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 |**Editor** | Bob Duncan, C.S.I.R.O. Camden. Camden - 69251 |
-|**Business Manager** | Alex. Colley |
+|**Business Manager** | Alex Colley |
-JANUARY 1965 Price 3/-
+**361 JANUARY 1965 Price 3/-**
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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.
-At the Auction:Bill Burke was oux-representative;' One of the other contenders withdrew at 18500 and the other opposition continued to go -up
+At the Auction:Bill Burke was our representative. One of the other contenders withdrew at 1850 and the other opposition continued to go up by 50 bids until our ceiling was passed and the property went to him at 2,250. Heather continued that we were still hoping to do some good with the new owners as a private transaction and we were asking permission for camping parties to go there over the ChristmasNew Year period.
-by 50 bids until our ceiling was passed i ana the property went to him at 2,250. Heather continued-to s67. that we were still hoping to do some good with the new owners as a private transation,and we were asking permission for camping parties to go there over the ChristmasNew Year period.
-Correspondence contained an offer of monetary aid with Bendethera from the Newcastle Technical College and! University Walkers, and Mr. Tony Carlon's acceptance of our proposal of honorary membership. Mr. Carlon said we were mott estimable people (which we already know, of course, although we don't - always say so).
+Correspondence contained an offer of monetary aid with Bendethera from the Newcastle Technical College and University Walkers, and Mr. Tony Carlon's acceptance of our proposal of honorary membership. Mr. Carlon said we were most estimable people (which we already know, of course, although we don't always say so).
-The letter outlining Allen Strom's view on our National Parks policy was read broadly he considered walkers took too personal and narrow a view of conservation and parklands unless many could enjoy the reserves,
-there would never 'be much support. True natural reserves should also exist
+The letter outlining Allen Strom's view on our National Parks policy was read. Broadly he considered walkers took too personal and narrow a view of conservation and parklands unless many could enjoy the reserves, there would never be much support. True natural reserves should also exist 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.
-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's report showed we were ahead to the tune of 239, but the Christmas party resulted in a deficit of about 13, only 49 people appearing. The President said we should decide, then and there, if another party was to be held in 1965, because halls must be booked well ahead. Bob 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 a camp hiring a small country hall for the Saturday night. Frank Ashdown's main complaint was that people eagerly voted to have the annual party, but many did not attend it, it was therefore a minority rule of the Club's affairs.
-The Treasurer's report showed we were ahead to the tune of 239, but the Christmas party resulted in a deficit of about 13, only 49 People appearing. The President said we should decide, then and there, if another party was to be held in 1965, because halls must be booked well ahead.
-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. -Frank Ashdown's main complaint was that people eagerly voted to have the annual party, but many did not attend it it was therefore a minority rule of the Club's affairs.
+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).
+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's invitation was mentioned again and finally a decision was held over until this avenue could be explored. Behind it all was the idea of an informal type of party, not hinging only on the dance floor.
+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's Bundeena Wattamulla Waterfall jaunt on 1st Nov. (17 present and somewhat scratchy going in places); Ron Knightley's Instructional walk to Blue Gum (22); Frank Leyden's walk though the wildflowers out from Newnes (9); and Geoff Whitby's trip in Jamieson Valley Creek (14).
+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's invitation was mentioned again and finally a decision was stDed over until this avenue could be explored. Behind it all was the idea of an informal type of party, not hinging only on the dance floor.
-. 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's Bundeena Wattamulla Waterfall jaunt on 1st Nov. (17 present and somewhat scratchy going in places); Ron Knightley's Instructional walk to Blue Gum (22);
-Frank Leyden's walk though the wildflowers out from Newnes (9); and Geoff
-Whitby's trip in Jamieson Valley Creek (14)-
-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.
-. The Sydney Bushwalker January, 1965
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+At this stage Heather seemed likely to declare the meeting closed, but Jack Gentle interposed to move a vote of thanks to the workers in the cause of Bendethera. It was a timely and reasonable motion, and if the President was a little embarrassed in receiving it, it would be because she had been one of the most deserving. It was carried with the applause that it should receive, and brought the last meeting of 1964 to a pleasant end.
-At this stage Heather seamed likely to declare the meeting closed, but Jack Gentle interposed to move a vote of thanks to the workers in the cause of Benaethera. It was a timely and reasonable motion, and if the President was a little embarrassed in receiving it it would be because she had been one of the most deserving. It was carried with the applvuse that it should receive, and brought the last meeting of 1964 to a pleasant end.
-........rmwomsilimimemordm110.
 ====== Social Notes for January ======
-January has two excellent nights on our social programme. On 20th, Mr. W. Pigot will show us his own films "Colourful Japan, Hong Kong and Glimpses of Thailand." These films are not slick, high pressure documentaries but a sincere personal effort on the part of
+January has two excellent nights on our social programme. On 20th, Mr. W. Pigot will show us his own films "Colourful Japan, Hong Kong and Glimpses of Thailand." These films are not slick, high pressure documentaries but a sincere personal effort on the part of Mr. Pigot to show us those things which attracted him most in these three places.
-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 requests they will be at the Club on 27th. The immense popularity of this group is an indication of the high standard of entertainment they present.
+Several years ago, we had a visit from the Bush Music Club. Everybody enjoyed the night so much that in response to several requests they will be at the Club on 27th. The immense popularity of this group is an indication of the high standard of entertainment they present.
