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- | THE _& | + | =====THE SYDNEY. BUSHWALKER===== |
A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney BuLth Walkers, C/- Ingersoll HalL, 255 Crown St Sydney. Box No.406, G.P-0 Sydney. | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney BuLth Walkers, C/- Ingersoll HalL, 255 Crown St Sydney. Box No.406, G.P-0 Sydney. | ||
- | No 248 JULY, 1955 Price 6d. | + | |
- | Editor: Dot'Butler, Boundary Road, Sales & Subs: Jess Martin | + | No 248 JULY, 1955 |
- | Business Manager: Jack Gentle | + | Price 6d. |
- | CONTENTS | + | |
- | Page | + | |**Editor**|Dot Butler, Boundary Road, |
- | At our June Meeting | + | |**Sales & Subs**|Jess Martin| |
- | Siedleckyfs Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.) 3 | + | |**Typed by**| Jean Harvey and Dot Butler |
- | Finding the Castle | + | |**Business Manager**|Jack Gentle| |
- | The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advt.) 7 | + | |**Production**|Barbara Brown| |
- | Federation Notes - June - Allen A. Strom 8 | + | |
- | Leica Photo Service (Advt.) 9 | + | |CONTENTS||Page| |
- | Magazine Information Bureau, additions for year | + | |Magazine Information Bureau, additions for year |1| |
- | White Antics Geof Wagg 10 | + | |At our June Meeting|Alex Colley |
- | Panic Every Afternoon 13 | + | |Finding the Castle|Kevin Ardill |
- | Air Bed, Wind Jackc.ts (Paddy7s Advt0) 20 | + | |Federation Notes - June|Allen A. Strom |8| |
- | The Caloola Club - Visit to Nadgee (Following page 12 | + | |White Antics|Geof Wagg |10| |
- | 17 Sprine: | + | |Panic Every Afternoon |
- | MAGAZINE INFORMATION BUREAU | + | |The Caloola Club - Visit to Nadgee (Following page |12| |
- | In the issues of Sept0/0ct01954 | + | |The Caloola Club - Spring |
- | PLACE NAME ISSUE NUMBER | + | |
- | Bogong High Plains 244 | + | =====Magazine Information Bureau===== |
- | Ettrema Gorge 237 | + | |
- | Galong and Upper Breakfast Creeks 239 | + | In the issues of Sept./0ct. 1954 appeared an Index of all informative articles (routes, distances, times, etc,), which have appeared over the past 23years, These additional names cover the year just passed (July 1954 - June 1955), Add them to your Index in the spaces allowed for that purpose. |
- | Hay, Mt. 243 | + | |
- | Jellore, Mt, 236 | + | |PLACE NAME|ISSUE NUMBER| |
- | Southern Alps (Vic.) 238 | + | |Bogong High Plains|244| |
- | 2. | + | |Ettrema Gorge|237| |
- | AT' OUR JUNE MEETING | + | |Galong and Upper Breakfast Creeks |
- | The meeting commenced at 8.30 pem. with the Presidnt in the Chair and about U0 members present. | + | |Hay, Mt.|243| |
- | Two new members were welcomed - Henry Ford and Don Gowar, Henry, in his maiden speech to the Club, expressed his appreciation at boing accepted to membership. | + | |Jellore, Mt.|236| |
- | The Social Secretary drew attention to the forthcoming | + | |Southern Alps (Vic.)|238| |
- | graphic | + | |
+ | =====At Our June Meeting===== | ||
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+ | The meeting commenced at 8.30pm with the Presidnt in the Chair and about 50 members present. | ||
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+ | Two new members were welcomed - Henry Ford and Don Gowar. | ||
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+ | The Social Secretary drew attention to the forthcoming | ||
by July 6th - three weeks before the Exhibition. The maximum number of slides per exhibitor was six. | by July 6th - three weeks before the Exhibition. The maximum number of slides per exhibitor was six. | ||
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The President then announced the discovery of a mysterious article, net unlike a groundsheet with curtain rings attached, which had been discovered in the clubroom. | The President then announced the discovery of a mysterious article, net unlike a groundsheet with curtain rings attached, which had been discovered in the clubroom. | ||
- | David Ingram told the meeting that, although no day walks were | + | |
- | listed on the programme for two months daring June and July, Mr. Ted Phillips of the River Canoe Club would welcome S.B.W. members on walke which he was leading on June 19th and July 17th0 The walks were designed for public or private transport. He himself | + | David Ingram told the meeting that, although no day walks were listed on the programme for two months daring June and July, Mr. Ted Phillips of the River Canoe Club would welcome S.B.W. members on walks which he was leading on June 19th and July 17th. The walks were designed for public or private transport. He himself |
- | Explaining the Committee' | + | |
- | booklet in draft form. It was believed the booklet would serve a | + | Explaining the Committee' |
- | very useful purpose. | + | |
The Conservation Secretary submitted to the meeting proposals | The Conservation Secretary submitted to the meeting proposals | ||
which Malcolm McGregor, the President and himself had framed for | which Malcolm McGregor, the President and himself had framed for | ||
- | discussion at the CrInservation | + | discussion at the Conservation |
- | 1:,e of a National Parks Authority and Parks Service; an Act to prevenc | + | teaching of natural science in schools; the enlargement, |
- | teaching of natural science in schools; the enlargement, | + | getting in Crown lands. These proposals were approved without comment. |
- | Bullobin | + | |
- | getting in Crown lands. These proposals were approved without comment, | + | A reply was received from the Kuring-Gai Chase Trust on the subject of reports |
- | A reply was received from the Kuring-Gai Chase Trust on the subject of -peperts | + | were assured that the Trust "never had, nor never will allow 'sections |
- | building at Hallett' | + | need for any outside organisation, |
- | were assured that the Trust "never had, nor never will allow 'section.: | + | |
- | need for any outside organisation, | + | Brian Harvey |
- | 3. | + | |
- | the good work the Trust is doing in safeguarding parklands entrusted | + | Kevin Ardill said that he could put on a Club walk in very interesting country at the head of the Corang River in September. There was 9 miles of timber track, and car transport would be necessary, |
- | to its care - nevertheless cases have occurred when trustees have | + | |
- | agreed to alienation of parklands in their care without the slightest notification to the public." | + | Frank Ashdown then asked whether there was anything in the Constitution which said that Committee meetings had to be held in secret. The President replied that it had always been the procedure for Committee members only to attend, and there the matter rested. |
- | Brian Harvry | + | |
- | Kevin Ardill said that he could put on a Club walk in very interesting country at the head of the Corang River in September. There | + | |
- | was 9 miles of timber track, and car transport would be necessary, | + | |
- | it could be done as a week-end walk starting on Friday night, He would like to hear from anyone interested. | + | |
- | Frank Ashdown then asked whether there was anything in the Constitution which said that Committee.meetings had to be held in secret. The President replied that it had always been the procedure for | + | |
- | . Committee members only to attend, and there the matter rested. | + | |
At the conclusion of the meeting Geof Wagg exhibited a-blank Walks Programme ruled up and waiting to be filled. | At the conclusion of the meeting Geof Wagg exhibited a-blank Walks Programme ruled up and waiting to be filled. | ||
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- Alen Colley. | - Alen Colley. | ||
- | IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS REQUIRING TRASNPORT | + | =====Finding the Castle===== |
- | FROM BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | . RING, WRITE OR CALL | + | |
- | SIEDLECKYTS TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE, | + | |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH. | + | |
- | 24 HOUR SERVICE. | + | |
- | _ | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS arriving at Blackheath late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway Station or call at above address -- | + | |
- | ITTS NEVER TOO LATE1 | + | |
- | !PHONE: BTHEATH 81 or 146 LOOK FOR CARS TC3210 or TV270. OR BOOK AT MARK SALON RADIO SHOP - OPPOSITE STATION. | + | |
- | 4. | + | |
- | FINDING THE CASTLE | + | |
- Kevin Ardill. | - Kevin Ardill. | ||
- | I've finally lost my pyjama.pants and though this news may not be startling you're going to hear the story even if it hurts you more than it hurts me. A gent by the name of Frank Leyden is the cause of the sad loss. Would I be interested in a car-cum-walking trip for the, Anzac week-end? I had been promising myself a trip with Frank for some time, so, after a short discussion with my car, I pronounced my willingness. | + | |
- | Friday evening saw me dining on de fish and da chips close to Newtown station. I almost choked myself on a large bone when Edna Stretton poked her head through the car window (open), wished me a safe trip (why?), and then headed off to the pictures with her | + | I've finally lost my pyjama pants and though this news may not be startling you're going to hear the story even if it hurts you more than it hurts me. A gent by the name of Frank Leyden is the cause of the sad loss. Would I be interested in a car-cum-walking trip for the Anzac week-end? I had been promising myself a trip with Frank for some time, so, after a short discussion with my car, I pronounced my willingness. |
- | mother - Oh yeah.J Frank and Bill Cosgrove arrived, stowed packs, and at 9.30 p.m. we threw out anchor at Nowra. There we window- shopped, had coffee, and dozed until an Austin arrived with Jack Gentle and Len Fall. The two cars headed south 12 miles to the Tomerong turnoff. The rod from there is not sealed but is in quite good condition. A large wallaby (or small kangaroo) created a diversion by trying to suicide, but sudden braking allowed him to escape with only a slight bump. | + | |
