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- | PASS HOPPING IN NEW ZEALAND HOKATIKA TO ARTHUR'S PASS. | + | =====Pass Hopping In New Zealand - Hokatika To Arthur's Pass.===== |
by Christine Austin. | by Christine Austin. | ||
- | " | + | |
- | It seemed a sensible adage, we thought, as we headed for Hokatika, on New Zealand' | + | " |
- | For we had abandoned our Original | + | |
- | Anywaz, back to the present heading to Hokatika in order to attempt the three passes trip to Arthur' | + | For we had abandoned our original |
- | there were no sandflies and the wellknown | + | |
- | in that area. As to the first hope, we were horribly deluded. Hardly had we stepped from the car than the Styx River sandflies began their assault. They were just as vicious as their southern brothers. | + | Anyway, back to the present heading to Hokatika in order to attempt the three passes trip to Arthur' |
- | The Styx River was very swollen and swirled and eddied right down | + | |
- | its short course. This forced us to keep to one bank, which wasn't difficult as we were walking along a very wellmade | + | The Styx River was very swollen and swirled and eddied right down its short course. This forced us to keep to one bank, which wasn't difficult as we were walking along a very well-made |
- | parts of it were so well built that this track could have vied with a | + | |
- | Roman highway. This was the old miners' | + | For a while after lunch, we continued marching along our highway. This gradually disappeared, |
- | For a while after lunch, we continued marching along our highway. This gradually disappeared, | + | |
- | Reaching the top, we gazed at the magnificent view the Wilberforce River to our east and the Taipo to the north. Towering ice falls tottered above wildly steep ridges. The only sound to disturb the serenity was the drone of aeroplanes I think we were under the main air route. | + | Reaching the top, we gazed at the magnificent view the Wilberforce River to our east and the Taipo to the north. Towering ice falls tottered above wildly steep ridges. The only sound to disturb the serenity was the drone of aeroplanes |
- | The return journey looked much more precarious than the ascent. Craig gave me a quick glissading lesson (don't know why I've never done it before). He picked up a sharp looking rock and said, "Stick this in the snow if you get out of control." | + | |
- | the snow and we glided easily to the bottom. What a relaxing | + | The return journey looked much more precarious than the ascent. Craig gave me a quick glissading lesson (don't know why I've never done it before). He picked up a sharp looking rock and said, "Stick this in the snow if you get out of control." |
- | Next day, after circling Lake Browning, we lurched straight over the lip of the pass and wobbled down a very steep moraine slope. The main thing was to have faith in your balance. One step forward would rocket you several metres towards the bottom. Later we read in a book that some adventurous pioneers had actually driven sheep over the pass. It seemed to be-a way of solving the food problems on the west coast gold fields. | + | |
- | believe the unfortunate and astounded sheep were forcibly shoved up and over the pass0 | + | Next day, after circling Lake Browning, we lurched straight over the lip of the pass and wobbled down a very steep moraine slope. The main thing was to have faith in your balance. One step forward would rocket you several metres towards the bottom. Later we read in a book that some adventurous pioneers had actually driven sheep over the pass. It seemed to be a way of solving the food problems on the west coast gold fields. |
- | Tith very battered boots, we skated and slid down to the mighty Wilberforce, | + | |
- | the rivers relatively low, but still some of our river crossings were | + | With very battered boots, we skated and slid down to the mighty Wilberforce, |
- | rather hair raising. was politely informed by Craig that in some ways my being with him was somewhat of a lisbility | + | |
Here I might digress to explain that in many parts of New Zealand (including this area) there are quite a number of huts. These have been built by the Forestry Department and many contain radios. In the event of accident, a rescue could be quickly organised. | Here I might digress to explain that in many parts of New Zealand (including this area) there are quite a number of huts. These have been built by the Forestry Department and many contain radios. In the event of accident, a rescue could be quickly organised. | ||
- | It was at one of these huts that two men we met announced that bad weather | + | |
- | 4....TOW0k4Aik0 N(41^ | + | It was at one of these huts that two men we met announced that bad weather |
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- | April, 1978. | + | |
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER | + | |
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- | Page 5 THE SYDNEY BUSHULKER April, 1978. | + | |
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- | camping that night at Ariel' | + | |
- | We'd only been walking up the Cronin Stream about one hour when, true to our friends' | + | |
- | Irom the Whitehorn Pass the view was a huge jumble of icy peaks. However, the nor' | + | |
- | for ten hours). Later we found a sheltered spot by the river and settled | + | |
We had now entered the Arthurs' | We had now entered the Arthurs' | ||
- | We also arrived at that well-known river, the Waimakareri. Our trip was nearly finished but we decided to have a go at another pass Avalanche. From here you have excellent views of Mt. Rolleston and the Crow Glacier. The former was "only a seven thousand footer" | + | |
- | "Teller | + | We' |
- | Postsg_LEL | + | |
