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 We welcome you sincerely, and at all times we individually at home are favoured by friendship in some instances of twenty years standing. Is this not in itself a grand part of life and a true example of comradeship. Travel may be considered to broaden ones outlook on life, and experience, however the meeting of people and friends far outweigh just travel alone. My wife, my daughter and my sons have at all times enjoyed a visit from your Club, or visiting Club, that have arrived with you.... Our family, whoever may be at home, welcome you sincerely and collectively we extend this welcome to your Club in the years to come, and hope that whatever may eventuate in the future, your Club shall grow and prosper. Thanking you for all courtesies.
-Yours respectfu11y,
+Yours respectfully,
 Albert F Coates.
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-RESCUE - NEW ZEALAND UM--  PgaZ_Lamanan----__
+=====Rescue - New Sealand Style.=====
-On arrival at the Park Headquarters, Ht. Cook, absolutely beat after a
-a m, start from Pioneer Hut, we were greeted with the news that an accident  had occurred high on Mt. Jellicoe and a rescue party was being organised - we would go, wouldn't we? Of course we would help. ("But I hope he does not mean now (6 p m.)" PHE7 the arrangements were made to pick us and ;three
+Peter Cameron.
-others up at Unwin Hut at 3.45 a m. next morning.
-The accident occurred early Tuesday morning. A rope of throe two blokes and a girl - had loft Empress Hut (8,400 ft.) to climb Mt. Jellicoo (91400 ft.) About 200 ft, from the summit Gus: and Bev were blown off their feet and started
+On arrival at the Park Headquarters, Mt. Cook, absolutely beat after a 1 a.m. start from Pioneer Hut, we were greeted with the news that an accident  had occurred high on Mt. Jellicoe and a rescue party was being organised - we would go, wouldn't we? Of course we would help ("But I hope he does not mean now (6 p.m.)") Phew - the arrangements were made to pick us and three others up at Unwin Hut at 3.45 a.m. next morning.
-to proceed in a downward direction  Fortunately they were held, tut Bev
-sustained a bad leg and couldn't clindb,-Gus. a sore skull. The other climber, Dave by name, made thorn comfortable - cup of tea, a BEX and a good lie down style - and then set off t,-) sound the alarm by Park Board 2-way radio. By this time the weather was really bad - rain and mist and snow and mind and fog and foul weather as well. But Dave sot off alone to return with sleeping bags for his friends.
+The accident occurred early Tuesday morning. A rope of three - two blokes and a girl - had left Empress Hut (8,400 ft.) to climb Mt. Jellicoe (9,400 ft.) About 200 ft. from the summit Gus and Bev were blown off their feet and started to proceed in a downward direction.... Fortunately they were held, but Bev sustained a bad leg and couldn't climb, Gus a sore skull. The other climber, Dave by name, made them comfortable - cup of tea, a BEX and a good lie down style - and then set off to sound the alarm by Park Board 2-way radio. By this time the weather was really bad - rain and mist and snow and wind and fog and foul weather as well. But Dave set off alone to return with sleeping bags for his friends.
-About the same time a rescue party of six, headed by Jenkinson -
-of E.R.C. and Eli de Beaumont fame - set off up the Hooker Valley to Depress Hut. On arrival at Empress they surveyed the situation and realised that the face rescue equipment would probably be needed. This was stored near
+About the same time a rescue party of six, headed by Jenkinson - of S.R.C. and Eli de Beaumont fame - set off up the Hooker Valley to Empress Hut. On arrival at Empress they surveyed the situation and realised that the face rescue equipment would probably be needed. This was stored near Christchurch and was rushed down to Mt. Cook by plane. Also lined up was a helicopter - a small, privately owned BELL type fitted with superchargers so that it could operate at 19,000 ft. and land confortably at 10,000 ft. A second party was leaving Tuesday evening for Hooker Hut with food supplies. The third party was to leave on Wednesday morning with food and the winch gear.
-Christchurch and was rushed dawn to Nt. Cook by plane. Also lined up was a
-helicopter - a small, privately owned. BELL type fitted with superchargers so
+Wednesday morning revealed that the reason Dave had not returned from the injured climbers was because he had fallen into a schrund and hurt his back - he lay there all night braving cold and snow and sleet. However Wednesday was fine but windy. Bruce Jenkinson led the first rescue party up to Dave, made him comfortable and then proceeded towards Gus and Bev. The helicopter tried to fly in a medical man and two others. However the wind was too fierce and they had to be set off about halfway to the rescue scene.
