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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney |
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- | -X4************************3; | + | Postal Address: Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W., 2000. |
- | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney | + | |
- | POSTAL ADDRESS: Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. | + | Meetings at the Club Room on Wednesday evenings after 7.30 p.m. |
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- | N=E1212.12.. 72 | + | Enquiries regarding Club - Mrs. Marcia |
- | Editor: | + | |
- | Typists | + | === November, 1972. === |
- | Duplications Business Manager: | + | |
- | Spiro Ketas, 104/ | + | |**Editor**|Spiro Ketas, 104/ |
- | Math Brown | + | |**Typist**|Kath |
- | Hike Short | + | |**Duplication**|Mike |
- | Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, | + | |**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, |
- | IN THIS ISSUE,f, | + | |
- | The October General | + | ===== Contents ===== |
- | Walking in Glacier National Park Paddy Pallin Advertisement | + | |
- | Federation Notes October | + | | | |Page| |
- | Walking the Budawangs with.... The Tasmanian Tiger | + | |The October General |
- | Mountain Equipment Advertisement | + | |A Taste of Honey|Marcia Shappert| 4| |
- | by Jim Brown Marcia Shappert Alice Wyborn | + | |Walking in Glacier National Park|Alice Wyborn| 5| |
- | Ray Hookway Helen Gray " | + | |Federation Notes - October|Ray Hookway| 8| |
- | Owen MarksPage 2 | + | |Walking the Budawangs with....|Helen Gray| 9| |
- | 4 | + | |The Tasmanian Tiger|" |
- | 5 | + | |A Weekend at Canberra| |14| |
- | 6 | + | |S.B.W. Xmas Party|Owen Marks|14| |
- | 8 | + | |
- | 9 | + | ===== Advertisements ===== |
- | 11 | + | |
- | 12 | + | | |Page| |
- | 14 | + | |Paddy Pallin| |
- | 14 | + | |Mountain Equipment|12| |
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- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSIRTALKER November, 1972. | + | ---- |
- | THE OCTOBER GENERAL IELTING. | + | |
+ | ===== The October General Meeting. ===== | ||
by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
- | No less than five new members were named at the beginning of the | + | |
- | meeting, although only two, Rosemary Edmonds and Frank Malloy, were | + | No less than five new members were named at the beginning of the meeting, although only two, Rosemary Edmonds and Frank Malloy, were actually present for the branding: no doubt Ray Mitchell, Chris Sorenson and Lilian McIntosh will keep. |
- | actually present for the branding | + | |
- | of the Half Yearly indicate that the | + | |
- | had been varied from It was announced | + | |
- | for the instruction need a little more | + | |
- | A minor amendment was sought before the minutes Meeting were signed and sealed - the object being to | + | A minor amendment was sought before the minutes |
- | Constitutional Amendment as put through in September the original text given in the notice of the meeting that the Sub-Committee formed to develop guide-lines of prospective members had held a meeting, but would time to produce a finished | + | |
- | Also, as a by-product of the minutes, we looked for a convenor for | + | Also, as a by-product of the minutes, we looked for a convenor for the Reunion Sub-Committee for 1973, and found a volunteer in Don Finch. |
- | the Reunion Sub-Committee for 1973, and found a volunteer in Don Finch. | + | |
- | Then to correspondence, | + | Then to correspondence, |
- | to join a private walk being organised by a non-member (20 years of age) | + | |
- | for ten days from January 24th next in Tasmania - the Lake St.Clair area | + | The Treasurer indicated our present level of working funds was $1045, a little below the figure at the end of August, and we went ahead with the Walks Report, commencing with mention of Rod Peters proposed snow weekend at the beginning of September, which had to be cancelled for lack of starters. Steve Guthridge had taken his party of ten to and from Gospers Mountain via Running Stream and Grassy Hill, finding a new fire trail south of Gospers |
- | being mentioned. The hinister | + | |
- | The Treasurer indicated our present level of working funds was $10459 a little below the figure at the end of August, and we went ahead with the Talks Report, commencing with mention of Rod Peters proposed snow weekend | + | |
- | at the beginning of September, which had to be cancelled for lack of starters. Steve Guthridge had taken his party of ten to and from Gospers Mountain via Running Stream and Grassy Hill, finding a new fire trail south of Gaspers | + | |
There had been one trip only on the second weekend, Jerry Sinzig' | There had been one trip only on the second weekend, Jerry Sinzig' | ||
- | By contrast there were walks all over the place in the mid-month weekend. First was Wilf Hilder' | + | |
- | to a date in November, but Sam Hinde' | + | By contrast there were walks all over the place in the mid-month weekend. First was Wilf Hilder' |
- | Otford to Bundeena went with four (although the leader was under the impression no-one had turned up - one of those cases where some confusion | + | |
- | Page 3 THE SYDNEY BUSHWA=R NoveMber, 1972. | + | Light-weight walkers came to the fore for Helen Gray's Budawangs trip on 22/24 September. Also came reports that large portions of the northern area of the Budawangs had been burned, and that the road access from Sassafras is at present blocked by the Army. There were two day-walks |
- | about the movements of people had developed). All three day walks proceeded, but details of Jim Callaway' | + | |
