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- | "THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKE R" | + | |
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A Journal devoted to matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton St., Sydney, N.S.W. | A Journal devoted to matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton St., Sydney, N.S.W. | ||
- | No. 28. MARCH 1936 | + | |
- | PUBLISHING COMMITTEE | + | No. 28. March 1936 |
- | Miss Marie B. Byles (Acting Editor) | + | |
- | Miss Dinah Hearfield (Acting Sub-Editor) | + | | ** Publishing Committee**: |
- | Miss Dorothy Lawry, Messrs Myles Dunphy, Graham Harrison Ian Malcolm and Jack Debert. | + | | |
- | ..... | + | | |
- | EDITORIAL | + | | |
- | We regret to announce the resignation of Miss Brenda White from the editorship of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | |
- | PERSONAL | + | ===== Editorial ===== |
- | Mavis Dibley and Cedric Barnes (Barney) have announced their | + | |
- | engagement. We wish them all happiness on the bushwalk of life. | + | We regret to announce the resignation of Miss Brenda White from the editorship of "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
- | Laurence Graham " | + | |
- | green days in forests" | + | ===== Personal ===== |
- | ANNOUNCEMENT | + | |
+ | Mavis Dibley and Cedric Barnes (Barney) have announced their engagement. We wish them all happiness on the bushwalk of life. | ||
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+ | Laurence Graham " | ||
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+ | ===== Announcement | ||
We are pleased to announce that we have arranged for an expert in bushwalking to answer questions concerning bushwalking in the columns of this Journal. Questions should be short and to the point, and should be handed to the Editor not later than the second Friday in April, if the answer is to appear in the next issue. | We are pleased to announce that we have arranged for an expert in bushwalking to answer questions concerning bushwalking in the columns of this Journal. Questions should be short and to the point, and should be handed to the Editor not later than the second Friday in April, if the answer is to appear in the next issue. | ||
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- | "SONE OF TEE OLD LOVES FROM ANEW POINT OF VIEW" | + | ===== "Some Of The Old Loves From A New Point Of View" |
Being the account of the first bucks' party' | Being the account of the first bucks' party' | ||
- | T. MULLINS. | + | |
- | The first Sydney Bushwalker to assail and surmount Mounts | + | W. Mullins. |
- | To our little band of die-hards, this news when related to us by Gordon, was received with cheers and much jubilation, as this climb had been dawn on our list for some time, to be performed | + | |
- | However, the militant section decided on a vote - and hail tradition: The ayes had it. We completed plans for the climb, collected valuable information from Gordon Smith, and all of the party arranged to start on the Friday night, May 31st., 1935. Charles Culberg threw in his lot with our venture, the party being Doug. Grosvenor and Arnold Barrett; prospectives Fred Somers a non-member, George Dibley, Chas. Rolfe and myself. | + | The first Sydney Bushwalker to assail and surmount Mounts |
- | Alter supper at the All British, Katoomba, on the Friday evening, we slept on beds at "Dibs Rest" - a very commendable procedure. | + | |
- | Saturday morning saw us away early, and soon we were passing down that never-ending show place of interest, | + | To our little band of die-hards, this news when related to us by Gordon, was received with cheers and much jubilation, as this climb had been down on our list for some time, to be performed |
- | air had a cool nip, especially at the top of Black Jerry' | + | |
- | After a halt at Galong Creek, during which time the party consumed a well- earned dinner, we pushed down the Cox again, and to all except George the country was new. A very interesting part of the Cox' | + | However, the militant section decided on a vote - and hail tradition! The ayes had it. We completed plans for the climb, collected valuable information from Gordon Smith, and all of the party arranged to start on the Friday night, May 31st., 1935. Charles Culberg threw in his lot with our venture, the party being Doug Grosvenor and Arnold Barrett; prospectives Fred Somers a non-member, George Dibley, Chas. Rolfe [Charles Rolfe] |
- | Five o' | + | |
+ | After supper at the All British, Katoomba, on the Friday evening, we slept on beds at "Dibs Rest" - a very commendable procedure. | ||
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+ | Saturday morning saw us away early, and soon we were passing down that never-ending show place of interest, | ||
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+ | After a halt at Galong Creek, during which time the party consumed a well-earned dinner, we pushed down the Coxs again, and to all except George the country was new. A very interesting part of the Coxs River this and it was very much appreciated by the party. | ||
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+ | Five o' | ||
As the night grew old, the glass sank lower. It was very cold, and Arnold, for a first-nighter-in-a-Paddy-bag, | As the night grew old, the glass sank lower. It was very cold, and Arnold, for a first-nighter-in-a-Paddy-bag, | ||
- | "He rolled and sighed | + | |
- | And twisted and cried, | + | "He rolled and sighed\\ |
- | While hips did creak and skin deride | + | And twisted and cried,\\ |
- | The efforts of a dawn-stuffed bag, to hide, Arnold from the cold and the hard earth' | + | While hips did creak and skin deride\\ |
- | Needless to say, after a hearty breakfast consisting, it is said of several loaves of bread, he Was again in working order. | + | The efforts of a dawn-stuffed bag, to hide,\\ |
+ | Arnold from the cold and the hard earth' | ||
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+ | Needless to say, after a hearty breakfast consisting, it is said, of several loaves of bread, he Was again in working order. | ||
It was decided to take very little food up the mountain, and thus be not encumbered with packs at all. | It was decided to take very little food up the mountain, and thus be not encumbered with packs at all. | ||
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Starting from the base camp at about 10-15 a.m., the party proceeded down stream about 200 yards and forded the Cox. Continuing another 150 yards down the south bank, we came upon a recently broken camp site, with the embers of a fire still glowing. Fred and George presumed, correctly, that it was Don Wallace and John Lumsden' | Starting from the base camp at about 10-15 a.m., the party proceeded down stream about 200 yards and forded the Cox. Continuing another 150 yards down the south bank, we came upon a recently broken camp site, with the embers of a fire still glowing. Fred and George presumed, correctly, that it was Don Wallace and John Lumsden' | ||
- | Once on the crest of the saddle, an idea of the climb of the mountain is obtained. The long ridge that runs from the saddle rises in an easy grade, and for the most part the general direction, due south, is held without any severe turns. On the one hand there is a grand view of Harry' | + | |
