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-THE  Si DDEY  BUSPITALT
+=====The Sydney Bushwalker.=====
-A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers,
-The N.S.W. _Nurses' -Association Ii a.-)ms, "Northcote Building",
+A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, The N.S.W. Nurses' Association Rooms, "Northcote Building", Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.4476 G.P.O., Sydney. 'Phone JW1462.
-Reiby Place, Sydney. Box No.24476 G.P.O., Sydney.
-'Phone J1462.
+====321 September 1961 Price 1/-====
- S T:11,1BER 1961
-Price 1/-
+|Editor|Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Pennnt Hills. WJ3524|
-Editor: Don Matthews, 33 Pomona Street, Reproduction: Denise Hull'
+|Business Manager|Brian Harvey|
-Pennnt Hills. WJ3524.. 'Sales Subs.: Eileen Taylor
+|Reproduction|Denise Hull|
-Business Manager: Brian Harvey Typed by Jean Harvey.
+|Sales Subs.|Eileen Taylor|
-.
+|Typed by|Jean Harvey|
-CONTENTS.
-Editorial 1
+=====Contents.=====
-Social Notes - Pan Balnr 2
-At Our August Meeting - Alex Colley 3
+| | |Page|
-Mt. Banks & Beyond - A Letter to the Editor - Roger Q. Rigby 4
+|Editorial| | 1|
-The long Weekend 5
+|Social Notes|Pam Baker| 2|
-Learn to Find Your IfiTay - "Compass" 5
+|At Our August Meeting|Alex Colley| 3|
-Amende Honorable - Jim Brown 6
+|Mt. Banks & Beyond - A Letter to the Editor|Roger Q. Rigby| 4|
-Hat swell' s Taxi 84 Tourist Service (Advertisement) 9
+|The Long Weekend| | 5|
-S.B.W. London Brigade - News from Binnsie 10
+|Learn to Find Your Way|"Compass"| 5|
-A Weekend on the Cox - Fred -Thynne 12
+|Amende Honorable|Jim Brown| 6|
-Paddy's Advertisement 3-3
+|S.B.W. London Brigade|News from Binnsie|10|
-The S.B.W. Abroad - From Robert, A. Duncan 15
+|A Weekend on the Cox|Fred Thynne|12|
-Report On the Rope Involved in the Fatal Accident at the
+|The S.B.W. Abroad|From Robert A. Duncan|15|
-Three Sisters 16
+|Report On the Rope Involved in the Fatal Accident at the Three Sisters| |16|
-Dv. Walks 18
+|Day Walks| |18|
-ENCHATED.
-"How do you spell 'nonchalantly'" asked my sternest critic in a tone which barely hid her disgust. (She was glancing th-::,-)ugh the kucust M,...2.czine and 1-iad reached Page 10 where the pictures are.)
+=====Advertisements.=====
-"Easy" I said, and sot it right after oruy a few minor errors.
-"Hmph", she snorted, "and what does it -rneazi?" I pretended not to hear.
+| |Page|
-"Non-chalanbn , she co nti nued , "without warmth, unexcited, unmoved. And look what you 've got - Roger replying nonchantly ?"  .
+|Hatswell' s Taxi & Tourist Service| 9|
-"Oh, that", I said "just means that it was spoken. Non-chant, not sung ,get
+|Paddy's|13|
-it?"
-.
+=====Encha(la)nted.=====
+"How do you spell 'nonchalantly'" asked my sternest critic in a tone which barely hid her disgust. (She was glancing through the August Magazine and had reached Page 10 where the pictures are.)
+"Easy" I said, and got it right after only a few minor errors.
+"Hmph", she snorted, "and what does it mean?" I pretended not to hear.
+"Non-chalant", she continued, "without warmth, unexcited, unmoved. And look what you've got - Roger replying 'nonchantly'".
+"Oh, that", I said "just means that it was spoken. Non-chant, not sung, get it?"
 This explanation didn't go down too well so I beat it before any further mistakes were discovered.
-Nonchalant is a useful word, though. In terms of our definition and with a slight stretch of the imagination, it could admirably describe walking during the last few months - the getting up in the dark, the wading of freezing streams, the bitter westerly wind s.
-Aid now it 's Spring, a bit of warmth is creeping into the air, and the new Walks Programme is out. If you're keen on Wildflowers, or mad about waterfalls and rockhopping or just content to loaf along a river bank, you'll find something to sait. (Don't farget the Blue Gum Working Bee, and the S. & R. -Demonstration.)