-that it could operate at 19,000 ft. and land confortably at 10,000 ft.
-A second party was leaving Tuesday evening for Hooker Hut with food supplies.
+That afternoon an air drop was made by a Cessna flying 2,500 ft. above the neve of the Hooker Glacier. Unfortunately the stretcher and the tent went into the ice-fall but the food landed conveniently near the hut.
-The third party was to leave on rednesday morning with food and the winch gear.
-Tednesday morning revealed that the reisison Dave had not returned from the injured climbers was because he had fallen into a schrund and hurt his back - he lay there all night braving cold and snow and sleet. However rrednesday was fine but windy. Bruce Jenkinson led the first rescue party up to Dave, made him comfortable and then proceeded towards :fad and Bev. The helicopter tried to
+Late that afternoon things were really moving.  Gus and Bey were lowered by cable to a more comfortable site and Dave was brought down to the neve by stretcher. Shortly after, the wind dropped and the helicopter came in and took him to hospital. Diagnosis was a broken back!
-fly in a medical man and two others. However the wind was too fierce and they
-had to be set off about halfway to the rescue scene. 0
+Twenty-three in a 6-bed hut meant somebody had to sleep outside that night. Fortunately it was fine.
-That afternoon an air drop was made by a Cessna flying 2,500 ft. above thenove of the Hooker Glacier. Unfortunately the stretcher and the 'tent went into the ice-fall but the-food landed conveniently near the hut.
-Late that afternoon things were really moving.  Gus and. Bey were lowered. by cable to a more comfortable site and Dave was brought -dawn to the neve by stretcher. Shortly after,the wind dropped; and the helicopter came in and took him to hospital. Diagnosis was a broken backl
+Next morning Bruce Jenkinson and Jim Wilson (both Kiwis) took one casualty each __on their backs__ and climbed down to the neve. Fixed ropes and other safety precautions were positioned but due to the crumbly nature of the wind-blown ice their value was somewhat doubtful. And then there was the rickety old snow bridge across the schrund.
-Twentythree in a 6-:boa hut meant somebody had to sloop outside that night. Fortunately it was fine.
-March; 1966 The Syaney Buq)awaqice r 11.
+Again the wind was low enough to permit the helicopter to come up the valley and carry them off to hospital. Injuries were - Bev a broken pelvis, Gus a broken scone.
-Neit morning Bruce Jenkinson and Jim Tilson (both Kiwis) took onecasualty each on their backs and climbed clown to the neve. Fixed ropes and othei safety precautions were positioned but due to the crumbly nature of the windblown ice their value was somewhat doubtful. And then there was the rickety old snow bridge across the schrund.
-Again the wind was low enough to permit the helicopter to come up the valley and carry them off to hospital. Injuries were  Bev a broken pelvis, a broken scone.
+As we made our way back to the Hermitage we were thankful that we didn't have to carry them out - it would have been sheer hell.
-As we made our way back to the Hermitage we were thankful that we didn't have to carry them out  it would have been sheer hell.
-Back at the Hermitage we were met by bottles of beaut cold beer and a Park Ranger Who drove U.S to the Hermitage for a beaut feed and then on to Unwin Hut
+Back at the Hermitage we were met by bottles of beaut cold beer and a Park Ranger who drove us to the Hermitage for a beaut feed and then on to Unwin Hut for a beaut sleep. On Friday we caught the plane out for fear of being caught up in another rescue.
-for a beaut sleep. On Friday we caught the plane out for fear of being caught up in another rescue..
 In retrospect, with vivid memories of the Kalang Falls rescue, there are only a few items which could be added to our own S.& R. methods:
-In New Zealand the entire cost i1 borne by the Police Dept. who leave almost all organisation to the Park Rangers and the Federation of Mountain Clubs. Great emphasis is placed on the smooth planning of a rescue and a great deal of work
-was done by the rangers in organising equallyweighted loads of food and equipment well before each rescue party was due to leave. In fact, it took less than 15 minutes to get packed and moving.
