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-THE AUGUST GENERAL idEETING
+====THE AUGUST GENERAL MEETING====
-by Barry Wallace.
+by Barry Wallace
-After a brief but fierce battle various members of the McGuiness
-clan were routed from their strategic positions around the hall (the podium and the projection booth if you must know) and the President called to order what turned out to be a commendably brief general meeting.
+After a brief but fierce battle various members of the McGuiness clan were routed from their strategic positions around the hall (the podium and the projection booth if you must know) and the President called to order what turned out to be a commendably brief general meeting.
-At that time, 8.25 p m., there were about 25.meMbers present, although
-this ebbed and flowed somewhat during the meeting.
+At that time, 8.25 p m., there were about 25 members present, although this ebbed and flowed somewhat during the meeting. The welcoming ceremony for new members (let's see if I can get it __rite__ this month) introduced Belinda McKenzie, Michael Douglas and Ann Parks, who was a no-show. We also caught up on Wendy Finch and Bill Capon who were not present at last month's meeting.
-The welcoming ceremony for new members (let's see if I can get it
-rite this month) introduced Belinda McKenzie, Michael Douglas and Ann Parks,
+The minutes were R & R without bloodshed, or even comment for that matter. Correspondence in bought notice of a School of Mountain Recreation (N.Z.) Programme for the coming year, a report of the latest F.B.W. meeting, a press release about the agreement reached between W.A. and the Australian Government on environmental management, a reply from the N.P.W.S. to our letter concerning unofficial tree cutting activities at Acacia Flat (near Blue Gum) and a questionnaire on useage of the Morton National Park. If you use or have used this park please contact the Hon. Sec.).
-who was a noshow. We also caught up on Wendy Finch and Bill Capon who were not present at last month's meeting.
-The minutes were R & R without bloodshed, or even comment for that matter. Correspondence in bought notice of a School of Mountain Recreation (N.Z.) Programme for the coming year, a report of the latest F.B.W. meeting, a press release about the agreement reached between W.A. and the
+Matters arising brought a motion we write to N.P.W.S. saying we thought their approach to the problem of tree hacking was a negative one. After a brief non debate this was passed.
-Australian Government on environmental management, a reply from the N.P.W.S. to our letter concerning unofficial tree dutting activities at Acacia Flat
-near Blue Gum) and a questionnaire on useage of the Morton National Park. If you use or have used this park please contact the Hon. Sec.)
-Matters arising brAught a motion we write to NJ).W.S0 saying we
-thought their approach to the problem of tree hacking was a negative one. After a brief non debate this was passed.
-Page 5. THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER September, 1977.-
 The Treasurer's report indicated a starting balance of $2379.45 with income of $309.33, expenditure of $217.20 and a closing balance of $2471.58.
-Federation report told of a problem of non member clubs attending S. & R, functions (they are not covered by F.B.W.'s insurance for one thing). There is a draft track marking standard available for review from the S.A.A., and at the recent A.G.M. affiliation fees were increased to 60 o. per member.
-The walks report told of a variety of trips with one or two cancellations. There was also a rumour that a certain lady member had a casually draped hand on John Fox's knee thraughout a certain walk report. It's not clear whether John was for, against, or abstaining, but I shall keep you posted.
+Federation report told of a problem of non member clubs attending S. & R. functions (they are not covered by F.B.W.'s insurance for one thing). There is a draft track marking standard available for review from the S.A.A., and at the recent A.G.M. affiliation fees were increased to 60 c. per member.
+The walks report told of a variety of trips with one or two cancellations. There was also a rumour that a certain lady member had a casually draped hand on John Fox's knee throughout a certain walk report. It's not clear whether John was for, against, or abstaining, but I shall keep you posted.
 There was no general business, so after announcements, the meeting closed at 9.03 p m.
-* * * * * * * *
-SOCIAL NOTES.
+====SOCIAL NOTES====
-by Christine Kirkby. OCTOBER:
+by Christine Kirkby
-On 19th, Members' Own Slides. Please bring along a selection of your slides from any recent trips - local or further afield.
-October 21st - 50th Anniversary Dinner at the Menzies Hotel.
+__**OCTOBER:**__
-th Anniversary Reunion at Pennant Hills Scout Camp on 22nd and 23rd October.
+  * 19th, Members' Own Slides. Please bring along a selection of your slides from any recent trips - local or further afield.
-"Tallong to Victoria" - slides by Ian Olsen on 26th October.
+  * October 21st - 50th Anniversary Dinner at the Menzies Hotel.
-Ian and his wife Sue spent several weekends walking from Tallong to the Clyde River. From the Clyde River to Victoria they spent six weeks during last summer. Come and see their slides of some of those cool mountain streams.
+  * 50th Anniversary Reunion at Pennant Hills Scout Camp on 22nd and 23rd October.
-NOVEMBER:
+  * "Tallong to Victoria" - slides by Ian Olsen on 26th October. Ian and his wife Sue spent several weekends walking from Tallong to the Clyde River. From the Clyde River to Victoria they spent six weeks during last summer. Come and see their slides of some of those cool mountain streams.
-On 16th November the Pieroth Wine Company will visit us for some wine tasting. Bring a glass. You may be tempted to purchase some wine.
-"Slides of the North Coast" - taken by Jack Debert, Foundation President, are featured on 23rd November. Ian Debert, Jack's son, has collected and compiled his father's slides of the north coast, including seven l of Gloucester Tops.
+**__NOVEMBER:__**
-Brian Hart and Frank Reberts recently holidayed at Frazer Island, Come along and see the results of their trip - November 30th.