- | This is a fabulous trip. I really | + | "Never mind," I said to Craig. " |
- | * * * * * * * * * * | + | |
- | Lightweight bushwalking | + | __Postscript__ |
- | and camping gear. | + | |
- | NEW- | + | This is a fabulous trip. I really |
- | Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in | + | |
- | _ summer. | + | ---- |
- | Our new 'Supertight' summer weight bags are nearly | + | |
- | Kiandra model: Pillow flap, hooded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweight. | + | =====Paddymade.===== |
- | Hodwm model: | + | |
- | _ | + | Lightweight bushwalking and camping gear. |
- | BUNYIP RUCKSACK | + | |
- | This ishipedi | + | Don't be lumbered with a winter bag in summer. |
- | SENIOR RUCN6ACk. | + | |
- | A single | + | Our new 'Superlight' summer weight bags are nearly |
- | BUSHMAN RUCKSACK | + | |
- | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying.' | + | Kiandra model: Pillow flap, hooded bag. Well filled. Compact, warm and lightweight. |
- | model liAlbs. | + | |
- | PIONEER RUCKSACK | + | Hotham |
- | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40Ibs of camp gear. Weight 2%lbs. | + | |
- | Everything for the bush- walker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking | + | ===Bunyip Rucksack.=== |
- | end freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | + | |
- | ' | + | This ' |
- | 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 | + | ===Senior Rucksack.=== |
- | Two, three or four man. From 33 to 43lbs. Choice of three cloths. | + | |
- | Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. | + | A single |
- | 69 LIVERPOOL ST. SYDNEY | + | |
- | Page 7 THE SYDNEY DUSHWALKER April, 1978. | + | ===Bushman Rucksack.=== |
- | A. A. MILNE GETS BUSHED. | + | |
+ | Has sewn-in curved bottom for extra comfort in carrying. Will hold 30 lbs. 2 pocket model 1 1/4 lbs. 3 pocket model 1 1/2 lbs. | ||
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+ | ===Pioneer Rucksack.=== | ||
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+ | Extra large bag with four external pockets and will carry about 40 lbs of camp gear. Weight 2 1/4 lbs. | ||
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+ | One, two or three man. From 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. No walls. | ||
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+ | ===Wall Tents.=== | ||
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+ | Two, three or four man. From 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lbs. Choice of three cloths. Supplied with nylon cords and overlapped doors. | ||
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+ | Everything for the bushwalker, from blankets and air mattresses, stretchers, boots, compasses, maps, books, stoves and lamps to cooking ware and freeze dried and dehydrated foods. | ||
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+ | Paddy Pallin | ||
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+ | 69 Liverpool St. Sydney. 26-2686 61-7215 | ||
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+ | =====A. A. Milne Gets Bushed.===== | ||
by Barbara Evans. | by Barbara Evans. | ||
- | There was an old walker my grandfather knew, Who had dozens of things which he needed to do, | + | |
- | But his thoughts whirled around like a top in a spin And he never could think where he ought to begin. | + | There was an old walker my grandfather knew,\\ |
- | He was lost in some very dense bush for a week, And he wanted a cave and he needed a creek, | + | Who had dozens of things which he needed to do,\\ |
- | And some wood (for a fire) and some ba*ik (for a bed), But which to find FIRST was the doubt in his head. | + | But his thoughts whirled around like a top in a spin\\ |
- | So he listed the things (with which forests abound) He would need, to survive, until he was found. He thought, "To be lost in the bush is no joke, | + | And he never could think where he ought to begin. |
+ | |||
+ | He was lost in some very dense bush for a week,\\ | ||
+ | And he wanted a cave and he needed a creek,\\ | ||
+ | And some wood (for a fire) and some bark (for a bed),\\ | ||
+ | But which to find FIRST was the doubt in his head. | ||
+ | |||
+ | So he listed the things (with which forests abound)\\ | ||
+ | He would need, to survive, until he was found.\\ | ||
+ | He thought, "To be lost in the bush is no joke,\\ | ||
So first build a fire to make signalling-smoke. | So first build a fire to make signalling-smoke. | ||
- | "My matches are wet, but that's easy to fixs | + | |
- | I'll hunt for two native-style fire-lighting sticks. To make them work right I shall need some stout twine, So for starters I'll look for a stringy-ish vine." | + | "My matches are wet, but that's easy to fix:\\ |
- | He'd just seen a vine on a kurrajong tree, | + | I'll hunt for two native-style fire-lighting sticks.\\ |
- | When he thought, "On my fire I could. brew up some tea. But " | + | To make them work right I shall need some stout twine,\\ |
- | "Now a creek could mean " | + | So for starters I'll look for a stringy-ish vine." |
- | And a trout should be wrapped up in leaves while it cooks." | + | |
- | When he said to himself, " | + | He'd just seen a vine on a kurrajong tree,\\ |
- | "That berries and 'nuts _would | + | When he thought, "On my fire I could brew up some tea.\\ |
- | gather some now and save them for sweet." | + | But " |
- | When he found the first nuts it was getting quite dark, And he thought, " | + | So I'll look for a creek and I' |
- | He had a few bark strips tucked under his arm | + | |
- | When he saw the first stars with a jolt of alarm. | + | "Now a creek could mean " |
- | "I still need a cave as a roof for the night! look for one now in the last of the light." | + | And a trout should be wrapped up in leaves while it cooks." |
