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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
- | A Monthly Bullotin devotd, to matters of interest to The Sydney | + | |
- | ,+- | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney |
- | No.101. | + | |
- | .111. | + | ===No. 101. May, 1943. Price 4d.=== |
- | . Editor: Clare Kinsella | + | |
- | Price 4d, | + | |**Editor**|Clare Kinsella| |
- | 11......., | + | |**Assist.**|Grace Jolly| |
- | Production: Yvonne Rolfe Asst. Alice Wyborn Subscriptions: Marie Kinsella | + | |**Manager**|Alex. Colley| |
- | CONTENTS | + | |**Production**|Yvonne Rolfe| |
- | Index | + | |**Assistant**|Alice Wyborn| |
- | 1 | + | |**Subscriptions**|Marie Kinsella| |
- | Cost of Magazine | + | |
- | Southern Alps & Alpine Huts Edna Garrad 2 | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | Mapmaking | + | |
- | Bush walking by Air 44, 1111 Jack Debert 6 | + | | | |Page| |
- | Flowers of the Southern Alps Ray Birt 7 | + | |Cost of Magazine|Business Manager| 2| |
- | Ten Years on Committee | + | |Southern Alps & Alpine Huts|Edna Garrad| 2| |
- | Letters from the Lads | + | |Mapmaking|" |
- | Gossip | + | |Bush walking by Air|Jack Debert| 6| |
- | At Our Own Meeting | + | |Flowers of the Southern Alps|Ray Birt| 7| |
- | Federation Notes | + | |Ten Years on Committee| | 8| |
- | Social Doings | + | |Letters from the Lads| | 9| |
- | Goodman' | + | |Gossip| |10| |
- | Paddy Speaks | + | |At Our Own Meeting| |11| |
- | FAREELL SVEER | + | |Federation Notes| |12| |
- | James Devaney, | + | |Social Doings| |13| |
- | Oh the long summer twilights, lingering now no more Faint summer scents and happy bushland cries! | + | |
- | The grey thrush pipes a few sad notes beneath grey skies He has no heart to sing -- Summer is o'er-, | + | =====Advertisements.===== |
- | The cuckoos now are gone, the summer' | + | |
- | Farewell, summer! Every hill and dell | + | | |Page| |
- | Seems whispering low, a 4.ingering | + | |Goodman Advt|13| |
- | -77 | + | |Paddy Speaks|14| |
- | COST OF TIE' LI.A.GAZ - TI-Tevel BUS INES3 laNAGER | + | |
- | In the last two Tears thcl cost of ' | + | ---- |
- | . and other costs in comDatable | + | |
- | This position was e-k)lained | + | =====Farewell Summer.===== |
- | The circulation of the magazine has not decreased. There is still the same amount of voluntary work put into its composition, | + | |
- | - | + | James Devaney. |
- | SOUTHERN-ALPS-AND ALZ-'1,11E HUTS | + | |
+ | Oh the long summer twilights, lingering now no more\\ | ||
+ | Faint summer scents and happy bushland cries!\\ | ||
+ | The grey thrush pipes a few sad notes beneath grey skies\\ | ||
+ | He has no heart to sing -- Summer is o'er.\\ | ||
+ | The cuckoos now are gone, the summer' | ||
+ | The Bluebirds, the wood swallows, all are flown;\\ | ||
+ | Sadly the branches sway their cold abandoned nests;\\ | ||
+ | Softly the first cold winds begin to moan.\\ | ||
+ | Farewell, summer! Every hill and dell\\ | ||
+ | Seems whispering low, a lingering | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Cost Of The Magazine.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Business Manager. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the last two years the cost of producing | ||
+ | |||
+ | This position was explained | ||
+ | |||
+ | The circulation of the magazine has not decreased. There is still the same amount of voluntary work put into its composition, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Southern Alps and Alpine Huts.===== | ||
Edna Garrad. | Edna Garrad. | ||
- | I, have always been a' trifle " | ||
- | We camped first, immediately in front of Foreman' | ||
- | "from the valley of the Murray' | ||
- | y The particular confiuration of:this eminence he recorded struck me so forcibly by the simil7rity it boars to a tumulus elevated in Krakow, over the tomb of the patriot Kosciusko, that although in a foreign country, on foreign ground, but amongst a free peo-ele, who appreciate fre:dom and its votaries, I could not refrain from giving it the name of KoscLusko" | ||
- | Mt. Townsend however provided one oftthe most magnificent views ima in- able. Visibility was good and we looked away south into the Victorian mountains, range upon range of misty blue, surmounted by a bank of white cloud. | ||
- | Away below to the right was the lovely valley of the Goehi, which we subse- | ||
- | quently visited, and which realised for us all that this first glimpse promised. | ||
- | In order to sour,an early start down the Ramshead Range we moved up to Seaman' | ||
- | against it. Lying snugly in bed that night I appreciated the advantage of being within four stout walls.. This is a two roomed hut with lobby containing wood | ||
- | (tha, hut is well above the tree line and no doubt-in winter is kext well Sup)lied with wood. We can:ied all we could find up to it for ouw own lise), and contains a stove which servos the double -ourpose of warming the hut and | ||
- | | ||
- | Following a very enjoyable trip down to the Murray we returned to Foreman' | ||
- | in order to thankhm for the use of his hut. Ourfd6d for the second week | ||
- | - | ||
- | was loft safely there whilst we jaunted down to..Victofta. | ||
