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- | |Editorial| |Page 2| | + | |Editorial| |2| |
|At The April General Meeting|Jim Brown|3| | |At The April General Meeting|Jim Brown|3| | ||
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- | ====== EDITORIAL | + | ===== EDITORIAL ===== |
On 1st. June, 1931 the first issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | On 1st. June, 1931 the first issue of "The Sydney Bushwalker" | ||
Brenda White, Rene Browne and Myles Dunphy. The purpose of the magazine was stated briefly in that first issue:- | Brenda White, Rene Browne and Myles Dunphy. The purpose of the magazine was stated briefly in that first issue:- | ||
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- | ====== AT THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING ====== | + | ===== AT THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING ===== |
+ | By Jim Brown\\ | ||
- | By Jim Brown | + | The new President, Spiro Ketas, beamed at the gathering, tapped gently on the gong, and declared the April meeting open at 8.23 p.m. There were no newcomers to welcome, and the lengthy minutes of the Annual Meeting were accepted without demur. In answer to a question, Spiro said Federation as yet had no advice on the legality of lighting cooking fires in the National Parks. It has been resolved at the Annual Meeting that some proposals for the Kangaroo Valley land put forward by the retiring Management Committee would be debated after publicity had been given in the magazine: however, production of the magazine had been delayed, and it was therefore suggested that the discussion be held over until May. |
- | The new President, Spiro Ketas, beamed at the gathering, tapped gently on the gong, and declared the April meeting open at 8.23 p.m. There were no newcomers to welcome, and the lengthy minutes of the Annual Meeting were accepted without demur- In answer to a question, Spiro said Federation as yet had no advice on the legality of lighting cooking fires in the National Parks. It has been resolved at the Annual Meeting that some proposals for the Kangaroo Valley land put forward by the retiring Management Committee would be debated after publicity had been given in the magazine: however, production of the magazine had been delayed, and it was therefore suggested that the | + | |
- | discussion be held over until Yay. | + | Correspondence included a reply from Harold English, the agent who had negotiated the Kangaroo Valley purchase, in acknowledgment of the Club's letter of appreciation: |
- | Correspondence included a reply from Harold English, the agent | + | |
- | who had negotiated the Kangaroo Valley purchase, in acknowledgment of the Club's letter of appreciation: | + | The conventional monthly reports were rather light-on. The Treasurer was just back from holidays, and had not been able to complete |
- | how it sounded to your reportdr,',s dim old ears). The National Parks Assocn. advocated that conservationists everywhere write their local parliamentary representatives supporting the Budawang National | + | U' |
- | Park proposal. The Dungalla Club endorsed the scheme to spend their donation on plants for the Kangaroo Valley area. And, wonderful to | + | |
- | relate, the Federation financial statement for the year ended 30th June last was received - if nothing else it indicates perhaps the trouble Federation has in getting workers. | + | |
- | The conventional monthly reports were rather light-on. The | + | |
- | Treasurer was just back from holidays, and had not been able to com- | + | |
- | plete the March statement. And apparently walks leaders had been | + | |
- | remiss so that Alan Pike (to his considerable relief, as he had a | + | |
- | heavy cold) made his walks report brief. It covered mention of Ramon | + | |
- | U' | + | |
- | day walk to Burning Palms on March 22, with 22 people, all of whom | + | |
- | managed to avoid being misled by white blazes on trees which wont in the wrong direction (the blazes were in the wrong direction, not the | + | |
trees). | trees). | ||
- | Don. Finch now arose to report on Frank Rigby' | ||
- | s vention by shooters, people living off the land on water melon, eel | ||
- | and sweet corn and mushrooms and figs, and the collection at an abandoned property of a 151b0 butter crock. Not surprisingly, | + | Don Finch now arose to report on Frank Rigby' |
- | In the absence of a 7ritten Federation Report, Phil Butt commented briefly, and said there was a need for organisers for the Ball in September. Pat Harrison mentioned an appalling array of litter at aatsh Camp on the back road to Oolong, and suggested a Federationorp-anised clean up weekend. Phil said he would bringthis up next meeting, and mentioned that a CFN Party spent a half-day twelve months ago trying to purify thn same spot. | + | |
- | Now General Business, with Dot Butler telling us the Deacocks had purchased an additional block at Kangaroo Valley, contiguous with the Quakers and of 89 acres at a price 61,000 higher than ours. She also mentioned that this was Marie Byles' 70th birthday, and the meeting enthusiastically took up her suggestion of a congratulatory note. | + | |
- | Frank Ashdown spoke of the possible high shire rates on the Kangaroo Valley land, and asked Dot if she had any solution g Dot said the 2rnagement Committee was looking to it, and would have proposals at the general discussion on the land next month. | + | |
- | Phil Hall told the meeting of a Save Kurnell Committee, with the objective of preserving Towra Point, Kurnell peninsula and the intervening bays in as unspoiled condition as possible there was to be a public meeting at Gymoa on April 15. Phil Butt contributed some news of the attempt to retain the liquor licence of the old ITewnes Hotel. | + | |
- | To wind up the night, Owen Marks referred again to his theory that burn bash and bury should be up-dated. If bottles and the like were to be interred in great numbers at popular camping spots, the whole place would be defiled. From such places, litter should be carried out. As a first move, the prusent slogan, on the walks programme should be changed. Dot Butler mentioned a visit to Math Mackay, the author of the original verses Math had agreed that some chan,F;e may be desirable, and -7es prepared to revise the wording. It was agreed in the meantime that the slogan be deleted from the walks programme, until Math's amendment was received. As a footnote, Phil Butt said all rubbish would be carried away from Federation' | + | |
- | And 70 buried the April meeting at 9.15 p.m. | + | |
- | ====== FLANNEL FLOWER PASS AND LACY'S CREEK ====== | + | In the absence of a written Federation Report, Phil Butt commented briefly, and said there was a need for organisers for the Ball in September. Pat Harrison mentioned an appalling array of litter at Batsh Camp on the back road to Colong, and suggested a Federation organised clean up weekend. Phil said he would bring this up next meeting, and mentioned that a CMW Party spent a half-day twelve months ago trying to purify the same spot. |
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+ | Now General Business, with Dot Butler telling us the Deacocks had purchased an additional block at Kangaroo Valley, contiguous with the Quakers and of 89 acres at a price $1,000 higher than ours. She also mentioned that this was Marie Byles' 70th birthday, and the meeting enthusiastically took up her suggestion of a congratulatory note. | ||
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+ | Frank Ashdown spoke of the possible high shire rates on the Kangaroo Valley land, and asked Dot if she had any solutions. Dot said the Management Committee was looking to it, and would have proposals at the general discussion on the land next month. | ||
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+ | Phil Hall told the meeting of a Save Kurnell Committee, with the objective of preserving Towra Point, Kurnell peninsula and the intervening bays in as unspoiled condition as possible there was to be a public meeting at Gymea on April 15. Phil Butt contributed some news of the attempt to retain the liquor licence of the old Newnes Hotel. | ||
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+ | To wind up the night, Owen Marks referred again to his theory that burn, bash and bury should be up-dated. If bottles and the like were to be interred in great numbers at popular camping spots, the whole place would be defiled. From such places, litter should be carried out. As a first move, the present slogan, on the walks programme should be changed. Dot Butler mentioned a visit to Kath Mackay, the author of the original verses Kath had agreed that some change may be desirable, and was prepared to revise the wording. It was agreed in the meantime that the slogan be deleted from the walks programme, until Kath's amendment was received. As a footnote, Phil Butt said all rubbish would be carried away from Federation' | ||
