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- | Box No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney | + | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER |
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- | The August General Meeting | + | |
+ | No 357 SEPTEMBER 1964 Price 71 | ||
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- | the Sydney- Bushwalker, The N.S.W. Nurses' | + | THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING. |
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- | 2. The Sydney Bushwalker September, 1964. | + | |
- | TEE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING. | + | |
J. Brown. | J. Brown. | ||
- | Even if the August meeting had not contained a reasonable amount of debate, it would have earned some distinction because no less than seven new members were welcomed - in order of appearance | + | |
- | Lorna Hetherington, | + | Even if the August meeting had not contained a reasonable amount of debate, it would have earned some distinction because no less than seven new members were welcomed - in order of appearance |
- | Arising from last month' | + | |
- | was sending us additional pamphlets on "feral cats". From Mr. Rankin of Bendethera we had letters outlining the properties he held on the Deua River and advising us that he was not satisfied with some of the people who had use of his land and that he proposed to sell it by auction. On a motion by Alex Colley, we decided to express our interest in all the property mentioned, and to form a sub-committee to talk it over with Mr. Rankin: Mick Elfick, Alex Colley and Gordon Redmond were appointed. | + | Arising from last month' |
- | In correspondence was also an appeal from a Mr. Bill James who Was interested in big cats (not only feral). Had walkers seen any? | + | |
- | Information sought. | + | In correspondence was also an appeal from a Mr. Bill James who was interested in big cats (not only feral). Had walkers seen any? Information sought. |
- | We came quite early in the meeting to reports, where we learned that the balance in current funds at 31st July was 168 - and would be E300 if the unfinancials, | + | |
- | In the Parks and Playgrounds report Esme Biddulph reported that the movement had taken up the protest about the rubbish at Karloo Pool on Kangaroo Creek. (However the writer who was there on 23rd August would nominate it was the most disgustingly filthy piece of bushland he has ever had the misfortune to see - the bottom of the pool is littered with empty tins and_ bottles, paper and cardboard). Esme said she was going abroad and nominated Margaret Child as her successor - duly elected. | + | We came quite early in the meeting to reports, where we learned that the balance in current funds at 31st July was £168 - and would be £300 if the unfinancials, |
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+ | In the Parks and Playgrounds report Esme Biddulph reported that the movement had taken up the protest about the rubbish at Karloo Pool on Kangaroo Creek. (However the writer who was there on 23rd August would nominate it was the most disgustingly filthy piece of bushland he has ever had the misfortune to see - the bottom of the pool is littered with empty tins and bottles, paper and cardboard). Esme said she was going abroad and nominated Margaret Child as her successor - duly elected. | ||
Federation Report informed us that S & R had had several recent alerts, but no need to embark on actual searching: 101 people attended the S & R demonstration in July, and during October a conference of Contact men would be held to discuss administrative arrangements. Affiliation fees to Federation had risen by 3d. per head to a total 1/- per Club member. | Federation Report informed us that S & R had had several recent alerts, but no need to embark on actual searching: 101 people attended the S & R demonstration in July, and during October a conference of Contact men would be held to discuss administrative arrangements. Affiliation fees to Federation had risen by 3d. per head to a total 1/- per Club member. | ||
- | It was unfortunate that the Walks Report was read at a time | + | |
- | when the pneumatic drills on an adjacent building demolition were doing a little overtime - your reporter did not hear enough of the report to give any intelligible summary. | + | It was unfortunate that the Walks Report was read at a time when the pneumatic drills on an adjacent building demolition were doing a little overtime - your reporter did not hear enough of the report to give any intelligible summary. |
- | September, 1964 The Sydney Bushwalker 3. | + | |
- | We arrived at General Business and the President announced that Brian Harvey, after some years as official | + | We arrived at General Business and the President announced that Brian Harvey, after some years as official telephone number for the Club, would prefer to pass on the torch. |
- | Club, would prefer to pass on the torch. | + | |
- | The President next advised that Federation had broached the vexed question of its Reunion and the SBW Reunion occurring so close together. A suggestion had been made that 3 Federation representatives and 3 SB7 delegates get together to see if a formula could be evolved | + | The President next advised that Federation had broached the vexed question of its Reunion and the SBW Reunion occurring so close together. A suggestion had been made that 3 Federation representatives and 3 SBW delegates get together to see if a formula could be evolved |
- | Questions were raised whether this would call for any Constitutional amendment and it was pointed out this was not so the Constitution stipulated that the Annual Meeting should be in March and it was only | + | |
- | practice that the Reunion be on the following weekend. However, Ron | + | Questions were raised whether this would call for any Constitutional amendment and it was pointed out this was not so the Constitution stipulated that the Annual Meeting should be in March and it was only |
- | Knight]eysuggested | + | practice that the Reunion be on the following weekend. However, Ron Knightley suggested |
weekend in March. | weekend in March. | ||
- | It was pointed out by other members that, when Federation selected | + | |
