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We drove to Marulan cemetery and slept the night with the bods and bones underthe pine trees. | We drove to Marulan cemetery and slept the night with the bods and bones underthe pine trees. | ||
- | Next morning' | + | Next morning Doone, up first, wanted to stir the sleeping mob. He looked in Don's pack, found his beanie |
- | After a while everyone climbed into their cars and went to Bungonia Lookout for breakfast. Opposite Bungonia Lookout there is an opencut | + | After a while everyone climbed into their cars and went to Bungonia Lookout for breakfast. Opposite Bungonia Lookout there is an open cut mine completely spoiling the scenic lookout. Everyone pictured the same happening at Colong Caves. |
After, we left Colin' | After, we left Colin' | ||
- | In this area there are few landmarks, so finding a particular | + | In this area there are few landmarks, so finding a particular |
Lunch break - everyone inspects their waterproofing - Frank found some eggs - lining his canyon bag, covering his lunch, oozing into everything. | Lunch break - everyone inspects their waterproofing - Frank found some eggs - lining his canyon bag, covering his lunch, oozing into everything. | ||
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wasn't so easy as coming, our slippery-dips slipped the wrong way. A little rock climbing, Passing packs and thinking was needed. Finally up the ridge and out, Don and Doone straight up. We climbed on the knife edge ridge over our lunchspot and saw mighty views of the Shoalhaven. | wasn't so easy as coming, our slippery-dips slipped the wrong way. A little rock climbing, Passing packs and thinking was needed. Finally up the ridge and out, Don and Doone straight up. We climbed on the knife edge ridge over our lunchspot and saw mighty views of the Shoalhaven. | ||
- | Then down, Don and. Doone straight | + | Then down, Don and. Doone straight |
- | Our campsite on the sand was good, everyone inspected their packs. Colin found one wet sleeping bag, everyone had something wet. Coles laundry bags aren't good canyon bags. The sky blackened, stars came out and went in, everyone was cooking tea, drying goods when down came the rain. "If you forget about it, it stops", | + | Our campsite on the sand was good, everyone inspected their packs. Colin found one wet sleeping bag, everyone had something wet. Coles laundry bags aren't good canyon bags. The sky blackened, stars came out and went in, everyone was cooking tea, drying goods when down came the rain. "If you forget about it, it stops", |
The morning was clear and beautiful we walked along and in the | The morning was clear and beautiful we walked along and in the | ||
- | Shoalhaven to Bungonia Gorge where we had long lunch. | + | Shoalhaven to Bungonia Gorge where we had a long lunch. |
- | One river which was a dry creek bed was now a raging river about ft. deep. The water was racing down, skipping over the edge, | + | One river which was a dry creek bed was now a raging river about 1 - 1.5 ft. deep. The water was racing down, skipping over the edge, |
the car would have been swept away. So we stopped and waited. When | the car would have been swept away. So we stopped and waited. When | ||
Ross, Frank and passengers arrived it had gone down a little but was still high. | Ross, Frank and passengers arrived it had gone down a little but was still high. | ||
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Many people will no doubt have heard that Owen Marks and | Many people will no doubt have heard that Owen Marks and | ||
- | Ken Ellis shot through, | + | Ken Ellis shot through, |
This means, alas, that Ken's talk on Instant Coffee on the 24-4-68 has had to be postponed to a future date, thus leaving an | This means, alas, that Ken's talk on Instant Coffee on the 24-4-68 has had to be postponed to a future date, thus leaving an | ||
- | ominous blank on the social | + | ominous blank on the social programme. I would appreciate an offer from some kind, generous and generally patriotic person who would like to give a talk on some topic or other on that evening. |
Anybody tea happy? | Anybody tea happy? | ||
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by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
- | It was quite obvious from the outset that thePresident | + | It was quite obvious from the outset that th ePresident |
- | First four members were ed, two of them, -Label | + | First four members were added, two of them, Mabel Pratt (the guitar girl) and Yvonne Hickson being present |