+Nonchalant is a useful word, though. In terms of our definition and with a slight stretch of the imagination, it could admirably describe walking during the last few months - the getting up in the dark, the wading of freezing streams, the bitter westerly winds.
+Aid now it's Spring, a bit of warmth is creeping into the air, and the new Walks Programme is out. If you're keen on Wildflowers, or mad about waterfalls and rockhopping or just content to loaf along a river bank, you'll find something to suit. (Don't forget the Blue Gum Working Bee, and the S. & R. Demonstration.)
 You can't be nonchalant about the Spring Walks Programme.
-SOCII:di NOTES.
-- Porn Mcer.
+=====Social Notes.=====
-COMING.
-SEETEIEER 15TH: Federation Ball - i3ring out r-Ytir clari rags and prepare for a
+- Pam Baker.
-night out. Place Paddington Town Hall.
-Time: 8 p m. to 1 p m.
+====Coming.====
-SEPTEMBER 20TH:
-"Guiseppina", a B.P. Film which von awards at the last Cannes Film Festival, will be shown; p,s well as "A Tribute to Fangio" (exciting film of car racing). There is a possibility of being able to show "A Ship Came to Antwerp" another award winner (Edinburgh t53).
+|September 15th|Federation Ball - Bring out your glad rags and prepare for a night out. Place Paddington Town Hall. Time: 8 p.m. to 1 p.m.|
-SEPT MEER 27th: Free night - Come in and finalise arrangements for your trip on the long weekend.
+|September 20th|"Guiseppina", a B.P. Film which won awards at the last Cannes Film Festival, will be shown; as well as "A Tribute to Fangio" (exciting film of car racing). There is a possibility of being able to show "A Ship Came to Antwerp" another award winner (Edinburgh '53).|
-OCTOBa?. 4TH:
+|September 27th|Free night - Come in and finalise arrangements for your trip on the long weekend.|
-OCTOBER 18TH:
+|October 4th|This is Committee Meeting night, but a First Aid Lecture will be given for Prospectives and members who would like to brush up on their technique.|
-PAST.
+|October 18th|Mb. Charles Casperson will talk on C.J. Dennis of "The Sentimental Bloke" fame.|
-AUGUST 30TH.
-This is Coamittee Meeting night: but a First I.id Lecture will
+====Past.====
-be given for Prospectives and methers tho Nvo u ld like to brush up on their technique.
-Vb. Charles Casperson will talk on C.J. Dennis of "The Sentimental Bloke fame.
+|August 30th|Mr. Dunne of the S.M.A. spoke on the Snowy Scheme, using large maps and a colour film to illustrate the work being done. This was a very well presented and informative  account of a fascinating subject.|
-Mr. Dunne of the S.M..A. spoke on the Snow Scheme, using large maps and a colour film to illustrate the work being done. This was a very well presented an d inf or MR tive  account of a fascinating subj ect
-.
+=====At Our august Meeting.=====
-AT OUR AUGUST =TING
 - Alex Colley.
-Our meeting opened with an announcement from the President which met with unanimous approval - the engagement of George Gray and Helen Barrett. Apologies
-were received from Secretary David Ingram and Brian Harvey and a welcome was extended to naw member. Janet Walton.
+Our meeting opened with an announcement from the President which met with unanimous approval - the engagement of George Gray and Helen Barrett. Apologies were received from Secretary David Ingram and Brian Harvey and a welcome was extended to new member Janet Walton.
-In correspondence was a letter from the Hornsby division of the District Rifle Clubs Union expressing concern at the sudden appearance of parties of bushwalkers on the range When shoots were in progress. One such party, described as the Sydney. Girls Light Brigade, had marched 800 yards up the range in the face of 303 rifle fire. Though this march might have been taken to indicate the stuff our modern girls are made of, or even as a mark of their confidence in the aim of the Hornsby marksmen, this was not the view of the riflemen, whose thoughts turned instead to section 89 of the Crimes Act, under which they could, but didn't want to, take action.; A better solution, it was suggested, was to open up an overgrown track that led to Stewart Avenue and perhaps put up signs. Ben Esgate said he understood it was the responsibility of the Rifle Club to put up signs and 1-lang out red flags, but it was decided to leave the matter to Federation.
-The Treasurer's report contained good news :7t lad. bad. Good news was that Jack Gentle had tade an adequate case for our projector out of a suitcase and felt Which had cost only 3.17. 0 less than half the cost of the usual cove. Bad news was that the loss on our mid-year dance was 27. O. 5d. News which could be bad for some was that a list of the urfinancial was posted on the board, and those who paid would be crossed off. It was suggested that if tl-B list was made prominent enough (perhaps by a flashing red light?) our financial position would improve.