- | Do you need to be told he slept under the stars, | + | He'd started to look for a fish-wrapping leaf,\\ |
- | With no twine and no fire and no tea and no bark | + | When he said to himself, " |
- | And no hooks and no trout and no berries or nuts? He simply | + | |
- | And so in the end he did nothing at all, | + | "That berries and nuts would be scrumptious to eat,\\ |
- | But dozed in the bracken | + | I' |
- | Page 8 THE SYDNEY BUSHiliATICER Apri15, 19760 | + | When he found the first nuts it was getting quite dark,\\ |
- | S.B.W. | + | And he thought, " |
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+ | He had a few bark strips tucked under his arm\\ | ||
+ | When he saw the first stars with a jolt of alarm.\\ | ||
+ | "I still need a cave as a roof for the night!\\ | ||
+ | I' | ||
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+ | Do you need to be told he slept under the stars,\\ | ||
+ | With no twine and no fire and no tea and no bark\\ | ||
+ | And no hooks and no trout and no berries or nuts?\\ | ||
+ | He simply SAT WAITING for S. & R. muts. | ||
+ | |||
+ | And so in the end he did nothing at all,\\ | ||
+ | But dozed in the bracken | ||
+ | I think it disgraceful the way he behaved,\\ | ||
+ | He did nothing but dozing until he was saved. | ||
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+ | =====S.B.W. | ||
by Helen Gray. | by Helen Gray. | ||
- | Unlike most reunion weekends, this year's had perfect weather, hot and sunny, Woods Greek had been voted as the venue as a change from our " | + | |
- | The campfire was huge, The fire wood had been enthusiastically felled and collected by the club s pyromaniacs, | + | Unlike most reunion weekends, this year's had perfect weather, hot and sunny. Wood's Creek had been voted as the venue as a change from our " |
- | -It was good to see some of the less active members turning up after missing reunions for the past few years. I think the 50th Anniversary Celebrations have for many renewed interest in club reunions. | + | |
- | Voodis | + | The campfire was huge. The fire wood had been enthusiastically felled and collected by the club's pyromaniacs, |
- | the Grose River is the lowest I've seen it, but at least parents of small children didn't have to worry. The undergrowth is certainly encroaching on the grassea are:,; not so good for campers, maybe, but a blessing for David Cotton and the toilet-pit crew who found their job unnecessary. | + | |
- | Bob Younger was our camp-fire leader again and was one,: more aided by Barbara Bruce' | + | It was good to see some of the less active members turning up after missing reunions for the past few years. I think the 50th Anniversary Celebrations have for many renewed interest in club reunions. |
- | Highlights of he evening | + | |
- | The line-up of past Presidents was quite impressive this year., with no loss than beir1, | + | Wood' |
- | Spiro onae again organised a sausages and bread. and cocoa and coffee supper. | + | |
+ | Bob Younger was our camp-fire leader again and was once more aided by Barbara Bruce' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Highlights of he evening | ||
+ | |||
+ | The line-up of past Presidents was quite impressive this year, with no loss than 9 being present to hand over the Symbols of Office to our new President, Fazeley Read. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Spiro once again organised a sausages and bread and cocoa and coffee supper. | ||
The noisy late-night songsters have mellowed or dried out altogether, for after supper there was only a murmur of conversation and Bob's soulful mouth-organ to lull the sleepers. | The noisy late-night songsters have mellowed or dried out altogether, for after supper there was only a murmur of conversation and Bob's soulful mouth-organ to lull the sleepers. | ||
- | Sunday was very hot and many of the would-be damper-makers decided to lie in the river instead. None the less, there was a good motley collection of dampers for professional cook Phyllis Ratcliffe to judge. Spiro won AGAIM Next year he will be put on a handicap - or sabotaged. | + | |
- | Page 9 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALICER April, 1978. | + | Sunday was very hot and many of the would-be damper-makers decided to lie in the river instead. None the less, there was a good motley collection of dampers for professional cook Phyllis Ratcliffe to judge. Spiro won AGAIN! |
- | .. .. | + | |
The number attending the reunion must have totalled well over 100. Fifty-five tents were counted, and there were usually more than 2 per tent, and some lay out under the stars. Two or three more families arrived on Sunday. | The number attending the reunion must have totalled well over 100. Fifty-five tents were counted, and there were usually more than 2 per tent, and some lay out under the stars. Two or three more families arrived on Sunday. | ||
- | By mid,afternoon everyone headed for home. Another happy reunion over but many more to come. | + | |
- | * * * * * * * * | + | By mid-afternoon everyone headed for home. Another happy reunion over but many more to come. |
- | filiNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS 12.13_1 | + | |
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+ | =====Annual Subscriptions 1978.===== | ||
The subscription rates for 1978 were decided at the Annual General Meeting and are now due and payable. They are as follows:- | The subscription rates for 1978 were decided at the Annual General Meeting and are now due and payable. They are as follows:- | ||
- | Ordinary member $10. Married couple | + | |
- | Full-time student member $ 6 | + | * Ordinary member $10 |
+ | * Married couple | ||
+ | | ||
+ | | ||
The subscription for non-active members is decided by committee and will be advised next month. | The subscription for non-active members is decided by committee and will be advised next month. | ||
