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|How Rugged Can You Get?| |10| | |How Rugged Can You Get?| |10| | ||
- | |Federation Report for Novenber|Brian Harvey|11| | + | |Federation Report for November|Brian Harvey|11| |
|What Happened at Christmas?| |12| | |What Happened at Christmas?| |12| | ||
- | |Kowmung Cavalcade - Part 1V - Thrills, Spills & Chills in the Kowmurg|Paddy Pallin|14| | + | |Kowmung Cavalcade - Part 1V - Thrills, Spills & Chills in the Kowmung|Paddy Pallin|14| |
===== Advertisements ===== | ===== Advertisements ===== | ||
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- | .... "They, (Mallory and Irvine) did not forfeit their lives in vain. But men will live in vain, however secure and comfortable their way of existence, if they allow the spirit of adventure to die in their souls. For such there can be no more progress in penetrating the sttongholds | + | .... "They, (Mallory and Irvine) did not forfeit their lives in vain. But men will live in vain, however secure and comfortable their way of existence, if they allow the spirit of adventure to die in their souls. For such there can be no more progress in penetrating the strongholds |
'Half the charm of climbing mountains is born in visions preceding this experience - visions of what is mysterious, remote, inaccessible', | 'Half the charm of climbing mountains is born in visions preceding this experience - visions of what is mysterious, remote, inaccessible', | ||
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Leader: Jack Gentle. XM6121 (H), LA6041 (B). | Leader: Jack Gentle. XM6121 (H), LA6041 (B). | ||
- | 8.30 a.m. train to waterfall. Easy walk to Campsite. | + | 8.30 a.m. train to waterfall. Easy walk to campsite. |
For further details, see Leader and the Port Hacking Tourist Map in the Cupboard. | For further details, see Leader and the Port Hacking Tourist Map in the Cupboard. | ||
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There were no new members present at the start of our meeting, but one old member, Ron Knightley, had returned from faraway places and was welcomed back by the President. Several other old members, still faraway, sent us Christmas cards. They included Ken Lewis, Dorothy Lawry, Margaret Ryan and Sheila Binns. | There were no new members present at the start of our meeting, but one old member, Ron Knightley, had returned from faraway places and was welcomed back by the President. Several other old members, still faraway, sent us Christmas cards. They included Ken Lewis, Dorothy Lawry, Margaret Ryan and Sheila Binns. | ||
- | The Treasurer' | + | The Treasurer' |
Our Walks Secretary reported that Snow Brown' | Our Walks Secretary reported that Snow Brown' | ||
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Next the President welcomed a newly arrived new member - Pat Dalton. | Next the President welcomed a newly arrived new member - Pat Dalton. | ||
- | Federation report revealed that considerably better sales of the Federation magazine would be required if its cost were to be covered. Federation delegates then told us that it had been decided to ask each club to take on a specific responsibility at the Federation Reunion. It was proposed that the S.B.W. undertake the cleaning up of the campsite. This initiated a long debate which was only resolved in the affirmative by the Chairman' | + | Federation report revealed that considerably better sales of the Federation magazine would be required if its cost were to be covered. Federation delegates then told us that it had been decided to ask each club to take on a specific responsibility at the Federation Reunion. It was proposed that the S.B.W. undertake the cleaning up of the campsite. This initiated a long debate which was only resolved in the affirmative by the Chairman' |
Next our own Reunion Committee was appointed. It included Bill Rodgers, Jack Gentle, Bob Godfrey and Pam Baker. | Next our own Reunion Committee was appointed. It included Bill Rodgers, Jack Gentle, Bob Godfrey and Pam Baker. | ||
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Leader Alex Colley. | Leader Alex Colley. | ||