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-January, - 1965 The SydneykBushwalker
 ====== A Summer Main Range Ski Tour ======
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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.
-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'Keefe, and members Terry Cutting and
-breakfast, without water. The party, consisting of prospectives Ron Doolan, Terry Norris and Graham O'Keefe, and members Terry Cutting and
+myself, moved off at 6 am. The first water encountered was the muddy pool at the base of Debert's Knob, the second was at Kennel Flat; the colour of strong black tea. The party arrived at Dingo Gap at 9 am.; two members went out to Splendour Rock while the rest sunned themselves.
-myself, moved off at 6 a m. The first water encountered was the muddy pool at the base of Debert's Knob, the second was at Kennel Flat; the colour of strong black tea. The party arrived at Dingo Gap at 9 a m.; two members went out to Splendour Rock while the rest sunned themselves.
-Brindle Dog was found withou+ Tucll trouble, and then with even less trouble almost lost. Amistake in navigation found the party heading into Nerrigal Creek, but the mistake was realised before it was too late and
+Brindle Dog was found without trouble, and then with even less trouble almost lost. A mistake in navigation found the party heading into Merrigal Creek, but the mistake was realised before it was too late and 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.
-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 was spent swimming, drinking, sunbaking and swatting flies. About five o'clock Dave Nurse came chuffing down the river, and about an hour later the other two members of his party arrived. They had been paddling lilos down the river, and planned to camp at Konangaroo that night, so after a mug of tea they left.
-The party reached the Cox's at 12.30 p m, and Soon were sitting in the river. All afterno,m was spent swimming, drinking, sunbaking and swatting flies. About five o'clock Dave Nurse came chuffing down the river, and about an hour later the other two members of his party arrived.
-. 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,
-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 one of the flashing lights was caught and found to be a little flying bug.
-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 ana found to be a littlellying bug.
-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 off down the river.
-my feet, She looked at me, nibbled some more grass, left the finished product in return and wanderea off down the river.
-The party moved off at 7.30 a m. and arrived at Breakfast Creek around 9 o'clock. After a quick dip we set off up Breakfast Creek. The black snakes were out in force; two were enountered before the first
+The party moved off at 7.30 a m. and arrived at Breakfast Creek around 9 o'clock. After a quick dip we set off up Breakfast Creek. The black snakes were out in force; two were encountered before the first
-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's "privilege" to go first. But only two more snakes were seen. It was eleven o'clock when we reached Carlon's Creek and we 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
-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's "privilege" to go first. But only two more snakes were seen. It was eleven o'clock when we reached Carlon's Creek and we
-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'clock we set off up Carlon's Creek. At two o'clock we were at Carlon's farm. Soon after we were on OUT way up the fire road. Around four o'clock the water pipe to Katoomba was found and followed until the Nelly's Glen turn off was reached. Then up Nelly's Glen, the top was gained around six, and we were in the A.B. Cafe at 6:30 p m. We caught the 8 o'clock train home,
-unorthodox way. Both fish were over a foot long, and they made a delicious meal for all:
-At one o'clock we set off up Canon's Creek: At two o'clock we were at Carlon's farmi, Soon after we were on OUT way up the fire road. Around four o'clock the water -pipe to Katoomba was found and followed until the Nelly's Glen, turn off was reached. Then up Nelly's Glen, the top was gained around six, and we were in the A.B. Cafe at 6:30 p m. We -caught the 8 o'clock train home,
 ====== Editorial ======
-It looks as if the Bendethera Troject has foundered, but there is no need to reentomb the Era funds; there are other worthy areas in which the funds and current enthusiasm could be in44.ested. One urgent task is the preservation of some natural stretches of coastline. Aparticularly beautiful stretch, which we could help preserve, is that embracing Merry and Pebby Beach south of Ulladulla. This is already braunded to the West by the beautiful spotted gums of Kiola State Forest and Faunal Protection District. Only a narrow coastal strip is partially alienated; if we could buy some of this, we might help turn the tide in the campaign to save this coastline.
+It looks as if the Bendethera Project has foundered, but there is no need to re-entomb the Era funds; there are other worthy areas in which the funds and current enthusiasm could be invested. One urgent task is the preservation of some natural stretches of coastline. A particularly beautiful stretch, which we could help preserve, is that embracing Merry and Pebby Beach south of Ulladulla. This is already bounded to the West by the beautiful spotted gums of Kiola State Forest and Faunal Protection District. Only a narrow coastal strip is partially alienated; if we could buy some of this, we might help turn the tide in the campaign to save this coastline.
-January, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 9.
+====== Summer Do it Yourself Supplement ======
+**Make your own waterfall height meter**
+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.
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 In using the height meter 1-7 --4
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-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.
 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.
 Walkers who have not come home from a canyon trip and found their canyon bag a minature ocernIalive with floating prunes, Deb potato, Cadbury's chocolate, and black sausage, must be extremely rare probably they would be of that type who claim their bags never leak. Most walkers admit that their bags leak and simply empty tlae flotsam into the hen house. Yet there is no need for this waste; properly treated, the contents of the average canyon bag make an excellent base for canyon Fongoo.
-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 of the Fongoo.
+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 of the Fongoo.
-After pouring into moulds and allowing to setithe 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.
+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 ======