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-1963 REUNION =CET +===== 1963 Reunion Report. ===== 
- Capon + 
-And thus Bill Rodgers relinquished the symbols of office to Ron Knightley. (Disparity in likeness, if any, may be put down to the fact that the artist was shivering madly at the time due to Elayne Metcalfe and Lola Wedlock having, stolen his shirt). +- Capon 
-Saturday's miserable weather in Sydney deterred quite,a few, conspicuously Elf See Viun, but especially the family groups, so members were not as large as usual. However, we suffered only one sharp shower (Saturday evening) so el) was well. With such relatively dry conditions, it is difficult to imagine how the new President could have gotten so ruddy muddy. + 
-Quite a number of family groups arrived on Sunday morning to make the most of the swimming, fine weather and excellent company available at Woods Creek. They were not disappointed on any score. Certainly, the Grose River near Xoods Creek is as nice a spot to spend a quiet, relaxed day as you could ever hope for. +And thus Bill Rodgers relinquished the symbols of office to Ron Knightley. (Disparity in likeness, if any, may be put down to the fact that the artist was shivering madly at the time due to Elayne Metcalfe and Lola Wedlock having stolen his shirt). 
-April 1963 The Sydney Bash-al:1'2:0r + 
-The camp fire was as enjoyable as you would wish, It was 5.arked by a casual air of spontaneity which belied the large mount of organisation and Work put into it by the various pci,Jpie concerned, particularly Jim Brown who did a mighty job as organiaL,tr, C and whipper-in. The entertainment rolled along effortiess2T until midnight, when supper was served, with biscuits, coffee and/or cocoa being supplied by Snow Brown and John Holly and bread by Bob Duncan, +Saturday's miserable weather in Sydney deterred quite a few, conspicuously Eff See Wun, but especially the family groups, so members were not as large as usual. However, we suffered only one sharp shower (Saturday evening) so all was well. With such relatively dry conditions, it is difficult to imagine how the new President could have gotten so ruddy muddy. 
-Dierione was in a singing mood and Paddy P. had no trouble in getting plenty of volume and harmony between items, 1,70 hod two sketches. The Noble children-with the lasses Iff eppett and Roots (assisted by muil as thu 'Opera House T) managed to blow up the Opera House and Jim Brown, Mal McGregor, Don Matthews and Geoff Wagg gave us a stylish performance of "The Root of All Evil". + 
-It was a pity Gordon Redmond wasn't thel'e but mostly for his benefit, he are a few extracts. . +Quite a number of family groups arrived on Sunday morning to make the most of the swimming, fine weather and excellent company available at Woods Creek. They were not disappointed on any score. Certainly, the Grose River near Woods Creek is as nice a spot to spend a quiet, relaxed day as you could ever hope for. 
-Up curtain Treasarer, middle stage, + 
-Treas. (sings) Cash, cash, beautiful cash +The camp fire was as enjoyable as you would wish. It was marked by a casual air of spontaneity which belied the large amount of organisation and work put into it by the various people concerned, particularly Jim Brown who did a mighty job as organiser, M.C. and whipper-in. The entertainment rolled along effortlessly until midnight, when supper was served, with biscuits, coffee and/or cocoa being supplied by Snow Brown and John Holly and bread by Bob Duncan. 
-I've got quite a lot, but I 1l never be rash Tty usual prescription is boost the subscription And then I'll have oodles or wonderful cash" + 
-Enter well respected Vice-Pros, +Everyone was in a singing mood and Paddy P. had no trouble in getting plenty of volume and harmony between items. We had two sketches. The Noble children with the Misses Moppett and Roots (assisted by mum as the 'Opera House') managed to blow up the Opera House and Jim Brown, Mal McGregor, Don Matthews and Geoff Wagg gave us a stylish performance of "The Root of All Evil". 
-Treas. Now Jack, I want you Ycf,l've such + 
-a nice open face. They all trust you. They don't trust me Would you do something for me Jackie Boy. +It was a pity Gordon Redmond wasn't there but, mostly for his benefit, here are a few extracts. 
-(Follows much persuasion, singing and crying on shoulders) Well respected Why of coursu I'll help - (sin,r;s) + 
-I'll help persuade the members of our need I'll argues threaten and perhaps I'll plead. I'll even -balsa a couple to the pub +Up curtain Treasarer, middle stage. 
-And convince them we must raise the sub, + 
-Treas. "Well, I think you should (le,w a diagram +Treas. (sings): 
-to show how bad things arc - a graph say, shoving us sinking in a sea of rod ink." + 
-(more talk, singing then mdt +Cash, cash, beautiful cash\\ 
-Ehter Pres,Elect and Sec Elect:, Tuet, +I've got quite a lot, but I'1l never be rash\\ 
-"Money is the root of all uvil Ebney is the root of all evil 14bn't cont rninnte r%solf yith It +My usual prescription is boost the subscription\\ 
-Take it away, take it awa ta1,13 it awa,f. +And then I'll have oodles of wonderful cash" 
-16 The Sydney Bushwalker April 1963 + 
-Pres. Elect. Treas. +Enter well respected Vice-President. 
