauna Protection Panel
-on "Aspects of Wild Life Conservation in N'..S.W.." Wild types especially welcome.
+Win, lose or draw, I am pleased to have had a part in whipping along the tired old horse for another year.
-March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 3
-OU1-1 FEBRUARY lEETING
+----
-Colley.
- One new member, Peter lent, was welcomed by the President at the start of the meetin.
+====W.L.P.S. - Annual General Meeting.====
-From correspondence we learned that the route to TuLlow Caves
-through Jack Denis farm was now closed (due to the behe viour of many
+The annual general meeting of the Wild Life Preservation Society will be held on Monday, March l8, in the New Education Fellowship Room, 263 Castlereagh Street, Sydney at 7.45 p.m. After the general business there will be an address by Mr. F. Hersey of the Fauna Protection Panel on "Aspects of Wild Life Conservation in N.S.W." Wild types especially welcome.
-of the people who used it). However it is possible to drive even closer to the Caves by going 8 miles along a new fire trail, and so a walk is saved. Also in correspondence was a letter of thanks from the Boy Scout's Association for assistance in rescuing the two scouts in Ilrethusa Canyon; and a letter from the Water Board re walking in the Tarragamba catchment. For some areas a permit from the Board is necessary, but for others a badge of membership of a bushwalking Club or a certificate of membership would be sufficient. Of interest to gardeners was a copy of "Living Earth" describing a means of dealing with
+----
+=====At Our February Meeting.=====
+A. Colley.
+One new member, Peter Rempt, was welcomed by the President at the start of the meeting.
+From correspondence we learned that the route to Tuglow Caves through Jack Denis' farm was now closed (due to the behaviour of many of the people who used it). However it is possible to drive even closer to the Caves by going 8 miles along a new fire trail, and so a walk is saved. Also in correspondence was a letter of thanks from the Boy Scout's Association for assistance in rescuing the two scouts in Arethusa Canyon; and a letter from the Water Board re walking in the Warragamba catchment. For some areas a permit from the Board is necessary, but for others a badge of membership of a bushwalking Club or a certificate of membership would be sufficient. Of interest to gardeners was a copy of "Living Earth" describing a means of dealing with oxalis.
 From the Social Secretary's report we learned that the hall for the Christmas Party had been successfully booked for Friday December 13.
-CommIttee reported that it had considered the subscription rate for posted Club Magazines, and was of the opinion that it should remain at
-/-. The opinion of the meeting waS sought and the Committee's view was supported without dissent4
+Committee reported that it had considered the subscription rate for posted Club Magazines, and was of the opinion that it should remain at 15/-. The opinion of the meeting was sought and the Committee's view was supported without dissent.
-The President then awarded prizes to Kevin &dill, whose team won the car trial, and to Peter Reynolds and John Milligan, who came second.
-In his walks report Wilf Hilder told us that on January 6, Elaine
+The President then awarded prizes to Kevin Ardill, whose team won the car trial, and to Peter Reynolds and John Milligan, who came second.
-Metcalf took 6 members and 1 prospective from Lilyvale to Burning Palms,
-Ets and Garie. Although the track was still waterlogged after recent
+In his walks report Wilf Hilder told us that on January 6, Elaine Metcalf took 6 members and 1 prospective from Lilyvale to Burning Palms, Era and Garie. Although the track was still waterlogged after recent rains, the weather was mild and the swimming at Era good. On January 11, 12 and 13, Wilf led 3 members along the 4 1/2 miles of granite gorges above Megalong Creek. There were good swimming pools, but it was a long walk as it started from Shipley and went right back to Katoomba. On 18, 19 and 20th Wilf led a track clearing weekend (1 starter) to blaze Starlight's trail on the Nattai River. Several by-passes were cut out of the track and paint blazing used to mark the track in difficult places. Eight members, 5 prospectives and 3 visitors attended the instructional weekend at O'Hare's Creek on weekend 18-20th, led by Bob Godfrey and Roy Craggs. On Sunday 9 members and 3 prospectives led by Frank Leyden joined the party and Frank demonstrated the Colin Putt method of waterproofing packs, also the Hall-Pelham method and the Paddy Pallin inflatable cushion method. Frank's walk on the next, long, weekend was an aquatic and gastronomic success. The weather was fine and hot, the water clear and cool, and there blackberries, oranges, lemons, quinces and peaches for those with enery to reach out and pick them. On the same weekend Alan Round lead two members from Tolwong Road to the Ettrema, Jones' Creek and Edwards Falls. Apache Creek was explored and an impassable waterfall discoveed. Wilf took a party of nine down the Kowmung from the Boss Mountain fire trail through the granite section and up Misery Ridge. Frank Leyden's hidden campsite below the Morong Creek Cascade was located and used. A 2ft fresh added to the interest of the swims. It also took one member over an 8ft waterfall, but he came up again.
