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|**Editor** | Bob Duncan, C.S.I.R.O. Camden. Camden - 69251 | | |**Editor** | Bob Duncan, C.S.I.R.O. Camden. Camden - 69251 | | ||
- | |**Business Manager** | Alex. Colley | | + | |**Business Manager** | Alex Colley | |
- | 361 JANUARY 1965 Price 3/- | + | **361 JANUARY 1965 Price 3/-** |
**Contents** | **Contents** | ||
- | At the December General Meeting - | + | |At the December General Meeting - J.Brown |
- | J.Brown 2. | + | |Social Notes for January| 4| |
- | Social Notes for January 4. | + | |L'il Sweetie Nuggetheart (contd) |
- | L'il Sweetie Nuggetheart (contd) 4. | + | |A Summer Mainrange Ski Tour - Wombat |
- | A Summer Mainrange Ski Tour - Wombat 5. | + | |Katoomba to Katoomba Via Wild Dog Mountains - Don Finch |7| |
- | Katoomba to Katoomba Via Wild Dog Mountains - Don Finch 7. | + | |Editorial |
- | Editorial 8. | + | |Summer Do It Yourself Supplement |
- | Summer Do It Yourself Supplement 9. | + | |Tuross River - Ross Wyborn |
- | Tuross River - Ross Wyborn | + | |Paddy' |
- | Paddy' | + | |Mountain Equipment Co'. (Ad.) |14| |
- | Mountain Equipment Co'. (Ad.) 14. | + | |L'il Sweetie Nuggetheart (Contd.) |
- | l'il Sweetie Nuggetheart (Contd.) 14. | + | |
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There had been promises of financial aid which allowed us to stretch our top bid to 2,200. Initially our delegates saw Mr. Rankin, but could not persuade him to withdraw the 800 acre homestead block from the auction. It appeared that, in addition to the 1,200 acres freehold on the Deua control of this area gave access to another 3,000 acres of permissive occupancy. | There had been promises of financial aid which allowed us to stretch our top bid to 2,200. Initially our delegates saw Mr. Rankin, but could not persuade him to withdraw the 800 acre homestead block from the auction. It appeared that, in addition to the 1,200 acres freehold on the Deua control of this area gave access to another 3,000 acres of permissive occupancy. | ||
- | At the Auction: | + | At the Auction: |
- | by 50 bids until our ceiling was passed | + | |
- | Correspondence contained an offer of monetary aid with Bendethera from the Newcastle Technical College and! University Walkers, and Mr. Tony Carlon' | + | Correspondence contained an offer of monetary aid with Bendethera from the Newcastle Technical College and University Walkers, and Mr. Tony Carlon' |
- | The letter outlining Allen Strom' | + | |
- | there would never 'be much support. True natural reserves should also exist | + | The letter outlining Allen Strom' |
- | and walkers may have to expect limitations on their access to these areas. | + | |
- | Heather said we were inviting Allen to speak at a meeting in the New Year. | + | The Treasurer' |
- | The Treasurer' | + | |
- | Boh Godfrey suggested a change in the nature of the party. Perhaps some folk found the cost too high. His thought was to have the party as | + | To put the discussion on a proper basis, Jack Gentle moved that a 1965 party be held. He didn't view the cost as too high. He pointed out that a profit was made in other years and over all it was not a charge on the Club. Betty Farquhar was all for it too a reasonable price, a good evening, and one didn't want to camp for such an event. Gordon Redmond said there was no minority rule about it if the Club decided at a properly held meeting that there should be a Christmas party, there could be no argument about it. |
- | a camp hiring a small country hall for the Saturday night. | + | Dick Child suggested the end of November was too early people hadn't got into the Xmas spirit. After an amendment from Frank Ashdown (that those supporting the party guarantee a profit) lapsed for lack of a second, Alex Colley pointed to the absence of young people at this year's party. John Worrell, purporting to speak for this group, said they had no interest in the function as now held, while Jenny Madden recalled that John Scott had sometimes suggested holding a Club gathering at his home. Katy Brown said (pointedly) some people didn't go because they didn't like dancing, and David Ingram who has enjoyed 20 years of Club Parties, indicated he would like to be in another 20. After David said that some people disliked fancy dress nights, the motion was carried with a minority of one dissentient voice (and at lease one who didn't say anything). |
