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- | .)77-tP1---e-1-4JR, | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
- | UHOOLA | + | |
- | HERE IS YOUR OWN PERSONAL GUIDE ON HOW TO GET THERE. | + | A monthly bulletin |
- | Turn off the main road where the signpost points to Mount Scanci, The Coolana entrance is about 4 miles from this turnoff, which itself is on the Nowra side of the Hampden Bridge. Driving along this road you will pass Chakola and Werona on the right. When you reach a NO THROUGH ROAD" sign, you are at the Coolana entrance, onthe right. (See map below). Take care in driving down the access road as it deteriorates rather dramatically the further you go. S.D.W. pointers will be displayed all the way from the main turnoff. | + | |
- | r 1-30Nd %__- | + | |**Editors**|Spiro Ketas, 104/ |
- | ALL PAST, PRESENT, AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. | + | |**Business Mgr.**|Bill Burke, 3 Coral tree Cr. Carlingford. Tel 871.1207.| |
- | Should you require transport to Coolana, Contact George or Helen Gray, telephone 86-6263. If you'd like to help with preparations for the reution, Joint Convenors Spiro Hajinakitas and Peter Scandrett would love to hear from you. | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown.| |
- | A MONTHLY BULLETIN OF MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE SYDNEY BUSH WALKERS, BOX 447#3, SYDNEY, N.S.W. | + | |**Duplication**|Frank Taeker.| |
- | *4***********1, | + | |
- | EDITORS: SPIRO KETAS, 104/ | + | |
- | POINT, TEL. 357.1381 | + | |
- | NEVILLE PACE, 14 BRUCEDALE AVE. | + | |
- | EPPING. TEL, 86.3739 | + | |
- | CARLINGFORD. TEL 871.1207 | + | |
- | TAEKER. | + | |
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Drawing by Dot Butler, The Bushwalker. 1937. | Drawing by Dot Butler, The Bushwalker. 1937. | ||
- | FEBRUARY | + | |
- | Editorial | + | ====February |
- | The Devil' | + | |
- | Paddy' | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | How Sand Ski-ing Was Born The Sand Ski Club | + | |
- | Dot Butler' | + | | | |Page| |
- | or the S.B.W. India Trip Mountain Equipment Ad Walks Notes | + | |Editorial| | 2| |
- | The S.B.W. Reunion | + | |The Devil' |
- | Page 2. | + | |Federation Notes|Jim Vatiliotis| 5| |
- | Hans Stichter 3. Jim Vatiliotis 5. | + | |How Sand Ski-ing Was Born|Len Scotland| 7| |
- | 6. | + | |The Sand Ski Club|Geoff Wagg| 9| |
- | Len Scotland 7, | + | |Dot Butler' |
- | Geoff Wagg 9. | + | |The January |
- | 10. Jim Brown 11. | + | |One Month Without Husband and Children, |
- | Children, | + | |Walks Notes|Bob Hodgson|17| |
- | Marcia Shappert 13. | + | |The S.B.W. Reunion| |19| |
- | 14. Bob Hodgson 17. | + | |
- | 19. | + | =====Advertisements.===== |
- | Pa e 2. THE SYDNEY BUSEWALKER February_122L_ | + | |
- | The conservation cause has once again hit the headlines, this time in the financial | + | | |Page| |
- | pages of our daily press. Reason for the publicity is that a takeover offer has been made to all | + | |Paddy' |
- | shareholders of Associated Portland Cement | + | |Mountain Equipment|14| |
- | who own less than twenty shares, The offer is $4.00 per | + | |
- | share, which is considerably higher than the current price | + | ---- |
- | on the Stock Exchange, | + | |
- | The reason why this company has more than the usual number of small shareholders | + | =====Editorial.===== |
- | is that a few years ago a group of dedicated conservationists calling themselves the Oolong | + | |
- | Quite a number of S.B.W. members bought A.P.C.M, shares and would by now have received the offer documents, Some of you might be wondering what action should be taken. On this point the Colmg Committee has made a recommendation. It is recommended that you accept the offer by completing and returning the transfer form; AND, you endorse your $4.00 cheque over to the Oolong | + | The conservation cause has once again hit the headlines, this time in the financial pages of our daily press. Reason for the publicity is that a takeover offer has been made to all shareholders of Associated Portland Cement |
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+ | The reason why this company has more than the usual number of small shareholders | ||
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+ | Quite a number of S.B.W. members bought A.P.C.M, shares and would by now have received the offer documents. Some of you might be wondering what action should be taken. On this point the Colong | ||
Their address is: | Their address is: | ||
- | THE OOLONG COEMITTEE | + | |