-Pres. Elect. Treasurer. Pres. Elect. Treasurer. + 
-Pres. Elect-Sings. +Treas.: 
-Treasurer. (rushes Sec. Elect. + 
-Pres. Elect. +Now Jack, I want you. You've such\\ 
-Sec. Elect. Pres. Elect. +a nice open face. They all trust you.\\ 
-" How ' s the Treasury?" +They don't trust me. Would you do\\ 
-"Low. Very Low. I may say gentlemen I think: we +something for me Jackie Boy. 
-have no alternative to putting up the subscription." "What about all our assets. Say this?" + 
-"No! No NUstn't touch! Era Trust Fund. +(Follows much persuasion, singing and crying on shoulders). 
-"But we have E1300 in realisable assets." + 
-"Pooh! Nothing lihe that, Hardly anything at all. wffe got money, lots and lots of money We got money, we've really got enough We've no need to earn, we've money to burn And money is filthy, filthy stuff. +Well respected: Why of course I'll help - (sings): 
-off shouting) Sacrilege!" + 
-"I suPpose we will have anough money? +V.P: 
-"Well, um, yes, no, er.... Look. I have it. let the Treasurer talk about puttinE:: up the' Then, when his scheme is tossed out, we put increasing subs, on new members and marl ied only." + 
-"aly pick on them?" +I'll help persuade the members of our need\\ 
-"Well new members hnve no say till they t1(3 in and married blokes are used to 1-3ayin;:- out anywy. Don't worry. She'll be right. There'll be en::24--,h money." +I'll argue, threaten and perhaps I'll plead. \\ 
-We'll +I'll even take a couple to the pub\\ 
-sub. +And convince them we must raise the sub. 
-up another, couples+ 
 +Treas.: 
 + 
 +"Well, I think you should draw a diagram\\ 
 +to show how bad things are - a graph say,\\ 
 +showing us sinking in a sea of red ink." 
 + 
 +(more talk, singing then exit W.R.V.P.) 
 + 
 +Enter Pres. Elect and Sec. Elect. Duet: 
 + 
 +"Money is the root of all evil\\ 
 +Money is the root of all evil\\ 
 +Won't contaminate myself with it\\ 
 +Take it away, take it awa, take it away. 
 + 
 +Pres. Elect.: "How's the Treasury?" 
 + 
 +Treasurer.: "Low. Very Low. I may say gentlemen I think we\\ 
 +have no alternative to putting up the subscription." 
 + 
 +Pres. Elect.: "What about all our assets. Say this?" 
 + 
 +Treasurer.: "No! No! Mustn't touch! Era Trust Fund. 
 + 
 +Pres. Elect.: "But we have £1300 in realisable assets." 
 + 
 +Treasurer.: "Pooh! Nothing like that, Hardly anything at all. 
 + 
 +Pres. Elect. sings: 
 + 
 +"We got money, lots and lots of money\\ 
 +We got money, we've really got enough\\ 
 +We've no need to earn, we've money to burn\\ 
 +And money is filthy, filthy stuff. 
 + 
 +Treasurer.: (rushes off shouting) Sacrilege!" 
 + 
 +Sec. Elect.: "I suppose we __will__ have anough money? 
 + 
 +Pres. Elect.: "Well, um, yes, no, er.... Look. I have it. We'll\\ 
 +let the Treasurer talk about putting up the sub.\\ 
 +Then, when his scheme is tossed out, we put up another,\\ 
 +increasing subs. on new members and married couples only." 
 + 
 +Sec. Elect.: "Why pick on them?" 
 + 
 +Pres. Elect.: "Well new members have no say till they're in and\\ 
 +married blokes are used to paying out anywy. Don't\\ 
 +worry. She'll be right. There'll be enough money." 
 Both exit singing. Both exit singing.
-'Cash,.cash, beautiful cash  
-We'll get in some more even tho' its is trash. Although we despise it, Ve do realise it Is handy for some things, is wonderful cash." 
  
-At the conclusion of this, someone persisted in shouting out "Author! Author:  it was eventually discovered to be the author himself.+"Cash, cash, beautiful cash -\\ 
 +We'll get in some more even tho' its is trash.\\ 
 +Although we despise it, we do realise it\\ 
 +Is handy for some things, is wonderful cash." 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +At the conclusion of this, someone persisted in shouting out "Author! Author! - it was eventually discovered to be the author himself. 
 Taro was there, of course, and gave us his usual musical masterpiece. Jim Brown put on a soliloqdy "Death of a Mouse", during which Christine (Brown) and Sally (Harvey), as two mice (complete with ears), mimed the the story with a lot of realistic squeaks and actions. Taro was there, of course, and gave us his usual musical masterpiece. Jim Brown put on a soliloqdy "Death of a Mouse", during which Christine (Brown) and Sally (Harvey), as two mice (complete with ears), mimed the the story with a lot of realistic squeaks and actions.
