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- | A MONTHLY BULLETIN OF MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS, BOX 4476, G. P. O. SYDNEY, N.S.W. 2001, CLUB MEETINGS ARE HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING FROM 7.30 P.M. THE WIRELESS INSTITUTE BUILDING, 14 ATCHISON STREET, ST. LEONARDS, ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THE CLUB SHOULD BE REFERRED TO MRS. MARCIA SHAPPERT | + | =====The Sydney Bushwalker===== |
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- | EDITORS: SPIRO KETAS, 104/ | + | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to the Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476, G.P.O. |
- | BUSINESS MGR: BILL BURKE, 3 CORAL TREE DR. CARLINGFORD. TEL 871.1207 | + | |
- | TYPIST: KATH BROWN | + | |**Editors**| Spiro Ketas, 104/ |
- | DUPLICATION: | + | |**Business Mgr**| Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Dr. Carlingford. Tel 871.1207| |
- | ************************************* | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown| |
+ | |**Duplication**|Frank Taeker| | ||
Drawing by Dot Butler, The Bushwalker.1937. | Drawing by Dot Butler, The Bushwalker.1937. | ||
- | JANUARY | + | =====January |
- | Editorial | + | | | |Page| |
- | Fiordland (N.Z.) for us Aussies Peter Harris 3. | + | |Editorial| | 2| |
- | Alp Sports Ad 5. | + | |Fiordland (N.Z.) for us Aussies|Peter Harris| 3| |
- | Paddy' | + | |December General Meeting|Spiro Hajinakitas|11| |
- | December General Meeting Spiro Hajinakitas 11. | + | |Dot Butler' |
- | Dot Butler' | + | |Social Notes| |12| |
- | Social Notes 12. | + | |The Adventures of Owen Part 1|Owen Marks|14| |
- | Mountain Equipment Ad 13. | + | |Federation Notes|Jim Vatiliotis|16| |
- | The Adventures of Owen Part 1. Owen Marks 14. | + | |Walks Notes|Bob Hodgson|17| |
- | Federation Notes. Jim Vatiliotis | + | |
- | Walks Notes Bob Hodgson | + | =====Advertisers==== |
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+ | |Alp Sports| 5| | ||
+ | |Paddy Pallin| 7| | ||
+ | |Mountain Equipment|13| | ||
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+ | =====Editorial===== | ||
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+ | Once a month you are liable to find your correspondent in a mood of deep depression, internally tormented, and pensive. It's no easy task, after all, thinking up new subjects for " | ||
+ | pre-lunch chatter over gin-and-tonic, | ||
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+ | =====Fiordland (N.Z.) for us Aussies===== | ||
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+ | By Peter Harris | ||
- | Page 1. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January 1976. | ||
- | EDITORIAL | ||
- | Once a month you are liable to find your correspondent in a mood of deep depression, internally tormented, and pensive. It's no | ||
- | easy task, after all, thinking up new subjects for " | ||
- | numbers, know about putting words together. "I am a numerate rather than a literate person", | ||
- | admire your absolute ability to think figures instead of words." | ||
- | I don't know if it was meant as a compliment, but it doesn' | ||
- | page of yield calculations and call it an editorial. "What indeed", | ||
- | wandered again ( it wanders a lot when I'm trying to write an editorial) to the lunch I had last Monday with a merchant banker friend, whose judgement, I might add, I trust implicitly. After | ||
- | pre-lunch chatter over gin-and-tonic, | ||
- | good buy. But as I said, I trust this fellow' | ||
- | so I let him go on. " | ||
- | with whom I'm negotiating, | ||
- | I found that there are more Geminis in the Sydney money market than other sun signs. This, according to Linda Goodman, would be | ||
- | because Geminis are such fast-thinking, | ||
- | Gemini by the way). Maybe there is something in it after all. At this point my mind reverts to the subject of my editorial. Perhaps | ||
- | I could write about what birth signs make the best bushwalkers. | ||
- | I wonder what she says about Virgo (that' | ||
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- | Page 3 THE -SIDNEY BUSHWALKER January, | ||
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- | Harris By Peter | ||
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Some few months ago Spiro delicately dropped a hint that The Sydney Bushwaiker was in dire need of articles. And. so, with rather a carefree sweep of my hand I shall temporarily cast aside all environmental work, and put pen to paper, to record basic information on tracks and access, scenery and impressions of walking in southern Fiordland. | Some few months ago Spiro delicately dropped a hint that The Sydney Bushwaiker was in dire need of articles. And. so, with rather a carefree sweep of my hand I shall temporarily cast aside all environmental work, and put pen to paper, to record basic information on tracks and access, scenery and impressions of walking in southern Fiordland. | ||
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For here is scenery unequalled in the southern hemisphere. Here indeed is the true concept of beauty. And here one can experience a deep love of naturels raw, rampant creations: the magnificent deep glacial valleys, forests of lichen and mosses on a jungle of red and mountain beech trees, numerous beautiful glacial lakes and tarns of vibrant colour; the deep inlets of the many fiords, still and deep, lost below gigantic cliffs rearing to the sky. | For here is scenery unequalled in the southern hemisphere. Here indeed is the true concept of beauty. And here one can experience a deep love of naturels raw, rampant creations: the magnificent deep glacial valleys, forests of lichen and mosses on a jungle of red and mountain beech trees, numerous beautiful glacial lakes and tarns of vibrant colour; the deep inlets of the many fiords, still and deep, lost below gigantic cliffs rearing to the sky. | ||