- | The February minutes wore confirmed with great despatch, followed by a motion to adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statement. In explanation of the list of members it was explained that 18 active and 3 nonactive | + | The February minutes wore confirmed with great despatch, followed by a motion to adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statement. In explanation of the list of members it was explained that 18 active and 3 non-active |
- | Since it could affect the complement of Committe, Frank Ashdowns | + | Since it could affect the complement of Committee, Frank Ashdowns constitutional amendment to have a small administrative Committee, separate from the working officials, was considered. Although someone classed the present type of Committee as " |
- | Correspondence was mercifully short, perhaps the most interesting point being the return of Alice and Alan 7yborn | + | Correspondence was mercifully short, perhaps the most interesting point being the return of Alice and Alan Wyborn |
- | 7alks Report showed a roesonably | + | Walks Report showed a reasonably |
- | After the remaining normal reports had. been heard and accepted, we came to Phil Butt's constitutional amendment, | + | After the remaining normal reports had been heard and accepted, we came to Phil Butt's constitutional amendment, |
It was well after ten o' | It was well after ten o' | ||
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Motion One - merging of magazine and general subscription was carried, although it seems a few brother and/or sister combinations will get a fine collection of Club magazines. Some concern was expressed that members being crossed off as unfinancial would continue to get magazines for most of the year, to which Joan Rigby replied that the " | Motion One - merging of magazine and general subscription was carried, although it seems a few brother and/or sister combinations will get a fine collection of Club magazines. Some concern was expressed that members being crossed off as unfinancial would continue to get magazines for most of the year, to which Joan Rigby replied that the " | ||
- | Motion Two - adoption of a reduced rate of subscription for fulltime | + | Motion Two - adoption of a reduced rate of subscription for full-time |
students, instead of under-21 years as at present, was put forward. There was an amendment to embrace part time students, and indeed the wording of the whole motion took considerable bashing, but the essence of the original motion was carried. | students, instead of under-21 years as at present, was put forward. There was an amendment to embrace part time students, and indeed the wording of the whole motion took considerable bashing, but the essence of the original motion was carried. | ||
- | Then to the highly controversial Motion Three - that a remission of an amount to be fixed. by Committee be allowed to members leading two programmed walks to the satisfaction etc, etc. Discussion (commencing at 10.40 p.m.) was decidedly truncated, as tho only " | + | Then to the highly controversial Motion Three - that a remission of an amount to be fixed by Committee be allowed to members leading two programmed walks to the satisfaction etc, etc. Discussion (commencing at 10.40 p.m.) was decidedly truncated, as the only " |
- | We were just shaping up to the Battle Royal subscriptions - when Jack | + | We were just shaping up to the Battle Royal - subscriptions - when Jack Gentle (on whom may may Allah shower endless blessings!!) moved a postponement of the remaining |
- | Gentle (on whom may may Allah shower endless blessings moved a postponement of the remain, | + | |
- | exhausted that he couldn' | + | |
**All prospectives take note** | **All prospectives take note** | ||
- | In future all equipment hiring and returning must be carried out between 7.30 8.30 p.m.\\ | + | In future all equipment hiring and returning must be carried out between 7.30 and 8.30 p.m.\\ |
Lorrie and Barbara MacKaness. Your hiring officers. | Lorrie and Barbara MacKaness. Your hiring officers. | ||
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by Frank Rigby | by Frank Rigby | ||
- | I suppose that, nowadays, the real walking into Federation Peak starts at Cracroft Crossing, at the end of the jeep track, leading from. the Arve Road. From Cracroft Crossing to the Peak, as the crow flies, is a morp eight miles and yet to cover the distance takes an average party two fairly solid dais of imlkingand | + | I suppose that, nowadays, the real walking into Federation Peak starts at Cracroft Crossing, at the end of the jeep track, leading from the Arve Road. From Cracroft Crossing to the Peak, as the crow flies, is a mere eight miles and yet to cover the distance takes an average party two fairly solid days of walking and scrambling. This will give you some idea of the terrain. Because many hundreds of bushwaikers have now used this spectacular, |