- | Midnight and Tianjara Creek coincided so we camped alongside the road on a good spot about 60 yards from the creek. Next morning after breakfast and a good look at the falls we continued driving, and about 8 miles beyond the creek stopped to ascertain the Whereabouts | + | Friday evening saw me dining on de fish and da chips close to Newtown station. I almost choked myself on a large bone when Edna Stretton poked her head through the car window (open), wished me a safe trip (why?), and then headed off to the pictures with her mother - Oh yeah! Frank and Bill Cosgrove arrived, stowed packs, and at 9.30 p.m. we threw out anchor at Nowra. There we window-shopped, |
- | legs. a | + | . |
- | Thankfully I slid my dry and unscathed legs behind the steering wheel, and bidding good-bye to the spry and helpful Mr. Sturgiss, we swung left along the timber track. For those interested, the turnoff | + | Midnight and Tianjara Creek coincided so we camped alongside the road on a good spot about 60 yards from the creek. Next morning after breakfast and a good look at the falls we continued driving, and about 8 miles beyond the creek stopped to ascertain the whereabouts |
- | is 23 miles from the main highway and lopposite a house. The timber track was reasonable, but had sections of touch and go - when the | + | legs. |
- | -sump touches the ground you go steadily. After one such section - 9 miles from the road - I stopped Len and we decided to park the cars. We walked the next two miles on a road that was almost perfect, The rest of the team were beginning to talk to me again as we reached the timber mill. The mill was deserted, but extensive plant, milled timber and a small hill of burning sawdust showed recent activity. | + | |
- | The track continued up the hill and over, and the headwaters of a creek provided an excuse for lunch. I must confess that a glimpse of the country ahead made me extremely dubious of my choice of footwear. I had reckoned there was still : | + | Thankfully I slid my dry and unscathed legs behind the steering wheel, and bidding good-bye to the spry and helpful Mr. Sturgiss, we swung left along the timber track. For those interested, the turnoff is 23 miles from the main highway and lopposite a house. The timber track was reasonable, but had sections of touch and go - when the sump touches the ground you go steadily. After one such section - 9 miles from the road - I stopped Len and we decided to park the cars. We walked the next two miles on a road that was almost perfect, The rest of the team were beginning to talk to me again as we reached the timber mill. The mill was deserted, but extensive plant, milled timber and a small hill of burning sawdust showed recent activity. |
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- | Somehow my Vita-Weets didn't seem as tasty as usual, and when the walk was resumed my feet dragged a little. They dragged a darn sight more when the track ended at the top of a steep slope clothed in thic | + | The track continued up the hill and over, and the headwaters of a creek provided an excuse for lunch. I must confess that a glimpse of the country ahead made me extremely dubious of my choice of footwear. I had reckoned there was still a trip left in my Cox River sneakers and had worn them, and now as I chewed I was conscious of the impressive array of sprigged boots surrounding me. Above each boot the shins were encased in gaiters, Jack being the only exception. |
- | scrub. Quite casually Frank suggests we shoot down to the creek and | + | |
- | up the nther side. The 'other side' looking something like the and of Solitary I'm encouraged no end. | + | Somehow my Vita-Weets didn't seem as tasty as usual, and when the walk was resumed my feet dragged a little. They dragged a darn sight more when the track ended at the top of a steep slope clothed in thick scrub. Quite casually Frank suggests we shoot down to the creek and |
+ | up the other side. The 'other side' looking something like the and of Solitary I'm encouraged no end. | ||
Jack discovered the lawer vine first, which no doubt inspired | Jack discovered the lawer vine first, which no doubt inspired | ||
- | him to find an easy way via rock faces down to the creek bed. Vigorous sapling growth and a diagonal course assisted up the 45 | + | him to find an easy way via rock faces down to the creek bed. Vigorous sapling growth and a diagonal course assisted up the 45 degree slope to the base of rock faces where we sidled east. The |
- | degree slope to the base of rock faces where we sidled east. The | + | sidling stopped soon after, and as I sipped water at the foot of a small waterfall the gang went ahead. By the time I caught up Len and Frank had found an accessible route to the tops and were almost up. |
- | sidling stopped soon after, and as I sipped water at the foot of a small waterfall the gang went ahead. By the time I caught up Len. and Frank had found an accessible route to the tops and were almost up. | + | |
The rest of us followed and after ploughing up a scrubby rocky slope | The rest of us followed and after ploughing up a scrubby rocky slope | ||
we were rewarded by magnificent views. Below us were the various | we were rewarded by magnificent views. Below us were the various | ||
creeks feeding into the Clyde River, sandstone cliffs yellow in the sun, and Pigeon House majestic in the background. | creeks feeding into the Clyde River, sandstone cliffs yellow in the sun, and Pigeon House majestic in the background. | ||
- | Then the ridge began to perform like a ridge shouldn' | + | |
- | We negotiated two shallow crevasses, | + | Then the ridge began to perform like a ridge shouldn' |
+ | We negotiated two shallow crevasses, | ||
Rock faces to the east were impassable but the western side seemed | Rock faces to the east were impassable but the western side seemed | ||
- | to have prospects. Frank produced about 20 feet of sashcord. This plus teamwork, plus a little gripping with the eyebrows, took us down about 60 ft. into an amazing valley. There we found ourselves surrounded by rocks of a shape and kind most favoured by producers of Western dramas. After waiting a few moments for the non-arrival of Hopalong, we proceeded to the end of the valley. It was quite dry ufiderfoot, and after pushing through medium scrub to a low saddle we caught glimpses of a most extensive valley below us. We plunged immediately into some extremely thick stuff. At the risk of being drummed out of the Brownies I'll admit I cursed the vines, the ferns, the rotting trees, unpredictable holes, and mostly the protected legs of my companions, By the time the creek turns into a swamp that blocks our way I am hungrier than a leech for blood - anyone' | + | to have prospects. Frank produced about 20 feet of sashcord. This plus teamwork, plus a little gripping with the eyebrows, took us down about 60 ft. into an amazing valley. There we found ourselves surrounded by rocks of a shape and kind most favoured by producers of Western dramas. After waiting a few moments for the non-arrival of Hopalong, we proceeded to the end of the valley. It was quite dry underfoot, and after pushing through medium scrub to a low saddle we caught glimpses of a most extensive valley below us. We plunged immediately into some extremely thick stuff. At the risk of being drummed out of the Brownies I'll admit I cursed the vines, the ferns, the rotting trees, unpredictable holes, and mostly the protected legs of my companions, By the time the creek turns into a swamp that blocks our way I am hungrier than a leech for blood - anyone' |
- | Frum the head-high brush come complaints of mud and water, so I slip | + | From the head-high brush come complaints of mud and water, so I slip off my socks and seek a crossing elsewhere. I find a good one, and |
- | 0 off my socks and seek a crossing elsewhere. I find a good one, and | + | do I tell the others? I do, like h-ll, and I'm on the open dry sward before the damp ones emerge. The timber looked an inviting camp spot but thick scrub made camping impossible, so we found a spot in the |
- | do I tell the others? I do, like h-11, and I'm on the open dry award before the damp ones emerge. The timber looked an inviting camp spot but thick scrub made camping impossible, so we found a spot in the | + | open surrounded by sally gum and scrub. Bill and I walked about a quarter of a mile before the swamp narrowed enough to fill the buckets. |
- | open surrounded by salli gum and scrub. Bill and I walked about a quarter of a mile before the swamp narrowed enough to fill the bucket, | + | |
- | We had decided to leave the tents as a set camp, so at 8 o' | + | We had decided to leave the tents as a set camp, so at 8 o' |
- | with rock faces to the east we headed south-west towards a creek and a saddle. There is not much water in this creek,:. - there' | + | with rock faces to the east we headed south-west towards a creek and a saddle. There is not much water in this creek - there' |
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- | cover for several hundred yards. In the dust were prints | + | |
christened " | christened " | ||
- | ascend the rock facus we finally found a possibility at the next saddle, Frank and I chimneyed to the tops and after a short look-see we were joined by the others. A quarter of a mile south brought us | + | ascend the rock faces we finally found a possibility at the next saddle, Frank and I chimneyed to the tops and after a short look-see we were joined by the others. A quarter of a mile south brought us |
to a sheer drop of at least a thousand feet, and Oh boys What a | to a sheer drop of at least a thousand feet, and Oh boys What a | ||