+  * On 16th November the Pieroth Wine Company will visit us for some wine tasting. Bring a glass. You may be tempted to purchase some wine.
-There is room for plenty of tents, either on the grassed area or further away in the bush. On the grassed areas are established fireplaces which the camp manager would prefer us
+  * "Slides of the North Coast" - taken by Jack Debert, Foundation President, are featured on 23rd November. Ian Debert, Jack's son, has collected and compiled his father's slides of the north coast, including several of Gloucester Tops.
-to used He realises other cooking fires will be established
+  * Brian Hart and Frank Reberts recently holidayed at Frazer Island. Come along and see the results of their trip - November 30th.
-but he requests that we use the firewood Provided and not the wood lying on the ground, as this is part of the natural bush setting to be left intact. The firewood will be mainly packing cases, which we intend to have broken up ready for use. (Perhaps some people coming by car would like to bring a tomahawk in case it's needed.)
-We have hired a large kitchen area; this area could. be used also for a meeting area if it should rain.
+**50th Anniversary Reunion Camp**
+BOY SCOUT CAMP, END OF POMONA STREET, PENNANT HILLS ON 22nd AND 23rd OCTOBER.
+This area has been chosen for our Reunion because of central location, its bushland setting, its amphitheatre and camp fire area, and its dormitory accommodation.
+There is room for plenty of tents, either on the grassed area or further away in the bush. On the grassed areas are established fireplaces which the camp manager would prefer us to use. He realises other cooking fires will be established but he requests that we use the firewood provided and __not__ the wood lying on the ground, as this is part of the natural bush setting to be left intact. The firewood will be mainly packing cases, which we intend to have broken up ready for use. (Perhaps some people coming by car would like to bring a tomahawk in case it's needed.)
+We have hired a large kitchen area; this area could be used also for a meeting area if it should rain.
 Limited dormitory accommodation is available, but please let me know in advance if you need it.
-September, 1977.
-THE SIDNEY DUSFELLTER
+There is limited parking just outside the camp area, but most cars will be in Pomona Street, its cross-road Cavendish Street, nearby Albion Street, etc. Those who wish to come by train have about a half mile walk from either Pennant Hills or Thornleigh Stations. (As everyone has street directories, I feel no map is needed here.)
-Pages.
-BOY SCOUT CAMP END OF POMONA STREET PENDANT HILLS
-ON
-nd AND 2 rd OCTOBER.
-This area has been chosen for our Reunion because of central location, its bushland setting, its amphitheatre camp fire area, and its dormitory accommodation.
-its and
-There is limited parking just outside the camp area,
-but most cars will be in Pomona Street, its orossroad Street, nearby Albion Street, etc. Those. who wish to
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-train have about a half mile walk from either Pennant Hills or Thornleigh Stations.- (As everyone has street directories, I feel no map is needed here.)
 The camp fire will be on Saturday night.
 Please bring mugs for the supper to be provided; also torches for reading the song sheets. We hope most people will stay overnight. On Sunday we will probably have our now traditional damper-making competition (flour will be provided). Should you be feeling energetic the adjoining Pennant Hills Park makes a worthwhile day's bush walk. Others may like to go on a day-walk on Sunday in the Cowan area. (A leader will make himself/herself known on Saturday night at the campfire.)
-If you have any campfire items, please see or phone
-Bob Younger (57-1158) or just present yourself on the night.
+If you have any campfire items, please see or phone Bob Younger (57-1158) or just present yourself on the night.
-If you would like to help with wood gathering and chopping, or cooking supper on the night, please give me - a ring (86-6263). Please contact me also if you need transport, or have any query.
-We hope to see every member - past, present and future - *T1 their families and friends at this Reunion.
+If you would like to help with wood gathering and chopping, or cooking supper on the night, please give me a ring (86-6263). Please contact me also if you need transport, or have any query.
-We hope to see almost as many at our Anniversary Dinner on Friday, 21st October. (The green form in July's magazine gives full details.) Please get your money in
-soon.
+We hope to see every member - past, present and future - and their families and friends at this Reunion.
-Helen Gray.
+We hope to see almost as many at our Anniversary Dinner on Friday, 21st October. (The green form in July's magazine gives full details.) Please get your money in soon.
-and Committee.
-PagoS, TH13 SYDNEY BUSHIV.A.LICOR Soptombor, 1977
+Helen Gray and Committee.
+====PADDYMADE====
 Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear.
-CLOTHING FOR ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
-Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed
+**CLOTHING FOR ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES**
-nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord
+  * Pouch Parka: Pullover type hooded jacket in proofed nylon. Front zip pocket and zip at throat. Draw cord in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket. Weight 8ozs.
-in hem. So compact it fits into its own pocket.
+  * 'Eidex' hooded oilskin zip front parkas, considered by experienced walkers to be an indispoensible item of their gear. Weight 11b 7ozs. Improved model, made to Paddy's specifications. All sizes.
-Weight Pots.
+  * Everything for the 'well dressed' bushwalker... heavy wool shirts, wind jackets, duvets, overpants, string singlets, bush hats, webbing belts, etc.
-Ticiex' hooded oilskin zip front parkas, considered
+**BUNYIP RUCKSACK**
-by experienced walkers to be an ind'iJoensible
+This 'shaped' rucksack is excellent for children. Use-full day pack. Weight 14ozs.
-item of their gear. Weight 11b 7ozs. Improved
+**SENIOR RUCKSACK**
-model, made to Paddy's specifications. All sizes.
+A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1.5lbs.
-Everything for the 'well dressed' bushArdlker
+**BUSHMAN RUCKSACK**
-heavy woo/ shirts, wine jackets, duvets,
+Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30lbs. 2 pocket model l.25 lbs. 3 pocket model 1.5 lbs.
