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A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bushwalkers, | ||
- | Circular Quay, 2000. Postal Address: Box 4476,GPO Sydney, | + | Circular Quay, 2000. Postal Address: Box 4476,GPO Sydney. |
**Contents** | **Contents** | ||
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|The Half Yearly General Meeting - Jim Brown |2| | |The Half Yearly General Meeting - Jim Brown |2| | ||
|At Last- Mount Pomany - Jim Brown |4| | |At Last- Mount Pomany - Jim Brown |4| | ||
- | |Memorial Service for Taro |9| | + | |Memorial Service for Taro |9| |
|The Fallen Idol |10| | |The Fallen Idol |10| | ||
- | From the Winborndale to the Turon 11. | + | |From the Winborndale to the Turon |11| |
- | 7)41- iinfiR Isom | + | |Observer |
- | Ctserver - Bill Gillam 14. | + | |A Wet Weekend - " |
- | A Wet Week-end - " | + | |Paddy' |
- | Paddy' | + | |From Your Club Psychiatrist|20| |
- | From Your Club Psychiatrist 20. | + | |
+ | |**EDITOR** | Bill Gillam, 19 Old Bush Rd, Engadine | | ||
+ | |**BUS.MGR.**| Bill Burke, Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford | | ||
+ | |**TYPIST**| Dorothy Knightley, 17 Maharatta Ave, Wahroonga| | ||
- | EDITOR: Bill Gillam, 19 Old Bush Road, Engadine, 2233. | + | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October 1969** |
- | BUS. MANAGER: Bill Burke, Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | + | |
- | **400CX*Xxx** | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October 1969 | + | |
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In Federation Notes, Wilf Hilder said the proposed "Snow Survival" | In Federation Notes, Wilf Hilder said the proposed "Snow Survival" | ||
- | Selection of a Reunion site for 1970 came next. Some one nominated the old Woods Creek venue which has seen us every year (with two exceptions) since 1952, but public opinion came down heavily for our own block in Kangaroo Valley, Bob Younger was voted ReUnion | + | Selection of a Reunion site for 1970 came next. Some one nominated the old Woods Creek venue which has seen us every year (with two exceptions) since 1952, but public opinion came down heavily for our own block in Kangaroo Valley, Bob Younger was voted Reunion |
In tribute to the late Taro (Walter Tarr) who died just after his 90th birthday, we observed silence; then the announcement that a plaque would be placed at Clear Hill - details to be given later. | In tribute to the late Taro (Walter Tarr) who died just after his 90th birthday, we observed silence; then the announcement that a plaque would be placed at Clear Hill - details to be given later. | ||
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====== At Last - Mount Pomany ====== | ====== At Last - Mount Pomany ====== | ||
- | Jim Brown. | + | Jim Brown |
During the winter of 1953, some years before a network of fire trails or military access roads were carved along the main ridge systems of the Northern Blue Mountains, I was out on a trip organised | During the winter of 1953, some years before a network of fire trails or military access roads were carved along the main ridge systems of the Northern Blue Mountains, I was out on a trip organised | ||
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However, Romany still remained: other walkers playing around in Widden and its flanking mountains discovered the bridle track which runs north from Nullo, across a deep narrow saddle, past Mount Cox to Pomany: they also found a way up a creek on the western side of Widden which breaches the cliff wall just below and south of Pomany. At least, when I made my August 1969 trip, I knew that Pomany could be reached from Widden and that the way back to Nullo Mountain was fairly easy going. Which was just as well, because at the outset of the trip I was getting over a singularly loathsome head cold, and had scarcely enough wind to blow out candle. | However, Romany still remained: other walkers playing around in Widden and its flanking mountains discovered the bridle track which runs north from Nullo, across a deep narrow saddle, past Mount Cox to Pomany: they also found a way up a creek on the western side of Widden which breaches the cliff wall just below and south of Pomany. At least, when I made my August 1969 trip, I knew that Pomany could be reached from Widden and that the way back to Nullo Mountain was fairly easy going. Which was just as well, because at the outset of the trip I was getting over a singularly loathsome head cold, and had scarcely enough wind to blow out candle. | ||
- | Shortly before 10 o' | + | Shortly before 10 o' |
