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- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | ====== |
- | A monthly | + | |
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- | EDITOR: NEVILLE PAGE 14 Brucedal e Ave Epping | + | |
- | Te eply.Yne | + | EDITOR: NEVILLE PAGE 14 Brucedale |
- | BUSINESS | + | BUSINESS |
- | DUNI CA TOR OPERATORS: Peter Si. andr et t, Owen Marks, George Gray | + | DUPLICATOR |
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Typist: Kath Brown | Typist: Kath Brown | ||
- | FEBRUARY 1977. | + | |
- | Obituary | + | |
- | The January General Meeting Paddy' | + | |
- | In Search of Ancestors Glen Davis The Red Rocks | + | |Obituary |
- | Up and Down Exploration Mountain Equipment Ad | + | |The January General Meeting|3|Barry Wallace| |
- | The Year of the Colo | + | |Paddy' |
- | Federation Notes | + | |In Search of Ancestors |
- | Sotial Notes | + | |Glen Davis The Red Rocks - Up and Down Exploration|9|David Rostron| |
- | Walks Notes | + | |Mountain Equipment Ad|13| |
- | 2. | + | |The Year of the Colo|12|Jim Brown| |
- | Barry Wallace 3. | + | |Federation Notes|16|Len Newland| |
- | 5. | + | |Social Notes|17|Ian Stephen| |
- | Owen Marks 6. | + | |Walks Notes|17|Len Newland| |
- | David Rostron 9. | + | |
- | 12. | + | ===== Obituary! ===== |
- | Jim Brown 13. | + | |
- | Len Newland | + | |
- | Ian Stephen | + | |
- | Len Newland | + | |
- | Page 2. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February 1977. | + | |
- | OBITUARY | + | |
It is with profound regret that we record the death recently of one of the Club's senior Members: | It is with profound regret that we record the death recently of one of the Club's senior Members: | ||
MR. R.W. (BOB) SAVAGE | MR. R.W. (BOB) SAVAGE | ||
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- | Bob joined the Sydney Bush Walkers in 1930 | + | Bob joined the Sydney Bush Walkers in 1930 and was active in Club affairs for many years. He was also a Foundation Member of the River Canoe Club. A keen photographer, |
- | and was active in Club affairs for many years. He was also a Foundation Member of the River | + | |
- | g | + | He was active in the Boy Scout Movement, as well as being a Life Member of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Concord Historical Society, and the Parks and Playgrounds Association of Australia. He will be sadly missed by many. |
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- | i Canoe Club. A keen photographer, | + | |
- | , | + | ===== The January General Meeting ===== |
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- | appeared in a number of the Bushwalker Annuals, | + | by Barry Wallace |
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- | _ together with articles on photography. His 1 | + | It was about 8.20pm with 40 members scattered around the hall discussing whatever, when Gordon Broome rang the gong and quickly called the meeting to order. We had apologies |
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- | , military career spanned many years and included | + | |
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- | service in the Middle East, Greece and New I | + | |
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- | Guinea. He is famous for having started the | + | |
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- | let Australian Corps Ski School in Lebanon. | + | |
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- | _ . He was active in the Boy Scout Movement, as | + | |
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- | , Society, and the Parks and Playgrounds Association | + | |
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- | : of Australia. He will be sadly missed by many. | + | |
- | Page 3. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALUR February, 1977. | + | |
- | THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING. | + | |
- | by Barry Wallace. | + | |
- | It was about 8.20 p m. with 40 members scattered around the hall discussing whatever, when Gordon Broome rang the gong and quickly called the meeting to order. We had appologies | + | |
The reading and receiving of minutes passed without serious incident. | The reading and receiving of minutes passed without serious incident. | ||
- | Correspondence in, apart from the flock of magazines, consisted of a copy of an N.P.A. letter of objections to the applications for mining leases in the Jones Creek area, a notice from the same body about a Mountain | + | |
- | details), and a copy of the official minutes of the Federation December General Meeting. | + | Correspondence in, apart from the flock of magazines, consisted of a copy of an N.P.A. letter of objections to the applications for mining leases in the Jones Creek area, a notice from the same body about a Mountain |
Correspondence out revealed only one letter, and that a letter of protest about the Jones Creek mining lease application. | Correspondence out revealed only one letter, and that a letter of protest about the Jones Creek mining lease application. | ||
- | Then it was the treasurer' | + | |
- | At first pass there was no one present to give a Federation report,, so we moved on to the walks report. Things looked bad for this as well, | + | Then it was the treasurer' |
- | with no Len Newland, and we were about to pass on to General Business when he arrived. (We seem to have forgotten the trick of having the walks report taken as read, perhaps next time.) | + | |
+ | At first pass there was no one present to give a Federation report,, so we moved on to the walks report. Things looked bad for this as well, with no Len Newland, and we were about to pass on to General Business when he arrived. (We seem to have forgotten the trick of having the walks report taken as read, perhaps next time.) | ||
The matters covered in Federation report for meeting of 14th December were: copies of a detailed submission to the state premier for a Greater Blue Mountains National Park are available to interested parties for | The matters covered in Federation report for meeting of 14th December were: copies of a detailed submission to the state premier for a Greater Blue Mountains National Park are available to interested parties for | ||
- | $2.50 each. They are not as glossy or colourful as the original submitted, but are rumoured to be good value for money. Federation is | + | $2.50 each. They are not as glossy or colourful as the original submitted, but are rumoured to be good value for money. Federation is writing to N.P.W.S. to protest the extent of uncontrolled camping on the Upper Grose. The feeling is that they should either effectively |
