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-OBITUARY - MAURICE LONSDALE BERRY +====OBITUARY - MAURICE LONSDALE BERRY==== 
-On 28th August in his 82nd year +On 28th August in his 82nd year  
-by Brian Harvey. + 
-Maurie, as he was known, commenced his bushwalking career as a young man when he was invited to join the venerable Mountains Trails Club in the early 1920's, at the period when swags and not rucksacks were the order of the day for those who traversed tl-e bushlands. II1-spired by Myles Dunphy's conservation ideals he set on the National Parks and Primitive Areas Council from which stemmec a lifelong interest. +by Brian Harvey 
-The Mountain Trails Club was a male only organisation and when the desirability of a mixed sexes walking club was mooted, he attended that historical meeting of October 1927 held at the N.S.V. Sports Club in Hunter Street, when it was decided that such a club should be formed. It was Maurie who moved "That the club be known as 'The Sydney Bush Walkers!" and thus was coined the long accepted expression "bushwalking" for our dictionaries - a recreation hitherto referred to under a variety of other terminologies. + 
-It came about in the early 1930's that Maurie was a member of the walking party travelling down the Grose River which came upon two cattlemen who were about to fell the tall blue gums on their Crown Lease to provide a grassy pasture for their cattle. It is now well-documented +Maurie, as he was known, commenced his bushwalking career as a young man when he was invited to join the venerable Mountains Trails Club in the early 1920's, at the period when swags and not rucksacks were the order of the day for those who traversed the bushlands. Inspired by Myles Dunphy's conservation ideals he sat on the National Parks and Primitive Areas Council from which stemmed a lifelong interest. 
-history that these men were prevailed upon not to fell the timber but + 
-sold the Lease to The Sydney Bush Walkers, a transaction in which our late member was very much involved. He was later appointed to the Blue Gum Forest Trust under the auspices of the Department of Lands. +The Mountain Trails Club was a male only organisation and when the desirability of a mixed sexes walking club was mooted, he attended that historical meeting of October 1927 held at the N.S.W. Sports Club in Hunter Street, when it was decided that such a club should be formed. It was Maurie who moved "That the club be known as 'The Sydney Bush Walkers!" and thus was coined the long accepted expression "bushwalking" for our dictionaries - a recreation hitherto referred to under a variety of other terminologies. 
-From 1936 to 1939 he was President of our Club and upon the occasion of the Club's 50th Anniversary, as a Foundation Member, was created an Honorary Member in recognition thereof. In conservation matters, he also was associated with the Wild Life Preservation Society and the National Parks Association.+ 
 +It came about in the early 1930's that Maurie was a member of the walking party travelling down the Grose River which came upon two cattlemen who were about to fell the tall blue gums on their Crown Lease to provide a grassy pasture for their cattle. It is now well-documented history that these men were prevailed upon not to fell the timber but sold the Lease to The Sydney Bush Walkers, a transaction in which our late member was very much involved. He was later appointed to the Blue Gum Forest Trust under the auspices of the Department of Lands. 
 + 
 +From 1936 to 1939 he was President of our Club and upon the occasion of the Club's 50th Anniversary, as a Foundation Member, was created an Honorary Member in recognition thereof. In conservation matters, he was also associated with the Wild Life Preservation Society and the National Parks Association. 
 During World War II, Maurie was very active in the Bushwalkers Services Committee which was instrumental in the despatch of a great volume of material and spiritual comforts to those members of all affiliated clubs on Active Service and which were very much appreciated by the recipients. During World War II, Maurie was very active in the Bushwalkers Services Committee which was instrumental in the despatch of a great volume of material and spiritual comforts to those members of all affiliated clubs on Active Service and which were very much appreciated by the recipients.
-For the greater part of his working life he was with the Western Electric Company and when that firm was acquired and staff dispersed, he foresaw the need for social contact to be maintained between the many workmates of long-standing employment, and so he formed the Westrex Club which still holds annual reunions and other activities. It was in a + 
-similar context he realised the desirability of forming a purely social club, somewhat ancilliary to the S.B.W., to bring together those earlier members of our Club whose walking days were over and now enjoyed passive +For the greater part of his working life he was with the Western Electric Company and when that firm was acquired and staff dispersed, he foresaw the need for social contact to be maintained between the many workmates of long-standing employment, and so he formed the Westrex Club which still holds annual reunions and other activities. It was in a similar context he realised the desirability of forming a purely social club, somewhat ancilliary to the S.B.W., to bring together those earlier members of our Club whose walking days were over and now enjoyed passive 
-activities. And so he was a Foundation Member and Foundation President +activities. And so he was a Foundation Member and Foundation President of The Dungalla Club which nearly 200 of our more mature members and past members joined to carry on that mate-ship which is a prominent feature of bushwalking. 
-of The Dungalla Club which nearly 200 of our more mature members and past members joined to carry on that mate-ship which is a prominent +On retirement to the Central Coast he was active in local conservation projects, became an enthusiastic member of the local photographic club, and played a little bowls. 
-feature of bushwalking. On retirement to the Central Coast he was active in local conservation projects, became an enthusiastic member of the local photographic club, and played a little bowls.+
 We should be very proud that Maurie's name will live on for posterity in the official maps for we have "Mount Berry" in the Gangerang Range and "Morrieberrie Pass" leading up on to the Kanangra Plateau, names bestowed We should be very proud that Maurie's name will live on for posterity in the official maps for we have "Mount Berry" in the Gangerang Range and "Morrieberrie Pass" leading up on to the Kanangra Plateau, names bestowed
 by Myles Dunphy as a mark of respect to a walking mate and a conservationist. by Myles Dunphy as a mark of respect to a walking mate and a conservationist.
 +
 Throughout his life Maurie was always thinking of others, and indeed Australia is a better place because of such a man. Our Club extends its sincere sympathies to his wife Doreen, and to son John and family, who rejoice in our high regard for him. Throughout his life Maurie was always thinking of others, and indeed Australia is a better place because of such a man. Our Club extends its sincere sympathies to his wife Doreen, and to son John and family, who rejoice in our high regard for him.
  
