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- | AT OUR JUNE MEETING. | + | ====AT OUR JUNE MEETING==== |
A. Colley. | A. Colley. | ||
- | The meeting commenced with an ap(? | + | |
- | Having disposed of correspondence (largely from people trying to | + | The meeting commenced with an apology |
- | sell us something) we arrived at reports. The President gave a verbal report on the Era working bee organised by Jack wren. Five had turned | + | |
- | up on Saturday | + | Having disposed of correspondence (largely from people trying to sell us something) we arrived at reports. The President gave a verbal report on the Era working bee organised by Jack Wren. Five had turned up on Saturday |
- | was now free of tins and bottles, and the Club's thanks were due to the leader for his enthusiastic effort. John White then gave us a verbal | + | route known as the Griffiths Trail. Anyone wishing to go beyond this would require the permission of the Fauna Protection Panel. The ranger (now full time) could give permission to small parties to leave the trail. |
- | report on the Barren Grounds faunal reserve. The only access permitted | + | |
- | was via the main gates, and visitors could walk only on the bulldozed | + | The Treasurer reported a small increase |
- | route known as the Griffiths Trail. Anyone wishing to go beyond this | + | extraordinarily popular. Seven members, 12 prospectives |
- | would require the permission of the Fauna Protection Panel. The ranger (how full time) could give permission to small parties to leave the trail. | + | |
- | The Treasurer reported a small increase to 265.16.6 in our cash resources, income for the month being X67.10.0 and expenses | + | Some difficulty has been experienced with late application forms submitted by prospectives and the Committee wants them submitted in future |
- | with some trips in country seldom visited. Alan Round led a walk to Blue | + | |
- | Gum and reported water scarce. Bob himself took 6 members and 7 prospectives up Linden Creek from the Grose (reached via Burralow Creek). He found Linden Creek very pleasant with reasonably easy going. Ten members and | + | Ross Wyborn |
- | 3 prospectives went on David Ingram' | + | |
- | extraordinarily popular. Seven members, 12 prospectives | + | Following a short report on the merits and prices of typewriters, |
- | July, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 3. | + | |
- | Some difficulty has been experienced with late application forms submitted by prospectives and the Committee wants them submitted in future,rot /ater than 8 p m. on the Tednesday | + | Strong loquacious males turned |
- | early, so that hiring could be organised; and the Magazine Editor would like contributions sent direct to Shirley Dean not later than the first Wednesday | + | |
- | Ross ryborn | + | ====SOCIAL NOTES FOR JULY==== |
- | burnt out (this is almost an annual event) and queried the right of the | + | |
- | grazier responsible to burn off Crown Land. It was decided to bring the matter before Federation. | + | "The Greatest Adventure" |
- | Following a short report on the merits and prices of typewriters, | + | |
- | Strong loquacious males turned | + | On July 28, Mr. David McMillan of the Archives Sydney University will be at the club to tell us about "Old Sydney" |
- | called for Room Stewards. Only Audrey Kenway volunteered, | + | |
- | 11=.1111M | + | ====TRACKS OUT OF KANGAROO VALLEY==== |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR jU-LY,. | + | |
- | "The Greatest Adventure" | + | |
- | to be presented by the Natural Health Society of N.S.V. on July 21. | + | |
- | There may be a message in it for you, but even if you don't agree with the ideas of this group the film should be entertaining. | + | |
- | On July 28, Mr. David McMillan of the Archives Sydney University will be at the club to tell us about "Old Sydney" | + | |
- | club room should be of significance when considering the history of the early days of the colony. | + | |
- | 4. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | + | |
- | TRACKS OUT OF KANGAROO VALLEY. | + | |
by Paddy. | by Paddy. | ||
- | . In the old days before cars cluttered up the roads, farmers who lived in the Kangaroo Valley regarded Robertson as their "home town", and would make for a gap n the escarpment through which they could ride to the tableland and then head straight for Robertson. With the building of better roads and the increasing use of cars the old tracks fell into disuse and became overgrown. During the war years local volunteers cleared these tracks as escape routes for cattle in case of invasion, but another twenty | + | |
- | At Christmas time Ray Page and 12 with one or two others from Ben Rickets made two forays to estaash | + | |