- | David Cotton' | + | Finally, on the holiday weekend, the damp holiday weekend, there were eight folk up to the Nandewars, who found it a long, long journey to and from. David Cotton' |
- | Light-weight walkers came to the fore for Helen Gray's Budawangs trip on 22/24 September. Also came reports that large portions of the northern area of the Budawangs had been burned, and that the road access from Sassafras is at present blocked by the Army, There were two daywalks | + | |
- | Finally, on the holiday weekend, the damp holiday weekend, there were eight folk up to the Nandewars, who found it a long, long journey to and from. David Cotton' | + | Ray Hookway' |
- | came home on Sunday. Also, there was to have been an alpine adventure conducted by Don Finch, but difficulty of getting into the area caused it to | + | |
- | be cancelled, and some took it c:.sy at Barallier instead, To wind up his Walkp story, Wilf said in future he proposed to report on the trips between one General Meeting and the next, rather than month by month. | + | We were at the end of all foreseeable business at 9.20 p.m. |
- | Ray Hookway' | + | |
- | of Sydney and environs produced | + | ---- |
- | We were at the end of all foreseeable business at 9.20 p m. | + | |
- | ********** | + | ===== |
- | Page 4 TIE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER NoveMber, 1972, | + | |
- | A TASTE OF HONEY. | + | |
by Marcia Shappert. | by Marcia Shappert. | ||
- | One of the problems of volunteering to write an article for the club | + | |
- | paper is actually writing it. It was so easy to say " | + | One of the problems of volunteering to write an article for the club paper is actually writing it. It was so easy to say " |
- | honey. I'm paying for it now! | + | |
- | Having a three year Old son isn't conducive to doing as much bush- walking | + | Having a three year old son isn't conducive to doing as much bushwalking |
- | SO, on Sunday September | + | |
- | On arrival we got right down to business and had a look at the bees. David told us quite a few interesting facts about bees, very few of which I | + | So, on Sunday September |
- | can remember. | + | |
- | never put that information to use. | + | On arrival we got right down to business and had a look at the bees. David told us quite a few interesting facts about bees, very few of which I can remember. |
- | Then David asked for a volunteer (this time I kept my mouth shut!) to | + | |
- | be stung. Well, asking such a foolish | + | Then David asked for a volunteer (this time I kept my mouth shut!) to be stung. Well, asking such a foolish |
- | One of the interestinc, | + | |
- | that long. | + | One of the interesting |
Then David showed us a very ingenious device, called a bee smoker. To me, it looked like a teapot gone wrong. David filled it with pine needles and then lit them. There was a bellows where the handle should have been, and the smoke came out of the spout. The smoke confuses the bees and David could lift out the whole comb from the hive. | Then David showed us a very ingenious device, called a bee smoker. To me, it looked like a teapot gone wrong. David filled it with pine needles and then lit them. There was a bellows where the handle should have been, and the smoke came out of the spout. The smoke confuses the bees and David could lift out the whole comb from the hive. | ||
- | It was very interesting to see the bees emerging from the waxy cells, the drones, workers and, of course, the queen bee. I can now truly | + | |
- | appreciate the saying, "Busy as a bee" | + | It was very interesting to see the bees emerging from the waxy cells, the drones, workers and, of course, the queen bee. I can now truly appreciate the saying, "Busy as a bee". |
- | Then came morning tea, a truly memorable experience. We had honey right from the comb on delicious bread. We all ate too much and then went | + | |
- | Page 5 THE SYDNEY BUSHV=R November, 1972. | + | Then came morning tea, a truly memorable experience. We had honey right from the comb on delicious bread. We all ate too much and then went back for more. After which we all got pretty good at picking the wax from our teeth. |
- | back for more. After which we all got pretty good at picking the wax from our teeth. | + | |
- | We then decided to take a short walk to a nearby waterfall. The walk was easy and there were lots of spring wildflowers in bloom At the waterfall we demolished a watermelon with no problems. | + | We then decided to take a short walk to a nearby waterfall. The walk was easy and there were lots of spring wildflowers in bloom. At the waterfall we demolished a watermelon with no problems. |
Then back for lunch and more honey. Then a nice rest and some interesting conversation. | Then back for lunch and more honey. Then a nice rest and some interesting conversation. | ||
- | . The others decided to go on another walk, while P.J. and I investigated an old house. When we re-grouped it was about time to head back to Sydney town., David insisted we all take back a jar of honey. | + | |
- | In all, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable day and I highly recommend | + | The others decided to go on another walk, while P.J. and I investigated an old house. When we re-grouped it was about time to head back to Sydney town. David insisted we all take back a jar of honey. |
- | David' | + | |
- | ************ | + | In all, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable day and I highly recommend David' |
- | WAlLICING IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. | + | |
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Walking In Glacier National Park. | ||
by Alice Wyborn. | by Alice Wyborn. | ||
- | After several miserable days of rain, our hearts were gay as we entered the Warden' | + | |
