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 Thus to General Business, the first matter being the election of Joanna Hallman to the vacancy for Lady Committee Member. The President called attention to a stock of pamphlets supplied by Paul Barnes and describing the Heathcote Primitive Area and invited all present to please take one.
-Mick Eifick now had a proposition to put. We all knew of the spread of fire fighters' roads in our walking territory. The Water Board alone had built 600 miles of 'em and proposed to construct more at the rate of 10O miles in each of the next four years. One route was planned for the Gingra Range from Kanangra to link up with the Cedar Road on the Kowmung. However contact had been made with the Chief Forester who had indicated he thought that particular trail could be left undone if there were a volunteer fire brigade amongst Bushwaikers who would be willing to suppress fires in the areas. He moved that Federation be advised, and that S.B.W. indicate its support. In answer to a question Mick said if successful the proposal may save construction of other trails in the region - say along the Gangerang.
+Mick Elfick now had a proposition to put. We all knew of the spread of fire fighters' roads in our walking territory. The Water Board alone had built 600 miles of 'em and proposed to construct more at the rate of 10O miles in each of the next four years. One route was planned for the Gingra Range from Kanangra to link up with the Cedar Road on the Kowmung. However contact had been made with the Chief Forester who had indicated he thought that particular trail could be left undone if there were a volunteer fire brigade amongst Bushwalkers who would be willing to suppress fires in the areas. He moved that Federation be advised, and that S.B.W. indicate its support. In answer to a question Mick said if successful the proposal may save construction of other trails in the region - say along the Gangerang.
 Frank Ashdown foresaw difficulties of transport and obtaining leave from work. Someone observed that the State Government services in N.S.W. appeared willing to grant leave for fire fighting if not for orthodox S & R activity. The President explained that there were kinds of forest fires where a small self-contained group could be more effective than bigger parties who would only operate from a road line, and he was convinced that the work given such an organisation would be suitable to its character. Ron Knightley indicated he was willing to support both the fire fighting and transport needs and after the motion was carried a show of hands indicated that there should be no problem in mustering the requisite strength from Federated Clubs.
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 It seems that this adventurous trip started out with twelve mounted and one on foot. Now the dogged foot-slogger, John Scott, was the first to finish the course. For a bushwalker in this mechanised age, it's somehow gratifying to reflect that a pair of sturdy legs can still outstrip the wheel - the triumph of man over machine at last!
-For sustained, superb photography, you couldn't go past Henry Gold's colour slides of "Scenic California". Every one was a gem. One part of Henry's success formula is patience - waiting for THE right moment. Would you be prepared to wait indefinitely for a flower to stop moving in the breeze, for just the right sky effects to come, for the odd-ball wave that will send up a spectaculor plume of spray? No? That's one reason there are not many Henry Golds around.
+For sustained, superb photography, you couldn't go past Henry Gold's colour slides of "Scenic California". Every one was a gem. One part of Henry's success formula is patience - waiting for THE right moment. Would you be prepared to wait indefinitely for a flower to stop moving in the breeze, for just the right sky effects to come, for the odd-ball wave that will send up a spectacular plume of spray? No? That's one reason there are not many Henry Golds around.
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 "At the time called Easter in the year 1885, Mr. Nathaniel Winkle and Mr. Samuel Weller made a journey to the world-famed "Binda" or "Fish River Caves." They were so impressed with the trip that on their return, they consulted with Mr. Pickwick as to the desirability of again visiting that famous spot in company with the whole of the Pickwick Corresponding Club. The idea of taking ladies on such a journey was rather much for Pickwick's keen sense of what Weller would call 'propriety'; but, after several days weighty consideration the President fell in withWTinkle and Weller's recommendation.
-"The day appointed for the start was the 19th March, 1886. Long before the start day came round, all sorts of rumours were afloat about the ill-formed and crude ideas of the Club regarding the length, breadth, and dangers of the unmade track from Katoomba to the Binda Mountain. The Club's friends implored Pickwick to have members of the Club tested closely by Dr. Edwards. Pressure was brought to bear upon him from all quarters, and he was seriously warned of the great responsibilities resting on his shoulders. Mrs. Barjokim said it was anything but proper that three unprotected young women should for one moment be permitted to attempt such a journey without their parents to accompany them. Sir Simeon Baker implored Mr. Pickwiok, if only to avoid the appearance of wrong, to get the Rev. Timothy Pecksniff to form one of the party. Others assured the good President that all manner of difficulties would occur on the way, in the shape of thunderstorms, rivers too high to ford, snakes, kangaroos, snowstorms, want of water, tight boots, teeth aching, cold, heat, wild dogs, bull-dog ants, spiders, no tracks, blackfellows, crows, want of food, milk, butter etc. However, Pickwick was proof against all the objectionists, for he had confidence in Mr. Nathaniel Winkle and Mr. Samuel Weller."
+"The day appointed for the start was the 19th March, 1886. Long before the start day came round, all sorts of rumours were afloat about the ill-formed and crude ideas of the Club regarding the length, breadth, and dangers of the unmade track from Katoomba to the Binda Mountain. The Club's friends implored Pickwick to have members of the Club tested closely by Dr. Edwards. Pressure was brought to bear upon him from all quarters, and he was seriously warned of the great responsibilities resting on his shoulders. Mrs. Barjokim said it was anything but proper that three unprotected young women should for one moment be permitted to attempt such a journey without their parents to accompany them. Sir Simeon Baker implored Mr. Pickwick, if only to avoid the appearance of wrong, to get the Rev. Timothy Pecksniff to form one of the party. Others assured the good President that all manner of difficulties would occur on the way, in the shape of thunderstorms, rivers too high to ford, snakes, kangaroos, snowstorms, want of water, tight boots, teeth aching, cold, heat, wild dogs, bull-dog ants, spiders, no tracks, blackfellows, crows, want of food, milk, butter etc. However, Pickwick was proof against all the objectionists, for he had confidence in Mr. Nathaniel Winkle and Mr. Samuel Weller."
 Then a doleful Mr. Winkle went to see Pickwick - "Did I tell you," he said, "Mr. Greyship called on to inquire if reports were true, and warned me against the venture, feared the Club ladies would never do the distance, and half a dozen others doubt the results? Now, Pickwick, the whole matter rests with you: I see it all before me if I can rest on your honour." The President rose from his chair, took Winkle's hand, and gave him his assurance of loyalty. From this time, operations fairly commenced."
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-TALKING IN GREAT BRITAIN  PART I.
+=====Walking In Great Britain - Part 1.=====
-Sandra Butt4'
-A large proportion of Englishmen live in areas of high density population, it is not surprising that many shoulder a rucksack at the weekend and head
+Sandra Butt.
-for the wide open spaces. Rambling, as it is called, is very popular through-
-out Great Britain and its devotees are less likely to be regarded as mentally defective as bushwalkers tend to be in Australia.
+A large proportion of Englishmen live in areas of high density population, it is not surprising that many shoulder a rucksack at the weekend and head for the wide open spaces. Rambling, as it is called, is very popular throughout Great Britain and its devotees are less likely to be regarded as mentally defective as bushwalkers tend to be in Australia.
