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- | **THE SYDNEY BUSHWALKER**\\ | + | ====== The Sydney Bushwalker ====== |
- | Established June 1931\\ | + | |
+ | Established June 1931 | ||
A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm. The present clubroom is the upper hall of the Cahill .Community Centre, 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest. Enquiries concerning the Club should be referred to Ann Ravn, telephone 798 8607. | A monthly bulletin of matters of interest to The Sydney Bush Walkers, Box 4476 G.P.O., Sydney, 2001. Club meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 7.30 pm. The present clubroom is the upper hall of the Cahill .Community Centre, 34 Falcon Street, Crow's Nest. Enquiries concerning the Club should be referred to Ann Ravn, telephone 798 8607. | ||
- | EDITOR: | + | |**EDITOR:**|Evelyn |
- | BUSINESS MANAGER: | + | |**BUSINESS MANAGER:**|Bill Burke, 3 Coral Tree Drive, Carlingford, |
- | PRODUCTION MANAGER: | + | |**PRODUCTION MANAGER:**|Helen Gray.| |
- | TYPIST: | + | |**TYPIST:**|Kath Brown.| |
- | DUPLICATOR OPERATOR: Phil Butt.\\ | + | |**DUPLICATOR OPERATOR:**|Phil Butt.| |
- | **JULY, 1982.**\\ | + | ===== JULY, 1982. ===== |
- | Mount Cameron to Bell, by David Rostron 2\\ | + | ^ ^ ^ Page ^ |
- | Social Notes for August,Jo Van Sommers 4\\ | + | |Mount Cameron to Bell | by David Rostron |
- | Vale - Richard James Croker - 6.5.1982, L.G. Harrison 5\\ | + | |Social Notes for August |
- | Cross-Country Skiing, 6\\ | + | |Vale - Richard James Croker - 6.5.1982 |
- | The Balmain Historical Stroll, Wal Liddle 8\\ | + | |Cross-Country Skiing |
- | Doris Allden, L.G. Harrison 9\\ | + | |The Balmain Historical Stroll |
- | Advertisement - Eastwood Camping Centre, 10\\ | + | |Doris Allden |
- | " | + | |Advertisement - Eastwood Camping Centre |
- | Dharug, Sandy Johnson 14\\ | + | |" |
- | Bushwalker Recipes - No 3, Marcia Shalopert 14\\ | + | |Dharug |
- | Mt. Kaputar National Park Trip, Ainslie Morris 15\\ | + | |Bushwalker Recipes - No 3 | Marcia Shalopert |14| |
- | The June General Meeting, Barry Wallace 17\\ | + | |Mt. Kaputar National Park Trip | Ainslie Morris |15| |
- | Conservation Investment Fund\\ | + | |The June General Meeting |
- | Amendments to the Constitution\\ | + | |Conservation Investment Fund||| |
+ | |Amendments to the Constitution||| | ||
- | **__MOUNT | + | ===== MOUNT CAMERON TO BELL ===== |
+ | by David Rostron | ||
- | A study of maps is possibly the best way to become inspired about a new route (for us). This resulted in the programmed car swap trip for lst and 2nd May, from Mount Cameron to Mount Tootie with Don Finch and I leading the respectibe | + | A study of maps is possibly the best way to become inspired about a new route (for us). This resulted in the programmed car swap trip for lst and 2nd May, from Mount Cameron to Mount Tootie with Don Finch and I leading the respectable |
- | On the Wednesday night before the trip we had eight starters, but then Tony Marshall dropped out with a virus and Pat Harrison didn't appreciate the route change. So-Davididartin, Bob Hodgson, Don Finch, Spiro Hajinakitas, | + | On the Wednesday night before the trip we had eight starters, but then Tony Marshall dropped out with a virus and Pat Harrison didn't appreciate the route change. So David Martin, Bob Hodgson, Don Finch, Spiro Hajinakitas, |
- | We had known it was not possible to drive past Natural Bridge, but this meant a further 2km on the 9km we had intended to walk that night. For me it was two hours of mental torment along a fire trail we did not know and with partial moon for only the first hour. I had the sensation of being on a treadrill | + | We had known it was not possible to drive past Natural Bridge, but this meant a further 2km on the 9km we had intended to walk that night. For me it was two hours of mental torment along a fire trail we did not know and with partial moon for only the first hour. I had the sensation of being on a treadmill |
The next morning we were up at 5.45 am and away by 7.05 am. We followed the fire trail over the cap until it turned east and we then headed south-west. | The next morning we were up at 5.45 am and away by 7.05 am. We followed the fire trail over the cap until it turned east and we then headed south-west. | ||
- | The map indicated a perfect route down to Nayook Creek at 535117 and an easy. ridge up the other side. When 400m away the route down and up looked ideal. However, when almost on the creek 15-20 metre cliffs on both sides were evident. We headed west for 300m but there were no apparent routes. So it was back - c:3 the ridge top and along a SW ridge for a'possible crossing opposite a creek at 524107. Again the map indicated the route,aas feasible. | + | The map indicated a perfect route down to Nayook Creek at 535117 and an easy ridge up the other side. When 400m away the route down and up looked ideal. However, when almost on the creek 15-20 metre cliffs on both sides were evident. We headed west for 300m but there were no apparent routes. So it was back to the ridge top and along a SW ridge for a possible crossing opposite a creek at 524107. Again the map indicated the route as feasible. |
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+ | When dropping off the ridge we had to negotiate a rocky ramp and then a causeway 40m long and 2m wide at 524112. We were able to drop off the causeway but when above the creek there were still 15m cliffs. We eventually found a gully down at 523108 and then a route through the cliffs on the other side. However, the diversions had cost us 1.5 hours, so it was head down and tail up for the next 6km and 1.5 hours south across the plateau. | ||
- | When dropping off the ridge we had to negotiate a rocky ramp and then a, causeway 40m long and 2m wide at 524112. We were able to drop off the causeway but when above the creek there were still 15m cliffs. We eventually found a gully down at. 523108 and then a route through the cliffs on the other side. However, the diversions had cost us hours, so it was head down and tail up | ||
- | for the next 6km and hours south across the plateau. | ||
We carried water for lunch and this was enjoyed at 507076 with extensive views to the south. Mt. Wilson was visible, many km to the SE. Lunch was a brief affair of 35 minutes and then it was west for 1 km across the ridge top before heading south again towards Derailment Hill and, we hoped, a route to North Bungleboori Creek. | We carried water for lunch and this was enjoyed at 507076 with extensive views to the south. Mt. Wilson was visible, many km to the SE. Lunch was a brief affair of 35 minutes and then it was west for 1 km across the ridge top before heading south again towards Derailment Hill and, we hoped, a route to North Bungleboori Creek. | ||