- | The scope of the landscape under review widened as we climbed higher, and each " | + | Once on the crest of the saddle, an idea of the climb of the mountain is obtained. The long ridge that runs from the saddle rises in an easy grade, and for the most part the general direction, due south, is held without any severe turns. On the one hand there is a grand view of Harry' |
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+ | The scope of the landscape under review widened as we climbed higher, and each " | ||
However, we were not able to tarry long viewing such splendid panoramas, for time was limited. | However, we were not able to tarry long viewing such splendid panoramas, for time was limited. | ||
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It is to be noted that the ridge is very definite, so much so, that on our way up we must have closely traced Gordon Smith' | It is to be noted that the ridge is very definite, so much so, that on our way up we must have closely traced Gordon Smith' | ||
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The party was a little blown after the final effort, so we rested and meanwhile ate a little.(N.B.). After having satisfied our physical needs we proceeded to pander to our aesthetic sense by surveying the extensive panoramas that lay at, below, and beyond our feet. | The party was a little blown after the final effort, so we rested and meanwhile ate a little.(N.B.). After having satisfied our physical needs we proceeded to pander to our aesthetic sense by surveying the extensive panoramas that lay at, below, and beyond our feet. | ||
- | The Cox appeared as a fine, brown thread, turning and twisting in its erratic course, and was the centre of the vast piece of nature' | + | |
- | Round farther to the south, we saw the mighty Gangerang, and then that Mecca, | + | The Cox appeared as a fine, brown thread, turning and twisting in its erratic course; and was the centre of the vast piece of nature' |
- | Photographs were secured, Fred being particularly active. He had a quick- loading camera and mapped some ten shots in almost as many seconds. | + | |
+ | Round farther to the south, we saw the mighty Gangerang, and then that Mecca, | ||
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+ | Photographs were secured, Fred being particularly active. He had a quick-loading camera and mapped some ten shots in almost as many seconds. | ||
The local foliage is not conducive to the acquisition of good photographs, | The local foliage is not conducive to the acquisition of good photographs, | ||
- | Mt. Heartbreaker is about 100 feet below Mt. Jenolan, some 200 yards distant, and the party decided to push on and surmount it. The Jenolan and Heartbreaker Ridges seem to converge at Mt. Jenolan, and what is accepted as the " | + | |
+ | Mt Heartbreaker is about 100 feet below Mt Jenolan, some 200 yards distant, and the party decided to push on and surmount it. The Jenolan and Heartbreaker Ridges seem to converge at Mt Jenolan, and what is accepted as the " | ||
The outward view from Mt. Heartbreaker is not so interrupted by saplings and in this respect only, is it better than Mt. Jenolan. The angle of vision is not as great as the south-west, and much of the west is obscured by Mt. Jenolan' | The outward view from Mt. Heartbreaker is not so interrupted by saplings and in this respect only, is it better than Mt. Jenolan. The angle of vision is not as great as the south-west, and much of the west is obscured by Mt. Jenolan' | ||
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An interesting fact is that from Mt Heartbreaker we were able to see though more specks, the tents in our camp, over 4 miles away as the crow flies. After more photographs the party pushed onward and downward. | An interesting fact is that from Mt Heartbreaker we were able to see though more specks, the tents in our camp, over 4 miles away as the crow flies. After more photographs the party pushed onward and downward. | ||
- | Each " | + | |
- | Doug. had a bad fall, which shook him up considerably. Footing was very uncertain, and in desperation, | + | Each " |
We came down rather abruptly at the end, and almost fell into the Cox, arriving at about 3-50 p.m. | We came down rather abruptly at the end, and almost fell into the Cox, arriving at about 3-50 p.m. | ||
- | After a refreshing drink and a short spell, we waded to the other bank and hit the trail for camp, and the 2i. miles were covered by 4-45 p.m., arriving to find that Fred and Arnold had been in some 25 minutes, but it was learned that their advance had been rather uncomfortable. | + | |
+ | After a refreshing drink and a short spell, we waded to the other bank and hit the trail for camp, and the 2½ (( 2.5 )) miles were covered by 4-45 p.m., arriving to find that Fred and Arnold had been in some 25 minutes, but it was learned that their advance had been rather uncomfortable. | ||
Back in Nibelheim, we discussed the baser, and more mundane subjects of man's lot. Food was the principal topic; sleep next. | Back in Nibelheim, we discussed the baser, and more mundane subjects of man's lot. Food was the principal topic; sleep next. | ||
- | The next morning we arose early, and actually had Doug. walking about in the dark - surprising - perhaps it Was that he had spent a " | + | |
+ | The next morning we arose early, and actually had Doug. walking about in the dark - surprising - perhaps it was that he had spent a " | ||
Breakfast, shaving and packing were all over by 10-15, and so the party pushed up Breakfast Creek, leaving behind not memories; but burned rubbish and buried tins. | Breakfast, shaving and packing were all over by 10-15, and so the party pushed up Breakfast Creek, leaving behind not memories; but burned rubbish and buried tins. | ||
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Personally, on principle, I am all against leaving memories lying about the countryside - spoil the natural scenery and all that - selfish, too. Just think of some tired walker, having pitched his tent in a memory-littered area, being rudely awakened in the dead of night by a stray memory, wafting under the tent flap into his hard-earned slumbers. | Personally, on principle, I am all against leaving memories lying about the countryside - spoil the natural scenery and all that - selfish, too. Just think of some tired walker, having pitched his tent in a memory-littered area, being rudely awakened in the dead of night by a stray memory, wafting under the tent flap into his hard-earned slumbers. | ||
- | After a delightful amble up the Creek, we breasted the hill at the top of Carlon' | + | |
+ | After a delightful amble up the Creek, we breasted the hill at the top of Carlon Creek at 11-45 and bore down on Green Gully with all haste. As we drew near, I noticed two small blue figures frolicking on the grass of Carlon' | ||
They, too, had noticed us, and as I walked on watching them closely, they were discussing intruders. The dialogue, as far as I could make out was as follows:- | They, too, had noticed us, and as I walked on watching them closely, they were discussing intruders. The dialogue, as far as I could make out was as follows:- | ||
- | Imp 1: "Ohl look David, there are some walkers coming down the Hill." (Womem are always saying obvious things). | + | |
- | Imp 11: "Yes, Cis." said David, quite unconcerned. He was at attention, his right hand shading his eyes from the hot noonday sun. He had noticed something of interest in the party. | + | ** Imp 1 **: "Oh! look David, there are some walkers coming down the Hill." (Womem are always saying obvious things). |