-There are approximately a dozen National Parks in England and Wales, providing many different types of walking country, ranging from the bare rugged mountains in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales to the narrow coastal cliff paths overhanging sheer cliffs in Pembroke in South Wales, or the wild, lonely and wind swept mcrTs of North Yorkshire.
-These Parks are very different from our concept of a National Park. They
+There are approximately a dozen National Parks in England and Wales, providing many different types of walking country, ranging from the bare rugged mountains in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales to the narrow coastal cliff paths overhanging sheer cliffs in Pembroke in South Wales, or the wild, lonely and wind swept moors of North Yorkshire.
-are areas of particular scenic beauty which cater for specialised interests such as walking, climbing or any one of the branches of natural science, within the limits of which no building or development may take place without, virtually,
-a Royal Commission to establish a valid reason for such an intrusion. Civilisation is still a part of the Park scene however, in the shape of busy arterial roads, small villages (with every trap set for the tourist) and farms, whose trap takes tl-e form of a "Bed and Breakfast" sign swinging in the breeze. One
+These Parks are very different from our concept of a National Park. They are areas of particular scenic beauty which cater for specialised interests such as walking, climbing or any one of the branches of natural science, within the limits of which no building or development may take place without, virtually, a Royal Commission to establish a valid reason for such an intrusion. Civilisation is still a part of the Park scene however, in the shape of busy arterial roads, small villages (with every trap set for the tourist) and farms, whose trap takes the form of a "Bed and Breakfast" sign swinging in the breeze. One almost comes to the conclusion that Bed and Breakfast is really Great Britain's most profitable and enduring industry. The intense farming that has taken place over the centuries perhaps accounts for the most noticeable feature of all Parks to a Blue Mountains-geared walker - the lack of trees or extensive tracts of dense undergrowth. There are of course specially planted forests and very beautiful groves of trees, especially beeches which make a very colourful splash in the autumn, but there is never the joy of doing battle with impenetrable scrub or of acrobatics through a sally gum forest, and of course, the view from the top is never obscured by trees, the weather usually does an ever better job.
-almost comes to the conclusion that Bed and Breakfast is really- Breat Britain's most profitable and enduring industry. The intense farming that has taken place over the centuries perhaps accounts for the most noticeable feature of all Parks to a Blue Mountainsgeared walker  the lack of trees of extensive
-tracts of dense underprowth. There are of course specially planted forests and very beautiful groves of trees, especially beeches which make a very colourful splash in the autumn, but there is never the joy of doing battle
+Most Parks have a permanent resident warden and a varying number of voluntary assistants. Their job is to patrol the Park on the lookout for vandals or to search for lost parties, and also to provide information to visitors. This information is plentiful and helpful, in the form of maps and booklets giving full details of all grades of walks in the Park and details of local accommodation. There are well appointed camping and caravan sites, though you may put your tent in a slightly less crowded area. This may be difficult to find however, as everywhere else is someone else's or on the side of a steep hill. These sites provide all the amenities of civilization - just like home, except that the walls are canvas and the bed is not quite as soft.
-with 'Impenetrable scrub or of acrobatics through a sally gum forest, and of
-course, the view from the top is never obscured by trees, the weather usually does an ever better job.
+Footpaths and tracks are well trodden, though by our standards, highway would be a better description. Close to civilisation, a footpath will be indicated by a green post bearing a board such as "Public Footpath to Castleton - 3 miles". In Wales the signs are bilingual, in Scotland scarce and in Ireland non existent. Should you come to a junction, if you are lucky, there are usually adequate signs to ensure you make the right turning. The National Trust use blue signs indicating the location of ancient monuments and buildings of historical interest. In "high" country there are tracks, usually well cairned, and often white highways are worn over boulder fields by millions of tramping boots In farming country, well used sheep tracks are very confusing until one grows accustomed to the sheep-like tendency to shun climbing and merely follow the contours. Cairns on summits are almost universal, but Visitors' Books, say of the Splendour Rock size, would have to be replaced every month on the most Popular peaks.
-Most Parks have a permanent resident warden and a varying number of
-voluntary assistants. Their job is to patrol the Park on the lookout for
+The whole of Great Britain is covered by 1"/mile contoured maps published by the Ordnance Survey Commission. They come in a special cardboard folder either on paper or cloth. There are larger and smaller scale maps but they are rarely used by the average walker. There is an excellent series of maps put out by Bartholomew's of Edinburgh, either 1/2" or 1/4"/mile which are ideal for cycling but not of sufficient detail for the walker. British Railways publish two very useful books describing 50 day walks in the Home Counties, escaping from London by one or other of their excellent systems of transport. These books contain reproduction from. Ordnance Survey maps and pictures and are minutely detailed. The average length of a day's walk would be 15 miles - much further and you could walk out of the Park into civilisation. Unless one added the handicap of a 60 lb pack, there did not seem to be many walks which would exceed our grading of "Hard". Basically one climbs up onto a ridge, bashed along its undulating length and then descends. Creek walking is rare, either because there are farms all along the way or perhaps a road. Canyoneering or cascading would necessitate the wearing of a super insulated rubber suit to ensure survival. Road bashes are almost unavoidable in a walk of any distance - quite fun on the narrow winding lanes of Wales with high walls or hedges on either side.
-vandals or to search for lost parties, and also to provide information to visitors. This information is plen tiful and helpful, in the form of maps and
-. The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966
+Marathon walks are quite popular and are given considerable newspaper publicity. One of the best known is the "Welsh 3000" which involves the scaling of the 14 peaks over 3000' in Snowdonia National Park. Most of these peaks are bumps on a ridge, but it ends up being a 19 mile stroll with 12,000' of climbing. The record stands at about 9 hours - but remember there are cheer squads along the route to boost morale and you don't even have to carry your lunch.
-booklets giyinq_full details_of all grades of walks in the Park and details of local accommodation. There are well appointed camping and caravan sites, though you may put your tent in a slightly less crowded area. This may be difficult to find however, as everywhere else is someone else's or on the
-side of a steep hill. These sites Irovide all the amenities of citilization  just like home, except that the walls are canvas and the bed is not quite
+To be continued.
- as soft.
-Footpaths anci tracks are well trodden, though by our standards, highway would be a better description. Close to civilisation, a footpath will be indicated. by a green post bearing a board such as "Public Footpath to Castleton  3 miles". In Wales the signs are hilingual, in Scotland scarce and in
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-Ireland non existent. Shnuld you come to a junction, if you are lucky, there are usually adequate signs to ensure you make the right turning, The National Trust use blue signs indicating the location of ancient monuments and buildings
-of hist,trical interest, In "high" country there are tracks, usually well calmed, and often white highways are worn over boulder fields by millions of tramping boots --In i'ATming country, well used sheep tracks are very confusing until one grows accustdmed to the sheerlike tendency to shun climbi%and merely
+=====Paddy Made.=====
-follow the contours Cairns on summits are almost universal, but Visitors' Books, say of the Splendour Rock size, would have to be replaced every month
-on the most Popular peaks.
