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- | -L3771 - | + | ======The Sydney Bushwalker.====== |
- | 7/1-1Z-1-7) | + | |
- | 0 | + | 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. at the Wireless Institute Building, 14 Atchison Street, St, Leonards. |
- | 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 at the Wireless Institute Building, 14 Atchison Street, St, Leonards. | + | |
Enquiries concerning the Club should be referred to Mrs. Marcia Shappert - telephone 30.2028. | Enquiries concerning the Club should be referred to Mrs. Marcia Shappert - telephone 30.2028. | ||
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- | EDITOR: | + | |**Editor**|Neville Page, 14 Brucedale Ave, Epping. 2121, Telephone 86.3739.| |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: | + | |**Business Manager**|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford. Telephone 871.1207.| |
- | Carlingford. Telephone 871.1207. | + | |**Typist**|Kath Brown.| |
- | Gray. | + | |**Duplication (this issue)**|George Gray.| |
- | *********************************************** | + | |
- | MARCH 1976 | + | ====March, |
- | Editorial 2. | + | |
- | The S.B.W. India Trip Episode 2. Marcia | + | =====Contents.===== |
- | Shappert 3. | + | |
- | Paddy' | + | | | |Page| |
- | Vale Dunc L.G. (Mouldy) Harrison 9. | + | |Editorial| | 2| |
- | February General Meeting Jim Brown 12. | + | |The S.B.W. India Trip Episode 2|Marcia Shappert| 3| |
- | Mountain Equipment Ad 13, | + | |Vale - Dunc.|L.G. (Mouldy) Harrison| 9| |
- | Dot Butler' | + | |February General Meeting|Jim Brown|12| |
- | Letter From Frank Leyden 16. | + | |Dot Butler' |
- | Alp Sports Ad 18. | + | |Letter From Frank Leyden| |16| |
- | Federation Notes Jim Vatiliotis 19. | + | |Federation Notes|Jim Vatiliotis|19| |
- | Walks Notes Bob Hodgson 19, | + | |Walks Notes|Bob Hodgson|19| |
- | S.B.W. Office Bearers 1976. 22. | + | |S.B.W. Office Bearers 1976| |22| |
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- | Page 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March 1976 | + | =====Advertisements.===== |
- | In my editorial last month I wrote about the Colong Committee, advising how bushwalker-shareholders in Blue Circle Cement could help-the Committee by endorsing their takeover cheques and donating them to the group. This month I thought it appropriate to comment on how the Colong Committee will be spending that money. You may or may not have heard of the campaign to "Save the Border Ranges Rainforest" | + | |
- | eastern Macpherson and Tweed Ranges, right on the New South | + | | |Page| |
- | Wales-Queensland border. The objective is to establish the " | + | |Paddy' |
- | Committee, would extend from Mount Lindesay to the Tweed Range, where it would adjoin the Lamington Park. At present | + | |Mountain Equipment|13| |
- | the area is under control of the Forestry Commission, in the form of Roseberry and Wiangarie State Forests. The Club's Conservation Secretary, Mr, Alex Colley, who is a member of the Colong Committee, has written a comprehensive article on this subject for publication in the National | + | |Alp Sports|18| |
- | Parks Journal (Oct/Nov 1975). The article has been reprinted and copies are available from Alex, or from the Dlong | + | |
- | Committee (whose address is 18 Argyle Street, Sydney). The | + | ---- |
- | basic aims of the campaign are summarized thus: | + | |
- | THE COLONG COMMITTEE CALLS UPON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO: 1. Stop logging in Roseberry & Wiangarie | + | =====Editorial.===== |
- | 2. Revoke the State Forests and dedicate the whole of their area as a national park. | + | |
- | 3. Institute an open inquiry to: | + | In my editorial last month I wrote about the Colong Committee, advising how bushwalker-shareholders in Blue Circle Cement could help the Committee by endorsing their takeover cheques and donating them to the group. This month I thought it appropriate to comment on how the Colong Committee will be spending that money. You may or may not have heard of the campaign to "Save the Border Ranges Rainforest" |
- | Recommend further extensions of the park Advise on wilderness preservation | + | |
- | Devise assistance to logging interests affected | + | **The Colong Committee calls upon the State Government to:** |
- | Promote regional employment based on park usage. It is always difficult to assess the merits of such a cause without first-hand knowledge of the area in question. For this reason the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs is charteiing | + | |
- | Ranges area at Easter. If you're interested (and you should | + | - Stop logging in Roseberry & Wiangarie |
- | be) contact Joy Scott on telephone number 520-0750. See also the spebial | + | |
- | DON'T BE AN ARMCHAIR CONSERVATIONIST, | + | |
- | WHEN YOU CAN RE AN ACTIVE AND CONCERNED CONSERVATIONIST. | + | |
- | Page THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976. | + | * Recommend further extensions of the park |
- | ONE MONTH WITHOUT HUSBAND AND CHILDREN OR THE S B.U. INDIA TRIP | + | * Advise on wilderness preservation |
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+ | It is always difficult to assess the merits of such a cause without first-hand knowledge of the area in question. For this reason the N.S.W. Federation of Bushwalking Clubs is chartering | ||
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+ | **Don't be an armchair conservationist, when you can be an active and concerned conservationist.** | ||
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+ | =====One Month Without Husband And Children or The S.B.W. India Trip.===== | ||
(Episode No. 2) | (Episode No. 2) | ||
- | Next stop, Khajuraho, with the temples famous for the erotic | + | |
- | Khajuraho is nothing except the temples, miles from anywhere. Built mainly between 950 - 1100 A.D., there are 22 of the original 85 temples remaining. The temples are built in a series of ' | + | by Marcia Shappert. |
- | to reside. Some of the temples are over 125' tall, with every inch carved. The artists took the entire range of human activity as their subject, but dwelled most lovingly on females at their daily chores - washing their hair, writing letters, looking in mirrors, applying henna to their hair, playing with balls, singing, strumming instruments. There are delicate scenes of couples kissing and mothers with babies. | + | |
+ | Next stop, Khajuraho, with the temples famous for the erotic | ||
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+ | Khajuraho is nothing except the temples, miles from anywhere. Built mainly between 950 - 1100 A.D., there are 22 of the original 85 temples remaining. The temples are built in a series of ' | ||
As we arrived in the late afternoon, we could only spend a short time exploring them before it got dark. They all looked lovely in the setting sun. | As we arrived in the late afternoon, we could only spend a short time exploring them before it got dark. They all looked lovely in the setting sun. | ||
