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- | ======" | + | ====== "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
A Journal devouted to matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton St., Sydney, N.S.W. | A Journal devouted to matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, 5 Hamilton St., Sydney, N.S.W. | ||
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No. 32. January, 1937. | No. 32. January, 1937. | ||
- | |Editor: | + | | Editor:-| Marie B. Byles| |
- | |Assistant Editor: | + | | Assistant Editor:-| Dinah Hearfield| |
- | |Sales Manager:.-|W.J. Mullins| | + | | Sales Manager:-| W.J. Mullins| |
- | |Editorial Committee: | + | | Editorial Committee: |
- | =====Contents===== | + | ===== Contents ===== |
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- | |Editorial| | + | | Editorial| |
- | |Camping De Luxe, by Suzanne Reichard.| | + | | Camping De Luxe, by Suzanne Reichard.| |
- | |Extracts from Letter From Wiff Aboard " | + | | Extracts from Letter From Wiff Aboard " |
- | |" | + | | " |
- | |Warrumbungle Mines, By A.W. Mills.| | + | | Warrumbungle Mines, By A.W. Mills.| |
- | |Rhyme of the Hardy He-Men, from "The Tararua Tramper" | + | | Rhyme of the Hardy He-Men, from "The Tararua Tramper" |
- | |Photography and the Walker, by R.W. Savage.| | + | | Photography and the Walker, by R.W. Savage.| |
- | |A Week's Ramble Along the Cox Via Katoomba, By. E. Millard.| | + | | A Week's Ramble Along the Cox Via Katoomba, By. E. Millard.| |
- | |Grose River, by Gordon Smith.| | + | | Grose River, by Gordon Smith.| |
- | |Hikers or Bushwalkers ?| 16 | | + | | Hikers or Bushwalkers ?| 16 | |
- | |Club Gossip| | + | | Club Gossip| |
- | |Gadzooks by Dot English.| | + | | Gadzooks by Dot English.| |
- | **STOP PRESS:** The stork again visited the Pallin' | + | ** STOP PRESS: ** The stork again visited the Pallin' |
- | =====Editorial===== | + | ===== Editorial ===== |
This issue sees the innovation of two important things. Firstly, there is the appointment of Mr. W.J. Mullins as sales manager of "The Sydney Bushwalker." | This issue sees the innovation of two important things. Firstly, there is the appointment of Mr. W.J. Mullins as sales manager of "The Sydney Bushwalker." | ||
- | Secondly, we have arranged that "The Sydney Bushwalker" | + | Secondly, we have arranged that "The Sydney Bushwalker" |
Another matter of interest is the arrangement for publication in "The Sydney Bushwalker" | Another matter of interest is the arrangement for publication in "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
- | =====Camping de Luxe===== | + | ===== Camping de Luxe ===== |
- | ====Being the Experiences of Suzanne Reichard at the Bungalow Camp, Yosemite National Park, U.S.A.==== | + | ==== Being the Experiences of Suzanne Reichard at the Bungalow Camp, Yosemite National Park, U.S.A. ==== |
The total area of the Park is 11,000 sq. miles, while that of the Yosemite Valley is only about 10 sq. miles, so that the Valley is only a very small portion of the Park. The Valley is about 4,000 ft. high and is surrounded by walls of rock towering over 3,000 ft. above it. The entrance is quite narrow and is guarded by two magnificent rock-sentinels, | The total area of the Park is 11,000 sq. miles, while that of the Yosemite Valley is only about 10 sq. miles, so that the Valley is only a very small portion of the Park. The Valley is about 4,000 ft. high and is surrounded by walls of rock towering over 3,000 ft. above it. The entrance is quite narrow and is guarded by two magnificent rock-sentinels, | ||
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The fire-fall is something quite special to Camp Curry. First we were told the story of the origin of the fire-fall; how away back in 1882 an old Scot, who was exploring the trails of the National Park, used to camp up on Glacier Point and how, when his camp-fire had burned down at night, he used to kick it over the edge. One night someone in the valley below saw this happen and offered the old Scot five dollars to make a fire-fall for him the next evening. After this the Scot met several different people and offered to make a personal fire-fall for each of them for five dollars...but of course there was only the one fire-fall! In 1899 when David Curry founded Camp Curry, he continued the custom, and there has been a fire- fall at Camp Curry every night since. Exactly at 9 o' | The fire-fall is something quite special to Camp Curry. First we were told the story of the origin of the fire-fall; how away back in 1882 an old Scot, who was exploring the trails of the National Park, used to camp up on Glacier Point and how, when his camp-fire had burned down at night, he used to kick it over the edge. One night someone in the valley below saw this happen and offered the old Scot five dollars to make a fire-fall for him the next evening. After this the Scot met several different people and offered to make a personal fire-fall for each of them for five dollars...but of course there was only the one fire-fall! In 1899 when David Curry founded Camp Curry, he continued the custom, and there has been a fire- fall at Camp Curry every night since. Exactly at 9 o' | ||
