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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER,73\\ | + | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER** |
A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, c/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | A monthly Bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, c/- Ingersoll Hall, 256 Crown St., Sydney. | ||
- | No. 17;5. APRIL, 1949 Price 6d. | + | **No. 175 |
- | Editor: Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli | + | |
- | Production and Business Manager: Brian Harvey | + | |**Editor**| Alex Colley, 55 Kirribilli |
- | Production Asst: Bill Gillam | + | |**Production Asst**| Bill Gillam |
- | Sales and Subs: Helen Brooks | + | |**Sales and Subs**| Helen Brook| |
- | Typed by Jean Harvey | + | |**Production and Business Manager**| Brian Harvey | |
+ | |**Typed** | Jean Harvey | ||
+ | |||
+ | **CONTENTS** | ||
- | CONTENTS. | + | |Editorial - The Magazine |
- | Editorial - The Magazine 1 | + | |At the Annual General Meeting |
- | At the Annual General Meeting 3 | + | |Club Officers, Committee 1949 |6 | |
- | Club Officers | + | |Social Notes for April| 8| |
- | Social Notes for April 8 | + | |Bogong High Plains, by Edna Garrad and Dorothy Hasluck |
- | Bogong High Plains, by Edna Garrad and Dorothy Hasluck 12 | + | |Cradle Mountain Reserve, by Leon Blumer |
- | Cradle Mountain Reserve, by Leon Blumer 15 | + | |Safety First in the Bush, by Jim Brown |16| |
- | Safety First in the Bush, by Jim Brown 16 | + | |The Library |
- | The Library 16 | + | |Gossip |
- | Gossip 17 | + | |The Gruesome Twosome |
- | The Gruesome Twosome 18 | + | |News from the Rucksack Front (Paddy' |
- | News from the Rucksack Front (Paddy' | + | |
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- | FACILITIES - THE HOTEL & CHALET, MT. KOSCIUSKO. | + | FACILITIES - THE HOTEL & CHALET, MT. KOSCIUSKO. |
- | Federation of the supplement concerning facilities available to walkers in,Mae.Kosciusko region is forwarded with this magazine for tae information of members intending | + | By courtesy of the Federation of the supplement concerning facilities available to walkers in the Kosciusko region is forwarded with this magazine for the information of members intending |
- | visiting this interesting area. We hope members will pay heed to | + | visiting this interesting area. We hope members will pay heed to the requests of the Chalet management. |
- | the requests of the Chalet management.. | + | |
- | FEDERATION ANNUAL. Laurie Rayner advises that contributions are | + | FEDERATION ANNUAL. Laurie Rayner advises that contributions are invited to the new Federation magazine; articles, photos, reports, etc. |
- | invited to tie new Federation magazine; | + | |
- | ETPCTION.OF.. CLtJ.B., :OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE , 1949. The following were elected at the Annual General | + | |
- | 6. | + | ====== Election of Officers and Committee |
- | PRESIDENT: | + | |
- | VICE PRESIDENTS: HON. SECRETARY: ASST. SECRETARY: TREASURER: | + | The following were elected at the Annual General |
- | WALKS SECRETARY: | + | |
- | Nit. T. Moppett. | + | PRESIDENT: |
- | Mr. 'A Colley: Mr. R. Cotter. | + | VICE PRESIDENTS: |
- | Miss D. Harris.. | + | HON. SECRETARY: Miss H Galliott\\ |
- | Mr. G. Webb, | + | ASST. SECRETARY: |
- | Mr E. P.egram. | + | TREASURER: |
- | 7,EMBERSFIP SECRETARYJiip, | + | WALKS SECRETARY: |
- | SOCIAL SECRETARY: | + | MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY : J. Bransdon.\\ |
- | COMMITTEE:. (Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley: Miss K. Hardy | + | SOCIAL SECRETARY: |
- | (Male MeMb' | + | COMMITTEE:. (Lady Members) Miss B. Hurley: Miss K. Hardy, (Male Members) Mr. K. Ardill: Mr. J. Brown\\ |
- | FROM 1/8/1949: Mr. W. Hall: Mr. B. Harvey | + | FEDERATION DELEGATES : FROM 1/8/1949: Mr. W. Hall: Mr. B. Harvey\\ |
Mr. P. Barnes: Mr. A. Strom. (Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.) | Mr. P. Barnes: Mr. A. Strom. (Selection of two Federation Delegates to sit on Committee from 1/8/49 was deferred until it could be ascertained which members would be available.) | ||
- | FEDERATION DELEGATE to 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren): | + | FEDERATION DELEGATE to 31/7/49 (vice Mr. Wren): |
- | to 31/7/49 (2) : Mr. L. Rayner. W. Hall. | + | FEDERATION DELEGATES, to sit on Committee to 31/7/49 (2) : Mr. L. Rayner. W. Hall.\\ |
- | SUBSTITUTE FEDERATION DELEGATES | + | SUBSTITUTE FEDERATION DELEGATES from 1/8/49: , Miss D. Harris: Mr. J. Noble.\\ |
- | from 1/8/49: , Miss D. Harris: Mr. J. Noble. | + | LITERARY EDITOR: Mr. A. Colley.\\ |
