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- | THE SYLETEY BUSHATALKER. | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker. ====== |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, | + | |
- | The N.S.W. Nurses' | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S.W. Nurses' |
- | Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.4476 G.P.0, , Sydney. | + | |
- | ' | + | ---- |
- | 300 DECEMBER, 1959 Price 1/- | + | |
- | | + | === No. 300. December, 1959. Price 1/- === |
- | Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, | + | |
- | Pennant Hills. | + | |**Editor**|Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills. |
- | Business Manager: Brian Harvey Typed by Jean Harvey | + | |**Business Manager**|Brian Harvey.| |
- | CONTENTS. Page | + | |**Reproduction**|Eileen Taylor.| |
+ | |**Sales and Subs**|Audrey Kenway.| | ||
+ | |**Typed by**|Jean Harvey.| | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== In This Issue: ===== | ||
- | Editorial 1 | + | | | |Page| |
- | Social Notes 2 | + | |Editorial| |1| |
- | Put Youe Best Foot Foremost | + | |Social Notes| |2| |
- | At Our October Meeting | + | |Put Your Best Foot Foremost|Kath McKay|3| |
- | Yengo - Jim Braun 5 | + | |At Our October Meeting |
- | Fashion Parade | + | |Yengo|Jim Brown|5| |
- | Sanitarium | + | |Fashion Parade|Clarice Morris|8| |
- | Hatswell' | + | |The Walkers' |
- | The Walkers' | + | |Wee Jasper|Gwen Seach|12| |
- | Wee Jasper | + | |The Tinderrys|Mike Peryman|15| |
- | Paddy' s Advertisement 13 | + | |Rabbits in the Snow Country| |16| |
- | The Tinderrys | + | |Swimming Guide| |17| |
- | Rabbits in the Snow- Country 16 | + | |
- | Swimming Guide | + | |
- | + | ===== Advertisements: | |
- | IEIP YOURSELF'. | + | |
- | There is a wealth of walking country within easy train, or motor distance of Sydney, even if it does get toe hot far hard walking during summer. | + | | |Page| |
- | In recent months S.D.W' | + | |Sanitarium Health Food Shop| 7| |
+ | |Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service| 9| | ||
+ | |Paddy' | ||
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+ | ===== Help Yourself! ===== | ||
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+ | There is a wealth of walking country within easy train, or motor distance of Sydney, even if it does get too hot for hard walking during summer. | ||
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+ | In recent months S.B.W.'s have mixed visits to the Brindabellas, | ||
For those who can't get away, there' | For those who can't get away, there' | ||
- | During this t; | + | |
- | and features to look for. Read it and be inspired: Then turn to our excellent Club Map File, and -while you're there look up the Magazine Index - there' s something been written about most places. | + | During this time of relaxation, why not brush up your knowledge of Sydney' |
- | 2. | + | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES, | + | ---- |
+ | |||
+ | ===== Social Notes ===== | ||
- Edna Garrad. | - Edna Garrad. | ||
- | The only social event for January is the slide night to be provided by Brian Harvey and Bill Rodgers on the 27th January, covering trips to the Castle mountain area. This will be good'. (See Page 8 for details.) | ||
- | In the meantime we hope that members' | ||
- | Hoping to see you all at the Christmas Party' | ||
- | A CHANGE ON THE WAIKING PEOGRAMNE: | ||
- | Bruce McInnes' | ||
- | will now be going on December 19-20. | ||
- | Wed es | ||
- | 0-UESS WHERE 1NE READ THIS ? | ||
- | A search party recently had to clamber down "an almost sheer 22144 foot mountainside at Gov ett' s Leap | + | The only social event for January is the slide night to be provided by Brian Harvey and Bill Rodgers on the 27th January, covering trips to the Castle mountain area. This will be good! (See Page 8 for details.) |
- | This country sure is rugged | + | |
- | GOING TO TASMANIA SOMETIME | + | In the meantime we hope that members' |
- | The S.W. Tasmnnian | + | |
- | For those interested in the S.W., see the | + | Hoping to see you all at the Christmas Party!! |
- | "TAMAN IAN TRAMP" | + | |
- | (Journal of the Hobart Walking | + | ---- |
- | See also the HX.C. letter of advice to thos e walking in Tasmania for the first time. | + | |
- | Both available from Paddy, | + | === A change on the Walking Programme: === |
- | 3. | + | |
- | PIE_ YOUR BEST FOOT FOREMOST, | + | Bruce McInnes' |
- | - Kath. McKay. | + | |
- | The oft-quoted saying that an army marches aa its stomach might also apply to buthwalker s; but it is undoubtedly true that the most important things in the walking life are - feet. Given good feet, you can' | + | ---- |
- | Recently a sharp stabbing pain afflicted one. toe. Aha, I thought, a corn: and b ought a bottle of wondrous liquid | + | |
- | callus. Humming lightly to myself : | + | === Guess where we heard this? === |
- | " | + | |