-The whole of Great Britain is covered by 1"/milo contoured maps p5Ilished
-by the Ordnance Survey Commission. They come in a special cardboard folder either on paper or cloth. There are larger and smaller scale maps but they are rarely used by the average walker There is an excellent series of maps put out by Bartholomew's of Edinburgh, either or /mile which are ideal for
-cycling but not of sufficient detail for the walker. British Railways publish two very useful books desoribing 50 day walks in the Home Counties, escaping
-from London by one or other of their excellent systems of transport. These books contain reprnduction from. Ordnance Survey maps and pictures and are minutely detailed. The average length of a day's walk would be 15 miles  much further rand you could walk out of the Park into civilisation. Unless one added
-the handicap of a 60 lb pack, there did not seem to be many walks which would
-exceed our grading of "Hard", Basically one climbs up onto a ridge, bashed along its undulating length and then descends. creek walking is rare, either because there are farms all along the way or perhaps a road. Canynneering or cascading would ,necessitate the wearing of a super insulated rubber suit to
-ensure survival. Road bashes are almost unavoidable in a walk of any distance
- quite fun on the narrow winding lanes of Wales with high walls or hedges on
-either side..
-Marathon walks are quite popular and are givenconsiderable newspaper
-publicity. One of the best known is the "Welsh 3000" which involves the scaling
-of the 14 peaks over 3000' in Snowdonia National Park. Most of these peaks are bumps on a ridge, but it ends up being a 19 mile stroll with 12,000' of dlimbing. The record stands at about 9 hours  but remember there are cheer squads along the route to boost morale and you don't even have to carry your lunch.
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 It is a pleasure to study the thoroughbred camper at his pastime.
-Everything he does when on the track or in camp,
-bears the stamp of experience, You soon feel that his fellow can make himself comfortable almost anywhere.
+Everything he does when on the track or in camp, bears the stamp of experience. You soon feel that this fellow can make himself comfortable almost anywhere.
-You recognise his ability to cope with adverse conditions and -be fed, warm and comfortable when others would be utterly miserable.
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+You recognise his ability to cope with adverse conditions and be fed, warm and comfortable when others would be utterly miserable.
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-When you examine his equipment you see that it is ;Tactical well made and well thought out. Once
+When you examine his equipment you see that it is practical, well made and well thought out. Once again you will recognise the stamp of experience in his choice, and nine times out of ten you will see that it is "Paddymade" - the equipment experienced walkers and campers have preferred for over 30 years.
-recognise the stamp of experience and nine times out of ten you will
-'Raddymadel  the equipment experand campers have preferred for
+You can learn to be comfortable when camping.
-Iagain you will in his choice, see that it is Aienced walkers over 30 years.
-You can. learn
+You will find it easiest when using Paddymade gear.
-to be comfortable when camping.
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+Paddy Pallin Pty. Limited,
-cu will find
-it easiest when using Paddymade gear.
+A Bathurst Street, 1st Floor, Cnr. George Street, Sydney. Phone 26-2685.
-Paddy Pallin Pty.Limited, 109A Bathurst Street,
-let Floor, Cnr. George Street, Sydney. Phone 26-2685.
+Going skiing this winter. See Paddy for accommodation bookings, also clothing and ski hire.
-oing skiing this winter. See Paddy for
-'accommodation bookings, also clothing and ski hire.
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-PADDY PA II I DI
-Lightweight Camp Gear
+=====On Walking.... And Memories.=====
-B M 8685
-. The Sydney Bushwalker ..Tune,'1966-
+By Taro.
- ON 7ALKING AND MEMORIES.
-.By Taro..
+Here is a tale of a time when the manliness of men was measured by their walking ability; not vulgar show off competitive stuff - but walking - to get from here to there without any fuss.
--Here is a tale of a time When the manliness of men was measured  by their walking ability; not vulgal. show off competitive stuff - but walking - to get from here to there without any fuss.
-It comes from a bock by Geo. Borrow, "7-ales" his six months wt-ilder there in 1854.
+It comes from a book by Geo. Borrow, "Wales" his six months wander there in 1854.
-He covered all 7ales by foot power - 30 mile a day - just a trifle - he carried no swag - BUT - an umbrella - always a pa at days end, with a big fire waiting, however soaked was ha. Imagine it. Night - strange cruntry - rain - torchless, but no complaint, he always reached his mark.
-So - here is a glimpse at one of many such happy meetings
+He covered all Wales by foot power - 30 mile a day - just a trifle - he carried no swag - BUT - an umbrella - always a pa at days end, with a big fire waiting, however soaked was. Ha. Imagine it. Night - strange country - rain - torchless, but no complaint, he always reached his mark.
+So - here is a glimpse at one of many such happy meetings -
 "A little beyond town, a man came out of a cottage and walked beside me - he had a basket in his hand. I quickened my pace, but he was a tremendous walker, and kept up with me. On we went, side by side for more than a mile without speaking a word.
-At length, putting out my legs in genuine Barclay fashion, I got before him about 10 yards, then turning round laughed and spoke in English. He too, laughed and spoke - in 1Jslsh Now we went on like brothers - conversing - but always iniking at great speed. I learned from him that he was a market gardener - living at Bangor, and that Bangor was 3 miles away. On the stars coming out, began to talk about them.
-A mile to go - anf.:1.10 minutes. I shook hands with the kind six-mile-anhour market gardener, md went in."
+At length, putting out my legs in genuine Barclay fashion, I got before him about 10 yards, then turning round laughed and spoke in English. He too, laughed and spoke - in Welsh. Now we went on like brothers - conversing - but always walking at great speed. I learned from him that he was a market gardener - living at Bangor, and that Bangor was 3 miles away. On the stars coming out, we began to talk about them.
-This has special interest for me, for 73 years ago that was precisely
-. a game of mine. Every morning, near Christ Church corner, a big well set-up city man would come striding along, and ,I always tacked on tolgip4, ahead'or abind for the 10 minute spin to the G.P.O. 1 mile exactly. 30 years never spoke to 14 years, but half a century later, I chanced on him in George St., and again tacked on to try his style - 0 dear: I reminded him I was the puppy that usd to get under his feet in the long; long ago.
+A mile to go - and 10 minutes. I shook hands with the kind six-mile-an-hour market gardener, and went in."
-A notable man was Mr. Colyer, an accountant in town, a fine singer, no Messiah without him.
-.Sydney lost a worthy citizen when he dropped out of the great race. To day - any accountant found walking, mould have chartered transport forced on him.
+This has special interest for me, for 73 years ago that was precisely a game of mine. Every morning, near Christ Church corner, a big well set-up city man would come striding along, and I always tacked on to him, ahead or ahind, for the 10 minute spin to the G.P.O. 1 mile exactly. 30 years never spoke to 14 years, but half a century later, I chanced on him in George St., and again tacked on to try his style - O dear! I reminded him I was the puppy that used to get under his feet in the long, long ago.