- | The magazine is posted free to all members, but non-active, members and others who would like to receive the magazine can do so for a subscription of $4.00. | + | |
- | The Treasurer, Neil Brown, or his assistant, John Holly will take cash or cheques any time - either in the Clubroom, or Box 4476G.P.O. Sydney, 2001. | + | The magazine is posted free to all members, but non-active members and others who would like to receive the magazine can do so for a subscription of $4.00. |
- | *********** | + | |
- | SOCIAL NOTES | + | The Treasurer, Neil Brown, or his assistant, John Holly will take cash or cheques any time - either in the Clubroom, or Box 4476 G.P.O. Sydney, 2001. |
- | Tuesday, 2nd. May - Club dinner and theatre party night at the | + | |
- | Music Hall, Neutral Bay. Cost ;].2 for dinner and the show. | + | ---- |
- | May 17th - Jack Perry recently walked and hitched from Cooktown to Darwin - a rather unusual itinerary. He has some slides | + | |
+ | =====Social Notes.===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tuesday, 2nd May - Club dinner and theatre party night at the Music Hall, Neutral Bay. Cost $12 for dinner and the show. | ||
+ | |||
+ | May 17th - Jack Perry recently walked and hitched from Cooktown to Darwin - a rather unusual itinerary. He has some slides | ||
May 24th - At a recent Members' | May 24th - At a recent Members' | ||
- | May 31st - Winter draws nearer and as a finale for the autumn season, we thought a cosy musical evening would be appropriate. Our singing group has been rehearsing several Australian folk songs, and. Christine Austin and her flute-playing friend, Harry Dutton, will be playing several flute duets. | ||
- | Page 10 TIM SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1978. | ||
- | REFLECTIONS OF A CLIMBER. | ||
- | The RockClinibg SectionSd, | ||
- | by Dot Butler, | ||
- | This section evolved from a group in the S.B.W. called The Tigers, the leader of which was Gordon Smith. " | ||
- | an average of 4,500 miles a year). Besides his week-end Bushwalking trips he used to walk to work some 16 miles each day and did marathon road walks at night. During the early exploratory years of bushwalkinc in N.S.W. when the white spaces on the Blue Mountains map were gradually being filled in with details, Gordon Smith walks were always in the news. In May 1935 he led the first party to assail and climb Mt. Jenolan and Heartbreaker. He and Max Gentle did the first epic trip down the Colo, and of course it was a Gordon Smith trip, with Max as navigator, when nine of us "did the Gangerangs and Mt. Tiwilla" | ||
- | In 1936, after I had had a 10-day climbing holiday in the Warrumbungles with Marie Byles and Dr. Eric Dark, Marie encouraged me to form the Tigers into a Rock-climbing Section. This was taken up with typical Tiger enthusiast: and we now worked out trips that specifically called for some rock-climbing. We were, and remained, free climbers. The slow, patient method of climbing with hammer and pitons was unknown' | ||
- | By 1936 Australia was pulling out of the throes of the Depression. | ||
- | We all, had jobs now and could afford to look further afield for our weekend jaunts. The rolling stock of the S.B.W. still only comprised one motor dai; and a couple of motor-bikes and push-bikes, but we could now afford to hire a truck to get us to more distant parts. One Easter, with Jack Debert at the wheel, we went down the Clyde for the first exciting climbing in that unknown terrain. The stratified sandstone was wind-weathered into bizarre shapes, many of the rocks looking like old-fashioned beehives, and no shortage of camping caves. I still think some of the best and most romantic climbing in N.S.7. lies down in the Castle area round the Clyde. | ||
- | We were the first party to swim the Kowmung, adopting the then new procedure, of wrapping our packs in groundsheets and floating them down | ||
- | the river. In our bathing costumes we climbed the granite faces whenever a feasible route offered, just for the fun of it, and then dropped back into the cool river pools, | ||
- | One really super Challenge was in the summer of 1937. Word had been | ||
- | Page 11 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April 1978. | + | May 31st - Winter draws nearer and as a finale for the autumn season, we thought a cosy musical evening would be appropriate. Our singing group has been rehearsing several Australian folk songs, and Christine Austin and her flute-playing friend, Harry Dutton, will be playing several flute duets. |
- | getting | + | |
- | It was a scorching hot weekend when we made the first attempt. We followed a wallaby trail which went along a narrow ledge around the face of a cliff and climbed up the falls by means of a conveniently but | + | ---- |
- | precariously | + | |
- | The water was icy and many swims were necessary. We wrapped our clothes in groundsheets and put them in our packs to keep them dry and shivered our way through to another fall, where we were eventually turned back. A second attempt later resulted in two parties coming in from either end and both converging at the previous impasse, one above and one below it, but OUT timing was not too good and we didn't meet. Our lover party retreated by climbing out via a side canyon - quite a high grade climb. | + | =====Reflections Of A Climber - Part II.===== |
- | In 1937 Smithy took the first Australian Climbing party to New Zealand. We had three months there and came back fired with enthusiasm for real climbing. Marie Byles, always on the lookout for peaks that rea]7 looked like peaks, had climbed the 2,500 ft. of Bonum Pic in the | + | |
- | Burragorang in April, and we now bent our attention to things that really | + | ===The Rock-Climbing Section of the Sydney Bushwalkers.=== |
