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THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | ||
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, |
- | Box No, 4476 2 G.P.O., Sydney. | + | |
- | 269 MAY, 1957 Price 9d, | + | |
- | Editor: Frank Rigby, 70 Beach Road, Reproduction: | + | |
- | Darling Point. MU 4411 (B) Sales & Subs: Jess Martin | + | |
- | Business Manager: Jack Gentle Typed By: Elsie Bruggy | + | |
- | 111..IPINIMIM1111MB1111111............... | + | |
- | CONTENTS. | + | |
- | Page. Editorial 1 | + | |
- | At our April Meeting - Alex Colley 3 | + | **269 MAY, 1957 Price 9d** |
- | Leica Photo Service (Advt.) 5 | + | |
- | Walks Report - March -- Brian Anderson 6 | + | |Editor| Frank Rigby, 70 Beach Road, Darling Point. MU 4411 | |
- | Siedlecky' | + | |Reproduction| Jess Martin | |
- | Letter to the Editor 8 | + | |Sales & Subs |Jess Martin | |
- | Hatswells Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.) 9 | + | |Business Manager| Jack Gentle| |
- | New Zealand Alpine Club Notice 10 | + | |Typed By| Elsie Bruggy| |
- | The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advt.) 11 | + | |
- | Seven Weeks in New Zealand - Part 3 - Dot Butler | + | |
- | --S-o-ci-a-1---N-o-ta-b-IT-iszMa-y---- - -1 | + | **CONTENTS** |
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- | , | + | |Editorial |1| |
- | Rhymes of the Thymes - Geof. Wagg 14 | + | |At our April Meeting - Alex Colley |
- | Operation Holdsworth - Betty Holdsworth 15 | + | |Leica Photo Service (Advt.) |
- | Rough Trips in Tasmania' | + | |Walks Report - March -- Brian Anderson |
- | Federation Report | + | |Siedlecky' |
- | Easter Aftermath ( Paddy' | + | |Letter to the Editor |
+ | |Hatswells Taxi & Tourist Service (Advt.)| 9| | ||
+ | |New Zealand Alpine Club Notice | ||
+ | |The Sanitarium Health Food Shop (Advt.) | ||
+ | |Seven Weeks in New Zealand - Part 3 - Dot Butler | ||
+ | |Social Notes for May|14| | ||
+ | |Rhymes of the Thymes - Geof. Wagg |14| | ||
+ | |Operation Holdsworth - Betty Holdsworth | ||
+ | |Rough Trips in Tasmania' | ||
+ | |Federation Report April |21| | ||
+ | |Easter Aftermath ( Paddy' | ||
====== Editorial ====== | ====== Editorial ====== | ||
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- | It is understandable that the by-laws of any Club tend to become forgotten by a large section of its members. They are seldom brought out for an airing and indeed, in most cases, the by-laws are resurrected only when some unfortunate spanner throws the works out of gear. For instance, there is a Club by-law which states: "All members and prospective members shall remain with the Leader on walks, unless. notice of intention to 'leave the party is given to the Leader." | + | It is understandable that the by-laws of any Club tend to become forgotten by a large section of its members. They are seldom brought out for an airing and indeed, in most cases, the by-laws are resurrected only when some unfortunate spanner throws the works out of gear. For instance, there is a Club by-law which states: "All members and prospective members shall remain with the Leader on walks, unless notice of intention to leave the party is given to the Leader." |
A logical corollary to the above would be that the Leader should also remain with the Party. At first glance this seems like splitting hairs over a technicality, | A logical corollary to the above would be that the Leader should also remain with the Party. At first glance this seems like splitting hairs over a technicality, | ||
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Unfortunately, | Unfortunately, | ||
- | There would seem to be a number of reasons for the split walking party as we know it. We might list them as follows: | + | There would seem to be a number of reasons for the split walking party as we know it. We might list them as follows:\\ |
- | 1. The strong, often independent, | + | 1. The strong, often independent, |
- | indefinite periods; | + | 2. The breakaway faction who have decided among themselves that they will take a different route for any one of a number of reasons;\\ |
- | 2. The breakaway faction who have decided among themselves that they will take a different route for any one of a number of reasons; | + | 3. The Leader, perhaps a strong rugged walker, who gradually forges ahead, oblivious to the fact that his party are strung out far behind him at distances in proportion to their walking ability;\\ |
- | 3. The Leader, perhaps a strong rugged walker, who gradually forges | + | 4. The Follower who is not ready to move off on time (after an overnight camp) and who is advised by the Leader to follow on without being given adequate instructions; |
- | ahead, oblivious to the fact that his party are strung out far behind him at distances in proportion to their walking ability; | + | 5. The Leader who sends some of his party ahead for reasons various, again without adequate instructions. |
- | 4. The Follower who is not ready to move off on time (after an overnight camp) and who is advised by the Leader to follow on | + | |
- | without being given adequate'instructions; | + | There is no question that all these things have happened in the past, and they can just as easily happen again. There are probably other factors as well which result in the separation of walking parties, particularly where more than ten or a dozen members are involved |
- | 5, The Leader who sends some of his party ahead for reasons various, again without adequate instructions. | + | |
- | There is no question that all these things have happened in the past, and they can just as easily happen again. There are probably other factors as well which result in the separation of walking | + | Of course there may well be good, legitimate reasons why parties should split up or become dispersed. Naturally this is outside the scope of the present argument; in any case, providing the Leader and the separating section are aware of all the facts and are willing to accept their respective responsibilities, |
- | parties, particularly where more than ten or a dozen members are in- | + | |
- | volved | + | The solution of the problem is simplicity itself. After all, if it is worth belonging to a Club, it is worth abiding by its laws, which, indeed, every individual agrees to do before he can become a member; and when those laws are based upon a wealth of experience, they should be doubly heeded. With reasonable obedience to the by-laws, coupled with a little more thought, consideration and unselfishness on the parts of both Leaders and their Parties, there would be no problem. The Leader can hardly be " |
- | necessary | + | |
- | be regarded as potentiall7A.angerous. It is not difficult to imagine | + | |
- | the effects of such separations (and we do not mean short-term affairs on both Leaders and Party members and perhaps on the Club as well. On the one hand, we have the Leader in mental anguish, wondering | + | |
- | desperately where half his party really are - this state of mind is particularly aggravated if changing circumstances necessitate a change of plans. On the other we have the Follower, morale sinking to the depths, perhaps clueless about the area and the whereabouts of his Leader; and if the Follower happens to be a Prospective, | + | |
- | Of course there may well be good, legitimate reasons why parties | + | |
- | 3. | + | |
- | should split up or become dispersed. Naturally this is outside the scope of the present argument; in any case, providing the Leader and the separating section are aware of all the facts and are willing to accept their respective responsibilities, | + | |