- | writing to N.P.W.S. to protest the extent of uncontrolled camping on the Upper Grose. The feeling is that they should either effectively | + | |
- | about a Power Station for the Newnes plateau'area. (??) The Search and Rescue section is preparing to spend $2,100.00 on a new base radio and three mobiles, although they hope to recoup part of this as a subsidy from the N.S.W. government. (This reequipping results largely from a re-:allocation of operating frequencies.) There will be a S. & R. practice on the 19-20th March, venue not mentioned. Thieves are apparently active in the Kanangra area with articles left in parked cars their chief source of revenue. Dunlop Australia have taken the trouble to rebutt an accusation that they are moving production of the Volley | + | There are rumours about a Power Station for the Newnes plateau area. (??) The Search and Rescue section is preparing to spend $2,100.00 on a new base radio and three mobiles, although they hope to recoup part of this as a subsidy from the N.S.W. government. (This reequipping results largely from a re-allocation of operating frequencies.) There will be a S. & R. practice on the 19-20th March, venue not mentioned. Thieves are apparently active in the Kanangra area with articles left in parked cars their chief source of revenue. Dunlop Australia have taken the trouble to rebutt an accusation that they are moving production of the Volley offshore. They affirm that the shoes are, and always will be, produced inside Australia. As a footnote to this correspondence it was mentioned (possibly by the writer of the original accusation, it wasn't clear) that if you want the best grip buy the Volleys with two bars of ripples around the welt, not three. (The suggestion that you buy anything other than Volleys was not canvassed. Surely that is good for another 10% off when Spiro gets back.) |
- | inside Australia. As a footnote to this correspondence it was mentioned | + | |
- | (possibly by the writer of the original accusation, it wasn't clear) that if you want the best grip buy the Volleys with two bars of ripples around | + | Last month these notes covered the walks report in exhausting (to me anyway) detail. This month they do not. |
- | Page 4. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, 1977. | + | |
- | the welt, not three. (The suggestion that you buy anything other than Volleys was not canvassed. Surely that is good for another 10% off when Spiro gets back.) | + | |
- | .Last month these notes covered the walks report in exhausting (to me anyway) detail. This month they do not. | + | |
In General Business it was decided to write a letter of congratulation to Miles Dunphy on the occasion of his being awarded an MB0E0 in the New Year Honours. | In General Business it was decided to write a letter of congratulation to Miles Dunphy on the occasion of his being awarded an MB0E0 in the New Year Honours. | ||
- | The Coolana Committee reported back on matters referred to it by the | + | |
- | December meeting, recommending that we not apply for an extension to the area of our present application for leasehold land adjoining Coolana, and | + | The Coolana Committee reported back on matters referred to it by the December meeting, recommending that we not apply for an extension to the area of our present application for leasehold land adjoining Coolana, and |
- | that we write to the M.W.S. & D. B. about privet eradication. The | + | that we write to the M.W.S. & D. B. about privet eradication. The committee |
- | ccmmittee | + | |
- | correspondence pertaining to Coolana for inclusion in a single central file. | + | Alastair Batty rose to ask the fate of map-reading and first-aid notes which had been prepared for printing and distribution to prospectives. The magazine editor advised that these were to be printed in the magazine |
- | Alastair Batty rose to ask the fate of map-reading and first-aid | + | |
- | notes which had been prepared for printing and distribution to prospectives. The magazine editor advised that these were to be printed in the magazine | + | |
at a suitable time, with additional copies for prospectives. | at a suitable time, with additional copies for prospectives. | ||
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Peter Harris noted that the Tasmanian N.P.W.S. will issue 150 shooting licenses for Cape Barren geese this season. | Peter Harris noted that the Tasmanian N.P.W.S. will issue 150 shooting licenses for Cape Barren geese this season. | ||
- | The club has received a renewal notice for its membership of the | + | |
- | Nature Conservation Council. A motion by Jim Vatiliotis that we not renew got the nod after a brief discussion. The Conservation Secretary is t explaining the move. | + | The club has received a renewal notice for its membership of the Nature Conservation Council. A motion by Jim Vatiliotis that we not renew got the nod after a brief discussion. The Conservation Secretary is t explaining the move. |
It was reported that the rooms available in the new Environment Council premises are too small, and no further action is intended. | It was reported that the rooms available in the new Environment Council premises are too small, and no further action is intended. | ||
- | ..Then it was a matter of walks announcements and some gentle chiding | + | |
- | froM Uncle John Holly for leaders who had incorrect train information on the :programme. They shall remain unnamed. | + | Then it was a matter of walks announcements and some gentle chiding froM Uncle John Holly for leaders who had incorrect train information on the :programme. They shall remain unnamed. |
- | And so, with the clock at 9.249Gordon | + | |
- | wandered off for coffee and bickies. But one still wonders about the | + | And so, with the clock at 9.24 Gordon |
- | rumours concerning the couple cuddling in the back row during the meeting. | + | |
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- | 121 19e 5. THE ,SYDNEY BUSHWALKER Februry 1977. | + | |
- | Lilhtweight bushwalkin | + | ===== In Search |
- | and camping gear. | + | |
- | 9 | + | |
- | Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in | + | by Owen Marks |
- | summer | + | |