- | This will go by private transport which will leave Turramrra Station at 11.40 a.m. on Saturday 3rd February. The 10.55 a.m. electric from Wynyard will get starters to Turramurra by 11.32 a.m. in time to get on the Land Rover. | + | This will go by private transport which will leave Turramrra Station at 11.40 a.m. on Saturday 3rd February. The 10.55 a.m. electric from Wynyard will get starters to Turramurra by 11.32 a.m. in time to get on the Land Rover. |
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- | ANNUAL SWIMMING C, | + | ===== annual Swimming Carnival |
- | a wide sandy bend of the Woronora River, | + | |
- | ON 10-11TH FEBRUAHT. HOW TO GET Thhiq.E. | + | At Lake Eckersley, a wide sandy bend of the Woronora River, |
- | The official | + | |
- | For the Sunday trip Brian Harvey will meet the party from the 8.20 a m. train at Heathcote Station at 9.14 a m. | + | __How to get there__. |
- | If you can' | + | |
- | member for directions or ring official leader after 4th February - 48-1462. | + | The official |
- | Easy 2 mile walk from Heathcote Stations mostly along the unused Water Board Road. | + | |
+ | For the Sunday trip Brian Harvey will meet the party from the 8.20 a.m. train at Heathcote Station at 9.14 a.m. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you can' | ||
+ | Easy 2½ mile walk from Heathcote Stations mostly along the unused Water Board Road. | ||
There are two Annual Trophies to be won - | There are two Annual Trophies to be won - | ||
- | The Henley Memorial Cup for higlest | + | |
- | Everts | + | * The Henley Memorial Cup for highest |
- | Men's Open Championship Women' | + | * The Mandelberg |
- | Women' | + | |
- | : | + | Events |
- | Long Plunge Gent a Long Plunge - Ladies Peanut Scramble. | + | |
- | The point score will be decided on the open races, breastroke and long plunge, | + | * Men's Open Championship |
+ | * Women' | ||
+ | * Men's Breaststroke | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Mixed Relay Race | ||
+ | * Teams Race | ||
+ | | ||
+ | * Long Plunge - Ladies | ||
+ | * Peanut Scramble | ||
+ | |||
+ | The point score will be decided on the open races, breastroke and long plunge. | ||
Prospective members and visitors are welcome, but cannot be awarded places in races. | Prospective members and visitors are welcome, but cannot be awarded places in races. | ||
- | See Notice Board for fixther | + | |
- | 7. FROM BOULDER. | + | See Notice Board for further |
- | Robert A. Duncan reports from the U.S.A. | + | |
- | Boulder, Colorado, | + | ---- |
- | 6th October, 1961. - | + | |
- | "I am writing from rem quarters; a bloke from work who has gone to New Zealand for 6 months has bequeathed me his house, a large moddrn | + | ===== From Boulder - Robert A. Duncan reports from the U.S.A. |
- | Autumn has arrifed | + | |
- | The mountains are under heavy snow now, and last Saturday I had my first experience of an-avalanche. I gat onto a patch where there W-ds about a foot of powder snow on top of a hard glaze, and the whole lot just took off with me down the hill. I finished up bouncing | + | High Altitude Observatory, |
+ | Boulder, Colorado,\\ | ||
+ | 6th October, 1961. | ||
+ | |||
+ | "I am writing from new quarters; a bloke from work who has gone to New Zealand for 6 months has bequeathed me his house, a large modern | ||
+ | |||
+ | Autumn has arrived | ||
+ | |||
+ | The mountains are under heavy snow now, and last Saturday I had my first experience of an avalanche. I got onto a patch where there was about a foot of powder snow on top of a hard glaze, and the whole lot just took off with me down the hill. I finished up bouncing | ||
1st December. | 1st December. | ||
- | " | ||
- | Tell Stitt that my 400 dollar car is still going well I use it to go - | ||
- | siding each weekend and have a permanent arrangement with a women' | ||
- | windscreen | ||
- | .11.11 | ||
- | From the Launceston :Walking Club's Bulletin :- | ||
- | " | ||
- | NEW aiNU BOOK. A new collection of Club songs, supplementary to the books already issued, is now available from Audrey Kenway at 1/- per copy. The " | + | " |
