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 =====Extracts From Letters To The Editor.=====
-====From Alex colley:====
+====From Alex Colley:====
 Dear Sir,
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 Whether it is the Domain, the Botanic Gardens, National Park, Bouddi or Bong Bong, nature falls flat before the almighty automobile. Roads tear through the bush and gash the hillsides. They will be lined with beer bottles and old mattresses, and they will lead to nice big buildings with all mod cons..."
-and FROM CUE HALLSTROM.
+====and from Clem Hallstrom.====
-.  i..BushwalliBrs 1inow of old that most motr i'itts are only too interested in following a. road irre speCti ve of where. i4/.. rrnP,77 lead., as 7_ong as the scenery passed has satisfied a certain exploring ego..
-"On reaching an advantage points-iriiespective of whether it  is well within the borders of a reserve or on the out siQrts, little respect is forthcoming because thei-e has never been the  training the sai rb as a Bush -walker is given in his , initial stages  as a prospective member.
+..."Bushwalkers know of old that most motorists are only too interested in following a road irrespective of where it may lead, as long as the scenery passed has satisfied a certain exploring ego.
-.
-- No or Itith any sound reasoning would suggest that ap-torists be deprived of
+"On reaching an advantage point, irrespective of whether it is well within the borders of a reserve or on the outskirts, little respect is forthcoming because there has never been the training the same as a Bushwalker is given in his initial stages  as a prospective member.
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-enjoying the beauty and peace-fulness of the bush: but or does object to the litter that is strewn around by them vrith absolutely no care of what damage might be caused by carelessly lighting fires and leaving tl-IBm unattended or participating in sheer vandalism for the want of passing the time away.
+No one with any sound reasoning would suggest that motorists be deprived of enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of the bush: but one does object to the litter that is strewn around by them with absolutely no care of what damage might be caused by carelessly lighting fires and leaving them unattended or participating in sheer vandalism for the want of passing the time away.
-..... I feel sure that L.Tra, Ding eldei, Icao-wirg him to have been a lover of
-the bush in its primitive state, would not permit any form of structure to be built on his behalf, to be turned into a mockery by pe_ople devoid of bush sense to transform the site into an untidy vandalised disgraceful state.
+..... I feel sure that A.W. Dingeldei, knowing him to have been a lover of the bush in its primitive state, would not permit any form of structure to be built on his behalf, to be turned into a mockery by people devoid of bush sense to transform the site into an untidy vandalised disgraceful state.
-It is true that National Reserves belong to the general public bnd from what is seen of the behaviour of the general public in the past, the honorary ranger have no end of trouble in effecting law and order.
-Bushwalkim Movement has accomplished a great deal of success in the past 3rears in enticing the Governments of the day to implement legislation for more National Parks and Reserves that the no ed of the Nation be met, and at no time
+It is true that National Reserves belong to the general public and from what is seen of the behaviour of the general public in the past, the honorary ranger have no end of trouble in effecting law and order.
-could it be said that the Bushwalkers in the main were selfida in wanting these same parks for themselves.
-TiTONDAFINE EARIONG KOOLMONG.
+The Bushwalking Movement has accomplished a great deal of success in the past years in enticing the Governments of the day to implement legislation for more National Parks and Reserves that the need of the Nation be met, and at no time could it be said that the Bushwalkers in the main were selfish in wanting these same parks for themselves..."
-Sunday. 30th July, 196.1.
+=====Wondabyne - Kariong - Koolewong.=====
+Sunday, 30th July, 1961.
 - Reg Meakins.
-Starters: Kath. Brown, Beverly Clark, Auri el mitchellirGrace Rigg, Bill Rowlands* and Reg Meakins (Leader).
-The party travelled 'on the 8.15 'a m.-train- from Central. Later in the-year, when the days are longer, the 9.55 a m.--tran would be suitable, as the journey to Wornabyne is only an hall' and a quarter.
-From Wondabym, it is an easy climb to the top of the main ridge, about 500 ft., with traces of an old track. At the top of the ridge there is a good track leading North towards Ht. Kariongo with fine vie' ws of Mooney Creek, Brisbane Water and the Pacific 'Ocean.
-After about valet the track turns East for about 71- miles. The present party followed the track, but an interesting variation at this-point muld be to continue Ncrth along the top ofthe main ridge and then Eastwards on to Mt. Kariong. The best water supply on this trip is a stream vhich is crossed about a mile before the track reaches Mt, Kariorg and the party had an early lunch at this spot.
-After lunch, we explcred a little wag' down this delightful stream, then continued along the track to the place where it is close beside Mb. Kariong. Heiie we left the packs and climbed "IV through thick scrub. The top (823 feet) is overgrown and the best views are from rock ledges on the slopes.
-There is a club rifle ran-7e on the Ncrth side of Mt. Kariong and although-this is not usually used on Surrlays it is desirable to check with Mr. Harry Monk (Woy Woy 234) befcre planning this walk.
-.
-From Mt. Kariong we continued North East and East along the tr-5,ck, and then North along the Woy Woy Road for about a mile. Fr OM here. to the Lyre Trig (795 feet) it is only a thcrt distance bit there are some thick groves of Hakea Acicularis be negotiated. The ridges from Lyre to the Tascott-Koolewong Road are easy going and fran Tascott to Koolewong there is a pleasant old earth road (about :tenth class) on the Western side at' the railway Um.
-During the trip the party showed considerable interest in the wild flowers, and greatly enjoyed the- fire displays of Boronia ledifolia. and many of the heath" family. Some Eriostemon shrubs were just beginning to flower, and a few. Small specimens of Native Rose Bomnia were observed.
-Da WALKS.
-NOVVBER. 19 Coalcliff Stairwell Tops - Kelly's Falls - Otford Werong Bulgo - fibford. 13 miles.