- | We owe a lot to the Colong | + | The Colong Committee, |
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- | Page 3. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, 1976. | + | We owe a lot to the Colong |
- | ii0 P.2/1-'\\/ lip?)53 | + | |
- | f". _LTa7 LL/L 45 | + | ---- |
- | BY Hans Stichter. | + | |
- | -FiVe of us had decided | + | =====The Devil' |
- | The party consisting of Victor Lewin, Hans Stichter, Gary Morphett, Chris Kirkpatrick, | + | |
- | The group departed, with their new leader Victor Lewin, from Sydney on the 6.00 p m. train from Central, uncertain as to whether the driver would in fact stop at Hartley Vale station. To those who haven' | + | By Hans Stichter. |
- | a mighty cheer of "Merry Christmas" | + | |
- | It was an 8.00 a m. start the following morning with the intention of following the Engineer' | + | Five of us had decided |
- | The,junction of Victoria Falls Creek and the Grose was reached | + | |
- | approx 2.00 p m0 and the party was quite shocked to see that the whole area had been unnecessarily cleared for a new camping area. Trees had. been cut down and left to lie in all directions, and it was apparent that someone entrusted to clear this area had in fact gone ' | + | The party consisting of Victor Lewin, Hans Stichter, Gary Morphett, Chris Kirkpatrick, |
- | That night was spent on the outskirts of Blue Gum Forest, which due t- lamping | + | |
- | From this point onwards the Grose canyon gradually narrows and the | + | The group departed, with their new leader Victor Lewin, from Sydney on the 6.00 p.m. train from Central, uncertain as to whether the driver would in fact stop at Hartley Vale station. To those who haven' |
- | Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER February, 1976. | + | |
- | next two days walking covers some very beautiful terrain. However, the scrub becomes extremely thick and overgrown and at many places the track was cOvered | + | It was an 8.00 a.m. start the following morning with the intention of following the Engineer' |
- | area a party larger than OUTS would probably have had difficulty in pitcging | + | |
+ | The junction of Victoria Falls Creek and the Grose was reached approx 2.00 p.m. and the party was quite shocked to see that the whole area had been unnecessarily cleared for a new camping area. Trees had been cut down and left to lie in all directions, and it was apparent that someone entrusted to clear this area had in fact gone ' | ||
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+ | That night was spent on the outskirts of Blue Gum Forest, which due to camping | ||
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+ | From this point onwards the Grose canyon gradually narrows and the next two days walking covers some very beautiful terrain. However, the scrub becomes extremely thick and overgrown and at many places the track was covered | ||
We had so far been very fortunate with ideal walking weather - overcast and some light spots of rain - as was the following morning. | We had so far been very fortunate with ideal walking weather - overcast and some light spots of rain - as was the following morning. | ||
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Map reading at this stage seemed unnecessary as it was only a matter of following the river. However, when we found that we were in fact a few miles further back than we had predicted, it was decided to pay more attention to our maps so as to ensure our trip would in fact only take the planned four days. | Map reading at this stage seemed unnecessary as it was only a matter of following the river. However, when we found that we were in fact a few miles further back than we had predicted, it was decided to pay more attention to our maps so as to ensure our trip would in fact only take the planned four days. | ||
- | The whole day was spent walking approximately 8-9 miles through some of the thickest scrub of the whole Grose i e. "The Devil' | + | |
- | Possibly the most amusing incident that day was the confrontation of a bull with both Victor and Gary. Having walked around a large boulder, Victor and Gary (Gary carrying a high frame RED pack) surprised the bull which immediately made its presence known. Gary's immediate action was to go uphill and Victor decided to avoid the bull by standing behind a narrow tree;ie, However, thinking the bull was going to the left of the tree, Victor made a dash to the opposite side only to find the bull doing the same. It was a case of grabbing "the bull by the horns" | + | The whole day was spent walking approximately 8-9 miles through some of the thickest scrub of the whole Grose i.e. "The Devil' |