- | And above all else, the peaks of the central ranges. Here indeed is the roof of the world: A jagged cross—cut series of jumbled, phallic, granitic and quartzite peaks — each beckoning to be climbed, each one dalling out but lost in the drowning voice of a concerted cry of nature: I am beauty! I am THE paradise! I am the CALL OF THE WILD! | + | |
+ | And above all else, the peaks of the central ranges. Here indeed is the roof of the world: A jagged cross—cut series of jumbled, phallic, granitic and quartzite peaks — each beckoning to be climbed, each one dalling out but lost in the drowning voice of a concerted cry of nature: I am beauty! I am __the__ | ||
Do not fail to answer the beckoning call of Fiordland! For here is one of your unwritten chapters of life. | Do not fail to answer the beckoning call of Fiordland! For here is one of your unwritten chapters of life. | ||
- | There are two major walking tracks, being the Routeburn and. Milford Tracks. There are two lesser tracks, one connecting Lake Hauroka with Dusky Sound, and the other connecting Lake Hankinson with George Sound. A shorter track connects the Hollyford River with Lake Adelaide via Moraine Creek. A longer track, mostly out of the Park, | + | |
- | INFORMATION: | + | There are two major walking tracks, being the Routeburn and Milford Tracks. There are two lesser tracks, one connecting Lake Hauroka with Dusky Sound, and the other connecting Lake Hankinson with George Sound. A shorter track connects the Hollyford River with Lake Adelaide via Moraine Creek. A longer track, mostly out of the Park, extends down the Hollyford River to Martins Bay and on to Big Bay. It is possible to return via the Pyke Valley. |
- | liars Guide Book Southern | + | |
- | Moire Guide Book Northern | + | ====Information:==== |
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- | P | + | __Moirs |
- | Page 4 THE SYENEY BUSHWAIKER January, | + | |
- | persons planning trips into Westland or Mt.Aspiring National Parks from the Pyko Valley. (Above books published by New Zealand Alpine Club Inc. P.O. Box 41038, Eastbourne, New Zealand) | + | __Moire |
- | RECOMMENDED RZADINGs | + | |
- | aj.ford Trai_s | + | ==Recommended Reading: |
- | Dusky B-az by A.C. SG N.C. Begg. A very treasured and interesting book giving early aoeount | + | |
- | MuFihiku | + | __Milford Trails__ |
- | southern Fiordland Coast. This man travelled the world to gain information. Wilson and Horton Ltd. Queen St., Auckland N.Z. | + | |
- | Pioneers | + | __Dusky Bay__ by A.C. & N.C. Begg. A very treasured and interesting book giving early account |
- | Further lists, particularly those dealing With specialist subjects, such as geology and ornithology may be found in the reference section of Moire. | + | |
- | MAPS Th ono word - Diastrous The map coverage is very poor. For this reason alone, the iTew Zealand | + | __Murihiku__ |
- | Arat1iee2 i ess sketch map of the Darran, Earl and Wick Mountains is o-ctainable | + | |
- | _Aerial | + | __Pioneers |
- | THE TRACKS s | + | |
- | The Milford. Track. Overcome | + | Further lists, particularly those dealing With specialist subjects, such as geology and ornithology may be found in the reference section of Moirs Guide Book, Southern Section. |
- | The track Is ono-way traffic only (from To Anau to Milford) and bookings are necessary to avoid overcrowding at Park Board Huts. -This is the full-pack, or freedo; | + | |
- | Page 5 THE SYDNET BUSHW.A.LICER January, | + | __Maps:__ In one word - Disastrous! |
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- | ************ P.O. BOX 553, CHRISTCHURCH, | + | A rather useless |
- | FOR THE CHEAPEST GEAR IN AUSTRALASIA | + | |
- | We have a prompt mail order service to Australian customers - FREE POSTAGE ON ALL ORDERS . Below is a list of some of the gear we stock - prices quoted in New Zealand dollars. (NZ$1 = A$0.83). We prefer ' | + | Aerial |
- | Typhoon Oilskin parkas. Standard model $21.00 (all sizes) Delux model 24.00 | + | |
- | Cagoules, neoprene coated nylon 18.40 | + | ====The Tracks: |
- | Zip parkas, neoprene coated nylon 23.00 | + | |
- | Long woollenn socks 4.50 | + | The Milford Track. Overcome |
- | Short woollen socks 2.75 Jumpers, 100% natural black greasy wool 20.00 Jumpers, pure wool, fairaisle patteres 19.00 | + | |
- | Balaclavas, pure wool 2.40 | + | The track Is one-way traffic only (from To Anau to Milford) and bookings are necessary to avoid overcrowding at Park Board Huts. This is the full-pack, or freedom |
- | Hats, pure wool, fairaisle patterns 2.75 | + | |
- | Light woollen shirts, check patterns 9, | + | The Milford Track can be gained via Dore Pass near the Englinton Valley. This arduous, trackless climb merely saves the initial boat journey from Te Anau to the mouth of the Clinton River which is a highlight in itself. In addition, the unwritten code of ethics compels these persons to camp (tent) in the valleys. An __unbearable__ |
- | and tartans 17.00 | + | |
- | Trousers, woollen tweed 14.50 | + | Further information and application forms for bookings obtainable from __The Chief Ranger, Fiordland National |
- | Day sacs from 15.00 | + | |
- | K-2 double wall tents 94.00 | + | __The Routeburn Track.__ Equally as magnificent as the Milford Track. A beautiful and picturesque way of arriving in To Anau from Queenstown. Bus from Queenstown, walk to Routeburn Falls Hut. A superb Burn. Climb is steep to Harris Saddle, then outstanding views into the glaciers of the Darran Mountains and down the magnificent Hollyford Valley to Martins Bay. It is possible to ' |
- | K-2 Special Medium rucksacks 65.00 | + | |
- | K-2 Special Large 66.00 | + | It is also possible to undertake this as a guided walk, but full packs must be carried as there are no caretakers at the T.H.C. huts. Check! |
- | K-2 Standard Medium 61.50 | + | |