-rains, the weather was mild and the swimming at Era good. On January 11-12 and 13, Nilf led 3 members along the 4i miles of granite gorges above
-Megalong Creek. There were good swimming pools, but it was a long walk as it started from Shipley and went right back. to Katoomba. On 18,19 and 20th Wilf led a track clearing week.,-end (1 starter) to blaze Starlight's trail on the Nattai River. Several by-passes wore cut out of the track and
-paint blazing used to mark the track in difficult places. Eight members,
-prospectives and 3 visitors attended the instructional wee-end at O'Hare's Creek on week,-end 18-20th, led by Bob Godfrey and Roy Craggs. On Sunday 9 members and 3 prospectives led by Frank Leyden joined the party and Frank demonstrated the Colin Putt 'method of waterproofing packs, also the Hall-
-Pelham method and the Paddy Pallin inflatable cushion method.
-walk on the next, long, weekend was an acouatic and Lastronomic success.
-The Sydney Bushyalker Nirch 96,3
-The weather was fine and hot, the water cleal an(_:, cool, and there blackberries, oranges, lemons, quinces and peaches for those mit enery to reach out and pick thL.m. On the same week-end Alan Round ler', two members from TolwonE Road to the -Tttrema, Jones' Creek P.nr' Edwards Falls. Apache Creek was explored and an impassable waterfall i'iscoveed. Wilf took
-a party of nine down the Kommung from the Boss Mountain fire trail throuFh the granite section and up Misery Ridge. Frank Leyden's hidden campsite below the Moronc Creek Cascade was located aml used. A 2ft fresh added to the interest of the swims. It also took one member over an 8ft waterfall, but he came up again.
 At the end of the meeting it was announced that the Water Board gate on the road to Lake Eckersley would be open for those driving to the swimming carnival. Thus another walk was saved.
-=ACTS FROM TT;TTEEi. TO FEDEI-"LA.TIal FROM LET ROPOLITAN man?. BOARD.
+----
-Bushwalldn Restrictions in the Warragamba Catchment Area.
-"The Board now requires that all persons wishing to bushwalk:mithin the proclaimed Ntrragamba Catchment Area outside the two mile zone from the top level of the stored mater (within -which access is prohibited) must first of all obtain a permit from the Board authorising their entry. For your information, a map is enclosed showing details of the portion of the catchment area in which access is prohibited (shown by red tint)
+=====Extracts From Letter To Federation From Metropolitan Water Board.=====
-and the area in which entry is normally restricted to persons in possession of a permit from the Board (green tint); the area left untinted may be ,entered by members of the public without permit on any occasion.
-In the Case of members of Clubs affiliated with your Federation, the Board is however aware that such persons can be expected to be well versed in matters of bushcraft, hygiene, fire protection etc. and, on these grounds', it is prepared to allow parties from affiliated Clubs to enter the restricted zone shown in green tint withoutfirst having to obtain special permits. However, it is expected. that the leader of any
+===Bushwalking Restrictions in the Warragamba Catchment Area.===
-such party will carry with him, as it is understood is the general practice, a badge of membership or certificate etc. from either his Club or the Federation which need to be made available for perusal by 3oa rd's Ranger at any time if so desired."
- (It is understood that small copies of the map referred to will
+"The Board now requires that all persons wishing to bushwalk within the proclaimed Warragamba Catchment Area outside the two mile zone from the top level of the stored water (within which access is prohibited) must first of all obtain a permit from the Board authorising their entry. For your information, a map is enclosed showing details of the portion of the catchment area in which access is prohibited (shown by red tint) and the area in which entry is normally restricted to persons in possession of a permit from the Board (green tint); the area left untinted may be entered by members of the public without permit on any occasion.
-, shortly be available to the public. If this rumour turns out to be false we will print a copy in the mag. Ed.)
-.1.1.i 11,Mnom... /MA
+In the case of members of Clubs affiliated with your Federation, the Board is however aware that such persons can be expected to be well versed in matters of bushcraft, hygiene, fire protection etc. and, on these grounds, it is prepared to allow parties from affiliated Clubs to enter the restricted zone shown in green tint without first having to obtain special permits. However, it is expected that the leader of any such party will carry with him, as it is understood is the general practice, a badge of membership or certificate etc. from either his Club or the Federation which need to be made available for perusal by Board's Ranger at any time if so desired."
-REINDEER - March 20th. Members Slide Night. Members and prospectives are invited to show their-latest slides on this night.