- | Al/All-ARM NOW FROM PADDY - | + | |
- | "THE TASlad',' | + | Tell Stitt that my 400 dollar car is still going well - I use it to go skiing each weekend and have a permanent arrangement with a women' |
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | From the Launceston Walking Club's Bulletin :- | ||
+ | |||
+ | " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === New song book. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | A new collection of Club songs, supplementary to the books already issued, is now available from Audrey Kenway at 1/- per copy. ThepJages | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | Available now from Paddy - | ||
+ | |||
+ | === "The Tasmanian Tramp" | ||
Magazine of the Hobart Walking Club contains :- | Magazine of the Hobart Walking Club contains :- | ||
- | "TiAo articles on the Port Davey area complete the coverage of thiswonderful rtgion, our first long article being in the last issue No.14: The geology and the flora of the area are described. | + | |
- | When the 'distinguished mountaineers Sir Fdmund. | + | "Two articles on the Port Davey area complete the coverage of this wonderful region, our first long article being in the last issue No.14. The geology and the flora of the area are described. |
- | Binoculars may become standard | + | |
- | Will _ | + | When the distinguished mountaineers Sir Edmund |
- | we change our diet after reading "Food for Thought"? | + | |
- | Two authoritativ6 | + | Binoculars may become standard |
- | The 1-eat wave last simmer | + | |
+ | Will we change our diet after reading "Food for Thought"? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Two authoritative | ||
+ | |||
+ | The heat wave last summer | ||
+ | |||
+ | Read "Take Care of Your Axe" to learn that it's your friend, not an enemy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Take your copy home to discover and enjoy the remaining eleven shorter | ||
The price is 3/-, postage 5d. extra. | The price is 3/-, postage 5d. extra. | ||
- | JUST A TR. | + | |
- | = Taro. | + | ---- |
- | Just a Tree - and millions there be Evolution' | + | |
- | They tould dover the Earth, given liberty But far man, Nature' | + | ===== Just A Tree. ===== |
- | Mho looks at a Tree looks-at leaves, And -a beatuiful | + | |
+ | - Taro. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Just a Tree - and millions there be.\\ | ||
+ | Evolution' | ||
+ | They would cover the Earth, given liberty\\ | ||
+ | But for man, Nature' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Who looks at a Tree - looks at leaves,\\ | ||
+ | And a beautiful | ||
+ | Where every twig its way it weaves\\ | ||
Sure knowing and finding its place to be. | Sure knowing and finding its place to be. | ||
- | Only walkers of the bush, to pause 0 ' | + | |
- | Know all its secret elusive beauty. | + | Only walkers of the bush, to pause o'night\\ |
- | As the campfire fountains it's dancing light, | + | Know all its secret elusive beauty.\\ |
+ | As the campfire fountains it's dancing light,\\ | ||
Behold! ... trunk and limb! ... sculptured anatomy! | Behold! ... trunk and limb! ... sculptured anatomy! | ||
- | Only walkers of the bush Accepting all gifts from Find Nature' | + | |
- | - So self contaiTnd, storn to dew,- - | + | Only walkers of the bush - so self contained, |
- | for so 'tis ordained, boundless view. | + | Accepting all gifts from storm to dew,\\ |
- | Mn intle mad surge of progress and gain, To caanter | + | Find Nature' |
- | Hold fast to the peace and balm the bush brings, Sling on yo r pack all Nature sings: | + | From whispering creek to boundless view. |
- | =wrasmildlMC.A. | + | |
- | DAY MHO. | + | And in the mad surge of progress and gain,\\ |
- | 9. | + | To counter |
- | JANUARY 14TH | + | Hold fast to the peace and balm the bush brings,\\ |
+ | Sling on your pack.... all Nature sings! | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Day Walks. ===== | ||
(Contributed). | (Contributed). | ||
- | Layvale | + | |
- | An ideal summer excursion to our favourite | + | === January 14th. === |
- | If you didn't have-very good surfing conditions | + | |
