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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. | ||
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- | 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 and 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 and Membership secretary) took a wrong turning and were mislaid for 3 - 4 hours, another striking example to prospectives. The track to the castle lead us through a fantostic natural tunnel through the mountains. Immediately after the tunnel, poised on two rocks the party came to a halt for lunch, although not an ideal place, there being no water and only a fire suitable for dwarfs. If you are a slow eater, your lunch will be considerably reduced before you have time to realize that several people are kindly helping demolish your food. I've learnt by experience. | + | |
- | The packs were left here and everybody raced literary to the summit. The view from the far end was spectacular dappled with small patches of sunlight, since the weather was mostly overcast. The sea could-bo seen in the distance to the east. The view was worth the climb. A great feeling of pleasure and satisfaction is felt when signing the book on top. The S.B.r.' | + | |
- | The geological formations were, to say the least, unusual, rising on either side ofanarraw valley. Anther term introduced to me on this walk, is "aim Doodle" | + | |
- | 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't drir* much themselves - a certain member of the party had a mighty big gulp. | + | The night was spent on Yadboro Flats and at 4 o' |
- | One of Ross ' | + | 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 and Membership Secretary) took a wrong turn and were mislaid for 3 - 4 hours, another striking example to prospectives. The track to the castle lead us through a fantastic natural tunnel through the mountain. Immediately after the tunnel, poised on two rocks the party came to a halt for lunch, although not an ideal place, there being no water and only a fire suitable for dwarfs. If you are a slow eater, your lunch will be considerably reduced before you have time to realize that several people are kindly helping demolish your food. I've learnt by experience. |
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+ | The packs were left here and everybody raced literally to the summit. The view from the far end was spectacular dappled with small patches of sunlight, since the weather was mostly overcast. The sea could be seen in the distance to the east. The view was worth the climb. A great feeling of pleasure and satisfaction is felt when signing the book on top. The S.B.W.' | ||
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+ | The geological formations were, to say the least, unusual, rising on either side of a narrow valley. Anther term introduced to me on this walk, is "Rum Doodle" | ||
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+ | 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't drink much themselves - a certain member of the party had a mighty big gulp. | ||
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+ | 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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The Social Scene opens on the evening of Thursday the | The Social Scene opens on the evening of Thursday the | ||
- | 16th of May with " | + | 16th of May with " |
- | Starring that well known English comedian- Alfred Marks don't worry if you haven' | + | Starring that well known English comedian Alfred Marks - don't worry if you haven' |
- | This show will be of special enjoyment to those of you who have soon " | + | This show will be of special enjoyment to those of you who have seen " |
- | Tickets are now available | + | Tickets are now available |
**" Her Only Mistake" | **" Her Only Mistake" | ||
- | I have recently had the pleasure of being the guest of mine host and hostess at the "Music Hall"9 to sec the latest | + | I have recently had the pleasure of being the guest of mine host and hostess at the "Music Hall", to see the latest |
This is a fine play with the Australian township of Boogerunderri being the setting. | This is a fine play with the Australian township of Boogerunderri being the setting. | ||
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**office bearers** | **office bearers** | ||