-March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 5
+(It is understood that small copies of the map referred to will shortly be available to the public. If this rumour turns out to be false we will print a copy in the mag. Ed.)
-Letters to the Editor.
+----
+Remember - March 20th. Members Slide Night. Members and prospectives are invited to show their latest slides on this night.
+----
+=====Letters To The Editor.=====
 Sir
-'During the year, several Committee Members, aged 30 years or more, who participate actively in Club affairs, have been made vaguely are that anybody over 30 years is regarded by many members under 30,
-as definitely ancient, irrespective df the amount of energy they:possess. The 'January Committee Meeting was advised by an over 30, thEft those arbiters of ancient and modern human beings consider that,Committee comprises too many ancients.
+During the year, several Committee Members, aged 30 years or more, who participate actively in Club affairs, have been made vaguely aware that anybody over 30 years is regarded by many members under 30, as definitely ancient, irrespective df the amount of energy they possess. The January Committee Meeting was advised by an over 30, that those arbiters of ancient and modern human beings consider that Committee comprises too many ancients.
-This situtation is not entirely new and has occurrdd'before,
-The Annual General Meeting is almost upon us. What a God-sent opportunity for the under 30's to come forward in numbers and take over some of the executive positions. All that is needed is tact, plenty Of time and ability to do the numerous tasks promptly and efficiently, 1/1,d of Course, a modicum of common sense. The present committee will be delighted to hand over the reigns.
+This situtation is not entirely new and has occurred before. The Annual General Meeting is almost upon us. What a God-sent opportunity for the under 30's to come forward in numbers and take over some of the executive positions. All that is needed is tact, plenty of time and ability to do the numerous tasks promptly and efficiently, and of course, a modicum of common sense. The present committee will be delighted to hand over the reigns.
-Let us have a bit'of hot competition for executive positions a's Was the case 15 years ago, when some of the over 30's were under 30.
+Let us have a bit of hot competition for executive positions as was the case 15 years ago, when some of the over 30's were under 30.
 Ancient Committeeman.
-Ime 101.1M
+----
 Poor domesticated Editor - Wahroonga wrapped. 25.11.62
-What you missed to-day - the champ of all sunday walks - for both quantity and quality. Frank Leyden 's to Burning Palms via Lilyvale. A day with a gloomy start - but expanding into a day of sparkle, true bush conviviality. And - as I disoavered at Central, it was an unporecedented assemblage of train-borne car owners - maybe this set the flavour for
-the day. For all - from eyeope to final ooray - were free from cartension orbiting along at 60 m p. soaking in security. Imagine it - 30 odd! (not too) a blend of very young - and long time since - S.B.W. even one not too tottering octo.
+What you missed to-day - the champ of all sunday walks - for both quantity and quality. Frank Leyden's to Burning Palms via Lilyvale. A day with a gloomy start - but expanding into a day of sparkle, true bush conviviality. And - as I discovered at Central, it was an unprecedented assemblage of train-borne car owners - maybe this set the flavour for the day. For all - from eyeope to final ooray - were free from cartension orbiting along at 60 m.p. soaking in security. Imagine it - 30 odd! (not too) a blend of very young - and long time since - S.B.W. even one not too tottering octo.
-The unfleched sky, bluer even than a certain 0: how undulating girl filled costume; And all a sparkle, the ocean below - the glistening leaf multitude, and the sparkle of flowing stimulating chat and back chat of happy S.B.W. surfing and turfing.
-. And not one more caress could have been added to the soft zephyriiv sou-easter, or one more degree to the temp. or one more leaf above or underfoot. And best of all - attention ye tigers - hours and hours to trifle with, and luxuriously spend. A day of perfection.
+The unflecked sky, bluer even than a certain O! how undulating girl filled costume. And all a sparkle, the ocean below - the glistening leaf multitude, and the sparkle of flowing stimulating chat and back chat of happy S.B.W. surfing and turfing.
+And not one more caress could have been added to the soft zephyring sou-easter, or one more degree to the temp. or one more leaf above or underfoot. And best of all - attention ye tigers - hours and hours to trifle with, and luxuriously spend. A day of perfection.
 Taro.
-The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963
-Letters to the Editor (contd).
+----
-Reticent as I am, I feel compelled to put pen to paper in protest against certain aspects of Eff See TUn's article in your February issue.
-With three young sons aroutd4 Stan and I have always been careful, leaStways, about the reading matter we allo* in the house. The S.B.W. magazine has usually proved suitable enough, particularly as we would like the boys to be interested in the simple, natural pleasures.
+Reticent as I am, I feel compelled to put pen to paper in protest against certain aspects of Eff See Wun's article in your February issue.