- | .laber alles:" | + | A search party recently had to clamber down "an almost sheer 2,144 foot mountainside at Govett's Leap... trudge through |
- | I set about opening the phial.. First, ham ever, I paused to read the literature enclosed. | + | |
- | " | + | This country sure is rugged! |
- | Well, I never had, but let it pass. (I use scilsoors.) I read on "Watch your footwear: The same yarns will return if you continue to wear tight or badly-fitting shoes." | + | |
- | I had never been gLi i lty of wearing tight shoe s, but perhaps mine were a little sloppy "For they Were large boots, | + | ---- |
- | topees | + | |
- | What followed shook me considerably, | + | === Going to Tasmania sometime? === |
- | corns. Give a moment' | + | |
- | To think of such possibilities in treating a simple corn: Oh gentle reader, exercise the utmost caution when dealing with these vital matters. Keep walking | + | The S.W. Tasmanian |
- | 0 stricken maid, | + | |
- | :Seek not the aid | + | For those interested in the S.W., see the __"Tasman Tramp" |
- | Of corn-pad, salve ar plaster | + | |
- | Of any sort, | + | See also the H.W.C. letter of advice to those walking in Tasmania for the first time. |
- | You' | + | |
- | The -worst kind of disaster. | + | Both available from Paddy. |
- | Bushwalker' | + | |
- | Of razor blades beware: | + | ---- |
- | Be sure to "treat Your preCious | + | |
- | With kindness and with care | + | ===== Put Your Best Foot Foremost. ===== |
- | Feet,. believe' | + | |
- | :.Are V.I.P., | + | Kath McKay |
- | .To treat 'em rough forbear, For sure as eggs | + | |
- | You suffering legs | + | The oft-quoted saying that an army marches aa its stomach might also apply to bushwalkers; but it is undoubtedly true that the most important things in the walking life are - feet. Given good feet, you can go anywhere, but the tiniest blister, the smallest abrasion can cause acute discomfort and the whole man is undone. |
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+ | Recently a sharp stabbing pain afflicted one toe. Aha, I thought, a corn! and bought | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | S.B.W. uber alles!" | ||
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+ | I set about opening the phial. First, ham ever, I paused to read the literature enclosed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | Well, I never had, but let it pass. (I use scissors.) I read on: "Watch your footwear! The same corns will return if you continue to wear tight or badly-fitting shoes." | ||
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+ | I had never been guilty | ||
+ | topses | ||
+ | |||
+ | What followed shook me considerably, | ||
+ | |||
+ | To think of such possibilities in treating a simple corn! Oh gentle reader, exercise the utmost caution when dealing with these vital matters. Keep walking | ||
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+ | O stricken maid,\\ | ||
+ | Seek not the aid\\ | ||
+ | Of corn-pad, salve or plaster\\ | ||
+ | Of any sort;\\ | ||
+ | You'll simply court\\ | ||
+ | The worst kind of disaster. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Bushwalker, (male)\\ | ||
+ | Shun knife and file,\\ | ||
+ | Of razor blades beware!\\ | ||
+ | Be sure to treat\\ | ||
+ | Your precious | ||
+ | With kindness and with care. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Feet, believe me,\\ | ||
+ | Are V.I.P.,\\ | ||
+ | To treat 'em rough forbear,\\ | ||
+ | For sure as eggs\\ | ||
+ | You suffering legs\\ | ||
Won't grow another pair. | Won't grow another pair. | ||
- | AT OUR OCTCBER 1EEETDTG. | + | |
- | - Alex Colley. | + | ---- |
- | One new member, Roy Craggs, was welcomed by the President at the start of the meting, and, after that, routine business was soon disposed of. | + | |
- | From the Walks Secretary we learned of the hazards that had beset walkers during October. Jack Perry' | + | ===== At Our October Meeting ===== |
+ | |||
+ | Alex Colley | ||
+ | |||
+ | One new member, Roy Craggs, was welcomed by the President at the start of the meting, and after that, routine business was soon disposed of. | ||
+ | |||
+ | From the Walks Secretary we learned of the hazards that had beset walkers during October. Jack Perry' | ||
Room stewards who volunteered for the month were Brian Harvey, Len Young and Bill Ketas. | Room stewards who volunteered for the month were Brian Harvey, Len Young and Bill Ketas. | ||
- | The President drew attention to the fact that, -whereas we formerly had only one ash -brag (reserved for Mr. Knightley), we had now, thanks to Jack Wren, a plentiful supply, which would be placed, and,he ventured to hope, replaced, near the door. | + | |
+ | The President drew attention to the fact that, whereas we formerly had only one ash-brag (reserved for Mr. Knightley), we had now, thanks to Jack Wren, a plentiful supply, which would be placed, and,he ventured to hope, replaced, near the door. | ||