- | The farmer said Yes, that was the way to Tiddin, but why not leave the car inside his fence, where it may be safer. There were some dog traps to beware of on the first three miles of the M.:lain trail. I also asked about the lookdown into Denjang Creek on the other side of Null, got directions, and spent best part of the next two hours visiting the vantage points. It's quite an attractive view, but was not really worth the two hours lost: having once gone down Denjang Creek a few years ago, I was interested to look into it from above. | + | |
- | Thus it was near enough | + | The farmer said Yes, that was the way to Widdin, but why not leave the car inside his fence, where it may be safer. There were some dog traps to beware of on the first three miles of the Widdin |
- | It was quite easy pleasant going with some patched of grass covered volcanic soils and fairly open forest. At one point a wheel track veered sharply right and I was tempted | + | |
- | to stay with the westerly trail. out three o' | + | Thus it was near enough |
- | to the mi15) but it looked suspiciously like the head of Myrtle Cr.eelt, so I tried the right hand branch, found it led down to a dam, and came back to the clearing. | + | |
- | -Tere I Fat down for a brief spell, and went to sleep for half an hti Mybarely-Cured cold and my early morning start from home were evident,I3i catching up with me, and soon after going on at 3.45 p.m., | + | |
- | I lieCame izitolerably tired. The weariness increased until it was | + | |
- | .such torM6nt-' | + | |
- | Dimi3i- through my headache I was aware that I was going west of | + | |
- | the supposed Myrtle Creek, and that I should never be able to drop into Cedar Creek as intended. I could scarcely have cared less.. The track tilted downward. through nice grassy country with light forest, then suddenly began to fall quickly into a rocky ravine where-disSected ridges and rock faces glowing gold in the afternoon sun made it | + | |
- | Seem impossible that oven a jeep track could get through. Just before five I came to the first water, threw up the tent, crawled into my sleeping bag and was asleep by 5.15. Apart from a midnight awakening and a' snack of sardines and biscuits by torch light, I slept for almost thirteen hours, and awoke feeling wonderful. | + | It was quite easy pleasant going with some patched of grass covered volcanic soils and fairly open forest. At one point a wheel track veered sharply right and I was tempted |
- | On the way before 7,0 a.m., the trail now crept down the gully, | + | There I sat down for a brief spell, and went to sleep for half an hour. My barely cured cold and my early morning start from home were evidently catching up with me, and soon after going on at 3.45 p.m., |
- | clearing, hemmed about by cliffs, -with miles of grassland | + | I became intolerably tired. The weariness increased until it was such torment that I decided to stop for the night at the next water, even though my progress of only six or seven miles from the farm was most discouraging. |
- | reaching ahead. | + | |
+ | Dimly through my headache I was aware that I was going west of the supposed Myrtle Creek, and that I should never be able to drop into Cedar Creek as intended. I could scarcely have cared less. The track tilted downward through nice grassy country with light forest, then suddenly began to fall quickly into a rocky ravine where dissected ridges and rock faces glowing gold in the afternoon sun made it seem impossible that even a jeep track could get through. Just before five I came to the first water, threw up the tent, crawled into my sleeping bag and was asleep by 5.15. Apart from a midnight awakening and a snack of sardines and biscuits | ||
- | In the next hour before I passed the first farm, I was able to | + | On the way before 7.0 a.m., the trail now crept down the gully, at times almost synonymous with the water course. After half an hour the valley widened, and the jeep trail was able to keep out of the creek most of the time, and an hour from camp I emerged into a lovely clearing, hemmed about by cliffs, with miles of grassland reaching ahead. |
- | work out that I was certainly not in Cedar Creek which goes almost | + | |
- | north until it is close to Widden Brook. This was probably Myrtle | + | In the next hour before I passed the first farm, I was able to work out that I was certainly not in Cedar Creek which goes almost north until it is close to Widden Brook. This was probably Myrtle Creek (or Right Hand Flat) which joins Widden on an easterly courses. The assumption was confirmed when another stream and road entered on my right just before I came to Widdin |
- | Creek (or Right Hand Flat) which joins Widden on an easterly courses | + | |