- | =====EXTRACTS FROM LETTER FROM WIFF ABOARD WANDARRA===== | + | ===== Extracts from Letter From Wiff Aboard " |
- | "Now for my second wonderful trip. I heard about it in Cairns. The John Burke Line of steamers runs the " | + | "Now for my second wonderful trip. I heard about it in Cairns. The John Burke Line of steamers runs the " |
- | "I got in touch with a young man called Vidgeon, who has a cocoanut plantation with 10,000 trees right on the top of York Peninsula. It seems to be just what I' | + | "I got in touch with a young man called Vidgeon, who has a cocoanut plantation with 10,000 trees right on the top of York Peninsula. It seems to be just what I' |
- | "We have Billy Turnbull on board. Did you read in a Sydney paper an account by Ian Idriess of Billy at Hicks Islands? The Jags -stole his shoes, and croes. ate his pigs and fawls. He is a modern Crusoe. He has just come out of Thursday Island Hospital, after a nervous breakdown. He asked us to stay with him for a | + | "We have Billy Turnbull on board. Did you read in a Sydney paper an account by Ian Idriess of Billy at Hicks Islands? The Japs stole his shoes, and crocs. ate his pigs and fowls. He is a modern Crusoe. He has just come out of Thursday Island Hospital, after a nervous breakdown. He asked us to stay with him for a month, but it was looking a bit too far ahead, so I did not promise to go. When I asked a passenger what there was to see at Normanton, he said: "White ants, wind, whiskers and whiskey" |
- | 77),_ | + | "Our ship is stuck in the mud, and we have to wait for next tide - only one tide in 24 hours. I'm in my singlet and shorts, baking in the sun. We are getting plenty of food - morning tea at 6; 3-course breakfast at 8; tea at 11; dinner at 1; tea at 4; 3-course tea at 6; supper at 9:30. I'm missing some of the 11's and 4's; I don't want to get too fat for the crocs. at Cape York. If any S.B.W' |
- | month, but it WAS looking a bit too far ahead, so I did not promise to go. When | + | Love to all, From Wiff."" |
- | I asked a passenger what there was to see at Hormanton, he said: "White ants, wind, whiskers and whiskey" | + | ----- |
- | "Our ship is stuck in the mud, and we have to wait for next tide - only one tide in 24 hours. I'm in my singlet and shorts, baking in the sun We are getting plenty of food -morning tea at 6; 3-course breakfast at 8; tea at 11; dinner at 1; tea at 4; 3-course tea at 6; supper at 9:30. I'm missing some of the 11's and 41s; I don't want to get too fat for the arocs. at Cape York. If any S.B.W1s. want to come up here they can book at Brisbane for the round trip, which takes four weeks or a little more. It is a most wonderful trip; visiting places. every day or two, seeing something entirely different to down south. The fare is' 24 plus 10% for a 2-berth cabin. There is only one trip a month, so I think it might be better to write John Burke Ltd., Flour Mill Wharf, Stanley St., South Brisbane, to find out when the boat leaves. The journey can be broken at Cape York and you can pick up the steamer a week or five weeks later. Mr. Vidgeon is starting a guest house at 3/3/- a week, with entertainment cruises, hunting and fishing. My next letter will give you details. We got off the sand or mud bank at 3 o' | + | There is much comfort in high hills,\\ |
- | + | And a great easing of the heart. | |
- | Love to all, From Wiff." | + | |
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- | There is much comfort in high hills, And a great easing of the heart. | + | |
G.W. Young | G.W. Young | ||
- | A GOOD NEW YEAR | + | ===== A Good New Year ===== |
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- | is Paddy' | + | |
- | It isrPaddyls job to assist busy people more readily to get to the great out ol doors properly equipped to meet all vagaries of weather | + | is Paddy' |
- | The new proofing. | + | It is Paddy' |
- | ---------- All stock groundsheets, | + | __The new proofing.__ |
- | the old proofing and has the following advantages: | + | All stock groundsheets, |