- | Map: Port Hacking | + | Lilyvale |
- | leader: Ron KMightley. | + | |
- | JANUARY 21ST Emgadine | + | An ideal summer excursion to our favourite |
- | This-wala should arrive at the--Woronora River where the fresh - water cascades into the tidal reaches (Sabagul crossing) near 2 or 3 good swimming pools. After the met Sumuer | + | |
- | CHAINGE AT SUTHERIAND | + | Train: 8.38 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station. Tickets:- Lilyvale |
- | Map: Port Hacking Tourist. | + | |
- | Leader: Bill Rowlands, | + | Map: Port Hacking |
- | FEBRUARY 11TH Heathcote - Heathcote.Creek Echersley. 5 miles. To join the Swimming Carnival. | + | |
- | If you can' | + | Leader: Ron Knightley. |
- | CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND | + | |
- | (Not 8.30 a m. train as shown in the Programme). | + | === January 21st. === |
- | Tickets: Heathcote Return at 5/3d. | + | |
- | Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden. Military. | + | Engadine |
+ | |||
+ | This walk should arrive at the Woronora River where the fresh water cascades into the tidal reaches (Sabagul crossing) near 2 or 3 good swimming pools. After the wet Summer | ||
+ | |||
+ | Train: 8.50 a.m. Cronulla Train from Central | ||
+ | |||
+ | Map: Port Hacking Tourist. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leader: Bill Rowlands. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 11th. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Heathcote - Heathcote Creek - Lake Eckersley. 5 miles. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To join the Swimming Carnival. If you can' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Train: 8.20 a.m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station - change at Sutherland | ||
+ | |||
+ | Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military. | ||
Leader: Brian Harvey. | Leader: Brian Harvey. | ||
- | 10 | + | |
- | HOW' RUGGED CAN YOU GET? | + | ---- |
- | Ektracted from | + | |
- | The Railway Guide | + | ===== How Rugged Can You Get? ===== |
- | of | + | |
- | New South Wales. | + | Extracted from The Railway Guide of New South Wales. (For the use of Tourists, Excursionists and others), Third Edition, 1886. |
- | (For the use of Tourists, Excursionists and other s) | + | |
- | Third Edition | + | === Mount Hay. === |
- | 1886. | + | |
- | MOUNT HAY. | + | For long after the opening of the Main Western Road, Mount Hay was supposed to be inaccessible, |
- | 'For long after the opening of the Main Western Road, Mount Hay was supposed | + | |
- | to be inaccessible, | + | Even Count Strzelecki tells us that in the course of his researches he was engulfed in the endless labyrinth of the almost subteraneous |
- | Even Court Strzelecki tells us that in the course | + | |
- | 'But, he adds, the ascent of Mt. Hay, when these difficulties are once surmounted, repays richly the exertions and fatigues | + | But, he adds, the ascent of Mt. Hay, when these difficulties are once surmounted, repays richly the exertions and fatigues |
- | BLUE GUM FOREST. | + | |
- | "From " | + | === Blue Gum Forest. === |
- | JAKEESON ULM( . | + | |
- | From the foot of the cliffs sloped away for hundreds of feet further, a huge. talus - for one must use the -geological term as no other is available - all over--- grown with forest, and this ran down into the depths of the valley, the broad floor of thidh was all covered with small ranges of hills like the blue storm tossed billows of a-mighty sea. But in the midst of the valley right before us rises a massive hill, level with the gound-we stand on ..-this-is-the Solitary, but it's savagely isolated, inaccessible look, and its genef al-confotmation ... reminded us of views we had seen of the great unscaleable mountains of Roraima, on the borders of British Guiana. | + | "From " |
- | FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT FROM BIACEMATH | + | |
- | COBTEACT | + | === Jamieson Valley. === |
- | HATSINELL'S TAX.I & TOURIST SERVICE. | + | |