-overpants, string sloglets, bush h_rts,
-webbing belts etc.
+**PIONEER RUCKSACK**
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+Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 2.25lbs.
-BUNYIP RUCKSACK
-This 'shaped' rucksack is excellent for children. Use- full day pack. Weight 14ozs.
+**KIANDRA MODEL**
-SENIOR RUCKSACK A single pocket, shaped rucksack. Suitable for overnight camping. Weight 1%lbs.
+Hooded bag. Extra well filled. Very compact. Approx 3.75lbs
-BUSHMAN RUCKSACK
-Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30lbs. 2 pocket model lYalbs. 3 pocket model
+**HOTHAM MODEL**
-PIONEER RUCKSACK
+Super warm box quilted. Added leg room. Approx 4.5lbs
-Extra large bag with four external pockets and will earry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 2%lbs.
-KIANDRA MODEL
+**SUPER LIGHT MODEL**
-Hooded bag. Extra well
+Half the weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5.5" dia. 2lbs.
-filled. Very compact.
-Approx
+Everything for the bushwaiker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods.
-HOTHAM MODEL
-Super warm box quilted. Added leg
+LIVERPOOL ST, SYDNEY - 20-2686 61-7215
-room.
-Approx
+====REMINISCENCES OF THINGS====
-SUPER LIGHT MODEL
+by Owen Marks.
-Half the weight and packed size of regular bags. 9" x 5" dia. 2lbs.
-Everything for the bushwaiker, , from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods.
+I have been approached by the co-editor of this magazine to write my reminiscences of things. This puzzled me at first; what were "things"? "Why, things pertaining to the club, of course." I have decided not to write of feats of bushwalking endurance because I would tend to bore you. Instead, I shall write of things; things that gave pleasure, things that go wrong, things that people will remember as long as there are campfires to encourage the loquatious loungers in fact, Memorable Things.
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-LIVERPOOL Si.- SY - 20-2686 61-7215
-Pag THE SYDNEY BUSHWAIKER September, 1977.
- *
-REMINISOBNCES OF THINGS.
-_ by Owen Marks.
-I have been approached by the coeditor of this magazine to write my reminiscences of things, This puzzled me at first; what were "things"? "Why, things pertaining to the club, of course." I have decided not to write of feats of bushwalking endurance because I would tend to bore you. Instead, I shall write of things; things that i:ave pleasure, things that go wrong, things that people will remember as long as there are campfires to encourage the loquatious loungers in fact, Memorable Things.
 My first Thing with the club was on a test walk in the Grose Valley.
 It was pouring and I decided to camp away from the main party so that a call of nature in the middle of the night would only necessitate me to go to the fly of my tent and no further, if you know what T mean. I was not alone in my ideas. The famous bludger Jimmy Callaway, without a tent, shared mine, and we both deemed it a highly sensible arrangement. Alas, when a few months later before the Committee, my camping alone was taken as a sign of my unsociaility. I was too timid to say the real reason why I camped alone away from the main party; and to this day,' can't remember what I gave as the reason; it may have been my snoring. - That same committee meeting I was asked -"Why did you throw a banana skin out of the train window?" On that self same trip to Blue Gum, I was -munching on a banana and the train was whizzing over a gully and I threw. it out in a beautiful curve with deadly accuracy into a jumble of lantana. Gone but not forgotten. Committee member "Would you throw a banana peel out of your lounge room window?" Of course I would; in fact I have for all of my life. Still a new prospective must say nothing and eventually I became a member.
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 I suppose it was the Queens Birthday weekend, For a lark I decided to place a "No Parking" sign on the top of the Castle which vas to be visited by the Minister of Lands in a helicopter later that month. It weighed a bit and- what with rushing to swap cars, etc. I inadvertantly,left my sleeping bag behind. Time for bed and nothing to sleep on or in, Neville Page gave me his only jumper to put my legs in, Judy Simpson gave me her spencer to lie on and between two bulky sleeping b-g s occupied byLinda and her husband In CamPbell, a nice Yorkshire couple (I wonder where they are now?) and all night they had to squeeze me. Unfortunately every time they relaxed into deep sleep they rolled away and left me out in the cola. I'd have to punch them and they would recommence their squeezing. By morning we were all exhausted, it was years before they forgave me.
 Wilf Hilder has never forgiven me. He had-to go all the way to the Castle the following weekend and remove the sign.
-Page l, THE SYD1TEY BUSHV.rALIC7R. September, 1977.
 I remember too a series of stubborn Things. One hot Sunday I decided to go on Jack Gentles walk in the Waterfall area. Twelve years ago it was - in my younger days. It was cold -hen I set out from Bondi by bus to Central Railway, so I did up my top shirt button. I looked funny so I put on a tie to make the whole complete. I must mention that in those days I had an excess of white shirts due to an eccentric boss
 who would sling me his hand-me-downs after wearing them for 5 or 6 times. That was why I was wearing a white shirt and tio on a bushwalk. I set out and Jack Gentle kept on looking at me and said nothing. It got hotter and hotter and I heard whispers of the chap in the rear who was still wearing a tie. This made me keep it on more so. I kept on just waiting to see what they would say. Morning tea was coming up and I was being told in a hinting way about the art of dressing and being at peace with the bush in spirit, harmony was mentioned. Anyway I was finally approached. by a member of the party and informed that it is not necessary to wear a tie in the bush. I thought to myself next time out I will carry an unibrella.
