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 The objects and Constitution of the new club were drawn up immediately, the date of next meeting decided, and it was arranged that notice of meeting should be inserted in "The Sun" newspaper.
-__Meeting No. 2.__ The press notice for this meeting read as fo1lows:-
+__Meeting No. 2.__ The press notice for this meeting read as follows:-
 (4) New Walking Club. ("The Sun", 5/11/27).
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-J OADJA
+=====Joadja - Is This a Bush Walk?=====
-Is This a Bush Walk?
 by Marion Lloyd.
-There were may cars and people gathered in a large paddock on a beautiful day in the valley of Joadja.'
-I had asked fellow bushwalkers to meet in this paddock, at 11.a m.
+There were may cars and people gathered in a large paddock on a beautiful day in the valley of Joadja.
- sharp, no earlier, as the leader had had a late night, and did. notlfeel up
- to an early start. I thought they would be easy to find, because 'I thought they would be the only beds there. But no It seemed just everyone had taken advantage of the near spring weather. First of all, we were caught in a mild traffic jam to get into the place and had to pay 60 cents each at the gate. We did not k.11017 that the owners had. opened up the Joadja ruins as a tourist attraction and this etterprising family are trying to Promote it. Then We had to *find where the S.B.U.s had herded together. This 'wasn't too difficult as instinct in this species attracted them to one pocket of the paddock
+I had asked fellow bushwalkers to meet in this paddock, at 11 a.m. sharp, no earlier, as the leader had had a late night, and did not feel up to an early start. I thought they would be easy to find, because I thought they would be the only bods there. But no! It seemed just everyone had taken advantage of the near spring weather. First of all, we were caught in a mild traffic jam to get into the place and had to pay 60 cents each at the gate. We did not know that the owners had opened up the Joadja ruins as a tourist attraction and this enterprising family are trying to promote it. Then we had to find where the S.B.W.s had herded together. This wasn't too difficult as instinct in this species attracted them to one pocket of the paddock.
-It was difficult to do a count to know exactly who had arrived and who had not. Some were so taken with the place that they had gone on a pre _exploratory ramble... The situation was complicated further by some disappearing Secretivoly or wandering to another corner of the paddock for the "view". This presented itself in thO form of a trestle table, glasses on the top and kegs of beer underneath. Nearby was a large. BarBQ fireplace and at one ena waS a large urn of hot water. The property owners had had a party the
-night before to celebrate paying off the last mortgage on their property and
+It was difficult to do a count to know exactly who had arrived and who had not. Some were so taken with the place that they had gone on a pre-exploratory ramble. The situation was complicated further by some disappearing secretively or wandering to another corner of the paddock for the "view". This presented itself in the form of a trestle table, glasses on the top and kegs of beer underneath. Nearby was a large Bar-B-Q fireplace and at one end was a large urn of hot water. The property owners had had a party the night before to celebrate paying off the last mortgage on their property and were extending their celebration to all visitors to Joadja for that day only in the form of free unlimited beer.
-, were extending their celebration to all visitors to Joadja for that day only in the form of free unlimited beer.
-After waiting half an hour for late arrivals, for those to finish
+After waiting half an hour for late arrivals, for those to finish morning tea, and others to return from their ramblings, it was decided to regroup near the grog stand. Here we all had a "tiddler" which put us into a jovial mood to introduce each other in traditional S.B.W. style and to commence our stroll. I think there were about 25 participants.
- morning tea, and others to return from their ramblings, it was decided to regroup ftear the grog stand. Hero we all had a "tiddler" which put us into
-a jovial mood ta introduce each other in traditional S.B.W. style and to commence our stroll. I think there were about 25 participants.
+First stop was the school house which was in ruins and looked a bit small although in the 1890s there were up to 40 kids attending it. Behind the schobl was a large man-made well about 10 feet in diameter and about 15 feet deep. It contained little water but the most disturbing aspect about the well was that it had no safety cover over it. Therefore it was a dangerous trap, especially for young children, as one could walk straight into it; virtually impossible to get out and cries of help would possibly go unheard. A couple of members put long poles over the aperture as an indication of its presence and later informed the owners pointing out the possibility of a fatality.
