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- | .,----.... | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
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- | _,- _ ,t, N...N.. ----- .--- NI. /__ | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalker, The N.S.W. Nurses' |
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- | \\., THE SYDNEY TUSH7ALKER | + | Box No. 4476, G.P.O. Sydney. Phone 843985. |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the i -- Sydney Bushwalker, The N.S.7. Nurses' | + | |
- | ._ | + | |**Editor**|Frank Rigby, 3/24 Ocean Street,Cronulla. 5234475.| |
- | --!, | + | |**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford. |
- | Y- -' | + | |**Typist**|Shirley Dean, 30 Hannah St., Beecroft.| |
- | | + | |**Sales and Subscriptions**|Neville Page, 22 Hayward St, Kingsford. 343536.| |
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- | . | + | ====378 June, 1966 Price 10c.==== |
- | .13= No. 4476, G.P.C. Sydney Phone 843985 Editor. -. Frank Rigby, 3/24 Ocean Street,24Cgulla | + | |
- | Business Manager | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | Typist | + | |
- | Sales and Subscriptions | + | | | |Page| |
- | 378 JUNE, 1966 Price 10c. | + | |The May General Meeting.|Jim Brown| 2| |
- | CONTENTS. | + | |One More Month.|Observer| 4| |
- | 2. | + | |A Visit to the Caves.|Elizabeth Standord-Thomas| |
- | 1 | + | |Walking in Great Britain - Part 1.|Sandra Butt| 9| |
- | One More Month. Observer. 4. | + | |On Walking... And Memories.|Taro|12| |
- | P | + | |A Tell-Bungled Trip.|Ross |
- | A Visit to the Caves - Elizabeth StandordThomas. 5. Walking in Great Britain - Part I. - | + | |Profile of a Bushwalker - No. 1 " |
- | - Sandra Butt. | + | |Federation Report - May.| |18| |
- | Paddy' | + | |How do Your Trips Score.|Ross Wyborn|19| |
- | On 7alking | + | |
- | Mountain Equipment Ad. 13. | + | =====Advertisements.===== |
- | A Tell-Bungled Trip - iOSS Wyborn. 13. -- Profile of a Bushwalker - No. 1 " | + | |
- | Alan Rigby. 16. | + | | |Page| |
- | Federation Report - May. 18., How do Yo'lar Tips Score - Ross wyborn. | + | |Paddy' |
- | / I. | + | |Mountain Equipment|13| |
- | Iv General Meeting. Jim Brown | + | |
- | 19. | + | ---- |
- | 2. The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966. | + | |
- | THE MAY GENERAL MEETING. | + | =====The May General Meeting.===== |
Jim Brown. | Jim Brown. | ||
+ | |||
There has been in recent months a resurgence of the " | There has been in recent months a resurgence of the " | ||
- | So on to Correspondence which contained quite a spate of enquiries re mpmbrership | + | |
- | owledge | + | So on to Correspondence which contained quite a spate of enquiries re membership |
- | tten to the Metropolitan Surveyor concerning walkers' | + | |
- | Some discussion followed on the Sports Club, its project and whether it was necessary to join. Out of a deal of information it appeared desirable to retain contact in view of the fact that the Circular Quay redevelopment may presently deprive us of a Club Ro-m and the facilities that the new organisation was seeking may be of advantage. There seemed some conflict as to whether we should have to obtain affiliation or not, but at this stage we | + | Some discussion followed on the Sports Club, its project and whether it was necessary to join. Out of a deal of information it appeared desirable to retain contact in view of the fact that the Circular Quay redevelopment may presently deprive us of a Club Room and the facilities that the new organisation was seeking may be of advantage. There seemed some conflict as to whether we should have to obtain affiliation or not, but at this stage we elected |
- | elect4d | + | |
- | construction of a building devoted to sporting organisations. | + | |
The Treasurer' | The Treasurer' | ||
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Unfortunately the Walks Report was totally unheard, but it sounded as though quite a few people had been about during April. | Unfortunately the Walks Report was totally unheard, but it sounded as though quite a few people had been about during April. | ||
- | Federation Report has been presented in the May Magazine and the only | + | |
- | item that provoked debate was the errant traffic sign on The Castle. It was reported to be "No Standing" | + | Federation Report has been presented in the May Magazine and the only item that provoked debate was the errant traffic sign on The Castle. It was reported to be "No Standing" |
- | toponsibility) we carried this - although Dave Ingram voiced the cautionary | + | |
- | June, 1966 The Sydney Bushwalker 3. | + | It was reported that Parks and Playgrounds at a meeting on April 14 decided to protest against legislation enabling Councils to alienate parkland: also to question the claim that construction of a car park under Hyde Park would not disturb the park. Moves were to be made for the preservation as a reserve of the whole of Kurraba Point, and Commonwealth |
- | .1.1.. | + | |
- | It was reported that Parks and Playgrounds at a meeting on April 14 | + | Under the Conservation Report heading Alex Colley advised that the special sub-committee which would present our views to the Minister for Lands had met twice and agreed to present a case practically in line with our previous statement on parkland reserves. The Minister |
- | decided to protest against legislation enabling Councils to alienate parkland: also to question the claim that construction of a car park | + | |
- | under Hyde Park wruld not disturb the park. Moves were to be made for the preservation as a reserve of the whole of Kurraba Point, and Common- | + | |
- | wealth | + | |
- | Under the Conservation Report heading Alex Colley advised that tho | + | |
- | special sub-committee which would present our views to the Minister for Lands had met twice and agreed to present a case practically in line with | + | |
- | our previous statement on parkland reserves. The Minister | + | |
- | when it was convenient to receive our deputation. | + | |
- | State finance was stretched by other commitments and it may be felt desirable | + | |
- | to have national parks contribute to their upkeep (payment of rangers, | + | |
Ron Knightley put up an amendment "that such funds should not be used for road construction." | Ron Knightley put up an amendment "that such funds should not be used for road construction." | ||
- | Thus to General Business, the first matter being the election of Joanna Hallman to the vacancy for Lady Committee Member. The President called attention to a stock of pamphlets supplied by Paul Barnes and doscribing the Heathcote Primitive Area and invited all present to please take one. | ||
- | Mick Eifick now had a proposition to put0 uTe all knew of the spread | ||
- | of fire fighters' | ||
- | /CO miles in each of the next four years. One route was planned for the Ging' Range from Kanangra to link up with the Cedar Road on the Kowmung. However contact had been made with the Chief Forester who had indicated he thought that particular trail could be left undone if there were a volunteer fire brigade amongst Bushwaikers who would be willing to suppress fires in the areas. He moved that Federation be advised, and that S.B.7. indicate its support. In answer to a question Mick said if dUccessful the proposal may save construction of other trails in the region - say along the Gangerang. | ||
- | Frank Ashdown foresaw difficulties of transport and obtaining leave from work. Someone observed that the State Government services in N.S.w0 appeared willing to grant leave for fire fighting if not for orthodox S & R activity. | ||