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+ | This would appear to have almost beaten the subject to death, but taking a lead from some of the questionings and doubts, Heather asked for a determination on the kind of party, which gave rise to another considerable discussion in which Eddie Stretton exhorted the young girls not to wait to be invited, but to get their own tickets and turn up a successful evening guaranteed. The question of John Scott' | ||
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+ | This brought us to the walks report which in total said that 81 members, 20 prospectives and several visitors went out on programmed trips during November. Biggest attendances were on Gordon Redmond' | ||
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+ | The Parks and Playgrounds report showed that a protest was going to the Premier over the delay in bringing down the National Parks Act while the same organisation was hammering at the Water Broad to open its reserves to the public. | ||
- | To put the discussion on a proper basis, Jack Gentle moved that a 1965 party. BE held. He didn't view the cost as too high. He pointed out that a profit was made in other years, and over all, it was not a charse on the Club. Betty Farquhar was all for it too a reasonable price, a good evening, and one didn't wa):atto camp for such an event. Gordon Redmond said there was no minority rule about it if the Club decided at a properly held meeting that there should be a Christmas party, there could be no argument about it. | ||
- | Dick Child suggested the end of November was too early people hadn't got into the Xmas spirit. After an amendment from Frank Ashdown (that those supporting the party guarantee a profit) lapsed for lack of a second, Alex Colley pointed to the absence of young people at this year's party. John Worrell, purporting to speak for this group, said they had no interest in the function as now held, while Jenny Madden recalled that John Scott | ||
- | had sometimes suggested holding a Club gathering at his home. | ||
- | Katy. Brown said (pointedly) some people didn't go because they didn't like dancing, and David Ingram who has enjoyed 20 years of Club Parties, indicated he would like to be in another 20. After David B,-.1mer | ||
- | said that some people disliked Flaacy dress nights, the motion was carried with a minority of one dissentient vcice (and at lease one who didn't say anything). | ||
- | This would appear to have almost beaten the subject to death, but taking a lead from some of the questionings and doubts, Heather asked for a determination on the kind of party, which gave rise to another considerable discussion in which Eddie Stretton exhorted the young girls not to wait to be invited, but to get their own tickets and turn up a successful evening guaranteed. The question of John Scott' | ||
- | . This brought us to the walks report which in total said that 81 members, 20 prospectives and several visitors went out on programmed trips during November. Biggest attendances were on Gordon Redmond' | ||
- | Frank Leyden' | ||
- | Whitby' | ||
- | The Parks and Playgrounds report showed that a protest was going | ||
- | to the Premier over the delay in bringing down the National Parks Act while | ||
- | the same organisation was hammering at the Water Broad to open its reserves to the pl./Kid. | ||
Heather reminded us that we would have to select a Reunion site in January, and it was announced that full time rangers were being appointed to the Faunal Reserves at Cowan, Nadgee and Barren Ground. | Heather reminded us that we would have to select a Reunion site in January, and it was announced that full time rangers were being appointed to the Faunal Reserves at Cowan, Nadgee and Barren Ground. | ||
- | 4. The Sydney Bushwalker January, 1965 | + | |
- | / | + | At this stage Heather |
- | At this stage Heather | + | |
- | ........rmwomsilimimemordm110. | + | |
====== Social Notes for January ====== | ====== Social Notes for January ====== | ||
- | January has two excellent nights on our social programme. On 20th, Mr. W. Pigot will show us his own films " | + | January has two excellent nights on our social programme. On 20th, Mr. W. Pigot will show us his own films " |
- | Mr. Pigot to show us those things which attracted him most in these three places. | + | |
- | Several years tgo, we had a visit from the Bush Music Club. Everybody enjoyed the night so much that in response to saaral | + | Several years ago, we had a visit from the Bush Music Club. Everybody enjoyed the night so much that in response to several |