- | Our new ' | + | When looking for ancestors make sure they are in handy places. Rockwood Cemetery should be the farthest anyone should have to go to look for flded writing on tombstones and wading through long weeds, stumbling over broken ground and getting hot and cranky., At Waverley Cemetery, not far-from where I live, I have no ancestors. But if I had any buri-oci there, it would always be a pleasure going there. Beautiful ocean and cliff views, with family vaults of the famous: Marcus Clarke, Henry Kendall, famous organists of last century, marble angels with Rajput Cupolas dotted everywhere and Governors of the State when Pt -was a mere colony. There is a marble memorial to the P511en Irish in their Glorious Struggle against the Oppressors. This monumer', |
- | Kiandra model: Pillow flap, Looded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweiglt. Excellent for warmer summer nights and tines when carryint weight can be reduced. Apprcx 3%lbs. | + | |
- | Hotharn model: Superwat m hooded bag made for coid sleepers and high altitudes. 'Box quilted' | + | |
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- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | This 4shipeds Fucksack is excellent for children. Use- full day pack. Weight 14ozs. | + | |
- | SENIOR RUCKSACK | + | |
- | A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Waignt 11/21bs. | + | |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 301bs. 2 pocket | + | |
- | . model 1141bs. 3 pocket model l' | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 401bs of camp gear. Weight 2341bs. | + | |
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- | One, two or three man. From 2% to 3%lbs. Choice of three cloths. | + | |
- | Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. | + | |
- | WALL TENTS | + | |
- | Two, three or four man. From 34 to 43ilbs. Choice of three cloths. | + | |
- | Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. | + | |
- | Everything for the bush- walker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking | + | |
- | d f.- 6fi ci and dehydrated foods, | + | |
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- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST. SY LAMY 26-2686 61-7215 | + | |
- | Page 6. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKM February, 1977. | + | |
- | IN SEARCH OF ANCESTORS; a by Owen Marks. | + | |
- | When looking for ancestors make sure they are in handy places. Rockwood Cemetery should | + | |
But as the heading states, this article is how I went looking for my ancestors. | But as the heading states, this article is how I went looking for my ancestors. | ||
- | I.was in Southern India, in Madras State in 1963, when it came to my knowledge that forebears were buried not too far away outside Rameshwaram. If you open your atlas, look for the atrip of land that juts out from India towards Ceylon. On the 11th March I set out by 3rd class train to investigate. India at this time was reeling emotionally under the | + | |
- | attack from China. Notices with simple drawings were on railway | + | I was in Southern India, in Madras State in 1963, when it came to my knowledge that forebears were buried not too far away outside Rameshwaram. If you open your atlas, look for the strip of land that juts out from India towards Ceylon. On the 11th March I set out by 3rd class train to investigate. India at this time was reeling emotionally under the attack from China. Notices with simple drawings were on railway |
- | The train finally choofed and I was off, across the hot,steamy plains to the coast, with eternal Indian scenes passing by. Trains travel slowly and as I had taken a slow allstation | + | |
- | I vtiould | + | The train finally choofed and I was off, across the hot, steamy plains to the coast, with eternal Indian scenes passing by. Trains travel slowly and as I had taken a slow all station |
- | ! practically stationary. Canals dotted with palms, the everlasting:' | + | |
- | runs on money too. It seems a shame that an everlasting deity sitting in outer space just past Andromeda, non smoking, non eating, just can't exist without rupeps. Is this the time and place to expound my theories on religion? I think not. Often when asked my religion I-would say I was a tree worshipper3 and as this would seem quite ordinary to | + | Where was I? Oh yes, pulling into Ran Ihwaram station. I was the only person to alight. Dumped my rucksack with the station master |
- | Page 7. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER February, 1977. | + | |
- | Indians, the subject was closed But to say "I have no religion" | + | The Temple is just down the line. It is eye boggling. Set on rising ground above a lake, 1000 ft by 700 ft with an enormous gateway, it is dedicated to our Lord Shiva. Built of slab S 40 ft long, of imported Ceylonese stone. It is a series of corridors nearly a mile in length corridors made of 17 ft columns spaced 17 ft apart. In fact nearly a thousand in P,11. Each one is a single carved pillar, and each one is a glorious work of art. Horses rampant with riders on them and all the warriors' |
- | be to invite arguments and theological discussions and I am not equipped | + | |
- | brainwise to argue on suchlike. India is the home of religion the home of philosophies beyond reasoning. | + | I forgot to mention my ancestors. Just near the railway station are two tombs under control of the Muslims. The building |
- | Where was I? Oh yes, pulling into Ran Ihwaram station. I was the only person to alight. Dumped my rucksack with the station master | + | |
- | The Temple is just down the line. It is eye boggling. Set on rising ground above a lake, 1000 ft by 700 ft with an enormous gateway, it is dedicated to our Lord Shiva. Built of slab S 40 ft long, of imported Ceylonese stone. It is a series of corridors nearly a mile in length corridors made of 17 ft columns spaced 17 ft apart. In fact nearly a thousand in P,11. Each one is a single carved pillar, and each one is a glorious work of art. Horses rampant with riders on them and all the warriors' | + | |
- | I forgot to mention my ancestors. Just near the railway station are two tombs under control of the Muslims. The bUilding | + | |
- | insignificant and really you'd never think that inside would be buried two of my far distant relatives. What is more, they are your relatives too. Cain and Abel lie there, in all their glory. It is not for nothing that the spit of land joining India and Ceylon is called Adam's | + | |
- | Bridge. Maybe those legends of Ceylon being the Garden of Eden are trues | + | |
Thus I bring my short essay to an end. Richard Steele, move over. | Thus I bring my short essay to an end. Richard Steele, move over. | ||