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+ | And we buried the April meeting at 9.15 pm. | ||
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+ | ===== FLANNEL FLOWER PASS AND LACY'S CREEK ===== | ||
+ | By Pat Harrison\\ | ||
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+ | It was clear moonlight at 1.10 a.m. on Good Friday when four of us reached Batsh Camp. A few other cars were already there and the Troggers were making a lot of noise, so much so that by 2.00 a.m. our hackles were up and they were told to cut it out. Batsh Camp used to be a beautiful sub-alpine camping ground, but now it has become a garbage dump, with refuse ranging from football socks through empty demi-johns and plastic bottles to putrefying foodstuffs and dead rabbits. Any uncommitted person who sees this scene of shame would not be impressed by the fight to save Colong; and of course the mess at Colong Caves is almost as bad. | ||
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+ | After a short sleep of very doubtful value because of the activities of persons unacquainted with the Bush- walking Code of Ethics we were on the track by 7.50 a.m., with the bluest of blue skies overhead and high hopes for its continuance. Our route was across Kooragang Mountain to a Pass at GR134816 (Pindook). This is a pass which we discovered on a previous Club walk, and as it does not appear to be named or known we have given it the name of Flannel Flower Pass so that it could be associated with the Sydney Bush Walkers. | ||
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+ | The peninsula near the pass is flat and narrow and gives good views across to Bull's Knob, Little Rick, Alum Hill, and the cleared ground around the old Colong Homestead. Flannel flowers grow nearby under a grove of Casuarinas, so the name is appropriate in more ways than one. The pass is a narrow gully in the sheer sandstone, and from the bottom we sidled around to the point before dropping down to Barralier' | ||
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+ | We reached the dilapidated Colong Homestead at 11.10 a.m, expecting to gather quinces to supplement our rations. But alas they were all gone, not even one lying on the ground or nodding on the topmost twigs. Cows not being able to climb-trees, | ||
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+ | We all, by the way, marvelled at Doug's monastic frugality during this walk, for he carries the exact amount of food and that's that---- no succumbing to temptation and eating all his goodies at once, unlike young Peter Franks who was 'light on' for tucker by Saturday night. For example, Doug's quota of stewed peaches for the four days was four pieces, and each night he would remove one piece from its container and eat it without even the slightest trembling when he replaced the lid. Doug is a placid and undemonstrative gentleman, consequently he did not bat an eyelid when I produced 12 bananas but "even the ranks of Tuscany can't forbear to ceer" and when I went on to produce 3 packets of Scotch Fingers and 2 pounds of crapes, he was unable to control a slight raising of the eyebrows. | ||
- | By Pat Harrison | ||
- | It was clear moonlight at 1.10 a.m. on Good Friday when four of us reached Batsh Camp. A few other oars were already there and the Troggers were making | ||
- | a lot of noise, so much so that by 2.00 a.m. our hackles wore up and they were told to cut it out. Batsh Camp used to be a beautiful sub-alpine camping ground, but now it has become p, garbage dump, with refuse ranging from gootbr,11 socks through empyt demi-johns and | ||
- | plastic bottles to putrefying foodstuffs and dead | ||
- | rabbits. Any uncommitted person who sees this scene of shame would not be impressed by the fight to save Oolong; and of course the mess at Co/ong Caves is almost as bad. | ||
- | After a short sleep of very doubtful va'ue because of the activities of persons unacquainted with the Bush- walking Code of Ethics we were on the track by 7.50 a.m., with the bluest of blue skies overhead and high hopes for its continuance. OUT route was across Kooragang | ||
- | Mountain to a Pass at GR134816 (Pindook). This is a pass which we discovered on a previous Club walk, | ||
- | and as it does not appear to ho named or known we have given it the nme of Flannel Flower Pass so that it | ||
- | Icould be associated with the Sydney Bush Walkers. | ||
- | We reached the dilapidated Colong Homestead at 11.10 a.m, expecting to gather quinces to supulement our :rations; But alas they were all gone, hot even one lying on the ground or nodding on the topmost twigs. Cows not being able to climb-trees, | ||
- | The peninsula near the pass is flat and narrow | ||
- | and gives good views across to Bull's Knob, Little Rick, Alum Hill, and the cleared ground around the old Colong Homestead. Flannel flowers grow nearby under a grove of Casuarinas, so the name is appropriate in more ways than one. The pass is a narrow gully in the sheer sandstone, and from the bottom we sidled around to the point before dropping down to Barralier' | ||
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- | each year and gathers in the harvest: for indeed the trees wore laden a little while ago. Doug Frewer, a. man of wonderful discipline in the matter of food, was somewhat disappointed, | ||
- | 1:Te all, by the way, marvelled at Doug's monastic frugality during tinis walk, for he carries the exact amount of food and that's that---- no succumbing to temptation and eating all his goodies at once, unlike young Peter Franks who was 'light on' for tucker by Saturday night. For ,:,xample, Doug's quota of stewed peaches for the four days was four pieces, and each night he would remove one piece from its container ana eat it without even the slightest trembling when he replaced the lid. Doug is a placid and undemonstrative gentleman, consequently ho did not bat an eyelid when I produced 12 bananas but "even the ranlzx of Tuscany can't forbear to ceer" and when I went on to produce 3 packets of Scotch Firers and 2 pounds of crapes, he was unable to control a slight raising of the eyebrows. | ||
Lunch was drowsy and slumbrous time of 90 minutes under the Ribbon Gums at Colong. There is something ineffably sad about a tumbledown human habitation, and you find yourself wondering whether it ever held happiness and whether children once played nearby or ate green quinces and suffered for it. | Lunch was drowsy and slumbrous time of 90 minutes under the Ribbon Gums at Colong. There is something ineffably sad about a tumbledown human habitation, and you find yourself wondering whether it ever held happiness and whether children once played nearby or ate green quinces and suffered for it. | ||
- | It was really hard to bestir ourselves after lunch, for the beautiful day was warmish for walking and we all lacked sleep, but we later learnt what wonders the few seconds of shut-eye | + | |
- | under the trees had done for us. The rest of today' | + | It was really hard to bestir ourselves after lunch, for the beautiful day was warmish for walking and we all lacked sleep, but we later learnt what wonders the few seconds of shut-eye under the trees had done for us. The rest of today' |
- | around the eastern side of Little Rick (looking for all the world like a tonsured | + | |
- | .eanoramas | + | We were on the track by 7.00 a.m., crossed the Tonalli, ascended the buttress to the tableland above Lacy's Pass (where we sat around for half an hour to take in the far-ranging views), headed north-east to the Amphitheatre Pass at GR293911 |
- | Foodless | + | |
- | uner the wattle trees through a clear and dewless night until 6.00 a.m. on Easter | + | After lunch on Easter |
- | r' | + | |
- | east to the Amphitheatre Pass at GR2939I1 | + | We abdulled the blue tent between two slender Blue Gums just up the North Canyon from the junction. |
- | MAY 1970 TI SYDNEY BUSHWALICER Page 7 | + | |
- | extending for miles:up and down the loveliest of valleys. The Amphitheatre Pass is a circular basin surrounded by low rocks and with a floor of well-spaced trees and green Tracken, and you simply follow the creek through the slot in the sandstone and then walk dawn | + | We buried him darkly at dead of night,\\ |