The President again told us that several t- -w Club officers, including a Secretary and Assistant Secretary would be required next year. | The President again told us that several t- -w Club officers, including a Secretary and Assistant Secretary would be required next year. | ||
The meeting then embarked upon a prolonged is cus sion as to whether we should mis-spell the Club's rime in the 'phone book for the benefit of prospective prospectives. It was generally agreed that anyone silly enough to want to go bushwalking might find us under " | The meeting then embarked upon a prolonged is cus sion as to whether we should mis-spell the Club's rime in the 'phone book for the benefit of prospective prospectives. It was generally agreed that anyone silly enough to want to go bushwalking might find us under " | ||
Frank Ashdown then brought up the subject of free nights on the Social Programme. Half the nights on the programme were free, he said, and he wanted to know who decided that so many free nights should be placed on the programme. Edna Garrad explained that, in addition to Committee nights, now called free nights, it was Committee' | Frank Ashdown then brought up the subject of free nights on the Social Programme. Half the nights on the programme were free, he said, and he wanted to know who decided that so many free nights should be placed on the programme. Edna Garrad explained that, in addition to Committee nights, now called free nights, it was Committee' | ||
Complaints were voiced by Ron Knightley - that there was too much formality at meetings - and by Snow Brown - that somebody had placed all the spare Club song -books under his bed. It transpired that what was wanted was someone to bind the songbooks and, at Kath Brown' $ suggestion, it was decided to enlist the aid of Malcolm McGregor. Kath offered to help, so as to have the songbooks, which had entailed so much work, available to members. The meeting closed about 9.30 p m. when members moved across Pitt Street to the " | Complaints were voiced by Ron Knightley - that there was too much formality at meetings - and by Snow Brown - that somebody had placed all the spare Club song -books under his bed. It transpired that what was wanted was someone to bind the songbooks and, at Kath Brown' $ suggestion, it was decided to enlist the aid of Malcolm McGregor. Kath offered to help, so as to have the songbooks, which had entailed so much work, available to members. The meeting closed about 9.30 p m. when members moved across Pitt Street to the " | ||
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- | Y-21.GO. | + | ====== Yengo ====== |
- | - Jim Brawn. | + | |
+ | Jim Brown | ||
A full two years before - yes, exactly two years to the very weekend - in the goodly company of Binnsie and The Admiral, I set out to reach Big Yengo. | A full two years before - yes, exactly two years to the very weekend - in the goodly company of Binnsie and The Admiral, I set out to reach Big Yengo. | ||
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The story of that ill-omened journey has been told before. It rained and rained and rained and we never left the car. It was, I considered All Hooper' | The story of that ill-omened journey has been told before. It rained and rained and rained and we never left the car. It was, I considered All Hooper' | ||
- | What, you don't, know where Yengo is? Then you have never walked in that peculiar country north and east of the Colo River: because from every high point you cal see the big table-topped basalt mountain towering far above the flanking ridges, | + | |
+ | What, you don't know where Yengo is? Then you have never walked in that peculiar country north and east of the Colo River because from every high point you can see the big table-topped basalt mountain towering far above the flanking ridges, | ||
To my mind there are two logical approaches to the mountain. One is via the Putty Road mentioned heretofore: and the other is by the stock route that travels west from the Old Northern Road near Wollombi, and eventually ends on the grassy shoulders of the mountain. The latter is the easier, but longer, so I elected to go via the Putty Road - MacDonald River route. | To my mind there are two logical approaches to the mountain. One is via the Putty Road mentioned heretofore: and the other is by the stock route that travels west from the Old Northern Road near Wollombi, and eventually ends on the grassy shoulders of the mountain. The latter is the easier, but longer, so I elected to go via the Putty Road - MacDonald River route. | ||
- | After the publication of my confessions of the previous abortive jaunt, Dorothy Lawry sent me 'from New Zealand an account of a trip to Yengo in company with other S.B.W. members, back in the 1930' | + | |