- | the assumption was confirmed when another stream and road entered on my right just before I came to Tiddin | + | So far the morning had been cool and overcast, but gradually the sky was clearing, and by the time I was moving up Widdin Brook towards Holbrook property, there were wide streaks of blue sky, and sunlight |
- | So far the =nine had_ been cool and overcast, but gradually the | + | |
- | sky was clearing, and by the time I was moving up Widdin Brook towards Holbrook property, there were wide streaks of blue sky, and sunlight | + | |
on the lovely shaggy cliffs that flank the valley. The big decision was taken: as a concession to my feebleness, I would not do a reconnaissance up Blackwater Creek as planned, nor would I walk along the | on the lovely shaggy cliffs that flank the valley. The big decision was taken: as a concession to my feebleness, I would not do a reconnaissance up Blackwater Creek as planned, nor would I walk along the | ||
- | road up to Widdin. I would stay right down by the stream, crossing the paddocks and avoiding the occasional car and the well intentioned | + | road up to Widdin. I would stay right down by the stream, crossing the paddocks and avoiding the occasional car and the well intentioned offers of a lift from its driver. Sufficient for the day to reach |
- | offers of a lift from its driver. Sufficient for the day to reach | + | the point where I was to leave the valley and climb out to Mount Pomany. |
- | the point where I was to leave the valley and climb out to Mount Pomaay. | + | |
- | Wilf Hilder once suggested that a basalt " | + | Wilf Hilder once suggested that a basalt " |
- | that would " | + | |
- | About 3.0 p.me the outlet of Blackwater Creek and the big stud | + | About 3.0 pm the outlet of Blackwater Creek and the big stud property of Holbrook were passed. I was on the opposite (western) bank, and continued on over easy grassland to pass the last farm in Widdin, about 1 miles further up. Just north of the property a creek comes in on each side of Widdin; the one on the eastern side was my way into the valley in the 1964 heat wave trip; the western one was to be the way out this time. |
- | property of Holbrook were passed. I was on the opposite (western) bank, and continued on over easy grassland to pass the last farm in Widdin, about 1 miles further up. Just north of the property a | + | |
- | creek comes in on each side of riddin; the one on the eastern side was my way into the valley in the 1964 heat wave trip; the western one was to be the way out this time. | + | Quite early, only a little after 4 o' |
- | Quite early, only a little after 4 o' | + | |
- | The dawn again was grey and misty, but there was no menace in | + | The dawn again was grey and misty, but there was no menace in it, wishy washy blue was visible through the morning haze as I moved off at 6.45. Travel up the creek was very slow, although it was not particularly rough going. Usually one could keep up on the slopes where the vegetation was reasonable. The main stream came from the southerly gully, and this was the one I followed passing through the first cliffy defile about 8.0 a.m. Immediately it was obvious there were other cliffs to negotiate, and the creek which had levelled out a little, would go on to the south quite a long way. |
- | it wishy washy blue was visible through the morning haze as I moved off at 6.45. Travel up the creek was very slow, although it was not particularly rough going. Usually one could keep up on the slopes where the vegetation was reasonable. The main stream came from the southerly gully, and this was the one I followed passing through the first cliffy defile about 8.0 a.m. Immediately it was obvious there | + | |
- | were other cliffs to negotiate, and the creek which had levelled out a little, would go on to the south quite a long way. | + | Not far past the defile, a side stream dropped in from my right (west); its bed was clearly very steep and rugged, out immediately beyond it the slope up to the base of the cliffs was fairly open and appeared to have been " |
- | Not far past the defile, a side stream dropped in from my right | + | |
- | (west); its bed was clearly very steep and rugged, | + | "Upper slopes" |
- | beyond it the slope up to the base of the cliffs was fairly open and appeared to have been " | + | |
- | up to the cliffs | + | Unlike some of the other basalt tops in the northern Blue Mountains (for instance Coriaday, where the vegetation stops you seeing the view) Pomany is a good vantage point. Thin grasses and some scrub and small forest grow near the summit, but there are many places where uninterrupted views are to be had from the rim. It was still hazy, and the jumble of gorges and ridges to the north were all photographic possibilities, |