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Next month the Epicurins ore having a very special dinner prior to the Club's Annual General Meeting. The food will be Japanese, so if you yearn after a good helping of Kuruma-Ebi followed by Kaibashira and Matsutake, topped off with Kotamenegi and Mitsuba, join Peter Miller and the other Epicurians at: | Next month the Epicurins ore having a very special dinner prior to the Club's Annual General Meeting. The food will be Japanese, so if you yearn after a good helping of Kuruma-Ebi followed by Kaibashira and Matsutake, topped off with Kotamenegi and Mitsuba, join Peter Miller and the other Epicurians at: | ||
10 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY (Challis House) | 10 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY (Challis House) | ||
where the Japanese restaurant is located. Meet at 6 p m. and everyone is welcome. Cost will be about $5 per person. | where the Japanese restaurant is located. Meet at 6 p m. and everyone is welcome. Cost will be about $5 per person. | ||
- | Page 8. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February 1977. | + | |
- | Everyone knows that Autumn offers some of the very best of weather each year for bushwalking activities and Autumn is just around the corner. | + | ===== Glen Davis - The Red Rocks ===== |
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- | 1977 | + | AN UP & DOWN EXPLORATION |
- | Free postage on all orders. Payment by bank draft in New Zealand currency. | + | |
- | Write now for your free copy of our full price list and range of products. And if you're over in New Zealand, call in and see us. | + | by David Rostron |
- | WRITE TO ALP SPORTS | + | |
- | BOX 533 P.O. CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND. | + | After being pressured by the new Walks Secretary I felt obliged to put a walk on the programme - but to where? Imagination was lacking - but new territory was essential. Hence for the weekend of 26/27th June 1976 I could only think of "Glen Davis area - Exploratory Trip". |
- | Page 9, THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER . February, 1977. | + | |
- | GLEN DAVIS - THE RED ROCKS | + | Subsequent map study revealed an interesting ridge on the western side of the Wolgan Valley, from about Point Cornell and running north to the Red Rocks and Point Anderson. The starting |
- | AN UP c", | + | |
- | by David Rostron. | + | |
- | After being pressured by the new Walks Secretary I felt obliged to put a-walk on the programme - but to where? Imagination was lacking - but new territory was essential. Hence for the weekend of 26/27th June 1976 I could only think of "Glen Davis area - Exploratory Trip" | + | |
- | Subsequent map study revealed an interesting ridge on the western side of the Wolgan Valley, from about Point Cornell and running north to the Red Rocks and Point Anderson. The sta-ting | + | |
On the Wednesday evening before the weekend there were about 8-10 possible starters but come Friday only four brave souls remained Spiro Hajinaketas, | On the Wednesday evening before the weekend there were about 8-10 possible starters but come Friday only four brave souls remained Spiro Hajinaketas, | ||
- | A lethargic start ensued the next morning on account of the cold - the sun remained behind a high cloud cover. The western skyline in the area of Wolgan Gap was most impressive, serrated ,and with numerous gendarmes. We left the vehicle at about 9.00 F,0T. near the junction of Wolgan River and Barton Creek, then headed west,-crossing open farm land for three-quarters of a mile. We climbed the ridge running down from the plateau just to the north of Collet Gap. A climb of about 1000 ft. led us to just below the plateau top which comprised rocky outcrops and cliff lines of about 100 ft. which we had to surmount. | + | |
- | We followed three watercourses - all of which led into overhanging, | + | A lethargic start ensued the next morning on account of the cold - the sun remained behind a high cloud cover. The western skyline in the area of Wolgan Gap was most impressive, serrated ,and with numerous gendarmes. We left the vehicle at about 9.00 F,0T. near the junction of Wolgan River and Barton Creek, then headed west, crossing open farm land for three-quarters of a mile. We climbed the ridge running down from the plateau just to the north of Collet Gap. A climb of about 1000 ft. led us to just below the plateau top which comprised rocky outcrops and cliff lines of about 100 ft. which we had to surmount. |
- | We proceeded north along the broad plateau towards Mt. Dawson - a prominent rocky outcrop standing about 200' above the plateau. Over the last mile to this point the vegetation was of the low heath type, typical of the Kanangra Tops. There were expansive views to the west and north over the Glen Davis valley with Pantony's Crown being the dominant feature. | + | |
- | Whilst enjoying morning tea, the views and solitude on tor of Mt. Dawson, suddenly eight members of the Springwood Bushwalking Club appeared from the east. They had come from Newnes, via Little Capertee Creek. They intended to spend the night in the vicinity of the Red Rocks and were carrying water for the high camp (one of the party had. been there before). | + | We followed three watercourses - all of which led into overhanging, |
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- | With some trepidation we surveyed our route ahead along the ridge to the Red Rocks a jumbled. mass of cliffs and. vegetation. It had the appearance of a maze with no clearly defined way being apparent. To the end of the ridge, Point Anderson, the distance was 6-7 kilometres and we estimated this would take 3-4 hours, allowing us to camp in the valley to the west, Red Rock Creek, by about 4.00 p m. | + | We proceeded north along the broad plateau towards Mt. Dawson - a prominent rocky outcrop standing about 200' above the plateau. Over the last mile to this point the vegetation was of the low heath type, typical of the Kanangra Tops. There were expansive views to the west and north over the Glen Davis valley with Pantoney's Crown being the dominant feature. |
- | Progress to the Red Rocks became quite slow up and down gendarmes, across miniature chasms, and through defiles but always fascinating. | + | |
- | One never knew what to expect around the corner. The vegetation was open, eucalypts and ferns in the gullies and defiles, virtually no sera. Views | + | Whilst enjoying morning tea, the views and solitude on top of Mt. Dawson, suddenly eight members of the Springwood Bushwalking Club appeared from the east. They had come from Newnes, via Little Capertee Creek. They intended to spend the night in the vicinity of the Red Rocks and were carrying water for the high camp (one of the party had been there before). |