- | the slope to Lacy's Creek. The basin immediately to the west is a ' | + | The sods with our bayonets turning;\\ |
- | After lunch on Baster | + | By the struggling Moonbeam' |
- | 7s abdulled the blue tent between two slender Blue Gums just up the North Canyon from the junction. | + | And the lantern dimly burning.\\ |
- | We buried him darkly at dead. of night, The sods with our bayonets turning; | + | |
- | By the struggling Moonbeam' | + | |
It was good to be camping in a locked valley that modern life will never reach and spoil. | It was good to be camping in a locked valley that modern life will never reach and spoil. | ||
- | On Sunday morning we were away at 7.15 a.m. and by 10.00 a.m. had reached our proposed exit at GR314948 (Burragorang). A half an hour soon went by here in taking in nourishment, | ||
- | short but scungy rain-forest-tyloe spur between the creeks up to the cliff line, not knowing whether it would ' | ||
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- | did not want to use it because it would take uS Off our course. | ||
- | 7hen we reached' | ||
- | Aora | ||
- | gorang). From the to of our cliff it only looked a stone' | ||
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- | From the cliff top at CR313949 (Burragorang) we steered west by | ||
- | north, and at 11.30 a.m. reached the fretted .platform of sandstone | ||
- | which is spot. height 2450 ft. (GR301952 Burragorang(. This place was another rleasant surprise :for us, the view being firstrate, for we could see something shining in the sun at Medlow,Gap, while the tower on Yarrow Neck and others at Katoomba and 7enttorth Falls were | ||
- | .also visible, to say nothing of allthe country between. Peter built a cairn, Ray supplied an 0valtine tin, I supplied pen and paper, and we all wrote our names and our route and left them in that little | ||
- | tin on Peter' | ||
- | Tableland. | ||
- | Honey Flower (Lambertia Formosa) was in bloom everywhere as we | ||
- | steered our way across the Tonalli Tableland to another memorable vie7 from the cliff line near spot height 2570 ft .(G.R263925 Burra- | ||
- | orang), and then on to Lacy's Pass. | ||
- | The topography at Lacy's Gap cannot be deduced from looking at | ||
- | the map, for there is a completely isolated headland, then Lacy's | ||
- | i:ap between it and the tableland, then Lacy's Pass (a short ramp) | ||
- | on to the tableland. The view from here was farranging ---- Lake | ||
- | ,i urreEcorang and valley, the beehive that is Nt. Jellore, the brown basaJtic fields of Wanganderry, | ||
- | The Peaks, Yerranderie Pe7,k, Byrne' | ||
- | for.:ried by the Tonalli River and the encircling Tonalli Range. Soon from here, it almost se-Gills as if the amphitheatre had been created by sr'e vast primeval eruption. The twists of the Tonalli, | ||
- | the old dark cliffs that front its turns, the chasms and gaps in the | ||
- | surrounding plateau, all lend credence to the fancy that a giant hard scooped it out while sitting here on Lacy's Head. | ||
+ | On Sunday morning we were away at 7.15 a.m. and by 10.00 a.m. had reached our proposed exit at GR314948 (Burragorang). A half an hour soon went by here in taking in nourishment, | ||
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+ | When we reached' | ||
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+ | From the cliff top at GR313949 (Burragorang) we steered west bynorth, and at 11.30 a.m. reached the fretted platform of sandstone which is spot. height 2450 ft. GR301952 (Burragorang). This place was another pleasant surprise for us, the view being firstrate, for we could see something shining in the sun at Medlow Gap, while the tower on Narrow Neck and others at Katoomba and Wentworth Falls were also visible, to say nothing of all the country between. Peter built a cairn, Ray supplied an 0valtine tin, I supplied pen and paper, and we all wrote our names and our route and left them in that little tin on Peter' | ||
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+ | Honey Flower (Lambertia Formosa) was in bloom everywhere as we steered our way across the Tonalli Tableland to another memorable view from the cliff line near spot height 2570 ft (GR263925 Burragorang), | ||
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+ | The topography at Lacy's Gap cannot be deduced from looking at the map, for there is a completely isolated headland, then Lacy's Gap between it and the tableland, then Lacy's Pass (a short ramp) on to the tableland. The view from here was far ranging ---- Lake Burragorang and valley, the beehive that is Mt. Jellore, the brown balsatic fields of Wanganderry, | ||
+ | surrounding plateau, all lend credence to the fancy that a giant hand scooped it out while sitting here on Lacy's Head. | ||
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+ | Such colours and no other but what the Burragorang offers were on the Burragorang Walls this afternoon as we trudged back to Yerranderie. Is there a more changefully beautiful region anywhere? And to think of those unimaginative Englishman from the cement company who walked from Yerranderie to Picton and then said they could not understand why anyone would want to walk in this country! Their remarks remind me of what Toby said to Sir Andrew Aguecheek ---- if You pricked him you would not get enough blood out of him to clog the foot of a flea. | ||
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+ | It was 6.00 p.m. and getting dark when we reached Yerranderie, | ||
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+ | Yerranderie! What memories around it clings of other days and other walkers! And where are they now? The Post Office has been repaired and painted and is oocupied. Alas what was once a free chalet for walkers with scenic views from the balcony is now out of bounds. | ||
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+ | The Hebe at Oberon was confused by the request for one pint of Toohey' | ||
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+ | And. thus ended another good Easter walk, a walk which took us into some of the best walking country in the Mother State, to a place where you can camp with the feeling that you are away from it all, a desideratum not easily achieved in these days of ' | ||
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+ | __**FROM "THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD" | ||
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+ | //"Sir Garfield Barwick, in his role as president of the Australian Conservation Foundation: Man has got to find a new balance of nature. In the old days the surroundings kept him in check. He couldn' | ||
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+ | ===== ONE MORE MONTH ===== | ||
+ | By Observer.\\ | ||
- | Such colours and no other but what the Burragorang offers were on the Burragorang Walls this afternoon as we trudged back to Yerranderie. Is there a more changefully beautiful region anywhere? And to think of those ' | ||
- | Their remarks remind me of what Toby said to Sir Andrew Aguecheek ---- if You pricked him you would not get enough blood out of him to clog the foot of a flea. | ||
- | It was 6.00 p.m. and getting dark when we reached Yerranderie, | ||
- | so we gathered water at the Ranger' | ||
- | lerranderiel what memories around it clings Of other days and | ||
- | other walkers! And where are thoy' | ||
- | The Hebe at Oberon was confused by the request for one pint of | ||
- | Toohey' | ||
- | and one schooner of Resch', | ||
- | a second one because he was driving, but he took a major part in the demolition of 10 Packets of Potato Chips). | ||
- | And. thusended another good Easter 7alk, a walk which took us into some of the best walking country in the Mother State, to a place where you can camp with the feeling that you are away from it all, a desideratum not easily achieved in these days of ' | ||
- | ********************** | ||
- | FROM "THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD" | ||
- | "Sir Garfield Barwick, in his role as president of the Australian Conservation Foundations Tam has got to find a new balance of nature. In the old days the surroundings kept him in check. He couldn' | ||
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- | IT'S TEE LATEST AT PADDY' | ||
- | It is scarce because every time we . display one it gets sold. It weighs | ||
- | 2 lbs. and packs into 6" x 12". Demand to see one now What are they? The long-awaited superlight summer weight sleeping bag in superdown and blue terylene at $32.00. | ||