- | STRENGTH. Cloth is not weakened as in old style of proofing. The basis is | + | __Colour__. Quite even. __Feel__. Softer and quite non-tacky. |
- | of course as before the best quality light weight japara. Articles may be reproofed. | + | __STRENGTH__. Cloth is not weakened as in old style of proofing. The basis is of course as before the best quality light weight japara. Articles may be reproofed. |
- | Lumber Jackets. In various shades of khaki and brown from 36" to 44" chest, 2 pockets, elastic waist - 211- - (They were made to sell at 35/-. Manufacturer closed down supply limited.) | + | __Lumber Jackets__. In various shades of khaki and brown from 36" to 44" chest, 2 pockets, elastic waist - 21/- - (They were made to sell at 35/-. Manufacturer closed down supply limited.) |
P.A. PALLIN, | P.A. PALLIN, | ||
- | Phone B 3101 | + | | __ 'Phone B.3101__ . | F.A. PALLIN,| |
+ | | :::| 327 George St., SYDNEY.| | ||
+ | | :::| Opp. Paling' | ||
- | - 7 - | + | ===== Warrumbungle Mines ===== |
- | WARRUMBIINGLE MBES | + | ==== Being an account of the Mines written by the Mine Manager to Miss E. Griffith. ==== |
- | Being an account of the Mines written by the Mine Manager | + | The Mine at Bugaldie has now been working for about 15 years, |
- | The Mine at Bugaldie has now been working for about 15 years, the earth in the early years- being drawn by waggon | + | During the last few years about 1,500 tons a year have been despatched to Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand etc. The correct name is not chalk, but Diatomaceous Earth, and the deposit, which is about a mile long by half a mile wide, and on the edge 14 feet in depth, will last for years yet. From years of experience, I have a theory that the site of the present deposit is the crater of an extinct volcano, which is fed by streams of water from inside. The diatoms, which formed the earth, were a very early form of life, invisible |
- | During the last few years about 1:500 tons a year have been despatched to Sydney, Melbourne, 17= Zealand etc. The correct name is not chalk, but Diatomaceous Earth, and the deposit, which is about a mile long by half a mile wide, and on the edge 14 feet in depth, will last for years yet. From years of experience, I have a theory that the site of the present deposit is the crater of an extinct volcano, which is fed by streams of water from inside. The diatoms, which formed the earth, were a very early form of life, invisible to the naked aye, and lived in this water. When they died, their shells, of which there are something like 800,000 to the cubic inch, sank to the bottom and gradually filled up the crater. Al). the water was thus run off, as is shown by the formation above the proper earth, which is a mixture of mud and earth which did not properly form, not being under water. This holds the fossilized remains of freshwater mussels, while the earth itself has the fossilized remains of various fish, up to 18 inches long, with leaves all through it. What caused the fish to die when the water was clear enough for the diatoms to live in, I do not know, but I suggest that heavy downpours of rain muddying the water, or excessive heat, may have been the cause. | + | Various geologists have visited the Mine, and a Mr. Kenny of the Mines Dept. had the theory that the deposit was formed under the sea, and had been pushed up in some eruption; but when I pointed out that trees do not grow under the sea; that no trace of salt or iodine is found in the analysis; that it is a sodium freshwater deposit, showing each layer distinct from the next and all exactly level, all parts of the deposit showing the same formation at that particular level, he changed his theory and accepted mine. |
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- | Various geologists have visited the Mine, and a Mr. Kenny of the Mines Dept. had the theory that the deposit was formed under the sea, and had been pushed up in some eruption; but when I pointed out that trees do not grow under the sea; that no trace of salt or iodine is found in the analysis; that it is a sodium freshwater deposit, showing each layer distinct from the next and all exactly level, all parts of the deposit showing the same formation at that particular level, he changed his theory and accepted mine. | + | |
There are various places on the mountain showing honeycombed lava rock, also deposits of red oxide, both being formed by intense heat, which prove my theory of a volcano. | There are various places on the mountain showing honeycombed lava rock, also deposits of red oxide, both being formed by intense heat, which prove my theory of a volcano. | ||