- | along this route were magnificent. Before reaching the Red Rocks we were | + | |
- | obliged to use our 50' length of light rope on a number of occasions. We reached the Red Rocks in what,we thought was ample time to | + | With some trepidation we surveyed our route ahead along the ridge to the Red Rocks a jumbled mass of cliffs and vegetation. It had the appearance of a maze with no clearly defined way being apparent. To the end of the ridge, Point Anderson, the distance was 6-7 kilometres and we estimated this would take 3-4 hours, allowing us to camp in the valley to the west, Red Rock Creek, by about 4.00pm. |
- | descend to the valley before darkness. However, the Red Rocks were | + | |
- | found to be four large sandstone formations, each about 200-300 yards long, up to 50 yards across with gaps between them up to 300' in depth. The rope was used consistently on the descents whilst some ascents required considerable caution. With time running out we considered the possibility of camping on one top where there was ample water in a pool, but in our wisdom we decided to press on to the next top. | + | Progress to the Red Rocks became quite slow up and down gendarmes, across miniature chasms, and through defiles but always fascinating. One never knew what to expect around the corner. The vegetation was open, eucalypts and ferns in the gullies and defiles, virtually no scrub. Views along this route were magnificent. Before reaching the Red Rocks we were obliged to use our 50' length of light rope on a number of occasions. We reached the Red Rocks in what we thought was ample time to descend to the valley before darkness. However, the Red Rocks were found to be four large sandstone formations, each about 200-300 yards long, up to 50 yards across with gaps between them up to 300' in depth. The rope was used consistently on the descents whilst some ascents required considerable caution. With time running out we considered the possibility of camping on one top where there was ample water in a pool, but in our wisdom we decided to press on to the next top. |
- | We were then contronted | + | |
- | face. Investigation from above revealed no completely feasible route, having regard to our paltry 50 of rope. Retracing our steps we event- | + | We were then confronted |
- | ually found a route down a :' | + | |
- | between the two formations to the creek, but this appeared difficult from above and would have dbviou_ly | + | Back to the saddle and at this time the Springwood |
- | Back to the saddle and at this time the Sp.-, | + | |
- | sighted negotiating the formation, around the wombat parade at the cliff base on the eastern side. Large camping caves were formed by the overhangs of the next formation and they intended to spend the night there. | + | We also decided to stop, being optimistic about finding water. There was a slow drip from the cliffs above and the valley below on the east was filled with ferns surely there would be water 200-300 yards down there, particularly as it had rained |
- | We also decided to stop, being optimistic about finding water. There was a slow drip from the cliffs above and theY valley-below on the east was filled with ferns surely there would be water 200-300 yards | + | |
- | down there, particularly as it had rained | + | After a mile with a drop of about 500 ft we found two pools, the first stagnant, but clear water was in the second. Carrying two water buckets for a mile up a dry creek at dusk was an experience I do not want to repeat. |
- | After a mile with a drop of about 500 ft0 we found two pools, the first | + | Some compensation was provided by a very convivial evening with the Springwood walkers. It rained and blew that night we would have become very wet on top with only a tent fly. |
- | stagnant, but clear water was in the second. Carrying two water buckets for a mile up a dry creek at dusk was an experience I do not want to repeat. | + | |
- | Some compensation was provided by a very convivial evening with the Springwood walkers. It rained and blew that night we would have become | + | The next morning saw us away at 7.30am to the complaints of the other party whose beauty sleep we disturbed. We had decided to return via Glen Davis and Pipeline Pass the route previously envisaged was out of question because of lack of time. The route was acin fascinating up, down, around more rope work. We attempted at all times to stay on or near the crest of the ridge. Views were again magnificent |
- | very wet on top with only a tent fly. | + | |
- | The next morning saw us away at 7.30 a m to the complaints of the | + | |
- | otherparty | + | |
- | Page 1 1 THE SYDNEY 'MOJA= February, 1977. | + | |
- | of question because of lack of time. The route was acin fascinating up, down, around more rope work. We attempted at all times to stay on or near the crest of the ridge. Views were agin. , | + | |
- | greens of vegetation and the,oranges and browns of the cliff, highlighted | + | |
- | on that bright clear morning. | + | |
The descent from the Point was commenced on the western side, some rock climbing was involved and when we attained the ridge top again, the Springwood group were observed just below us, having bypassed the point on the eastern side. | The descent from the Point was commenced on the western side, some rock climbing was involved and when we attained the ridge top again, the Springwood group were observed just below us, having bypassed the point on the eastern side. | ||
- | To the valley floor and Cambia | + | |
- | then set off together for Pipeline | + | To the valley floor and Canobla |
- | A run down to the Wolgan and thirsts were then quenched in the | + | then set off together for Pipeline |
- | appropriate | + | A run down to the Wolgan and thirsts were then quenched in the appropriate |
- | Land Rover followed and we were then en route for home. | + | |
- | This area is well worth further visits there is. more terrain variety than in the Blue: Breaks. However water and 50-80 feet of 2ope should be carried whilst estimates of travelling time need to be conservative. | + | This area is well worth further visits there is more terrain variety than in the Blue Breaks. However water and 50-80 feet of rope should be carried whilst estimates of travelling time need to be conservative. |
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+ | ===== AGM Notice ===== | ||