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 nervous wreck, which I was by then, but in truth the demon drink was taking its toll. I had reached what Chaucer would say was "pale drunk". The first question was "Where is your Water Board Permit?" They were the good old days, when all walkers were just being aware of such liabilities,
 but the prompter of such a question was in fact a Ranger from the Water Board himself. Lady Luck was on my side we were on the watershed, or
-to put it more succinctly, on the yellow area of the map. What is more, our heroine fell off the map into an uncoloured section of bush. Next
+to put it more succinctly, on the yellow area of the map. What is more, our heroine fell off the map into an uncoloured section of bush. Next question, "Who was with her when she fell". Naturally I said I was.
-Page j THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER SepteMbor, 1977.
-question, "Who was with her when she fell". Naturally I said I was.
 "Any witnesses?" shocked me. Me? Suspected of murder? Yes, folks it's true. I mentioned that Dorothy Pike was there too, so I was off their,
 list. In fact I started to vomit and the police just ignored me from thereon.
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 to come along. NO ripple soles of course.
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-Page 13. THE SYDNEY BUSHNAIKER September, 1977.
-DAVID COTTON'S PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP AND BEE WALK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 24TH AND 25TH SEPTEMBER 19711 TO BE HELD AT GLENBIRNIE ORCHARD DAEKES FO1I4T
+====DAVID COTTON'S PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP AND BEE WALK====
-SATURDAY:- PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP. This will be ran on a continuous basis, come along whenever you like.
+SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 24TH AND 25TH SEPTEMBER 19711
-The work to be covered will be basic black and white or monochrome procedures including basic photographic principles, film 'processing and making prints- and enlargements..
+TO BE HELD AT GLENBIRNIE ORCHARD DAEKES FO1I4T
-The processing of black and -white photography is not difficult or expensive, the chemicals used are simple to prepare and are not particularly hazardous when used with care. It is easy, lots of. good fun and an ideal way to improve one '6 photographic technique.
+**SATURDAY:-** PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP. This will be ran on a continuous basis, come along whenever you like. The work to be covered will be basic black and white or monochrome procedures including basic photographic principles, film processing and making prints - and enlargements.
+The processing of black and white photography is not difficult or expensive, the chemicals used are simple to prepare and are not particularly hazardous when used with care. It is easy, lots of good fun and an ideal way to improve one's photographic technique.
 Cost will be $1 per person to cover cost of material, children free. Children are most welcome to attend this workshop and will be shown how to process their own photographs.
-Special note, persons with sensitive hands should bring a Tair of rubber gloves.
-SATURDAY EVENING:- CAMP FIRE AND BAR-B-CUE.
+Special note, persons with sensitive hands should bring a pair of rubber gloves.
-SUNDAY:- BEE WALK.
-This will start at 9.30 a m. with a short discussion on honey bees, with a beehive inspection at 10.15, followed by morning tea which will be provided 5 brown bread, butter and honey in the comb fresh from the hive.
+**SATURDAY EVENING:-** CAMP FIRE AND BAR-B-CUE.
+**SUNDAY:-** BEE WALK.  This will start at 9.30 a m. with a short discussion on honey bees, with a beehive inspection at 10.15, followed by morning tea which will be provided 5 brown bread, butter and honey in the comb fresh from the hive.
 After morning tea a short bushwalk of about 3- 4 km will be undertaken down O'Hare's Creek, stopping for lunch at a pleasant spot along the way.
-HOW TO GET TO DARKES FOREST:-
-Travel south along the Princes Highway through Waterfall, following the old highway (do not take the Expressway). The turn-off to Darkes Forest is about 15 km south of Waterfall or about 6 km past the Stanwell Park turn-off.: Gleribirnie Orchard is the first farm on the right hand side about 3 km west from the highway on the Darkes Forest Road.
+HOW TO GET TO DARKES FOREST:-  Travel south along the Princes Highway through Waterfall, following the old highway (do not take the Expressway). The turn-off to Darkes Forest is about 15 km south of Waterfall or about 6 km past the Stanwell Park turn-off.: Gleribirnie Orchard is the first farm on the right hand side about 3 km west from the highway on the Darkes Forest Road.
 FOR FURTHER DETAILS SiIM DAVID COTTON IN THE CLUDROGH-
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+====EARLY DAYS AT AYERS ROCK AND SURROUNDS (FROM OUR DIARIES)====
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-Page1.5., THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER September, 1977.
-EARLY DAYS AT AYERS ROCK AND SURROUNDS.
-FROM OUR DIARIES
 by Alice Wyborn.
-We had just looked at Bill Peach on T.V. in his Central Australian
-Journey, with its ma-e'ses of people and vehicles, and our thoughts turned
+We had just looked at Bill Peach on T.V. in his Central Australian Journey, with its masses of people and vehicles, and our thoughts turned to our own first visit there, a lonely and mysterious place by comparison, and straightway decided to read up our old diaries, hence the following -
- to our own first visit there, a lonely and mysterious place by comparison,
-and straightway decided to read up our old diaries, hence the following
+Gutters were awash, up to ten feet wide in places, as we entered Alice Springs, and the townspeople were jubilant the first rain had fallen since a shower in March, and it was now August 9th, 1954.
-Gutters were awash, up to ten feet wide in places, as we entered Alice Springs, and the ti nspeople were jubilant the first rain had fallen since a shower in March, and it was now August 9th, 1954.
-We had camped the previous night at Connor Well, sixty miles north
+We had camped the previous night at Connor Well, sixty miles north of "Alice", where rain was falling heavily. It had started with a drizzle as we came down the bitumen from Barrow Creek, and the further south we went, the heavier it became, and we saw many kangaroos on the sides of the road licking the water from the bitumen.