- | The President explained that there were kinds of forest fires where a small | ||
- | self-contained group could be more effective than bigger parties who would | ||
- | only operate from a road line, and he was convinced that the work given such an organisation would be suitable to its character. Ron Knightley indicated he was milling to support both the fire fighting and transTort | ||
- | needs and after the motion was carried a show of hands indicated that there should be no problem in mustering the requisite strength from Federated Clubs. | ||
- | Alan Rigby adked for organisers for the " | ||
- | 4. The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966 | ||
- | ONE MORE MOT7H. By Observer. | ||
- | Latest News from Eurnpe Department: Bill Ketas, recovered more | ||
- | or less from injuries received in his unfortunate car accident in Yugoslavia, has arrived in London. He and Snow (with extended leave) were reported about to tour Britain and Scandinavia, | ||
- | Malcolm McGregor has a message for husbands: " | ||
- | Had a good look at the new Winter Walks Programme? For sheer activity and variety, it must just about take the cake. In 13 week-ends, there | ||
- | are no fewer than 43 " | ||
- | " | ||
- | After the celebrated bicycle trip from Mittagong to Katoomba, several of the bads and their heaps had gathered at Snow Brown' | ||
- | It seems that this adventurous trip started out with twelve mounted zalila one on foot. Now the dogged foot-slogger, | ||
- | , finish the course. For a bushwalker in this mechanised age, it's somehow gratifying to reflect that a pair of sturdy legs can still outstrip the wheel - the triumph of man over machine at last! | ||
- | For sustained, superb photography, | ||
- | you be prepared to wait indefinitely for a flower to stop moving in the breeze, for just the right sky effects to come, fnr the odd-ball wave that will send up a spectaculor plume of spray? No? That's one reason there are not many Henry Golds around. | ||
- | JULY COMMITWEE MEETING- CHANGE | ||
- | To enable the N.S.T. Nurses Association to prepare the auditorium for their annual conference the Committee has agreed to met on Tuesday July 5, 1966 instead of wesnesday, 6th. This means that the free night will take place on 5th July and the Club Rooms will not be open on 7ednesday 6th. | ||
- | June, 1966 The Sydney Bushwalker | ||
- | A VISIT TO THE CAVES - by Elizabeth Stanford-Thomas. | ||
- | ("A Visit to the Caves" was a talk broadcast by the Australian Broad- | ||
- | casting Commission in 1965. Some will remember Tare's onterthining | ||
- | rendition of it at the recent Reunion. Now, by klnri permission of | ||
- | the A.B.C. we are able to publish this most interestinrr ace,sunt. Ed.) | ||
- | A little while ago I popped in for a chat with my cousin in Epping and found her head down in a box of books and papers which had boon her father' | ||
- | the title paFle, full of curleycuea capitals and red ink undorlininjg | ||
- | "A Correct and Faithful Account of a Journey to the Fish River Caves, | ||
- | by the Pickwick Corresponding Club.... Published by permission of the Club, March, 1886." | ||
- | My cousin told me the Club was formed of people who delighted in the writingw of Charles Dickens, and when a party of seven members (including her rTrandfatha an uncle and aunt) reache)d the solemn decision to make this journey, they | ||
- | assumed names from Pickwick Papers. It was only after much oen8deration that | ||
- | three women were included in the party, and they made history. They were the first women ever to reach jennlan Caves (or Fish River Caves as they were called then) from Katoomba in the Blue Mountains of N.S.T. It was a three | ||
- | day tramp to the caves, a mile and a half along the Western Road as far as the Explorersu Tree, then twenty-two miles through the bush, over unmade tracks and blazed trails. They had a day at the Caves and then the return journey - a week in all, yet it took a year to prepare for it. | ||
- | Turn the page with me, and let's look into the preparations that were | ||
- | made and the 19th Century approach to the inclusion of women. You will recognise the Club members 1 Pickwickian names as I read from this 1886 manuscripts | ||
- | "At the time called Easter in the year 1885, Mr. Nathaniel | + | Thus to General Business, the first matter being the election of Joanna Hallman to the vacancy for Lady Committee Member. The President called attention to a stock of pamphlets supplied by Paul Barnes and describing the Heathcote Primitive Area and invited all present to please take one. |
- | Er. Pickwick as to the desirability of again visiting that famous spot in | + | |
- | company with the whole of the Pickwick Corresponding | + | Mick Elfick now had a proposition to put. We all knew of the spread of fire fighters' |
- | Teller | + | |
- | the President fell in with Tinkle | + | Frank Ashdown foresaw difficulties of transport and obtaining leave from work. Someone observed that the State Government services in N.S.W. appeared willing to grant leave for fire fighting if not for orthodox S & R activity. The President explained that there were kinds of forest fires where a small self-contained group could be more effective than bigger parties who would only operate from a road line, and he was convinced that the work given such an organisation would be suitable to its character. Ron Knightley indicated he was willing to support both the fire fighting and transport needs and after the motion was carried a show of hands indicated that there should be no problem in mustering the requisite strength from Federated Clubs. |
- | "The day appointed for the start was the 19th March, 1886, Long before the | + | |
- | start day came round, all sorts of rumours were afloat about the ill-formed and crude ideas of the Club regarding the length, breadth, and dangers of the | + | Alan Rigby asked for organisers for the " |
- | unmade track from Katoomba to the Binda Mountain. The Club's friends implored | + | |
- | Pickwick to have members of the Club tested closely by Dr, Edwards-. Pressure | + | ---- |
- | was breught | + | |
- | of the great responsibilities resting on his shoulders. Mrs. B& | + | =====One More Month.===== |
- | 6.. . The Sydney- Bushwalker ne, 1566 | + | |
- | it was anythinF | + | By Observer. |
- | to accompany them, Sir Simeon Baker implored | + | |
- | avoid the appearance of wrong, to get the Rev. Timothy Pecksniff to form | + | Latest News from Europe Department: Bill Ketas, recovered more or less from injuries received in his unfortunate car accident in Yugoslavia, has arrived in London. He and Snow (with extended leave) were reported about to tour Britain and Scandinavia. After all this, let's hope they keep off the North face of the Eiger. |
- | one of the party. Others assured the good President that all manner of difficulties would occur on the way, in the shape of thunderstorms, | + | |
- | was proof against all the objectionists, | + | Malcolm McGregor has a message for husbands: " |
- | Winkle and Mr. Samuel | + | |
- | Then a doleful | + | Had a good look at the new Winter Walks Programme? For sheer activity and variety, it must just about take the cake. In 13 week-ends, there are no fewer than 43 " |
- | "Mr. Greyship called on to inquire if reports | + | |
