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[November 9 th 1949] the Congress resumed with the President's 
Address and a paper by Hugh Wilson. 
November 10 th 1949 The weather to date had 
been perfect - blue clear skies except 
for two days - Mt Rufous & the Myrtle forest 
which were grey and mild. But this 
day is blustery and cloudy with occasional 
short very fine showers. It has not 
kept people in camp but I have seized 
the opportunity of a rest and to write 
up this diary, with a short walk 
before lunch. 
It has been a most excellent 
camp - Charlie the cook giving large, 
well-cooked meals and contributing 
greatly to the well-being of all. The 
spirit of the camp is excellent with, as 
far as I know, not a temper frayed. 
The birds have not been numerous 
and have not quite given the 
excitement that camps in richer and 
more exotic places could have given. 
With the exception of the DUSKY ROBIN (which I 