- | Then there is the weather, which in this part of Tasmania is notorious. Probably fewer than 50% of parties which sot out for the peak actually climb it; some parties | + | Then there is the weather, which in this part of Tasmania is notorious. Probably fewer than 50% of parties which set out for the peak actually climb it; some parties |
as I hoisted my pack at Cracroft and set out across the soggy button grass. | as I hoisted my pack at Cracroft and set out across the soggy button grass. | ||
- | Admittedly, at that moment, prospects seemed pretty bright for our party of nine from the National Parks Association of New South ' | + | Admittedly, at that moment, prospects seemed pretty bright for our party of nine from the National Parks Association of New South Wales (including three S.B.W.'s - Frank Taeker, Joan and myself). |
- | The route took us up into low hills and at a saddle we stopped, spellbound. In-that few minutes, when we saw our quarry for the first time, I understood | + | The route took us up into low hills and at a saddle we stopped, spellbound. In that few minutes, when we saw our quarry for the first time, I understood |
- | Only the top half, still nearly eight miles away, was visible, but it was enough. | + | Only the top half, still nearly eight miles away, was visible, but it was enough. |
- | That morning we met two separate parties, both on their way out neither had climbed the Peak. The Brisbane | + | That morning we met two separate parties, both on their way out neither had climbed the Peak. The Brisbane |
- | The ascent to the crest of the Eastern Arthurs begins at Luckman' | + | The ascent to the crest of the Eastern Arthurs begins at Luckman' |
- | Stuart Saddle (named for John Stuart who died of exposure here in 1956) can,provide some impressive scenery if the weather is clear. Federation, hidden for so long, suddenly comes into view as one breasts the saddle. But now the Peak is closer and for the first time the whole of the tremendous north face of the Federation massif, plunging down into the shadowy depths of the Northern Lakes, can be seen. It is all rather awe-inspiring and to be a little scared at this stage might not even be uncommon. Goon Moor, our intended campsite, was, according to the map, about a mile away and in fact we could sec one corner of it quite clearly. But the Route Guide, compiled by the Hobart | + | Stuart Saddle (named for John Stuart who died of exposure here in 1956) can provide some impressive scenery if the weather is clear. Federation, hidden for so long, suddenly comes into view as one breasts the saddle. But now the Peak is closer and for the first time the whole of the tremendous north face of the Federation massif, plunging down into the shadowy depths of the Northern Lakes, can be seen. It is all rather awe-inspiring and to be a little scared at this stage might not even be uncommon. Goon Moor, our intended campsite, was according to the map, about a mile away and in fact we could see one corner of it quite clearly. But the Route Guide, compiled by the Hobart |
- | for a Party of nine. 77e sCouted | + | for a Party of nine. We scouted |
- | The route now took us up among the crests of the Needles, | + | The route now took us up among the crests of the Needles, with fabulous views of the Lake Leo, East Portal, |
- | that we knew surrounded us, had in a few minutes ceased to exist, as if wiped from the face of the earth. It was then a case of groping our waytbwards | + | |
- | The campsite at Hanging Lake is unique. Level tent platforms have been built up with rocks, timber, hessian bags and straw on the sloping shelf near the outlet of the lake. Protected from the nasty westerlies by higher ground, the site overlooks the 1,500 feet drop down into Lake Geeves, while in front the jagged profiles of the lesser bluffs hiding Federation Peak campsite , an extraordinary picture. The Route Guide describes Hanging Lake (and it does hang) as "a campsite with an unrivalled setting. Tent poles and wood are scarce" | + | The campsite at Hanging Lake is unique. Level tent platforms have been built up with rocks, timber, hessian bags and straw on the sloping shelf near the outlet of the lake. Protected from the nasty westerlies by higher ground, the site overlooks the 1,500 feet drop down into Lake Geeves, while in front the jagged profiles of the lesser bluffs hiding Federation Peak campsite, an extraordinary picture. The Route Guide describes Hanging Lake (and it does hang) as "a campsite with an unrivalled setting. Tent poles and wood are scarce" |
