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-Letters to the Editor.
+===== Letters to the Editor. =====
-. Not altogether Dear Editor,
-When I came to page 6 in the last magazine and saw wat I sam,-.I said Sacremento: peste: donnablitzen and bugaritt::
+Not altogether Dear Editor,
-Evidently you don't know the name of Myles' son - it is NILO - as clearly stated in the scrip. This bloomer destroys the Whole-sense of the quip, and should puzzle the rest of the club, not knowing the name; "Milo was the original passenger in the pram, and you probably know who the original Milo was. The nipper whose father made him carry a calf and kept him repeating the lift as the bullick grew up. In this I can see evidence of the characteristic long viewing of Myles. Assuming as he probably did, this lad would grow up into a bushwalker, what an asset he would be to a group of tigers far out
-with tucker running short and a buillick in sight,
+When I came to page 6 in the last magazine and saw wat I saw - I said
-These editors - from Granny down. I fancy I have some reference to 'em in my private dictionary and quippery - hold on a mo till Ilsee - yes, here it is, on page 213.
-Editors. "Manglers and assassins of script"
+Sacremento! peste! donnablitzen and bugaritt!!
-A nice bit of writing by Mouldy "Stoddy": Stoddy's Mel ody Maidens gave
-us the few precious flashes of legitimate music in the jingle jungle of the S.B.W. campfires. Nice if we could get a tape of a European campfire singo,
+Evidently you don't know the name of Myles' son - it is MILO - as clearly stated in the scrip. This bloomer destroys the whole sense of the quip, and should puzzle the rest of the club, not knowing the name; "Milo was the original passenger in the pram, and you probably know who the original Milo was. The nipper whose father made him carry a calf and kept him repeating the lift as the bullick grew up. In this I can see evidence of the characteristic long viewing of Myles. Assuming as he probably did, this lad would grow up into a bushwalker, what an asset he would be to a group of tigers far out with tucker running short and a bullick in sight.
-might even hear Schubert.
-Lightweight tucker - heard any reports on Limmitsi- invite 'eM. Taro.
+These editors - from Granny down. I fancy I have some reference to 'em in my private dictionary and quippery - hold on a mo till I see - yes, here it is, on page 213.
+__Editors__. "Manglers and assassins of script"
+A nice bit of writing by Mouldy "Stoddy". Stoddy's Melody Maidens gave us the few precious flashes of legitimate music in the jingle jungle of the S.B.W. campfires. Nice if we could get a tape of a European campfire singo, might even hear Schubert.
+Lightweight tucker - heard any reports on Limmits - invite 'em.
+Taro.
 (We must confess we switched names deliberately, Taro, 'cos we knew it would bring your letter of protest, and good copy is hard to get. As a matter of interest, we interviewed a random sample (statisticly speaking) of 12 readers as to how they interpreted this point, with the following results:-
-himself out in the pram - 3
-(dull types). for Myles automaticly 4..
+  - Thought you were suggesting Myles push himself out in the pram - 3 (dull types).
-(bright types)
+  - Knew it was a misprint and read "Milo" for Myles automaticly - 4 (bright types)
-. Thought you were suggesting Myles push
+  - Didn't read - 3. (very bright types)
-. Knew it was a misprint and read "Milo"
+  - Reply unprintable - 1 (poor type).
-. Didn't read - 3. (very bright types)
-. Reply unprintable - 1 (poor type).
 Ed.)
-. The Sydney Bushwalker November 1962
-COMFORT IN THE IBUNGLES.
+----
+===== Comfort In The 'Bungles. =====
 Denise Hull.
-(Note: A map accompanied this article, but unfortunately, could not be reproduced here. It is published by the Department of Lands on behalf of
-the Warrumbungle National Park Trust, Council Chambers, Coonabarabran, at a price of 2/. It would be well worth getting for anyone contemplating a visit as it details not only the tracks, but all the points of interest in the Park.)
+(Note: A map accompanied this article, but unfortunately, could not be reproduced here. It is published by the Department of Lands on behalf of the Warrumbungle National Park Trust, Council Chambers, Coonabarabran, at a price of 2/. It would be well worth getting for anyone contemplating a visit as it details not only the tracks, but all the points of interest in the Park.)
- For those no are interested in several days of good track walking from a comfortable base camp, the Warrumbungles would be an ideal choice. A good trip from Sydney is through Bathurst and -Gllgandra with an overnight stop en 'route if a leisurely trip is desired, The Tooraweenah road out from Gilgandra can be boggy in patches after recent rain, but the new road into the Park, though it has some steep grades, has a hard surface. The new road from the entrance and right to camp Pincham (3 miles) is still under construction (September 1962) though passable., and the road to the left goes'over the ford direct to the Park Headquarters where all camping fees are paid. Here also is the camping area for caravans and for those who wish the comfort of a permanent camp at the tram cars. The pleasant home of the Chief Ranger is built at the rear of the trains and has a small kiosk (which it is hoped to expand) selling tinned foods such as dried milk, tinned meats and fruit etc. Fresh eggs are obtainable also, and as the mail comes in twide weekly probably fresh foods could be ardered ahead if necessary.