- | After passing over Derailment Hill the route ahead had the appearance of a bushwalkers' | + | After passing over Derailment Hill the route ahead had the appearance of a bushwalkers' |
- | The floor of the valley was slow going with heavy growth, but eventually we crossed Bungleboori at 493045 and then had afternoon tea. We decided | + | The floor of the valley was slow going with heavy growth, but eventually we crossed Bungleboori at 493045 and then had afternoon tea. We decided |
- | Five of us then followed fire trails for 3 km - first SW and then SE and turned off south at 492018. Bob had walked along this part of the route before and was confident about finding a pass down to South Bungleboori Creek. We traversed a ridge to a cliff top about 100 in above the creek at 496004 and then tried a number of gullies before finally reaching the creek just on dusk. | + | Five of us then followed fire trails for 3 km - first SW and then SE and turned off south at 492018. Bob had walked along this part of the route before and was confident about finding a pass down to South Bungleboori Creek. We traversed a ridge to a cliff top about 100m above the creek at 496004 and then tried a number of gullies before finally reaching the creek just on dusk. |
- | First impressions of the creek were that there would be no 5-star campsite that night. Bob was optimistic about a possible site 200_m downstream, but to reach it took another 10 minutes. Well - it was about *-star rating. We had to clear sites for adjoining flies and then the fire on sand amongst fallen trees. The location was typical of the creeks in this area - 40 in cliffs on beth sides. | + | |
- | Next morning saw a later start at 7.30 am and then it was up ledges and cracks at 497003 with some rope work to emerge on top of the Western Arthurs (named by Bob on a previous trip). These are rocky tors extending over 2 km and provided some interesting scrambling and route-finding with good views. We headed west over these, tops.for. about l. kmand then it was south | + | First impressions |
- | again over a high valley | + | |
- | We had contemplated visiting Wollongambe Crater but the' | + | |
- | This was reached by a series of ledges and gullies at 505928. | + | |
- | The lunch that followed | + | Next morning saw a later start at 7.30 am and then it was up ledges and cracks at 497003 with some rope work to emerge on top of the Western Arthurs (named by Bob on a previous |
- | The ridge proved | + | We had contemplated visiting Wollongambe Crater but the ridge from Wollongambe River to Bell - about 7 km - was still an unknown quantity. We decided to continue by the easiest route to the river. We crossed |
- | As we neared | + | The lunch that followed was the most relaxed meal of the trip. We had the luxury |
- | Then we were on the road on the north side of the rail line with' 3 km . to Bell. Foolishly we let Don set the pace. Whereas normal fit walkers are capable of 5,000 rpm Don appears to have 6,000 rpm available. With my longer legs I was just able to match his walking speed, but Spiro and Bob Were periodically jogging whilst Barrie jogged all the way to keep up. | + | |
- | I think we all hoped to put on a final spurt for the last 150 in up a hill to Bell, and overtake Don, but he started running before we did and all we could do was chew his dust. It was 4.15 pm and the and of a great exploratory | + | The ridge proved |
- | I should add that the area around Mt. Cameron was not, burnt in the 1979 fires. These fires apparently extended to ayook Creek, about 3 km south of Mt. Cameron. There has been considerable regrowth since but the walking through most of the area is straightforward - there is no dense scrub to push through. Views are mainly restricted by law eucalypt y which have recovered to an amazing degree. Throughout the area the waratahs, compared | + | As we neared |
+ | Then we were on the road on the north side of the rail line with 3 km to Bell. Foolishly we let Don set the pace. Whereas normal fit walkers are capable of 5,000 rpm Don appears to have 6,000 rpm available. With my longer legs I was just able to match his walking speed, but Spiro and Bob were periodically jogging whilst Barrie jogged all the way to keep up. | ||
- | **__SOCIAL NOTES FOR AUGUST. by Jo van Sommers.__** | + | I think we all hoped to put on a final spurt for the last 150m up a hill to Bell, and overtake Don, but he started running before we did and all we could do was chew his dust. It was 4.15 pm and the end of a great exploratory trip. |
- | __August 18__ - BUSH DANCE. Caller | + | I should add that the area around Mt. Cameron was not burnt in the 1979 fires. These fires apparently extended to Nayook Creek, about 3 km south of Mt. Cameron. There has been considerable regrowth since but the walking through most of the area is straightforward - there is no dense scrub to push through. Views are mainly restricted by low eucalypts which have recovered to an amazing degree. Throughout the area the waratahs, compared to most parts of the mountains, are prolific. An early spring walk would be a delight. |
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+ | ===== SOCIAL NOTES FOR AUGUST ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | by Jo van Sommers. | ||
+ | |||
+ | __August 18__ - BUSH DANCE. Caller: Lance Green.\\ | ||
Dinner before the meeting at Chehades Lebanese Restaurant, 270 Pacific Highway, Crow's Nest at 6.30 pm.\\ | Dinner before the meeting at Chehades Lebanese Restaurant, 270 Pacific Highway, Crow's Nest at 6.30 pm.\\ | ||
__August 25__ - CONSERVATION FILMS from the State Film Library.\\ | __August 25__ - CONSERVATION FILMS from the State Film Library.\\ | ||
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OR __Our National Heritage.__ Mungo National Park in SW of N.S.W., Booligal Swamps waterfowl and Lord Howe Island woodhen.\\ | OR __Our National Heritage.__ Mungo National Park in SW of N.S.W., Booligal Swamps waterfowl and Lord Howe Island woodhen.\\ | ||
- | **__VALE | + | ===== VALE - RICHARD |
- | by .L.. G. Harrison.\\ | + | by L. G. Harrison. |
- | In the ' | + | |
- | March 139 to March '41. | + | In the ' |