- | a date 2 weeks before Easter, it was done in the full knowledge that it might clash with and would usually be close c, the long established SBW date. | + | It was pointed out by other members that when Federation selected a date 2 weeks before Easter, it was done in the full knowledge that it might clash with and would usually be close to the long established SBW date. |
- | John Lux-bon proposed we consider shifting our date to 2 weeks after Easter | + | |
- | with Anzac Day. Frank Ashdown suggested a convention of the 19 affiliated clubs to see what dates they had fixed and to try to find a mutually | + | John Lux-bon proposed we consider shifting our date to 2 weeks after Easter but it was pointed out that this could easily coincide with Anzac Day. Frank Ashdown suggested a convention of the 19 affiliated clubs to see what dates they had fixed and to try to find a mutually acceptable one. |
- | acceptable one. | + | |
- | David Ingram mentioned that Federation once reuned in October, but because so many people were studying for final exams, it was not a popular time. Jack Eren made a good point tliat fire lighting edicts made January and February unsuitable, and winter was not a good time for a lazy weekend in camp. Wilf Hilder was opposed to the suggested Committee discussion and would have preferred a canvass of all Clubs. | + | David Ingram mentioned that Federation once reuned in October, but because so many people were studying for final exams, it was not a popular time. Jack Eren made a good point that fire lighting edicts made January and February unsuitable, and winter was not a good time for a lazy weekend in camp. Wilf Hilder was opposed to the suggested Committee discussion and would have preferred a canvass of all Clubs. |
- | Ron Knightley also felt the Committee meeting would be unsatisfactory and moved that we inform Federation accordingly, | + | Ron Knightley also felt the Committee meeting would be unsatisfactory and moved that we inform Federation accordingly, |
- | whole question in full at our Annual Meeting and then indicate if we | + | were prepared to switch to another time. There were speakers for and against, including some who wanted an immediate decision for another date and some who obviously wouldn' |
- | were prepared to switch to another time There were speakers for and against, including some who wanted an immediate decision for another date and some who obviously wouldn' | + | |
- | 4. The Sydney Bushwalker Septepbers 1964 | + | Heather announced, on behalf of the Membership Secretary, that some quite well intentioned |
- | Heather announced, on behalf of the Membership Secretary, that some quite wellintentioned | + | |
- | to prospectives, | + | It was also made known that the Club's official copy of the magazine was short of 3 editions November 1947, August and November 1952. If anyone was thinking of burning his old copies, the editor would be glad to have those editions. Gordon |
- | It was also made known that the Club's official copy of the magazine was short of 3 editions November 1947, August and November, 1952. If anyone was thinking of burning his old copies, the editor would be glad to have those editions. Gordon | + | |
- | that the magazines be bound in a proper manner at Club expense. | + | Alex Colley suggested that the Club's policy for National Parks be reproduced and distributed to selected |
- | Alex Colley suggested that the Club's policy for National Parks | + | |
- | be reproduced and distributed to selected | + | By the time Colin Putt had invited workers to join in a repair |
- | By the time Colin Putt had invited workers to join in a repai/ | + | |
- | (all to be filmed) we were at the close of the night with the hour not too advanced at 9.35 p m. | + | |
- | ........ | + | THE MAGAZINE STAFF - II |
- | THE MAGAZINE STAFF II. | + | |
Snowball Brown. | Snowball Brown. | ||
- | With the magazine its largely all Snow's fault; but for him there wouldn' | + | |
- | Li L 5Wti ft: N | + | With the magazine its largely all Snow's fault; but for him there wouldn' |
- | 'S-4:-- DREAMS ,, | + | |
- | 1 1 ONLY CY,F =):,, / KAMER.-BTRAT ,/ Idi,44061, 1; CHE' | + | CORICUDGY |
- | .' 1 I KISS | + | |
- | '0.: i a" | + | Ross Wyborn |
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- | 1--- A 1 i | + | If members remember the last walks programme, they might recall a walk marked - Mt. Wilworilla |
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- | ( . , | + | At the usual hubbub on Wednesday night we got vague ideas of who was coming. John Powell was taking his car and leaving at 3 a m. Saturday morning after a ball. Snow was leaving at 10.30 p m. Friday night. And Heather was not sure whether she was coming or not. |
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- | UL SWEET/LIFE is CHANGED. 1, SPLAWCOT FELLOWS No LONGER !NTEREST HER1 | + | I slept at John Powell' |
- | September, | + | |
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- | Ross Wyborn. | + | |
- | If members remember the last walks programme, they might recall a walk marked - Mt. naugokx0C12-1.i. Coricudgy - Ht. Coriaday - Mt. Monundilla - Mt. 7ilworral rg. lead by John Powell. | + | |
- | At the usual hubbfeon | + | |
- | I slept at John Powell' | + | |
the map, we were to meet Snow. After going along this road some distance, we found ourselves climbing up a steep hill. A quick look at the map showed us that it should have been flat ground before the meeting place. A few minutes later we found ourselves on top of a large mountain. This, | the map, we were to meet Snow. After going along this road some distance, we found ourselves climbing up a steep hill. A quick look at the map showed us that it should have been flat ground before the meeting place. A few minutes later we found ourselves on top of a large mountain. This, | ||
we deduced, was Mt. Coricudgy. Where was Snow Brown? Lost again. | we deduced, was Mt. Coricudgy. Where was Snow Brown? Lost again. | ||
- | John suggested we might have missed them along the road. We went | + | |
- | back and located the meeting place, but no sign of Snow. We talked to | + | John suggested we might have missed them along the road. We went back and located the meeting place, but no sign of Snow. We talked to a farmer who said he had seen no-one but the Royal Australian Army which went past a week before, but was turned back by a tree across the road. He told us that some of the army were always getting |