-There are five tram cars, freshly painted and divided into two parts accommodating four each end. This consists of a comfortable little kitchen with sink with running water, electric stove with four burners and a griller
+For those no are interested in several days of good track walking from a comfortable base camp, the Warrumbungles would be an ideal choice. A good trip from Sydney is through Bathurst and Gilgandra with an overnight stop en route if a leisurely trip is desired. The Tooraweenah road out from Gilgandra can be boggy in patches after recent rain, but the new road into the Park, though it has some steep grades, has a hard surface. The new road from the entrance and right to camp Pincham (3 miles) is still under construction (September 1962) though passable, and the road to the left goes over the ford direct to the Park Headquarters where all camping fees are paid. Here also is the camping area for caravans and for those who wish the comfort of a permanent camp at the tram cars. The pleasant home of the Chief Ranger is built at the rear of the trams and has a small kiosk (which it is hoped to expand) selling tinned foods such as dried milk, tinned meats and fruit etc. Fresh eggs are obtainable also, and as the mail comes in twice weekly probably fresh foods could be ordered ahead if necessary.
-and 3 point plug, a small food Safe  crockery for four  dinner, bread and
-butter and soup plates and four cups and saucers, milk jug, one 3 pint and one
+There are five tram cars, freshly painted and divided into two parts accommodating four each end. This consists of a comfortable little kitchen with sink with running water, electric stove with four burners and a griller and 3 point plug, a small food safe - crockery for four -  dinner, bread and butter and soup plates and four cups and saucers, milk jug, one 3 pint and one 1 pint saucepan, kettle, teapot and towel rail. Also bucket for rubbish, but no cutlery. On opposite side is the table and seat for four and two shelves for food and of course electric light.
--pint saucepan, kettle, teapot and towel rail. Also bucket for rubbish, but
-no cutlery. On opposite side is the table and seat for four and two shelves for food and of course electric light.
+Through the sliding door are four comfortable bunks with mattresses and a seat and space at the end for packs etc. The drivers cabin has been turned into a dressing room with sink with running cold water and brooms are provided. The whole car is gauzed in and the cost is £l per night between four people or £5 for the week with 10/- cleaning fee.
-Through the sliding door are four comfortable bunks with mattresses and
-a seat and space at the end for packs etc. The drivers cabin has been turned
+A few yards from the trams are the bathrooms and toilets - 3 toilets with septic tanks and 2 showers with beautiful hot water at each end and also two basins with hot and cold water and a mirror and all spotlessly clean. The whole area is well kept with ample provision for garbage and close to the creek which makes an ideal safe spot for children to play.
-into a dressing room with sink with running cold water and brooms are provided. The whole car is gauzed in and the cost is El per night between frmr people or Z5 for the week with 10/ cleaning feec,
-A few yards from the trams are the bathrooms and toilets  3 toilets with
+Leo Stewert, the Ranger and his wife Sonje and 4 year old son are friendly people ready to help and advise and have a cheery word for all who come by. Harry, the other Ranger knows much of the wild life of the Park and is obviously interested in his job.
-septic tanks and 2 showers with beautiful hot water at each end and also :two
-basins with hot and cold water and a mirror and all spotlessly clean. The
+The tracks are in excellent condition and well graded. One walk of fourteen miles was from the main camp, round Split Rock, up Exmouth with its magnificent views and back up West Spirey Creek. The next trip was down the main Spirey Creek (thus making a less steep pull than round by West Spirey track) along the Grand High Tops with their magnificent views of the Bread Knife and Belougry Spire and the Ranges beyond - past Dows Hut and back down along West Spirey Creek and home again past the campers at Camp Pincham on to the comfort of electricity and a hot shower.
-whole area is well kept with ample provision for garbage and close to the creek
-which makes an ideal safe spot for children to play.
+Dows Hut is an excellent situation for an overnight stop and further exploration along the tops. It has four comfortable bunks and a water tank and fire place and even an indoor camp stove for wet or cold nights. Two tanks and a shelter shed and also toilets are at Camp Pincham and tanks are already in use or in process of erection at (1) Hurleys campsite (2) the Junction of West Spirey Creek and the Western High Tops trail (3) at the junction of the Western High Tops trail and the Exmouth Spur track and (4) a spring at the Burbie Campsite.
