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-Te left Moscow on a bracin. Autmn day, with the wind blowing in strong and virile off the steppesAt the Airport was Mr. Krusche? flanked by Army, Navy and Airforce guards, farewelling the Prime Minister of India. Our plane was not allowed to take off until the important guest had departed Memories of our past few days were still with us - the powerful, energetic Muscovites in fur hats and overcoats down to their ankles - young women as straight as dies effortlessly striding along with a papoose-like bundle of baby under one arm, its little moon-face peeping out from a halo of fur bonnet - old women in thick wool socks and knee length boots - wiry grey littie cats, as swift as Speedy Gonzales, rocketing over the cobbles of the Rod Square between the Church of St. Basil and Lenin's Tomb +We left Moscow on a bracing Autumn day, with the wind blowing in strong and virile off the steppesAt the Airport was Mr. Kruschez flanked by Army, Navy and Airforce guards, farewelling the Prime Minister of India. Our plane was not allowed to take off until the important guest had departedMemories of our past few days were still with us - the powerful, energetic Muscovites in fur hats and overcoats down to their ankles - young women as straight as dies effortlessly striding along with a papoose-like bundle of baby under one arm, its little moon-face peeping out from a halo of fur bonnet - old women in thick wool socks and knee length boots - wiry grey little cats, as swift as Speedy Gonzales, rocketing over the cobbles of the Red Square between the Church of St. Basil and Lenin's Tomb
-We flew over the incredibly vast lands of the U.S.S.R. - mountains, plains and deserts where one could wander for yeas and see something new + 
-every day, and then over the equally vazt plain of India, channelled with huge rivers in yellow flood - drowned rice-fields and brown huddles of villages, till we reached New DelhA, Here we spent one night of tropical heat - sombre, dark-skinned Indians sleeping out on the pavement - white + 
-sacred cows ambling down the streets - rickshaws and huge banyan-type +We flew over the incredibly vast lands of the U.S.S.R. - mountains, plains and deserts where one could wander for years and see something new every day, and then over the equally vast plain of India, channelled with huge rivers in yellow flood - drowned rice-fields and brown huddles of villages, till we reached New Delhi. Here we spent one night of tropical heat - sombre, dark-skinned Indians sleeping out on the pavement - white sacred cows ambling down the streets - rickshaws and huge banyan-type trees. Early next morning, amidst a babble of native noise and a loading of rice, our plane soared northward to Nepal, Kathmandu and the Himalayas - an age-long dream about to be fulfilled. 
-trees. Early next morning, amidst a babble of native noise and a loading + 
-of rice, our plane soared northward to Nepal, Kathme,ndu and the Himalayas - an age-long dreRm about to be fulfilled. + 
-The next few weeks WUTO a kaliediscope of sights, all astcngishingly new. We Stayed at the Hotel Royal at Kathmandu This is an ex-Palance, rented from the Government by a Thito Russian, Mr. Boris, the mere mention of whose name is enough to start a swift flow of stories from those who know him. Mr. Boris is happy to let camping-type travellers camp free in the grounds of the HotelIt has a very nice walled gardon secluded and -- clean (no manure)In the past some kustralian-mincled person did the place a good turn 'by planting it out with Eucalypts, 2ilky Oaks, Red Bottlebrushetc all of which are growing with great gusto In gratitude for this fine campsite, the traveller paints in large letters on his jeep or truck or motorbike "LONDON to HOTEL ROYAL, KATIELNDT, or "BERLIN to HOTEL ROYAL, KATHM29-DU", or whatever the name of the place he hails from. There were half a dozen such overland vehicles parked in the grounds, all of which had advertised Mr. Boris Hotel half-way round the world and back. +The next few weeks were a kaliediscope of sights, all astonishingly new. We stayed at the Hotel Royal at KathmanduThis is an ex-Palance, rented from the Government by a White Russian, Mr. Boris, the mere mention of whose name is enough to start a swift flow of stories from those who know him. Mr. Boris is happy to let camping-type travellers camp free in the grounds of the HotelIt has a very nice walled garden, secluded and clean (no manure)In the past some Australian-minded person did the place a good turn by planting it out with Eucalypts, Silky Oaks, Red Bottlebrush etcall of which are growing with great gustoIn gratitude for this fine campsite, the traveller paints in large letters on his jeep or truck or motorbike "LONDON to HOTEL ROYAL, KATHMANDU", or "BERLIN to HOTEL ROYAL, KATHMANDU", or whatever the name of the place he hails from. There were half a dozen such overland vehicles parked in the grounds, all of which had advertised Mr. BorisHotel half-way round the world and back. 