- | a farmer who said he had seen no-one but the Royal Australian Army which went past a week before, but was turned back by a tree across the road. He told us that some of the army were always getting | + | if we can find them" suggested John. After travelling some miles we saw a V.W. parked beside the road and three bodies asleep around a fire. Yes, it was Snow, John Worrell and Geoff Witty - the slobs, while we were searching anxiously for them, they had come along behind us and were relaxing without a care in the world. We pinched one of the two crumpets Snow had for breakfast to get even. |
- | if we can find them" suggested John. After travelling some miles we saw | + | |
- | a V.W. parked beside the road and thhree | + | By 10.30 a m. we had the whole party assembled and ready to go at the end of the road near the top of Coricudgy. We then trotted off along the top of Coricudgy and along the track towards Mt. Coriaday. |
- | By 10.30 a m. we had the whole party assembled and ready to go at the end of the road near the top of Coricudgy. We then trotted off | + | After lunch in a dry gully, we bashed out to Coriaday and climbed its scrubby sides. On top we couldn' |
- | along the top of Coricudgy and along the track towards Mt. Coriaday. | + | |
- | After lunch in a dry gully, we bashed out to Coriaday and climbed its scrubby sides. On top we couldn' | + | Once down the bottom, we bashed along the ridge towards Mt. Monundilla. There was one small catch; between us and Monundilla |
- | Once down the bottom, we bashed along the ridge towards Mt. MTZ.Mndilla. There was one small catch; between us and Mumundilla | + | |
- | 6. The Sydney aashwalker September, 1964 | + | |
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To started scrambling down, till we came to an " | To started scrambling down, till we came to an " | ||
- | he nearly went over the edge. Seeing this I lowered my pack carefully, and edged my way dawn before jumping. The others got down alright and we pushed on down the ridge. Soon we came to another cliff line, about 150 feet high and overhanging. It was practically dark now ana we could see no way dawn. We decided to follow the ledge we were on back up into the side creek. Here the ledge became narrower and then disappeared altogether. We were trappea5 | + | he nearly went over the edge. Seeing this I lowered my pack carefully, and edged my way down before jumping. The others got down alright and we pushed on down the ridge. Soon we came to another cliff line, about 150 feet high and overhanging. It was practically dark now and we could see no way down. We decided to follow the ledge we were on back up into the side creek. Here the ledge became narrower and then disappeared altogether. We were trapped |
- | The only thing to do was to sit and wait. We found a cave in | + | |
- | which to camp, and there we spent the night each blaming the other for | + | The only thing to do was to sit and wait. We found a cave in which to camp, and there we spent the night each blaming the other for our predicament: |
- | our predicament: | + | down. The majority |
- | down. The inFjority | + | |
Next morning we scattered in various directions looking for a way down. John Powell found an easy one up the side creek, while Snow and I found a " | Next morning we scattered in various directions looking for a way down. John Powell found an easy one up the side creek, while Snow and I found a " | ||
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After breakfast we climbed a spur on the other side, making our way around some cliffs. On top the scrub was thick, to put it mildly, with mountain holly up to the eye-balls. The cunning ones got out their | After breakfast we climbed a spur on the other side, making our way around some cliffs. On top the scrub was thick, to put it mildly, with mountain holly up to the eye-balls. The cunning ones got out their | ||
- | long trousers, while Snow tried to console himself with the thought that at least he had shorts on. We bashed along this ridge and climbed. M071toailla. We found an army track down the other side and followed it to water, | + | long trousers, while Snow tried to console himself with the thought that at least he had shorts on. We bashed along this ridge and climbed |
- | where we had lunch. | + | |
Snow pulled out his last two crumpets, while the rest of us feasted on tins of pineapple and other fruits. "Moan - groan - mumble - grumble" | Snow pulled out his last two crumpets, while the rest of us feasted on tins of pineapple and other fruits. "Moan - groan - mumble - grumble" | ||
- | John Powell, who was keen to get home early, wanted a 20 minute lunch, and finally after 1 hours managed to drag us away. We followed the track to the fire road, and started the long bash back to the cars. I think there was something like 15 miles road bash. As Mnunt Coricudgy grew closer we grew tireder. John Worrell was a bit behind the rest of the party, while our spirited leader was dashing ahead. It was dark by the time we reached the foot of Mt. Coricudgy and found John Powell waiting. Soon we discovered the tree across the road which had turned back the Australian Army. We dragged ourselves up the winding road up Mt. Coricudgy. Here John Powell, our leader was left behind. | + | |
- | September, 1964 The Sydney Bushwaiker 7. | + | John Powell, who was keen to get home early, wanted a 20 minute lunch, and finally after 1 hours managed to drag us away. We followed the track to the fire road, and started the long bash back to the cars. I think there was something like 15 miles road bash. As Mount Coricudgy grew closer we grew tireder. John Worrell was a bit behind the rest of the party, while our spirited leader was dashing ahead. It was dark by the time we reached the foot of Mt. Coricudgy and found John Powell waiting. Soon we discovered the tree across the road which had turned back the Australian Army. We dragged ourselves up the winding road up Mt. Coricudgy. Here John Powell, our leader was left behind. |
- | We arrived back at the car, boiled the billy, and proceeded to eat all the food we could lay our hands on. About 40 minutes later we heard shouts. "That must be John Powell" | + | |