-November 1962 The Sydney Bushwalker
-Leo Stewert, the Ranger and his wife Sonje and 4 year old son are friendly people ready to help and advise and have a cheery word for all
+The new road, well under may, is to connect Coonamble and Coonabarabran through Gummin. A good map of the actual tracks through the Park is procurable for 2/- at the Warrumbungles Tourist office(next to the Baker) in Coonabarabran or generally, if in stock, at the kiosk, at the Park H.Q. Miles Dunphy's map of the whole area is also, of course, invaluable to those who wish to explore.
-who come by. Harry, the other Ranger knows much of the wild life of the
-Park and is obviously interested in his job.
+The following is the price list for caravans, campers etc. Bookings for trams can be made through the Secretary (Mr. Gould) Trust Office, Council Chambers, Coonabarabran. Trams £l per night or £5 per meek. Caravans 5/- per night or £1.5.0 per week if no electricity. Caravans 8/- per night or £2.0.0 per week with electricty. Cars, utilities or tents 5/- per night or £1.5.0 per week.
-The tracks are in excellent condition and well graded. One walk of fourteen miles was from the main camp, round Split Rock, up Exmouth with
-its magnificent views and backup West Spirey Creek. The next trip was down
+Apart from the main track walks given, there are many other lovely walks both easy and rough as desired, one along Mopera Creek through Mr. Blackman's property Belougerie with its fine view of the Ranges comes out at Mopera Gap on the dirt road - tree lined - leading back to the camp - a pleasant day walk. Wild life, especially kangaroos and wedge tailed eagles is abundant and the wild flowers, on the Grand High Tops especially, were very varied and particularly lovely this September. No where does the wattle seem so truly a rich and lovely gold as that of the Warrumbungles. One hundred seedling gums have recently been planted not far from Camp Pincham and it is hoped to make this area a refuge for the koala bear when the trees have grown sufficiently. It is to be hoped that those who would care for a week of camping, catering for all tastes and particularly for the whole family, will make the Warrumbungles their choice in the near future. Good walking and magnificent scenery are guaranteed.
-the main Spirey Creek (thus making a less steep pull than round by West Spirey track) along the Grand High Tops with their magnificent views of the Bread Knife and Belougry Spire and the Ranges beyond - past Dows Hut and back
-down along West Spirey Creek and home again past the campers at Camp Pincham on to the comfort of electricity and a shot shower.
+----
-Dows Hut is an excellent situation for an overnight stop and further exploration along the tops. It has four comfortable bunks and a water tank and fire place and even an indoor camp stove for wet or cold nights. Two tanks and a shelter shed and also toilets are at Camp Pincham and tanks are already in
-use or in process of erection at (1) Hurleys campsite (2) the Junction of
+===== Day Walks. =====
-West Spirey Creek and the Western High Tops trail (3) at the junction of the Western High Tops trail and the Exmouth Spur track and (4) a spring at the Burbie Campsite.
-The new road, well under may, is to connect Coonamble and Coonabarabran throu0 Gummin. A good map of the actual tracks through the Park is procurable for 2/- at the Warrumbungles Tourist office(next to the Baker) in Coonabarabran or generally, if in stock; at the kiosk:, at the Park:H.Q. Niles Dunphy's map of the whole area is also, of course, invaluable to those who wish to explore.
+As increased rail fares will operate fro 1st November 1962, the fares quoted here are approximate only.
-The following is the price list for caravans, campers etc. Bookings for trams can be made through the Secretary (Mr. Gould) Trust Office, Council Chambers, Coonabarabran. Trams El per night or E5 per meek. Caravans 5/- per night or 1.5.0 per week if no electricity. Caravans EV- per night or E2.0.0 per week with electricty. Cars, utilities or tents 5/- per night or E1.5.0 per week.
-Apart from the main track walks given, there are many other lovely walks both easy and rough as desired, one along Nbpera Creek through Tr. Blackman's property Belougerie with its fine view of the Ranges comes out at Nbpera Gap on the dirt road - tree lined - leading back to the camp - a pleasant day walk. Wild life; especially kangaroos and wedge tailed eagles is abundant and the wild flowers, on the Grand High Tops especially, were very varied and particularly lovely this September. No where does the wattle seem so truly a rich and lovely gold as that of the Warrumbungles. One hundred seedling gums have recently been planted not far from Camp Pincham and it is hoped to make this area a refuge for the kola bear when the trees have grown sufficiently. It is to be hoped that those who would care for a week of camping, catering for all tastes and particularly for the whole family, will make the Warrumbungles their choice in the near future, Good walking and magnificent scenery are guaranteed.
+=== November 18 ===
-The Sydney Bushwalker November 1962
-DAY WALES
+Cronulla - Boat Harbour - Kurnell - bus to Cronulla - 10 miles. Will involve some beach walkings which can be very pleasant at low tide on the hard sand. Kurnell is __the__ historic spot in N.S.W. where Captain Cook's first landing in New Holland or Terra Australis took place.