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We could only get one room for the seven of us, but no matter there were four beds, so we pulled the mattresses off and three people got the floor. I'd. been having a hard time sleeping, but that night was terrible! There was always someone snoring (mainly Wayne) or coughing (mainly Len). The next morning I was shot! | We could only get one room for the seven of us, but no matter there were four beds, so we pulled the mattresses off and three people got the floor. I'd. been having a hard time sleeping, but that night was terrible! There was always someone snoring (mainly Wayne) or coughing (mainly Len). The next morning I was shot! | ||
- | We rented bikes to ride to the Eastern temples. On the my we saw a very old well with an ox plodding around the circumference. | + | |
- | We all loved the quietness of Khajuraho. Life goes on as it must have hundreds of years ago, with just the occasional improvement for the tourist. | + | We rented bikes to ride to the Eastern temples. On the way we saw a very old well with an ox plodding around the circumference. |
- | We also had an elephant ride here. What fun l While the elephant was sitting down we climbed on one leg, then used the looped tail for another step, then up on top. We had a ride back to the tourist bungalow even though we didn't want to go there. I had to send P.J. a postcard telling him about that. Not many of his friends' | + | |
- | that! I was also wondering how Craig was managing. I hoped the children were being their usual busy selves. After all, this would have been the longest Craig had ever cared for them. | + | We all loved the quietness of Khajuraho. Life goes on as it must have hundreds of years ago, with just the occasional improvement for the tourist. We also had an elephant ride here. What fun! While the elephant was sitting down we climbed on one leg, then used the looped tail for another step, then up on top. We had a ride back to the tourist bungalow even though we didn't want to go there. I had to send P.J. a postcard telling him about that. Not many of his friends' |
- | Also, whatever happened to Steve Harvey? We had planned to meet | + | |
- | at the Varanasi Airport. When we couldn' | + | Also, whatever happened to Steve Harvey? We had planned to meet at the Varanasi Airport. When we couldn' |
- | Upon arrival in Agra, we found there were very few hotel rooms available, as there was a Jaycee Convention in progress. However, a Sikh cab-driver approached us and said a relative of his owned a hotel | + | |
- | by Marcia Shappert. | + | Upon arrival in Agra, we found there were very few hotel rooms available, as there was a Jaycee Convention in progress. However, a Sikh cab-driver approached us and said a relative of his owned a hotel and he was sure there would be room for us. So the seven of us piled into his taxi. Neil, Denise and I were in the front with the driver. Every time he had to shift gears (which seemed all the time to me) his hand would just happen to brush against my leg. At first I didn't think anything of it. In a few moments, however, I realized what he was up to. I kept moving over towards Denise and Neil. Neil kept saying, " |
- | Page 4 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976, | + | |
- | and he was sure there would be room for us. So the seven of us piled into his taxi. Neil, Denise and I were in the front with the driver. Every time he had to shift gears (which seemed all the time to me) his hand would just happen to brush against my leg. At first I didn't think anything of it. In a few moments, however, I realized what he was up to. I kept moving over towards Denise and Neil. Neil kept saying, " | + | There was a room for us of sorts. We went up winding stairs for about three flights, walked over the flat roof, climbed over a low wall and there was our room; a cement block box perched on the top of the roof. The windows were patterned cement blocks without glass. The room contained seven Indian beds and a small end table. We did have a lovely view of the Taj from the roof. On the main floor there were two Eastern toilets which didn't flush and a shower with very little water, but it only cost 3 Rs (30c) per night, so we decided the price was right. |
- | There was a room for us of sorts. We went up winding stairs for about three flights, walked over the flat roof, climbed over a low wall | + | |
- | and there was our room; a cement block box perched on the top of the roof. The windows were patterned cement blocks without glass. The room contained seven Indian beds and a small end table. We did have a lovely view of the Taj from the roof. On the main floor there were two Eastern toilets which didn't flush and a shower with very little water, but it only cost 3 Rs (30c) per night, so we decided the price was right. | + | |
We immediately walked over to see the Taj Mahal. We passed through narrow streets, dirty, with people everywhere, also dirty. Passing through the red sandstone wall which surrounds the Taj, we came upon lovely gardens and shops selling souvenirs. Then passing through another wall with lovely gates, we got our first full view of the Taj Mahal. | We immediately walked over to see the Taj Mahal. We passed through narrow streets, dirty, with people everywhere, also dirty. Passing through the red sandstone wall which surrounds the Taj, we came upon lovely gardens and shops selling souvenirs. Then passing through another wall with lovely gates, we got our first full view of the Taj Mahal. | ||
- | It was built between 1631 and 1653 as a monument to love to Mumtaz Mahal, who was the second wife to Shah Jahan. When he learned of her death, he vowed to build her the most extravagant monument the world had, ever seen. He certainly succeeded. It took 20,000 labourers, masons, stone cutters and jewelers to complete the t-sk. Marble was brought from one part of India, sandstone from another, semi-precious stones from all Over Asia9 Russia, Egypt, Baghdad and other places. The final product is a masterpiece of symmetry.' | + | |
+ | It was built between 1631 and 1653 as a monument to love to Mumtaz Mahal, who was the second wife to Shah Jahan. When he learned of her death, he vowed to build her the most extravagant monument the world had ever seen. He certainly succeeded. | ||
We walked around the Taj in awe. It really is a fantastic building. The inlay work of so many different colours is beautiful. | We walked around the Taj in awe. It really is a fantastic building. The inlay work of so many different colours is beautiful. | ||
- | After an absolutely terrible meal at our hotel (we found out later they cook all meals on the roof over charcoal - no wonder it took so long) we walked. back to the Taj to see it by the light of a full moon. If it was beautiful by day, it was more so in the moonlight - so serene and majestic. We just sat and looked and looked. For me, it was one of the highpoints of the trip. It certainly is one memory of India I'll always have. | ||
- | .The next day we rented bikes to see -same of the other sights of Agra, Which included snake charmers. We also cycled to the Red Fort, built in 1565. It was wonderful to roam around imagining the splendour it once was. | ||
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- | Page 6. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976. | ||
- | Dtft:/4 | + | After an absolutely terrible meal at our hotel (we found out later they cook all meals on the roof over charcoal |