- | CARROTNOGGIN AkR.ESTS PIPECLAY' | + | |
- | HOPELESSLY TANGLED., | + | |
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- | 1-42 SOLVES THE GORDIAN PROBLEM WITH R /S | + | |
- | BOY SCOUT KNIFE | + | |
- | January, - 1965 The SydneykBushwalker | + | |
====== A Summer Main Range Ski Tour ====== | ====== A Summer Main Range Ski Tour ====== | ||
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- | Snow Brown arranged it all, and last November Ian Wood, Geoff Wagg and Snow Brown arrived at Camden to jump into my buggy and head for the snowfields. Naturally Snow arrived late, and consequently we had reached only a little beyond Canberra by 1 a m. when I decided it was time to pull up and have a snooze. The sleep was blissful, but hours later a weak constitution forced Ian to get up, and in pique he shook everyone else up with him. Dawn had broken, and the light and Ian made it impossible to sleep, so we crawled into the car again and drove on. We reached Jindabyne, the last town, before anything was open, but my car needed petrol and oil, so we hung around and then had breakfast. | + | Snow Brown arranged it all, and last November Ian Wood, Geoff Wagg and Snow Brown arrived at Camden to jump into my buggy and head for the snowfields. Naturally Snow arrived late, and consequently we had reached only a little beyond Canberra by 1 a m. when I decided it was time to pull up and have a snooze. The sleep was blissful, but hours later a weak constitution forced Ian to get up, and in pique he shook everyone else up with him. Dawn had broken and the light and Ian made it impossible to sleep, so we crawled into the car again and drove on. We reached Jindabyne, the last town before anything was open, but my car needed petrol and oil, so we hung around and then had breakfast. |
- | When we reached the foot of the new Chalet Chairlift, on the Alpine | + | |
- | Way, we juml ed- out and took a look. The bloke said he would start it for us. We were temp-boa; we could go to Albina from the Chalet, and return to Thredbo. But than the car would be in the wrong place, and we decided against it. So we drove on to Thredbo, where they were stil skiing from | + | |
- | the top to Kareela station. We took the Chairlift, and then climbed on foot to the crest of the Ramshead range. | + | |
- | From here, Ian wanted to take the beeline route to Albina, | + | When we reached the foot of the new Chalet Chairlift, on the Alpine Way, we jumped out and took a look. The bloke said he would start it for us. We were tempted; we could go to Albina from the Chalet and return to Thredbo. But than the car would be in the wrong place, and we decided against it. So we drove on to Thredbo, where they were still skiing from the top to Kareela station. We took the Chairlift, and then climbed on foot to the crest of the Ramshead range. |
- | the Main Divide was far more scenic and really easier, | + | |
- | rim of Cootapatamba Basin and skirted to the west of Etheridge to Rawson | + | From here, Ian wanted to take the beeline route to Albina, |
- | Pass. Lake CootapataMba | + | |
- | climbed onto the summit of Kossy and sat down; munched some biscuits and other fodder, and looked at Victoria. From here you can see the whole of the Australian Alps. There are really only three mountains, Kosciusko, Townsend and Tynam; its a small area, and only subalpine, but its mighty | + | From now on it was downhill, so we put on our skis, and zoomed towards Mueller' |
- | better than most people realise. | + | |
- | From now on it was downhill, so we put on our skis, and zoomed | + | I latched onto Snow's ear and pointed out Olsen' |
- | towards Mueller' | + | |
- | climb we skied down into Lake Albina cirque. What a fabulous site for a | + | We were all a bit wrecked after the night' |
- | hut; looking out across the snow, basin, you can see over the edge of the Main Range Scarp to the Grey Mare Range on the other side of the Geehi River. | + | |
- | I latched onto Snow's ear and pointed out Olsen' | + | |
- | from where we had dropped into the Geehi and climbed the Main Range on the October weekend. But Snow was unimpressed; | + | |
- | We were all a bit wrecked after the night' | + | |
- | and thimble, and cara tricks, but its impossible to raise a glimmer of | + | |
astonishment, | astonishment, | ||
- | By about 6 o' | + | By about 6 o' |
- | was already cooking the tea. LadyjNorthcotels | + | |
- | Clearly this was absurd. It was 10 o' | + | Clearly this was absurd. It was 10 o' |