- | LITERARY EDITOR: Mr. A. Colley. | + | BUSINESS MANAGER, MAGAZINE: Mr. B. Harvey. |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER, MAGAZINE: Mr. B. Harvey. PARKS 8c PLAYGROUNDS DELEGATE: Mrs. H. Stoddart. TRUSTEES: Mr. W.Roots: Mr. J.V. Turner: Mr. M. Berry; | + | PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS DELEGATE: Mrs. H. Stoddart.\\ |
- | AUDITOR: Mr. C. Haines. | + | TRUSTEES: Mr. W.Roots: Mr. J.V. Turner: Mr. M. Berry \\ |
- | SOLICITOR: Miss M. Byles , | + | AUDITOR: Mr. C. Haines |
+ | SOLICITOR: Miss M. Byles \\ | ||
FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL DELEGATE: Mr. A. Wyborn. | FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL DELEGATE: Mr. A. Wyborn. | ||
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The large official party to Blue Gum on the 19/20th March enjoyed the Forest at its best. The trees as lovely as ever, the forest carpeted with maiden hair, and the Grose flowing freely. | The large official party to Blue Gum on the 19/20th March enjoyed the Forest at its best. The trees as lovely as ever, the forest carpeted with maiden hair, and the Grose flowing freely. | ||
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====== Impressions of a Trip To The Bogong High Plains ====== | ====== Impressions of a Trip To The Bogong High Plains ====== | ||
- | PART I. | + | PART 1\\ |
- | wsiMea...... aMMil by E. Garrad. | + | by E. Garrad. |
After sitting up all night in the Melbourne express and motoring all morning, we were rather weary on arrival at Diamantina Hut. There were, however, two things immediately to cheer us. The first was the view of Mount Buffalo. The distinctive silhouette of this mountain with the Hump, The Cathedral and Mount. Anderson standing clear against the sky, haunted us all through the trip, end for the two days at Diamantina we found ourselves racing out to gaze across the valleys in the sunrise and again at sunset. The effect light and colour among the intervening ridges, with black and blue shadows, the brilliant sky and Mount Buffalo, were glorious. The second item of cheer was to find service type mattresses to put on the bunks. We hardly needed them to ensure sound sleep, but they were an unexpected comfort. | After sitting up all night in the Melbourne express and motoring all morning, we were rather weary on arrival at Diamantina Hut. There were, however, two things immediately to cheer us. The first was the view of Mount Buffalo. The distinctive silhouette of this mountain with the Hump, The Cathedral and Mount. Anderson standing clear against the sky, haunted us all through the trip, end for the two days at Diamantina we found ourselves racing out to gaze across the valleys in the sunrise and again at sunset. The effect light and colour among the intervening ridges, with black and blue shadows, the brilliant sky and Mount Buffalo, were glorious. The second item of cheer was to find service type mattresses to put on the bunks. We hardly needed them to ensure sound sleep, but they were an unexpected comfort. | ||
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On Mt. Mackay we found a fire watcher, in his little cabin surrounded by glass windows. The Victorian State Electricity Commission employs him. We were very interested in a map just completed by the Commission - on which by the way a correct survey has proved most of the peaks higher then shown on the available maps - and had grand views of a panoramic nature aided by his field glasses. | On Mt. Mackay we found a fire watcher, in his little cabin surrounded by glass windows. The Victorian State Electricity Commission employs him. We were very interested in a map just completed by the Commission - on which by the way a correct survey has proved most of the peaks higher then shown on the available maps - and had grand views of a panoramic nature aided by his field glasses. | ||
- | For the benefit of those who do not know the area at all, these " | + | For the benefit of those who do not know the area at all, these " |
- | Views are extensive - away to Kosciusko and the Cobberas, Mount Wellington end lots of other peaks, and, down the valleys to the Ovens, Ki'ewa end other rivers. On,the High Plains, in Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley, are fast running little streams which wind | + | |
- | 9. | + | Views are extensive - away to Kosciusko and the Cobberas, Mount Wellington end lots of other peaks, and, down the valleys to the Ovens, Ki'ewa end other rivers. On,the High Plains, in Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley, are fast running little streams which wind their tortuous way between the brilliant green mosses. and low growing alpine type plants. |
- | their tortuous way between the brilliant green mosses. and low growing alpine type plants. | + | |