- | We have two winter specials for keen | ||
- | buyers. Blue poplin anoraks; heavy quality:- $10.00 to clear. Also famous New Zealand " | ||
- | -- in blue or red checks:- $12.00 | ||
- | Skiing is in the air again. Book equipment and accommodation at Paddy' | ||
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- | 1st. Floor, 109 Bathurst St., SYDNEY, | ||
- | Phones 26.2685. | ||
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- | Lightweight Camp Gear | ||
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- | May, 1970. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 11. | ||
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- | xxxxx********************xx** By Observer.*********** | ||
- | *****AXX**XXX** | ||
Seen in the Club room at the last General Meeting (13th. May) was Tim Coffey, who has been reinstated as an Active Member of the Sydney Bushwalkers after an absence of about 20 years. Tim is well known to the older Club Members and we are glad to bear that he will be back in circulation again. | Seen in the Club room at the last General Meeting (13th. May) was Tim Coffey, who has been reinstated as an Active Member of the Sydney Bushwalkers after an absence of about 20 years. Tim is well known to the older Club Members and we are glad to bear that he will be back in circulation again. | ||
- | *********** | + | |
- | Snow Brown is beaming proudly these days; and with good reason too. Clarrie this month presented him with a bonny, bouncing, nine-pound baby boy - Ivan Graff. Congratulations and best wishes from S.B.T. | + | |
- | *********** | + | Snow Brown is beaming proudly these days; and with good reason too. Clarrie this month presented him with a bonny, bouncing, nine-pound baby boy - Ivan Graff. Congratulations and best wishes from S.B.W. |
- | rrho were those two wandering vagabonds in the Club room last ' | + | |
- | *********** | + | |
- | Also on the going-away list are Craig and Marcia Shappert, who | + | Who were those two wandering vagabonds in the Club room last Wednesday, you might ask (if you're a newcomer to the Club). |
- | are going home to the States to sho-7 little P.J. (Peter Jerald) off to family and friends, and to transact a few business odds and ends. Marcia leaves this week and Craig will follow later. They' | + | |
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- | The weekend of 21st - 23rd May should see a group of walkers witnessing a re-enactment of the murder of Fred Tard, alias " | + | Also on the going-away list are Craig and Marcia Shappert, who are going home to the States to show little P.J. (Peter Jerald) off to family and friends, and to transact a few business odds and ends. Marcia leaves this week and Craig will follow later. They' |
- | a sheep station there. Unfortunately this magazine is too late to give an7 advance publicity, but it should be a good time for those attending. | + | |
- | ********** | + | |
- | 7ho was the Member who s-7-)ent | + | The weekend of 21st-23rd May should see a group of walkers witnessing a re-enactment of the murder of Fred Tard, alias " |
- | ******4***** | + | a sheep station there. Unfortunately this magazine is too late to give any advance publicity, but it should be a good time for those attending. |
- | Page 12. TEE SYDNEY BUSHWA.LITR MAY, | + | |
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- | Wedding bells are in the air around the Club again. Members | + | Who was the Member who spent the WHOLE WEEKEND |
- | Brian Griffiths and Anne Rutherford are to be married on Friday, 21st. May. Congatulations and best wishes to both of them. | + | |
- | A letter has been received from Margaret and Ross Wyborn who are now living in Vancouver, Canada. Ross led the Australian Andean Expedition last year (see Scial Notes, | + | |
+ | Wedding bells are in the air around the Club again. Members Brian Griffiths and Anne Rutherford are to be married on Friday, 21st. May. Congatulations and best wishes to both of them. | ||
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+ | A letter has been received from Margaret and Ross Wyborn who are now living in Vancouver, Canada. Ross led the Australian Andean Expedition last year (see Social | ||
magazine there will be an article describing some of their wanderings. | magazine there will be an article describing some of their wanderings. | ||
- | Tho was the bod who booked his seat for " | + | |
- | show a week early. None other than President Spiro I'm told. Another | + | |
- | mystery is, what happened to him on the actual night; he didn't turn up, | + | Who was the bod who booked his seat for " |
- | ****** ,,,,,, | + | |
- | CLASSICAL MUSIC | + | |
- | EVENING11 | + | ===== NOTICES ===== |
- | .., | + | |
- | DUNGALLA CLUB | + | DUNGALLA CLUB\\ |
- | On Friday, 10th. July, the 1 Dungan& | + | On Friday, 10th. July, the Dungalla |
- | , holding its Annual Club | + | If you are interested in this function, give your name to the Social Secretary, Owen Marks. |
- | 1 | + | |
- | at Ye Olde Crusty | + | CLASSICAL MUSIC EVENING!!\\ |
- | g 255 George Street, | + | Owen Marks is organising an evening of classical music at the home of Jim and Kath Brown |
- | Members of the Sydney | + | TIME: 7.30 p.m. DATE: Friday, 19th. June, 1970. ADDRESS: 103 Gipps Street, Drummoyne |
- | Bushwalkors | + | If you enjoy fine music come along and have a good time; if you don't enjoy fine music, come along and be educated. Bring your own cheese. WINE & BISCUITS SUPPLIED. |
- | f invitthd | + | |
- | 7 and attend this function, SS | + | ===== LIGHTNING RIDGE- AND BACK. ===== |
- | Tickets are $3.00 each, | + | |
- | and the Reunion will last If from 6.30 p.m. until 10. | + | |
- | 1 is If you are interested in this function, give your name to the Social Secretary, Owen Marks. | + | |
- | Owen Marks is organising an evening of classical music at | + | |
- | the home of Jim and Kath Brown | + | |
- | DATE: Friday, 19th. June, 1970. ADDRESS: 103 Gipps Street, Drummoyne | + | |
- | If you enjoy fine music come along and have a good time; tl if you don't enjoy fine music, | + | |
- | come along and be educated. Bring your own cheese. WINE & BISCUITS SUPPLIED. | + | |
- | Owen (30-1827) or Kath (81-2675): | + | |
- | Dinner and Social Reunion | + | |
- | 4 TIME: 7.30 p.m. | + | |
- | ,.11,0=MMMii, | + | |
- | May, 1970. THE SYDNEY BUSH7ALKER Page 13, | + | |
- | *4ceex ***-X ********************-X X X ******************** X X X*************** | + | |
We left about 8 p.m. on Thursday and drove through the mild and starry night to a meeting point, eleven miles beyond Orange. Three cars arrived about midnight. The fourth was somewhat late, having taken a wrong turning and come via Singleton, Muswellbrook and Rylstone. Having driven for three hours over dusty unmade roads, the | We left about 8 p.m. on Thursday and drove through the mild and starry night to a meeting point, eleven miles beyond Orange. Three cars arrived about midnight. The fourth was somewhat late, having taken a wrong turning and come via Singleton, Muswellbrook and Rylstone. Having driven for three hours over dusty unmade roads, the | ||
- | weary all night drivers camped at the appointed place about 4 a.m. | + | weary all night drivers camped at the appointed place about 4 a.m. They were given a small compensation by sighting Bennetts comet, impressively large and beautiful, heading into an eastern sky just showing faint traces of dawn. |
- | They were given a small compensation by sighting Bennetts comet, impressively large and beautiful, heading into an eastern sky just showing faint traces of dawn. | + | |
- | On Friday we covered the remaining miles to Lightning Ridge by | + | On Friday we covered the remaining miles to Lightning Ridge by 5p.m. all powdered with red dust and panting in the hot afternoon sun. We had spent morning tea and lunch on the Castlereagh River, and whilst the water wasn't deep enough for swimming, we could at least lie in it and make ourselves wet. Although the Ridge is only about 40 ft high, it rose like a giant whale-back in the vast pancake-flat landscape. |
- | 5 r.rn., all powdered with red dust and panting in the hot afternoon sun. | + | |
- | 7o had spent morning tea and lunch on the Castlereagh River, and | + | We camped on bare red clay, hard as concrete, while around us red-backed |
- | whilst the water wasn't deep enough for swimming, we could at least lie in it and make ourselves wet. Although the Ridge is only about 40 ft high, it rose like a giant whale-back in tlqe vast pancake- | + | |
