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-A SAGA IN SEVEN SCENES:
+===== A Saga In Seven Scenes: =====
--- John Bookluck
- It's six years ago, I'm told, that Jack Noble led this same walk:, which Beverly Price led in the first days of June, 1957. The trip being Wentworth Falls - Hippocrene Falls - Kedumba Ck - Wentworth Falls and it is worthy of being mentioned in despatches, also proved a trip of incidents.
+- John Bookluck.
-Scene 1: Central Station. A group of walkers cry in unison, "Where's our leader?" while some mumble something about better places to go.
-Scene 11: Strathfield Station. Loud cheers as leader boards.
+It's six years ago, I'm told, that Jack Noble led this same walk which Beverly Price led in the first days of June, 1957. The trip being Wentworth Falls - Hippocrene Falls - Kedumba Ck - Wentworth Falls and it is worthy of being mentioned in despatches, also proved a trip of incidents.
-Scene III: Wentworth Falls. Leader taks tally, "Urn.. 2 Johns, 2 Jacks, 2 Peters, 2 women, 2 D's, 1 O.B.E. total 13 not bad."
-Scene IV: Camp - Mob is gathered around small camp fire by Don Reed while large one built by Stitt is neglected. Topic of discussion is submarines and aqualunging. Their voices are droning. I find myself under the spell of soft glowing coals and as I gaze I reflect, We came down the cliff face by a series of ladders and wired-in paths cut into the rock face. Tracks and ladders are both in good condition. Wentworth Falls are unique in their way. Whilst W.F. falls over hard projecting rock to form a veil, Hippocrene Falls are in fact the reverse. The water hascut back into the rock and falls over in a needle like mass. From here the track thins but. The creek has to be crossed numerous times. Although a dry season, there is considerable water in the creek and the rocks were damp, slippery and cold, but the fire is warm,
+__Scene I__: Central Station. A group of walkers cry in unison, "Where's our leader?" while some mumble something about better places to go.
-Scene V: Kedumba Creek crossing, Lunch. Those wet and slippery rocks make many take an unwilling plunge. Perhaps the most notable plunges were made by Don and Oswald who managed to go in up to their ears in a foot of water. It is not all such. Often we leave-the river for an enjoyable stroll through a river flat, Now before we come to Kedumba Creek crossing our river flats close in and the creek finds its way through a granite gorge similar to parts on the Cox. Through this
-Gorge the water tumbles while we bushwalkers negotiate our way by crossing from side to side. Steep walls'of the gorge made way to a green and pleasant river flat to Kedumba Creek camp side, (Recent errosion has cut deeply into the camping side).
+__Scene II__: Strathfield Station. Loud cheers as leader boards.
-Scene VI: Sanitorium: Afternoon tea.
+__Scene III__: Wentworth Falls. Leader taks tally, "Hm.. 2 Johns, 2 Jacks, 2 Peters, 2 women, 2 D's, 1 O.B.E. total 13 not bad."
+__Scene IV__: Camp - Mob is gathered around small camp fire by Don Reed while large one built by Stitt is neglected. Topic of discussion is submarines and aqualunging. Their voices are droning. I find myself under the spell of soft glowing coals and as I gaze I reflect. We came down the cliff face by a series of ladders and wired-in paths cut into the rock face. Tracks and ladders are both in good condition. Wentworth Falls are unique in their way. Whilst W.F. falls over hard projecting rock to form a veil, Hippocrene Falls are in fact the reverse. The water has cut back into the rock and falls over in a needle like mass. From here the track thins out. The creek has to be crossed numerous times. Although a dry season, there is considerable water in the creek and the rocks were damp, slippery and cold, but the fire is warm.
+__Scene V__: Kedumba Creek crossing. Lunch. Those wet and slippery rocks make many take an unwilling plunge. Perhaps the most notable plunges were made by Don and Oswald who managed to go in up to their ears in a foot of water. It is not all such. Often we leave the river for an enjoyable stroll through a river flat. Now before we come to Kedumba Creek crossing our river flats close in and the creek finds its way through a granite gorge similar to parts on the Cox. Through this Gorge the water tumbles while we bushwalkers negotiate our way by crossing from side to side. Steep walls of the gorge made way to a green and pleasant river flat to Kedumba Creek camp side. (Recent errosion has cut deeply into the camping side).
+__Scene VI__: Sanitorium: Afternoon tea.
 Don Read: "Tea's ready,"
-John Proudfoot: "Shall I see matron for permission to use phone?" Beverly: "No, be going over as soon as I have drunk."
+John Proudfoot: "Shall I see matron for permission to use phone?"
+Beverly: "No, be going over as soon as I have drunk."
 Bruce McGuinness: "How many bods ahead?"
 Bev: "Let me see, Six."
 Oswald: "Shall we pull up for them?"
-John B: "No, wave to them", Lynette: "I feel guilty".