- | other side and back to the highway several miles south from where we were to leave it. | + | After several miserable days of rain, our hearts were gay as we entered the Warden' |
- | On ihquiring | + | |
- | a " | + | On inquiring |
- | ability of two middle-aged " | + | |
- | The track was clearly visible for the first couple of miles, but then we began to run into snow patches, which aid not bother us, and the weather was perfect for walking. We followed a creek, visible here and there, and audible under the snow when it disappeared. Some wild flowers were in bloom, and some large stands of native dogwood were showing signs of waking from the long winter. Side creeks coming in were a delight and We stopped for photos | + | The track was clearly visible for the first couple of miles, but then we began to run into snow patches, which did not bother us, and the weather was perfect for walking. We followed a creek, visible here and there, and audible under the snow when it disappeared. Some wild flowers were in bloom, and some large stands of native dogwood were showing signs of waking from the long winter. Side creeks coming in were a delight and we stopped for photos and to admire the grandeur of the surrounding snowclad mountains. Large footprints |
- | and to admire the grandeur of the surrounding snowclad mountains. Large | + | |
- | footprints | + | A lovely patch of avalanche lilies, one of the first flowers to appear as the snow recedes, called for a stop, then rounding a bend, and far ahead and much, much higher, we saw the pass - with dismay, I might add, as there seemed to be nothing but snow before us. Oh well, we were committed, so on we went, and as the track had long since disappeared, |
- | A lovely patch of avalanche lilies, one of the first flowers to appear as the snow recedes, called for a stop, then rounding a bend, and far ahead | + | |
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST., SYDNEY 26-2686, 61-7215 | + | |
- | TIE SYDNEY BUSHVIALICE.R | + | |
- | November, 1972. | + | |
- | Page 6 | + | |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | This ' | + | |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | |
- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight l' | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACKS | + | |
- | Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model l'Albs 3 pocket model 1341bs | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | |
- | is an extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight Thlbs | + | |
- | MOUNTAINEER DE LUXE Can carry 70lbs or more. Tough lightweight teryIene/ cotton, proofed fabric with special P.V.C. reinforced | + | |
- | base. 20" x 17" x 9" proofed nylon extension throat with double draw cord for positive closure. Flap has full sized zip pocket of waterproof nylon. Outside pocket: Bag is easily detached from the frame to form a 3' sleeping bag cover for cold, wet conditions. | + | |
- | Weight Bibs | + | |
- | MOUNTAINEER | + | |
- | Same features as de luxe model except for F.V.C. bottom reinforcing. Weight 5141bs | + | |
- | TRAMPER FRAME RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Young people and ladies will find this pack a good one. It will carry sufficient camping equipment and food for 3 or 4 days or more. Has 3 pockets, capacity about 30 nos, Weight 4Ibs. | + | |
- | Lightweight bushvialking and camp gear | + | |
- | HOTHAM MODEL | + | |
- | Super warm. Box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 41Albs. | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | One, two or three man. F rom to. 3-leilbs | + | |
- | Compasses dry, oil filled or wrist types. | + | |
- | Maps. Large range. Bushvvalking books. | + | |
- | Freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | |
- | Stoves and lamps, | + | |
- | Aluminium cook ware. Ground sheets. | + | |
- | Everything forthe bushwalker. | + | |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | |
- | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3%lbs. | + | |
- | CARRYING BAGS P.V.C. or nylon. | + | |
- | /7\ | + | |
- | earlia. | + | |
- | a-4147 | + | |
- | WALL TENTS | + | |
- | Two, three or four man. From 3'A i6 -41-4-16i | + | |
- | Page 7 TER] SYDNEY BUSHULTIT,R November, 1972, | + | |
- | and much, much higher, we saw the pass - with dismay, I might add, as there | + | |
- | seemed to be nothing but snow before us. Oh well, we were committed, so on we went, and as the track had long since disappeared, | + | |
- | looked like the lowest part of the quite extensive saddle between the high mountains. This was something of a mistake we found out later, as it | + | |
- | became very steep and it was necessary to kick steps in the hard snow for quite a long way. The views looking back down valley were wonderful and gave us a good excuse to stop and rest. Ahead we could now see peaks appearing on the other side of the pass. | + | |
Eventually on top, a small hut was reached which enabled us to have lunch and spy out the land. To the north-west was a long snow covered valley rising steeply at its upper extremity, and which was marked on the map as Cougar Valley. It looked decidedly formidable. Soon after our lunch break, and while taking more photos, we noticed very heavy weather appearing at the top of Cougar Valley, and suddenly the clouds came over in every direction. The sun which we had been enjoying was gone, and a forbidding silence and heaviness filled the air. | Eventually on top, a small hut was reached which enabled us to have lunch and spy out the land. To the north-west was a long snow covered valley rising steeply at its upper extremity, and which was marked on the map as Cougar Valley. It looked decidedly formidable. Soon after our lunch break, and while taking more photos, we noticed very heavy weather appearing at the top of Cougar Valley, and suddenly the clouds came over in every direction. The sun which we had been enjoying was gone, and a forbidding silence and heaviness filled the air. | ||
