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|**Treasurer**|Mr. G. Webb| | |**Treasurer**|Mr. G. Webb| | ||
|**Walks Secretary**|Mr E. Pegram| | |**Walks Secretary**|Mr E. Pegram| | ||
- | |**Membership | + | |**Membership |
|**Social Secretary**|Miss E. Stretton| | |**Social Secretary**|Miss E. Stretton| | ||
|**Committee**|(Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley, Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill, Mr. J. Brown| | |**Committee**|(Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley, Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill, Mr. J. Brown| | ||
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| |(Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.)| | | |(Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.)| | ||
|**Federation Delegate** 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren)|W. Hall| | |**Federation Delegate** 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren)|W. Hall| | ||
- | |**Federatoin | + | |**Federation |
|**Substitute Federation Delegates** from 1/8/49|Miss D. Harris, Mr. J. Noble| | |**Substitute Federation Delegates** from 1/8/49|Miss D. Harris, Mr. J. Noble| | ||
|**literary Editor**|Mr. A. Colley| | |**literary Editor**|Mr. A. Colley| | ||
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|**Auditor**|Mr. C. Haines| | |**Auditor**|Mr. C. Haines| | ||
|**Solicitor**|Miss M. Byles| | |**Solicitor**|Miss M. Byles| | ||
- | |**Forestry Advisory | + | |**Forestry Advisory |
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They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.\\ | They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old.\\ | ||
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.\\ | Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.\\ | ||
- | At the goind down of the sund, and in the morning,\\ | + | At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,\\ |
We shall remember them. | We shall remember them. | ||
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The staircase - our way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut, but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn' | The staircase - our way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut, but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn' | ||
- | Now we were on the way to Roper' | + | Now we were on the way to Roper' |
Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life. | Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life. | ||
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By Jim Brown | By Jim Brown | ||
- | Seems to me most bushwalkers are also crusaders, wielding a Sir Galahad blade for conservation, | + | Seems to me most bushwalkers are also crusaders, wielding a Sir Galahad blade for conservation, |
Bush mishaps usually fall into one of those three categories: | Bush mishaps usually fall into one of those three categories: | ||
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- | ==== Mark Morton Primitive Reserve. | + | === Mark Morton Primitive Reserve. === |
At the Annual General Meeting a letter was read from the Minister for Lands in which he advised that the various matters relating to the area in question, including that of an aerial survey for the purpose of classification of the various types of country embraced by the Reserve, are still under consideration. | At the Annual General Meeting a letter was read from the Minister for Lands in which he advised that the various matters relating to the area in question, including that of an aerial survey for the purpose of classification of the various types of country embraced by the Reserve, are still under consideration. | ||
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=== Waipoua Forest - NZ. === | === Waipoua Forest - NZ. === | ||
- | At the Pacific Science Congress it was resolved to impress on teh N.Z. Government the importance of this forest as a sample of unique plant association to be preserved absolutely intact and surrounded by a suitable zone. | + | At the Pacific Science Congress it was resolved to impress on the N.Z. Government the importance of this forest as a sample of unique plant association to be preserved absolutely intact and surrounded by a suitable zone. |
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After experimenting for some months with the co-operation of walkers, Paddy has re-designed the harness on all steel frame rucksacks. The new style keeps the top of the frame much nearer to the back. | After experimenting for some months with the co-operation of walkers, Paddy has re-designed the harness on all steel frame rucksacks. The new style keeps the top of the frame much nearer to the back. | ||
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327 George Street, Sydney. ' | 327 George Street, Sydney. ' | ||
- | __Ski-ers please note:__ Paddy is importing Skis, waxes and Bindings from Norway. These, together with locally | + | __Ski-ers please note:__ Paddy is importing Skis, waxes and Bindings from Norway. These, together with locally |
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- | NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS | + | ===== Circular - New South Wales Federation Of Bushwalking Clubs. ===== |
Arising out of an enquiry submitted to the Tourist Bureau relevant to the facilities available to bushwalkers at the Hotel and the Chalet, Mount Kosciusko, the following reply has been received from the Department of Tourist Activities and Immigration and is promulgated for the information of all walkers. | Arising out of an enquiry submitted to the Tourist Bureau relevant to the facilities available to bushwalkers at the Hotel and the Chalet, Mount Kosciusko, the following reply has been received from the Department of Tourist Activities and Immigration and is promulgated for the information of all walkers. | ||
- | T.R. Compagnonis\\ | + | T.R. Compagnonis. |
- | HON. SECRETARY.\\ | + | |
- | COPY.\\ | + | __Copy.__ |
- | Dept. of Tourist Activities & Immigration, | + | |
+ | Dept. of Tourist Activities & Immigration, | ||
The Honorary Secretary, New South Wales Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. | The Honorary Secretary, New South Wales Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. | ||
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Dear Sir, | Dear Sir, | ||
- | I refer to your letter of the 14th February, 1949, regarding bush walkers and the purchase of supplies by them from the Chalet at Mt. Koseiusko. We desire, of course, to encourage tourists of every description to the area and to facilitate their enjoyment of their holidays. Such supplies as are available at the Chalet and the Hotel Kosciusko will be purchaseable by members of hiking parties and we will endeavour to help them in every practicable way. | + | I refer to your letter of the 14th February, 1949, regarding bush walkers and the purchase of supplies by them from the Chalet at Mt. Kosciusko. We desire, of course, to encourage tourists of every description to the area and to facilitate their enjoyment of their holidays. Such supplies as are available at the Chalet and the Hotel Kosciusko will be purchaseable by members of hiking parties and we will endeavour to help them in every practicable way. |