- | had not seen our fearless leader. | + | We arrived back at the car, boiled the billy, and proceeded to eat all the food we could lay our hands on. About 40 minutes later we heard shouts. "That must be John Powell" |
- | else was back but no leader. There had_ been only one branch road | + | |
- | and the right one had been fairly obvious. Apart from that he had all the maps; he couldn' | + | |
- | taken the wrong turn. With everyone safely back at the cars the remaining problem was to get home. This was not as easy as it sounds; John Powell was running low on petrol, Snow had none to spare, and it was already 8.30 p m. on Sunday. So at Rylstone and Kandos we went " | + | "Quick are the mouths of the earth, and quick the teeth that feed upon this loveliness." |
- | home in the early hours of Monday morning. | + | Thomas |
- | "quick are the mouths of the earth, and quick the teeth that feed upon this loveliness. | + | |
- | Thomas | + | |
- | " t.TrtNEYLniz pav i | + | GOOD NEWS FOR PROSPECTIVES, |
- | EACH WEEKEND SHE JUMPS | + | |
- | IFROM MT. !BANKS HOPING FOR ANOTHER KAMERBGORGONZOLA 1KISS | + | Instructional Walk 18-19-20th September, Nattai River. Bob Duncan, Mick Elfick leaving Friday leaving Saturday 16 miles, 8 miles. |
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- | THP\StLAWFCVT FELLOWS | + | Some prospectives may have heard of the Membership Secretary' |
- | BUT T 4 EVE:P.AKE CONTACT/ | + | |
- | 1\1:j 4 | + | Prospectives are therefore fortunate that two of the most expert and revered members of the Club are leading an instructional walk on 18-19-20th |
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- | CO/VT/MU E_AO | + | Mr. Michael Elfick, Walks Secretary, a qualified surveyor, has spent a long term surveying and mapping little known country in Western Tasmania for the Tasmanian Hydro-electric Commission. While not much to look at, he is undoubtedly one of the leading |
- | 8. The Sydney Bushwalker Septetber; 1964. | + | |
- | GOOD | + | Mr. Robert Duncan is an authority |
- | Instructional Walk 18-19-20th September, Nattai River. | + | |
- | Bob Duncan Mick Elfick | + | Everyone will find a place on this instructional. The agile, leaving on Friday night, will follow Bob Duncan for 16 miles across Nattai Tableland, to Middle Flat, Nattai River, Rocky WaterholesCreek and Hilltop. The contemplative will leave on Saturday and saunter with Mick Elfick down Starlight' |
- | leaving Friday leaving Saturday | + | |
- | 16 miles, 8 miles. | + | |
- | Some prospectives may have heard of the Membership Secretary' | + | |
- | experts only others may know of the proposed amendment to the constitution, | + | |
- | Prospectives are therefore fortunate that two of the most expert and revered members of the Club are leading an instructional walk on 18-19-20th | + | |
- | Mr. Michael Elfick, Walks Secretary, a qualified surveyor, has spent a long term surveying and mapping little known country in Western Tasmania for the Tasmanian Hydro-electric Commission. While not much to look at, he is undoubtedly one of the leading | + | |
- | Mr. Robert Duncan is an autho2ity | + | |
- | member of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and a university trained, Botanist, Geologist, Map-reader, and Navigator. | + | |
- | Everyone will find a place on this instructional. | + | |
- | The agile, leaving on Friday night, will follow Bob Duncan for | + | |
- | 16 miles across Nattai Tableland, to Middle Flat, Nattai River, | + | |
- | Rocky WaterholesCreek and Hilltop. | + | |
- | The contemplative will leave on Saturday and saunter with Mick Elfick down Starlight' | + | |
- | on Wednesday 7th October. | + | |
Congratulations to Grace and Geoff Wagg on the arrival of their third child - a son, Lachlan. | Congratulations to Grace and Geoff Wagg on the arrival of their third child - a son, Lachlan. | ||
- | "Some time ago I bought a Kiwi jacket which | + | |
- | is giving good service. However, the oilskin | + | |
- | needs reproofing and I have no idea of how to | + | FAMOUS HISTORIC |
- | go about this. I wonder if you could supply the necessary information, | + | |
- | Paddy is pleased to say that our Kiwi Jackets | + | The Epic Gangerang Trip |
- | are reproofable and actually are improved by this process. We are now selling the specially prepared oil mixture for this purpose as it is an easy "do it yourself" | + | |
- | Kiwi jackets "for good service" | + | Gordon Smith. |
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- | 10. The Sydney Bushwalker September, 1964 | + | While the engine had a drink at Valley Heights, I met Max, who was going to "do" the Gangerang. With little difficulty he persuaded |
- | FAMOUS HISTORIC | + | his map I found Gangerang to be a long, unsurveyed range, commencing near the Kowmung River and extending in a generally southwestern direction, culminating in its junction with the Kanangra |
- | The Epic Gangerang Trip Gordon Smith. | + | |
- | Mile the engine had a rink at Valley Heights, I met Max, who was going to "ao" the Gangerang. With little difficulty he Pefsuadea | + | Minus tent and blankets, we made good time. Lunch next day was eaten at the Kowmung Junction, and night found us well along the range. Lower Gangerang is rather thickly covered with gum and turpentine suckers, and the view is restricted. |
- | his map I found Gangerang to be a long, unsurveyed range, commencing | + | |
- | near the Kowmung River and extending in a generally southwestern | + | Next day the highest point was climbed about midday and after progressing along a narrow ridge topped with finely cut granite chips, we reached Kanangra Walls at 4 p m. |
- | direction, culminating in its junction with the Katangra | + | |
- | Kanangra, and from these rivers spurs of various length and grade rose to meet the parent | + | Years rolled past and after Max's return from Queensland a trip was arranged for Anzac weekend |
- | Minus tent and blankets, we made good time Lunch next day | + | |
- | was eaten at the Kowmung Junction, and night found us well along the range. Lower Gangerang is rather thickly covered with gumHand,turpentine suckers, and the view is restricted. | + | Friday brought two inches of rain and Max arrived at Central with umbrella, leather coat and NO pack. He was sent home to follow on a later train, while the rest of the party consisting of Dot English, |