- | It was during the 30s that the Sydney Bushwalkers held one of their best concerts ever in the Savoy Theatre in the city. Jean Austen had arranged a .splendid reproduction of the Swan Lake ballet. Richard | + | It was during the 30s that the Sydney Bushwalkers held one of their best concerts ever in the Savoy Theatre in the city. Jean Austen had arranged a splendid reproduction of the Swan Lake ballet. Richard |
- | Tt Was greeted with.rounds | + | It was greeted with sounds |
In 1937 he married Marjorie Adams, and instead of taking a trip overseas, they together purchased a home and proceeded to establish it. They had two girls, Diana, now Mrs. Graham Lloyd, and Caroline, now Mrs. Roy George, both living in England. | In 1937 he married Marjorie Adams, and instead of taking a trip overseas, they together purchased a home and proceeded to establish it. They had two girls, Diana, now Mrs. Graham Lloyd, and Caroline, now Mrs. Roy George, both living in England. | ||
- | At the end of the Wax when there were a great number of migrants coming to Australia, many of them were billeted at Bradfield Park, only a couple of miles from the Crokers' | ||
- | Afte3 Richard retired from B.A.T. he took an active interest in St. Martins Church, Killara. One of his outstanding contributions was the embroideredkneelers | + | At the end of the War when there were a great number of migrants coming to Australia, many of them were billeted at Bradfield Park, only a couple of miles from the Crokers' |
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+ | After Richard retired from B.A.T. he took an active interest in St. Martins Church, Killara. One of his outstanding contributions was the embroidered kneelers | ||
During one of his visits to England Richard became ill and was in hospital for months, but owing to good medical attention and a strong constitution he pulled round and lived for many years afterwards. | During one of his visits to England Richard became ill and was in hospital for months, but owing to good medical attention and a strong constitution he pulled round and lived for many years afterwards. | ||
- | Marjorie Croker still lives at.6/657. Pacific Highway, Killara. She was comforted at the funeral service by a strong representation of older members of the S.B.W. | + | Marjorie Croker still lives at 6/657 Pacific Highway, Killara. She was comforted at the funeral service by a strong representation of older members of the S.B.W. |
Richard will be remembered as a good and faithful friend to many members. | Richard will be remembered as a good and faithful friend to many members. | ||
- | **__'CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING. | + | ===== CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING. |
+ | |||
+ | (From a talk given by David Rostron & Craig Austin)\\ | ||
+ | Notes taken by Barry Murdoch. | ||
- | (From a talk given by Davidaostron & Craig Austin)\\ | + | At the Club meeting on 26th May David Rostron and Craig Austin gave an excellent session on cross-country skiing. For my own purposes, I took some notes and was apparently observed doing so by Ainslie Morris, who spoke to Evelyn Walker, who spoke to me. The upshot |
- | Notes taken by Barry Murdoch.\\ | + | |
- | At the Club meeting on 26th May David Rostron and Craig Austin gave an excellent session on cross-country skiing. For my own purposes, I took sope notes and was apparently observed doing so by Ainslie Morris, who spoke to Evelyn Walker, who spoke to me. Th ipshot | + | |
__WHAT TO TAKE__ (David Rostron).\\ | __WHAT TO TAKE__ (David Rostron).\\ | ||
- | In general the intending cross-country skier should attempt to keep the teal pack weight down to 20-25 pounds for trips of 3-4 days' duration.\\ | + | In general the intending cross-country skier should attempt to keep the total pack weight down to 20-25 pounds for trips of 3-4 days' duration.\\ |
- | Closed cell foam sleeping mat at least 1.45 m long.\\ | + | |
- | Pack, the weight of which should be 1-2 pounds and should be frameless. Ski parka (not quilted)\\ | + | |
- | Extra wool singlet if very cold conditions are expected.\\ | + | * Ski parka (not quilted)\\ |
- | Nylon over-pants\\ | + | |
- | Light jumper (preferably zipped)\\ | + | |
- | Shirt (wool or flannel) Skivvy\\ | + | |
- | Long johns or tights for use after skiing. They are too hot to use while skiing.\\ | + | |
- | Long ski socks\\ | + | * Skivvy\\ |
- | Balaclava\\ | + | |
- | Two pairs of gloves or mitts - one pair of woollen mitts and one pair of over-mitts.\\ | + | |
- | Stove (1 stove for 3-4 people). The stove should be one using white spirit or methylated spirits, not gas.\\ | + | |
- | Fuel bottle\\ | + | |
- | Matches, candle and torch\\ | + | |
- | Sleeping bag. A bag rated to at least minus 10 degrees Celsius is desirable.\\ | + | |
- | First Sid Kit\\ | + | |
- | Wine cask inner bag (it is far better to dig for water through the snow cover over creeks rather than to attempt the slow process of melting snow).\\ | + | |
- | Plastic bags for feet (these are worn over the socks and inside the boots, because almost all boots leak).\\ | + | |
- | Bivvy bag\\ | + | |
- | Spare socks\\ | + | |
- | Spare ski tip\\ | + | |
- | Gaiters\\ | + | |
- | Garbag\\ | + | |
- | Trousers - knickers (on windless days you will be skiing in shirt and trousers only).\\ | + | |
- | Goggles or sunglasses (goggles are too hot in fine weather).\\ | + | |
- | Map and compass\\ | + | |
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__EQUIPMENT__ (Craig Austin)\\ | __EQUIPMENT__ (Craig Austin)\\ | ||
- | __Skis__: Waxless skis are probably | + | __Skis__: Waxless skis are probably |
- | Waxless recommended for __beginners__. The exhilaration of running fast over a good snow surface on waxed skis cannot be matched on-slower waxless skis. Waxless skis remove the greatest fun as well as the greatest hassles | + | Waxless recommended for __beginners__. The exhilaration of running fast over a good snow surface on waxed skis cannot be matched on-slower waxless skis. Waxless skis remove the greatest fun as well as the greatest hassles from skiing. As this excitement of moving rapidly on the flat or downhill requires reasonable technique it is not achievable by beginners - hence the recommendation for waxless skis. |
- | Length of skis is neasured | + | Length of skis is measured |