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+ | Possibly the most amusing incident that day was the confrontation of a bull with both Victor and Gary. Having walked around a large boulder, Victor and Gary (Gary carrying a high frame RED pack) surprised the bull which immediately made its presence known. Gary's immediate action was to go uphill and Victor decided to avoid the bull by standing behind a narrow tree. However, thinking the bull was going to the left of the tree, Victor made a dash to the opposite side only to find the bull doing the same. It was a case of grabbing "the bull by the horns" | ||
On-reaching Linden Greek, we found that approximately mile upstream was an ideal campsite opposite a natural amphitheatre. Our final night was a welcome one and saw the entire party in their sleeping bags quite early. | On-reaching Linden Greek, we found that approximately mile upstream was an ideal campsite opposite a natural amphitheatre. Our final night was a welcome one and saw the entire party in their sleeping bags quite early. | ||
- | OUT thought now was to come to the end of the Grose canyon. Whilst its beauty is endless, so seems the distance to be covered and the thick scrub' | + | |
+ | Our thought now was to come to the end of the Grose canyon. Whilst its beauty is endless, so seems the distance to be covered and the thick scrub along the way. The final day saw us homeward bound, the silence and serenity of the Grose river being broken only by the none-too-common sound of trail bikes. | ||
The final three miles to Yarramundi was along a track leading from a gauging station situated below Vale Lookout. This track led us through the property of an old fellow who, along with his dog eager to take a piece out of our legs, told us to get off his property. We didn't feel like arguing as to whether it was private property or not, and made a detour and continued on. Orchards along the way provided us with oranges to quench our thirst as we hadn't had fresh water for some hours. | The final three miles to Yarramundi was along a track leading from a gauging station situated below Vale Lookout. This track led us through the property of an old fellow who, along with his dog eager to take a piece out of our legs, told us to get off his property. We didn't feel like arguing as to whether it was private property or not, and made a detour and continued on. Orchards along the way provided us with oranges to quench our thirst as we hadn't had fresh water for some hours. | ||
- | This trip was now over except for the 4 - 5 mile walk into Richmond, | ||
- | Page 5. THE SYDITEY BUSHWALICER February, 1946. | ||
- | roadbashing the whole way. It was suggested that we take a 20minute break in another orchard. to clear our shoes of the gravel and sand. which had accumulated that afternoon. We had just canmenced walking again When a car stopped. behind. us. It was Chris who had quite thoughtfully come to pick us up and had brought along bottles of soft drink, chocolates and. sweets. Only those who have been on such a trip would know what those little goodies meant to us. A Chinese meal at Richmond and the final drive to Parramatta saw the end. to the trip through "The Devil' | ||
- | We were fortunate that it had been overcast the entire length of the trip. As it was, we didn't have any time for swimmin g9 and. the whole party agreed that it is probably not a trip for summer months even though we were all appreciative that we had. done the trip at least once. | ||
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- | FEDERATION NOTES. | ||
- | by Jim Vatilietis, | ||
- | The Federation Reunion will be held. on 3rd./4th April. Details will be published in the next Federation newsletter. | ||
- | A trip to the Border Ranges area (near Queensland border) is being planned. for Easter. Details have not yet been worked out but if anyone is interested., | ||
- | Camping permits are now required for the Blue Gum Forest/ | ||
- | Soil conservation work is being carried out in the Mt. Twynum/Mt. Anderson area and. a bulldozer has been used to clear an access track. It is hoped that the whole area including the track, will eventually be restored. | ||
- | During the Christmas holidays the road between Charlotte' | ||
- | Rawson Pass near Koseiu,sko was closed to private cars and a shuttle bus | ||