- | K-2 Standard Large 63.00 | + | Further information from Fiordland National Park Board at above address. |
- | K-2 Intermediate 47.50 | + | |
- | K-2 Junior 35.00 K-2 Aarn I climbing & ski touring pack 50.00 | + | __The Moraine |
- | K-2 Aarn II 44.50 | + | |
- | Wintest nylon tents from 37.00 | + | The hut is a good base for climbs, including The Sentinel, the Twins which may be undertaken without alpine equipment. The former presents one of the most awe-inspiring views down the Gulliver River to Milford Sound. Peaks of about 7000-8500' |
- | Everest sleeping bags from 77.00 | + | |
- | Everest Mummy sleeping bags from 73.00 | + | __The George Sound Track__. The approach to the George Sound Track and George Sound itself are reason enough to undertake this very rough track. It is a route only, occasionally very overgrown and altered by changing watercourses, |
- | Twenty Below sleeping bags from 61.50 | + | |
- | Explorer sleeping bags from 50.00 | + | |
- | AND MUCH MORE. WRITE FOR A PRICE LIST. (Address above) | + | |
- | Page 6 THE SYDNEY I3USHWALICOR January, | + | |
- | along track, which are similar to guesthouses. Use linen sheets. This eliminates_carrying all equipment. | + | |
- | The Milford Track can be gained via Dore Pass near the Englinton Valley. This arduous, trackless climb merely saves the initial boat journey from Te Anau to the mouth of the Clinton River„ which is a highlight in itself. In addition, the unwritten code of ethics compels these persons to camp (tent) in the valleys. An UNBEARABLE | + | |
- | Further information and application forms for bookings obtainable from The Chief Ranger, Fiordland National | + | |
- | The Routeburn Track. Equally as magnificent as the Milford Track. A beautiful and picturesque way of arriving in To Anau from Queenstown. | + | |
- | Bus from Queenstown, walk to Routeburn Falls Hut. A superb Burn. Climb is steep to Harris Saddle, then outstanding views into the glaciers of the Darran Mountains and down the magnificent Hollyford Valley to Martins Bay. It is possible to ' | + | |
- | It is also possible to undertake this as a guided walk, but full packs,must be carried as there are no caretakers at the T.H.C. huts. | + | |
- | Checki | + | |
- | Further information from Fiordland National Park Board at above address, | + | |
- | The Morain)Creek Track. Of a harder standard than the previous tracks as it ascends some 3000' through dense beech forest to Moraine Creek Hut. This hut accommodates about 5 persons in bench-like arrangements. Fire smokes very badly. We ended up cooking outside. Belongs to N.Z.A.C. and application for use should be made to them at aforementioned address. | + | |
- | The hut is a good base for climbs, including The Sentinel, the Twins which may be undertaken without alpine equipment. The former presents one of the most awe-inspiring views down the Gulliver River to Milford Sound. Peaks of about 7000-8500' | + | |
- | TheGeoop.Tr The approach to the George Sound Track and George Sound itself are reason enough to undertake this very rough track. It is a route only, occasionally very overgrown and altered by changing watercourses, | + | |
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- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 116Ibs | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACKS | + | |
- | Have sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket modell%lbs .3 pocket model 1141bs | + | |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | |
- | Hooded bag, Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3%lbs. | + | |
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- | is an extra large beg with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 2%Ibs | + | |
- | MOUNTAINEER DE LUXE Can carry 70Ibs or more. Tough lightweight terylene/ 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 Gibs | + | |
- | CARRYING BAGS P.V.C. or nylon. | + | |
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- | Same features as de luxe model except for P.V.C. bottom reinforcing. Weight 5%lbs | + | |
- | 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. | + | |
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- | ,One, two or three man.. From-2Y; to nibs | + | |
- | 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 4113s. | + | |
- | WALL TENTS | + | |
- | Two, three or four man. From 3% to -41Xlbs | + | |
- | Lightweight bushwalking and camp gear | + | |
- | HOTHAM MODEL | + | |
- | Super warm. Box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4%lbs. | + | |
- | Page 7 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER January, | + | |
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST., SYDNEY 26-2686, 61-7215 | + | |
- | Page 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, | + | |
- | as bushwalking skill is needed to follow it properly. In periods of extremely wet weather it would be an impossibility as the unnamed river flowing into Lake Catherine must be forded. It is a long, merciless 10-12 hour day from Thomson Hut near Lake Thomson to George Sound Hut. | + | |
- | A welcome haven from hordes of voracious sandflies* The N.Z. Government should employ a pe/ | + | |
A walk to Lake Alice from George Sound is worthwhile, as it is around the very impressive shoreline of this fiord locked in by majestic peaks. Arrangements for the return trip across the lakes must be made in advance. It is possible to return via Lake Alice. The reader will be referred to Moirs Guide Book, Southern Section. | A walk to Lake Alice from George Sound is worthwhile, as it is around the very impressive shoreline of this fiord locked in by majestic peaks. Arrangements for the return trip across the lakes must be made in advance. It is possible to return via Lake Alice. The reader will be referred to Moirs Guide Book, Southern Section. | ||
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Alternatively, | Alternatively, | ||