+In correspondence was a letter from the Hornsby division of the District Rifle Clubs Union expressing concern at the sudden appearance of parties of bushwalkers on the range when shoots were in progress. One such party, described as the Sydney Girls Light Brigade, had marched 800 yards up the range in the face of .303 rifle fire. Though this march might have been taken to indicate the stuff our modern girls are made of, or even as a mark of their confidence in the aim of the Hornsby marksmen, this was not the view of the riflemen, whose thoughts turned instead to section 89 of the Crimes Act, under which they could, but didn't want to, take action. A better solution, it was suggested, was to open up an overgrown track that led to Stewart Avenue and perhaps put up signs. Ben Esgate said he understood it was the responsibility of the Rifle Club to put up signs and hang out red flags, but it was decided to leave the matter to Federation.
-Our Walks Secretary reported that, although two or three walks were cancelled in July and there were no reports on others, most walks had been well attended, in particular the Instructional led by Jack, Gentle (10 proTectives, 13 members). About 15 in all had attended Frank Young's combined walk: with the Y.H.A.C.C. down Megalong say.
-Federation report led to a discussion on the proposed Dingledeillemorial in Bouddi Park, which mould be in the form of a stone hut, a water tank, and other amenities. Although the members who spoke were very appreciative of Mr. Dingledei's conservation -work, most opposed the proposal on the grounds that it was a building in a natural park which mould require a road and would be mainly for the benefit of motorists. The Idea of a memorial to an individual bushvalker was also opposed and our delegates were instructed to vote against the proposal.
+The Treasurer's report contained good news and bad. Good news was that Jack Gentle had made an adequate case for our projector out of a suitcase and felt which had cost only £3.17.0 - less than half the cost of the usual cover. Bad news was that the loss on our mid-year dance was £27.0.5d. News which could be bad for some was that a list of the unfinancial was posted on the board, and those who paid would be crossed off. It was suggested that if the list was made prominent enough (perhaps by a flashing red light?) our financial position would improve.
-Jack Gentle told us that more rem s were needed for the list of volunteers for bush fire fighting in National Park. Members milling to help were asked to let Federation delegates have their addresses and 'phone numbers.
-The President expressed our thanks to Jack Gentle for the projector and told us that in the end the case had cost us nothing at all because Frank Barlow had just presented a cheque for the cost of the materials (as he promised when the idea of " do-it-ourselves" was sag ge ste d)
+Our Walks Secretary reported that, although two or three walks were cancelled in July and there were no reports on others, most walks had been well attended, in particular the Instructional led by Jack, Gentle (10 prospectives, 13 members). About 15 in all had attended Frank Young's combined walk with the Y.H.A.C.C. down Megalong way.
-Our meeting concluded with the election of Jack Wren, Ern French, Will' Hilder and Alex Colley as room stewards. and to Audrey Kenway for assisting during David Ingram's absence
-"111T BY1TICS & BEYOND "
+Federation report led to a discussion on the proposed Dingledei Memorial in Bouddi Park, which would be in the form of a stone hut, a water tank, and other amenities. Although the members who spoke were very appreciative of Mr. Dingledei's conservation work, most opposed the proposal on the grounds that it was a building in a natural park which would require a road and would be mainly for the benefit of motorists. The idea of a memorial to an individual bushwalker was also opposed and our delegates were instructed to vote against the proposal.
-A Letter to the Editor.
+Jack Gentle told us that more names were needed for the list of volunteers for bush fire fighting in National Park. Members willing to help were asked to let Federation delegates have their addresses and 'phone numbers.
+The President expressed our thanks to Jack Gentle for the projector and told us that in the end the case had cost us nothing at all because Frank Barlow had just presented a cheque for the cost of the materials (as he promised when the idea of "do-it-ourselves" was suggested).
+Our meeting concluded with the election of Jack Wren, Ern French, Wilf Hilder and Alex Colley as room stewards and thanks to Audrey Kenway for assisting during David Ingram's absence.
+====="Mt. Banks & Beyond."=====
+====A Letter to the Editor.====
 Dear Sir,
-was very intrigued by Edna Garrad's description of Gordon Smith's Route, in your August issue.