- | view: Immediately under us was a vast area and probably the head- | + | view: Immediately under us was a vast area and probably the head-waters of Corang Creek, than a ridge masking Yadborough Creek, |
- | waters of Corang Creek, than a ridge masking Yadborough Creek, | + | |
rain-water pools provided water and with the billy boiling our eyes travelled eastwards to what surely must be the Seven Gods Mountain, and then onwards to two large mountains one of which could be 'the Castle" | rain-water pools provided water and with the billy boiling our eyes travelled eastwards to what surely must be the Seven Gods Mountain, and then onwards to two large mountains one of which could be 'the Castle" | ||
- | After lunch we regretfully headed back to where pyjama pants hanging from a tree indicated the position of the chimney. With tender memories of sections of the morning' | + | |
- | two rows of them met the eye. A breathtaking view, my little ones; something to be seen to be appreciated. | + | After lunch we regretfully headed back to where pyjama pants hanging from a tree indicated the position of the chimney. With tender memories of sections of the morning' |
- | We returned to our camp feeling extremely contented, had early tea and then talked on the outskirts of a beaut leg fire. A light shower during the night didn't improve the rest as rain could easily turn the timber track into a horror stretch. The morning was clear as we broke camp and started homewards. When we came to Hopalong' | + | |
- | We turned right and up we went. We must have spent two hours lookir4.7 | + | We returned to our camp feeling extremely contented, had early tea and then talked on the outskirts of a beaut log fire. A light shower during the night didn't improve the rest as rain could easily turn the timber track into a horror stretch. The morning was clear as we broke camp and started homewards. When we came to Hopalong' |
- | between me and the bottom so I gingerly wrapped by arms and pyjama- clad legs around the trunk and let gravity do the rest. Then I scout: | + | |
- | around and found the way down, | + | We turned right and up we went. We must have spent two hours looking |
- | pants. There are more holes than stripes - in fact a complete write-off. I've no heart to continue the story; decide yourself whether we got home or not, No trip is worth such a sacrifice, but i, by any chance you are down that way you could do a lot worse than hay, a stroll around. Valleys on top of ridges, surrounded by rock faces a topsy-turvy area with magnificent views - that?s the Castle area See it yourself. | + | between me and the bottom so I gingerly wrapped by arms and pyjama-clad legs around the trunk and let gravity do the rest. Then I scouted |
- | 1--, | + | around and found the way down, instead of letting the others bark their limbs on the tree. A draughty sensation below brings my eyes to my pants. There are more holes than stripes - in fact a complete write-off. I've no heart to continue the story; decide yourself whether we got home or not, No trip is worth such a sacrifice, but if by any chance you are down that way you could do a lot worse than have a stroll around. Valleys on top of ridges, surrounded by rock faces a topsy-turvy area with magnificent views - that's the Castle area See it yourself. |
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- | CENOVIS YEAST (CONTAINS WHOLE VITAMIN B COMPLEX, ALSO D,E,F, AND H) | + | =====Day Walks===== |
- | 'LICHT THIN RY-KING CRISP BREAD (7.0a WHOT.E EYE FLO-U.71) WELL -APPED IN HAND 8 07- PACKET | + | |
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- | wirE RANGE OF DRIED FRUITS, NUTS; BISCUITS AND DRIED FRUIT, | + | |
- | EllEETS | + | |
- | FROM | + | |
- | THE SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD SHOP 13 HUNTER STREET SYDNEY | + | |
- | DAY WALKS | + | |
An additional day walk will take place on Sunday, 10th July, 1955, from:- | An additional day walk will take place on Sunday, 10th July, 1955, from:- | ||
Turramurra - bus to The Sphinx - Upper Cowan Creek Terry Hills - bus to Chatswood. 8 miles. Moderate 8.43 a.m. electric train, Central - Turramurra. 9.25 am Bobbin Head bus from Turramurra. | Turramurra - bus to The Sphinx - Upper Cowan Creek Terry Hills - bus to Chatswood. 8 miles. Moderate 8.43 a.m. electric train, Central - Turramurra. 9.25 am Bobbin Head bus from Turramurra. | ||
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Tickets: Turramurra return. | Tickets: Turramurra return. | ||
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An invitation has been extended by Mr. E.C. (Ted) Phillips of | An invitation has been extended by Mr. E.C. (Ted) Phillips of | ||
5 the River Canoe Club to members of S.B.W. to attend a day walk to be led by him on Sunday, 17th July, 1955; from:- | 5 the River Canoe Club to members of S.B.W. to attend a day walk to be led by him on Sunday, 17th July, 1955; from:- | ||
Line 143: | Line 130: | ||
Private transport may be used - oars assemble at Birrilee School at 10.20 a.m. | Private transport may be used - oars assemble at Birrilee School at 10.20 a.m. | ||
Further particulars from David Ingram. 'Phone B0543 (B). | Further particulars from David Ingram. 'Phone B0543 (B). | ||
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- | KEEP UP YOUR VITALITY | + | =====Federation Notes - June ===== |
- | ON WALKS WITH | + | |
- | VEGETARIAN FOODS | + | |
- | 8. | + | |
- | FEDERATION NOTES - JUNE | + | |
- Allen A. Strom. | - Allen A. Strom. | ||
- | BUSHFIRE FIGHTING: The organisation of teams for co-ordination with Sutherland Shire Bushfire Brigade for 1955/6 was discussed. The President said that it would be necessary to elect a new organiser aF he would not be available this year. Fire Season 1955/6 promises to be as bad as the ?39 year. Federation is anxious to hear from a volunteer for the work; it is hoped to fill the vacancy at the Annual General Meeting in July. | + | |
- | THE X\NUAL | + | BUSHFIRE FIGHTING: The organisation of teams for co-ordination with Sutherland Shire Bushfire Brigade for 1955/6 was discussed. The President said that it would be necessary to elect a new organiser aF he would not be available this year. Fire Season 1955/6 promises to be as bad as the '39 year. Federation is anxious to hear from a volunteer for the work; it is hoped to fill the vacancy at the Annual General Meeting in July. |
- | SEARCH AND RESCUE: The use of armbands is being investigated by the section. The Section was alerted for a search on the Wild Goat Plateau after the Anzac Holiday week-end; but the lost party reporte6 | + | |
+ | THE ANNUAL | ||
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+ | SEARCH AND RESCUE: The use of armbands is being investigated by the section. The Section was alerted for a search on the Wild Goat Plateau after the Anzac Holiday week-end; but the lost party reported | ||
CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, JULY 2nd.: Messrs. Peach and Moppett will represent Federation at this Conference convened by the Chief Guardiof Fauna on behalf of the Conservation Bodies. | CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, JULY 2nd.: Messrs. Peach and Moppett will represent Federation at this Conference convened by the Chief Guardiof Fauna on behalf of the Conservation Bodies. | ||
Resolutions submitted by Federation cover;- | Resolutions submitted by Federation cover;- | ||
- | a0 Legislation for a National Parks Authority and security of tenure for National Parks. | + | |
- | b.. Fuller advertisement of the provisions of the Wild Flowers and Fauna Acts. | + | a. Legislation for a National Parks Authority and security of tenure for National Parks. |
- | FederatiOn | + | |
+ | b. Fuller advertisement of the provisions of the Wild Flowers and Fauna Acts. | ||
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+ | Federation | ||
A WORK PARTY will be held at the Bouddi Natural | A WORK PARTY will be held at the Bouddi Natural | ||
- | BARRINGTON-GLOUCESTER TOPS: The Dept. of Lands is moving to dispose of Crown Lands in this area Several bodies | + | |
- | land usage in the area, including The Forestry Commission, The Northern Parks & Playgrounds Movement (incorporating work of the Barringtc: | + | BARRINGTON-GLOUCESTER TOPS: The Dept. of Lands is moving to dispose of Crown Lands in this area Several bodies |
- | Club), the Fauna Protection Panel, the W.L.P.S.A. and the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. The situation is critical as the Forestry | + | |
Commission has expressed the opinion in a lengthy report that it is competent and anxious to control the whole area. | Commission has expressed the opinion in a lengthy report that it is competent and anxious to control the whole area. | ||
- | THE FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL has recommended to the Dept. of Lands that, | + | |
- | two additional areas be declared FAUNAL RESERVES | + | THE FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL has recommended to the Dept. of Lands that two additional areas be declared FAUNAL RESERVES |
1. Ettrema: covering the drainage area of the Ettrema Creek; | 1. Ettrema: covering the drainage area of the Ettrema Creek; | ||
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2. Endrick: covering the headwaters of the Clyde, Endrick and Corang, | 2. Endrick: covering the headwaters of the Clyde, Endrick and Corang, | ||
- | The Federation has -a number of Conservation Projects in hand, | + | |
+ | The Federation has a number of Conservation Projects in hand, | ||