-First stop was the school house which was in ruins and looked a bit small although, in the 1890s there were up to 40 kids attending it. Behind the 'schobl was a large manmade well about 10 feet in diameter and about 15
-feet deep. , contained little water -but the most disturbing aspect about
+We crossed the footfall field and Gully Creek to observe the cemetry. In 1890 Joadja's population had reached the 1000 mark. "Nearly all the employees in the little locked in valley are Scotchmen. They were brought out direct to this hollow in Australia and many I believe have hardly been outside it since... They seemed to have had a special aptitude for the work."
-the well was that it had no safety cover over it. Therefore it was a
- dangerous trap, 'especially for young children, as one could walk straight
+This explains why most of the names in this delightful wee cemetry are Scottish. Like most early country cemetries, it appears there was a high infant mortality rate. The cemetry is situated on the side of a hill in a well protected wooded end of a gully with a creek passing nearby. Those who had been on my Hartley Vale trip agreed that here there was much better drainage for the deceased. One nosy person at the Hartley Vale cemetry had fiddled with a trapdoor next to a grave and pulling up the lid it was found that there were steps leading to an underground vault full of water. We didn't find anything like that at Joadja.
-Page 8 THE SYDEEY BUSHVIALICER October, 197.
-into it virtually impossible to get out and cries of help would possibly go unheard. A couple of members put long poles over the aperture as an indication of its presence and later informed the owners pointing out the possibility of a fatality.
-We crossed the footfall field and Gully Greek to observe the cemetry. In 1890 Joadja's population had reached the 1000 Mark. "Nearly all the employees in the little locked in valley are Scotchmeni They were brought out direct to this hollow in Australia and many I believe have hardly been outside it since .... They seemed to have had a special aptitude for the work."
-This explains why most of the names in this delightful wee cametry are Scottish. Like most early country cametries, it appears there was a high infant mortality rate. Tho cemetry is situated on the side of a hill in a well protected wooded end of a gully with a creek passing nearby. Those who had_ been on my Hartley- Vale trip agreed that hero there was much better drainage for the deceased. One nosy person at the Hartley Vale cemetry had fiddled with a trapdoor next to a grave and pulling up the lid it was found that there were steps leading to an underground vault full of water. We didn't find anything like that at Joadja.
 Then we wandered slowly back to the paddock for lunch, passing the grog stand for a "reviver".
-Lunch took the form of a Sunday School picnic. No dehyds or packed lunch but barbecue on porta gas and barbecue stands. Hot liquids from a thermos. Than out came the goodies in the form of biscuits, spreads, cakes and other carbohydrate tantilizers that would make a weight watcher crack up. Of course there was the perpetual stream of people going to look at the "viare with their billycane with the excuse of getting hot water. But it is one of those incredible miracles to see hot water with a thick cold foam on 'top..
-We had all settled down comfortably to eating, only guzzling noises interrupted conversation as we took in the beautiful weather and glorious fooling of being in such a picturesque place and enjoying the communion of friends. A young chap came round distributing free buckets of icecream. It was a fitting climax to such a nice lunch.
+Lunch took the form of a Sunday School picnic. No dehyds or packed lunch but barbecue on porta gas and barbecue stands. Hot liquids from a thermos. Then out came the goodies in the form of biscuits, spreads, cakes and other carbohydrate tantilizers that would make a weight watcher crack up. Of course there was the perpetual stream of people going to look at the "view" with their billycans with the excuse of getting hot water. But it is one of those incredible miracles to see hot water with a thick cold foam on top.
-At about 2 p m. I had the difficult task of budging the bludgers out egtbheir lethargy to see the highlight of the trip - i e. to examine the rUins'bfJoadja proper.
-Our,aftern6on stroll commenced at the School of Arts, also known as the church, which was usod. for dances, banquets a,n d football celebrations. Unfortunately its roof is missing and it is in ruins like most of the buildings in the villago. It alwayS seams to me that, a place in ruins commands a great deal of fascination, interest and imagination as one trios to visualise -that, it was like in its heyday and the people who used it. We strolled in groups do -n to the charming Joadja Crook and. crossed ,it -vie, a-foot plank. Along its banks the ncl,tive flora wore making an effort to bloom.
