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- | A LITTLE 1V1RT1T1OWNESS. | + | =====A Little Mellowness.===== |
- | by Matthews. | + | |
- | Life is full of problems. Like that of my old straw hat. It's not as old as Dot Butler' | + | by Don Matthews. |
- | The problem is that it takes a while to impart character to such a | + | |
- | hat, and then it takes quite an effort to make sure that it keeps its | + | Life is full of problems. Like that of my old straw hat. It's not as old as Dot Butler' |
- | character. In fact, the only way to make sure is by not using it, but | + | |
- | just looking at it. Which means that you really need several hats going | + | The problem is that it takes a while to impart character to such a hat, and then it takes quite an effort to make sure that it keeps its character. In fact, the only way to make sure is by not using it, but just looking at it. Which means that you really need several hats going at once. The trouble then is that you never know when you're going to experience a character building situation. |
- | at once. The trouble then is that you never know when you're going to experience a character building situation. | + | |
- | My hat got its present aura on a canoe trip down the Indi, and | + | My hat got its present aura on a canoe trip down the Indi, and although the hat, or any other hat for that matter, could no doubt survive the experience again, I'm not sure that I could. Anyhow, it would be my turn to take the canoe, and although its character might not be affected, its shape probably would be. George, who took his canoe last time, now has two half canoes which he plans to make into two rather narrow rowing boats. This didn't occur on the Indi but on the Shoalhaven. I wasn't on that trip. If I had been, he'd probably still have a one piece canoe because I wouldn' |
- | although the hat, or any other hat for that matter, could no doubt survive the experience again, I'm not sure that I could. Anyhow, it would be | + | |
- | my turn to take the canoe, and although its character might not be affected, its shape probably would be. George, who took his canoe last time, now | + | Life is full of difficult decisions. Actually, it's a hell of a job deciding whether or not to go on a particular trip. I went on Bill Burke' |
- | has two half canoes which he plans to make into two rather narrow rowing boats. This didn't occur on the Indi but on the Shoalhaven. I wasn't | + | |
- | on that trip. It I had been, he'd probably still have a one piece canoe because I wouldn' | + | Vhich reminds me. My cross-country skis have a wonderful mellow look about them - nearly worn out, but not quite. I can proudly claim them from the rack of the Perisher bus with the nonchalant air or an old cross-country man. Nearly worn out! It takes years to give skis a mellow look. Quick, where' |
- | new adventures this might lead him into. | + | |
- | Life is full of difficult decisions. Actually, it's a hell of a job deciding whether or not to go on a particular trip. I went on Bill Burke' | + | ---- |
- | result decided not to go away at Easter in case I further damaged my ski-knee for this year's skiing. | + | |
- | Vhich reminds me. My cross-country skis have a wonderful mellow | + | ===Bushwalkers!=== |
- | look about them - nearly worn out, but not quite. I can proudly claim them from the rack of the Perisher bus with the nonchalant air or an old cross-country man. Nearly worn out It takes years to give skis a mellow look. Quick, where' | + | |
- | *XXXX******* | + | A reminder that the Annual Subscription was due and payable at the Annual General Meeting last March. If you are still unfinancial please get your money in soon! |
- | DUSH7ALKERS! A reminder that the Annual Subscription was due and payable | + | |
- | at the Annual General Meeting last March. If you are still unfinancial please get your money in soon! | + | ---- |
- | Please note that Meryl Watman' | + | |
- | 570-1831. | + | Please note that Meryl Watman' |
- | Page THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER June, 1973. | + | |
- | 111101InInEwlmil | + | ---- |
- | LILOS ON THE COX. | + | |
+ | =====Lilos On The Cox.===== | ||
by David Rostron. | by David Rostron. | ||
+ | |||
After a frustrating lilo trip on the Cox early in January, when the river level was very low, I was determined to repeat the trip as soon as possible after heavy rain. This was provided far too amply in February with the result that a number of canyon trips were abandoned. | After a frustrating lilo trip on the Cox early in January, when the river level was very low, I was determined to repeat the trip as soon as possible after heavy rain. This was provided far too amply in February with the result that a number of canyon trips were abandoned. | ||
- | Came March 9 and Roy Higginbottom' | + | |
- | some heavy handed persuasion by Heather and myself, Friday evening found | + | Came March 9 and Roy Higginbottom' |