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+ | ** Imp 11 **: "Yes, Cis." said David, quite unconcerned. He was at attention, his right hand shading his eyes from the hot noonday sun. He had noticed something of interest in the party. | ||
"I think they are some of Dad's friends", | "I think they are some of Dad's friends", | ||
- | Imp 1: "Why David? I don't think Dad was ever out with that funny loarancerty," | + | |
- | 11:11) 11: "They must be Dad's friends," | + | ** Imp 1 **: "Why David? I don't think Dad was ever out with ** that ** funny looking party," |
- | I nudged. George as I walked on, saying: "Did you hear that, my boy?" "Hear what?" he asked, with an extraordinary look on his face. | + | |
+ | ** Imp 11 **: "They must be Dad's friends," | ||
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+ | I nudged George as I walked on, saying: "Did you hear that, my boy?" "Hear what?" he asked, with an extraordinary look on his face. | ||
"You must be dreaming." | "You must be dreaming." | ||
- | Carlon was at his back-gate to greet us, and soon we were mopping up the sweet milk, which he supplied, | + | |
+ | Carlon was at his back-gate to greet us, and soon we were mopping up the sweet milk, which he supplied, (per medium of Strawberry, of course.) A quart and a half between seven of us! Ye Gods! Yes, they certainly avenged our intrusion into their domain the previous day. | ||
After much palaver, we pushed over to the Gully, where we found the Roots-Pryde combination in occupation, complete with effects; - "Peter the Page" and others. | After much palaver, we pushed over to the Gully, where we found the Roots-Pryde combination in occupation, complete with effects; - "Peter the Page" and others. | ||
- | After making nuisances of ourselves and generously(? | + | |
- | of dead weight in the form of a few turnips | + | After making nuisances of ourselves and generously(? |
- | We dined with the ants at Mitchell' | + | |
+ | We dined with the ants at Mitchells | ||
The party washed and generally cleaned up and after another rush, caught the 5-44 train home, after a very interesting and enjoyable three days in the company of good fellows and beautiful mountains. | The party washed and generally cleaned up and after another rush, caught the 5-44 train home, after a very interesting and enjoyable three days in the company of good fellows and beautiful mountains. | ||
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William de Sind. | William de Sind. | ||
- | The sleepless Hours who watch me as I lie, | + | |
- | wo | + | ---- |
- | Curtained with star.-invoven | + | |
- | From the broad moonlight of the sky, | + | The sleepless Hours who watch me as I lie,\\ |
- | Fanning the busy dreams from my dim eyes, Waken me when their mother, the grey Dawn, | + | Curtained with star-inwoven |
+ | From the broad moonlight of the sky,\\ | ||
+ | Fanning the busy dreams from my dim eyes,\\ | ||
+ | Waken me when their mother, the grey Dawn,\\ | ||
Tells them that dreams and that the moon is gone. | Tells them that dreams and that the moon is gone. | ||
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P.B. Shelley. | P.B. Shelley. | ||
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- | EIGHT HOUR WEEK-END. OCTOBER | + | ---- |
- | Alighting at Tallong Station at 1-24 a.m., we were net by Ramey with his lorry, and with the aid of a shoe horn and a few straps, the 7hole party was loaded on the lorry and driven to the look-out. Harold, | + | |
- | Very soon after alighting from the lorry I had a fire going, while most of the people assisted in bringing in wood. Everybody seemed tired and wasted | + | ===== Eight Hours Week-End ===== |
- | We had almost succeeded in getting everybody to sleep when the Duncans and Austens arrived by car and created such a disturbance that they wakened the whole of the camp. Jean went round to each member and wished him or her good-night and good-morning in practically the same breath. The new arrivals were not long in getting to bed; but uncomplimentary remarks were hurled at them, before they turned in. When everyone was quiet Maurie suggested a walk to the look-out and I readily agreed. It was then 3-30 a.m. and coolish away from the fire. Although there was no moon, the outlines of the mighty gorge of the Shoalhaven River could be discerned. Gazing upon the view we heard the hooting of awls and the merry twitter of willie wagtails. After a few minutes, our eyes, becoming accustomed to the darkness, could clearly pick out patches of the river, 1800 feet belay, and I was keenly anticipating the view we must see in the day light. We returned to the camp fire and had a peaceful sleep until 5-40, when Maurie, Edgar and myself paid another visit to the lookout and were thrilled with the magnificant | + | |
- | We went back to the camp, wakened the crowd and took them to the lookout to gaze dawn on our prospective camp. After admiring the extensive view we returned to the track and made dawn for the river. It was very steep going, and the small loose stones caused frequent slipping; but the bottom was reached without any mishap. Marge, Brenda and I hit up a good pace going down hill, and arriving at the river, we found Ernie at a good camp site. Within a few minutes I had a cooking | + | ** October |
- | With breakfast over, we joined the others some few hundred yards downstream at a fair camp site, and when I had erected my tent, and the others had washed | + | ** The Shoalhaven River. ** |
- | up, we went for a walk downstream, leaving the camp to look after itself. The walking was fairly rough; we were plodding through sand, rock hopping, or walking on pebbles, otherwise known as Wollondilly boulders, About noon a halt was made at Tallowal Gully where most of the members thoroughly enjoyed a swim in a large pool, and much amusement was created by lying in the rapids. There is a remarkably fine massaging effect to be obtained from lying in such places, and I wonder how really beneficial it may be. After the swim we lay in the shade and had a light lunch,(a light lunch for Bush Walkers, as on account of weight saving - most members take only a little food with them). In the afternoon a few of the more energetic individuals set out to explore Tallowal Gully to find the secluded waterfalls that Mr. Rumsey had told us about. We " | + | |
- | On the return of the others, | + | Alighting at Tallong Station at 1-24 a.m., we were met by Rumsey |
- | Awaking at about 5 a.m., I suggested to Marge and Plimmer that we make an assault upon the highest cliff directly opposite our camp, in which they enthusiastically joined, and we set off. Crossing the stream at Badgeryts | + | |
- | The view from the top was delightful, it being far more extensive than that from the lookout. | + | Very soon after alighting from the lorry I had a fire going, while most of the people assisted in bringing in wood. Everybody seemed tired and wasted |
- | we threw over a few big boulders to see whether they would roll into the river; but even in view of the steepness of the hill, they did not do so. Throughout the morning the continuous hooting of an awl annoyed Plimmer, who frequently hurled abuse at the unseen bird, and Marge volunteered the suggestion that it was probably still night in the owl's location. | + | |