-, Scene VII: At Station - All are gathered round coal fire,
+John B: "No, wave to them".
+Lynette: "I feel guilty".
+__Scene VII__: At Station - All are gathered round coal fire.
 Bev: "How did you get here?"
-Stitt: "By private car - you remember that young couple you knocked back; well they took Peter, Eric and I to the station and after hearing Peter was a naval officer of an English Sub, we were swiftly and quickly taken for a quick tour of the mountains,"
+Stitt: "By private car - you remember that young couple you knocked back; well they took Peter, Eric and I to the station and after hearing Peter was a naval officer of an English Sub, we were swiftly and quickly taken for a quick tour of the mountains."
 Bev: "That still leaves three."
-Jack Perry: "Dave, Jack and myself walked in." Chorus: "Hikers I"
-MORAL for Leaders Never knock back a lift. There's sure to be some section of your party who won'til
+Jack Perry: "Dave, Jack and myself walked in."
-"AS I FOUND IT."
+Chorus: "Hikers!"
+__Moral for Leaders__: Never knock back a lift. There's sure to be some section of your party who won't!!
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+===== "As I Found It." =====
 (With profuse apologies to Shakespeare for the perversion of his "Seven Ages of Man")
-SWIMS
-Every walk's a stage,
+- "Bull Mosse".
-And all the men and women merely actors.
-They have their comings and their goings, as each
+Every walk's a stage,\\
-finds his place in one part or another --- At first a crawl
+And all the men and women merely actors.\\
-Which develops to that first unsure step, And so begins a life of wandering steps.
+They have their comings and their goings, as each finds his place in one part or another ---\\
-Then the Prospective with heavy gear and sweating brow -
+At first a crawl\\
-All energy and boots while in his teens, Drawn by some frightening urge, repulsed by frightening women,
+Which develops to that first unsure step,
-Till someone pins a flower on his chest.
+And so begins a life of wandering steps.\\
-Then sure and Raze with easy stride on risky ridge,
+Then the Prospective with heavy gear and sweating brow -\\
-Singing bawdy songs and spinning yarns so blue So to the Marathon - lightweight - flat out from dawn till dark,
+All energy and boots while in his teens,\\
-Full of bloody oaths, sharp in a challenge and bearded like a pard.
+Drawn by some frightening urge, repulsed by frightening women,\\
-Then the lover carrying all her heavy gear, Co-tenting and foodlisting.
+Till someone pins a flower on his chest.\\
-Lazing by a stream or by some seaside beach And so the weak fall by the way.
+Then sure and game with easy stride on risky ridge,\\
-The sixth age shifts to a jovial.old man, Sitting by a campfire sipping tea, Potbellied and full of humorous tales,
+Singing bawdy songs and spinning yarns so blue\\
-His manly coo-ee subdued toward a childish treble,
+So to the Marathon - lightweight - flat out from dawn till dark,\\
-Last scene of all that ends this strange eventful history
+Full of bloody oaths, sharp in a challenge and bearded like a pard.\\
-Is second boyhood - a tired old codger with delusions fast and free
+Then the lover carrying all her heavy gear,\\
-Sans Pack - Sans Boots - Sans Souci,
+Co-tenting and foodlisting.\\
-"Bull Moose
+Lazing by a stream or by some seaside beach\\
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+And so the weak fall by the way.\\
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+The sixth age shifts to a jovial old man,\\
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+Sitting by a campfire sipping tea,\\
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+Potbellied and full of humorous tales,\\
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+His manly coo-ee subdued toward a childish treble,\\
+Last scene of all that ends this strange eventful history\\
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+Is second boyhood - a tired old codger with delusions fast and free\\
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+Sans Pack - Sans Boots - Sans Souci.
-"YER l&aim FRIEND THAT LAST SWIM-HOLE HAS LEFT ME VAGUELY WORRIED ----- I CAN'T HELP FEELING WE MUST'VE LEFT  SOMETHING BEHIND?"
-CHRISTMAS TRIP  Im DAVIES CANYON
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-- 25 - 26 - 27 - 28 - 29 DECEMBER.
-BLACKHELTH - CAB CARLONS BREAKFAST CREEK im COX RIVER - KONANGAROO KLNANGRA RIVER - BASE GANT FOOT OF'DAVIES CANYON - UP AND DOWN DAVIES
+[ Cartoon of two male bushwalkers walking away with no pants. ]
-CANYON WITHOUT PACKS - RETURN SANE ROUTE - RETURN GAB CARLONS TO BLACKHEATH.
+"Yer know friend that last swim-hole has left me vaguely worried - I can't help feeling we must've left something behind?"
-TO BASE CANT - TYPE M - MILEAGE TOTAL ABOUT 46 WITHIN CANYON - TYPE R - MILEAGE TOTAL ABOUT 6 TRAIN 3.55 p.m. (S) - ON TUESDAY 24th DECEMBER. RETURN TICKETS TO BLACKHEATH
-LEADER -- FRANK LEYDEN BO 233 EXTENSION 771 or 770. Early notification necessary.