-June, 1966 The Sydney Bus'awaiker 13.
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+A notable man was Mr. Colyer, an accountant in town, a fine singer, no Messiah without __him__.
-FAIRY DOWN
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+Sydney lost a worthy citizen when he dropped out of the great race. To day - any accountant found walking, would have chartered transport forced on him.
-/69 147ERONA AVENUE, GORDON.
-MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO.
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-A TELL-BUNGLED  TRIP - By Ross Tyborn.
+=====A Well-Bungled Trip.=====
-(Or "How to Ride a Brike from Mittagong to Katoomba in a Weekend.")
-As I am writing this I am sitting in the AB cafe after putting away a large meal. The rest of the party has not arrived yet and it is
+By Ross Wyborn.
-already well after dark on Synday night. What's happened to them?
-It all started a few weeks before our planned Mittagong-Katoomba bike
+(Or "How to Ride a Bike from Mittagong to Katoomba in a Weekend.")
-trip. People were combing the dumps looking for ola bikes and overhauling others. Also people were practicing for the big event. Margaret pulled a ligament in her knee on a practice run, Dave Rostron sprained an ankle when he had 15 punctures and the back wheel fell off. By the time of the trip the number tad dropped from about 30 to a mare dozen keen bads.
-An ther dropped out when he was riding his bike to Central to catch the
+As I am writing this I am sitting in the AB cafe after putting away a large meal. The rest of the party has not arrived yet and it is already well after dark on Sunday night. What's happened to them?
-ain and got bowled by a car.
-When we reached Mittagong on Friday night we picked up our bikes which had been sent down on Wednesday night and then had a meal at Charlie's.
+It all started a few weeks before our planned Mittagong-Katoomba bike trip. People were combing the dumps looking for old bikes and overhauling others. Also people were practicing for the big event. Margaret pulled a ligament in her knee on a practice run, Dave Rostron sprained an ankle when he had 15 punctures and the back wheel fell off. By the time of the trip the number had dropped from about 30 to a mere dozen keen bods. Another (Jack Pettigrew) dropped out when he was riding his bike to Central to catch the train and got bowled by a car.
-When we came out of the cafe it was raining hard and the party was debating the merits of such a trip. Eventually we were mounted up and away down
-the highway rith water splashing up from the road the trail of flickering bike torches sped down the hill only to walk up the other side.
+When we reached Mittagong on Friday night we picked up our bikes which had been sent down on Wednesday night and then had a meal at Charlie's. When we came out of the cafe it was raining hard and the party was debating the merits of such a trip. Eventually we were mounted up and away down the highway. With water splashing up from the road the trail of flickering bike torches sped down the hill only to walk up the other side.
-By the time we reached the 7ombeyan Caves turnoff the rain had almost stopped (we were getting into the Warragamba Catchment Area). Good time was made along the Wombeyan Caves road and soon we came to the 7anganderry
-. The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966
+By the time we reached the Wombeyan Caves turnoff the rain had almost stopped (we were getting into the Warragamba Catchment Area). Good time was made along the Wombeyan Caves road and soon we came to the Wanganderry turnoff. It just so happens that this turnoff is on the steepest down hill yet encountered on this road and when I yelled to stop there was a smell of burning sandshoes. Just then Bob Smith topped the rise and came hurtling down yelling "No brakes". There was a great crash and the next thing we saw was Bob hurtling 20 feet into the air. We picked him up from the gutter, dazed but not hurt. While we were fixing his bike the local farmer came along and we got talking to him. He suggested that we sleep in his wool shed. His idea was quickly accepted and we followed him up to the house. On the way from the gate to the house we seemed to have lost 2 bods. We went out to search and found 3 of them.
-turnoff. It just so happends that this turnoff is on the steepest down hill yet encountered on this road and when I yelled to stop there was a
-smell of burning sandshoes Just then Bob Smith topped the rise and came hurtling down yelling "No brakes", There was a great crash and the
+The farmer was very hospitable and we were invited in for a cup of tea. As we sat around the fire they served up with hot drinks, chips, biscuits and cake. We sat around talking until 2 a.m. How can a leader be expected to keep his party going with hospitality like this? We slept on bales of wool and hay in the shod and in the morning nobody wanted to get up. Eventually we got away at about 8 a.m., but no sooner had we gone more than 100 yards when Bob Smith got a puncture. In due time we arrived at Burnt Flat Creek where we had breakfast. We had to wheel our bikes down Burnt Flat Creek and at the bottom I got a puncture. By this time people were beginning to think that the trip was not possible as it was already about 11 a.m. and we had only come a couple of miles. At this stage Paul Hinkley brought out a little sign which read "Katoomba and/or Bust" and tied it onto the back of his bike. A little further on Bob Smith had more trouble with his bike and Tony Dinch remained with him to help with repairs while the others pushed on. This is when Ganderpipe came out with his classic statement - "You can get spread out on a trip like this". Little did he realize what was to come.
-next thing we saw was Bob hurtling 20 feet into the air. 7e picked him up from the gutter, dzed but not hurt, Thile we were fixing his bike the
-local farmer came along and we got talking to him. He suggested that we sleep in his wool shed. His idea was quickly accepted and we followed him up to the house. On the xay from the gate to the house we seemed to have lost 2 hods. 7e went out to search and found 3 of them.
+We made good time across the "Dilly" and up the steep walk on the other side. The others caught us up at lunch in Burnes Creek. We then pushed our bikes up the long drawn out hills to Yerranderie. Here there was rebellion in the party and most of them camped in the old Hotel while Roger, Rona, Doone and myself pushed on to Byrnes Gap.
-The farmer was very hospitable and we were invited in for a cup of
-tea. As we sat around the fire they served up with hot drinks, chips, biscuits and cake. 7e sat around talking until 2 a m. How can a leader be expected to keep his party going with hospitality like this? We slept on bales of wool and hay in the shod and in the morning nobody wanted to get up. Eventually we got away at about 8 a m., but no sooner had we gone
+Next morning we were up at first light and away an hour later. We had to go down and up a few valleys before we reached Scott's Main Range proper. When we were just about on top my bike broke down beyond repair. There was nothing else to do but leave it there. While we were taking the tubes out, Fonny, Bob Smith and Alan Pike caught up to us and took more parts. I started walking but was quickly over-taken by the riders as we were now on easy riding country. Not long afterwards Dot and the rest of the party also passed me. It looked like I would be back well behind the others as the cyclists were going much faster than me.
-more than 100 yards when Bob Smith got a puncture. In due time we arrived at Burnt Flat Creek where we had breakfast. We had to wheel our bikes down Burnt Flat Creek and at the bottom i got a puncture. By this time people were beginning to think that the trip waw not possible as it was
-already about 11 a m. and we had only come a couple of miles. At this
+Just as I was getting very weary I stumbled into the Catholic Bushies hut for a drink. When I got nearer the hut I heard a rumpus coming from inside and saw a load of bikes parked outside. What I heard was actually old time dance music coming from a record player. Inside I found 5 cyclists making merry and stuffing themselves with food. They fed me with some soup and coffee and I was on my way again.