- | With thoughts of a blizzard, we quickly looked about for a way down, at the same time debating whether we should go back to the hut, at least we would have shelter there. We kept looking, but this wasn't easy in the deep snow, and several obvious ways turned out to be futile, only leading to sheer drops. Eventually we found a gradual slope down which we quickly scrambled and slid, and picked up what appeared to be a track of sorts. We began to feel happier, as it would have been unpleasant to say the least, if we had_ been caught up top in bad weather. | + | |
- | The walk down became never-ending, | + | With thoughts of a blizzard, we quickly looked about for a way down, at the same time debating whether we should go back to the hut, at least we would have shelter there. We kept looking, but this wasn't easy in the deep snow, and several obvious ways turned out to be futile, only leading to sheer drops. Eventually we found a gradual slope down which we quickly scrambled and slid, and picked up what appeared to be a track of sorts. We began to feel happier, as it would have been unpleasant to say the least, if we had been caught up top in bad weather. |
- | warden now on duty was frankly surprised, and said no " | + | |
+ | The walk down became never-ending, | ||
By this time a few drops of rain began to fall from a very black sky, so we went across the street to the Northlander Hotel, a good looking chalet-type building, where we enjoyed a meal. | By this time a few drops of rain began to fall from a very black sky, so we went across the street to the Northlander Hotel, a good looking chalet-type building, where we enjoyed a meal. | ||
- | There was no chance of putting up the tent that night, for as we left the hotel and went on down the highway, the heavens opened, and in the very | + | |
- | heavy rain we could hardly see the road ahead. It was just on dark by this | + | There was no chance of putting up the tent that night, for as we left the hotel and went on down the highway, the heavens opened, and in the very heavy rain we could hardly see the road ahead. It was just on dark by this time at 9 p.m., and when we came to a small picnic area we pulled in off the road and were soon in our sleeping bags, thankful for the comfort of the station waggon. |
- | time at 9 p m., and when we came to a small picnic area we pulled in off the road and were soon in our sleeping bags, thankful for the comfort of the | + | |
- | station waggon. | + | ---- |
- | ************** | + | |
- | Page 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | === Paddymade. === |
- | FEDERATION NOTES 7 OCTOBER. | + | |
- | MooMba | + | Lightweight bushwalking and camp gear. |
- | November9 1972. | + | |
- | by Ray Hodkway. | + | __Bunyip Rucksack__ |
- | Federation are most concerned at the proposal reported last month to | + | |
- | route the MoombaSydney | + | This ' |
- | An article in the October National Parks Association journal entitled | + | |
- | " | + | __Senior Rucksack__ |
- | conservationists being persistent. As stated in that article "All that | + | |
- | is necessary for evil to prosper in this world is for good men to do nothing." | + | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1½lbs. |
- | Search and Rescue Practice. | + | |
- | The S. & R. practice held at Euroka on October 13th/15th was quite successful despite a relatively poor attendance (2 from S.B.W.). Owners of land rovers from the OfftheRoad | + | __Bushman Rucksacks__ |
- | The Search and Rescue on Sunday held in-the Erskine Creek area led me | + | |
- | to wondering why more S.B.W. walks are not conducted in this beautiful | + | Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model 1¼lbs. 3 pocket model 1½lbs. |
+ | |||
+ | __Pioneer Rucksack__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | is an extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40lbs of camp gear. Weight 2¼lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Mountaineer De Luxe__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Can carry 70lbs or more. Tough lightweight terylene/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Mountaineer__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Same features as de luxe model except for P.V.C. bottom reinforcing. Weight 5¼lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Tramper Frame Rucksack__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Young people and ladies will find this pack a good one. It will carry sufficient camping equipment and food for 3 or 4 days or more. Has 3 pockets, capacity about 30 lbs. Weight 4lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Kiandra Model__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3¾lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Hotham Model__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Super warm. Box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4½lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Carrying Bags__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | P.V.C. or nylon. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __' | ||
+ | |||
+ | One, two or three man. From 2½ to 3¾lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Wall Tents__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Two, three or four man. From 3½ to 4½lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Compasses dry, oil filled or wrist types. Maps. Large range. Bushwalking books. Freeze dried and dehydrated foods. Stoves and lamps. Aluminium cook ware. Ground sheets. Everything for the bushwalker. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Paddy Pallin** | ||