- | The next hut visited was Pounds and by this time we were so converted to huts that we did not make any attem-pt to erect our tents. This hut consists of two rooms and is Provided with 5 or 6.bedsteads -Aid-Mattresses, | ||
- | Vie. were now down amonst th,-; trees again, and all around -yore green. ridges | ||
- | . with znow gums t11row14T.out their branches in fantastic sha:oes. The snowy River had greatly inc: | ||
- | Whites River Hut has been described to us as being in,the most beautiful | + | I have always been a trifle " |
- | valley | + | |
- | , As we loft and looked | + | We camped first, immediately in front of Foreman' |
- | crossing the horizon,:aAd this somewhat tended to give a 111-.? d or recollectio# | + | |
- | Vie had intnded | + | "from the valley of the Murray' |
- | anyone | + | |
- | The following morning was very misty and the weather not very promising | + | Mt. Townsend however provided one of the most magnificent views imaginable. Visibility was good and we looked away south into the Victorian mountains, range upon range of misty blue, surmounted by a bank of white cloud. Away below to the right was the lovely valley of the Geehi, which we subsequently visited, and which realised for us all that this first glimpse promised. |
- | looking and we decided to move down to the Alpine Hut, where we knew we would have ample accommodation in the -event of extended bad *eathor. The walk down in the mist was very -)leasant | + | |
- | fantastic gums that reminded one of Vialt Disneyls | + | In order to secure an early start down the Ramshead Range we moved up to Seaman' |
- | good ski runs in'the near vicinity. The following morning we went on to the | + | |
- | range and spied the land out for our trip to Jargungal | + | Following a very enjoyable trip down to the Murray we returned to Foreman' |
- | and hospitality. They were always a little bit staggered to have five women | + | |
- | descend on them and a-,? | + | The next hut visited was Pounds and by this time we were so converted to huts that we did not make any attempt to erect our tents. This hut consists of two rooms and is provided with 5 or 6 bedsteads and mattresses, beds one above the other bunk type, and contains the usual cooker. This hut is situated in the loveliest valley and we felt content to stay there indefinitely. We were now down amongst the trees again, and all around were green ridges with snow gums throwing out their branches in fantastic shapes. The Snowy River had greatly increased in size and here were long pools that we felt must abound in trout. |
- | on that an the following day. | + | |
- | The next morning we arose at 5 a m..(in the dark) and had eaten break-fart | + | Whites River Hut has been described to us as being in the most beautiful valley |
- | covered grass anC,shrubs, and on- the tops there was a thin layerof ica on so.:e | + | |
- | of the shallow pools. We had a most enjoyable walk across to Jarngal | + | We had intended |
- | We. left the Mountains | + | |
- | Many of the huts are evailable | + | The following morning was very misty and the weather not very promising looking and we decided to move down to the Alpine Hut, where we knew we would have ample accommodation in the event of extended bad weather. The walk down in the mist was very pleasant |
- | ' | + | |
- | MAP MAKING. MAKING | + | The next morning we arose at 5 a.m. (in the dark) and had eaten breakfast |
+ | |||
+ | We left the mountains | ||
+ | |||
+ | Many of the huts are available | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Map Making.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by " | ||
+ | |||
+ | All of us use (or ought to use) maps in connectLon with our walking. We scale off distances or directions confident that the information so obtained will be reasonably accurate. How is the map made so accurately? | ||
+ | |||
+ | In rough sketch maps we have drawn at one time or another we have found it difficult to produce something of sufficient accuracy to permit of the attachment of a scale. Another illustration of the difficulty is given by the misshapen maps of Australia produced by the early navigators who could fix the position of coastlines only by astronomical observations and dead reckoning. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The accuracy of our maps rests on a system of triangulation i.e. the surveyors set up and measure triangles all over the country. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you hark back to schoolday trigonometry or even geometry you will remember that if the length of one side of a triangle be known, also the magnitude of the angles at each end of that side, the lengths of the other two sides and size of the remaining angle can be readily calculated. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now the surveyors, when setting out accurately to map a new country, decide on the base line possibly five or six miles long on a convenient plain where its length can be measured very accurately with special and elaborate equipment. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then an instrument called a theodolite, which is used in the accurate measurement of horizontal and vertical angles, is set up accurately over one end of the line and sighted on to a target on some convenient mountain or hill. The angle between the base line and the hill is then measured on the theodolite. Similarly the angle subtended by the hill at the other end of the base line is measured. The surveyor then calculates the distance of the hill from each end of the base line and so knows all about the triangle thus formed. He then uses the two sides so found as bases for two more triangles using other hills. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Where he mounts his target or theodolite he erects a mound of stones. These are usually on hill tops and are what we call " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now the country is divided into a system of triangles called primary, secondary and tertiary triangles. The primary triangles may have sides averaging perhaps sixty miles or more in length but occasionally the sides may be over a hundred miles long. The sides of secondary triangles average around ten miles, while tertiary triangles have sides of from one to three miles long. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This triangulation fixes the position of a large number of points on the proposed map. Then the surveyor takes the area of one of the tertiary triangles and with a light theodolite, tape measure and several other useful instruments starts the process of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | The order of accuracy of the triangulation is really amazing. After working from the base line and circulating through a large number of triangles a check or "base of verification" | ||
+ | |||
+ | The accuracy with which survey work can be executed and results calculated is really surprising. Take, for instance, the engineering survey work in connection with the Simplon Tunnel under the Swiss Alps. Like most tunnels it was driven from both ends simultaneously but starting at different altitudes and having special drainage grades. It is 12 1/2 miles long and took seven years to drive, and all the while the direction of drive of each heading was directed by survey. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Notwithstanding the great difficulties in co-relating the surveys on either side of the Alps, the tunnels met with a difference of alignment of only 8 inches and a difference of level of 3 inches. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Bushwalking By Air Across New Guinea.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | By J. Debert. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Flying along the coast... the Owen Stanley Range majestically rearing its great height into the high heavens in the distance... a rough and rugged country for any humans to fight in, rough but beautiful. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Beautiful valleys with low-lying clouds and early morning mists enhancing the glory of the landscape. A perfect bank of snow-white clouds draped on the mountain tops. It's good to be alive! The thrill of peering into the fathomless depth of blue water, looking for fish -- or " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Cocoanut fringed islands looking like emeralds set in show-white claws in a setting of azure blue. Golden sands and rugged rocks. Other islands with cocoanut plantations covering the whole area. Native villages, so square and so squat and looking so very neat and tidy from the air. Catamarans pulled up on the beaches, others filled with natives out fishing. Sailing boats, some with white sails, others with russet or red, making pleasant picture book paintings to gaze down upon. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Delightful bays, some small, others large, sweeping into great half circles of golden sands. Rivers, large and small, winding their serpentine ways like snakes through the thick jungles. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It had rained heavily in the early hours of the morning and the muddy coloured storm waters stood out sharply in contrast to the clean blueness of the ocean. The cool inviting green of certain patches, lovely lagoons, refreshing to look upon... the wonders of the famous Coral Sea. | ||
+ | |||
+ | I am still a boy at heart. I stand up all the way with my head out of an open gun turret. The force of the wind blows with pressure on the back of my head, I am revelling in every minute. A grand show! Fancy being paid for doing it! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Now a lengthy period over stretches of reef. A few vivid green grasslands. The symmetrical beauty of cultivated cocoanut plantations. A boat towing two launches, looking like toys in a child' | ||
- | All of us use (or ought to use) map s in connectLon with our walking. | ||
- | scale off diE,tances or directions confident ' that the information so obtained will be reasonably accurate. How is thf map made so accurately? | ||
- | In rought sketch maps -he have drawn at one time or another we have found it difficult to produce somethinc3 of sufficient accuracy to permit of the attachment of a scale, Another illustration of the difficulty it given by the misshapen m.,),9 of Australia produced by the early navigators who could fix the position of coqstlines only by astronomical obsb rvations and dead reckoning. | ||