- | The Dusky Sound Track. Approaching overland, one will see very little of Dusky Sound, and the view from Supper Cove Hut at its head is of only a very small portion. I rate Dusky Sound as the most beautiful of all tae fiords. And its history makes it worthy of spending several days cruising around its many placid coves and islands. (Read up before you go). There is supposed to be a boat at Supper Cove Hut for use of itinerent hunters and walkers. Last time I was there, it wasn' | + | |
- | The walk up the Seaforth Valley from Dusky Sound is chiefly through beech forest, but some pleasant views of the Seaforth River compensate for the long slog up to Loch Marco. Just before leaving the hut, it is possible to go around the banks of the estuary to the old hut. But do it in low tido only. We crossed on the turn of the tide and got trapped. Tides here are as great as 12-15ft, and can prove awkward if trapped on an estuary. I lost my camera here. It drowned. Loch Maree is quite beautiful, and the hut is a welcome respite. This is the division point. | + | __The Dusky Sound Track__. Approaching overland, one will see very little of Dusky Sound, and the view from Supper Cove Hut at its head is of only a very small portion. I rate Dusky Sound as the most beautiful of all the fiords. And its history makes it worthy of spending several days cruising around its many placid coves and islands. (Read up before you go). There is supposed to be a boat at Supper Cove Hut for use of itinerent hunters and walkers. Last time I was there, it wasn' |
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+ | The walk up the Seaforth Valley from Dusky Sound is chiefly through beech forest, but some pleasant views of the Seaforth River compensate for the long slog up to Loch Marco. Just before leaving the hut, it is possible to go around the banks of the estuary to the old hut. But do it in low tide only. We crossed on the turn of the tide and got trapped. Tides here are as great as 12-15ft, and can prove awkward if trapped on an estuary. I lost my camera here. It drowned. Loch Maree is quite beautiful, and the hut is a welcome respite. This is the division point. | ||
A trackless return over Pillans Pass via Gair Loch to Lake Manapouri is a good walk. I have yet to do this epic walk, but have been assured of its quality. The track continues, crossing Deadwood Creek on the longest , | A trackless return over Pillans Pass via Gair Loch to Lake Manapouri is a good walk. I have yet to do this epic walk, but have been assured of its quality. The track continues, crossing Deadwood Creek on the longest , | ||
- | Now begins the climb of almost 4000' to Lake Roe Hut, above the | + | |
- | Page 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, | + | Now begins the climb of almost 4000' to Lake Roe Hut, above the treeline. Indeed, the alpine area is the highlight of the walk, and much time could be spent at Lake Roe Hut as a base for easy climbs and longer walks. This is a different world to the beech forests of the lower valleys. And a blessed haven from sandflies. In fact it is possible to strip off outside the hut to wash the body - a feat no one would dare for fear of loss of life in the valleys. There is a track all the way from Lake Roe Hut to the head of Lake Hauroka, and it is possible to undertake this distance in a long day, but another hut, aptly called Halfway Hut, is located halfway down the Hauroka Burn. The Hauroka Burn is a very pretty river, and it is with some regret that one arrives at the head of Lake Hauroka, at Hauroka Hut. |
- | treelino. Indeed, the alpine area is the highlight of the walk, and much time could be spent at Lake Roe Hut as a base for easy climbs and longer walks. This is a different world to the beech forests of the lower valleys. And a blessed haven from sandflies. In fact it is possible to strip off outside the hut to wash the body - a feat no one would dare for fear of loss of life in the valleys. | + | |
- | There is a track all the way from Lake Roe Hut to the head of Lake Hauroka, and it is possible to undertake this distance in a long day, but another hut, aptly called Halfway Hut, is located halfway down the Hauroka Burn. The Hauroka Burn is a very pretty river, and it is with some regret that one arrives at the head of Lake Hauroka, at Hauroka Hut. | + | It is not possible to walk around the lake. Arrangements for a 'pick-up' |
- | It is not possible to walk around the lake. Arrangements for a Tpick-upl should be made in advance, and confirmed in writing, and from New. Zealand immediately-before departure, with Er. Don Dickens, Private Bag, Tuatapere, New Zealand, Southland. The boat will take you to the road.-end. at Lake Hauroka. | + | |
- | What the Guide Books DON1T Tell You. | + | ====What the Guide Books Don' |
- | 1. The sandflies exist in prolific numbers in the valleys up to the treeline and along the coastline. They dontt appear to be very concentrated on the water itself (boat) | + | |
+ | 1. The sandflies exist in prolific numbers in the valleys up to the treeline and along the coastline. They don' | ||
There are less sandflies on windy days. More on hot days. None in the rain. | There are less sandflies on windy days. More on hot days. None in the rain. | ||
- | DIME is effective for short periods. A lot needs to be taken with you. Mosquito coils are effective in the huts when necessary. A pressure-pack spray, whilst heavy, is desirable in huts. | + | |
+ | DIMP is effective for short periods. A lot needs to be taken with you. Mosquito coils are effective in the huts when necessary. A pressure-pack spray, whilst heavy, is desirable in huts. | ||
Antihystamine tablets may be necessary in order to sleep at night. | Antihystamine tablets may be necessary in order to sleep at night. | ||