+----
-.
-Features of Daa1211.11ama_Emas_tria.
+=== Christmas Trip - Davies Canyon. 24-25-26-27-28-29 December. ===
-Davies Canyon is one of the unique scenic features of the Blue Mountains. It is especially interesting to Bushwalkers in view of its challenging remoteness and difficulty, its Styx-like chasms and impressive waterfalls and the variety of its wild life and flora. The few previous parties who have attempted it have been generally time- pressed and mainly concerned with "getting through".
-The present trip proposes to follow a route in the Canyon made by Bill Cosgrove and the Leader last Christmas. There need by no climbing exposure greater than that of Taro's ladders and no compulsory swimming or. roping. The trip offers an opportunity for members to explore
+Blackheath - Cab Carlons - Breakfast Creek - Cox River - Kanangaroo - Kanangra River - Base camp foot of Davies Canyon - Up and down Davies Canyon without packs - Return same route - Return cab Carlons to Blackheath.
-Davies Canyon in the easiest manner and with adequate time, and any moderately good walker should enjoy the trip. Access is by river walking, giving opportunity for swimming. Weight may be reduced by making a food cache on the way. Gym boots with a golf-shoe rubber
-heavy-tread or volley sole, extra large with 2 pair heavy socks, would
+To base camp - Type M - Milage total about 45.
-be suitable. The canyon is glass-like granite similar to the Kowmung, alternating with Some crumbly sidling and good footwear Is essential. Rock-hopping is also encountered. The Leader has some slides and photographs that may be seen. Early notification of joining the trip is necessary.
-COMING SOCIAL NOTABLES.
+Within canyon - Type R - Mileage total about 6.
-th November, It is hoped to organise a theatre party on this
-night to the show "Cross Section" at the Phillip Street Theatre. Please contact Social Sec. Heather Joyce if you're interested - and remember the more in it the merrier.
+Train 3.55 p.m. (s) - on Tuesday 24th December. Return tickets to Blackheath.
-th November, Frank Ashdown,has some slides of the Great Barrier Reef to show us. Knowing Frank and the Reef, the combination should produce a rare night's entertainment,so COMB along and join
-in the fun.
+__Leader__: Frank Leydon. BO 233 Extension 771 or 770. Early notification necessary.
-th November. If all goes according to plan, we shall be seeing the Shell film "Back of Beyond". Don't take this as definite at this stage, as we are still awaiting confirmation from Shell. The Social Sec. will be making further announcements.
-AND OF COURSE a.....
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-all _We're getting in early to tell you about the biggest night of OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY'S ON THE WAY
-Everybody who's anybody will be there Make sure you're not a nobody.
+=== Features of Davies Canyon Christmas Trip. ===
+Davies Canyon is one of the unique scenic features of the Blue Mountains. It is especially interesting to Bushwalkers in view of its challenging remoteness and difficulty, its Styx-like chasms and impressive waterfalls and the variety of its wild life and flora. The few previous parties who have attempted it have been generally time-pressed and mainly concerned with "getting through".
+The present trip proposes to follow a route in the Canyon made by Bill Cosgrove and the Leader last Christmas. There need by no climbing exposure greater than that of Taro's ladders and no compulsory swimming or roping. The trip offers an opportunity for members to explore Davies Canyon in the easiest manner and with adequate time, and any moderately good walker should enjoy the trip. Access is by river walking, giving opportunity for swimming. Weight may be reduced by making a food cache on the way. Gym boots with a golf-shoe rubber heavy-tread or volley sole, extra large with 2 pair heavy socks, would be suitable. The canyon is glass-like granite similar to the Kowmung, alternating with some crumbly sidling and good footwear is essential. Rock-hopping is also encountered. The Leader has some slides and photographs that may be seen. Early notification of joining the trip is necessary.
+----
+===== Coming Social Notables. =====
+__18th November__. It is hoped to organise a theatre party on this night to the show "Cross Section" at the Phillip Street Theatre. Please contact Social Sec. Heather Joyce if you're interested - and remember the more in it the merrier.
+__20th November__. Frank Ashdown has some slides of the Great Barrier Reef to show us. Knowing Frank and the Reef, the combination should produce a rare night's entertainment, so come along and join in the fun.
+__27th November__. If all goes according to plan, we shall be seeing the Shell film "Back of Beyond". Don't take this as definite at this stage, as we are still awaiting confirmation from Shell. The Social Sec. will be making further announcements.
+And of course...
+We're getting in early to tell you about the biggest night of all -
+__Our Christmas Party's on the way__
+Everybody who's anybody will be there... Make sure you're not a nobody.
 See you at the R.S.L. Hall on the 14th December.
-.
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 BUSHNTALKING TERMS.
  "Bull Moose"