- | flat landscape. | + | Early Saturday morning we went to the bore-water swimming pools. Hot mineral water is supplied free in showers and laundry for anyone who wants it. The largest swimming pool is about 20 ft in diameter and hot enough |
- | 7e camped on bare red clay, hard as concrete, while around us | + | |
- | red-backed | + | Between tourists and visitors to the Easter race meeting the Pub was rather full, but after a brief delay we secured our counter lunch. Suitably refreshed with beer and tucker we returned to the mullockheaps, this time trying a spot further |
- | the coast. Dead timber abounded, and within minutes we had one of the famous Cotton crown-fires to singe our hair and char everything to cinders. The geologically minded picked like cheeks | + | |
- | watching sparks whirl 11D into the twighlight and imbibing a little | + | Our camp was to be at Collarenobri, |
- | bottled grape juice to make the ground seem softer. | + | |
- | Early Saturday morning we went to the bore-water swimming pools. Hot mineral water is supplied free in showers and laundry for anyone | + | Having waited an hour at the rendezvous without |
- | who wants it.. The largest swimming pool is about 20 ft in diameter and hot enoug for a bath. Although slightly sulphurous, | + | |
- | driekable | + | The campers were up long before the sun, and the ashes of the previous nights bonfire revived for a leisurely breakfast. The missing car finally joined us and we continued over unmade roads to Moree whore we stopped at a dry creek bed for morning tea. At Narrabri we refilled water bottles and petrol tanks, then decided to detour and visit the Nandewah Range. This small range rises steeply from the flat countryside, |
- | we sat on the Post Office verandah with the locals and waited for the | + | |
- | Pub to open. The vital thirst - quehching | + | Here is splendid bushwalking country, with massive |
- | walk - in mine, about a mile from town. This is a tourist attraction constructed by one of the enterprising locals, it shows | + | to inspire the campers. After tea, a corroboree was held, so long and vociferous, it silenced even the bullfrogs. |
- | hor7 a mine is operated and displays a selection of polished stones to tempt tYe affluent. Thus inspired, we spent some time browsing over the mullock heaps, in the company of about a hundred other tourist. The great mounds of pale yellow clay are a distinctive feature of the Ridge, visible from a considerable distance, with the tops of little | + | |
- | trees poking out forlornly, like discarded feather dusters. Some | + | Morning was heralded by flocks of currawongs and a heavy mist. The previous night there had been some plans to visit the old volcano crater, before starting home. Now, however, no-one was interested as the bone chilling mist drove everyone deeper into their sleeping bags. Only a blazing fire and cries of ' |
- | of us found gragments | + | |
- | Page 14. TEE SYD1TEY BUSH-011110R May, | + | Some tried to do a little sightseeing on the way, and even climbed the track to the top of Mount Kaputar. Shivering in the piercing wind they waited hopefully for the mist to clear, but were driven don by rain and cold. Feeling rather cheated we drove down the dusty road and when rounding a sharp bond surprised a large kangaroo, which was standing on the track. Long-haired and nearly black, he showed up clearly in the scrub as he bounded up the hillside. By the time we were half way down the weather was beautifully warm and clear; only the peaks remained smothered in cloud. |
- | but after two hours of searching in the blazing sun we recoursod | + | |
- | f" | + | Travelling fast in light traffic, the miles reeled away all too quickly. Showers began near Quirindi |
- | Our camp was to be at Coll, | + | |
- | Between tourists and visitors to the Easter race meeting the Pub was rather full, but after a brief ifAt delay wo secured our counter lunch. | + | A REMINDER!! |
- | Suitably refreshed with beer and "1,46 tucker we returned to the mullock | + | Have YOU paid your S.B.W. subscription for the current year? If you are one of the many who are lagging behind, please cough up now. The Treasurer is anxiously awaiting your remittance with receipt book in hand. There' |
- | heaps, this time trying a spot fur' -'" | + | |
- | Having waited an hour at the rendezvous without | + | ACTIVE MEMBERS: $6.00\\ |
- | The campers were up long before the sun, and the ashes of the previous nights bonfire revived for a leisurely breakfast. The missing car finally joined us and we continued over unmade roads to Moro whore we stopped at a dry croek bed for morning tea. At Narrabri we refilled water bottles and petrol tanks, then decided to detour and visit the Nandewah Range. This small range rises steeply from the flat countryside, | + | MARRIED COUPLES: $8.00\\ |
- | Here is splendid bushwalking country, with massive | + | FULLTIME |
- | TIE SYMTEY BUSH7A1= Page 15. | + | NON-ACTIVES:$1.00\\ |
- | , | + | |
- | Nay, 1970 | + | ===== COMING WALKS ===== |
- | ....m..1......n.wirriwolmmem..*=1.1=. | + | The Walks Secretary |
- | ' | + | |
- | to inspire the campers. After tea a corroboree was held, so long and vociferous, it silenced even the bullfrogs. | + | __5TH., 6TH., & 7TH. JUNE.__\\ |
- | Morning was heralded by flocks of currawongs and a heavy mist. The previous night there had been some plans to visit the old volcano crater, before starting home. Now, however, no-one was interested as the bone chilling mist drove everyone deeper into their sleeping bags. Only a blazing fire and cries of ' | + | Many hands are needed to supplement those of Bob Yolinger, who is organising a Working Bee on our land at Kangaroo Valley. Come along and enjoy the social atmosphere whilst digging a toilet, or cleaning away rubbish. A happening for everyone |
- | Some tried to do a little sightseeing on the way, and even climbed the track to the top fo Mount Kaputar. Shivering in the piercing wind they waited hopefully for the mist to clear, but were driven don by rain and cold. Feeling rather cheated we drove down the dusty road and when rounding a sharp bond surprised a large kangaroo, which was standing on the track. Long-haired and nearly black, he showed up clearly in the scrub s he bounded up the hillside. By the time WO Were half way down the weather was beautifully warm and clear; only the peaks remained smothered in cloud. | + | |
- | Travelling fast in light traffic, the miles reeled away all too quickly. Showers began near t' | + | ----------------------------------------- |
- | ***************** | + | |
- | ' | + | If you would rather have a very scenic and not too hard walk this weekend, consider Frank Taeker' |
- | Have YOU paid your s.b.w. subscription for the current year? If you are one of the many who iv3e lagging behind, please cough up now The Treasurer is anxiously awaiting your remittance with receipt book in hand,. There' | + | |
- | mmn,,,, | + | --------------- |
- | ACTIVE ERS: $6.00 WARRTED COUVJES: $8.00 FULLTIME | + | |
- | "mcv,==x4M1, | + | __12TH. TO 15TH. JUNE. LONG WEEKEND__\\ |
- | Page 16. TIM SYDNEY BUSHWALIMR. May, | + | This weekend our Queen has generously provided us with an opportunity to see remote areas. Taking advantage of this offer is Doone Wyborn, who is leading a really fantastic, fabulous, and no doubt freezing skitouring weekend. Judging by the programme, Doone is a JAGUNGAL MAN, and plans to do 21 icy miles starting from Ogilvie' |
- | ..1.111. | + | |
- | ************************* ]:3:7. the Walks secretary ******************** | + | ------------ |
- | 5TH., 6TH., & 7TH. JUNE. | + | If deep freeze doesn' |
- | Many hands are needed to supplement those of Bob Yolinger, who | + | |
- | is organising a Working Bee on our land at Kangaroo Valley. Come along and enjoy the social atmosphere whilst digging a toilet, or cleaning away rubbish. A happening for everyone | + | |
- | If you would rather have a very scenic and not too hard walk | + | -------------- |
- | this weekend, consider Frank Taeker' | + | __20TH - 21ST. JUNE.__\\ |
- | It took much persuasion to get this potentially great leader into action, so let's see what he can do for us. | + | This is.the weekend to discover the truth: How does the Walks Secretary lead a walk? Follow |
- | 12TH. TO 1 TH. JUNE. LONG WEEKEND | + | |
- | This weekend our Queen has generously provided us with an opportunity to see remote areas. Taking advantage of this offer is Doone Wyborn, who is leading a really fantastic, fabulous, | + | |