-As individuetl items we had songs from Jean Balfour, Hal Nolan, Kevin Dean, Bob Duncan, Nal, McGregor and Brian Harvey. Even Colin Putt was induced to lead "The Volga Boatman" from the bleachers, and Geoff Wagg gave us a taste of rock-nroll (or was it twist?) with "I've been Everywhere, Nan" (specially adapted lyrics by Heather Joyce and the two Waggs). + 
-Here are a few samples of Ceoff's song, but you really need Geoff to sing them. +As individuetl items we had songs from Jean Balfour, Hal Nolan, Kevin Dean, Bob Duncan, Mal. McGregor and Brian Harvey. Even Colin Putt was induced to lead "The Volga Boatman" from the bleachers, and Geoff Wagg gave us a taste of rock-n-roll (or was it twist?) with "I've been Everywhere, Man" (specially adapted lyrics by Heather Joyce and the two Waggs). 
-April 1.963 The Sydney Bushwalker + 
-amie...ImolmM1111Ine +Here are a few samples of Geoff's song, but you really need Geoff to sing them. 
-17 + 
-Now try:.1. +"I was humping my bluey\\ 
-"I was humping my bluey +On a Blue Mountains Fire Road\\ 
-On a Blue Mountains Fire Road When up came a -walker +When up came a walker\\ 
-With a high canvass-covered load. I dropped the swag a moment While I gazed upon the scene And as he came up beside me I said 'Where have you been?' He said:- (prestissimo) +With a high canvass-covered load.\\ 
-"I been Blue Dog, Brown Dog, White Dog, Black Dog, Ghost Dog, Red Dog, Howling Dog, Spotted Dog, +I dropped the swag a moment\\ 
-Brindle Dog, Shaggy Dog, Snarling Dog, Grizzle Dog, Grey Pup, Bad Pup, Knight Pup and Dirty Dog, +While I gazed upon the scene\\ 
-Ire been everywhere,. man! 'lye been everywhere, man! +And as he came up beside me\\ 
-I've crossed the desert bare, man +I said 'Where have you been?'\\ 
-I've breathed the mountain air, man +He said:- (prestissimo) 
-of trouble I've had my Share man I've been everywhere! + 
-Ibsen, +"I been Blue Dog, Brown Dog, White Dog, Black Dog,\\ 
-Black Billy, Wollondilli, Currockbilly, Yerrangobilly Bibbenluke, Bindook; la,. Cook, D6nae Brook, * Mt. Berri, Tinderri, BlaOk Jerry; Wangaderri, Heartbreaker, Cloudmaker, Gabes Gap, Pass the map - +Ghost Dog, Red Dog, Howling Dog, Spotted Dog,\\ 
-I've been everywhere etc u etc.+Brindle Dog, Shaggy Dog, Snarling Dog, Grizzle Dog,\\ 
 +Grey Pup, Bad Pup, Knight Pup and Dirty Dog,\\ 
 +I've been everywhere, man!\\ 
 +I've been everywhere, man!\\ 
 +I've crossed the desert bare, man\\ 
 +I've breathed the mountain air, man\\ 
 +of trouble I've had my share man\\ 
 +I've been everywhere! 
 + 
 +Now try: 
 + 
 +I been,\\ 
 +Black Billy, Wollondilli, Currockbilly, Yerrangobilly\\ 
 +Bibbenluke, Bindook; Mt. Cook, Danae Brook,\\ 
 +Mt. Berri, Tinderri, Black Jerry; Wangaderri,\\ 
 +Heartbreaker, Cloudmaker, Gabes Gap, Pass the map -\\ 
 +I've been everywhere etc. etc. 
 or or
-I been + 
-Myrang, Corang, Guouogang, Gangerang, +I been\\ 
-TaIlaterang, Billnigang, Callimbang, Burragorang, +Myrang, Corang, Guouogang, Gangerang,\\ 
-Couridjah: Ettrema, Gingra, Mumbedah, +TaIlaterang, Billnigang, Callimbang, Burragorang,\\ 
-Big Rick, Bonnum Pic, Kedumba Crick, Make y'sick, +Couridjah, Ettrema, Gingra, Mumbedah,\\ 
-I've been everywhere etc etc.+Big Rick, Bonnum Pic, Kedumba Crick, Make y'sick,\\ 
 +I've been everywhere etc. etc. 
 Very good for the tonsils and lungs, you'll find. Very good for the tonsils and lungs, you'll find.
-We initiated the new members in traditional fashion. Putto had procared from an undisclosed source a "S.B.W." branding iron which was, naturally enough, heated to red hett, and held ready for application to suitable anatomical areas. + 
-Amongst the quivering group we had Alan Rigby (recently re-admitted with very few objections) andDot Butler (never been initiated, so help me!) +We initiated the new members in traditional fashion. Putto had procured from an undisclosed source a "S.B.W." branding iron which was, naturally enough, heated to red heat, and held ready for application to suitable anatomical areas. 
-The group was given 40 seconds to pitch an ordinary Paddy-made tent and get inside (if such piece of equipment can be classed P.s ordinary). Anyone outside the tent after zero hour would receive a bolt with the branding iron where it would do most good. A large bag of crushed ice + 
-was kept handy to quell fires and riots and generally cool down overheated initiatees. +Amongst the quivering group we had Alan Rigby (recently re-admitted with very few objections) and Dot Butler (never been initiated, so help me!) 