- | the venture, feared the Club ladies would never do the distance, and half a dozen others doubt the results? Now, Pickwick, the whole matter rests with you: I see it all before me if I can rest on your honour." | + | After the celebrated bicycle trip from Mittagong to Katoomba, several of the bods and their heaps had gathered at Snow Brown' |
- | The manuscript tells how over the months of preparation, | + | |
- | Caves, and in the meantime Mr. Tinkle | + | It seems that this adventurous trip started out with twelve mounted and one on foot. Now the dogged foot-slogger, |
- | the men have waistcoats, knickerbockers and leggings, and of course collars and ties; and the women - can you imagine it? - in three or four visible layers of skirts to their feet, bustles, cameo brooches, high boned lace collars, shawls and large cauliflower hats of the 1880' | + | |
- | How different it is today, when women climb into boiler suits or slacks grab a picnic basket and are off at a moment' | + | For sustained, superb photography, |
- | well, the first day's tramp for the Pickwick Club began from Katoomba Hotel at si x o' | + | |
- | Can't you just see them? In single file, led by Winkle who was head and shoulders above the, rest, with teller | + | ---- |
- | After turning into the bush at the Explorers' | + | |
- | Katoomba Range, and here "first experienced the wisdom of Mr. Tinkles- | + | ====July Committee Meeting - Change of Date.==== |
- | suggestion about the cpikes | + | |
- | June, 1966 The Sydney Bushwalker 7 | + | To enable the N.S.W. Nurses Association to prepare the auditorium for their annual conference the Committee has agreed to meet on Tuesday July 5, 1966 instead of Wednesday, 6th. This means that the free night will take place on 5th July and the Club Rooms will not be open on Wednesday 6th. |
- | It seems astonishing that the Pickwick Club 'w careful planning for | + | |
- | this journey did not include carrying their own water. I'm told that caving parties today carry two gallons per person as a first essential. As the day wore on the Pickwickians suffered from thirst and it is recorded: | + | ---- |
- | "Then the lamentations came that the company had not provided cisterns that would hold water. The day was excessively hot, and water was not to be had in any of the creeks. Mrs. Bardell was thoughtful and occasionally cast an anxious glance down to the try and glistening granite bed of the creek. Pickwick made all manner of resolutions for the return journey; 'A little flask, and something in it to wet the lips, 7 he said, would be a wise provision. | + | |
- | However during the afternoon a halt was made at Cox's River where "a little water was found in a pool which had been well patronised by the wild cattle from the mountains" | + | =====A Visit To The Caves.===== |
- | Next day they climbed to the top of the Black Range and had a scaring | + | |
- | adventure when Arabella' | + | by Elizabeth Stanford-Thomas. |
- | of the keeper' | + | |
- | The Caves Keeper was amazed at their arrival and assured the ladies | + | ("A Visit to the Caves" was a talk broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Commission in 1965. Some will remember Taro's entertaining rendition of it at the recent Reunion. Now, by kind permission of the A.B.C. we are able to publish this most interesting account. Ed.) |
- | According to the President of the Speleological Society in Orange this journey of twentyfee | + | |
- | would get on with e,' | + | A little while ago I popped in for a chat with my cousin in Epping and found her head down in a box of books and papers which had been her father' |
+ | |||
+ | "A Correct and Faithful Account of a Journey to the Fish River Caves, by the Pickwick Corresponding Club.... Published by permission of the Club, March, 1886." | ||
+ | |||
+ | My cousin told me the Club was formed of people who delighted in the writings of Charles Dickens, and when a party of seven members (including her grandfather, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Turn the page with me, and let's look into the preparations that were made and the 19th Century approach to the inclusion of women. You will recognise the Club members' | ||
+ | |||
+ | "At the time called Easter in the year 1885, Mr. Nathaniel | ||
+ | |||
+ | "The day appointed for the start was the 19th March, 1886. Long before the start day came round, all sorts of rumours were afloat about the ill-formed and crude ideas of the Club regarding the length, breadth, and dangers of the unmade track from Katoomba to the Binda Mountain. The Club's friends implored Pickwick to have members of the Club tested closely by Dr. Edwards. Pressure was brought | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then a doleful | ||
+ | |||
+ | The manuscript tells how over the months of preparation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | How different it is today, when women climb into boiler suits or slacks, grab a picnic basket and are off at a moment' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Well, the first day's tramp for the Pickwick Club began from Katoomba Hotel at six o' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Can't you just see them? In single file, led by Winkle who was head and shoulders above the rest, with Weller | ||
+ | |||
+ | After turning into the bush at the Explorers' | ||
+ | |||
+ | It seems astonishing that the Pickwick Club's careful planning for this journey did not include carrying their own water. I'm told that caving parties today carry two gallons per person as a first essential. As the day wore on the Pickwickians suffered from thirst and it is recorded: | ||
+ | |||
+ | "Then the lamentations came that the company had not provided cisterns that would hold water. The day was excessively hot, and water was not to be had in any of the creeks. Mrs. Bardell was thoughtful and occasionally cast an anxious glance down to the dry and glistening granite bed of the creek. Pickwick made all manner of resolutions for the return journey: 'A little flask, and something in it to wet the lips,' | ||
+ | |||
+ | However during the afternoon a halt was made at Cox's River where "a little water was found in a pool which had been well patronised by the wild cattle from the mountains." They camped that night at Little River where they found plenty of water, but before retiring to rest, Pickwick says, a spot was selected as safe for the ladies as a bath! | ||
+ | |||
+ | Next day they climbed to the top of the Black Range and had a scaring adventure when Arabella' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Caves Keeper was amazed at their arrival and assured the ladies | ||
+ | |||
+ | According to the President of the Speleological Society in Orange this journey of twenty-three | ||
The manuscript has little to say in description of the Jenolan Caves as they were then, in defence of which the author says: | The manuscript has little to say in description of the Jenolan Caves as they were then, in defence of which the author says: | ||
- | "Now it is not the author' | + | |
- | Caves have been by the very best pictures taken, and, as yet, eXhibited. No | + | "Now it is not the author' |
- | artist, pencil or photographer, | + | |
- | treated as a crime against the human vision; they must be seen." | + | Photography has made such strides since 1886 that perhaps |
- | 8 The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966 | + | |
- | rirsa...irMr......1 | + | At all events, today' |
- | Photography has made such strides since 1886 that perhapw | + | |
- | At all events, today' | + | "It was like what has been described as The Smugglers' |