-But really, the observance of the basic rules of hygiene does not seem much to wish for, even among wIlkers. Fancy eating food ten pairs of strange hands have handled: And all eating out of one billy indeed! I can think of nothing more repugnant except perh ls a Leydon walk.
-=ious Eastwood Mother.
+With three young sons around, Stan and I have always been careful, leastways, about the reading matter we allow in the house. The S.B.W. magazine has usually proved suitable enough, particularly as we would like the boys to be interested in the simple, natural pleasures.
+But really, the observance of the basic rules of hygiene does not seem much to wish for, even among walkers. Fancy eating food ten pairs of strange hands have handled! And all eating out of one billy indeed! I can think of nothing more repugnant except perhaps a Leydon walk.
+Anxious Eastwood Mother.
+----
 In reply to "Curious Headhunter".
-In his letter in the February magazine "Curious Headhunter" asks what has happened to the mainstay of the magazine - accounts of walks. Such articles were usually written not about the week-end official walks, but about long walks in new, difficult, or otherwise interesting country - a type of walking now almost a thing of the past. As C.H. is out of the country, he probably doesn't know What goes on here. There are two good reasons why long walks are seldom done now. These are:
-. There is nowhere to walk. The best walks used to be done on old bush tracks, not far from Sydney. Nearly all these tracks are now converted into roads, or have become muddy fire trails Which may run through catchment areas. I suspect that the authorities have simply taken Lyles Dunphy's walking maps and run a bulldozer over all dotted routes. The only way t3 escape road walking is to get into the very rough country, or follow the streams - usually tough going, and few do it.
+In his letter in the February magazine "Curious Headhunter" asks what has happened to the mainstay of the magazine - accounts of walks. Such articles were usually written not about the week-end official walks, but about long walks in new, difficult, or otherwise interesting country - a type of walking now almost a thing of the past. As C.H. is out of the country, he probably doesn't know what goes on here. There are two good reasons why long walks are seldom done now. These are:
-. Club members, like everyone else, prefer motoring to walking. Whereas
-a new road was once lamented, now it is considered to "save" a walk.
+  * There is nowhere to walk. The best walks used to be done on old bush tracks, not far from Sydney. Nearly all these tracks are now converted into roads, or have become muddy fire trails which may run through catchment areas. I suspect that the authorities have simply taken Myles Dunphy's walking maps and run a bulldozer over all dotted routes. The only way to escape road walking is to get into the very rough country, or follow the streams - usually tough going, and few do it.
-And as roads take - Tou almost everywhere, there is no neeC to walk
+  * Club members, like everyone else, prefer motoring to walking. Whereas a new road was once lamented, now it is considered to "save" a walk. And as roads take you almost everywhere, there is no need to walk to see the country.
-to see the country.
-Those few diehards, or young enthusiasts, who do still like walking, often have to motor a long dietence to get beyond th,_ bulldozers. They have to return to their cards, and the temptation to cut the circuit and shorten the walk becomes irresistible. The motor trips get longer and the walks Shorter till it becomes just motorintt. Camping may go on for a while, but it won't be long before ex-bushwalkers, like everyone else, take to motels.
+Those few diehards, or young enthusiasts, who do still like walking, often have to motor a long distance to get beyond the bulldozers. They have to return to their cars, and the temptation to cut the circuit and shorten the walk becomes irresistible. The motor trips get longer and the walks shorter till it becomes just motoring. Camping may go on for a while, but it won't be long before ex-bushwalkers, like everyone else, take to motels.
 A.G. Colley.
-March -1963    The Sydney Bushwalker 7.
- ANNUAL SWIMIING.CARNIVAL.
+----
-Due to cool, overcast weather-the attendance at this year's event - the twenty-fifth carnival - was a little disappointing, but nevertheless the races were contested with great enthusiasm with many close finishes. Many new faces were seen on the starting blocks for the first time and as a result some old stars' heads tumbled before this younger new blood. It is thought that the Christmas trip down the Kommung River gave some an opportunity for a little quiet training:
-Men's Open Championship
+=====1963 Annual Swimming Carnival.=====
-.. Richard Plantinga 2; Tony Queitzsch 3. Lawrence Quakin
-Men's Breastroke CIship
+Due to cool, overcast weather the attendance at this year's event - the twenty-fifth carnival - was a little disappointing, but nevertheless the races were contested with great enthusiasm with many close finishes. Many new faces were seen on the starting blocks for the first time and as a result some old stars' heads tumbled before this younger new blood. It is thought that the Christmas trip down the Kommung River gave some an opportunity for a little quiet training:
-. Lawrence Quakin
-. Richard Plantinga
+===Results.===
-. Ross Wyborn
-Results.