- | The solution of the problem is simplicity itself. After all, if it is worth belonging to a Club, it is worth abiding by its laws, which, indeed, every individual agrees to do before he can become a member; and when those laws are based upon a wealth of experience,' | + | |
- | they should be doubly heeded. With reasonable obedience to the by-laws,. coupled with a little more thought, consideration and unselfishness on the parts of both Leaders and their Parties, there would be no problem. The Leader can hardly be " | + | |
**The Easter Parade** | **The Easter Parade** | ||
The Easter holidays this year presented bushwalkers with some of the most glorious weather they' | The Easter holidays this year presented bushwalkers with some of the most glorious weather they' | ||
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====== At Our April Meeting ====== | ====== At Our April Meeting ====== | ||
+ | Alex Colley | ||
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+ | The President was in the Chair, and about 40 members were present at the opening of our April meeting. A welcome was extended to John Manning, our newest member. | ||
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+ | As no Secretary had been elected at our Annual Meeting, nominations were called for the position. Miss Binns was nominated, Miss Binns accepted. There were no other nominations. Miss Binns was declared elected (loud applause). Lynette Baber was nominated assistant secretary and her appointment confirmed by the meeting (further applause). | ||
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+ | Information was received from Allen Strom, who apologised for his absence, that the vacancy on the Fauna Protection Panel had been filled by a C.S.I.R.O. officer, and not, as we hoped by a bushwalker. Tom Moppett said that it was very reasonable that the C.S.I.R.O. | ||
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+ | The deputation to the Minister for Lands on the subject of a National Parks Act had been well received. The Dept. of Bills Officer the Surveyor General, and other top Civil servants were present. The | ||
+ | Minister had asked for information on the Victorian legislation, | ||
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+ | Tom Moppett said that another Conservation Conference had been suggested to take place about June 1st. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Hunter-Manning Region of the National Parks Association had sent a deputation to the Minister for Conservation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Kath Brown told us that the Warragang Ski hut would accept bookings from nonmembers after April 30th. | ||
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+ | Malcolm McGregor announced that the Song Book Committee had made its selection and moved that the committee be given the sole right of selecting the songs to be included. This did not preclude suggestions from members and a list would be published in the magazine. The motion was carried, but the Committee was urged to include a selection of " | ||
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+ | Frank Ashdown then moved a vote of thanks to those who had organised our very enjoyable re-union. Alex Colley, speaking as one of those who just sat about, seconded the motion and said that in his opinion, and that of many old members he had spoken to, it was one of the happiest re-unions we had held. Malcolm McGregor said there was room for many and varied items of entertainment, | ||
- | Alex Colley. | + | Edna Stretton announced that the four Assistant Social Secretaries had been appointed and asked members to help them in their work. The Assistants are Edna Garrad, Grace' |
- | The President was in the Chair, and about 40 members were present | ||
- | at the opening of our April meeting. A welcome was extended to John. Manning, our newest member. | ||
- | As no Secretary had been elected at our Annual Meeting, nominations were called for the position. Miss Binns was nominated, Miss Binns accepted. There were no other nominations. Miss Binns was | ||
- | . declared elected (loud applause). Lynette Baber was nominated assistant secretary and her appointment confirmed by the meeting (further applause). | ||
- | Information was received from Allen Strom, who apologised for his absence, that the vacancy on the Fauna Protection Panel had been filled by a C.S.I.R.O. officer, and not, as we hoped, by a bushwalker. Tom Moppett said that it was very reasonable that the C.S.I.R.O. , should be represented as one of the three appointees nominated by organisations whose objects include fauna protection. He moved that we | ||
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- | write to the Chief Secretary suggesting that the Act be atended to allow for a permanent representative of the Wild Life Section of the | ||
- | C.S.I.R.O., thus leaving three members to be appointed from other organisations. | ||
- | The deputation to the Minister for Lands on the subject of a | ||
- | National Parks Act had been well received. The Dept. of Bills.Officer | ||
- | the Surveyor General, and other top Civil servants were present. The | ||
- | Minister had asked for information on the Victorian legislation, | ||
- | Tom Moppptt said that.anotherConservation Conference had been suggested to take place about June 1st. | ||
- | , | ||
- | The Hunter-Manning Region of the National Parks Association had sent a deputation to the Minister for Conservation, | ||
- | Kath Brown told us that the Warragang Ski hut would accept book- | ||
- | ings from nonmemberS' | ||
- | Malcolm McGregor announced that the Song Book Committee had made its selection and moved that the committee be given the sole right of selecting the songs to be included. This -did not preclude suggestions from.members' | ||
- | Frank Ashdown then moved a vote of thanks to those who had organised our very enjoyable re-union. Alex Colley, speaking as one of those who just sat about, seconded the motion, and said that in his opinion, and that of many old members he had spoken to, it was one of the happiest re-unions we had held.' Malcolm McGregor said there was room for many and varied items of entertainment, | ||
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- | Edna Stretton announced that the four Assistant ' | ||
- | Edna Garrad Grace' Aird, David Ingram and George Gray. | ||
The Meeting closed with a motion that the opera "White Antics" | The Meeting closed with a motion that the opera "White Antics" | ||
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- | Developing | + | **SPECIAL**. The Chief White Ant was sighted carrying his lunch in a paper shopping bag at a recent working bee. What next? |
- | Sparkling | + | |
- | Prints | + | |
- | SYDNEY N.S.W. | + | Best Quip of the Month; George Gray, dressed in his bearskin while driving to Bendethra at Easter, was passed by another car full of hunters. Says,Joan Walker, following in car behind, "Fair dinkum, |
- | SPECIAL. The Chief White Ant was sighted carrying his lunch in a paper shopping bag at a recent working bee. What next2 | + | you couldn' |
- | Best Qui of the Month; George Gray, dressed in his bearskin while driving to Bendethra at Easter, was passed by another car full of | + | |
- | hunters. Says,Joan Walker, following in car behind, "Fair dinkum, | + | Quaintest Sight at the Fed. Reunion: A bicycle of all things, complete with rider and pack, was seen to career madly down the hill into Euroka Clearing and end up in a heap among a group of walkers quietly sitting outside their tents. |