+In New Zealand the entire cost is borne by the Police Dept. who leave almost all organisation to the Park Rangers and the Federation of Mountain Clubs. Great emphasis is placed on the smooth planning of a rescue and a great deal of work was done by the rangers in organising equally-weighted loads of food and equipment well before each rescue party was due to leave. In fact, it took less than 15 minutes to get packed and moving.
-Terrific emphasis is placed on the stomach. Their theory is that a bod needs fodder before working  and rescue means work.
-Radios were used with great success. Sure, it's pretty well line of site and only a couple of hundred yards  but just try and carry on a conversation by shouting, and to climb could take an hour or two.
+Terrific emphasis is placed on the stomach. Their theory is that a bod needs fodder before working - and rescue means work.
-In conclusion, to those who have been to N.Z. and to those who will go take your hat off to Bruce Jenkinson, he's a machine,
-AROUND THE CLUBS
+Radios were used with great success. Sure, it's pretty well line of site and only a couple of hundred yards - but just try and carry on a conversation by shouting, and to climb could take an hour or two.
-Climbing plans a membership drive for Orientation
+In conclusion, to those who have been to N.Z. and to those who will go - take your hat off to Bruce Jenkinson, he's a machine.
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+====Around The Clubs.====
+__Sydney University Climbing Club__ plans a membership drive for Orientation
 week. Slides will be shown on the Monday morning, and a meeting will be held on the Tuesday night.
-. The Sydney Bushwaiker
-March2 1966.
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-A STUDY.
-By Sir Nigel Ec3ap.
+=====A Study.=====
-_
-In the courSs of a. recent programme of research, it was riscovoreci by dhance, that there;exists within our community, a 'number of persons
+By Sir Nigel Egap.
-: who are, as a group, quite unique in our time ,'and I have of late engaged myself in the study and dbserVation'of their habits and characteristics. My findings I now place before you, and ffeel certain that you cannot but agree with me when I'state that this matter is indeed worthy of
- considerable thought,
+In the course of a recent programme of research, it was discovered by chance, that there exists within our community, a number of persons who are, as a group, quite unique in our time, and I have of late engaged myself in the study and observation of their habits and characteristics. My findings I now place before you, and feel certain that you cannot but agree with me when I state that this matter is indeed worthy of considerable thought.
- This group of people call themselves "bushwalkors", but they also answer to a variety of other weird names. "Tramper", ".7alker," "footslogger" and "bushio" are only a few of the titles given to the buShwalker. 1-;b is also worthy of note that the term "hiker", when addressed to a bushwalker_will be regarded as an insult and can be expected to be
- treated as such. Retaliatory action will almost certainly ensue'.
+This group of people call themselves "bushwalkers", but they also answer to a variety of other weird names. "Tramper", "Walker," "footslogger" and "bushie" are only a few of the titles given to the bushwalker. It is also worthy of note that the term "hiker", when addressed to a bushwalker will be regarded as an insult and can be expected to be treated as such. Retaliatory action will almost certainly ensue.
-They came from no one particular social class, nor is parentage a determining factor. The walker may heof either male or fethale sex
-and of any age  Indeed, without extremely close investigation bushwalkers
+They came from no one particular social class, nor is parentage a determining factor. The walker may be of either male or female sex and of any age. Indeed, without extremely close investigation bushwalkers could quite easily be mistaken for normal human beings. But the defining characteristics are present and to the expert are quite unmistakable.
-could. quite easily be mistaken for normal human beings:,. But the defining
-characteristics are present and to the expert are quite unmistakable.
+It would appear that bushwalkers have one common purpose, and that is to spend their weekends, holidays, and indeed most of their spare time away in the wilderness, as far from the comforts and luxuries of our modern civilization but they completely disregard the benefits afforded by the technological and scientific advances of our day and age. All cooking is done over primitive campfires, and utensils are of the most rudimentary nature. It is barely conceivable that today there can exist such wanton disregard for modern conveniences like Porta-Gas stoves and Esky coolers.
-It would appear that bushwall:ers have one common purpose, and that is to, spend their weekends,.he4days, and indeed most of their spare time
-away In the wilderness, as far from the comforts and luxuries of our modern civilization but they, completely disregard the benefits afforded by the technological and scientific advances of our day and age. All cooking is done over primitive campfires, and utensils are of the most
+All food is carried on the back of the walker in a pack or rucksack, in which clothing, bedding and shelter are also stowed. These rucksacks, which may be anything up to one hundred pounds in weight when full, present quite a ridiculous, and almost laughable sight te the observer, when seen on the back of the wearer.