- | We walked for some distance on the edge of the plateau, taking particular | + | We had almost succeeded in getting everybody to sleep when the Duncans |
- | notice of the surrounding country, and notwithstanding | + | |
- | the spur we climbed was correct, we decided to look for the real track. After going in a westerly | + | We went back to the camp, wakened the crowd and took them to the lookout to gaze down on our prospective camp. After admiring the extensive view we returned to the track and made down for the river. It was very steep going, and the small loose stones caused frequent slipping; but the bottom was reached without any mishap. Marge [Marjorie Hill] , Brenda |
- | On arrival at the camp, we found that the various parties had our breakfast ready and immediately afterwards Plimmer and I had a swim. It was arranged to proceed upstream to Bungonia Cave; but the Duncans and Austens, together with Frances, decided to have a lazy day round the camp. The other members made art early start. Some time after Plimmer and I set out; and overtook them at a very rocky cliff which gave no opportunity of passing without climbing some few hundred feet. After climbing some distance, and not liking the idea of proceeding higher, I decided to work my way along the face of the eliff. Many loose stones went with me and I was not too happy on numerous occasions. However, my short cut gave MB the opportunity of a Mini before the others arrived, and being hot after the climb dawn, I dived in the water complete with clothes; but as the party was some time coming along, I changed into costume and had another swim. Walking on for some distance, I came across a beautiful sandy spit, from which I decided would be an enjoyable place for the others to swim. They readily joined in upon their arrival, It was some time before Maurie put in an appearance, because Hilda, having | + | |
- | It became almost unbearably hot approaching noon and after going some distance beyond | + | With breakfast over, we joined the others some few hundred yards downstream at a fair camp site, and when I had erected my tent, and the others had washed up, we went for a walk downstream, leaving the camp to look after itself. The walking was fairly rough; we were plodding through sand, rock hopping, or walking on pebbles, otherwise known as Wollondilly boulders. About noon a halt was made at Tallowal Gully [Tallowal Creek] |
- | Tom and I came across a canoe that had been roughly made from some cedar, and after launching it, we had an lofting | + | |
- | The camp fire was very successful and many discussions were entered upon. Talking went on until the very early hours of morning, and not feeling particularly tired, I paraded round the camp fire until 12-45. Going to the river for a drink I decided to pretend | + | On the return of the others, |
- | These libellous remarks are only allowed because everyone knows that Marge Hill is a p& | + | |
- | -10 - | + | Awaking at about 5 a.m., I suggested to Marge and Plimmer that we make an assault upon the highest cliff directly opposite our camp[Tumbledown Point?], in which they enthusiastically joined, and we set off. Crossing the stream at Badgerys |
- | so within two minutes I was having a perfectly delightful swim. Returning to the fire I caused the others some more annoyance before turning into bed. | + | |
- | The bird chorus in the early dawn was again delightful and after lying awake listening to it, I went for a swim at 5-30, before making tea for those sleeping out round the fire. After breakfast some of the more energetic ones played games, and a football match between. the Duncans and Austens v Marge, Fanny, Plimmer and myself, proved very strenuous, resulting in the last named winning by 4 to nil. Later the Duncans had a cockfight with Jean and me. The Duncans had earned much popularity by defeating Jean and Ernie, much to Jean's disgust, who said: " | + | The view from the top was delightful, it being far more extensive than that from the lookout. |
- | After two glorious days, Monday turned out to be a cow of a day, with hot westerly winds blowing sand all over the camp site and into food, generally making things unpleasant. Relief was found in the water, so we had a swimming race down the rapids; but just before commencing the race Ernie announced that a snake was :swimming downstream, and four of us stood with large stones waiting for it to pass. The snake saw us however, and made a determined effort to maim against the current; but try as he might he was | + | |
- | not able to progress upstream, and it was somewhat pathetic to see his valiant attempt, Then Frank broke its back with a piece of bark, making the fifth snake for the trip. | + | We walked for some distance on the edge of the plateau, taking particular notice of the surrounding country, and notwithstanding |
- | There was a certain sadness about having to pack up and leave a spot that had helped make the trip so enjoyable, and the thought of the long drag up the hill did not alleviate that sadness. Leaving the site almost last of all, I quickly got into a nice, lazy stride, and without any rest, arrived | + | |
- | at the top first. Not wishing to deprive anyone who perhaps had a competitive spirit, of the right of arriving at the top before someone else, I sat | + | On arrival at the camp, we found that the various parties had our breakfast ready and immediately afterwards Plimmer and I had a swim. It was arranged to proceed upstream to Bungonia Cave; but the Duncans and Austens, together with Frances, decided to have a lazy day round the camp. The other members made art early start. Some time after Plimmer and I set out; and overtook them at a very rocky cliff which gave no opportunity of passing without climbing some few hundred feet. After climbing some distance, and not liking the idea of proceeding higher, I decided to work my way along the face of the cliff. Many loose stones went with me and I was not too happy on numerous occasions. However, my short cut gave me the opportunity of a swim before the others arrived, and being hot after the climb down, I dived in the water complete with clothes; but as the party was some time coming along, I changed into costume and had another swim. Walking on for some distance, I came across a beautiful sandy spit, from which I decided would be an enjoyable place for the others to swim. They readily joined in upon their arrival. It was some time before Maurie put in an appearance, because Hilda, having |
- | down for about seven minutes and awaited the arrival of Maurie, Rene and Marge; and so we walked a hundred yards together, arriving-at the top as a party. I am quite satisfied that there is an efficient and economical walking speed for each individual, and should any member go slower than that speed he is tiring himself. On the other hand, should he attempt to go faster he is straining himself. It is advisable for each member to find out what is his most economical speed, and regardless of everyone else, keep to that pace. Many members find the desire to halt, whereas | + | |
- | When the balance of the party arrived at the top we went over to the Willows, a very refreshing spot with green fields, a shady creek with watercress and mint and lovely. willows. Lunch VAS a delightful affair, though somewhat hurried. | + | It became almost unbearably hot approaching noon and after going some distance beyond |