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- | Somewhere along the iine we got separated from Wayne and Heather, | + | The next day we rented bikes to see some of the other sights of Agra, which included snake charmers. We also cycled to the Red Fort, built in 1565. It was wonderful to roam around imagining the splendour it once was. |
- | so after returning our bikes the rest of us decided to catch a horse cart to the bazaar. (By this time Louise had perfected her bargaining techniques and couldn' | + | |
- | The next morning we took a train to Fatehpur Sikri. 'Only the tiny village of Sikri, home of some stonecutters, | + | Somewhere along the line we got separated from Wayne and Heather, so after returning our bikes the rest of us decided to catch a horse cart to the bazaar. (By this time Louise had perfected her bargaining techniques and couldn' |
- | We spent the morning exploring the palace and fort (there' | + | |
- | march, 1976.* | + | The next morning we took a train to Fatehpur Sikri. 'Only the tiny village of Sikri, home of some stonecutters, |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
- | Page )6( 7 | + | We spent the morning exploring the palace and fort (there' |
- | Lightweight bushwal kin | + | |
- | and camping gear. | + | While we were singing, two live chickens were carried past - our dinner for that night. We were called about seven to the dining roam. It was quite large, about 30' x 20', lit with one 15 watt bulb. There was almost enough silverware to go around, that is if you didn't mind eating |
- | LIGHTWEIGHT TENTS FOR ALL CONDITIONS | + | |
- | All " | + | After breakfast, while the others caught up with washing, letter-writing, |
- | to stand up to rigorous conditions. They are | + | |
- | supplied with nylon cords and have overlapped | + | There were very few people there just then. Two Indian musicians were playing their instruments, |
- | doors at both ends. | + | |
- | The Nadgee tent, of standard green Jarpara, is | + | Too soon we had to catch the bus back to Agra. The tiny ghost town holds many wonderful (some, anyway) memories for us. |
- | similar to the famous ' | + | |
- | length (6 inches longer than the standard 3 man | + | Arriving at the Clarks Hotel, where we had to catch the bus to the airport, we were hot and dusty. The pool looked so inviting. We quickly changed into our swimming suits. I took a running leap into the pool. It was the coldest water I had ever been in. What a shock to the system! |
- | tent) and with zip doors. The De-Luxe Nadgee | + | |
- | tent offers the bonus of Stormtite Japers and | + | We arrived at the Agra Airport the necessary one hour before departure time. The security checks between Indian airports are stiffer than the international ones. We were all given body checks - they were looking for knives. Once they even made me open up my tube of lipstick! |
- | sewn in nylon floor; closed on one end with vent | + | |
- | and hood cover, sewn-in mosquito net with zip | + | We usually spent the hour catching |
- | opening, and zipped door closure. 7' | + | |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | Our plane arrived to take us to Delhi. Again we were left to wonder about Steve. |
- | This ' | + | |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | # "India on $5 and $10 a Day" |
- | 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 liAlbs. 3 pocket model l' | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | =====Paddymade.===== |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 21Albs, | + | |
- | KIANDRA MODEL | + | Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. |
- | Hooded bag. Extra well | + | |
- | filled. Very | + | ===Lightweight tents for all conditions=== |
- | compact. | + | |
- | Approx 3%lbs. | + | All " |
- | HOTHAM MODEL | + | |
- | Super warm box quilted. Added leg | + | The Nadgee tent, of standard green Jarpara, is similar to the famous ' |
- | room. | + | |
- | Approx 41Albs. | + | ===Bunyip Rucksack=== |
- | SUPER LIGHT MODEL Half the | + | |
- | weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5W` dia. 2lbs. | + | This ' |
- | Everything for the bushwalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and /amps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | |
- | 89 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY 26-2686 61-7215 | + | ===Senior Rucksack=== |
- | Page 8. THE SYDNEY BUSIETIALICER March, 1976. | + | |
- | While we were singing, two live chickens were carried past our dinner for that night. We'were called about seven to the dining roam. It was quite large, about 30' x 201, lit with one 15 watt bulb. There was almost enough silverware to go around, that is if you didn't mind eating | + | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1 1/2 lbs. |
- | After breakfast, while the others caught up with washing, letter- writing, napping, etc. Wayne and I walked over to the mosque. 'The white marble mausoleum contains the tomb of the holy man who first brought Akbar to this remote place. Delicate, lace-like carved, marble screens and chambers of mother-of-pearl and sandalwood house the man's remains. Coloured threads flutter from the Marble | + | |
- | There were very few people there just then. Two Indian musicians | + | ===Bushman Rucksack=== |
- | were playing their instruments, | + | |
- | Too soon we had to catch the 'bus back to Agra., The tiny ghost town holds many wonderful (some, anyway) memories for us. | + | Has 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. |
- | Arriving at the Clarks Hotel, where we had to catch the bus to the airport, we were hot and dusty.. The pool looked so inviting. We quickly changed into our swimming suits. I took a running leap into the pool. It was the coldest water I had ever been in. What a shock to the sygteml | + | |
- | - | + | ===Pioneer Rucksack=== |
- | We arrived at the Agra Airport the necessary one hour before departure time. The security checks between-Indian airports are stiffer than'the international ones. We were all given body checks - they were looking for knives. Once they even made me open up my tube of lipstick! | + | |
- | We usually spent the hour Catching | + | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. |
- | Our plane arrived to take US to Delhi. Again we were left to wonder about Steve. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | ===Kiandra Model=== |
- | itie 'India on $5 and $10 a Day' | + | |
- | Page 9. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976. | + | Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3 3/4 lbs. |
- | VALE - DUNG. | + | |
- | by L.G. (" | + | ===Hotham Model=== |
- | Harrison. | + | |
- | On the 7th February, 76 years after Winifred Eva Duncadbe | + | Super warm box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4 1/2 lbs. |
- | Dune was a legend in The Sydney- Bushwalkers. Almost from the beginning she was an active member, and from her early childhood days in the country, was quite at home in the bush. She was a good walker, a good camper, a splendid bush-woman, and full of ingenuity. | + | |
- | Two things quickly come to mina. One when she was walking alongside the Natal River in the early 1930' | + | ===Superlight Model=== |
- | On another occasion when camping in the Blue Mountains after several weeks of almost continuous rain, the sloping camp-site had a thin sheet of water undulating its way to lower levels. | + | |
