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+ | ===== The March Of Progress. ===== | ||
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+ | (or What made the Labyrinth turn Blue) | ||
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+ | - The Count. | ||
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+ | Overheard at Euroka - A man will soon have to go to Centennial Park to find some bush to camp in. | ||
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+ | Seen at Euroka - An Ex-president and another old member famed for his seafaring exploits, alight from cars, twenty five yards from campsite. | ||
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+ | Already one can see the effect of the new fire roads. At Glenbrook Creek near the causeway, there are more broken bottles, paper and tins than at Garie Beach and as the father of the Dionne Quins said "That is sure some litter" | ||
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+ | In future years, shall we read items like this in the walkers programme;- | ||
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+ | * Instructional Weekend - Glenbrook, Euroka, Woodford. Cars will meet at Glenbrook Station, drive to Euroka. Sunday, cars will drive to Woodford, stopping for afternoon tea at the cafe at the Oaks. | ||
+ | * Sunday newspapers will be delivered to every tent. | ||
+ | * Fresh milk delivered to campsite. | ||
+ | * Please let leader know how much ice and grog you require so as he can phone the order. | ||
+ | * Members are asked to carry something white while taking part in the night compass reading exercise. This will stop them getting cut off in their prime by speeding cars. | ||
- | , THE MARCIII OF. PROGRES-8, | ||
- | (or What made the Lilyrinth turn Blue) - The Count. | ||
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- | Overheard at Eureka - A man will so-on have to goto Centennial Park to findsome_bush to camp in. | ||
- | Seen at Euroka - An -Ex-president and another 014 member faMed for his seafaring exploits, alight from cars, twenty five yards Trbm campsite. | ||
- | April 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker 3. | ||
- | Already one can see the effect of the new fire:roads. At Glen- | ||
- | brook Creek near the causeway., there are more broken bottles, | ||
- | paper and tins than at Garie Beach and as the father of the , Dionne Quins said 'That is sure some litter" | ||
- | In future year, shall we read items like this in the walkers programme;- | ||
- | Instructional Weekend - Glenbrook,' | ||
- | - Sunday newspapers will be delivered to every tent, | ||
- | Fresh milk delivered to campsite. | ||
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- | -Members are asked to carry something white while taking part in the night compass reading exercise. This will stop them getting cut off in their prime by speeding cars. | ||
A few mistakes that could be made in the future. | A few mistakes that could be made in the future. | ||
- | No dear, that's not the call of the lesser spotted night-jar, but a bus changing gear on the Woodford Ridge." | + | |
- | That thick blue smoke you can see is not Dick's pipe but the exhaust from a tourist coach." | + | * "No dear, that's not the call of the lesser spotted night-jar, but a bus changing gear on the Woodford Ridge." |
- | "The two tall objects with the shining domes one can see standing | + | * "That thick blue smoke you can see is not Dick's pipe but the exhaust from a tourist coach." |
- | A N.Z AC,. .7 . - | + | |
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- | The taxi driver going out spoke of other wars | + | ---- |
- | .And revolutions,made a'POle ot_little' | + | |
- | By his name-, before | + | ===== ANZAC. ===== |
- | Of the nonpariel.... I didn't. know him. He died beaten And emaciated in a salt Marsh. (14y41,ather | + | |
- | A charger to Damascus fighting the TUrks) | + | Thornigah. |
- | Climbed to. the Rocic,at ,dawn 'heard them talk- (In the dark I walked past darlons | + | |
- | Between the Rock and a long pass. Between desert And a salt marsh. Between Grief and nothing | + | The taxi driver going out spoke of other wars\\ |
- | : | + | And revolutions made a Pole or little |
- | 4. The Sydney Bushwalker May 1962. | + | By his name, before I was born and the others\\ |
- | AT OUR APRIL MEETING | + | Of the nonpariel. I didn't know him. He died beaten\\ |
+ | And emaciated in a salt marsh. (My father rode\\ | ||
+ | A charger to Damascus fighting the Turks) | ||
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+ | Climbed to.the | ||
+ | (In the dark I walked past Carlon' | ||
+ | Then it coughed, snorted at the morning air)\\ | ||
+ | That's nearly half my lifetime ago, but among\\ | ||
+ | Mountains | ||
+ | Or perhaps the day before. | ||
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+ | Between the Rock and a long pass. Between desert\\ | ||
+ | And a salt marsh. Between Grief and nothing | ||
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+ | ===== At Our April Meeting. ===== | ||
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+ | Alex Colley | ||