The Annual General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers is fast approaching The date for this year's AGM is set down as Wednesday 16th., March 1977, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE THIRD, NOT THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. | The Annual General Meeting of the Sydney Bush Walkers is fast approaching The date for this year's AGM is set down as Wednesday 16th., March 1977, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE THIRD, NOT THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. | ||
- | This is an important meeting it does presentation of the A Statements, and eleotion | + | This is an important meeting it does presentation of the A Statements, and election |
Prospective Members are remil to attend the AGM, but are no or vote on motions, or partic bearers. | Prospective Members are remil to attend the AGM, but are no or vote on motions, or partic bearers. | ||
- | for the Club, including as nnual Report and Financial frice Bearers for the | + | for the Club, including as Annual |
:led that they are welcome t permitted to speak to ipate in election of office | :led that they are welcome t permitted to speak to ipate in election of office | ||
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- | r"N rl E77*--7A | + | ===== The Year of The Colo ===== |
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- | | + | by Jim Brown |
- | in -..:- i | + | |
- | 17 Falcon Street, Crows Nest2065 ph. 439.2454 | + | For a few Club members 1971 was the Year of the Colo. In September and November of that year there were two car swap trips which enabled anyone game to tackle both walks to cover practically the whole of the Colo River system from Glen Davis down to Angorawa Creek, missing only a couple of miles immediately upstream from Boorai Creek. |
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- | Page 1 3. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALIMR. February, 197.7. | + | |
- | THE YEAR OF THE COLO, | + | |
- | by Jim Brown. | + | |
- | For a few Club members 1971 was the Year of the Colo. In September and November of that year there were two carswap | + | |
- | anyone game to tackle both walks to cover practically the whole of the Colo River system from Glen Davis down to Angorawa Creek, missing only a couple of miles immediately upstream from Boorai Creek. | + | |
I remember thinking at the time that was the sensible way to do the Colo in a couple of bites instead of fronting up to a series of days of the Oonotonously hard walking which is associated with the Colo. I was also slightly envious of the parties who sallied out on the two trips because they included the two sections (totally about 16 miles) of the Colo/ | I remember thinking at the time that was the sensible way to do the Colo in a couple of bites instead of fronting up to a series of days of the Oonotonously hard walking which is associated with the Colo. I was also slightly envious of the parties who sallied out on the two trips because they included the two sections (totally about 16 miles) of the Colo/ | ||
- | In the intervening years, whenever I had the time available, high water in the rivers made it an unattractive prospect, and finally, I had to wait for 1976 to be my Year of the Colo. In the meantime I did at least make a repeat trip down the Wolgan from Newnes and up the Caper-tee | + | |
- | to Glen Davis to consolidate my knowledge of that area | + | In the intervening years, whenever I had the time available, high water in the rivers made it an unattractive prospect, and finally, I had to wait for 1976 to be my Year of the Colo. In the meantime I did at least make a repeat trip down the Wolgan from Newnes and up the Capertee |
- | The spring and early summer of '76 were reasonably dry, and at length I felt the rest of the Colo was within my reach. Like the Club walkers of '71, I decided it should be attempted in two stages; unlike the Club groups of '71, however, there would not be any oarswap, and the | + | |
- | trips had to be arranged to bring me back to the car. Plainly there | + | The spring and early summer of '76 were reasonably dry, and at length I felt the rest of the Colo was within my reach. Like the Club walkers of '71, I decided it should be attempted in two stages; unlike the Club groups of '71, however, there would not be any carswap, and the trips had to be arranged to bring me back to the car. Plainly there would be some duplication of ground. In fact, I decided be a "there and back" project Culoul Range Colo River Capertee River to Wolgan Junction and return the same way, tying into the Wolgan Capertee area I already knew. |
- | would be some duplication of ground. In fact, I decided | + | |
- | to Wolgan Junction and return the same way, tying into the Wolgan Capertee area I already knew. | + | During a short spell of holiday leave at the end of September the chance came to try out this first jaunt. The road along the Culoul Range was in reasonably good shape and I was able to drive out to within a mile or so of the Colo/ |
- | During a short spell of holiday leave at the end of September the chance came to try out this first jaunt. The road along the Culoul Range was in reasonably good shape and I was able to drive out to within a mile | + | |
- | or so of the Colo/ | + | Soon after lunch on the Saturday I was heading generally west of the Capertee |
- | near Crawford' | + | |
- | Colo valley one felt one was being extremely | + | By 5.30 p m., when the light began to fail, I had reached a sandbar |
- | Soon after lunch on the Saturday I was heading generally west of the Caper-tee | + | |
- | By 5.30 p m., when the light began to fail, I had reached a sand' | + | On Sunday morning I almost quit. The left knee was sore, stiff and swo1en and wouldn' |
- | bar and a rather inadequate overhang near reference 503958 -(E.ellong 160,000 map) and called it a night, assessing my rate of progress at slightly better than iHmile | + | At least, I felt I had it sewn up, so plodded |
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- | the 7 miles or so between Wolgan Junction and Wollemi Junction in the | + | In fact, I camped that night buck at the creek entering from the north at reference 483965: I passed the first night' |
- | period between lunch on Saturday and lunch on Sunday, and I was hopeful | + | |
- | that I too could make the distance in a day each way - albeit walking longer hours for the same mileage. | + | |
- | On Sunday morning I almost quit. The left knee was sore, stiff and swo1en and wouldn' | + | |
- | rocks or through fairly thick vegetation, | + | |