- | On one trip down the Kowmung River, | + | Half the weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5 1/4"` dia. 2 lbs. |
- | Dune was a woman of infinite resourcefulness and tremendous patience. She was never idle. I recall a train trip of several hours, and Dunc had not arranged for anything to do, so at the last moment she purchased a ball of string and did some macrame work, knotting all the -tile in the train. | + | |
- | In later years she would knit a fair-isle sweater of intricate pattern while watching T.V. Last year, the Dungalla Club had a hobby exhibition, and Dune showed samples of embroidery from pictures of wild flowers and tiny birds to dinner cloths, beautifully | + | 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. |
- | During the war years, Dunc was actively engaged with correspondence with members of the walking fraternity who were on active service. Interesting informative letters were sent out to all members of the Services, together with photographs of bushwalking interest. It was thought that this would be the most practical contribution the S.B.W. could make to their members and those of other clubs during the war years. | + | |
- | Dune was born near Bundarra, N.S.W. At an early stage her father died, and she was brought up by her mother, a marvellous person. Due to the inaccessibility of her home, she wad only able to go to school for six months. Nevertheless, | + | Paddy Pallin |
- | Page 10 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976' | + | |
- | of d Problem, she at one stage did all the costing for an important division of I.C.I. When her original boss was arranging amalgamation of his company with she spent the whole of each business day for one week filling shorthand notebooks, which were taken away and transcribed by other girls. Mr. Higgs would only dictate to her. So clear were her shorthand outlines, that one of her jobs was to train I.C.I. girls to read each other' | + | 69 Liverpool St., Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215. |
- | Dune's love of the outdoors and growing things was always present. The Sydney Bushwalkers gave her a social contact that had been missing from "the girl from the bush". Not only did she go on walks and recite for hours round the campfire, but attended the concerts run by the S.B.W. In those days, she was the wardrobe mistress and made many of the props. | + | |
- | She kept a remarkable record of her doings, and this was consolidated in "The Wanderings of Winifred" | + | ---- |
- | Dune was a great reader, and in her home at Turramurra she had walls lined with books, all of which she had read and could discuss in detail. During her days with she frequently read to the other girls in the lunch-hour, and on three separate occasions read out to them the whole of "Gone With The Wind". I have sat on the beach at Era under a shady tree in-the Christmas holidays and have listened to Dutac's clear melodious voice reading from an important historical novel. | + | |
- | Dune moved from Rockdale to Turramurra many years ago, where she had purchased a flat paspalum-covered piece of ground. It wasn't many years before her substantial brick home was surrounded with a lovely garden filled with trees and shrubs. She had an ur-anny | + | =====Vale - Dunc.===== |
- | Dune had many friends, and in her later years when she wasn't quite | + | |
- | Page 11. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976 | + | by L.G. (" |
- | as active, one used to go regularly and cut her lawn, another would organise a working bee in the garden, others would come and drive her on shopping expeditions, | + | |
- | Dune was always grateful for the slightest kindness and consideration shown to her. She was one of the stalwarts who helped to establish the Sydney | + | On the 7th February, 76 years after Winifred Eva Duncombe |
- | She was not religious in an orthodox way, but had a down-to-earth philosophy which was simple and direct. It helped her in her final year when tho cancer which had recently been discovered became more active. Even in her last hours she said with her face full of smiles " | + | |
- | The passing of Dunkie will be a great loss to the older members of the S.B.W., to the River Canoe Club and to all those walkers who were active in the 301s and 40s. All who knew her will affectionately remember her as a fine hearty forceful personality, | + | Dunc was a legend in The Sydney Bushwalkers. Almost from the beginning she was an active member, and from her early childhood days in the country, was quite at home in the bush. She was a good walker, a good camper, a splendid bush-woman, and full of ingenuity. |
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+ | Two things quickly come to mind. One when she was walking alongside the Nattai | ||
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+ | On another occasion when camping in the Blue Mountains after several weeks of almost continuous rain, the sloping camp-site had a thin sheet of water undulating its way to lower levels. | ||
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+ | On one trip down the Kowmung River, | ||
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+ | Dunc was a woman of infinite resourcefulness and tremendous patience. She was never idle. I recall a train trip of several hours, and Dunc had not arranged for anything to do, so at the last moment she purchased a ball of string and did some macrame work, knotting all the while in the train. | ||
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+ | In later years she would knit a fair-isle sweater of intricate pattern while watching T.V. Last year, the Dungalla Club had a hobby exhibition, and Dunc showed samples of embroidery from pictures of wild flowers and tiny birds to dinner cloths, beautifully | ||
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+ | During the war years, Dunc was actively engaged with correspondence with members of the walking fraternity who were on active service. Interesting informative letters were sent out to all members of the Services, together with photographs of bushwalking interest. It was thought that this would be the most practical contribution the S.B.W. could make to their members and those of other clubs during the war years. | ||
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+ | Dunc was born near Bundarra, N.S.W. At an early stage her father died, and she was brought up by her mother, a marvellous person. Due to the inaccessibility of her home, she was only able to go to school for six months. Nevertheless, | ||
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+ | Dunc's love of the outdoors and growing things was always present. The Sydney Bushwalkers gave her a social contact that had been missing from "the girl from the bush". Not only did she go on walks and recite for hours round the campfire, but attended the concerts run by the S.B.W. In those days, she was the wardrobe mistress and made many of the props. | ||
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+ | She kept a remarkable record of her doings, and this was consolidated in "The Wanderings of Winifred" | ||