There being no new members first business after the minutes was the correspondence, | There being no new members first business after the minutes was the correspondence, | ||
- | In making his montly 'report Treasurer Gordon Redmond gave a brief explanation of its form, which was simply a statement of the balance at the beginning of the month, to which was added income received during the month. | + | |
- | In his Walks Report, Wilf Hilder told us that on the first walk of the month Bill Rodger' | + | In making his monthly |
- | Denise Hull reported that the new duplicator was working well, although the full implications of the-Vartou' | + | |
- | After the election of room. stewards for the next month the meeting ended and planning for Waster was resumed. | + | In his Walks Report, Wilf Hilder told us that on the first walk of the month Bill Rodger' |
- | May 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker 5. | + | |
- | Letters to the Edi,tor. News from Robert The Duncan. High Altitude | + | Denise Hull reported that the new duplicator was working well, although the full implications of the various |
- | After muck cogitation I have made a snap decision on my return schedule. I shall leave here immediately after breakfast on May 15, spend two weeks in Britain and Europe, and arrive back | + | |
- | in Sydney on June 1, plus or minus a few days or weeks. The worries that beset a peanut preparing to launch | + | After the election of room stewards for the next month the meeting ended and planning for Waster was resumed. |
- | I amC:sending- 4 lot of my. junk out from America.- old-boots,' car_anti-freeze,:snowshoes, beaver-fur nose mufflers - and. a. : | + | |
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+ | ===== Letters to the Editor. ===== | ||
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+ | === News from Robert The Duncan. | ||
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+ | High Altitude | ||
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+ | After much cogitation I have made a snap decision on my return schedule. I shall leave here immediately after breakfast on May 15, spend two weeks in Britain and Europe, and arrive back in Sydney on June 1, plus or minus a few days or weeks. The worries that beset a peanut preparing to launch off on such a trip stagger description: | ||
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+ | I am sending | ||
11.3.62. | 11.3.62. | ||
- | It is 'a long time since.' | + | |
- | . 'constitution. On Sunday when I went skiing I felt dopey, and on. Monday it was clear that I had a had'attack-of-the-dog's disease with aching joints, bronchitis, fever and a wet nose. I feel normal today for the first tj4ne. | + | It is'a long time since I heard from any of the Bushies but I suppose |
- | Although much has been slanderously alleged, I have never been a white-and in Australia, When I have 'subverted trips the 'motive has never been muscular laziness; it has always been a desire to exercise and-perfect' | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker May 1962 | + | Although much has been slanderously alleged, I have never been a white-ant in Australia. When I have subverted trips the motive has never been muscular laziness; it has always been a desire to exercise and perfect my expertise in psychological |
- | I told you in the last letter that David Carthorse from CSIRO, Camden, was ih America; he's back in Australia already; it was a quick trip. The week-end he was here the temperature was about 70 degrees and practically all the snow had melted. It was the only week it has looked like that this winter. Everything is buried under snow again now. It was a pity because the normally attractive scenery of Boulder looked miserable; no snow and | + | |
- | yet no vegetatioh | + | I told you in the last letter that David Carthorse from CSIRO, Camden, was in America; he's back in Australia already; it was a quick trip. The week-end he was here the temperature was about 70 degrees and practically all the snow had melted. It was the only week it has looked like that this winter. Everything is buried under snow again now. It was a pity because the normally attractive scenery of Boulder looked miserable; no snow and yet no vegetation |
I will be spending three weeks in Britain and Scandinavia on my way back. I might have a little dekko at other countries, particularly the Alps, but as I will be by myself I think I'll concentrate on the countries where English is spoken and where I have contacts. I'll have a good look at Scandinavia because I'm thinking of spending a year there at some later date. | I will be spending three weeks in Britain and Scandinavia on my way back. I might have a little dekko at other countries, particularly the Alps, but as I will be by myself I think I'll concentrate on the countries where English is spoken and where I have contacts. I'll have a good look at Scandinavia because I'm thinking of spending a year there at some later date. | ||
- | The newspapers here allege that a giant gozonkopedal sea monster is roaming the west coast of Tasmania eating everyone and terrifying, the rest. What is it all about? | + | |