- | service was operated. This section of the road. may be closed permanently. | + | This trip was now over except for the 4 - 5 mile walk into Richmond, road-bashing the whole way. It was suggested that we take a 20-minute break in another orchard to clear our shoes of the gravel and sand which had accumulated that afternoon. We had just commenced walking again when a car stopped behind. us. It was Chris who had quite thoughtfully come to pick us up and had brought along bottles of soft drink, chocolates and sweets. Only those who have been on such a trip would know what those little goodies meant to us. A Chinese meal at Richmond and the final drive to Parramatta saw the end to the trip through "The Devil' |
- | *********4e** | + | |
- | 1 Paddy Pallin Mountaineer pack | + | We were fortunate that it had been overcast the entire length of the trip. As it was, we didn't have any time for swimming, and the whole party agreed that it is probably not a trip for summer months even though we were all appreciative that we had done the trip at least once. |
- | 1 Superdown medium size fullzipper | + | |
- | Please phone Alan Noble Tel 59-6061 | + | ---- |
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- | Page 6. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER February, 1976. | + | =====Federation Notes.===== |
- | Lightweight bushwalking | + | |
- | and camping gear. | + | by Jim Vatiliotis. |
- | Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in | + | |
- | summer | + | The Federation Reunion will be held on 3rd/4th April. Details will be published in the next Federation newsletter. |
- | Our new 'Supertight' summer weight bags are nearly half the packed size and weight (2lbsi of our regular sleeping bags. Nylon covering, superdown filled. Packs into 9" length x 5%" die. Can also be used during winter as an " | + | |
- | Klandra | + | A trip to the Border Ranges area (near Queensland border) is being planned for Easter. Details have not yet been worked out but if anyone is interested, please contact the club's federation delegates. |
- | Hotharn | + | |
- | ' | + | Camping permits are now required for the Blue Gum Forest/ |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | . | + | Soil conservation work is being carried out in the Mt. Twynum/Mt. Anderson area and a bulldozer has been used to clear an access track. It is hoped that the whole area, including the track, will eventually be restored. |
- | This ' | + | |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACk | + | During the Christmas holidays the road between Charlotte' |
- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight l'Albs. | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | + | ---- |
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30lbs. 2 pocket model 1%lbs. 3 pocket model 1Y2lbs. | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | ===Wanted To Buy.=== |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 2%lbs. | + | |
- | Everything for the bush- walker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | 1 Paddy Pallin Mountaineer pack. |
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- | One, two or three man. From 26 to 3%lbs. Choice of three cloths. | + | 1 Superdown medium size full-zipper |
- | Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. | + | |
- | WALL TENTS Two, three or four man. From 314 to 4%lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. | + | Please phone Alan Noble Tel. 59-6061 |
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY | + | |
- | Page 7. TEE SYDNEY' | + | ---- |
- | ,Artt) | + | |
- | ktA 0-1-12, | + | =====Paddy Made.===== |
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+ | Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. | ||
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+ | Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in summer. Our new 'Superlight' summer weight bags are nearly half the packed size and weight (2lbs) of our regular sleeping bags. Nylon covering, superdown filled. Packs into 9" length x 5 1/2" die. Can also be used during winter as an " | ||
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+ | Kiandra | ||
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+ | Hotham model: | ||
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+ | Bunyid Rucksack: | ||
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+ | Senior Rucksack: | ||
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+ | Bushman Rucksack: | ||
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+ | Pioneer Rucksack: | ||
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+ | ' | ||
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+ | Wall Tents: | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin. | ||
