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- Alex Colley. | - Alex Colley. | ||
- | Four new mothers, Auriel Mitchell, Grace Rigg, Margaret Milson, and Ian Steven were welcomed by the President at the beginning of the meeting. It was left to Paddy Pallin to pin the badge on the fifth new member, Robert, Pallin, and welcome him into the club in the French manner. Whether the President will adopt this style of welcome remains to be seen. | + | Four new mothers, Auriel Mitchell, Grace Rigg, Margaret Milson, and Ian Steven were welcomed by the President at the beginning of the meeting. It was left to Paddy Pallin to pin the badge on the fifth new member, Robert Pallin, and welcome him into the club in the French manner. Whether the President will adopt this style of welcome remains to be seen. |
- | In correspondence we learned that Federation had appointed a Tracks and Access Committee and, at Paddy' | + | In correspondence we learned that Federation had appointed a Tracks and Access Committee and, at Paddy' |
Then there was news of another donation to Club Funds - no less than £50 from Fred Kennedy, with a suggestion that it might be used for a new typewriter. The President thanked Fred warmly for this generous gift. | Then there was news of another donation to Club Funds - no less than £50 from Fred Kennedy, with a suggestion that it might be used for a new typewriter. The President thanked Fred warmly for this generous gift. | ||
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Here are a few more of the long ago - all in this same letter - and in the light of history - really amusing. Some car comment too! | Here are a few more of the long ago - all in this same letter - and in the light of history - really amusing. Some car comment too! | ||
- | "Saw a Henderson Mobike in Coma, it did 108 M. in 3 hours. Is that good? This town (Queanbeyan) is full of Lizzies - 1896 models - stacks of row and stacks of pace. Heard Hughes and federal members speak here - fowlhouse lot - awfu1ly like a club council meeting and THEY are the heads!! Hughes!!! gee!! Quite loyal meeting though - had 10 half washed kids armed with flags which they waved when Billy came in. So appropriate though. And a final note of social life. Saw Mary Pickford last night - bosker, came home to big log fire - and Mrs. Gardiner (the landlady) had some onions | + | "Saw a Henderson Mobike in Coma, it did 108 M. in 3 hours. Is that good? This town (Queanbeyan) is full of Lizzies - 1896 models - stacks of row and stacks of pace. Heard Hughes and federal members speak here - fowlhouse lot - awfu1ly like a club council meeting and THEY are the heads!! Hughes!!! gee!! Quite loyal meeting though - had 10 half washed kids armed with flags which they waved when Billy came in. So appropriate though. And a final note of social life. Saw Mary Pickford last night - bosker, came home to big log fire - and Mrs. Gardiner (the landlady) had some onions |
Happy pre fission and commo days, when ignorance WAS bliss. | Happy pre fission and commo days, when ignorance WAS bliss. | ||
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Isn't " | Isn't " | ||
- | =====Kowmung | + | =====Kowmung |
====Continuing " | ====Continuing " | ||
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- Harry Savage (The S.B.W., February 1933) | - Harry Savage (The S.B.W., February 1933) | ||
- | Jenolan' | + | Jenolan Caves to Yerranderie via Council Chambers Ck., the Hollanders, Tuglow and Upper Kowmung Rivers. |
Camp was reached again at two, and a rather belated dinner partaken of. It then being too late in the day to continue our journey, we decided to stop overnight in Tuglow Hole and start off bright and early in the morning. For the only time on the trip the sun was beaten out of bed, and at six o' | Camp was reached again at two, and a rather belated dinner partaken of. It then being too late in the day to continue our journey, we decided to stop overnight in Tuglow Hole and start off bright and early in the morning. For the only time on the trip the sun was beaten out of bed, and at six o' | ||
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Bed was sought early that evening for we were nearly all in. But although tired out we were happy, for having come through the roughest and toughest part of the mountains we were nearly knocking at the back door of civilisation after nine strenuous nerve-racking days. The last day proved to be the hardest of all. The heat of the sun even at the early hour of six was unbearable. | Bed was sought early that evening for we were nearly all in. But although tired out we were happy, for having come through the roughest and toughest part of the mountains we were nearly knocking at the back door of civilisation after nine strenuous nerve-racking days. The last day proved to be the hardest of all. The heat of the sun even at the early hour of six was unbearable. | ||
- | Our fir st view of Yerranderie was gained from the sadd1e above the coal seam on the range overlookLng the Tonalli River. Another three quarters of an hour brought us to the journey' | + | Our first view of Yerranderie was gained from the sadd1e above the coal seam on the range overlookLng the Tonalli River. Another three quarters of an hour brought us to the journey' |
I have heard this said of the Kowmung country - "the good Lord made a clerical error when measuring up the surface of the globe and as this is the last part He ever made, He had to stand it up on end to save wasting it." | I have heard this said of the Kowmung country - "the good Lord made a clerical error when measuring up the surface of the globe and as this is the last part He ever made, He had to stand it up on end to save wasting it." | ||
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=====Extracts From Letters To The Editor.===== | =====Extracts From Letters To The Editor.===== | ||
- | ====From Alex colley:==== | + | ====From Alex Colley:==== |
Dear Sir, | 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..." | 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' | + | |
- | "On reaching an advantage | + | ..." |
- | 15. | + | |
- | - No or Itith any sound reasoning would suggest that ap-torists | + | "On reaching an advantage |
- | -- | + | |
- | enjoying the beauty and peace-fulness | + | No one with any sound reasoning would suggest that motorists |
- | ..... I feel sure that L.Tra, Ding eldei, Icao-wirg | + | |