- | My skiing has improved enormously. I can get down moderate | + | The newspapers here allege that a giant gozonkopedal sea monster is roaming the west coast of Tasmania eating everyone and terrifying the rest. What is it all about? |
- | The big Spring clearance | + | |
- | I went climbing last week-end for the first time in abou months. High-altitudes no longer make me sick, but above 13 I certainly slow down and become light-headed. One symptom trouble I have in speaking properly,. and Americans have tro enough with my accent normally. Last weekend, a bloke asked a tin opener to open a tin of lemonade which they call pop, I noticed him drinking something else so I tried to say, "Do still want to open the pop bottle Ed?'' | + | My skiing has improved enormously. I can get down moderate |
- | word.' | + | |
- | Best wishes to Everyone, Bob, | + | The big Spring clearance |
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- | ,500 ft1 is the able | + | I went climbing last week-end for the first time in about three months. High-altitudes no longer make me sick, but above 13,000 ft. I certainly slow down and become light-headed. One symptom |
- | me tor | + | |
- | but then you | + | Best wishes to Everyone, |
- | Do you | + | |
- | me and | + | Bob. |
- | those of a | + | |
- | May 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker 7, | + | ---- |
- | Extracts from a letter to Paddy from Bruce Davies of the Hobart Walking Club. | + | |
- | The Federation route has been much improved and marked by our members over the last two years and in some places there are now - beaten tracks. It can still betough | + | === Extracts from a letter to Paddy from Bruce Davies of the Hobart Walking Club. === |
- | We have always advocated a light primus for "high altitude' | + | |
- | trips - it means a great deal in bad weather! I cannot agree however. that a slasher should be omitted - bedding is scarce and prickly but needs to be gathered if you are to get off waterlogged, | + | The Federation route has been much improved and marked by our members over the last two years and in some places there are now beaten tracks. It can still be tough however. |
- | Over the last 18 months we have plagued the government to reopen the sou- Nest tracks and they have now agreed to do this over a period of years. No. 1 priority is a low level Picton route but when it will start remains to be seen. With the new tracks no doubt we will get more hunters and fires but the government will not declare the area a park or fauna reserve in spte of strong lobbying. I feel that an occasional letter to the " | + | |
- | Last year my bush sorties were the Mt. Anne Circuit (superb) and another visit to Federation,. This year I led a trip from Port Davey (with a few magnificent days in that area) up the Davey River to the Doherty Ground, thru Jones Pass to Pedder, then over the Sentinels to Adamsfield, Later came the rather sad Picton search and a month ago | + | We have always advocated a light primus for "high altitude" |
- | a trip so wonderful that it ranks probably as in the "best yet" category. This was the full traverse of the Western Arthur Range.- 32 lakes - 30 peaks and a technically difficult route which in'some sections puts the Eastern Arthur - even Podder | + | |
- | is the route for theM! | + | Over the last 18 months we have plagued the government to reopen the sou-west tracks and they have now agreed to do this over a period of years. No. 1 priority is a low level Picton route but when it will start remains to be seen. With the new tracks no doubt we will get more hunters and fires but the government will not declare the area a park or fauna reserve in spite of strong lobbying. I feel that an occasional letter to the " |
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- | AND THE STITTS 'STOOD STUNNED.. | + | Last year my bush sorties were the Mt. Anne Circuit (superb) and another visit to Federation. This year I led a trip from Port Davey (with a few magnificent days in that area) up the Davey River to the Doherty Ground, thru Jones Pass to Pedder, then over the Sentinels to Adamsfield. Later came the rather sad Picton search and a month ago a trip so wonderful that it ranks probably as in the "best yet" category. This was the full traverse of the Western Arthur Range - 32 lakes - 30 peaks and a technically difficult route which in some sections puts the Eastern Arthur - even Pedder |
- | Hospitality is one of those happy traits that differentiates man from beast. No one would deny young Peter has it in large lumps and when he invited the Putts to dinner on the eve of the last general meeting, they were pleased, but not surprised. To Peter, such hospitality | + | |
- | 8 The Sydney Bushwalker May 1962 | + | ---- |
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+ | === And the Stitts stood stunned. === | ||
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+ | Hospitality is one of those happy traits that differentiates man from beast. No one would deny young Peter has it in large lumps and when he invited the Putts to dinner on the eve of the last general meeting, they were pleased, but not surprised. To Peter, such hospitality | ||