- | ridge involving an ascent of maybe 1,700' Surely the Macdonall River couldn' | + | After the publication of my confessions of the previous abortive jaunt, Dorothy Lawry sent me from New Zealand an account of a trip to Yengo in company with other S.B.W. members, back in the 1930' |
- | It's grimly cold at 5.0 a m. on an A' | + | |
- | The Colo was cold-black and smoky in the pearly morning light and there was heavy frost: my gloved hands were numb on the wheel up through Colo Height s, and then the sun came up and made the day brilliant. At seventy five miles from home I ran on to the gravel road, and at a hundred and three I crossed the Macdonald and stopped on the grassy patch at the roadside. A brief halt to drain the radiator and drink tea from a thermos flask, and at eight o' | + | It's grimly cold at 5.0 a m. on an August morning, and in the hollows along the road to Windsor the headlights bounced back off pockets of mist; it was very soupy in the Hawkesbury Valley, and the three miles from Windsor to Wilberforce were made miserable by the dazzle from headlights of a following car, but once I was rising on to the ridges between Wilberforce and Central Colo, the air cleared and there was promise of a lovely late winter' |
- | The Macdonald at this point flows between grassy shores, with undulating slopes rising to timbered hills: the wattles were vivid against the wintry blue sky. Only two or three inches of water, rippling a sinuous course over the sandy bed, and seldom occupying more than half the width of the watercourse. | + | |
- | For about an hour it was easy going: crossings were frequent but the open grassed banks a delight. My socks aid sandshoes filled up with coarse river sand till there was no more space, and because the water was so cold I plodded along on feet that had m real sensation. | + | The Colo was cold-black and smoky in the pearly morning light and there was heavy frost: my gloved hands were numb on the wheel up through Colo Heights, and then the sun came up and made the day brilliant. At seventy five miles from home I ran on to the gravel road, and at a hundred and three I crossed the Macdonald and stopped on the grassy patch at the roadside. A brief halt to drain the radiator and drink tea from a thermos flask, and at eight o' |
- | 6. | + | |
- | Almost three miles down from the mad, the river changes. I still can't be sure whether it changes rapidly or by degrees: I know that I suddenly realised that I was | + | The Macdonald at this point flows between grassy shores, with undulating slopes rising to timbered hills: the wattles were vivid against the wintry blue sky. Only two or three inches of water, rippling a sinuous course over the sandy bed, and seldom occupying more than half the width of the watercourse. For about an hour it was easy going: crossings were frequent but the open grassed banks a delight. My socks and sandshoes filled up with coarse river sand till there was no more space, and because the water was so cold I plodded along on feet that had real sensation. |
- | more often on the sand of the river bed (and frequently splashing down the shallow stream) than on dry banks. A little further on, with the shores becoming less hospitable, rock strewn and grown with patches of dense shrubbery, I gave away all pretence of trying to follow the banks, and simply splashed down the river. It was very | + | |
- | shallow, | + | Almost three miles down from the road, the river changes. I still can't be sure whether it changes rapidly or by degrees: I know that I suddenly realised that I was more often on the sand of the river bed (and frequently splashing down the shallow stream) than on dry banks. A little further on, with the shores becoming less hospitable, rock strewn and grown with patches of dense shrubbery, I gave away all pretence of trying to follow the banks, and simply splashed down the river. It was very shallow, |
- | cold, and my feet and legs remained a fragile purple tint all morning. | + | |
- | At. 10 a m., at the junction of Howes Valley Creek I decided I was a fool to keep | + | At. 10 a m., at the junction of Howes Valley Creek I decided I was a fool to keep my shoes and socks on, so wrung them out and put them on my pack, and went on barefoot it was much better, and I continued to make 1 miles an hour down the middle of Macdonald River, passing Pipeclay Creek, Yokey Creek, and, finally coming at midday to Yokey Swamp Creek, All the way from Howes Valley Creek the Macdonald passes |
- | my shoes and socks on, so wrung them out and put them on my pack, and went on barefoot it was much better, and I continued to make l miles an hour down the middle of Macdonald River, passing Pipeclay Creek, Yokey Creek, and, finally coming at midday | + | through a shallow but quite rough valley with good enough river-bed walking, but rough, slow banks if you want to go dry-shod. |
- | to Yokey Swamp Creek, All the way from Howes Valley Creek the Macdonald passes | + | |