-stage Paul Hinkley brought out a little sign which read iTATOOMBA and/or BUST" and tied. it onto the back of his bike. A little further on Bob Smith
-had more trouble with his bike and firony Dinch remained with him to help with repairs while the others pushed on This is when Ganderpipe came out with his classic statement - "You can get spread out on a trip like this".
+I had only gone a few miles when I heard a rattle of bikes behind me and the party came streaking by again. However I caught them up on top of Mt. Cookem where the road runs out. From the top of Cookem I gave a "Dayo" and received answers from all over the valley. I then headed down the track which looked like an elephant trail, the others wheeling their bikes down behind me. I had only gone a short distance when I met Brian Harding who had come up looking for us. He then told me his story. He had been out on a day walk and was sitting by the Cox's River waiting for us when a rock came rolling over a cliff on the opposite side of the river. Following the rock came a bicycle and following the bicycle came a bod. The first of the party had arrived at the Cox's River!
-Little did he realize what was to come.
-We made good time across the "Dilly" and up the steep walk on the
+Brian and I then went down to the river and cut up to the White Dog Road on the other side. We could only see two sets of wheel tracks going up, but continued up to Brian's car at Medlow Gap. There was still no one in sight so we drove back to Katoomba. We have just finished our meal and being a good leader who always looks after his party I think we will go out to the end of Narrow Neck and see if anyone is coming in.
-other side. The others caught us up at lunch. in Barnes Creek. We then pushed our bikes up the long drawn oat hills to Yerranderie. Here thare was rebellion in the party ana most of them camped in the old Hotel while Roger, Rona, Doone and myself pushed on to -Byrnes Gap.
-Next morning we were up at first light and away an hour later. we had to go down and up a few valleys before we reached Scott's Main Range proper. Mien we were just about on top my bike broke down beyond repair. There was nothing else to do but leave it there. While we were taking the tubes out, Fonny, Doi Smith and Alan Pike caught up tb us and took more parts. I started walking but was quickly over-taken by the riders as we were now
+===Postscript.===
-on easy riding country. Not long afterwards Dot and the rest of the party
-also passed me, It looked like I would be back well behind the others as the cyclists were going much faster than me.
+We did find some one coming in along Narrow Neck. First came my brother, Doone, who had pulled his bike up Taro's ladders on a piece of string and rode in along the Neck. He was closely followed by Roger who had thrown his bike away at Medlow Gap and walked along the Neck. Roger was closely followed by John Scott who had walked the whole distance from Mittagong to Katoomba. As there was no sign of anyone else we went home.
-Just as I was getting very weary I stumbled into the Catholic Bushies
-hut for a drink. when I got nearer the hut I heard a rumpus coming from inside and saw a load of bikes parked outside. What I heard was actually old time
+Next day at work I got a phone call from Fonny Dinch to tell us that Bob Smith, Alan Pike, Rona Butler and himself had arrived home at 5 a.m. that morning. Apparently they thought that since the leader wasn't there they could have three hours for lunch. This time they spent at the bottom of the White Dog Road and we had passed them by cutting up the ridge.
-dance music coming from a record player, Inside I found 5 cyclists making merry and stuffing themselves with food. They fed me with some soup and
-coffee and I was on my way again.
+When they eventually dragged themselves away from the lunch spot they pushed their bikes up to Medlow Gap which they reached just on nightfall. Being a keen party they pushed on up Deberts Knob, then pulled their bikes up Taro's ladders in the dark. Dot and the rest of the party stayed at Medlow Gap for the night and came out next morning.
-June, 1966 The Sydney. Bushwalker 15.
-I had only gone a few miles when I hear d a rattle of bikes behind me and the-'party came streaking by again. However I caught them up on top of Mt. Cookem where. the road runs out. From the top of Cookem I gave a "Dayo" and received answers from all over the valley I then headed down the track which looked like an elephant trail, the others wheeling their bikes down behind me. I had only gone a short distance when I met Brian Harding who had come up looking for us. He then told me his story. He had been out on a day walk and was sitting by the Cox 's River waiting for us when a rock came rolling over a cliff on the opposite side of the river. Following the rock came a bicycle and following the bicycle came a bod. The first of the party had. arrived at the Cox 's River!
+----
-Brian and I then went down to the river and cut up to the White Dog Road on the other side. We could only see two sets of wheel tracks going up, but continued up to Brian's car at liEedlow Gap. There was still no one in sight so we drove back to Katoomba. We have just finished our meal and being a good leader who always looks after his party I think we will go. out to the end of Narrow Neck and see if ahyone is coming in.
-Postscript.
+A certain character who runs a garage-cafe in walking country was telling us about the various groups who passed his way, and he was __not__ joking.
-wu
-lid find some one coming in along Narro w Neck. First came my brother, Doone, who had pulled his bike up Taro's ladders on a piece of string and. rode in along the Neck. He was closely followed by Roger who had thrown his bike away at Medlow Gap and walked along the Neck. ROger was closely followed by John Scott who had walked the whole distance from Mitta6,rong to Katoomba. As there was no sign of else we went home.
+"Yes, we've even had the Out of Bounds Movement." "Don't you mean the Outward Bound Movement", we said. "Yes, that's right, the Out of Bounds Movement."
-, -
-Next clay -at work I got a phone call from gronny ,Pinch to tell us that Bob Smith, Alan Pike, Rona Butler and himself had arrived horn at 5 a m. that morning. Apparently they thought that since the leader wasn't there they could have three hours for lanch.. This time they spent at the bottom of the
+Wonder what he calls the S.B.W?
-. White Dog Road. and we had passed them by cutting up the ridge.
-When they eventually 'dragged themselves 'away from the lunch spot they pushed-Aheir- bikes up to Medlow  GaP which they reached just on ilightfall. Being a keen party they pushed. on up Deberts Knob, then pulled their. bikes
+----
-up Taro's lad c3Rra in the dark: Dot and the rest of the party stayed at M.edlow Gap for the night. and came out next morn ing--
-.....M.11
+=====Profile Of A Bushwalker - No. 1 - "Tarro".=====
-A certain character who runs a garageCafe in walking:country was telling us abouf the various groups who passed 'his ity, and:he was not joking. . -
-"Yes, we've even had the Out of Bounds Movement." "Don't you mean the Outward Bound Movement", we said. "Yes, that's right*, the Out of Bounds Movement."
+By Alan Rigby.
-Wonder what he calls the S.B.
-mr.100
+"Who is Sylvia?" The opening question of that beautiful song by Schubert could also be asked of "Tarro".
-. The Sydney Buhwalker June, 1966
-PROFILE OF A BUSH7ALKER  No. 1.  "TARRO". By Alan Rigby.
+"Who is Tarro, whence came he?" There must be a great number of Sydney Bushwalkers, and other walkers too, who are vividly aware of that amazing person but have no idea of his background. To them he is a living legend. Those who have walked with him, camped with him, talked with him and listened to the music from his flute at the campfire remember him as an ever-refreshing and unforgetable character.