- | this, like a mechanistic zombie, Ian Wood got up and began cooking breakfast | + | |
- | at three. I pulled deeper into my sleeping bag in despair. But then I detected. from the conversation, | + | I got up about 10 o' |
- | I got up about 10 o' | + | |
- | zero; you'd be lucky to find the hut again if you skied ten yards. We sat in the hut, and played cards, and read. In the afternoon it cleared a bit, | + | |
- | and occasionally we glimpssd | + | |
The next day wasn't good, it was perfect. We had a pre-sparrow-chirp breakfast, and were out on the snow and climbing Townsend at sun-up. The snow was ice-hard, and climbing in ski-boots with skis over our shoulders was a bit slithery, but the view was fabulous. Townsend, Watson' | The next day wasn't good, it was perfect. We had a pre-sparrow-chirp breakfast, and were out on the snow and climbing Townsend at sun-up. The snow was ice-hard, and climbing in ski-boots with skis over our shoulders was a bit slithery, but the view was fabulous. Townsend, Watson' | ||
- | We got on our skis and started down a valley running down and North West towards the Flats. The snow was still like glass; Ian liked it but my legs felt like jelly, especially skidding sidaways across the water runnels on the turns. But we kept running down until we were stopped by thick scrub. Then we took off our skis and began climbing up again. The | ||
- | snow was at last softening, and we could kick steps. We were going to | + | We got on our skis and started down a valley running down and North West towards the Flats. The snow was still like glass; Ian liked it but my legs felt like jelly, especially skidding sideways across the water tunnels on the turns. But we kept running down until we were stopped by thick scrub. Then we took off our skis and began climbing up again. The snow was at last softening, and we could kick steps. We were going to cut through a saddle to Lake Albina, but we couldn' |
- | cut through a saddle to Lake Albin, but we couldn' | + | |
- | Now we mounted our skis once more, and zoomed down the East side of Townsend to Lake Albina. What a mighty run. The snarwas | + | Now we mounted our skis once more, and zoomed down the East side of Townsend to Lake Albina. What a mighty run. The snow was like very coarse sugar dry because it was so well drained. We turned left to head down Lady Northcote' |
- | After lunch we headed back to Thredbol | + | |
- | .1=0.1.1.1MOMI11=1. | + | After lunch we headed back to Thredbo |
====== Katoomba to Katoomba Via Wild Dog Mountains ====== | ====== Katoomba to Katoomba Via Wild Dog Mountains ====== | ||
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The long plod along Narrowneck started about 9 p m. friday night; by midnight we were at the cave just below Clear Hill. After some grizzling and groaning at the leader, everyone was asleep in the dusty cave. | The long plod along Narrowneck started about 9 p m. friday night; by midnight we were at the cave just below Clear Hill. After some grizzling and groaning at the leader, everyone was asleep in the dusty cave. | ||
- | At 5 a m. Saturday morning members began to rise and cook | + | At 5 a m. Saturday morning members began to rise and cook breakfast without water. The party, consisting of prospectives Ron Doolan, Terry Norris and Graham O' |
- | breakfast, without water. The party, consisting of prospectives Ron Doolan, Terry Norris and Graham O' | + | myself, moved off at 6 am. The first water encountered was the muddy pool at the base of Debert' |
- | myself, moved off at 6 a m. The first water encountered was the muddy pool at the base of Debert' | + | |
- | Brindle Dog was found withou+ Tucll trouble, and then with even less trouble almost lost. Amistake | + | Brindle Dog was found without |
- | a quick traverse put us on the right track again. The last knob of Brindle | + | |
- | Dog was climbed, and there, more than a thousand feet below, flowed the first drinkable water since Friday night. | + | The party reached the Cox's at 12.30 p m, and soon were sitting in the river. All afternoon |
- | The party reached the Cox's at 12.30 p m, and Soon were sitting in the river. All afterno, | + | |
- | 8. The Sydney Bushwaiker January, 1965. | + | |
- | They had been paddling lilos down the river, and planned to camp at Konangaroo that night, so after a mug of tea they left. | + | |