+ | |||
+ | 69 Liverpool St., Sydney. 26-2686, 61-7215. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Federation Notes - October. | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Ray Hookway. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Moomba - Sydney Gas Pipe Line. === | ||
+ | |||
+ | Federation are most concerned at the proposal reported last month to route the Moomba-Sydney | ||
+ | |||
+ | An article in the October National Parks Association journal entitled " | ||
+ | |||
+ | === | ||
+ | |||
+ | The S. & R. practice held at Euroka on October 13th/15th was quite successful despite a relatively poor attendance (2 from S.B.W.!). Owners of land rovers from the Off-the-Road | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Search and Rescue on Sunday held in the Erskine Creek area led me | ||
+ | to wondering why more S.B.W. walks are not conducted in this beautiful | ||
+ | |||
+ | === | ||
Federation have decided to organise a ball in 1973 and Jan Vouters has again volunteered to be convenor. Jan would welcome assistance and/or ideas for making next year's ball a success. | Federation have decided to organise a ball in 1973 and Jan Vouters has again volunteered to be convenor. Jan would welcome assistance and/or ideas for making next year's ball a success. | ||
- | Search and Rescue Meetings. | + | |
- | These meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at | + | === |
- | Science House in Gloucester Street, City at 7 p m. Supper is served and | + | |
- | all are welcome. | + | These meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Science House in Gloucester Street, City at 7 p.m. Supper is served and all are welcome. |
- | **X | + | |
- | Page THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1972. | + | ---- |
- | WALKING THE BUDAWANGS WITH,... Helen Gray. | + | |
- | Bill Bourke, Anne and Graham Cunningham, Max Crisp, Nora Freeman, George Gray, Ray Hookway, Spiro Ketas, Neville Lupton, Peter Mills, Anne O' | + | ===== Walking The Budawangs With.... ===== |
- | A popular area, beautiful spring weather, and the promise of a full moon on Saturday night attracted the above 21 from as far afield as Gosford and Canberra. We spent our first night at Major Sturgiss', | + | |
- | " | + | Helen Gray. |
- | to the accompaniment of the Brandenburg Concerto on his tape recorder. | + | |
- | When Ray finally started re-packing the car, we really | + | Bill Bourke, Anne and Graham Cunningham, Max Crisp, Nora Freeman, George Gray, Ray Hookway, Spiro Ketas, Neville Lupton, Peter Mills, Anne O' |
- | At Mongarlow Road we met the Ridbys, and confidently moved off to the road where we always left our cars, but didn't even recognise this time. The road has vastly altered, is now well made and has a slightly different route past a new farm shed and caravan. This now brings one at least 2 miles closer to Corang. Future parties please call at the | + | |
- | caravan to ask permission to pass through - oven though this road replaces the former public road and is therefore public too, the manager seems to | + | A popular area, beautiful spring weather, and the promise of a full moon on Saturday night attracted the above 21 from as far afield as Gosford and Canberra. We spent our first night at Major Sturgiss', |
- | be under a different impression. To me, it seems easier to leave it this way and maintain the friendship, and they do like to moot people, anyway. | + | |
- | Before walking, I produced my spring-balance for the weighing-in. | + | At Mongarlow Road we met the Ridbys, and confidently moved off to the road where we always left our cars, but didn't even recognise this time. The road has vastly altered, is now well made and has a slightly different route past a new farm shed and caravan. This now brings one at least 2 miles closer to Corang. Future parties please call at the caravan to ask permission to pass through - even though this road replaces the former public road and is therefore public too, the manager seems to be under a different impression. To me, it seems easier to leave it this way and maintain the friendship, and they __do__ |
- | I had specified 15 lb max. pack weight on this trip. Mine weighed 8 lbs., George, Spiro and Cathy each had 12 lbs., and a few more were right on 15 ibs0 if only by sheer cunning. (Max Crisp, that experienced air traveller, wore a parka with bulging pockets; Frank Tacker had 5 lb. of camera gear around his neck.) But how could I force Peter to throw away his tinned food, or Ray (after giving me breakfast in bed) to throw | + | |
- | away his brandy of which he had promised | + | Before walking, I produced my spring-balance for the weighing-in. I had specified 15 lb max. pack weight on this trip. Mine weighed 8 lbs., George, Spiro and Cathy each had 12 lbs., and a few more were right on 15 lbs. if only by sheer cunning. (Max Crisp, that experienced air traveller, wore a parka with bulging pockets; Frank Tacker had 5 lb. of camera gear around his neck.) But how could I force Peter to throw away his tinned food, or Ray (after giving me breakfast in bed) to throw away his brandy of which he had promised |
- | The wind continued to blow but the skies were clear. In about an hour we were on Corang. A few of us light-weights (pack, that is) had managed to run half way up the peak. From the trig we looked over the | + | |
- | black, smoke-hazy scene ahead. The plateau has already been burnt, but the Clyde Valley was obviously still ablaze, and 70 would have no views to the sea this week-end. | + | The wind continued to blow but the skies were clear. In about an hour we were on Corang. A few of us light-weights (pack, that is) had managed to run half way up the peak. From the trig we looked over the black, smoke-hazy scene ahead. The plateau has already been burnt, but the Clyde Valley was obviously still ablaze, and we would have no views to the sea this week-end. |