-of "Alice", where rain was falling heavily. It had started with a drizzle
-we came down the bitumen from Barrow Creek, and the further south We went, the heavier it became, and we saw many kangaroos on the sides of the road licking the water from the bitumen.
 We had plans for several trips from "Alice", but now needed to wait at least three days before venturing off onto dirt roads, so the next few days were spent in preparations, and especially making arrangements for our trip to Ayers Rock, for which we had to obtain a permit from the Native Affairs Office, and also organise petrol supplies.
-The proposed round trip would take us from "Alice" to Ayers Rock,
-Mt. Olga, Curtain Springs, Ernabella, Musgrave Ranges, through Mulga Park, Kenmore Park, to Kulgera on the main road south, where we could buy petrol for the return to "Alice", so we had to have sufficient for approximately seven hundred-(700) miles. When we left on the trip, we carried with us a total of 35 gallons, and arranged to pick ul-) a further 10 gallons at Curtain Springs for the last part through to KulEora.
+The proposed round trip would take us from "Alice" to Ayers Rock, Mt. Olga, Curtain Springs, Ernabella, Musgrave Ranges, through Mulga Park, Kenmore Park, to Kulgera on the main road south, where we could buy petrol for the return to "Alice", so we had to have sufficient for approximately seven hundred (700) miles. When we left on the trip, we carried with us a total of 35 gallons, and arranged to pick up a further 10 gallons at Curtain Springs for the last part through to Kulgera.
 When that was all organised, we went out to Standley Chasm and Hermansburg Mission. Here we met Pastor Gross, who allowed us to leave our car in his garage while we went off to Palm Valley. The blacks all turned out to give us a sendoff, all laughing heartily at our shorts and shirts and rucksacs. It was a warm day as we started off along the sandy bed of the Finke River, and we were glad to stop and drink from our water bottles several times.
-After several days exploring Palm Valley we returned to the Mission where Pastor Gross suggested a round trip back to "Alice" via Missionary Plains, Haasts Bluff and Areyonga. This gave us some spectacular scenery, with views of Goss' Range and 4,955 ft. Mt. Ziel. All this was through the Native Reserve of Areyonga, for which we had no permit, but Pastor Gross offered to take that responsibility0 After crossing Missionary Plains cn a very sandy track, we came into better country, where we enjoyed a couple of days of exploring and photography,
-Pushing on, :WC stopped at a very confusing part of the track, where
+After several days exploring Palm Valley we returned to the Mission where Pastor Gross suggested a round trip back to "Alice" via Missionary Plains, Haasts Bluff and Areyonga. This gave us some spectacular scenery, with views of Goss' Range and 4,955 ft. Mt. Ziel. All this was through the Native Reserve of Areyonga, for which we had no permit, but Pastor Gross offered to take that responsibility.  After crossing Missionary Plains on a very sandy track, we came into better country, where we enjoyed a couple of days of exploring and photography.
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-we noticed a small caravan in the scrub. Dogs barked, and an aboriginal lady and little girl came out. We had an interesting talk, as the lady was Mrs. Albert Namatjira, and her small grand-daughter. Albert was in "Alice", she told us, and later we did see him there.
+Pushing on, we stopped at a very confusing part of the track, where we noticed a small caravan in the scrub. Dogs barked, and an aboriginal lady and little girl came out. We had an interesting talk, as the lady was Mrs. Albert Namatjira, and her small grand-daughter. Albert was in "Alice", she told us, and later we did see him there.
-Back to "Alice" again and a final packing before leaving late the next afternoon on the road south through Heavitree Gap on our way to the "Rock", on the waxmest day since our arrival.
-A. blow-out on a front tyre 56 miles out, decided us to camp for the
+Back to "Alice" again and a final packing before leaving late the next afternoon on the road south through Heavitree Gap on our way to the "Rock", on the warmest day since our arrival.  A blow-out on a front tyre 56 miles out, decided us to camp for the night. Up early next morning, we saw several camels, including a mother
-night. Up early next morning, we saw several camels, including a mother
+with two young ones, and spent some time taking photos, the young ones being very elusive, clinging close to Mum, while we tried to get them to move a little way from her.
-with two young ones, and spent some time taking photos, the young ones being very elusive, clinging close to Yium, while we tried to get them to move a little way from her.
-At Erldunda Station we asked directions, and found our road left the
+At Erldunda Station we asked directions, and found our road left the main road a mile past Acacia Well. During the afternoon we had our first view of the impressive Mt. Connor, and saw the turn-off to Mulga Park Station.  Going on another nine miles, decided we were on the wrong road, and turned back to the Mulga Park Junction. The "road" of course, was only a two-wheel track in parts, and along this section we had fun when a huge camel dived out of the bush immediately in front of us and trotted on for two miles. No amount of horn-blowing shifted him from the track, until suddenly he swerved, and with a fierce look at us, took off into the scrub again.
-main road a mile past Acacia Well. During the afternoon we had our first
-view of the impressive Mt. Connor, and saw the turn-off to Mulga Park
+We camped that night about sixteen miles past Curtain Springs. The road here was fair and graded and we ran in over the spinifex to a little rocky knoll, in order to get photos of the "Rock" early in the morning. This we did, stopping several times as the light changed, finally reaching Maggie Springs when the sun was well up. After exploring round here, and filling the water containers, we made the trip round the Rock and started out for the Olgas.
-Station. Going on another nine miles, decided we were on the wrong road, and turned back to the Mulga Park Junction. The "road" of course, was only a two-wheel trmck in parts, and along this section we had fun when a huge camel dived out of the bush immediately in front of us and trotted
-on for two miles. No amount of horn-blowing shifted him from the track, until suddenly he swerved, and with a fierce look at us, took off into the sera again.