-18 The Sydney Bushwall= April 1963 + 
- Padt- was surp*,-13d to find that his 7 x 5 A tent, always classed. "twopan", held 15 more or less comfortably, so you can expect an early price rise. +The group was given 40 seconds to pitch an ordinary Paddy-made tent and get inside (if such piece of equipment can be classed as ordinary). Anyone outside the tent after zero hour would receive a bolt with the branding iron where it would do most good. A large bag of crushed ice was kept handy to quell fires and riots and generally cool down overheated initiatees. 
-With the bevy of singing talent having set the mood, a large group stayed around the fire singing their way through the various song books, while amaller breakaway groupsgradually formed. At Killara, spear-headed by Mal. McGregor and Kev, Dean, the die-hards yodelled their way through the songs in Malcolm's private collection (and a few that weren't). + 
-Sunday was a family picnic day but Miriam found time to perform her impartial rites over the burnt offerings. Even I could have eliminated a few entries but lariam had a tough job with the remainder. Eventually she selected Eddie Stretton's. From what I could gather, it was mixed by Jack Gentle, and cooked by Eddie under Ernie French's supervision - but Eddie got the prize. +Paddy was surprised to find that his 7 x 5 A tent, always classed "two-man", held 15 more or less comfortably, so you can expect an early price rise. 
-Among the 'not seen so often' classification we had Enid Rigby, Frank Cramp (of the Fox Paws), 7.0,1buldy Harrison, Winifred ("Dunc") Duncan, Mr & Mrs: Ray-Bean and Roy Bennet (our Honorary Member from Cattai). The Trustees, Wal Roots, Maurie Berrj- and Joe Turner were there also. Well, that was 1963 reunion, so, folka, let's gt back to bed. + 
-There is a distinct possibility that S. & Rc. will attend the 1964 reunion in force to save themselves the trouble of getting organised on +With the bevy of singing talent having set the mood, a large group stayed around the fire singing their way through the various song books, while smaller breakaway groups gradually formed. At Killara, spear-headed by Mal. McGregor and Kev. Dean, the die-hards yodelled their way through the songs in Malcolm's private collection (and a few that weren't). 
-Sunday night. + 
-FO".e, ALL-  YOUR TRAIZPORT MOM BLACl2EA.TH  CONTCT +Sunday was a family picnic day but Miriam found time to perform her impartial rites over the burnt offerings. Even I could have eliminated a few entries but Miriam had a tough job with the remainder. Eventually she selected Eddie Stretton's. From what I could gather, it was mixed by Jack Gentle, and cooked by Eddie under Ernie French's supervision - but Eddie got the prize. 
-HATSWELL'S TA2I AND TOURIST SERVICE. + 
-RING, WRITE, WIRE OR CALL - ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT.' +Among the 'not seen so often' classification we had Enid Rigby, Frank Cramp (of the Fox Paws), Mouldy Harrison, Winifred ("Dunc") Duncan, Mr & Mrs. Ray Bean and Roy Bennet (our Honorary Member from Cattai). The Trustees, Wal Roots, Maurie Berry and Joe Turner were there also. Well, that was 1963 reunion, so, folks, let's get back to bed. 
-Thane: Blackheath W459 or W151 DOMING OFFICE: 4 doors from Gardiners Inn Hotel + 
-(LOOK: FOR THE NEON SIGN) SPEEDY 6 or 8 PASSENGER CARS AVAILABLE +There is a distinct possibility that S. & R. will attend the 1964 reunion in force to save themselves the trouble of getting organised on Sunday night. 
-LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES CATERED FOR + 
-FARES: Kanangra Walls 30. 4 per head (minimum 5 passengers) +---- 
-Perry's LookdoWn 4/- " 11 + 
-Jenolan State Forest 20/- I/ II +=== Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service. === 
-Carlon's Farm 12/6 " I i + 
-WE WELL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATION +For all your transport from Blackheath contact Hatswell's Taxi & Transport Service. Ring, write, wire or call - any hour - day or night. 
-,  We mere thinking whilst watching the + 
-A:0,v +'Phone: Blackheath W459 of W151. 
-proceedings at the Annual General Meeting that + 
-a well run club is a splendid example of democracy in action. Probably a better example than Parlitment for there "Talkers" who are not "doers" can get elected. In the club a "Talker" is quick' given a job where he must become a "doer" or shut : AZ up. Which brings us round to the thought that one who is not ranch of a talker but an excellent "doer" (may we be permitted to spell it dour?) to wit our old friend Brian Harvey has been business manager of this magazine for many many years, one of his self appointee tasks was to deliver a supply of magazines to the shop and collect moneys therefore and the cost of the Advertisement. +Booking office: 4 doors from the Gardners Inn Hotel (look for the neon sign). 
-Brian has now resigned from this lb and we - wish to put on record our appreciation of his constant and faithful service over the years.+ 
 +Speedy 6 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for. 