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+ | Dunc was a great reader, and in her home at Turramurra she had walls lined with books, all of which she had read and could discuss in detail. During her days with I.C.I. | ||
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+ | Dunc moved from Rockdale to Turramurra many years ago, where she had purchased a flat paspalum-covered piece of ground. It wasn't many years before her substantial brick home was surrounded with a lovely garden filled with trees and shrubs. She had an uncanny | ||
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+ | Dunc had many friends, and in her later years when she wasn't quite as active, one used to go regularly and cut her lawn, another would organise a working bee in the garden, others would come and drive her on shopping expeditions, | ||
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+ | She was not religious in an orthodox way, but had a down-to-earth philosophy which was simple and direct. It helped her in her final year when the cancer which had recently been discovered became more active. Even in her last hours she said with her face full of smiles " | ||
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+ | The passing of Dunkie will be a great loss to the older members of the S.B.W., to the River Canoe Club and to all those walkers who were active in the 30' | ||
It is significant that for her final service held at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium on the 12th February 1976 all the seats were filled and friends stood round the back and sides of the chapel to pay a last salute to a warm and dear friend. | It is significant that for her final service held at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium on the 12th February 1976 all the seats were filled and friends stood round the back and sides of the chapel to pay a last salute to a warm and dear friend. | ||
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- | 17),y---- | + | =====Easter Trip To Border Ranges.===== |
- | , \47/71,,1-1 | + | |
- | Lc) | + | The N.S.W. |
- | THE N.S.W. | + | |
- | ON THE N.S.W. | + | This area is the subject of a major conservation issue (see Editorial page 2). |
- | BUSHWALKING CLUBS HAS WIANGARIE/ | + | |
- | THIS AREA IS THE SUBJECT OF A MAJOR CONSERVATION ISSUE (SEE EDITORIAL PAGE 2). | + | The rainforest plateaux and gullies of the border ranges have much to offer the bushwalker: |
- | The rainforest plateaux and gullies of the border ranges have much to offer the bushwalkerg | + | |
- | r):3E-J | + | Bus Fare: $23.00 |
- | 4$23.00 | + | |
- | P1 | + | Enquiries: Contact |
- | stated in the Newsletter). to 14th. April. | + | |
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- | lectra Road, | + | |
- | 20-0750. | + | =====The February General Meeting.===== |
- | SE BOOK March as even up | + | |
- | Page 1 2 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976. | + | |
- | THE FEBRUARY GENERAL Y' | + | |
by Jim Brown. | by Jim Brown. | ||
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The night was wet. Come to think of it, a lot of days and nights in February, 1976, were wet, but that didn't prevent a normal meeting roll-up of thirty-odd members, including the latest two, Denise Bergin and Harry Winn. | The night was wet. Come to think of it, a lot of days and nights in February, 1976, were wet, but that didn't prevent a normal meeting roll-up of thirty-odd members, including the latest two, Denise Bergin and Harry Winn. | ||
- | Minutes of January were confirmed and didn't bring any follow up, except for Dot Butler' | + | |
- | It is to be expected that the working funds will fall towards the close of the Club year - all outgoings and little income - and it was so in January when the balance went from 0541 to $1392. The Treasurer' | + | Minutes of January were confirmed and didn't bring any follow up, except for Dot Butler' |
- | so softly that we recorded not a words happily it was all in last month' | + | |
- | In this way we came quite early to the account of walks over the past month, commencing with Oliver Crawford' | + | It is to be expected that the working funds will fall towards the close of the Club year - all outgoings and little income - and it was so in January when the balance went from $1541 to $1392. The Treasurer' |
- | on 16-18 January, a week later than originally planned. It was a small party of 3, possibly because of wet conditions during the week, but things | + | |
- | Barbara Evans was known to have taken her Blue Gum trip on January 17/18, but no details were available, while the Sunday walk out West Head way was led by Bar* Zieren, with a company of 26. A fine day with a deal of swimming was enjoyed. | + | In this way we came quite early to the account of walks over the past month, commencing with Oliver Crawford' |
- | On the holiday weekend 23-26 January, Helen Gray's party gathered | + | |
- | at Coolana, after a dubious start because of the extremely wet conditions which finally eased on the Sunday. It was recorded that most of the group "just sat around" | + | Barbara Evans was known to have taken her Blue Gum trip on January 17/18, but no details were available, while the Sunday walk out West Head way was led by Barry Zieren, with a company of 26. A fine day with a deal of swimming was enjoyed. |
- | Cedar Creekq | + | |
- | Alastair Battye had his one- or two-day (take your pick) jaunt into WollongaMbe | + | On the holiday weekend 23-26 January, Helen Gray's party gathered at Coolana, after a dubious start because of the extremely wet conditions which finally eased on the Sunday. It was recorded that most of the group "just sat around" |
- | Page 1 3. THE snmy BUSHWALICER March, 1976. | + | |
- | *******************Xx | + | Alastair Battye had his one- or two-day (take your pick) jaunt into Wollongambe |
- | MOUNTAIN | + | |
- | ********************* | + | The last weekend reported - 6/8th February, included Frank Taeker's journey to the Budawangs with 12 people. The Sassafras road was found very muddy, but the side road to Newhaven Gap proved passable. A fine wildflower crop was found on Tarn Mountain and after calling on Mt. Owen the return was made via the Sally Creek area, keeping high to avoid the swamps. Alan Pike's proposed trip was cancelled and it was not known if the caving trip to Wyanbean had actually gone. At Marley, Elaine Brown and party of 12 had a leisurely weekend, being joined by a few Sunday day-walkers. |
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- | is now clearly marked and the rain resumed as the party climbed back to Mt. Wilson. Of John Redfern' | + | |
- | The last weekend reported - 6/8th February, included Frank Taoker's journey to the Budawangs with 12 people. The Sassafras road was found very muddy, but the side road to Newhaven Gap proved passable. A fine wildflower crop was found on Tarn Mountain and after calling on Mt. Owen the return was made via the Sally Creek area, keeping high to avoid the swamps. Alan Pike's proposed trip was cancelled and it was not known if tho caving trip to Wyanbean had actually gone. At Marley, Elaine Brown and party of 12 had a leisurely weekend, being joined by a few Sunday day-walkers. | + | |