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+ | 69 Liverpool St. Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215. | ||
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+ | =====How Sand Ski-ing Was Born.===== | ||
by Len Scotland. | by Len Scotland. | ||
- | After a few annual holidays skiing at Kosciusko I realised we were not going to improve unless we could practice somehow in Sydney. I noticed the sand drifts across the road at Brighton-le-Sands were similar to the drifts of snow at " | + | |
- | Frank found Wally Reds in Woolloomooloo | + | After a few annual holidays skiing at Kosciusko I realised we were not going to improve unless we could practice somehow in Sydney. I noticed the sand drifts across the road at Brighton-le-Sands were similar to the drifts of snow at " |
- | Bert Whinier made a rough pair of skis and went to Centennial Park where he had a down-hill run under the pine trees. He told us to come as he had made a good run by collecting the pine needles from all around and putting them in the right place. Unfortunately before we could arrange to go Bert ruefully informed us that the mounted Park Ranger had discovered Bert on the " | + | |
- | I told Bert I had ideas about sand for practice. He promptly found a slope in the gully behind Bronte Beach. Bill, Frank, Bert and. myself spent a few Sundays on this slope and it was good until the Old Lady discovered us. She complained so much of her. (unfounded) fears that her house would collapse that we had to give it up. | + | Frank found Wally Reids in Woolloomooloo |
- | Next I discovered a hill where the neighbours would not complain behind the Randwick Cemetery. We went there until we wanted bigger hills And someone suggested | + | |
- | We took the tram to La Perouse and a small launch across to Kurnell. This was before the Refinery | + | Bert Whinier made a rough pair of skis and went to Centennial Park where he had a down-hill run under the pine trees. He told us to come as he had made a good run by collecting the pine needles from all around and putting them in the right place. Unfortunately before we could arrange to go Bert ruefully informed us that the mounted Park Ranger had discovered Bert on the " |
- | One of the highest and steepest slopes was where the sand-mining was- going on. It was good at first until the small boys discovered us. Then carloads of people came and it was a spectator sport. The boys soon found out we didn't appreciate them running across the slope (it spoilt the speed) also they would play " | + | |
+ | I told Bert I had ideas about sand for practice. He promptly found a slope in the gully behind Bronte Beach. Bill, Frank, Bert and myself spent a few Sundays on this slope and it was good until the Old Lady discovered us. She complained so much of her (unfounded) fears that her house would collapse that we had to give it up. | ||
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+ | Next I discovered a hill where the neighbours would not complain behind the Randwick Cemetery. We went there until we wanted bigger hills and someone suggested | ||
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+ | We took the tram to La Perouse and a small launch across to Kurnell. This was before the Refinery | ||
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+ | One of the highest and steepest slopes was where the sand-mining was going on. It was good at first until the small boys discovered us. Then carloads of people came and it was a spectator sport. The boys soon found out we didn't appreciate them running across the slope (it spoilt the speed) also they would play " | ||
Then Frank discovered a hill at the Cronulla end (near Wunda Beach). The cars couldn' | Then Frank discovered a hill at the Cronulla end (near Wunda Beach). The cars couldn' | ||
- | Gordon Ballard..heard about us and wanted some movies of it. He bought a pair of bamboo skis from Wally Reid for the sand skiing. They were | + | |
- | Page- 8. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER FebiUaiy 1976 | + | Gordon Ballard heard about us and wanted some movies of it. He bought a pair of bamboo skis from Wally Reid for the sand skiing. They were marked " |
- | marked " | + | |
Re waxing. Bert had an idea to use old gramophone records. He tried to dissolve them in all kinds of liquid - petrol, turps, kero - told him metho would do it. The only one he hadn't tried. | Re waxing. Bert had an idea to use old gramophone records. He tried to dissolve them in all kinds of liquid - petrol, turps, kero - told him metho would do it. The only one he hadn't tried. | ||