- | - - , no.-- | ||
- | The accuracy of our ma,es rests on a system of triangulation i e. the surveyors sat up and measure triangles all over the country. | ||
- | If you hark. back to sohoolay trionomRtry or even geometry you will remember that if th, lenth of one side of a triangle be known, also the mag np,ude of the angles at e.7.ch end c)f that side, the lens' | ||
- | Now the surveyors, when sott:Ing out accurately to map a new country, decide on the base line possibly five or six miler.: lo i n a oonvenient plain where its length can be izE)asured very accuratel7 with sDecial and elaborate equiiment, | ||
- | Then an instrument called a theodolite, which is used in the accurate measurement of horizontal and vertical angles, is set up accurately over one end of the line and sighted on to a target on some convenient mountain or hill. The angle between the base line and the hill is then measured on the theor' | ||
- | Where he mounta his tars-et or thePdolite he ercts a mound of stones, These are usually on hill tops and are what we call " | ||
- | Now the country is divided into a systim of triangles called primary, secondary and tertiary triangles. The primary triangles may have sides averaging perhaps sixty miles or more in length but occasionally the sides may be over a hundred miles long. The sides of secondary triangles average around | ||
- | ton miles, while tertiary triangles have sides of from one to three miles long. | ||
- | This triangulation fixes the ;position of a Large number of points on the pro7Dosed map.. Then the surveyor takes the area of one of the tertiary. triangles and with a light theodolite, tae measure and several other useful instruments starts the process of " | ||
- | The order of accuracy of the : | ||
- | The accuracy with which surVey work can be executed and results calculated is really sur-DriEingG Take, for instllce, the engineering survey work in connection with the Sim-Pion Tunnel under the Swiss Alps, ,Like most tunnels it was driven from both ends simultaneously but starting at ' | ||
- | . altitudes and having secial drainage grades. It is 124- miles long and took seven years to drive, and all th:. while the direction of drive of each heading was directed by survey. | ||
- | 6. | ||
- | _ .... _ | ||
- | Notwithstanding the great difficulties in co-relating the surveys on either side of the Al--)s, the tunnels met with a difference of alignment of- only 8 inches and a difference of level of 3 inches. | ||
- | BUSiPTTALKIG .T.Tf AI.L C.ROSS iTT.7 GT.T I 1T.E.n. | ||
- | _ _ _ | ||
- | By J. Deberti | ||
- | Flying along the coast...the Owen Stanley PLange majestically rearing its great height into the high heavens in the distance......a rough and rugged country for any humans to fight in, rough but beautiful. | ||
- | Beautiful valleys with low-lying clouds and early morning mists enhancing the glory of the landsca-)e. L.:2erfect bank of snow-white clouds draped on the mountain tops. It's good to be alive! The thrill of peering into the fathomless depth of blue water, looking for fish -- or " | ||
- | The fascination of flying over innumerable reefs with their wealth of vivid | ||
- | lourings. Reefs are more delightful than ever when gzing down upon them from a height, | ||
- | Cocoanut fringed islands looking like emeralds set in show-white claws in a setting of azure blue. Golden sands and rugged rocks. Other islands with cocoanut plantations covering the whole area. Native villages, so square and so squat and looking so very neat and tidy from the air. Catamarans pulled up on the beaches, others filled with natives out fishing. Sailing boats, some with white sails, others with rus,oet or red, making plesant - picture book paintings to gaze down upon. | ||
- | Delightful bays, some small, others large, sweeping into great half circles of golden sands. Rivers, large and small, winding their serpentine ways like snakes through the thick jungl. s, | ||
- | It had rained heavily in the early hours of the morning and the muddy coloured storm waters stood out sharply in contrast to the clean blueness | ||
- | of the ocean, The cool inviting green of ccrtain patches., lovely lagoons, refreshing to look upon...the wonders of the famous Coral Sea. | ||
- | I am still a boy at heart. I stand up all the way with my head out | ||
- | of an open gun turret. The force of the wind blows with pressure on the back of my head, I am revelling in every minute. A grand show! Fancy being - paid for doing it | ||
- | Now a lengthy period over stretches of reef. A few vivid green grasslands. The symmetrical beauty of cultivated cocoanut plantations. A boat towing two launches, lohing like toys in a child' | ||
Now, a big river, its long valley running miles back into those ever wonderful mountains, its muddled waters stretching three or four miles out into the sea. | Now, a big river, its long valley running miles back into those ever wonderful mountains, its muddled waters stretching three or four miles out into the sea. | ||
- | We turn sudConly. I sense. something is wrong, word comes there' | + | |
- | 7' | + | We turn suddenly. I sense something is wrong, word comes there' |