- | Light touring skis, 48 to 51 millimetres wide, are recommended as suitable for Australian conditions. Test skis for camber suitable to you by using the paper test. __The obvious effect of pack weight on camber may be ignored. In recent times side cut has been introduced for cross-country skis. This assists making the ski track better, helps in holding a turn and providing stability, the main advantage is ease of turning. | + | Light touring skis, 48 to 51 millimetres wide, are recommended as suitable for Australian conditions. Test skis for camber suitable to you by using the paper test. The obvious effect of pack weight on camber may be ignored. In recent times side cut has been introduced for cross-country skis. This assists making the ski track better, helps in holding a turn and providing stability, the main advantage is ease of turning. |
- | __Bindings__: | + | __Bindings__: |
- | New South Wales. The heavier cable bindings are favoured in Victoria but make skiing more tiring and render a Telemark turn more difficult. It is an advantage to have fitted to your skis a heel device which allows free heel lift for flat striding and lateral locking of your heel into a " | + | |
__Boots__: A light ankle boot similar to the Suveren is recommended. A. completely water-proof boot has yet to be invented. | __Boots__: A light ankle boot similar to the Suveren is recommended. A. completely water-proof boot has yet to be invented. | ||
- | __Stocks__: | + | __Stocks__: Cane stocks with circular baskets are recommended. So far as baskets |
__LEARNING__ (David Rostron).\\ | __LEARNING__ (David Rostron).\\ | ||
- | Having got the feel of cross-country skis during a weekend go for a week's downhill skiing and take lessons. This is a very effective method of overcoming the problems of lownhill | + | Having got the feel of cross-country skis during a weekend go for a week's downhill skiing and take lessons. This is a very effective method of overcoming the problems of downhill |
__WHERE TO GO__ (David)\\ | __WHERE TO GO__ (David)\\ | ||
- | Terisher | + | Perisher |
(Craig comments) Guthega - good starting point for easy runs along the Snowy River - or harder trips onto the Main Range. Excellent camping on snow grass late in the season above Guthega. | (Craig comments) Guthega - good starting point for easy runs along the Snowy River - or harder trips onto the Main Range. Excellent camping on snow grass late in the season above Guthega. | ||
- | Mungang - Schlink Pass very popular for beginners' | + | Mungang - Schlink Pass very popular for beginners' |
(David comments) If you want to enjoy your skiing to the utmost only go for 2 or 3 day weekends when there is a good weather report. The weather in the Alps rarely remains clear for more than 2 to 3 days at a time. | (David comments) If you want to enjoy your skiing to the utmost only go for 2 or 3 day weekends when there is a good weather report. The weather in the Alps rarely remains clear for more than 2 to 3 days at a time. | ||
- | (Craig) As experienced | + | (Craig) As experienced |
- | It is not necessary to have an experienced skier in the party - basic bushwalking skills are sufficient., | + | It is not necessary to have an experienced skier in the party - basic bushwalking skills are sufficient. |
- | **__THE | + | ===== THE BALFUN |
- | Thirty walkers met at the Darling Street Wharf on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Darling Street runs approximately 3 miles from the Rozelle shopping centre to Darling Harbour. The city of Sydney is only 10 minutes | + | |
- | away by ferry. | + | by N'al Lid-die. |
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+ | Thirty walkers met at the Darling Street Wharf on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Darling Street runs approximately 3 miles from the Rozelle shopping centre to Darling Harbour. The city of Sydney is only 10 minutes away by ferry. | ||
The four guides supplied by the Balmain Association then explained some of the history of the area. | The four guides supplied by the Balmain Association then explained some of the history of the area. | ||
- | Originally the whole of the area was covered by bush and the only access was by water OMcKenzie the waterman ferried passengers to Jack-the-Miller' | ||
- | The first iand grant was given to Dr. Balmain, a naval surgeon. He sold the land "half a 1000" acres to aMr. Gilchrist for five shillings. After the death of Gilchrist the land was substantially sub-divided for. building blocks (in the 1850s) leading to the present urban development. | ||
- | The guides then led us up the hill to No.10 Darlin,; | + | Originally the whole of the area was covered by bush and the only access was by water (McKenzie the waterman ferried passengers to Jack-the-Miller' |
- | P1Fly Name's McGooley" | + | |
- | Next we visited Illoura Reserve, a delightful park right on the Water' | + | The first iand grant was given to Dr. Balmain, a naval surgeon. He sold the land "half a 1000" acres to Mr. Gilchrist for five shillings. After the death of Gilchrist the land was substantially sub-divided for building blocks (in the 1850s) leading to the present urban development. |
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+ | The guides then led us up the hill to No.10 Darling | ||
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+ | Next we visited Illoura Reserve, a delightful park right on the Water' | ||
Our next stop was at number 10 Pearson Street, a two-storey stone cottage, with lace ironwork verandah embellishments, | Our next stop was at number 10 Pearson Street, a two-storey stone cottage, with lace ironwork verandah embellishments, | ||
Other points of interest on the walk were:-\\ | Other points of interest on the walk were:-\\ | ||
- | (a) The Waterman' | + | (a) The Waterman' |
- | blocks and double square windows in 1841. It was used as the Waterman' | + | |
- | Cottage from 1845-1882 and is not completed (i.e. blocks sticking out at end of one wall). | + | |
- | (b) " | + | (b) " |
(c) Morts Bay - named after Thomas Mort who built a huge dry dock there in 1854 and which became the centre of the shipbuilding, | (c) Morts Bay - named after Thomas Mort who built a huge dry dock there in 1854 and which became the centre of the shipbuilding, | ||
- | Our walk terminated at the Balmain Watch House which was the site of the original watch house (police station) in 1854. . The original Blackett-designed sandstone building is still stanAng | + | Our walk terminated at the Balmain Watch House which was the site of the original watch house (police station) in 1854. The original Blackett-designed sandstone building is still standing |