One of our most delightful camps was at Tawonga Hut. We pitched our tents in front of the hut, among snow gums on a grassy bank, with a lovely stream racing by. We were encircled by grassy hills on which. the cattle grazed. | One of our most delightful camps was at Tawonga Hut. We pitched our tents in front of the hut, among snow gums on a grassy bank, with a lovely stream racing by. We were encircled by grassy hills on which. the cattle grazed. | ||
We were rather interested in the activities of the ski clubs in regard to their huts. Obviously, they have a more sympathetic Government Department in Victoria and are able to obtain the necessary materials - the club members supplying the labour. A group of University boys were building a hut at Hotham - the lower half of local stone. Near Cope Hut the Victorian Ski club have taken over the disused S.E.C. cottage and with renovations now in progress it will be an excellent ski hut. Provision for about ten bunks, kitchen with fuel stove, bathroom with bath and inside lavatory, common room with lovely stone fireplace and a tank inserted to provide a hot water service. On Mount Bogong we found Skippy and Tony Beveridge (other Bushwalkers have met this cheery pair) who with the aid of Mr. Beveridge Senior were re-erecting the Summit Hut which had been demolished by the snow last year. It looked quite a job and they were working hard. Johnston' | We were rather interested in the activities of the ski clubs in regard to their huts. Obviously, they have a more sympathetic Government Department in Victoria and are able to obtain the necessary materials - the club members supplying the labour. A group of University boys were building a hut at Hotham - the lower half of local stone. Near Cope Hut the Victorian Ski club have taken over the disused S.E.C. cottage and with renovations now in progress it will be an excellent ski hut. Provision for about ten bunks, kitchen with fuel stove, bathroom with bath and inside lavatory, common room with lovely stone fireplace and a tank inserted to provide a hot water service. On Mount Bogong we found Skippy and Tony Beveridge (other Bushwalkers have met this cheery pair) who with the aid of Mr. Beveridge Senior were re-erecting the Summit Hut which had been demolished by the snow last year. It looked quite a job and they were working hard. Johnston' | ||
- | In conclusion I would strongly recommend parties to follow our itinerary in taking a car to Hotham, rather than climbing up from Harrietville to Feathertop, | + | |
+ | In conclusion I would strongly recommend parties to follow our itinerary in taking a car to Hotham, rather than climbing up from Harrietville to Feathertop, | ||
PART II. | PART II. | ||
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The warmest day of the trip dawned as I rose at 5.30 and, stepping over the prone bodies of two University boys who had joined us the night before, proceeded to make the morning tea. The said boys having refused my tent, thinking it would be too cold, had spent a miserable night on the earth floor and were not feeling the best for the three or four hours climb before us. However after some tea and breakfast life assumed a less doleful aspect and Bob, who was a bright type, became his own chirpy self. | The warmest day of the trip dawned as I rose at 5.30 and, stepping over the prone bodies of two University boys who had joined us the night before, proceeded to make the morning tea. The said boys having refused my tent, thinking it would be too cold, had spent a miserable night on the earth floor and were not feeling the best for the three or four hours climb before us. However after some tea and breakfast life assumed a less doleful aspect and Bob, who was a bright type, became his own chirpy self. | ||
- | It was a lovely morning and the change that had been predicted by some stockman seemed most unlikely as we set off down the ridge to the Big River. The track was well graded making it an enjoyable descent, through some lovely timber. In view of the long hot climb Edna and I decided to have a dip. Then the photographers decided they wanted some snaps first, so after much arranging and altering of | + | It was a lovely morning and the change that had been predicted by some stockman seemed most unlikely as we set off down the ridge to the Big River. The track was well graded making it an enjoyable descent, through some lovely timber. In view of the long hot climb Edna and I decided to have a dip. Then the photographers decided they wanted some snaps first, so after much arranging and altering of positions, we getting colder and colder, our plunge was achieved and we were well and truly cooled down when we emerged from the icy water' |
- | positions, we getting colder and colder, our plunge was achieved and we were well and truly cooled down when we emerged from the icy water' | ||
