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by Paddy Pallin | by Paddy Pallin | ||
- | The ranks Df, the Old Buffers are becoming thinned by the ravages of time and tiredness, wear and weariness and so for their annual outing at Easter | + | The ranks of the Old Buffers are becoming thinned by the ravages of time and tiredness, wear and weariness and so for their annual outing at Easter |
- | Reg's original suggestion was Oallen Ford on the Shoalhaven, follow the river down to the vicinity of Great Horseshoe Bend or further if possible' . and return to a car left at Inverary Park near Bungonia. It | + | Reg's original suggestion was Oallen Ford on the Shoalhaven, follow the river down to the vicinity of Great Horseshoe Bend or further if possible and return to a car left at Inverary Park near Bungonia. It |
- | On Thursday night we took two cars to a point which we estimated was just on the YaIwal | + | On Thursday night we took two cars to a point which we estimated was just on the Yalwal |
- | We followed the right bank of the creek keeping high, and came to a splendid lookout overlooking the Shoalhaven, The slate rocks of the gorge were twisted and folded at fantastic angles and the bed of the river was full of jagged rocks. The water in the river was the colour of milky-coffee. | + | We followed the right bank of the creek keeping high, and came to a splendid lookout overlooking the Shoalhaven. The slate rocks of the gorge were twisted and folded at fantastic angles and the bed of the river was full of jagged rocks. The water in the river was the colour of milky coffee. |
- | At the junction of Yellow Spring | + | At the junction of Yellow Spring |
- | The next, day was just as -2.eugh, crossing and recrossing the river, with three swims thrown in for luck. The rive).- ha.: been subjected to a severe flood following a cloudeurst. The rIr fitteclthct | + | The next, day was just as rough, crossing and recrossing the river, with three swims thrown in for luck. The river had been subjected to a severe flood following a cloudburst. The river fitted that description of the Yarra - "Too thin to plough - too thick to drink" |
- | We camped on another sandbank near Fagan' | + | We camped on another sandbank near Fagan' |
- | Yet another sandbank (Oh! My poor borE s, ) a further 3 miles down the river made our third camp. We struck sheep.tra.cks | + | Yet another sandbank (Oh! My poor bones) a further 3 miles down the river made our third camp. We struck sheep tracks |
- | black sticky mud was the climax to our trip down the river at the junctinn | + | |
- | We had planne d to go up Reedy Creek if possible and join the .road shown on the map between it and 7.ATashedaway | + | We had planned |
- | After e.bout | + | After about a mile we found a turn-off to the right, not shown on the map, which we reckoned went down to Washedaway Creek. This was so and we then got on to the road on the North side of Washedaway |
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- | The story should really end there; but evidently we had used up all ()ix luck, Paul had a flat tyre, broke. his jack in the process of ch#E, ing wheels, and we had to lift the. car by man-power. We left the ' | + | |
- | Bun.gonia while Paul. an.d. I went for the ether car 30 miles .away, On t1i8 way bacl. to Burper-i-, 77, | + | |
- | AS there is a road right out to the Great Horse show Bend and apparently a way down to the river, a very pleasant weekend walk could be made by going into the Shoalhaven Gorge via the Great Horse Shoe Bend and returning via Reedy Creek. Reedy Greek Gorge is a little gem and well worth seeing. | + | The story should really end there but evidently we had used up all our luck. Paul had a flat tyre, broke his jack in the process of changing wheels, and we had to lift the car by man-power. We left the others at |
+ | Bungonia while Paul and I went for the other car 30 miles away. On the way back to Bungonia, Paul had another puncture but luckily my spare fitted and so we all got home by midnight. More or less. | ||
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+ | As there is a road right out to the Great Horse Shoe Bend and apparently a way down to the river, a very pleasant weekend walk could be made by going into the Shoalhaven Gorge via the Great Horse Shoe Bend and returning via Reedy Creek. Reedy Greek Gorge is a little gem and well worth seeing. | ||
=====Ettrema - there and back - Wyborn style===== | =====Ettrema - there and back - Wyborn style===== | ||
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**Winter walks** | **Winter walks** | ||
- | All walkers and leaders should be aware of the_ hazards of walking in areas which take them above 3000 ft. in altitude during winter months. Temperatures can drop suddenly and snow is possible. All precautions must be taken to prevent a repetition of last :ye arts tragedy when a Boy Scout perished in the Kanangra area. Leaders should be sure that their parties are adequately equipped. | + | All walkers and leaders should be aware of the hazards of walking in areas which take them above 3000 ft. in altitude during winter months. Temperatures can drop suddenly and snow is possible. All precautions must be taken to prevent a repetition of last years tragedy when a Boy Scout perished in the Kanangra area. Leaders should be sure that their parties are adequately equipped. |