-AS INCREASED RAIL FARES WILL OPERATE FROM 1st NOVEMBER 1962, THE FARES QUOTED HERE ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY.
-Nov.18 Cronulla - Boat Harbour - Kurnell - bus to Cronulla - 10 miles. Will involve some beach walkings which can be very-pleasant at
+.50 a.m. train from Central Electric Station to Cronulla.
-low tide on the hard sande KUrnell is the historic spot in N.S.W.
-where Captain Cook's first landing in New Holland or Terra Australis took place
+Tickets: Cronulla return @ 5/6 plus 2/- bus fare.
-.50 a.,m0 train from Central Electric Station to Cronulla. Tickets: Cronulla return @ 5/6 plus 2/- bus fare.
-Nap; Port Hacking Tourist or Military.
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Military.
 Leader: Margaret Wilson.
-Nov.25 Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Era Beach - Garie Beach - bus to Waterfall.
- milese
+=== November 25 ===
-good opportunity to "break the ice" if you haven't already done so. UsUally safe surfing at South Era, Ideal for new-members, 8.42 aem Wollongong train from Central Steam Station to Lily vale. Tickets: Lllyvale return @ 7/6 plus 2/6 bus fare,
-Nap: Port Hacking Tourist.
+Lilyvale - Burning Palms - Era Beach - Garie Beach - bus to Waterfall. 7 miles. A good opportunity to "break the ice" if you haven't already done so. Usually safe surfing at South Era. Ideal for new members.
+.42 aem Wollongong train from Central Steam Station to Lily vale.
+Tickets: Lilyvale return @ 7/6 plus 2/6 bus fare.
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist.
 Leader: Frank Leyden.
-Dec. 2. Otford - Burning Palms - The Burgh Track - Helensburgh. 13 miles.
-The same area as last week; but a longer and much more energetic walk.
+=== December 2 ===
-Plenty of hills and some love3T forest-country. Nay be time to surf
-at Burning Palmse
+Otford - Burning Palms - The Burgh Track - Helensburgh. 13 miles. The same area as last week, but a longer and much more energetic walk. Plenty of hills and some lovely forest country. May be time to surf at Burning Palms.
-.42 a me Wollongong train from Central Steam Station to Otford.
-Tickets: Otford return @ 7/9
+.42 a.m. Wollongong train from Central Steam Station to Otford.
-Nap: Port Hacking Tourist
+Tickets: Otford return @ 7/9.
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist.
 Leader: Jim Brown.
- Dec.9 Children's Christmas Outing at Materfall.Creek.
-The usual spot about a mile from Waterfall Station along Lady Carrington Drive.
+=== December 9 ===
-Dec.9. Sutherland - Wbronora River - Engadine. 8 miles,
-A pleasant area long the upper reaches of the WOronora River where the fresh mater and the tidal waters meet. Safe swimming in the fresh water section of the river, Mosquito repellent could be handy at lunchtime.
+Children's Christmas Outing at Waterfall Creek. The usual spot about a mile from Waterfall Station along Lady Carrington Drive.
-.50 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. NOTE ALTERED TRAIN TI EE,
-Tickets: Engadine return @ 5/6. Nap: Port Hacking Tourist. Leader: Ramon U'Brien.
+=== December 9 ===
-.1.100:.,0V0d
-November 1962 The Sydney.. Bu shwalker 9
+Sutherland - Woronora River - Engadine. 8 miles. A pleasant area along the upper reaches of the Woronora River where the fresh water and the tidal waters meet. Safe swimming in the fresh water section of the river. Mosquito repellent could be handy at lunchtime.
-FOR ALL YOUR TRANSPORT FROM BLACKHEATH CONTACT
-HATSWELL'S TAXI AND TOURIST SERVICE -
+.50 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station to Sutherland. NOte altered train time.
-RING, MUTE, WIRE or CALL - ANY HOUR - DAY OR NIGHT
-'Phone: Blackheath w459 or W151 BOOKING OFFICE: 4 doors from GP;rdiners Inn Hotel (LOOK F.OR THE NEON SIGN)
+Tickets: Engadine return @ 5/6.
-SPEEDY -5 or 8 PASSENGER CARS INAILA.BLE
-LARGE OR SMALL PARTI33. CATERED FOR
+Map: Port Hacking Tourist.
-FARES: KOANGRA WAILS 30/- /Dor
-PERRY'S LOOKDOWN 4/-
+Leader: Ramon U'Brien.
-JENCLAN STATE FOREST 20/-
-CARLON 'S FARM 12/6
+----
-head (tninum 5 passung:rs) it
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+=== Hatswell's Taxi & Tourist Service. ===
-WE WILL BE PLEASED. TO QUOTE TRIPS OR SPECIAL PARTIES ON APPLICATIOIT
-PLUMBING TROUBLES??,
+For all your transport from Blackheath contact Hatswell's Taxi & Transport Service. Ring, write, wire or call - any hour - day or night.