-THE HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING +====THE HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING==== 
-12th SEPTEMBER '84.  by Barry Wallace. +12th SEPTEMBER 1984   
-The meeting began at around 2020 with some 40 or so members present and the President in the chair. There were apologies from Barrie Murdoch, Don Matthews and Maurie Bloom, and new member Martina Osprey was welcomed into membership in the usual way.+ 
 +by Barry Wallace 
 + 
 +The meeting began at around 8.20pm, with some 40 or so members present and the President in the chair. There were apologies from Barrie Murdoch, Don Matthews and Maurie Bloom, and new member Martina Osprey was welcomed into membership in the usual way. 
 The Minutes of the June General Meeting were read and received, with the comment that Paul Barnes had also been awarded the Order of Australia. The Minutes of the June General Meeting were read and received, with the comment that Paul Barnes had also been awarded the Order of Australia.
 +
 There was no significant correspondence, primarily because we had not been able to collect it. There was no significant correspondence, primarily because we had not been able to collect it.
-So then it was the Treasurer's turn to advise of the state of Club finances. It seems we began the quarter with a balance of $3830.36, + 
-spent $3938.50, earned or otherwise acquired $1861.43 and concluded with+So then it was the Treasurer's turn to advise of the state of Club finances. It seems we began the quarter with a balance of $3830.36, spent $3938.50, earned or otherwise acquired $1861.43 and concluded with
 a balance of $1753.29. It should be noted that the expenditure includes the purchase of an offset printer, plate maker and fuser for production of Club publications. a balance of $1753.29. It should be noted that the expenditure includes the purchase of an offset printer, plate maker and fuser for production of Club publications.
-All of which led us to the Walks Report, which was preceeded by, or perhaps begun with, an outpouring of discontent from our usually jovial Walks Secretary. I did not record the details, and Bill has almost+ 
 +All of which led us to the Walks Report, which was preceded by, or perhaps begun with, an outpouring of discontent from our usually jovial Walks Secretary. I did not record the details, and Bill has almost
 certainly forgotten them since, but it seems that the world in general, and walks leaders in particular, were agin him on the day. certainly forgotten them since, but it seems that the world in general, and walks leaders in particular, were agin him on the day.
 +
 The weekend of 10,11,12 August saw the cancellation of Gordon Lee's snow camping weekend. No snow, no cars, was the comment. John Williams and Sandy Hines had a party of around 19 people on their Kanangra walk, two of whom became misplaced in Gingra Creek for a time on the Sunday. Spiro Hajinakitas reported a party of 13 and cold, windy weather for his Mt. Colong walk. The trip began in a heavy fall of fluffy, down-like The weekend of 10,11,12 August saw the cancellation of Gordon Lee's snow camping weekend. No snow, no cars, was the comment. John Williams and Sandy Hines had a party of around 19 people on their Kanangra walk, two of whom became misplaced in Gingra Creek for a time on the Sunday. Spiro Hajinakitas reported a party of 13 and cold, windy weather for his Mt. Colong walk. The trip began in a heavy fall of fluffy, down-like
-snow. Peter Christian's Grose Valley day walk did go, but there was no +snow. Peter Christian's Grose Valley day walk did go, but there was no report. Sheila Binn's Waterfall to Heathcote trip started off with 22 people. It was a good walk, with a fine day, but when they counted heads at the finish, there were 26 on the trip, none of whom were newborn. 
-report. Sheila Binn's Waterfall to Heathcote trip started off with + 