-It first impression was that here is or route the small but trusty band of 'Young Trailers' has not tried - But wait: In July 1960 we dragged a party of 11 'bode' over Mt. King George, with the sole intention of descending into the Grose via the chasm Which you call Col Creek. Well, to put it mildly, we made a mistake.
+I was very intrigued by Edna Garrad's description of Gordon Smith's Route, in your August issue.
-Here is an extract from my Bushvalking Journal:
-.-"After a dr6rt sidetrack onto -Ht. King George, where we had a most sloectacular view of the Grose, we 'pressed on' along the rimrocks until about noon when we came across a stone cairn above a seemingly deep gully.
+It first impression was that __here__ is one route the small but trusty band of 'Young Trailers' has not tried - But wait! In July 1960 we dragged a party of 11 'bods' over Mt. King George, with the sole intention of descending into the Grose via the chasm which you call Col Creek. Well, to put it mildly, we made a mistake.
-Thinking this was the way damn (and blindly ignoring the fact that tlr,re i e a Nbuntain Trails Club blaze on a tree which marks the Col Creek route), Ed, "Ramrod" and Your Truly dh ot down the initial slope followed by the 'pack'.
+Here is an extract from my Bushwalking Journal:
+-"After a short sidetrack onto Mt. King George, where we had a most spectacular view of the Grose, we 'pressed on' along the rimrocks until about noon when we came across a stone cairn above a seemingly deep gully.
+Thinking this was the way down (and blindly ignoring the fact that there is a Mountain Trails Club blaze on a tree which marks the Col Creek route), Ed, "Ramrod" and Your Truly shot down the initial slope followed by the 'pack'.
 After an initial "recce" we lowered our packs over the first drop, and successfully conquered each drop as we came to them (none very difficult). The 'crack' became a deep ravine filled with tree-ferns and very damp moss.
-We finally reached a drop of about 100 with no apparent way down, so we came to the belated decision that we were in the wrong "laden."
-Frommenory, the way down is not very difficult, until the last part is reached; and here it seems the party mentioned in your article (Part Ill) got up on the Eastern side of the wall, -where I think there is a deep chimney.
+We finally reached a drop of about 100' with no apparent way down, so we came to the belated decision that we were in the wrong "hole"."
-So it seems, We won't have to abseil this face - we've swarm to, ever aince:
-The thing which had us mrstified was the stone cairn at the top on the saddle; who put it there? and was it to Mark this 'crack'?
+From memory, the way down is not very difficult, until the last part is reached; and here it seems the party mentioned in your article (Part Ill) got up on the Eastern side of the wall, where I think there is a deep chimney.
-How about Hungerfard's Track (Page's Pass) a few miles up the Grose from BIuegum as a negotiable route? I believe from Myles Dunphy that this route was the original means of entry into the Grose for horses and cattle, although this seems to be a matter of opinion.
-I would be very keen to participate in a couple' of weekend "recce's" with any SI,B.W. interested, and we may be able to "damage the obscurity at some of these passes.
+So it seems, we won't have to abseil this face - we've sworn to, ever since!
+The thing which had us mystified was the stone cairn at the top on the saddle; who put it there? and was it to mark this 'crack'?
+How about Hungerford's Track (Page's Pass) a few miles up the Grose from BIuegum as a negotiable route? I believe from Myles Dunphy that this route was the original means of entry into the Grose for horses and cattle, although this seems to be a matter of opinion.
+I would be very keen to participate in a couple of weekend "recce's" with any S.B.W. interested, and we may be able to "damage the obscurity at some of these passes".
 Yours sincerely,
 (Sgd.) Roger Q. Rigby.
-Member: Mountain Trails Club,
-Outward Bound Association.
+Member: Mountain Trails Club, Outward Bound Association. and Prospective S.B.W. Whacko!
-and Prospective S.B.W. Whackn!
-. THE LONG WEEKEND.
+=====The Long Weekend.=====
-ALL U-TATE TRANSPORT, SFR LEAD:DRS FOR DETAE.S.
-SEPTEMBER 29-30 OCTOBER 1-2.
+All private transport, see leaders for details.
-Grassy Gully - Thompson's Hut - 'Trail blazing Old Duffers Trail - Exploration of Ettrema Badlands - Barron Pass - atrema. 38 Miles Rough.
-Rued ccu ntry, Gorge scenery. A chance for exploration in an area not frequently traversed.
+====September 29-30, October 1-2.====
-Map: Mi1itary.
-Leader: Wilf Hilder.