-rudimentary nature. It is barely conceivable that today there can
-exist such wanton disregard for modern conveniences like PortaGas stoves
+Once equipped, and burdened down with the weight of the rucksack, the bushwalker will set out on foot to travel incredible distances along tracks or even across trackless terrain. Where there is no marked route, the way will be negotiated with the aid of appropriate maps and a compass, but in any case, the route is planned so as to steer clear of any semblance of civilization, which may account for the fact that these people are relatively unheard Of outside their own circles.
-and Esky coolers.
-. All food is carried on the back of the walker in a pack or rucksack, in which clothing, bedding and shelter are also stowed. These rucksacks,
+The categorizing of walks is something very difficult to comprehend, since the standard of comparison would appear to be the exact reverse of what would normally be expected. A good walk is one which is difficult, presents many hazards, inconveniences, and discomforts to the walkers. An excellent walk is one in which the walkers completely exhaust themselves and in which is included encounters with leeches, torrential rain, snowstorms, plagues of bushflies or swarms of mosquitoes.
-'which may be anything up to One hundred pounds in weight when full, present quite a ridiculous, and almost laughable sight te the observer, when seen on the back of the wearer.
-Once equipped, and burdeneFt down with the weight of the rucksack, the bushwalker will set out on foot to travel incredible -distances along tracks or even acroSS- trackless-terrain. There there is no marked route, the way will be negotiated with the aid of appropriate maps and a compass, but in any case, the route is-planned so "as to steer clear of any semblance of civiliztLtion, which may account for the fact that these people are relatively unheard Of outside their owncixiCleS.
+Much time is consumed in discussing and affectionately analysing past walks, and in fact, a truly historic walk may be talked about for many years to come, and even after most of the participants have long since passed away. "Remember when" is the walkee's most-used phrase, and it can be heard to be flung about quite indiscriminately during the course of any conversation between two or more walkers. Some walkers do, in fact, spend more time "remembering when", than actually walking. If a newcomer were to listen in to one of these "remember whens" he may be forgiven if he were to believe that the group was conversing in some foreign language, for the terms and expressions are themselves quite unique and used only by this clique. Terms like "Bluegum", "Gangarangs", "fleabag", "Claustral", "gazunda", "scroggin", and innumerable others apparently convey some secret meaning understood only by those knowledgeable of the code.
-March, 1966 The Sydney Bushwaiker 13.
-The categorizing of walks is something very difficult to comprehend, since the standard of comparison would appear to be the exact reverse of what would normally be expected. A good walk is one which is difficult,
+Quite a proportion of bushwalkers interest themselves in photography, but again they differ from the normal photographer. It has been said that Sydney is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, and local and visiting photographers can more than satisfy the appetite of their hobby with subjects as interesting and absorbing as the harbour bridge, opera house, Oriana, A.M.P. building, etc., but the bushwalker/photographer in his ignorance would seem to prefer to tramp for mile upon mile to snap flowers, birds, or something equally as ridiculous.
-presents many hazards, inconveniences, and discomforts to the walkers. An excellent walk is one in which the walkers completely exhaust themselves and in which is included encounters with leeches, torrential rain, snowstorms, plagues of bushflies or swarms of mosquitoes.
-Much time is consumed in discussing and effectionately analysing
+On the whole, bushwalkers could well be described as reactionary, and averse to any form of progress made in the interest, and for the benefit and pleasure of mankind. Utilization of our natural timber forests (otherwise being wasted), and the popularization of undeveloped beauty spots with roads and up-to-date amenities are causes condemned by these people without any thought to their potential as profit-makers, export-earners, and tourist attractions. They band together under the banner of protest with "Exploitation" as their catchword. Their dislike for true sportsmanship is displayed by their loud protests levelled unfairly against amateur and professional game-shooters, and indeed, if they had their own way, all huntsmen would be prevented altogether from indulging in this noble pasttime.