+__Men's Open Championship__
-Ladies' Open Championship
-. Sandra Bardwell
+  - Richard Plantinga
-. Nanette Bourke
+  - Tony Queitzsch
-. Margaret Wilson
+  - Lawrence Quakin
-Ladies' Breast-str,Jke C'ship
-. Sandra Bardwell
+__Ladies' Open Championship__
-. Nanette aJurke
-.
+  - Sandra Bardwell
-Mandelber ed Handicap.
+  - Nanette Bourke
-ridica
+  - Margaret Wilson
-. Ross Ilborn and Nanette Bourke
-.. Tony Queitzsch and Sandra Bardwell
+__Men's Breastroke C'ship__
-. Geoffrey Boxhal1 and Nancy Nbppett.
-Underwater Swim.
+  - Lawrence Quakin
-Yeti - 1. Richard Plantinga. 2. Lawrence Quakin. 3. Tony Queitzsch. Ladies. 1. Sandra Bardwell. 2. Nanette Bourio. 3. -
+  - Richard Plantinga
-Isampluna.
+  - Ross Wyborn
-Men L Bob Godfrey. 2. Lawrence Quakin. 3. D., Wyborn.
-Ladies. 1. Sandra Bardwell 2. Nanette Bourne. 3. Nancy Moppett.
+__Ladies' Breaststroke C'ship__
-Henley Memorial Cup for Point Score:
-. Sandra Bardwell (to hold cup)
+  - Sandra Bardwell
-. Richard Plantinga
+  - Nanette Burke
-3. Nanette Bourke.
-The Sydney Bushwalker Ivii cii 1963
+__Mandelberg Cup Mixed Handicap__
-MARCH 24.
-MARCH 31
+  - Ross Wyborn and Nanette Bourke
-Dza-ILLE3.
+  - Tony Queitzsch and Sandra Bardwell
-:Unto Bushwalkers' Basin - Georbes iver Lonc Point - InEleburn. 12 miles.
+  - Geoffrey Boxhal1 and Nancy Moppett
-Bushwalhors' Basin is one of the finest fresh water pools around Sydney. Some road wallcin:: and some scrub lAshinc is involved on this trip.
-Train: 8.25 a m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. Map Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram.
+__Underwater Swim - Men__
-Waterfall Heathcote Creek - Henthcote. 8 miles.
-Excellent for new members. Passes through portion of the Heathcote Primitive Area, which is to be enlarged considerably in the near future. Good swimming pools along Heathcote Creek. Train: 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERILND for rail motor to Waterfall.
+  - Richard Plantinga
-Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/, Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military.
+  - Lawrence Quakin
-Leader: Grace RIR:.
+  - Tony Queitzsch.
-APRIL 7 G lenbrook: - Glenbrook Gorge Nepean Lookout - Euroka Glenbrook. 12 miles.
-An opportunity to stretch the limbs before that Easter walk. The Gorge is rocky and the climb to Nepean Lookout is a scramble, then scratchy to Euroka.
+__Underwater Swim - Ladies__
-Train: 8.20 a m Lithcow train from Central Station.
-Tickets: Glenbrook return at about 14/6. Map: Liverpool Milit. Leader: Ern French.
+  - Sandra Bardwell
-.1.
+  - Nanette Bourke
-LEGaID fl 1V LIFETEE.
-I'm a Legend in my Lifetime: E. Biddulph.
+__Long Plunge - Men__
-I have walked from John O'Gronts
-To Land's End - and then across the States.
+  - Bob Godfrey
-I'm a Legend in my Lifetime -
+  - Lawrence Quakin
-I have spurned all proffered totes
+  - D. Wyborn
-and WALKED - in Aussie too - in fact I'm What it takes.
-I'm a Legend in w Lifetime
+__Long Plunge - Ladies__
-And yet and yet (I'tell you true) The Sydney Bushies, all sfwe one, Answered like the self-same PARROT "'What in Heaven's name are yalr
-BEING a Legend in my Lifetime
+  - Sandra Bardwell
-I cannot talm a Fun
+  - Nanette Bourne
-To any of that unperceptive crew
+  - Nancy Moppett
-BUT instead, I'll honour him who
+__Henley Memorial Cup for Point Score__
+  - Sandra Bardwell (to hold cup)
+  - Richard Plantinga
+  - Nanette Bourke
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+=====Day Walks.=====
+===March 24===
+Minto - Bushwalkers' Basin - Georges River - Long Point - Ingleburn. 12 miles. Bushwalkers' Basin is one of the finest fresh water pools around Sydney. Some road walking and some scrub bashing is involved on this trip. Train: 8.25 a.m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. Map Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram.