+We had all settled down comfortably to eating, only guzzling noises interrupted conversation as we took in the beautiful weather and glorious feeling of being in such a picturesque place and enjoying the communion of friends. A young chap came round distributing free buckets of icecream. It was a fitting climax to such a nice lunch.
-There was about this hemmed in valley ana moandering creek a quiet
-'Page 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIERR October, 1973.
+At about 2 p.m. I had the difficult task of budging the bludgers out of their lethargy to see the highlight of the trip - i.e. to examine the ruins of Joadja proper.
-feeling of beauty and intimacy as though the world had. been locked out. "The Joadja Creek traces its course from the upland heights through rugged outliers of Hawkesbury sandstone to the Wingecarribee River. The valley
-is almost completely surrounded by high mountains." Another writer wrote - "This once wild valley, walled in as it were by the craggy precipices of Hawkesbury Sandstones OOOOO a picturesque scene which strikes the visitor with surprise on reaching the head of the mountainous forest-covered plateau over which he has travelled from Nittagone (1890s).
+Our aftern6on stroll commenced at the School of Arts, also known as the church, which was used for dances, banquets and football celebrations. Unfortunately its roof is missing and it is in ruins like most of the buildings in the village. It alwaye seems to me that a place in ruins commands a great deal of fascination, interest and imagination as one tries to visualise what it was like in its heyday and the people who used it. We strolled in groups down to the charming Joadja Creek and crossed it via a foot plank. Along its banks the native flora were making an effort to bloom.
-Another writer describing the deterioration of Joadja (about 1940):- "After the closure of the mines.... the valley presents a pitiful sight of economic desolation. The influences of Nature are beginning to regain their hold, and the chimney stacks poke starkly into the azure sky, surrounded by
-tall graceful gums and unchecked blackberry bushes. The ornamental trees in the residential section of the village have run riot and, as if in shame, hide from worldly gaze the ruined dwellings, no longer neat and tidy but dilapidated and unkempt. Most of the buildings have weathered and are in ruins, brick walls have collapsed, and roofs blown away, but the chimney stacks still stand as solitary monuments to a lost industry. All ironwork and other materials, even the bell in the school house were salvaged and taken away, and the outward signs of industry will soon have vanished altogether. Then at last the beauteous silence of Nature will reign supreme once more."
+There was about this hemmed in valley and meandering creek a quiet feeling of beauty and intimacy as though the world had been locked out. "The Joadja Creek traces its course from the upland heights through rugged outliers of Hawkesbury sandstone to the Wingecarribee River. The valley is almost completely surrounded by high mountains." Another writer wrote - "This once wild valley, walled in as it were by the craggy precipices of Hawkesbury Sandstones... a picturesque scene which strikes the visitor with surprise on reaching the head of the mountainous forest-covered plateau over which he has travelled from Mittagong" (1890s).
-And so it is today, this was the scene that confronted us after we crossed the creek. We walked down through the avenue of exotic trees and dwellings that have suffered from time, weather and people. "The workmen's cottages far from being merely-bark huts were built of bricks made locally and arranged in a section of the valley set apart for residential purposes. They were built by the company and let to the employees at a nominal rental of a few shillings a week. In addition to other usual facilities a post office was established in November 18789 and. before long, telephone communication."
+Another writer describing the deterioration of Joadja (about 1940):- "After the closure of the mines.... the valley presents a pitiful sight of economic desolation. The influences of Nature are beginning to regain their hold, and the chimney stacks poke starkly into the azure sky, surrounded by tall graceful gums and unchecked blackberry bushes. The ornamental trees in the residential section of the village have run riot and, as if in shame, hide from worldly gaze the ruined dwellings, no longer neat and tidy but dilapidated and unkempt. Most of the buildings have weathered and are in ruins, brick walls have collapsed, and roofs blown away, but the chimney stacks still stand as solitary monuments to a lost industry. All ironwork and other materials, even the bell in the school house were salvaged and taken away, and the outward signs of industry will soon have vanished altogether. Then at last the beauteous silence of Nature will reign supreme once more."
+And so it is today, this was the scene that confronted us after we crossed the creek. We walked down through the avenue of exotic trees and dwellings that have suffered from time, weather and people. "The workmen's cottages far from being merely bark huts were built of bricks made locally and arranged in a section of the valley set apart for residential purposes. They were built by the company and let to the employees at a nominal rental of a few shillings a week. In addition to other usual facilities a post office was established in November 1878, and before long, telephone communication."