 + 
 +Fares: 
 + 
 +  * Kanangra Walls: 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 +  * Perry's Lookdown: 4/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 +  * Jenolan State Forest: 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 +  * Carlon's Farm: 12/6 per head (minimum 5 passengers) 
 + 
 +We will be pleased to quote trips or special parties on application. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== Paddy Made ===== 
 + 
 +=== Democracy in Action. === 
 +  
 +We mere thinking whilst watching the proceedings at the Annual General Meeting that a well run club is a splendid example of democracy in action. Probably a better example than Parlitment for there "Talkers" who are not "doers" can get elected. In the club a "Talker" is quick given a job where he must become a "doer" or shut up. Which brings us round to the thought that one who is not much of a talker but an excellent "doer" (may we be permitted to spell it dour?) to wit our old friend Brian Harvey has been business manager of this magazine for many many years, one of his self appointed tasks was to deliver a supply of magazines to the shop and collect moneys therefore and the cost of the Advertisement. 
 + 
 +Brian has now resigned from this job and we wish to put on record our appreciation of his constant and faithful service over the years. 
 Good luck Brian we feel you will still be serving the club in some way or other for many years to come. Good luck Brian we feel you will still be serving the club in some way or other for many years to come.
-PADDY PAWN MI + 
-Lightweight camp Gear +Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear 
-201 CASTLEREAGH St SYDNEY +201 Castlereagh St Sydney. BM2685. 
-13M2685 + 
-20. The Sydney Bushwalker April 1963 +---- 
-Recall. + 
-TRA WITH A VINEGAR BOTTLE. +===== Travels With A Vinegar Bottle. ===== 
- .0111 + 
-Some of the most acrimonious dialogue I have ever heard occurred during the preliminary planning for,trips. Once the party had boarded the train, or in modern times, theVcar, the die has been cast; argument ceases with the tacit understanding that there are sufficient perils +- Final Recall. 
-without, dissension. If once commences as the junior member of the party this sound and fury can be most disturbing but in truth it signifies nothing. I listened in trepidation to these dialogues wondering how such persons could have been accepted as compatible, fearful of the mess + 
-that must result with four day S or a week of being thrown together with all the pinpricke of wet camps, dry, lunches and lost bearings to compound +Some of the most acrimonious dialogue I have ever heard occurred during the preliminary planning for trips. Once the party had boarded the train, or in modern times, the car, the die has been cast; argument ceases with the tacit understanding that there are sufficient perils without dissension. If once commences as the junior member of the party this sound and fury can be most disturbing but in truth it signifies nothing. I listened in trepidation to these dialogues wondering how such persons could have been accepted as compatible, fearful of the mess that must result with four days or a week of being thrown together with all the pinpricks of wet camps, dry lunches and lost bearings to compound incipient mutiny. I watched one fellow all one Easter fearing that he might choose some unlovely cliff face to proclaim a republic and push the (loyalist) leader off a ledge. On other trips I was watchful for the first signs of revolt ready to throw in my lot. Such revolutions never occurred, and then after some years I realised all the arguments were concerned with food-listing, and my friends had a pathological horror of being derived of one meal. Being lost, tired, exhausted was as nothing to the possible loss of one snack. Unknown ridges, fearful sallee, gross surveying optimism, duff gen held no terrors for these people. One packet less of chocolate, a doubtful quantity of rice could reduce some of then, in the club rooms, to a state of nervous collapse. The disposition of tinned food would only be accomplished by taking each member aside, confidentially, and saying that someone else had two tins, or if you were the unfortunate two tinner that someone else had three. 
-incipient mutiny. I watched one f4low all one Easter fearing that he might choose some unlovely cliff face to proclaim a republic and push the (loyalist) leader off a ledge. Onother trips I was watchful for the first signs of revolt ready to throw iremy lot. Such revolutions never occurred, and then after some years I realised all the arguments were concerned with food-listing, and my friends had a pathological horror of being derived of one meal. Beong lost, tiredt'exhausted was aS nothing to the possible loss of one snack. Unknown ridges, fearful sallee, gross surveying optimism,' + 
-duff gen held no terrors for these people* One packet less of chocolate, +One of the most sensible and beautiful girls I ever knew had this phobia to a marked degree. After several months of contention it appeared that we were, in fact, not suited. To be sent wandering the midnight streets of Katoomba for addenda is a severe test of any blossoming romance. I did not really object to shelling peas on the train; the pods could be thrown out the window. The nub was eating an immense meal of the reserve tinned food after one had climbed the Dogs. I have said this girl was sensible as well as beautiful. In a magnificent burst of sensibility she invented a mythical girl-friend who would come next week-end, certainly and definitely. This mythical girl was small so would not eat very much; she was not very experienced, could we two carry the extra food for her. Certainly. When we caught the train M- was ill, she thought the trip might be too rough; she had gone to Canberra for the week-end. We ate very well and were regarded as sure to make a match. 'They never argue, she cooks wonderful meals.' When I did uncover the plot, I was eating plum pudding and brandy sauce, I thought it wise to say nothing. Many times we seduced the leader into ten minute breaks for chocolate, for buttered raisin bread, for the glucose sweets which strangely were always at the bottom of my pack. 
