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- | iggq | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | Postal Address Box 4476, G.P.O., Sydney. | + | EDITOR: |
- | 41.0. | + | BUS. MANAGER: |
- | + | TYPIST: Dorothy | |
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- | + | THE SYDNEY | |
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- | 11.111.01 | + | **TREE AT MY WINDOW** |
- | 11.111.01 | + | |
- | EDITOR: | + | Tree at my window, window tree,\\ My sash is lowered when night comes on; \\ But let there never be curtain drawn, |
- | BUS. MANAGER: | + | |
- | --oo0oo-- | + | |
- | ddy's Ad, 15. | + | Vague dream-head lifted out of the ground\\ |
- | DTR ilGla,1 l_Bs od naie 23 U.MNGR ilBre oa reDie alnfr,18 YIT ooh mgte,1 artaAeu9arog06 | + | |
- | -oo- | + | But, tree, I have seen you taken and tossed,\\ And if you have seen me when I slept,\\ You have seen me when I was taken and swept,\\ And all but lost. |
- | 2.. THE SYDNEY | + | |
- | TREE AT IVIY T1E1017 | + | That day she put our heads together,\\ Fate had her imagination about her,\\ Your head so much concerned with outer,\\ Mine with inner, weather. |
- | ..1 | + | |
- | Tree at my window,: window tree, | + | |
- | My sash is lowered when night comes on; But lot there never be curtain drawn, Between you and me. | + | |
- | Vague dream-head lifted out of the ground And thin-hext | + | |
- | But, tree, 1 have seen you taken an tossed, | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | That clay she put our heads together, | + | |
- | Your head so much concerned with outer, | + | |
(Written by an American, Robert Frost, with Taro and his tree in mind). | (Written by an American, Robert Frost, with Taro and his tree in mind). | ||
- | 3 . 'THE SYDNEY 1.70171, | + | |
- | 40,,,,, | + | **" |
- | :,TITARcyl | + | |
- | 1879 1969 | + | 1879-1969 |
- | This remarkable man left us at his home at Auburn on 14th August, 1969, at the ripe old age of 90 years, for bushwalking and camping | + | |
- | beyond the distant horizons - who knows where? Certainly his earth- | + | This remarkable man left us at his home at Auburn on 14th August, 1969, at the ripe old age of 90 years, for bushwalking and camping beyond the distant horizons - who knows where? Certainly his earthly |
- | ly remains have become "earth to earth" and "ashes to ashes", | + | |
- | spirit (whatever that expression encompasses) will be wandering over the many tracks and trils he knew so well. | + | Hec. Carruthers has given me the privilege of a preview of his tribute to Taro and with his sentiments I am entirely in accord. |
- | Hec. Carruthers has given me the privilege of a preview of his | + | |
- | tribute to Taro and with his sentiments I am entirely in accord. | + | So much could be written of Walter Tarr; to those of us of the older generation who knew him and his many attributes (and perhaps one could also say, some of his idiosyncrasies) |
- | So much could be written of Walter Tarr; to those of us of the older generation who knew him and his many attributes ( and perhaps one could also say, some of his idiosyncrasies) | + | |
- | necessary but, to those of the younger generation | + | One would not use the word " |
- | not know-him so well, one would commend | + | |
- | One would not use the word " | + | |
- | :JOE. TURNER.. | + | JOE TURNER |
- | TARO! | + | |
- | Taro, the man is dead. Taro, the spirit lives on in the hearts | + | **TARO!** |
- | of all those who appreciate the wonders and the beauties of natUre. | + | |
- | For Taro saw beauty in nature - the curve of the distant hills, the graceful lines of a majestic gum or the beam of golden light caressing the meadow; even the minute flower was not beneath his notice as/ | + | Taro, the man is dead. Taro, the spirit lives on in the hearts of all those who appreciate the wonders and the beauties of nature. |
- | carefully placing it in his florascope; he transformed, | + | |
- | understanding of music and his appreciation of the ballet and opera demonstrated his enjoyment of the finer things of life. (One opera on | + | For Taro saw beauty in nature - the curve of the distant hills, the graceful lines of a majestic gum or the beam of golden light caressing the meadow; even the minute flower was not beneath his notice as carefully placing it in his florascope; he transformed, |
- | film was visited fifty times by this incredible man). | + | |
- | TIE SYDNEY BUSIFALiaR September 1969. | + | Here was a man who gained a great deal of satisfaction from his physical capabilities; |
- | Here waS'a man who gained a great deal of satisfaction from his physical capabilities; | + | |
- | ing pleased him more than to be able to provoke some worthy opponent into a discussion on a controversial subject. Not only did he like | + | There was one incident in Taro's life that gave me an insight into his real self. That was the time a stray cat entered his domain. To those of you who knew Taro's backyard, you will realise it was an ideal place for a cat; no dogs could gain access and there was always plenty of long grass to lie around on. So this cat decided this would be his " |
- | to air his views but, without the other person being aware of it, he was testing them out to observe their powers of reasoning0 | + | |
- | of people, not aware of this motive, regarded him as argumentative. Taro had many a quiet laugh after the discussions came to an end. | + | It took a few weeks to gain the cat's confidence but Taro was now involved with an unusual challenge. This disdainful creature, who sought the sanctuary |
- | There was one incident in Taro's life that gave me an insight into his real self. That was the time a stray cat entered his domain. To those of you who knew Taro's backyard, you will realise it was an ideal place fora cat; no dogs could gain access and there was-always plenty of long grass to lie around on. So this cat decided this would be his " | + | |