+Grassy Gully - Thompson's Hut - Trail blazing Old Duffers Trail - Exploration of Ettrema Badlands - Barron Pass - Ettrema. 38 Miles Rough. Rugged country, Gorge scenery. A chance for exploration in an area not frequently traversed. Map: Mi1itary. Leader: Wilf Hilder.
-Hilltop - Starlight's Trail - Nattai River - Blue Gum Creek - Couridjah. 38 Miles.
-Medium Walldng - pleasant river scenery - swimzing.
+Hilltop - Starlight's Trail - Nattai River - Blue Gum Creek - Couridjah. 38 Miles. Medium Walking - pleasant river scenery - swimming. Maps: Mittagong Military, Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist. Leader: Roy Craggs.
-Maps: Mittagong it ary
-Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist. Leader: Roy Craggs.
+Putty Road - Culoul Range - Colo River. 19 Miles. Special trip far map reading practice (See "Learn to Find Your Way" by 'Compass'). A leisurely walk in rugged country with grand gorge scenery and panoramas of the North Blue Mountains. Maps; Mellong and St. Albans Military. Leader: Bob Godfrey. (Read Jim. Brown's "'Cross the Colo", The S.B.W. June & July 1961.)
-Putty Road - Cu_loul Range - Colo River.
-Miles.
+=====Learn To Find You Way.=====
-Special trip far map reading practice (See "Learn to Find Your 'Aray" by 'Compass')
-A leisurely walk in rugged country with grand gorge scenery and panoramas of the North Blue Mountains.
-Maps; Mellong and St. Albans Military.
-TRARN TO Fla) YOUR WAY.
 "Compass".
-Prospectives and new medDers, can you use a map and compass in country you do not knoita Everything cannot be learned on one instructional walk. You need practice to give you experience and confidence, to do your part in filling future walks programmes. A three day trip of 19 miles in the Colo area has been planned by Bob Godfrey to gi-ve you an opportunity to ge-b this practice in using a map and cowpass. The trip will ha ve easy, rcugh and rEdium parts, with thick scrub, river walking, open country, and no tracks.
-The intention is to conduct frequent, map conferem es so that all who attend know where they are going and how. All those present will be asked to take an
+Prospectives and new members, can you use a map and compass in country you do not know? Everything cannot be learned on one instructional walk. You need practice to give you experience and confidence, to do your part in filling future walks programmes. A three day trip of 19 miles in the Colo area has been planned by Bob Godfrey to give you an opportunity to get this practice in using a map and compass. The trip will have easy, rough and medium parts, with thick scrub, river walking, open country, and no tracks.
-tead er: Bob Godfrey.
-(Read Jim. Brown's " 'Cross the Colo", The S.B.V.T. June & July 1961.)
+The intention is to conduct frequent map conferences so that all who attend know where they are going and how. All those present will be asked to take an active part in these conferences. All this will take time, that is why 3 days are used to cover a mere 20 miles.
-.
-active part in these conferenaes. All this will take time, that is why 3 days are used to cover a mere 20 miles.
+This walk and others planned for the future may be considered as advanced instructional walks designed as a follow up to the instructional walks the Club requires each prospective member to attend.
-This walk and ethers planned for the future may be considered as advanced instructional walks designed as a follow up to the instructional walks the Club requires each prospective member to attend.
-Remember new members are the future walking strength of the Club and if they
+Remember new members are the future walking strength of the Club and if they do not learn to map read with confidence future walks programmes can only be a dreary round of the same old walks on the same well worn tracks.
-do not learn to map read with confidence future walks programmes can only be a dreary raard of the same old walks on the same well -warn tracks.
-We all know that programme trips that may have inexperienced new prospectives on theninnst go according to a mell ordered plan, 8) it is not suggested that test walks be pathfinding trips.
+We all know that programme trips that may have inexperienced new prospectives on them must go according to a well ordered plan, so it is not suggested that test walks be pathfinding trips.
-But it is. desirable that there be more small groups who are willing and nble to explore so that well known places may be visited in different ways and new trips found.
+But it is desirable that there be more small groups who are willing and __able__ to explore so that well known places may be visited in different ways and new trips found.
 This cannot happen unless new members take an interest and learn to map read.
-Leaders should be asked to give prospectives information on how he is leading the trip and encourage any interest they show. Too many trips are led at a smart clip with never a map in sight, so that prospectives cet the impression the leader is clairvoyant, and give up trying to understand how it's (lone and just follow.
-We hope more people will learn to find their own way in the bush By Compass.