- | 7Te succeeded in locating three tracks in the vicinity of Gerringong Creek a tributory of the upper Kangaroo River. These were Cox's Track, Hansen' | + | In the old days before cars cluttered up the roads, farmers who lived in the Kangaroo Valley regarded Robertson as their "home town", and would make for a gap in the escarpment through which they could ride to the tableland and then head straight for Robertson. With the building of better roads and the increasing use of cars the old tracks fell into disuse and became overgrown. During the war years local volunteers cleared these tracks as escape routes for cattle in case of invasion, but another twenty |
- | Cox's Track starts | + | |
- | then turns sharply right for a hundred yards or so and then slightly | + | |
- | left, then left again, It ... | + | At Christmas time Ray Page and I, with one or two others from Ben Rickets made two forays to establish |
- | ,Tulyy 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 5 | + | |
- | becomes very faint but as the grassy | + | |
- | Hansen' | + | We succeeded in locating three tracks in the vicinity of Gerringong Creek - a tributory of the upper Kangaroo River. These were Cox's Track, Hansen' |
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+ | ==Cox's Track== | ||
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+ | Starts | ||
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+ | ==Hansen' | ||
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+ | Can be found fairly easily from the top or the bottom, but as it is the one most easily found from the bottom I will describe it from the bottom. Hansen' | ||
20 or 30 feet high. Immediately below it on the hillside is a large dead tree with all its branches. If you proceed straight into the scrub from the stump you will find a clear track leading to the left (going | 20 or 30 feet high. Immediately below it on the hillside is a large dead tree with all its branches. If you proceed straight into the scrub from the stump you will find a clear track leading to the left (going | ||
- | north) up the hillside. The entrance however is obscure, it goes on for about 400 yards and then turns sharply to the right and soon goes through | + | north) up the hillside. The entrance however is obscure, it goes on for about 400 yards and then turns sharply to the right and soon goes through an easy break in the cliff line. The location of the break through the cliff is approx map ref. 627183. The track is fairly clear through scrub on the cliff top going approx. |
- | an easy break in the cliff line. The location of the break through the cliff is approx map ref. 627183. The track is fairly clear through scrub on the cliff top going approx. | + | |
- | 6 The Sydney Bushwaiker ,Tuly, 1965 | + | |
- | The Butler Track starts | + | ==The Butler Track== |
- | the land which occurs as this tongue is approached. We had some difficulty in locating the beginning of the track although we hit the correct spot straight away. There is an obvious break in the cliff where a small creek breaks through and the track at first goes to the right only a short distance it then turns left and winds about a bit but losing | + | |
- | along on this track, | + | Starts |
- | out into the open. Here another red cedar greeted us, but it would be difficult to locate it coming from below. | + | |
- | Ardittols | + | |
- | to make our way round following grass most of the way to Hansen' | + | Arditto' |
- | we hope to _have more information on tracks in and out of the valley in a few months time. Let us hope these tracks are used. It would be a great pity if these historic tracks were completely lost. | + | |
- | i A DATE TO REMEMBER 18th August COLOURED SLIDE COMPETITION.. ! | + | |
- | 12 slides per person no categories slides to Edna Stretton or Margaret Child on or before 4th August. Please carefully label slides with topic and name of | + | We hope to have more information on tracks in and out of the valley in a few months time. Let us hope these tracks are used. It would be a great pity if these historic tracks were completely lost. |
- | owner. | + | |
- | 7- | + | |
- | WHERE LO SOME WALKERS GO IN THE | + | ====A DATE TO REMEMBER |
- | WINTERTINE? | + | 12 slides per person |
- | SOW GO SKIING. | + | |
- | YOU CAN ENJOY AUSTRALIA' | + | |
- | WONDERLANDS, | + | ====A CLIMBER IN THE FRENCH ALPS==== |
- | SKI TOURING IS JUST THE SHOT FOR TALKERS | + | |
- | AND PADDY HAS JUST THE GEAR FOR SKIERS | + | Ron Cox |
- | AND WALKERS. COME IN AND SEE FOR | + | |
- | YOURSELF. | + | |
- | PADDY PALLIN PTY. LTD. | + | Grenoble. May |
- | 109a Bathurst Street, | + | |
- | | + | |
- | ummum onsubillowimilegb." | + | Dear Everybody, |
- | PADDY PALL1N | + | |
- | lightweight Camp Gear | + | |
- | 8M2685 /Q.) | + | At Easter I made a pilgrimage to Chamonix which is 80 miles by road from Grenoble I hitch-hiked - left late Saturday and arrived 10 a m. Easter Sunday. Chamonix was crowded with skiers |