- | However, there are certain observations which I would like to make and these are \\ | + | However, there are certain observations which I would like to make and these are: |
- | (a) Not all hikers using the area are members of the Walking Clubs. | + | |
- | The requests from the hiking party should be reasonable. I am informed that one such party arrived at 10.45 p m. and that other parties arrive at various times between 6.30 p m. and 9 p m. Although they all received supplies, it is not very fair or reasonable that these parties should request supplies at hours which would interfere with the off-duty hours of staff at the Chalet. It would be of great assistance, therefore, if your members visiting the area be informed that, as far as practicable, | + | |
- | The impression which your members got of a "cold reception" | + | - Not all hikers using the area are members of the Walking Clubs. |
+ | - The requests from the hiking party should be reasonable. I am informed that one such party arrived at 10.45 p.m. and that other parties arrive at various times between 6.30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Although they all received supplies, it is not very fair or reasonable that these parties should request supplies at hours which would interfere with the off-duty hours of staff at the Chalet. It would be of great assistance, therefore, if your members visiting the area be informed that, as far as practicable, | ||
+ | - The impression which your members got of a "cold reception" | ||
+ | - Our estimates for catering are based on the number of resident guests. It is impossible to carry extra stocks of bread, meat and other perishables just in case a week-end party would happen to call. It may be necessary therefore in certain circumstances to refuse to sell certain commodities, | ||
+ | - The bar at the Chalet is only open at various periods during the day and all hikers who have arrived during these periods have been served. It is not considered that a hiking party should be served at whatever time they chance to arrive if the bar is closed. To do so would mean that I would have to pay overtime to staff attending to them. | ||
+ | - Many walking parties, not necessarily members of your club, invariably arrive in the most unkempt state wearing soiled and crumpled clothes. They freely use the common rooms, lounge, etc. of the Chalet, and no objection is raised to this provided that damage to the furnishings does not result. In wet weather, for example, the carpet in the lounge which is a very valuable one is liable to heavy wear and marking from heavy hobnail boots covered with either dust or mud according to the weather. All that is asked is that those hikers who use the amenities at the Chalet should make an endeavour to spruse themselves up a trifle and take such steps as is necessary to ensure that the cleanliness of the house which is primarily for the use of resident guests is maintained. | ||
+ | - It is the practice of walking parties to consign a number of packages of food addressed c/o the Chalet. This necessitates a departmental truck collecting the goods at Cooma and storing them at the Chalet awaiting the arrival of the party. This service in the past was given free of charge but in view of the increased number of packages, I feel that a charge of say 3/- per package should be made to cover cartage, handling and storage. | ||
- | Our estimates for catering are based on the number | + | I would like to assure you that the Manager and staff of the Chalet have no animosity towards any well-behaved member of Bushwalking Clubs. As I have said, they are most anxious to help them is every way and all that is asked is that greater consideration be given to the fact that the Chalet is a guesthouse concerned in the welfare |
- | It may be necessary therefore in certain circumstances to refuse to sell certain commodities, more particularly perishables and goods on short supply such as fancy biscuits, tinned fruits, etc. I would | + | Should you so desire, I would be glad to have a general discussion with you regarding this matter at any convenient time. |
- | like you and your members to understand that refusal of any such goods to hiking parties is not evidence of lack of co-operation and it does not mean that the Chalet staff is not anxious to assist. | + | |
- | (b) | + | |
- | (c) (a) | + | |
- | The bar at the Chalet is only open at various periods during the day and all hikers who have arrived during these periods have been served. It is not considered that a hiking party should be served at whatever time they chance to arrive if the bar is closed. To do so would mean that I would have to pay overtime to staff attending to them. | ||
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- | Many walking parties, not necessarily members of your club, invariably arrive in the most unkempt state wearing soiled and crumpled clothes. They freely use the, co=n rooms, | ||
- | lounge, etc. of the Chalet ,and no objection is-talised to this provided that damage to the furnish IneA does not result. , In yret wez-ther, for example, the carpet in the lounge which is a very valuable one is liable to heavyw ez-4. and marking from heavy hobnail boots covered with either | ||
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- | It is the practice of walking parties to consign a number of packages of food addressed c/o the Chalet. This necessitates a departmental truck collecting the goods at Cooma and storing them at the Chalet awaiting the arrival of the party. This service in the past was given free of charge but in view of the increased number of packages, I feel that a charge of say 3/- per package should be made to cover | ||
- | cartage, handling and storage. | ||
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- | I would like to assure you that the Manager and staff of the Chalet have no animosity towards any well-behaved member of Bushwalking Clubs. As I have said, they are most anxious to help them is every way and all that is asked is that greater consideration be given to the fact that the Chalet is a guesthouse | ||
- | concerned in the welfare of its guests. This means then that, at times, refusals to requests made by hiking parties may be unavoidable 1:111t t12ese' | ||
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- | Should you so desire, I would be glad to have a general discussion tit' | ||
Yours faithfully, | Yours faithfully, | ||
- | (Sgned) H.E. Best. 5ECRETARY & DIRECTOR. | ||
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+ | (Signed) H.E. Best. Secretary and Director. | ||
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