- | The bite lasts about 4-7 days, compared with the Aussie sandfly bite lasting up to about 3 months in some oases. Calamine lotion is the most effective treatment. | + | |
- | 2. Weather on the west coast is up to 300 inches per year. The most stable periods are similar to those of S.W.Tasmania, | + | The bite lasts about 4-7 days, compared with the Aussie sandfly bite lasting up to about 3 months in some cases. Calamine lotion is the most effective treatment. |
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+ | 2. Weather on the west coast is up to 300 inches per year. The most stable periods are similar to those of S.W.Tasmania, | ||
3. Water is in abundance. Moirs Guide Book is essential for the George Sound Track. The maps are rather useless. Topographic maps are in the process of compilation, | 3. Water is in abundance. Moirs Guide Book is essential for the George Sound Track. The maps are rather useless. Topographic maps are in the process of compilation, | ||
- | 4. The Fiordland coastline is unlike anything I have previously seen. It alone is worthy of attention, either by flight (Et.Cook Airlines, Te Anau), by amphibian, or by charter boat from Milford Sound. The latter is probably the only successful way of,viewing the fiords, and experiencing a new awakening to life as'did. | + | |
- | Let yourself go and fall in love with Fiordland: | + | 4. The Fiordland coastline is unlike anything I have previously seen. It alone is worthy of attention, either by flight (Mt.Cook Airlines, Te Anau), by amphibian, or by charter boat from Milford Sound. The latter is probably the only successful way of viewing the fiords, and experiencing a new awakening to life as I did. |
- | Dot Butters | + | |
- | 'Whatl8, | + | Let yourself go and fall in love with Fiordland! |
- | Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER January, | + | |
- | t | + | =====Dot Butler' |
- | JNALULi | + | |
- | H8yajiSnijaikriotas | + | "What's the betting we make the front page in tomorrow' |
- | About 35 members were present at the clubrooms for the last meeting of the year Peter Sargent and Len Newland | + | |
- | A:letter from the Electricity Commission relating to camponsation | + | =====December General Meeting===== |
- | Next a letter from Dorothy Butler, informing the club that her late husband Ira had bequeathed a sum of $29000 to the club invested through the solicitor George Beswick, a Managing Director of Natural Areas Ltd. The intorest | + | |
- | The Treasurer' | + | About 35 members were present at the clubrooms for the last meeting of the year Peter Sargent and Len Newland |
- | $1,48070. | + | |
- | Delegate Jim Vatiliotis then proceeded with the Federation Report. Paddy Pallin has donated a sum of 5,000 per annum for the benefit of all "ruoksaek" sports. A committee with representatives from various organisations is to be set up to decide on the distributions of funds to interested bodies, mountaineering expeditions, | + | A letter from the Electricity Commission relating to compensation |
- | a self—perpetuation one, the money being supplied by Paddy Pallin Pty.Ltd. Federation is to set up an independent Conservation Committee to deal with the conservation problems associated with land development, | + | |
- | Then' | + | Next a letter from Dorothy Butler, informing the club that her late husband Ira had bequeathed a sum of $2,000 to the club invested through the solicitor George Beswick, a Managing Director of Natural Areas Ltd. The interest |
- | Then on the weekend 21/22 November Bill Burke stood in for Barry | + | |
- | Page 12 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, | + | The Treasurer' |
- | Wallace who was in hospital with appendicitis. Bill took advantage of the warm weather and changed the trip to enable the party of four to have two glorious days taking it easy on the Cox. Bob Hodgson' | + | |
- | Jim Vatiliotis' | + | Delegate Jim Vatiliotis then proceeded with the Federation Report. Paddy Pallin has donated a sum of $5,000 per annum for the benefit of all "rucksack" sports. A committee with representatives from various organisations is to be set up to decide on the distributions of funds to interested bodies, mountaineering expeditions, |
- | Both John Rodforn's and Victor Lewin' | + | |
+ | Then on to the Walks Report. On the weekend 15/16 November Hans Beck led 9 members on his walk from Hilltop, Reedy Creek, | ||
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+ | Then on the weekend 21/22 November Bill Burke stood in for Barry Wallace who was in hospital with appendicitis. Bill took advantage of the warm weather and changed the trip to enable the party of four to have two glorious days taking it easy on the Cox. Bob Hodgson' | ||
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+ | Jim Vatiliotis' | ||
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+ | Both John Redfern's and Victor Lewin' | ||
There being no General Business the meeting closed at 9.25 p.m. | There being no General Business the meeting closed at 9.25 p.m. | ||
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- | SOCIAL SECRETARY'S NOTES FOR JANUARY. | + | =====Social Secretary's Notes for January.===== |
by Spiro Hajinakitas. | by Spiro Hajinakitas. | ||
- | The first social evening of the Now Year will be a STEAM TRAIN SLIDE night on the 21st January provided by Oliver Crawford. Come and see the historic old steam trains of both Australia and Europe. | + | |
- | On the 28th January the club will be treated to a night of photographic excellence. Scuba diving slides underwater and some over water presented by Michael Turner who is a dedicated photographer and has a broad. knowledge of fishing. | + | The first social evening of the New Year will be a __Steam Train Slide__ |
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- | ********)X********* MOUNTAIN | + | On the 28th January the club will be treated to a night of photographic excellence. Scuba diving slides underwater and some over water presented by Michael Turner who is a dedicated photographer and has a broad knowledge of fishing. |