-a doubtful quantity of rice could reduce some of then, in the club rooms, to a state of nervous collapse. The disposition'of tinned food eould + 
-only be accomplished by taking-each 'member aside, confidentially, and saying that someone else had two tins, or if you were the unfortunate two tinner that someone else had three, +To those who are planning an extended trip involving food dumps it seems that complications and arguments grow exponentially, in the way mosquitoes breed in the warm weather. Will eggs keep for thirteen and one-half days? If we assume fifty percent rottenness. All that hard tack, shouldn't we take a mild purgative? Sugar versus sacsweet. Dampers versus biscuits. (If J- cooks the damper I won't eat it). Dried meat? Disgusting stuff. Tinned meat? We will need a packhorse at this rate. (Why do you think you were invited?) Lannigans Creek or Church Creek. Upstream as far as possible. Downstream as far as possible. Above the big creeks where the river doesn't rise as much. I saw it halfway up Cambage Spire last time it flooded. Oatmeal and grapenuts? Scott didn't take enough fat to the Pole. Bacon would go off in Christmas weather. Tinned butter? Tropical slime. I indicate the headings and not the bitterness engendered. 
-One of the most sensible and beautiful girls I ever knew had this + 
-phobia to a marked degree. _titer several months of contention it appeared that we were, in fact, not suited. To be sent wandering the midnight streets of Katoomba for addenda is a severe tes; of any bloss - romance. I did not really object to shelling peas on the train; the pods could be thrown out the window. The nub was eating an immense meal of the reserve tinned food after one had climbed the Dogs. I have said this girl was sensible as well as beautiful. In a magnificent burse of sensibility she invented a mythical girl-friend who would come next week-end, certainly and definitely. This mythical girl was small so would not eat very much; she was not very experienced, could we two carry the extra food for her. Certe inly. When we caught the train IT was ill, she thrJuLht the trip might be too .ceu,h; she had gone to Canberra for the week-end. Wre ate ve:v well :,nd were regardud as sure to make a match. 'Ty never argue, she cooks wonderful meas.' 'When I did uncover the plot, I was eating plum pudding and brandy sauce, I thought it wise to say nothing. IgAy times we seduced the leader inte ten minute breaks for chocolate, for buttered raisin bread, for the clucose sweets which strangely were always 6-4 the bottom of my pack. +Eventually the food is purchased, the last drop of solder has sealed the tin, durable goods have been distributed and the cache party has caught the train to Camden. Two of the party have had a few ales, the collater is making another check of the packs and the fourth member is suffering, along with the others, from a Christmas party. Harmony is like a warm glow over the box carriage, although in a moment the acrimonious dialogue will resume. What follows is, as biographers disclaim true but not accurate. 
-April 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 21 + 
-To those who are planning an emtended trip involving food dumps it seems that complications and arguments grow exponentially, in the way mosquitoes breed in the warm weather. Will eggs keep for thirteen and days? If weassume fifty percent rottenness. All that hard tacky shouldn't we take a mild purgative? Sugar versus sacsweet. Dampers versus biscuits, (If J- cooks the damper I won't eat it). Dried meat? Disgusting stuff. Tinned meat? We will need a packhorse at this rate. (thy do you think you were invited?) Lannigans Creek or Church Creek. Upstream as far as possible, Downstream as far as possible. +V--. What's that.\\ 
-Above the big creeks where the river doesn't lise as much. I saw it halfway up Cambage Spire last time it flooded. Oatmeal and grapenuts? Scott didn't take enough fat to the Pole. Bacon would off in Christmas weather. Tinned butter? Tropical slime, I indicate the headings and not the bitterness engendered. +A--. What? (Aley and innocent).\\ 
-Eventually the food is purchased,- the last drop of solder has sealed the tin, durable goods have been distributed and the cache party has Caught the train to Camden. Two of the party have had a few ales, the collater'is +V--. That Bottle.\\ 
-making another Check of the packs and the fourth member is suffering, along +A--. Vinegar. It's on the label.\\ 
-with the others, Tx..om a Christmas party. Harmony is like a warm glow aver the box carriage, although in a moment the acrimoniousdialogue will resume. What follows is, as biographers disclaim _true but not accurate. +V--. Couldn't be vinegar on the food list I gave you.\\ 
-What's that. +A--. Your writing, it's pretty rough. What could it have been?\\ 
-What? (Aley and innocent). +V--. (looks viciously through the master foodlist. A--. gives an aley inncoent wink to the others.\\ 
-V--. That Bottle, +J--. I knew there would be some b-- trouble.\\ 
-A--. Vinegar. It's on the label. +W--. Needle and thread? Buttons? If its food he left out I'm resigning.\\
-V--. Couldn't be Vinegar on the food list I gave you. +
-A.. Your writing, it's pretty rough. Nhat could it have been? V--. (looks viciously through the master foodlist. gives an aley inncoent wink to the others. +
-J--. I knew there would be some b-- trouble. +
-N=-. Needle and thread? Buttons? If its, food he left out I'm resigning+
 V--. There's nothing remotely resembling vinegar. Have you all got your food lists? V--. There's nothing remotely resembling vinegar. Have you all got your food lists?
-Threo are produced. A thinks he burnt his All th,e food is placed on the floor, segregated carefully The vinegar bottle rests carefully on a sleeping bag. Each item'ic named, the number of letters counted and V--. writes it out in her normal hand. Nothing resemblinL, vinegar.  + 
-V--. (tearfully) It must be. something in the tin. +Threo are produced. A thinks he burnt his. All the food is placed on the floor, segregated carefully. The vinegar bottle rests carefully on a sleeping bag. Each item is named, the number of letters counted and V--. writes it out in her normal hand. Nothing resembling vinegar.  