-The climate of Nepal is 4 months +7et (3uno,July,Aug,,Sept.) + 
-4 months Dry (Oet.,Nov.,Dec.,Jan.+ 
-4 months Hot (Feb.,Mch.,April,May). October to January is the best time for tourLsts but mountaineers must come earlier as it is getting 'con cold for mountaineering by November. +The climate of Nepal is 4 months Wet (June, July, Aug, Sept)4 months Dry (Oct, Nov, Dec,Jan), 
-12. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 +4 months Hot (Feb, Mch, April, May). October to January is the best time for tourists but mountaineers must come earlier as it is getting too cold for mountaineering by November. 
-There is very little motor transport in Nepal. Apart from a few government jeeps and 4wheeldrive vehicles, and the famous Kathmandu + 
-taxis beloved by Ed. Hillary, most of the getting around the place is done on font. The horse is a rarity. + 
-The place is a photographer's Paradise mountains, lakes, vivid green paddy fields, treecovered hills, botanic gardens with a soil that +There is very little motor transport in Nepal. Apart from a few government jeeps and 4-wheel-drive vehicles, and the famous Kathmandu taxis beloved by Ed. Hillary, most of the getting around the place is done on foot. The horse is a rarity. 
-would mice the ardent gardener real with delight, water gardens with + 
-floating waterlillies "Ohm mane pad= hum" "Beautiful is the jewel in + 
-the Lotus". Busy villages, flowerstrewn shrines, hilltop temples +The place is a photographer's Paradise mountains, lakes, vivid green paddy fields, tree-covered hills, botanic gardens with a soil that would make the ardent gardener reel with delight, water gardens with floating waterlillies "Ohm mane padme hum" "Beautiful is the jewel in the Lotus". Busy villages, flower-strewn shrines, hill-top temples where the monkey is as important as the monk. 
-where the monkey is as important as the monk. + 
- The Nepalese are small, agile, incredibly strong and hardy people. Natural selection has been at work for centuries and only the extremely hardy survive the dirt and unhygenic conditions everywhere. Mortality rate in the first year of life is very high. The hardy little + 
-kids who successfully get through their first year are practically indesctructible. From the age of about 6 years they have to learn to +The Nepalese are small, agile, incredibly strong and hardy people. Natural selection has been at work for centuries and only the extremely hardy survive the dirt and unhygenic conditions everywhere. Mortality rate in the first year of life is very high. The hardy little kids who successfully get through their first year are practically indestructible. From the age of about 6 years they have to learn to "stand on their own legs." i e. be workers. Everyone carries loads; tiny girls (4 or 5) carry the baby brother on their hip; little boys (6 or 8) all working carrying bundles of wood, baskets of clay (for bricks) or soil as much as would fit in a kerosene tin, quite heavy. Aided by a head-strap, women carry big baskets on their backs, filled with produce. The men, too, carry huge loads on their backs. In wet weather
-"stand on their own legs." i e. be workers. Everyone carries loads; tiny girls (4 or 5) carry the baby brother on their hip; little boys +
-(6 or 8) all working carrying bundles of wood, baskets of clay (for bricks) or soil as much as woull fit in a kerosene tin, quite heavy. Aided by a headstrap, women carry big baskets on their backs, filled with +
-produce. The men, too, carry huge loads on their backs. In wet weather+
 they also carry a woven reed hood, like a sack slit down one side, which fits over the head and back. they also carry a woven reed hood, like a sack slit down one side, which fits over the head and back.