- | "It was like what has been described as The Smugglers' | + | |
- | and strange." | + | The tramp back to Katoomba started early next morning, and was in no way an anticlimax, and when at last they reached the Katoomba Hotel late on the third night, it was with a sense of worthwhile achievement. How fine it would be if every picnicker and excursionist today could declare with the Pickwick Club: |
- | 'the Caves Keeper had arranged for a grand display of what he termed 'The Devil' | + | |
- | soldier boxes. On each of those jutting peaks blue fire was simultaneously lit and this tremendous natural cathedral at once had the appearance of the | + | "Now it must be stated to the honour of the Pickwick Corresponding Club that they destroyed nothing in the Caves, as many visitors do, and abstained from disfiguring the rocks and walls adjacent by writing |
- | home of departed spirits as described by Dante. The visitors looked, from the heights above, more like ants than men and women, and when the men above lighted the red lights the appearance of that terrible archway was like a world of fire. That was the grand night of sightseeing for the Pickwick Corresponding Club and one no member of the Club can ever forget." | + | |
- | The tramp back to Katoomba started early next morning, and was in no way an anticlimax, and when at last they reached the Katoomba Hotel late on the third night, it was with a sense of worthwhile achievement. How fine it would | + | "Now some of the lessons to be learned from what has been written may be easily |
- | be if every picnicker and excursionist today could declare with the Pickwick Club: | + | |
- | "Now it must be stated to the honour of the Pickwick Corresponding Club that they destroyed nothing in the Caves, as many visitors do, and abstained | + | Another lesson: It is possible for a party of seven to perform a trying and laborious journey, occupying a week, and not to hear one single murmur or complaint, and not see a cross countenance or a discontented spirit." |
- | from disfiguring the rocks and walls adjacent by writing | + | |
- | their names thereon; | + | ---- |
- | 1956 117, Sydney : | + | |
- | ; | + | =====Walking In Great Britain - Part 1.===== |
- | "Now some of the lessons to be learned from what has been written may be easily | + | |
- | of pleasure the wise will seek is such as will elevate the mind, strengthen the body, and give in after days reflections in which to delight. | + | Sandra |
- | Another lesson: It is possible for a party of seven to perform | + | |
- | a trying and laborious journey, occupying a week, and not to hear one single murmur or complaint, and not see a cross countenance or a discontented spirit." | + | A large proportion of Englishmen live in areas of high density population, it is not surprising that many shoulder a rucksack at the weekend and head for the wide open spaces. Rambling, as it is called, is very popular |
- | TALKING IN GREAT BRITAIN | + | |
- | Sandra | + | There are approximately a dozen National Parks in England and Wales, providing many different types of walking country, ranging from the bare rugged mountains in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales to the narrow coastal cliff paths overhanging sheer cliffs in Pembroke in South Wales, or the wild, lonely and wind swept moors of North Yorkshire. |
- | A large proportion of Englishmen live in areas of high density population, it is not surprising that many shoulder a rucksack at the weekend and head | + | |
- | for the wide open spaces. Rambling, as it is called, is very popular | + | These Parks are very different from our concept of a National Park. They are areas of particular scenic beauty which cater for specialised interests such as walking, climbing or any one of the branches of natural science, within the limits of which no building or development may take place without, virtually, a Royal Commission to establish a valid reason for such an intrusion. Civilisation is still a part of the Park scene however, in the shape of busy arterial roads, small villages (with every trap set for the tourist) and farms, whose trap takes the form of a "Bed and Breakfast" |
- | out Great Britain and its devotees are less likely to be regarded as mentally defective as bushwalkers tend to be in Australia. | + | |
- | There are approximately a dozen National Parks in England and Wales, providing many different types of walking country, ranging from the bare rugged mountains in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales to the narrow coastal cliff paths overhanging sheer cliffs in Pembroke in South Wales, or the wild, lonely and wind swept mcrTs of North Yorkshire. | + | Most Parks have a permanent resident warden and a varying number of voluntary assistants. Their job is to patrol the Park on the lookout for vandals or to search for lost parties, and also to provide information to visitors. This information is plentiful |
- | These Parks are very different from our concept of a National Park. They | + | |
- | are areas of particular scenic beauty which cater for specialised interests such as walking, climbing or any one of the branches of natural science, within the limits of which no building or development may take place without, virtually, | + | Footpaths |
- | a Royal Commission to establish a valid reason for such an intrusion. Civilisation is still a part of the Park scene however, in the shape of busy arterial roads, small villages (with every trap set for the tourist) and farms, whose trap takes tl-e form of a "Bed and Breakfast" | + | |
- | almost comes to the conclusion that Bed and Breakfast is really- Breat Britain' | + | The whole of Great Britain is covered by 1"/mile contoured maps published |
- | tracts of dense underprowth. There are of course specially planted forests and very beautiful groves of trees, especially beeches which make a very colourful splash in the autumn, but there is never the joy of doing battle | + | |
- | with ' | + | Marathon walks are quite popular and are given considerable |
- | course, the view from the top is never obscured by trees, the weather usually does an ever better job. | + | |
- | Most Parks have a permanent resident warden and a varying number of | + | To be continued. |
- | voluntary assistants. Their job is to patrol the Park on the lookout for | + | |
- | vandals or to search for lost parties, and also to provide information to visitors. This information is plen tiful and helpful, in the form of maps and | + | ---- |
- | 10. The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966 | + | |
- | booklets | + | =====Paddy Made.===== |
- | side of a steep hill. These sites Irovide | + | |
- | as soft. | + | |
- | Footpaths | + | |
- | Ireland non existent. | + | |
- | of hist, | + | |
- | follow the contours Cairns on summits are almost universal, but Visitors' | + | |
- | on the most Popular peaks. | + | |
- | The whole of Great Britain is covered by 1"/milo contoured maps p5Ilished | + | |
- | by the Ordnance Survey Commission. They come in a special cardboard folder either on paper or cloth. There are larger and smaller scale maps but they are rarely used by the average walker There is an excellent series of maps put out by Bartholomew' | + | |
- | cycling but not of sufficient detail for the walker. British Railways publish two very useful books desoribing | + | |
- | from London by one or other of their excellent systems of transport. These books contain | + | |
- | the handicap of a 60 lb pack, there did not seem to be many walks which would | + | |