-"Mc is Sylvia?" The oeping question of that beautiful song by Schubert could also be asked of "Tarro".
-"Who is Tarro, whence came he?" There must be a great number of
+In mortal years "Tarro" is old but in spirit and manner he is eternally young. He saw twenty one years of the last century, all the boundless days of young manhood. He can recall an immense amount of facts about the Sydney of those far away days, of people, buildings, theatre, and so on, and his reminiscences are well worth listening to.
-Sydney Bushwalkers, a_nd other walkers too, who are vividly aware of that amazing person but have no idea of his background. To them he is a living legend. Those who have walked with him, camped with him, talked with him
-and listened to the music from his flute at the campfire remember him as an everrefreshing and unforgetable character.
+I have known him for over fifty years and have been in close contact through that time. When I first met him he was a black-haired, lean and vigorous young man in his early thirties. And now, an individualist, an original thinker with quite a formidable personality. By occupation a first rate painter and signwriter, a craftsman who loved his work. Just take a walk around the city with him and he will point out existing examples of that ancient craft done in his younger days. Born on 23rd of June, 1879, Tarro is one of a family of eight children, two girls and six boys. Of the eight one sister and three brothers (four all told) are still living. I remember his parents well, particularly his wonderful mother. She was over 90 when she died and I had the rare priviledge of writing a letter of congratulations to her on her 90th birthday.
-In mortal years "Tarro" is old but in spirit and manner he is eternally
-young. He saw twenty one years of the last century, all the boundless days of young manhood. He can recall-an immense amount of facts about the Sydney of those far away days, of people, buildings, theatre, and so on, and his reminiscences are well worth listening to.
+Tarro's home is, as one would expect, quite different from any other home. It is full of gadgets, levers to open the front door of the seven foot fence that surrounds his grounds, a domed ceiling over a twenty foot square room, with a ten by ten room at each corner, but not divided off from the main room. Various alterations were made over the years and one is an upstairs lookout platform, partly covered. Here he sleeps, that is if one can imagine such a man sleeping. From this lookout there is a clear view to the mountains, and various points such as Clear Hill may be picked out. Indeed, on trips to Clear Hill it would be arranged with someone at his home to flash a mirror at a given hour and we would flash back.
-I have known him for over fifty years and have been in close contact through that time. When I first met him he was a blackhaired, lean and vigorous young man in his early thirties. And now, an individualist, an
-original thinker with quite a formidable personality. By occupation a first rate painter and signwriter, a craftsman who loved his work. Just take a walk around the city with him and he will point out existing examples of that ancient craft done in his younger days. Born on 23rd of June, 1879, Tarro is one of a family of eight children, two girls and six boys. Of the eight one sister and three brothers (four all told are still living. I remember
+The grounds are surrounded by a seven foot fence of fine corrugated iron, with entrance by a panelled door. This is secured by a Yale lock and one signals desire for entrance by pressing a bell button, whereon the door will swing silently open with never a soul in sight. It is all done with levers from any part of the house. Consequently he is never bothered by hawkers. The name of the house is "Voltaire", which indicated to soul-saving parsons that their time would be wasted. (For further elucidation read Voltaire's "Candide" and other stories and essays.) In short Tarro valued his time and seclusion. In the grounds he maintained a well-equipped workshop and there were few tasks from expert tin-smithing to tent-making that he did not master. He is a first-class "gadgeteer" with a cunning sense of invention. Highly skilled in woodwork, he has made many exquisite pieces.
-his parents well, particularly his wonderful mother. She was over 90 when
-she died and I had the rare proviledge of writing-a letter of congratulations to her on her 90th birthday.
+As both of us were keen cyclists, we did many rides together, and for many years he celebrated his birthday on the nearest Sunday by riding one hundred miles in the day and on a great number of "century" runs I was his partner. The usual run was Auburn to Bulli Lookout and back and then five miles to Parramatta and back to make the exact hundred miles. He still rides the same bicycle, a Canadian "Red-bird" that is as hard-wearing as himself.
-Tarro's home is, as one would expect, quite different from any other home. It is full of gadgets, levers to open the front door of the seven foot fence that surrounds his grounds, a domed ceiling over a twenty foot square room, with a ten by ten room at each corner, but not divided off from the main room. Various alterations were made over the years and one is
-an upstairs lookout platform, partly covered. Here he sleeps, that is if one can imagine such a man sleeping. From this lookout there is a clear
+In 1921 a change came to my life that was to have profound effect on Tarro's. In that year I met Myles J. Dunphy and as the result of a two weeks' bushwalk that Christmas (my first) I was invited to join the Mountain Trails Club of N.S.W. Following a number of walks to Era, Burning Palms, Garie, untouched paradise in those days, I invited Tarro and his son Ben to go with me to Clear Hill on the October holiday. It should be remembered that in those days there were no maps, no tracks, no walkers in general, and of course no Paddy Pallin and his lightweight walking gear. Tarro was an expert camper; he maintained a permanent camp at Clovelly for years (can you imagine that today?) but had done no bushwalking. The Tarrs' packs were, I think, ex army haversacks and mine was a swag type designed by Myles Dunphy and Bert Gallop and called the "Dungalla". We arrived at Katoomba by the early morning paper train. It is hard to believe it now, but we caused some amazement at that town and some fifty or more people followed us a long way toward Narrow Neck. They had never seen walkers before.
-view to the mountains, and various points such as Clear Hill mFifr be picked out. Indeed, on trips to Clear Hill it would be arranged with domeone at his home to flash a mirror at a given hour and we would flash back.
-The grounds are surrounded by a seven foot fence of fine corrugated iron, with entrance by a panelled door. This is secured. by a Yale lock and one signals desire for entrance by pressing a bell button, whereon the
+Thus was Tarr introduced to walking and when the S.B.W. came into being in 1927 he was in the first group of enthusiastic members. Here he made many friends and his personality developed and blossomed. I think that it is safe to say that this had a profound effect on him, as he met a very wide variety of people from many walks of life.
-door will swing silently open with never a soul in sight. It is all done
-with levers from any part of the house. Consequently he is never bothered by hawkers. The name of the house if "Voltaire", which indicated to soul-
+On the Clear Hill trip his gadgeteering mind set to work on packs. The rucksak was not here then. After many experiments his ultimate was a pack with a moulded plywood back to which the harness and bags were attached. This pack had many innovations and like its owner, was unique. He made a pack for me to my own idea and used his cane frame idea on it. To test this pack he carried the original Tarro's Ladder, together with his camping gear to Clear Hill where he erected the ladder.
-June, 1966 The Sydney Dushwalker 17.