- | the cat was still around and Taro still continued to ignore | + | Then one day Taro told me the sad story. The cat had died! I did not think it possible but Taro really missed the cat. He had become firmly attached to it and for several weeks he always mentioned it in his conversation. Although he would not admit it, I'm sure he shed some tears at its departure. |
- | But as the weekeprogressed, Taro became intrigued with his boai' | + | |
- | "f - | + | Those who knew him well and understood him were fond of the old nonegrarian and know that, in his passing, we have lost a sincere friend who was always anxious to lend a hand if needed and most important, was a man who did not divulge confidences. |
- | It took a fi-a weeks to gain the cat's confidence but Taro was | + | |
- | now involved with an unusual challenge. This disdainful creature, | + | For nearly forty years, I have known and admired Taro, having enjoyed his company around many a glowing camp fire and in the future will miss the welcome from 87 Alice Street. |
- | who sought the-sNnctuary | + | |
- | him, so Taro increased his efforts and eventually gained the friend- | + | Now the gate at Voltire has closed for the last time, on this modern Socrates and I feel sure that at this moment, |
- | ship of the, cat. Day by day they became friends although | + | |
- | one invaded the' | + | |
- | Taro derived much comfort in having the cat around. It came to:, ccopt him and a firm friendship was beginning to develop. | + | **AT OUR AUGUST MEETING** |
- | Then one cl, | + | by Alex Colley. |
- | become firmly attached to it and for several weeks he always mentioned it in his coiarersation. Although he would not admit it, I'm sure he shed some tears at its departure. | + | |
- | Those who knew him well and understood him were fond of the old | + | The meeting commenced with an apology from Phil Butt and a presidential welcome to three new members, Peta Snellgrove, Douglas Ackland and Owen Manley. |
- | nonegrarian and know that, in hi b passing, we have lost a sincere | + | |
- | portant, was a man who did not divulge confidences. | + | In business arising from the minutes of the previous meeting, the President outlined the position regarding our Kangaroo Valley Land. A meeting had been held between representatives of the Quakers and the S.B.W. Trustees, and the land had been temporarily transferred |
- | 7 | + | probably by now been transferred to the S.B.W. Referring to the Crown Land adjoining, which the Club had hoped to lease, Don said that it had been found that the Club could not fulfil the conditions |
- | 5 THE SYDNEY BUSHTALKER September 1969. | + | |
- | For nearly forty years, I have known and admired Taro, having enjoyed his company around many a glowing camp fire and in the future will' | + | The Quakers had offered to pay our rates in return for grazing rights on our property. They also said that the road into both properties |
- | -Now the gate at Voltire has closed for the las time, on this modern Socrates and T feel sure that at this moment,i!t. Peter is receivi-ng | + | |
- | --oo0oo--- | + | Barry Pacey moved that we should |
- | AT OUR AUGUST MEETING | + | |
- | by Alex. Colley. | + | A further |
- | - The meeting commenced with an apology from Phil-Butt and a presidential welcome to three new members, Peta Snellgrove, Douglas Ackland and. Owen Manley. | + | |
- | In business arising from the minutes of the previous meeting, the President outlined the position regarding our Kangaroo Valley Land. A meeting had been held between representatives of the Quakers and the S.B.W. Trustees, and the land. had. been temporarilyTtransferred | + | |
- | Killana Pty. Ltd. ( Mr. Harold English' | + | A further |
- | probably by now been transferred to the S.D.T. Referring to the Crown Land adjoining, which the Club had hoped to lease7,Don said that it | + | |
- | had been found that the Club could not fulfil the _conditions | + | |
- | Mr. Chambers, who held the lease, and had the right to recommend a 'successor, had at first been in favour of the S.B.W. having it, but had:now, in response to a consideration of $200, recommended that it | + | The resignation |
- | go to a friend. The Quakers, who will have a warden on their property, could however fulfil the lease conditions, and if they apply, their application would very likely be supported by the Tater Board, which | + | |
- | fears that, should the land. be cultivated, erosion:would result. | + | The Treasurer reported |
- | The Quakers had offered to pay our rates in return for grazing rights on our property. They also said that the rd into both prop- | + | |
- | erties | + | |
- | do the job. It was suggested that we might co-operate in this work. The proposal about grazing rights was left to the Management Committee, to be appointed. The question of road repairs was, debated, it being moved that the Club should investigate the possibility of building a road: The President told us that the present road could be negotiatea | + | |
- | pity that the Club, which had been fighting against roads in primitive areas since its inception, should now be discussing one in its own primitive area. A vote was taken and resulted in a 14 all deadlock. | + | |
- | 6,, THE &MET DI . 1-17=P., - September 1969,;. | + | |
- | Noting that ' | + | |
- | of hands which resulted in tho motion' | + | |
- | Barry Paccy moved that we shou3j.2, | + | |
- | by the Quakers to look after our own proporty, so as to keen shooters and other 'undesirables away. The motion'was carried, | + | |
- | A further | + | |
- | A further | + | |
- | The resinrIt' | + | |
- | The Treasur.:,r reportel | + | |
In her .71' | In her .71' | ||
making his own ro-oo-t sOd that the walk e Du: | making his own ro-oo-t sOd that the walk e Du: |
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