-22 people. It was a good walk, with a fine day, but when they counted heads at the finish, there were 26 on the trip, none of whom were newborn. +The following weekend, 17,18,19 August saw Bill Holland leading a party of 13, shrinking to 11, on his Shoalhaven River, Mt Ayre and environs trip. Bill Capon had 14 on his Morton National Park trip, but there was no report. We did, however, hear that Peter Miller was injured in a fall and had to be assisted out. It seems some members of the
-The following weekend, 17,18,19 August saw Bill Holland leading a party of 13, shrinking to 11, on his Shoalhaven River, MtAyre and environs trip. Bill Capon had 14 on his MOrton National Park trip, but there was no report. We did, however, hear that Peter Miller was injured in a fall and had to be assisted out. It seems some members of the+
 party explored and marked possible escape routes which were not subsequently used. The fact that they marked the routes with items of clothing which were not recovered is in no way related to Joan Cooper's contracting of pneumonia. party explored and marked possible escape routes which were not subsequently used. The fact that they marked the routes with items of clothing which were not recovered is in no way related to Joan Cooper's contracting of pneumonia.
 +
 George Mawer's Bluegum day walk did not go. Karl Lackmann had around 10 on his McCarr's Creek, Akuna Bay, Elvina Bay trip and Errol Sheedy led 12 members, one visitor and 5 prospectives on his Otford to Waterfall trip, which went to programme. George Mawer's Bluegum day walk did not go. Karl Lackmann had around 10 on his McCarr's Creek, Akuna Bay, Elvina Bay trip and Errol Sheedy led 12 members, one visitor and 5 prospectives on his Otford to Waterfall trip, which went to programme.
-Gordon Lee's Budawangs walk of 24,25,26 August had 8 people out in windy conditions on what was described as a decent walk. George Walton also remarked on the windy weather on his Kanangra to Katoomba trip which attracted 9 starters. Peter Miller's Kanangra walk did not go, + 
-perhaps because Peter was convalescing after his fall. Paul Mawhinney and Jim Brown both cancelled day walks that weekend because of a train +Gordon Lee's Budawangs walk of 24,25,26 August had 8 people out in windy conditions on what was described as a decent walk. George Walton also remarked on the windy weather on his Kanangra to Katoomba trip which attracted 9 starters. Peter Miller's Kanangra walk did not go, perhaps because Peter was convalescing after his fall. Paul Mawhinney and Jim Brown both cancelled day walks that weekend because of a train strike. Bill Holland's lot were of a more independent cast and drove to Berowra to gallop through to Hornsby on the Benowie Track. There were 10 prospectives and 2 visitors. 
-strike. Bill Holland's lot were of a more independent cast and drove + 
-to Berowra to gallop through to HOrnsby on the Benowie Track. There were 10 prospectives and 2 visitors. +The first weekend in September saw Spiro Hajinakitas and Maurie Bloom running their car swap trip as a one-ended walk. It is not clear how many people went, but they had rain on Saturday and a fine, clear, Sunday with glorious views. John Williams reported 4 people on his Cox River area walk. They also encountered stormy weather on Saturday
-Page 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, 1984. +
-The first weekend in September saw Spiro Hajinakitas and Maurie Bloom running their car swap trip as a one-ended walk. It is not clear +
-how many people went, but they had rain on Saturday and a fine, clear, Sunday with glorious views. John Williams reported 4 people on his Cox River area walk. They also encountered stormy weather on Saturday+
 evening, but described the walk as good nonetheless. Of the day walks that weekend Jan Mohandas' walk was cancelled for lack of trains, but Rudy Dezelin had around 18 people on his Kuringai Chase trip. evening, but described the walk as good nonetheless. Of the day walks that weekend Jan Mohandas' walk was cancelled for lack of trains, but Rudy Dezelin had around 18 people on his Kuringai Chase trip.