- | Furthermore the next two miles were the slowest and hardest part of the Capertee, but by about 9.30 I had passed the big creek coming in from the | + | |
- | north at reference 483965 (Glen Davis 1:50,000 map), and felt I had reached a point of no return. Actually, of course, I had to return over the whole lot, and every step west I took had to be retraced. | + | |
- | At least, I felt I had it sewn up, so Plodded | + | |
- | my kilometre per hour or thereabouts. There wasmore | + | |
- | water in the river than I had hoped for, but it now became shallow enough for me to splash up along the bed of the stream for fairly long stages, treading carefully in case of quidksand. After the bend at reference | + | |
- | 469963 the going improved. I was able to make about a mile an hour, and at 12.30 p m. came to terra cognita at the Wolgan Junction - just under ) one day from the Wollemi as budgeted. Over lunch I studied the network | + | |
- | of scratches on my shins and decided I could get back in only a slightly ruined state: I also contemplated the possibility that I might be the oldest walker to do the 7-mile stretch between Wollemi and. Wolgan twice in two days elapsed time, | + | |
- | I was convinced, of course, that the way back would be easier and therefore faster. After all, the vegetation bowed over by past floods | + | |
- | would all be pointing downriver, and when I walked along the river bed I | + | |
- | would not be thrusting against the current. Well, that was the theory. | + | |
- | In fact, I camped that night buck at the creek entering from the north at reference 483965: I passed the first night' | + | |
- | 9.30 a m. on Monday, and arrived back at the Wollemi Junction at 12.30 p m. The actual walking time in each direction had been almost exactly ten hours. | + | |
- | As I took lunch at Wollemi Junction that Monday,showever, I had that | + | |
- | relaxed sense of having achieved what I set out to do., Stage One of my Colo project was accomplished, | + | |
- | the Capertee on the map, Perhaps this was what prompted me to exit by another route instead of by the ridge from the Wollemi. From past experience, a good 8 years before, I knew there was a creek about a mile down along the Colo that would " | + | |
So I turned down the Colo, and about an hour and a half later started up the side creek. There' | So I turned down the Colo, and about an hour and a half later started up the side creek. There' | ||
- | I don't quite know what happened. Maybe I mislaid the usual way. | + | |
- | Page 15. THE SYDNEY BUSHVIALIOR February, 1917. | + | I don't quite know what happened. Maybe I mislaid the usual way for other Colo walkers, but as the sun got low I came up against the upper cliff line, and found it a disconcertingly difficult pitch for a solo walker with no head for heights. At any rate I quested back and forth, and. when the light was almost gone, squeezed my way up a little chimney into a generous sandstone overhang, and decided this would have to be the camping spot for the night. It promised to be a rather cheerless night, for there was no water and I was already thirsty from climbing. |
- | for other Colo walkers, but as the sun got low I came up against the upper cliff line, and found it a disconcertingly difficult pitch for a solo walker with no head for heights. At any rate I quested back and forth, and. when the light was almost gone, squeezed my waj- up a little chimney into a generous sandstone overhang, and decided this would have to be the camping spot for the night. It promised to be a rather cheerless night, for there was no water and I was already thirsty from climbing. | + | |
- | What prompted me to look out the other end of the cave I don't know - sheer curiosity, perhaps, to see if I could,get out by an easier way than I,had entered. Anyway, I took one look, went back and picked up my pack, and went on: the climb into the overhang had put me above the cliff and it was nothing | + | What prompted me to look out the other end of the cave I don't know - sheer curiosity, perhaps, to see if I could get out by an easier way than I,had entered. Anyway, I took one look, went back and picked up my pack, and went on: the climb into the overhang had put me above the cliff and it was nothing |
- | car at 7.35 p m. | + | |
- | I turned in that night on just a biscuit and a can of grapefruit juice - too weary to want anything else - and woke to a brilliant, cool Tuesday morning with birds calling their spring songs all around. Apart from a lot of scratches, a stiff and swollen left knee, and a | + | I turned in that night on just a biscuit and a can of grapefruit juice - too weary to want anything else - and woke to a brilliant, cool Tuesday morning with birds calling their spring songs all around. Apart from a lot of scratches, a stiff and swollen left knee, and a ravening appetite I felt wonderful - provided I didn't have to do any more walking on the Colo system right away. And I didn't - Stage One was in the bag. |
- | ravening appetite I felt wonderful - provided I didn't have to do any | + | |
- | more walking on the Colo system right away. And I didn't - Stage One was in the bag. | + | |
(Jim's story - Stage Two - in March issue) | (Jim's story - Stage Two - in March issue) | ||
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NEW BOOKS | NEW BOOKS | ||
A Field Guide to the SE122.yBushland by Alan rairley, | A Field Guide to the SE122.yBushland by Alan rairley, | ||
Line 302: | Line 193: | ||
Published by $6.95. This b it deals with | Published by $6.95. This b it deals with | ||
c'it may be of interesting t and the U.S. | c'it may be of interesting t and the U.S. | ||
- | Macmillan ; recommended retail price | + | Macmillan ; recommended retail price |
- | ook was published in London, but because | + | ook was published in London, but because the fundamentals of walking (backpacking) interest to Australian walkers. Has some humbnail hints on walking trails in Europe |
- | the fundamentals of walking (backpacking) | + | |
- | interest to Australian walkers. Has some humbnail hints on walking trails in Europe | + | ===== Federation Notes ===== |
- | Page 16. THE SYDNEY BUSHUALTaR February, 1977. | + | |
- | FEDERAT aa NOTES.. - | + | by Len Newland |
- | by Len Newland. | + | |
- | In case you have been wondering about the lack of Federation Newsletters lately, yes, Federation is still active. Between editor' | + | In case you have been wondering about the lack of Federation Newsletters lately, yes, Federation is still active. Between editor' |
- | Firstly, this year's submissions for Paddy Pallin Foundation grants | + | |