- | you couldn' | + | |
- | Quaintest Sight at the Fed. Reunion: A bicycle of all things, | + | Have you heard about the latest style of cooking? See John Manning an forget about billies, plates, washing-up, etc. Just wrap your raw grub in aluminium foil, throw it into the ashes and forget about it 'til you're very hungry. Of course, as everyone knows, if you're hungry enough, you'll eat anything. |
- | complete with rider and pack, was seen to career madly down the hill | + | |
- | into Euroka Clearing and end up in a heap among a group of walkers quietly sitting outside their tents. | + | |
- | Have you heard about the latest style of cooking? See John Manning an forget about billies, plates, washing-up, etc. Just wrap your raw grub in aluminium foil, throw it into the ashes and forget about it 'til you're very hungry. Of course, as everyone knows, if you're hungry | + | |
- | enough, you'll eat anything | + | |
====== Walks Report for March 1957 ====== | ====== Walks Report for March 1957 ====== | ||
+ | Brian Anderson Walks Secretary. | ||
- | -- Brian Anderson Walks Secretary. | ||
Recently we've all heard considerable discussion by the Committee and General Meetings re the falling off of walking. After analysing the March Report maybe you'll agree that a trend towards more walking this Winter is beginning. Here's hoping!, | Recently we've all heard considerable discussion by the Committee and General Meetings re the falling off of walking. After analysing the March Report maybe you'll agree that a trend towards more walking this Winter is beginning. Here's hoping!, | ||
- | The first walk of the month_ | + | |
- | As there was no explanation concerning the fate of the other two, I'm afraid we'll just have to leave it at that. | + | The first walk of the month was led by Joan Walker in the Jamberoo - Kangaroo Valley area. When asked for details the trip, Joan replied, "Ah, there were eleven people on the trip - nothing very unusual happened though." |
- | , The following weekend found ten Newcastle Y.H.A. | + | |
- | very interesting weekend was spent in the library and wandering around | + | The following weekend found ten Newcastle Y.H.A., ten Newcastle Tech, and six Sydney Bushwalkers at the Cromilin Biological Research Station, Pearl Beach, Woy Woy. Keith Renwick who led the walk said a |
- | the surrounding ridges. The Sunday walk which was led by the President attracted five members, three prospeptives andthree | + | very interesting weekend was spent in the library and wandering around the surrounding ridges. The Sunday walk which was led by the President attracted five members, three prospectives and three visitors. Brian reported that the Burgh track, and along the track to Lilyvale has grown over quite considerably. Also he said, little camping use is being made of the Burning Palms area now. |
- | being made of the Burning Palms area now. | + | |
- | Now the weekend of the 16th and 17th, the President had a bit of | + | Now the weekend of the 16th and 17th, the President had a bit of a do on at Woods Creek. It must have been something interesting as there were 190 bods present. |
- | a do on at Woods Creek. It must have been something interesting as | + | |
- | there were 190 bods present. | + | Although feeling still weak after the Reunion, 15 bodies managed to start on the following Friday night walk led by S.B.W.' |
- | Although feeling still weak after the Reunion, 15 bodies managed | + | |
- | to start on the following Friday night walk led by S.B.W.' | + | |
- | weather was mainly foggy and later wet, but the morale of the party | + | |
- | was kept high by the outstanding personality of the leader. How | + | |
- | fortunate we are to have a leader like Mr. Matthews. | + | |
The Saturday trip over Sublime Point which was to be led by Snow Brown did not start due to lack of starters. | The Saturday trip over Sublime Point which was to be led by Snow Brown did not start due to lack of starters. | ||
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The Sunday walk was led by David Ingram for Edna Garrad who was away on holidays. David mentioned the walk ended at Engadine instead of Heathcote due to the scratchy nature of the country over the last two miles and also sudden thunderstorm which made walking unpleasant. With members, prospectives, | The Sunday walk was led by David Ingram for Edna Garrad who was away on holidays. David mentioned the walk ended at Engadine instead of Heathcote due to the scratchy nature of the country over the last two miles and also sudden thunderstorm which made walking unpleasant. With members, prospectives, | ||
- | So to summarise the month' | + | So to summarise the month' |
- | Membdrs | + | |
- | One further point of interest was that Dr. George Swinston, an American visitor from the University of Illinois, joined the walks ied by Keith Renwick and Don Matthews. | + | |
- | IMPORTANT TRANSPORT NOTICE BUSHMKERS REQUIRING TRANSPORT FROM BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | ANY HOUR.... RING, WRITE, or GALL ..... | + | |
- | SIEDLECKYIS TAXI & TOURIST SERVICE | + | |
- | 116 STATION STREET, BLACKHEATH | + | |
- | 24 HOUR SERVICE | + | |
- | BUSHWALKERS arriving late at night without transport booking can ring for car from Railway station, or call at above address - IT'S NEVER TOO LLTE | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | FARES: KANANGRA WALLS 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | + | |
- | PERRYIS LOOKDOWN n n n n n | + | |
- | JENOLAN STATE FOREST 20k- " " ft ft ft | + | |
- | CARLONIS FARM 10/- " " If It It | + | |
- | LOOK FOR T.C. 3210 or PACKHARD T.V. 270 | + | |
+ | One further point of interest was that Dr. George Swinston, an American visitor from the University of Illinois, joined the walks led by Keith Renwick and Don Matthews. | ||
- | ====== Letter to the Editor -.White Anting -- or Laziness? ====== | + | |
+ | ====== Letter to the Editor - White Anting -- or Laziness? ====== | ||
While not wishing to sit back and heave brickbats at other people' | While not wishing to sit back and heave brickbats at other people' | ||
- | Formerly the idea of a reunion campfire was one in which club members and others present took part as active participants rather than as an audience, Although individuals and groups turned on short sketches, the main part of the evening was turned over to community | + | Formerly the idea of a reunion campfire was one in which club members and others present took part as active participants rather than as an audience, Although individuals and groups turned on short sketches, the main part of the evening was turned over to community singing. If some of us contributed more to the volume |
- | singing. If some of us contributed more to the volumne | + | |
- | not merely the " | + | If we have a group in the club who can sing better than the rest or put on a show, fair enough. By all means give them a hearing. But not to hog the whole evening as is becoming the tendency. With all due respect to the work put in by the Opera Group, I feel that the atmosphere at this year's campfire lacked kick and spontaneity, |
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+ | I would like to suggest that in future any group or individual turning on entertainment keep it reasonably short and snappy - and give the gallery a chance. Other words, have a campfire, also have a night at the opera; but for Pete's sake stop trying to combine the two. | ||