There was one item of general business which brought a deal of discussion - a suggestion from the Committee that the club might consider an outing to which older club members and the Dungalla Club group might be specially invited. The specification called for some place not too remote, or involving much walking and preferably access to public transport. A variety of spots were suggested, ranging from Centennial Park to Lane Cove Park and Lilyvale to Kuring-gai Wild Flower Garden. Finally on a motion by Gordon Broome it was agreed to have such an outing about September and for the locale and details to be examined by the incoming Committee. | There was one item of general business which brought a deal of discussion - a suggestion from the Committee that the club might consider an outing to which older club members and the Dungalla Club group might be specially invited. The specification called for some place not too remote, or involving much walking and preferably access to public transport. A variety of spots were suggested, ranging from Centennial Park to Lane Cove Park and Lilyvale to Kuring-gai Wild Flower Garden. Finally on a motion by Gordon Broome it was agreed to have such an outing about September and for the locale and details to be examined by the incoming Committee. | ||
- | As the meeting moved towards closure, questions were asked about the planning for our own Reunion to which Spiro the convenor responded in a " | + | |
- | Attentioa | + | As the meeting moved towards closure, questions were asked about the planning for our own Reunion to which Spiro the convenor responded in a " |
- | )110\r' | + | |
- | j, | + | Attention |
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+ | |||
+ | ====Easter Trip.==== | ||
16, 17, 18, 19th. April. | 16, 17, 18, 19th. April. | ||
- | LOGAN'S RIDGE - RUM JUNGLE | + | |
- | This is a classic trip in southern Queensland. | + | Logan's Ridge - Rum Jungle |
- | IF INTERESTED CONTACT PATRICK MCBRIDE | + | |
- | The Sydney Bushwalker | + | This is a classic trip in southern Queensland. |
- | Dot Butlers | + | |
- | '9Look! Look! Civilization at last!!" | + | ---- |
- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER February, 1976. | + | |
- | A LETTER FROM FRANK LEYDEN. NoveMber, 1975. | + | =====Dot Butler' |
- | I've been tripping since mid-August in Northern England, Scotland and Ireland. It's now 2nd October and I'm in the Hostel at Crohy Head, Donegal. I started at Rowerdennan | + | |
- | At Glen Nevis I joined up with an Ashdown Rambler and we climbed | + | [Picture of two bushwalkers in the desert, with the first pointing to signs on a tree saying |
- | Visited the famous Torridon Alps and Loch Mareo and the highest waterfall in Scotland | + | |
- | Visited Beamish, near Newcastle-on-Tyne, | + | "Look! Look! Civilization at last!!" |
- | Besides, the food in Ireland - meat, cakes, bread, fruit and vegs - mu-Cla | + | |
- | From Dublin I travelled south through the Wicklow Mountains to the haunted-hostel at Aghavannagh. I was the only one in about 30 rooms of the ancient military barracks and there were lots of " | + | ---- |
- | crossed to the West Coast to Ball Hill Youth Hostel near Donegal Town, then travelled a very scenic coastal route out to the hostel at Carrick and scrambled around Slieve League Mountain where the cliffs | + | |
- | Page THE ' | + | =====A Letter From Frank Leyden.===== |
- | drop 1900 ft, sheer into the Atlantic, (16-11-75). Inspected the Oaves | + | |
- | of Maghera near Ardara,- which are a bit like Fraser Park, but more cavernous and withhigher | + | November, 1975. |
- | Drove north via Gweedore and Mt. Errigal to Poisoned Glen and on to Milford and Bunnaton Hostel on Lough Swilly, then Fanad Head and. back down to Sligo via Letterkenny and on to Curran Hostel and the famous Achill Island where there was some of the biggest and most colourful coastal scenery I have ever seen. Then drove south via the pilgrimage mountain | + | |
- | of Croagh Patrick to the scenic " | + | I've been tripping since mid-August in Northern England, Scotland and Ireland. It's now 2nd October and I'm in the Hostel at Crohy Head, Donegal. I started at Rowerdennan |
- | As the song says - "There is beauty everywhere'. Explored three of the famous peninsulas of Dingle, Kerry and Beara with lots of interesting Youth Hostels, Shrines, Nature Reserves, Fishing Villages and the kind of scenery one sees in paintings and thinks "must be exaggerated", | + | |
- | endless silver of the lakes. | + | At Glen Nevis I joined up with an Ashdown Rambler and we climbed |
+ | |||
+ | Visited the famous Torridon Alps and Loch Maree and the highest waterfall in Scotland | ||
+ | |||
+ | Visited Beamish, near Newcastle-on-Tyne, | ||
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+ | Besides, the food in Ireland - meat, cakes, bread, fruit and vegs - much better and cheaper than in England. Ireland is extremely friendly, quiet and peaceful and you wave to everyone of the odd few you pass during the day, and everyone is very helpful. The hostels are fine and they have many new ones fully and modernly equipped and wonderfully sited and even sign-posted on the roads. | ||
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+ | From Dublin I travelled south through the Wicklow Mountains to the haunted hostel at Aghavannagh. I was the only one in about 30 rooms of the ancient military barracks and there were lots of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | I crossed to the West Coast to Ball Hill Youth Hostel near Donegal Town, then travelled a very scenic coastal route out to the hostel at Carrick and scrambled around Slieve League Mountain where the cliffs drop 1900 ft. sheer into the Atlantic, (16-11-75). Inspected the Caves of Maghera near Ardara, which are a bit like Fraser Park, but more cavernous and with higher | ||
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+ | Drove north via Gweedore and Mt. Errigal to Poisoned Glen and on to Milford and Bunnaton Hostel on Lough Swilly, then Fanad Head and back down to Sligo via Letterkenny and on to Curran Hostel and the famous Achill Island where there was some of the biggest and most colourful coastal scenery I have ever seen. Then drove south via the pilgrimage mountain of Croagh Patrick to the scenic " | ||
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+ | As the song says - "There is beauty everywhere". Explored three of the famous peninsulas of Dingle, Kerry and Beara with lots of interesting Youth Hostels, Shrines, Nature Reserves, Fishing Villages and the kind of scenery one sees in paintings and thinks "must be exaggerated", | ||
I explored Cork and the southern cities as well as Tipperary and Kilkenny and came back the east coast to Dublin. | I explored Cork and the southern cities as well as Tipperary and Kilkenny and came back the east coast to Dublin. | ||
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Back in England I drove to Manchester to meet my ski-sing friends from Castlecrag - Richard and Trude Raubitschen and then drove down the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales before getting back to Sussex 500 slides and four new re-tread tyres and 5000 miles later over three months. The 50 or so Youth Hostels and the people of all nations including many Australians in them were marvellous, friendly, helpful and a pleasure to meet. | Back in England I drove to Manchester to meet my ski-sing friends from Castlecrag - Richard and Trude Raubitschen and then drove down the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales before getting back to Sussex 500 slides and four new re-tread tyres and 5000 miles later over three months. The 50 or so Youth Hostels and the people of all nations including many Australians in them were marvellous, friendly, helpful and a pleasure to meet. | ||