- | looked like peaks - Pigeon House, Big Rick (Mt. Colong), Little Rick. | + | |
- | There is some doubt whether we were actually the first up Little Rick, and after this lapse of time I haven' | + | by Dot Butler. |
- | getting from it on to another which grew out from a crack in the rock wall. | + | |
- | Study of the map for new rock-climbing country became a favourite occupation in the Club. The Wolgan and the Capertee country, at that | + | This section evolved from a group in the S.B.W. called The Tigers, the leader of which was Gordon Smith. " |
- | time completely unvisited, looked as though it offered something, and good trips were organised | + | |
- | so I got going. I came to a difficult spot Ti only I had si:c feet | + | In 1936, after I had had a 10-day climbing holiday in the Warrumbungles with Marie Byles and Dr. Eric Dark, Marie encouraged me to form the Tigers into a Rock-climbing Section. This was taken up with typical Tiger enthusiast: and we now worked out trips that specifically called for some rock-climbing. We were, and remained, free climbers. The slow, patient method of climbing with hammer and pitons was unknown to us. The rope was used mainly for the party to climb on after the leader had taken it up the difficult pitch and it was seldom secured to anything more stable as a belay than the leader' |
- | of rope I could reach the ne.-T.t | + | |
- | I took off my shorts, cautiously with one hand, clinging on to a small | + | By 1936 Australia was pulling out of the throes of the Depression. We all had jobs now and could afford to look further afield for our weekend jaunts. The rolling stock of the S.B.W. still only comprised one motor car and a couple of motor-bikes and push-bikes, but we could now afford to hire a truck to get us to more distant parts. One Easter, with Jack Debert at the wheel, we went down the Clyde for the first exciting climbing in that unknown terrain. The stratified sandstone was wind-weathered into bizarre shapes, many of the rocks looking like old-fashioned beehives, and no shortage of camping caves. I still think some of the best and most romantic climbing in N.S.W. lies down in the Castle area round the Clyde. |
- | excresenoo | + | |
- | my belt through the other leghole and pulled it till it was secured by the buckle, and hanging onto this I was able to reach the lower ledge and safety. But what a Predicament | + | We were the first party to swim the Kowmung, adopting the then new procedure, of wrapping our packs in groundsheets and floating them down the river. In our bathing costumes we climbed the granite faces whenever a feasible route offered, just for the fun of it, and then dropped back into the cool river pools. |
- | MOUNTAINM | + | |
- | EQUIPMENT | + | One really super Challenge was in the summer of 1937. Word had been getting |
- | 17 Falcon Street, Crows Nest, 2065. | + | |
- | We stock some of the world' | + | It was a scorching hot weekend when we made the first attempt. We followed a wallaby trail which went along a narrow ledge around the face of a cliff and climbed up the falls by means of a conveniently but precariously |
- | \ brands. We specialize in top quality | + | |
- | liushwalking and Mountaineering gear. | + | In 1937 Smithy took the first Australian Climbing party to New Zealand. We had three months there and came back fired with enthusiasm for real climbing. Marie Byles, always on the lookout for peaks that really |
- | e,p,Gs ial" Illick_Q A | + | |
- | SLE I design' | + | Study of the map for new rock-climbing country became a favourite occupation in the Club. The Wolgan and the Capertee country, at that time completely unvisited, looked as though it offered something, and good trips were organised |
- | wiCK | + | |
- | -win0a/ | + | It was a momentous occasion in the S.B.W. when Dave Stead, |
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- | camptrails, fiallraven | + | Sydney had been having some rough weather the weekend we chose for the big climb. Three of us set out from Balmoral in my two-man |
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- | or, | + | These are some of the climbs I remember. There were many others during the three years 1937/8/9 but I have forgotten the details. By the end of 1939 war put an end to climbing as the boys were called up for military service or manpowered |
- | \op: | + | |
- | bevgbaos edey., tNipboota. | + | After six long-dragged |
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- | BOOTS: kastinger, scarpa. | + | ---- |
- | 438-1647 or 439-2454 | + | |
- | PHONE FOR FREE | + | =====Walk Notes For May.===== |
- | PRICE LIST & INFORMATION. | + | |
- | Page 13 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALIOR April 1978. | + | |
- | t, It was a momentous occasion in the S.B.W. when Dave Stead, | + | |
- | the Tigers, was elected as President against a pretty stiff opposition. We must do something appropriate to celebrate. " | + | |
- | Sydney had been having some rough weather the weekend we chose for the big cliMb. Three of us set out from Balmoral in my twoman.: | + | |
- | These are some of the climbs I remember. There were many others during the three years 1937/8/9 but I have forgotten the details. By the end of 1939 war put an end to climbing as the boys were called up for military service or manpowsred | + | |
- | After six longdragged | + | |
- | was dead. But not a bit of it in 1954, like a new phoenix arising | + | |
- | from the ashes of its dead self, another race of Tigers emerged to carry on the climbing tradition. But this is another story. It will keep for another time, | + | |
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- | Page 14 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 19788 | + | |