+Leaders should be asked to give prospectives information on how he is leading the trip and encourage any interest they show. Too many trips are led at a smart clip with never a map in sight, so that prospectives get the impression the leader is clairvoyant, and give up trying to understand how it's done and just follow.
-AMENDE HONORABLE.
+We hope more people will learn to find their own way in the bush
+By Compass.
+=====Amende Honorable.=====
 -Jim Brown.
-If you have been saying for years that someone is all wrong and should know
-better, how do you make reparation when your confidence in your own judgment is shaken'
+If you have been saying for years that someone is all wrong and should know better, how do you make reparation when your confidence in your own judgment is shaken? Especially when the offended party is an organisation as large as the Army Survey Corps, and the critic a solitary walker.
-Especially when the offended party is an organisation as large as the Army Survey Corps, and the critic a solitary walker.
-Anyway, the facts are these. Something like nine years ago, in company with four other pioneers, I made a traverse of the Blue Labyrinth from West to East, from
+Anyway, the facts are these. Something like nine years ago, in company with four other pioneers, I made a traverse of the Blue Labyrinth from West to East, from Waratah Trig, some 13 miles out along the Kings Tableland Road, via the divide between Warragamba River and the Erskine Creek, to Warragamba Dam, then just beginning to take shape as a retaining wall.
-Waratah Trig, some 13 miles out along the Kings Tableland Road, via the divide between
-Warragamba River and the Erskine Creek, to Warragamba Dam, then just beginning to take shape as a retaining wall.
+On the Sunday morning, assiduously following the ridge pattern shown on the map, we came to a place right on the junction of the uncontoured Jenolan military map and the contoured Liverpool sheet, where something was evidently amiss. Our ridbe began to go down - then down some more - and even downwarder.
-On the Sunday =ming, assiduously following the ride pattern daown on the map, we cane to a place right on the junction of the uncontoured Jenolan military nap and the contoured Liverpool sheet, -where something was evidently amiss. Our ridLe bean
-to go down - then down some more - and even downwarder.
+We checked thereabouts, and after a fine flurry of map and compass consultation, I announced (1) the map was wrong (2) we were on the watershed as indicated on the map (3) there was a creek shown as flowing into Ripple Creek (hence to the Warragamba) but which really cut through our "divide" and entered the Erskine (4) the correct watershed was a ridge, shown as a furry caterpillar on the Jenolan map, which sort of finished in mid air near the Eastern edge of the map.
-We checked thereabouts, and after a fine flurry of map and compass consaltatinn,,
-.
+The other, ignorant swabs all agreed, and except for some brief demur from Pete Stitt who thought we should go down, cross the "non existent" creek that severed our ridge and then up again, we also agreed to go round and follow this parallel ridge lying to the South.
-I announced (1) the map was wrong (2) we were on the watershed as indicated on the
-nap (3) there was a creek shown as flowing into Ripple Creek (hence to the Narragamba) but which really cut through our "divide" and entered the Erskine (4) the carrect watershed was a ridge, shown as a furry caterpillar on the Jenolan map; which sort of finished in mid air near the Eastern edge of the map.
+Of course, this course more or less worked out, except that we did have to descend into a creek and climb out again. However I was convinced that we had only been a few hundred yards off course, and would have found a low saddle upstream a little way. Although, mark you, T couldn't actually descry this theoretical saddle as we climbed into and out of our creek.
-The other, ignorant swabs all agreed; and except for some brief demur. from
-Pete Stitt who thought we should go doWn, cross the "non existent" creek that severed our ridge and then up again; we also agreed to go round and follow this parallel ridge lying to the South.
-Of course, this course more or less worked out, except that we did have to descend into a creek 'and climb out again., However I was convinced that we had only been a few htnared yards offcourse, and would have found a low saddle upstream a little way. Although, mark you, T couldn't actually descry this theoretical saddle as ye. climbed into and Out of our creek.
 The upshot of it all was that for year I have solemnly averred, in speech, in writing, and at Instructional weekends that, "military maps are usually very reliable, with one or two exceptions - one of them at the join of the Jenolan and Liverpool sheets --"
-Then; late in Nay, having heard that the Bush Fire Fighting organisation had formed a Fire Trail along 'the Erskine4Tarragamba divide, I decided to see what it was like.
-It proved a surprisingly interesting trip, considering it was virtually all bush road. Moreover, relieved of the need to keep in touch with one's whereabouts by incessant reference to map and compass, it was possible to look around, and some sections of the way were quite spectacu3ar, though not in the sense that beetling cliffs and yawning precipices catch the eye.