- | sun blazed down on the ridge and there was no breeze just as we could have done with it, high winds having prevailed most of the time previously. However we came in sight of the waterfall much sooner than we expected, h6.ving been told it was a four hour climb. The creek next appeared and after copious draughts of water we proceeded up the valley to the Cleve Cole Memorial Hut set amidst trees at the head of the wtliey. It was charming, built of stone of the loveliest colours; a shower, which was operated by a pump, was a decided asset. The bunks were long shelves from wall to wall the width tfAl' | ||
Next morning we woke, alas, to the dismal sound of rain. This was most unpropitious as we were looking forward to glorious vieWs from High 30gong (6,500 feet). I thought the weather Gods had behaved rather capriciously. It should have come on one of the rest days. A thick mist finally developed, blotting out everything, so we went by the snow poles fearit decided to cut out West Peak, having been warned of the danger in a mist. Still, when we reached the cairn the Gods relented a trifle, and lifting the veil for a few minutes, flung their scarves of grey over deep ravine and narrow cleft, revealing enchanting views of the valley thousands of feet below. One sc ,med to be in a high remote land enclosed from the rest of the world. | Next morning we woke, alas, to the dismal sound of rain. This was most unpropitious as we were looking forward to glorious vieWs from High 30gong (6,500 feet). I thought the weather Gods had behaved rather capriciously. It should have come on one of the rest days. A thick mist finally developed, blotting out everything, so we went by the snow poles fearit decided to cut out West Peak, having been warned of the danger in a mist. Still, when we reached the cairn the Gods relented a trifle, and lifting the veil for a few minutes, flung their scarves of grey over deep ravine and narrow cleft, revealing enchanting views of the valley thousands of feet below. One sc ,med to be in a high remote land enclosed from the rest of the world. | ||
The staircase - our, way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut,- but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn' | The staircase - our, way of descent - was a steep bare rocky ridge to Bivouac hut,- but from then on it was timbered with some magnificent trees. The scent of the blue gums rose like incense carrying such an essence of healing and health that I felt I would like to go on being bathed in it for over. I couldn' | ||
- | 11. the accompaniment of a few tit-bits read out of '' | + | the accompaniment of a few tit-bits read out of '' |
Now we were on the way to Roper' | Now we were on the way to Roper' | ||
- | now we had walked out of the rain. We arrived at the end of the | + | now we had walked out of the rain. We arrived at the end of the ridge where we thought the hut should be but there was no sign of it. However, Harry, with true intuition, turned off the road and crossed a creek and there in the distance was our refuge, and refuge it proved to be, for a perfect deluge descended in the night. But, in spite of a few discrepancies in the walls, we were quite dry and snug. The boys had gone on, having bade us goodbye for the third, or was it the fourth time. Morning dawned very watery and the creek had risen considerably so I thought I would cross on a narrow slippery log by straddling it; not so easy I found - what with my pack swaying an,1 overbalancing me, a nasty spike to manouvre over, and some interfering thorn branches to negotiate I nearly had an unwanted cold bath. However between spasms of laughter and with encouraging words from Ed and Marion I managed to make the grade and we wended our way to T_:wonga. After a dinner at the hotel - I wouldn' |
- | ,ridge where we thought the hut should be but there was no sign of it. However, Harry, with true intuition, turned off the road and crossed a creek and there in the distance was our refuge, and refuge it proved to be, for a perfect deluge descended in the night. But, in spite of a few discrepancies in the walls, we were quite dry and snug. The boys had gone on, having bade us goodbye for the third, | + | |
- | or wan it the fourth time. Morning dawned very watery and the creek had risen considerably so I thought I would cross on a narrow slippery log by straddling it; not so easy I found - what with my pack swaying an,1 overbalancing me, a nasty spike to manouvre over, and some interfering thorn branches to negotiate I nearly had an unwanted cold bath. However between spasms of laughter and with encouraging words from Ed and Marion I managed to make the grade and we wended our way to T_:wonga. After a dinner at the hotel - I wouldn' | + | |