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- | LAST DATE FOR COPY FOR THE APRIL ISSUE IS WEDNESDAY | + | |
- | ************* | + | ====Next Magazine.==== |
- | Page 18 | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHW.ALKER | + | The Sydney |
- | March, 1976. | + | |
- | **** Bo:: 553 P.O., Christchurch, | + | Last date for copy for the April issue is Wednesday |
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- | Page 19 THE SYDNEY BUSOTAIXER March, 1976. | + | |Wintest nylon tents from|37.00| |
- | FEDERATION NOTES. | + | |Everest sleeping bags from|77.00| |
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+ | =====Federation Notes.===== | ||
by Jim Vatiliotis. | by Jim Vatiliotis. | ||
- | The Federation Reunion will be held at North Era on 4th and 5th April. | + | |
+ | The Federation Reunion will be held at North Era on 4th and 5th April. | ||
A trip to the Border Ranges area, near the Queensland border, is being organised for Easter. A bus has been chartered at a cost of $23 per person. Details of walks have not been worked out but it is anticipated that there will be small groups doing a variety of walks. Details from Mrs. Joy Scott, phone 520-0750. | A trip to the Border Ranges area, near the Queensland border, is being organised for Easter. A bus has been chartered at a cost of $23 per person. Details of walks have not been worked out but it is anticipated that there will be small groups doing a variety of walks. Details from Mrs. Joy Scott, phone 520-0750. | ||
- | The Paddy Pallin Foundation is making $5,000 available to promote " | + | |
+ | The Paddy Pallin Foundation is making $5,000 available to promote " | ||
The Total Environmental Centre is preparing a map of the Blue Mountains area showing developments that affect bushwalking areas. | The Total Environmental Centre is preparing a map of the Blue Mountains area showing developments that affect bushwalking areas. | ||
- | Federation is asking for clubs' views on shelter huts in the | + | |
- | Snowy Mountains. Should we support building, or rebuilding of existing huts? Reference was made to the -Windy Creek Hut which was destroyed recently and some groups are seeking permission to rebuild the hut. | + | Federation is asking for clubs' views on shelter huts in the Snowy Mountains. Should we support building, or rebuilding of existing huts? Reference was made to the Windy Creek Hut which was destroyed recently and some groups are seeking permission to rebuild the hut. |
- | There was some,discussion on what Federation should be doing to promote bushwalking. It was generally agreed that we should encourage people who are already bushwalkers-to join clubs. However there was no agreement on promoting bushwalking with a view to increasing the number of bushwalkers and it was decided to refer this to clubs for their comments. Two opposing points of view were put forward. Some delegates argued that increasing the number of hushwaikers | + | |
- | ************* | + | There was some discussion on what Federation should be doing to promote bushwalking. It was generally agreed that we should encourage people who are already bushwalkers to join clubs. However there was no agreement on promoting bushwalking with a view to increasing the number of bushwalkers and it was decided to refer this to clubs for their comments. Two opposing points of view were put forward. Some delegates argued that increasing the number of bushwalkers |
- | WALKS NOTES FOR APRIL. | + | |
- | 1976 by Bob Hodgson. April | + | ---- |
- | 2, 3, 4 - Christine Kirkby at last has sucoeeded | + | |
- | walk into the programmed | + | =====Walks Notes For April, |
- | , 4 Don't forget the Federation | + | by Bob Hodgson. |
- | 3 4 - George Gray has a working bee at Coolana planned for this weekend to put a few more finishing | + | |
- | page 20 THE SYDNEY BUSOLLEY2 March, 1976. | + | |April| | |
- | 1976 April | + | |2, 3, 4|Christine Kirkby at last has succeeded |
- | Sunday 4 - Ruth Woods, along with an anonymous assistant leader will be guiding you to see some of the rock carvings on the ridge tops around Spencer. As you know these types of carvings only appear where the best views are to be found. | + | |3, 4|Don't forget the Federation |
- | 9,10,11 Alastair Battye is leading this choice quality walk from Canons | + | |3, 4|George Gray has a working bee at Coolana planned for this weekend to put a few more finishing |
- | 10,11 A Saturday start with Hans Beck in an equally | + | |Sunday 4|Ruth Woods, along with an anonymous assistant leader will be guiding you to see some of the rock carvings on the ridge tops around Spencer. As you know these types of carvings only appear where the best views are to be found.| |
- | Sunday 11 Bill Hall is back in the programme | + | |9,10,11|Alastair Battye is leading this choice quality walk from Carlons |
- | to Otford, takes you down the little known Frews Creek, with later track walking through some of the broad scenic aspects of the park. | + | |10,11|A Saturday start with Hans Beck in an equally |
- | Sunday 11 Sp6ctacular | + | |Sunday 11|Bill Hall is back in the programme with a continuation of his excellent Royal National Park walks. This one, from Waterfall to Otford, takes you down the little known Frews Creek, with later track walking through some of the broad scenic aspects of the park.| |
- | Easter | + | |Sunday 11|Spectacular |
- | 16 19 Victor Lewin and his mob of intrepid followers will be out to circumnavigate the Northern Budawngs, so if you have not been there or if you're longing to return, here is your big opportunity to join in with Victor. | + | |Easter| | |
- | 16 19 For those that respond to the lure of the Snowy Mountains, David Rostron is your leader. Those magical names such as Blue Lake, the Rolling Grounds and the Brassy Mountains will be springing to life under your feet. This is the ideal time to walk the Snowy. | + | |16-19|Victor Lewin and his mob of intrepid followers will be out to circumnavigate the Northern Budawngs, so if you have not been there or if you're longing to return, here is your big opportunity to join in with Victor.| |
- | 16 19 Helen Gray is going to have another attempt at this idyllic base camp trip on Barrington Tops. Her last attempt ended at Glen Davis after snow and rain forced the postponement of the Barrington trip. Entranoe | + | |16-19|For those that respond to the lure of the Snowy Mountains, David Rostron is your leader. Those magical names such as Blue Lake, the Rolling Grounds and the Brassy Mountains will be springing to life under your feet. This is the ideal time to walk the Snowy.| |
- | Anzac | + | |16-19|Helen Gray is going to have another attempt at this idyllic base camp trip on Barrington Tops. Her last attempt ended at Glen Davis after snow and rain forced the postponement of the Barrington trip. Entrance |