- | RING, -WRITE, WIRE CR CALL | + | From the foot of the cliffs sloped away for hundreds of feet further, a huge talus - for one must use the geological term as no other is available - all overgrown |
- | ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT | + | |
- | 'PHONE: Blackheath | + | ---- |
- | S.PDY5 or S CARS AVAILABLE | + | |
- | LARGE OR agALL, PARTIES CATERED FOR | + | === Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service. === |
- | FEDERATION REPORT FOR NOVEMBER. | + | |
- | AIIMMiliM101==1111 | + | For all your transport from Blackheath contact Hatswell' |
+ | |||
+ | 'Phone: Blackheath | ||
+ | |||
+ | Booking office: 4 doors from the Gardners Inn Hotel (look for the neon sign). | ||
+ | |||
+ | Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Fares: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Kanangra Walls: 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Perry' | ||
+ | * Jenolan State Forest: 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers) | ||
+ | * Carlon' | ||
+ | |||
+ | We will be pleased to quote trips or special parties on application. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Federation Report For November. ===== | ||
- Brian Harvey. | - Brian Harvey. | ||
- | MINING LEASE IN GROSE VALLEY. It was resolved to -write to the Mines D-dpartment | + | |
- | a mininata | + | === Mining lease in Grose Valley. === |
- | 1961 BUSHWALEER ANNUAL. The Publications Committee expressed deep concern at the slow sales. The S.B.W. undertook to distribute order forms through its monthly- | + | |
- | .: magazine as a meats of stimulating sales to those -who do not frequent the Club roam | + | It was resolved to write to the Mines Department |
- | to maim cash purchases, or alternatively, | + | |
- | WED DOG 18DUNT.AINS. Mr. Paul Barnes reported a meeting with the Water Board in an efideavcur | + | === 1961 Bushwalker Annual. === |
- | SEARCH EE RESCUE SECTION. The Section | + | |
- | FARES: KANA.NGRA WALLS | + | The Publications Committee expressed deep concern at the slow sales. The S.B.W. undertook to distribute order forms through its monthly magazine as a means of stimulating sales to those who do not frequent the Club room to make cash purchases, or alternatively, |
- | FERRY' | + | |
- | JENOLAN STATE FOREST | + | === Wild Dog Mountains. === |
- | .CARLON' | + | |
- | 30/- per head (Minimum 5 pa ssengers) | + | Mr. Paul Barnes reported a meeting with the Water Board in an endeavour |
- | ) / | + | |
- | 4/ n It tt n it | + | === Search & Rescue Section. === |
- | 20/ " !I I/ It It | + | |
- | 12/6 " It II It Ti | + | The Section |
- | WE WILL BE PLEASED TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PUTIES ON | + | |
- | APPLICATION. | + | === Blue Mountains National Park Trust. === |
- | 12. | + | |
- | BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK TRUST. | + | The news was received with regret that Mr. Myles Dunphy |
- | HEATHCOTE PRDITTIVE AREA. Mr. Geoffrey Wagg was nominated by the Federation to fill a vacancy on the Trust. | + | |
- | SENICR VICE PRESIDENT. Mr. Hampttead as elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. David " | + | === Heathcote Primitive Area. === |
- | OVERDUE ' | + | |
- | WARATAH FESTIVAL. The Publicity Section is investigating the possibility of the Federation entering a float mxt year. | + | Mr. Geoffrey Wagg was nominated by the Federation to fill a vacancy on the Trust. |
- | FEDERATION ANNUAL RE-UNION. Club delegates are asked to submit to the January Meeting suggestions for a venue for the 1962 Re-Union. | + | |
- | INHAT HAPPENED AT CI-MISTY/1S? | + | === Senior Vice President. === |
- | J | + | |
- | Alex Colley, Bill Cosgrove and Kevin Dean followed | + | Mr. Hampstead was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. David " |
- | Frank Leyden and party of five spent 10 days on and around the Kowmung. Water very high and running strongly. More details of this later, we hope, | + | |
