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+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, Northcote Building, Reiby Place, Circular Quay, 2000.  Postal Address: Box 4476, G.P.O., Sydney.
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, Northcote Building, ReibY Place,Circular Quay, 2000.
-Postal Address Box 4476, G.P.O., Sydney.
+EDITOR: Bill Gillam, 19 Old Bush Road, Engadine, 2233.
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+BUS. MANAGER: Bill Burke, Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, 2118.
+TYPIST: Dorothy Knightley, 17 Mahratta Avenue, Wahroonga, 2076.
+THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER	September 1969
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+**TREE AT MY WINDOW**
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-EDITOR: Dill Gillam, 19 Old_ Bush Road, Engadine, 2233.
+Tree at my window, window tree,\\ My sash is lowered when night comes on; \\ But let there never be curtain drawn, \\ Between you and me.
-BUS. MANAGER: Dill Burke, Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford,2118. TYPIST: Dorothy Kmightley, 17 Eahratta Avenue9Tahroonga2076.
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-ddy's Ad,	15.
+Vague dream-head lifted out of the ground\\  And thing next most diffuse to cloud,\\ Not all your light tongues talking aloud\\ Could be profound.
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+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.
-..	THE SYDNEY BUSITTALKER	September 1969,
-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.
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-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 most diffuse to cloud, Not all your light tongues talking aloud Could be profound.
-But, tree, 1 have seen you taken an tossed,  And if you have seen me when I slept, You have seen me when I as taken and swept,
-' And ail-but lost.
-That clay she put our heads together, Fathadher imagination about her,
-Your head so much concerned with outer, Mho with inner, weather.'
 (Written by an American, Robert Frost, with Taro and his tree in mind).
-.	'THE SYDNEY 1.70171,141dR	September 1969.
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-:,TITARcyl
-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-
-ly remains have become "earth to earth" and "ashes to ashes", but his
-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.
-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 well, it is not
-necessary but, to those of the younger generation ylho perhaps did
-not know-him so well, one would commend Hects wora-s, and add that here was a man who, in the true sense of the word, was indeed a "bushwalker.
-One would not use the word "Vale", but "walk oh Taro", and may the track continue easy.
-:JOE. TURNER..
-TARO!
+**"TARO"**
+-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 earthly remains have become "earth to earth" and "ashes to ashes", but his spirit (whatever that expression encompasses) will be wandering over the many tracks and trails 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.
+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 well, it is not necessary but, to those of the younger generation who perhaps did not know him so well, one would commend Hec's words, and add that here was a man who, in the true sense of the word, was indeed a "bushwalker".
+One would not use the word "Vale", but "walk on Taro", and may the track continue easy.
+JOE TURNER
+**TARO!**
 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.
-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
+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, to the beholder an insignificant weed into a thing of beauty. His profound understanding of music and his appreciation of the ballet and opera demonstrated his enjoyment of the finer things of life. (One opera on film was visited fifty times by this incredible man).
-carefully placing it in his florascope; he transformed, to the beholder an insignificant weed.into a'thing of beauty. His profound understanding of music and his appreciation of the ballet and opera demonstrated his enjoyment of the finer things of life. (One opera on film was visited fifty times by this incredible man).
-Here was a man who gained a great deal of satisfaction from his physical capabilities; when out on a walk he carried his pack and kept up with the crowd despite his age. (He was knocked off his push bike at the pie of 89). He also appreciated the capabilities of others, admitting them for their outstanding qualities. OralIzi,' noth-
+Here was a man who gained a great deal of satisfaction from his physical capabilities; when out on a walk he carried his pack and kept up with the crowd despite his age. (He was knocked off his push bike at the age of 89). He also appreciated the capabilities of others, admiring them for their outstanding qualities. Orally, nothing pleased him more than to be able to provoke some worthy opponent into a discussion on a controversial subject. Not only did he like to air his views but, without the other person being aware of it, he was testing them out to observe their powers of reasoning. A number of people, not aware of this motive, regarded him as argumentative. Taro had many a quiet laugh after the discussions came to an end.
-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 to air his views but, without the other person being aware of it, he was testing them out to observe their powers of reasoning. A number of people, not aware of this motive, regarded him as argumentative. Taro had many a quiet laugh after the discussions came to an end.
-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 "garden of Eden", so he moved in. Taro, noticing him, ignored him, assuming that he was just passing through. A week later the cat was still around and Taro still continued to ignore him. But as the week progressed, Taro became intrigued with his boarder. Here was no fawning feline that wanted to purr around his legs but an independent that asked for no favours. The cat just lay and watched Taro._;from a safe distance as though appraising him. This was now to Taro so he made the first move in offering scraps of meat and then milk. The cat accepted those only when the donor was absent.
+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 "garden of Eden", so he moved in. Taro, noticing him, ignored him, assuming that he was just passing through. A week later the cat was still around and Taro still continued to ignore him. But as the week progressed, Taro became intrigued with his boarder. Here was no fawning feline that wanted to purr around his legs but an independent that asked for no favours. The cat just lay and watched Taro from a safe distance as though appraising him. This was new to Taro so he made the first move in offering scraps of meat and then milk. The cat accepted those only when the donor was absent.
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-It took a fi-a weeks to gain the cat's confidence but Taro was
+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 of his yard should not continue to ignore him, so Taro increased his efforts and eventually gained the friendship of the cat. Day by day they became friends although neither one invaded the privacy of the other. Here was a kindred spirit and Taro derived much comfort in having the cat around. It came to accept him and a firm friendship was beginning to develop.
