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Arising from the Social Reports Alex Colley said it was unfair that the Social Secretary should be left in doubt about the people attending, and proposed that tickets sold in advance in the Club room be allowed a 2/6 discount. Jack Wren suggested an amendment - 2/6 surcharge on tickets sold at the door - and the question was argued back and forth until the amendment was lost and we agreed that the Club Room tickets would be 2/6 " | Arising from the Social Reports Alex Colley said it was unfair that the Social Secretary should be left in doubt about the people attending, and proposed that tickets sold in advance in the Club room be allowed a 2/6 discount. Jack Wren suggested an amendment - 2/6 surcharge on tickets sold at the door - and the question was argued back and forth until the amendment was lost and we agreed that the Club Room tickets would be 2/6 " | ||
- | In the Federation report, | + | In the Federation report, |
Having run out of these matters; we turned to the cause celebre of the evening - to amend or not amend the Constitution. There were four new sub-clauses proposed, the last falling into two parts and so the whole | Having run out of these matters; we turned to the cause celebre of the evening - to amend or not amend the Constitution. There were four new sub-clauses proposed, the last falling into two parts and so the whole | ||
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that there was no real need for this to be in the Constitution - it was simply an administrative procedure. The President explained that most of the matters in the proposed amendments were already in the books - the translation into the Constitution was simply a ratification - Ron Knightley protested that this sounded like Presidential support of the motions, and David Ingram demonstrated the fact that such rules already applied by quoting the old by-laws. The first of a sequence of closure motions was put, carried - the first amendment went to the vote and was lost. | that there was no real need for this to be in the Constitution - it was simply an administrative procedure. The President explained that most of the matters in the proposed amendments were already in the books - the translation into the Constitution was simply a ratification - Ron Knightley protested that this sounded like Presidential support of the motions, and David Ingram demonstrated the fact that such rules already applied by quoting the old by-laws. The first of a sequence of closure motions was put, carried - the first amendment went to the vote and was lost. | ||
- | Now came the new amendment requiring that prospectives attend an Instructional weekend. This was, Jack Gentle pointed out, already a prerequisite to admission to full membership, it was something we cited in club publicity, and just as important as doing the test walks mentioned in the Constitution. Frank Ashdown considered it a dangerous thing to put it in the Constitution, | + | Now came the new amendment requiring that prospectives attend an Instructional weekend. This was, Jack Gentle pointed out, already a prerequisite to admission to full membership, it was something we cited in club publicity, and just as important as doing the test walks mentioned in the Constitution. Frank Ashdown considered it a dangerous thing to put it in the Constitution, |
carried (after another gag motion) by a small majority. | carried (after another gag motion) by a small majority. | ||
So we came to the amended, motion, which Ron Knightley again claimed was purely procedure and not needed in a Constitution that was already wordy. Edna Stratton argued that most new members needed some guidance, and members | So we came to the amended, motion, which Ron Knightley again claimed was purely procedure and not needed in a Constitution that was already wordy. Edna Stratton argued that most new members needed some guidance, and members | ||
- | were willing to impart it. Bob Godfrey agreed that although a few Prospectives | + | were willing to impart it. Bob Godfrey agreed that although a few prospectives |