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- | *************-xxx**xx | + | =====The Adventures |
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- | 17 Alexander Streets Growls Nest 2065 (On the corner | + | |
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- | FAIRYDOWN SLEEPING BAGS | + | |
- | HIGH LOAD PACKS (Weight 3 lb 10 oz) | + | |
- | AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS YOU COULD POSSIBLY NEED | + | |
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By Owen Marks | By Owen Marks | ||
- | Reading the December Magazine editorial, I saw the usual plea for articles. Ho. Hum. Further on in the magazine were a series of nothings by Alioe Wyborn; well, if you can put to print her anecdotes of being entertained by Opera singers in Austria, I shall write about myself and my happenings. I can beat anything that Alice can produce. Such how I was crowned King of the Ethiopians. Now my secret is out. Yes, I was proclaimed " | + | |
- | It was in the winter of 1962 and I had just crossed the dbsert from Khartoum and I was making my way north from Asmara to the City on the Seven Hills (like Rome) - Addis Abeba (pronounced Addis A-bay-ba), when on the bus I happened to sit next to a cousin of the deceased wife of Hailie Selassie. As the bus would rock and sway over those fantastic roads that Mussolini built, she would collapse all over me, being always asleep. (Not mel Hers) We started talking and she asked me was I | + | Reading the December Magazine editorial, I saw the usual plea for articles. Ho. Hum. Further on in the magazine were a series of nothings by Alice Wyborn; well, if you can put to print her anecdotes of being entertained by Opera singers in Austria, I shall write about myself and my happenings. I can beat anything that Alice can produce. Such how I was crowned King of the Ethiopians. Now my secret is out. Yes, I was proclaimed " |
- | in any way surprised to see her face all tatooed with a design of weaving similar to a fishing net with big diamond-chapel red blotches all over her chin andecheeks. I had noticed but being used to such things in the Sudan (there, they cut lines and wiggles on their foreheads and cheeks and rub in sand to give them that came hither look). I said, Yes, I was curious. I never mentioned she was that Amharic aristocratic Black, and that is a pitch black. Well, when she was a little girl her parents thought that she would look pretty with a tatooed necklace. A whimsy. Alas 50 years later she was a mess. So much for that story. It has nothing at all to do with me being coronated, it just slipped in. | + | |
+ | It was in the winter of 1962 and I had just crossed the dbsert from Khartoum and I was making my way north from Asmara to the City on the Seven Hills (like Rome) - Addis Abeba (pronounced Addis A-bay-ba), when on the bus I happened to sit next to a cousin of the deceased wife of Hailie Selassie. As the bus would rock and sway over those fantastic roads that Mussolini built, she would collapse all over me, being always asleep. (Not me! Her!) We started talking and she asked me was I in any way surprised to see her face all tatooed with a design of weaving similar to a fishing net with big diamond-chapel red blotches all over her chin and cheeks. I had noticed but being used to such things in the Sudan (there, they cut lines and wiggles on their foreheads and cheeks and rub in sand to give them that came hither look). I said, Yes, I was curious. I never mentioned she was that Amharic aristocratic Black, and that is a pitch black. Well, when she was a little girl her parents thought that she would look pretty with a tatooed necklace. A whimsy. Alas 50 years later she was a mess. So much for that story. It has nothing at all to do with me being coronated, it just slipped in. | ||
I arrived in Addis Abeba in time for the curfew. All foreigners to be off the streets by 6 p.m. I slept on the school desks pushed together to make a rough bed., in the Christian Hostel for The White Community. Little did I dream that the following day would be so eventful. | I arrived in Addis Abeba in time for the curfew. All foreigners to be off the streets by 6 p.m. I slept on the school desks pushed together to make a rough bed., in the Christian Hostel for The White Community. Little did I dream that the following day would be so eventful. | ||
- | Up early and I was soon exploring the town. Passed the Hailie Selassie Park the Hailie Selassie Hospital the Hailie Selassie | + | |
- | picture and then to the showcase. He just looked at me while I put my hand into the hole and undid the latch. A few deft moves and I had the Orb in one hand and the Crown in the other. I proclaimed myself Menelik III and put the crown on. Fished out the sceptre and stood in the same pose as my illustrious ancestor. Glory fades fast 5 there was movement out in the corridor, and I put everything back, locked the cupboard again and was disgusted to find my only loyal subject with his hand out wanting a tip. Great people have great pride (I read that once) so slipped him a coin and was soon back heading for the Hailie Selassie Post Office to post a letter home to my mum. Not many Australian mums can boast of their sons like what I had just done. I never posted that letter the postal rates were doubled. (anywhere else is cheap by comparison. Rumor had it that the old Queen had the rake off. She owned the monopoly of the brothels too, I might add.) | + | Up early and I was soon exploring the town. Passed the Hailie Selassie Park; the Hailie Selassie Hospital; the Hailie Selassie |
- | The best part about leaving Ethiopia is that the train to Somaliland goes over the Great Rift Valley. Awe—inspiring. My fellow companions had a goat carcase hanging off the hat—rackq it swayed for 6 hours. Not so awe inspiring. | + | |
