Rec Camps
Various locations1952-55
As part of the self-sufficiency angle, cadets could apply for transport and food to go camping for the weekend after Saturday morning drill parade. This varied from sailing on Lake George, skiing at Mt Ginini, hiking in the mountains, to fishing at the Cotter or Brindabella.
Rabbiting Brindabella 195x
The rations provided were never sufficient, so the rabbit population was targeted (as well as scavenging for potatoes, quinces and other edibles at the expense of the local farmers).
L-R: Unk Don Paterson Peter Phillips
Photo: NRL
Serious Rabbiting, Brindabella 195x
Smoking them out was a better idea than relying on dead-eye-dick Gordon Murphy, who insisted on shooting them through the eyes so you couldn't tell whether they had Myxo or not, and had to be discarded.
L-R: Peter Phillips Don Paterson
Photo: NRL
Fruits of labours, Brindabella 195x
Fish, flesh and fowl were necessary adjuncts to the few tins of bully, beans, veg and peaches supplied by the College.
L-R: Unk Peter Phillips, Don Paterson
Photo: NRL
Cooling It, Brindabella 195x
The hunters home from the hill cool off and admire the Page 3s.
L-R: Nev Lindsay Bill Hoffman Blue Lake
Photo: NRL