- | That evening, though it was difficult for us to appreciate the setting of our camp. Visibility was down to one hundred yards. or less, there were tents to be pitched, (my tent was larger than the platform so there was a minor cliff line inside) wood to be found, a supper to be cooked and the food drop to be gathered and sorted. Before heading for our sleeping bags, we talked about the morrow. Our schedule was pretty tight, only one day had been allotted for the stay at Hanging Lake and looking out at the murk we felt that our chances of climbing Federation Peak had probably sunk to zero. | + | That evening, though it was difficult for us to appreciate the setting of our camp. Visibility was down to one hundred yards or less, there were tents to be pitched, (my tent was larger than the platform so there was a minor cliff line inside) wood to be found, a supper to be cooked and the food drop to be gathered and sorted. Before heading for our sleeping bags, we talked about the morrow. Our schedule was pretty tight, only one day had been allotted for the stay at Hanging Lake and looking out at the murk we felt that our chances of climbing Federation Peak had probably sunk to zero. |
- | I woke up with the daylight and hopefully parted the tent flaps. But there was nothing outside except whiteness and a misty rain. I was sure that we had a rest day on our hands so I wont back to sleep. | + | I woke up with the daylight and hopefully parted the tent flaps. But there was nothing outside except whiteness and a misty rain. I was sure that we had a rest day on our hands so I went back to sleep. |
- | About eleven o' | + | About eleven o' |
- | we reckoned must be the start of the " | + | we reckoned must be the start of the " |
- | and of course we were all strangers to the mountain. However, there were cairns | + | and of course we were all strangers to the mountain. However, there were cairns here and there and John and George did some fine leading. I can definitely confirm the exposure business; on one pitch I made the mistake of looking down, and there between my knees were the dark blue depths of Lake Geeves, 2,000 feet below. I have no idea how this climb would be rated but I do know that it came close to my own limits. I suppose the actual climbing took about 30 - 45 minutes before |
To stand on the very top, to actually achieve the goal, was superb. | To stand on the very top, to actually achieve the goal, was superb. | ||
I though about the long haul in from Cracroft Crossing, the heavy packs, the uncertainty of the weather and the tensions of the final climb, but the reward was worth every bit of it. To describe one's feelings adequately at such a time is impossible and I will not attempt to do so. I can only say that to have become a bushwalker must have been just about the best thing I've over done. | I though about the long haul in from Cracroft Crossing, the heavy packs, the uncertainty of the weather and the tensions of the final climb, but the reward was worth every bit of it. To describe one's feelings adequately at such a time is impossible and I will not attempt to do so. I can only say that to have become a bushwalker must have been just about the best thing I've over done. | ||
- | (PTY z John lurray, Henry Farlie-Cunninghame, | + | (Party: |
**The nature of tranquility** | **The nature of tranquility** | ||
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Patience Strong. | Patience Strong. | ||
- | There' | + | There' |
- | There' | + | There' |
**Coming attraction** | **Coming attraction** | ||
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10th, 11th, 12th May. | 10th, 11th, 12th May. | ||
- | Kanangra - Wallara vrest - Barrallier Crown - Wallara Ridge- West Christys | + | Kanangra - Wallara vrest - Barrallier Crown - Wallara Ridge- West Christys |
- | This list of names is enough to strike terror into the heart of any fit bushwalker. Long lists, such as this, serve no useful | + | This list of names is enough to strike terror into the heart of any fit bushwalker. Long lists, such as this, serve no useful |
- | are where the party will be once the leader is totally lost. Any questions regarding mapping directed to the leader in these circumstances, | + | |
- | fit beds should attempt this walk, otherwise they might be spending Monday in the bush with the rest of the mob.\\ | + | |
Contact Margaret Dogterom, 635.9526 for details. | Contact Margaret Dogterom, 635.9526 for details. | ||
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by Lynne Wyborn. | by Lynne Wyborn. | ||
- | In typical fashion | + | In typical fashion |
- | The'ladVanced' | + | |