-The people are very friendly, 3.ent3e and laughing and full of + 
-curiosity. They are all eager for new things. Little boys offer to take you around and show you interesting things, then very tactfully ask how much a transistor radio would cost in your beautiful country, and how they won't accept any money but how they would like to own a transistor radio. One bright little rogue of 12 or 14 who attached himself to us goes systematically through all the tourists "I speak five languages, Mom Sahib." He give out a number of words and phrases in French, German, Russian as well as English and Nepali. His line is to ask you, will you buy him an EnglishNepali dictionary "to help him with his school work." Lots of people think this is a most reasonable request (only 10 rupees, i e. 10A-) and so the same dictionary is bought and then returned by him privately to the shopkeeper (probably his father) countless times, and at each turnover he is at least 10/ to the good. Some Americans have paid 19/ for it. The glow of satisfaction they get from their generous deed should be ample recompense if they find how they have been tricked. 17e gave him 1 R. (II) for his entertainment value. In this human anthill of poverty only the really bright boys struggle out on top.+ 
 +The people are very friendly, gentle and laughing and full of curiosity. They are all eager for new things. Little boys offer to take you around and show you interesting things, then very tactfully ask how much a transistor radio would cost in your beautiful country, and how they won't accept any money but how they would like to own a transistor radio. One bright little rogue of 12 or 14 who attached himself to us goes systematically through all the tourists "I speak five languages, Mem Sahib." He gives out a number of words and phrases in French, German, Russian as well as English and Nepali. His line is to ask you, will you buy him an English-Nepali dictionary "to help him with his school work." Lots of people think this is a most reasonable request (only 10 rupees, i.e. 10/-) and so the same dictionary is bought and then returned by him privately to the shopkeeper (probably his father) countless times, and at each turnover he is at least 10/to the good. Some Americans have paid 19/for it. The glow of satisfaction they get from their generous deed should be ample recompense if they find how they have been tricked. We gave him 1 R. (1/-) for his entertainment value. In this human anthill of poverty only the really bright boys struggle out on top. 
 + 
 TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH.
-July, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 13. + 
-NATURAL HISTORY SOME FUNNY THINGS HAPPEN BEFORE YOU + 
-CAN APRES SKI.+====NATURAL HISTORY SOME FUNNY THINGS HAPPEN BEFORE YOU CAN APRES SKI==== 
 + 
 B.Gillam. B.Gillam.
-There is a type of undulant fever which flares up about May, rages until October and leaves its victims exhausted and panting on the summer beaches, waiting for the first sign of foul weather. To these victims foul weather means the chance of early snow and the heightening of the fever. Really rabid feverees hurry the wasted summer months + 
-with their exercises; deep knee bends, push up, chin ups, even the 5 BX. They chivvy their wives onto a skipping rope. "faking hours are directed into sewing parkas, knitting of sweaters and the pouring of neatsfoot oil into ski boots. My children stand on their heads, rumble and eat their tea while they listen to the exploits of such famous skiers as Johnny Gelandusprung and HansRichter Vorlage. With Mothers Day dutifully saluted there is only a month to sweat out until the tows should start eperating+ 
-The least expensive way to ski is to camp, drive up to the snow +There is a type of undulant fever which flares up about May, rages until October and leaves its victims exhausted and panting on the summer beaches, waiting for the first sign of foul weather. To these victims foul weather means the chance of early snow and the heightening of the fever. Really rabid feverees hurry the wasted summer months with their exercises; deep knee bends, push up, chin ups, even the 5 BX. They chivvy their wives onto a skipping rope. Waking hours are directed into sewing parkas, knitting of sweaters and the pouring of neatsfoot oil into ski boots. My children stand on their heads, rumble and eat their tea while they listen to the exploits of such famous skiers as Johnny Gelandusprung and Hans-Richter Vorlage. With Mothers Day dutifully saluted there is only a month to sweat out until the tows should start operating. 