 Further along was a common known as Factory Flat. It was bounded on one side by a grove of stark poplars that had gone amok and had completely engulfed a couple of dwellings.
-At the mining site proper were the ruins of the brickworks and refinery. The most prominent features of these two buildings, and indeed the only part surviving in their entirety, are the two chimney stacks. The one belonging to the brickworks lobked very precarious. It was reinforced in one section by iron clamps, but this didn't look very convincing. It had fractures
-throughout the entire structure and the most hazardous feature was the way in which the mortar and bricks ware crumbling away at its base. It seemed that it needed only a strong puff of wind to send it toppling. The "ranger" told me that during the last earthquakes the chimneys had a quite hair- raising sway. I could quite believe it. After a great discussion on the remains of structures in this vicinity we moved on to our next feature.
+At the mining site proper were the ruins of the brickworks and refinery. The most prominent features of these two buildings, and indeed the only part surviving in their entirety, are the two chimney stacks. The one belonging to the brickworks looked very precarious. It was reinforced in one section by iron clamps, but this didn't look very convincing. It had fractures throughout the entire structure and the most hazardous feature was the way in which the mortar and bricks were crumbling away at its base. It seemed that it needed only a strong puff of wind to send it toppling. The "ranger" told me that during the last earthquakes the chimneys had a quite hair-raising sway. I could quite believe it. After a great discussion on the remains of structures in this vicinity we moved on to our next feature.
-We came to a fenced in area which contained the liquid waste from the shale processing. Apparent],y it is about 8 ft. deep and is like a bog. If you fall in you can't get out and to make sure the substance is highly
-Pao S.0 ".013Z Snit= BUSWALWEa October, 1973.
+We came to a fenced in area which contained the liquid waste from the shale processing. Apparently it is about 8 ft. deep and is like a bog. If you fall in you can't get out and to make sure the substance is highly acid in content and so you would be eaten away to insignificance, or so I have been told. With these gruesome thoughts we moved on to the retorts. They present themselves in two parallel rows made of brick and are pigeoned-holed in appearance. Although we went into conference and debated how they were used and why this particular design for these structures, there were plenty of suggestions but no satisfactory answers.
-acid in content and so you would_ be eaten away to insignificance, or so I have been told. With these gruesome thoughts we moved on to the retorts. They present themselves in two parallet rows made of brick and are pigeoned, holed in appearance. Although we went into conference and debated how they were used and why this particular design for these structures, there were plenty of suggestions but no satisfactory answers.
-Through this whole area there was once a railway track. The train shuttling shale from the mines to the retorts and goods to the railrlad cable where goods wore hauled out of the valley. Some shale was extracted by the open cut method but mostly by The Joadja valley is like a
+Through this whole area there was once a railway track. The train shuttling shale from the mines to the retorts and goods to the railroad cable where goods were hauled out of the valley. Some shale was extracted by the open cut method but mostly by tunnelling. The Joadja valley is like a rabbit warren with its tunnels as they are so numerous. The one we inspected was the Cable Mine. The shale from this mine was sent down a cable rope somehow or other. It is a quick steep climb to the mine. We didn't explore it fully as the tunnels in this area are considered unsafe due to lack of maintenance and earthquake activities. Most of the "explorers" went back the way they had come.
-rabbit warren with its tunnels as they arc so numerous. The one we ins-oected was the Cable Mine. The shale from this mine was sent down a cable rope somehow or other. It is a quick steep climb to the mine. We didntt explore it fully as the tunnels in this area are considered unsafe due to lack of maintenance and earthquake activities. Most of the "explorers" went back the way they had come.
-Several others and myself took a different ray down in order to explore
+Several others and myself took a different way down in order to explore a picturesque side gully and so escaped the Hell-fire that followed. Although most of the members had reached the bottom of the incline in time, those who were still descending were caught. The "Ranger", who was a self-styled egoist, had appeared on the scene. He was dressed to the nines as a ranger, equipped with a "Patrol" vehicle and armed with a megaphone. He was obviously employed by the owners to patrol the ruins and as caretaker. He bellowed at the erring ones to come down immediately, that they had no right being up there, that it was out of bounds and didn't they see the "Keep out" signs, and that they were liable to a fine, blah, blah. He had a couple of cronies with him who backed him up. This was the scene I came across. The others who had escaped were sitting watching the fun with glee while their fellow members were being humiliated into subjugation.