- | **EDITOR-1S | + | **EDITORS |
- | through. Most clothing loses its insulation prorerties when it is wet. Wool insulates better than other materials when wet. A good parka is essential for winter walking and oily japara, parkas are probably the most suitable. Most nylon parkas are not suit ably waterproof. Remember,if you are caught in bad conditions don it I, | + | through. Most clothing loses its insulation prorerties when it is wet. Wool insulates better than other materials when wet. A good parka is essential for winter walking and oily japara parkas are probably the most suitable. Most nylon parkas are not suitably |
- | exhaust yourself trying | + | |
- | to get back to the cars | + | |
- | SEEK SHELTER | + | |
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**COMING WALK** | **COMING WALK** | ||
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- | See e; ,mi_Eta,ty N.attai River with towerinp- cliffs on either side, Colin Burton ttianel. walk the whole length (35 miles). It is easy walking but a long way. For details ne | + | |
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+ | See the mighty Nattai River with towering cliffs on either side. Colin Burton p walk tlans to walk the whole length (35 miles). It is easy walking but a long way. For details see Colin. | ||
=====The May General Meeting===== | =====The May General Meeting===== | ||
by Jim Brown | by Jim Brown | ||
- | The first item, said the Presldent, would be the election of .an. kssistant | + | The first item, said the Presldent, would be the election of an assistant |
- | Then six new mernbe.rs | + | Then six new mernbers |
- | Minutes - all of them - first the April meeting and then the .Annuai General, Book I and Book II were read. | + | Minutes - all of them - first the April meeting and then the Annuai General, Book I and Book II were read. |
- | Correspondence contained Sheila | + | Correspondence contained Sheila |
- | The Treasurer reported that fund a had risen from2i4.0 | + | The Treasurer reported that funds had risen from $240 in the current account to $614 at the end of April Apart from a goodly turn up of subscriptions, |
- | Walks Report covered the three Easter trips, one leisured at Wee Jaspr .Caves, one with the 6 members | + | Walks Report covered the three Easter trips, one leisured at Wee Jasper |
- | Sam Hinde had conducted two well-patronise.d day walks -- one, in the Burning Palms'area with 15, and another | + | Sam Hinde had conducted two well patronise day walks - one, in the Burning Palms area with 15, and another with 33 to Marley on Anzac Day. There were 10 People on Betty Farquhar's Instructional at Marella Karong. Barry Pacey took 8 on a Cullenbenong |
- | Now Ron Knightley rose to :point (jut that, despite a polite | + | Now Ron Knightley rose to point out that, despite a polite |
- | Federation Report included mention of a discussion on the low attendance of S .B at the Federation Reunion : " | + | Federation Report included mention of a discussion on the low attendance of SBW at the Federation Reunion: another Club had carried a resolution |
- | In the absence of any other nominee, it was decided to accept Margaret Child t s offer to continue, whenever possible, as Parks & Playgrounds delegate. | + | In the absence of any other nominee, it was decided to accept Margaret Child's offer to continue, whenever possible, as Parks & Playgrounds delegate. |
- | Wilf Hilder advised that provi_onal | + | Wilf Hilder advised that provisional |
- | The President expressed regret over the late production of the April magazine, pointing out that the collation of 300 copies, and addressing procedures had. added to delays caused by the Easter holidays, Joan Rigby would like to hear of any helpers who could ,; | + | The President expressed regret over the late production of the April magazine, pointing out that the collation of 300 copies, and addressing procedures had added to delays caused by the Easter holidays. Joan Rigby would like to hear of any helpers who could sometimes |
- | At the May Committee Meeting the Non-Active subscription had been fixed at 1,00 and the application fee at $2,00 ($1,00 for full-time students.). An additional office of Archivist had also been created as custodian of Club property | + | At the May Committee Meeting the Non-Active subscription had been fixed at $1,00 and the application fee at $2,00 ($1,00 for full-time students). An additional office of Archivist had also been created as custodian of Club property |
- | Frank now suggested that the 'earlier decision to evacuate the Noises Off Club be corddered, and members express their views on. the stand that should be taken in future This promoted a good deal of discussion, some feelings that had been slightly ruffled in early debat' | + | Frank now suggested that the earlier decision to evacuate the Noises Off Club be considered, and members express their views on the stand that should be taken in future. This promoted a good deal of discussion, some feelings that had been slightly ruffled in early debate |