-each day and get into your sleeping bag (lilo and hot water bag) straight after tea. There are many advantages in this method.+ 
 + 
 +The least expensive way to ski is to camp, drive up to the snow each day and get into your sleeping bag (lilo and hot water bag) straight after tea. There are many advantages in this method. 
 + 
 1. Transport in a car load is less expensive than the return fare to Blackheath. You can take an immense amount of food. 1. Transport in a car load is less expensive than the return fare to Blackheath. You can take an immense amount of food.
-2. Camping is to an extent selfjustifying. It may seem cold camping until you get out of the car at Perisher. It will be agonising while you put on your skis, apalling when the sun, if present, leaves the valley. When you come off the mountain, have that three course meal and a last cup of coffee, Sawpit will seem positively subtropical. It will, if you aren't down to cook the porridga in the morning. There is plenty of food.+ 
 + 
 +2. Camping is to an extent self-justifying. It may seem cold camping until you get out of the car at Perisher. It will be agonising while you put on your skis, apalling when the sun, if present, leaves the valley. When you come off the mountain, have that three course meal and a last cup of coffee, Sawpit will seem positively subtropical. It will, if you aren't down to cook the porridga in the morning. There is plenty of food. 
 + 
 3. The organising of a weekend is far easier. The car owner will, for his own protection provide all the food and check it into the car. This leaves your pack to be filled with extra clothing. And some spare food. 3. The organising of a weekend is far easier. The car owner will, for his own protection provide all the food and check it into the car. This leaves your pack to be filled with extra clothing. And some spare food.
 +
 +
 The technique of skiing is easily understood but less easily applied. There are only four laws but they are as immutable as any of Newton's. The technique of skiing is easily understood but less easily applied. There are only four laws but they are as immutable as any of Newton's.
 +
 +
 1. The seriousness of gravity. This is easily and early demonstrated. 1. The seriousness of gravity. This is easily and early demonstrated.
-2. Skis are, on average, seven feet long and cannot be jumped off, stood upon or ignored with impunity. If you feel that it is necessary to ease the frustration by taking them off, undo the binding and not the laces. The person who comes home with a ski on his shoulders and a parka on his font buys drinks all round. + 
-14. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965+ 
 +2. Skis are, on average, seven feet long and cannot be jumped off, stood upon or ignored with impunity. If you feel that it is necessary to ease the frustration by taking them off, undo the binding and not the laces. The person who comes home with a ski on his shoulders and a parka on his foot buys drinks all round. 
 + 
 3. Snow, and this is only a generality, is more yielding than trees or rocks. 3. Snow, and this is only a generality, is more yielding than trees or rocks.
 +
 +
 4. Your left foot is designed to bend properly only when it is on the left hand side of your body and your right foot when it is on its home territory. Anatomy and skiing are not necessarily contradictory but this is your left side and this is your right side. 4. Your left foot is designed to bend properly only when it is on the left hand side of your body and your right foot when it is on its home territory. Anatomy and skiing are not necessarily contradictory but this is your left side and this is your right side.
-The week before the lifts started I was to go with three mates. One thought he might break a leg and wouldn't go. One became suddenly and disastrously unfinancial. One stoic, one Roman, was left. His desire to learn to ski burnt like a bright light. He is of such a build that he couldn't break a leg if he tried and had money rut by for an electronic flash gun. He took two cameras and the light was too bright to use them. The flash gun has not been mentioned since. At Sawpit the caretaker, who is a friend of my wife, had six young ladies bursting to meet us. Te had transport, they didn't. They had our complete biographies; we learnt their names as we went along. The school of seven could schuss in the first twenty minutes, turn occasionally at the end of the day. On the third day they could neither stand, turn or fall and if they fell couldn't stand up again. They were tired wet and cold. Some had used their "edges" to scratch their shins or run over their thumbs. We packed up and went to a poetically named wayside establishment.+ 
 + 
 +The week before the lifts started I was to go with three mates. One thought he might break a leg and wouldn't go. One became suddenly and disastrously unfinancial. One stoic, one Roman, was left. His desire to learn to ski burnt like a bright light. He is of such a build that he couldn't break a leg if he tried and had money put by for an electronic flash gun. He took two cameras and the light was too bright to use them. The flash gun has not been mentioned since. At Sawpit the caretaker, who is a friend of my wife, had six young ladies bursting to meet us. We had transport, they didn't. They had our complete biographies; we learnt their names as we went along. The school of seven could schuss in the first twenty minutes, turn occasionally at the end of the day. On the third day they could neither stand, turn or fall and if they fell couldn't stand up again. They were tired wet and cold. Some had used their "edges" to scratch their shins or run over their thumbs. We packed up and went to a poetically named wayside establishment. 