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After the whole of the deposit had been formed, trees mnd grass grew on it, and there is even now only a few inches of ordinary dirt on the top, which has formed over all these years from fallen leaves, grass sticks etc. | After the whole of the deposit had been formed, trees mnd grass grew on it, and there is even now only a few inches of ordinary dirt on the top, which has formed over all these years from fallen leaves, grass sticks etc. | ||
- | The only thing that has me beaten is the fact that after the whole thing has' | + | The only thing that has me beaten is the fact that after the whole thing has been formed, there must have been another volcanic eruption in the vicinity, as the mountain is covered with basalt rocks, some weighing up to 4 and 5 tons; __but all of which are only on the surface__, and although the earth deposit is quite soft, not one of these rocks has penetrated into it, yet they must have been thrown there after the deposit was formed. Only the outside portion of the deposit is dry, and inside up to about 100 yards getting wetter as you go in, and after that distance it is a brown colour, from having a carbon content. This when dried and fired burns itself out, leaving a pure white earth, equal to the other. |
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There must be a big reservoir of water somewhere in the mountain, as springs run out of it here and there, and in good seasons there is even a spring on the flat top of the mountain 600 feet above Bugaldie. | There must be a big reservoir of water somewhere in the mountain, as springs run out of it here and there, and in good seasons there is even a spring on the flat top of the mountain 600 feet above Bugaldie. | ||
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It will not burn and will not mix with water and for polishing and cleaning metals it is on its awn, some people even use it for tooth powder. Pure earth is nearly all silica, has no abrasives and will not scratch | It will not burn and will not mix with water and for polishing and cleaning metals it is on its awn, some people even use it for tooth powder. Pure earth is nearly all silica, has no abrasives and will not scratch | ||
- | A.R. Mills, | + | | |
- | Manager, | + | ===== Rhyme of the Hardy He-Men ===== |
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- | Bugaldie Mine. | + | |
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- | RHYME OF THE HARDY HE-MEN | + | |
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- | Tough, tough, tough, Indomitably tough - | + | |
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- | They waver not, nor wilt, | + | |
+ | Tough, tough, tough, | ||
+ | Indomitably tough -\\ | ||
+ | They waver not, nor wilt, | ||
They never cry enough. | They never cry enough. | ||
- | They take what's coming to them | + | They take what's coming to them\\ |
- | + | They brag not, no, nor bluff -\\ | |
- | They brag not, no, nor bluff No praise they ask or give | + | No praise they ask or give\\ |
- | + | But this: He did his stuff. | |
- | But thim: He did his stuff. | + | |
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- | A chosen tribe are they, | + | |
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- | And tested every one, | + | |
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- | The chattering orange-sucking | + | |
+ | A chosen tribe are they, | ||
+ | And tested every one, | ||
+ | The chattering orange-sucking\\ | ||
Munching mobs they shun. | Munching mobs they shun. | ||
- | Despising huts and tents, | + | Despising huts and tents,\\ |
- | + | Jerseys, scarves and vests,\\ | |
- | Jerseys, scarves and vests, Men of the shorter shorts | + | Men of the shorter shorts\\ |
and blizzard-beaten chests. | and blizzard-beaten chests. | ||
- | Men of the trackless bush, | + | Men of the trackless bush,\\ |
- | + | Men of the hard-won peak,\\ | |
- | Men of the hard-won peak, Men of the long day's trail | + | Men of the long day's trail\\ |
- | + | Who very seldom speak. | |
- | Mho very seldom speak.So great the deeds, as great | + | |
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- | The feeds of He-men true - Billies of stodgy rice | + | |
+ | So great the deeds, as great\\ | ||
+ | The feeds of He-men true -\\ | ||
+ | Billies of stodgy rice\\ | ||
Kerosene tins of stew. | Kerosene tins of stew. | ||
- | No restive | + | No festive |
- | + | But purposeful and dumb,\\ | |
- | But purposeful and dumb, Till tight, tight, tight, | + | Till tight, tight, tight,\\ |
- | + | Is the tum, tum, tum. | |
- | Is the turn, tum, turn. | + | |