+Then, late in May, having heard that the Bush Fire Fighting organisation had formed a Fire Trail along the Erskine-Warragamba divide, I decided to see what it was like.
-However, on Saturday afternoont travelling vest along the divide, I came to a place where the road drops acutely (about 1 in.41 say, rather like the upper
-section of Kedumba Pass) alongside a cliff overlooking Erskine Creek, and at the bottom is a sign "ERMINE GAP - PUT OUT YOUR FIRE".
+It proved a surprisingly interesting trip, considering it was virtually all bush road. Moreover, relieved of the need to keep in touch with one's whereabouts by incessant reference to map and compass, it was possible to look around, and some sections of the way were quite spectacular, though not in the sense that beetling cliffs and yawning precipices catch the eye.
-I felt slightly abashed, having thnee sneered at a newspaper report that a party of soldiers marching from Bathurst camp to Ingleburn via some of the roughest country in the State" had been cautioned to look out for a mysterious bush monster in the vicinity of Erskine Gap. At the time I had asked if Erskine Gap was anywhere near "Breakfast River" some 30 miles south of Katoomba where an overdue party had been reported.
-Nell, here vas -Erskine Gap - and a fine saddle it was too. The tops on either side must be 1600' above sea level and the gap, I supposed, scarcely 1000'. A very respectable gap..
+__However__, on Saturday afternoon, travelling west along the divide, I came to a place where the road drops acutely (about 1 in 4, I'd say, rather like the upper section of Kedumba Pass) alongside a cliff overlooking Erskine Creek, and at the bottom is a sign "Erskine Gap - put out your fire".
-The fire trail twisted around and crossed the top of Ripple Creek. Or was it the of Ripple Creek there was quite a fair flow of water for a-dry year.
-Also, the trail was not going directly up the opposite side of the gap, but having crossed Ripple Creek was going up a spur just downstream from Erskine Gap. In fact, it might almost be the ridge we followed 9 years ago when we found our divide -
+I felt slightly abashed, having once sneered at a newspaper report that a party of soldiers marching from Bathurst camp to Ingleburn via "some of the roughest country in the State" had been cautioned to look out for a mysterious bush monster in the vicinity of Erskine Gap. At the time I had asked if Erskine Gap was anywhere near "Breakfast River" some 30 miles south of Katoomba where an overdue party had been reported.
-My thought. processes suddenly ground to a stmdstill. It was just, possible after ell --- wh en I climbed a bit higher I -should know --- don't Vcome to a hasty  decision --
-Some three or four hundred feet up I stopped and looked around. The top of Ripple Creek, flowing into ti Warragamba, was enclosed in the valley ahead of me: that was surely the valley we had spent so much time in circumnavigating on that September weekend years ago. It doesn't flo* to the Erskine after all - and the map is right. It's just a mighty deep saddle, so steep that the Fire Tr41 goes the same -way we did.
+Well, here was Erskine Gap - and a fine saddle it was too. The tops on either side must be 1600' above sea level and the gap, I supposed, scarcely 1000'. A very respectable gap.
-There. I've said it. (Fcr he himself has said it, and its greatly to his credit.) The Army is vindicated and I am routed in confusion.
-I don't think 1111 go and have another look at that ridge on the Windsor map I've spoken about for ten years past. They may be right there also.
+The fire trail twisted around and crossed the top of Ripple Creek. Or was it the __top__ of Ripple Creek - there was quite a fair flow of water for a dry year. Also, the trail was not going directly up the opposite side of the gap, but having crossed Ripple Creek was going up a spur just downstream from Erskine Gap. In fact, it might almost be the ridge we followed 9 years ago when we found our divide --
-DON'T MISS THESE
-OCTOBER. 6-7-8 Putty Road, Culoul Rz..,nge, Colo River' x1loration. 25 ii1es Rough.
+My thought processes suddenly ground to a standstill. It was just possible after all --- when I climbed a bit higher I should know --- don't come to a hasty  decision ---
-Leader: Colin Putt. Private TranspOrt.
-Dungalla liejghts - Box Falls - rittaElovi Hole - 7.1miler Mountain - Morong Falls. 25 Miles Very Rouch.
+Some three or four hundred feet up I stopped and looked around. The top of Ripple Creek, flowing into the Warragamba, was enclosed in the valley ahead of me: that was surely the valley we had spent so much time in circumnavigating on that September weekend years ago. It doesn't flow to the Erskine after all - and the map is right. It's just a mighty deep saddle, so steep that the Fire Trail goes the same way we did.