- | comer must go to Instructional weekends, and the source of some arguments would be over. Beryl Chapman, newly a member of the Club, said one great value of the Instructional weekend was the advice on safety in the bush. Alan Rigby suggested an amendment giving Committee the discretion to accept without an Instructional weekend - the amendment disallowed because it was counter to the original motion - and Wilf Hilder said four other Sydney walking clubs were considering making Instructional walks compulsory. Once again the closure, and this time the Constitutional amendment was carried. It was just over the bare majority needed to change the Constitution. | + | comer must go to Instructional weekends, and the source of some arguments would be over. Beryl Chapman, newly a member of the Club, said one great value of the Instructional weekend was the advice on safety in the bush. Alan Rigby suggested an amendment giving Committee the discretion to accept without an Instructional weekend - the amendment disallowed because it was counter to the original motion - and Wilf= Hilder said four other Sydney walking clubs were considering making Instructional walks compulsory. Once again the closure, and this time the Constitutional amendment was carried. It was just over the bare majority needed to change the Constitution. |
The next motion specified what should be taught at Instructional weekends. Some speakers Protested that the terms of this item restricted the leader' | The next motion specified what should be taught at Instructional weekends. Some speakers Protested that the terms of this item restricted the leader' | ||
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By this time the hour of 10.30 p m. was past and with it our approved period of tenure of the Club room, so we closed up shop very hastily and went - ways. | By this time the hour of 10.30 p m. was past and with it our approved period of tenure of the Club room, so we closed up shop very hastily and went - ways. | ||
- | **NEWS REEL** | + | =====News Reel===== |
Eileen and Jack Wren were said to have been so much in love that they brought their 1961 Ball tickets instead of the 1964 tickets. Edna Stretton was able to supply 2 more of this year's tickets so that they could gain admission. | Eileen and Jack Wren were said to have been so much in love that they brought their 1961 Ball tickets instead of the 1964 tickets. Edna Stretton was able to supply 2 more of this year's tickets so that they could gain admission. | ||
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Recent departures from these shores were Frances Ramsey, bound for the U.K. via South American ports and Esme Diddulph, off to visit relatives in Great Britain. Coming in the reverse direction are Bev and Don Read, coming home after 5 years or so abroad. Several members had the pleasure of their hospitality during visits to London. | Recent departures from these shores were Frances Ramsey, bound for the U.K. via South American ports and Esme Diddulph, off to visit relatives in Great Britain. Coming in the reverse direction are Bev and Don Read, coming home after 5 years or so abroad. Several members had the pleasure of their hospitality during visits to London. | ||
- | **FAMOUS HISTORIC WALKS IV** | + | =====Famous Historic Walks IV===== |
- | Yerranderie to Bathurst in Seventy two Hours. | + | Yerranderie to Bathurst in Seventy two Hours |
- | Jonathon Smythe | + | |
+ | by Jonathon Smythe | ||
- | Last year being the 50th anniversary of Lawson and Wentworth' | + | Last year, being the 50th anniversary of Lawson' |
To this end a party of 5 arranged to travel via train and mailman to Yerranderie early Saturday morning, October 5th. Jack Laguerre and I travelled up the preceding Friday night. We had with us a copy of Barrallier' | To this end a party of 5 arranged to travel via train and mailman to Yerranderie early Saturday morning, October 5th. Jack Laguerre and I travelled up the preceding Friday night. We had with us a copy of Barrallier' | ||
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The river here presented a formidable obstacle, but forewarned by Barrallier' | The river here presented a formidable obstacle, but forewarned by Barrallier' | ||
- | them from inside. This was accomplished by screwing the entrance of the cover into a small orifice, inhaling from without via the orifice, and exhaling within with the orifice closed. Many lungfulls | + | them from inside. This was accomplished by screwing the entrance of the cover into a small orifice, inhaling from without via the orifice, and exhaling within with the orifice closed. Many lungfuls |
- | Having realised he would be unable to mapread | + | Having realised he would be unable to map-read |
- | Our studies had left us in no doubt that Barrallier had ascended | + | Our studies had left us in no doubt that Barrallier had ascended |