- | eight of us camped at Carlon' | + | |
- | Cox. Some wore rudely awakened at 5.0 a m. by the earth tremor which struck | + | We headed out along the Tinpot track and reached the Cox near the Galong Greek junction after about l hours. The river was up about 12" - 18" and the rapids were obviously going to provide exciting lilo-ing. On the first rapid there were falls of about 2 feet with pressure waves of the same height. Everyone came to grief and there were packs, lilos and bodies everywhere. This was Peter Miller' |
- | part of eastern New South Wales. However two bodies on a foam mattress | + | |
- | in the rear of a Holden panel van slept through the event. | + | After about a mile on the river Dot Butler, Heather and my daughter Darcy started complaining about the water temperature. They all wanted to walk somewhere - Howling Dog, Yellow Dog, Splendour Rock and leave the lilos at the Breakfast Creek junction. Fortunately male logic won the day and we continued down the river. However this female trio then walked for some distance - apparently to prove a point (shades of Women's Lib). |
- | continued until we had almost returned to civilization on Sunday afternoon. | + | |
- | Vie headed out along the Tinpot,track and reached the Cox near the Galong Greek junction after about l hours. The river was up about | + | As the confidence of some increased they took the rapids in the sitting up position. There was a reasonable water flow through the long pools and paddling was only occasionally necessary. Good time was made to Breakfast Creek where we had lunch. Dot then found that her pack waterproofing wasn't altogether satisfactory - her sleeping bag was a sodden mass. |
- | 12" - 18" and the rapids were obviously going to provide exciting lilo-ing. On the first rapid there were falls of about 2 feet with pressure waves of the same height. Everyone came to grief and there were packs, lilos and bodies everywhere. This was Peter Miller' | + | |
- | After about a mile on the river Dot Butler, Heather and my daughter Darcy started complaining about the water temperature. They all wanted | + | The heat of the day - about 80ยบ |
- | to walk somewhere - Howling Dog, Yellow Dog, Splendour Rock and leave the | + | |
- | lilos at the Breakfast Creek junction. Fortunately male logic won the day | + | On the river again and everyone |
- | and we continued down the river. However this female trio then walked for | + | |
- | some distance - apparently to prove a point (shades of 7omen's Lib). | + | We also had the pleasure of being able to look up at those steep ridges without the necessity to be constantly watching the terrain immediately in front in order not to fall flat on one' |
- | As the confidence of some increased they took the rapids in the sitting up position. There was a reasonable water flow through the long pools and paddling was only occasionally necessary. Good time was made to Breakfast Creek where we had lunch. Dot then found that her pack waterproofing | + | |
- | wasn't altogether satisfactory - her sleeping bag was a sodden mass. | + | The rapids above the Merrigal |
- | The heat of the day - about 80 - was then really apparent and all | + | |
- | took to the water with enthusiasm after lunch. The rebel female trio at | + | As the afternoon shadows lengthened the number still lilo-ing diminished to four. Then we came to a rapid with a 45ยบ |
- | this time declined our offer to change the trip to a walk up to Splendour Rock. | + | |
- | On the river again and everyone | + | We reached Kanangaroo without further event and camped in a delightful location under the small casuarinas on the bank of the Kanangra River. The next morning saw the flotilla |
- | all we needed would have been umbrellas to complete the picture of a flotilla | + | |
- | of King Parouks | + | When proceeding sideways the appearance of the raft was similar to that of a roller coaster - going up and down over the pressure waves. Unfortunately there was no master mariner on the raft. We had up to five captains trying to direct those on the two outer lilos on the methods of controlling our craft. All this led to only one result - utter confusion. |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY BUSHUALKIIIR June 5, 1973. | + | |
- | egaelipotend camping gear | + | On the long stretches we just sat back soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery. The views to Splendour Rook, Guouogang and the Lower Gangerangs |
- | ukt. | + | |
- | Lightweight bushwalkin a. | + | Following a leisurely lunch we started the painful trek up the White Dog road and back to Carlons. We met the Water Board ranger, Brian Hastings, en route. We had an interesting and informative discussion with this person who is a dedicated conservationist. He pointed out the survey marks for the power line from Wallerawang to Minto. He understood the road for the building of the line will be a major one in order to take low loaders. The proposed route is now through the gap between Clear Hill and Deberts |