generally in co-operation with other bodies, and most of them are under consideration by various Government Departments. Bushwalkers and their friends can always help by indicating to the Departments their approval of the various schemes. So that Bushwalkers and their friends may be familiar with the schemes, a series of colour transparencies and numerous maps and details have been prepared. Arrangements can be made for the use of this propaganda by contacting Allen Strom at WB2528. | generally in co-operation with other bodies, and most of them are under consideration by various Government Departments. Bushwalkers and their friends can always help by indicating to the Departments their approval of the various schemes. So that Bushwalkers and their friends may be familiar with the schemes, a series of colour transparencies and numerous maps and details have been prepared. Arrangements can be made for the use of this propaganda by contacting Allen Strom at WB2528. | ||
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LOST: Wrist watch, chrome, black band. | LOST: Wrist watch, chrome, black band. | ||
Lost between 2nd and 4th waterfalls in Davies/ Canyon. Reward. George Grey. | Lost between 2nd and 4th waterfalls in Davies/ Canyon. Reward. George Grey. | ||
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SOLD: The Madden vehicle, advertised for sale in our last issue, has now founil a new owner. | SOLD: The Madden vehicle, advertised for sale in our last issue, has now founil a new owner. | ||
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- | You press the button, well do the rest ! | + | =====White Antics===== |
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I must admit I'm very comfortable here and they all look after me very well, but I do find this strait jacket a little restricting. You ask me what happened? -- what could bring a determined and resourceful leader to this state? Well, I'll tell you. | I must admit I'm very comfortable here and they all look after me very well, but I do find this strait jacket a little restricting. You ask me what happened? -- what could bring a determined and resourceful leader to this state? Well, I'll tell you. | ||
- | It all happened when the White Ant Movement turned my walk into its annual picnic; I'm sure it was a picnic because Keith ate sandwiches all week-end. With these crafty creatures at work my trip was undermined right at its very foundations, | + | |
- | goods-and-odds-bodikins train Saturday morning and meet us at the | + | It all happened when the White Ant Movement turned my walk into its annual picnic; I'm sure it was a picnic because Keith ate sandwiches all week-end. With these crafty creatures at work my trip was undermined right at its very foundations, |
station I didn't recognise it for a canning ruse to keep the party in | station I didn't recognise it for a canning ruse to keep the party in | ||
Mittagong all night. Another thing I didn't realise till later was | Mittagong all night. Another thing I didn't realise till later was | ||
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waiting room was probably due to his recognising some of the white ants for what they were and thinking it unwise to let them too close | waiting room was probably due to his recognising some of the white ants for what they were and thinking it unwise to let them too close | ||
to his already shaky station. However, the forthright honesty in the leader' | to his already shaky station. However, the forthright honesty in the leader' | ||
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Just in those precious morning hours when sleep is sweetest Keith arrived with a loud scrunching of hobs on gravel. With him | Just in those precious morning hours when sleep is sweetest Keith arrived with a loud scrunching of hobs on gravel. With him | ||
was a new prospective, | was a new prospective, | ||
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Well, as I was saying, when Keith arrived about sixish I thought | Well, as I was saying, when Keith arrived about sixish I thought | ||
I had better go and raise a taxi to take us out to Jelore farm, but | I had better go and raise a taxi to take us out to Jelore farm, but | ||
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six and eightpence each he promptly said that seven shillings would | six and eightpence each he promptly said that seven shillings would | ||
do. But even termites are bushwalkers at heart when it comes to money, and all he could get out of us were six and eightpences. | do. But even termites are bushwalkers at heart when it comes to money, and all he could get out of us were six and eightpences. | ||
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As we made our way down the soggy track past the apparently | As we made our way down the soggy track past the apparently | ||
deserted farms to the creek that flows under the steep south side of Jelore, a gentle mist of rain began to fall and low cloud gathered | deserted farms to the creek that flows under the steep south side of Jelore, a gentle mist of rain began to fall and low cloud gathered | ||
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turned into lunch, and then went our way across the stream that babbled childishly up at the stern, cliffy face of Jelore. The climbs were steep and wet, but by the time we had reached the saddle the rain | turned into lunch, and then went our way across the stream that babbled childishly up at the stern, cliffy face of Jelore. The climbs were steep and wet, but by the time we had reached the saddle the rain | ||
had stopped and the low cloud temporarily vacated the summit. This | had stopped and the low cloud temporarily vacated the summit. This | ||
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removed one excuse for not climbing it, so the termites hurriedly cast around for another: | removed one excuse for not climbing it, so the termites hurriedly cast around for another: | ||
"Where do we go next?" | "Where do we go next?" | ||
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"We could leave our packs and climb it, then come back and go down from here," says Don Newis. | "We could leave our packs and climb it, then come back and go down from here," says Don Newis. | ||
"We could go straight down from here," says Keith. | "We could go straight down from here," says Keith. | ||
- | "WE WILL CLIMB WITH PACKS AND GO DOWN THE OTHER SIDELIIIII | + | "WE WILL CLIMB WITH PACKS AND GO DOWN THE OTHER SIDE!!!!!!!" |
- | murmurs the leader. So we climb it all the way, up to the top of the top stone on the trig. The view was quite extensive in all directior,. but softened by the dull sky and the drifts of mist it appeared rathe: insignificant. We could, however, see Jelore Creek winding its short | + | |
way down to the Nattai, and it certainly didn't look far. | way down to the Nattai, and it certainly didn't look far. | ||
- | After a while the party was cajoled into action again and pro- | + | |
- | ceeded | + | After a while the party was cajoled into action again and proceeded |
the Roughest Country in the State. And on top of all this it starter | the Roughest Country in the State. And on top of all this it starter | ||
- | to rain, so I must reluctantly confess that it wasn't entirely whiteanting that cuased us to take four hours to do a mile and a half. Pressing on regardless of pleas for " | + | to rain, so I must reluctantly confess that it wasn't entirely whiteanting that cuased us to take four hours to do a mile and a half. Pressing on regardless of pleas for " |
- | piece of steak which resisted him valiently while he cooked and chewe,, | + | piece of steak which resisted him valiently while he cooked and chewed |
then cooked and chewed again. Eventually he had to admit that it was | then cooked and chewed again. Eventually he had to admit that it was | ||
- | too tough even for a termite, so he is now wearing it on the sole of his right boot and says it would be ideal if only he could get hobs L. | + | too tough even for a termite, so he is now wearing it on the sole of his right boot and says it would be ideal if only he could get hobs in. |
I must state here that Jack Perry isn't a white ant - no sir, not a chance - in fact, I suspect him of insomnia, I mean, justbecause a leader says he wants an early start, he doesn' | I must state here that Jack Perry isn't a white ant - no sir, not a chance - in fact, I suspect him of insomnia, I mean, justbecause a leader says he wants an early start, he doesn' | ||
be roused at 5.30. Fortunately though, some of last night' | be roused at 5.30. Fortunately though, some of last night' | ||
- | were still gloving, and a fire brightened the outlook considerably. As soon as it was blazing nicely, prospectives felt encouraged enough to emerge, but I think you'd have to build it in the tent to get a white ant out. They' | + | were still gloving, and a fire brightened the outlook considerably. As soon as it was blazing nicely, prospectives felt encouraged enough to emerge, but I think you'd have to build it in the tent to get a white ant out. They' |
met with scorn, harsh words have no effect, and they seem equally impervious to blows and insults, though the latter, being totally foreign to the leader' | met with scorn, harsh words have no effect, and they seem equally impervious to blows and insults, though the latter, being totally foreign to the leader' | ||
This was met with jeers of approval from the white ants who had not | This was met with jeers of approval from the white ants who had not | ||
hoped to discover such a polished technique in one so young. | hoped to discover such a polished technique in one so young. | ||
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At last we got away into a saturated world where every tree you | At last we got away into a saturated world where every tree you | ||
- | touched unleashed an icy deluge, and every river crossing | + | touched unleashed an icy deluge, and every river crossing |
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your feet. Grace, who is preparing to contest the White Ant Movement seat in the next presidential election, wanted to prove what a wholehearted termite she was by sitting down two minutes after we started, but was most put out when it happened to be half way across Jelore | your feet. Grace, who is preparing to contest the White Ant Movement seat in the next presidential election, wanted to prove what a wholehearted termite she was by sitting down two minutes after we started, but was most put out when it happened to be half way across Jelore | ||