- | through a shallow but quite rough valley with good. enough river-bed walking, but rough, slow banks- if you want to go dry-shod. | + | I lunched opposite the outflow of Yokey Swamp, left some non-essential gear wrapped in a groundsheet, |
- | I lunched opposite the outflow of Yokey. Swamp, left some non-essential gear wrapped in a groundsheet, | + | Big Yengo, a thousand feet up, with steep grassy shoulders crotched in a lazy sleep of golden afternoon. |
- | within 15 minutes the ridge was clear ahead, and in just over half an hour I breasted | + | |
- | a rise where the spur flattened out: there she was - off to my left and ahead - | + | For twenty minutes or so the ridge was almost flat, then the forest thinned cut, and I was puffing at the steady incline. Whenever I stopped to get my wind (and that was often) I found the horizon widening, and long before I reached the summit |
- | Big Yengo, a thousand feet up, ita steep grassy shoulders crotched in a lazy sleep of golden afternoon. | + | |
- | For twenty minutes or so the ridge was almost flat, then the forest thinned cut, and I was puffing at the steady incline. Whenever I stopped to get my wind (and that | + | From the top when I arrived at 3.0 p m. I could glimpse the ocean, but found the views of known ground to the west so enthralling I forgot to try to identify any easterly landmark: it must have been there, but I can't even. recall seeing Mount Warramolong, |
- | was often) I found tIB horizon widening, and long before I reached the sivermi | + | |
- | was looking to Kurrajong Heights (and was it Mount King George?) in the south and south west, to the other big basalt tops of Tyan Pic, Uraterer, Coricudgy, Monundilla in the west, and away, awaY' | + | Just before four o' |
- | Fran the top when I arrived at 3.0 p m. I could glimpse the ocean, but found the views of known ground to the west so enthralling I forgot to try to identify any easterly landmark: it must have been there, but I can't even. recall seeing Mount Warramolong, | + | |
- | Just before four o' | + | The short winter day closed down as I camped in an abominable place on sand: that's all you can find, on that part of the Macdonald. Just as well the night was mild. Frosty sand would make a shocking |
- | The short winter day. closed down as I camped in an. abominable place on sand: that' s all you can: find, on that part of the Macdonald Just as well the night was mild. Frosty sand would make a. abockIng | + | |
- | Came the brilliant | + | Came the brilliant |
- | HEALTH FOOD SHOPotiVEGETARIAN CAFE. | + | |
- | There' s nothing more FOODS | + | |
- | SUMMER CAMPS: | + | |
- | suitable for SUMER CAMPING than the SANITARIUM | + | |
- | DRIED FRUITS FOR STEWING | + | |
- | SULTANAS RAISINS NUTS RICE | + | |
- | GLACE FRUITS FRUITY-CONFECTIONE.RY | + | |
- | CEREALS DRIED MILK | + | |
- | HEALTHFUL BISCUITS PEANUT BUTTER | + | |
- | 13 HUNTER ST SYDNEY. | + | |
- | MARMITE | + | |
- | BWI72a | + | |
to extend the Ordinance Maps of Barrington | to extend the Ordinance Maps of Barrington | ||
- From Padd,y. Pallin & Robinson' | - From Padd,y. Pallin & Robinson' | ||
Line 149: | Line 201: | ||
" | " | ||
- A.M, Blombery.. | - A.M, Blombery.. | ||
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HURRAH FOR THE INAGG3 | HURRAH FOR THE INAGG3 | ||
who have moved into their new home at Como. The angophora overharging the back verandah is to be fitted with a tarzan type rope ifthich will take Geoffrey- to the comparative safety of the bush in one leap. | who have moved into their new home at Como. The angophora overharging the back verandah is to be fitted with a tarzan type rope ifthich will take Geoffrey- to the comparative safety of the bush in one leap. | ||
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New addition to the above household - One Son. | New addition to the above household - One Son. | ||
- | 0. | + | |
- | FASHION PARADE. | + | ====== Fashion Parade ====== |
- | - Clarice Morris. | + | |
- | This has laothing | + | Clarice Morris |
- | If a fashion-conscious designer caught a glimpse of some irospectives | + | |
+ | This has nothing | ||
+ | |||
+ | If a fashion-conscious designer caught a glimpse of some prospectives | ||
Kath's bedtime story was recalled during the recent holiday weekend. I sat watching a very experienced walker prepare for retiring. On went ski-pants, extra jumpers, night-cap and gloves. A -whole chapter could be written on the nocturnal disguise of bushwalk-ers for some people swear by three pairs of sox, others by hot water bottles, while the head-warmer brigade are a crowd on their own. Some snuggle down into hooded sleeping bags and look like Sherpas on the upper slopes of the Himalayas. Some favour balaclavas, others hark back to a bit of fur like cavemen ancestors, while many look as though they have the mumps - not to mention the ski- cap fans who like to look both warm and attractive. | Kath's bedtime story was recalled during the recent holiday weekend. I sat watching a very experienced walker prepare for retiring. On went ski-pants, extra jumpers, night-cap and gloves. A -whole chapter could be written on the nocturnal disguise of bushwalk-ers for some people swear by three pairs of sox, others by hot water bottles, while the head-warmer brigade are a crowd on their own. Some snuggle down into hooded sleeping bags and look like Sherpas on the upper slopes of the Himalayas. Some favour balaclavas, others hark back to a bit of fur like cavemen ancestors, while many look as though they have the mumps - not to mention the ski- cap fans who like to look both warm and attractive. | ||