-Leader: Ben Estate.. Private Transport.
-OCTOBER 13-14-15
+There. I've said it. (For he himself has said it, and its greatly to his credit.) The Army is vindicated and I am routed in confusion.
-Barallier - Murruin Creek Bindook Gorge Exploration. 25 miles Rough.
-Leader: Wilf Hilder. Private VTanspbrt. -
+I don't think I'll go and have another look at that ridge on the Windsor map I've spoken about for ten years past. They may be right there also.
-N.P.A. CUTIMS.
-SEPTE.,/lBE2R. 17TH Wildflower Ramble No.2. Blue Mountains National Park, Glenbrook. If y so. are coming by road .. from Railway Strtion turn east along road, skirting Vnorth side of the railway line, across overhead railway bridge, narkint, at end of road and await rain body.
+=====Don't Miss These!!=====
-Train travellers catch 8.20 a m. ex Central, 8.32 a m. ex Strathfield and prcc cod from Glenbrook as above, pssemblinr at per king point et
-a m. Lunch will be taken at the Causeway, Clenbrook Creek at noon, and we will endeavour to provide guides for those I.Pai-to want to walk to either Euroka .. a place of fine trees and grassy slopes... or the Red Hand Cave, where splendid aboriginal stencils may be seen. Return trains leave Glenbrook at 5.26 p m. and 6.37 p m.
+|October 6-7-8|Putty Road, Culoul Range, Colo River Exploration. 25 miles Rough. Leader: Colin Putt. Private Transport.|
-Leader: J. Gordon McHern, 166 Bridge Road, Wentworth-vine.
+| |Dungalla Heights - Box Falls - Tuglow Hole - Trailer Mountain - Morong Falls. 25 Miles Very Rough. Leader: Ben Estate. Private Transport.|
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+|October 13-14-15|Barallier - Murruin Creek - Bindook Gorge Exploration. 25 miles Rough. Leader: Wilf Hilder. Private Transport.|
-ST 30 -. Carrington Falls: At the head of the Kantaroo River near
-OCTOBER 1-2 Robertson. Ifyau are coming from Bowral, go through Robertson towards Macquarie Pass and Albion Park, to the Jamberoo and - Carrington Falls turnoff. The turnoff to'CarrinEton Falls from the Jamberoo Road is before the Kangaroo River crossing. If you are coming from. Albion Park    come up the Macquarie Pass and the turnoff is before reaching Robertson.
+=====N.P.A. Outings.=====
-During the ifv ekend, call over to the =Rai GROUNDS FAUNAL RESERVE at the top of the Jamberoo Mountain Pass. Take a walk around the Griffiths Trail. Also be sure to do a walk over to Gerringong Falls from Carrington Falls. A.:first-class spot:
-Isam wwwwmo
+|September 17th|Wildflower Ramble No.2. Blue Mountains National Park, Glenbrook. If you are coming by road... from Railway Station turn east along road, skirting north side of the railway line, across overhead railway bridge, __parking at end of road and await main body__. Train travellers catch 8.20 a.m. ex Central, 8.32 a.m. ex Strathfield and proceed from Glenbrook as above, assembling at parking point at 10 a.m. Lunch will be taken at the Causeway, Glenbrook Creek at noon, and we will endeavour to provide guides for those who want to walk to either Euroka... a place of fine trees and grassy slopes... or the Red Hand Cave, where splendid aboriginal stencils may be seen. Return trains leave Glenbrook at 5.26 p.m. and 6.37 p.m. Leader: J. Gordon McKern, 166 Bridge Road, Wentworthville.|
-On August 16th Bill Beatty presented readings of quJer happenings in the early history of Australia. A most unusual entertainment, which was well received 117 an absorbed audience.
+|September 30 - October 1-2|__Carrington Falls__: At the head of the Kangaroo River near Robertson. If you are coming from Bowral, go through Robertson towards Macquarie Pass and Albion Park, to the Jamberoo and Carrington Falls turnoff. The turnoff to Carrington Falls from the Jamberoo Road is before the Kangaroo River crossing. If you are coming from Albion Park... come up the Macquarie Pass and the turnoff is before reaching Robertson. During the weekend, call over to the Barren Grounds Faunal Reserve at the top of the Jamberoo Mountain Pass. Take a walk around the Griffiths Trail. Also be sure to do a walk over to Gerringong Falls from Carrington Falls. A first-class spot!|
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