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+ | Tom and I came across a canoe that had been roughly made from some cedar, and after launching it, we had an exciting | ||
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+ | The camp fire was very successful and many discussions were entered upon. Talking went on until the very early hours of morning, and not feeling particularly tired, I paraded round the camp fire until 12-45. Going to the river for a drink I decided to pretend | ||
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+ | The bird chorus in the early dawn was again delightful and after lying awake listening to it, I went for a swim at 5-30, before making tea for those sleeping out round the fire. After breakfast some of the more energetic ones played games, and a football match between the Duncans and Austens v Marge, Fanny, Plimmer and myself, proved very strenuous, resulting in the last named winning by 4 to nil. Later the Duncans had a cockfight with Jean and me. The Duncans had earned much popularity by defeating Jean and Ernie, much to Jean's disgust, who said: " | ||
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+ | After two glorious days, Monday turned out to be a cow of a day, with hot westerly winds blowing sand all over the camp site and into food, generally making things unpleasant. Relief was found in the water, so we had a swimming race down the rapids; but just before commencing the race Ernie announced that a snake was swimming downstream, and four of us stood with large stones waiting for it to pass. The snake saw us however, and made a determined effort to swim against the current; but try as he might he was not able to progress upstream, and it was somewhat pathetic to see his valiant attempt. Then Frank broke its back with a piece of bark, making the fifth snake for the trip. | ||
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+ | There was a certain sadness about having to pack up and leave a spot that had helped make the trip so enjoyable, and the thought of the long drag up the hill did not alleviate that sadness. Leaving the site almost last of all, I quickly got into a nice, lazy stride, and without any rest, arrived at the top first. Not wishing to deprive anyone who perhaps had a competitive spirit, of the right of arriving at the top before someone else, I sat down for about seven minutes and awaited the arrival of Maurie, Rene and Marge; and so we walked a hundred yards together, arriving at the top as a party. I am quite satisfied that there is an efficient and economical walking speed for each individual, and should any member go slower than that speed he is tiring himself. On the other hand, should he attempt to go faster he is straining himself. It is advisable for each member to find out what is his most economical speed, and regardless of everyone else, keep to that pace. Many members find the desire to halt, whereas | ||
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+ | When the balance of the party arrived at the top we went over to the Willows, a very refreshing spot with green fields, a shady creek with watercress and mint and lovely willows. Lunch was a delightful affair, though somewhat hurried. | ||
The long drag into Tallong is hardly worth mentioning, I walked at the rear with Edgar and Gwen and was eventually joined by Marge. Arriving in Tallong about forty minutes before the train was due, some of us went down to the creek and had a good swim. | The long drag into Tallong is hardly worth mentioning, I walked at the rear with Edgar and Gwen and was eventually joined by Marge. Arriving in Tallong about forty minutes before the train was due, some of us went down to the creek and had a good swim. | ||
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From a scenic point of view, the trip was not up to expectations and could not be compared with the Nattai; but then one cannot expect to go on these trips finding each one better, scenically, than the others. The Nattai for some time to come will stand out as the most beautiful of all. The redeeming features of the trip were the sociability of the big party and the good humour that prevailed throughout; the splendid weather, with the exception of the last day; the freedom to do as one desired and the splendid swimming facilities. The bird life was as fine as in any other part I have visited. I saw and heard the following:- bellbirds, gillbirds, lyrebirds, black and white shrikes, mopokes, kurrawongs, wagtails, swallows, blue wrens, and a very vivid blue bird the name of which I do not know. There were not many flowers; but I saw some beautiful clematis. Most of the shrubs were aquatic. | From a scenic point of view, the trip was not up to expectations and could not be compared with the Nattai; but then one cannot expect to go on these trips finding each one better, scenically, than the others. The Nattai for some time to come will stand out as the most beautiful of all. The redeeming features of the trip were the sociability of the big party and the good humour that prevailed throughout; the splendid weather, with the exception of the last day; the freedom to do as one desired and the splendid swimming facilities. The bird life was as fine as in any other part I have visited. I saw and heard the following:- bellbirds, gillbirds, lyrebirds, black and white shrikes, mopokes, kurrawongs, wagtails, swallows, blue wrens, and a very vivid blue bird the name of which I do not know. There were not many flowers; but I saw some beautiful clematis. Most of the shrubs were aquatic. | ||
- | Did you ever watch the camp fire | + | |
- | When the wood has fallen low, | + | ---- |
- | And the ashes start to whiten Round the ember' | + | |
- | With the night sounds all around you Making silence doubly sweet, | + | Did you ever watch the camp fire\\ |
- | And a full moon high above you That the spell may be complete? | + | When the wood has fallen low,\\ |
- | Tell me, were you ever nearer | + | And the ashes start to whiten\\ |
- | To the land of heart' | + | Round the ember' |
- | Than when you sat there thinking With your feet before the fire? | + | With the night sounds all around you\\ |
- | (Obtained from Ian Malcolm | + | Making silence doubly sweet,\\ |
+ | And a full moon high above you\\ | ||
+ | That the spell may be complete?\\ | ||
+ | Tell me, were you ever nearer\\ | ||
+ | To the land of heart' | ||
+ | Than when you sat there thinking\\ | ||
+ | With your feet before the fire? | ||
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+ | (Obtained from Ian Malcolm\\ | ||
who does not know the author ) . | who does not know the author ) . | ||
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- | UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL | + | ===== Unsolicited Testimonial ===== |
Proof of satisfaction is sometimes afforded in a negative sort of way by lack of complaints. Being human however, Paddy does like a pat on the back occasionally, | Proof of satisfaction is sometimes afforded in a negative sort of way by lack of complaints. Being human however, Paddy does like a pat on the back occasionally, | ||
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"The hike proved one thing, that Paddy Pallin' | "The hike proved one thing, that Paddy Pallin' | ||