+Here the track became sandy and rocky in places, twisting around to avoid two sandhills. The distance was 30 miles, much longer than today's straight wide road. Unfortunately, about half way along, we broke a back spring leaf on the car, so camped the night while Allan put in a new one. We carried a good supply of spare parts, as we were on a five month's trip around Australia, and in those days it was a real necessity to be well prepared. We also carried sealed containers of emergency food and water in case we were held up for any length of time in the outback. Fortunately this did not happen and our box of food was not opened until we were in South Australia and on our way home.
-We camped that night about sixteen miles past Curtain Springs. The road here was fair and graded and we ran in over the spinifex to a little
-rocky knoll, in order to get photos of the "Rock" oaTly in the morning. This we did, stopping several times as the light changed, finally reaching Maggie Springs when the sun was well up. After exploring round here, and filling the water containers, we made the trip round the Rock and started out for the Olgas.
+The weather had turned very warm and heat haze shimmered over the plains as we reached a campsite at the Olgas, and were surprised to find there a party of Adelaide Bushwalkers. The next couple of days we enjoyed their company and one night, a great campfire. The days were spent exploring, and on one very hot day Allan went off to climb the largest of the small peaks on the left at the top of the Amphitheatre, with the object of taking some allround photos. I stayed in camp to do washing and some cooking, and I well remember the five cups of tea Allan drank on his return to camp!
-Here the track became sandy and rocky in places, twisting around to avoid two sandhills. The distance was 30 miles, much longer than today's
-straight wide road. Unfortunately, about half way along, we broke a back spring leaf on the car, so camped the night while Allan put in a new one. We carried a good supply of spare parts, as we were on a five month's
+Next day we started back to Ayers Rock after putting in petrol from one of the drums. We had two of these with special screw top fittings and two similar for water (one of which was our emergency water) which we had brought from home. We also carried two 4-gallon tins for petrol, borrowed from the garage in "Alice". In order to have sufficient room in our Vanguard car (the old humpback vintage) we had removed the back seat and squab - this provided good space for all our drums, spare parts, etc. as well as ordinary camping gear.
-trip around Australia, and in those days it was a real necessity to be
-well prepared. We also carried sealed containers of emergency food and
+We stopped for tea waiting on sunset pictures before going on to camp on the southern side of the Rock. We didn't need a tent at all on this part of our trip, and the evenings were delightful after the heat of the day. Early next morning we were away for more sunrise pictures, then back to Maggie Springs to fill the water containers, and while doing so, the Adelaide people came through in their utility and small truck on the way home. Next day we spent exploring the Rook and climbed the ridge in scorching heat. We hugged the rock for shade to camp and eat the evening meal during which we heard on our radio that Sydney had experienced its hottest August day for years with a temperature of 86 degrees.
-water in case we were held up for any length of time in the outback.
-Fortunately this did not happen and OUT box of food was not opened until we were in South Australia and on our way home.
+During our wanderings we saw many emus including a mother with chicks, but no kangaroos.
-The weather had turned very warm and heat haze shimmered over the
-plains as we reached a campsite at the Olgas, and were cirprised to find there a party of Adelaide Bushe:alkers. The next cour10, of days we
+On our way back we called at Curtain Springs Station to pick up our ten gallons of petrol as arranged, and were invited to stay the night, and after a delicious meal spent a pleasant evening talking with the people there.
-enjoyed their company and one night, a great campfire. The days were spent exploring, and on one very hot day Allan went off to climb the largest of the small peaks on the left at the top of the Amphitheatre,
+Next day, just before reaching Mulga Park, and where the road was particularly narrow and sandy, we rounded a bend, and as we did so a huge (or so it seemed) aboriginal appeared in front of us as he rose from a squatting position at the side of the track. He was dressed in only a ragged khaki shirt and had a large cardboard box on his head and was carrying two spears. In the shock of the moment we didn't stop immediately, and then saw more men, women and several children, all carrying containers and spears, further in the bush, evidently on walkabout from one of the cattle stations or Ernabella Mission further south. They made no sound, and just stared, apparently as surprised to see us as we were to see them. When we finally collected our wits and stopped, thinking we could offer them some food or sweets, they had disappeared, and though we looked hard, no sign of them was visible. On the other hand, we were a bit worried, as we were the only travellers on a very lonely road.
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-THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER September, 1977.
+There was no one at the homestead when we called at Mulga Park, and back on the road we had a puncture - a nail - probably picked up in the station yard. Allan was also having trouble with our camera jamming, so the rest of the afternoon was spent fixing both. We finally camped late after another hot day.
-with the object of taking some allround photos. I stayed in camp to do Lhing and some cooking, and I well remember the five cups of tea Allan drank on his return to camp!
-Next day we started back to Ayers Rock after putting in petrol from one of the drums. We had two of these with special screw top fittings and two similar for water (one of which was our emergency water) which we had brought from home. We also carried two 4gallon tins for petrol, borrowed from the garage in "Alice". In order to have sufficient room in OUT Vanguard car (the old humpback vintage) we had removed the back seat and squab this sijrovided good space for all our drums, spare parts, etc0 as well as ordinary camping gear.
+On towards Ernabella Mission, not in view from the road as it is about four miles in, we met a truck driven by a wbite man and carrying several aboriginal girls and men. They had a good laugh when after asking where we were going, Allan replied, "To Sydney, via Darwin, the Kimberleys and Perth".
-We stopped for tea waiting on sunset pictures before going on to 7 -n
-camp on the southern side of the Rock. We didn't need a tent at all on this part of our trip, and the evenings were delightful after the heat of the day.