- | is a large lake which has been dammed up,and hillsides and spare ground have been planted with English trees. It must be a picture in the autumn. It would mal,:c a delightful tourist resort in the future, but at present the men working for the State Electricity Commission are housed there. The scheme is to cost 23 million and employs between 2,000 and 3,000 men, a very large number being at the construction camps of Rocky and Pretty Valleys. There are tremendous tunnels, concrete' | + | |
Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life. | Whilst walking round viewing Bogong whom should we see but Bob once more. I was really beginning to feel he belonged to us, this being our fifth farewell. I was very loath to leave this sylvan spot, especially with a night journey in the train before us, but I suppose contrast gives spice to life. | ||
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... Till next month when I will oxplain how easy it is to get lost, cheers. | ... Till next month when I will oxplain how easy it is to get lost, cheers. | ||
- | 'MARTc MORTON | + | 'MARTc MORTON |
- | At the Annual General | + | |
+ | At the Annual General | ||
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WAIPOUA FDREST N.Z. At the PaoificScience Congress it was resolved to | WAIPOUA FDREST N.Z. At the PaoificScience Congress it was resolved to | ||
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seen. No caretaker da:shed madly around with brooms or keys. In | seen. No caretaker da:shed madly around with brooms or keys. In | ||
fact no caretaker. Three trips upstairs, round the back and over | fact no caretaker. Three trips upstairs, round the back and over | ||
- | the road failed to reveal him. Then they decided to get a taxi back to worlt, it now being 2.10 p m. and instant dismissal seemed | + | the road failed to reveal him. Then they decided to get a taxi back to work, it now being 2.10 pm. and instant dismissal seemed likely. Even a Vacuum Oil truck wouldn' |
- | likely. Even a Vacuum Oil truck wouldn' | + | 15 minutes later they asked a policeman what to do. Finally it was decided to relieve the weight on their minds in a safe place, a police station in fact. All that remained |
- | 15 minutes later they asked a policeman what to,do. 'Finally it was decided to relieve the weight on their minds in a safe place, a police station in fact. ' | + | |
some three feet and collapsed. Eight times t4s procedure was re- | some three feet and collapsed. Eight times t4s procedure was re- | ||
peated to the deliht of several helpful gentlemen (?) who smirked | peated to the deliht of several helpful gentlemen (?) who smirked | ||
at them and asked and then went merrily on their way. | at them and asked and then went merrily on their way. | ||
- | Finally they reached the police station (Oh well, any port in a storm) and proceeded to upset all the official routine. The sight of two | + | |
- | dishevelled females laden with formidable burdens and heaving great sighs and liAhhhs11 all over the place was apparently unusual. | + | Finally they reached the police station (Oh well, any port in a storm) and proceeded to upset all the official routine. The sight of two dishevelled females laden with formidable burdens and heaving great sighs and liAhhhs11 all over the place was apparently unusual. |
- | They explained their sorry plight to the sergeant who picked up one case, then wisely | + | |
- | confidently picked them up, staggered, then muttered " | + | They explained their sorry plight to the sergeant who picked up one case, then wisely |
The aforesaid member and prospective decided to collect three | The aforesaid member and prospective decided to collect three | ||
big strong muscly men to bring the stuff from the station to the club. On returning to work at 3 p m. they also decided that in future if anyone wants some small thing done, just contact them and we guarantee that the answer is "No, no, a thousand times no!" | big strong muscly men to bring the stuff from the station to the club. On returning to work at 3 p m. they also decided that in future if anyone wants some small thing done, just contact them and we guarantee that the answer is "No, no, a thousand times no!" | ||
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- | NEW SOUTH. WA1TL FEDERATION OF BUSHWAIKING | + | |
+ | NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWAKING | ||
Arising out of an enquiry Submitted to the Tourist Bureau relevant to the facilities available to bushwalkers at the Hotel and the Chalet, Mount Kosciusko, the following reply has been received from the Department, | Arising out of an enquiry Submitted to the Tourist Bureau relevant to the facilities available to bushwalkers at the Hotel and the Chalet, Mount Kosciusko, the following reply has been received from the Department, | ||
T.R. Compagnonis | T.R. Compagnonis |
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