but on reaching the fall immediately realised how Barrallier, with horses, had been stopped. The falls reached a height of between 250 and 300 feet and overhung slightly. There was no possibility of sidling. None-the- | but on reaching the fall immediately realised how Barrallier, with horses, had been stopped. The falls reached a height of between 250 and 300 feet and overhung slightly. There was no possibility of sidling. None-the- | ||
less on closer study our initial pessimism mellowed; at every 12 to 15 feet on the fall-face appeared a crevice or crack from which grew a small bush or stunted tree. By standing on each others shoulders we should be able to bridge these intervals. | less on closer study our initial pessimism mellowed; at every 12 to 15 feet on the fall-face appeared a crevice or crack from which grew a small bush or stunted tree. By standing on each others shoulders we should be able to bridge these intervals. | ||
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Accordingly we divided into three groups, taking care that no one group had an advantage of greater summed height over the others. I was bottom member of our group, Don Finch and Walter Tarr being the others. While I stood on the first stunted tree Don climbed onto my shoulders, there-upon Taro climbed both me and Don, and standing on Don's shoulders, reach for, and firmly gripped, the tree above. I then left my tree and, using Don and Taro as a rope, climbed up and stood on this next tree from which Taro was then hanging. And so in like manner we continued upwards. | Accordingly we divided into three groups, taking care that no one group had an advantage of greater summed height over the others. I was bottom member of our group, Don Finch and Walter Tarr being the others. While I stood on the first stunted tree Don climbed onto my shoulders, there-upon Taro climbed both me and Don, and standing on Don's shoulders, reach for, and firmly gripped, the tree above. I then left my tree and, using Don and Taro as a rope, climbed up and stood on this next tree from which Taro was then hanging. And so in like manner we continued upwards. | ||
- | On gaining the top of the falls, and running two hundred yards upstream, we were dismayed to see another fall of similar character and height. Three major and several minor falls were scaled before we reached the head of Middle | + | On gaining the top of the falls, and running two hundred yards upstream, we were dismayed to see another fall of similar character and height. Three major and several minor falls were scaled before we reached the head of Middle |
- | We now reconsidered our position. The severe falls in Christy' | + | We now reconsidered our position. The severe falls in Christys |
After some discussion we took a Westerly compass bearing and, following it, descended into Kanangra Deep. We continued westward, ascending Danae Brook - again a time-consuming climb - onto the high country around King Pin. | After some discussion we took a Westerly compass bearing and, following it, descended into Kanangra Deep. We continued westward, ascending Danae Brook - again a time-consuming climb - onto the high country around King Pin. | ||
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Next day, being Sundaym we rested and consumed no food, but on Monday we rose at 5 a.m., and, with 12 hours food intact, began the long road bash into Bathurst. A tedious slug, but a joyful end to an epic journey. | Next day, being Sundaym we rested and consumed no food, but on Monday we rose at 5 a.m., and, with 12 hours food intact, began the long road bash into Bathurst. A tedious slug, but a joyful end to an epic journey. | ||
- | **SOCIAL NOTES OCTOBER** | + | =====Social Notes - October===== |
There are two important events on the social programme for October. | There are two important events on the social programme for October. | ||
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Where? North Sydney Council Chambers. | Where? North Sydney Council Chambers. | ||
- | How Much? E1.1.0 in the club room or by mail and 1.3.6 at the door. | + | How Much? 1.1.0 in the club room or by mail and 1.3.6 at the door. |
- | DAY WALKS. | + | =====Day Walks===== |
- | Oct. 18. Cowan - Cole Trig - Edwards Trig - Gunyah Bay and return. | + | Oct 18. Cowan - Cole Trig - Edwards Trig - Gunyah Bay and return. |
A good 12 miles. | A good 12 miles. | ||
- | There could be opportunities to do some map reading on this trip through the Northern part of Kuring-gai Chase. Normally very scratchy so take precautions. | + | There could be opportunities to do some map-reading on this trip through the Northern part of Ku-ring-gai Chase. Normally very scratchy so take precautions. |