- | CLOTHING FOR ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | + | |
- | Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed | + | The ranger suggested that if walkers became aware of sources of pollution or of damage being caused in the Board' |
- | nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord | + | |
- | in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket. | + | |
- | Weight 8ozs. | + | |
- | ' | + | |
- | by experienced walkers to be an indispensible | + | |
- | item of their gear. Weight llb 7ozs. Improved | + | |
- | model, made to Paddy' | + | |
- | Everything for the 'well dressed' | + | |
- | heavy wool shirts, wind jackets, duvets, | + | |
- | overpants, string singlets, bush hats, | + | |
- | webbing belts etc. | + | |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | This ' | + | |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | |
- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1%lbs. | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30ibs. 2 pocket model 1141bs. 3 pocket | + | |
- | model 11/21bs. | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 21/41bs. | + | |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | |
- | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3%lbs. | + | |
- | HOTHAM MODEL Super warm box quilted. Added leg | + | |
- | room. | + | |
- | Approx 41Albs. | + | |
- | SUPER LIGHT MODEL Half the | + | |
- | weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5%" dia. 2lbs. | + | |
- | Everything for the bushwalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | |
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY 26-2686 61-7215 | + | |
- | Page 7 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALUR June, 1973. | + | |
- | We also had the pleasure of being able to iodic up at those steep ridges without the necessity to be constantly watching the terrain immediately in front in order not to fall flat on onets face. | + | |
- | The rapids above the Herrigal | + | |
- | As the afternoon shadows lengthened the d | + | |
- | number still lilo-ing diminished. | + | |
- | to four. ,Then we came to A rapid with a 450 bend, about a mile upstream of | + | |
- | Kanangaroo. I was first down and was promptly thrown off at a 3 - 4 foot | + | |
- | fall followed by a pressure wave of the some height, on the bend. Don fared somewhat better, losing only his pack. We then started to return to repeat the run down, this time without packs, when just on the bend my youngest daughter Cathy (aged 10) came hurtling down this section to be thrown off at the fall. She disappeared momentarily in the pressure wave and then surfaced, looking rather startled. Don was first to her and she was dragged out of the pool below the rapid. | + | |
- | Ile reached Kanangaroo without further event and camped in a delightful location under the small casuarinas on the bank of the Kanangra River. The next morning saw the flotilla | + | |
- | fect and in this stretch of the river to White Dog there are fewer rapids. | + | |
- | Confidence reigned supreme and we proceeded in raft formation - the lilos joined together. Down the rapids we careered - often coming to grief with much hilarity. However when there were no largo obstacles in the rapids we had greater stability in the raft formation. | + | |
- | When proceeding sideways the appearance of the raft was similar to that of a roller coaster - going up and down over the pressure waves. Unfortunately there was no master mariner on the raft, We had up to five captains trying to direct those on the two outer lilos on the methods of | + | |
- | controlling our craft. All this lad to only one result - utter confusion. | + | |
- | On the long stretches we just sat back soaking up the sun and enjoying the scenery. The views to Splendour Rook, Guouogang and the Lower Ganger- | + | |
- | angs were appreciated all the more with the absence of effort in our progress | + | |
- | down river. This near Utopian situation came to an end far too soon with | + | |
- | the plunge of our raft over the reservoir at White Dog. | + | |
- | Following a leisurely lunch we started the painful trek up the White | + | |
- | Dog road and back to Carlons. We met the Water Board ranger, Brian Hastings, en route. We had an interesting and informative discussion with this person who is a dedicated conservationist. He pointed out the survey marks for the power line from Wallerawang to Minto. He understood the road for the building of the lino will be a major one in order to take low loaders. The proposed route is now through the gap between Clear Hill and Doberts | + | |
- | The ranger suggested that if walkers became aware of sources of ,pollution or of damage being caused in the Board' | + | |
- | Page Ei THE SIDNEY BUSHWALKER June, 1973. | + | |
- | be lodged, by writing direct to the Board.. | + | |