+===March 31===
+Waterfall - Heathcote Creek - Henthcote. 8 miles. Excellent for new members. Passes through portion of the Heathcote Primitive Area, which is to be enlarged considerably in the near future. Good swimming pools along Heathcote Creek. Train: 8.50 a.m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. Change at Sutherlnad for rail motor to Waterfall. Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military. Leader: Grace Rigg.
+===April 7===
+Glenbrook - Glenbrook Gorge - Nepean Lookout - Euroka - Glenbrook. 12 miles. An opportunity to stretch the limbs before that Easter walk. The Gorge is rocky and the climb to Nepean Lookout is a scramble, then scratchy to Euroka. Train: 8.20 a.m Lithgow train from Central Station. Tickets: Glenbrook return at about 14/6. Map: Liverpool Military. Leader: Ern French.
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+=====I'm A Legend In my Lifetime.=====
+E. Biddulph.
+I'm a Legend in my Lifetime:\\
+I have walked from John O'Groats\\
+To Land's End - and then across the States.\\
+I'm a Legend in my Lifetime -\\
+I have spurned all proffered totes\\
+and WALKED - in Aussie too - in fact I'm what it takes.
+I'm a Legend in w Lifetime\\
+And yet and yet (I tell you true)\\
+The Sydney Bushies, __all save one__,\\
+Answered like the self-same PARROT\\
+"What in Heaven's name are __you__?"
+BEING a Legend in my Lifetime\\
+I cannot take a gun\\
+To any of that unperceptive crew\\
+BUT, instead, I'll honour him who\\
 Knew me for myself.... He'll get a CARROT!
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-You will be pleased to know:that liay 8' long,Golden Tan Tent' is still performing well, it doesn't leak a drop.' It has withstood all the sou west has hurled at it."
-A couple of pats on the back from Bruce Davis of the Hobart Walking Club who has just returned fram his 20th trip to the rugged southwest area of Tasmania.
+"You will be pleased to know that my 8' long Golden Tan Tent is still performing well, it doesn't leak a drop. It has withstood all the sou'west has hurled at it."
-We've always been enthusiastic about our Golden Tan lightweight japara for tents, it has so many good qualities that make it ideal for your purpose. Very fine weave, hard driven, lightweight and strong. It is cut and put together with great care using the best additional materials required in a fine tort.
+A couple of pats on the back from Bruce Davis of the Hobart Walking Club who has just returned from his 20th trip to the rugged southwest area of Tasmania.
+We've always been enthusiastic about our Golden Tan lightweight japara for tents, it has so many good qualities that make it ideal for your purpose. Very fine weave, hard driven, lightweight and strong. It is cut and put together with great care using the best additional materials required in a fine tent.
 You too will be pleased to own a tent like this. Order one soon,
-Fran -
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+Walkers everywhere will note with satisfaction the recent proclamation of 70 square miles of the Kosciusko State Park as a primitive area.
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+This is the culmination of six year's representations from parties concerned for the preservation of this unique area. It is interesting to note that this is the first occasion on which scientists, in the interests of science, have acted in consort with the better known preservation bodies such as NPA and WLPS. While the latter two societies were interested in preserving this area in its natural state purely as a national heritage that future generations could enjoy, the Australian Academy of Science put forward the following further arguments in support of its retention as a primitive area.
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+  - It is the only extensive Alpine area in the whole mainland continent of Australia, and no area in the whole continent more truly merits reservation.
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+  - It includes, with a few miles of traverse, the highest mountains in the continent, with an unmatched altitudinal sequence from 1500 to 7300 feat.
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+  - Within the area are well-defined moraines, cirques, polished pavements, glacial varves and a series of glacial lakes unique in the Australian mainland.
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+  - It contains the best development of alpine flora of the mainland, including two plant communities not represented elsewhere, and several species not found elsewhere in the continent.
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-THE KOSCIUSKO PRIMITIVE AREA.
- Manhole.
-Walkers everywhere mill note with satisfaction the recent proclamation of 70 square miles of the Kosciusko State Park as a primitive area.
-This is the culmination of six year's representations from parties concerned for the preservation of this unique area. It is interesting to note that this is the first occasion on which scientists, in the interests of science, have acted in consort with the better knackrn preservation
-bodies such as NPA and INIPS, While the latter two societies were interested
-in preserving this area in its natUral state pUrely aS a national heritage that future generations could enjoy, the Austrbaian Academy of Science
-put forward the following further arguments in support of its retention as a primitive area.
-. It is the only extensive Alpine area in the:whole mainland continent of Australia, and no area in the whole continent more truly merits
-reservation.
-. It includes, -aith a few miles of traverses the highest mountains in the continent, with an unmatched altitudinal sequence from 1500 to 7300 feat,.
-. Within the area are welldefined moraines, cirques, polished pavements, glacial varves and a series of glacial lakes unique in the Australian mainland.