- | After the scouts had abseiled down into the icy darkness and moved out of the way, our party began the monotonous task of all getting to the bottom. There were throe abseils, the first 30ft., the second 25 ft., and the third (the keyhole) was 50 ft. The water was freezing and eVerything go jr soaked. At the bottom of the first abseil, the waterfall pounded on you as you got off the rope. At the bottom of the second abseil, Margaret Dogterom spotted a small furry looking animal clinging to the wall about 6 inches above the water line. It turned out to be a baby 'possum about 3 inches long. More trouble was taken by everyone to get it to safety, than can be imagined. | + | The'advanced' party raced down to the abseils with the ropes to prepare for the hordes |
- | At the top of the ' | + | |
- | while those at the front were eating lunch at the camping cave, beds were still coming clown the abseils and making their way along the narrow canyon below. At 3.00 p.m people were still coming down, Don having | + | After the scouts had abseiled down into the icy darkness and moved out of the way, our party began the monotonous task of all getting to the bottom. There were three abseils, the first 30ft., the second 25 ft., and the third (the keyhole) was 50 ft. The water was freezing and everything got soaked. At the bottom of the first abseil, the waterfall pounded on you as you got off the rope. At the bottom of the second abseil, Margaret Dogterom spotted a small furry looking animal clinging to the wall about 6 inches above the water line. It turned out to be a baby possum about 3 inches long. More trouble was taken by everyone to get it to safety, than can be imagined. |
- | coaxing | + | |
- | Most of the party had to find their way to the top in the dark and reached there about 8.00 p.m. It was rumoured that a party of two which went down after our party, eventually found their way out on Tuesday afternoon after living on ferns and ytIbbies | + | At the top of the ' |
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+ | While those at the front were eating lunch at the camping cave, bods were still coming clown the abseils and making their way along the narrow canyon below. At 3.00 p.m people were still coming down, Don having | ||
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+ | Most of the party had to find their way to the top in the dark and reached there about 8.00 p.m. It was rumoured that a party of two which went down after our party, eventually found their way out on Tuesday afternoon after living on ferns and yabbies | ||
=====The Platypus===== | =====The Platypus===== | ||
- | Did you know that the platypus is poisonous? | + | Did you know that the platypus is poisonous?\\ |
Do you know how long the platypus digs his burrow? | Do you know how long the platypus digs his burrow? | ||
- | The platypus is rarely seen by bushwalkers. However, now and. then One may | + | |
- | be seen diving to the bottom of one of the pools in the Nattai or Soto other creek in the mountains. | + | The platypus is rarely seen by bushwalkers. However, now and then one may be seen diving to the bottom of one of the pools in the Nattai or some other creek in the mountains. |
- | After its discovery on the Hawkesbury River in 1797, the platypus took a | + | |
- | considerable time to become accepted by the scientific world. Some declined | + | After its discovery on the Hawkesbury River in 1797, the platypus took a considerable time to become accepted by the scientific world. Some declined to accept as a genuine production of nature, a creature apparently half mammal and half bird, furred and webfooted, with a beavertail and ducklike bill. Soon, however, there was ample proof that the " |
- | to accept as a genuine production of Nature, a creature apparently half mammal and half bird, furred and webfooted, with a beavertail and ducklike bill. Soon, however, there was ample proof that the " | + | |
- | The female platypus has mammary glands without nipples and suckles its | + | The female platypus has mammary glands without nipples and suckles its young by extruding milk through the pores of the skin on its abdomen to be lapped up by the baby platypus. The male platypus is larger than the female and has two spurs, inside the heel of the hindfeet. Sharp and hollow, the spurs are connected to poison glands and the venom is conveyed right into the wound when the animal strikes home. |
- | young by extruding milk through the pores of the skin on its abdomen to be | + | |
- | lapped up by the baby platypus. The male platypus is larger than the female and has two spurs, inside the heel of the hindfeet. Sharp and hollow, the | + | |