A few cattle were spotted on the other bank of the river, and Ron and Terry thought that fresh milk would be ideal. So after everyone had given their advice on milking a cow, the two of them crossed the river, | A few cattle were spotted on the other bank of the river, and Ron and Terry thought that fresh milk would be ideal. So after everyone had given their advice on milking a cow, the two of them crossed the river, | ||
- | billy in hand. The cattle immediately set off up the river with the milkers in hot pursuit. About an hour later they came back, after a grand chase | + | billy in hand. The cattle immediately set off up the river with the milkers in hot pursuit. About an hour later they came back, after a grand chase they had finally observed that the cattle were not of the type that gave milk. Tea was prepared and, everyone turned in early. Then in the darkness little lights began to flash on and off. After awhile |
- | they had finally observed that the cattle were not of the type that gave milk. Tea was prepared and, everyone turned in early. Then in the darkness little lights began to flash on and off. lfter while one of the flashing lights was caught | + | |
- | The next morning I awoke to see a cow nibbling the grass under | + | The next morning I awoke to see a cow nibbling the grass under my feet, She looked at me, nibbled some more grass, left the finished product in return and wandered |
- | my feet, She looked at me, nibbled some more grass, left the finished product in return and wanderea | + | |
- | The party moved off at 7.30 a m. and arrived at Breakfast Creek around 9 o' | + | The party moved off at 7.30 a m. and arrived at Breakfast Creek around 9 o' |
- | hundred yards was covered. Two hods walked right over the second snake | + | hundred yards was covered. Two bods walked right over the second snake without seeing it. After this the members of the party voted that it was the leader' |
- | without seeing it. After this the members of the party voted that it | + | unorthodox way. Both fish were over a foot long, and they made a delicious meal for all. |
- | was the leader' | + | |
- | decided to have a combination morning tea and lunch. Two trout were seen in a pool, and after half an hour both trout had been caught in a most | + | At one o' |
- | unorthodox way. Both fish were over a foot long, and they made a delicious meal for all: | + | |
- | At one o' | + | |
====== Editorial ====== | ====== Editorial ====== | ||
- | It looks as if the Bendethera | + | It looks as if the Bendethera |
- | January, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 9. | + | |
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+ | ====== Summer Do it Yourself Supplement ====== | ||
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+ | **Make your own waterfall height meter** | ||
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+ | Few things can be more disruptive to a bushwalking club than to have its members arguing about the height of a waterfall which they have encountered on a summer canyon trip. Say a waterfall whose true height is 50' has been abseiled on a normal 120' nylon rope, using a belay point 10' above the lip of the falls. Later, some members will recall its height at 150', others at 120', while a few may contend that it was little more than 75'. This source of acrimony can be permanently banished by building and carrying a simple waterfall height meter. | ||
- | SUMMER DO IT YOURSELF SUPPLEMENT Make your own waterfall height meter. | ||
- | Few things can be more disruptive to a bushwaiking club than to have its members arguing about the height of a waterfall which they have encountered on a summer canyon trip. Say a waterfall whose true height is 50' has been abseiled on a normal 120' nylon rope, using a belay point 10' above the lip of the falls. Later, some members will recall its height at 150', others at 120', while a few may contend that it was little more than 751. This source of acrimony can be permanently banished by building and carrying a simple waterfall height meter. | ||
Go to your local sports store and purchase 300 of light nylon fishing line, together with 300 1ounce lead sinkers. In your workshop, attach the sinkers to the line at accurate 1 foot intervals. It is now necessary to obtain a spring scales weighing from 0 to 300 ounces; one of these can be found lying around most homes. One end of the line, with sinkers, must be attached to the scales. | Go to your local sports store and purchase 300 of light nylon fishing line, together with 300 1ounce lead sinkers. In your workshop, attach the sinkers to the line at accurate 1 foot intervals. It is now necessary to obtain a spring scales weighing from 0 to 300 ounces; one of these can be found lying around most homes. One end of the line, with sinkers, must be attached to the scales. | ||