Trains: 8.10 a.m. Hornsby via Bridge from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT HORNSBY FOR COWAN. 8.30 a.m. Wyong train from Central Steam Station direct to Cowan. | Trains: 8.10 a.m. Hornsby via Bridge from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT HORNSBY FOR COWAN. 8.30 a.m. Wyong train from Central Steam Station direct to Cowan. | ||
Tickets: Cowan via Bridge return for the earlier train. Cowan via Strathfield return for the later train. | Tickets: Cowan via Bridge return for the earlier train. Cowan via Strathfield return for the later train. | ||
Map: Broken Bay Military. Leader - Denise Hull. | Map: Broken Bay Military. Leader - Denise Hull. | ||
- | Oct. 25. Minto - Myrtle Creek - Georges River - Bushwalkers Basin - Minto. | + | Oct 25. Minto - Myrtle Creek - Georges River - Bushwalkers Basin - Minto. |
12 miles. | 12 miles. | ||
- | A different route to an old favourite, Bushwalkers Basin which is, perhaps, one of the best freshwater pools in the Sydney area. Could be some rock hopping involved. | + | A different route to an old favorite, Bushwalkers Basin which is perhaps one of the best freshwater pools in the Sydney area. Could be some rock hopping involved. |
Train. 8.25 a.m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station to Minto. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. | Train. 8.25 a.m. Goulburn train from Central Steam Station to Minto. Tickets: Minto return @ 7/1. | ||
Map: Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram. | Map: Camden Military. Leader: David Ingram. | ||
- | Nov. 1. Cronulla - ferry to Bundeena Wattamolla - Corracurrong Garie Trig - Palona Brook - Neram Ridge - Waterfall 14 miles. | + | Nov 1. Cronulla - ferry to Bundeena Wattamolla - Corracurrong Garie Trig - Palona Brook - Neram Ridge - Waterfall 14 miles. |
This trip takes in the south-eastern portion of the Royal National Park and affords an opportunity to see the wonderful variety of scenery in it. Gaiters are essential for comfort. | This trip takes in the south-eastern portion of the Royal National Park and affords an opportunity to see the wonderful variety of scenery in it. Gaiters are essential for comfort. | ||
Train: 7.50 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. 9.00 a.m. ferry Cronulla to Bundeena. | Train: 7.50 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. 9.00 a.m. ferry Cronulla to Bundeena. | ||
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Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. Leader: Gordon Redmond. | Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. Leader: Gordon Redmond. | ||
- | Nov. 8. Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford. | + | Nov 8. Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Palm Jungle - Otford. |
8 miles. | 8 miles. | ||
This walk features the picturesque scenery in the Garrawarra Primitive Area immediately south of last week's walk. Excellent for new members even if a little strenuous. | This walk features the picturesque scenery in the Garrawarra Primitive Area immediately south of last week's walk. Excellent for new members even if a little strenuous. | ||
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Leader: Peter Colwell. | Leader: Peter Colwell. | ||
- | Nov.15. Heathcote - Lake Eckersley - Woronora River - Engadine. | + | Nov 15. Heathcote - Lake Eckersley - Woronora River - Engadine. |
8 miles. | 8 miles. | ||
Familiar country, this, taking in part of the Heathcote Primitive Area with a rock hop along the Woronora River. | Familiar country, this, taking in part of the Heathcote Primitive Area with a rock hop along the Woronora River. | ||
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Leader: Margaret Child. | Leader: Margaret Child. | ||
+ | =====Blatch' | ||
+ | " | ||
- | **WALKERS ON WHEELS** | ||
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- | Who can deny there are more opportunities for exploring than ever before now that so many people are mobile. | ||
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- | For many years people who appreciate the best in camping gear have asked for a top class tent for travel, base camps or holiday camping. | ||
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- | This sort of tent is now available and shortly Paddy will be able to show you samples in the shop, fully erected. | ||
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- | Ask now for details of the famous " | ||
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- | PADDY PALLIN PTY. LIMITED | ||
- | 109A Bathurst Street, Sydney. | ||