- | We quickly descended the conglomerate slope and climbed up the slot on the opposite plateau. | + | |
- | any I'd seen before, a completely colourless | + | We quickly descended the conglomerate slope and climbed up the slot on the opposite plateau. |
- | the ground and burnt every living plant to cpmploto | + | |
- | Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHUALKER November, 1972. | + | In the cave below Bibbenluke |
- | In the cave below BibbenlUke | + | |
- | which to have lunch. George and I ate our peanut-butter and honey., pre-cut-lunchcc | + | Climbing up the slotted valley behind Cole we at last found ourselves in the greenery and some welcome shade. By 2.30 we were on that little knob, Rum Doodle, at the entrance to Monolith Valley. With 20 of us on the knob, we then coo-ed to our photographer |
- | Climbing up the slotted valley behind Cole we at last found ourselves in the greenery and some welcome shade. By 2.30 we were on that | + | |
- | little knob, Rum Doodle, at the entrance to Monolith Valley. With 20 of us on the knob, we then coo-ed to our photographer | + | |
- | was as always way behind, | + | |
- | became aware of just how surrounded by fires we were. The sunlight was now quite red, and the dark plumes of smoke were rising from newly burning | + | |
- | bush. Dave Rostron had climbed the Castle and returned in *hours. | + | |
We were forced, by the still strong winds, to camp in a cave by the creek, so the full beauty of full moon in Monolith Valley was only enjoyed by the few who were strong-willed enough to move from the campfire. For the 5 of us who walked out of the Valley to view the Castle and the moon rising, we certainly had a spectacular sight, as we also saw the awesome sight of meandering ribbons of fire in the Valley of the Clyde. | We were forced, by the still strong winds, to camp in a cave by the creek, so the full beauty of full moon in Monolith Valley was only enjoyed by the few who were strong-willed enough to move from the campfire. For the 5 of us who walked out of the Valley to view the Castle and the moon rising, we certainly had a spectacular sight, as we also saw the awesome sight of meandering ribbons of fire in the Valley of the Clyde. | ||
- | I'd asked Max to wake me pre-dawn to climb the Castle before breakfast, giving him the instruction that I was easy to find as I had a blue | + | |
- | sleeping-bag. When he did wake me there were already 5 other wide-awake, | + | I'd asked Max to wake me pre-dawn to climb the Castle before breakfast, giving him the instruction that I was easy to find as I had a blue sleeping-bag. When he did wake me there were already 5 other wide-awake, blue-sleeping-bagged bodies abusing Max. (I truely |
- | blue-sleeping-bagged bodies abusing Max. (I truely | + | |
- | Ray, Rod, Max and I set off in the now cold, absolutely windless, first light. The smoke was low in the valley, like mist, and the Castle and Bianji were islands above it. My " | + | Ray, Rod, Max and I set off in the now cold, absolutely windless, first light. The smoke was low in the valley, like mist, and the Castle and Bianji were islands above it. My " |
- | the Castle, but the coldness sent me back to camp long before they started to climb. | + | |
- | The three assured me, on returning to camp only two hours later, | + | The three assured me, on returning to camp only two hours later, they they'd risked life and limb to shout and wave to me from the most precarious spots on the climb. They'd also put my name, and Owen Marks', in the book on the top, as being there in spirit. Owen - believe it or not - was __working__ |
- | they they'd risked life and limb to shout and wave to me from the most | + | |
- | precarious spots on the climb. They'L also put my name, and Owen Marts', | + | The smoke was starting to rise again as, after breakfast, we climbed the slot between Cole and Owen. On top we found ourselves back in the desolation of the previous day. Not even a tarn of water was to be found, unusual for this area. After a long rest at the lookout point, we moved back to the slot, and on to a very early lunch in the previous day's cave. |
- | in the book on the top, as being there in spirit. Owen - believe it or not - was working | + | |
- | end. (We aid., Owen!) | + | |
- | The smoke was starting to rise again as, after breakfast, we climbed the slot between Cole and Owen. On top we found ourselves back in the desolation of the previous day. Not even a tarn of water was to be found, unusual for this area. After a long rest at the lookout point, | + | |
- | we moved back to the slot, and on to a very early lunch in the previous | + | |
- | Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1972. | + | |
- | day's cave. | + | |
The fires were now much closer as we approached Corang - trees could be heard crashing not far away and Corang itself was alight on one side. Admiration Point was " | The fires were now much closer as we approached Corang - trees could be heard crashing not far away and Corang itself was alight on one side. Admiration Point was " | ||
- | ************ | + | |
- | TASMANIAN TIGER | + | ---- |
- | (From "LANGANA" - The Launceston Walking Club, Box 273C P.O. Launceston. 7250. Tasmania) | + | |
- | There was once a boy called Hans. He was a tulip picker. One day while picking tulips, he noticed water trickling from the dyke. It is probable that nobody would have believed a dyke could leak. He converted his observations to usefulness by putting his finger in the dyke hole. He saved Holland. The Hollanders were thankful. If a bushwalker found a Tiger footprint, or saw a Tiger and his sighting led to the proof that | + | ===== The Tasmanian Tiger. |