-a picturesque side gully and so escaped the Hellfirs that followed. Although most of the members had reached the bottom of the incline in time, those who . were still descending Were caught. The "Ranger", who was a selfstyled egoist, had appeared on the scene. He was dressed to the nines as a ranger, equipped with a "Patrol" vehicle and armed with a megaphone. He was obviously employed by the owners to patrol the ruins and as caretaker. He bellowed at
-the erring ones to come down immediately, that they had no right being up there, that it was out of bounds and didntt they see the "Keep out signs, and that they were liable to a fine, blab, blah. He had a couple of cronies with him who backed him up. This was the scene I came across. The others who had escaped wore sitting watching the fun with glee while their fellow members wore being humiliated into subjugation.
+The point was that we had not been told it was out of bounds, that there were no signs telling us to keep out or that there was a fine. "The signs were here, but some one must have stolen them." said the Ranger. I think the Ranger was out for a bit of sport to relieve the monotony. After the performance was over, some of us had a bit of a chat with the Ranger, quite a decent fellow really, and than wandered back to the cars as it was nearly closing time (4 p.m.). Unfortunately we left the blacksmith shop, brickrow and bakery unexplored, which are quite interesting.
-The point was that we had not been told- it was out of bounds, that there were no signs telling us to keep out or that there was a fine. "The signs were hero, but some ono must have stolen them." said the Ranger. I think the Ranger was out for a bit of sport to relieve the monotony. After the performance was over, some of us had a bit of a chat with the Ranger, quite a decent fellow really, and than wandered backto the oars as it was nearly closing time (4 p m.). Unfortunately we left the blacksmith shop, brickrow and bakery unexplored, which arc quite interesting.
-Back at the cars we had a pleasant afternoon tea and then headed for home. Passing the grog stand I couldnIt help noticing a small congregation of members whom I assume were trying to dry out the kegs of boor. I thought this would be such a fitting gesture to such a strenuous bludge walk: I think we covered about 3 miles at the most.
+Back at the cars we had a pleasant afternoon tea and then headed for home. Passing the grog stand I couldn't help noticing a small congregation of members whom I assume were trying to dry out the kegs of beer. I thought this would be such a fitting gesture to such a strenuous bludge walk: I think we covered about 3 miles at the most.
-If you want to coo Joadja, see it in the springtime and set aside plenty of time to ramble and explore.
-Additional Facts. Entrance into Joadja is 60 cents. For this price there are no toilets at least we couldn/t find any,- but there ere plenty of trees,
+If you want to see Joadja, see it in the springtime and set aside plenty of time to ramble and explore.
-Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1973.
-beautiful scenery and a nice Place to spend the day. At least you can get in. Apparently the previous owners were most inhospitable and baled up trespassers with a gun, In those days, one 1:laa to see Joadja by devious
+__Additional Facts.__ Entrance into Joadja is 60 cents. For this price there are no toilets - at least we couldn't find any, but there ere plenty of trees, beautiful scenery and a nice place to spend the day. At least you can get in. Apparently the previous owners were most inhospitable and baled up trespassers with a gun. In those days, one had to see Joadja by devious means, such as going in the back way. The present owners appear very hospitable. Also they distribute a leaflet "Historic Joadja".
-means, such as going in the back way. The present owners appear very hos-' pitable. Also they distribute a leaflet )'Historic Joadja".
-There are many delightful secluded camping spots, but no camping is allowed in the valley. However approaching the owners and pleading persuasively would he worth the effort, particularly if you would like to spend some time there during the week. You may camp in the trams on the plateau,
+There are many delightful secluded camping spots, but no camping is allowed in the valley. However approaching the owners and pleading persuasively would he worth the effort, particularly if you would like to spend some time there during the week. You may camp in the trams on the plateau, but some have been damaged by vandals and there are plenty of spiderwebs.