Back to Canons and the cars. Two days of glorious escapism had come to an end. | Back to Canons and the cars. Two days of glorious escapism had come to an end. | ||
- | *************** | + | |
- | IT'S A SHALL WORLD ISN'T IT? | + | ---- |
- | Neville Page. Athens, 3rd May 1973. | + | |
- | It was about 7.30 p m. last night when I ducked out of our hotel to post a letter and to change some travellers cheques at the bank. We had only arrived. back in Athens at 5 p m. that afternoon after a 5 day trip to Epidaurus, Olympia, etc., and Lesley was back at the hotel taking a preAimner | + | =====Paddy Made.===== |
- | What a coincidence. They wore just as taken aback as was I. It's a | + | |
- | wonderful experience to see a familiar face when you're so far from home. Dot and Alan changed direction and the three of us went off together to give Lesley the surprise of her life. | + | Lightweight bushwalkin and camping gear. |
- | Ue sat ourselves down and had a long talk about what had trqnspired | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker Editor should act at once to secure exclusive | + | ===Clothing For All Outdoor Activities.=== |
- | lishing | + | |
- | travelled through Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt and Turkey. The story included tales of walks through deserts, of Middle East border clashes, of bedsheets that | + | Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket. Weight 8 ozs. |
- | hadn't been washed for three months or more, of fights with an Arab hotel keeper (when he locked up their passports and lost the key). Then there was ihe story of the visit to a museum when they met all the school children who | + | |
- | wanted to touch Dot. They probably thought she was a goddess because of her | + | 'Eidex' hooded oilskin zip front parkas, considered by experienced walkers to be an indispensible item of their gear. Weight 1 lb 7 ozs. Improved model, made to Paddy' |
- | blonde hair. Then there were the gypsies, and how Alan got covered with | + | |
- | yoghurt when the wheel fell off -the jeep. The stories'went on and on. ' | + | Everything for the 'well dressed' |
- | aoffee | + | |
- | W.e didn't finish but the time was getting late so we bade each other farewell and made our ways to our respective hotels. | + | __Bunyip Rucksack.__ This ' |
- | Dot and Alan sail to Rhodes today and we're flying to Istaribul,.so we | + | |
- | Probably | + | __Senior Rucksack.__ |
- | *************** | + | |
- | Page 9 | + | __Bushman Rucksack.__ Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model 1 1/4 lbs. 3 pocket model 1 1/2 lbs. |
- | 6, 7, 8 July: | + | |
- | 7, 8 July: | + | __Pioneer Rucksack__ is an extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER. June, 1973. | + | |
- | WALKS SECRMARY' | + | __Kiandra Model.__ |
+ | |||
+ | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3 3/4 lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Hotham Model.__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Super warm box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4 1/2 lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __Super Lignt Model.__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Half the weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5 1/2" dia. 2 lbs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Everything for the bushwalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Paddy Pallin. | ||
+ | |||
+ | 69 Liverpool St., Sydney. 26-2686, 61-7215. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====It's A Small World Isn't It?===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Neville Page. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Athens, 3rd May 1973. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It was about 7.30 p m. last night when I ducked out of our hotel to post a letter and to change some travellers cheques at the bank. We had only arrived back in Athens at 5 p.m. that afternoon after a 5 day trip to Epidaurus, Olympia, etc., and Lesley was back at the hotel taking a pre-dinner | ||
+ | |||
+ | We sat ourselves down and had a long talk about what had trqnspired | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dot and Alan sail to Rhodes today and we're flying to Istanbul, so we probably | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====Walks Secretary' | ||
by Wilf Hilder. | by Wilf Hilder. | ||
- | Nevillo Luto lo 3;: | + | |
- | bring yoar concl ca, | + | |July| | |
- | Falls C J'OT ,fC hi2_11C1I' | + | |6,7,8|Neville Lupton is leading |
- | Bindook | + | |7, |
- | Saturav -J.:.ornir,. start for Alan Fall's medium Blue Gum trip. DeT: | + | |Sunday 8|Barry Zieren' |
- | the groat 777itb, | + | |13,14,15|Ski touring |
- | long camp-21:23 '': | + | |Sunday 15|Uncle Sam Hinde is great white father on this medium safari to Burning Palms. |
- | beforehLn a:l'oa. Maps 1:319680 | + | |20,21,22|Back to Newnes weekend |