- | WALK NOTES FOR MAY. | + | |
by Spiro Hajinakitas. | by Spiro Hajinakitas. | ||
- | May 5,6,7 Kanangra to Katoomba (one way) with Pat McBride. Here's an opportunity to cover a lot of g2ound in one weekend - a 70 km medium/hard walk through the Gangorang and Wild Dog Mountains with no scrub bashing. Taxis to Kanangra on Friday night, a variety of good scenery and camp sites, and back to Katoomba for the 6.00 pm train to Sydney. For those who may not have yet been to Kanangra, Kanangra Tops are another or so drive past Jenolan Caves. This will count as a test walk (harder). Phone 510341. | ||
- | 5,697 Ettrema undundah with Peter Harris. Another harder than test walk of a somewhat exploratory nature through a not too frequented area, about 50 km west of Nowra. Beautiful bubbling creeks, excitingly contoured ridges and Dasses, a truly unique picturesque region. A. must for the adventurous and fit walkers. | ||
- | Phone 8887316. | ||
- | May 7 - Waterfall to Heathcote with David Ingram. A very popular easy/medium 15 km Sunday walk through the Royal National Park south of Sydney. Country train 8.46 am from Central. See David in the clubroom (no phone). Excellent scenery. | ||
- | May 7 - Yap Instructional at Manly Dam with John Fox. A chance to practice your map and compass work in suburban Sydney. Nothing like practical experience to gain confidence on navigation. Phones 6665471 (B) and 7094448 (H). | ||
- | 12,13,14 - Kangaroo Valley. Came along with Helen Gray to the club's land " | ||
- | 13,14 - Wentworth Falls - Mt. Solitary - Katoomba with Barbara Evans. | ||
- | A Saturday afternoon start from Central 12.45 pm train for this interesting and very popular test walk. Enjoy panoramic views of KeduMba Valley, Jamieson.Valley and Narrow Neck and good camping. Phone 313482 (H). | ||
- | May 14 - Waterfall to Engadine with Anne Horgan. Another Sunday walk in the Royal National Park. 16 km of very pleasant walking, excellent mountain and coastal views. 8.20 am train from Central. Phone (042)941376. | ||
- | 19,20,21 Wolgan Valley with David Rostron. Some abseiling maybe required on this unusual trip in an excitingly beautiful area | ||
- | north of Newnes (out from Lithgow). Lots of strange rock formations | ||
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- | April, 1978. | ||
- | THE SYDNEY BUSHW | ||
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- | May | ||
- | 20 21'- Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via it. Solitary with Hans Beck. The same trip as Barbara Evans 104th only in reverse and- private transport this time If you missed out on Barbara' | ||
- | llay 21 - Helendburgh to Waterfall with Jim Brown. Another good Sunday walk in the Royal National Park. Follows the old Burgh track and some fire trails not commonly used by walkers. 14 km easy. Phone 812675.(H). | ||
- | May 21 - Turramurra to Cowan Creek - Bobbin Head with Gladys Roberts. Very pleasant scenery, some road walking, a very easy walk. 10 km. Phone 925574 (H). | ||
- | 26,27,28 Kanangra - Cloudmaker Guougang Kanangra with Craig and Christine Austin. A 35 keharder than test walk" trip, due mainly to the amount of caviling. Et. Guougang, the highest in the Blue Mountains, set in a very majestic area with long wooded ridges, winding rivers and steep glistening cliffs. Magnificent scenery and good camping. Phone 803399 (H). | ||
- | 27,28 - Katoomba, Mt. Solitary shale mining ruins exploratory with John Fox. Saturday morning start, 7.15 am train. 28 km medium with a comfortable camp in the cave on Mt. Solitary. Phones 6665471 (B) and 7094448 (H). | ||
- | May 20 - Katoomba - Echo Point - Ruined Castle - Mt. Solitary - Golden Stairs - Katoomba. A very pleasant 28 km Sunday Test Walk of medium standard with Joe Marton. If you've missed out on the other three Mt. Solitary walks do not miss this one. A very popular walk. Private transport and a very early start. Phone 6387353 (H). | ||
- | May 28 - Waterfall - Uloola Falls - Robertson Knoll - Tukawa Rill - Engadine with Meryl Watman. Yet another good Sunday walk in the Royal National Park. 15 km of easy ridges, good pools, excellent views. Phone 5701831 (H). | ||
- | The WETTER WALKS PROGRAMME is being compiled. at present and goes before Committee at the beginning of May. Put your thinking caps on and plan an interesting walk - a new one would be most appreciated but old ones are always welcome - and put your name down on the draft programme. The Walks Programme is only as good as the club members make it. Winter is just the time for that energetic trip. | ||
- | and extensive views, peaceful valleys framed by glorious Dime- stone gendaviiles. 30 km medium/hard with possible abseils. Phone 4517943 (H). | ||
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- | Page 16 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1978. | ||
- | THE ANNUAL GENERAL Y1EETING | ||
- | MARCH 19 | + | |May 5, |
+ | |May 5, | ||
+ | |May 7|Waterfall to Heathcote with David Ingram. A very popular easy/medium 15 km Sunday walk through the Royal National Park south of Sydney. Country train 8.46 am from Central. See David in the clubroom (no phone). Excellent scenery.| | ||
+ | |May 7|Map Instructional at Manly Dam with John Fox. A chance to practice your map and compass work in suburban Sydney. Nothing like practical experience to gain confidence on navigation. Phones 6665471 (B) and 7094448 (H).| | ||
+ | |May 12, | ||
+ | |May 13, | ||
+ | |May 14|Waterfall to Engadine with Anne Horgan. Another Sunday walk in the Royal National Park. 16 km of very pleasant walking, excellent mountain and coastal views. 8.20 am train from Central. Phone (042)941376.| | ||
+ | |May 19, | ||
+ | |May 20, | ||