-but some have been damaged by vandals and there are plenty of spiderwsbs. Joadja is open all days except Mondays and Tuesdays.
-(All references in this article are from RoyaleAustralian Historical Society Journal - Volume 269 P.459)
+Joadja is open all days except Mondays and Tuesdays.
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-LETTER FROM FRANK LEYDEN IN ENGLAND.
+(All references in this article are from Royal Australian Historical Society Journal - Volume 26, P.459)
-Dear Hon. Lit. Editor
-I have continued many interesting trips with the Ashdown Ramblers hero in Sussex where the S.B.W. are getting well known with the visits of David Ingram and Errol Sheody and the publicity of my slides.. The Crawley Ramblers, East Grinstead Photbgraphic Society, The Legion Of Catholic Women and the reIbridge Horticultural Society to name few -
+----
-all amazed amazed at the beauties of the Blue Mountains, Snowy Mountains, Victorian Alps, swimming the Kowmung and the unbelievable things bushvalkers do. The people, trees, flowers, nrimals and scenery of Australia are of great interest.
-A recent adventure here was a trip to Snowdon in North Wales, 3,560 ft, highest mountain south of the Scottish border. The intended "Horseshoe" was in mist, so I traversed Glyder Faoh and. nyder Favr, 3,300 ft on the Tryfan
+=====Letter From Frank Leyden In England.=====
-ridge. Lots of climbers wore around. Bit cola on tops in May but no snow. This is an area of fine craggy mountains, beautiful lakes and waterfalls, not
-unlike Tasmania in parts. Returned by driving right down the mountainous
+Dear Hon. Lit. Editor:
-centre of Wales on the back roads. This reminded me of parts of the Snowy and could see why Now South Vales is aptly named. From Newport, South Wales,
-across the famous 27eirmile Severn suspension bridge, the 140 miles back was
+I have continued many interesting trips with the Ashdown Ramblers here in Sussex where the S.B.W. are getting well known with the visits of David Ingram and Errol Sheedy and the publicity of my slides. The Crawley Ramblers, East Grinstead Photographic Society, The Legion Of Catholic Women and the Felbridge Horticultural Society to name few - all amazed amazed at the beauties of the Blue Mountains, Snowy Mountains, Victorian Alps, swimming the Kowmung and the unbelievable things bushwalkers do. The people, trees, flowers, arimals and scenery of Australia are of great interest.
-under 2 hours on the M.4 Motorway. Going up I had some tricky map reading getting around London and_ Birmingham and through lots of large towns with a
-maze of roads and diversions and. busy traffic going in all directions. Population pressure here is tremendous.
+A recent adventure here was a trip to Snowdon in North Wales, 3,560 ft, highest mountain south of the Scottish border. The intended "Horseshoe" was in mist, so I traversed Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr, 3,300 ft on the Tryfan ridge. Lots of climbers were around. Bit cold on tops in May but no snow. This is an area of fine craggy mountains, beautiful lakes and waterfalls, not unlike Tasmania in parts. Returned by driving right down the mountainous centre of Wales on the back roads. This reminded me of parts of the Snowy and could see why New South Vales is aptly named. From Newport, South Wales, across the famous 2 1/2 mile Severn suspension bridge, the 140 miles back was under 2 hours on the M.4 Motorway. Going up I had some tricky map reading getting around London and Birmingham and through lots of large towns with a maze of roads and diversions and busy traffic going in all directions. Population pressure here is tremendous.
-A recent pleasant ramble with the Club he mts 15 miles, starting from Otford near Sevenoaks in the Darent Valley, North Kent. The North Downs as everywhere else hero are iesplendent with the colours of spring and early
-SUMMOTo
+A recent pleasant ramble with the Club here was 15 miles, starting from Otford near Sevenoaks in the Darent Valley, North Kent. The North Downs as everywhere else here are resplendent with the colours of spring and early summer.
-We've- had a model season. Lots of sunshine. 1107 showers. Warm and pleasant. Crocuses, blu6bells9 daffodils, tulips, primroses - everything
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+We've had a model season. Lots of sunshine. Few showers. Warm and pleasant. Crocuses, bluebells, daffodils, tulips, primroses - everything came in its right turn and full splendour - the woods were a picture of colour. All the blossoms - chesnut, cherry, apple - the 1i1ac, laburnums and amazing rhododendrons and azaleas. Why don't we have lots of gardens like these in Australia.