-Over the weekend of 7,8,9 September Alan Pike's-mini Three Peaks trip did not go; Steve lang reported 21 people and an enjoyable trip on his Yalwal walk. George Mawer's Waterfall to Engadine trip was led by Judy Mahaffey with 12 people, no rain and no snow. Peter Christian reported 12 people and lovely wildflowers on his "Wildflower Special" and Bill Gamble had 7 or 8 people on his Narrowneck walk. All of which brought the Walks Report to an end.' + 
-Federation Report brought news of the recent F.B.W. elections. +Over the weekend of 7,8,9 September Alan Pike's mini Three Peaks trip did not go; Steve Lang reported 21 people and an enjoyable trip on his Yalwal walk. George Mawer's Waterfall to Engadine trip was led by Judy Mahaffey with 12 people, no rain and no snow. Peter Christian reported 12 people and lovely wildflowers on his "Wildflower Special" and Bill Gamble had 7 or 8 people on his Narrowneck walk. All of which brought the Walks Report to an end. 
-Gordon Lee is Federation President, Spiro Hajinakitas is F.B.W. Secretary, and Tim Coffey is N.C.C. delegate. A scheme of insurance for bush- + 
-walkers and bushwalking clubs is under discussion. F.B.W. are asking +Federation Report brought news of the recent F.B.W. elections. Gordon Lee is Federation President, Spiro Hajinakitas is F.B.W. Secretary, and Tim Coffey is N.C.C. delegate. A scheme of insurance for bushwalkers and bushwalking clubs is under discussion. F.B.W. are asking that anyone finding errors in the C.M.A. 1:25000 series maps should report them to C.M.A. There is concern at the failure of N.P.W.Service to declare wilderness areas as parks. This concludes the Federation Report. 
-that anyone finding errors in the C.M.A. 1:25000 series maps should + 
-report them to C.M.A. There is concern at the failure of N.P.W.Service +General Business brought news that Roger Browne has returned from the deep north and will take up his previous position as Social Secretary. Barbara Evans volunteered for the position of F.B.W. Delegate and was elected unopposed, and Mike Reynolds was elected as Assistant to the New Members Secretary. 
-to declare wilderness areas as parks. This concludes the Federation Report. + 
-General Business brought news that Roger Browne has returned from +A motion "That this meeting recommend to the Annual General Meeting that the category of Married Couple Membership Subscription be replaced by a Household Membership Subscription" was passed on the voices. In the absence of advice or recommendations on the Bushwalker Insurance Scheme no significant discussion was possible. 
-the deep north and will take uphis previous position as Social Secretary. Barbara Evans volunteered for the positon of F.B.W. Delegate and was elected unopposed, and Mike Reynolds was elected as Assistant to the New Members Secretary.' + 
-A motion "That this meeting recommend to the Annual General Meeting that the category of Married Couple Membership Subscription be replaced by a Household Membership Subscription" was passed on the voices. In +The Club has chosen Coolana as Reunion Site for the 1985 Reunion and Spiro will again act as Convenor, chief cook etc. 
-the absence of advice or recommendations on the Bushwalker Iheurance Scheme no significant discussion was possible. +
-The Club has chosen Coolana as Reunion,Site for the 1985 Reunion and Spiro will again act as Convenor, chief cook etc.+
 The Club was told there are plans to construct a two-storey motel type building on the Cox River at the foot of Black Jerry's ridge. This is private land. The Club was told there are plans to construct a two-storey motel type building on the Cox River at the foot of Black Jerry's ridge. This is private land.
-After that it was just a matter of announcements of coming walks and the meeting closed at 2130.+ 
 +After that it was just a matter of announcements of coming walks and the meeting closed at 9.30pm.
  