+ | |May 21|Helensburgh to Waterfall with Jim Brown. Another good Sunday walk in the Royal National Park. Follows the old Burgh track and some fire trails not commonly used by walkers. 14 km easy. Phone 812675.(H).| | ||
+ | |May 21|Turramurra to Cowan Creek - Bobbin Head with Gladys Roberts. Very pleasant scenery, some road walking, a very easy walk. 10 km. Phone 925574 (H).| | ||
+ | |May 26, | ||
+ | |May 27, | ||
+ | |May 20|Katoomba - Echo Point - Ruined Castle - Mt. Solitary - Golden Stairs - Katoomba. A very pleasant 28 km Sunday Test Walk of medium standard with Joe Marton. If you've missed out on the other three Mt. Solitary walks do not miss this one. A very popular walk. Private transport and a very early start. Phone 6387353 (H).| | ||
+ | |May 28|Waterfall - Uloola Falls - Robertson Knoll - Tukawa Rill - Engadine with Meryl Watman. Yet another good Sunday walk in the Royal National Park. 15 km of easy ridges, good pools, excellent views. Phone 5701831 (H).| | ||
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+ | The __Wetter Walks Programme__ is being compiled at present and goes before Committee at the beginning of May. Put your thinking caps on and plan an interesting walk - a new one would be most appreciated but old ones are always welcome - and put your name down on the draft programme. The Walks Programme is only as good as the club members make it. Winter is just the time for that energetic trip. | ||
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+ | =====The Annual General Meeting - March 1978.===== | ||
by Barry Wallace. | by Barry Wallace. | ||
- | The 51st A.G.M. began at around 8.10 pm will-the President, Helen Gray, in the chair, and about 80 people present, excluding the author. | + | |
- | There were apologies from Alastair Battye and Marcia Shappert. New members Vivien Winthorpe and Otto.Stichter were welcomed and the minutes | + | The 51st A.G.M. began at around 8.10 pm with the President, Helen Gray, in the chair, and about 80 people present, excluding the author. |
- | of the February meeting read and received. The only business arising | + | |
- | was the matter, of whether we should form a company in which to vest owner | + | There were apologies from Alastair Battye and Marcia Shappert. New members Vivien Winthorpe and Otto Stichter were welcomed and the minutes of the February meeting read and received. The only business arising was the matter of whether we should form a company in which to vest ownership |
- | tip of Coolana. It appears that not all bids are in yet, so a decision was deferred. | + | |
- | Corresponde/ | + | Correspondence in was limited to magazines from related organisations. Correspondence |
- | The Annual Report was taken as read and accepted, and the Treasurer' | + | |
- | year was also taken as read and adopted with no business arising out of any of those. | + | The Annual Report was taken as read and accepted, and the Treasurer' |
- | The Treasurerts | + | |
- | At that point Jim Brown moved the suspension of standing orders to | + | The Treasurer' |
- | the extent required to permit the election of office bearers to proceed | + | |
- | concurrently with other matters of business. This was duly seconded and passed unanimously. It was then decided that vpting | + | At that point Jim Brown moved the suspension of standing orders to the extent required to permit the election of office bearers to proceed concurrently with other matters of business. This was duly seconded and passed unanimously. It was then decided that voting |
- | There followed one of the most contested elections of office bearers seen in the club for some years. All very amicable, mind you, but contested none the less. What with four contenders for President and four for VicePresidents, the scrutineers (Jack Gentle, George Gray and Craig Shappert) were kept busy tearing up, distributing and collecting pieces of paper, and counting and calculating votes. The results were all published in the last magazine but mere figures do not tell half the story. | + | |
- | Meanwhile, folks, back at the A.G.Y.: The author had finally vanquished the P.T.C. by catching a cab and had arrived! Steady there! | + | There followed one of the most contested elections of office bearers seen in the club for some years. All very amicable, mind you, but contested none the less. What with four contenders for President and four for Vice-Presidents, the scrutineers (Jack Gentle, George Gray and Craig Shappert) were kept busy tearing up, distributing and collecting pieces of paper, and counting and calculating votes. The results were all published in the last magazine but mere figures do not tell half the story. |
- | Just in time for a breathtaking report of the month' | + | |
- | Federation Report brought news of a S. & R. exercise scheduled for 15/16th April; requests for any information on Electricity Commission of N.S.U. activity in the Colo region, and report that horseriding is | + | Meanwhile, folks, back at the A.G.M.: The author had finally vanquished the P.T.C. by catching a cab and had... arrived! Steady there! |
- | Page 17 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1978. | + | |
- | en acceptable pursuit within the Kosciusco National Park, but you must use | + | Just in time for a breathtaking report of the month' |
- | a horse to be eligible. And through it all, around and about, the election raged. | + | |
- | The Treasurer took the floor to pronounce on the recommended level for annual subs, and when all was said and done they ended up at $10.00 | + | Federation Report brought news of a S. & R. exercise scheduled for 15/16th April, requests for any information on Electricity Commission of N.S.W. activity in the Colo region, and report that horseriding is an acceptable pursuit within the Kosciusco National Park, but you must use a horse to be eligible. And through it all, around and about, the election raged. |