-now involved with an unusual challenge. This disdainful creature,
-who sought the-sNnctuary of his yard should not continue 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.
-him, so Taro increased his efforts and eventually gained the friend-
-ship of the, cat. Day by day they became friends although neithk.
-one invaded the'provacy of the other. Here was a kindred spirit and
-Taro derived much comfort in having the cat around. It came to accept him and a firm friendship was beginning to develop.
-Then one cl,%5T Taro told me the sad story. The cat had died; did not think it-possible but Taro really missed the cat. Ho had
-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 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.
-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'Inists the welcome from 87 Alice Street.
+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.
-Now the gate at Voltire has closed for the last time, on this modern Socrates and I feel sure that at this moment, Peter is receiving instructions as to how he can improve things around Heaven.
+Now the gate at Voltire has closed for the last time, on this modern Socrates and I feel sure that at this moment, St. Peter is receiving instructions as to how he can improve things around Heaven.
+**AT OUR AUGUST MEETING**
+by Alex Colley.
+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 temporarily transferred to Killana Pty. Ltd. (Mr. Harold English's Real Estate Company). It had
+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 of such a lease, which required improvements to the land and agricultural use.  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 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 Water Board, which fears that, should the land be cultivated, erosion would result.
+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 needed re-making, and that a bull-dozer was now available to 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 negotiated by pushing the car.  Jack Perry was of the opinion that, with a bit of work, we could do a satisfactory job ourselves. It was also pointed out that the road we used could be used by others, and that it was a 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.  Noting that some didn't vote, the President called for a second show of hands which resulted in the motion' being defeated 17 to 16.
+Barry Pacey moved that we should ask the Warden to be appointed by the Quakers to look after our own proporty, so as to keep shooters and other undesirables away. The motion was carried.
+A further cheque for $10 from the Dungalla Club inspired a motion from David Ingram that Dungalla Club members be invited to use the land when they desired.  The assertion that this should be unnecessary, since all Dungalla Club members were S.B.W. members was refuted by the sponsors of the motion, who pointed out that some Dungalla Club members were ex-S.B.W. members.  The motion was carried.
+A further query was raised as the use of the land by Bush Club members.  Ron Knightly pointed out that this raised a further problem, what instructions should the warden be given as to who to admit, should the Quakers agree to our request that he watch over our land? He asked that the Committee give consideration to this question.
+The resignation of Maureen Taplin from Committee left a vacancy and the meeting elected Meryl Watman to fill it.
+The Treasurer reported an opening balance for the month of $652 and a closing balance of $763. It was also revealed that some 150 subscriptions are outstanding.  A general reminder that subscriptions were due had been included in tho last magazine but Ron Knightley asked that the former practice of sending a specific reminder personally addressed to those who had not paid be resumed.
-AT OUR AUGUST MEETING
-by Alex. Colley.
-- 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 to
-Killana Pty. Ltd. ( Mr. Harold English's Real Estate-Company). It had
-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 of such a lease, Which required improvements to the land and agricultural use.
-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
-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 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 needed re-making, and that a bull-dozer was :now available to
-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 by pushing the car. Jack Perry was of the opinion that, with a bit of work, we could do a satisfactory job ourselves. It was also pointed out that the road we used could be used. by others, and that it was a
-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.
-,,	THE &MET DI . 1-17=P., 	- September 1969,;.
-Noting that 'Some didn't veto, the 'President called for a second shoW
-of hands which resulted in tho motion' b;ying' defeated lv 17 to 16.
-Barry Paccy moved that we shou3j.2, ask the Warden to'bo appJintod
-by the Quakers to look after our own proporty, so as to keen shooters	 and other 'undesirables away. The motion'was carried,
-A further choquo for .1.0 from the Dunall,:,; Club inspired a motion. from David Ingram that Dungalla Club'membors be invited to use the land when they duirod The as_4sertion that this should he unnecessary, since all Dungall Club members WOI-j	membors war refuted by the sponsors of the mcibion, who 1pcinto:1 out that somo Dungalla Club members were ox-S0D7, members-, The motion was carlod
-A further quoi.y	r%iSja as th. 3, uso of th,::.)iland 1.,:r :ash/nut members-, Ron TaiightlOy pointal out that this r!3,:Ls,])d a further problern. That instructions should the warden be ivon as to who to admit, should the Quakers agroo to our rociaeo.t that he watch 0,7er our land? He asked that the Commit-boo Elvc: considoration to this cuostion
-The resinrIt'ion of Mao..ron Tal.]J.n from C(Youittoe loft a vcancyi and the mooti:ng elected Iicryl 7-atman to fill it,
-The Treasur.:,r reportel an o7)31-flong balance for the.; month of $652 and a closing baktce of :)76,, It was also revealed that some 150 subscriptions arc oUtstand: L general reminder that subscittions were due had boon included in tho last magazine but Ron Knightley. asked that the former practice of sonainv a vopecifio reminder personally addressed to those who had not paid ho
 In her .71'irs reporl; Dorothy roblo told us that Sam Hind-c, in. his walk to Yarley, had found that the counts7 round Marley was reverting to nature. The traolc was ,r,ierrown,	since oars could no longeL:i got down there a lot of fresh cro7th hail ar?(,,ared. Larry Faccy2
 making his own ro-oo-t sOd that the walk e Du:H:und%h	attended