It was a chagrined pair of Putts who arrived at the general meeting, having cooled their heels for some time at a darkened, inhospitable Stittery. (The Stitts were out!) | It was a chagrined pair of Putts who arrived at the general meeting, having cooled their heels for some time at a darkened, inhospitable Stittery. (The Stitts were out!) | ||
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The Stites finally arrived at the meeting, big smiles, a big cheerio to everyone, and were greeted by an indignant pair of Putts - "What about our invite to dinner?" | The Stites finally arrived at the meeting, big smiles, a big cheerio to everyone, and were greeted by an indignant pair of Putts - "What about our invite to dinner?" | ||
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And the St. st. st. | And the St. st. st. | ||
- | THE. GENESIS OF THE BLUE. GUM FOREST. | + | |
- | The following are briefly the recollections and records of the First.Honary Secretary of The Blue Gum Forest Trust, J.V. Turner. | + | ---- |
- | As his records are very brief, he relies mostly upon his memory. but thinks that in general the information is pretty accurate but of' | + | |
- | "At the outset I would like to say that I had hoped and always made every effort to have the forest called | + | ===== The Genesis Of The Blue Gum Forest. ===== |
- | My recollections start with a meeting of The Sydney Bushwalkers when there was discussed the question of trying to preserve a magnificent | + | |
- | After considerable discussion and the statement by one member of th Club that it appeared that it was too late and nothing could be done about it, I suggested that it was a challenge to the Club and. moved And had passed a resolution electing a Special Committee to go into thewhole | + | The following are briefly the recollections and records of the First Honary Secretary of The Blue Gum Forest Trust, J.V. Turner. |
- | Then followed a series of Friday night (mostly) meetings of the Committee generally at Thorne' | + | |
- | After various appeals including an appeal to the Wild Life Preservation Society (of which Roy F. Bennett was then Prbsident and which Society donated | + | As his records are very brief, he relies mostly upon his memory but thinks that in general the information is pretty accurate but of course he is open to correction on any points which can be proved |
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- | May 1962 The Sydney BushiAralker 9. | + | "At the outset I would like to say that I had hoped and always made every effort to have the forest called |
- | We were then in the happy position to approach the Government who promised after cancellation of the Lease to reserve the area as a Public Reserve in perpetuity. In addition to doing this the Crown also set aside an area along each bank of the Grose River upstream for some distance, I think it was 6 chains, back from the waterls | + | |
- | 0 | + | My recollections start with a meeting of The Sydney Bushwalkers when there was discussed the question of trying to preserve a magnificent area of blue and grey gum at the junction of the Grose River and Govett' |
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+ | After considerable discussion and the statement by one member of the Club that it appeared that it was too late and nothing could be done about it, I suggested that it was a challenge to the Club and moved and had passed a resolution electing a Special Committee to go into the whole matter, of which Committee I was one. | ||
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+ | Then followed a series of Friday night (mostly) meetings of the Committee generally at Thorne' | ||
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+ | After various appeals including an appeal to the Wild Life Preservation Society (of which Roy F. Bennett was then Prbsident and which Society donated | ||
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+ | We were then in the happy position to approach the Government who promised after cancellation of the Lease to reserve the area as a Public Reserve in perpetuity. In addition to doing this the Crown also set aside an area along each bank of the Grose River upstream for some distance, I think it was 6 chains, back from the water' | ||
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+ | I can well remember the important occasion of the meeting in the Forest between Mr. Hungerford and a number of the members of various Clubs and Mrs. Lockley at that time " | ||
We then had to set about raising funds to repay Mr. Cleary and various methods were adopted including many successful - both socially and financially - Balls at Hordern Bros Gallery. | We then had to set about raising funds to repay Mr. Cleary and various methods were adopted including many successful - both socially and financially - Balls at Hordern Bros Gallery. | ||
- | When th-, time arrived to present the cheque to Mr. Cleary he accepted repayment | + | |