- | 8. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER July, 1965 | + | |
- | wIN.E.MIImal==................ | + | |
- | A CLIMBER IN THE FRENCH ALPS Ron Cox | + | Having neither |
- | Grenoble. May Dear Everybody, | + | frequent |
- | At Easter I made a pilgrimage to Chamonix which is 80 miles by road from Grenoble I hitchhiked | + | |
- | Easter Sunday. Chamonix was crowded with Skiers | + | |
- | there was a light dusting on the trees right down to the valley floor, but there | + | Montenvers is a hotel-restaurant |
- | was no snow in Chamonix itself, There is often a metre of snow in the streets | + | |
- | at Easter, but this is one of the feeblest winters in living memory. Mont Blanc was a vast gleaming mass of ice, hazy and indistinct. The sun blazed down on the great areas of white above Chamonix and one was quite dazzled looking up one really needed to wear goggles in town | + | |
- | Having neither | + | The view is, Charmoz to the right, Grand Jorasses straight ahead (some distance away) and the Dru to the left, very close and very high. I did nothing, just looked for an hour or two. I was even treated to a fine red sunset. After sunset the sky clouded over and landscape lost all colour. In greys and blacks it looked very inhospitable, |
- | track which minds up through fine pine forest. There was deep snow in the | + | on those crags I'd have been terrified. Presumably it's less scary in summer. In the last light I raw a party of skiers far out on the Mer de Glace, working down through the nearly invisible crevasses, and I felt very sorry for them; it would not have been nice out there, racing the darkness. |
- | forest from about 500 ft. above Chamonix but fortunately people walking down | + | |
- | from the Montenvers had plugged a good trail. It was very pretty; one got | + | |
- | frequent | + | I spent the night in the cellar of the Montenvers |
- | Montenvers is a hotelrestaurant | + | |
- | arrived the last train went down, and since the hotel is closed in wintery | + | |
- | The view is, Charmoz to the right, Grand Jorasses straight ahead (2ome | + | The morning weather was bad so I descended to Chamonix and hitch-hiked |
- | distance away) and the Dru to the left, very close and very high. I did | + | |
- | nothing, just looked for an hour or two I was even treated to a fine red | + | The following weekend Fred Mitchell of the M.U.M.C., well known for his exceptionally fast times on New Zealand peaks, came to visit me. He's been bumming around Europe all winter, having given his architect' |
- | sunset. After sunset the sky clouded over and landscape lost all colour. | + | |
- | In greys and blacks it looked very inhospitable, | + | |
- | crests are incredibly jagged, the walls of rock streaked with grey verglas, the vast fields of deep snow over all the lower slopes and over the Mer de Glace | + | The Sunday he was here we made an attempt on Taillefer, a magnificent, |
- | made things look very desolate. The continual rattle and crash of falling rock echoing around the walls and the frostiness in the air helped the mood. It was so cold I couldn' | + | |
- | on those crage I'dhave been terrified. Presumably it's less scary in summer. | + | |
- | In the last light I raw a party of skiers far out on the Mer de Glace, working down through the nearly invisible crevasses, and I felt very sorry for them; it | + | This trip convinced me - everyone has to learn for himself |
- | would not have been nice out there, racing the darkness. | + | |
- | I spent the night in the cellar of the Mont envers | + | |
- | for tuitously | + | ====ALPINE |
- | (3) | + | |
- | July, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 9. | + | |
- | The morning weather was bad so I descended to Chamonix and hitchhiked | + | The first woman has climbed the Eigerwand; |
- | The following weekend Fred Mitchell of the M.U.M.C., well known for his exceptionally fast times on New Zealand peaks, came to visit me. He's been bumming around Europe all winter, having given his architect' | + | |
- | The Sunday he was here we made an attempt on Taillefer, a magnificent, | + | |
- | This trip convinced me everyone has to learn for himself that the only way to climb in winter or spring is on skis. So I started skiing at nearby | + | The other big Alpine news of the season, very bad news, was the Aiguille Verte disaster. The inquiring commission has just released its report. The fourteen climbers were climbing in line astern up the 40 degree summit cap of the Aiguille Verte about 11.30 a m., having negotiated the long intricate Grands Montets ridge. The surface snow came away with them; it was a windslab. They went 3,000 feet down the north (Argentieres) face - no survivors. There were some very good men amongst them, which is rather frightening as it shows it could happen to anyone. Apparently a windslab can be quite undetectable. There were 9 apprentice guides almost