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+ | Visited the trig which is near the northern limit of the crest, and then went over the north western side, down a big basalt scree to the little clearing and the slab shanty which marks the end of the trail from Nullo. A very relaxed lunch there, savouring the satisfaction of reaching Pomany after all those year so | ||
+ | the rest of the tale scarcely needs recounting, but it may be best to describe thee route briefly for the benefit of any others who may go that way, There is a bridle track all the way to Nullo, but it does get a bit vague in spots, notably where it skirts the western side of Mount Cox, Phil Butt once said that it "goes downhill all the way to tho saddle north of Nullo" | ||
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+ | Once on the rich basalt of Nullo and under the canopy of big trees, I felt back at home and was on the lookout for the spring which gave me refreshment in the heat wave. I missed it, as the bridle trail, still faint in spots, now winds along the eastern rim of Nullo. In fact, it was almost a waterless camp on Null, except for the puddle of semi-liquid yellow mud in a hole where a tree had been uprooted. | ||
- | ..17 | + | Tuesday morning was fine, but the valley |
- | parties had climbed, out. Only had to take the pack off at one place and push it up eight feet to the next step, and. at 8.45 I was out of the gorge and on the upper slopes. | + | |
- | "Upper slopes" | + | |
- | Unlike some- of the other basalt tops in the northern Blue Mountains (for instance Coriaday, werc the vegetation stops you seeing the view) Pomany is a good vantage point. Thin grasses and some | + | |
- | scrub and small forest grow near the summit, but there are many places where uninterrupted views are to be had from the rim. It was still hazy, and the jumble of gorges and ridges | + | |
- | Visited the trig which is near the northern limit of the crest, and then went over the north western | + | |
- | The- rest of th'e tale scarcely needs recounting, but it may be best to describe the' | + | |
- | Once on the rich basalt of Yullo anclunder the canopy of big trees, I felt back at home and was on the lopkout for the spring which gave me refreshment | + | |
- | Al.*01.....17..11.141001. | + | Then the clouds boiled up out of the gorges, and as I trudged back along the road to the north end of the mountain, a Scotch mist driven by a cool damp wind settled over the high country. Just three days in elapsed time from arrival at the gate of "The Range" - at ten in the morning - I saw the track junction and the fence and the car emerge from the swirling fog. |
- | the bridle trail, still faint in spots, now winds along the eastern | + | |
- | rim of Nullo. In fact, it was almost a waterless camp on Null, except for the puddle of semi-liquid yellow mud in a hole where a tree had been uprooted. | + | |
- | Tuesday morning was fine, but the valley of Tiddin full of mist. | + | |
- | Half an hour from starting, I came to the first property on the | + | |
- | eastern side of the mountain; the fields were still white with frost, and I broke the shoot of ice to get at the water in a horse trough. | + | |
- | Then the clouds boiled up out of the gorges, and as I trudged back | + | |
- | along the road to the north end of the mountain, a Scotch mist driven by a cool damp wind settled over the high country. Just three days in elapsed time from arrival at the gate of "The Range" - at ten in the morning - I saw the track junction and the fence and the car emerge from the swirling fog. | + | |
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Transport arrangements are (1) if travelling by private transport try to make arrangements with friends; however, if you have spare seats please contact Don Finch. (2) train to Katoomba, taxi to the ladder or Narrow Neck, return walk about 13 miles along the Narrow Neck fire trail. (3) train to Katoomba, then to the A.D. Cafe where people will be picked up in a Land Rover, this type of transport is limited and will be reserved for the more senior members. | Transport arrangements are (1) if travelling by private transport try to make arrangements with friends; however, if you have spare seats please contact Don Finch. (2) train to Katoomba, taxi to the ladder or Narrow Neck, return walk about 13 miles along the Narrow Neck fire trail. (3) train to Katoomba, then to the A.D. Cafe where people will be picked up in a Land Rover, this type of transport is limited and will be reserved for the more senior members. | ||