-NEW ROOF, GUTTERING and DOWNPIPES ??
-THE ROOF AND GUTTERING NEED RE-PAINTING ??
+'Phone: Blackheath W459 of W151.
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-A NEW WATER SERVICE OR- HOT-WATER INSTALLA' TfON ??
+Booking office: 4 doors from the Gardners Inn Hotel (look for the neon sign).
-DO YOU NEED -
-OR DOES
+Speedy 5 or 8 passenger cars available. Large or small parties catered for.
-OR PERHAPS -
-No job is too small - for any plumbing installation or alterations YOU NEED ROY 'S FRIENDLY PLU1EING SERVICE
+Fares:
-CONTACT ROY" CRAGGS in the 3.3.W. Club-rooms or contact Job Craggs, Carpenter and Painter, 41 Rosamond Street, Hornsby, Telephone- JU2203
-RETZEMBER -
+  * Kanangra Walls: 30/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
-YOU NRFT) ROY 'S FRIENDLY SERVICE
+  * Perry's Lookdown: 4/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
-. The Sydney. Bushwalker November 1962
+  * Jenolan State Forest: 20/- per head (minimum 5 passengers)
-FIRST PERUBULATOR TO KOANGRA TOPS. January-February, 193T- Part II. (Conclusion)
+  * Carlon's Farm: 12/6 per head (minimum 5 passengers)
-Next day was misty and cOol and raining off and on.- With our small but efficient camp fire and snug quarters we enjoyed it It was a great environment for the little bloke and a certain amount of mild life filled
-his day with interest, and we had time to tell him about it. Old Mr. Cuntrnghame left his little hut and its column of blue-white wood smoke and came along for a lengthy yarn. He did not know that to think about the pram; he was staggered; it was too much for him, but he appreciated comany. He must lead a very lonely existence on this roof of the mountains. Mr. Don, Wallace and two mates drifted along, bound on their first adventure into these big hills. They allowed themselves to be persuaded about certain things along the Kanangra-Gingra route by a sticky-beaking old timer (not Cunnynghame), and the day closed with a rabbit shoot, some pleasant discussion and a camp in common. The old timer learned something about packs and packing. As for our venture, we had covered what I considered the most difficult part of the may and success appeared possible.
+We will be pleased to quote trips or special parties on application.
-Next day we pushed off for Boyd Creek, 7 miles away, The first 2 miles were difficult and had to be taken slowly. At the head of Little Morong-Creek I got mater from the secret spring and we had lunch at the side of the road.' After lunch we hit the granite and some more teeth-rattling going for awhile, then the downhill section to the Boyd was comparatively easy. Arrived in good time and fixed a comfortable camp. The creek was not running; there was plenty of mater in the rock holes but it had dried up several inches so far. By this time'we realized our pram was a wonderful vehicle indeed. Anordialary-pram. would have fallen to bits long before this. The advantages of the solid iron frame were now obvious. The two-way spring syttem as fitted to ordinary prams. would have'throvn boy-and-load out on many an occasion or upset-the-pram. Nothing had gone wrong except that 3 tyres were worn - torn is a better word. The fourth tyre was not natural; nothing had happened to it. The little 10 inch wheels were miracles of strength. Plenty of oil in the bearings eased the pushing business and prevented undue wear on the hubs.. So far so good. Under
-her load Marg. was toughening up quite well and was enjoying the venture. As
+----
-for myself I had developed quite a decent rearward action about the legs. Without
-the prat. I was inclined to scratch gravel too heartily and fall'on my nose. The L. pound boots with their ground-gripping hobnails were right good friends. Although nearly new, the middles of the heavy soles (they were American Army
+=== Plumbing Troubles??? ===
-boots) were beginning to wear away. These' boots were extraordinary articles.; no other boots mould have stood up to the work so well,
-- Next day we set off on the last stage and managed well until near Rockir
+__Do you need__ new roof, guttering and downpipes??
-Top Where the pram. had to be hauled up the rough ascent to it, while Milo walked (I forgot to state we planted somii-reserv6 tucker in a cache cairn of stones near the Boyd Crossing.- This eased the general load somewhat). Lunched on top in the sun because the pleasant day was pool at this altitude of 11160 ft. The descent of the Kanangra Pass onward was a "touch and go" bit of business. I felt sure it mould be the graveyard of the little bus. For a short distance Milo walked but the large, loose stones were too rough for the little chap so
-we put Mares swag in the pram, whilst she carried him. The whole downhill
+__Or does__ the roof and guttering need re-painting??
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+__Or perhaps__ a new water service or hot-water installation??
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+No job is too small - for any plumbing installations or alterations
-. Is
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+__You need Roy's friendly plumbing service__.