Creek. "Quite numb!" she said. The river seemed to be up about | Creek. "Quite numb!" she said. The river seemed to be up about | ||
18 ins., which doesn' | 18 ins., which doesn' | ||
useful bank and how many handy rocks this little bit of water can cover. Keith took the party on extensive tours of mossy grottos, I | useful bank and how many handy rocks this little bit of water can cover. Keith took the party on extensive tours of mossy grottos, I | ||
- | led extensive tours of awkward hillsides and dripping shrubbery, and Brian and Grace had a little paddling trip of their own along the water' | + | led extensive tours of awkward hillsides and dripping shrubbery, and Brian and Grace had a little paddling trip of their own along the water' |
One way and another we got ourselves to Flora' | One way and another we got ourselves to Flora' | ||
springs into the Nattai from the top of quite a pretty little fall, F | springs into the Nattai from the top of quite a pretty little fall, F | ||
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and " | and " | ||
Usually such cries die down if thoroughly ignored, but these were so | Usually such cries die down if thoroughly ignored, but these were so | ||
- | persistent that there wa,9 no cure but to hurry ahead until they were mere bleatings in the distance, | + | persistent that there was no cure but to hurry ahead until they were mere bleatings in the distance. |
Flora' | Flora' | ||
other side, however, offered a chance of escape, and thinking "white ants will never stand for this," I climbed up on to the ridge side | other side, however, offered a chance of escape, and thinking "white ants will never stand for this," I climbed up on to the ridge side | ||
- | where we could circle the rough stuff. Now, this is just to show yo-.1 how unpredictable these borers are. I climbed up the ridge about 50 ft, and as the scrub was a bit thick decided to wait until the ()there came up. Well, I waited and waited - and waited - then I tried a fe-i | + | where we could circle the rough stuff. Now, this is just to show yo-.1 how unpredictable these borers are. I climbed up the ridge about 50 ft, and as the scrub was a bit thick decided to wait until the ()there came up. Well, I waited and waited - and waited - then I tried a few "coo' |
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But this is the part I want you to notice; if I'd led them up that | But this is the part I want you to notice; if I'd led them up that | ||
creek they'd have been saying, "Aw, this is awful, We could walk round in half the time," But as it was, when I found them a hundred yards or so further up, they greeted me with " | creek they'd have been saying, "Aw, this is awful, We could walk round in half the time," But as it was, when I found them a hundred yards or so further up, they greeted me with " | ||
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We lunched at the place where the creek forks and then climbed | We lunched at the place where the creek forks and then climbed | ||
the easy ridge which leads to the farm that is being re-occupied, | the easy ridge which leads to the farm that is being re-occupied, | ||
right out above the surrounding ridges, appearing somewhat etherial | right out above the surrounding ridges, appearing somewhat etherial | ||
- | as its greater distance give it a lighter shade of blue, | + | as its greater distance give it a lighter shade of blue. |
- | Not feeling like following the meanderings of the road, we cut across the fields to the high col near Blatch' | + | |
- | beginning to clear, and a soft, filtered sunlight gave gentle light to a gentle scene. Spread around us where we sat was first the circ of the bright green valley dotted with itls farms; next was the circ- | + | Not feeling like following the meanderings of the road, we cut across the fields to the high col near Blatch' |
+ | beginning to clear, and a soft, filtered sunlight gave gentle light to a gentle scene. Spread around us where we sat was first the circle | ||
of the drab green ridges, fold on fold to the hazy blue horizon, | of the drab green ridges, fold on fold to the hazy blue horizon, | ||
heads. Such a scene as this must soothe the eye and calm the mind and set a leader at peace with all the world - EXCEPT WHITE ANTS! | heads. Such a scene as this must soothe the eye and calm the mind and set a leader at peace with all the world - EXCEPT WHITE ANTS! | ||
- | THE CALOOLA CLUB | + | |
- | ........[Founded. 19145] | + | =====THE CALOOLA CLUB===== |
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- | OUR SPRING- GEOGRAPHY TOUR, 1955. | + | |
- | ia 4.11-11. | + | ====OUR SPRING GEOGRAPHY TOUR, 1955.==== |
August 12 to 24. | August 12 to 24. | ||
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A tour of the Central Western Sloes. | A tour of the Central Western Sloes. | ||
- | THE TOUR will be by Club Coach visiting | + | |
+ | THE TOUR will be by Club Coach visiting | ||
THE PURPOSE | THE PURPOSE | ||
- | COST OF THE TOUR Share in the running cost of the vehicle and food ..... | + | |
- | Ten Pounds (g10) | + | COST OF THE TOUR Share in the running cost of the vehicle and food ..... Ten Pounds (£10) |
Each member of the party must be affiliated with the Club. This costs 2/6d, | Each member of the party must be affiliated with the Club. This costs 2/6d, | ||
The Club will provide food, cooking and eating utensils and camping gear to be included in the ten pounds. | The Club will provide food, cooking and eating utensils and camping gear to be included in the ten pounds. | ||
- | The Tour will be under the leadership of Allen A. Strop Dingeldei will be charge of vehicles and (Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei in charge of catering. Each member of party will be required to undertake Camp Duties which will include preparation and distribution of food, cleaning of utensils, camp cleaning and tenting. | + | The Tour will be under the leadership of Allen A. Strom, |
- | APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED: Each application must be accompanied. by a deposit of three pounds (Li3) plus the affiliation fee of 2/6d where such is | + | |
- | applicable, | + | APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED: Each application must be accompanied. by a deposit of three pounds (Li3) plus the affiliation fee of 2/6d where such is applicable, |
Further details and application forms from... | Further details and application forms from... | ||
- | Allen A. Strom, (Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei, | + | |
- | The Teachers' | + | Allen A. Strom,The Teachers' |
- | Smith Street, RALMAIN. | + | |
- | WB 2528 UL 2983, | + | (Mrs) E.M. Dingeldei, |
- | SKETCH' | + | |
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THE SPRING GEOGRAPHY TOUR, 1955. | THE SPRING GEOGRAPHY TOUR, 1955. | ||
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- | A VISIT TO FADGEE | + | |
August 28th to September 8th (or thereabouts). | August 28th to September 8th (or thereabouts). | ||
- | 21g TOUR will be by Club Coach via the Princes Highway (South Coast) to Womboyne (south of Eden) from where a walking trip of several days will be undertaken. To round the tour off, the Club Coach at the conclusion of the walking trip, will travel south | + | |
- | 6 | + | THE TOUR will be by Club Coach via the Princes Highway (South Coast) to Womboyne (south of Eden) from where a walking trip of several days will be undertaken. To round the tour off, the Club Coach at the conclusion of the walking trip, will travel south |
- | to Bairnsdale (Vic.) and then via the Omec Highway to Albury and the Hume Highway home. | + | to Bairnsdale (Vic.) and then via the Omeo Highway to Albury and the Hume Highway home. |
- | THE PURPOSE OF THE TOUR: Primarily to show members of party, the | + | |
- | fas- | + | THE PURPOSE OF THE TOUR: Primarily to show members of party, the fascination |
- | cination | + | |
The remainder of the Tour will afford | The remainder of the Tour will afford | ||
an opportunity to see parts of North Eastern Gippsland and South Western Y.S.Wales, | an opportunity to see parts of North Eastern Gippsland and South Western Y.S.Wales, | ||
- | COST OF THE TOUR: Share in running cost of the vehicle will be .. 2 8. (No food provided.) | + | |
+ | COST OF THE TOUR: Share in running cost of the vehicle will be .. £8. (No food provided.) | ||
Each member of party must be affiliated with the Club. This costs 2/6d4 | Each member of party must be affiliated with the Club. This costs 2/6d4 | ||
- | The Tour will be under the leadership of Allan M. Fox and A.Y4 Dingeldei will be in charge of vehicles. | + | |
- | APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED: Each application must be accompanied by a deposit of four pounds (g4) plus the affiliation fee of 2/6a where stich is applicable, | + | The Tour will be under the leadership of Allan M. Fox and A.W Dingeldei will be in charge of vehicles. |
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+ | APPLICATIONS ARE NOW INVITED: Each application must be accompanied by a deposit of four pounds (£4) plus the affiliation fee of 2/6a where such is applicable, | ||
Details from | Details from | ||
- | Allan M. Fox, | + | Allan M. Fox, National Fitness Camp School, P.O. Brooklyn, Pat. 13, |
- | National Fitness Camp School, P.O. Brooklyn, Pat. 13, | + | |
- | Iv 4- IP | + | Application |
- | Application | + | (Mrs) E,M. Dingeldei, 42 Byron Street, Croydon. UA 2983. |
- | (Mrs) E,M. Dingeldei, 42 Byron Street, | + | |
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- Jim Brown. | - Jim Brown. | ||