- | Please let Don Finch know if you require the third form of transport or for any other information. Don. Finch may be contacted in the Club Roams or via the secretary over the telephone. | + | Please let Don Finch know if you require the third form of transport or for any other information. Don. Finch may be contacted in the Club Rooms or via the secretary over the telephone. |
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====== The Fallen Idol ====== | ====== The Fallen Idol ====== | ||
- | In fairness to Pat, I would have gone in any case. It was my weekend off, September | + | In fairness to Pat, I would have gone in any case. It was my weekend off, September is an ideal time for walking ridges and it had been raining, so I imagined there would not be the stark necessity to find a way off the ridge before dark. I didn't have to be back at work until Tuesday and I had read Jim Brown' |
- | We started well. Pat's transport overtook me and we followed him. No hiding in service stations this time. We camped together, Pat sheltering from a freezing mist under a roadworker' | + | We started well. Pat's transport overtook me and we followed him. No hiding in service stations this time. We camped together, Pat sheltering from a freezing mist under a roadworker' |
Mists rising, as Jim described. Cliffs appearing. Pat, wrist compass, chronometer, | Mists rising, as Jim described. Cliffs appearing. Pat, wrist compass, chronometer, | ||
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When Alex Colley suggested a trip from Bathurst to Capertee across the Winborndale Rivulet and the Turon River, I knew that the temptation would. be too great to resist, although at the time I had not give him a definite answer. My army training had been done in the Infantry Battalion near St. Anthony' | When Alex Colley suggested a trip from Bathurst to Capertee across the Winborndale Rivulet and the Turon River, I knew that the temptation would. be too great to resist, although at the time I had not give him a definite answer. My army training had been done in the Infantry Battalion near St. Anthony' | ||
- | Friday night before the Labour Day Weekend saw five of us (Alex, John Scott, Gordon Redmond, Reg Meakins and myself) aboard the 7.00 p.m. train for Lithgow, whence we took a taxi to Napolean Reefs at the head of St. Anthony' | + | Friday night before the Labour Day Weekend saw five of us (Alex, John Scott, Gordon Redmond, Reg Meakins and myself) aboard the 7.00 p.m. train for Lithgow, whence we took a taxi to Napolean Reefs at the head of St. Anthony' |
Saturday morning was very clear after a crisp night and we were up and on the move by 7.00 am. The countryside was a picture of green, and as Spring comes later up here, the occasional Willow along | Saturday morning was very clear after a crisp night and we were up and on the move by 7.00 am. The countryside was a picture of green, and as Spring comes later up here, the occasional Willow along | ||
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The proposed trip was Mount Wanganderry (off the Wombeyan Caves Road), along the tops to Belloon Pass and down to the Nattai to camp. Then back up the Nattai and return to Mt. Wanganderry via the Surveyor' | The proposed trip was Mount Wanganderry (off the Wombeyan Caves Road), along the tops to Belloon Pass and down to the Nattai to camp. Then back up the Nattai and return to Mt. Wanganderry via the Surveyor' | ||
- | Friday night was place we had not gone strument panel. Sure don't have fan bolts) eventually yielded to cloudy. After transhipping at Barry Wallace' | + | Friday night was cloudy. After transhipping at Barry Wallace' |
- | positioning | + | |
At Mittagong, we stopped at Mike Short' | At Mittagong, we stopped at Mike Short' | ||
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On turning off the Caves Road we saw that Joan Rigby' | On turning off the Caves Road we saw that Joan Rigby' | ||
- | We were up at 6.30 am. After much effort we produced a sizzling fire and were able to eat a sustaining breakfast. Then off on the track. | + | We were up at 6.30 am. After much effort we produced a sizzling fire and were able to eat a sustaining breakfast. Then off on the track. On climbing the big green hill we could see the little green hill from which we entered into what was left after the bushfire of last summer. We made good time until Pat Harrison pointed out that we should not be going west. After finding the right ridge we carried on. (Raining). We then came to a confusing piece of country. Pat headed out along a west running ridge, Mike in another direction, to see what they could see. Pat returned with reports of the sighting of something vaguely resembling Bonnum Pic, but very obscure due to the mist. If it was indeed the peak, we knew just where we wee. |