- | exceed our grading of " | + | |
- | ensure survival. Road bashes are almost unavoidable in a walk of any distance | + | |
- | quite fun on the narrow winding lanes of Wales with high walls or hedges on | + | |
- | either side.. | + | |
- | Marathon walks are quite popular and are givenconsiderable | + | |
- | publicity. One of the best known is the "Welsh 3000" which involves the scaling | + | |
- | of the 14 peaks over 3000' in Snowdonia National Park. Most of these peaks are bumps on a ridge, but it ends up being a 19 mile stroll with 12, | + | |
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- | 11. | + | |
It is a pleasure to study the thoroughbred camper at his pastime. | It is a pleasure to study the thoroughbred camper at his pastime. | ||
- | Everything he does when on the track or in camp, | + | |
- | bears the stamp of experience, You soon feel that his fellow can make himself comfortable almost anywhere. | + | Everything he does when on the track or in camp, bears the stamp of experience. You soon feel that this fellow can make himself comfortable almost anywhere. |
- | You recognise his ability to cope with adverse conditions and -be fed, warm and comfortable when others would be utterly miserable. | + | |
- | <64? | + | You recognise his ability to cope with adverse conditions and be fed, warm and comfortable when others would be utterly miserable. |
- | re,, | + | |
- | When you examine his equipment you see that it is ; | + | When you examine his equipment you see that it is practical, |
- | recognise the stamp of experience and nine times out of ten you will | + | |
- | ' | + | You can learn to be comfortable when camping. |
- | Iagain you will in his choice, see that it is Aienced walkers | + | |
- | You can. learn | + | You will find it easiest when using Paddymade gear. |
- | to be comfortable when camping. | + | |
- | v.\ | + | Paddy Pallin Pty. Limited, |
- | cu will find | + | |
- | it easiest when using Paddymade gear. | + | 109A Bathurst Street, |
- | Paddy Pallin Pty.Limited, | + | |
- | let Floor, Cnr. George Street, Sydney. Phone 26-2685. | + | Going skiing this winter. See Paddy for accommodation bookings, also clothing and ski hire. |
- | oing skiing this winter. See Paddy for | + | |
- | 'accommodation bookings, also clothing and ski hire. | + | ---- |
- | PADDY PA II I DI | + | |
- | Lightweight Camp Gear | + | =====On Walking.... And Memories.===== |
- | B M 8685 | + | |
- | 12. The Sydney Bushwalker | + | By Taro. |
- | ON 7ALKING AND MEMORIES. | + | |
- | .By Taro.. | + | Here is a tale of a time when the manliness of men was measured by their walking ability; not vulgar |
- | -Here is a tale of a time When the manliness of men was measured | + | |
- | It comes from a bock by Geo. Borrow, "7-ales" his six months | + | It comes from a book by Geo. Borrow, "Wales" his six months |
- | He covered all 7ales by foot power - 30 mile a day - just a trifle - he carried no swag - BUT - an umbrella - always a pa at days end, with a big fire waiting, however soaked was ha. Imagine it. Night - strange | + | |
- | So - here is a glimpse at one of many such happy meetings | + | He covered all Wales by foot power - 30 mile a day - just a trifle - he carried no swag - BUT - an umbrella - always a pa at days end, with a big fire waiting, however soaked was. Ha. Imagine it. Night - strange |
+ | |||
+ | So - here is a glimpse at one of many such happy meetings | ||
"A little beyond town, a man came out of a cottage and walked beside me - he had a basket in his hand. I quickened my pace, but he was a tremendous walker, and kept up with me. On we went, side by side for more than a mile without speaking a word. | "A little beyond town, a man came out of a cottage and walked beside me - he had a basket in his hand. I quickened my pace, but he was a tremendous walker, and kept up with me. On we went, side by side for more than a mile without speaking a word. | ||
- | At length, putting out my legs in genuine Barclay fashion, I got before him about 10 yards, then turning round laughed and spoke in English. He too, laughed and spoke - in 1Jslsh | + | |
- | A mile to go - anf.:1.10 minutes. I shook hands with the kind six-mile-anhour | + | At length, putting out my legs in genuine Barclay fashion, I got before him about 10 yards, then turning round laughed and spoke in English. He too, laughed and spoke - in Welsh. |
- | This has special interest for me, for 73 years ago that was precisely | + | |
- | . a game of mine. Every morning, near Christ Church corner, a big well set-up city man would come striding along, and ,I always tacked on tolgip4, ahead'or abind for the 10 minute spin to the G.P.O. 1 mile exactly. 30 years never spoke to 14 years, but half a century later, I chanced on him in George St., and again tacked on to try his style - 0 dear: I reminded him I was the puppy that usd to get under his feet in the long; long ago. | + | A mile to go - and 10 minutes. I shook hands with the kind six-mile-an-hour |
- | A notable man was Mr. Colyer, an accountant in town, a fine singer, no Messiah without | + | |
- | .Sydney lost a worthy citizen when he dropped out of the great race. To day - any accountant found walking, | + | This has special interest for me, for 73 years ago that was precisely a game of mine. Every morning, near Christ Church corner, a big well set-up city man would come striding along, and I always tacked on to him, ahead or ahind, |
- | June, 1966 The Sydney Bus' | + | |
- | THEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NE7 BAG, HAVE A LOOK IT AUSTRALIA' | + | A notable man was Mr. Colyer, an accountant in town, a fine singer, no Messiah without |
- | FAIRY DOWN | + | |
- | - YOUR BEST COMPANION - | + | Sydney lost a worthy citizen when he dropped out of the great race. To day - any accountant found walking, |
- | 1/69 147ERONA AVENUE, GORDON. | + | |
- | MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO. | + | ---- |
- | 49 - 3329 | + | |
- | A TELL-BUNGLED | + | =====A Well-Bungled Trip.===== |
- | (Or "How to Ride a Brike from Mittagong to Katoomba in a Weekend." | + | |
- | As I am writing this I am sitting in the AB cafe after putting away a large meal. The rest of the party has not arrived yet and it is | + | By Ross Wyborn. |
- | already well after dark on Synday | + | |
- | It all started a few weeks before our planned Mittagong-Katoomba bike | + | (Or "How to Ride a Bike from Mittagong to Katoomba in a Weekend." |
- | trip. People were combing the dumps looking for ola bikes and overhauling others. Also people were practicing for the big event. Margaret pulled a ligament in her knee on a practice run, Dave Rostron sprained an ankle when he had 15 punctures and the back wheel fell off. By the time of the trip the number | + | |
- | An ther dropped out when he was riding his bike to Central to catch the | + | As I am writing this I am sitting in the AB cafe after putting away a large meal. The rest of the party has not arrived yet and it is already well after dark on Sunday |
- | ain and got bowled by a car. | + | |
- | When we reached Mittagong on Friday night we picked up our bikes which had been sent down on Wednesday night and then had a meal at Charlie' | + | It all started a few weeks before our planned Mittagong-Katoomba bike trip. People were combing the dumps looking for old bikes and overhauling others. Also people were practicing for the big event. Margaret pulled a ligament in her knee on a practice run, Dave Rostron sprained an ankle when he had 15 punctures and the back wheel fell off. By the time of the trip the number |