+ | === Overdue Party. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The S & R Section reported that a recent party changed the route of their trip without advising parents and their Club, and when overdue much inconvenience | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Waratah Festival. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Publicity Section is investigating the possibility of the Federation entering a float next year. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Federation Annual Re-Union. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Club delegates are asked to submit to the January Meeting suggestions for a venue for the 1962 Re-Union. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== What Happened At Christmas. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Alex Colley, Bill Cosgrove and Kevin Dean followed | ||
+ | |||
+ | Frank Leyden and party of five spent 10 days on and around the Kowmung. Water very high and running strongly. More details of this later, we hope. | ||
Jack Wren's party, also in the Kowmung area. | Jack Wren's party, also in the Kowmung area. | ||
- | -The Esgat6, Brown, | + | |
+ | The Esgate, Brown, | ||
Frank Young' | Frank Young' | ||
- | - Twenty or so S.B.W' | + | |
+ | Twenty or so S.B.W' | ||
More S.B.W' | More S.B.W' | ||
+ | |||
Others at Era - no details. | Others at Era - no details. | ||
- | As` | + | |
- | re | + | ---- |
- | r iv- | + | |
- | ' | + | ===== Paddy Made. ===== |
- | - 'WHAT IS "NIPOFOLIE"? | + | |
- | C | + | === What Is "microfolie"? |
- | 4 | + | |
- | It is a foldable, transparent, | + | It is a foldable, transparent, |
- | It can be drawn on with soft coloured pencils and can easily be wiped clean Iffithcut | + | |
- | e have some VERY interesting new contour maps vailable | + | It can be drawn on with soft coloured pencils and can easily be wiped clean without |
+ | |||
+ | We have some VERY interesting new contour maps available | ||
- | OUR BEST wasns TO ALL FOR THE 1011TYEAR. PADDY PALLIN PTY. LIMITED. | + | Our best wishes to all for the New Year. |
- | 410vs, ALT& | + | |
- | ,..1911111i1Pr | + | Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd. Lightweight Camp Gear. |
- | \V | + | |
- | 4 | + | 201 Castlereagh |
- | rf4IMP4Ropi atiMON4 | + | |
- | . | + | ---- |
- | PADDY PAWN IZ | + | |
- | Lightweight camp Gear | + | ===== Kowmung Cavalcade - Part IV. ===== |
- | 2ot CASTLEREAGH | + | |
- | 8M Z68 | + | We continue |
- | 14. | + | |
- | .KOWMUNG, CAVALCADE. 'PART 1V. | + | === Thrills, spills and chills in the Kowmung. === |
- | '..iVe-.' | + | |
- | THRILLS, SPILLS AND CHILLS IN THE KOWMUNG. | + | - Paddy Pallin. (First printed in the S.B.W. February, 1940). |
- | - Paddy PalLin. (First printed in the S.B.W. February, 1940). | + | |
- | Tales of " | + | Tales of " |
- | Yerranderi4ie | + | |
- | from Yerranderie to Camden | + | So it was that Jack, Lex, Paul and I found ourselves on the way to Jenolan |
- | thii- | + | |
- | a nd joined in. rex-Smith and I have a standing engagement-for Easteirtrips. The idea was broarthed | + | About a mile from the turn-off we struck mud and the driver refused to go further, so we were ejected into the stilly night to proceed under our own power. We walked five miles along the broad highway which seemed so out of place on the lonely |
- | So it was tHat Jack, -Lex, Paul and I-found ourselves on the viay to Jenolan | + | |
- | About a mile from the turn-off we struck mud and the driver | + | At 7 a.m. we rose reluctantly. Camped around us were about 100 walkers. Was there ever such a crowd there before? Packs up and away at 8.30 a.m. |
- | At 7 a m, we rose reluctantly. Camped around us were about 100 walkers. Was there ever such a crowd there before? Packs up and away at 8.30 a m. | + | |
- | Left the track at Raley Whalen' | + | Left the track at Roley Whalen' |
- | cros ses the Boyd. We fcurri | + | |
- | Having seen numerous | + | Having seen numerous |
- | To get across was the -next job. We descended to what appeared to be. the usual era ssing bit. it looked impossible... Decided to. descend to the Kovimung | + | |
- | 15. | + | To get across was the next job. We descended to what appeared to be the usual crossing but it looked impossible. Decided to descend to the Kowmung |
- | After one hour ol' | + | |
