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 Member: Mountain Trails Club, Outward Bound Association. and Prospective S.B.W. Whacko!
-. 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.
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-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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+On August 16th Bill Beatty presented readings of queer happenings in the early history of Australia. A most unusual entertainment, which was well received by an absorbed audience.
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