- | When we came out of the cafe it was raining hard and the party was debating the merits of such a trip. Eventually we were mounted up and away down | + | |
- | the highway | + | When we reached Mittagong on Friday night we picked up our bikes which had been sent down on Wednesday night and then had a meal at Charlie' |
- | By the time we reached the 7ombeyan | + | |
- | 14. The Sydney Bushwalker June, 1966 | + | By the time we reached the Wombeyan |
- | turnoff. It just so happends | + | |
- | smell of burning sandshoes Just then Bob Smith topped the rise and came hurtling down yelling "No brakes" | + | The farmer was very hospitable and we were invited in for a cup of tea. As we sat around the fire they served up with hot drinks, chips, biscuits and cake. We sat around talking until 2 a.m. How can a leader be expected to keep his party going with hospitality like this? We slept on bales of wool and hay in the shod and in the morning nobody wanted to get up. Eventually we got away at about 8 a.m., but no sooner had we gone more than 100 yards when Bob Smith got a puncture. In due time we arrived at Burnt Flat Creek where we had breakfast. We had to wheel our bikes down Burnt Flat Creek and at the bottom |
- | next thing we saw was Bob hurtling 20 feet into the air. 7e picked him up from the gutter, | + | |
- | local farmer came along and we got talking to him. He suggested that we sleep in his wool shed. His idea was quickly accepted and we followed him up to the house. On the xay from the gate to the house we seemed to have lost 2 hods. 7e went out to search and found 3 of them. | + | We made good time across the " |
- | The farmer was very hospitable and we were invited in for a cup of | + | |
- | tea. As we sat around the fire they served up with hot drinks, chips, biscuits and cake. 7e sat around talking until 2 a m. How can a leader be expected to keep his party going with hospitality like this? We slept on bales of wool and hay in the shod and in the morning nobody wanted to get up. Eventually we got away at about 8 a m., but no sooner had we gone | + | Next morning we were up at first light and away an hour later. |
- | more than 100 yards when Bob Smith got a puncture. In due time we arrived at Burnt Flat Creek where we had breakfast. We had to wheel our bikes down Burnt Flat Creek and at the bottom | + | |
- | already about 11 a m. and we had only come a couple of miles. At this | + | Just as I was getting very weary I stumbled into the Catholic Bushies hut for a drink. |
- | stage Paul Hinkley brought out a little sign which read iTATOOMBA | + | |
- | had more trouble with his bike and firony | + | I had only gone a few miles when I heard a rattle of bikes behind me and the party came streaking by again. However I caught them up on top of Mt. Cookem where the road runs out. From the top of Cookem I gave a " |
- | Little did he realize what was to come. | + | |
- | We made good time across the " | + | Brian and I then went down to the river and cut up to the White Dog Road on the other side. We could only see two sets of wheel tracks going up, but continued up to Brian' |
- | other side. The others caught us up at lunch. in Barnes | + | |
- | Next morning we were up at first light and away an hour later. | + | ===Postscript.=== |
- | on easy riding country. Not long afterwards Dot and the rest of the party | + | |
- | also passed me, It looked like I would be back well behind the others as the cyclists were going much faster than me. | + | We did find some one coming in along Narrow |
- | Just as I was getting very weary I stumbled into the Catholic Bushies | + | |
- | hut for a drink. | + | Next day at work I got a phone call from Fonny Dinch to tell us that Bob Smith, Alan Pike, Rona Butler and himself had arrived |
- | dance music coming from a record player, Inside I found 5 cyclists making merry and stuffing themselves with food. They fed me with some soup and | + | |
- | coffee and I was on my way again. | + | When they eventually dragged themselves away from the lunch spot they pushed |
- | June, 1966 The Sydney. Bushwalker 15. | + | |
- | I had only gone a few miles when I hear d a rattle of bikes behind me and the-'party came streaking by again. However I caught them up on top of Mt. Cookem where. the road runs out. From the top of Cookem I gave a " | + | ---- |
- | Brian and I then went down to the river and cut up to the White Dog Road on the other side. We could only see two sets of wheel tracks going up, but continued up to Brian' | + | |
- | Postscript. | + | A certain character who runs a garage-cafe |
- | wu | + | |
- | lid find some one coming in along Narro w Neck. First came my brother, Doone, who had pulled his bike up Taro's ladders on a piece of string and. rode in along the Neck. He was closely followed by Roger who had thrown his bike away at Medlow Gap and walked along the Neck. ROger was closely followed by John Scott who had walked the whole distance from Mitta6, | + | "Yes, we've even had the Out of Bounds Movement." |
- | , - | + | |
- | Next clay -at work I got a phone call from gronny , | + | Wonder what he calls the S.B.W? |
- | . White Dog Road. and we had passed them by cutting up the ridge. | + | |
- | When they eventually | + | ---- |
- | up Taro' | + | |
- | .....M.11 | + | =====Profile Of A Bushwalker - No. 1 - "Tarro".===== |
- | A certain character who runs a garageCafe | + | |
- | "Yes, we've even had the Out of Bounds Movement." | + | By Alan Rigby. |
- | Wonder what he calls the S.B. | + | |
- | mr.100 | + | "Who is Sylvia?" |
- | 16. The Sydney Buhwalker June, 1966 | + | |
- | PROFILE OF A BUSH7ALKER | + | "Who is Tarro, whence came he?" There must be a great number of Sydney Bushwalkers, |
- | "Mc is Sylvia?" | + | |
- | "Who is Tarro, whence came he?" There must be a great number of | + | In mortal years " |
- | Sydney Bushwalkers, | + | |
- | and listened to the music from his flute at the campfire remember him as an everrefreshing | + | I have known him for over fifty years and have been in close contact through that time. When I first met him he was a black-haired, lean and vigorous young man in his early thirties. And now, an individualist, |
- | In mortal years " | + | |
- | young. He saw twenty one years of the last century, all the boundless days of young manhood. He can recall-an immense amount of facts about the Sydney of those far away days, of people, buildings, theatre, and so on, and his reminiscences are well worth listening to. | + | Tarro' |
- | I have known him for over fifty years and have been in close contact through that time. When I first met him he was a blackhaired, lean and vigorous young man in his early thirties. And now, an individualist, | + | |
- | original thinker with quite a formidable personality. By occupation a first rate painter and signwriter, a craftsman who loved his work. Just take a walk around the city with him and he will point out existing examples of that ancient craft done in his younger days. Born on 23rd of June, 1879, Tarro is one of a family of eight children, two girls and six boys. Of the eight one sister and three brothers (four all told are still living. I remember | + | The grounds are surrounded by a seven foot fence of fine corrugated iron, with entrance by a panelled door. This is secured by a Yale lock and one signals desire for entrance by pressing a bell button, whereon the door will swing silently open with never a soul in sight. It is all done with levers from any part of the house. Consequently he is never bothered by hawkers. The name of the house is " |