- | Sunday 8 July: | + | |20,21,22|Downhill skiing weekend at Perisher - get all the good oil from Dave Rostron.| |
- | 13, | + | |Sunday 22|Bouddi at long lost - with Carl Beck as leader. This scenic traverse of this coastal gem is long overdue. Tracks most of the way on this special medium walk. Bring your colour |
- | Ski touring | + | |27,28,29|Another ski tour - Jagungal the mighty from the east with jumping John Campbell as banner bearer. This sneaky attempt on the Big Bogong is leaving from Eucumbene |
- | those who oa1. f,i2 this hard tour a good | + | |27,28,29|Barry Wallace leads this test walk to Splendour Rock from Carlons. Tracks all the way except on Blackhorse Ridge and Brown Dog. Magnificent views from the high tops. Lush campsite on the Cox complete with singalong campfire.| |
- | wookend,'s practice can bc organised at Schlink Hilton. All the 7art:: 1:17A a=" | + | |Sunday 29|West Head - this time with Carl Bock in the lead on this special medium walk. Blazed track to Bairne |
- | Sunday 15 July: Undo ri I 1) I X_;.12 C tcte father on this medium | + | |
- | safari to LTTiJ Good tracks all the way with | + | ---- |
- | a long olir lb boac.: | + | |
- | collent | + | Anyhow, have a programme - a spring programme - best value in Sydney today. Well, Wilf's still at it - flogging off walks on the next programme, best time of the year for walking or ski touring - wildflowers and spring snow. Do yourself and your club a good turn - LEAD a walk soon. |
- | 20, | + | |
- | reversing for icocotiv' | + | ---- |
- | Constance | + | |
- | 20, | + | =====The Save Colong Bulletin.===== |
- | Sunday 22 July: Bouddi at long lost with Car:. Bock as loader. This | + | |
- | scenic traverse of this coastal gem is long overdue. | + | Last year, as one wilderness area after another was threatened with various forms of development, |
- | Tracks most of the way on tLLis special medium walk. Bring | + | |
- | your colour | + | For those who would like to follow this running battle with cement companies, public utility authorities, |
- | Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHVIALKER June, 1973. | + | |
- | 27, | + | If anyone would like to add a donation to the $2, they can be assured that it will be put to good use in financing the publications of the committee and the costs the committee incurs in preparing submissions and sometimes, where essential, in paying consultants, |
- | attempt on the Big Bogong is leaving from EucuMbone | + | |
- | easier way than most. In fact, it might be your last chance at this peak for the season. Waterproof parkas and overtrousors | + | Two copies of recent Bulletins have been placed on the Club noticeboard. |
- | 27,28929 July: Barry Wallace leads this test walk to Splendour Rock from | + | |
- | Canons. Tracks all the way except on Blackhorse Ridge | + | ---- |
- | and Brown Dog. Magnificent views from the high tops. Lush campsite on the Cox complete with singalong campfire. | + | |
- | Sunday 29 July: West Head - this time with Carl Bock in the lead on this | + | |
- | special medium walk. Blazed track to Bairno | + | |
- | Anyhow, have a programme - a spring programme - bext value in Sydney | + | |
- | today. Well, Wilf's still at it - flogging off walks on the next programme, best time of the year for walking or ski touring - wildflowers and spring | + | |
- | snow. Do yourself and your club a good turn - LEAD a walk soon. | + | |
- | *********Xxxx** | + | |
- | THE SAVE OOLONG BULLETIN. | + | |
- | Last year, as one wilderness area after another was threatened with | + | |
- | various forms of development, | + | |
- | National Wilderness Society. It is now fighting for the preservation not only of Mount Armour, but of Bungonia Gorge, Barbers Creek, the Boyd Plateau, | + | |
- | Lake Pedder, the Top End National Park, thc Wollongambe Wilderness, the | + | |
- | Cox Valley, the Deua/Tuross area, the Wiangarie Rain Forest and any other threatened area brought to its notice. | + | |
- | For those who would like to follow this running battle with cement companies, public utility authorities, | + | |
- | developers and anybody else who threatens our few remaining wilderness | + | |
- | areas, the Save Colong Bulletin is the one publication which prints the campaigns in detail. It is published | + | |
- | 18 Argyle Street, Sydney N.S.W. 2000. | + | |
- | If anyone would like to add a donation to the $2, they can be assured | + | |
- | that it will be put to good use in financing the publications of the committee | + | |
- | and the costs the committee incurs in preparing submissions and sometimes, | + | |
- | where essential, in paying consultants, | + | |
- | Two copies of recent Bulletins have been placed on the Club noticeboardi | + | |
- | ******** | + | |
- | Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSHWILLICER June 1973. | + | |
MORE LETTERS FROM DOROTHY & ALAN PEKE. | MORE LETTERS FROM DOROTHY & ALAN PEKE. | ||
Tehran. | Tehran. |
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