fully qualified and three instructors from the Ecole Nationale de Ski et Alpinisme at Chamonix, plus two others who'd joined the ascent, one of whom was a world ski champion. They were climbing in 7 ropes of two strung out over 100 feet. The entire surface underneath the 7 ropes broke off at once. Counting this accident, there have been between 50 and 60 deaths at Chamonix this season. I'd say the percentage death rate is considerably lower than in New Zealand. The numbers that climb at Chamonix are enormous. In mid-July a trip up the Mar de Glace to the Couvercle hut reminds you of one of those expedition photos showing 600 porters strung out up the Baltoro Glacier. You see great numbers of people going up and coming down to the half dozen huts to which the route lies over the Mar de Glace. |
- | 161....+: | + | |
- | ALPINE | + | ====A WEEK IN THE VALLEYS OF KATHMANDU==== |
- | The first woman has climbed the Eigerwand; | + | |
- | 10 The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | + | |
- | Bonnatti is reported to have said that the route is so frightening that, to rest his eyes, he used to look across at the Walker Spur. They were on the face 'four days. | + | Dot Butler |
- | The other big Alpine news of the season, very bad news, was the Aiguille Verte disaster. The inquiring commission has just released its report. The fourteen climbers were climbing in line astern up the 40 degree summit cap of | + | |
- | the Aiguille Verte about 11.30 a m., having negotiated the 7: | + | |
- | off at once. Counting this accident, there have been between 50 and 60 deaths at Chamonix this season. I'd say the percentage death rate is considerably lower than in New Zealand. The numbers that climb at Chamonix are enormous. In mid-July a trip up the Mar de Glace to the Couvercle hut reminds you of one of tbose expedition photos showing 600 porters strung out up the Baltoro Glacier. You see great numbers of people going up and coming down to the half dozen huts to which the route lies over the Mar de Glace. | + | We left Moscow on a bracing Autumn |
- | ARE YOU CONSIDERING A NE"' | + | |
- | SLEEPING BAGS ARE OUR BUSINESS, AND OUR BUSINESS IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY BUYER OF A FAIRY DOT IS ANOTHER FAIRY D07N ENTHUSIAST, AND THEY ARE: | + | |
- | MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 12 Ortona Road, | + | We flew over the incredibly vast lands of the U.S.S.R. - mountains, plains and deserts where one could wander for years and see something new every day, and then over the equally |
- | Lindfield. 461440. 923172. | + | |
- | (Evenings and ' | + | |
- | ? | + | The next few weeks were a kaliediscope of sights, all astonishingly |
- | july, 1965 | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker 11G | + | |
- | A 7EEK IN THE VALLEYS OF KAT;IANDU. | + | The climate of Nepal is 4 months |
- | Dot Butler. | + | 4 months Hot (Feb, Mch, April, May). October to January is the best time for tourists |
- | Te left Moscow on a bracin. Autmn day, with the wind blowing in strong and virile off the steppes- At the Airport was Mr. Krusche? | + | |
- | We flew over the incredibly vast lands of the U.S.S.R. - mountains, plains and deserts where one could wander for yeas and see something new | + | |
- | every day, and then over the equally | + | There is very little motor transport in Nepal. Apart from a few government jeeps and 4-wheel-drive |
- | sacred cows ambling down the streets - rickshaws and huge banyan-type | + | |
- | trees. Early next morning, amidst a babble of native noise and a loading | + | |
- | of rice, our plane soared northward to Nepal, | + | The place is a photographer' |
- | The next few weeks WUTO a kaliediscope of sights, all astcngishingly | + | |
- | The climate of Nepal is 4 months | + | |
- | 4 months Dry (Oet.,Nov.,Dec.,Jan.) | + | The Nepalese are small, agile, incredibly strong and hardy people. Natural selection has been at work for centuries and only the extremely hardy survive the dirt and unhygenic conditions everywhere. Mortality rate in the first year of life is very high. The hardy little kids who successfully get through their first year are practically |
- | 4 months Hot (Feb.,Mch., | + | |
- | 12. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | + | |
- | There is very little motor transport in Nepal. Apart from a few government jeeps and 4wheeldrive | + | |
- | taxis beloved by Ed. Hillary, most of the getting around the place is done on font. The horse is a rarity. | + | |
- | The place is a photographer' | + | |
- | would mice the ardent gardener | + | |
- | floating waterlillies "Ohm mane pad= hum" " | + | |
- | the Lotus" | + | |
- | where the monkey is as important as the monk. | + | |
- | The Nepalese are small, agile, incredibly strong and hardy people. Natural selection has been at work for centuries and only the extremely hardy survive the dirt and unhygenic conditions everywhere. Mortality rate in the first year of life is very high. The hardy little | + | |