A couple of years ago on a trip with another club, on which four S.B.W' s were present, I took stockinette pyjamas, as it was a two week trip. The first night I dressed for bed in my unaccustomed finery. The next night. I couldn' | A couple of years ago on a trip with another club, on which four S.B.W' s were present, I took stockinette pyjamas, as it was a two week trip. The first night I dressed for bed in my unaccustomed finery. The next night. I couldn' | ||
On receiving an advance copy of Paddy Pallint s " | On receiving an advance copy of Paddy Pallint s " | ||
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KINGS OF THE CASTLE | KINGS OF THE CASTLE | ||
Following a move stemming from Milton, the prospects of the formation of. a National Park in The Castle-Mt. Renwick - Mt. Pigeon House Area, should add interest to the slides to be shown by Brian Harvey & Bill Rodgers on 27th January. Earlier probes by Alex Colley and Jim Brown to the west of The Castle have resulted in an easier, faster and more interesting approach. Come See for yourself | Following a move stemming from Milton, the prospects of the formation of. a National Park in The Castle-Mt. Renwick - Mt. Pigeon House Area, should add interest to the slides to be shown by Brian Harvey & Bill Rodgers on 27th January. Earlier probes by Alex Colley and Jim Brown to the west of The Castle have resulted in an easier, faster and more interesting approach. Come See for yourself | ||
- | 9. | + | |
- | FOR ALL MIR TRANSPORT PRCELIKS | + | |
- | CONTACT | + | ====== The Walkers' |
- | HA:TS/ELLIS TAU & TOURIST SERVICE | + | |
- | RING, WRITE, WEE or CALL | + | Local walkers, if so inclined, can travel super-lightweight (18-20 lbs total?) during most of the year, but walking and climbing in a cold climate is a very different kettle of fish. The classic " |
- | ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGE | + | |
- | 'PHONES Blackheath W4.59 or W151 BOOKING OfFICE: 4 doors from Gardners Inn. Hotel (LOOK FOR TILE NEON SIGN) | + | The Butler-Putt New Zealand party is using the following list of gear, printed here by courtesy of the organisers. Our only comment is that none of the items seem tasty enough |
- | SPEEDY 5 or 8 PASSENGER CARS AVAILABLE | + | |
- | LARGE OR SMALL PAR:CIES CATERED FOR | + | |
- | FARES KANANGRA NAILS 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | + | |
- | PERRY13 LOOKDOWN If ft tt | + | |
- | JENOLAN STATE FOREST 20/- I! IT 11 ft It | + | |
- | CARLON' | + | |
- | 111MM | + | |
- | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON | + | |
- | APPLICAT ION. r | + | |
- | THE WALKERS' | + | |
- | Local walkers, if so inclined: can travel super-lightweight (18-20 lbs total?) during most of the year, but walking and climbing in a cold climate is a very different kettle of fish. The classic " | + | |
- | The Butler-Putt New Zealand party is using the following list of gear, printed here by courtesy of the organisers. Our only comment is that none of the items seem tasty enouga | + | |
- | it 0 | + | |
pirr LIST. | pirr LIST. | ||
- | Pack To carry at least 55lbs. Waterproof, preferably with watertigh | + | Pack To carry at least 55lbs. Waterproof, preferably with watertight |
- | Sleeping -bag With wool or down hood. | + | Sleeping -bag with wool or down hood. |
Sleeping -bag car er Heat-sealed plastic, or light oilskin, 18 ins,. longer than sleeping bag. | Sleeping -bag car er Heat-sealed plastic, or light oilskin, 18 ins,. longer than sleeping bag. | ||
- | EQUIPIENr | + | |
+ | EQUIPMENT | ||
Waterproof, not just shaverpro: | Waterproof, not just shaverpro: | ||
One or two, all wool, buttoning at wrist und neck, roomy en.)-4-?;h to wear over sweater. (2 shirts if no padded jacket.) | One or two, all wool, buttoning at wrist und neck, roomy en.)-4-?;h to wear over sweater. (2 shirts if no padded jacket.) | ||
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Lip salve or lipstick | Lip salve or lipstick | ||
Hat (Optional) Should be waterproof, with dhinstrap. Underclothes (Optional) " | Hat (Optional) Should be waterproof, with dhinstrap. Underclothes (Optional) " | ||