 NOTE  NOTE 
-It is noted that the signboard of the Goanna Track in the Heathcote NaTIONAL Park has been defaced. We wonder if a new name will be chosen when the -sign is replaced..+It is noted that the signboard of the Goanna Track in the Heathcote National Park has been defaced. We wonder if a new name will be chosen when the sign is replaced.
  
 +====OBITUARY - MICHAEL SHORT====
 +By Frank Taeker
  
 +The death occurred on July 31st of former club member Mike Short.
  
-OBITUARY MICHAEL SHORT +Mike joined the S.B.W. in June 1964 and led his first club walk later that same year. During his years in the club he held several official position, namely Conservation Secretary (1070), Magazine Duplicator Operator (1972 1973) and Federation Delegate (1974). 
-6' Frank Tiaeker +
-TT1deA-1 occurred on Jul)/ 3)51-4 corrner club member Mike Short. +
-Mike joirtec ttie S.S.W. in June 1964 and led kis -First cluiD walk later tint same year. Durin3 his years in ftie ch./ he kelol se-verai oCcicial posOn5, namely Conservaf;on Secretary (1970), Mniazine Duplicator Operator (1972 E,1973) and Federati.on Delelate (1974)+
-iViickael and I completed our apprenticeships at tke same firm and had known oneanoiller for nlany years, wken in February 1%5 lie persuaded me, to jo on a walk lie was leaclin,5 for ftie S.B.W. i.n 11;s gayourtte. area near Mitra50n.5. I went as a visitor and several monts later became a member. By introolucinj erre- to tie club, Mickael opened up a new way oC ii-Pe to me 0.not lave me The opportunity to rneef people vvlio 'lave become. my 1i1elon,5 -Priends, +
- For ftiis I will ctiways jriate.Pui to WItke. +
-Mike, waS a sincere. and -Prie,ndly person wlio foved fL busli and busi/waildn3. UrSorturta+4 Ine had keen unwell for some years and was tiere4re, prevented from walk-75 Ail lie.cluii. 7-iose, of us wko knew kim most will misS +
-On loekai-r oflie. club, T. extend our deepest sympaty to Mike's moff-ter and gate(' Mr. and Mrs. Short and sCsfers Jennifer, Penelope. cind Joanna. +
-* * * * * * * * * +
-AT THE OCTOBER COMMITTEE MEETING.  +
-DOREEN BERRY, widow of the late Maurie Berry, and herself a member of S.B.W. over many years, was elected as Honorary Member of the Club at the October Committee Meeting. +
- Address: Unit 1, Reynolds Court, Bias Avenue, Bateau Bay, 2261.+
  
 +Michael and I completed our apprenticeships at the same time and had known one anotherer for many years, when in February 1965 he persuaded me to go on a walk he was leading,5 for the S.B.W. in his favourite area near Mittagong.  I went as a visitor, and several months later became a member.   By introducing me to the club, Michael opened up a new way of to me and gave me the opportunity to meet people who have become my 1ifelong friends. For this I will always be grateful to Mike.
  
-THE DESERT SURVIVAL PROBLEM  From +Mike, was sincere and friendly person who loved the bush and bushwalking Unfortunatelyhe has been unwell for some years and was therefore prevented from walking with the club 
-PART TWO - THE EXPERTS' OPINIONS.  Marion Lloyd. (The September issue of the magazine contained PART ONE of this +
-article. It posed the problem of crash landing of a light aircraft +
-in Central Australia in the heat of summer. Certain specified items +
-WHICH ITEMS are thOuseful, and why? PART TWO contains the "ANSWERS" of equipment were Ealyaged by the survivors, and the question was - +
-according to people who claim to be experts in the question of survival +
-[Removed for copyright reasons +
-In view of the terms of reference in PART I, some fit and experienced walkers may believe that some of the strongest survivors could walk out to the nearest habitation, travelling byfight and sheltering during +
-the heat of the dayAfter all, some early explorers in Central Australia +
-did just that. Probably it depends on whether you accept the opinions of +
-the "experts"After all, the searchers may be looking for you in the wrong place ("The pilot was unable to notify anyone of your position before the crash" - The Situation) or they may not find you before your time runs +
-out, if at all +
  
 +Those of us who knew him most will miss him.  
  