- | We were using parafin wax put on with a hot iron, but it didn't last long enough. Then Bert discovered a hard yellow wax " | + | |
- | Our packs were quite heavy with irons and wax b,ut we_endoyedit. were not cold in the winter and were as brown as b, | + | We were using parafin wax put on with a hot iron, but it didn't last long enough. Then Bert discovered a hard yellow wax " |
- | I think everyone would benefib | + | |
+ | Our packs were quite heavy with irons and wax but we enjoyed it. We were not cold in the winter and were as brown as berries | ||
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+ | I think everyone would benefit | ||
The highest sand hills in the world are said to be at Frazer Island. I wonder what it would be like there? | The highest sand hills in the world are said to be at Frazer Island. I wonder what it would be like there? | ||
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(Editor' | (Editor' | ||
- | As I sat one day and thought to myself, to myself one day I thought That skiing on sand must surely be the Cinderella of sport, And noble pastime though it is, Itis known to Very few, | + | |
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+ | =====The Sand Ski Club.===== | ||
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+ | Words by Geoff Wagg. Tune - The Crocodile. | ||
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+ | As I sat one day and thought to myself, to myself one day I thought\\ | ||
+ | That skiing on sand must surely be the Cinderella of sport,\\ | ||
+ | And noble pastime though it is, ' | ||
So I think we ought to start a club to bring this game its due. | So I think we ought to start a club to bring this game its due. | ||
- | Chorus 2 Yes, we will start a sand ski club, with members full of grit, | + | |
- | With sand in the eye, | + | __Chorus__: |
- | And a mouth so dry | + | With sand in the eye,\\ |
+ | And a mouth so dry\\ | ||
They cannot raise a spit! | They cannot raise a spit! | ||
- | NoW if-we're going to start this club we'll need to have some sand, Which isn't the sort of kind of thing that comes very easy to hand, But Ilve found some down on Botany | + | |
- | Is write to the council and. ask them if they' | + | Now if we're going to start this club we'll need to have some sand,\\ |
- | Ohl this must be an active club, with men of serious vein, | + | Which isn't the sort of kind of thing that comes very easy to hand,\\ |
- | So we'll toughen up every other weekend with a run through the | + | But I' |
- | Nullabor Plain, | + | Is write to the council and ask them if they' |
- | With plans in view for a Christmas trip to ski the far Sahara, Though I've heard reports that the Gobi Desert is much superiara. | + | |
- | Now I've only one thing more to say and after that I'll stop. | + | Oh! this must be an active club, with men of serious vein,\\ |
- | When our mountains have all worn away then climbing them will flop, A nd skiing on sand as a national sport will have to play a part, But unless we start a club ere long, we might have lost the artl | + | So we'll toughen up every other weekend with a run through the Nullabor Plain,\\ |
- | ************* | + | With plans in view for a Christmas trip to ski the far Sahara,\\ |
- | February, 1976. | + | Though I've heard reports that the Gobi Desert is much superi-ara. |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | Page 9. | + | Now I've only one thing more to say and after that I'll stop.\\ |
- | 7-7 | + | When our mountains have all worn away then climbing them will flop,\\ |
- | Words by Geoff Wagg. Tune The Crocodile. | + | And skiing on sand as a national sport will have to play a part,\\ |
- | SEE PAGE 19 FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO GET THERE | + | But unless we start a club ere long, we might have lost the art! |
- | Pebruar | + | |
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- | IEW11.eS Commit youT sense ol humour to Paper and aend In your contributions. 1,Loon.) | + | ===Come To The Reunion.=== |
- | Dot Butlers Cartoon P ae | + | |
- | r- | + | See page 19 for directions on how to get there. |
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- | ...krt ' .... ii ' ' | + | ====Dot Butler's Cartoon Page==== |
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- | ' '''' | + | [Cartoon of a bull coming up to two bushwalkers disguised in a cow suit. In the background is a sign saying " |