- | On climbing the big green hill we could see the little green hill from which we entered into what was left after the bushfire of last summer. We made good time until Pat Harrison pointed out that we should | + | |
- | not be going west. After finding the right ridge we carried on. (Raining). We then came to a confusing piece of country. Pat headed out along a west running ridge, Mike in another direction, to see what they could see. Pat returned with reports of the sighting of something vaguely resembling Bonnum Pic, but very obscure due to the mist. If it was indeed the peak, we knew just where we wee. | + | |
Fifteen minutes' | Fifteen minutes' | ||
By this stage we had no idea where we were. We came upon what we thought might be the headwaters of Coleman' | By this stage we had no idea where we were. We came upon what we thought might be the headwaters of Coleman' | ||
- | At three o' | + | At three o' |
that he hadn't heard and pushed on. However, the agitators persisted and at last, Pat, as their spokesman, suggested an endeavour to find a cave before darkness fell. Everyone seeing reason, we searched and, after | that he hadn't heard and pushed on. However, the agitators persisted and at last, Pat, as their spokesman, suggested an endeavour to find a cave before darkness fell. Everyone seeing reason, we searched and, after | ||
half an hour found a couple of adjacent overhangs at 341750. Here, most of us spent a very comfortable night. | half an hour found a couple of adjacent overhangs at 341750. Here, most of us spent a very comfortable night. | ||
- | Not having reached our intended camp site, the Nattai, we decided to. go back via the Woliondilly the next day. So up at seven, | + | Not having reached our intended camp site, the Nattai, we decided to go back via the Woliondilly the next day. So up at seven to find a patch of blue in the sky. It was not there for long, though, so we weren' |
- | to find a patch of blue in the sky. It was not there for long, though, so we weren' | + | |
- | and out to the cliffs. The mist in the valley cleared to give us a splendid view of Lake Durragorang | + | After taking our fill of the scenery, we dropped the 400' down to Belloon Pass. No one being enthused by the prospect of climbing up again to the summit of Mt. Belloon, we made our way carefully downwards. It is hard to visualise a horse and dray going up the pass as in years gone by as now only a steep, rocky route remains. |
- | After taking our fill of the scenery, we dropped the 400' down | + | |
- | to Belloon Pass. No one being enthused by the prospect of climbing | + | On dropping 500 we came to an old road which led to a clearing. In this area, recovering from the fires of summer, we found a pretty orange and red two petalled ground flower. Travelling cross country |
- | up again to the summit of Mt. Belloon, we made our way carefully downwards. It is hard to visualise a horse and dray going up the pass as in years gone by as now only a steep, rocky route remains. | + | |
- | On dropping 500 we came to an old road which led to a clearing. | + | |
- | In this area, recovering from the fires of summer, we found a pretty | + | |
- | orange and red two petalled ground flower. Travelling cross country | + | |
and disturbing a few wallabies we eventually reached the Water Board Road. | and disturbing a few wallabies we eventually reached the Water Board Road. | ||
- | It was here that we had arguments for and against tubeless tyres. | + | It was here that we had arguments for and against tubeless tyres. I know not why, the road wasn't all that bad. Barry had had an unfortunate experience with tubeless, Pat with tubed tyres. Despite the discussion, Barry and Pat remained true to their convictions. |
- | I know not why, the road wasn't all that bad. Barry had had an unfortunate experience with tubeless, Pat with tubed. tyres. Despite the discussion, Barry and Pat remained true to their convictions. | + | |
- | Having become tired of the road, we headed down to the river. We didn't go across to Joorilands. Not because the river was up. Oh nol | + | |
- | But because it was close upon lunch time Lunch time was soon decreed | + | |
- | by he rushing off to obtain a bucket of water to give us more incentive to halt. Not much incentive was needed though, as he haa chosen a beautiful grassy spot with firewood handy, besides which the | + | |
- | sun was shining; Dot didn't feel very hungry because at morning tea, | + | |
- | she was one of the lucky recipients of seven ounces of Walnuts " | + | |
- | Reluctantly tearing ourselves away from the lunch spot, we followed. the river upstream. It wasn't long to Bonnum Pic Creek and farm house "River Lodge" on the other side. We hadn't gone far along the | + | |