- | Tigers existed, many Now Hollanders would be reasonably thankful too. | + | |
- | The Tasmanian Tiger is the largest marsupial carnivore. It has been found this century in all areas of Tasmania. Until the arrival of the | + | (From "Langana" - The Launceston Walking Club, Box 273C P.O. Launceston. 7250. Tasmania) |
- | dingo, with more recent migrations of the aborigines to the Australian | + | |
- | mainland, the Tiger was widely distributed there as well. Ho could not compete with the dingo and became extinct. Fossil remains of the Tiger have also been found in New Guinea and South Lmerica. | + | There was once a boy called Hans. He was a tulip picker. One day while picking tulips, he noticed water trickling from the dyke. It is probable that nobody would have believed a dyke could leak. He converted his observations to usefulness by putting his finger in the dyke hole. He saved Holland. The Hollanders were thankful. If a bushwalker found a Tiger footprint, or saw a Tiger and his sighting led to the proof that Tigers existed, many New Hollanders would be reasonably thankful too. |
- | The animal is a tawny-grey colour having twelve to eighteen distinct | + | |
- | stripes from mid-back to tail-base. It stands two feet high to mid-back and specimens up to ninety inches from nose to tail-tip are on record. The Tiger, though a marsupial, has a dog-like head - an example of con- | + | The Tasmanian Tiger is the largest marsupial carnivore. It has been found this century in all areas of Tasmania. Until the arrival of the dingo, with more recent migrations of the aborigines to the Australian mainland, the Tiger was widely distributed there as well. He could not compete with the dingo and became extinct. Fossil remains of the Tiger have also been found in New Guinea and South America. |
- | vergence | + | |
- | It has a one hundred and fifty degree jaw span. It has dog-like forelegs with five toes, though the fifth toe rarely shows in tracks. The toe | + | The animal is a tawny-grey colour having twelve to eighteen distinct stripes from mid-back to tail-base. It stands two feet high to mid-back and specimens up to ninety inches from nose to tail-tip are on record. The Tiger, though a marsupial, has a dog-like head - an example of convergence |
- | marks are seen about half an inch away from the pads and a whole print would measure approximately two and a half by two and a half inches. The | + | |
- | hind legs are notable by the very low knee and long heel showing the | + | Various theories for the Tiger' |
- | Tiger' | + | |
- | liking to sheep. They arc not fast but are relentless trackers with an | + | The current search for the Tiger is established. Jeremy Griffith and James Malley have installed many monitoring systems in areas likely to harbour Tigers. Much of the information which has allowed these areas to be selected with satisfaction has come from the reporting of Tiger sightings by the public. |
- | unsurpassed olfactory capacity. It seems the Tiger is most commonly heard at night when hunting, having a harsh coughing type sound. Though | + | |
- | clear descriptions are to hard to get, many a pioneer' | + | Bush walkers are comparatively likely to come across any tel1-ta1e evidence of the Tiger' |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November9 1972. | + | |
- | ********************MouNTAIN EQUIPKENT******************** | + | If you believe you have found tracks, you can best preserve these by covering them with an up-turned container (e.g. kerosene tin) so that water cannot enter the enclosed space. Before this, however, photographs should be taken using a match box put near the footprint as a size guide, Follow the tracks carefully to avoid obliterating any, and document the footprints seen, their direction, their actual measurements and distance of spacing. If possible carefully draw a footprint, noting the pad shape, claw marks and distance between the two. Do not be discouraged by seeing no heel marks. Ideally a plaster caste (these are simple to make if plaster is carried), should be taken of the best footprints after documenting and photographing. __Note__: It is often difficult to re-locate the area where tracks were seen. Place a clear marker before you leave the area. |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | IF YOU ARE | + | If your tracks turn out not to be Tiger tracks, you will not be ostracised. The Team accepts all reports in sincerity, and is grateful to anyone who comes forward with information or observations. |
- | BUYING OR HIRING HIRING OR BUYING | + | |
- | BUYING OR HIRING HIRING OR BUYING | + | If you have access to any past information for photographs re the Tiger, the Team would like to know about them. If you know anyone who has such information, |
- | GEAR FOR | + | |
- | WALKING CAMPING...... | + | ---- |
- | WALKING CAMPING. CLIEBING...... | + | |
- | THINK OF | + | === Mountain Equipment. |
- | MOUNT= EQUIPIZNT | + | |
- | 17 Alexander | + | If you are... |
+ | |||
+ | Buying or hiring. Hiring or buying. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Gear for... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Walking... Camping... Climbing... Canoeing... Walking... Camping... Climbing... Canoeing... | ||
+ | |||
+ | Think of __Mountain Equipment__. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 17 Alexander | ||
for | for | ||
- | FAIRYDOWN SLEEPING BAGS | + | |
- | HIGH LOAD PACKS Might 3 lb 10 oz) | + | Fairydown sleeping bags, high load packs (weight |
- | AND AT,T1 THE OTHER THINGS YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | ---- |