-Early next morning we were away for more sunrise pictures, then back to Maggie Springs to fill the water containers, and -while doing so, the Adelaide people came through in their utility and small truck on the way home. Next day we spent exploring the Rook and climbed the ridge in scorching heat. We hugged the rock for shade to camp and eat the evening meal during which we heard on our radio that Sydney had experienced its hottest August day for years with a temperature of 86 degrees.
-During our wanderings we saw many emus includin a mother with chicks, but no kangaroos.
-On our way back we called at Curtain Springs Station to pick up our ten gallons of petrol as arranged, and were invited to stay the night, and after a delicious meal spent a pleasant evenin talking with the people there.
-Next day, just before reaching Mulga Park, and where the road was particularly narrow and sandy, we rounded a bend, and as we did so a
-huge (or so it seemed) aboriginal appeared in front of us as he rose from a squatting position at the side of the track. He was d4essed in only a ragged. khaki shirt and had a large cardboard. box on his head andwas carrying two spears. In the shock of the moment we didn't stop immediately, and then saw more men, women and several children, all carrying containers and spears, further in the bush, evidently on walkabout from one of the cattle stations or Ernabella EiQsion further south. They made no sound,. and just stared, apparently as surprised to see us as we were to see them. When we finally collected our wits and stopped, thinking we could offer them some food or sweets, they had disappeared, and though we looked hard, no sign of them was visible. On the other hand, we were a bit worried, as we were the only travellers on a very lonely road.
-There was no one at the homestead when we called at Mulga Park, and
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-back on the road we had a puncture - a nail - probably picked up in the station yard. :Allhn was also having trouble with our camera jamming, so the rest of the afternoon was spent fixing both. We finally camped late after another hot day.
-On towards Ernabella Mission, not in view from the road as it is about four miles in, we met a truck driven by a wbite man and carrying several aboriginal girls and men. They had a good laugh when after. asking where we were going, Allan replied, "To Sydney, via Darwin, the KiMberleys and. Perth".
 The country in this area was very park-like and pretty with many flowers, white, yellow and purple along the road. In fact, the road itself was just like a garden bed with two tyre tracks running through it. The Musgrave Ranges, while not spectacular, made a pleasing background. There were plenty of rabbits about but most showed signs of myxamatosis, but again, no kangaroos were seen.
-We camped ten miles before Kenmore Park, and in the morning met Mrs. Litchfield at the homestead before going on to KulGera. Here we
-filled up with petrol for the journey back to "Alice", and we were on the main highway again.
+We camped ten miles before Kenmore Park, and in the morning met Mrs. Litchfield at the homestead before going on to Kulgera. Here we filled up with petrol for the journey back to "Alice", and we were on the main highway again.
-We camped just before Erldunda Station and next day enjoyed the
-hospitality of Mr. & -Mrs. Staines, who owned the property. They showed
+We camped just before Erldunda Station and next day enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. & Mrs. Staines, who owned the property. They showed  us over the lovely homestead and we learnt the station, a large one, had been in operation for 75 years.
-us over the lovely homestead and we learnt the station, a large one, had been in operation for 75 years.
-We arrived back in "Alice" with oil leaking from the sump on the car, so the next two days Allan spent overhaulinc the car generally, while I did the washing and stocked up with food before turning north to continue our trip.
+We arrived back in "Alice" with oil leaking from the sump on the car, so the next two days Allan spent overhauling the car generally, while I did the washing and stocked up with food before turning north to continue our trip.
 Altogether a delightful visit to the Centre, and we were lucky to see it all so unspoiled. Next time we visited the "Rock", ten years later, the National Park had been established, and tourists were already invading the area in increasing numbers.
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-BEST WISHES from his hushw&king friends to Gordon Lee, who is recuperating with relatives at Newcastle after breaking his log in a skiing accident.
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+BEST WISHES from his bushwalking friends to Gordon Lee, who is recuperating with relatives at Newcastle after breaking his leg in a skiing accident.
-BUSHWALKER BOB.,
-"No, he doesn't think hers Tarzan. Just hates wet feet!
+* * * * * * * * *
-Wi.L73 FOR OCTOBER.
-by Len Newland.
+**BUSHWALKER BOB**
-(Ph. 432419 (B)).
-Test Walks.
+(Image Missing)
-Actually, this month is so full of test walks that I might have been better off having a section for non-test walks rather than. the usual format. However, we'll carry on with the usual format,
-First 1.1.,1 is Victor Lewin's Budawangs base camp, which includes one DAY test wElK. This is becoming a regular feature on our program
+"No, he doesn't think he's Tarzan. Just hates wet feet!
-and includes a view of the sunset shadow of Pigeonhouse on the
-horizon, a trip to the flat top of the Castle, and for the first time, a trip down Pigeonheuse Creek. This occurs on October 17 2 8c3.'
+====WALKS FOR OCTOBER====
-On the same weekend, Joan Rigby introduces a trip on the
+by Len Newland. (Ph. 432419(B))
-TUTOS River, an area unfamiliar to me.
- On the following weekend, Hans Beck takes a trip down south,
+__Test Walks__
-starting and finishing at Hilltop, and passing by way of the Nattai River, MacArthur's Flat (did you see that long-titled show on TV where MacArthur of Sheep industry fame berates the shipping clerk because he actually ordred 20,000 barrels of rum and ONE sheep?) and Starlight's Trail.
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+Actually, this month is so full of test walks that I might have been better off having a section for non-test walks rather than the usual format. However, we'll carry on with the usual format.