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Starters: Michael Short (Leader), Jeff whitty (member), Bill Williams (member), Dave (member), Ann (floosie), Wayne (visitor) | Starters: Michael Short (Leader), Jeff whitty (member), Bill Williams (member), Dave (member), Ann (floosie), Wayne (visitor) | ||
After an eventful night at the Bushwalkers Ball, Dave and I made for Central to board the ten minutes past one a.m. train. The clue was to meet Michael Short and the rest of the party at Mittagong, at five o' | After an eventful night at the Bushwalkers Ball, Dave and I made for Central to board the ten minutes past one a.m. train. The clue was to meet Michael Short and the rest of the party at Mittagong, at five o' | ||
- | It was Mike. Boy! Was this a quick repack of rucksacks. After a noisy rejoicing, Dave noticed that his wallet was missing - panic! He left word with the station master, before we walked down to Mike's grandfather' | + | It was Mike. Boy! was this a quick repack of rucksacks. After a noisy rejoicing, Dave noticed that his wallet was missing - panic! He left word with the station master, before we walked down to Mike's grandfather' |
At nine o' | At nine o' | ||
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Our camp was nice and grassy with an abundance of meadow-cakes to make the site complete. Wayne said that he would plant the stout in the creek. As the fire blazed, there was the usual bargaining and exchanging of food, followed by some robust singing. By a near slip over a small waterfall, | Our camp was nice and grassy with an abundance of meadow-cakes to make the site complete. Wayne said that he would plant the stout in the creek. As the fire blazed, there was the usual bargaining and exchanging of food, followed by some robust singing. By a near slip over a small waterfall, | ||
- | Wayne retrieved the grog. Somehow the conversation deteriorated by the time we had shared the good stuff around, and sung the famous song No. 117 in the Kameruka-Hobnail songbook. We then retired | + | Wayne retrieved the grog. Somehow the conversation deteriorated by the time we had shared the good stuff around, and sung the famous song No. 117 in the Kameruka-Hobnail songbook. We then retired |
By eight thirty - our seven o' | By eight thirty - our seven o' | ||
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do after "A Hard Day's Night." | do after "A Hard Day's Night." | ||
- | **FIRST AID LECTURE** | + | =====First Aid Lecture===== |
- | On Wednesday, November 4, a medico (Probably Bob Links) will give a first aid lecture in the clubrooms. Don't miss it. | + | On Wednesday November 4, a medico (Probably Bob Links) will give a first aid lecture in the club rooms. Don't miss it. |
- | **THE SEPTEMBER NATTAI INSTRUCTIONAL** | + | =====The September Nattai Instructional===== |
Prospective Alan Barclay, member Don Finch, prospective Denis Hyde, and prospective James Jellybean reported at Camden at about 8' | Prospective Alan Barclay, member Don Finch, prospective Denis Hyde, and prospective James Jellybean reported at Camden at about 8' | ||
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Then the car had its third nerve shattering encounter. Four miles out of Hilltop, a midling size female wombat ran across in front of it. Duncan lept out with his flashgun camera but the wombat disappeared behind a shed. A couple of miles short of Coates we made camp and half an hour later John Worral (member) and prospective Kerry Hoare arrived in a second car and joined us together with prospective Alan Hedstrong and Geoff Goxsell (member). | Then the car had its third nerve shattering encounter. Four miles out of Hilltop, a midling size female wombat ran across in front of it. Duncan lept out with his flashgun camera but the wombat disappeared behind a shed. A couple of miles short of Coates we made camp and half an hour later John Worral (member) and prospective Kerry Hoare arrived in a second car and joined us together with prospective Alan Hedstrong and Geoff Goxsell (member). | ||
- | In the morning we walked out to Coates Farm and then set out along a fire-road, northward across the Nattai Tableland. The wildflowers were fantabulous: | + | In the morning we walked out to Coates Farm and then set out along a fire-road, northward across the Nattai Tableland. The wildflowers were fantabulous: |