- | One of the pictures hanging in an upper room of the Watch House is a portrait of Jacob Garrard, the Mayor of Balmain in 1880. Garrard was apprenticed to an engineer in 1861 and worked at Marts Dock. He was a leader of the trade union movement in the 1870s, and was in the forefront of the strikes | + | One of the pictures hanging in an upper room of the Watch House is a portrait of Jacob Garrard, the Mayor of Balmain in 1880. Garrard was apprenticed to an engineer in 1861 and worked at Marts Dock. He was a leader of the trade union movement in the 1870s, and was in the forefront of the strikes in 1873-1874 which won the eight-hour day for iron trades Workers. |
Our afternoon finished with devonshire tea, which was much appreciated by all present. | Our afternoon finished with devonshire tea, which was much appreciated by all present. | ||
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The Watch House (179 Darling Street) has been saved from demolition by the Balmain Association and is open to the general public every Sunday afternoon (2 to 4). Admission is free and pamphlets can be obtained an the historical walks in the area. | The Watch House (179 Darling Street) has been saved from demolition by the Balmain Association and is open to the general public every Sunday afternoon (2 to 4). Admission is free and pamphlets can be obtained an the historical walks in the area. | ||
- | **__DORIS AUDEN__** by L.G. Harrison.\\ | + | ===== DORIS AUDEN ===== |
- | Some of the older walkers will remember Doris Allden. Doris, 29 years ago, moved to London. There she is a centre for the older members of the S.B.L. to call and exchange "Do you remember? | + | |
- | old friends, but unfortunately it was not practical to arrange a big gathering | + | |
- | in Sydney for her. | + | |
+ | by L.G. Harrison. | ||
- | **__"GAMBLE'S GAMBOL" | + | Some of the older walkers will remember Doris Allden. Doris, 29 years ago, moved to London. There she is a centre for the older members of the S.B.L. to call and exchange |
- | Mount Aspiring National Park - South Island, New .Zealand. \\ | ||
- | WALK N0.1. by John Newman.\\ | ||
- | A party of seven S.B.W. members' | ||
- | The flight on Friday, 12th March,. from Sydney to Christchurch was _made | + | ===== " |
- | in near perfect weather and afforded extensive views of the snow-capped Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains now showing a " | + | Mount Aspiring National Park - South Island, New Zealand. |
- | Provisioning for the first walk entailed a foray to a suburban supermarket for "late night" shopping, our only chance, as .nost shops and businesses are closed from Friday night to Monday morning. Some difficulties in selection and availability of suitable foodstuffs were experienced and prices -6roduced quite a few shocks despite the favourable exchange. Heavily laden we returned to our motel and set about apportioning the food for the next seven days - no easy task - but finally we were packed and ready for the next stage - Christchurch to Mount Cook and on to Queenstown. | + | WALK N0.1. by John Newman. |
- | Assuming the role of tourists we enjoyed sitting back and taking | + | A party of seven S.B.W. members have recently completed a month' |
- | Monday morning allowed sufficient time for final preparations | + | The flight on Friday, 12th March, from Sydney to Christchurch was made |
- | information. National Parks personnel proved | + | in near perfect weather |
- | After crossing | + | Provisioning for the first walk entailed a foray to a suburban supermarket for "late night" shopping, our only chance, as most shops and businesses are closed from Friday night to Monday morning. Some difficulties in selection and availability |
- | Sandflies were quick to greet us, cunningly allowing us enough time to . commit ourselves to the campsite before attacking | + | Assuming |
- | Our leader had quickly slipped into N.Z. time zone and unlike the Aussies, was awake, up and doing in the darkness of early morning; a pattern he so - cheerfully followed | + | Monday morning allowed sufficient |
- | Our first morning was cold, damp and the grass heavy with dew, which gave impetus to breakfasting | + | After crossing |
- | For those not familiar with N.Z. National Parks huts, a pleasant surprise awaits you; there is no "mine host" but facilities are more than adequate by comparison with Australian bushwalking standards - almost bordering | + | Sandflies were quick to greet us, cunningly allowing us enough time to commit ourselves to the campsite before attacking in force. What an introduction to such beautiful surroundings these inescapable insects provide and to think these abominations were to be our constant companions for the next month, forever lying in wait to feed on us at rest stops. Give me good ol' Aussie snakes, leeches, ticks, spiders, bull-ants, hairy caterpillars, sea lice, blue bottles, blowflies, bush flies, scorpions, even sharks, ANYTHING but N.Z. sandflies. |
- | Our third day allowed a sideitrip, crossing | + | Our leader had quickly slipped into N.Z. time zone and unlike |
- | about 4.pm. | + | |
- | Day 4 saw us on our way to Dart Hut, approximately 8 hours and 22 km upstream. Passing through more beech-covered bluffs | + | Our **__first morning__** was cold, damp and the grass heavy with dew, which gave impetus |
- | Day 5 proved to be the highlight of the walk with a side trip to the river source, the Dart Glacier | + | For those not familiar |
- | The weather was perfect with clear blue skies and warm sunshine as we made our way through | + | Our **__third day__** allowed a sidetrip, crossing the river by a swinging suspension bridge, |
- | head on our left towered the Hess Glacier and ahead the iceface of the Dart Glacier, and beyond, its snowfield source. | + | |
- | It was here that we witnessed the thunderlike sounds of an avalanche | + | **__Day 4__** saw us on our way to Dart Hut, approximately 8 hours and 22 km upstream. Passing through more beech-covered bluffs and the 4 km long grassy clearing of Cattle Flat, then climbing almost |
- | and its tumbling ice like a shortlived waterfall. Recent slips made a large Gcree slope potentially dangerous and caused | + | |
- | Day 6 greeted us mistily with a chill in the air as we crossed Snowy Creek by the suspension bridge above the Dart Hut and headed for the Rees Saddle (1447 m ASL). Our path sidled the lower slopes | + | **__Day 5__** proved to be the highlight |