-. It contains thb best development of alpine flora of the mainland, including two plant communities nOt represented elsewhere, and several
-species not found else-Where in the continent.
-. It is watered by permanent Alpine streams, some containing the original flora and fauna as yet unaltered by the introduction of trout or by stream diversion.'
 In 1958 a submission was made to the Kosciusko State Park and the Federal Government in the above terms, recommending as strongly as was possible, the setting aside of the area shown in the map as a primitive area. Now four years later, this has finally borne fruit.
-When, in 1944, the Kosciusko State easy complacentiyto view the future of square miles. The Trust, as a body of with the development and protection of given then was the following
-Park Trust was constituted it was this alpine area, embracing 2100 responsible citizens, would be charged this area. Amongst the powers
+When, in 1944, the Kosciusko State Park Trust was constituted it was easy complacently to view the future of this alpine area, embracing 2100 square miles. The Trust, as a body of responsible citizens, would be charged with the development and protection of this area. Amongst the powers given then was the following -
 "The Trust may retain as a primitive area such part of the Kosciusko State Park (not exceeding one tenth of the area of the Park) as it may think fit".
-March 1963
+[Map titled "Proposed Primitive Area in Kosciusko State Park."]
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+In the ensuing 18 years the Trust has done an excellent job. (Your author, for example, has suffered the indignity of being instructed by a K.S.P.T. ranger to keep his camp-fire smaller in future as "bushfires are such a b----y menace".)
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+No one could have anticipated the rapid growth in popularity of skiing, and the Trust is to be congratulated for developing the facilities in the park in the way they have, encouraging the formation of clubs and restraining exploitation.
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+But it was a bitter pill for the nature lovers. Thredbo, Perisher and Smiggins were transformed into thriving communities where it was impossible to move more than a few yards without falling over a hut, outhouse or ski-tow.
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+The Trust, keeping in mind the greatest good for the greatest number, is now preparing plans for a massive parking area below the snow line with co-ordinated amenities including a ferry service to the ski lodgers. No one could cavil at this. It is what the public wants and the Trust serves the public. But the untamed areas are rapidly diminishing.
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+Then, of course, we have the spectacle of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority. With machine-age efficiency and ruthlessness they have invaded the Park, built roads, thrown up earthworks, dammed rivers and criss-crossed the countryside with tower lines. One could not defend a position opposing this. It is a scheme of urgent national importance and to their credit, the AuthoritY has been most concerned and active in causing as little damage as possible; in fact, re-afforestation and the prevention of erosion is an important part of their work. However, the following statement from the Authority would leave any primitive person cold - "Scenic value is largely a matter of opinion and in a number of countries, hydroelectric works of the type associated with the Snowy Mountains scheme are considered to add to the natural attractions."
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+This was the setting for the battle of the "Primitive Area". As well, of course, there were other bodies directly concerned with the area, these being The Department of Main Roads, The Soil Conservation Service, the Geehi Ski Club, and The Cooma Shire Council. Any public servant, past or present, would quail at the thought of trying to push a proposal through such an administrative labyrinth.
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+But success has been achieved and must greatly hearten all associated with the formulation of the proposal.
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+The aim of the scheme is to preserve a natural reareation and scientific area which will be used by skiers, fishermen, campers, walkers and tourists and yet will not be destroyed in the process.
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+The chairman of the Trust, Mr. Howard Stanley, is quoted as saying "We have no intention of keeping people out of the area; in fact, the Trust is anxious to attract increasing numbers of visitors. What we will do is prevent road and engineering works, building and other forms of commercial development which could interfere with the character of the area."
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-In:the ensuing 18 years the Trust has done an excellent job. (Your
-author t for example, has suffered the indignity of being instructed by a K.S.P.T. ranger to keep his camp-fire smaller in future as "bushfires are such a b----y menacc".)
-No one could have anticipated the rapid growth in popularity of skiing, and the Trust is to be congratulated for developing the facilities in the park in the way they have, encouraging the formation of clubs and restraining axploitation.
-But it was a bitter pill for the nature lovers. Thredbo, Pcrisher and Smiggins were transformed into thriving communities whore it was impossible to move more than 'a' few yards without falling over a hut, outhouse or ski-tow.
-The Trust, keeping in mini the greatest bood for the greatest number, is now preparing plans for a massive parking area below to snow line with co-ordinated amenities including a ferry service to the ski lodgers. No
-one could cavil at this. It is what the public wants and the Trust serves the public. But the untamed areas are rapidly deminishing.