-saving parsons that their time weuld be wasted. (For further elucidation read Voltaire's "Candide" and ether stories and essays.) In short Tarro valued his time and seclusion. In the grovLds he maintained a well-. equipped workshop and there were few tasks from expert tin-smithing to
+There is one word that is the key to Tarro's nature, that word is "Enthusiasm". Enthusiasm is the base of everything that he does, and of everything that he says. Behind it all he has a will of iron, his life is disciplined and to some people, spartan. He will not waste time on things of little interest, but on the other hand he finds enormous interest in little things, to such an end he made his "Viewascope", a device with which to study the tiny, hidden beauty in the heart of a flower. His interests are very wide. He has an immense knowledge of music, a keen follower of ballet, opera, the stage, a fine sense of history and a keen and unusual reader. He is by far the fastest reader whom I know, and few can as quickly digest the contents of a book. Among the earlier interests was photography, especially stereoscopic photography.
-tent-making that he did not master. He is a first-class "gadgeteer" with
-a cunning sense of invention. Highly Skilled in woodwork, he has made many exquisite pieces.
+Tarro made history in the Thirties, by becoming "lost" near the foot of Mt. Mouin. That did not matter so much, but he had all of our best girls with him and a large and anxious party searched all night around the gullies and gorges and the Glens of Guess looking for them. They turned up all right next morning and eventually a song was written to celebrate the happening.
-As both of us were keen cyclists, we did many rides together, and for many years he celebrated his birthday on the nearest Sunday by riding
-one hundred miles in the day and on a groat number of century " runs I was his partner. The usual run was Auburn to Dulli Lookout and back and then five miles to Parramatta and back to make the exact hundred miles. He still rides the same bicycle, a CanaJlian "Red-bird" that is as hard- wearing as himself.
-In 1921 a change came to my life that was to have profound effect on Tarrels. In that year I met Myles J. Dunphy and as the result of a two weeks bushwalk that Christmaz (my-first) I was invited to join the Mountain Trails Club of N.S.7, pllowing a number of walks to Era, Burning Palms, Garie, untouched paradise in those days, I invited Tarro an-1 his son Ben to go with me to Clear Hill on the October holiday. It should be remembered that in those daYs there were no maps, no tr[oks, no walkers in
-general, and of course no Paddy Pallin and his lightweight walking gear. Tarro was an expert' camper ; he maintrdned a permanent camp at Clovelly for years (can you imagine that today?) but had done no bushwalking. The Tarrs' packs were, I think, ex army haversacks and mine was a swag type designed. by Myles Dunehy and Bert Gallop and called the "Dungalla". Te
-arrived. at Xatoomba by the early morning paper train. It is hard to believe it now, but we caused some amazement at that town and some fifty
-or more people followed us a long way toward Narrow Neck. They had never seen walkers before.
-Thus was Tarr introduced to walking and when the S.D.7. came into
-being in 1927 he was in the first group of enthusiastic members. Here
-he made many friends and his personality developed and blossomed. I think that it is safe to say that this had a profound effect on him, as he met a very wide variety of people from many walks of life.
-On the Clear Hill trip his gadget coring mind set to work on packs.
-The rudksak was not here then. After many experiments his ultimate was a pack with a moulded plywood back to which the harness and bags were attached. This pack had many innovations and like its owner, was unique. He made a pack for me to my own idea and used his cane frame idea on it. To test this pack he carried the original Tarro's Ladder, together with his camping gear to Clear Hill where he erected the ladder.
-There is one word that is the key to Tarro's nature, that wedis "Enthusiasm". Enthusiasm is the base of everything that he does, and of everything that he says. Behind it all he has a will of iron, his life is
-. The Sydney Dushwalker June, 1966
-disCiplin6d ald to sOme Peopie; 's'Pa:Xtan: He will not waste time on things of little interest, but on the other hand he finds enormous interest in little things, to such an end he made his "Viewascope", a device with which to study the tiny, hidden beauty in the heart of a flower. His tam-rests are very wide. He has an immense knowledge of music, a keen follower of ballet, opera, the stage, a fine sense of history and a keen and unusual' reader. He is by far the fastest reader whom I know, and few can as quickly digest the contents of a book. Among the earlier interests was photography, especially stereoscopic photography.
-Tarro made history in the Thirties, by becoming "lost" near the foot of Mt. Houin. That did not matter so much, but he had all of our best girls with him and a large and anxious party searched all night around the gullies and gorges and the Glens of Guess looking for them. They turned up all right next morning and eventually a song was written to celebrate
-the happening.
 He loved Clear Hill and in fact gave himself the title of "The Duke of Clear Hill", which stuck to him for many years.
-Tralkers come and go, but the true walkers retain their love of the bush, the memory of their companions and the campfires at night, the sight of sparks leaping to join the myriad stars in the velvet dark sky, of the
-murmuring stream and the soft sigh of the night breeze through the casuarina
-needles and whenever I sit by my campfire I just wish to hear again the haunting music of Tarro's flute.
-,m41....4.11,1111=11:11=
-FEDERATION REPORT - MAY.
-Search and Rescue Section Practice 7eekend: This excursion will be held on
-July 16/17. Details will be made available later. Colin Putt is acting Rs
-Field Officer.
-Black Jerry's Ridge: The Department of Lands advised that the use of the
-road is leg1 as it was provided for in the original survey. A copy of the District Map is being obtained and the matter will be further investigated.
-Colong Caves: It was advised that an iron gateway had been erected in the area known as "Kings Cross", but it was not known with whose authority. As the caves are in Crown Land further enquirie are being made.
-Sydney University Rock-Climbing Club: This Club is desirous of affiliating with the Federation. A sub-committee was appointed to report back on its eligibility.
-Federation Pall: This function will be held at Paddington Town Hall on
-September 9. Clubs are requested to keep the date before members by means of Club Magazines and general announcement. Tickets are $2.50 single, $5 double. A new band is to be engaged and prizes awarded for table decorations on a selected theme.
-June, 1966 The Sydny Dushwalker 19.
- ...
-     .
-Power Line in Mt. Irvine Area: The Conservation Dureau announced that a move was on foot to erect a power line which would probably entail destruction of bushland. The purpose waS to pump water from wollangaMbe Creek.
-Blue Mountains National Park: A move is afoot to have the whole area declared a wild Life,Refuge. The Trust announced that two fires had been started in the Park by firework. The Trust and the Federation is becoming increasingly concerned at the greater number of fireworks being exploded in bushal nd areas. The Park by-laws prohibit the use of fireworks. Club members are requested to police Blue Gum Forest Area for this menace.
-Heathcote Primitive AreaA, Er. Paul Barnes announced that a Trust Ranger had been attracted by the explosion of bungers. He found they were being exploded by fcAlr Scouts because they were lost on Heathcote Creek, and wished to attract attention.
-Darrinpton Tops Area:. It. was learned that a forest of 16,000 pine seedling was ab3ut to be plantdd-by'the Forestry Commission, to which a letter has been addressed_seekig information as,to,the location of the State Forest.
-Otford: It is reported intense drives -are being made for permission to establish a coal mine in this area, which may penetrate under Royal National Park, with ventilation shafts.
-Natural Gas Pipeline, A warning was issued that the proposal to pipe gas from Victoria may encroach on existing reserves. Any new survey marks should be reported to the Federation for investigation, irrespective of location.