- | According to newspaper reports, 811 Americans were shot dead in 1958 in mistake for mild game, One character fired at a movement in the scrub and found he'd killed his wife! As the accident happened after sundown, he was fined for shooting out of season. | ||
- | A farmer painted the letters COff on his cattle in the hope of p rot ecting them fram hunters mho thought they were moose. | ||
- | Our ezperiences with shooters are few but frightening - ask Jack Gentle. Our only hope is that shooters after rabbits will fire low and only slightly damage any walker s in the line of fire. If there are only coW s abo ut , watch out | ||
Boot dressing Compass | Boot dressing Compass | ||
First Aid Outfit | First Aid Outfit | ||
- | WEE JASPER. | + | |
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | -------- | ||
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+ | According to newspaper reports, 811 Americans were shot dead in 1958 in mistake for wild game, One character fired at a movement in the scrub and found he'd killed his wife! As the accident happened after sundown, he was fined for shooting out of season. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A farmer painted the letters COW on his cattle in the hope of protecting them from hunters mho thought they were moose. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Our experiences with shooters are few but frightening - ask Jack Gentle. Our only hope is that shooters after rabbits will fire low and only slightly damage any walkers in the line of fire. If there are only cows about, watch out. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====== Wee Jasper ====== | ||
+ | |||
- Gwen Seach. Now the long weekend had come at last | - Gwen Seach. Now the long weekend had come at last | ||
So tiwas off to Wee Jasper Caves - quick fast | So tiwas off to Wee Jasper Caves - quick fast | ||
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015PA | 015PA | ||
Whilst recovering from Christmas this year, think of your intrepid pals over in the New Zealand Alps, for they will be sure to spare you a thought at Era and possibly each -will envy the other. | Whilst recovering from Christmas this year, think of your intrepid pals over in the New Zealand Alps, for they will be sure to spare you a thought at Era and possibly each -will envy the other. | ||
+ | |||
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, ALL AT PADDY' | NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, ALL AT PADDY' | ||
Just in time for Christmas - " | Just in time for Christmas - " | ||
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201 CASTLE REACH St SYDNEY | 201 CASTLE REACH St SYDNEY | ||
BM2685 | BM2685 | ||
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There was hot stewed fruit for all of us Which was prepared with not mu h fuss It wasn't a balanced diet Iraight add But it all vent down of course, me lad. | There was hot stewed fruit for all of us Which was prepared with not mu h fuss It wasn't a balanced diet Iraight add But it all vent down of course, me lad. | ||
That afternoon we joined the S.S.S. | That afternoon we joined the S.S.S. | ||
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The excitement of findirg it, from the 3.3,8. we stole For they had been searching for almost two days And that goes to shay it' s not experience that pays. | The excitement of findirg it, from the 3.3,8. we stole For they had been searching for almost two days And that goes to shay it' s not experience that pays. | ||
But all in all we had a wonderful time And tea Monday night, we really did dine For at Mittagong we had a good dish. But that snoky smell we really did miss. | But all in all we had a wonderful time And tea Monday night, we really did dine For at Mittagong we had a good dish. But that snoky smell we really did miss. | ||
- | TIE. TINDERRYS. | + | |
- | - Mike Peryman. | + | |
- | After spending a wet and misty Easter in the Brindabellas catching glimpses of elusive peaks, I decided that my luck could not be that bad again; so set out fer the neighbouring Tinderrys on the October long weekend. | + | ====== The Tinderrys ====== |
+ | |||
+ | Mike Peryman | ||
+ | |||
+ | After spending a wet and misty Easter in the Brindabellas catching glimpses of elusive peaks, I decided that my luck could not be that bad again so set out for the neighbouring Tinderrys on the October long weekend. | ||
I got together a motley crew of old faithfuls and a few good clean white ants and thus equipped proceeded to attack this impressive range. | I got together a motley crew of old faithfuls and a few good clean white ants and thus equipped proceeded to attack this impressive range. | ||
- | The Tinderrys, | + | |
- | When. at last we got cracking on Saturday, it was to face an overcast sky, floating around our peaks - and when the time came to leave the cars at the foot of the range, the siT had dropped a further | + | The Tinderrys, which lie east of the Murrumbidgee |