- | and no doubt freezing skitouring weekend. Judging by the programme, Doone is a JAGUNGAL MAN, and plans to do 21 icy miles starting from Ogilvie' | + | __26TH |
- | If deep freeze doesn' | + | The Sydney Bushies |
- | Yerranderie, | + | |
- | contemplating doing this _walk maybe interested to know that it | + | __A SPECIAL NOTE TO LEADERS:__ Please present a report on your walk (on the necessary form, or not on the necessary form) __as soon as possible__ |
- | will be considered a test walk by the Committee if the itinerary goes as scheduled. | + | |
- | :.4**446* | + | __ANY QUESTIONS__ |
- | 20TH | + | Alan Pike,\\ |
- | 21ST. JUNE. This is.the weekend to discover the truth: How does | + | 8 Sunbeam Ave.,\\ |
- | the Walks Secretary lead a walk? Folio* | + | |
- | may, 1970. TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER tage 179 | + | |
- | 26TH 27TH 28TH. | + | |
- | The Sydifey Busbies | + | |
- | A SPECIAL NOTE TO LEADERS: Please present a report on your walk (on the necessary form, or not on the necessary form) as soon as possible | + | |
- | ELEELIgis | + | |
- | Alan Pike, | + | |
- | &Sunbeam Ave., | + | |
ENFIELD, N.S.W. 2136. Phone 747-3983 (H) | ENFIELD, N.S.W. 2136. Phone 747-3983 (H) | ||
- | *****X***************** | ||
- | BURN BASH AND BURY OR TAKE _IT HONE wi-TH YOU. | ||
- | Over the past few months we have had the continuing debate on whether the burn, bash and bury slogan is still relevant to our times, with regular camping spots being somewhat overused. The general consensus of opinion seams to be that rubbish, particularly tins and bottles, should be taken home. Upon request, Kath McKay has submitted the following as a possible replacement slogan for the walks programme: | ||
- | The tins you carry in your pack Are lighter on the journey back. Though empties are a bore to hump, The Bush is NOT a rubbish dump. | ||
- | *********4(**iONOOF-***************** | ||
- | 0. | ||
- | ,, | ||
- | 7:4 NEW BIGGER SHOWROOM FOR WALKING GEAR. . | + | **__BURN BASH AND BURY OR TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU.__** |
- | "THE CANOE CENTRE" | + | Over the past few months we have had the continuing debate on whether the burn, bash and bury slogan is still relevant to our times, with regular camping spots being somewhat overused. The general consensus of opinion seems to be that rubbish, particularly tins and bottles, should be taken home. Upon request, Kath McKay has submitted the following as a possible replacement slogan for the walks programme: |
- | HIRE YOUR FAIRY DOWN SLEEPING BAG, H?FBAME RACK OR TENT FROM OUR EQUIPMENT HIRE DEPARTMENT. | + | |
- | USE OUR NEW, FREE LIBRARY SERVICE FOR WALKERS AND CLIMBERS. | + | The tins you carry in your pack ere lighter on the journey back.\\ |
- | And just to make sure we are giving you | + | Though empties are a bore to hump,\\ |
- | top service we open at 830 a.m. on Saturday mornings | + | The Bush is NOT a rubbish dump.\\ |
- | 165 Pacific Highway, North Sydney. | + | |
- | 929-6504. | + | ===== MOUNT SOLITARY IN MAY ===== |
- | 1 | + | By Romanticist |
- | May, 1970. TIE SYDEEY BUSHWALICER .. Page 19. | + | |
- | to &CFO TkL | + | Sheila |
- | *************************** | + | |
- | SheIla | + | |
- | 14. | + | |
The main body commenced from Central by train and collected the leader at a quarter to ten at Strathfield. It was beatific to once again be passing through the boautiful mountain scenery, at present turning from green to varying shades of gold and brown. | The main body commenced from Central by train and collected the leader at a quarter to ten at Strathfield. It was beatific to once again be passing through the boautiful mountain scenery, at present turning from green to varying shades of gold and brown. | ||
- | Leaving the Scenic Railway we sidled around the cliffs along the Federal Pass through lush fern scenery, highlighted in places by the golden afternoon sun, then climbed up onto Mount Solitary and Chinaman 's Cave for tea and our overnight camp. On the way our unfortunate leader had three mishaps and now has the possibility of a few nice bruises on various | + | |
- | is usually the grand total for such minor accidents and thereafter she suffered no more. | + | Leaving the Scenic Railway we sidled around the cliffs along the Federal Pass through lush fern scenery, highlighted in places by the golden afternoon sun, then climbed up onto Mount Solitary and Chinaman' |
- | Fortunately, | + | |
- | through the bush from the cave and our water bags were very handy. | + | Fortunately, |
- | With tea finished and the fire built up, everyone gathered round in a cosy semi-circle near the firc. The night was quite warm and still and stars twinkled brightly through the leaves. No moon was visible as yet. | + | |
- | Jack warned us of a prophecy in the Book of R, | + | Jack warned us of a prophecy in the Book of Revelations: |
- | " | + | " |
- | He also warned us that in five years time mankind would all be can- | + | |
- | nibals | + | After a while Barbara Perry asked when we were going to have a singalong. Everyone by this time was relaxed and content so the suggestion was followed up with alacrity and enthusiasm, many an old and new favourite being recalled and sung. Oh, we were in fine voice, all right. Just as well we were out in the bush - way out. |
- | After a while Barbara Perry asked when we were going to have a singalong. Everyone by this time was relaxed and content so the suggestion was followed up with alacrity and enthusiasm, many an | + | |
- | old and new favourite being recalled and sung. Oh, we were in fine voice, all right. Just as well we were out in the bush - way out. | + | Some of the subjects brought up around our campfire I feel may be of interest to all members. One is the Newnes. Ball tabs held later this year, but that's all we know about it yet.. |
- | Page 20. TIE SYDNEY BUST: | + | |
- | Some of the subjects brought up around our campfire I feel may be of interest to all members. One is the Newnes. Ball tabs held later this year, but that's all we know about it yet 0.. | + | I would like to broadcast an idea which we decided to make effective on Sheila' |
- | I would like to broadcast an idea which we decided to make effective on Sheila' | + | |
- | everyone else's preparations and decide which they like and which they don't. If something takes their fancy, then they can buy it secure in | + | Ramon, true to form prepared an unusual nightcap made of heated water, a clove, lemon and lime crystals, rum and sugar. It was quite tasty, but rather sweet. |
- | the knowledge that they will litre it, and vice versa. A bit of cooporation | + | |
- | unnecessary duplication as well as having the best variety available. This venture can be practical as well as fun, remembering of course that dehyd' | + | After a leisurely, unhurried breakfast next morning, everyone was ready to proceed |
- | Ramon true to form prepared an unusual nightcap made of | + | |
- | heated water, a clove, lemon and lime crystals, rum and sugar. It | + | From The Coll we started a rather steep and slippery descent, |
- | was quite tasty, but rather sweet. | + | |
- | After a leisurely, unhurried breakfast next morning, everyone | + | Reunited with Jack, we rockhopped along the dry creokbed to find a pleasant spot to lunch, with a bit of water as well. We came across some very well defined shell and small sea fossils in the rocky creek bed. An unusual feature of this particular side creek of Kedumba |
- | was ready to Proceed | + | |
- | so that if he got a chance he could make a cup of tea before we reached Kedumba Creek at lunchtime. | + | Just down from the fossils, at the junction of the side creek with Kedumba, we camped for lunch, A huge tree had fallen across the mouth of the side crook, blocking the water from the main stream which Sam informed me was undrinkable, |
- | From The Coll we started a rather steep and slippery descent, | + | |
- | May, 1970 mITT SYDNEY BUSE' | + | When the time came to move on we crossed Kedumba Creek at its shallowest point about 75 yards from our picnic spot, before starting the biggest climb of the trip the second part of which was on a steep and winding four wheel drive dirt road. As we climbed this road we could se a splendid |
- | Reunited with Jack, we rockhopped along the dry creokbed to find a pleasant spot to lunch, with a bit of water as well. ' | + | |
- | Just down from the fossils, at the junction of the side creek with Kedumba, we camped for lun3h, A huge tree had fallen across the mouth of the side crook, blocking the water from the main stream which Sam informed me was undrinkable, | + | Reaching the Queen Victoria Hospital at the and of our climb, we know we were on the last leg Wentworth |