-We are not opening that + 
-V-2,-. I feel that it must be something terribly important.+V--. (tearfully) It must be something in the tin.\\ 
 +A--. We are not opening that.\\ 
 +V--. I feel that it must be something terribly important. 
 She retires to the only place one can retire to in a box carriage. She retires to the only place one can retire to in a box carriage.
-AL. unscrews the cap of the vinegar. There is a delicious aroma of canefields:, a memory of hot nights at Era and cold nights at Kossie. He has procured some legendary and pungent rum. 
-The Sydney Bushwalker April 1964 
-22 
-A--. (aley and innocent). We'll keep the joke going a bit longer. 
-V. returns, sees another bottle. V--. What's in THAT bottle. 
-Rhinegolde. 
- V. Oh no What didn't you bring? 
-There might be a dry stage across Colong Swamp. A little bit extra never hurt any foodlist! 
-DAY W;:i.LKS 
-APRIL 21. Pymbr..e. bus. to Warrimoo Rd. Cowan Creek - Bare Creek - 
-- St. Ives. 12 miles. This trip willtraverse the fresh water section of Cowan Creek. Could be scratchy in pnrts, particularly down Bare Creek. Gaiters recommended. Meet the leader at Pymble Stn. Train: 8.10 a m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn. to Pymble. Tickets: Pymble return @ 3/9 plus 2/2 return bus fare. Map: Hawkesbury Tourist or Broken Bay Milit. Leader. R. Knightley. 
-APRIL 28. Engadine -Scouters' Mountain Eckersley Gap - Nbronora Trig - Myuna Creek - Waterfall. 13 miles. Generally pleasant sandstone hills and hollows including portion of the Heathcote Primitive Area. Sections of the walk are definitely scratchy. 
-Train. 8.20 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric St. to 
-Sutherland. Change at Sutherland for rail motor to Engadine. 
-Tickets: Waterfall return @6/-. Nap Camden Military or Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: David Ingram. 
-Waterfall - Kangaroo Creek- Karloo Pool - Audley. 12 miles. This walk follows the valley of Kangaroo Creek from the source near Waterfall Station to the junction with the Hacking River. A couple of rocky sections but mainly bush bracks. 
-Train. 8.20 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. Change at Sutherland for rail motor to Waterfall. Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/-3 Map. Port Hacking Tourist. Leader Ern. French. 
- MAY 12 Ninto - Bushmalkers Basin - Punchbowl Creek - Freer's Crossing - 
-:Vint. 12 miles. The leader makes no apology for a second visit 
-to B ushwalkers Basin within 6 weeks. Lunch at lialibucca Pool, where there are normally good stands of Gymea or Giant Lily. 
-Train: 8.25 a m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station to Ninto. Tickets: Ninto'return @ 7/1. H4. Crmden Leader: David Ingram:   
-PEUEUBER THE SHELL FILM on APRIL 24 - "Captain James Cook" a film tracing the steps of this explorer and "Around a Gum Tree". 
-MAY5 
- April 1963 The Sydney Bushwalker 23 
-1,444.414.4,44M44..4= 
-ZaDERATION REPCRT - FEBRUARY 1963 
-Tracks and Access. The Y.H.A. Campers are to clear and re-form tracks in the Palm Jungle Area (South of B urning Palms) with the Garrawarra Trust's approval. N.S.W. Uni. Bushwalkers are to improve Compagnoni's Pass during the first week-end in March. Chains and spikes are to be installed. The Warden at the Towler's Bay Hostel is clearing the old foreshore track to the Basin. 
-The Duke of Edinburrrh's Award (Gold Medal). The affiliated Clubs will train the contestants and the Outward Bound Movement will conduct the examinations. A high standard of waking and camping is required, including a 50 mile (at least) walk, involving 3 over pi[tit cams with map reading and compass work 
-Search and Rescue was called out early in February to assist in brincinc, one of a party of 4 who was suffering from cold and cramp, out of Arasthusa Canyon. Two previous alerts did not necessitate any action, as the overdue parties turned up before searchers were organised. 
-Heathcote PriraV:a7e Area, is to be increased to 3,900 acres, thereby 
- doubling the present ara, The new area will include Woronora Trig and Morella Karong on Myuna Creek. 
-KhnanzEL7Boyd National Park. Most of the National Parks Association's 
-,7,44LZ444..44.4.,1 44.J...14, 4  
-proposals for this area are acceptable to the Lands Department. 
-1%.MUAL REUNION 1963 ATT.1,20/LCE, FIGURES. 
-Active Members 82 
-Active Members' Non-member 
-Wives 3 
-Non-Active Members 2 
-Past Members 5 
-Past Members' Non-member 
-Husbands and/or Wives 2 
-Honorary Members 1 
-Prospective Members 2 
-Visitors - 3 
-Active Members' Children )42 
-Past Members Children- 
-243 
-Numbers an Saturday Night 12.4 
-Additional on Sunday 29 
-Old Members' Dogs (in 
-contravention of By-Law 
-Fool with Bugle 1 
-Unidentified Object with 
-note-book and whistle 1 
-24 
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-April, 1963 
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 +A--. unscrews the cap of the vinegar. There is a delicious aroma of canefields, a memory of hot nights at Era and cold nights at Kossie. He has procured some legendary and pungent rum.