- | 23 26 Victor Lewin again, this time a base camp at Yadboro Flat with day trips to Pigeon House, The Ca$tle | + | |Anzac| | |
- | 23 26 David Rostron is busy again alSO, but this time a complete change of venue. | + | |23-26|Victor Lewin again, this time a base camp at Yadboro Flat with day trips to Pigeon House, The Castle |
- | Page 21 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALlaR March, 1976, | + | |23-26|David Rostron is busy again also, but this time a complete change of venue. |
- | 1976 | + | |April 30, May 1, 2|Victor Lewin has scouted out the old Engineers Track down to the Grose from Hartley Vale, so the going will be considerably easier than reported by some preceding parties on this Grose test walk.| |
- | Apri1.309 | + | |April 30, May 1, 2|After being bullied into leading someone else's walk in the Red Rocks area, Bob Younger has decided the region should be revisited as a test walk. Magnificent views but don't forget your water bottle |
- | May 1, 2 to the Grose from Hartley Vale.; so the going will be considerably easier than reported. by some preceding parties on this Grose test walk. | + | |Sunday 2|Jim Brown is the man to follow on this loop trip in the Royal National Park. Frews Creek again, but an easy track back to Waterfall. The National Park at its best.| |
- | 309 19 2 After being bullied into leading someone else's walk in the Red Rocks area, Bob Younger has decided the region should be revisited as a test walk. Magnificent views but don't forget your water bottle a dry camp Saturday night. | + | |
- | Sunday 2 Jim. Brown is the man to follow on this loop trip in the Royal National Park. Frews Creek again, but an easy track back to' | + | ---- |
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- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR APRIL. | + | =====Social Notes For April.===== |
by Spiro Hajinakitas. | by Spiro Hajinakitas. | ||
+ | |||
The first social night in April is the Members' | The first social night in April is the Members' | ||
- | The second night is Paddy Pallin' | ||
- | * * * * * * * | ||
- | LAMINGTON NATIONAL PARK. MAY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. | ||
- | Victor Lewin will be leading a trip to Lamington National Park during the May School holidays, from 8th. to 23rd. May. Walks include Lost World 3 days, Mt Gipps, Stinson 3 days, day walks, climb Mount Barney CONTACT VICTOR LEWIN, Telephone 50-4096 | ||
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- | This year the Federation Reunion will be held at NORTH ERA. The date is April 3rd and 4th. Events include campfire, damper baking (bring some flour), billy boiling, tent pitching, yarning and swimming. | ||
- | Firewood is scarce at North Era so either bring a choofer, | ||
- | or collect some Firewood on the way in. Also bring tent poles. For further details see Federation NewIletter numbef 3, or contact one of the Club Federation dlegates. | ||
- | Page 22 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER March, 1976 | ||
- | S.B.W. OFFICE BEARERS 106. | ||
- | Federation Delegates | ||
- | Archivist Auditor Solicitor Trustees | ||
- | Coolana Management Committee | ||
- | and committee members were elected at held on Wednesday, 10th March, 1976: | ||
- | Helen Gray Gordon Broome | ||
- | Alistair Batty | ||
- | Spiro Hajinakitas | ||
- | Sheila Bins' | ||
- | Jim Vatiliotis | ||
- | Len Newland Ian Stephens Fazeley Read Margaret Reid | ||
- | Helen Rowen Neil Brown Hans Stichter | ||
- | Len Newland Stephen Harvey | ||
- | Owen Marks Neville Page Hans Stichter | ||
- | Alex Colley Neville Page Bill Burke Peter Scandrett | ||
- | Owen Marks George, Gray John Holly Stephen Harvey | ||
- | Don Finch Ray Hookway Marcia Shappert | ||
- | Phil Butt Gordon Redmond | ||
- | Colin Broad Heather White | ||
- | Bill Burke Gordon Redmond | ||
- | Dot Butler George Gray Barry Wallace | ||
- | Bill Burke Peter Scandrett | ||
- | The following officobearers the S.B.W. Annual General meeting | ||
- | President VicePresidents | ||
- | Secotary | ||
- | Assistant SecretElry | ||
- | Treasurer | ||
- | Walks Secretary | ||
- | Social Secretary | ||
- | liemberaip Secretary | ||
- | Committee Members | ||
- | Substitution Federation Delegate Conservation Secretary | ||
- | Magazine Editor | ||
- | MagaHne BuLiness Manager Duplicator Operator | ||
- | Assistant Duplicator Operators | ||
- | Keeper of Maps & Timetables Equipme::', | ||
- | Search & Rescue Contacts | ||
- | * Indicates members of the Gem:Ate | ||
- | ******************** | ||
+ | The second night is Paddy Pallin' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Grand Tour.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Lamington National Park. May school holidays.=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Victor Lewin will be leading a trip to Lamington National Park during the May School holidays, from 8th. to 23rd. May. Walks include Lost World - 3 days, Mt Gipps, Stinson - 3 days, day walks, climb Mount Barney. Contact Victor Lewin, Telephone 50-4096. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Federation Reunion.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | This year the Federation Reunion will be held at **North Era**. The date is April 3rd and 4th. Events include campfire, damper baking (bring some flour), billy boiling, tent pitching, yarning and swimming. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Firewood is scarce at North Era so either bring a choofer, or collect some firewood on the way in. Also bring tent poles. For further details see Federation Newsletter number 3, or contact one of the Club Federation delegates. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | =====S.B.W. Office Bearers - 1976.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The following office-bearers and committee members were elected at the S.B.W. Annual General meeting held on Wednesday, 10th March, 1976:- | ||
+ | |||
+ | |President|Helen Gray#| | ||
+ | |Vice-Presidents|Gordon Broome#, Alistair Batty#| | ||
+ | |Secretary|Spiro Hajinakitas# | ||
+ | |Assistant Secretary|Sheila Bins#| | ||
+ | |Treasurer|Jim Vatiliotis# | ||
+ | |Walks Secretary|Len Newland#| | ||
+ | |Social Secretary|Ian Stephens#| | ||
+ | |Membership Secretary|Fazeley Read#| | ||
+ | |Committee Members|Margaret Reid#, Helen Rowen#, Neil Brown#, Hans Stichter#| | ||
+ | |Federation Delegates|Len Newland#, Stephen Harvey#, Owen Marks, Neville Page| | ||
+ | |Substitution Federation Delegate|Hans Stichter| | ||
+ | |Conservation Secretary|Alex Colley| | ||
+ | |Magazine Editor|Neville Page| | ||
+ | |Magazine Business Manager|Bill Burke| | ||
+ | |Duplicator Operator|Peter Scandrett| | ||
+ | |Assistant Duplicator Operators|Owen Marks, George Gray| | ||
+ | |Keeper of Maps & Timetables|John Holly| | ||
+ | |Equipment Hire|Stephen Harvey| | ||
+ | |Search & Rescue Contacts|Don Finch, Ray Hookway, Marcia Shappert| | ||
+ | |Archivist|Phil Butt| | ||
+ | |Auditor|Gordon Redmond| | ||
+ | |Solicitor|Colin Broad| | ||
+ | |Trustees|Heather White, Bill Burke, Gordon Redmond| | ||
+ | |Coolana Management Committee|Dot Butler, George Gray, Barry Wallace, Bill Burke, Peter Scandrett| | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Indicates members of the Committee. |
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