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- | Tough, tough, tough, | + | |
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- | Grumpy, grim end gruff - Hardy hefty Re-men, | + | |
+ | Tough, tough, tough, | ||
+ | Grumpy, grim and gruff -\\ | ||
+ | Hardy hefty He-men, | ||
Diamonds rare though rough. | Diamonds rare though rough. | ||
- | Of deeds and feeds of Hei,men We neler can hear enough, We who can never hope | + | Of deeds and feeds of He-men\\ |
+ | We ne' | ||
+ | We who can never hope\\ | ||
To be tough, tough, tough. | To be tough, tough, tough. | ||
- J. | - J. | ||
- | (From "The Tararua Tramper." | + | (From "The Tararua Tramper." |
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- | more of such heroes than the S.B.W.1) | + | |
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- | PHOTOGRAPHY AND TEM MlIZER | + | |
- | k nEmblfiamm....... | + | ===== Photography and The Walker. ===== |
By R.W. Savage. | By R.W. Savage. | ||
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It is only natural that the majority of walkers should be interested in photography - probably no other recreation offers so great a scope for viewing nature in her many moods, and according to our ability, we endeavour to catch and retain impressions which will recall pleasant memories of the great "out of doors." | It is only natural that the majority of walkers should be interested in photography - probably no other recreation offers so great a scope for viewing nature in her many moods, and according to our ability, we endeavour to catch and retain impressions which will recall pleasant memories of the great "out of doors." | ||
- | The past five years have seen many changes in cameras, lens and photographic negative material. Whilst the general photographer has benefited by these improvements, | + | The past five years have seen many changes in cameras, lens and photographic negative material. Whilst the general photographer has benefited by these improvements, |
1. The camera, accessories and negative material must be carried in addition to the normal camping load. This limits the size and type of camera and the number of exposures available for a trip. | 1. The camera, accessories and negative material must be carried in addition to the normal camping load. This limits the size and type of camera and the number of exposures available for a trip. | ||
- | 2. Only a limited time each day can be given to photography, | + | 2. Only a limited time each day can be given to photography, |
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- | quota of twelve exposures a day, and the time for each exposure to be five | + | |
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- | minutes. On this basis, which may easily be exceeded, the time spent is | + | |
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- | one hour a day, which is equivalent to, about, three miles' walking. | + | |
3. Photographs may have to be taken early in the morning and late in the afternoon, under trees and at the bottom of ravines when the light conditions are very bad. Should the day be cloudy, one can rarely wait for the sun. | 3. Photographs may have to be taken early in the morning and late in the afternoon, under trees and at the bottom of ravines when the light conditions are very bad. Should the day be cloudy, one can rarely wait for the sun. | ||
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4. Due to the physical exertions of the photographer, | 4. Due to the physical exertions of the photographer, | ||
- | These requirements demand that the camera should be of the miniature type, with preferably, a very rigid self-erecting front. The lens should not be slower than /126.3 and may with advantage be as fast as fm3.6. The shutter speeds should include | + | These requirements demand that the camera should be of the miniature type, with preferably, a very rigid self-erecting front. The lens should not be slower than f=6.3 and may with advantage be as fast as f=3.6. The shutter speeds should include |
- | Size is the next point to be considered, for this affects the original weight of the camera, the weight of negative material and the resultant picture. Some walkers carry the panel size (4i-"x2r) - I do myself, and consider it worth the weight. In view of modern developments, | + | Size is the next point to be considered, for this affects the original weight of the camera, the weight of negative material and the resultant picture. Some walkers carry the panel size (4½" |
+ | 3¼” x 2¼” ((3.25 inches x 2.25 inches)) | ||
+ | 2½” x 1?” (( 2.5 inches x 1.625 inches)) - 8 ” ” ” ” ” ” 1?” x 1¼” ((1.625 inches x 1.25 inches)) ” 16 ” ” ” ”\\ | ||