- | nearby road when we were startled by- rifle shots in our direction. Some fortunate (to escape) birds were also startled. Pat arrested the poachers' | + | |
- | It is every bit as quick and much more pleasant walking along the river downstream from Douglas Flat, Also the road is rather uncertain of the direction it wants to go in the vicinity of Bonnum Pic. Pat | + | |
- | knew of a gully plus ridge below Fowlers Flat which would bring us on | + | |
- | to the road after this wandering section. The reward of our climb was the sight of a beautiful White Box in flower. | + | |
- | Back on the trail for a few miles and then Burnt Flat Creek and | + | Having become tired of the road, we headed down to the river. We didn't go across to Joorilands. Not because the river was up. Oh no! But because it was close upon lunch time Lunch time was soon decreed |
- | up the road which was constructed, | + | by he rushing off to obtain a bucket of water to give us more incentive to halt. Not much incentive was needed though, as he had chosen a beautiful grassy spot with firewood handy, besides which the |
- | point. Other parts of it are exteemely | + | sun was shining; Dot didn't feel very hungry because at morning tea, she was one of the lucky recipients of seven ounces of Walnuts " |
- | Pat, who attended to the gates, was subject to an icy blast from the west has his numbed fingers grappled with chains and wires. We let Dave's higher riding Holden Utility carry most of the load back to Vittagong. This was just as well because the mud was quite deep on the "New Work" section of the road. It was a relief to get through to Charlie' | + | |
- | -After Mr. Lee had shown us some of his bushwalking photos we left | + | Reluctantly tearing ourselves away from the lunch spot, we followed the river upstream. It wasn't long to Bonnum Pic Creek and farm house "River Lodge" on the other side. We hadn't gone far along the nearby road when we were startled by rifle shots in our direction. Some fortunate (to escape) birds were also startled. Pat arrested the poachers' |
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+ | It is every bit as quick and much more pleasant walking along the river downstream from Douglas Flat. Also the road is rather uncertain of the direction it wants to go in the vicinity of Bonnum Pic. Pat | ||
+ | knew of a gully plus ridge below Fowlers Flat which would bring us on to the road after this wandering section. The reward of our climb was the sight of a beautiful White Box in flower. | ||
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+ | Back on the trail for a few miles and then Burnt Flat Creek and up the road which was constructed, | ||
+ | point. Other parts of it are extremely | ||
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+ | Pat, who attended to the gates, was subject to an icy blast from the west has his numbed fingers grappled with chains and wires. We let Dave's higher riding Holden Utility carry most of the load back to Mittagong. This was just as well because the mud was quite deep on the "New Work" section of the road. It was a relief to get through to Charlie' | ||
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+ | After Mr. Lee had shown us some of his bushwalking photos we left | ||
for Sydney, having enjoyed. our trip to Burragorang and its Walls despite a wet weekend. | for Sydney, having enjoyed. our trip to Burragorang and its Walls despite a wet weekend. | ||
- | 9. WAS @Milt* 064.0461, | ||
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- | From Mike Feller & Ross WYborn | ||
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- | DY PALLIN' | ||
- | andara Bogong model sleeping bags made wider to contain half bags and down jackets.- They were kindly donated | ||
- | Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd., 109a Bathurst Street, Sydney. | ||
- | A no time throughout the entire expedition did any membe | ||
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- | ve to use his half bag even when the temperature aropp low 0 F. (-3o F was the lowest temperature recorded), | ||
- | below freezing point. I personally, never had to use down jacket as well as my sleeping bag. " | ||
- | CONGRATULATE: | + | ====== |
- | The Australian Andean Expedition on their success, al | + | |
- | d* | + | |
- | jectives were attained including the climbing | + | |
- | The inspiration and motive force behind this expedit | + | |
- | developed in the bushwalking and mountaineering activ | + | |
- | is here in the Australian bush and mountains and the New aland Alps. This spirit of adventure is in all who by | + | |