- | Day 7 - Rising early in the half-darkness of the hut, we breakfasted then assembled at the edge of the river to make an icy crossing, and after drying off made our way downstream through long grass white with frost. The track descended through bush along the river banks now branching into many streams and gravel flats and eventually opening out into a wide valley floor. The majestic peaks of East Earnslaw and Sir ihiam dominated the range, feeding the Earnslaw and Frances Glaciers and the Lennox Falls.. | + | The weather was perfect with clear blue skies and warm sunshine as we made our way through snowgrass along the gravel-strewn glacial floor with its multi-coloured mosses and lichens and scattered rubble and boulders. Overhead on our left towered the Hess Glacier and ahead the iceface of the Dart Glacier, and beyond, its snowfield source. |
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+ | It was here that we witnessed the thunderlike sounds of an avalanche and its tumbling ice like a shortlived waterfall. Recent slips made a large scree slope potentially dangerous and caused us to abandon our goal - the Cascade Saddle. It was an elated group that returned to the Dart Hut that evening, truly this had been a memorable experience. | ||
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+ | **__Day 6__** greeted us mistily with a chill in the air as we crossed Snowy Creek by the suspension bridge above the Dart Hut and headed for the Rees Saddle (1447 m ASL). Our path sidled the lower slopes of Mt. Headlong and after recrossing the Snowy, climbed steadily through tussock terraces to the Saddle from where expansive views of the Forbes Range, with snowcapped Mountains Clarke, Ozonac and Head stood sentinel-like above the Rees Valley. One last look back down the Snowy to the Dart Glacier and we began the sharp descent to the headwaters of the Rees,and on through scrub and grassy slopes dotted with rock cairns towards Shelter Rock Hut and a welcoming committee of keas. | ||
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+ | **__Day 7__** - Rising early in the half-darkness of the hut, we breakfasted then assembled at the edge of the river to make an icy crossing, and after drying off made our way downstream through long grass white with frost. The track descended through bush along the river banks now branching into many streams and gravel flats and eventually opening out into a wide valley floor. The majestic peaks of East Earnslaw and Sir ihiam dominated the range, feeding the Earnslaw and Frances Glaciers and the Lennox Falls.. | ||
After crossing Twenty-Five Mile Creek and climbing 60 metres above the | After crossing Twenty-Five Mile Creek and climbing 60 metres above the | ||
- | Rees River we had arrived at a primitive | + | Rees River we had arrived at a primitive shelter owned by the Otago Tramping Club, but for us on our last night out it was as welcome as a suite at the Sheraton. Six rough-bunks surrounding a dining table facing an open fire was ample for our needs, and had proved the same according to the Hut Book for many trampers taking refuge in bad weather. |
- | Was ample for our needs, and had proved the same according to the Hut Book for many trampers taking refuge in bad weather. | + | |
- | Final - Day 8 - StanMadden | + | Final - **__Day 8__** - Stan Madden |
- | It was a great way to end a walk. After loading our packs we climbed aboard and headed for Queenstown, with thoughts of fresh food, fruit, meat,- hot showers, clean clothes and for some, a beer or two. | + | It was a great way to end a walk. After loading our packs we climbed aboard and headed for Queenstown, with thoughts of fresh food, fruit, meat, hot showers, clean clothes and for some, a beer or two. |
- | **__DHARUG.__** | + | ===== DHARUG ===== |
- | by Sandy Johnson.\\ | + | by Sandy Johnson. |
- | Crossing the Hawkesbury River on a vehicular ferry, just past Wisemen' | + | |
- | When you leave the ferry and turn to the right along a sealed road alongside the river you could drive on to Peat' | + | Crossing |
- | About 9 am the group could be seen passing the adjacent camping area and walking up a creek flowing from the south. Then after three-quarters of an hour, they left the tranquility of the creek to grapple past "Wait-a-Whilee | + | When you leave the ferry and turn to the right along a sealed road alongside |
- | The happy band then crossed | + | About 9 am the group could be seen passing the adjacent camping area and walking up a creek flowing from the south. Then after three-quarters of an hour, they left the tranquility |
- | the Dharug Aborigines. There are said to be 165 engravings, most only visible under artificial light, some between 5,000 and 8,000 years of age. Reported first in 1895, a four hectare reserve was gazetted for their protection in 1914, but depredations by unconscionable visitors have been such as to necessitate restriction of access only to those who have been authorized by the N.P. & W.S. | + | |
- | After 2.30 the team set forth again, this time continuing their circular walk in a north-westerly direction along the Matthew' | + | The happy band then crossed a saddle and followed along Starkey Ridge enjoying vistas northward over Byamee Creek and south-east towards Gunderman Creek. The luncheon spot, reached at 12.30 pm, was once a sacred place of the Dharug Aborigines. There are said to be 165 engravings, most only visible under artificial light, some between 5,000 and 8,000 years of age. Reported first in 1895, a four hectare reserve was gazetted for their protection in 1914, but depredations by unconscionable visitors have been such as to necessitate restriction of access only to those who have been authorized by the N.P. & W.S. |
- | comfortably down a gully toward their waiting vehicles. Pleasantly tired, | + | |
- | the happy, group were soon mounted and by 4.30 were riding homeward into the setting sun. | + | |
- | **__BUSHWALKER RECIPES | + | After 2.30 the team set forth again, this time continuing their circular walk in a north-westerly direction along the Matthew' |
- | **__BRAN SULTANA BREAD__** from Marcia Shappert.\\ | + | ===== BUSHWALKER RECIPES - No.3. ===== |
+ | |||
+ | **__BRAN SULTANA BREAD__**\\ | ||
+ | from Marcia Shappert.\\ | ||
Mix all ingredients except flour. Let stand 1 hour or overnight. Add flour and mix well. Put in greased bread pan and bake for I' hour at 350F.\\ | Mix all ingredients except flour. Let stand 1 hour or overnight. Add flour and mix well. Put in greased bread pan and bake for I' hour at 350F.\\ | ||