- | kids who successfully get through their first year are practically | + | |
- | "stand on their own legs." i e. be workers. Everyone carries loads; tiny girls (4 or 5) carry the baby brother on their hip; little boys ' | + | |
- | (6 or 8) all working carrying bundles of wood, baskets of clay (for bricks) or soil as much as woull fit in a kerosene tin, quite heavy. Aided by a headstrap, women carry big baskets on their backs, filled with | + | |
- | produce. The men, too, carry huge loads on their backs. In wet weather | + | |
they also carry a woven reed hood, like a sack slit down one side, which fits over the head and back. | they also carry a woven reed hood, like a sack slit down one side, which fits over the head and back. | ||
- | The people are very friendly, | + | |
- | curiosity. They are all eager for new things. Little boys offer to take you around and show you interesting things, then very tactfully ask how much a transistor radio would cost in your beautiful country, and how they won't accept any money but how they would like to own a transistor radio. One bright little rogue of 12 or 14 who attached himself to us goes systematically through all the tourists "I speak five languages, | + | |
+ | The people are very friendly, | ||
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TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH. | TO BE CONTINUED NEXT MONTH. | ||
- | July, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 13. | + | |
- | NATURAL HISTORY SOME FUNNY THINGS HAPPEN BEFORE YOU | + | |
- | CAN APRES SKI. | + | ====NATURAL HISTORY |
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B.Gillam. | B.Gillam. | ||
- | There is a type of undulant fever which flares up about May, rages until October and leaves its victims exhausted and panting on the summer beaches, waiting for the first sign of foul weather. To these victims foul weather means the chance of early snow and the heightening of the fever. Really rabid feverees hurry the wasted summer months | + | |
- | with their exercises; deep knee bends, push up, chin ups, even the 5 BX. They chivvy their wives onto a skipping rope. " | + | |
- | The least expensive way to ski is to camp, drive up to the snow | + | There is a type of undulant fever which flares up about May, rages until October and leaves its victims exhausted and panting on the summer beaches, waiting for the first sign of foul weather. To these victims foul weather means the chance of early snow and the heightening of the fever. Really rabid feverees hurry the wasted summer months with their exercises; deep knee bends, push up, chin ups, even the 5 BX. They chivvy their wives onto a skipping rope. Waking |
- | each day and get into your sleeping bag (lilo and hot water bag) straight after tea. There are many advantages in this method. | + | |
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+ | The least expensive way to ski is to camp, drive up to the snow each day and get into your sleeping bag (lilo and hot water bag) straight after tea. There are many advantages in this method. | ||
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1. Transport in a car load is less expensive than the return fare to Blackheath. You can take an immense amount of food. | 1. Transport in a car load is less expensive than the return fare to Blackheath. You can take an immense amount of food. | ||
- | 2. Camping is to an extent | + | |
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+ | 2. Camping is to an extent | ||
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3. The organising of a weekend is far easier. The car owner will, for his own protection provide all the food and check it into the car. This leaves your pack to be filled with extra clothing. And some spare food. | 3. The organising of a weekend is far easier. The car owner will, for his own protection provide all the food and check it into the car. This leaves your pack to be filled with extra clothing. And some spare food. | ||
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The technique of skiing is easily understood but less easily applied. There are only four laws but they are as immutable as any of Newton' | The technique of skiing is easily understood but less easily applied. There are only four laws but they are as immutable as any of Newton' | ||
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1. The seriousness of gravity. This is easily and early demonstrated. | 1. The seriousness of gravity. This is easily and early demonstrated. | ||
- | 2. Skis are, on average, seven feet long and cannot be jumped off, stood upon or ignored with impunity. If you feel that it is necessary to ease the frustration by taking them off, undo the binding and not the laces. The person who comes home with a ski on his shoulders and a parka on his font buys drinks all round. | + | |