- | Of course this is not the first compliment Paddy has received either verbally or by letter, but this extract was sent along at the psychological moment as it were - just when the harassed editor | + | |
- | customary modesty,' | + | Of course this is not the first compliment Paddy has received either verbally or by letter, but this extract was sent along at the psychological moment as it were - just when the harassed editor |
The most practical appreciation of Paddy-made gear is to buy it and tell your friends about it, which is of course what most bushwalkers do. | The most practical appreciation of Paddy-made gear is to buy it and tell your friends about it, which is of course what most bushwalkers do. | ||
- | THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL NEWS: | + | |
- | Paddy has just had manufactured a supply of sturdy, flat aluminium containers with bayonet fitting lids. They are of extra heavy gauge aluminium and have no threads to get crossed. Prices 1/- and 1/e. | + | ===== This Month's Special News: ===== |
- | F.A. PALLIN, | + | |
- | 312 George Street, | + | Paddy has just had manufactured a supply of sturdy, flat aluminium containers with bayonet fitting lids. They are of extra heavy gauge aluminium and have no threads to get crossed. Prices 1/- and 1/6. |
- | SYDNEY. | + | |
- | (Above Hallam' | + | F.A. Pallin,\\ |
- | -13 - | + | 312 George Street,\\ |
- | THE TRIALS OF ADELINE. | + | Sydney.\\ |
- | Note: The Editor accepts no responsibility for the conduct of a Bushwalker who goes for a motor-trips | + | (Above Hallam' |
+ | ** Phone B.3101**. | ||
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+ | ===== The Trials of Adeline. ===== | ||
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This is the tale of Adeline, the faithful; my father, mother and myself, and our trip to Brisbane. | This is the tale of Adeline, the faithful; my father, mother and myself, and our trip to Brisbane. | ||
- | To introduce Adeline to those who have not the privelege | + | |
+ | To introduce Adeline to those who have not the privilege | ||
Well, we went on Monday, 6th. January, to Peat's Ferry across to Gosford, thence to Minmi, where we stayed the night. So far the adventure had not really started as this was the 27th. time Adeline had traversed this route. | Well, we went on Monday, 6th. January, to Peat's Ferry across to Gosford, thence to Minmi, where we stayed the night. So far the adventure had not really started as this was the 27th. time Adeline had traversed this route. | ||
- | The country from Peat's Ferry onward is mountainous, | + | |
+ | The country from Peat's Ferry onward is mountainous, | ||
The next point of interest is Lake Macquarie, the first view of which is from the turn-off to Catherine Hill Bay, seen on the right. | The next point of interest is Lake Macquarie, the first view of which is from the turn-off to Catherine Hill Bay, seen on the right. | ||
- | We reached the lake just as the sun was setting. The water was pink, gold and purply-blue, | + | |
- | It is strange that so little is known in Sydney of this Lake. It is | + | We reached the lake just as the sun was setting. The water was pink, gold and purply-blue, |
- | an enormous stretch of water with beautiful little bays and beaches, - some sandy, some pebbly - that have all the colors | + | |
- | Mimi is a dead mining town, the pits having been closed for years, and the population is now 400 or 500 as compared with 10,000 to 12,000 in the early mining days of the district. | + | It is strange that so little is known in Sydney of this Lake. It is an enormous stretch of water with beautiful little bays and beaches, - some sandy, some pebbly - that have all the colours |
- | Our next place of call was Martin' | + | |
- | -14- | + | Minmi is a dead mining town, the pits having been closed for years, and the population is now 400 or 500 as compared with 10,000 to 12,000 in the early mining days of the district. |
- | is4enerally | + | |
- | All this time Adeline had been enjoying purring along the gocd roads with nary a cramp within. | + | Our next place of call was Martin' |
- | The next town is Maitland, with its old c5hurches | + | |
- | We left Maitland to cross the bridge to Bulwarra, through the lucerne and farm country, crossing the Paterson at Dunmore Bridge and recrossing it at Paterson township, another old and historic town, The church has tombstones dated 1809, and the church itself was built by convicts to Governor | + | All this time Adeline had been enjoying purring along the good roads with nary a cramp within. |
- | Leaving Paterson we crossed the river for the last time and went thence to Xartinls | + | |
+ | The next town is Maitland, with its old churches | ||
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+ | We left Maitland to cross the bridge to Bulwarra, through the lucerne and farm country, crossing the Paterson at Dunmore Bridge and recrossing it at Paterson township, another old and historic town, (( [sic] )) The church has tombstones dated 1809, and the church itself was built by convicts to Governor | ||
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+ | Leaving Paterson we crossed the river for the last time and went thence to Martin' | ||
Next morning found us early on our way to Port Macquarie. The country between Paterson and Dungog the next town is hilly and green, and the road winds through the valley and over the hills until we see Dungog stretched out before us in the Williams River Valley. Barrington Tops can be seen from here. Rain had fallen the night before, and mists were rising from the mountains making a sight worth travelling blindfolded to see. I took some photos of the Williams; but I have misgivings as all from there to Brisbane were taken in dull weather. | Next morning found us early on our way to Port Macquarie. The country between Paterson and Dungog the next town is hilly and green, and the road winds through the valley and over the hills until we see Dungog stretched out before us in the Williams River Valley. Barrington Tops can be seen from here. Rain had fallen the night before, and mists were rising from the mountains making a sight worth travelling blindfolded to see. I took some photos of the Williams; but I have misgivings as all from there to Brisbane were taken in dull weather. | ||
- | Our next stop was Gloucester, where there is a queer formation of rocks outside the town called the Buckets. They graduate from a pile about 100 ft. high to one that is a mountain in size. Though they show bare rock, they are covered with vegetation. Every crevice and patch of soil bears trees; some giants. The bases of these huge piles slope out until they lose themselves in the flats. Perhaps being rather isolated from other hills, they encourage rainfall and in the course of centuries have been washed bare. We ascend after Gloucester and some good views of the hill country can be seen from Kramback | + | |
- | 16sicquarie | + | Our next stop was Gloucester, where there is a queer formation of rocks outside the town called the Buckets. They graduate from a pile about 100 ft. high to one that is a mountain in size. Though they show bare rock, they are covered with vegetation. Every crevice and patch of soil bears trees; some giants. The bases of these huge piles slope out until they lose themselves in the flats. Perhaps being rather isolated from other hills, they encourage rainfall and in the course of centuries have been washed bare. We ascend after Gloucester and some good views of the hill country can be seen from Krambach |