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- | NI, N,.., , 11, ,1; 'N- | + | "You and your bright idea for sneaking through unnoticed!!" |
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- | t-.1 - ..... | + | (Editors' |
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- | / | + | =====January General Meeting.===== |
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- | "You and youz bright idea for onoakin t- )up;h palnotic4A!!" | + | |
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- | Page THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, 1976. | + | |
- | JANUARY GENERAL MEET NG. | + | |
by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
- | "Happy New Year" said President Barry Wallace as introductory to the January meeting. He voiced apologies from office bearers Helen Gray, Spiro Hajinakitas and Frank Roberts, and said we had no new members to welcome, it being thought that the January meeting was not a propitious | + | |
- | one for admissions. Briskly we dealt with December' | + | "Happy New Year" said President Barry Wallace as introductory to the January meeting. He voiced apologies from office bearers Helen Gray, Spiro Hajinakitas and Frank Roberts, and said we had no new members to welcome, it being thought that the January meeting was not a propitious one for admissions. Briskly we dealt with December' |
- | (a) River Canoe Club had invited us to attend the official opening of their new Club Room at Tempe at 2.0 p m., Saturday, February 28th (it may be recalled the old club house on the same site was burned down by vandals in August 1973). | + | |
+ | (a) River Canoe Club had invited us to attend the official opening of their new Club Room at Tempe at 2.0 p.m., Saturday, February 28th (it may be recalled the old club house on the same site was burned down by vandals in August 1973). | ||
(b) Spiro had proposed a minor constitutional amendment for consideration at the Annual Meeting in March. | (b) Spiro had proposed a minor constitutional amendment for consideration at the Annual Meeting in March. | ||
- | (c) National Parks and Wildlife Service has closed Blue Gum Forest to camping from let Deoember last for an unspecified period. Three alternative sites in the Upper Grose valley are available for camping provided permits are obtained from the Se/Vice's Blackheath office. | + | |
- | (d) Cosmorama Press, Helensburgh, | + | (c) National Parks and Wildlife Service has closed Blue Gum Forest to camping from 1st Deoember last for an unspecified period. Three alternative sites in the Upper Grose valley are available for camping provided permits are obtained from the Service's Blackheath office. |
- | Having | + | |
- | to the Financial Statement, which showed a small rise to a total of $1541 in working funds at the close of December. | + | (d) Cosmorama Press, Helensburgh, |
- | At this stage, as the Walks Secretary was out sailing on the Harbour, the normal progression of events got somewhat inverted, and at one stage there was an announcement for the benefit of day walkers that the Sunday morning train to Goulburn now departs Sydney at 8.05 a m., about i hour earlier than previously. | + | |
- | Federation' | + | Having |
- | (i) A representative will work with the Australian Standards Association on uniform track signs. | + | |
+ | At this stage, as the Walks Secretary was out sailing on the Harbour, the normal progression of events got somewhat inverted, and at one stage there was an announcement for the benefit of day walkers that the Sunday morning train to Goulburn now departs Sydney at 8.05 a.m., about 1/2 hour earlier than previously. | ||
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+ | Federation' | ||
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+ | (1) A representative will work with the Australian Standards Association on uniform track signs. | ||
(2) Negotiations are taking place with the Water Board about access by walkers to certain parts of the Burragorang catchment, such as Jooriland. | (2) Negotiations are taking place with the Water Board about access by walkers to certain parts of the Burragorang catchment, such as Jooriland. | ||
- | (3) The Tasmanian | + | |
+ | (3) The Tasmanian | ||
(4) Search & Rescue seeking closer co-operation with Police and Parks Wildlife Service. | (4) Search & Rescue seeking closer co-operation with Police and Parks Wildlife Service. | ||
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(5) Various conservation bodies would appreciate advice from walkers as to changes in roads and structures adjacent to Parkland reserves. | (5) Various conservation bodies would appreciate advice from walkers as to changes in roads and structures adjacent to Parkland reserves. | ||