-October 14915 & 16 sees Victor Lewin again, this time with
-his trip from Hartley Vale (between Bell & Mt. Victoria, and very hard to find) to Bluegum forest and thence to Blaukheath. An interesting walk, and with the NPWS restrictions, one of the few Club walks to pass thru Bluegum, TAtich is beatiful and has a history of Club interest
+First up is Victor Lewin's Budawangs base camp, which includes one DAY test walk. This is becoming a regular feature on our program and includes a view of the sunset shadow of Pigeonhouse on the horizon, a trip to the flat top of the Castle, and for the first time, a trip down Pigeonheuse Creek. This occurs on October 1, 2 & 3.
+On the same weekend, Joan Rigby introduces a trip on the Turos River, an area unfamiliar to me.
+On the following weekend, Hans Beck takes a trip down south, starting and finishing at Hilltop, and passing by way of the Nattai River, MacArthur's Flat (did you see that long-titled show on TV where MacArthur of Sheep industry fame berates the shipping clerk because he actually ordred 20,000 barrels of rum and ONE sheep?) and Starlight's Trail.
+October 14, 15 & 16 sees Victor Lewin again, this time with his trip from Hartley Vale (between Bell & Mt. Victoria, and very hard to find) to Bluegum forest and thence to Blackheath. An interesting walk, and with the NPWS restrictions, one of the few Club walks to pass thru Bluegum, which is beautiful and has a history of Club interest
 and caretaking.
-Sunday 16th has two test 'walks, the first being another trip
-to Bluegum forest, starting and finishing at Govett's Leap. Leader
+Sunday 16th has two test walks, the first being another trip to Bluegum forest, starting and finishing at Govett's Leap. Leader of this one is John Fox, whom we hope is fit after his recent illness. The other is my own walk from Woodford down a rarely visited and extremely beautiful section of Glenbrook Creek, finishing at Springwood. Contact me for train times.
-of this one is John Fox, whom we hope is fit after his recent illness. The other is my own walk from Woodford down a rarely visited and extremely beautiful section of Glenbrook Creek, finishing at Sioringwood. Contact me for train times.
-On the last weekend of October, we have another Budawangs trip, led by Charlie Brown, starting from Yadboro flat, and going out to
+On the last weekend of October, we have another Budawangs trip, led by Charlie Brown, starting from Yadboro flat, and going out to Monolith valley and Corang Peak. I suspect that the Budawangs sketch map may be suitable for this walk.
-Monolith valley and Corang Peak. I suspect that the Budawangs sketch map may be suitable for this walk.
-Finally, Bundeena to Otford coastal walk, with Joe Marton, as
+Finally, Bundeena to Otford coastal walk, with Joe Marton, as a daywalk on Sunday 30th - Royal National Park, close to Sydney.
-a daynwalk on Sunday 30th - Royal National Park, close to Sydney.
-Weekend Walks - both "harder than test standard".
+__Weekend Walks - both "harder than test standard"__
-October 1,2 &3: Peter Harris leads a walk in the Apsley
-wilderness, which I understand contains an element of exploratory flavour.
+October 1,2 & 3: Peter Harris leads a walk in the Apsley wilderness, which I understand contains an element of exploratory flavour.
-October 14, 15 & 16: Peter Harris again, with one of his
-hobby horses - Ettrema Fire trail, which may contain an abseil of not insignificant proportions.
+October 14, 15 & 16: Peter Harris again, with one of his hobby horses - Ettrema Fire trail, which may contain an abseil of not insignificant proportions.
-Day Walks.
-Both of these are on the 9th0 Firstly, Neate's Glen to Evanb Lookout via Junction Rock, in the Blue Mountains, apparently without
+__Day Walks.__
-quite getting to Bluegum Forest. Leader is Errol Sheedy. Latterly, Wentworth Falls' famous Valley of the Waters, led by Kath Brown. Actually, there's not that much water there, altho this may have changed since the rain, but the falls and the rain forest are worth -
-seeing.
+Both of these are on the 9th.  Firstly, Neate's Glen to Evans Lookout via Junction Rock, in the Blue Mountains, apparently without quite getting to Bluegum Forest. Leader is Errol Sheedy. Latterly, Wentworth Falls' famous Valley of the Waters, led by Kath Brown. Actually, there's not that much water there, although this may have changed since the rain, but the falls and the rain forest are worth seeing.
-th Anniversary Celebrations.
-Don't forget (as if you n.-..ed reminding at this stage) that
+__50th Anniversary Celebrations__
-the Club's 50th Anniversary is on on the 21st, 22nd & 23rd, with a Friday night dinner for just $12-i, and a Saturday campfire for nothing. Venue: Fridays an obscure little hotel in an obscure little city, Saturdays Pennant Hills boy scout camp. Just to fill up
-space on this page, I am learning a couple of new jigs and reels on
+Don't forget (as if you need reminding at this stage) that the Club's 50th Anniversary is on on the 21st, 22nd & 23rd, with a Friday night dinner for just $12.5, and a Saturday campfire for nothing. Venue: Friday: an obscure little hotel in an obscure little city, Saturday: Pennant Hills boy scout camp. Just to fill up space on this page, I am learning a couple of new jigs and reels on my bagpipes, which you may be fortunate enough to hear on this auspicious occasion (why are occasions always "auspicious"?). And while I'm advertising, you're expected to help drown out my bad guitar playing at the campfire singalong by raising your however bad voice.
-my bagpipes, which you may be fortunate enough to hear on this auspicious occasion (why are occasions always "auspicious"?). And while I'm advertising, you're expected to help drown out my bad guitar playing at the campfire singalong by raising your however bad voice.