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-. THE LIFE LND HARD OF BRILN G.
+=====The Life And Times Of Brian G.=====
-Gillaa.
-History; someone said, Is the extended shadow of a single man. The portly figare of Brian G, will cast an excellent shadow as the history of the magazine for he has been associated with Le for most of the twenty six years it has been published in its present form. The masthead of the magazine has shown hin to be Production linager, Buc:iness Manager or Duplicator Operator for most of that time, though it doesn't mention such things as Interleaver, Collater, Stapler,. Upwrapper and pacifier of Mrs. Bennet. He has done all these thins with deceptive ease and in the case of Mrs. Bennet with an understanding and sylmathy Which is only normally found in Heads of Zissions and their protocol clerks. (His language when directed towards an ailing Rotary Rapid was m7isterfully undiplomatic, his brogue deeper and riCher than ever dispinycd to a more couth audience.)
+W. Gillam.
-The magazine has bean e,,xt-aat since 1932 when it was punted commercially at irregular intervals; it took its present form in 1937 and such
-was the optimism of:th e,pub1ishers that they had printed enough covers so that eleven years la-Eer the original ntins was still enclosing the latest. breathless reports of new country, new prospectives and old-members. That
+History, someone said, is the extended shadow of a single man. The portly figure of Brian G. will cast an excellent shadow as the history of the magazine for he has been associated with it for most of the twenty six years it has been published in its present form. The masthead of the magazine has shown him to be Production Manager, Business Manager or Duplicator Operator for most of that time, though it doesn't mention such things as Interleaver, Collater, Stapler, Upwrapper and pacifier of Mrs. Bennet. He has done all these things with deceptive ease and in the case of Mrs. Bennet with an understanding and sympathy which is only normally found in Heads of Missions and their protocol clerks. (His language when directed towards an ailing Rotary Rapid was masterfully undiplomatic, his brogue deeper and richer than ever displayed to a more couth audience.)
-first isiue was duplicated by Brian in the home of Bill YAUllins, whose name even yet sets many hearts aflutter. The paper waS.so organised that it reached the press with no cost to the club which is one of the most elaborate euphemisms
-have encountered, Persons of less literary habits than Brian would say it was pinched.
+The magazine has been extant since 1932 when it was punted commercially at irregular intervals; it took its present form in 1937 and such was the optimism of the pub1ishers that they had printed enough covers so that eleven years later the original printing was still enclosing the latest breathless reports of new country, new prospectives and old members. That first issue was duplicated by Brian in the home of Bill Mullins, whose name even yet sets many hearts aflutter. The paper was so organised that it reached the press with no cost to the club which is one of the most elaborate euphemisms I have encountered. Persons of less literary habits than Brian would say it was pinched.
-similar air of mystery hung over the paper I e;ood guard over in Crown Str6et one nit:ht I had met Brian for a glass of beer on the-regular night we went to press. In -passing he mentl,oned some paper he had obtained at a reasonable price,, Paper vas then so highly prized that the method of obtaining it discussed earlier was quite out of the question. Brian had obtained by a stroke of business acumen of a rare degree two cases of the staff. The only problem was how to get it to the club. After another beer I suggested a taxi. Brian gave it deep thought. D:pensive things taxis. Carry it then. Too far. Tram. couldn't fit under the seat, Deadlock. Broken at six o'clock by the sadly taken decision that a taxi was inevitable, the taxi was procured. The cases themselves were not large as packing cases go, Miniature cars had not then been developed; someday a micro-sedan for the small family appear which waild live comfortably in such a case. Then a further crisis: Only one case would fit into the boot, Brian and the taxi departed. I was left to guard with my life this wonderful acquiAion, Such is the loyalty the B.M. could inspire in his subordinates.
-March 1963 The Sydney Bush-walker 15
+A similar air of mystery hung over the paper I stood guard over in Crown Street one night. I had met Brian for a glass of beer on the regular night we went to press. In passing he mentioned some paper he had obtained at a reasonable price. Paper was then so highly prized that the method of obtaining it discussed earlier was quite out of the question. Brian had obtained by a stroke of business acumen of a rare degree two cases of the stuff. The only problem was how to get it to the club. After another beer I suggested a taxi. Brian gave it deep thought. Expensive things taxis. Carry it then. Too far. Tram. Wouldn't fit under the seat. Deadlock. Broken at six o'clock by the sadly taken decision that a taxi was inevitable, the taxi was procured. The cases themselves were not large as packing cases go. Miniature cars had not then been developed; someday a micro-sedan for the small family will appear which would live comfortably in such a case. Then a further crisis! Only one case would fit into the boot. Brian and the taxi departed. I was left to guard with my life this wonderful acquisition. Such is the loyalty the B.M. could inspire in his subordinates.