+ | 1½” x 1” (( 1.5 inches x 1 inch)) - 36 exposures on a strip of 35 m.m. cine film. | ||
- | 2inxil" | + | Concurrently with the development of these new cameras, the film manufacturers have been producing new negative material, until the amateur of to-day can select from over a dozen different types, ranging from the old standard films to multicoated, |
- | limx1" - $6 exposures | + | Finally a few words on carrying the camera. - The ordinary leather camera case slung across the body by a thin strap is not comfortable, |
- | Concurrently with the development of these new cameras, the film manufacturers have been producing new negative material, until the amateur of to-day can select | + | ----- |
- | 10 - | + | And I have felt\\ |
- | + | A presence that disturbs me with the joy\\ | |
- | from over a dozen different types, ranging from the old standard films to multicoated, | + | Of elevated thought; a sense sublime\\ |
- | + | Of something far more deeply interfused,\\ | |
- | Finally a few words on carrying the camera. - The ordinary leather camera case slung across the body by a thin strap is not comfortable, | + | Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns,\\ |
- | + | And the round ocean and the living air,\\ | |
- | be attached by swivel to the front of the shoulder straps. The idea was patterned on the military method of carrying ammunition, and since then my camera has always been carried, in this position. Spare film, colour filters, self-timer, exposure calculator, compass, aneroid map and log-book are all carried in sub-divisions of the wallet, which enables a photograph to be taken or a reference made, without removing the pack and the consequent loss of time. | + | And the blue sky, and in the mind of man;\\ |
- | + | A motion and a spirit, that impels\\ | |
- | And I have felt | + | All thinking things, all objects of all thought\\ |
- | + | And rolls through all things. | |
- | A presence that disturbs me with the joy | + | |
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- | Of elevated thought; a sense sublime | + | |
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- | Of something far more deeply interfused, Whose dwelling is the light of setting suns, And the round ocean and the living air, And the blue sky, and in the mind of man; A motion and a spirit, that impels | + | |
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- | All thinking things, all objects of all thought And rolls through all things. | + | |
W. Wordsworth. | W. Wordsworth. | ||
- | A WEEK'S RAMBLE ALONG THE COX VIA. KATOOMBA. | + | ===== A Week's Ramble Along the Cox via Katoomba. ===== |
- | Evelyn Millard. | + | __ Evelyn Millard.__ |
On Friday night, the 3rd. October, seven of us, to wit, Ada Meade, Hilma Galliott, Gordon Smith, Bernard Yardley (our most estimable leader), Ninian Melville, Max Gentle and I set out for a most enjoyable week's walk. | On Friday night, the 3rd. October, seven of us, to wit, Ada Meade, Hilma Galliott, Gordon Smith, Bernard Yardley (our most estimable leader), Ninian Melville, Max Gentle and I set out for a most enjoyable week's walk. | ||
- | We started out by catching the 6:30 train from Central arriving at Katoomba at a little after 9. Our destination for this night WAS Diamond Falls. It was a glorious night for walking, though as we neared the Falls, it became terribly windy. I might add that the water supply here was very poor. Next morning our leader, Bernard, after several unsuccessful reminders of " | + | We started out by catching the 6:30 train from Central arriving at Katoomba at a little after 9. Our destination for this night was Diamond Falls. It was a glorious night for walking, though as we neared the Falls, it became terribly windy. I might add that the water supply here was very poor. Next morning our leader, Bernard, after several unsuccessful reminders of " |
- | Next morning, Sunday, we left Carlon' | + | Next morning, Sunday, we left Carlon' |
- | through | + | Next day, Monday, we said goodbye |
- | and drops down in layers. These drops are really waterfalls but the Creek was very dry. Getting down each layer proved | + | Next morning, Tuesday, Gordon had to depart for home. We were now four, so after a lovely lazy morning, we set off after lunch for the Kowmung River, the nettles by the way, still playfully accompanying us. This night we actually went to bed at 7:10 but it was a very hot night and nettle stings made me pretty restless, for the hotter I became, the worse were the stings. Next morning |