- | signs to me to search the skies. I'm ahead of him gazing into the sun, to the north and uP above. | + | |
- | It's thrilling!. | + | It's thrilling!. |
The pilot makes the most of wisps of misty cloud for covering. We are well camouflaged against the trees and valleys; still we are taking no risks. The pilot is going home to the mainland next week and he wants to go home whole. | The pilot makes the most of wisps of misty cloud for covering. We are well camouflaged against the trees and valleys; still we are taking no risks. The pilot is going home to the mainland next week and he wants to go home whole. | ||
- | But in spite of our care and our coverage we still scan the skies incessantly. Guns are codked ready. They' | ||
- | FLOWERS OF TU.E SOULLMN ALPS | ||
- | Ray birt. | ||
- | "What pleasure lives in heights?" | + | But in spite of our care and our coverage we still scan the skies incessantly. Guns are cocked ready. They' |
- | answer to the question would be The charm of al: | + | |
- | the high hills" | + | ---- |
- | gardens with their numberless wild flowers. Early summer is the pleasantest | + | |
- | season for rambling where the snow lies dee? in the wintertime. It is spring on the Mountains when summer still reigns below and summer when Autumn has come to the lowlands. For the pleasure that lives in heihts | + | =====Flowers Of The Southern Alps.===== |
- | to wild nature who has planted her alpine garden with snow-daisies, | + | |
- | The snow daisy of the rio,w. blooms from December to March. Its large and beautiful white flowers make a gr:.nd dis-, | + | Ray Birt. |
- | in our gardens. Clemisea Longiflora (snow or Mountain Daisy) looks silvery, | + | |
- | because the plant is covered in silky hairs, particularly the under surface of the dark green glossy leaves, so that it may fairly be called the " | + | "What pleasure lives in heights?" |
- | 4 daisy" | + | |
- | The golden daisy, an everlasting, | + | The snow daisy of the N.S.W. blooms from December to March. Its large and beautiful white flowers make a grand display |
- | 0 It forms cushiony masses of silvery leaves and above them nod golden flower; | + | |
- | beds on upright stems from a few inches to about one f-ot high. This sturdy little highlander is a variety (Auricep) of the common hoary sunray with white flowers which grows so abundantly on sandy loams in lowland areas. | + | The golden daisy, an everlasting, |
- | .8. | + | |
- | Generally, alpine forms of plants that grow far above the onow line are rather different in form and have more richly coloured flowers. The alpine bells ONahlenbergia) are of a deecr hue than their lowland cousins, | + | Generally, alpine forms of plants that grow far above the snow line are rather different in form and have more richly coloured flowers. The alpine bells (Wahlenbergia) are of a deeper |
- | Australia' | + | |
- | to meat when one goes rambling on the idountains. We met large quantities of these delightful blooms in the Wilkinson Valley, | + | Australia' |
- | We saw only one clump of native | + | |
- | silvery brown appearance. Silver edelwiss forms carets | + | We saw only one clump of native |
- | elves to dance on - unless they prefer a polished | + | |
- | mountain boulder would provide, | + | Alpine |
- | Alpine | + | |
- | creamy flowers may be found wherever there is moisture, Lake valleys of KoEcisuko | + | All the wide valleys are beautiful with wild flowers of a 100 different kinds, when old "Kossy' |
- | melted | + | |
- | with white flowers delight in the little clear water streams that make fairy cascades on granite rocks, As dainty as many other al7Dines | + | ---- |
- | All the wide valleys are beautiful with wild flowers of a 100 different | + | |
- | kinds, when old "Kossyts" white mantle has become a thing of long shreds and big patches, when snow gums again show fantastic roots grasping the ribs of the mountain and small brown butterflies are welcomed by heath flowers on the Plains of Heaven. Every hour that a sun-dial counts is enchanting in alpine gardens, with a blue sky over them and the air as clear and pure as water | + | =====Ten Years On Committee.===== |
- | ri-ling doWn the moriceee | + | |
- | TEN YEAES ON COMMITTEE | + | For a whole ton years Joan Moppett |
- | For a whole ton years Joan Mo, | + | |
- | and a very hard working member | + | Now she has acquired a house and expects |
- | Secretary and when Tom went away she took his place as Secratery; | + | |
- | hoots said at the annual meeting, the Secretary' | + | ---- |
- | so long in office. There have been a lgt of changes and a lot of new members | + | |
- | in ten years. But it's still the same old club, and one cantt help feeling that Jean has had a lot to do with this. | + | =====Letters From The Lads And Lasses.===== |
- | Now she has acquired a house and exDects | + | |
- | 9. | + | |
- | LETTERS FROM THE LADS AND LASSES. | + | |
Letters were received from the Services Committee this month from:- | Letters were received from the Services Committee this month from:- | ||
- | Ninian Melville C.M.W. | + | |
- | Allan Hardie | + | |Name|Club| |
- | Bruce Evans Rucksack Jack Spain | + | |Ninian Melville|C.M.W.| |
- | R.Huntley.L.Tucer | + | |Allan Hardie|S.B.W.| |