- | We set off up a good third class road that crossed the range at a npst convenient saddle, and from the saddle we mnaved eouthward | + | |
- | In order to get a decent view to the n.,rth, where I knew Curruckbilly and. the Budawang Range to lie, we proceeded around the knoll of a spur and finally, atop this spur, gazed into the murky wilds to the north and pointed out proudly "See that - that' s Currockbilly, | + | When at last we got cracking on Saturday, it was to face an overcast sky, floating around our peaks and when the time came to leave the cars at the foot of the range, the sky had dropped a further |
- | Tv D compasses | + | |
- | These minor blues happen to all of us cc casionalay | + | We set off up a good third class road that crossed the range at a most convenient saddle, and from the saddle we moved southward |
+ | |||
+ | In order to get a decent view to the north, where I knew Curruckbilly and the Budawang Range to lie, we proceeded around the knoll of a spur and finally, atop this spur, gazed into the murky wilds to the north and pointed out proudly "See that - that's Currockbilly, | ||
+ | The compasses | ||
With the party now moving downwards and in an easterly direction, there were no questions when a lunch stop was called. There is no shortage of water at all; springs, high marshes and small brooks provide excellent high (4, | With the party now moving downwards and in an easterly direction, there were no questions when a lunch stop was called. There is no shortage of water at all; springs, high marshes and small brooks provide excellent high (4, | ||
- | The next, dqr was scent walking along the banks of the Queenbeyan River. This river has several prominent features : (1) trout, (so we're told); (2) its tortuous ; (3) it' s suit able to canoe; (4) it' s | + | |
- | Entering | + | The next day was spent walking along the banks of the Queenbeyan River. This river has several prominent features : (1) trout, (so we're told); (2) its tortuous ; (3) it' s suitable |
- | By Monday the weather was trying to improve and cn the climb up from our Groggy Creek camp impressive glimpses towards the Tinderrys rewarded us. Finally our goal was won. Tinderry Pic, altitude 5, | + | entering |
- | Mc& ing off across this granite ridge another aspect | + | |
+ | By Monday the weather was trying to improve and on the climb up from our Groggy Creek camp impressive glimpses towards the Tinderrys rewarded us. Finally our goal was won. Tinderry Pic, altitude 5, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Moving | ||
Shortly afterwards we were back on the road again. | Shortly afterwards we were back on the road again. | ||
- | R.1BBITS IN THE SNOW- CaJNTRY. | + | ====== Rabbits in the Snow ====== |
+ | - CaJNTRY. | ||
During last year, CSIRO printed a Division of Plant Indust/7 Technical Paper : | During last year, CSIRO printed a Division of Plant Indust/7 Technical Paper : | ||
"The Grazing factor and the maintenanc e of Catchment Valuesin The Australian Alps" by A.B. Costin, | "The Grazing factor and the maintenanc e of Catchment Valuesin The Australian Alps" by A.B. Costin, | ||
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Ross Laird, working in New Guinea, is exploring on a I embretta in his spare time. | Ross Laird, working in New Guinea, is exploring on a I embretta in his spare time. | ||
"It was good to see Ron Knight' | "It was good to see Ron Knight' | ||
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Last Thursday I jumped on ny trusty Larnbretta and drove 46 miles into the wilds of New Guinea to visit some friends (I met than originally on the Oronsey going to England) who've been in. the Territory for 20 years and run an Experimental Farm. Spent aUxrificday being chased by death adders. The road to Erap (?) takes you ova" the war famous Nadzab airstrip - immense: There were 4,000 planes parked on the 18 runways in 1946. There' | Last Thursday I jumped on ny trusty Larnbretta and drove 46 miles into the wilds of New Guinea to visit some friends (I met than originally on the Oronsey going to England) who've been in. the Territory for 20 years and run an Experimental Farm. Spent aUxrificday being chased by death adders. The road to Erap (?) takes you ova" the war famous Nadzab airstrip - immense: There were 4,000 planes parked on the 18 runways in 1946. There' | ||
- | EXPLANATORY- NOTE. | + | |
- | The Railways Department has askBd us to point out to readers that in connection with their advertisement inside the back cover of this Magazine, that the extension of the electrification to Gosford will come into effect on the 23rd January next. | + | **EXPLANATORY NOTE**\\ |
+ | The Railways Department has asked us to point out to readers that in connection with their advertisement inside the back cover of this Magazine, that the extension of the electrification to Gosford will come into effect on the 23rd January next. | ||
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