- | make no apologies for the title, which refers to only one feature of our trip. At least It was a diverting feature, if it didn always seem to be at the time. Also, there wasn?t a panic every afternoon, really: only most afternoons. As you will learn. | + | |
+ | I make no apologies for the title, which refers to only one feature of our trip. At least it was a diverting feature, if it didn always seem to be at the time. Also, there wasn?t a panic every afternoon, really: only most afternoons. As you will learn. | ||
We came by various ways to Melbourrie, and aEsembled on the 6.5 train for Sale on a Saturday evening in February. There was Edna Garrad, pleased that she could get away for 9 days in the Alps with only 35 lbs Dorothy Hasluck who seemed delighted to have even less weight; Frank Ashdown, carrying a frame rucksack for the first time, and about 50 lbs., and perturbed about it; and myself with 45 lbs., and glad to think the rest of the party was out fo condition too. | We came by various ways to Melbourrie, and aEsembled on the 6.5 train for Sale on a Saturday evening in February. There was Edna Garrad, pleased that she could get away for 9 days in the Alps with only 35 lbs Dorothy Hasluck who seemed delighted to have even less weight; Frank Ashdown, carrying a frame rucksack for the first time, and about 50 lbs., and perturbed about it; and myself with 45 lbs., and glad to think the rest of the party was out fo condition too. | ||
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We had counsel both written and verbal from Stuart Brookes of the Victorian Mountain Tramping Club, and copies of the admirable maps | We had counsel both written and verbal from Stuart Brookes of the Victorian Mountain Tramping Club, and copies of the admirable maps | ||
turned out by that Club. Our objectives were Lake Tarli Karng, Mt. Wellington, the high plains northtio Mt. Howitt, the Cross Cut Saw, | turned out by that Club. Our objectives were Lake Tarli Karng, Mt. Wellington, the high plains northtio Mt. Howitt, the Cross Cut Saw, | ||
Mt. Speculation, | Mt. Speculation, | ||
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After the steamy heat of Sydney the air was decidedly chilly as we changed trains at Traralgon at 9.30. It was quite as fresh when we left the rail motor at Heyfield, about 120 miles from Melbourne, at | After the steamy heat of Sydney the air was decidedly chilly as we changed trains at Traralgon at 9.30. It was quite as fresh when we left the rail motor at Heyfield, about 120 miles from Melbourne, at | ||
- | 10,45. To complete the long day there was the car trio of 52 miles to Licola, and it was well after midnight when we camped on the bank of the Macalister River, two miles up from Licola Bridge, and just outside the fence of Bill Reeves? property. | + | 10.45. To complete the long day there was the car trio of 52 miles to Licola, and it was well after midnight when we camped on the bank of the Macalister River, two miles up from Licola Bridge, and just outside the fence of Bill Reeves' |
- | With such a late night, and the " | + | |
+ | With such a late night, and the " | ||
The beginning of the track isn't self-evident, | The beginning of the track isn't self-evident, | ||
up the second creek north from Reeves/ homestead one finds a track which presently heads up the ridge quite conclusively and goes on up the ridge -- and goes on up -- and goes on -- and on -- up. | up the second creek north from Reeves/ homestead one finds a track which presently heads up the ridge quite conclusively and goes on up the ridge -- and goes on up -- and goes on -- and on -- up. | ||
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We started the climb shortly after 10 a.m., and at 12.40 halted for lunch in a little saddle, making do for water with the few pints weld carried in our buckets. On and up at 1.40 in a warm, dry afternoon, and p recently the nature of the country changed, with taller | We started the climb shortly after 10 a.m., and at 12.40 halted for lunch in a little saddle, making do for water with the few pints weld carried in our buckets. On and up at 1.40 in a warm, dry afternoon, and p recently the nature of the country changed, with taller | ||
trees and some grasses, until an hour's walk brought us to a top near Mount Margaret. I reconnoitred ahead, and was happy to see that the | trees and some grasses, until an hour's walk brought us to a top near Mount Margaret. I reconnoitred ahead, and was happy to see that the | ||
- | 14. | + | trail dropped away towards the Dolodrook River, skirting the highest part of the mountain, which was still at least 500-ft. above us. Ahead we could see the main tops, the Sentinels and Spion Kop, overlooking Tarli Karng, and they looked alarmingly distant in the afternoon haze. Between us and those bare summits was a jumble of ridges and a low, low valley. In fact, there were two, but it was hard to sort out the courses of the two rivers. |
- | trail dropped away towards the Dolodrook River, skirting the highest part of the mountain, which was still at least 500-ft. above us. Ahead we could see the main tops, the Sentinels and Spion Kop, overlooking Tarli Karng, and they looked alarmingly distant in the afternoon haze. Between us and those bare summits was a jumble of ridges and a low, low valley. In fact, there were two, but it was hard to sort out the courses of the two rivers-. - | + | |
- | Mr. Reeves | + | Mr. Reeves |
the Dolodrook, a few hundred yards onward. | the Dolodrook, a few hundred yards onward. | ||
- | We were off before 8 on Monday morning, another ' | + | |
- | A most attractive place, the Wellington, and a pity we hadn't been able to press through the previous evening.....Howeverl | + | We were off before 8 on Monday morning, another ' |
- | The ascent of RiggaIl's Spur begins in a modest fashion, but the grade appears to begome steeper. This may be because it goes on so long, and because of the growth reaching out across the trail at higher levels. The day hotted up as we clambered slowly over a succession of knolls and down into little saddles. Twenty minutes or so putting one foot resolutely before the other, ten minutes rest, then up again, repeated many times. | + | A most attractive place, the Wellington, and a pity we hadn't been able to press through the previous evening.....However! |
- | Three hours up the spur, at 12,30, we halted for another. " | + | |
+ | The ascent of Riggall's Spur begins in a modest fashion, but the grade appears to begome steeper. This may be because it goes on so long, and because of the growth reaching out across the trail at higher levels. The day hotted up as we clambered slowly over a succession of knolls and down into little saddles. Twenty minutes or so putting one foot resolutely before the other, ten minutes rest, then up again, repeated many times. | ||
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+ | Three hours up the spur, at 12,30, we halted for another. " | ||
On the way again at 1.30, and now coming to patches of snow-gras: between timber with a more Alpine feeling. A little thicket, a skyline beyond which didn't appear another false crest:, Dorothy and 1, a few hundred yards ahead of the others, stopped and looked disbelievingly into the valley of Tarli Karng. That a pity - only a quarter of an hour for lunch; The others came up, and we talked it over. Had we made this point for lunch we should certainly have gone | On the way again at 1.30, and now coming to patches of snow-gras: between timber with a more Alpine feeling. A little thicket, a skyline beyond which didn't appear another false crest:, Dorothy and 1, a few hundred yards ahead of the others, stopped and looked disbelievingly into the valley of Tarli Karng. That a pity - only a quarter of an hour for lunch; The others came up, and we talked it over. Had we made this point for lunch we should certainly have gone | ||
down to the inviting water, a blue segment of which was visible over | down to the inviting water, a blue segment of which was visible over | ||
Line 442: | Line 343: | ||
the grey buttresses of the Sentinels sweeping up to bare summits on the far side, and the sunlit wilderness of the Valley of Destruction leading out of it. Now, with lunch over, with the big dipper of the | the grey buttresses of the Sentinels sweeping up to bare summits on the far side, and the sunlit wilderness of the Valley of Destruction leading out of it. Now, with lunch over, with the big dipper of the | ||
past day-and-a-half behind us, the thought of losing more height was | past day-and-a-half behind us, the thought of losing more height was | ||
- | unendurable. We didn't go down to the Lake. I can just bear the shame; | + | unendurable. We didn't go down to the Lake. I can just bear the shame. |
- | We looked at it for some time, a little awed, then climbed again skirting the western flank of the valley without further glimpses of | + | |
- | 15. | + | We looked at it for some time, a little awed, then climbed again skirting the western flank of the valley without further glimpses of the Lake. The track. was sometimes obscured by fallen timber, but we picked up prominent blazes which led us to Nightingale Creek, one of |
- | the Lake. The track. was sometimes obscured by fallen timber, but we picked up prominent blazes which led us to Nightingale Creek, one of | + | the two main streams flowing into Tarli, and camped a few hundred yards back from the creek at 4.30, on a patch of ground soft with leaf mould and bark. (We actually reached the creek about 3 o' |
- | the two main streams flowing into Tarli, and camped a few hundred yards back from the creek at 4.30, on a patch of ground soft with leaf mould and bark. (We actually reached the creek about 3 o' | + | |
One of our lesser troubles was that we had no real idea of our | One of our lesser troubles was that we had no real idea of our | ||