- | If we have a group in the club who can sing better than the rest or put On a show, fair enough. By all means give them a' | ||
- | due respect to the work put in by the Opera Group, I feel that the | ||
- | atmosphere at this year's campfire lacked kick and spontaneity, | ||
- | its programme almost entirely monopolised by a few performers, and | ||
- | virtually no provision made for community singing. A rehearsed campfire is rarely a good one. | ||
- | I would like to suggest that in future any group or individual | ||
- | turning on entertainment keep it reasonably short and snappy - and give the gallery a chance. | ||
- | other words, have a campfire, also have a night at the opera; | ||
- | but for Petels sake stop trying to combine the two. | ||
- Signed " | - Signed " | ||
- | (The ,above is sure to stimulate some mighty controversy on Reunion | ||
- | Campfires. So put it down on paper if you like and let's have your ideas. -- Ed.) | ||
- | =1..011 | ||
- | PEACE. | + | (The above is sure to stimulate some mighty controversy on Reunion Campfires. So put it down on paper if you like and let's have your ideas. -- Ed.) |
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+ | **PEACE** | ||
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It was Easter Sunday night and I lay on my sleeping bag beside a warmly glowing fire, completely relaxed, | It was Easter Sunday night and I lay on my sleeping bag beside a warmly glowing fire, completely relaxed, | ||
and gazed through the tree tops to a brilliantly starlit sky. The only sounds were the quiet breathing of a sleeping friend nearby, and the voices of a Rover crew in the distance, singing quite beautifully the | and gazed through the tree tops to a brilliantly starlit sky. The only sounds were the quiet breathing of a sleeping friend nearby, and the voices of a Rover crew in the distance, singing quite beautifully the | ||
- | song "In my Father' | + | song "In my Father' |
- | were the ultimate of peace and contentment. | + | E. Garrad |
- | -- E. Garrad, | + | |
- | ADDITIONS TO LIST OF OFFICERS, 1957-58 | + | **ADDITIONS TO LIST OF OFFICERS**, 1957-58 |
Secretary Sheila Binns Assistant Secretary - Lynette Baber | Secretary Sheila Binns Assistant Secretary - Lynette Baber | ||
- | NEW ZEALAND ALPINE CLUB NOTICE | + | **NEW ZEALAND ALPINE CLUB NOTICE** |
- | Flat 20 81 Robey Street, | + | Flat 20 81 Robey Street, |
15.3.57 | 15.3.57 | ||
Dear Editor, | Dear Editor, | ||
- | I would be much obliged if you would draw your members' | ||
- | ing experience in New Zealand and other countries are available to help in the preparation of itineraries and the selection of equipment etc., and the section can provide training in climbing technique and | ||
- | sound mountaineering practices. These services are freely available to any climber or bushwalker who requires them. | ||
- | Associate membership of the New Zealand Alpine Club is available to walkers who have some climbing experience of Alpine standard; those who have not yet had such experience are invited to join the Australian Section' | + | I would be much obliged if you would draw your members' |
- | Would you please ask any of your members who are interested to write to inc at the above address. | + | |
- | Yours faithfully, | + | Associate membership of the New Zealand Alpine Club is available to walkers who have some climbing experience of Alpine standard; those who have not yet had such experience are invited to join the Australian Section' |
- | (Sgd) Colin Putt, | + | Would you please ask any of your members who are interested to write to the above address.\\ |
- | Hon. Secretary | + | Yours faithfully,\\ |
+ | (Sgd) Colin Putt,\\ | ||
+ | Hon. Secretary\\ | ||
Australian Section, N.Z.A.C. | Australian Section, N.Z.A.C. | ||
- | THIS MONTH' | + | **THIS MONTH' |
The librarians are issuing an appeal for book donations to the Club. Everybody' | The librarians are issuing an appeal for book donations to the Club. Everybody' | ||
- | Any reasonably modern tome on bushwalking, | ||
- | FORTHCOMING WALKS | + | Any reasonably modern tome on bushwalking, |
- | The walk. of 10/4/12 May to be lead by Brian Harvey has been designed for new members and prospective members who have not been walking in the Blue Mountains, so as to give them the opportunity to view the scenery of main walking country at their ease,. with plenty of time to take photographs and have the peaks named. Trip starts with the 6.33 ;p.m. train to Katoomba on the Friday night, Travel in second carriagq from front, Clothes not required on the voyage may be cloaked at th4 istation. ,Descending Nellie' | + | **FORTHCOMING WALKS** |
- | Canons | + | The walk of 10-12 May to be lead by Brian Harvey has been designed for new members and prospective members who have not been walking in the Blue Mountains, so as to give them the opportunity to view the scenery of main walking country at their ease, with plenty of time to take photographs and have the peaks named. Trip starts with the 6.33 p.m. train to Katoomba on the Friday night. Travel in second carriage from front. Clothes not required on the voyage may be cloaked at the station. Descending Nellie' |
- | ;Katoomba-Mount | + | Carlons |
- | The distance is only 23 miles, and about two-thirds of this is along tracks. The other third is rough with much rock-hopping but no rock | + | |
- | climbing, and is mile to mile-and-a-half-an-hour country. The walk is | + | Katoomba-Mount |
- | recommended for those who like this sort of thing and liketo | + | The distance is only 23 miles, and about two-thirds of this is along tracks. The other third is rough with much rock-hopping but no rock climbing, and is mile to mile-and-a-half-an-hour country. The walk is |
- | 12. | + | recommended for those who like this sort of thing and like to get off the beaten track, About 3 - 4 miles to the first good camp-site will be done on Friday night. |
====== Seven Weeks in New Zealand Part 3 ====== | ====== Seven Weeks in New Zealand Part 3 ====== | ||
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The party is now at 25 Mile Hut. | The party is now at 25 Mile Hut. | ||
- | That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellingtons | + | That evening another young couple dropped in on their way down the valley. In the long twilight we had a bit of fun. I had bought 120 ft. of nylon rope in Wellington |
chin. | chin. | ||
- | Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one | + | Next day the New Zealanders moved off - one pair up valley, one pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level, |
- | pair down valley - and we packed up food for four days and crossed over the valley and up to the Earnslaw Hut, 4,000 ft. above sea level, | + | set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to |
- | set in a beech forest on the lower slopes of Mt. Earnslaw. It took only two hours, so after lunch, as it was one of the first fine days | + | the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussocky |
- | here in a fortnight, we decided to make the most of it and push on to | + | |
- | the Esquilant Bivvy at 7,000 ft. - the high hut for those planning to climb Earnslaw. In beautiful bright sunshine we climbed up the tussock- | + | The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, |
- | y snow-grass slopes in bare feet to the snowline, then on with the foot- | + | |
- | wear and up over the snow slopes to Wright Col, at the far end of | + | |