- | Next day the highest point was climbed about midday and after progressing along a narrow ridge topped with finely cut granite chips,. we reached Kanangra Walls at 4 p m. | + | |
- | Years rolled past and after Max's return from Queensland a trip | + | |
- | was arranged for Anzac weekend | + | |
- | Friday brought two inches of rain and Max arrived at Central with umbrella, leather coat and NO pack. He was sent home to follow on a | + | |
- | later train, while the rest of the party consisting of Dot English, | + | |
Hilma Galliott, Jack Debert, Bill McCosker, Len Scotland, David Stead, Alex Colley and myself boarded the 6.30 p m. train. | Hilma Galliott, Jack Debert, Bill McCosker, Len Scotland, David Stead, Alex Colley and myself boarded the 6.30 p m. train. | ||
- | Wentworth Falls gave us a wet reception as we left the station at 9 p m. A heavy mist lay like a pall over everything and the valley was white and ghostlike. Light rain fell intermittently, | + | |
- | and after a little desultory conversation silence reigned supreme. Dave, my tent mate, snored gently, but whatever the oause, sleep passed me by and a long and wakeful night was the result. In the small hours | + | Wentworth Falls gave us a wet reception as we left the station at 9 p m. A heavy mist lay like a pall over everything and the valley was white and ghostlike. Light rain fell intermittently, |
+ | and after a little desultory conversation silence reigned supreme. Dave, my tent mate, snored gently, but whatever the cause, sleep passed me by and a long and wakeful night was the result. In the small hours | ||
I wandered some distance up the pass cooeeing to Max who ultimately arrived an hour before dawn. | I wandered some distance up the pass cooeeing to Max who ultimately arrived an hour before dawn. | ||
- | At 6 a m. I stole Jack's thunder and woke the others who rose. without protest and after crossing the-Stream, left at 6.40 a m. The | ||
- | September, 1964 The Sydney Bushwalker | ||
- | weather had improved and it was pleasant walking in the coolness of early morning. Then we proceeded at a brisk pace as far as Reedy Creek where 2i-hours were devoted to breakfast and I had my first qualms as to the adequacy of the food list. Ten minutes were spent talking to Fred Gray who had taken over Kill's selection and at 10.45 a m. we had forded the Cox near Seymour' | ||
- | Some of us went to see the old fellow now 97 years old and not enjoying the best of health. As a bushman and lecal explorer he was first class and his reminiscences of the early bushranging days are most interesting. | ||
- | After a swim and some chocolate we commenced the ascent of the Policeman Range, passing Alum Springs on route. There the Policeman joined the Scott' | ||
- | Although a liberal supply had been brought, the relentless and machinelike precision with which the food was being consumed caused me some consternation, | ||
- | Leaving our shelter at 2.50 1:)./%, Devitt' | ||
- | I slept poorly again and just when I had wooed slumber successfully, | ||
- | The morning was misty but gave promise of a fine day. As the Kowmung was approximately 700 ft. here, there was a climb of some | ||
- | 3,300- ft. to Mount Cloudmaker, the highest point on Gangerang. Before leaving at 7.36 a m. I had been forced to jettison my boots, | + | At 6 a m. I stole Jack's thunder and woke the others who rose. without protest and after crossing the stream, left at 6.40 a m. The weather had improved and it was pleasant walking in the coolness of early morning. Then we proceeded at a brisk pace as far as Reedy Creek where 1 1/2 hours were devoted to breakfast and I had my first qualms as to the adequacy of the food list. Ten minutes were spent talking to Fred Gray who had taken over Kill's selection and at 10.45 a m. we had forded the Cox near Seymour' |
- | one sole of which had completely rotted away. Dot, incidentally, | + | |
- | basefooted | + | Some of us went to see the old fellow now 97 years old and not enjoying the best of health. As a bushman and local explorer he was first class and his reminiscences of the early bushranging days are most interesting. |
- | 12. The Sydney Bushwalker September, 1964. | + | |
- | The Ti-willa Buttress was sparsely covered and from its narrow ridge afforded good views of the Kowmung upstream. So well was it graded that a climb of 2,000 ft. to the base of its walls was accomplished by 9.15 with only one spell of five minutes. After the chocolate ration had disappeared the base of the rock face was followed towards the head of Ti-willa Creek. Scrambling to the top, the party | + | After a swim and some chocolate we commenced the ascent of the Policeman Range, passing Alum Springs on route. There the Policeman joined the Scott' |
- | took advantage of a flat rock overhanging the canyon to survey the landscape and give our photographer a chance. | + | |
- | Below lay a very fine deep gorge with imposing granite slides reminiscent of Kanangra. On the opposite side, the bulk of Mt. Bolwarra towered above us; to the west Cloudmaker higher but not so striking, headed the gorge. In the north the distant Wild Dog Mountains were partially shrouded by the mist. | + | Although a liberal supply had been brought, the relentless and machinelike precision with which the food was being consumed caused me some consternation, |
- | Some time and energy were lost while Max found an Old Man cave of his. It was a big overhang and during a cloudburst would have proved most desirable but a hungry company noticed the absence of water, snorted and passed on | + | |
- | As we crested the ridge a magnificent panorama unfolded before our | + | Leaving our shelter at 2.50 pm, Devitt' |
- | gaze. After running west for some distance, Gangerang made a grand sweep to the south-west to join the Kanangra plateau. The famous Walls glistened in the sunlight. Gingra Range hid our view of the Kowmung but to the south Mount Colong stood in bold prominence. To the east and south-east, as far as the eye could se was an endless network of rivers, creeks and mountains. | + | |
+ | I slept poorly again and just when I had wooed slumber successfully, | ||
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+ | The morning was misty but gave promise of a fine day. As the Kowmung was approximately 700 ft. here, there was a climb of some 3,300 ft. to Mount Cloudmaker, the highest point on Gangerang. Before leaving at 7.36 a m. I had been forced to jettison my boots, one sole of which had completely rotted away. Dot, incidentally, | ||