- | ALLAN HARDIE: As you probably know, I am fortunate in being in the same Searchlight Unit as -" | + | |Bruce Evans|Rucksack| |
- | very bumpy; and,had I sat dewn instead of standing I hardly think there would have been a sound bone in my body,after all the bouncing about to which we were subjected. Possibly you think I am exaggerating, | + | |Jack Spain|S.B.W.| |
- | the seeds hit against our faces as we paseed thr-ugh | + | |R.Huntley-Tucker|Rover Ramblers| |
- | like the Coxland | + | |Geoff Higson|S.B.W.| |
- | sure enough, was a watercourse with sandy bottom, | + | |
- | GEOFF HIGS_ON: I am as fit as a fiddle. The powers that be have been trying to train us to a standstill but we have gradually worn them down and they have now eased up and for the last few Weeks we have had quite an enjoyable time. | + | ===Allan Hardie:=== |
- | Plenty of swimming, walking about | + | |
- | beautiful clear days | + | As you probably know, I am fortunate in being in the same Searchlight Unit as " |
- | and warm nights. I have only used my sleePing | + | |
- | had a very restful day. Remember me to all the Club, I hope to be back some time to resume my walking activities in peace. | + | ===Geoff Higson:=== |
- | JACK SPAIN: I am still playing nurse maid to a flock of training aircraft. I | + | |
- | have had three years of training schools and am I fed up. T have found South Australia and Adelaide very quiet. I get into Adelaide for a three day weekend every fortnight and know my way a bit around the place. Bushwalking is un- | + | I am as fit as a fiddle. The powers that be have been trying to train us to a standstill but we have gradually worn them down and they have now eased up and for the last few weeks we have had quite an enjoyable time. |
- | heard of down here and when you mention the subject the people stare at you with an amazed expression. | + | |
- | BRIAN HARVEY: Our fresh(? | + | Plenty of swimming, walking about... beautiful clear days and warm nights. I have only used my sleeping |
- | 10. | + | |
- | with -eickles, isn' | + | ===Jack Spain:=== |
- | I have some good cloud studios | + | |
- | We put down a small detonator this morning and blew a lot of fish to the surface which we ate tonight with much gusto. The fish were the same as the coloured ones we saw at Taronga last year but tasted the same as ordinary fish des-eire | + | I am still playing nurse maid to a flock of training aircraft. I have had three years of training schools and am I fed up. I have found South Australia and Adelaide very quiet. I get into Adelaide for a three day weekend every fortnight and know my way a bit around the place. Bushwalking is unheard |
- | Many thanks for the gum leaves - we burned one in the ash tray last night and sniffed at the delicious " | + | |
- | I can just picture the gum lined track and the willows as they come into view after one passes through the gate in Green Gully, IiHel all palm trees on the foreshores here--millions of them--and behind them the stoe-ole-rising,june:le-clad ranges. | + | ===Brian Harvey:=== |
- | GOSSIP | + | |
- | Well the Easter holidays are,overifor | + | Our fresh(? |
- | As usual Bushwalkers were fairly evenly distributed over the countryside. The Mountains-sat back and defended themselves against the attack of their worshiers,theeWollondilly | + | |
+ | I have some good cloud studies | ||
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+ | We put down a small detonator this morning and blew a lot of fish to the surface which we ate tonight with much gusto. The fish were the same as the coloured ones we saw at Taronga last year but tasted the same as ordinary fish despite | ||
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+ | Many thanks for the gum leaves - we burned one in the ash tray last night and sniffed at the delicious " | ||
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+ | =====Gossip.===== | ||
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+ | Well the Easter holidays are over, for the lucky "four day-ers" | ||
+ | |||
+ | As usual Bushwalkers were fairly evenly distributed over the countryside. The Mountains sat back and defended themselves against the attack of their worshippers, the Wollondilly | ||
Complaints are seeping in from Max Gentle that he is not the Man he Used to be since joining the Army, in feet he is getting soft he thinks. | Complaints are seeping in from Max Gentle that he is not the Man he Used to be since joining the Army, in feet he is getting soft he thinks. | ||
- | On April 17th John Hunter and Joan Atthill were married. All of us who have known these two have appreciated their friendliness and good humourland may we say thfAr groat forberance. We sincerely hope that their ,life together will be "Track and Easy" all the way through, | ||
- | Tom Ramsay was also married a few weeks ago to Mary MacGregor sister of our Malcolm " | ||
- | small mischance was spent in the bandstand at (security reasons) We have | ||
- | not heard if the combined band chivalrously gave up their stand or were absent anyway. Unfortunately evening concerts are not a feature of thiS resort and the | ||
- | appropriate slow music was therefore lacking, however11 | ||
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- | Did yau' | ||