Terrific!! | Terrific!! | ||
1 cup bran\\ | 1 cup bran\\ | ||
- | 1 cup mixed fruit 1 cup sugar\\ | + | 1 cup mixed fruit\\ |
- | 1i cups milk\\ | + | 1 cup sugar\\ |
- | li cups S.R. flour\\ | + | 1.5 cups milk\\ |
+ | l.5 cups S.R. flour\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== MT KAPUTAR NATIONAL PARK ===== | ||
- | **__MT KAPUTAR NATIONAL PARK__** | + | by Ainslie Morris. |
- | by Ainslie Morris.\\ | + | This distant national park makes a great little holiday for a family |
- | This distant national park makes a great little holiday for a family | + | |
- | How distant? Narrabri is 514 km from Sydney, and the National Park 56 km by good, though steep and winding gravel road from Narrabri. Give yourselves nine hours if you go via Newcastle and Willow.Tree, turning off the New England Highway there for Gunnedah. As you approach, it rises in blue volcanic plugs out of the.flat yellow plain, very similar to the Warrumbungles, You can camp at your car either at Bark Hut, or at Dawsons Spring which is higher | + | How distant? Narrabri is 514 km from Sydney, and the National Park 56 km by good, though steep and winding gravel road from Narrabri. Give yourselves nine hours if you go via Newcastle and Willow Tree, turning off the New England Highway there for Gunnedah. As you approach, it rises in blue volcanic plugs out of the flat yellow plain, very similar to the Warrumbungles. You can camp at your car either at Bark Hut, or at Dawsons Spring which is higher |
- | After a hot shower, we sat around our camp fire "with the information:- - sheet on the walks which can be found in a box behind the shower block. By the way, you need to take all supplies as there is no shop closer than Narrabri. Also, don't count on' | + | After a hot shower, we sat around our camp fire "with the information sheet on the walks which can be found in a box behind the shower block. By the way, you need to take all supplies as there is no shop closer than Narrabri. Also, don't count on finding the Ranger there, so write if you want more details on walks. |
- | We did a few short walks and a lot, of lazing in the sun over the two days. , Mt. Kaputar is only hours return - or an even quicker drive - on a' | + | We did a few short walks and a lot, of lazing in the sun over the two days. Mt. Kaputar is only 1.5 hours return - or an even quicker drive - on a graded wide track. There are very few wildflowers out in autumn, but yellow daisies added colour to the rocky lookouts, and fungi to the cool forest floor. |
- | Views are what you go for, and these are of different types of sandstone to our Sydney ones. Cliffs drop to smooth valleys clothed in dense eucalypt forests, which are of snow gums on the heights. Spectacular exposed rock of igneous material makes a refreshing change for us too. This is seen well on a steep but not hard walk to the Yullubunida Crater, which is really a circular dyke. We were rewarded as we sat on top by the sight of soaring wedge-tailed eagles. After an hour there they could not resist a closer inspection and hovered overhead. Binoculars added to our pleasure in watching wildlife. | + | Views are what you go for, and these are of different types of sandstone to our Sydney ones. Cliffs drop to smooth valleys clothed in dense eucalypt forests, which are of snow gums on the heights. Spectacular exposed rock of igneous material makes a refreshing change for us too. This is seen well on a steep but not hard walk to the Yullubunida Crater, which is really a circular dyke. We were rewarded as we sat on top by the sight of soaring wedge-tailed eagles. After an hour there they could not resist a closer inspection and hovered overhead. Binoculars added to our pleasure in watching wildlife. |
- | Delightful also was the easy little nature walk. The information sheet explained the heath plants and trees, and right where there were supposed to be kangaroos, there they were right in front of us: We saw wallabies on another track to Mt. Lindsay which gave us unusual views to the east of rock' | + | Delightful also was the easy little nature walk. The information sheet explained the heath plants and trees, and right where there were supposed to be kangaroos, there they were right in front of us: We saw wallabies on another track to Mt. Lindsay which gave us unusual views to the east of rock pillars lit by a setting sun. |
All the short 2 to 4 hour walks can be done in two days, or less if you don't laze around. There is a one-day walk of 19 km on which you need to carry water and a topographic map, which we may do next time. | All the short 2 to 4 hour walks can be done in two days, or less if you don't laze around. There is a one-day walk of 19 km on which you need to carry water and a topographic map, which we may do next time. | ||
- | For overnight walks you'll need maps which must be bought in Sydney, and the detailed information on where to find water that I mentioned you could write to the Ranger for.:-- Addressygur-enquiry.tol- National Parks and | + | For overnight walks you'll need maps which must be bought in Sydney, and the detailed information on where to find water that I mentioned you could write to the Ranger for.: Address your enquiry |
- | Wildlife Service, Narrabri District Office, 55 Maitland Street, Narrabri. 2390. | + | |
- | If you want to book a cabin, send E6 deposit well in advance. For camping, there' | + | If you want to book a cabin, send $6 deposit well in advance. For camping, there' |
- | I. had walked years ago with their leader when his club was called Mt. Druittp | + | |
- | As we had a week, we drove on from Narrabri to Lightning Ridge, which takes lesS than a day. We camped there for three nights as there is plenty to see and do. The family camped next to us found an $80 opal after fossicking for fifteen | + | As we had a week, we drove on from Narrabri to Lightning Ridge, which takes less than a day. We camped there for three nights as there is plenty to see and do. The family camped next to us found an $80 opal after fossicking for fifteen |
- | It took one day, leaving at 10.30 am and arriving home at 3.30 at night, to drive the 735 km via Gilgandra and Madgee, an easy and very lovely way tO come back. | + | It took one day, leaving at 10.30 am and arriving home at 3.30 at night, to drive the 735 km via Gilgandra and Madgee, an easy and very lovely way to come back. |