- | It was dark when we camped at the Port. Dad was given some fish which I cooked while he went to the town to buy bait. I might say that the camping ground was like a town; no place for a Bushwalker. The tents were like houses and the campers seemed to have everything but the kitchen sink. It was rather like camping in a garbage dump - papers, tins and rubbish all over the place. Dad brought a melon; but as we had just finished tea, it WAS | + | |
- | - 15 - | + | It was dark when we camped at the Port. Dad was given some fish which I cooked while he went to the town to buy bait. I might say that the camping ground was like a town; no place for a Bushwalker. The tents were like houses and the campers seemed to have everything but the kitchen sink. It was rather like camping in a garbage dump - papers, tins and rubbish all over the place. Dad brought a melon; but as we had just finished tea, it was reserved for the next day. It disappeared during the night! |
- | reserved for the ie day. It disappeared during the nights | + | |
- | Most passers-by commented | + | Most passers-by commented |
- | The next day we visited the town and old church. Can anr: | + | |
+ | The next day we visited the town and old church. Can anyone | ||
Telegraph Point was the next on the list - and very nice too. It is on the railway and a river runs parallel to the line. Altogether it looks like a place where a man could spend a few days. It has a pub. | Telegraph Point was the next on the list - and very nice too. It is on the railway and a river runs parallel to the line. Altogether it looks like a place where a man could spend a few days. It has a pub. | ||
- | Our next stop was Rempsey | + | |
- | Coffs Harbour hove in sight and after giving Adeline a much needed dose of oil and a drink of water Dad and I tried the Coffs Harbour beer at 66. the glass and 1/- the pint. Dad had our camp picked out, found during his last visit - on the bank of a nice creek 3 miles past Woolgoolga. Bananas are grown in this district and some of the plantations are perched on the hillsides at such an angle that it seemed to get the crop to the road, the pickers would merely need to drop the fruit. | + | Our next stop was Kempsey |
- | After breaking | + | |
- | year it is so hot there that if you stand in one place you practically sizzle. The Clarence is a grand stretch of water here, and fairly large ships are able to come right up to the town. | + | Coffs Harbour hove in sight and after giving Adeline a much needed dose of oil and a drink of water Dad and I tried the Coffs Harbour beer at 6d. the glass and 1/- the pint. Dad had our camp picked out, found during his last visit - on the bank of a nice creek 3 miles past Woolgoolga. Bananas are grown in this district and some of the plantations are perched on the hillsides at such an angle that it seemed to get the crop to the road, the pickers would merely need to drop the fruit. |
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+ | After breaking | ||
After leaving Grafton we got on to some concrete highway and sat back to enjoy the country. Maclean was the next stop. The country hereabouts is all under sugar cane or corn. We followed along the bank of the river until we arrived at Ballina Ferry. | After leaving Grafton we got on to some concrete highway and sat back to enjoy the country. Maclean was the next stop. The country hereabouts is all under sugar cane or corn. We followed along the bank of the river until we arrived at Ballina Ferry. | ||
- | I had heard so much about Yamba that when it was suggested that we should take a side trip to visit it, I fell. The road was so bad that Adeline groaned and howled all the way. The worst of it was that we had to return the same way. Well, I saw Yamba.(Sweet are the uses of advertisement!) A fairly decent beach and that VAS all! Viewed without enthusiasm and left without regret except for the punishment given to poor, innocent Adeline - and so to Ballina. | + | |
- | Have you ever noticed how country towns resemble one another | + | I had heard so much about Yamba that when it was suggested that we should take a side trip to visit it, I fell. The road was so bad that Adeline groaned and howled all the way. The worst of it was that we had to return the same way. Well, I saw Yamba.(Sweet are the uses of advertisement!) A fairly decent beach and that was all! Viewed without enthusiasm and left without regret except for the punishment given to poor, innocent Adeline - and so to Ballina. |
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- | The hills and the valleys were knee deep in grass and the cattle fat and contented looking, The views as the car topped the rises were marvellous. Remember that we were dodging rain most of the time and that it had been raining, or WAS about to rain, everywhere on the trip up. We were lucky in that we missed it most of the time. The clouds and the mists, and the occasional bursts of sunlight made this part of the trip a sight for the gods. | + | Have you ever noticed how country towns resemble one another? However, compensation was forthcoming in the wonderful Lismore valley to Byron Bay. |
- | We camped at Byron Bay that night and house, of the long stretch of beach with and especially the lights and shadows at artist in color would be in despair here the headland below the lighthouse. | + | |
- | the next. The view from the light- the mountains cutting the horizon, | + | The hills and the valleys were knee deep in grass and the cattle fat and contented looking. The views as the car topped the rises were marvellous. Remember that we were dodging rain most of the time and that it had been raining, or was about to rain, everywhere on the trip up. We were lucky in that we missed it most of the time. The clouds and the mists, and the occasional bursts of sunlight made this part of the trip a sight for the gods. |
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+ | We camped at Byron Bay that night and the next. The view from the lighthouse, of the long stretch of beach with the mountains cutting the horizon, | ||
The next and last stage on the trip up was over the Burringbar Ranges, through Murwillumbah, | The next and last stage on the trip up was over the Burringbar Ranges, through Murwillumbah, | ||
- | From Tweed Heads we crossed the border to Coolongatta | + | |
- | We stayed that might at an hotell | + | From Tweed Heads we crossed the border to Coolangatta |
- | had I been the booking clerk I would have thought twice about admitting such people. However, after a hot bath and a change of clothes, the Cramps were fit to be seen - and admired. It was Sunday night, and in comparison with Sydney the city was crowded; a cousin living there told me that they have | + | |
- | no beaches within miles and that the city is the only bright spot on Sunday nights. Brisbane is a fine city and I would like to spend more time there; the people are friendly and once they know that you are strange to the place, will go to no end of trouble to be of service. Dad asked a man to direct him to the new City Hall, and instead of just giving directions, walked there with him, chatting and pointing out places of interest as they went along. Dad thought that he was bound that way himself; but he was on his way to South Brisbane and had walked a good half mile out of his way. I had a similar experience, | + | We stayed that might at an hotel! |