- | spurs are connected to poison glands and the venom is conveyed right into the wound when the animal strikes home. | + | |
There is only one species of platypus and it ranges from Northern | There is only one species of platypus and it ranges from Northern | ||
- | Queensland to victoria | + | Queensland to Victoria |
- | The platypus | + | |
- | seallike pelts. But disturbance of their habitat, probably as much as the numbers taken, caused such a reduction of the nervous creatures that they had to be given total protection in Victoria in 18889 and subsequently elsewhere. | + | |
The platypus excavates burrows in river banks with the claw of its forefeet. These burrows may be over 40 feet long and sometimes up to | The platypus excavates burrows in river banks with the claw of its forefeet. These burrows may be over 40 feet long and sometimes up to | ||
- | 100 feet long. The female digs an individual burrow when it is about to breed. | + | 100 feet long. The female digs an individual burrow when it is about to breed. The nest chamber is rounded and covered with grass and leaves. The tunnel too, it is so narrow it probably has the effect of squeezing the moisture from the fur, preventing the bark and leaves in the nest chamber from becoming sodden. Two eggs form the usual clutch but occasionally three are laid. The female broods the eggs for about a week to ten days and when she goes out to feed after the young hatch, also plugs the burrow |
- | The nest chamber is rounded and covered with grass and leaves. The tunnel too, | + | |
- | it is so narrow it probably has the effect of squeezing the moisture from the fur, preventing the bark and leaves in the nest chamber from becoming sodden. | + | |
- | Two eggs form the usual clutch but occasionally three are laid. The female broods the eggs for about a week to ten days and when she goes out to feed after the young hatch, also plugs the burror.behind her, presumably against predators like goannas and carpet snakes. | + | |
- | April 1968 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSE7L1ICERO Page 15 | + | |
The adolesant emerges from the burrow after about 4 months. | The adolesant emerges from the burrow after about 4 months. | ||
- | The platypus' | ||
- | Underwater Reporter. | ||
- | DON'T MISS the very rutty trip on the programme. As a matter of fact 100 miles of ruts from Rylestone to Singleton. Somebody saw Don Finch last week buying a roll of spong rubber for his se-1, | + | The platypus' |
- | DATE | + | |
- | REVIE" | + | |
- | Rucksack This is a bimonthly | + | **Don' |
- | Gary Steer. Price 30c per copy. The first edition of this magazine (March) contains many extremely good photos many of which are dramatic and inspiring. The magazincis | + | Date: |
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+ | **Reviews** | ||
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+ | **Rucksack** This is a bi-monthly | ||
+ | Gary Steer. Price 30c per copy. The first edition of this magazine (March) contains many extremely good photos many of which are dramatic and inspiring. The magazine is well laid out with thirty-one | ||
Ross Wyborn. | Ross Wyborn. | ||
**Day trip** | **Day trip** | ||
- | Glenbrook | + | |
- | Nepean R Lapstone, 12 miles, medium. | + | Glenbrook - Glenbrook Creek - Euroka |
- | A pleasant Sundays walk in the lower Blue Mountains, including a visit | + | Nepean R - Lapstone. 12 miles, medium. |
- | to Nepoan | + | A pleasant Sundays walk in the lower Blue Mountains, including a visit to Nepean |
=====A word from your Social Secretary===== | =====A word from your Social Secretary===== | ||
- | Wednesdy evenings as you all know, arc devoted to the social and business | + | Wednesdy evenings as you all know, are devoted to the social and business |
- | My job, with co-operation from my follow Club members, is to plan a social programme, suitable, as far as possible to everyone. To help me therefore, I am asking you, the member, young or old, active or not so abtive | + | |
+ | My job, with co-operation from my follow Club members, is to plan a social programme, suitable, as far as possible to everyone. To help me therefore, I am asking you, the member, young or old, active or not so active | ||
Lack of suggestions will be considered an indicati6n of satisfaction in the present type of social programme and it will continue along those lines. | Lack of suggestions will be considered an indicati6n of satisfaction in the present type of social programme and it will continue along those lines. | ||
- | See if you have any Suggestions | + | |
+ | See if you have any suggestions | ||
Barry Pacey. | Barry Pacey. | ||
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**Have you been down to The Colo**? | **Have you been down to The Colo**? | ||