- | his parents well, particularly his wonderful mother. She was over 90 when | + | |
- | she died and I had the rare proviledge | + | As both of us were keen cyclists, we did many rides together, and for many years he celebrated his birthday on the nearest Sunday by riding one hundred miles in the day and on a great number of "century" |
- | Tarro' | + | |
- | an upstairs lookout platform, partly covered. Here he sleeps, that is if one can imagine such a man sleeping. From this lookout there is a clear | + | In 1921 a change came to my life that was to have profound effect on Tarro' |
- | view to the mountains, and various points such as Clear Hill mFifr be picked out. Indeed, on trips to Clear Hill it would be arranged with domeone | + | |
- | The grounds are surrounded by a seven foot fence of fine corrugated iron, with entrance by a panelled door. This is secured. by a Yale lock and one signals desire for entrance by pressing a bell button, whereon the | + | Thus was Tarr introduced to walking and when the S.B.W. came into being in 1927 he was in the first group of enthusiastic members. Here he made many friends and his personality developed and blossomed. I think that it is safe to say that this had a profound effect on him, as he met a very wide variety of people from many walks of life. |
- | door will swing silently open with never a soul in sight. It is all done | + | |
- | with levers from any part of the house. Consequently he is never bothered by hawkers. The name of the house if " | + | On the Clear Hill trip his gadgeteering |
- | June, 1966 The Sydney Dushwalker 17. | + | |
- | saving parsons that their time weuld be wasted. (For further elucidation read Voltaire' | + | There is one word that is the key to Tarro' |
- | tent-making that he did not master. He is a first-class " | + | |
- | a cunning sense of invention. Highly | + | Tarro made history in the Thirties, by becoming " |
- | As both of us were keen cyclists, we did many rides together, and for many years he celebrated his birthday on the nearest Sunday by riding | + | |
- | one hundred miles in the day and on a groat number of century " runs I was his partner. The usual run was Auburn to Dulli Lookout and back and then five miles to Parramatta and back to make the exact hundred miles. He still rides the same bicycle, a CanaJlian | + | |
- | In 1921 a change came to my life that was to have profound effect on Tarrels. In that year I met Myles J. Dunphy and as the result of a two weeks bushwalk that Christmaz | + | |
- | general, and of course no Paddy Pallin and his lightweight walking gear. Tarro was an expert' | + | |
- | arrived. at Xatoomba | + | |
- | or more people followed us a long way toward Narrow Neck. They had never seen walkers before. | + | |
- | Thus was Tarr introduced to walking and when the S.D.7. came into | + | |
- | being in 1927 he was in the first group of enthusiastic members. Here | + | |
- | he made many friends and his personality developed and blossomed. I think that it is safe to say that this had a profound effect on him, as he met a very wide variety of people from many walks of life. | + | |
- | On the Clear Hill trip his gadget coring | + | |
- | The rudksak | + | |
- | There is one word that is the key to Tarro' | + | |
- | 18. The Sydney Dushwalker June, 1966 | + | |
- | disCiplin6d ald to sOme Peopie; ' | + | |
- | Tarro made history in the Thirties, by becoming " | + | |
- | the happening. | + | |
He loved Clear Hill and in fact gave himself the title of "The Duke of Clear Hill", which stuck to him for many years. | He loved Clear Hill and in fact gave himself the title of "The Duke of Clear Hill", which stuck to him for many years. | ||
- | Tralkers come and go, but the true walkers retain their love of the bush, the memory of their companions and the campfires at night, the sight of sparks leaping to join the myriad stars in the velvet dark sky, of the | ||
- | murmuring stream and the soft sigh of the night breeze through the casuarina | ||
- | needles and whenever I sit by my campfire I just wish to hear again the haunting music of Tarro' | ||
- | , | ||
- | FEDERATION REPORT - MAY. | ||
- | Search and Rescue Section Practice 7eekend: This excursion will be held on | ||
- | July 16/17. Details will be made available later. Colin Putt is acting Rs | ||
- | Field Officer. | ||
- | Black Jerry' | ||
- | road is leg1 as it was provided for in the original survey. A copy of the District Map is being obtained and the matter will be further investigated. | ||
- | Colong Caves: It was advised that an iron gateway had been erected in the area known as "Kings Cross", | ||
- | Sydney University Rock-Climbing Club: This Club is desirous of affiliating with the Federation. A sub-committee was appointed to report back on its eligibility. | ||
- | Federation Pall: This function will be held at Paddington Town Hall on | ||
- | September 9. Clubs are requested to keep the date before members by means of Club Magazines and general announcement. Tickets are $2.50 single, $5 double. A new band is to be engaged and prizes awarded for table decorations on a selected theme. | ||
- | June, 1966 The Sydny Dushwalker 19. | ||
- | ... | ||
- | . | ||
- | Power Line in Mt. Irvine Area: The Conservation Dureau announced that a move was on foot to erect a power line which would probably entail destruction of bushland. The purpose waS to pump water from wollangaMbe Creek. | ||
- | Blue Mountains National Park: A move is afoot to have the whole area declared a wild Life, | ||
- | Heathcote Primitive AreaA, Er. Paul Barnes announced that a Trust Ranger had been attracted by the explosion of bungers. He found they were being exploded by fcAlr Scouts because they were lost on Heathcote Creek, and wished to attract attention. | ||
- | Darrinpton Tops Area:. It. was learned that a forest of 16,000 pine seedling was ab3ut to be plantdd-by' | ||
- | Otford: It is reported intense drives -are being made for permission to establish a coal mine in this area, which may penetrate under Royal National Park, with ventilation shafts. | ||
- | Natural Gas Pipeline, A warning was issued that the proposal to pipe gas from Victoria may encroach on existing reserves. Any new survey marks should be reported to the Federation for investigation, | ||
- | Orienteering Competition: | ||
- | Radio Fie: This function will be held at Et. Kur-Ring-Gai on Sunday, June 5. 9.30 a.M. train from Hornsby This is an important adjunct to | ||
- | S R. operations. | ||
- | waratah Festival: An investigation is being made on the possibilities of a display on the 1967 Festival Parade. | ||
- | HOw DO YOUR TRIPS SCORE? | ||
- | Ross wyborn. Compare the trip you lead or go on by the table below. | ||
- | 1. No. of People on Trip. 1 point per person (females 2 points: | ||
- | 2. No;. of Days Overdue 10 points per person per Day. | ||
- | 3. People Lost On Trip 5 points per person per day. | ||
- | 4. Bungles in Map Reading. 5 points per bungle. | ||
- | 20. The Sydney Bushwalker June9 1966 | ||
- | 5. No of Publicly Known Dludgers 2 points per Dludger. | ||
- | 6. No. of Lost Cars 10 points per Oar. | ||
- | 7. Car Swap Trips 20 points | ||
- | 8. Lost Leader (i e. separated from party. 10 points per day. | ||
- | 9. Impossible Route Selected 10 points. | ||
- | 10. Arrival Home on Monday Morning. 2 points per hour after midnight. | ||
- | 11. Trip Not completed Due to !Mite Ants. 10 Points | ||