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(6) The military firing range at Tianjara has amended its boundary to a line west of the Newhaven Gap road. | (6) The military firing range at Tianjara has amended its boundary to a line west of the Newhaven Gap road. | ||
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(7) At Easter a group of conservationists will organise air travel to and from the disputed National Park area on the Queensland border. | (7) At Easter a group of conservationists will organise air travel to and from the disputed National Park area on the Queensland border. | ||
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(8) Further campaigning against deliberate burning off practices is being undertaken. | (8) Further campaigning against deliberate burning off practices is being undertaken. | ||
- | Page 1 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, 1976. | + | |
- | At this stage Barry decided to start on the Walks Report, but Bob Hodgson arrived one weekend later (i e. after doings on one weekend had been covered). | + | At this stage Barry decided to start on the Walks Report, but Bob Hodgson arrived one weekend later (i.e. after doings on one weekend had been covered). |
On the 12/14 December, Barbara Evans' party of 13 went to a leisurely camp in the Wolgan valley and visited the Glow Worm Tunnel. The weather was hot, but the ferny glen just below the tunnel proved comfortable. It was still too warm on Sunday to take much interest in the ruins. The day walk, Victor Lewin' | On the 12/14 December, Barbara Evans' party of 13 went to a leisurely camp in the Wolgan valley and visited the Glow Worm Tunnel. The weather was hot, but the ferny glen just below the tunnel proved comfortable. It was still too warm on Sunday to take much interest in the ruins. The day walk, Victor Lewin' | ||
- | Hans Stichter' | + | |
- | Next programmed attraction was the 4-day Christmas trip all the way down the Grose. Leader Joe Marton managed to shatter his thumb at work a day or so before | + | Hans Stichter' |
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+ | Next programmed attraction was the 4-day Christmas trip all the way down the Grose. Leader Joe Marton managed to shatter his thumb at work a day or so before | ||
Alan Pike's Christmas trip to the Wollondilly was altered when the leader couldn' | Alan Pike's Christmas trip to the Wollondilly was altered when the leader couldn' | ||
- | The final weekend to be considered was 9-11 Jan. Oliver Crawford' | + | |
- | Hans Stichter had 11 on his Blue Gum jaunt, and again nothing unusual happened. | + | The final weekend to be considered was 9-11 Jan. Oliver Crawford' |
- | Then the usual announcements and the meeting gently ebbed away at 9.20 p m. | + | |
- | Page 13. TEE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, 1976. | + | Then the usual announcements and the meeting gently ebbed away at 9.20 p.m. |
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ONE MONDE{ WITHOUT HUSBAND AND CHILDREN | ONE MONDE{ WITHOUT HUSBAND AND CHILDREN | ||
OR TEE S.B.W. INDIA TRIP | OR TEE S.B.W. INDIA TRIP | ||
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TURN TO THE EDITORIAL ON PAGE 2 AND READ HOW YOU CAN. | TURN TO THE EDITORIAL ON PAGE 2 AND READ HOW YOU CAN. | ||
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+ | =====The 1976 S.B.W. Reunion.===== | ||
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+ | HERE IS YOUR OWN PERSONAL GUIDE ON HOW TO GET THERE. | ||
+ | Turn off the main road where the signpost points to Mount Scanci, The Coolana entrance is about 4 miles from this turnoff, which itself is on the Nowra side of the Hampden Bridge. Driving along this road you will pass Chakola and Werona on the right. When you reach a NO THROUGH ROAD" sign, you are at the Coolana entrance, onthe right. (See map below). Take care in driving down the access road as it deteriorates rather dramatically the further you go. S.D.W. pointers will be displayed all the way from the main turnoff. | ||
+ | r 1-30Nd %__- | ||
+ | ALL PAST, PRESENT, AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. | ||
+ | Should you require transport to Coolana, Contact George or Helen Gray, telephone 86-6263. If you'd like to help with preparations for the reution, Joint Convenors Spiro Hajinakitas and Peter Scandrett would love to hear from you. | ||
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