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* Enjoy the delightful Kangaroo Valley scenery. | * Enjoy the delightful Kangaroo Valley scenery. | ||
- | |COST:|$20.00 per tape collected from the club premises (postage $5.00 extra).| | + | |**Cost:**|$20.00 per tape collected from the club premises (postage $5.00 extra).| |
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- | PLEASE NOTE: a $10.00 per tape donation will be made to nominated conservation groups. | + | **Please note:** a $10.00 per tape donation will be made to nominated conservation groups. |
- | CONTACT: PETER CHRISTIAN -9476 1312 or 017 822651. | + | |
+ | **Contact: Peter Christian - 9476 1312 or 017 822651.** | ||
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+ | =====What members are saying about the magazine...===== | ||
- | What members are saying about the magazine... | ||
Dear Peter, | Dear Peter, | ||
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I read your recent article about updating in the SBW magazine with interest and I would like to make the following comments: | I read your recent article about updating in the SBW magazine with interest and I would like to make the following comments: | ||
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1. Is there merit in changing the present format of the magazine? | 1. Is there merit in changing the present format of the magazine? | ||
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The format was updated a couple of years ago when the magazine was typed on computer. I think the use of columns as at present is a reasonable presentation. What change would be envisaged? | The format was updated a couple of years ago when the magazine was typed on computer. I think the use of columns as at present is a reasonable presentation. What change would be envisaged? | ||
- | Suggestions for the cover. | + | |
- | The present cover symbolises SBW to me. It has historic significance (dating from 1932) and is symbolic of the past and present, i e. trees, a bush track etc. It is a familiar design which I like. | + | 2. Suggestions for the cover. |
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+ | The present cover symbolises SBW to me. It has historic significance (dating from 1932) and is symbolic of the past and present, i.e. trees, a bush track etc. It is a familiar design which I like. | ||
3. A wrap around cover sounds a practical idea. | 3. A wrap around cover sounds a practical idea. | ||
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4. Improve the standard of the paper. | 4. Improve the standard of the paper. | ||
- | If the club can afford it, ,better quality would improve the appearance of the publication. | + | |
+ | If the club can afford it, better quality would improve the appearance of the publication. | ||
5. I would like to see a mock-up of any changes proposed before a final decision is made. | 5. I would like to see a mock-up of any changes proposed before a final decision is made. | ||
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Thank you for your suggestion to reconsider the magazine. I assume the matter will be discussed at a future meeting of the Club? | Thank you for your suggestion to reconsider the magazine. I assume the matter will be discussed at a future meeting of the Club? | ||
- | Naneye Alderson. Eastwood. | ||
- | COVER OLD BUT NOT SACRED | + | **Nancye Alderson. Eastwood.** |
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+ | **COVER OLD BUT NOT SACRED** | ||
It is a truism of publishing that the front cover of any magazine or newsletter has a big impact on whether people bother to write for it, read it - or even open it. I suspect that quite a few busy members, who don't pay for it separately, don't read the SBW magazine. | It is a truism of publishing that the front cover of any magazine or newsletter has a big impact on whether people bother to write for it, read it - or even open it. I suspect that quite a few busy members, who don't pay for it separately, don't read the SBW magazine. | ||
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My suggestion is that if the old cover must be retained it be reduced in size and included inside, with a historical explanation. The front cover, in this age of cheap desk top printing technology, could show for each issue a different member' | My suggestion is that if the old cover must be retained it be reduced in size and included inside, with a historical explanation. The front cover, in this age of cheap desk top printing technology, could show for each issue a different member' | ||
- | Elwyn Morris. Kirribilli. | ||
- | More letters next page | + | **Elwyn Morris. Kirribilli.** |
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+ | //More letters next page// | ||
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I refer to Patrick James' letter to the Editor, July issue re the bulletin cover. | I refer to Patrick James' letter to the Editor, July issue re the bulletin cover. | ||
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I agree that the drawing used on the cover is an enjoyable example of the very early Lloyd Rees era and involves clever use of contrast in tones. However, a picture like this is occupying most of an A4 size sheet and needs to be viewed, from at least one metre away because when it is viewed at ordinary reading distance, as is the case with a magazine, it becomes very heavy and overpowering. | I agree that the drawing used on the cover is an enjoyable example of the very early Lloyd Rees era and involves clever use of contrast in tones. However, a picture like this is occupying most of an A4 size sheet and needs to be viewed, from at least one metre away because when it is viewed at ordinary reading distance, as is the case with a magazine, it becomes very heavy and overpowering. | ||