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+ | The Ti-willa Buttress was sparsely covered and from its narrow ridge afforded good views of the Kowmung upstream. So well was it graded that a climb of 2,000 ft. to the base of its walls was accomplished by 9.15 with only one spell of five minutes. After the chocolate ration had disappeared the base of the rock face was followed towards the head of Ti-willa Creek. Scrambling to the top, the party took advantage of a flat rock overhanging the canyon to survey the landscape and give our photographer a chance. | ||
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+ | Below lay a very fine deep gorge with imposing granite slides reminiscent of Kanangra. On the opposite side, the bulk of Mt. Bolwarra towered above us; to the west Cloudmaker higher but not so striking, headed the gorge. In the north the distant Wild Dog Mountains were partially shrouded by the mist. | ||
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+ | Some time and energy were lost while Max found an Old Man cave of his. It was a big overhang and during a cloudburst would have proved most desirable but a hungry company noticed the absence of water, snorted and passed on. | ||
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+ | As we crested the ridge a magnificent panorama unfolded before our gaze. After running west for some distance, Gangerang made a grand sweep to the south-west to join the Kanangra plateau. The famous Walls glistened in the sunlight. Gingra Range hid our view of the Kowmung but to the south Mount Colong stood in bold prominence. To the east and south-east, as far as the eye could se was an endless network of rivers, creeks and mountains. | ||
Turning our backs on the view, we climbed the last 7000 ft. up the steep overgrown hillside to the summit of Mt, Cloudmaker. No one recited " | Turning our backs on the view, we climbed the last 7000 ft. up the steep overgrown hillside to the summit of Mt, Cloudmaker. No one recited " | ||
- | My crepe shoes had been in the wars. Jack lent me a iair of sandshoes which however were torn on top and exposed all my toes; so that when the march was resumed at 2.50 p m. over swampy flat country covered with low bushes and occasional trees, I found difficulty in keeping the others in sight. Our objective was Mt. Moorilla, but with the limited information given on the map, it was inevitable that Max should make errors and follow a wrong ridge. On one occasion we found ourselves on | + | |
- | the wrong side of Moko Creek. Instead of crossing a saucer-like depression as one might expect seeing that it was a highland stream, it was necessary to descend sharply, cross and climb several hundred feet to the correct ridge. Unfortunately time would not allow us to venture on Moorilla proper, which is an outlier overhanging the Cox, and at 4 p m commenced | + | My crepe shoes had been in the wars. Jack lent me a pair of sandshoes which however were torn on top and exposed all my toes; so that when the march was resumed at 2.50 p m. over swampy flat country covered with low bushes and occasional trees, I found difficulty in keeping the others in sight. Our objective was Mt. Moorilla, but with the limited information given on the map, it was inevitable that Max should make errors and follow a wrong ridge. On one occasion we found ourselves on the wrong side of Moko Creek. Instead of crossing a saucer-like depression as one might expect seeing that it was a highland stream, it was necessary to descend sharply, cross and climb several hundred feet to the correct ridge. Unfortunately time would not allow us to venture on Moorilla proper, which is an outlier overhanging the Cox, and at 4 pm commenced the long descent of the ridge to Konangaroo Clearing. This was thickly covered with mountain holly which gave my soxless feet and legs "one hell of a time". The exposed toes kicked every tenth rock and I worked up quite an enthusiasm. Dave, also suffering from sore feet, and myself fell behind rapidly. After some time we agreed that anything was preferable to mountain holly, and decided rather foolishly to forsake the well graded |
- | the long descent of the ridge to Konangaroo Clearing. This was thickly covered with mountain holly which gave my soxless feet and legs "one | + | |
- | September, 1964 The Sydney Bus hwalker 13. | + | It was a glorious night and when the full moon had topped the hills, the valley was flooded with light. After tea we lazed around the fire and aired our views on everything in general. Dave, who is a naturalist son of a naturalist father, no offence meant, has a pet diamond snake. The reptile is fond of babies, takes her saucer of milk with gusto and holds up his or was it her face to be kissed. Still Dave insisted that there was nothing but friendship between him and his diamond snake. |
- | hell of a time". The exposed toes kicked every tenth rook and I worked up quite an enthusiasm. Dave, also suffering from sore feet, and myself | + | |
- | fell behind rapidly. After some time we agreed that anything was preferable to mountain holly, and decided rather foolishly to forsake the wellgraded | + | |
- | in the direction of Idoorilla Creek0 well, in the course of time after | + | |
- | a few landslides and bruised feet, the creek bed was beneath our feet. Jadk, who had been waiting for us on the ridge above, joined us in the gathering dusk. Our torches directed us along the creek and once the Cox was reached, short work was made of the last *=mile to Konangaroo | + | |
- | Clearing, where the cheerful glow of the fire was sufficient reward for our late arrival. The others had arrived at 5.40 p m. | + | |
- | It was a glorious night and when the full moon had topped the hills, the valley was flooded with light. After tea we lazed around the fire and aired our views on everything in general. Dave, who is a naturalist son of a naturalist father | + | |
- | holds up his or was it her face to be kissed. Still Dave insisted that there was nothing but friendship between him and his diamond snake. | + | |
Conversation gradually languished, the tents were erected and by 10 p m. all was quiet. | Conversation gradually languished, the tents were erected and by 10 p m. all was quiet. | ||