- | The winner of the purple certificate offered in last month' | ||
- | in Bushwalkers will we are surelbe taken to heart. We are so pleased with the ready | ||
- | response to our uestions that we are enceuraged to ask another, (as soon as we can get another purple certificate) viatch for it | ||
- | 11. | ||
- | AT 0,UR OWN | ||
- | One now member, Stan Ricketts., was welcomed by the' | ||
- | The business manager of the rueh Vilireer. wrote, to the Committee, PN.nting Out that, in view of the rising cests of neetee el, it was- likely that, if the p/lce of the Bush Walker remained' | ||
- | this year. If ,the price was incroeeec. co 4a per co,py, the revue would probably benefit to the extent of about z.5,0 TILis quc:stion was discussed by the Meatingi The Committee recommended that the ceice remain at 3d and that the Club subsidise the magazine for the amount ef the loss. After discussion, it was resolved to increase the price of te magaziee to 4d, | ||
- | At the request of the me4;i ng, Tearie -Lyles read out a li'st of definitions as understood by the Lands De ee ievedc and definitions of proposed 'types of reservations, | ||
- | tion. The conservation Bureau 3-;, | ||
- | tions applicable to the ,needs of thr) 1-ovement. 'Those typos are - | ||
- | primitive area, bu4 walking area and hib ar. (L:ee Federation rer ort). | ||
- | Laurie Rayner sugtested that the titie '' | ||
- | areas would be more descriptive and Je:en msn. (' | ||
- | Marie Byles announced' | ||
- | The ex-Social Secretary ex21ained how to get an invitatien, to supper after a lecture. The' | ||
- | The Services Committee-hopes to be able agail; this ;year to compile a set of re-union pictures for members of the J,D.T. The d'dng book of buelh walking songs is comPleted and wes posted during the month to all walkers in the fight- | ||
- | ing forces. | ||
- | Alan Wyborn(Walks Secretary and Welks Recorder) brought up the subject of walks records. He said that those were very handy for peo-)le geing into an area for the first time. Plenty of walks had been dope in the last two or | + | On April 17th John Hunter and Joan Atthill were married. All of us who have known these two have appreciated their friendliness and good humour, and may we say their great forberance. We sincerely hope that their life together will be "Track and Easy" all the way through. |
- | three years and very few had been recorded. He thought it would be a good. idea | + | |
- | 0 if new walks were fully recorded. | + | Tom Ramsay was also married a few weeks ago to Mary MacGregor sister of our Malcolm " |
- | MRS. HOUGHTON | + | |
+ | Did you know that Gordon and Jean Mannel1 have been in Sydney and in to the Club recently, though by this time they will have returned to the country. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The winner of the purple certificate offered in last month' | ||
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+ | |||
+ | =====At Our Own Meeting.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | One now member, Stan Ricketts, was welcomed by the President. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The business manager of the Bush Walker wrote to the Committee, pointing out that, in view of the rising costs of material, it was likely that, if the price of the Bush Walker remained at 3d, there would be a loss of between £9 and £l0 this year. If the price was increased to 4d per copy, the revenue would probably benefit to the extent of about £6. This question was discussed by the meeting. The Committee recommended that the price remain at 3d and that the Club subsidise the magazine for the amount of the loss. After discussion, it was resolved to increase the price of the magazine to 4d. | ||
+ | |||
+ | At the request of the meeting, Marie Byles read out a list of definitions as understood by the Lands Department and definitions of proposed types of reservations, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Marie Byles announced that it had been ascertained that the valuation of the privately owned land between Garrawarra and National Parks was about £3,000. It was pointed out that this area was the most popular camping area in the state. The Government has recently spent £1,000 on the erection of a hostel which would accommodate 20 people in the week-end. Possibly 200 people on an average camped on this area every week-end. It was resolved that the Club request the Federation to approach the Government and urge it to resume the area and to incorporate it in the Garrawarra Park and, at the same time, to approach the National Fitness and Hostels Movement, asking them to support the request. | ||
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+ | The ex-Social Secretary explained how to get an invitation to supper after a lecture. The best way is to tell the Social Secretary of a good lecturer and persuade him to come along, to propose a vote of thanks, or to engage the lecturer in conversation after the lecture. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Services Committee hopes to be able again this year to compile a set of re-union pictures for members of the S.B.W. The song book of bush walking songs is completed and was posted during the month to all walkers in the fighting forces. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alan Wyborn (Walks Secretary and Walks Recorder) brought up the subject of walks records. He said that those were very handy for people going into an area for the first time. Plenty of walks had been done in the last two or three years and very few had been recorded. He thought it would be a good idea if new walks were fully recorded. | ||