- | which is the Esquilant Bivvy. At 7 p.m. we still hadn't spotted the | + | |
- | hut and were giving a bit of serious thought to our chances of returning down the mountain in daylight, when over a snow rise suddenly we | + | |
- | saw the yellow, roof of the hut half snowed under, and we gave Three | + | |
- | Hearty British Cheers! | + | |
- | The view from this location is stupendous - deep valleys, | + | |
A peep out of the window early next morning revealed nothing - absolutely nothing but dense snow mist - and so it remained all day. We spent the whole time in our sleeping bags reading or sleeping or eating or scruffing each other as the spirit moved us. | A peep out of the window early next morning revealed nothing - absolutely nothing but dense snow mist - and so it remained all day. We spent the whole time in our sleeping bags reading or sleeping or eating or scruffing each other as the spirit moved us. | ||
Came the next morning, and with only one breakfast and lunch left we knew we would either have to climb the mountain today or return to the low hut without having climbed it (this party would perish if it had to go without food for a meal or two.) Luckily it had stopped snowing. There was no mist and the sun shone in a bright blue sky, so by 9 a.m we were away with 2,000 ft. to climb to the summit. George had left his long pants at the shepherds hut and Snow had lost his goggles. Boy Brown is One Great Ape, and it looks as if he is being a bad influence on George. However we had fixed George up with a spare pair hanging from the rafters of 25-Mile hut, and as my goggles had a spare eyepiece I gave that to Snow and he tied it on with string to his eyeshade, so we finished up properly equipped after all. | Came the next morning, and with only one breakfast and lunch left we knew we would either have to climb the mountain today or return to the low hut without having climbed it (this party would perish if it had to go without food for a meal or two.) Luckily it had stopped snowing. There was no mist and the sun shone in a bright blue sky, so by 9 a.m we were away with 2,000 ft. to climb to the summit. George had left his long pants at the shepherds hut and Snow had lost his goggles. Boy Brown is One Great Ape, and it looks as if he is being a bad influence on George. However we had fixed George up with a spare pair hanging from the rafters of 25-Mile hut, and as my goggles had a spare eyepiece I gave that to Snow and he tied it on with string to his eyeshade, so we finished up properly equipped after all. | ||
- | We went up SOMB really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, " | + | We went up some really hairy snow slopes. For variation we tried going over a rib of rock, but it was so plastered with fresh snow as to be perhaps dangerous so we cut down to a lower level on the snow fields, skirting a bergschrund of considerable depth, " |
I'd rather be down and disappointed than down and dead." So we started off on the return, with the actual summit only a couple of hundred feet away. Don't you think that shows very creditable restraint? | I'd rather be down and disappointed than down and dead." So we started off on the return, with the actual summit only a couple of hundred feet away. Don't you think that shows very creditable restraint? | ||
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- | On the night of 22nd May, something different is programmed. The | + | On the night of 22nd May, something different is programmed. The evening will be at the A.B.C. Theatrette at 264 Pitt Street, City, between Park and Bathurst Streets, The A.B.C. has invited the Club to appear in the "Any Questions" |
- | evening will be at the A.B.C. Theatrette at 264 Pitt Street, City, between Park and Bathurst Streets, The A.B.C. has invited the Club to appear in the "Any Questions" | + | |
- | Wednesday evening through 2FC and we have jumped at the opportunity, | + | |
- | particularly the opening to publicise bushwalking and place our name | + | |
- | before thousands of listeners. As the accoustics of " | + | |
- | frinnds. The idea is that we have the opportunity to ask a special Panel of Five various questions which our Social Committee will prepare and we would like to have as many members assemble as possible to give | + | |
- | the Club-room atmosphere background (without the usual whispering | + | |
- | confabs in the back-rows, we hope). Roll up and help the new membership drive in this way. | + | |
- | ..... ffllm.1..... | + | |
- | RHYMES OF THE THYMES. | + | **RHYMES OF THE THYMES** |
- | Pitta Stitta | + | |
- | Active critta | + | Pitta Stitta\\ |
- | Used to go on two legs | + | Active critta\\ |
- | Thought this was too few legs | + | Used to go on two legs\\ |
- | Tried to go on ski | + | Thought this was too few legs\\ |
- | Pranged into a tree Now he goes on three. | + | Tried to go on ski\\ |
- | What happens in Spring? The birdies sing | + | Pranged into a tree Now he goes on three\\ |
- | Girls come out in dimples | + | |
- | Girls come out in summer dresses | + | What happens in Spring? The birdies sing\\ |
- | Trees COMB out in summer tresses I COMB out in pilot.' | + | Girls come out in dimples\\ |
- | Still more significant I own Duncan' | + | Girls come out in summer dresses\\ |
+ | Trees COME out in summer tresses\\ | ||
+ | I COME out in pimples\\ | ||
+ | Still more significant I own \\ | ||
+ | Duncan' | ||
Geof. Wagg. | Geof. Wagg. | ||
- | Now Manning, John His legs are long But Matthews, Don His aren' | + | |
- | And Manning, John | + | Now Manning, John his legs are long \\ |
- | Can stride out strong Where Matthews, Don He can' | + | But Matthews, Don His aren't\\ |
- | In rivers deep John has no fears While Dons behind, just disappears. | + | And Manning, John Can stride out strong |
- | Has Jackie Wren | + | Where Matthews, Don He can't.\\ |
- | Been at it again? | + | In rivers deep John has no fears\\ |
- | His statement could be cleara | + | While Dons behind, just disappears\\ |
- | What he may mean | + | |
- | !Bout the little Wrens at Era. | + | Has Jackie Wren\\ |
- | 15. | + | Been at it again?\\ |
+ | His statement could be clear \\ | ||
+ | But we try to glean\\ | ||
+ | What he may mean\\ | ||
+ | Bout the little Wrens at Era. | ||
====== Operation Holdsworth ====== | ====== Operation Holdsworth ====== | ||
+ | Betty Holdsworth | ||
+ | |||
+ | One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" | ||
+ | |||
+ | Life in a hospital is fabulous to say the least. I thought one rested a lot and slept a lot. Do not be misled. Day breaks at 4.30am with a thermometer and temperature reading. Tea at 5 am. - 2 cups, and what goes in must come out. This takes lots of time. 6a.m. Bath time. 6.30 to 7.30 catch up with the gossip-with bod in next bed, 7.30 Breakfast, 8 am pills, 8.30 Temperature, | ||
+ | |||
+ | And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear un-ironed white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too great. I am sure I receded to an all time low so great was the shock. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secretive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you and in due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. "Tell me all" says he. I proceed. He taps and pokes and then says "Thank you. 'Good morning" | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what' | ||
+ | |||
+ | And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me in good stead - the legs were fine - I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I could | ||