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In using the height meter 1-7 --4 | In using the height meter 1-7 --4 | ||
the scales should be held firmly A, in one hand, and the line thrown | the scales should be held firmly A, in one hand, and the line thrown | ||
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Correct Method of Using Height Meter. | Correct Method of Using Height Meter. | ||
IMIwmwwllwpmgw..I.MIftg mml..mqpmw..a | IMIwmwwllwpmgw..I.MIftg mml..mqpmw..a | ||
- | Make your Own Canyon Lilo. | + | |
+ | **Make Your Own Canyon Lilo** | ||
Since the discovery of Clatterteeth Canyon and the Venice section of the Wollongambe by Ross Wbssiborn and party, lazy lilopaddling trips have been all the rage. But the usual air mattress is expensive and easily punctured by snags and gravel; the handiman of average ability can build a sturdier and cheaper mattress himself. | Since the discovery of Clatterteeth Canyon and the Venice section of the Wollongambe by Ross Wbssiborn and party, lazy lilopaddling trips have been all the rage. But the usual air mattress is expensive and easily punctured by snags and gravel; the handiman of average ability can build a sturdier and cheaper mattress himself. | ||
Go to your local fire station and ask for soce odd lengths of old canvas fire hose. Now go to your tyre repair man and ask for an old valve, and a dipperfull of rubber solution. Next cut out 4 or 5 | Go to your local fire station and ask for soce odd lengths of old canvas fire hose. Now go to your tyre repair man and ask for an old valve, and a dipperfull of rubber solution. Next cut out 4 or 5 | ||
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make your own Canyon Fongoo. | make your own Canyon Fongoo. | ||
Walkers who have not come home from a canyon trip and found their canyon bag a minature ocernIalive with floating prunes, Deb potato, Cadbury' | Walkers who have not come home from a canyon trip and found their canyon bag a minature ocernIalive with floating prunes, Deb potato, Cadbury' | ||
- | Here is the method. First bear in mind that, especially if sudden pudding forms part of the matrixlmost of the flavour and nutrient will be in the water. This therefore must not be wasted; the whole contents of the canyon bag should be carefully emptied into a 5 gallon preserving pan and evaporated over a gentle flame until it is reduced to a thick syrup. Usually this syrup will already contain a wealth of subtle flavours, but, if desired, beer and oil of cloves can now be added. After further evaporation sufficient good quality cheese should be melted in to completely absorb the syrup. It is a good idea also to melt in a small quantity of clean white parrafin w-ax at this time; this will greatly | + | |
- | improve the solidity and waterrepellance | + | Here is the method. First bear in mind that, especially if sudden pudding forms part of the matrixlmost of the flavour and nutrient will be in the water. This therefore must not be wasted; the whole contents of the canyon bag should be carefully emptied into a 5 gallon preserving pan and evaporated over a gentle flame until it is reduced to a thick syrup. Usually this syrup will already contain a wealth of subtle flavours, but, if desired, beer and oil of cloves can now be added. After further evaporation sufficient good quality cheese should be melted in to completely absorb the syrup. It is a good idea also to melt in a small quantity of clean white parrafin w-ax at this time; this will greatly improve the solidity and water repellance |
- | After pouring into moulds and allowing to setithe | + | |
- | be sawn into blocks of a suitable size. Small wafers make excellent party goodies; you need take only one large block on your next canyon trip to have a durable, completely balanced, and completely waterproof ration. | + | After pouring into moulds and allowing to set, the Fongoo should be sawn into blocks of a suitable size. Small wafers make excellent party goodies; you need take only one large block on your next canyon trip to have a durable, completely balanced, and completely waterproof ration. |
- | January, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 11. | + | |
====== Tuross River ====== | ====== Tuross River ====== |
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