 + 
 Later, at Smiggins, we watched a pro. giving, in body English, a lesson to his class. On the white asphalt the pupils could neither stand, etc. My pupils hilariously recognised their own faults and the dire results. Later, at Smiggins, we watched a pro. giving, in body English, a lesson to his class. On the white asphalt the pupils could neither stand, etc. My pupils hilariously recognised their own faults and the dire results.
 +
 +
 "His track is too wide. Oh, oh, oh. I thought he would split." "His track is too wide. Oh, oh, oh. I thought he would split."
 "You don't snow plough like that. He is bowing. Knees closer. His edges won't grip. He won't stop. He can't stop. He ca.... He fell downhill to make it worse." "You don't snow plough like that. He is bowing. Knees closer. His edges won't grip. He won't stop. He can't stop. He ca.... He fell downhill to make it worse."
-"Thera is your style, Les. The constipated crouch. That's a beautiful parka. Oops, too far forward. Wow. Too far badk. No control at all." +"There is your style, Les. The constipated crouch. That's a beautiful parka. Oops, too far forward. Wow. Too far badk. No control at all." 
-The bonoculars were passed from hand to hand. At arms length the + 
-tired faces grimaced, the jangled limbs shook. Effortlessly the pro. kick- turned and demonstrated again. The pupils crossed their skis. The pro. called it a day. Tired pupils trooped past the car on their way to the sauna baths, the plates of hors-d'oeuvres, the wine list. They were magnificently clad and shod. I felt a window wind down behind me. A gently consoling voice said, "That is a beautiful parka. What did it cost?" The beautiful face behind the beautiful fur lined hood grimaced. The many rayed stars of the beautiful parka shimmered. With a crash like an ice fall from a hut roof came the answer. "Eighteen ------ guineas." + 
-Te drove down the mountain to our own apres ski such as it was. And the long drive home. +The bonoculars were passed from hand to hand. At arms length the tired faces grimaced, the jangled limbs shook. Effortlessly the pro. kick- turned and demonstrated again. The pupils crossed their skis. The pro. called it a day. Tired pupils trooped past the car on their way to the sauna baths, the plates of hors-d'oeuvres, the wine list. They were magnificently clad and shod. I felt a window wind down behind me. A gently consoling voice said, "That is a beautiful parka. What did it cost?" The beautiful face behind the beautiful fur lined hood grimaced. The many rayed stars of the beautiful parka shimmered. With a crash like an ice fall from a hut roof came the answer. "Eighteen ------ guineas." 
-July, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 15. + 
- ,Imm..m dmwml wmmwylminmwr..---..mmww..mrmmmmmrr, + 
-FEDERATION RE21,_2211112L. +We drove down the mountain to our own apres ski such as it was. And the long drive home. 
-"The Bushwalker Annual"At the date of the Federation Meeting, the + 
-Annual had been printed and was ready for distribution. This has been done and sales are brisk. + 
-Search and Rescue Practice16th-18th july, 1965. Full details are on the Notice Board. The camp site will be at Ingar (Blue Labyrinth). The President suggested that, where possible, cars should be left at+====FEDERATION REPORT JUNE 1965==== 
 + 
 + 
 +=="The Bushwalker Annual"==  
 + 
 +At the date of the Federation Meeting, the Annual had been printed and was ready for distribution. This has been done and sales are brisk. 