-THE JIM BROWN SEPT 22 WILDFLOWER EXTRAVAGANZA +On behalf of the club, I extend our deepest sympathy to Mike's mother and father, Mr and Mrs Short, and sisters Jennifer, Penelope and Joanna. 
 + 
 +====AT THE OCTOBER COMMITTEE MEETING====  
 + 
 +Doreen Berry, widow of the late Maurie Berry, and herself a member of S.B.W. over many years, was elected as Honorary Member of the Club at the October Committee Meeting. 
 + 
 +====THE DESERT SURVIVAL PROBLEM====   
 +PART TWO - THE EXPERTS' OPINIONS 
 + 
 +by Marion Lloyd  
 + 
 +(The September issue of the magazine contained PART ONE of this article. It posed the problem of a crash landing of a light aircraft in Central Australia in the heat of summer. Certain specified items of equipment were salvaged by the survivors, and the question was WHICH ITEMS were most useful, and why? PART TWO contains the "ANSWERS" according to people who claim to be experts in the question of survival 
 + 
 +(The foregoing gives the opinions of the "experts" In view of the terms of reference in PART I, some fit and experienced walkers may believe that some of the strongest survivors could walk out to the nearest habitation, travelling by night and sheltering during the heat of the day. After all, some early explorers in Central Australia did just that. Probably it depends on whether you accept the opinions of the "experts". After all, the searchers may be looking for you in the wrong place ("The pilot was unable to notify anyone of your position before the crash" - The Situation) or they may not find you before your time runs out, if at all) 
 + 
 +====THE JIM BROWN SEPT 22 WILDFLOWER EXTRAVAGANZA==== 
 + 
 A Somewhat Inaccurate Ode, With Apologies to Whoever Wrote the A Somewhat Inaccurate Ode, With Apologies to Whoever Wrote the
-Original thyme, the Rhythm of Which was Knocked Off - by RAY FRANKLIN.+Original thyme, the Rhythm of Which was Knocked Off - by RAY FRANKLIN 
 The hilly trails were neater, The hilly trails were neater,
-but the valley tracks were flatter so we therefore deemed it meeter to walk along the latter.+but the valley tracks were flatter  
 +so we therefore deemed it meeter  
 +to walk along the latter 
 Brave Jimbo was our leader, Brave Jimbo was our leader,
 and he made it very clear and he made it very clear
-that though he'd always take command... he'd do it from the rear. +that though he'd always take command...  
-Yes, he led us from behind, folks, while would-be Tigers surged ahead... although towards lunch and morning tea, he left them all for dead.+he'd do it from the rear. 
 +Yes, he led us from behind, folks,  
 +while would-be Tigers surged ahead...  
 +although towards lunch and morning tea, he left them all for dead 
 And so, to Philotheca, And so, to Philotheca,
 the Gully of that name, the Gully of that name,
 he led us 'twas thus before, he led us 'twas thus before,
-he said and now, 'Was just the same. Yes, some things never change, my lads, though our brains get old and mushy... there's ne'er a doubt, at all about, the memory of a Sydney Bushie. +he said and now, 'Was just the same.  
-And so, to see the wildflowers, in beauty, spread abroad, +Yes, some things never change, my lads,  
-Jim took us, and found us also, a seeming Mongol horde. +though our brains get old and mushy...  
-You're right: the N.P.A. crowd, all motley bags and shamble, +there's ne'er a doubt, at all about,  
-and grim of face, with heavy foot... the dreaded N.P.A. ramble. +the memory of a Sydney Bushie 
-We smote them, hip and thigh, my boys, we stole their goods and chattels... (Well, in our mind's eye, anyway, we fight these wondrous battles!) + 
-But 'twas in truth, we bravely risked the freeways of this nation +And so, to see the wildflowers,  
-We crossed them twice, to hit the road for Brooklyn railway station. +in beauty, spread abroad, 
-Yes, that was journey's end, my friends: the station, and the pub+Jim took us, and found us also,  
 +a seeming Mongol horde. 
 +You're right: the N.P.A. crowd,  
 +all motley bags and shamble, 
 +and grim of face, with heavy foot...  
 +the dreaded N.P.A. ramble. 
 + 
 +We smote them, hip and thigh, my boys,  
 +we stole their goods and chattels...  
 +(Well, in our mind's eye, anyway,  
 +we fight these wondrous battles!) 
 + 
 +But 'twas in truth, we bravely risked  
 +the freeways of this nation 
 +We crossed them twice,  
 +to hit the road for Brooklyn railway station 
 + 
 +Yes, that was journey's end, my friends:  
 +the station, and the pub
 and up in front, bold Brian Bolton, and up in front, bold Brian Bolton,
 an example to the Club. an example to the Club.
 A walker good and true, that man, A walker good and true, that man,
-but in one thing you eran trust: +but in one thing you earn trust: 
-when he scents an ale, on the homeward track, you'll end up eating Brian's dust.+when he scents an ale, on the homeward track,  
 +you'll end up eating Brian's dust. 
 So that was how it ended: So that was how it ended:
 to Jim Brown, we tips our lids, to Jim Brown, we tips our lids,
Line 234: Line 270:
 we'd not have missed it.... not for quids! we'd not have missed it.... not for quids!
  