-THE SYDNEY BUSIMALKER October, 1973.
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+At our lunch pub at Romney Street out from Otford the garden seats are old church pews in happy retirement.
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+Our ramble to Herstmonceaux included inspection of the castle gardens and largest telescope in Europe. A forest of other telescopes included maintaining the world standard of time measurement. This is the "new Greenwich", migrated south from foggy London.
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-LIOnTAIN EQUIPMENT.E.
-Alexander Street, Crow's Nest 2065. (On the corner of Falcon Street) Telephone 439-3454.
-for
-FAIRYDOW SLEEPING BAGS
-HIGH LOAD PACKS (Weight 3 lb.10 oz.)
-AND ALL THE =ER. THINGS YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED
-Page 13 TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1973.
-came in'its rightturn'anA full splendour the woods, were a 'picture, of colour. All the blossoms. chesnut, cherry, apple the 1i1acs0aburnums and amazing rhododendrons 'and azaleas. Why don't we have lots Of gardens like these in Australia.
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-At our lunch pub at Romney Street out from Otfor& the garden seats are old church pews in happy retirement.
-Our ramble to Herstmonceaux included inspection of the dastle eardens and largest telescope in Europe. A forest of other telescopes included. maintaining the world standard of time measurement. This is the ".new Greenwich", migrated south from foggy London.
 Many rambles include beautiful National Trust gardens, castles and stately mansions and places of historic interest.
-Finished the opera season with even More visits than last year inm eluding several of Wagner 's "Ring of the Nieblungs". Train strikes made me drive to London which is quite an experience and I got lost the usual number of times. There are quite good local operas and. concerts, especially at nearby Tunbridge Wells.
- I have been building up a tripodjobcollection of Londonby--night slides where the floodlighting i8 very fine.
+Finished the opera season with even more visits than last year including several of Wagner's "Ring of the Nieblungs". Train strikes made me drive to London which is quite an experience and I got lost the usual number of times. There are quite good local operas and concerts, especially at nearby Tunbridge Wells.
-The best of good walking to all you happy people you have somOthing in abundance the rest of the world would envy if they could recognize it blue skies, starry nights, sharp smogless horizons and the unbelievable quiet of the bush. Most people in these parts would have been born and Jived 'their lives and never heard real silence. Very best, from
-Frank Leyden,
+I have been building up a tripod-job-collection of London-by-night slides where the floodlighting is very fine.
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-DAVID COTTON'S BEE WALK 2nd, 3rd and 4th NoveMber 1973.
+The best of good walking to all you happy people - you have something in abundance the rest of the world would envy if they could recognize it - blue skies, starry nights, sharp smogless horizons and the unbelievable quiet of the bush. Most people in these parts would have been born and lived their lives and never heard real silence. Very best, from
-- Bee Inspection on Sunday, 4th, starting at 10 a m. sharp. Attendance on Saturday 3rd is, optiOnal and for those attending, activities Will be arranged
-Persons coming by train should proceed -be Helensburgh Station catch the bus to iielendburghtownship (two miles from the Station). Alight at the Post Office. Telephone 940-131 or 940-121 and leave a message stating how many persons require 'transport. The message will then by relayed and the persons waiting will be oollected.
+Frank Leyden.
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-Special Note: David 'COtton-cannot be reaChed on the above telephone
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-.nuMbbrs. the:message'will SiMply be transferred by
-, .
+====David Cotton's Bee Walk - 2nd, 3rd and 4th November 1973.====
-carrier pigeon!
+Bee Inspection on Sunday, 4th, starting at 10 a.m. sharp.
+Attendance on Saturday 3rd is optional, and for those attending, activities will be arranged!
+Persons coming by train should proceed to Helensburgh Station - catch the bus to Helensburgh township (two miles from the Station). Alight at the Post Office. Telephone 940-131 or 940-121 and leave a message stating how many persons require transport. The message will then by relayed and the persons waiting will be collected.
+__Special Note__: David Cotton cannot be reached on the above telephone numbers - the message will simply be transferred by carrier pigeon!
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