-,Then, of course, We have the spectacle of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority. With machine-age efficiency and ruthlessness they have invaded the Park, built roads, thrown up earthworks, dammed rivers
-and criss-crossed the countryside with tower lines. One could not defend a position apposing this. It is a scheme of urgent national importance and
-to their credit; the AuthoritY has been most concerned and active in causing as little damage as possible; in fact, re-afforestation and the prevention of erosion is an important part of thpir work. However, the following statement from the Authority would lc-awe any primitive person cold - "Scenic value is largely a matter of opinion and in a number of countries, hydroelectric works of the type associated with the Snowy Mountains scheme are
-considered to add to the natural attractionsThis *as the settin8 for the battle of the "Primitive Area". As well,
-of course, there were other ,bodies directly concerned with the area, these being The Department of Main Roads,. The Soil Conservation Service, the
-Geehi Ski Club, and The Cooma Shire Council. Any public servant, Past
-or present, would quail at the thought ol'-irying tO push a proposal through such an administrative labyrinth.
-But success has been achieved and must. greatly hearten' all associated with the formulation of the proposal.
-The aim of the scheme is to preserve a natural reareation and scientific area which will be used by skiers, fishermen, campers, wal1a end tourists and yet will not be destroyed in the process.
-March 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 13
-The chairman of the Trust, Mr. Howard Stanley, is qtoted as saying "We have no intention of keeping people out of the area; in fact, the Trust is anxious to attract increasing numbers of visitors. What we will do is prevent road and engineering works, building and other forms of commercial development which could interfere with the character of the area."
 The area has been designed to exclude most of the Snowy scheme and the ski centres, but be close enough to both to be easily accessible to visitors. The Superintendent of the Park, Neville Gare, says "The idea is that people can drive up to the primitive area or go up by chairlifts, and suddenly find themselves in another world."
-Those are admirable sentiments, and onaswhich can be received with a certain amount of confidence. Certainly, the Park Trust durini,; its nineteen years of office has not betrPyed the faith placed in it and there is every reason to believe that this Primitive Area will be supervised in a spirit in keeping with the motives of its protagonists.
+Those are admirable sentiments, and ones which can be received with a certain amount of confidence. Certainly, the Park Trust during its nineteen years of office has not betrayed the faith placed in it and there is every reason to believe that this Primitive Area will be supervised in a spirit in keeping with the motives of its protagonists.
 Recently, in the last two weeks in fact, the Park Trust has twice demonstrated its firm resolve to abide by the principles of the Primitive Area.
-On the first occasion, the Commissioner of the S.M.H.E.A. publicly criticised the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. K.C. CTInpton 11.L.A. for their stand, as the Authority had planned to build a dam at Spencer's Cr. (which wooald flood part of the Area covering up same rare glacial striations) and a 6 mile aqueduct through the area. We all know what that would do to it.
-Secondly, the Trust was attacked by the President of the Australian Alpine Club (according to the "Daily Telegraph") for not permitting the re-building of al/lama Lodge, destroyed some years ago by avalanche, in the upper area.
+On the first occasion, the Commissioner of the S.M.H.E.A. publicly criticised the Chairman of the Trust, Mr. K.C. Compton M.L.A. for their stand, as the Authority had planned to build a dam at Spencer's Cr. (which wooald flood part of the Area covering up some rare glacial striations) and a 6 mile aqueduct through the area. We all know what that would do to it.
+Secondly, the Trust was attacked by the President of the Australian Alpine Club (according to the "Daily Telegraph") for not permitting the re-building of Kuhama Lodge, destroyed some years ago by avalanche, in the upper area.
 On both occasions the Trust has stood firm.
-It is refreshing to see a body of citizens prepared to stand by their convictions despite pressure from outside. This club at its last General. Meeting forwarded a letter to the Minister for Ccnservation applauding the creation of the Primitive J1. rea.
-, But we can do more than this. Each one of us should write a letter to the Chairman, Kosciusko State Park Trust, Caltax House, Kent Street, Sydney, axpressing appreciation of their st:.nd in these matters. Not to do this will indicate a lethargy of which we are perhaps a little too apt to criticise the 'general public'.
+It is refreshing to see a body of citizens prepared to stand by their convictions despite pressure from outside. This club at its last General Meeting forwarded a letter to the Minister for Ccnservation applauding the creation of the Primitive Area.
+But we can do more than this. Each one of us should write a letter to the Chairman, Kosciusko State Park Trust, Caltex House, Kent Street, Sydney, expressing appreciation of their stand in these matters. Not to do this will indicate a lethargy of which we are perhaps a little too apt to criticise the 'general public'.
 And don't forget husbands and wives are individuals in their own right and can each write separately. By the end of next week Mr. Compton should have three hundred letters on his table.
-March 1963 , The, Sydney Buslwalker
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