- | Next day(Saturday) we sidled for a while lookirig | + | After one hour of laborious rock climbing and lowering packs on ropes, we landed on top of a sheer 30 foot cliff with deep water below. Ruefully we scrambled back and tackled |
- | ened them. We had realised that the water would be cold-andlinew | + | |
- | lob high, ,Therefore to minimise risk we h-dd devised-floats | + | Next day(Saturday) we sidled for a while looking |
- | 1,6 negotiated our first rapid and swam a pool. It was easy. The hart job was a rApid; | + | |
- | I yelled but the noise of the water drowned my-voice and round the corner came Paul. He raged to reach a little bay on the other side of the pool and there he was trapped by the swift current. By dirt of hanging on to slippery rocks-I - managed to get on to a ledge and get back thence | + | We negotiated our first rapid and swam a pool. It was easy. The next job was a rapid which swung round a bend. I led the way. Imagine my horror when I found I had entered a pool surrounded |
- | Niorong | + | |
+ | I yelled but the noise of the water drowned my voice and round the corner came Paul. He managed | ||
+ | |||
+ | Morong | ||
We sidled for the rest of the morning and had lunch at Peatfield Creek junction. | We sidled for the rest of the morning and had lunch at Peatfield Creek junction. | ||
- | After lunch we idled down the left-bank for over-A ffli16 | + | |
- | after mhidY we got our pa6ks-int-o | + | After lunch we sidled |
- | had anothei" | + | |
- | got ahead of the party and launched my peck in what gpeared | + | Pulling into the shore, I quickly |
- | 16. | + | |
- | -Pulling into the -shore, I qaickly | + | The next bit was a ticklish |
- | The next bit was a ticklish | + | |
- | Next morning-(Sundaj-) we found that we *ere camped near a high waterfalla littIe | + | Next morning (Sunday) we found that we were camped near a high waterfall a little |
- | -41=2r | + | |
- | liorday sawIls | + | After lunch the going was good (in comparison); |
- | The map seemed | + | |
- | Down to the water again ard half the party swam round an outjutting rock. The others climbed over. This as the only swimming we did this day. Past the obstacle it Was easy going fOr a-while and spirits began to rise, Soon', however, we were confronted with towering | + | Monday saw us up by daylight. The fire we had left must have died down rapidly for, alas, the porridge and eggs were raw. We ate them nevertheless and got away at 7 a.m. |
- | we saw the inscription | + | |
- | up again. The going was not as bad as it looked, however, and at 11 a m. we reached the river again. | + | The map seemed |
- | - The litter | + | |
- | -- After a hasty lunchWe | + | Down to the water again and half the party swam round an outjutting rock. The others climbed over. This was the only swimming we did this day. Past the obstacle it was easy going for a while and spirits began to rise. Soon, however, we were confronted with towering |
- | Then cane thegrind-up Green Gully to the ridge. What fools we were to think we could reach -:Yerranderie in time. The effects of three days hard going began -to tell. and weary limbs rebelled. We plodded slowly on towards a top which seemed ever to recede. Suddenly-we reached the top. The afternoon was cool; the track easy,- and soon we were striding-along as though we did not know -what weariness meant. We felt like giants refreshed. Colong Saddle - a little hesitation-in Colon Swamp - -picked up the track again-througn Topalli | + | |
- | The two trotters arrived in Yerranderie at 6.5 p m. to find that the lorry' | + | The water had by now dropped |
- | The party had been there si-nce | + | |
- | Thus a memorable trip was brought to a-successful conclusion by the friendly co-operation and kindly forbearance of fellow walkers. | + | After a hasty lunch we set off again at 1.40. Despite |
- | lg. | + | |
- | TEE RUDOLPH CUP - 1961. | + | Then came the grind up Green Gully to the ridge. What fools we were to think we could reach Yerranderie in time. The effects of three days hard going began to tell and weary limbs rebelled. We plodded slowly on towards a top which seemed ever to recede. Suddenly we reached the top. The afternoon was cool; the track easy, and soon we were striding along as though we did not know what weariness meant. We felt like giants refreshed. Colong Saddle - a little hesitation in Colong |