First it was a scramble down slopes and little bluffs and then, at the bottom, a boulder hop and scramble down the steep gorgy creek. From the top it looked a biscuit toss to the Natta,i but boulder hopping is slow and we didn't reach the River till about half past one. | First it was a scramble down slopes and little bluffs and then, at the bottom, a boulder hop and scramble down the steep gorgy creek. From the top it looked a biscuit toss to the Natta,i but boulder hopping is slow and we didn't reach the River till about half past one. | ||
- | We had a long lunch while the leader taught us everything he knew about everything. Behind the sandy beach was a little sandstone overhang and member Don Finch, member John Torrall, prospective James Jellybean and prospective Alan Barclay gave each other climbing lessons. At about 3.30 p.m. we set off up the River to rendevouz | + | We had a long lunch while the leader taught us everything he knew about everything. Behind the sandy beach was a little sandstone overhang and member Don Finch, member John Torrall, prospective James Jellybean and prospective Alan Barclay gave each other climbing lessons. At about 3.30 p.m. we set off up the River to rendevous |
- | out of the bags in the morning. By 10 o' | + | out of the bags in the morning. By 10 o' |
- | No sooner had Mick and his mob left our mob began exchanging shifty looks and furtive whispers. Such as " | + | No sooner had Mick and his mob left our mob began exchanging shifty looks and furtive whispers. Such as " |
- | The boulders in Rocky Waterholes Creek were big as houses, and the cliffs either side were screamers. There was nothing to do but to keep pressing hopefully upstream. It was a noble effort on Kerry Hoare' | + | The boulders in Rocky Waterholes Creek were big as houses, and the cliffs either side were screamers. There was nothing to do but to keep pressing hopefully upstream. It was a noble effort on Kerry Hoare' |
The wildflowers on the tops were fantabulous and the scrub was as thick and prickly as anything I've seen, but about an hours bulldozing brought us to Coates Farm. From here we walked along the road and reached the cars about 5 o' | The wildflowers on the tops were fantabulous and the scrub was as thick and prickly as anything I've seen, but about an hours bulldozing brought us to Coates Farm. From here we walked along the road and reached the cars about 5 o' | ||
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As we drove through Hilltop two luscious and frantic fems waved us to a stop. We'd seen one before, around Bill O'Neil on Friday night. "Is Bill in this car" she asked desperately. "No he's in that one over there" we said, pointing to Peter Cameron' | As we drove through Hilltop two luscious and frantic fems waved us to a stop. We'd seen one before, around Bill O'Neil on Friday night. "Is Bill in this car" she asked desperately. "No he's in that one over there" we said, pointing to Peter Cameron' | ||
- | + | =====Federation Report | |
- | **FEDERATION REPORT | + | |
**Annual Ball** - there were 284 present at the ball on September 11. The estimated profit is 65.0.0 and proceeds from the Guessing Competition were 56.0.0, about 50 less than last year. | **Annual Ball** - there were 284 present at the ball on September 11. The estimated profit is 65.0.0 and proceeds from the Guessing Competition were 56.0.0, about 50 less than last year. | ||
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the tracks. When located, please erect a small cairns so that the starting point of the track may be subsequently identified. | the tracks. When located, please erect a small cairns so that the starting point of the track may be subsequently identified. | ||
- | **The Magazine Staff** - The Business Manager, | + | =====The Magazine Staff===== |
+ | The Business Manager, Alexander Colley, B.Ec. | ||
Alexander Colley was born in the first half of the 20th century and educated at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College and Sydney University from which he graduated Bachelor of Economics. In 1950 he married Hilma Galliot, a tiger walker, and they have one daughter Frances, now attending Hornsby High School. He is employed as a planner by the County of Cumberland. He has a long record of service to the magazine as correspondent, | Alexander Colley was born in the first half of the 20th century and educated at the Hawkesbury Agricultural College and Sydney University from which he graduated Bachelor of Economics. In 1950 he married Hilma Galliot, a tiger walker, and they have one daughter Frances, now attending Hornsby High School. He is employed as a planner by the County of Cumberland. He has a long record of service to the magazine as correspondent, |
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