+ | see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so much water now. | ||
+ | |||
+ | By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of achievement is terrific. And now I am becoming a nonentity when I put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted. | ||
+ | |||
+ | (Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and varied experiences, | ||
+ | |||
+ | **RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE** | ||
- | --- Betty Holdsworth. | + | In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words, "deserted |
- | One fine day - Melbourne - I found myself thinking of Henry who made the classic remark "My abdomen is distended" | + | |
- | Life in a hospital is fabulous | + | |
- | 2.30 Tea - what%goes in cones out but this, carries on all day - no need to mention it every time. | + | |
- | And so on until 10 p.m. when one has the knock out pill followed by the hot 'milk to knock the pill and then if one is the lucky type and nothing has to come out sleep until 4.30 a.m. Incidentally did you know that Doctors wear unironod white boiler suits - you know like the local painter wears - to do the job in. In such a delicate condition the disillusionment is far too gre,a. I am sure I receded to an all time low So great was the shock.. Also I have discovered that in all my experience Doctors are the most secre.tive of men. Tomorrow Dr. Dutton will call to see you 7nd in 'due course Sister arrives and presents Dr. Dutton. | + | |
- | Then we lose nearly a day and by 11 a.m. I begin to take notice and drink water and orange juice; jugs and jugs of it and you know what' | + | |
- | And then comes the day when doctor says you may now get up. Well the old Kowmung River stood me.in good stead - the legs were fine - | + | |
- | 16. | + | |
- | I could stand on them and they didn't wobble, but what had they done to my middle? I came in to have it made smaller and it was so large that I had to carry it with me like a football. It was hardly decent wandering down the corridor holding it in both hands; and I Could | + | |
- | see the little nurses chuckling to themselves as they thought, now she'll have to take herself. Funny thing I don't drink nearly so | + | |
- | much water now. | + | |
- | By now I also have to go to the bathroom for my bath, no more | + | |
- | calesthenics in bed. But alack, a day comes when one cannot get in | + | |
- | the bath - one sits on a chair in front of the hand basin - a truly ludicrous action when thought about. One cannot even stand up to clean one's teeth, a job I've stood up all my life to do. Then comes | + | |
- | the day when I can walk with both hands by my sides and stand up to clean teeth. One is really on the road to recovery and the sense of ' | + | |
- | put on the light; the little nurses no longer come at the double - I can hear them strolling leisurely along the corridor - the danger period has passed and they can afford to take their time, but it was good being important while it lasted. | + | |
- | (Many thanks indeed for such an enlightening article on your many and | + | |
- | varied experiences, | + | |
- | RE SCATTERED FAR AND WIDE. | + | Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that |
- | In Canberra, Pat and Ian Wood have, to use their own words, | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | Flat 12, Block 5, | + | |
- | " | + | |
- | Reid, Canberra City, A.C.T. | + | |
- | Pat adds that, in future, any midnight or dawn visitors during | + | |
- | the ski-ing season had better come pussy-footing up the stairs else the | + | |
- | Woods may get thrown out on their ears (and from the third storey that | + | |
might prove to be fatal) | might prove to be fatal) | ||
- | We hear that ColinBrandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his Kodachrome camera under his arm. | ||
- | Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a | ||
- | working - Sightseeing holiday. Knowing these tvo, they' | ||
- | to their ears in adventures, so we are hoping for a story for the Mag. | ||
- | from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and seel | ||
- | IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE? | + | We hear that Colin Brandis has taken a sea trip to Noumea and the New Hebrides. Hope he tucked his |
- | If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if | + | Kodachrome camera under his arm. |
- | such a person would be willing | + | |
- | 17 | + | |
- | ====== Rough Trips in Tasmania' | + | Yvonne Renwick and Dot Barr have taken off to Queensland for a working - sightseeing holiday. Knowing these two, they' |
+ | from the Sunshine State before too many moons. Their present idea is that they hope to be back for the Christmas Party. Wait and see. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **IS THERE A BOOKBINDER IN THE HOUSE?** | ||
+ | |||
+ | If there is, or you know of one, the Club would be grateful if such a person would be willing to bind the Club copies of the Magazine. Please see the Secretary if you can work the oracle. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Rough Trips in Tasmania' | ||
- | (Being Copy of a letter from the HOBART WALKING CLUB) | + | (Being Copy of a letter from the HOBART WALKING CLUB)\\ |
Paddy Pallin, SYDNEY. | Paddy Pallin, SYDNEY. | ||
- | Enclosed herein are Some notes dealing with rough trips in Tasmania' | + | Enclosed herein are some notes dealing with rough trips in Tasmania' |
- | As present, unfortunately, | + | |
- | to make notes. We can give advice on equipmant, food drops, and general notes on route, however; and these are enclosed We also | + | At present, unfortunately, |
- | strongly recommend that parties | + | |
- | experienced. Many badly organised parties have reached the top in the past,loutthat | + | Other areas in south-west Tasmania vary a lot; there are easy and hard trips, and many routes are a combination of both. Weather is a governing factor, and many Mainland |
- | Other areas in south-west Tasmania vary a lot; there are | + | |
- | easy and hard trips, and many routes are a combination of both. Weather is a governing factor, and many Mainland | + | |
- | be thrown at them. Good warm clothes (including a change of trousers and shirt) are essential, as snow is possible at any time of the year. Maps of the south-west are not very detailed and there seems to be a | + | |
- | tendency to underestimate the times required, unless the person concerned has travelled in this type of country before. Our club feels that experience in the Lake St. Clair Reserves Frenchman' | + | |
South-West areas is necessary before attempting Federation Peak. | South-West areas is necessary before attempting Federation Peak. | ||
- | Yours faithfully, | + | |
- | Hon. | + | Yours faithfully,\\ |
- | P.S. You will no doubt be pleased the Federation Pack especially, is | + | Hon.BRUCE W. DAVIS Secretary, HOBART WALKING CLUB.\\ |
- | BRUCE W. DAVIS Secretary, HOBART WALKING CLUB. | + | |
- | to hear that your equipment, and regarded as " | + | P.S. You will no doubt be pleased the Federation Pack especially, is to hear that your equipment, and regarded as " |
- | ROUTES TO FEDERATION PEAK. | + | **ROUTES TO FEDERATION PEAK** |
- | No detailed notes are at present available here. I myself am heading to Federation Peak at Xmas (1956) and will endeavour to get an accurate account to you early in the New Year. The Melbourne University Mountaineering Club have, without a doubt, done more around Federation Peak than any other Club, especially as they have had a | + | |