- | 14. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | + | |
+ | 2. Skis are, on average, seven feet long and cannot be jumped off, stood upon or ignored with impunity. If you feel that it is necessary to ease the frustration by taking them off, undo the binding and not the laces. The person who comes home with a ski on his shoulders and a parka on his foot buys drinks all round. | ||
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3. Snow, and this is only a generality, is more yielding than trees or rocks. | 3. Snow, and this is only a generality, is more yielding than trees or rocks. | ||
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4. Your left foot is designed to bend properly only when it is on the left hand side of your body and your right foot when it is on its home territory. Anatomy and skiing are not necessarily contradictory but this is your left side and this is your right side. | 4. Your left foot is designed to bend properly only when it is on the left hand side of your body and your right foot when it is on its home territory. Anatomy and skiing are not necessarily contradictory but this is your left side and this is your right side. | ||
- | The week before the lifts started I was to go with three mates. One thought he might break a leg and wouldn' | + | |
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+ | The week before the lifts started I was to go with three mates. One thought he might break a leg and wouldn' | ||
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Later, at Smiggins, we watched a pro. giving, in body English, a lesson to his class. On the white asphalt the pupils could neither stand, etc. My pupils hilariously recognised their own faults and the dire results. | Later, at Smiggins, we watched a pro. giving, in body English, a lesson to his class. On the white asphalt the pupils could neither stand, etc. My pupils hilariously recognised their own faults and the dire results. | ||
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"His track is too wide. Oh, oh, oh. I thought he would split." | "His track is too wide. Oh, oh, oh. I thought he would split." | ||
"You don't snow plough like that. He is bowing. Knees closer. His edges won't grip. He won't stop. He can't stop. He ca.... He fell downhill to make it worse." | "You don't snow plough like that. He is bowing. Knees closer. His edges won't grip. He won't stop. He can't stop. He ca.... He fell downhill to make it worse." | ||
- | "Thera is your style, Les. The constipated crouch. That's a beautiful parka. Oops, too far forward. Wow. Too far badk. No control at all." | + | "There is your style, Les. The constipated crouch. That's a beautiful parka. Oops, too far forward. Wow. Too far badk. No control at all." |
- | The bonoculars were passed from hand to hand. At arms length the | + | |
- | tired faces grimaced, the jangled limbs shook. Effortlessly the pro. kick- turned and demonstrated again. The pupils crossed their skis. The pro. called it a day. Tired pupils trooped past the car on their way to the sauna baths, the plates of hors-d' | + | |
- | Te drove down the mountain to our own apres ski such as it was. And the long drive home. | + | The bonoculars were passed from hand to hand. At arms length the tired faces grimaced, the jangled limbs shook. Effortlessly the pro. kick- turned and demonstrated again. The pupils crossed their skis. The pro. called it a day. Tired pupils trooped past the car on their way to the sauna baths, the plates of hors-d' |
- | July, 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 15. | + | |
- | ,Imm..m dmwml wmmwylminmwr..---..mmww..mrmmmmmrr, | + | |
- | FEDERATION | + | We drove down the mountain to our own apres ski such as it was. And the long drive home. |
- | "The Bushwalker Annual" | + | |
- | Annual had been printed and was ready for distribution. This has been done and sales are brisk. | + | |
- | Search and Rescue Practice. 16th-18th | + | ====FEDERATION |
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+ | =="The Bushwalker Annual" | ||
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+ | At the date of the Federation Meeting, the Annual had been printed and was ready for distribution. This has been done and sales are brisk. | ||
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+ | ==Search and Rescue Practice== | ||
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+ | 16th-18th | ||
the top of the hill above the camp site. At least 6 parties are to be rescued. | the top of the hill above the camp site. At least 6 parties are to be rescued. | ||
- | Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs. As there are now 7 walking clubs in Queensland, a Federation is being formed. | + | |
- | Tracks and Sassafras, open. The marked. A Falls Crk. | + | |