-L.....L.1 i al%
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+Contact Roy Craggs in the S.B.W. Clubrooms or contact Joe Crags, Carpenter and Painter, 41 Rosamond Street, Hornsby, Telephone JU2203.
-,1.1
+__Remember__ - you need Roy's friendly service!!!
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-WA 4:O.'''.
+===== First Perambulator To Kanangra Tops. =====
-WHO'S PLANNING A TRIP.
-Someone is you can be certain.
+=== January-February, 1931 - Part II. (Conclusion) ===
+Next day was misty and cool and raining off and on. With our small but efficient camp fire and snug quarters we enjoyed it. It was a great environment for the little bloke and a certain amount of wild life filled his day with interest, and we had time to tell him about it. Old Mr. Cunnynghame left his little hut and its column of blue-white wood smoke and came along for a lengthy yarn. He did not know what to think about the pram; he was staggered; it was too much for him, but he appreciated company. He must lead a very lonely existence on this roof of the mountains. Mr. Don Wallace and two mates drifted along, bound on their first adventure into these big hills. They allowed themselves to be persuaded about certain things along the Kanangra-Gingra route by a sticky-beaking old timer (not Cunnynghame), and the day closed with a rabbit shoot, some pleasant discussion and a camp in common. The old timer learned something about packs and packing. As for our venture, we had covered what I considered the most difficult part of the way and success appeared possible.
+Next day we pushed off for Boyd Creek, 7 miles away. The first 2 miles were difficult and had to be taken slowly. At the head of Little Morong Creek I got mater from the secret spring and we had lunch at the side of the road. After lunch we hit the granite and some more teeth-rattling going for awhile, then the downhill section to the Boyd was comparatively easy. Arrived in good time and fixed a comfortable camp. The creek was not running; there was plenty of water in the rock holes but it had dried up several inches so far. By this time we realized our pram was a wonderful vehicle indeed. An ordialary pram would have fallen to bits long before this. The advantages of the solid iron frame were now obvious. The two-way spring system as fitted to ordinary prams would have thrown boy and load out on many an occasion or upset the pram. Nothing had gone wrong except that 3 tyres were worn - torn is a better word. The fourth tyre was not natural; nothing had happened to it. The little 10 inch wheels were miracles of strength. Plenty of oil in the bearings eased the pushing business and prevented undue wear on the hubs. So far so good. Under her load Marg. was toughening up quite well and was enjoying the venture. As for myself I had developed quite a decent rearward action about the legs. Without the pram I was inclined to scratch gravel too heartily and fall on my nose. The 4 pound boots with their ground-gripping hobnails were right good friends. Although nearly new, the middles of the heavy soles (they were American Army boots) were beginning to wear away. These boots were extraordinary articles; no other boots would have stood up to the work so well.
+Next day we set off on the last stage and managed well until near Rocky Top where the pram. had to be hauled up the rough ascent to it, while Milo walked (I forgot to state we planted some reserve tucker in a cache cairn of stones near the Boyd Crossing. This eased the general load somewhat). Lunched on top in the sun because the pleasant day was cool at this altitude of 4160 ft. The descent of the Kanangra Pass onward was a "touch and go" bit of business. I felt sure it would be the graveyard of the little bus. For a short distance Milo walked but the large, loose stones were too rough for the little chap so we put Marg's swag in the pram, whilst she carried him. The whole downhill stretch of nearly a mile and a half was done by walking backwards whilst pulling and easing the wheels between and over the rocks. I never realised just how rough the track is until I found myself on this stunt. It was a wonder that the thing with its 120 pounds on four narrow, little wheels did not fall to pieces when being hauled and thumped over the gibbers of this rare track. I began to respect that pram, and its makers also for they certainly knew their onions when they designed it. I had an idea that the next and final stretch to Kanangra would be easy, as certainly it is when walking with a pack but it wasn't. Whilst two wheels ran easily along one of the ruts the other two were forced to bump over grass tree roots, grass clumps, stones and sticks. Really it was a very rough passage. The pram. was no place for the boy; his brains would have been churned up, so Marg's swag and he changed places. At length Inglis's mud house came into view and the big prospect south lifted into sight. Time 2.30 p.m. We were there - and there stood the perambulator at Kanangra. Having to cut down weight I had no camera so the memorable event was not recorded pictorially. Pity, because it was a rare sight. Since the pram. had proved itself so indestructible I felt no compunction in proceeding to heave it along the track behind the mud house to our camp spot near the creek. The rocks stopped us for awhile but finally it was done. We realized that it could never be wheeled back to Rocky Top; it would have to be carried there. Really I felt like leaving it there by the camp for good.