- | 18. | + | No detailed notes are at present available here. I myself am heading to Federation Peak at Xmas (1956) and will endeavour to get an accurate account to you early in the New Year. The Melbourne University Mountaineering Club have, without a doubt, done more around Federation Peak than any other Club, especially as they have had a few months and 6-weeks ' |
- | few months and 6-weeks ' | + | |
- | Club members could also give personal advice if contacted here. 3 NORMAL ROUTES. | + | **NORMAL ROUTES** |
- | 1. Moss Ridge via Geeveston, Huon River, Picton Range and Craycroft Valley. | + | |
- | 2. Old River from Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey). | + | 1. Moss Ridge via Geeveston, Huon River, Picton Range and Craycroft Valley.\\ |
- | 3. Ridge Route via the Dial, Goon Moor and Four Peaks, starting from Lake Peddar | + | 2. Old River from Bathurst Harbour (Port Davey).\\ |
- | No.l. "MOSS RIDGE." | + | 3. Ridge Route via the Dial, Goon Moor and Four Peaks, starting from Lake Pedder |
- | vaise Plateau and the normal climbing gully. The route commences at | + | |
- | Geeveston about 40 miles from Hobart and the actual track commences | + | No.l. "MOSS RIDGE." |
- | 12 miles away from Geeveston along the Arve Forest Road. , Suggest transport rather than "road bash", and make sure you get on the start of the track leading to Picton Hut and FTME-FE7-banks of the Huon River to Blakes Opening. From here there is a very steep climb up Red Rag Scarp and then the grade flattens somewhat as the track is followed through myrtle forest and mixed bush to North Lake on Mount Picton. Watch your step in this stretch as there are some misleadingf | + | 12 miles away from Geeveston along the Arve Forest Road. Suggest transport rather than "road bash", and make sure you get on the start of the track leading to Picton Hut and the banks of the Huon River to Blakes Opening. From here there is a very steep climb up Red Rag Scarp and then the grade flattens somewhat as the track is followed through myrtle forest and mixed bush to North Lake on Mount Picton. Watch your step in this stretch as there are some misleading |
- | North Lake. From here the route (not track) skirts Mt. Picton out on to the junction of Hewardia and Blandfordia Ridges and then leads south along the toR of the Picton Range. Watch the weather as there are almost no landmarks - the route is exposed and navigation hard | + | |
- | in any mist. | + | Reaching the end of the South Picton Range, a descent is made by Wills Micro Lead to the Craycroft River, and the way made up the Craycroft Valley (buttongrass and some patches of fair to bad scrub) to Paperbark Camp, on the southern bank. From here the hard climb is made up the Moss Ridge - a real " |
- | Reaching the end of the South Picton Range, a descent is made by Wills Micro Lead to the Craycroft River, and the way made up the | + | |
- | Craycroft Valley (buttongrass and some patches of fair to bad scrub) to Paperbark Camp, on the southern bank. From here the hard climb is made up the Moss Ridge - a real " | + | |
- | people have bashed a clearing of sorts. M.U.M.C. has also blazed part of the route at least, but it would be easy to lose. Once at Berchevaise Plateau the peak can be climbed by the south-west chimney. This climb is not for those afraid of heights. | + | |
N.B. On all routes at least 40 ft, of cord or rope is needed for pack hauling, even if not used for climbing. Holds are plentiful, but long leads are required as belays are few and far between. | N.B. On all routes at least 40 ft, of cord or rope is needed for pack hauling, even if not used for climbing. Holds are plentiful, but long leads are required as belays are few and far between. | ||
- | Approximate times: Start of track - Blakes Opening - 5 hours. Steep climb from Blakes-North Lake - 6 " | + | |
- | Craycroft Paperbark Camp - 3 hours | + | Approximate times: Start of track - Blakes Opening - 5 hours. Steep climb from Blakes-North Lake - 6 - North Lake - Craycroft - 1.5 days, Craycroft Paperbark Camp - 3 hours, Moss Ridge - 1 day at least. |
- | Moss Ridge - 1 day at least. | + | |
- | Return can be over same route or via Ridge. i.e. from Hobart to the Peak and return | + | Return can be over same route or via Ridge. i.e. from Hobart to the Peak and return |
- | No.2. OLD RIVER ROUTE. This route involves flying to Cox's Bight and walking to the Kings' home at " | + | |
- | 19. | + | No.2. OLD RIVER ROUTE. This route involves flying to Cox's Bight and walking to the Kings' home at " |
up to the peak. Advance notice should be given to Dennis King as he would need to take a day off from mining to use his boat across the Harbour. | up to the peak. Advance notice should be given to Dennis King as he would need to take a day off from mining to use his boat across the Harbour. | ||
- | Few details are available as to the routes although Olegas Truchanas (Hobart) pioneered the route and oneor two Mainland parties have since attempted it. It brings you out at Hanging Lake, and the climb to the top from here is definitely not for the novice. It appears to be much clearer of scrub than other routes, but time could be lost waiting for suitable weather for the planes and boat. | + | |
- | 3. RIDGE ROUTE (Considering it as a return from Berchevaise Plateau) | + | Few details are available as to the routes although Olegas Truchanas (Hobart) pioneered the route and one or two Mainland parties have since attempted it. It brings you out at Hanging Lake, and the climb to the top from here is definitely not for the novice. It appears to be much clearer of scrub than other routes, but time could be lost waiting for suitable weather for the planes and boat. |
- | From the plateau a steep descent down a rock slide is made to the Craycroft Lakes over 1,000 ft. below; then the foot of the peak is skirted (a fantastic sight), and another steep bash and haul to regain the ridge and plateau on the other side. There is a campsite along the ridge towards FOUR PEAKS and thus far would take a day. It. is pointed out that campsites govern this route, which is extremely rough and exposed.- Bad weather here can occur very suddenly, and there is almost no chance of getting off the ridge to shelter. | + | |
- | Passing on the sou' | + | 3. RIDGE ROUTE (Considering it as a return from Berchevaise Plateau)\\ |
- | EQUIPMENT: | + | From the plateau a steep descent down a rock slide is made to the Craycroft Lakes over 1,000 ft. below; then the foot of the peak is skirted (a fantastic sight), and another steep bash and haul to regain the ridge and plateau on the other side. There is a campsite along the ridge towards FOUR PEAKS and thus far would take a day. It. is pointed out that campsites govern this route, which is extremely rough and exposed. Bad weather here can occur very suddenly, and there is almost no chance of getting off the ridge to shelter. |
- | DON'T FORGET: 1. Register with Tasmanian Search & Rescue Organisation before leaving. | + | |
+ | Passing on the south western side of the Four Peaks, thick richea and dwarf myrtle scrub make for slow going before the ridge is followed over the tops of crags etc to drop down on to Goon Moor. Here there are one or two possible campsites. The next day is spent in traversing the Needles, then down a scree slope and up on to Stuart | ||
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+ | EQUIPMENT: | ||
+ | |||
+ | DON'T FORGET: 1. Register with Tasmanian Search & Rescue Organisation before leaving.\\ | ||