-past walks, and in fact, a truly historic walk may be talked. about for
-many years to come, and even after most of the participants have lone since passed away. "Remember when" ie thq walkeels most-used phrase, and it can be heard te be flung about quite indiscriminately during the course
-of any conversation between two or more walkers. Some walkers do, in fact, spend more time "remembering when", than actually walking. If a
-newcore,r were to listen in to one of these "remember whens" he may be forgiven if he were to believe that the group was conversing in some foreign language, for the terms and expressions are themselves quite unique and used only by this clique. Terms like "Bluegum", "Gangarangs", "fleabag", "Claustral", "gazunda", "scro,7gin", and innumerable others apparently convel some secret meaning understood only by those knowledgeable of the code.
-Quite a proportion of bushwalkors interest themselves in photography, but again they differ from the normal photographer. It has been said that Sydney is one of the most photogenic cities in the world, and local
-and visiting photographers can more than satisfy the 'appetite of their
-hobby with subjects. as interesting and absorbing as the harbour bridge,
-opera house, Oriana, A.M.P. building, etc., but the bushwalker/photographer
-in his ignorance would seem to prefer to tramp for mile upon mile to snap flowers, birds, or something equally as ridiculous.
-On the whole, bushwaikers could well be described as reactionary, and averse to any form of progress made in the interest, and for the
-benefit and pleasure of mankind. Utilization of our natural timber forests (otherwise being wasted), and the popularization of undeveloped beauty
-spots with roads and up-to-date amenities are causs condemned by these
-people without any thought to their potential as profit-makers, export- earners, and tourist attractions. They band together under the banner of protest with "Exploitation" as their catchword. Their dislike for true sportsmanship is displayed by their loud protests levelled unfairly
-against amateur and professional game-shooters, and indeed, if they had their own way, all huntsmen would be prevented altogether from indulging
-in this noble pasttimo.
-. The Sydney Bushwalker
-March, 1966.
 In conclusion I wish to say, and I am sure you will agree with me, that immediate remedial action must be taken if we are to avoid the consequences which would naturally ensue should the influence of these people spread. It is in contemplation of such consequences then, that I suggest that all bushwalkers, and all persons suspected of being sympathetic towards their principles and ideals, be rounded up and banished as a group from the mainland of Australia, and shipped to the most remote area of the island of Tasmania where they may be left to pursue their own purpose. At intervals of about three months large shipments of dehydrated vegetables could be airdropped to them, thus eliminating any further duty or obligation of our modern and civilized community towards them.
-wo ramom......1111.
-SOCIAL NOTES M RC.
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-It is to be hoped that Ron Knightley will be in Sydney on March 16. For the sscod time he has been billed on the Social Programme under the title "Degenerating in North America". It the time of going to press I believe he is again in North America so that by the 16th he will have degenerated still further.
-Marie Byles is a name in the Club that is known to both new and old members. We are very fortunate to be having a visit from Maxie on March 23. She will be presenting "Introducing the Japanese Alps" and concluding with "The Sacred Hills of Burma" where the feet of white man have never trod before.
+=====Social Notes - March.=====
+It is to be hoped that Ron Knightley will be in Sydney on March 16. For the second time he has been billed on the Social Programme under the title "Degenerating in North America". It the time of going to press I believe he is again in North America so that by the 16th he will have degenerated still further.
+Marie Byles is a name in the Club that is known to both new and old members. We are very fortunate to be having a visit from Marie on March 23. She will be presenting "Introducing the Japanese Alps" and concluding with "The Sacred Hills of Burma" where the feet of white man have never trod before.
 We all know the skill that Don Read possesses both as a photographer and commentator. We remember his "Pilgraim's Way" with a great deal of satisfaction and look forward to his "Waterways of England" on March 30.
-WANTED  four second hand sleeping bags. Please ring Patricial Todhunter on 841565.
-wma.
+----
-SKI CLUB.
-For sale ONE life membership in Illawong Ski Lodge with second preference booking rights in Albino., Roslyn, Perisher Huette, Falls Creek, Mt. Buller. 7/11 transfer at 5 less than usual 35.
+===Wanted.===
+Four second hand sleeping bags. Please ring Patricial Todhunter on 841565.
+----
+===Ski Club.===
+For sale: one life membership in Illawong Ski Lodge with second preference booking rights in Albina, Roslyn, Perisher Huette, Falls Creek, Mt. Buller. Will transfer at £5 less than usual £35.
 George Gray 86-6263.
-March; 1966 The Sydney Bushwalker 15.
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 NATURAL HISTORY
 TEN 77ES TO WINTER.