- | Access. | + | ==Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs== |
- | The track down the Middle Blue Dog Range has been marked. | + | |
- | Conservation. Reserve No. R52670 known as Linden Park comprising | + | As there are now 7 walking clubs in Queensland, a Federation is being formed. |
- | 50 acres has been added to the Blue Mountains National Park. It is | + | |
- | located at the Northern side of the restern | + | |
- | An area of 66,000 acres in the Tallangambie | + | ==Tracks and Access== |
- | will be added to the Park. The Erskine Crk. State Forest is to be added, also. The Park Trust to mark the junction of Linden | + | |
- | starts from the Grose, by signposts. Another sign is proposed for Blue Gum Forest to read " | + | The track from the new Sawmill, 9 miles South from Sassafras, |
- | The propossd | + | |
- | Fencing and Burning Off on Crown Leases Near Corang Trig. As instructed | + | |
- | by the June General Meeting, this matter was placed before Federation. | + | ==Conservation== |
- | During discussion, it was stated that a number of Crown Land Leases had been granted in the area during the past 3 years. The lessee | + | |
- | suggested that this Club should conduct any investigation it felt | + | Reserve No. R52670 known as Linden Park comprising 50 acres has been added to the Blue Mountains National Park. It is located at the Northern side of the Western |
- | was necessary and report to Federation, which could not undertake the | + | starts from the Grose, by signposts. Another sign is proposed for Blue Gum Forest to read " |
- | inquiry owing to the pressure of work on the depleted executive. | + | |
- | 16. The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | + | |
- | DAY 7ALKS. | + | ==Fencing and Burning Off on Crown Leases Near Corang Trig== |
- | JULY 18. Engadine Red Bluff Garie Trig Wilson' | + | |
- | A rather long walk through the centre of the Royal National Park, with plenty of ups and downs. Some of the Garie Trig. area is bushfire | + | As instructed by the June General Meeting, this matter was placed before Federation. During discussion, it was stated that a number of Crown Land Leases had been granted in the area during the past 3 years. The lessee |
- | Train: 7.50 a m. Cronulla Train from Central Electric | + | was necessary and report to Federation, which could not undertake the inquiry owing to the pressure of work on the depleted executive. |
- | Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to Engadine. Tickets: Helensburgh return @ 8/. | + | |
- | Map: Port Hacking Tourist. | + | ====DAY WALKS==== |
- | Leader: Jim Calloway. Note new phone no. B0961 xtn. 3367 (B) | + | |
- | JULY 25. Terry Hills Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mt. Kuringai Stn. 11 miles. | + | |
- | A pleasant walk through part of Kuringai Chase. Some scrambling is necessary soon after leaving Terry Hills, otherwise, it is mainly track walking. | + | ==JULY 18== |
- | Train: 7.55 aem. Lindfield train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn to Chatswood. | + | |
- | 8.20 a m. bus Chatswood Terry Hills (the only one) | + | Engadine |
- | 2/6 bus fare. | + | |
- | Map: Broken | + | |
- | AUG.1. Waterfall | + | A rather long walk through the centre of the Royal National Park, with plenty of ups and downs. Some of the Garie Trig. area is bushfire |
- | Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/ | + | |
- | Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. | + | |
- | Leader: Betty Farquhar. | + | ==JULY 25== |
- | AUG.8. | + | |
- | Pymble bus to St. Ives (Douglas St.) Middle Harbour Crk. Bungaroo | + | Terry Hills - Cowan Creek - Bobbin Head - Mt. Kuringai Stn. 11 miles. |
- | This walk does not appear on the programme, but the lsader | + | |
- | Train: 9.10 a m. Hornsby train via Bridge from Central Electric Station to Pymble. | + | |
- | 9.46 a m. bus Pymble to St. Ives (the last for the morning). Tickets: Pymble return via Bridge @ 4/6 plus 1/3 bus fare. | + | A pleasant walk through part of Kuringai Chase. Some scrambling is necessary soon after leaving Terry Hills, otherwise, it is mainly track walking. Train: 7.55 am. Lindfield train via Bridge from Central Electric Stn to Chatswood. 8.20 a m. bus Chatswood |
- | Map: Sydney Military or any up to date Sydney Street Directory. | + | |
- | Leader: Gladys Roberts. | + | |
- | July; 1965 The Sydney Bushwalker 17. | + | ==AUG.1== |
- | DETAILS OF SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE SEARCH. JULY 16, 17 and 18, 1965. | + | |
- | Reference Maps, Lands Department Topo Jamison 2 inches to 1 mile. | + | Waterfall |
- | tt tt Blue Labyrinth 2 inches to 1 mile. | + | |
- | Rendezvous Friday night Ingar Picnic Ground Jamison Sheet Ref.4552740 | + | A look at a portion of the Western area of the Royal National Park. Can be recommended as a first walk with the club. Train : 8.50 a m. Cronulla train from Central Electric Station. CHANGE AT SUTHERLAND for rail motor to waterfall. Tickets: Waterfall return @ 6/-. Map: Port Hacking Tourist or Port Hacking Military. Leader: Betty Farquhar. |