- | 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 | + | ..... I feel sure that A.W. Dingeldei, knowing |
- | It is true that National Reserves belong to the general public | + | |
- | Bushwalkim | + | It is true that National Reserves belong to the general public |
- | could it be said that the Bushwalkers in the main were selfida | + | |
- | TiTONDAFINE EARIONG KOOLMONG. | + | The Bushwalking |
- | Sunday. 30th July, 196.1. | + | |
+ | =====Wondabyne - Kariong - Koolewong.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sunday, 30th July, 1961. | ||
- Reg Meakins. | - 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 ' | ||
- | 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. | ||
- | 16. | ||
- | 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' | ||
- | 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. | ||
- | 8.38 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' | ||
- | 8.38 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." | ||
- | An -ea* walk passing several gdod ' | ||
- | Moorabinda and Kingfisher Pools. I The leader proposed to have tea out before catching the train home from-Waterfall.* | ||
- | 8.50 a m. Cronulla train from Certral-Electric Statfont to Sutherland* CHIME there for rail- motor." | ||
- | Tickets; Waterfall Return at 5/9d*, but " | ||
- | Leader:- jack Gentle.- | ||
- | DECEMBER | + | Starters: Kath Brown, Beverly Clark, Auriel Mitchell, Grace Rigg, Bill Rowlands and Reg Meakins (Leader). |
- | Last week' | + | |
- | line in the Royal Natio-nal | + | 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 | + | |
- | 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. |
- | A YEAR AGO. | + | |
- | John Bookluck. | + | 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. |
- | Blood rushed to my head. Flushed I strairBd | + | |
- | "You won't bring your sluicing | + | 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. |
- | He didn't answer but kept staring blankly into space. Being a prospective couldn' | + | |
- | It -Was a drab grey dqy with possibility of rain looming, | + | 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. |
- | . (if only walking was like this at home). The delights of being air bound soon wore off. | + | |
- | Wind and rain never go hand in hand with walking. Wind drove rain down my- neck. Next it fought furiously with my groundsheet and won. Up it went li a. skirt in the wind until it shrouded itself about riv face blinding me. I swore, counted ten backwards and again became master. | + | 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. |
- | The view wasn't much; just clouds and rain that could be seeh amrwhere. So I sat down resigned to my fate while rain ran down my forehead, through my brows, to drop on to the cheeks and slowly | + | |
+ | 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' | ||
+ | |November 26|Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Otford. 8 miles. An excellent Summertime outing, and there' | ||
+ | |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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====A Year Ago.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - John Bookluck. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Blood rushed to my head. Flushed I strained | ||
+ | |||
+ | "You won't bring your sluicing | ||
+ | |||
+ | He didn't answer but kept staring blankly into space. Being a prospective | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was a drab grey day with possibility of rain looming, as often it is in Scotland, when I left the beautiful hostel with its oak floors, polished panels and airy rooms where once dwelled the Laird, to set off along the track to Ben Lomond. Although the track was well worn by countless hikers | ||
+ | |||
+ | Wind and rain never go hand in hand with walking. Wind drove rain down my neck. Next it fought furiously with my groundsheet and won. Up it went like skirt in the wind until it shrouded itself about my face blinding me. I swore, counted ten backwards and again became master. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The view wasn't much; just clouds and rain that could be seen anywhere. So I sat down resigned to my fate while rain ran down my forehead, through my brows, to drop on to the cheeks and slowly | ||
After lunch I met some intrepid students from Manchester University, one of whom gave me a piece of crunchy bar and asked questions. Did she think I was the wild colonial boy? | After lunch I met some intrepid students from Manchester University, one of whom gave me a piece of crunchy bar and asked questions. Did she think I was the wild colonial boy? | ||
- | Nearing the bottom of Ben Lomond 'a waterlogged base the sun came out and smiled, revealing a beautiful violet tinge in the heather on the green round hills while the wet road sparkled joyfully as it led us to another warm and dry hostel all panelled in oak | ||
- | 18, | ||
- | COIENG | ||
- | NOMB-a, 22ND - " | ||
- | DECE1BER 8TH - | ||
- | DON'T IUSS | ||
- | The Christmas Party By the See Dance | ||
- | at North Sydney Coureil Chambers. | ||
- | Pleas-wit surroundings Handy to Transport No Parking Problems | ||
- | ERRATA. | ||
- | Somehow Hcarabiner and sling" came out as " | ||
- | We are happy to rcbort that the stri:ng was not needed (for the five abseils) and the party made a successful though frigid trip. | ||
- | We hope to have more details when the leader 's hands stop shaking, and he can jot down a few notes fcr us. | ||
- | NO1TEEE1R 17-18-19 Tfatoonba - Carlon' | ||
- | A ridge and river trip in ti-B best part of Cox's River country. Fine vie 77S of the Grand Bluffs, -pleasant talking along Cox's and Little River. | ||
- | Maps: Myles Dunphy' | ||
+ | Nearing the bottom of Ben Lomond' | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Coming Social Events.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | November 22nd - " | ||
+ | |||
+ | NOvember 29th - Auction in the Clubroom. | ||
+ | |||
+ | December 8th - __Don' | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Errata.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Somehow " | ||
+ | |||
+ | We are happy to report that the string was not needed (for the five abseils) and the party made a successful though frigid trip. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We hope to have more details when the leader' | ||
+ | |||
+ | |November 17-18-19|Katoomba - Carlon' |
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