- | are being discussed. | + | Firstly, this year's submissions for Paddy Pallin Foundation grants are being discussed. Nothing definite resolved to date. |
- | Federation will be moving with the N.S.W. Environment Centre to | + | |
- | let Floor, 299 Pitt Street, Sydney. The move should be complete by the end of the month. | + | Federation will be moving with the N.S.W. Environment Centre to let Floor, 299 Pitt Street, Sydney. The move should be complete by the end of the month. |
- | The Search and Rescue demonstration is to be held on March 19-,20th. | + | |
- | at Boyd Rivr crossing. If interested, contact Warwick Daniels on | + | The Search and Rescue demonstration is to be held on March 19-20th at Boyd River crossing. If interested, contact Warwick Daniels on 92-1598 (H) or 29-8331 (B). |
- | 92-1598 (H) or 29-8331 (B). | + | |
- | The Grerter | + | The Greater |
- | smoothly. The conservation workers are confident of success, especially | + | southern section of the proposal was declared |
- | as a party of polititions | + | |
- | taken by Henry Gold is to be issued shortly. It is intended that these be sold through clubs for (I understand) $1 per copy. Incidentally, | + | |
- | southern section,of the proposal was declared | + | ===== Social Notes for March ===== |
- | This included 30,000 ha of private property, but did not include the Nattai or Abercrombie Rivers. It is proposed that this be extended north to Carlon' | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | by Ian Stepher |
- | SOCIAL NOTES FOR MARCH. | + | |
- | by Ian Stepher March 9th s Cambodian talk and slides Bob Jilson. | + | March 9th s Cambodian talk and slides Bob Jilson. |
Bob worked for some time in Cambodia and Laos and hearing of his experiences and seeing his slides will make an interesting evening. | Bob worked for some time in Cambodia and Laos and hearing of his experiences and seeing his slides will make an interesting evening. | ||
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March 16ths Annual General Meeting. | March 16ths Annual General Meeting. | ||
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March 23rd; " | March 23rd; " | ||
- | Ian is a fairly new member but has already | + | |
- | ha2L.1.12L12s Card evening. A new idea and should be lots of fun. Please | + | Ian is a fairly new member but has already |
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- | Page 17 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICR February, 1977. | + | ha2L.1.12L12s Card evening. A new idea and should be lots of fun. Please bring playing cards and, if possible, a card table. |
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- | WALK NOTES. | + | ===== Walk Notes ===== |
- | by Len Newland. | + | |
- | (Phone 43-2419 (B) | + | |
- | I promise not to pester anyone for more walks Until after the | + | by Len Newland. Phone 43-2419 (B) |
- | Annual General Meeting. But the winter programme is available for early birds. | + | |
- | WALKS FOR MARGEs | + | I promise not to pester anyone for more walks Until after the Annual General Meeting. But the winter programme is available for early birds. |
- | TEST WAKJS | + | |
- | 5th, 6th Katoothba | + | **Walks for March** |
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+ | Test Walks | ||
+ | |||
+ | 5th, 6th Katoomba | ||
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+ | 11, | ||
25;26;27 Bat's Camp, Barrallier Pass, Oolong Station, Yerranderie, | 25;26;27 Bat's Camp, Barrallier Pass, Oolong Station, Yerranderie, | ||
- | 25,26,27 Broger' | + | |
- | Page 1 8. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER February, 1977. | + | 25,26,27 Broger' |
RE-UNION | RE-UNION | ||
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191 20 - Coolana. The Club's annual get-together, | 191 20 - Coolana. The Club's annual get-together, | ||
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LOAF TRIPS | LOAF TRIPS | ||
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49 59 6 --Mapping instructional and blackbarry picking. Newnes, with fixed camp. Leaders Owen Marks.- Might even do some walking. Know any recipes for quick blackberry nip? | 49 59 6 --Mapping instructional and blackbarry picking. Newnes, with fixed camp. Leaders Owen Marks.- Might even do some walking. Know any recipes for quick blackberry nip? | ||
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Sunday 6 - David Cotton' | Sunday 6 - David Cotton' | ||
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11,12913 - Hunter Valley Mne Festival. Leaders Jeff Bridger. Walk if you're able. | 11,12913 - Hunter Valley Mne Festival. Leaders Jeff Bridger. Walk if you're able. | ||
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WEEKEND TRIPS | WEEKEND TRIPS | ||
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12, 13 | 12, 13 | ||
25,26,27 | 25,26,27 | ||
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SUNDAY WALF | SUNDAY WALF | ||
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Sunday 13 | Sunday 13 | ||
Newnes Junction, lilcing and abseiling. Leader: Bob Hodgson. Action after an easy summer. | Newnes Junction, lilcing and abseiling. Leader: Bob Hodgson. Action after an easy summer. | ||
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Mt. Wilson exploratory. Leaders Jeff Bridger, No wine festival here, Plenty of rugged territory out Bell way. | Mt. Wilson exploratory. Leaders Jeff Bridger, No wine festival here, Plenty of rugged territory out Bell way. | ||
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Lilyvale - Palm Jungle - Burning Palms - Otford. Leader: Kath Brown. Southern area. | Lilyvale - Palm Jungle - Burning Palms - Otford. Leader: Kath Brown. Southern area. | ||
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Sunday 27 - Church Points Lovett Bay, West Head, Willunga Track, Lovett Bay. Leader: Barry Zieren. Northern area. | Sunday 27 - Church Points Lovett Bay, West Head, Willunga Track, Lovett Bay. Leader: Barry Zieren. Northern area. | ||
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SPECIAL NOTE | SPECIAL NOTE | ||
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On April 1, 29 3, a rock climbing inkructional "for all grades" | On April 1, 29 3, a rock climbing inkructional "for all grades" | ||
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Bryden advises that those interested should meet at Mt. Piddington Lookout car park at 9 a m. on the Saturday. | Bryden advises that those interested should meet at Mt. Piddington Lookout car park at 9 a m. on the Saturday. | ||
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