- | After sleeping like a log I awoke to hear Jack in full blast. During | + | |
- | breakfast I. happened to glance casually to one side and near the bank twenty or thirty yards away there seemed to be a pecularly | + | After sleeping like a log I awoke to hear Jack in full blast. During breakfast I happened to glance casually to one side and near the bank twenty or thirty yards away there seemed to be a peculiarly |
- | At 7.30 a m. Hilma and Len who had both packed quickly made upstream for Breakfast Creek and twentyfive | + | |
- | I kept to the Western bank, striking some 'rough stuff and losing distance | + | At 7.30 a m. Hilma and Len who had both packed quickly made upstream for Breakfast Creek and twenty five minutes later the rest of us were 'flat out' along the cowpads in hot pursuit. To save our feet Dave and |
- | on some bends. The others crossed three or four times. The sunshines | + | I kept to the Western bank, striking some rough stuff and losing distance on some bends. The others crossed three or four times. The sunshine |
- | was brilliant and this stretch of eight miles of river with its parklike grandeur has an everlasting beauty that time cannot alter. | + | |
- | A mile from Breakfast Creek, the vanguard overhauled Hilma and Len and reached the junction in 1 hour 50 mine. Even the ghostlike McCosker | + | A mile from Breakfast Creek, the vanguard overhauled Hilma and Len and reached the junction in 1 hour 50 mine. Even the ghostlike McCosker was there within twenty minutes. As I have often seen half a day taken |
- | was there within twenty minutes. As I have often seen half a day taken | + | over this stretch by men walkers this said something for the stamina of the present party. Most of us splashed in the water before eating our chocolate, but although this is no Lifebuoy advert., I regret to say that at this stage Hilma hadn't had a bath for three days. |
- | over this stretch by men walkers this said something for the stamina | + | |
- | of the present party. Most of us splashed in the water before eating our chocolate, but although this is no Lifebuoy advert., I regret to say that at this stage Hilma haadn't had a bath for three days. | + | The many crossings of Breakfast Creek were commenced at 10.35 and after a journey without incident we breasted the last steep hill and reached |
- | The many crossings of Breakfast Creek were commenced at 10.35 and | + | |
- | after a journey without incident we breasted the last steep hill and | + | There were quite a few bushwalkers here, but owing fo the reputation that Carlon' |
- | reached | + | |
- | 14. The Sydney Bushwalker Septatber 1964. | + | The ascent at 12.50 p m. of the long ridge terminating at Carlon Head was a painful affair. At 4pm we had commenced |
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- | There were quite a few bushwalkers here, but owing fo the reputation | + | With Dot holding on ten feet from the ground, Jack and I made a base, Alex stood on our shoulders and Bill formed another tier above him. The idea was for Dot - our star climber - to step on Bill's shoulders and |
- | that Carlon' | + | scramble the last few feet in her inimitable style to the depression. But as she began to apply her weight, Alex. who was badly placed, cried out that he couldn' |
- | there was some congestion and our little crowd didn't sit down till 1.50 pm. | + | |
- | This was a big moment of the trip. While Max clad in blue pyjama suit, had | + | One helping hand and the agile Dot was beside him. The rope was thrown up and after that it was easy enough. The ones on top placed themselves as advantageously as possible; the climber below tied the rope around the body and made the ascent. The easiest way to use the rope, provided one has sufficient confidence in the rope and the people holding it, is to lean well forward with the hands, take the slack around one wrist at a time, and practically to walk up the face of the wall. Len and Hilma, without any experience made rather hard work of it by trying to climb the rock without the assistance of the rope. The last I saw of Len was a pair of somewhat |
- | lain on his lonely bed of bracken - hollow logs are Obsolete | + | |
- | Even a super-eater like Max has off days. Jack and I went through each | + | Much time was lost hauling the packs to the top, but after, the ascent was easy and at 5pm everyone was on top of the Head waking up the echoes. |
- | course twice but that vegetarian | + | |
- | and ground-berries - oh yeah? - after having two helpings of MEAT, vegetables, three sorts of pudding, scones, raisin loaf, jam and cream, thoughtfully cleaned out the cream pots with a spoon. | + | Ten minutes later the ridge was followed |
- | -The ascent at 12.50 p m. of the long ridge terminating at Carlon Head was a painful affair. At 4 eo,m we had c=enced | + | |
- | almost vertical rock with a slight outward bulge in one rlace, I realized | + | After having a meal in the town, we stretched ourselves on the floor of the waiting room. In the warm fire's gleam some of us probably saw pictures of Carlon Head; the last steep slope of Cloudmaker; the sunlight sparking on a Kowmung rapid. We drowsed, and along came the mail train. |
- | narrow, and as it was necessary when climbing to veer to one side so as to take advantage of a slight depression from where the top could be reached | + | |
- | rather easily, a slip meant an unpleasant fall of some hundreds of feet to the valley beneath. | + | SOCIAL NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER. |
- | With Dot holding on ten feet from the ground, Jack and I made a base, | + | |
- | Alex stood-3h our shoulders and Bill formed another tier above him. The | + | |
- | idea was for Dot - our star climber - to step on Bill's shoulders and | + | |
- | scramble the 1.6., | + | |
- | One helping hand and the agile Dot was beside him. The rope was thrown up and after that it was easy enough. The ones on top placed themselves as advantageously as possible; the climber below tied the rope around the body and made the ascent, The easiest way to use the rope, provided one has sufficient confidence in the rope and the people holding it, is to lean well forward with the hands, take the slack around one wrist at a time, and practically to walk up the face of the wall. Len and Hilma, without any experience made rather hard work of it by trying to climb the rock without the assistance of the rope. The last I saw of Lon was a pair of somewhat | + | |