- | Next day, Monday, we said goodbye to two of our companions, Hilma and Max. The party had now diminished | + | Early next morning the boys explored the Creek while Ada and I basked in the sun. They returned |
- | -12 - | + | Friday lunch time found us just near the junction of the Wollondilly and Cox Rivers. Now, up till this day we had had exceptionally good meals but this day an examination of the packs, we were only able to scrape together for lunch enough damper to have l½ (( 1.5)) slices each, with cheese. Too soon did the 1½ (( 1.5)) pieces sink in our cavities, and we were all left feeling rather light inside. Ada and Bernard had just started dividing the damper crumbs, when I remembered I had nearly 1 lb. of chocolate in a pocket of my pack. Thus we were saved from starvation, and we went happily on our way to Bimlo where we arrived at 5 o' |
- | Next morning, Tuesday, Gordon had to depart for home. We were now four, so after a lovely lazy morning, we set off after lunch for the Kowmung River, the nettles by the way, still playfully accompanying us. This night we actually | + | On this, our last night of camping, we went to bed about 8:30, and at midnight or thereabouts all were awakened by merrymakers from an adjoining boarding house and by torches shining on the tents. We were very annoyed, but just __ grinned __ and bore it, and after hearing various comments such as "Looks like a boy scouts' |
- | 'Early next morning the boys explored the Creek while Ada and I basked in the sun. They returned to camp about 11:15 and once more the familiar words " | + | ===== Grose River ===== |
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- | she had it there end. when Bernard came to fold up his tent and could not find: the peg, we all looked for it until Ada remembered it in her hair. | + | |
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- | Friday lunch time found us just near the junction of the Wollondilly and Cox Rivers. Now, up till this day we had had exceptionally good meals but this day an examination of the packs, we were only able to scrape together for lunch enough damper to have l slices each, with cheese. Too soon did the 1 pieces sink in our cavities, and we were all left feeling rather light inside. Ada mad Bernard had just started dividing the damper crumbs, when I remembered I had nearly 1 lb. of chocolate in a pocket of my pack. Thus we were saved from starvation, and we went happily on our way to Bimlo where we arrived at 5 o' | + | |
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- | On this, our last night of camping, we went to bed about 8:30, and at midnight or thereabouts all were awakened by merrymakers from an adjoining boarding house mad by torches shining on the tents. We were very annoyed, but just grinned and bore it, and after hearing various comments such as "Looks like a boy scouts' | + | |
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By Gordon Smith. | By Gordon Smith. | ||
- | In October, 1936, a party of youths, plus two ukuleles and a large assortment of chops, set out to walk in three days from Blackheath to Richmond via the Grose River - a distance of approximately 47 miles. Being without | + | In October, 1936, a party of youths, plus two ukuleles and a large assortment of chops, set out to walk in three days from Blackheath to Richmond via the Grose River - a distance of approximately 47 miles. Being without |
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- | I was sceptical about it and meeting Max Gentle with similar ambitions, we decided to make an attempt the next week-end. That Max and I, excepting the ordinary element of accident, would reach Riohmond in two days, I had no doubt; but I was curious to know haw successful a girl would be. Being fortunate enough to have a friend who was both fast an a track and steady and reliable on the 'rough stuffs, I asked Hilma Galliott to accompany us. | + | |
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- | Leaving Blackheath station at 9:30 on the Friday night, we walked to Govettss Leap, and after watching for a few minutes a brilliant full moon flood the valley below, we retired, to get as much sleep as possible before an early start on the morrow. | + | |
- | I awoke at 5 a m. to see Max feverishly packing, and at 5:20 the party was on its way carrying a combined load of 50 lbs. of gear and food. A steady descent was made as far as the Falls, but then, while I reti,-.1 a shoe lace, Max and Hilma bolted. The track: | + | I was sceptical about it and meeting |
- | At 8 a m. I led the way downstream. The bushfires | + | Leaving Blackheath station |