+We spent four happy days at Kanangra exploring the various plateaux: Mounts Seymour, Maxwell and Brennan to the east; Mounts Pindari, Bungin and the Wallaby Pass on the way to Mount Colboyd; also we went west over Kittani to Mount Ianthe and had a swim in one of the pools of the Thurat Rivulet just above the great Kanangra Falls.
+At 10 past 5 one afternoon I left Marg. and Milo at the camp and set off for Rocky Top with the packed pram (62 lbs) on my back. It was a back-bruising and difficult load which I could neither rest under nor slip off, because had I done so I could not have hoisted it again. Arrived at Rocky Top I thought I had better take it on to Boyd Crossing, so continued. Some men who were rounding up and half-hoppling a number of horses asked me to wait awhile, so for 10 minutes I stood under the stress then moved on after them. At the Boyd I placed the pram. at the camp spot then shot back to Kanangra at a great pace and reached camp and tea at 10 past 8, having done the job in 3 hours.
+Next day we walked out with our normal loads (2 swags this time), Milo walking and being carried by turns, and camped the whole afternoon on the Boyd. The waterholes were noticeably lower. Next day we reached Cunnynghame's and spent the following day there. Three very sick-looking tyres were wired to the wheels at 2 inch intervals, but the fourth tyre was still going strong, being only a little worn. Next day the 9 miles journey back to our camp near the Ginkin turnoff on the Oberon Road was hard work, even with the lessened load and cool weather. At camp, first thing Junior did was pile wood on the fireplace, even to pulling up the fireplace crotches and adding them to the pile. It was lucky I made a practice of using very thick and short, square topped tent pegs in case he ever fell upon one for this evening he ran towards me, tripped on a small clump of snow grass and fell fair on the big end peg. It struck his mouth and luckily his teeth were shut together so that the blow was spread over them. His underlip was split and at first we thought he was badly damaged, but fortunately it was not nearly as had as it appeared.
+The following day we scooted down the long hill to Edith, 8 miles from Oberon, and camped by the roadside. The miraculously good tyre fell off as we mounted the bank to the site. We reckoned there was no point in finishing the Oberon stretch with its to uphill lengths of loose metal, so 'phoned for a car to pick us up next day. Four events happened this night and just how far they were connected with each other it is impossible to say. About 8.30, I think it was, a magnificent meteor fell about west of us. I was outside and saw it plainly and I never saw a better one. It fell very low down to the horizon and if it hit the ground there was no apparent report. Now for the next. About an hour and a half or two hours later there occurred a single and peculiarly sharp detonation, obviously at a distance but very loud. It had a kind of rocketting quality as if the hills obstructed some of the sound waves. I remarked to Marg. that it was a great explosion and that something remarkable had happened and also that it could hardly be connected with the meteor because of the long interval between. So much for what we saw and heard. Next day when we returned to Sydney we discovered that the initial fall of the great Dog Face Rock avalanche at Katoomba happened this same night, at 9.30 I believe. Several days later I learned that a marked earth shake had occurred over a limited area of swampy country (I think it was) somewhere south or Bathurst!! The name of the district was given me but I have forgotten it. Now, what do you make of that?
+Anyway, we established the fact that the type of strong "hamper-pram" such as ours and fitted much the same way is quite the thing for ordinary roads, but the thicker kind of tyres would be better, no doubt. The Kanangra road is too rough for any perambulator and we advise other couples with a bairn not to attempt this back-breaking enterprise but to cut down weight as much as possible and walk there, no matter how slowly. Legs are better than wheels on such a track. Still, young Milo Kanangra reached the place he was named after (maybe the first kiddie to get there) and my pal Margaret enjoyed her first visit to the magnificent scenery which cannot possibly be seen in a stay of less than three days; a week is not too long. I lost a lot of weight because of the dinkum hard work. No doubt ours is the first perambulator to be shoved to Kanangra, but I think it will be the last until a better road is made - and I hope that never happens anyway. Next time we walk.
+Myles J. Dunphy. Perambulatourist (for once).
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-. The Sydney Bushwalker November 1962
-stretch of nearly a mile and a half was done by walking backwards whilst pulling and easing the wheels between and over the rocks. I never realised just how rough the track is until I found myself on this stunt, It was a wonder that the thing with its 120 pounds on four narrow z little wheels did not fall to pieces when being hauled and thumped over the gibbers of this rare track, I began to respect that pram, and its makers also for they certainly knew their onions when they designed it. I had an idea that the next and final stretch to Kanangra would be easy5 as certainly it is when walking with a pa ck but it wasn6t Yhilst two wheels ran easily along one of the ruts the other two were forced-to bump over grass tree roots, grass clumps, stones and stickS. Really it was a very rough passage. The pram. was no place for the boy his brains would have been churned up, so Marg's swag and he changed places, At length Irglis's mud house came into view and the big prospect south lifted into sight. Time 2.30 p,m. We were there - and there stood the perambulator at Kanangra. Having to cut down weight I had no camera so the memorable event was not recorded pictorially. Pity,
+Castlereach St., Sydney. BM2685.