- | September, 1964 The Sydney Bushwalker 15. | + | |
- | =1. | + | |
- | ditty feet disappearing over the rim - solos to the sky, Hilma had some bad moments, and just before reaching the aepressdon | + | |
- | the weight of her body and the angle of the rope would cause her to rotate | + | |
- | and spin backwards against the wall and over the steepest part of the precipice. It didn't quite happen and the nemt moment Dot he,]. outstretched her hand. But if I had known that the knot in the rope was nearly undone at that moment - wow! | + | |
- | Much time was lost hauling the packs to the top, but after, the ascent was easy and at 5 p mo everyone was on top of the Head waking up the echoes. | + | |
- | Ten minutes later the ridge was fnllowed | + | |
- | After having a meal in the tovai, we stretched ourselves on the floor of the waiting room. In the warm fire's gleam some of us probably saw pictures of Carlon Head; the last steep sll)pe | + | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR SEPTEMBE,R. | + | |
- | oesawrru...., | + | |
In September, the social programme presents interesting places beyond our continent. On 16th Paddy Pallin will be highlighting the very popular Tasmanian walking areas of Mount Anne and Frenchman' | In September, the social programme presents interesting places beyond our continent. On 16th Paddy Pallin will be highlighting the very popular Tasmanian walking areas of Mount Anne and Frenchman' | ||
- | A week later we will go fur4; | + | |
+ | A week later we will go further | ||
The Free Night on 30th will provide the time necessary to organise walking trips for the long week-end. | The Free Night on 30th will provide the time necessary to organise walking trips for the long week-end. | ||
- | Dated to Remember. 11th Septarlber | + | |
- | Tickets are also available for the " | + | Date to Remember. 11th September |
- | 27th November is the night of cur own Christmas Party at North Sydney Council Chambers. | + | |
- | 16. The Sydney Bushwalker September, 1964. | + | Tickets are also available for the " |
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- | !!!!Ir."' | + | 27th November is the night of our own Christmas Party at North Sydney Council Chambers. |
FEDERATION REPORT | FEDERATION REPORT | ||
- | Blue Mountains National Park. Moves are being made to add 9,000 acres from the Erskine Creek State Forest to the Park. The plan for an administration centre near Bleckheath | + | |
- | Annual Ball on Friday 11th September, 1964. A.n early indication of the likely attendance from each Club is requested. Assistance in decorating the hall on the afternoon prior to the Ball will be appreciated. | + | Blue Mountains National Park. Moves are being made to add 9,000 acres from the Erskine Creek State Forest to the Park. The plan for an administration centre near Blackheath |
- | "The Bushwalker" | + | |
- | -- | + | Annual Ball on Friday 11th September, 1964. An early indication of the likely attendance from each Club is requested. Assistance in decorating the hall on the afternoon prior to the Ball will be appreciated. |
- | about the same as the last issue. However, the number of advertisements is up 50%, and the additional revenue for this source should result in an | + | |
- | improvement in the finnncial | + | "The Bushwalker" |
- | Annual Reunions (Federation and S.3.7.) As the Federation had not been | + | |
- | advised (at the time of meeting) of the terms of this Club's resolution | + | Annual Reunions (Federation and S.B.W.) As the Federation had not been advised (at the time of meeting) of the terms of this Club's resolution passed at the August General Meeting, discussion regarding the date of the Club's Annual Reunion was deferred. The Federation President expressed his concern that SBW members were unable to attend the Federation Reunion when the date was identical with that of our Reunion. |
- | passed at the August General Meeting, discussion regarding the date of the | + | |
- | Club's Annual Reunion was deferred. The Federation President expressed | + | |
- | his concern that SEW members were unable to attend the Federation Reunion when the date was identical with that of our Reunion. | + | DAY WALKS. |
- | 4.1...am. | + | |
- | D A Y VT A L K S. | + | SEPT.20. Turramurra |
- | SEPT.20. Turramurra | + | |
- | River Tourist. Leader: Gladys Roberts. | + | SEPT.27 Engadine Pipe Line Road Lake Eckersley |
- | SEPT.27 Engadine | + | Traverses part of the Heathcote Primitive Area and will use the new track from Lake Eckersley to Heathcote Creek. Recommended for new members, Trains 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric Station. Tickets: Waterfall return Q V. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking and Camden Military. |
- | Traverses part of the Heathcote Primitive Area and will use the new track from.Lake Eckersley to Heathcote Creek. Recommended for new members, Trains 8.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central | + | |
- | Electric Station. Tickets: Waterfall return Q V. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking and Camden Military. | + | |
Leader: Ernie Farquhar. | Leader: Ernie Farquhar. | ||
- | OCT. 11 Salvation Creek Refuge Bay Salvation Creek. 5 miles. A short, but scratchy, excursion to a very attractive area in Kuringai | + | |
- | Chase, which is noted for the wild flower display at this time of the year. As transport will be by private car, please give the leader ample notice, so that he can arrange accommodation. | + | OCT. 11 Salvation Creek Refuge Bay Salvation Creek. 5 miles. A short, but scratchy, excursion to a very attractive area in Kuringai Chase, which is noted for the wild flower display at this time of the year. As transport will be by private car, please give the leader ample notice, so that he can arrange accommodation. Train: 8.40 am. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn. |
- | Train: 8.40 am. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn. | + | 9.10 a m. Private transport from Gordon to Salvation |
- | 9.10 a m. Private transport from Gordon to Salvation | + | |
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