- | John Holly rren bioned | + | John Holly mentioned |
- | Phil Hall enquired about the dearth of, test walks in May and was assured that Committee had examined the ' | + | Phil Hall enquired about the dearth of test walks in May and was assured that Committee had examined the programme |
=====Way to Buderoo===== | =====Way to Buderoo===== | ||
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By Peter Harding | By Peter Harding | ||
- | You take a train or taxi -(or drive yourself) to the picnic lookout on the flank of Saddleback Mountain. There' | + | You take a train or taxi (or drive yourself) to the picnic lookout on the flank of Saddleback Mountain. There' |
- | In our group the Saturday-morning | + | In our group the Saturday-morning |
- | A foot-track took us up to the Barren Grounds plateau of swampy'heathland; and (smugly carrying written authority) we sid_rted' | + | A foot-track took us up to the Barren Grounds plateau of swampy heathland; and (smugly carrying written authority) we skirted |
- | Pushing on along vehicle tracks which have done more damage than a battalion of wailers | + | Pushing on along vehicle tracks which have done more damage than a battalion of walkers |
- | Soon we ducked | + | Soon we ducked |
- | When I was a boy. in New Zeala.rd | + | When I was a boy in New Zealand |
- | If Budderoo is -an oasis, its water is hard to see. You beat .ar-aund | + | If Budderoo is an oasis, its water is hard to see. You beat around |
- | (, ."But the bigger the fire the warmer the fool", said sorrabody du.ring | + | |
- | Gusts in the night sounded like trains in tunnels, and a small tree crashed near a tent, The hardiest among us used no tent and at dalArn | + | Gusts in the night sounded like trains in tunnels, and a small tree crashed near a tent. The hardiest among us used no tent and at dawn was seen to have spent the night head on to the gale, the clear-plastic envelope round his sleeping bag billowing like a great bubble. |
- | Sunday: more " | + | Sunday: more " |
- | The station' | + | The station' |
- | Don't hesitate to ask for any further technical details of the walk; Ask somebody else We ought to have weekend trips more often in this fine, varied walking country | + | Don't hesitate to ask for any further technical details of the walk; ask somebody else. We ought to have weekend trips more often in this fine, varied walking country |
**Official club notice** | **Official club notice** | ||
- | PATTERN WALKS | + | **Pattern walks** |
- | OT ICE is hereby given that certain amendments to the Club's Pattern Test Walks will be proposed at the Monthly General Meeting of the Sydney Bush | + | |
- | OSUBSCRIPTIONSN-44 | + | Notice |
- | A large proportion of members have not paid their fees. PROMPT PAYMENT | + | |
- | - | + | **Subscription** |
- | ORIENTEERING COMPETITION . | + | |
- | Paddyls | + | A large proportion of members have not paid theirfees. PROMPT PAYMENT |
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- | FOOD THAT NEEDS NO COOKING | + | |
- | If you don't want to cook in camp, here's a . recipe that will save you the trouble. It supplies all the energy, protein and roughage - requirements per 24 -hours for a 10-stone man . or woman with a 30 lb. pack walking in average Country for five ' | + | |
- | 8 oz, Peanuts, salted or roasted 5i oz. Sultanas or raisins | + | |
- | 5i oz. Milk Chocolate | + | |
- | 8 oz. Biscuits or sweets | + | |
- | Salt content will be about 3-4 -gms. | + | |
- | Eat peanuts last to clean teeth (nuts conta4n | + | |
- | , virtually no fermentable carbo-hydrate and hence do not cause tooth decay).. If desired,, 4 oz. of corn beef or cheese may replace 3 oz..of the . Other ingredients. - Per day, - total co St is under $1.00 and total weight 27 oz, of which only 7% is | + | |
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- | This useful food list is typical of the 40ozens of useful hints and information contained in Paddy' | + | |
- | new edition of )3USIDTALKING AND CAMPING. It has | + | |
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=====A real dinkum 40 miler===== | =====A real dinkum 40 miler===== | ||
By David Russell | By David Russell | ||
- | The walk began on an optimistic note as we attempted to park the cars in a dead end track. It also began on this note as it was simply a rotten day, with rain and blood chilling cold; adding' | + | The walk began on an optimistic note as we attempted to park the cars in a dead end track. It also began on this note as it was simply a rotten day, with rain and blood chilling cold; adding to this it was already 11 o' |
- | Well, anyway, the walk began on this track and thickness of scrub and mist were ever increasing until visibility was down to a few yards, By this time the scrub had turned into a 10 foot jungle. As the scrub bash increased so also did the cold, wet and numbess, with the occasional sting from the bushes. Every now and then one was halted when their packs cau.- ght in the limbs of the scrub. Our fearless leader' | + | Well, anyway, the walk began on this track and thickness of scrub and mist were ever increasing until visibility was down to a few yards. By this time the scrub had turned into a 10 foot jungle. As the scrub bash increased so also did the cold, wet and numbess, with the occasional sting from the bushes. Every now and then one was halted when their packs caught |