- | How to get there Great western | + | |
- | Signpost says "To Ingar" | + | |
- | for about 1 mile whore another signpost indicates, Turn Left "To Ingar" | + | ==AUG.8== |
- | good dirt road' | + | |
- | Lost Parties About six lost parties of no less than three persons | + | |
- | including a competent leader are required. We would like those who | + | Pymble |
- | volunteer, to see the S & R Field Officer (N. Melville) no later than a week before July 17. These people will be required to go into their | + | |
- | lost positions on Friday night and lacking instructions to the contrary should first report to S & R Field Officer at Ingar on Friday night. Lost parties are not to indulge in "hide and seek" tactics. | + | This walk does not appear on the programme, but the leader |
- | Location of Search The Search Area will be bounded by the northern | + | |
- | boundary of Jamison Map The top of Kedumba Valley Escarpment Red Ridge Bedford and Erskine creeks. | + | |
+ | ====DETAILS OF SEARCH AND RESCUE PRACTICE SEARCH. JULY 16, 17 and 18, 1965==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Reference Maps== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Lands Department Topo - Jamison | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==Rendezvous== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Friday night - Ingar Picnic Ground | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ==How to get there== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Great Western | ||
+ | good dirt road - Murphys Trail - (a little stony at first) leads 6 miles to Ingar Picnic Ground. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Lost Parties== | ||
+ | |||
+ | About six lost parties of no less than three persons including a competent leader are required. We would like those who volunteer, to see the S & R Field Officer (N. Melville) no later than a week before July 17. These people will be required to go into their lost positions on Friday night and lacking instructions to the contrary should first report to S & R Field Officer at Ingar on Friday night. Lost parties are not to indulge in "hide and seek" tactics. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Location of Search== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Search Area will be bounded by the northern boundary of Jamison Map - The top of Kedumba Valley Escarpment | ||
ALL BIG CLIFFS, ROUGH CREEK BOTTOMS & VERY DENSE GOING ARE EXLUDED. | ALL BIG CLIFFS, ROUGH CREEK BOTTOMS & VERY DENSE GOING ARE EXLUDED. | ||
- | Search Parties | + | |
- | area on Saturday morning. No party is to comprise of less than three | + | ==Search Parties== |
- | With a competent leader. Searchers are requested to be at Ingar no later than breakfast time Saturday. | + | |
- | At 3.30y m. All parties will cease searching and being lost and return to Ingar. The Rock Rescue team will be in ressrve at Ingar to deal with anything that may turn up. | + | Will be given their instructions and a map of their area on Saturday morning. No party is to comprise of less than three with a competent leader. Searchers are requested to be at Ingar no later than breakfast time Saturday. |
- | Camp Fire and Sing Son will be held at Ingar Saturday Night. | + | |
- | Sunday: There will be further operations including a Rock Rescue Act up al, 7aterfall. (Clear view to all spectators). | + | ==At 3.30pm== |
- | Note: For walkers. The shortest route is from Woodford Station. | + | |
- | =1IMMIMMAM. | + | All parties will cease searching and being lost and return to Ingar. The Rock Rescue team will be in ressrve at Ingar to deal with anything that may turn up. |
- | For Friday night 6.08 p m. Train. | + | |
- | 4 | + | ==Camp Fire and Sing Song== |
- | 18.-- The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | + | |
+ | Will be held at Ingar Saturday Night. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Sunday== | ||
+ | |||
+ | There will be further operations including a Rock Rescue Act up at Waterfall. (Clear view to all spectators.) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Note== | ||
+ | |||
+ | For walkers. The shortest route is from Woodford Station. For Friday night 6.08 p m. Train. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | The Sydney Bushwalker July, 1965 | ||
Letter from Ken Lewis. - Hermitage Hotel, Mt. Cook, New Zealand. Hullo Bushies | Letter from Ken Lewis. - Hermitage Hotel, Mt. Cook, New Zealand. Hullo Bushies | ||
Bet you didn't expect a letter from me, but I thought I would take you by surprise. | Bet you didn't expect a letter from me, but I thought I would take you by surprise. |
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