- | elevation. The first spot height given on our map was Mount Wellington, 5,355-ft., and it looked as though we must still go up, and the land appeared to rise towards the north. Also, we were still in country not truly Alpine in character. Around us were the woolly-but normally found at about 4,500 ft. | + | elevation. The first spot height given on our map was Mount Wellington, 5,355-ft., and it looked as though we must still go up, and the land appeared to rise towards the north. Also, we were still in country not truly Alpine in character. Around us were the woolly-butts normally found at about 4,500 ft. |
- | All this proved pretty right when we pulled out early next morning after a mild, gomfortable night. It was quite a slug up from Nightingale Creek, alegut an hour of it on a good track, before we came to snow p)ain dapled | + | |
- | We breezed along to Higothoruk | + | All this proved pretty right when we pulled out early next morning after a mild, gomfortable night. It was quite a slug up from Nightingale Creek, alegut an hour of it on a good track, before we came to snow plain dapled |
+ | We breezed along to Nigothoruk | ||
Now we turned north again to follow the side of a gentle valley up to Moroka Gap, Spion Kop poised like a wave breaking across to our left, the ridge of Wellington swelling on our right. Packs were set down again near, the signpost in the green paddock in the Gap, while | Now we turned north again to follow the side of a gentle valley up to Moroka Gap, Spion Kop poised like a wave breaking across to our left, the ridge of Wellington swelling on our right. Packs were set down again near, the signpost in the green paddock in the Gap, while | ||
- | we spent a well-worth-while | + | we spent a well-worth-while |
- | This was the true hi plp.in | + | |
- | Objective for the night was Surveyor7s | + | This was the true high plain stuff. Lunch was taken on Big Plain a wonderful lunch complete with cups of tea and no hill to take the place of sweets. The track was well and truly with us for the next two miles or so, until we reached the ruins of McFarlane' |
- | 16. | + | |
- | We retired to the clearing and made a long beat out to the east - no track: We doubled back; the party sat down in the plain while I walked a big circuit back along the trail, then east, and round to th,_ party. No track, I confessed bafflement, - the only thing that looked like the trail went down the wrong side of the range. Frank suggested we follow it and see. A little reluctantly I agreed, hatin; the thought of losing direction and height so late in the afternoon. " | + | Objective for the night was Surveyors |
- | We left Edna and Dorothy on the plain and, almost airborne without our packs, followed the path into the yellow glare of madown-. Well, it went on beyorrl | + | |
- | watershed into a gentle grassed valley leading north-east. It must be Surveyor' | + | We retired to the clearing and made a long beat out to the east - no track: We doubled back; the party sat down in the plain while I walked a big circuit back along the trail, then east, and round to th,_ party. No track, I confessed bafflement, - the only thing that looked like the trail went down the wrong side of the range. Frank suggested we follow it and see. A little reluctantly I agreed, hatin; the thought of losing direction and height so late in the afternoon. " |
- | tea...offered us bread and jam, "Thank you," | + | |
+ | We left Edna and Dorothy on the plain and, almost airborne without our packs, followed the path into the yellow glare of sundown. Well, it went on beyond | ||
+ | watershed into a gentle grassed valley leading north-east. It must be Surveyor' | ||
+ | tea...offered us bread and jam, "Thank you," | ||
are waiting patiently about five hundred feet up." " | are waiting patiently about five hundred feet up." " | ||
- | cried. "Womenl" We' | + | cried. "Women!" We' |
- | The consequence of the First Panic was that we actually settled in at Surveyor' | + | |
+ | The consequence of the First Panic was that we actually settled in at Surveyor' | ||
upstream, and prepared tea in a fresh night. We had a yarn with them | upstream, and prepared tea in a fresh night. We had a yarn with them | ||
in the morning, and found they had a road-head 8 miles out, and | in the morning, and found they had a road-head 8 miles out, and | ||
- | packed in stores by the Moroka track. We lo aged letters and telegramz | + | packed in stores by the Moroka track. We lodged |
- | with them for despatch, an they promised to look for a cardigan | + | with them for despatch, an they promised to look for a cardigan |
- | Weather had changed overnight, the morning was grey and drizzly, and the next two hours brought us over the shoulder of timbered Mount Arbuckle down to Bennison Creek to ii=kspect | + | |
+ | Weather had changed overnight, the morning was grey and drizzly, and the next two hours brought us over the shoulder of timbered Mount Arbuckle down to Bennison Creek to inspect | ||
secure the shoulder strap direct on to the frame with the wing nuts.. and then burnt a stick to my joss that the rather cracked leather didn't fail higher up. | secure the shoulder strap direct on to the frame with the wing nuts.. and then burnt a stick to my joss that the rather cracked leather didn't fail higher up. | ||
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We lunched on Bennison Heads, and shortly after lost the trail. No, this doesn' | We lunched on Bennison Heads, and shortly after lost the trail. No, this doesn' | ||
- | east of it, until we rejoined the thing on Racecourse Plain. Sure, v - lost some time, but we did get some fine views to the east....just as | + | east of it, until we rejoined the thing on Racecourse Plain. Sure, v - lost some time, but we did get some fine views to the east.... just as |
well, for the clouds blew up gently out of the south-east so that we walked the rest of the afternoon in woolly vagueness. | well, for the clouds blew up gently out of the south-east so that we walked the rest of the afternoon in woolly vagueness. | ||
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In the notes given me by Stuart Brookes was the caution, "By the way, on the section from Wellington to Howitt, it is not uncommon to run into misty weather...it is best to stay put until the weather improves..." | In the notes given me by Stuart Brookes was the caution, "By the way, on the section from Wellington to Howitt, it is not uncommon to run into misty weather...it is best to stay put until the weather improves..." | ||
- | 17. | + | six feet wide, striding away before you? Then, if there were a real |
- | six feet wide, striding away before.you 2 Then, if there were a real | + | change brewing, we hoped to have shelter in Guy's Hut on Bryce' |
- | change brewing, we hoped to have shelter in Guy's Hut on BryceTs | + | |
Plain. The mist thickened, but the approach landmarks all tallied | Plain. The mist thickened, but the approach landmarks all tallied | ||
- | well - the little stream running west, the fences and sliprails. Time 5 o' | + | well - the little stream running west, the fences and sliprails. Time 5 o' |
Below is a picture of What we saw during the next hour:- | Below is a picture of What we saw during the next hour:- | ||
- | 9 | + | |
- | Some time past 6 p.m0 we groped back and settled thankfully | + | Some time past 6 p.m we groped back and settled thankfully |
- | Despite a certain dewiness in the air we spent a cosy night. Once or twice I aroused enough to look out at the mist, and it was th same in the first light. Voices in the other tents fetched me to | + | |
+ | Despite a certain dewiness in the air we spent a cosy night. Once or twice I aroused enough to look out at the mist, and it was the same in the first light. Voices in the other tents fetched me to | ||
life at 5.50, and through the rift at the tent door I could see a grey | life at 5.50, and through the rift at the tent door I could see a grey | ||
- | light and trees across the plain...' | + | light and trees across the plain. Fancy all those trees, only a quarter of a mile off, and we couldn' |
- | The day promised well, and mists continued to clear as we left Bryce 7s Plain, over the ridge- to pretty Conglomerate Creek, and finally back to the main nRpge near Minogue' | + | |
- | 0 change; the ridge became narrow and steep-sided, | + | The day promised well, and mists continued to clear as we left Bryces |
- | was over in the north-west, A deep saddle, | + | change; the ridge became narrow and steep-sided, |
- | with the track holding very well, and we came to HowittvHut | + | was over in the north-west, A deep saddle, |
- | near Mount Howitt which Id traversed two years earlier. Target for the night. | + | with the track holding very well, and we came to Howitt Hut for lunch. It was only six miles to Macalister Springs j the spectacular country |
+ | near Mount Howitt which I' | ||
Howitt Plain is the best part of two miles long, and the map | Howitt Plain is the best part of two miles long, and the map | ||
- | gives a formula for picking up the beginning of the toac' | + | gives a formula for picking up the beginning of the track at the edge of the forest. We weren' |
- | trail into the main one, and a good one it was. We saw the bald dome of Mt. Howitt a few times before mist closed in again, and we crossed a series of pocket-handkerchief snow plains. Always the path popped up again, clear as a highway, and that was what tricked us, | + | trail into the main one, and a good one it was. We saw the bald dome of Mt. Howitt a few times before mist closed in again, and we crossed a series of pocket-handkerchief snow plains. Always the path popped up again, clear as a highway, and that was what tricked us. |
Towards four o' | Towards four o' | ||
- | 18, | ||
back to the top after outflanking the highest ground. With the track becoming rather obscure in some burnt-out scrub we halted after a time | back to the top after outflanking the highest ground. With the track becoming rather obscure in some burnt-out scrub we halted after a time | ||