- | Men the time came to mo77e on we crossed Kedumba Creek at its shallowest point about 75 yards from our picnic spot, before starting the biggest climb of the tripr the second part of which was on a steep and winding four wheel Iz' | + | |
- | Reaching the c.-ueen | + | I think I can speak for the others as well when I categorically state that it was a grand woolz:encl, in every way. |
- | we know we were on the last le,3 to 7ent.7orth | + | |
- | think I can speak for the others as well when I categorically state that it was a grand woolz:encl, in every way. | + | |
- | *************** | + | __THE CONSERVATION OF KANGAROOS__\\ |
- | THE CONSERVATION OF KANGAROOS | + | "The Foundation (Australian Conservation Foundation) can see no moral argument against the economic utilisation of native animals, provided it is carried out under strict control and is based on biologically sound management procedures." |
- | "The Foundation (Australian Conservation Foundation) can see no moral argument against the economic utilisation of native animals, provided it is carried out under strict control and is based on | + | |
- | biologically sound management procedures." | + | This is an extract from a booklet entitled " |
- | This is an extract from a booklet entitled " | + | |
- | Kangaroos" | + | The Director, Australian Conservation Foundation,\\ |
- | " | + | 191 Royal Pde., PARKVILLE, Vic., 3052. |
- | supplement can be dbtained, free of charge, on application to: | + | |
- | The Director, Australian Conservation Foundation, 191 Royal Pde0,IA...8KVILLE, Vic., 3052. | + | ===== FEDERATION NOTES===== |
- | ************* | + | Reported By Jim Callaway |
- | Page 22. THE SYDNEY BUSHEALKER May, | + | |
- | ***XXX*4.: | + | __SEARCH |
- | Two false alarms were received. One walker had gone out on the Three Peaks walk solo' and was overdue. The alarm was raised on Monday night, but he returned safely to Katoomba that night with a sprained ankle. In the second case, a gentleman | + | Two false alarms were received. One walker had gone out on the Three Peaks walk solo' and was overdue. The alarm was raised on Monday night, but he returned safely to Katoomba that night with a sprained ankle. In the second case, a gentleman |
- | a walk around Govett' | + | |
- | of domestic friction he became mislaid. Colin Putt called requesting | + | __REUNION REPORT__\\ |
- | A spars microphone was purchased for the main radio set. A shortened name for the New South Wales Federation of Bushwalking Clubs Search | + | Two hundred and five people, excluding the President, signed the new Visitors Book at the annual Federation Reunion. The billy boiling competition received very little enthusiasm until a first prize of $5 was offered. The competition was a draw so $4 was presented to each winner. Half the prize was donated by Paddy Pallin and was represented by goods to that value from his store. The President read out a list of lost property, comprising- |
- | and Rescue Section was sought. | + | |2 torches|pair of sandshoes|white tent fly| |
- | REUNION REPORT | + | |pipe stem|cape with hood|glass tankard| |
- | Two hundred and five people, excluding the President, signed the new Visitors Book at the annual Federation Reunion. The billy | + | |plastic cup|green cape|handkerchief| |
- | boiling competition received very little enthusiasm until a first prize of $5 was offered. The competition was a draw5 so 34 was presented to each winner. Half the prize was donated by .Paddy Pallin and was represented by goods to that value from his store. The President read OUT a list of lost property, comprising- | + | |
- | 2 torches pair of sandshoes white tent fly | + | A letter of appreciation was forwarded to Mr. C. Akins for the use of his property. The Walks Secretaries' |
- | pipe stem cape with hood glass tankard | + | |
- | plastic cup green cape handkerchief | + | __BALL COMMITTEE__\\ |
- | A letter of appreciation was forwarded to Mr. C. Akins for | + | A grant of $25 to cover petty cash expenditure in respect of the ball was made.. A request for volunteers to serve on this Committee was made. |
- | the use of his property. The Walks Secretaries' | + | |
- | Hay, 1970. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKTR Page 23. | + | __GENERAL INFORMATION__\\ |
- | BALL CONEKITTEE | + | There is a good publication on the Victorian Alps available. Several new maps have boon released on 1:50,000 and a few Lands Department 2"-1 mile. Yerranderie has been altered to show variations to the Scotts Main Range road and the Cedar Road to the Gingra Junction. |
- | A grant of $25 to cover petty cash expenditure in respect of | + | |
- | the ball was made.. A request for volunteers to serve on this Committee was made. | + | __GENERAL BUSINESS__\\ |
- | GENERAL INFORMATION | + | A request by means of a motion was made that people using Batsh Camp take their rubbish home as it is becoming a garbage tip. A warning was given on " |
- | There is a good publication on the Victorian Alps available. | + | and that Mawson Hut would soon follow the same way. A motion was moved that a letter be sent to the National Parks and Wildlife Service enquiring and protesting on this matter. A letter of appreciation was sent to Barry Dunnett, the past Federation Treasurer. |
- | Several new maps have boon released on 1:50,000 and a few Lands | + | |
- | Department 2"lmile. Yerranderie has been altered to show variations | + | |
- | to the Scotts Main Range road and the Cedar road to the Gingra Junction. | + | __INTERESTED |
- | GENERAL BUSINESS | + | A NOTE FROM FRANK RIGBY IN CANBERRA__\\ |
- | A request by means of a motion was made that people using. Batsh Camp take their rubbish home as it is becoming a garbage tip. A warning was given on " | + | Anyone for the Centre? Who's interested in exploring some of the rugged country in the MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia, this winter? |
- | breaking | + | |
- | Tin Mine Hut in the Snowy Mountains National Park has been demolished | + | I've got my eye on some interesting mountains in the Chewing Range, not so far from Standley Chasm and about thirty odd miles west of Alice Springs. I managed a quick look at this area in 1967 but didn't have the opportunity to actually get into it. I would not expect it to be a particularly hard trip it could be mostly day walking out from one or two base camps, and the scenery is superb! So I'm looking for a |
- | and that Mawson Hut would soon follow the same way. A motion was | + | companion/s to share the experience. If interested, please contact: |
- | moved that a letter be sent to the National Parks and Wildlife Service enquiring and protesting on this matter. A letter of appreciation was sent to Barry Dunnett, the past Federation Treasurer. | + | FRANK RIGBY, 52 Glossop Crescent, CAMPBELL, A.C.T. 2601 (Phone Canberra 49-1198) so that we can discuss further details. |
- | # | + | |
- | vistmi,,, | + | ===== FOR SALE ===== |
- | INTERESTED | + | |
- | A NOTE FROM FRANK RIGBY IN CANBERRA | + | |
- | [Anyone for the Centre? Who's interested in exploring some of the | + | |
- | F rugged | + | |
- | I've got my eye on some interesting mountains in the Chewing Range, not so far from Standley Chasm and about thirtyodd | + | |
- | to actually get into it | + | |
- | I would not expect it to be a particularly hard trip it could be mostly day walking out from one or two base | + | |
- | camps, and the scenery is superb! So I'm looking for a | + | |
- | companion/s to share -the experience. If interested, please 1 | + | |
- | contact: FRANK RIGBY, 52 Glossop Crescent, CAMPBELL, 1 A.C.T. 2601 (Phone Canberra 49-1198) so that we can discuss further details. | + | |
- | Page 24. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER ' | + | |
OF INTEREST TO BUSHALKERS . AND/OR OTHERS | OF INTEREST TO BUSHALKERS . AND/OR OTHERS | ||
- | As a means of income or for a retired couple, or even a a haven for those wishing to get away from it all !III | + | |
- | FOR SA77 | + | As a means of income or for a retired couple, or even a a haven for those wishing to get away from it all ! |
- | A SMALL CITRUS ORCHARD AND COMFORTABLE AND ATTRACTIVE HOME AT MOUNT | + | |
- | WHITE | + | __FOR SALE__\\ |
+ | A SMALL CITRUS ORCHARD AND COMFORTABLE AND ATTRACTIVE HOME AT MOUNT WHITE\\ | ||
Just off the Pacific Highway at the Et. Mhite exit from from Sydney-Newcastle Expressway. | Just off the Pacific Highway at the Et. Mhite exit from from Sydney-Newcastle Expressway. | ||