- | 12. Angle of Campsite 2 points forevery degree over 450 | ||
- | Here is how it works: Example. Mittagong | ||
- | Points. Fill in Your Score. | ||
- | No. of people | ||
- | 5 people overdue 1 day 50 | ||
- | 2 people lost day 5 | ||
- | Map Reading Bungles No Map Anyway. | ||
- | No. of lost cars | ||
- | Car Swap trip | ||
- | Lost Loader | ||
- | Impossible Route Selected 10 | ||
- | Those not overdue got home 5 a m. 10 Trip was completed | ||
- | .01.1171...711 | ||
- | Total 1007 | ||
- | 0 0 0 0 0 0 | ||
- | P 0 | ||
- | 0 0 | ||
- | | ||
- | CnE SCORE | ||
- | 0 20 May as well have stayed home. | ||
- | 20 40 Could have gone on a Kameruka trip. 40 60 Typical S.B.T. Trip. | ||
- | 60 100 A mighty trip (could only be a S.P.7. trip). | ||
- | greattr that 100 still recovering (could only be a 7bssiborn trip). | ||
+ | Walkers come and go, but the true walkers retain their love of the bush, the memory of their companions and the campfires at night, the sight of sparks leaping to join the myriad stars in the velvet dark sky, of the murmuring stream and the soft sigh of the night breeze through the casuarina needles and whenever I sit by my campfire I just wish to hear again the haunting music of Tarro' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Federation Report - May.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Search and Rescue Section Practice Weekend:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This excursion will be held on July 16/17. Details will be made available later. Colin Putt is acting as Field Officer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black Jerry' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Department of Lands advised that the use of the road is legal as it was provided for in the original survey. A copy of the District Map is being obtained and the matter will be further investigated. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Colong Caves:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was advised that an iron gateway had been erected in the area known as "Kings Cross", | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Sydney University Rock-Climbing Club:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This Club is desirous of affiliating with the Federation. A sub-committee was appointed to report back on its eligibility. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Federation Ball:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This function will be held at Paddington Town Hall on September 9. Clubs are requested to keep the date before members by means of Club Magazines and general announcement. Tickets are $2.50 single, $5 double. A new band is to be engaged and prizes awarded for table decorations on a selected theme. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Power Line in Mt. Irvine Area:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Conservation Bureau announced that a move was on foot to erect a power line which would probably entail destruction of bushland. The purpose was to pump water from Wollangambe Creek. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Blue Mountains National Park:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A move is afoot to have the whole area declared a Wild Life Refuge. The Trust announced that two fires had been started in the Park by fireworks. The Trust and the Federation is becoming increasingly concerned at the greater number of fireworks being exploded in bushland areas. The Park by-laws prohibit the use of fireworks. Club members are requested to police Blue Gum Forest Area for this menace. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Heathcote Primitive Area:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Mr. Paul Barnes announced that a Trust Ranger had been attracted by the explosion of bungers. He found they were being exploded by four Scouts because they were lost on Heathcote Creek, and wished to attract attention. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Barrington Tops Area:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was learned that a forest of 16,000 pine seedling was about to be planted by the Forestry Commission, to which a letter has been addressed seeking information as to the location of the State Forest. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Otford: | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is reported intense drives are being made for permission to establish a coal mine in this area, which may penetrate under Royal National Park, with ventilation shafts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Natural Gas Pipeline: | ||
+ | |||
+ | A warning was issued that the proposal to pipe gas from Victoria may encroach on existing reserves. Any new survey marks should be reported to the Federation for investigation, | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Orienteering Competition: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Forms are available at Paddy Pallin' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Radio Field Day:=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This function will be held at Mt. Ku-Ring-Gai on Sunday, June 5. 9.30 a.m. train from Hornsby. This is an important adjunct to S & R. operations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Waratah Festival: | ||
+ | |||
+ | An investigation is being made on the possibilities of a display on the 1967 Festival Parade. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====How Do Your Trips Score?===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Ross Wyborn. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Compare the trip you lead or go on by the table below. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |1. No. of People on Trip|1 point per person (females 2 points).| | ||
+ | |2. No. of Days Overdue|10 points per person per Day.| | ||
+ | |3. People Lost On Trip|5 points per person per day.| | ||
+ | |4. Bungles in Map Reading|5 points per bungle.| | ||
+ | |5. No. of Publicly Known Bludgers|2 points per Bludger.| | ||
+ | |6. No. of Lost Cars|10 points per Car.| | ||
+ | |7. Car Swap Trips|20 points.| | ||
+ | |8. Lost Leader (i.e. separated from party)|10 points per day.| | ||
+ | |9. Impossible Route Selected|10 points.| | ||
+ | |10. Arrival Home on Monday Morning|2 points per hour after midnight.| | ||
+ | |11. Trip Not completed Due to White Ants|10 Points.| | ||
+ | |12. Angle of Campsite|2 points for every degree over 45°.| | ||
+ | |||
+ | Here is how it works: Example. Mittagong - Katoomba Bike Trip. | ||
+ | |||
+ | | |__Points.__|__Fill in Your Score.__| | ||
+ | |No. of people - 11 men 2 women|15|...| | ||
+ | |5 people overdue 1 day|50|...| | ||
+ | |2 people lost day|5|...| | ||
+ | |Map Reading Bungles|No Map Anyway|...| | ||
+ | |No. of lost cars| - |...| | ||
+ | |Car Swap trip| - |...| | ||
+ | |Lost Loader | ||
+ | |Impossible Route Selected|10|...| | ||
+ | |Those not overdue got home 5 a.m.|10|...| | ||
+ | |Trip was completed| - |...| | ||
+ | |Total|100| | | ||
+ | |||
+ | Code - Score | ||
+ | |||
+ | 0 - 20: May as well have stayed home. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 20 - 40: Could have gone on a Kameruka trip. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 40 - 60: Typical S.B.W. Trip. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 60 - 100: A mighty trip (could only be a S.B.W. trip). | ||
+ | |||
+ | Greater than 100: Still recovering (could only be a Wossiborn trip). |
196606.txt · Last modified: 2023/12/29 22:57 by rogerbrowne