-Orienteering Competition: Forms are available at Paddy Pallin's shop. This innovation should prove to be very enjoyable. Prizes are offered.
-Radio Fie: This function will be held at Et. Kur-Ring-Gai on Sunday, June 5. 9.30 a.M. train from Hornsby This is an important adjunct to
-S R. operations.
-waratah Festival: An investigation is being made on the possibilities of a display on the 1967 Festival Parade.
-HOw DO YOUR TRIPS SCORE?
-Ross wyborn. Compare the trip you lead or go on by the table below.
-. No. of People on Trip. 1 point per person (females 2 points:
-. No;. of Days Overdue 10 points per person per Day.
-. People Lost On Trip 5 points per person per day.
-. Bungles in Map Reading. 5 points per bungle.
-. The Sydney Bushwalker June9 1966
-. No of Publicly Known Dludgers 2 points per Dludger.
-. No. of Lost Cars 10 points per Oar.
-. Car Swap Trips 20 points
-. Lost Leader (i e. separated from party. 10 points per day.
-. Impossible Route Selected 10 points.
-. Arrival Home on Monday Morning. 2 points per hour after midnight.
-. Trip Not completed Due to !Mite Ants. 10 Points
-. Angle of Campsite 2 points forevery degree over 450
-Here is how it works: Example. Mittagong  Katoomba Dike Trip.
-Points. Fill in Your Score.
-No. of people  11 men 2 women 15
-people overdue 1 day 50
-people lost day 5
-Map Reading Bungles No Map Anyway.
-No. of lost cars
-Car Swap trip
-Lost Loader  1 day 10
-Impossible Route Selected 10
-Those not overdue got home 5 a m. 10 Trip was completed
-.01.1171...711
-Total 1007
-0 0 0  0   0
-P  0   0   0
-0
-  0 0 0 0 C.
-CnE  SCORE
-  20  May as well have stayed home.
-  40  Could have gone on a Kameruka trip. 40  60  Typical S.B.T. Trip.
-  100  A mighty trip (could only be a S.P.7. trip).
-greattr that 100  still recovering (could only be a 7bssiborn trip).
+Walkers come and go, but the true walkers retain their love of the bush, the memory of their companions and the campfires at night, the sight of sparks leaping to join the myriad stars in the velvet dark sky, of the murmuring stream and the soft sigh of the night breeze through the casuarina needles and whenever I sit by my campfire I just wish to hear again the haunting music of Tarro's flute.
+----
+=====Federation Report - May.=====
+===Search and Rescue Section Practice Weekend:===
+This excursion will be held on July 16/17. Details will be made available later. Colin Putt is acting as Field Officer.
+===Black Jerry's Ridge:===
+The Department of Lands advised that the use of the road is legal as it was provided for in the original survey. A copy of the District Map is being obtained and the matter will be further investigated.
+===Colong Caves:===
+It was advised that an iron gateway had been erected in the area known as "Kings Cross", but it was not known with whose authority. As the caves are in Crown Land further enquiries are being made.
+===Sydney University Rock-Climbing Club:===
+This Club is desirous of affiliating with the Federation. A sub-committee was appointed to report back on its eligibility.
+===Federation Ball:===
+This function will be held at Paddington Town Hall on September 9. Clubs are requested to keep the date before members by means of Club Magazines and general announcement. Tickets are $2.50 single, $5 double. A new band is to be engaged and prizes awarded for table decorations on a selected theme.
+===Power Line in Mt. Irvine Area:===
+The Conservation Bureau announced that a move was on foot to erect a power line which would probably entail destruction of bushland. The purpose was to pump water from Wollangambe Creek.
+===Blue Mountains National Park:===
+A move is afoot to have the whole area declared a Wild Life Refuge. The Trust announced that two fires had been started in the Park by fireworks. The Trust and the Federation is becoming increasingly concerned at the greater number of fireworks being exploded in bushland areas. The Park by-laws prohibit the use of fireworks. Club members are requested to police Blue Gum Forest Area for this menace.
+===Heathcote Primitive Area:===
+Mr. Paul Barnes announced that a Trust Ranger had been attracted by the explosion of bungers. He found they were being exploded by four Scouts because they were lost on Heathcote Creek, and wished to attract attention.
+===Barrington Tops Area:===
+It was learned that a forest of 16,000 pine seedling was about to be planted by the Forestry Commission, to which a letter has been addressed seeking information as to the location of the State Forest.
+===Otford:===
+It is reported intense drives are being made for permission to establish a coal mine in this area, which may penetrate under Royal National Park, with ventilation shafts.
+===Natural Gas Pipeline:===
+A warning was issued that the proposal to pipe gas from Victoria may encroach on existing reserves. Any new survey marks should be reported to the Federation for investigation, irrespective of location.
+===Orienteering Competition:===
+Forms are available at Paddy Pallin's shop. This innovation should prove to be very enjoyable. Prizes are offered.
+===Radio Field Day:===
+This function will be held at Mt. Ku-Ring-Gai on Sunday, June 5. 9.30 a.m. train from Hornsby. This is an important adjunct to S & R. operations.
+===Waratah Festival:===
+An investigation is being made on the possibilities of a display on the 1967 Festival Parade.
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+=====How Do Your Trips Score?=====
+Ross Wyborn.
+Compare the trip you lead or go on by the table below.
+|1. No. of People on Trip|1 point per person (females 2 points).|
+|2. No. of Days Overdue|10 points per person per Day.|
+|3. People Lost On Trip|5 points per person per day.|
+|4. Bungles in Map Reading|5 points per bungle.|
+|5. No. of Publicly Known Bludgers|2 points per Bludger.|
+|6. No. of Lost Cars|10 points per Car.|
+|7. Car Swap Trips|20 points.|
+|8. Lost Leader (i.e. separated from party)|10 points per day.|
+|9. Impossible Route Selected|10 points.|
+|10. Arrival Home on Monday Morning|2 points per hour after midnight.|
+|11. Trip Not completed Due to White Ants|10 Points.|
+|12. Angle of Campsite|2 points for every degree over 45°.|
+Here is how it works: Example. Mittagong - Katoomba Bike Trip.
+| |__Points.__|__Fill in Your Score.__|
+|No. of people - 11 men 2 women|15|...|
+|5 people overdue 1 day|50|...|
+|2 people lost day|5|...|
+|Map Reading Bungles|No Map Anyway|...|
+|No. of lost cars| - |...|
+|Car Swap trip| - |...|
+|Lost Loader  1 day|10|...|
+|Impossible Route Selected|10|...|
+|Those not overdue got home 5 a.m.|10|...|
+|Trip was completed| - |...|
+|Total|100| |
+Code - Score
+- 20: May as well have stayed home.
+- 40: Could have gone on a Kameruka trip.
+- 60: Typical S.B.W. Trip.
+- 100: A mighty trip (could only be a S.B.W. trip).
+Greater than 100: Still recovering (could only be a Wossiborn trip).