- | Office | + | Office |
- | PRESIDENT. | + | |
- | VICE PR: | + | |President|Frank Rigby| |
- | SECRETARY. | + | |Vice president|Bill Ketis & Phil Butt| |
- | ASSISTLJE SECRET.LRY. TREASUE:R. -ALKS SECRETARY.. | + | |Secretary|Ian Stephen| |
- | SOCIAL a2CRECARY. | + | |Assistant Secretary|Rosalind Painter| |
- | M71BERSHIP SECRETARY. cammiumn MEMBERS. | + | |Treasurer|Gordon Redmond| |
- | LITERARY EDITOR. FEDERATION DELEGATES. | + | |Walks Secretary|Don Finch| |
- | AUDITOR. | + | |Social Secretary|Barry Pacey| |
- | SUBSTITUTE FEDERATION DELEGAT: | + | |Membership Secretary|Rolf Janssen| |
- | TRUSTEES. | + | |Committee Members|Lyn Drummond, Dorothy Noble, Alex Colley & Barry Wallace| |
- | PUBLICATIONS, | + | Literary Editor|Ross Wyborn| |
- | MAGAZINE | + | Federation Delegates|Muriel Goldstein, David Ingram, |
- | ft | + | |Auditor|Brian Harvey| |
- | SECRETARY. | + | Substitute Federation Delegates|Joan Rigby & Brian HarVey| |
- | KEEPER OF MAPS AND TIMETABLES. | + | Trustees|Maurice |
- | STLRCH AND Ens am. | + | |Publications Business Manager|Bill Burke| |
- | Fortieth Annual General Meeting 1968 for the Year Ended | + | |Magazine Sales|Roger Gowing| |
- | Frank Rigby | + | |Hon, Solicitor|Colin Broad| |
- | Bill Ketis & Phil Butt | + | |Assistant Treasurer|John Holly| |
- | Ian Stephen Rosalind Painter Gordon Redmond | + | |Assistant Walks Secretary|Doone Wyborn| |
- | Don Finch | + | |Assistant Social Secretary|Barbara MacKaness| |
- | Barry Pacey | + | |Assistant Membership Secreatary|Lorraine MacKaness |
- | Rolf Janssen Lyn Drummond Dorothy Noble | + | |Keeper of Maps and Timetables|John Holly| |
- | lc Colley & Barry 7allace | + | |Search and Rescue|Heather |
- | Ross Wyborn | + | |
- | Muriel Goldstein | + | |
- | David Ingram, | + | |
- | Brian Harvkv | + | |
- | Joan Rigby & Brian HarVey_ Hauribe | + | |
- | Bill Burke Roger Gowing | + | |
- | Colin Broad | + | |
- | John Holly Doane -yborn | + | |
- | Lorraine MacKaness Lyn Drummond | + | |
- | John Holly Heather | + | |
The Annual Subscriptions for the year ending 31st January, 1969, are as follows; | The Annual Subscriptions for the year ending 31st January, 1969, are as follows; | ||
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**Active Members:** | **Active Members:** | ||
- | Full-time students Married couples | + | Full-time students |
- | $7:50 | + | Married couples $7.50\\ |
- | $5.50 | + | All others |
Please note that the above subscriptions INCLUDE the magazine, posted | Please note that the above subscriptions INCLUDE the magazine, posted | ||
- | each month | + | each month. |
- | Subscriptions for active members are now due and payable. Please assist the Club by paying your subscription to the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer | + | |
+ | Subscriptions for active members are now due and payable. Please assist the Club by paying your subscription to the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer | ||
**Non-Active Members:** | **Non-Active Members:** | ||
- | The subscription for non-active members will be determined by the May Committee | + | The subscription for non-active members will be determined by the May Committee |
Please note that this subscription will NOT include the-magazine. Subscription to the magazine will be optional and non-active members | Please note that this subscription will NOT include the-magazine. Subscription to the magazine will be optional and non-active members | ||
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**Magazine** | **Magazine** | ||
- | The annual subscription | + | The annual subscription |
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+ | **Important Notice: List of members as at 31st January, 1968** | ||
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+ | An incorrect address will mean delay and inconvenience in receiving your magazine. Would all members please CHECK THEIR ADDRESS AS LISTED AND NOTIFY ANY ERRORS TO THE SECRETARY WTTHOUT DELAY. | ||
- | ILIV1 PORT ANT, NOTICE L1sT. oF_ORPE,esi A$ Ils.1: | + | Neville Page\\ |
- | An incorrect address will mean delay and inconvenience in receiving your magazine. Would ALL members please CHECK THEIR ADDRESS AS LISTED AND NOTIFY ANY ERRORS TO_THE. SECRETARY WTTHOUT.DELAY. | + | Hon. Secretary. |
- | Neville Page Hon. Secietary. | + | |
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