- | - 14 - | + | I awoke at 5 a m. to see Max feverishly packing, and at 5:20 the party was on its way carrying a combined load of 50 lbs. of gear and food. A steady descent was made as far as the Falls, but then, while I retied a shoe lace, Max and Hilma bolted. The track to the Junction is extremely steep, composed mostly of dirt, and often slippery. In my efforts to join the others I ran all the way, miraculously turning corners on one wheel and avoiding a broken neck, but at the Junction they were crossing the spur while I was a hundred yards back. I rock-hopped on the creek bed, but slipped and ' |
- | Max, who has an uncanny instinct for following tracks however overgrown, | + | At 8 a m. I led the way downstream. The bushfires at that stage had hardly touched the trees and bracken, and a very distinct |
- | Between 5 p m. and 6 p m. several suitable caves appeared, each with mod. cons. and water frontage, but it wastoo early to camp. At 6 p m. a most unpleasant defile, rocky and inhospitable, | + | Max, who has an uncanny instinct for following tracks however overgrown, led the way; Hilma followed |
- | About 6 a m. 1 opened my peepers | + | Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. several suitable caves appeared, each with mod. cons. and water frontage, but it wastoo early to camp. At 6 p m. a most unpleasant defile, rocky and inhospitable, |
- | Breakfast was prepared slowly, | + | About 6 a.m. 1 opened my peepers |
- | Below Linden Creek for two miles was slightly | + | Breakfast |
- | At this stage Hilma was having a bad spin. Tired from the solid grind of yesterday, in her efforts to keep close behind | + | Below Linden Creek for two miles was slightly |
- | Faulconbridge and the time Was 11:45, There Was a good pool here, and some protection from a shower of rain that fell. It was very pleasant to swim, eat and rest awhile. Three fishermen | + | At this stage Hilma was having a bad spin. Tired from the solid grind of yesterday, in her efforts to keep close behind the indefatigable Max, she had fallen a few times, and I caught up to find her in a heap, with a slight cut on the head and real pleased with everything. I offered my condolences, |
- | As it was only a reasonable half dayls journey to Richmond from here, we were "an the pigs back", and restarted at 1:50 p m., refreshed and full of confidence. The banks were not so rocky and sandy -':-.: | + | As it was only a reasonable half day' |
- | Taking one last look at the river, our party climbed the hillside and followed a faint track along the top of the ridge in the direction of the road. The last stop was made at Yarramundi Bridge at 6 p m. and a large party of Coast and Mountain Walkers was encountered. Wood was scarce, so their fire helped to make our coffee quickly. | + | Taking one last look at the river, our party climbed the hillside and followed a faint track along the top of the ridge in the direction of the road. The last stop was made at Yarramundi Bridge at 6 p.m. and a large party of Coast and Mountain Walkers was encountered. Wood was scarce, so their fire helped to make our coffee quickly. |
- | The other party were ready to go, and were away long before our departure at 7 p m. In the gathering dusk we walked along the Richmond Road and reached the town at 7:50. Max was reckless enough to want a beer. | + | The other party were ready to go, and were away long before our departure at 7 p.m. In the gathering dusk we walked along the Richmond Road and reached the town at 7:50. Max was reckless enough to want a beer. |
- | Monday found me with many aching muscles, and later, Max, who has few peers in rough country, confessed that bricklaying the next day had few joys for him. Hilmats | + | Monday found me with many aching muscles, and later, Max, who has few peers in rough country, confessed that bricklaying the next day had few joys for him. Hilma' |
- | Swags upt and yet I turn upon the way. The yellow hill against the dapple sky, | + | ---- |
- | With tufts and clumps of thorn, the bush whereby All through the wonder-pregnant night I lay, Until the silver stars were mergedin | + | Swags up! and yet I turn upon the way.\\ |
+ | The yellow hill against the dapple sky,\\ | ||
+ | With tufts and clumps of thorn, the bush whereby\\ | ||
+ | All through the wonder-pregnant night I lay,\\ | ||
+ | Until the silver stars were merged in grey\\ | ||
+ | - Our fragrant camp - demand a parting sigh;\\ | ||
+ | New tracks, new camps, and hearts forever high,\\ | ||
+ | Yet brief regret with every welcome day. | ||
J. Le Gay Brereton. | J. Le Gay Brereton. | ||
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HIEERS OR BUSEVALEERS | HIEERS OR BUSEVALEERS |
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