 +
 +A--. (aley and innocent). We'll keep the joke going a bit longer. V. returns, sees another bottle.\\
 +V--. What's in THAT bottle.\\
 +W--. Rhinegolde.\\
 +V--. Oh no! What didn't you bring?\\
 +W--. There might be a dry stage across Colong Swamp. A little bit extra never hurt any foodlist!
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== Day Walks. =====
 +
 +=== April 21. ===
 +
 +Pymble - bus to Warrimoo Rd. Cowan Creek - Bare Creek - St. Ives. 12 miles. This trip will traverse the fresh water section of Cowan Creek. Could be scratchy in parts, particularly down Bare Creek. Gaiters recommended. Meet the leader at Pymble Stn.\\
 +Train: 8.10 a.m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn. to Pymble. Tickets: Pymble return @ 3/9 plus 2/2 return bus fare. Map: Hawkesbury Tourist or Broken Bay Milit. Leader. R. Knightley.
 +
 +=== April 28. ===
 +
 +Engadine - Scouters' Mountain - Eckersley Gap - Woronora Trig - Myuna Creek - Waterfall. 13 miles. Generally pleasant sandstone hills and hollows including portion of the Heathcote Primitive Area. Sections of the walk are definitely scratchy.\\
 +Train. 8.20 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric St. to Sutherland. Change at Sutherland for rail motor to Engadine. Tickets: Waterfall return @6/-. Map Camden Military or Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: David Ingram.
 +
 +=== May 5 ===
 +
 +Waterfall - Kangaroo Creek- Karloo Pool - Audley. 12 miles. This walk follows the valley of Kangaroo Creek from the source near Waterfall Station to the junction with the Hacking River. A couple of rocky sections but mainly bush trracks.\\
 +Train. 8.20 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. Change at Sutherland for rail motor to Waterfall. Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/-3 Map. Port Hacking Tourist. Leader Ern. French.
 +
 +=== May 12 ===
 +
 +Minto - Bushwalkers Basin - Punchbowl Creek - Freer's Crossing - Minto. 12 miles. The leader makes no apology for a second visit to Bushwalkers Basin within 6 weeks. Lunch at Kalibucca Pool, where there are normally good stands of Gymea or Giant Lily.\\
 +Train: 8.25 a.m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station to Minto. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. Map. Crmden Leader: David Ingram:.
 +
 +----
 + 
 +Remember the Shell film on April 24 - "Captain James Cook" a film tracing the steps of this explorer and "Around a Gum Tree".
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== Federation Report - February 1963. =====
 +
 +=== Tracks and Access. ===
 +
 +The Y.H.A. Campers are to clear and re-form tracks in the Palm Jungle Area (South of Burning Palms) with the Garrawarra Trust's approval. N.S.W. Uni. Bushwalkers are to improve Compagnoni's Pass during the first week-end in March. Chains and spikes are to be installed. The Warden at the Towler's Bay Hostel is clearing the old foreshore track to the Basin.
 +
 +=== The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Gold Medal). ===
 +
 +The affiliated Clubs will train the contestants and the Outward Bound Movement will conduct the examinations. A high standard of walking and camping is required, including a 50 mile (at least) walk, involving 3 over night camps with map reading and compass work.
 +
 +=== Search and Rescue. ===
 +
 +Was called out early in February to assist in bringing one of a party of 4 who was suffering from cold and cramp, out of Arasthusa Canyon. Two previous alerts did not necessitate any action, as the overdue parties turned up before searchers were organised.
 +
 +=== Heathcote Primative Area. ===
 +
 +Is to be increased to 3,900 acres, thereby doubling the present area. The new area will include Woronora Trig and Morella Karong on Myuna Creek.
 +
 +=== Kanangra-Boyd National Park. ===
 +
 +Most of the National Parks Association's proposals for this area are acceptable to the Lands Department.
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== Annual Reunion 1963 Attendance Figures. =====
 +
 +|Active Members|82|
 +|Active Members' Non-member Wives| 3|
 +|Non-Active Members| 2|
 +|Past Members| 5|
 +|Past Members' Non-member Husbands and/or Wives| 2|
 +|Honorary Members| 1|
 +|Prospective Members| 2|
 +|Visitors | 3|
 +|Active Members' Children|42|
 +|Past Members Children| 1|
 +|Total|143|
 +
 +|Numbers an Saturday Night|114|
 +|Additional on Sunday|29|
 +
 +|Old Members' Dogs (in contravention of By-Law)| 1|
 +|Fool with Bugle| 1|
 +|Unidentified Object with note-book and whistle| 1|
 +
 +----
 +
 +In memory of bushwalkers who fell in World War II.
 +
 +Their splendour whall never fade.
 +
 +Erected at Splendour Rock, 22nd February 1948.
 +
 +----
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