- | About fifteen starters manned 3 rowing boats and one canoe in what proved | + | |
- | the most ' | + | The two trotters arrived in Yerranderie at 6.5 p m. to find that the lorry had left five minutes earlier. |
- | _ | + | |
+ | The party had been there since 5 p.m. and the lorry since 6.30. The delay meant that many of them would arrive | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thus a memorable trip was brought to a successful conclusion by the friendly co-operation and kindly forbearance of fellow walkers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Rudolph Cup - 1961. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | About fifteen starters manned 3 rowing boats and one canoe in what proved the most ' | ||
Some competitors are still trying to remove the colour. | Some competitors are still trying to remove the colour. | ||
- | We think that Snow Brown' | ||
- | WET A111D RUGGED. | ||
- | JANUARY 19-20-21 Kanargra Road - Dungalla Btights Chardon Canyon - Morong Falls - Boyd Range - Kanangra Road. | ||
- | 20 Niles - Very Rough. - | ||
- | A-chance to see the -wonderful Gorge country of the Upper Kommung. (See also Towmung Cavalcade inrecent issues of the S.B.W. for a description bf the area). | ||
- | Packs Should be light and waterproof. Starters must be able to swim with pack: | ||
- | Leader: Wilf Hilder 1B3144 (H) Private Transport. | ||
- | Maps: Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist and itles' | ||
- | FEBRUARY 2-3-4 Shoalhaven River - Exploration of Block Up area - Tolwong Mine. | ||
- | Another swimming-with-pack trip. - | ||
- | River gorge scenery - she-er walls of the Blockup which is impassible except by wfter. | ||
- | - ---Leader: Wilf Hilder 1B31 (H) Private Transport: | ||
- | Map: Sketch Map of-Bungonia and The Block Up and Yalittal Military Map. | ||
- | & | ||
- | FEBRUARY 16-17-18 Mountain Lagoon - Colo Rivet - Tootie Creek - Mountain Lagoon. | ||
- | A little trodden area Uth rugged -tidge and gorge scenery. " | ||
- | Private Transport. Map: St. Alban' | ||
+ | We think that Snow Brown' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Wet And Rugged. ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | === January 19-20-21. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Kanangra Road - Dungalla Heights - Chardon Canyon - Morong Falls - Boyd Range - Kanangra Road. 20 miles - Very rough. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A chance to see the wonderful Gorge country of the Upper Kowmung. (See also ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leader: Wilf Hilder XB3144 (H). Private Transport. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Maps: Blue Mountains and Burragorang Tourist and Myles Dunphy' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 2-3-4 === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Shoalhaven River - Exploration of Block Up area - Tolwong Mine. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Another swimming-with-packs trip. River gorge scenery - sheer walls of the Blockup which is impassible except by water. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leader: Wilf Hilder XB3144 (H). Private Transport. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Map: Sketch Map of Bungonia and The Block Up and Yalwal Military Map. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === February 16-17-18 === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mountain Lagoon - Colo River - Tootie Creek - Mountain Lagoon. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A little trodden area with rugged ridge and gorge scenery. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leader: Stuart Brooks JU4343 (H). Private Transport. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Map: St. Alban' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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