- | **__BUNDANOON | + | ===== BUNDANOON |
- | FUrther | + | Further |
Bring sheets and pillow case or hire them for 1 (no sleeping bags) and your own FOOD. | Bring sheets and pillow case or hire them for 1 (no sleeping bags) and your own FOOD. | ||
- | TEENAGERS coming on their own should contact Ainslie Morris for transport at the Club or at 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Phone 428,33_78. | + | TEENAGERS coming on their own should contact Ainslie Morris for transport at the Club or at 45 Austin Street, Lane Cove, 2066. Phone 428,3178. |
- | **__North | + | ===== North Sydney Opera Centre |
+ | FAUST and TI-MI MAGIC FLUTE at 8 pm in the Bailey Hall, Victoria Avenue, Chatswood: | ||
Magic Flute: Fri.July 23, Sat.July 24, Fri.July 30, Sat.July 31.\\ | Magic Flute: Fri.July 23, Sat.July 24, Fri.July 30, Sat.July 31.\\ | ||
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SAYS JIK BROWN: . How appropriate it is that in the TV year of !IBrideshead" | SAYS JIK BROWN: . How appropriate it is that in the TV year of !IBrideshead" | ||
- | **__THE | + | ===== THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING. |
+ | |||
+ | by Barry Wallace. | ||
- | by Barry Wallace.\\ | ||
The night was cold, and only a single heater and about 35 member-bodies struggled feebly to warm the hall as the President called for order at 2020 and began the meeting. | The night was cold, and only a single heater and about 35 member-bodies struggled feebly to warm the hall as the President called for order at 2020 and began the meeting. | ||
There were three new members called for welcome to the ranks, but only Mary Ritchie and Jim Sternhill were there to answer. Geoff Broome, it seems, must wait for another sweep. | There were three new members called for welcome to the ranks, but only Mary Ritchie and Jim Sternhill were there to answer. Geoff Broome, it seems, must wait for another sweep. | ||
- | The Minutes were read and received with no business arising. Correspondence brought a letter from Kath McInnes advising a change of status and address for her not-so-little girl, Debbie, from an American couple, Stan and Kathy Foil's who would be interested in walking with us during a future' | + | The Minutes were read and received with no business arising. Correspondence brought a letter from Kath McInnes advising a change of status and address for her not-so-little girl, Debbie, from an American couple, Stan and Kathy Foil's who would be interested in walking with us during a future visit to this country, from Peter Dyce complaining of the non-receipt of his Walks Programme, from the advising that the roof was about to be auctioned off from above our heads, and from a firm of solicitors notifying the Club of a bequest of $1,000 from the estate of the late Fred Kennedy. |
- | All of which left us with two matters outstanding. On the matter of Club premises, the committee has booked a hall at the North Sydney Community Centre and the meeting resolved to meet there commencing 30th June. The meeting also resolved to invest the 41,000 bequest, with the proceeds to be used for conservation projects or organisations. | + | All of which left us with two matters outstanding. On the matter of Club premises, the committee has booked a hall at the North Sydney Community Centre and the meeting resolved to meet there commencing 30th June. The meeting also resolved to invest the $1,000 bequest, with the proceeds to be used for conservation projects or organisations. |
- | The Treasurer then reported on-Matters" | + | The Treasurer then reported on-Matters |
- | Federation | + | Federation |
- | So the, oh joy: it was time for the Walks Reports. Peter Harris had. 4ipeople | + | So the, oh joy! it was time for the Walks Reports. Peter Harris had 4 people |
- | Over the weekend of 21,22,23 May Jim Vatiliotis led a party of 12 members, one visitor and one prospective on his Kanangra- Cloudmaker classic crawl, reporting the second day as somewhat hard (they took two days?? | + | Over the weekend of 21,22,23 May Jim Vatiliotis led a party of 12 members, one visitor and one prospective on his Kanangra-Cloudmaker classic crawl, reporting the second day as somewhat hard (they took two days??). Jim Percy reported 10 people on a "nice trip" for his Long Point, Shoalhaven River walk and Gordon Lee (" |
- | There was no report of Jim Laing' | + | There was no report of Jim Laing' |
- | The following weekend, 4,5,6 June saw Don and Jenny Cornell leading a group of three along the Wollondilly in good weather. Gordon Lee cancelled his rockclimbing and abseiling instructional that weekend, but the two day walks went in fine weather. Ainslie Morris had 4 people on her Girrakool to Pearl Beach car swap and Ken Gould pronounced his Mountain Lagoon to Colo River trip as " | + | The following weekend, 4,5,6 June saw Don and Jenny Cornell leading a group of three along the Wollondilly in good weather. Gordon Lee cancelled his rockclimbing and abseiling instructional that weekend, but the two day walks went in fine weather. Ainslie Morris had 4 people on her Girrakool to Pearl Beach car swap and Ken Gould pronounced his Mountain Lagoon to Colo River trip as " |
- | In General Business the meeting resolved that S.B.W. take up membership of Y.H.A. So that was it, all over bar the announcements and the gang. All over at 2110. | + | In General Business the meeting resolved that S.B.W. take up membership of Y.H.A. So that was it, all over bar the announcements and the gong. All over at 2110. |
- | **__CONSERVATION INVESTKENT | + | ===== CONSERVATION INVESTVENT |
- | Instant | + | __Instant |
- | , As soon as they read Alex Colley' | + | As soon as they read Alex Colley' |
- | Maurie and Doreen (Tuggle) are, of coursevwell.known to older members of the Club, but it may be added that Maurie, like Joe Turner whose donation initiated the new fund, became a member in the earliest days of the Club. Both were enthusiastic conservationists, | + | Maurie and Doreen (Tuggie) are, of course well known to older members of the Club, but it may be added that Maurie, like Joe Turner whose donation initiated the new fund, became a member in the earliest days of the Club. Both were enthusiastic conservationists, |
- | **__AMMENDMENTS | + | ===== AMMENDMENTS |
+ | for consideration at the Half-Yearly General Meeting, should be submitted to the Secretary by no later than 11th August General Meeting. | ||
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