- | The next day we started south again; through | + | |
- | Mt. Lindsey without knowing what it was; but it was raining very heavily at the time and restricted our view to about 200 yards. As'Mt. Lindsey is 4000 feet in height, we missed something worth seeing. | + | The next day we started south again; through |
- | The few views we had made us want more and none of us having been over this route before, we were expecting the good road to end at any moment leaving us to face the dreaded black soil, such as on the Warwick-Stanthorpe route. It came as a pleasant surprise when we were told at a boozer | + | |
- | -17 - | + | The few views we had made us want more and none of us having been over this route before, we were expecting the good road to end at any moment leaving us to face the dreaded black soil, such as on the Warwick-Stanthorpe route. It came as a pleasant surprise when we were told at a bowser |
- | been through beautiful forest country; big trees and open glades, here and there. | + | |
- | We camped outside Glen Innes, passing through | + | We camped outside Glen Innes, passing through |
- | After a chinwag Sam got some horses in and we went round the windmills, a routine job. This country is sub-artesian and the windmills draw the | + | |
- | water from the wells and pump it into tanks, after which it rums into troughs, controlled by a ball valve. No water is wasted; when the tanks are full the mills are locked. | + | After a chinwag Sam got some horses in and we went round the windmills, a routine job. This country is sub-artesian and the windmills draw the water from the wells and pump it into tanks, after which it runs into troughs, controlled by a ball valve. No water is wasted; when the tanks are full the mills are locked. |
The next day Sam and I moved some sheep and after lunch we chased kangaroos - just for fun. It is good country for a gallop and a good time was enjoyed by all; including the kangaroos. | The next day Sam and I moved some sheep and after lunch we chased kangaroos - just for fun. It is good country for a gallop and a good time was enjoyed by all; including the kangaroos. | ||
- | Now comes what was to me the high spot of the trip. Coming home we rut up a fox. I can understand why fox-hunting is so popular in England. He gave us, or rather me, a run of a mile and a half, Sam didn't think I would tackle a fence and galloped down to a gate and missed it. I wouldn' | + | |
+ | Now comes what was to me the high spot of the trip. Coming home we put up a fox. I can understand why fox-hunting is so popular in England. He gave us, or rather me, a run of a mile and a half, Sam didn't think I would tackle a fence and galloped down to a gate and missed it. I wouldn' | ||
We left Glencoe on Friday at 2 p.m. with 500 miles to go. That night we camped outside Barraba, and the next stop was Singleton. We passed through Manilla to Tamworth, which brought us back into farming country, and it was good to see the green grass and crops after the brawn tuft grass of the sheep country. Tamworth is a modern town with nice surroundings and the Peel River running through it. | We left Glencoe on Friday at 2 p.m. with 500 miles to go. That night we camped outside Barraba, and the next stop was Singleton. We passed through Manilla to Tamworth, which brought us back into farming country, and it was good to see the green grass and crops after the brawn tuft grass of the sheep country. Tamworth is a modern town with nice surroundings and the Peel River running through it. | ||
- | After we crossed the Peel the next big town was Murrurundi,wich was first sighted from a tall hill. Incidentally one of the last views of the trip was seen from here. The town looks like a collection of dolls houses, and is tucked away in a corner of a large valley with mountains sloping up about 2,000 feet. By this time Adeline has worn the seat of her breeks and we had to get down to the town in low gear. After adjusting the brakes, we made tracks to Scone, and Muswellbrook and camped at Singleton. | + | |
- | - 18 - | + | After we crossed the Peel the next big town was Murrurundi, |
- | The country from Muswellbrook to Maitland is all of a piece- typical of the Hunter Valley, deep grass, fat cattle and prosperous farms. The only blot is the dirty-looking, | + | |
+ | The country from Muswellbrook to Maitland is all of a piece- typical of the Hunter Valley, deep grass, fat cattle and prosperous farms. The only blot is the dirty-looking, | ||
From Greta we passed through Allandale and Lochinvar, farming townships on the Hunter River flats. From the top of Harper' | From Greta we passed through Allandale and Lochinvar, farming townships on the Hunter River flats. From the top of Harper' | ||
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That brings us to the end of our journey, which from now on was through country already described. | That brings us to the end of our journey, which from now on was through country already described. | ||
- | Adeline behaved very well and.brought us home without accident, after travelling 1,824 miles according to the map, over some roads that were excellent, some good, some not so good, and some that would iDe good pig wallows. For an old lady, I must say Adeline carries her age well. | + | |
+ | Adeline behaved very well and brought us home without accident, after travelling 1,824 miles according to the map, over some roads that were excellent, some good, some not so good, and some that would be good pig wallows. For an old lady, I must say Adeline carries her age well. | ||
F. Cramp. | F. Cramp. | ||
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- | SOCIAL NOTES. | + | ===== Social Notes ===== |
- | The 8th. Annual Swimming Carnival took place on the 15th. and 16th. February at Mosquito Camp on the ftronora | + | |
+ | The 8th. Annual Swimming Carnival took place on the 15th. and 16th. February at Mosquito Camp on the Woronora | ||
A Mock Wedding was held in the Club rooms on 21st. February. The dressing was most effective and caused much laughter, but the actual representation could have been improved. Probably lack of proper rehearsal was the cause of the trouble. | A Mock Wedding was held in the Club rooms on 21st. February. The dressing was most effective and caused much laughter, but the actual representation could have been improved. Probably lack of proper rehearsal was the cause of the trouble. | ||
- | On the 28th. February, | + | |
- | A Moonlight Excursion, was held on Wednesday 4th, March. Thanks to the activities of our super-salesman, | + | On the 28th. February, |
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+ | A Moonlight Excursion, was held on Wednesday 4th, March. Thanks to the activities of our super-salesman, | ||
Rene D. Browne, | Rene D. Browne, | ||
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Hon, Social Secretary. | Hon, Social Secretary. | ||
- | I have tramped it too long not to know there is truth in it still, That lur of the turn of the road, Of the crest of the hill. C.G.D. Roberts. | + | |
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+ | I have tramped it too long not to know there is truth in it still,\\ | ||
+ | That lure of the turn of the road, of the crest of the hill. | ||
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+ | C.G.D. Roberts. | ||
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