- | ' | + | 20 acres Torrens freehold of which 5 acres are under oranges with good prospects of a good crop - navels, valencias. Good shedding, tractor and other Plant. Excellent underground water supply; electric pump. |
- | FIBRO COTTAGE, TILED ROOF, 2 BEDROOMS, LOUNGE AND DINING ROOMS, KITCHEN, LARGE SUNROOM, HOT WATER SYSTEM, SEPTIC SYSTEM,* IETERIOR | + | |
+ | FIBRO COTTAGE, TILED ROOF, 2 BEDROOMS, LOUNGE AND DINING ROOMS, KITCHEN, LARGE SUNROOM, HOT WATER SYSTEM, SEPTIC SYSTEM, | ||
Delightfully situated with views Post Office store and school are both close Located in the Sydney-Newcastle complex this property has decided potential for increase in value. | Delightfully situated with views Post Office store and school are both close Located in the Sydney-Newcastle complex this property has decided potential for increase in value. | ||
- | PRICE : $229000 | + | |
- | Enquiries in the first place should be directed to J.V.(Joe) Turner, 46 Ocean View Parade, Charlestown, | + | PRICE : $229000\\ |
+ | Enquiries in the first place should be directed to J.V.(Joe) Turner, 46 Ocean View Parade, Charlestown, | ||
ENQUIRIES BY AGENTS INVITED | ENQUIRIES BY AGENTS INVITED | ||
- | May, 1970 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Page 25. | + | |
- | Ya&& | + | ===== SOCIAL SPEAKING ===== |
- | *********************** | + | with Owen Marks |
The new Social Programme is now out for the coming three months (included with this magazine). Here are some details of what can be expected during June. | The new Social Programme is now out for the coming three months (included with this magazine). Here are some details of what can be expected during June. | ||
- | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH. | + | |
- | Dot Butler will be giving us a run-dawn on the feats of | + | __WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH.__\\ |
- | the 1969 Australian Andean Expedition. As most people will already know Dot was a member of the expedition which successfully completed a series of climbs in South America only recently. | + | Dot Butler will be giving us a run-dawn on the feats of the 1969 Australian Andean Expedition. As most people will already know Dot was a member of the expedition which successfully completed a series of climbs in South America only recently. This evening is one which no Club Member or Prospective should miss. |
- | This evening is one which no Club Member or Prospective should miss. | + | |
- | WEDNESDAY | + | __WEDNESDAY, |
- | Our guest of honour on this evening will be the well-known | + | Our guest of honour on this evening will be the well-known Australian naturalist and author, Mr. Keith Hindwood, who will talk on "Birds of the Nadgee Area". This talk should be special interest to all bird lovers. Supper will be served on this night. |
- | Australian naturalist and author, Mr. Keith Hindwood, who will | + | |
- | talk on "Birds of the Nadgee Area". This talk should be special interest to all bird lovers. Supper will be served on this night. | + | |
- | -******** | + | __NOTICE |
- | NOTICE | + | On Wednesday, 22nd. July, Dorothy Noble intends to stage a play in the Clubrooms. If you have been nurturing a secret desire all these years to go on the stage, here is your opportunity to break into the world of show-biz. Ring Dot up immediately and offer your services. Her number is 84-4497 (at home). |
- | On Wedneday, 22nd. July, Dorothy Noble intends to stage a play in the Clubrooms. If you have been nurturing a secret desire all these years to go on the stage, here is your opportunity to break into the world of show-biz. Ring Dot up immediately and offer your services. Her number is 84-4497 (at home). | + | |
- | CLASSICAL | + | __CLASSICAL |
Do you have a free night on Friday, 19th. June? Do you enjoy listening to fine music? If so, you will want to come to the classical record evening which has been organised for this date. Full details are in the Notices section of this Magazine. | Do you have a free night on Friday, 19th. June? Do you enjoy listening to fine music? If so, you will want to come to the classical record evening which has been organised for this date. Full details are in the Notices section of this Magazine. | ||
- | MAGAZINE NIGHT | + | |
- | The Magazine will be collated next month on Tuesday, 23rd. June at the home of Jim and Kath Brown. The starting time is 7.30 p.m. If you can help please ring me (Owen) or the Brown household (81-2675). This way you can have a night out and be of some use too. Its nice to be needed. If you can offer your house | + | __MAGAZINE NIGHT__\\ |
- | for collating some month, please let me know. Rome number is 30-1827. | + | The Magazine will be collated next month on Tuesday, 23rd. June at the home of Jim and Kath Brown. The starting time is 7.30 p.m. If you can help please ring me (Owen) or the Brown household (81-2675). This way you can have a night out and be of some use too. Its nice to be needed. If you can offer your house for collating some month, please let me know. Home number is 30-1827. |
- | Page 26 TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALFER May, | + | |
- | A NAME FOR OUR LAND | + | ===== A NAME FOR OUR LAND ===== |
- | Following a proposal that a name be given to our land at Kangaroo Valley considerable discussion has taken place as to what would be a suitable title. The general opinion seems to be that an aboriginal name would be in ord6r9 | + | Following a proposal that a name be given to our land at Kangaroo Valley considerable discussion has taken place as to what would be a suitable title. The general opinion seems to be that an aboriginal name would be in order and a motion to this effect was passed at the April General meeting. At the May meeting it was decided to publicize the various suggested names in the Magazine so that everyone would have an opportunity to form a considered opinion. Voting on a suitable name wi]l take place at the monthly general meeting to be held on Wednesday, 10th. June, |
- | everyone would have an opportunity to form a considered opinion. Voting on a suitable name wi]l take place at the monthly general meeting to be held on Wednesday, 10th. June, | + | |
- | Below are the suggested names with their respective meanings. These words are taken from the vocabulary of the Wodi 7Todi Tribe, | + | Below are the suggested names with their respective meanings. These words are taken from the vocabulary of the Wodi Wodi Tribe, which extended from Wollongong to the Shoalhaven River area. The words themselves have been extracted from Rev. William Ridley' |
- | which extended from Wollongong to the Shoalhaven River area. The words themselves have been extracted from Rev. William Ridley' | + | |
- | Banban | + | |Banban|tea trees|Koondu|tree| |
- | (not to be | + | |Barima|ironbark trees| Kuroo|cloud | |
- | Berrima Birribain Booloowa Bukurun Bunbari Booroo | + | |(not to be confused with Berrima |
- | Gooralga Kanbi | + | |Birribain|emu|Kuninda|bark| |
- | Karinya | + | |Booloowa|paddymelon|Koorifa|honeysuckle| |
- | Weerona Wandandian | + | |Bukurun|sun |Mirrir|sky| |
- | tea trees Koondu | + | |Bunbari|boy |Mumbara|swamp oak trees| |
- | ironbark trees Kuroo | + | |Booroo|kangaroo |
- | confused with Koondi | + | |Gooralga|topknot pigeon |
- | towards the south) Kuninda | + | |Kanbi|fire |Wodi Wodi|name of local tribe| |
- | emu Koorifa | + | |Wuranaing or Wuranain|boomerang| |
- | paddymelon Mdrrir | + | |Karinya| |
- | sun Mubbara | + | |Weerona|resting place| || |
- | boy Murrung | + | |Wandandian|home of the lost lovers| |
- | kangaroo Tonga Wonga | + | |Too Roo|bird| |
- | topknot pigeon | + | |Moollattoo |
- | fire Wodi Wodi | + | |Orana| home of the perch (an authentic aboriginal name from this location) (similarly)| |
- | Wuranaing or Wuranain | + | |
- | ****** | + | |
- | peaceful home Kywong resting place | + | |
- | home of the lost Coolana | + | |
- | lovers | + | |
- | tree cloud . | + | |
- | native hut | + | |
- | bark honeysuckle | + | |
- | sky | + | |
- | swamp oak trees ground | + | |
- | place of many | + | |
- | pigeons | + | |
- | name of local tribe | + | |
- | resting or | + | |
- | camping place | + | |
- | happy meeting place of the future | + | |
- | Too Roo bird Moollattoo | + | |
- | nearby parish names | + | |
- | ) | + | |
- | Orana | + | |
- | ****** | + | |
- | home of the perch (an authentic aboriginal name from this location) (similarly) | + | |
Another name which has been suggested for the land is " | Another name which has been suggested for the land is " | ||
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