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Secondly, on page 1 of the bulletin at the head of column one we have what is usually referred to as a masthead consisting of a flannel flower and the words "The Sydney Bushwalker" | Secondly, on page 1 of the bulletin at the head of column one we have what is usually referred to as a masthead consisting of a flannel flower and the words "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
- | As you know, Peter Miller is reviewing the style and format of the bulletin and it might be possible that we go to the more modem A5 format which is half the sizeof | + | As you know, Peter Miller is reviewing the style and format of the bulletin and it might be possible that we go to the more modem A5 format which is half the size of the present A4 format and gives a professional result when run through a desk top publishing program. |
I would like to submit the following options for consideration: | I would like to submit the following options for consideration: | ||
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1. Reduce the size of the picture and enclose it in two box surrounds to give a framing effect. [See this month' | 1. Reduce the size of the picture and enclose it in two box surrounds to give a framing effect. [See this month' | ||
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2. Reduce the picture even further to get the same effect on an A5 format. | 2. Reduce the picture even further to get the same effect on an A5 format. | ||
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3. Use another picture from time to time using the above techniques. | 3. Use another picture from time to time using the above techniques. | ||
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4. Move the masthead from page 1 to the front cover with appropriate size adjustment. | 4. Move the masthead from page 1 to the front cover with appropriate size adjustment. | ||
- | Frank Woodgate. Charlestown. | ||
+ | **Frank Woodgate. Charlestown.** | ||
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+ | //Letters to the Editor continued.// | ||
- | Letters to the Editor continued. | ||
Dear Peter, | Dear Peter, | ||
Yes it is time to update. | Yes it is time to update. | ||
- | For, discussion purposes is the back cover from the June 1996 National Parks Journal. It is a magnificent forest scene. It has excellent composition not far removed from the present SBW scene, great contrast, great definition and real life colour. It is an evocative picture. It is expensive glossy but worth every cent. It is the standard of presentation we could and should have on the cover of our publication. | + | For discussion purposes is the back cover from the June 1996 National Parks Journal. It is a magnificent forest scene. It has excellent composition not far removed from the present SBW scene, great contrast, great definition and real life colour. It is an evocative picture. It is expensive glossy but worth every cent. It is the standard of presentation we could and should have on the cover of our publication. |
- | With the words THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | With the words **The Sydney Bushwalker** |
- | The cost should not be a consideration. For many, including many elderly SBW members, when THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER arrives it may be the main contact they have with the club. It should evoke memories of bushwalks through similar pristine bushland... | + | |
- | Geoff Grace Hunters Hill | + | |
- | Due to space considerations I have cut this letter short It went on to discuss the type of picture on the cover and the possible sources such as a picture by Henry Gold or our own members | + | The cost should not be a consideration. For many, including many elderly SBW members, when **The Sydney Bushwalker** arrives it may be the main contact they have with the club. It should evoke memories |
- | There have always been differences of opinion about the cover of our magazine. In The Sydney Bushwalkers: | + | |
- | I disagree with Patrick James (July issue) because I believe that the magazine should be 'modem, contemporary and state of the art' (his words) | + | **Geoff Grace. Hunters Hill.** |
- | Frank Rigby Canberra. | + | |
+ | //Due to space considerations I have cut this letter short It went on to discuss the type of picture on the cover and the possible sources such as a picture by Henry Gold or our own members - Editor.// | ||
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+ | There have always been differences of opinion about the cover of our magazine. In **The Sydney Bushwalkers: | ||
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+ | I disagree with Patrick James (July issue) because I believe that the magazine should be 'modern, contemporary and state of the art' (his words) | ||
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+ | **Frank Rigby. Canberra.** | ||
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I would like to see a more professional look to the magazine, while retaining the historic cover in some form. I would like my view on this made known to the club. | I would like to see a more professional look to the magazine, while retaining the historic cover in some form. I would like my view on this made known to the club. | ||
- | Ainslie Morris South Durras | + | |
+ | **Ainslie Morris. South Durras.** | ||
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+ | =====70th Anniversary Celebrations===== | ||
The Committee for next years celebrations has been formed and by the time you are | The Committee for next years celebrations has been formed and by the time you are |
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