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+ | Mrs. Houghton | ||
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- | As reported in thu last issue, Beverley Druce has takem on the job of Assistant Secretary, in place of Miss Toni Day of the C.M.W. who had to resign, | ||
- | as the Federation meetings clashed with her Technical College lectures. | ||
- | From cotrespondence1 it was learned that Mr, E.D,Hordern is the -sole owner | ||
- | of nHordernts Block" at the Blue Gum Forest and that he is not pre-oared to sell | ||
- | it. Marie Byles, the acting Honorary Secret-xylhas arranged to interview Mr. Hordern and hopes he may instruct his executors to hand the block over to the | ||
- | -Blue Gum Forest -Trust. | ||
- | Members will be pleased to learn that the Railways Department has been persuaded- to ston the 12455 p m. train on Saturdays at Lilyvale. | + | ---- |
- | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement would like to know if the area to the North of Jervis Bay is worth reserving. They will be ipleased | + | |
- | supply | + | =====Federation Notes.===== |
- | ' | + | |
- | Iprop, | + | As reported in the last issue, Beverley Druce has taken on the job of Assistant Secretary, in place of Miss Toni Day of the C.M.W. who had to resign, as the Federation meetings clashed with her Technical College lectures. |
- | Primitive Area - large area to be Ir_e-ot | + | |
- | permitted Camping, hiking, bushwalking and trail-riding would be | + | From correspondence, |
- | permitted if sudh'did not interfere with the fauna and flora, | + | |
- | Bushwalkin, | + | Members will be pleased to learn that the Railways Department has been persuaded to stop the 12.55 p.m. train on Saturdays at Lilyvale. |
- | as possible | + | |
- | Hiking Area - a-small area to be kept roadless but in which buildings and :improvements, | + | The Parks and Playgrounds Movement would like to know if the area to the North of Jervis Bay is worth reserving. They will be pleased |
- | The' | + | |
- | Kuring-gai Chase Trust has offered the use of three buildings, | + | The following definitions have been suggested by the Conservation Bureau for proposed |
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- | The Federation would be glad to hear of anyone prepared to take over the jobs of Hon,Secretary and Advertising | + | __Primitive Area__ |
- | 17 | + | |
- | } | + | __Bushwalking Area__ - a smaller |
- | El? O.RTA.NT DATES | + | |
- | FOR YOUR SOCIAL CALENDAR | + | __Hiking Area__ |
- | My 21st | + | |
- | ..1112,,y 2.8th. | + | The Recreational |
- | NOVELTY NIGHT for | + | |
- | | + | Kuring-gai Chase Trust has offered the use of three buildings, |
- | Come -along and bring your | + | |
- | spare ' | + | Dorothy Lawry has been elected again as Editor of the Publication Committee. |
- | .8 | + | |
- | Illustrated Lecture by | + | The Federation would be glad to hear of anyone prepared to take over the jobs of Hon. Secretary and Advertising |
- | io | + | |
- | DOROTHY BRIGDEN 1767-1-iiffiTG7VII-T-11 THE ABORIGINES | + | ---- |
- | - | + | |
- | FAR NORTH". | + | =====Important Dates For Your Social Calendar.===== |
- | June 18th | + | |
- | June 25th | + | |May 21st 8 p.m.|Novelty Night for Services Committee. Come along and bring your spare pennies.| |
- | CLUBRL,OM_ PARTY TD-6-t-Z1-5 | + | |May 28th 8 p.m.|Illustrated Lecture by Dorothy Brigden " |
- | ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION | + | |June 18th 8 p.m.|Clubroom Party (details |
- | Ye- s rs ,-1.1 de r Cotter and "Gilroy will receive all your ,2xhibits. | + | |June 25th 8 p.m.|Annual photography exhibition. Messrs. Alder, Cotter and Gilroy will receive all your exhibits.| |
- | Lv__LOa | + | |
- | )1 CC0C | + | ---- |
- | FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC REr, | + | |
- | and for | + | =====Paddy's Ad.===== |
- | EXCELLENT DEVEI OPING WORK | + | |
- | and | + | In No. 2 Issue of the Sydney Bushwalker way back in August 1931, Paddy' |
- | EITLAP.GITTG SERVICE | + | |
- | GOODMAN _.BROS. | + | Did the Heavens fall? Did the earth rock? No! Did Paddy get letters demanding an explanation? |
- | 20 Hunter.Street, | + | |
- | Wyny.: | + | Did anyone ever mention it? Yes. A wee small voice said it missed the ' |
- | Tel. B3438. | + | |
- | 47; | + | Paddy Pallin. Camp gear for walkers. |
- | - | + | |
- | 14. | + | 327 George Street, Sydney. |
- | PADDY'S AD. | + | |
- | In Noi2 Issue of the Sydney Bushwalker way back in August 1931, Paddy' | + | |
- | Did the Heavens fall? Did the earth rock? No Did Paddy get letters demanding an explanation? | + | |
- | Did anyone ever mention it? Yes. A wee small voice said it missed the ' | + | |
- | PADDY PALLIN | + | |
- | GLEP GEAR FOR WALKERS 32 erie StYoetj SYDYEK. | + | |
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