 + 
 + 
 +==Search and Rescue Practice==  
 + 
 +16th-18th July, 1965. Full details are on the Notice Board. The camp site will be at Ingar (Blue Labyrinth). The President suggested that, where possible, cars should be left at
 the top of the hill above the camp site. At least 6 parties are to be rescued. the top of the hill above the camp site. At least 6 parties are to be rescued.
-Queensland Federation of Bushwalking ClubsAs there are now 7 walking clubs in Queensland, a Federation is being formed. + 
-Tracks and Sassafras, open. The marked. A Falls Crk. + 
-AccessThe track from the new Sawmill, 9 miles South from to Folly Point (The Castle area) has been completed and is track from the Sawmill Road to Sally Camp Creek has been graded track is being cut from Hartley Vale to Victoria +==Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs== 
-The track down the Middle Blue Dog Range has been marked. + 
-ConservationReserve No. R52670 known as Linden Park comprising +As there are now 7 walking clubs in Queensland, a Federation is being formed. 
-50 acres has been added to the Blue Mountains National Park. It is + 
-located at the Northern side of the restern Railway near Linden Stn. + 
- An area of 66,000 acres in the Tallangambie Yarraman Crks. area +==Tracks and Access== 
-will be added to the Park. The Erskine Crk. State Forest is to be added, also. The Park Trust to mark the junction of Linden ark. and the Grose River and the old Zie Zag (Faulconbridge) Track where it + 
-starts from the Grose, by signposts. Another sign is proposed for Blue Gum Forest to read "Richmond 4 days, Faulconbridge 3 days". +The track from the new Sawmill, 9 miles South from Sassafras, to Folly Point (The Castle area) has been completed and is open. The track from the Sawmill Road to Sally Camp Creek has been marked. A graded track is being cut from Hartley Vale to Victoria Falls Crk. The track down the Middle Blue Dog Range has been marked. 
-The propossd sanitary depot at Bundeena will not be located within the Royal National Park. + 
-Fencing and Burning Off on Crown Leases Near Corang TrigAs instructed + 
-by the June General Meeting, this matter was placed before Federation. +==Conservation==  
-During discussion, it was stated that a number of Crown Land Leases had been granted in the area during the past 3 years. The lessee hag a right to fence his lease and burn it off as necessary. It was + 
-suggested that this Club should conduct any investigation it felt +Reserve No. R52670 known as Linden Park comprising 50 acres has been added to the Blue Mountains National Park. It is located at the Northern side of the Western Railway near Linden Stn. An area of 66,000 acres in the Wallangambie - Yarraman Crks. area will be added to the Park. The Erskine Crk. State Forest is to be added, also. The Park Trust to mark the junction of Linden Crk. and the Grose River and the old Zig Zag (Faulconbridge) Track where it 
-was necessary and report to Federation, which could not undertake the +starts from the Grose, by signposts. Another sign is proposed for Blue Gum Forest to read "Richmond 4 days, Faulconbridge 3 days". The proposed sanitary depot at Bundeena will not be located within the Royal National Park. 
-inquiry owing to the pressure of work on the depleted executive. + 
-16. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 + 
-DAY 7ALKS.  +==Fencing and Burning Off on Crown Leases Near Corang Trig== 
-JULY 18Engadine Red Bluff Garie Trig Wilson's Creek Helensbure-. + 
-A rather long walk through the centre of the Royal National Park, with plenty of ups and downs. Some of the Garie Trig. area is bushfire Imaged. +As instructed by the June General Meeting, this matter was placed before Federation. During discussion, it was stated that a number of Crown Land Leases had been granted in the area during the past 3 years. The lessee has a right to fence his lease and burn it off as necessary. It was suggested that this Club should conduct any investigation it felt 
-Train: 7.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric +was necessary and report to Federation, which could not undertake the inquiry owing to the pressure of work on the depleted executive. 
-Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to Engadine. Tickets: Helensburgh return @ 8/. + 
-Map: Port Hacking Tourist. +====DAY WALKS==== 
-Leader: Jim Calloway. Note new phone no. B0961 xtn. 3367 (B) + 
-JULY 25Terry Hills Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mt. Kuringai Stn. 11 miles. +  
-A pleasant walk through part of Kuringai Chase. Some scrambling is necessary soon after leaving Terry Hills, otherwise, it is mainly track walking. +==JULY 18== 
-Train: 7.55 aem. Lindfield train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn to Chatswood. + 
-8.20 a m. bus Chatswood Terry Hills (the only one) +Engadine Red Bluff Garie Trig Wilson's Creek - Helensburgh. 
-2/6 bus fare. + 
-Map: Broken Day Military or Hawkesbury River Tourist. Leader: John White. + 
-AUG.1Waterfall Uloolg Falls Karloo Pool Audley. 8 miles. A look at portion of the Western area of the Royal National Park. Can be recommended as a first walk with the club. Train : 8.50 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to waterfall. +A rather long walk through the centre of the Royal National Park, with plenty of ups and downs. Some of the Garie Trig. area is bushfire damaged. Train: 7.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to Engadine. Tickets: Helensburgh return @ 8/-. Map: Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: Jim Calloway. Note new phone no. B0961 xtn. 3367 (B) 
-Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/ + 
-Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. + 
-Leader: Betty Farquhar. +==JULY 25== 
-AUG.8. + 
-Pymble bus to St. Ives (Douglas St.) Middle Harbour Crk. Bungaroo "Taterhole Lindfield. 9 miles. +Terry Hills Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mt. Kuringai Stn. 11 miles. 
-This walk does not appear on the programme, but the lsader has offered to take it in the hope that the Acacias (wattles) which abound in Lady Davidson Park will be at their best. An ideal walk for new members. + 
-Train: 9.10 a m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Station to Pymble. + 
-9.46 a m. bus Pymble to St. Ives (the last for the morning). Tickets: Pymble return via Bridge @ 4/6 plus 1/3 bus fare. +A pleasant walk through part of Kuringai Chase. Some scrambling is necessary soon after leaving Terry Hills, otherwise, it is mainly track walking. Train: 7.55 am. Lindfield train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn to Chatswood. 8.20 a m. bus Chatswood Terry Hills (the only one) 2/6 bus fare. Map: Broken Bay Military or Hawkesbury River Tourist. Leader: John White. 
-Map: Sydney Military or any up to date Sydney Street Directory. + 
-Leader: Gladys Roberts. + 
-July; 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 17. +==AUG.1== 
-DETAILS OF SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE SEARCH. JULY 16, 17 and 18, 1965.+ 
 +Waterfall - Uloola Falls Karloo Pool Audley. 8 miles.  
 + 
 +A look at portion of the Western area of the Royal National Park. Can be recommended as a first walk with the club. Train : 8.50 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to waterfall. Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/-. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. Leader: Betty Farquhar. 
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 + 
 +==AUG.8== 
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 + 
 +Pymble bus to St. Ives (Douglas St.) Middle Harbour Crk. Bungaroo Waterhole - Lindfield. 9 miles. 
 + 
 +This walk does not appear on the programme, but the leader has offered to take it in the hope that the Acacias (wattles) which abound in Lady Davidson Park will be at their best. An ideal walk for new members. Train: 9.10 a m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Station to Pymble. 9.46 a m. bus Pymble to St. Ives (the last for the morning). Tickets: Pymble return via Bridge @ 4/6 plus 1/3 bus fare. Map: Sydney Military or any up to date Sydney Street Directory. Leader: Gladys Roberts. 
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 +====DETAILS OF SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE SEARCH. JULY 16, 17 and 18, 1965==== 
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 Reference Maps, Lands Department Topo Jamison 2 inches to 1 mile. Reference Maps, Lands Department Topo Jamison 2 inches to 1 mile.
 tt tt Blue Labyrinth 2 inches to 1 mile. tt tt Blue Labyrinth 2 inches to 1 mile.
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