2. Hobart Walking Club members will be glad to show slides, maps, etc. of routes if contacted in Hobart. | 2. Hobart Walking Club members will be glad to show slides, maps, etc. of routes if contacted in Hobart. | ||
- | AIR DROP & TRANSPORT: | + | |
- | CONTACT:- Aero Club of Southern Tasmania, | + | AIR DROP & TRANSPORT:\\ |
- | Cambridge Aerodrome, Hobart, | + | CONTACT: Aero Club of Southern Tasmania, Cambridge Aerodrome, Hobart, Special charter rates, etc., on application, |
- | Special charter rates, etc., on application, | + | |
- | TRANSPORT | + | TRANSPORT |
- | (Coxfs Bight | + | (Cox' |
- | ' | + | |
- | suitable.) AIR DROPS: | + | AIR DROPS:\\ |
- | 1. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, e and packed in sugar bags. | + | 1. Pack all items in soldered tins, wrapped in wood wool, and packed in sugar bags. per person and pack. Approx |
- | per person and pack. Approx.5 Hobart - Lake Pedder. | + | |
- | E7 Hobart - Cox's Bight. | + | |
and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being | and Pedder are the only two landing strips at present and all arrangements are subject to weather being | ||
AP, | AP, | ||
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2. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave top of augar,bag as " | 2. Keep weight per bag below 25 lbs., eJad_leave top of augar,bag as " | ||
(Try flying a.p;ane and dropping heavy weights at the same t.i1/19, and you wilI-prebiate the pilotts difficulties) | (Try flying a.p;ane and dropping heavy weights at the same t.i1/19, and you wilI-prebiate the pilotts difficulties) | ||
- | 3. Tie all bags seourely, is easy, clearly show required. | + | 3. Tie all bags securely, is easy, clearly show required. |
- | 4. 'Give the hero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather. | + | 4. Give the aero Club as dropping is somewhat in good weather. |
mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date | mark strongly so that ground recovery owner, destination of bag, and date | ||
much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out | much advance notice as possible as air hazardous and can only be carried out | ||
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- | REPORT ON MEETING OF NEW SOUTH WALES FEDERATION OF BUSHWALKING CLUBS HELD ON | + | ====== Report on Meeting of NSW Federation of Bushwalking Clubs 4 April ====== |
- | 4q-e | + | |
- | 8: R. SECTION SECRETARY, The position | + | |
- | WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue | + | SECTION SECRETARY, The position |
- | Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund, | + | |
- | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' | + | WILLIAMS RIVER SEARCH. The Newcastle Technical College Bushwalkers tendered their thanks for the part, played by the Search and Rescue Section in organising a relief party. The Club forwarded a donation of 16.9.6 for the S. & R. Fund, |
+ | |||
+ | FAUNA PROTECTION PANEL: The Chief Secretary' | ||
7FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the | 7FEETETTEHEE-EaTETEYEation of Mr. T.W. Moppett had not been accepted and that Dr. Robert Carrick of the Wild Life Survey Section of the | ||
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel, Council resolved to write to the Chief Secret- | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation had been elected to the Panel, Council resolved to write to the Chief Secret- | ||
ary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary | ary suggesting that the Act be amended to provide for a nominee for the C.S.I.R.O. in addition to a nominee representing the voluntary | ||
organisations, | organisations, | ||
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PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of | PROPOSED NATIONAL PARKS ACT. A deputation of representatives of | ||
interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the | interested conservation bodies received a cordial reception from the | ||
Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act. | Minister of Lands when a proposal was put forward that legislation may be brought down to enact a National Parks Act. | ||
+ | |||
WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received | WILLIhMS-ALLEYNE RIVER AREA The Minister for Conservation received | ||
a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this | a deputation which pressed for the creation of a National Park in this | ||
area which was at present a State Forest. | area which was at present a State Forest. | ||
+ | |||
FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and | FEDERATION REUNION. The Camp Committee reported that approximately 180 attended the Reunion at Euroka Clearing on 617th April, 1957 and | ||
that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17.- resulted from donations received to offset expenses. | that an enjoyable time was experienced by those present. A profit of 2,2.17.- resulted from donations received to offset expenses. | ||
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BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland | BUNGONIA GORGE. It was reported that specimens of the Queensland | ||
Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants. | Stinging Trees exist in this area and walkers are warned to avoid contact with these plants. | ||
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FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organnU-TEF function for 1957. | FEDERATION BALL. A Committee was formed to take the necessary steps to organnU-TEF function for 1957. | ||
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MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of com petitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise. | MARATHON AND RACING WALKS. It was resolved that Council adopt a policy of non-support for any proposal to organise any form of com petitive walking races between Clubs, whether in the bush or otherwise. | ||
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CODE OF ETHICS. It wag decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required. | CODE OF ETHICS. It wag decided to circularise Clubs enquiring whether their members were being supplied with a copy of the Code on joining and if supplied were required. | ||
401 | 401 | ||
- | EASTER AFTERMATH. | + | **EASTER AFTERMATH** |
Paddy has just got back from an Easter jaunt with the old Buffers Bushwalking Club. | Paddy has just got back from an Easter jaunt with the old Buffers Bushwalking Club. | ||
- | Each year these ruthless (and toothless) old veteMns | + | Each year these ruthless (and toothless) old veterans |
- | This year these doughty walkers horrified the shivering inmates of well closed cars at the Summit of Kosciusko by leaping out of a taxi and heading off into the | + | |
- | known in the teeth of a blizzard of sago snow. | + | This year these doughty walkers horrified the shivering inmates of well closed cars at the Summit of Kosciusko by leaping out of a taxi and heading off into the known in the teeth of a blizzard of sago snow. |
- | A few days later headlines in the paper screamed, " | + | |
- | not the "Old B's Club", they turned up at Kiandra safely at the appointed time. And so the aged ones get home to the comfort of their bath chairs. | + | A few days later headlines in the paper screamed, " |
- | News from the shop next month. | + | |
- | PADDY PALLIN PTY. LTD. 'PHONE - BM 26,85 | + | |
- | PADDY PAWN | + | |
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | + | |
- | 201 CASTLFREAGH St SYDNEY | + | |
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