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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 may be wise to all the walking knowledge, most were not. If the Constitution were amended, the position would be quite clear - every new | were willing to impart it. Bob Godfrey agreed that although a few prospectives may be wise to all the walking knowledge, most were not. If the Constitution were amended, the position would be quite clear - every new | ||
- | 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 Wilfe 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 |
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by Jonathon Smythe | by Jonathon Smythe | ||
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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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How Much? 1.1.0 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. | ||
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Leader: Margaret Child. | Leader: Margaret Child. | ||
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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) | ||
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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 club rooms. 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** - Possum | + | =====The September Nattai Instructional===== - Possum |
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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- | **Federation Report - September 1964** | + | *=====Federation Report - September 1964===== |
**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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