- | The Blue Gum Forest Trust was then set up with Roy Bennett as President and myself as first Honorary Secretary and many is the visit we made to this place and many the working-beesorganised | + | When the time arrived to present the cheque to Mr. Cleary he accepted repayment |
- | I will never forget the occasion when having borrowed tools from the then Blackheath Municipal Council including a six foot cross-cut saw and supplied by the Council with explosives detonators the epic journey over Perryts | + | |
- | The work down in that weekend was prodigious and the camp fire at night which really was a large log across the- river to which we had | + | The Blue Gum Forest Trust was then set up with Roy Bennett as President and myself as first Honorary Secretary and many is the visit we made to this place and many the working-bees organised |
- | set fire was one the like of which I do not remember having experienced either before or since. I well remember Ernie Austen being the chief singer on the occasion and between times our enjoying the child-like delights of 'pitching, into the centre of the log-and detonating many lap-stones.- | + | |
- | A very funny incidentduring | + | I will never forget the occasion when having borrowed tools from the then Blackheath Municipal Council including a six foot cross-cut saw and supplied by the Council with explosives detonators the epic journey over Perry' |
- | 10 The Sydney Bushwalker May 1962 | + | |
- | This about ends my story but I know that there are many others who can contribute to the history of this place, anecdotes of some considerable interest and, I think mare humour. | + | The work down in that weekend was prodigious and the camp fire at night which really was a large log across the river to which we had set fire was one the like of which I do not remember having experienced either before or since. I well remember Ernie Austen being the chief singer on the occasion and between times our enjoying the child-like delights of pitching into the centre of the log and detonating many lap-stones. |
- | However the main thing is to get on record evidence as to haw this place was created and I hope that future generations will be able to enjoy what We in our day-have endeavoured to preserve for posterity. | + | |
- | DAY WALKS. | + | A very funny incident during |
- | MAY ZO | + | |
- | MAY 27. | + | This about ends my story but I know that there are many others who can contribute to the history of this place, anecdotes of some considerable interest and, I think more humour. |
- | Ertgadine | + | |
- | The Kangaroo Creek area of National Park isn't visited often enough. This walk aims to correct that. Suitable for new members Leader David Ingram | + | However the main thing is to get on record evidence as to how this place was created and I hope that future generations will be able to enjoy what we in our day have endeavoured to preserve for posterity. |
- | Train : 8.50 am. Cronulla Train from Central Electric | + | |
- | Station to Suthetland. Chanae_at | + | ---- |
- | Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott Myuna Creek - Heathcote 12 miles | + | |
- | Another opportunity to explore the Waterfall District. This time on the Western side of the Illawarra railway. Very pleasant hill and creek walking. Both this and last week's walk are opportunities for a cheap day's outing. | + | ===== Day Walks. ===== |
- | Train : 8.20 am. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. Change at Sutherland for Waterfall, Tickets to Waterfall 5'1. Map : Port Hacking Tourist or Camden Military. Leader : Ted Child. | + | |
- | JUNE 11 Cronulla - Launch to Bundeena - Marley. - South West Arm Ck. 12 mile. | + | === May 20. === |
- | Another excursion through National Park, this time along the Eastern seaboard and then across country to Audley. A full day's walking is assured. Train 8.50 am: Cronuala train | + | |
- | from Central Electric Station. Tickets to Cronulla 5/4. Launch fare to Bundeena 1/6. Map : Port Hacking Tourist. Leader :-Ramon U' | + | Engadine |
- | May 1962 The Sydney Bus hwalker 11 | + | |
+ | === May 27. === | ||
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+ | Waterfall - Mt. Westmacott | ||
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+ | === June 11. === | ||
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+ | Cronulla - Launch to Bundeena - Marley - South West Arm Ck. 12 mile. Another excursion through National Park, this time along the Eastern seaboard and then across country to Audley. A full day's walking is assured. Train 8.50 am: Cronuala train from Central Electric Station. Tickets to Cronulla 5/4. Launch fare to Bundeena 1/6. Map: Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: Ramon U' | ||
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SCIENC 111TUR=. | SCIENC 111TUR=. | ||
Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; fvhere seldom is heard a discouraging word, For what can an antelope say? | Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; fvhere seldom is heard a discouraging word, For what can an antelope say? |
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