-SOCIAL NOTES FOR NOVEMBER +====SOCIAL NOTES FOR NOVEMBER==== 
-by Roger Browne. + 
-November 7 - Committee meetingNovember 14 - Talented Persons' Concert +by Roger Browne 
-This is where Club members and friends get together to sing, play,dance, read poetry, perform magic or entertain in other ways. If you are a talented person, or you know of one, please contact Owen Marks as soon as possible, on 30,1827 (H).+ 
 +November 7 - Committee meeting  
 + 
 +November 14 - Talented Persons' Concert  
 +This is where Club members and friends get together to sing, play,dance, read poetry, perform magic or entertain in other ways. If you are a talented person, or you know of one, please contact Owen Marks as soon as possible. 
 November 21 - Magazine Wrapping Night. Help out with production of the Club magazine. November 21 - Magazine Wrapping Night. Help out with production of the Club magazine.
-November 28 - Members' Slides Night. The theme is open, so you can 
-bring any slides that you would like to show. 
-Dinner before this meeting at the Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant, 87 Willoughby Road, Crow's Nest. Meet outside at 6.30 pm, 
-late arrivals ask for the "Sydney Bushwalkers" table. BYO, cheap. 
  
-NEW MEMBERS & ADDRESSES+November 28 - Members' Slides Night. The theme is open, so you can bring any slides that you would like to show. 
 + 
 +Dinner before this meeting at the Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant, 87 Willoughby Road, Crow's Nest. Meet outside at 6.30 pm, late arrivals ask for the "Sydney Bushwalkers" table. BYO, cheap. 
 + 
 +==== MEMBERS & ADDRESSES==== 
 + 
 Please add the following names to your Membership List:- Please add the following names to your Membership List:-
-BOADLEMalcolm, 3/5 Bortfield Drive, Chiswick, 2046 Te1.713,2819 +BOADLE Malcolm, 
-BROWNMargaret, 3 Pambula Place, Forestville, 2087 451,7644 +BROWN Margaret, 
-CHEESEMANVicki l 58 Ulundri DriveCastle Hill, 2154 634,7174 +CHEESEMAN Vicki,  
-LONGFOOTFrances, 9a Wycombe Street, Epping, 2121 86,4210 +LONGFOOT Frances, 
-McALLISTERTerry, 30 Werona Street, Pennant Hills, 2120 84,3561 +McALLISTER Terry, 
-McINTOCHGeoff, 15 Cameron Avenue, Artarmon, 2064 419,4619+McINTOCH Geoff 
 + 
 +====BUSHWALKER RECIPE====  
 + 
 +Savoury Rice 
 +by Judith Rostron
  
-BUSHWALKER RECIPE.  +  * 500 g Brown Rice 
-Savoury Rice. by Judith Rostron. +  * 1 tin Tomatoes 
-500 g Brown Rice 1 tin Tomatoes +  1 packet Peas and Carrots 
-1 packet Peas and Carrots +  Small quantity of PESTO (optional) 
-Small quantity of PESTO (optional) +  1 clove Garlic 
-1 clove Garlic +  1 Onion (chopped) 
-1 Onion (chopped) +  small Capsicum 
-small Capsicum +  Parmesan Cheese to sprinkle over 
-Parmesan Cheese to sprinkle over +  (Serves 4)
-(Serves 4)+
  
  
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