--TaEariee-ef-ppe,g-PPIDID2y were only equalled in those times by the unreliability of the power. On nights- iAihen- th-eYe- 'was' -only' an, occasi,onal_.... flicker the magazine,was collated by candlelight and hurricane lamp. The immense issue to mark:the club's 'coming of vans interrupted by a two
-hour blackout when half the 'sheets had been laid out. A late summer thunderstorm threatevd to blow the issue all over the Eastern suburbs, an irate B.M. swore horAbly and 'two sleepy collators made their way past miles of trestles to sit in the romantic gloom and count the number of fire engines and ambulances goik; uP Oxford Street.
+Vagaries of paper supply were only equalled in those times by the unreliability of the power. On nights wen there was only an occasional flicker the magazine was collated by candlelight and hurricane lamp. The immense issue to mark the club's coming of age was interrupted by a two hour blackout when half the sheets had been laid out. A late summer thunderstorm threatened to blow the issue all over the Eastern suburbs, an irate B.M. swore horribly and two sleepy collators made their way past miles of trestles to sit in the romantic gloom and count the number of fire engines and ambulances going up Oxford Street.
-Publication nights were shared with a 8t. John's Ambulance Brass Band. The' conductor, though a dedicated musician, lacked the astringent wit of a Beecham or informative chatter of Bernard Hienze. Perhaps wit and a passion for tourniquets would be too much for the one bo(:,y. Collating.  towards a crescendo is not to be recommended for an aDpreciation of music. In twenty six years the Magazine hasn't failed to appear, an effort whidh. reflects vast credit on Brian,, Editors have appeared and disappeared, often with mercurial brilliance. The flow of prose and poetry has been unpredictable and behind those tall trees we have had conservation, introspection and science naturally. ContributOrs have called Chardens CanyonD,ntes Inferno, and the births, deaths and marriages of a r:ene/atien have been recorded.
-Recently a small party was --ei_ven by ex-editors, collators, inter- leavers and assistantsof all types to congratulate Brian on such a record and to mark:his final an1 definite retirement as Business Manager. 'Speeches were made and glowing sentimentsexpressed, It was the end of a wonderful career.
+Publication nights were shared with a St. John's Ambulance Brass Band. The conductor, though a dedicated musician, lacked the astringent wit of a Beecham or informative chatter of Bernard Hienze. Perhaps wit and a passion for tourniquets would be too much for the one body. Collating towards a crescendo is not to be recommended for an appreciation of music. In twenty six years the Magazine hasn't failed to appear, an effort which reflects vast credit on Brian. Editors have appeared and disappeared, often with mercurial brilliance. The flow of prose and poetry has been unpredictable and behind those tall trees we have had conservation, introspection and science naturally. Contributors have called Chardens Canyon Dantes Inferno, and the births, deaths and marriages of a generation have been recorded.
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-THE CAR. TRIAL:
+Recently a small party was given by ex-editors, collators, inter-leavers and assistants of all types to congratulate Brian on such a record and to mark his final and definite retirement as Business Manager. Speeches were made and glowing sentiments expressed. It was the end of a wonderful career.
-Just for the record.- we had a car trial last month. Org-lnised by Bill Rodgers and Jaak.Gentle, it mas,:a great success in spite of near cpntury temperatures on the Sunday, Wallacia was the overnight stop where we had a camp fire which went with a swing, and then a very warm night for camping.
-After solving lots of clues (the organisers thought the questions were easy, but the competitors had otheryiewCthe team comprising Lola Wedlock, Anne Harper and Kevin Ardill came uP with the largest number of correct answers. Peter Reynolds' and John ItOligan were next and Esme Biddulph and her team of girls (Miriam Steenbhom and Margaret Wilson) filled third place.
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+====The Car Trial.====
+Just for the record - we had a car trial last month. Organised by Bill Rodgers and Jack Gentle, it was a great success in spite of near century temperatures on the Sunday. Wallacia was the overnight stop where we had a camp fire which went with a swing, and then a very warm night for camping.
+After solving lots of clues (the organisers thought the questions were easy, but the competitors had other views) the team comprising Lola Wedlock, Anne Harper and Kevin Ardill came up with the largest number of correct answers. Peter Reynolds and John Mulligan were next and Esme Biddulph and her team of girls (Miriam Steenbhom and Margaret Wilson) filled third place.
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+===Postpone Dick Childs.===
+The walk for March 9.10 to Garie to be led by Dick has been postponed until March 23/4. Please discount any malicious tumours about the reason for this. It is simply because Dick wants to conserve his strength for the reunion.
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-PCSTPCLIE. DICK CHELDS
-The walk for March 9..10 to d arie to be:Ied by Dick has been postponed until March 234pePlease discount any malicious tumours about the reason for this. It is simply because Dick wants to conserve his strength for the reunion.
 The Sydney Bushwalker March 1963
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