- | for single | + | |
- | magazine, it's bound to be there somewhere. | + | The Treasurer took the floor to pronounce on the recommended level for annual subs, and when all was said and done they ended up at $10.00 for single |
- | General | + | |
- | decision to buy a Voigtlander projector and accessories, | + | General |
- | persuaded and the motions were passed. It was also decided to put the | + | |
- | old projector up for sale at the next club auction with a reserve price | + | Jim Brown then rose to move a vote of thanks to the retiring committee which was carried by acclamation. |
- | of $80. | + | |
- | Jim Brown then rose to move ,a vote of thanks to the retiring committee which was carried by acclamation. | + | The retiring President called on those present to " |
- | The retiring President called on those present to " | + | |
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- | BUSHWALKER DINERS OUT.,. | + | |
- | Don't forget that the THIRD Wednesday each month is the evening for " | + | ====Bushwalker Dinners Out.==== |
- | The meeting place - CASA NOSTRA | + | |
+ | Don't forget that the __third__ | ||
+ | |||
+ | The meeting place - __Casa Nostra__ | ||
The food is Italian, prices range from $2.00 to $3.50 and the restaurant is licensed. | The food is Italian, prices range from $2.00 to $3.50 and the restaurant is licensed. | ||
- | Please come and make it a success. PETER MILLER. | + | Please come and make it a success. |
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- | Page 18 THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER April, 1978. | + | Peter Miller. |
- | STOP PRESS | + | |
- | ANOTHER REPORT ON THE ANNUAL REUNION FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT FAZELEY READ. | + | ---- |
- | .... | + | |
- | On larch 11/12th the Annual Reunion was held at Woods Creek and an estimated 130 people attended, most arriving on Saturday afternoon. Warm weather on both days enabled us to enjoy the river or sit about on the grass and talk. | + | =====Stop Press.===== |
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+ | ===Another report on the Annual Reunion from our new President - Fazeley Read.=== | ||
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+ | On March 11/12th the Annual Reunion was held at Woods Creek and an estimated 130 people attended, most arriving on Saturday afternoon. Warm weather on both days enabled us to enjoy the river or sit about on the grass and talk. | ||
Susan Gray lit the campfire on Saturday night and the blaze brought the crowd together. Entertainment followed in the form of singing, recitals and the enactment of a 12th century ballad. | Susan Gray lit the campfire on Saturday night and the blaze brought the crowd together. Entertainment followed in the form of singing, recitals and the enactment of a 12th century ballad. | ||
- | Phyllis Ratcliffe judged the damper-baking competition the next morning and found Spiro 's most to her liking - Spiro has had many years of success. | + | |
+ | Phyllis Ratcliffe judged the damper-baking competition the next morning and found Spiro' | ||
By late Sunday afternoon few people were left. | By late Sunday afternoon few people were left. | ||
- | I am sure everyone from the older members to the toddlers enjoyed the weekend and I would like to thank many people for making the Reunion a success -.those who built the campfire, those who contributed to the entertainment, | ||
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- | THEATRE PARTY TO THE MUSIC HALL | ||
- | TUESDAY 2ND MAY | ||
- | The Musio Hall at Neutral Bay is always a lot of fun, and a new play is being presented there written and directed by Michael Boddy. | ||
- | Dinner at 6.30 - curtain rises at 8.30. Price for dinner and show $12.00 | ||
- | The club has-booked a party for Tuesday, 2nd7Hay. If you would like to attend,, | ||
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- | MEMORANDUH_ | ||
- | The Assistant Secretary apologizes for the typographical error on the membership list - it was dated 31st January 1977 - it should have been | ||
- | 19781 | ||
- | But she would like to take the opportunity to remind members that if the list is to be correct, they need to advise the Secretary of any change of address or telephone number which may ocour. | ||
+ | I am sure everyone from the older members to the toddlers enjoyed the weekend and I would like to thank many people for making the Reunion a success - those who built the campfire, those who contributed to the entertainment, | ||
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+ | ====Theatre Party To The Music Hall - Tuesday, 2nd May.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Music Hall at Neutral Bay is always a lot of fun, and a new play is being presented there written and directed by Michael Boddy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Dinner at 6.30 - curtain rises at 8.30. Price for dinner and show $12.00. | ||
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+ | The club has booked a party for Tuesday, 2nd May. If you would like to attend, give your names to Christine Austin (Tel. 803399) or Kath Brown (Tel. 812675). Tickets will be available in the clubroom and must be paid for on Wednesday, 26th April. | ||
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+ | ====Memorandum.==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Assistant Secretary apologizes for the typographical error on the membership list - it was dated 31st January 1977 - it should have been 1978! | ||
+ | |||
+ | But she would like to take the opportunity to remind members that if the list is to be correct, they need to advise the Secretary of any change of address or telephone number which may occur. | ||
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