- | the mist blew apart for a moment to reveal a timbered ridge where the bare tOp of Howitt should be, I dragged out the compass, all suspicious like. Our north-bound ridge was now bearing 80-degrees. The star, was set for the Thfid Panic, but this time it was a well-organised | + | the mist blew apart for a moment to reveal a timbered ridge where the bare top of Howitt should be, I dragged out the compass, all suspicious like. Our north-bound ridge was now bearing 80-degrees. The star, was set for the Third Panic, but this time it was a well-organised |
- | There was, I considered, only one place we could have erred, back at our sidling where we must have diverged to a ride ridge which graduall,, veered east, while the track went on north over the highest ground. Back we went, stay.1.: | + | There was, I considered, only one place we could have erred, back at our sidling where we must have diverged to a ride ridge which graduall,, veered east, while the track went on north over the highest ground. Back we went, staying |
- | came to an extens17: | + | came to an extensive |
the (obviously) main trail. The moisture I rubbed from my forehead at that moment was not entirely from the mist or my exertions. | the (obviously) main trail. The moisture I rubbed from my forehead at that moment was not entirely from the mist or my exertions. | ||
- | It took less than half an hour to the Springs, a very haven after the afternoon of shifting obscurity. I hadn't been impressed with the place (except its scenery), two years before. Now, even with Howitt and Cross Cut Saw carefully wrapped in cotton wool, it looked the nicest place to camp. It gave us a very snug night, | + | |
+ | It took less than half an hour to the Springs, a very haven after the afternoon of shifting obscurity. I hadn't been impressed with the place (except its scenery), two years before. Now, even with Howitt and Cross Cut Saw carefully wrapped in cotton wool, it looked the nicest place to camp. It gave us a very snug night. | ||
Friday morning was clear, though grey, and the stirring of wind | Friday morning was clear, though grey, and the stirring of wind | ||
- | could be heard in the trees up on the ridge. We ran up the knoll to see the Cross Cut while breakfast cooked; there were the crooked fang,_ with dribbles of white cloud caught on its eastern face. That was olLi only view of the Saw. When we moved off at 8 the Terrible Hollow with | + | could be heard in the trees up on the ridge. We ran up the knoll to see the Cross Cut while breakfast cooked; there were the crooked fang, with dribbles of white cloud caught on its eastern face. That was our only view of the Saw. When we moved off at 8 the Terrible Hollow with |
its fantastic mountains was filled with cloud, which was breaking like surf against the Saw and spilling through the gaps. The wind pushed us as we climbed Howitt. | its fantastic mountains was filled with cloud, which was breaking like surf against the Saw and spilling through the gaps. The wind pushed us as we climbed Howitt. | ||
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Between driving clouds we had fine views west down the Howqua | Between driving clouds we had fine views west down the Howqua | ||
Valley, to Mt. Magdala and the tilted Bluff, to Sterling and Buller. | Valley, to Mt. Magdala and the tilted Bluff, to Sterling and Buller. | ||
Line 510: | Line 425: | ||
climbed Mount Buggary, and dropped out of the mist for the first time | climbed Mount Buggary, and dropped out of the mist for the first time | ||
into the 4,600-ft0 saddle. We could see the terraced slope of Speculation looming ahead, its upper 700-ft. spiking the racing clouds. | into the 4,600-ft0 saddle. We could see the terraced slope of Speculation looming ahead, its upper 700-ft. spiking the racing clouds. | ||
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Still wearing sweaters for the 1,000-ft ascent, we beat up into | Still wearing sweaters for the 1,000-ft ascent, we beat up into | ||
- | the driving mist. We went quite well on the hill, and there was almos | + | the driving mist. We went quite well on the hill, and there was almost |
an Everest-ish touch when we paused, bent against the gale, peering into the obscurity, waiting for the party to close up. At 2 o' | an Everest-ish touch when we paused, bent against the gale, peering into the obscurity, waiting for the party to close up. At 2 o' | ||
Hut and Macalister Springs. Well, the valley was north east of the | Hut and Macalister Springs. Well, the valley was north east of the | ||
- | mountain, so out with the compass again. Try to steady oneself | + | mountain, so out with the compass again. Try to steady oneself |
the wind, so that the needle settles; pick a ghostly snow gum in the right direction, and march for it. Some time later I realised this | the wind, so that the needle settles; pick a ghostly snow gum in the right direction, and march for it. Some time later I realised this | ||
particular panic existed in my mind only just as well. We walked almost straight to the camp site and the track north past Koonika. | particular panic existed in my mind only just as well. We walked almost straight to the camp site and the track north past Koonika. | ||
- | 19. | + | |
The camp below Speculation was a bit breezy, but we passed a reasonably good night - with the exception of Frank who seemed to be obsessed with a multitude of anxieties. Loud cheers for the brilliant morning: Louder cheers for the superb view from Koonika when 'we reached the crown after climbing several other knobs which looked siqilar from the south approach. Cobbler Plateau was by contrast a | The camp below Speculation was a bit breezy, but we passed a reasonably good night - with the exception of Frank who seemed to be obsessed with a multitude of anxieties. Loud cheers for the brilliant morning: Louder cheers for the superb view from Koonika when 'we reached the crown after climbing several other knobs which looked siqilar from the south approach. Cobbler Plateau was by contrast a | ||
- | drab place. We took lunch at the track junction, halting by the Cobbler " | + | drab place. We took lunch at the track junction, halting by the Cobbler " |
- | Frank didn't believe we could camp there, and the presence of bull-ant_ made him nearly frantic. | + | |
Sunday was again fine, clear and warm, while we trekked_on down | Sunday was again fine, clear and warm, while we trekked_on down | ||
the Dandongadale the trail sometimes rising high above the stream, | the Dandongadale the trail sometimes rising high above the stream, | ||
then swooping down to it again, As our way out to Bennie' | then swooping down to it again, As our way out to Bennie' | ||
- | and fell in the same way. Never have I seen party so keen to tackle rising | + | and fell in the same way. Never have I seen party so keen to tackle rising |
- | ed we'd followed the river too far and missed the track into the Gap. | + | |
There was no true map of this section, and it was difficult to assess distances. | There was no true map of this section, and it was difficult to assess distances. | ||
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The Dandongadale is quite a pretty stream, and once we were out of the dense growth which has followed fires it was really lovely in | The Dandongadale is quite a pretty stream, and once we were out of the dense growth which has followed fires it was really lovely in | ||
- | the same way as the Howqua When we'd practically given up hope of getting over to Rose River, the track began to rise again, and this | + | the same way as the Howqua. |
- | time it went on gaining height, until at 11.15 we were on the gap, and could see the ridges over on the far side of the Rose, | + | time it went on gaining height, until at 11.15 we were on the gap, and could see the ridges over on the far side of the Rose. |
It was just after 11 a.m.., and I still had to make my way into Whitfield to join the bus next morning, The case was not quite so urgent for the others, who planned to camp a few days by Rose River | It was just after 11 a.m.., and I still had to make my way into Whitfield to join the bus next morning, The case was not quite so urgent for the others, who planned to camp a few days by Rose River | ||
- | close to Bonnie' | + | close to Bonnie' |
up there on the saddle, and I started to run down the long slope | up there on the saddle, and I started to run down the long slope | ||
towards the Rose. | towards the Rose. | ||
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Well, it proved to be 19 miles from the Rose into Whitfield, | Well, it proved to be 19 miles from the Rose into Whitfield, | ||
instead of the expected 15. I did the lot of it on my poor plates of | instead of the expected 15. I did the lot of it on my poor plates of | ||
- | meat, and when I camped just out of town towards 10 p.m. I wasamost | + | meat, and when I camped just out of town towards 10 p.m. I was almost |
- | crippled. Five a.m. saw me opening huge blisters by torch-light | + | crippled. Five a.m. saw me opening huge blisters by torch-light |
There was nearly an hour to wait for bus departure, and as I sat on a rickety bench in the deserted town, the sun broke through | There was nearly an hour to wait for bus departure, and as I sat on a rickety bench in the deserted town, the sun broke through | ||
- | the cloud and touched Mount Cobbler with pale yellow. I found I coul | + | the cloud and touched Mount Cobbler with pale yellow. I found I could |
- | forget the tired and road-seared feet, and wondered when I'd again look on the High Bogongs, | + | forget the tired and road-seared feet, and wondered when I'd again look on the High Bogongs. |
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