- | No more for the present. I think the most avid readers would be well and truly bushed by now. Perhaps in the New Year more adventures will be forthcoming if public acclaim deems it. I return from Bangla Dash and Nepal on the 21st January | + | The best part about leaving Ethiopia is that the train to Somaliland goes over the Great Rift Valley. Awe—inspiring. My fellow companions had a goat carcase hanging off the hat—rack; it swayed for 6 hours. Not so awe inspiring. |
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- | / | + | No more for the present. I think the most avid readers would be well and truly bushed by now. Perhaps in the New Year more adventures will be forthcoming if public acclaim deems it. I return from Bangladesh |
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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | =====Federaton Notes===== |
- | January, 1976. | + | |
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By Jim Vatiliotis | By Jim Vatiliotis | ||
- | A regular Federation Newsletter is being published and copies will be available in the club rooms.. It is hoped to publish extracts from the newsletter in our club magazine. | + | |
- | The Conservation Committee meets regularly and has two main aims. Firstly to put the bushwalkers' | + | A regular Federation Newsletter is being published and copies will be available in the club rooms. It is hoped to publish extracts from the newsletter in our club magazine. |
- | National | + | |
- | (a3T Wild Goat Plateau and Long Nose Point (ffattai | + | The Conservation Committee meets regularly and has two main aims. Firstly to put the bushwalkers' |
- | Byrnels | + | |
- | (d) Jooriland development. | + | __National |
- | (e) Boyd Plateau - phaamatid | + | |
- | (f) Nadgoo | + | (a) Wild Goat Plateau and Long Nose Point (Nattai |
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+ | (b) Debert's Knob - power transmission line and associated roadworks. | ||
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+ | (c) Yerranderie - air strip and other developments, | ||
+ | Byrne' | ||
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+ | (d) Jooriland | ||
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+ | (e) Boyd Plateau - phasmatid | ||
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+ | (f) Nadgee | ||
(g) Brisbane Water National Park - proposed expressway. | (g) Brisbane Water National Park - proposed expressway. | ||
- | 119.2.1212LLL-212. | + | |
- | .Campaign to declare lantana a noxious weed. | + | __Ecology Acton.__ |
- | csaomsommitt ee | + | |
- | .Details:of areas of interest and. development in the area bounded. by Putty Road, Wollon.gambe | + | Campaign to declare lantana a noxious weed. |
- | Bushwalkersi | + | |
- | - | + | __Colong Committee.__ |
- | Border Proposed National Park - details of walks in the area. | + | |
- | Anyone planning to visit these areas or who has any information' | + | Details of areas of interest and development in the area bounded by Putty Road, Wollongambe |
- | should ring the Conservation Convenor - Ian Olsen 84-6845 (II) or 92-,0319 (B). 29Aamnaai | + | |
- | Permission,must be dbtained | + | __Bushwalkers' |
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+ | Border | ||
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+ | Anyone planning to visit these areas or who has any information should ring the Conservation Convenor - Ian Olsen 84-6845 (H) or 92-,0319 (B). | ||
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+ | __Budawangs.__ | ||
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+ | Permission must be obtained | ||
Legal access has been negotiated with the owners of Wog Wog Station but cars must be left on the Mongarlowe Road. | Legal access has been negotiated with the owners of Wog Wog Station but cars must be left on the Mongarlowe Road. | ||
- | A 24-hour | + | |
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A donation of $50 was made to the N.S.W. Environment Centre. | A donation of $50 was made to the N.S.W. Environment Centre. | ||
- | It has been reported that there are proposa1-6 | + | |
+ | It has been reported that there are proposals | ||
Tas—Air has received a grant from the State Government to build an airport at Bond Bay (Port Davey). Federation has written a letter of protest. | Tas—Air has received a grant from the State Government to build an airport at Bond Bay (Port Davey). Federation has written a letter of protest. | ||
- | Thei; | + | |
- | A proposed policy on tracks, track markings and in general the effect of bushwaikers | + | There is a closed gate on the road leading to Claustral Canyon about half—a—mile from the end of the road. |
- | Paddy Pallin is proposing to set up a "Paddy.Pallin Foundation" | + | |
- | will provide $5,000 in 1976 and a proportion of profits in future years. | + | A proposed policy on tracks, track markings and in general the effect of bushwalkers |
- | The fund will be administered. by a committee comprising the President of the Bushwalkers' | + | |
- | WALKS SECRETARY'S NOTES FOR FEBRUARY. | + | Paddy Pallin is proposing to set up a "Paddy Pallin Foundation" |
- | 1976 by Bob Hodgson. February | + | |
- | 6, 7, 8 — Frank Tacker is off once more to that scenic wonderland that is | + | =====Walks Sectretary's Notes for February.===== |
- | the Northern Budawang Range. This time Frank is gaining entry from Sassafras and walking the well—trodden path through to | + | |
- | Monolith Valley. If you have not seen the Budawangs this walk is a must. | + | by Bob Hodgson. |
- | — A Saturday start with Alan Pike on this leisurely walk starting | + | |
- | at Carlonts up the Cox's River from Breakfast Creek. Lots of | + | |1976| | |
- | opportunities to cool off in the river, a very pleasant trip. | + | |February| | |