- | Wallara West we were heading for and Wallara West w. but only after walking blindly down a gully which ended up in a cliff face, which the whole party nearly walked over. From there we plodded up into a thickly wooded area but at this stage we were missing one member, and the most resourceful too; who other than Rosso? | + | Wallara West we were heading for and Wallara West West we made but only after walking blindly down a gully which ended up in a cliff face, which the whole party nearly walked over. From there we plodded up into a thickly wooded area but at this stage we were missing one member, and the most resourceful too; who other than Rosso? |
- | A gallant man, with hole s in his pants - Roger Gowing shot over the hillside to find Ross. . Minutes later Roger could be heard bellowing from the top of the plateau, so we decided to investigate and, sure enough, Ross could be seen about mile away near a cliff face. By the time he got back up on top of the plateau, it began to pour, and being the only one without a. parka, all the clothes I had on and which were the only clothes I .had brought, were thoroughly soaked, and by now my veins were blue 14ith -Cold. | + | A gallant man, with holes in his pants - Roger Gowing |
- | Thanks to Ross we found a way off the plateau and down on to Wallara Ridge. We started walking | + | Thanks to Ross we found a way off the plateau and down on to Wallara Ridge. We started walking |
- | After of a mile plod we found a dry cave. So with two miles of a 40 mile walk completed we decided to have lunch As the minutes of stay and lunch ing grew, so too did the affection of the members for the warm, dry cave, but as a born leader Margaret broke these mutineers' | + | After of a mile plod we found a dry cave. So with two miles of a 40 mile walk completed we decided to have lunch. As the minutes of stay and lunching |
- | From there down the ridge it was a gradual descent, then one reaches Barallier' | + | From there down the ridge it was a gradual descent, then one reaches Barallier' |
- | At camp the only thing hard to do was to get the fire going, and only those with aloha. breath would have any glimrsr | + | At camp the only thing hard to do was to get the fire going, and only those with alcho. breath would have any glimmer |
- | At least for one it was a night to remember, as with still damp clothes and a cheap sleeping bag, it kept me on the, deep freeze the whole night long. | + | At least for one it was a night to remember, as with still damp clothes and a cheap sleeping bag, it kept me on the deep freeze the whole night long. |
- | When the morning broke things were more cheerful, as most of the, cloud had disappeared; | + | When the morning broke things were more cheerful, as most of the cloud had disappeared; |
- | From there, we toddled down to the KoWmung, where I saw a brown.kangaroo. At one stage of this leisurely stroll we didn't exactly know where we were, sp Ross .decided to Consult | + | From there, we toddled down to the KoWmung, where I saw a brown kangaroo. At one stage of this leisurely stroll we didn't exactly know where we were, so Ross decided to consult |
- | From there we shot across the river and up Root' | + | From there we shot across the river and up Roots Ridge, until the Gingra track was reached. Exhausted, we pushed on another three miles along Kanangra Road to the cars, packed and headed for the ' |
Thus exit one Club walk. This walk turned out to be half the proposed distance. | Thus exit one Club walk. This walk turned out to be half the proposed distance. | ||
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Antarctic Adventure V. Fudas | Antarctic Adventure V. Fudas | ||
Kon-Tiki Thor Heyerdahl | Kon-Tiki Thor Heyerdahl | ||
- | High Adventure E. | + | High Adventure E. |
We Come From the Sea Hans Hass | We Come From the Sea Hans Hass | ||
Tibet Adventure Andre Guibaut | Tibet Adventure Andre Guibaut | ||
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**BEACH TO BE RUINED** | **BEACH TO BE RUINED** | ||
- | The Editor recently received a letter from " | + | The Editor recently received a letter from " |
It has been announced that Mawson Pacific Ltd, will build an artificial harbour at the beach for loading 50,000 ton bulk coal ships. Along with the 3000 ft. breakwater and conveyor belt loading equipment, a complete town will be built for 20,000 people, with hotel-motel and a golf course. | It has been announced that Mawson Pacific Ltd, will build an artificial harbour at the beach for loading 50,000 ton bulk coal ships. Along with the 3000 ft. breakwater and conveyor belt loading equipment, a complete town will be built for 20,000 people, with hotel-motel and a golf course. | ||
- | "Mou144y" comments - "So are the old Walkers' | + | "Mouldy" comments - "So are the old Walkers' |
=====The Australian-Andean Expedition 1969===== | =====The Australian-Andean Expedition 1969===== |
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