- | "ping, walking and climbing, activities that require led and.tested lightweight equipment, Paddymade equipm | + | |
- | Buy your Paddymade gear and all your camping and el' | + | |
- | gear from Paddy Pallin Pty. Ltd., 109a Bathurst Stree (Inv. | + | A WARNING TO BUSHWALKING PARENTS! |
- | Phone 26-2685 Thee Adventure Shop. Latest catalogue w available. | + | |
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- | PADDY PAWN | + | |
- | lightweight Camp Gear | + | |
- | 1st Hear, MA Bathurst Street, Sydney | + | |
- | 26.2685 | + | |
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- | 20. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER October, | + | |
+ | From your Club Psychiatrist. Is your child normal? Does he refuse to go bushwalking\\ | ||
+ | a) because he plays sport on Saturday\\ | ||
+ | b) because it's boring?\\ | ||
+ | c) because he has B.O.? | ||
- | THE EVOLUTION OF A UNIQUE PSYCHOLOGICAL TYPE | + | When made to wear old clothes, does he\\ |
- | A WARNING TO BUSHWALEING PARENTS! | + | a) try not to be seen?\\ |
- | From your Club Psychiatrist. Is your child normal? | + | b) cook them and eat them?\\ |
- | Does he refuse to go bushwalking | + | |
- | a) because he plays sport on Saturday | + | |
- | b) because it's boring? | + | |
- | c) because he has B.O.? When made to wear old clothes, does he | + | |
- | a) try not to be seen? | + | |
- | b) cook them and eat them? | + | |
c) go naked? | c) go naked? | ||
- | Does he refuse to collect firewood | + | |
- | a) because his shoulders are sore? | + | Does he refuse to collect firewood\\ |
- | b) because he has to find a special beetle? | + | a) because his shoulders are sore?\\ |
+ | b) because he has to find a special beetle?\\ | ||
c) because his hands will got soiled? | c) because his hands will got soiled? | ||
- | When told not to bump the side of the tent, does he | + | |
- | a) jump up and down? | + | When told not to bump the side of the tent, does he\\ |
- | b) draw designs in the moisture? | + | a) jump up and down?\\ |
+ | b) draw designs in the moisture?\\ | ||
c) sleep outside to avoid the drips? | c) sleep outside to avoid the drips? | ||
If you can answer " | If you can answer " | ||
- | It appears that we have, for the first time, a phenomenon which has evolved uniquely as a byproduct of the comparatively recent minority activity of bushwalking. That is to say, there have appeared on the scene, individuals with bushwalking parents. This newis trying to establish itself in a predominantly non-bushwalking environment, | + | It appears that we have, for the first time, a phenomenon which has evolved uniquely as a byproduct of the comparatively recent minority activity of bushwalking. That is to say, there have appeared on the scene, individuals with bushwalking parents. This new breed is trying to establish itself in a predominantly non-bushwalking environment, |
- | As a product of the above system, I feel it is. my duty to enlighten parents and at least put them in a position where they can recognise the signs in their children which point to normal state, | + | As a product of the above system, I feel it is my duty to enlighten parents and at least put them in a position where they can recognise the signs in their children which point to normal state, |
" | " | ||
- | 1. The Sandwich Syndrome: | + | 1. The Sandwich Syndrome:\\ |
- | This condition is likely to be found in any child subjected to | + | This condition is likely to be found in any child subjected to the trauma of a |
- | the trauma of a Lial.-21-b. At lunchtime, the school playground | + | |
- | becomes a centre for hard bargaining for your child as he learns to barter his vitamin packed-raisin and honey or cheese and date sandwiches for another child' | + | |
In fact it will be found to have a noticeable inferiority complex, and indeed, it just refuses to be flogged. | In fact it will be found to have a noticeable inferiority complex, and indeed, it just refuses to be flogged. | ||
- | Your child then, will find himself in a dilemma. He may try to | + | Your child then, will find himself in a dilemma. He may try to overcome it by the method of " |
- | overcome it by the method of " | + | |
- | 2Q The Composition Complex: | + | |
+ | 2 The Composition Complex:\\ | ||
All bushwalkers' | All bushwalkers' | ||
Our exceedingly unimaginative school system ensures that after nine out of ten school holidays, the pupils will be required to write an essay entitled "My Holiday" | Our exceedingly unimaginative school system ensures that after nine out of ten school holidays, the pupils will be required to write an essay entitled "My Holiday" |
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