-because it was a rare sight. Since the pram, had proved itself so indestructible
-I felt no compunction in proceeding to heave it along thu track behind the mud house to our camp spot near the creek. The rocks stopped us for awhile but
+----
-finally it was done, We realized that it could never be wheeled back to Rocky Top; it would have to be carried there. Really I felt like leaving it there
-by the camp for good.
-We spent four happy days at Kanangra exploring the various plateaux:
-Mounts Seymou, Maxwell and Brennan to the east; Mounts Pindari, Bungin and the Wallaby Pass on the way to Mount Colboyd; also we went west over Kittani to
-Mount Ianthe and had a swim in one of the DoOls of the Thurat Rivulet just above the great Kanangra Fallsa
-At 10 past 5 one afternoon I left Marg0 and Milo at the camp and set off for Rocky Top with the packed pram (62 lbs) on my back, It was a back-bruising and difficult load Which I could neither rest under nor slip off, because had I done so I could not have hoisted-it again. Arrived at Rocky Top I thought
-I had better take it on to Boyd Crossing? so continued. Some men who were rounding up and half-hoppltng a nuMber of horses asked me to -wait awhile, go
-for 10 minutes I stood under the stl'ess then moved on after them. At the Boyd I placed the pram0 at the camp spot then shot back to Kanangra at a great pace and reached camp and tea at 10 past 8: having done the job in 3 hours.
-Next day we walked out with our normal loads (2 swags this time), Milo
-walking and being carried by turns, and camped the whole afternoon oh the Boyd. The waterholes-were noticeably lower. Next day we reached Cunnynghame's and spent the following day there, Three very sick-looking tyres were mired to the wheels at 2 inch intervals, but the fourth tyre was still going strong, being only a little morn, Next day the 9 miles journey back to our camp near the Ginkin turnoff on the Oberon Road was hard work, even with the lessened load and cool weather, At camp, first thing Junior did was pile -wood on the fireplace,
-even to pulling up the fireplace crotches and adding them to the pile, It was lucky I made a practice of using very thick and short, square topped tent pegs
-in case he ever fell upon one for this evening he ran towards me, tripped on
-a small clump of snow grass and fell fair on the-big end peg. It struck his mouth and luckily his teeth were shut together so that the blow was spread over
-them. His underlip was split and at first we thought he was badly damaged, but fortunately it was not nearly as had as it appeared.
-November 1962 The Sydney Bushwaflcer 13.
-The following day we deooted down the long hill to Edith, 8 mile from Oberon, and camped by the roadside. The miraculously good tyre fell off as we mounted the bank to the site. We reckoned there was no point in finishing the Oberon stretch with its to uphill lengths of loose metal, so 'phoned for a car to pick:us up next day. Four events happened this night and just how far they were connected with each other it is impossible to say. About 8.30,
-/ I think it was, a magnificent meteor fell about west of us. I was outside and saw it plainly and I never saw a better one. It fell very low down to the horizon and if it hit the ground there was no apparent report. Now for the next. About an hour and a half or tmo hours later there occurred a single and
-\/ peculiarly sharp detonation7 obviously at a distance but very loud* It had a kind of rocketting quality as if the hills obstructed some of the sound maves, I remarked-to Marg. that it was a great explosion and that something remarkable had happened and also that it coUld hardly be commected with the meteor because of the long interval between, So much for what we saw and heard. Next day when te returned to Sydney *e discovered that the initial fall of the great Dog Face Rock avalanche at Katoomba happened this same night, at 9.30 I believ e.
-/ Several days later I learned that a marked earth shake had occurred over a limited area of swampy country (I think it was) somewhere south or Bathurst!! The name Of the district was given me but I have forgotten it. Now, what do you make of that?
-Anyway, we established the fact that the type of strong "hamper-prae'such
-as ours and fitted much the same way is qdit the thing for ordinary roads, but the thicker kind of tyres would be better; no doubt. The Kanangra road i6 too rough for any perambulator and we advise other couples with a bairn not to attempt this back-breaking enterprise but to cut down weight as much as possible and walk:there, no matter how slowly. Legs are better than wheels on such a track. Still, young Milo Ehnangra reached the place he was named after (maybe the first kiddie to get' there) and my pal Margaret enjoyed her first visit to the magnificent scenery Which cannot possibly be seen in a stay of less than three days; a Week is not tiio long. I lost a lot of *eight because of the dinkum hard work. No doubt ours is the first peraMbulator to be shoved to Ehnangra, but I think it will be the last until a better road is ,made - and I hope that never happens anyway. Next time we walk.
-MYLES J. DUNPHY Perambulatourist (for once).
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