-Plenty of ups and downs on this walk, which explores part of the Illawarr- a Coastal Ranges axd come s -out on to -the Coast before returning to Otford.
-.38 a m. Wollongong train from Sydry Steam Station to Coalcliff. Ticlets.: Coalcliff Return at 12/3d.
-Map: Part Hacking Tourist*
-Leader: _Jim Brown.
-NOVIEER 26 Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Otford. 8 miles.
-An-excellent Summertime outir3g, and there's bound to be time for sUrfing at Burning Palms. So rre lovely forest in the 'Garrawarra Primitive Area.
-.38 a m. Wollongong train frog 4rdrBy Steam Station to Lilyvale. Tickets: Oatford Return at, 6/.8d .but alight at Lilyvale. Map; Port Hacking Tourist.,
-Leader: Irene Pridham.
-DECEMBER 3 Heat,hcote - Heathcate Creek - Waterfall." - 8 miles.
-An -ea* walk passing several gdod 'swimming' holes, particulairly at
-Moorabinda and Kingfisher Pools. I The leader proposed to have tea out before catching the train home from-Waterfall.*
-.50 a m. Cronulla train from Certral-Electric Statfont to Sutherland* CHIME there for rail- motor." to Heathcote." 7,
-Tickets; Waterfall Return at 5/9d*, but "alight at Heath cote. Map: Pant Hacking Tourist. or Camden.1/11.1.itary.
-Leader:- jack Gentle.-
-DECEMBER 10 Waterfall - Kangaroo Creek - Heathcote. 8rni1.es.
+Starters: Kath Brown, Beverly Clark, Auriel Mitchell, Grace Rigg, Bill Rowlands and Reg Meakins (Leader).
-Last week's Walk explored t1i,s district but,  on the Western Side of the railway line. This walk tralierdes couitry to the East  'of the railway
- line in the Royal Natio-nal Park. Pleasant :walking and fairly ear going. Transport arrangements are exactly the same as last week, except that you alight at Waterfall.
+The party travelled on the 8.15 a.m. train from Central. Later in the year, when the days are longer, the 9.55 a.m. train would be suitable, as the journey to Wondabyne is only an hour and a quarter.
-Ticlet s  Waterfall- Return at 5/9d.. Map; Port Hacking -Toutiest.
-leader: Dick Child.
+From Wondabyne, it is an easy climb to the top of the main ridge, about 500 ft., with traces of an old track. At the top of the ridge there is a good track leading North towards Mt. Kariong, with fine views of Mooney Creek, Brisbane Water and the Pacific Ocean.
+After about 1 1/2 miles the track turns East for about 3/4 miles. The present party followed the track, but an interesting variation at this point would be to continue North along the top of the main ridge and then Eastwards on to Mt. Kariong. The best water supply on this trip is a stream which is crossed about a mile before the track reaches Mt. Kariong and the party had an early lunch at this spot.
+After lunch, we explored a little way down this delightful stream, then continued along the track to the place where it is close beside Mt. Kariong. Here we left the packs and climbed up through thick scrub. The top (823 feet) is overgrown and the best views are from rock ledges on the slopes.
+There is a club rifle range on the North side of Mt. Kariong and although this is not usually used on Sundays it is desirable to check with Mr. Harry Monk (Woy Woy 234) before planning this walk.
+From Mt. Kariong we continued North East and East along the track, and then North along the Woy Woy Road for about a mile. From here to the Lyre Trig (795 feet) it is only a short distance but there are some thick groves of Hakea Acicularis be negotiated. The ridges from Lyre to the Tascott-Koolewong Road are easy going and from Tascott to Koolewong there is a pleasant old earth road (about tenth class) on the Western side of the railway line.
+During the trip the party showed considerable interest in the wild flowers, and greatly enjoyed the fire displays of Boronia ledifolia and many of the heath family. Some Eriostemon shrubs were just beginning to flower, and a few small specimens of Native Rose Boronia were observed.
+=====Day Walks.=====
+|NOvember 19|Coalcliff - Stairwell Tops - Kelly's Falls - Otford - Werong - Bulgo - Otford. 13 miles. Plenty of ups and downs on this walk, which explores part of the Illawarra Coastal Ranges and comes out on to the Coast before returning to Otford. 8.38 a.m. Wollongong train from Sydney Steam Station to Coalcliff. Tickets: Coalcliff Return at 12/3d. Map: Part Hacking Tourist. Leader: Jim Brown.|
+|November 26|Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Otford. 8 miles. An excellent Summertime outing, and there's bound to be time for surfing at Burning Palms. Some lovely forest in the Garrawarra Primitive Area. 8.38 a.m. Wollongong train from Sydney Steam Station to Lilyvale. Tickets: Otford Return at 6/.8d., but alight at Lilyvale. Map; Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: Irene Pridham.|
+|December 3|Heathcote - Heathcote Creek - Waterfall. - 8 miles. An easy walk passing several good swimming holes, particularly at Miara, Moorabinda and Kingfisher Pools. The leader proposed to have tea out before catching the train home from Waterfall. 8.50 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. Change there for rail motor to Heathcote. Tickets: Waterfall Return at 5/9d., but alight at Heathcote. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military. Leader: Jack Gentle.|
+|December 10|Waterfall - Kangaroo Creek - Heathcote. 8 miles. Last week's walk explored this district but on the Western Side of the railway line. This walk traverses country to the East of the railway line in the Royal National Park. Pleasant walking and fairly easy going. Transport arrangements are exactly the same as last week, except that you alight at Waterfall. Tickets: Waterfall return at 5/9d. Map: Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: Dick Child.|
 A YEAR AGO.
  John Bookluck.