- | Plenty of sera, plenty of cliffs, plenty of walking. The Colo has many very large pools - ideal for swimming. | + | Plenty of scrub, plenty of cliffs, plenty of walking. The Colo has many very large pools - ideal for swimming. |
DATE 3rd, 4th, 5th May. CONTACT - Gerry Sinzig. | DATE 3rd, 4th, 5th May. CONTACT - Gerry Sinzig. | ||
- | Is | ||
- | On the 4th and 5th of 7:Tay, | ||
- | Come to the Zig-Zag Railway, | ||
- | An opportunity you should not miss. For further details, see Lin Bliss. | ||
+ | On the 4th and 5th of May,\\ | ||
+ | Come to the Zig-Zag Railway,\\ | ||
+ | An opportunity you should not miss.\\ | ||
+ | For further details, see Lin Bliss. | ||
=====Blundering Bludgers in The Budawangs===== | =====Blundering Bludgers in The Budawangs===== | ||
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Yadboro Flat, Kalianna Ridge, Seven Gods Mt. Angel Creek, Hollands Canyon Creek, Clyde River, Castle Gap, Yadboro Flat. | Yadboro Flat, Kalianna Ridge, Seven Gods Mt. Angel Creek, Hollands Canyon Creek, Clyde River, Castle Gap, Yadboro Flat. | ||
- | It was during this trip that I was orientated with the meaning of the word "whito-anting in a big way, Roger Lockwood. was the official leader and Ross rTyborn | + | It was during this trip that I was orientated with the meaning of the word "white-anting" |
- | The night was spent on Yadboro Flats and at 4 o' | + | |
- | The cars were left 3 miles past Yadboro Flats the following morning | + | The night was spent on Yadboro Flats and at 4 o' |
- | The packs were left here and everybody raced literary | + | |
- | The geological formations were, to say the least, unusual, rising on either side ofanarraw | + | The cars were left 3 miles past Yadboro Flats and the following morning we followed the road 'til Kalianna Ridge. The track was very indistinct and the party became disjointed and scattered over several miles on the west side of the castle. Two of the more experienced walkers (again the Secretary |
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+ | The packs were left here and everybody raced literally | ||
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+ | The geological formations were, to say the least, unusual, rising on either side of a narrow | ||
- | The white-anters were debating where to go but a sudden burst of rain halted their Diana, and a quick dash was made to the fantastic camping cave under Mt. Fletcher. Up to now, two of the members had boon carrying very heavy packs. We found out why. They all had a three course meal and round the fire produced a bottle of Claret. They didn' | + | The white-anters were debating where to go but a sudden burst of rain halted their plan, and a quick dash was made to the fantastic camping cave under Mt. Fletcher. Up to now, two of the members had been carrying very heavy packs. We found out why. They all had a three course meal and round the fire produced a bottle of Claret. They didn' |
- | One of Ross ' | + | One of Ross Wyborn's mottos must be do a job well. Next morning the wood supply had to be replenished |
The white-anters moved into action and as a result, we climbed the | The white-anters moved into action and as a result, we climbed the | ||
- | shrouded | + | Shrouded |
- | Due to the efficient | + | Due to the efficient |
**Another walk** | **Another walk** | ||
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**Sunday May 5th** | **Sunday May 5th** | ||
- | David Ingram will lead a trip from Hint, Bushwalkers Basin, Kalibucca Creek, Freers Crossing, Minto. This trip is 12 miles, medium - and is a test walk. Rumour has it that John Holly is going along to show David the way. Train leaves from Central Station at 8.25 a.m. (tickets to MInto). Dnxids | + | David Ingram will lead a trip from Hint, Bushwalkers Basin, Kalibucca Creek, Freers Crossing, Minto. This trip is 12 miles, medium - and is a test walk. Rumour has it that John Holly is going along to show David the way. Train leaves from Central Station at 8.25 a.m. (tickets to Minto). David can be contacted on 6357733 business phone number. |
**Walks Programme** | **Walks Programme** | ||
- | Your.new winter walks programme is now being compiled. Now is the chance for you to lead a trip. If you are new and need advice or suggestions regarding walks, see Don Finch or Doone Wyborn. | + | Your new winter walks programme is now being compiled. Now is the chance for you to lead a trip. If you are new and need advice or suggestions regarding walks, see Don Finch or Doone Wyborn. |
=====The social scene===== | =====The social scene===== |
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