- | Page 13 THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER November, 1972. | + | |
- | Various theories for the Tiger' | + | === A Week-end At Canberra. === |
- | is no irrefutable evidence Droving the existence of one since 1934. A | + | |
- | number of expeditions have set out to locate | + | |
- | The current search for the Tiger is established. Jeremy Griffith and James Malley have installed many monitoring systems in areas likely to harbour Tigers. Much of the information which has allowed these areas to | + | |
- | be selected with satisfaction has come from the reporting of Tiger sightings by the public. | + | |
- | Bush walkers are comparatively likely to come across any tel1-ta1e evidence of the Toger' | + | |
- | fidence if necessary. If you see one, report it quickly. The team's communications system allows for Malley or Griffith to follow up sighting within twelve hours of a report filed to the Base. Prompt reporting is obviously critical if tracks are to be found and the sighting proven. The four fresh sightings to te Team in July have defeated this communications set-up in that they were not reported for some days. | + | |
- | If you believe you have found tracks, you can best preserve these by covering them with an up-turned container (e g. kerosene tin) so that water cannot enter the enclosed space. Before this, however, photographs should be taken using a match box put near the footprint as a size guide, Follow the tracks carefully to avoid obliterating any, and document the footprints seen, their direction, their actual measurements and distance of spacing. If possible carefully draw a footprint, noting the pad shape, claw marks and distance between the two. Do not be discouraged by seeing no heel marks. Ideally a plaster caste (these are simple to make if plaster is carried), should be taken of the best footprints after documenting and photographing. Note: It is often difficult to re-locate the area where | + | |
- | tracks were seen, Place a clear marker before you leave the area. | + | |
- | If your tracks turn out not to be Tiger tracks, you will not be ostracised. The Team accepts all reports in sincerity, and is grateful to anyone who comes forward with information or Observations. | + | |
- | If you have access to any past information for photographs re the | + | |
- | Tiger, the Team would like to know about them. If you know anyone who has | + | |
- | such information, | + | |
- | are happy to answer any encluiries by telephone (Launceston 'phone 26-3163), | + | |
- | and anyone wishing to visit the Base or talk to any of the Team is welcome at any time. (Bob Brown, Jeremy Griffith, James Malley.) | + | |
- | ********** | + | |
- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER November, 1972. | + | |
- | A WEEKEND AT CANBERRA | + | |
Frank and Joan Rigby, club members of many years standing, now living in Canberra, are having a "Visit Canberra Weekend" | Frank and Joan Rigby, club members of many years standing, now living in Canberra, are having a "Visit Canberra Weekend" | ||
- | 77 Creswell Street, Campbell, A.C.T. (Phone | + | |
+ | 77 Creswell Street, Campbell, A.C.T. (Phone | ||
+ | |||
+ | Date: 8/9/10th December | ||
Bring meat for a barbecue to be held on Saturday night. | Bring meat for a barbecue to be held on Saturday night. | ||
- | On Sunday there will be a lib trip down the Hurrumbidgee (near Canberra). An easy walk along the banks for those who don't want to lilo. | ||
- | If you are planning to go on this trip, please ring Ann O' | ||
- | 'phone 55,3467 (your Sydney contact), who will give you any other details. | ||
- | #********** | ||
- | CONGRATULATIONS to Wilf Hilder and his wife on the birth of their second child. | ||
- | *********** | ||
- | S.B.7. XEAS PARTY. | ||
- | The long awaited Xmas Party will take place at the clubroom on Wednesday, 20th December. Similar -lc( last year's party, but this time supper will not be served until 9.30 p m. From 7.30 9.30 you will be able to join in dances, talk, drink, talk, plan your holiday trip, drink, talk, help arrange the supper, talk and drink. | ||
- | That to bring.. A glass for drinking and a plate of food. Write on the list provided on the notice board what food you plan to bring, and this will make other people' | ||
- | Elaine Brown will supply all information about the party if you phone her at 93-48300 | ||
- | Owen Harks, Social Secretary. | ||
+ | On Sunday there will be a li-lo trip down the Murrumbidgee (near Canberra). An easy walk along the banks for those who don't want to li-lo. | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you are planning to go on this trip, please ring Ann O' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Congratulations__ to Wilf Hilder and his wife on the birth of their second child. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== S.B.W. Xmas Party. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The long awaited Xmas Party will take place at the clubroom on Wednesday, 20th December. Similar to last year's party, but this time supper will not be served until 9.30 p.m. From 7.30 - 9.30 you will be able to join in dances, talk, drink, talk, plan your holiday trip, drink, talk, help arrange the supper, talk and drink. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __What to bring.__ A glass for drinking and a plate of food. Write on the list provided on the notice board what food you plan to bring, and this will make other people' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Elaine Brown will supply all information about the party if you phone her at 93-4830. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Owen Marks, Social Secretary. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- |
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