- | 7, 8 — A trip for the speliologist at heart. Even if you have never been caving before, Ray Carter will be happy to teach you the | + | |6, 7, 8|Frank Tacker is off once more to that scenic wonderland that is the Northern Budawang Range. This time Frank is gaining entry from Sassafras and walking the well—trodden path through to Monolith Valley. If you have not seen the Budawangs this walk is a must.| |
- | fundamentals. All you need is a little of that adventurous spirit | + | |7, 8|— A Saturday start with Alan Pike on this leisurely walk starting at Carlonts up the Cox's River from Breakfast Creek. Lots of opportunities to cool off in the river, a very pleasant trip.| |
- | and the rewards of entry into " | + | |7, 8|— A trip for the speliologist at heart. Even if you have never been caving before, Ray Carter will be happy to teach you the fundamentals. All you need is a little of that adventurous spirit and the rewards of entry into " |
- | Wyanbene is --Lay's target so book early as small parties only. | + | |7, 8|— What a weekend, something for everyone. Now we come to a lazy beach camp with Elaine Brown at Little Marley. Swimming, sunbathing and other bludge type activities that are necessary to have a good weekend.| |
- | 7, 8 — What a weekend, something for everyone. Now we come to a lazy | + | |13,14,15|— A meaty test walk with John Redfern, fantastic scenery out from Katoomba |
- | beach camp with Elaine Brown at Little Marley. Swimming, sunbathing | + | |13,14,15|— For the more adventurous a quick sortie into librong Deep with David Rostron to see the spectacle of the Kowmung contained in a very narrow gorge. Canyon bags required for the cascading.| |
- | and other bludge type activities that are necessary to have a good weekend. | + | |Sunday 15|- An easy Sunday stroll with Jim Brown from Otford to Lilyvale. |
- | 13;14;15 — A meaty test walk with John Redfern, fantastic scenery out from • | + | |Sunday 15|- Elaine Brown is also doing a water baby trip down Tukawa |
- | KatooMba | + | |20,21,22|- Oliver Crawford leads this exciting but not diffioult trip down the magnificent Bungonia Gorge and up the Shoalhaven to the grand spectacle of the Block Up. Spectacular country and an excellent route to see it.| |
- | 13,14,15 — For the more adventurous a quick sortie into librong Deep with David Rostron to see the spectacle of the Kowmung contained in a very narrow gorge. Canyon bags required for the cascading. | + | |Sunday 22|- Highway type tracks all the way with Jeff Bridger' |
- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER January, | + | |Sunday 22|- I can't imagine Roy Braithwaite walking past the North Era beach without having a dip, so bring your costumes for this sea-side walk in the Royal National Park.| |
- | February | + | |27,28,29|- Alastaire Battye is out to re-discover the " |
- | Sunday 15 - An easy Sunday stroll with Jim Brown from Otford to LiIyvaleo | + | |27,28,29|- That water baby from way back, Bill Burke, is off on one of his "tea bag" trips. He will have to be good to beat the record set by the last Jerrara Creek party of fourteen dips per trip, but I'm sure he will do his best. The highlight of this trip, except for the magnificent scenery, must be the Barber' |
- | Sunday 15 - Elaine Brown is also doing a water baby trip down Tukawa | + | |Sunday 29|- Unrivalled Hawkesbury River views with Margaret Reid on her Rocky Ponds walk. In views per kilometres walked this little trip scores very highly, so scratch out that other engagement you had, and contact Margaret.| |
- | 20,21,22 - Oliver Crawford leads this exciting but not diffioult trip down | + | |
- | the magnificent Bungonia Gorge and up the Shoalhaven to the grand | + | =====Official Notice!===== |
- | spectacle of the Block Up. Spectacular country and an excellent | + | |
- | route to see it. | + | |
- | Sunday 22 | + | |
- | Sunday 22 | + | |
- | 27,28,29 | + | |
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- | Sunday 29 | + | |
- | - Highway type tracks all the way with Jeff Bridger' | + | |
- | - I can't imagine Roy Braithwaite walking past the North Era beach without having a dip, so bring your costumes for this sea-side walk in the Royal National Park. | + | |
- | - Alastaire Battye is out to re-discover the " | + | |
- | Capertee into the lower Wolgan River. There were many and varied vague reports which set Peter Miller on the quest without avail. Now Alastair has taken over. Awesome cliffs with magnificent views and scenery, so don't miss out. | + | |
- | - That water baby from way back, Bill Burke, is off on one of his "tea bag" trips. He will have to be good to beat the record set by the last Jerrara Creek party of fourteen dips per trip, but | + | |
- | I'm sure he will do his best. The highlight of this trip, except for the magnificent scenery, must be the Barber' | + | |
- | - Unrivalled Hawkesbury River views with Margaret Reid on her Rocky Ponds walk. In views per kilometres walked this little trip scores very highly, so scratch out that other engagement you had, and contact Margaret. | + | |
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- | OFFICIAL NOTICE! | + | |
Any notices or proposed Constitutional Amendments to be presented to the Annual General Meeting should be in the hands of the Secretary not later than February 11th. | Any notices or proposed Constitutional Amendments to be presented to the Annual General Meeting should be in the hands of the Secretary not later than February 11th. | ||
- | Any change of address or telephone number should be notified as soon as possible, for inclusion in the list of members accompanying the Annual Report. | ||
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+ | Any change of address or telephone number should be notified as soon as possible, for inclusion in the list of members accompanying the Annual Report. |
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